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Auction 164, Lot 228

"A New Map of Alabama with Its Roads & Distances from Place to Place, Along the Stage & Sea Boat Routes", Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.

Subject: Alabama

Period: 1850 (dated)

Publication: A New Universal Atlas...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 14.3 inches
29.2 x 36.3 cm
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This nice mid-19th century map shows counties, major cities, roads, and four railroads, including one that extends from Montgomery to Atlanta and beyond. Inset table lists the steam boat routes from Mobile to Tuscaloosa, Mobile to Montgomery, and Mobile to Pensacola. Fancy titling and decorative border with original color.

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Condition: A

Original color with light toning along sheet edges.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $60

Closed on 9/13/2017

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