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Auction 176, Lot 151

"Survey for a Projected Canal Between Mobile and Pensacola Bays in Alabama and Florida", U.S. Government

Subject: Mobile Bay, Alabama & Pensacola Bay, Florida

Period: 1833 (dated)

Publication: Message from the President ... Canal Routes Through Florida

Color: Black & White

Size:
32.6 x 19.3 inches
82.8 x 49 cm
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An early examination of the region by Lt. W.C. Williams assisted by T.J. Lee, T. F. Drayton, C.W. Ward & H.C. Sill. The proposed route for the canal is traced from Bon Secour River (Mobile Bay) eastward to Pensacola Bay with terrific detail along the way. Locates and names Bay Lalande, Perdido River, Secour River, Inerarity Point, Garcon's Creek, Great Lagoon, Bayou Grande, Bayou Chico, Camp Clinch, and much more. Profiles of the several canals in the vicinity are shown at the upper left.

References: Claussen & Friis #26.

Condition: B

Issued folding and backed in archival tissue, repairing a 3" binding tear at left, with scattered foxing.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $325

Closed on 2/12/2020

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