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Auction 143, Lot 169

"[Lot of 3] Map of Texas, California, Oregon, and the Western Territories [and] Map of the United States [and] Commercial Map of the United States Showing the Principal Connecting Lines of Railroad Across the Country...",

Subject: United States

Period: 1860 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

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A. Map of Texas, California, Oregon, and the Western Territories, Anonymous (10.4 x 8.0"). This map shows an early western territorial configuration with a large Utah, New Mexico and Nebraska Territory. Condition: Minor foxing. (B+)

B. Map of the United States, Anonymous (17.2 x 10.2"). From a geography book with panels of text at left and bottom. Shows large Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Washington, Utah and New Mexico territories. Condition: Light soiling and scattered foxing. (B)

C. Commercial Map of the United States Showing the Principal Connecting Lines of Railroad Across the Country... (10.7 x 8.3"). Shows existing and proposed railroads, with a post-Gadsden purchase border to facilitate a proposed southern route. Engraved by Edward Yeager. Condition: Minor toning and light scattered foxing, with a small tear in the top blank margin closed on verso with archival tape. (B+)

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Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/13/2013

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