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Auction 172, Lot 158

"Map of the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Arkansas Territory", Hinton, John

Subject: Southern United States

Period: 1832 (circa)

Publication: The History and Topography of the United States

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.4 x 16.1 inches
26.4 x 40.9 cm
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A very detailed map delineated by county showing Indian tribes, parishes, rivers, forts and roads. The map extends to the Sabine River with Mexico to the west. Arkansas Territory, with early county development, is included. The Mississippi Delta area is especially well-rendered, graphically depicting the swamps. Topography is shown via bold hachure and swamps and wetlands are depicted with shading.

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Condition: B+

Light offsetting with faint foxing and a couple of tiny tears along the edges of the sheet. Professionally remargined at left.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/17/2019

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