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Auction 163, Lot 316

"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Michigan Territory", Carey & Lea

Subject: Michigan

Period: 1822 (published)

Publication: A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.7 x 14.6 inches
27.2 x 37.1 cm
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This is the first separate map of Michigan Territory. There is no development and little detail with the exception of a few forts and towns along the coast of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, and a new settlementon the Saganaw River. Ft Brown and Camp Smith are also located south of Green Bay, which was at this time a part of Michigan Territory. The Indian Line separates the territory roughly in half, with four counties named, but undesignated, in the southern section. There are notes locating portages and Fertile Land. There is a road shown connecting Ft Wayne, Indiana with Mt. Clemens. Two panels of English text flank the map providing fascinating details of the new territory and noting the total population at 8,896. The full sheet with the text measures 20.8 x 16.7".

References: Phillips (Maps) p. 424; Karpinski #91 & p. 228.

Condition: B+

Original outline color with a centerfold separation at bottom that extends 1.5" into the image and an adjacent tear of similar size that have both been closed on verso with archival tape. Light toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $700 - $850

Sold for: $400

Closed on 6/14/2017

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