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"[Lot of 7] Virginia [and] North Carolina [and] Georgia [and] Alabama [and] Mississippi [and] Louisiana [and] Arkansas", Colton, Joseph Hutchins

Subject: Southern United States

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication: General Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.5 x 11.8 inches
36.8 x 30 cm
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This is a nice lot of seven pre-Civil War maps by J.H. Colton. Each of these state maps have original hand colored counties and show railroads, common roads, canals, villages and post offices. The states included are: A. Virginia . At upper right are two inset maps: Richmond Henrico County, Manchester and Spring Hill; and Norfolk, Portsmouth and Gosport.

B. North Carolina. Includes an inset of Beaufort Harbor at lower right.

C. Georgia

D. Alabama

E. Mississippi

F. Louisiana

G. Arkansas

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Condition: B+

There are occasional spots and stains and a few of the maps (Arkansas, Louisiana and North Carolina) show some light toning.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 12/7/2011

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