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Auction 125, Lot 297

"Indian Territory", General Land Office

Subject: Oklahoma

Period: 1887 (dated)

Publication: Senate Ex. 50, 48th Congress, 2nd Session

Color: Printed Color

Size:
32.3 x 24 inches
82 x 61 cm
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This most interesting and detailed map reflects the status of lands allocated to various tribes through color-coding. Indian removals from their 'home lands' began as early as 1817 and in the years following, many of the principal eastern Indian tribes were relocated to Indian Territory. Here, the Five Civilized Tribes formed the nucleus of an organized government. By 1887, however, representatives of some fifty tribes had settled on lands once promised to the original five. This map reflects many of these allocations and provides some data on the pertinent treaties involved. It does not include the panhandle, which by this time is Public Lands. Drawn by G. P. Strum. Published to accompany George Catlin's Indian Gallery, by Thomas Donaldson. Photolithography by Julius Bien & Co., N.Y.

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Condition: A+

Folding, as issued.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Sold for: $600

Closed on 9/24/2008

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