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Auction 169, Lot 217

"Californien, Oregon, Utah und Neu-Mejico", Flemming, Carl

Subject: Western United States

Period: 1850 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.7 x 15.7 inches
34.8 x 39.9 cm
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Handsome German map that depicts the state of California and the large western territories of Oregon, Utah and New Mexico. Oregon extends to the Canadian border, encompassing all of Washington. Salt Lake City is named New Jerusalem. The border with Mexico is on the Gila River. Filled with Indian names, a few forts, and some interesting conjectural topography.

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Condition: B+

Original outline color on a bright sheet with a very faint damp stain at bottom right. Trimmed to the neatline at left.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/12/2018

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