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Auction 122, Lot 340

"Virginia", Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.)

Subject: Virginia

Period: 1796 (circa)

Publication: Morse's American Gazetteer

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.5 x 6 inches
19.1 x 15.2 cm
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This is the first state of this map that features an incorrect western boundary. The city of Washington is shown, but the District of Columbia is not delineated. Tennessee is still "N.W. Territory." Nicely engraved with many placenames and good topographical detail. Published by Thomas & Andrews, Boston.

References: Wheat & Brun #571

Condition: B

Map has a couple minor paper repairs on verso, and is a bit foxed.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold for: $75

Closed on 12/5/2007

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