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Auction 125, Lot 223

"County Map of Utah and Nevada", Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

Subject: Nevada, Utah

Period: 1867 (dated)

Publication: New General Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 11.5 inches
35.6 x 29.2 cm
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Very nice sheet with good detail shows the Central Pacific Railroad, the Emigrant Road to California, a portion of the Emigrant Road to Oregon, the under-construction wagon road from Red Bluffs to the Owyhee mines, and the Hastings Road across Utah. Indian tribes, gold and silver mines, the Telegraph route, Lake Tahoe, and much more are located. Mitchell's distinctive grapevine border decorates.

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Condition: B+

With fine original hand color and one small spot near center.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 9/24/2008

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