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Auction 175, Lot 241

"America - East Coast Gulf of Mexico, Texas Galveston Bay and Parts Adjacent from the United States Preliminary Coast Survey", British Admiralty

Subject: Galveston Bay, Texas

Period: 1883 (dated)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
19 x 25.1 inches
48.3 x 63.8 cm
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This detailed chart centered on Galveston Bay is based on the United States Preliminary Coast Survey conducted between 1855 and 1858. There is a lot of navigational detail, including depth soundings, bottom types, lighthouses, and more. Numerous rivers, bays, and bayous are named, and Galveston the city is depicted as a grid plan. Three insets provide a more in-depth look at the entrance to Galveston, Clopper's Bar, and Red Fish Bar. Engraved by J. & C. Walker, published by the Hydrographic Office of the British Admiralty, and sold by J.D. Potter. The map was first created in 1862, with corrections up to 1883 on this example.

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Condition: B+

There is some light soiling and small stains.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $160

Closed on 11/13/2019

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