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Auction 126, Lot 219

"Nebraska, and the Territories of Dakota, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming", Walling & Gray

Subject: Western United States

Period: 1872 (circa)

Publication: New Topographical Atlas of Ohio and the United States

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24.5 x 15 inches
62.2 x 38.1 cm
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This uncommon map was published in a state atlas by Walling & Gray. The map, centered on the Black Hills, shows the states and territories in great detail with all counties individually hand colored. Dakota is still a single large territory with just a few counties organized along the boundary with Minnesota. Wyoming shows only five counties and the northwest of Nebraska is completely unorganized. The newly created Yellowstone National Park is delineated with a simple block outline in northwestern Wyoming. Details throughout show forts, railroads, wagon roads, springs, watershed and topography in hachure. A beautiful double page stone engraved map.

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Condition: A+

Beautiful hand coloring and dark impression. Short centerfold split in lower margin.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $95

Closed on 12/3/2008

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