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Auction 148, Lot 152

"Map of the United States, Showing the Territory in Possession of the Federal Union", Bacon, G. W. & Company

Subject: United States, Civil War

Period: 1864 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
26.4 x 17.7 inches
67.1 x 45 cm
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This is an unusual Civil War map in that it gives information on territorial claims, both by the Confederate States and the Federal Union, including areas reclaimed from the Rebellion. The depiction of the Western Territories is particularly interesting. A large Dakota extends all the way to the Rockies bordering Washington and two offset rectangles make up the newly formed Idao - an unusual configuration for Idaho. A table below the title gives the population, both free and slaves, of each color-coded area.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light scattered foxing and an edge tear at right that extends 3.5" into the image closed on verso with archival material.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $400

Closed on 2/19/2014

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