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Auction 121, Lot 244

"[Lot of 2] Gray's Atlas Map of Kentucky and Tennessee [and] New County and Railroad Map of Kentucky [and] County and Railroad Map of Tennessee"

Subject: Kentucky & Tennessee

Period: 1873-85 (published)

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Color: Hand Color

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Nice pair of maps from 19th century atlases. The first is a hand colored wax engraved map from Gray's 1873 "Atlas of the United States." Ohio on verso. (16.8 x 11.8") The second is a large Rand, McNally & Co. issue from 1885 that features a decorative border. With a city index on verso. (19.5 x 13") Both filled with political and topographical information.

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Condition: A

The first is very good with a small scuff line just above Kentucky. The latter is fine.

Estimate: $70 - $90

Sold for: $35

Closed on 9/26/2007

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