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Auction 155, Lot 143

"[Lot of 2] United States of America [and] Map of the United States. Engraved for Buckingham's America",

Subject: Eastern United States, Texas

Period: 1838-41 (circa)

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A. United States of America, by John Drayton, circa 1838, hand color (10.6 x 9.1"). This map was drawn by Drayon "from Tanner's map of the U.S." and the copper plate was engraved by J. Yeager. The map extends to include about half of the Independent Republic of Texas. The map shows a large Wisconsin Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The inset continues the lower half of Florida on the same scale. The map provides excellent detail throughout with a finely engraved line. Condition: The slight offsetting in the Atlantic does not distract. (A)

B. Map of the United States. Engraved for Buckingham's America, by Fisher, Son & Co., circa 1841, black & white (9.4 x 7.8"). This uncommon small map of the eastern United States extends as far west as the border between the Republic of Texas and Louisiana. There is some topographical detail and many place names are identified. Iowa Territory appears as Ioway and borders Wisconsin Territory. Engraved by "the Omnigraph." Condition: Issued folding with minor offsetting. (B+)

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Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $75

Closed on 11/18/2015

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