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Auction 154, Lot 210

"New Sectional Map of the State of Illinois. Compiled from the United States Surveys...", Colton, Joseph Hutchins

Subject: Illinois

Period: 1852 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
28.1 x 40.8 inches
71.4 x 103.6 cm
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This very large and highly detailed wall map, created by J.M. Peck, John Messenger, and A.J. Mathewson, contains a trove of information. The map features two large insets: "Vicinity of Alton & St. Louis" and "Vicinity of Galena, the Lead Region and part of Wisconsin and Iowa." This example is surrounded by a lovely decorative border, and includes an extensive legend, distance scales, and a large table discussing Public Land and Land Districts. A nice example of this early Colton wall map. Rollers not present.

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Condition: B

The varnish has yellowed somewhat with a small, 2.5" circular stain at top. There are a few cracks and chips in the map with more pronounced chipping in the blank margins.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/16/2015

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