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Auction 143, Lot 131

"[Lot of 3] United States [and] North America [and] North America",

Subject: North America

Period: 1854-87 (circa)

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Attractive lot of 3 maps of North America including: A. United States, by Sidney Hall, from General Atlas of the World, circa 1854, hand color (14.4 x 19.8"). Shows the eastern United States east of the 96th meridian. Iowa covers the area from the Missouri border north to Lake of the Woods. Condition: Original outline color with minor offsetting and one edge tear at bottom that just enters the map image and has been repaired on verso with archival tape. The centerfold separated completely and has also been closed with archival tape. (B)

B. North America, by William Mackenzie, circa 1870, printed color (9.2 x 10.8"). Condition: Centerfold separation at left that enters 0.5" into image and a few minor spots. (B+)

C. North America, by John Bartholomew, from Handy Reference Atlas, circa 1887, printed color (6.7 x 8"). Condition: (A+)

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Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/13/2013

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