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Auction 143, Lot 273

"Map of the State of New York", Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

Subject: New York

Period: 1831 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.2 x 17 inches
53.8 x 43.2 cm
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This first edition Mitchell pocket map of New York is finely engraved and shows the county configurations in full color with good detail of towns, roads, railroads, canals and rivers. It includes a profile of the Erie Canal at bottom and an inset of the Hudson River from New York to Albany. Fancy titling with a decorative keyboard style border. Printed on thin banknote style paper and folds into red leather covers with gilt titling and border.

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Condition: B

Light toning and offsetting with some scattered brown stains primarily along a few folds. There are a few tiny splits at fold intersections. Covers show light wear with a few small stains.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/13/2013

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