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"American Atlas", Johnson, A. J.

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1865 (circa)

Publication: American Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:

12.8 x 18 inches
32.5 x 45.7 cm

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This frontispiece comes from Johnson's American Atlas and shows Native Americans on a high vantage point looking down at the European settlers' rapid westward expansion. In the background are many symbols of development including a railroad, a steamship, a developing town and a farm. Engraved by Carl Emil Doepler.

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Condition: A+

Beautifully colored, fine condition.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"American Atlas", Johnson, A. J.

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1865 (circa)

Publication: American Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:

12.8 x 18 inches
32.5 x 45.7 cm

References:

Condition: A+

Beautifully colored, fine condition.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"American Atlas", Johnson, A. J.

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1865 (circa)

Publication: American Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:

12.8 x 18 inches32.5 x 45.7 cm

References:

Condition: A+

Beautifully colored, fine condition.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/5/2012

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12.8 x 18 inches
32.5 x 45.7 cm