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Auction 156, Lot 307

"Map of Texas to Illustrate Olney's School Geography", Olney, Jesse

Subject: Texas

Period: 1850 (circa)

Publication: Olney's School Geography

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.3 x 10.3 inches
21.1 x 26.2 cm
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This nice map of Texas includes several early settlements including Dallas and Fredericksburg. Indian tribes, forts, and early county development are noted. The farthest west counties are Gillespie and Medina at about 99°. A vast uninhabited region lays between the established counties and the Ilamo Estacado.

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Condition: A

Minor soiling primarily confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/17/2016

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