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Auction 145, Lot 216

"Map of the Route Pursued by the Late Expedition under the Command of Col. S.W. Kearney, U.S. 1st Dragoons [with report]", Franklin, William Buell [Lt.]

Subject: Western United States

Period: 1845 (dated)

Publication: Senate Doc 1, 29th Congress, 1st Session

Color: Black & White

Size:
13 x 8 inches
33 x 20.3 cm
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This is an early and historical map of the region from Kearny's "Report of a summer campaign to the Rocky Mountains in the summer of 1845." Part of this map is based on Fremont's map of 1843. It covers the region between the Arkansas and Platte Rivers, and extends westward to South Pass and the Green River. The dragoons departed Ft. Leavenworth and marched to South Pass via the Oregon Trail and returned 99 days later via the Arkansas River route, a distance of 2,200 miles over the tough western terrain. Engraved by the firm of Smith & McClelland. Map is bound into 220 pp. report with paper wrappers.

References: Wheat [TMW] #495; Wagner-Camp #117.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with light offsetting. The report has light toning, a few minor spots, and new paper wrappers.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/12/2013

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