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Auction 179, Lot 167

"United States", Arrowsmith, Aaron Jr & Samuel

Subject: Eastern United States

Period: 1828 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.9 x 9.8 inches
30.2 x 24.9 cm
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An unusual little map of the eastern United States with Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio located too far to the west, resulting in Indiana being directly beneath Lake Michigan. The Northwestern Territory occupies the area that would become Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and a portion of Minnesota. Missouri Territory takes in the whole region west of the Mississippi River except for Louisiana. On the frontier, there are a number of early named settlements along with a few forts and Indian villages. Southern Florida is shown in an inset at the lower right and the title is emblazoned onto a globe as an interesting decorative element.

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Condition: A

A nice impression on a clean sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/16/2020

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