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Auction 179, Lot 211

"Map of Public Surveys in California to Accompany Report of Surveyor Genl.", U.S. State Surveys

Subject: California

Period: 1861 (published)

Publication: Report of the Survey General

Color: Black & White

Size:
30.3 x 35.8 inches
77 x 90.9 cm
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This large and detailed map delineates the progress of public surveys throughout the state. About one-third of the state remains unsurveyed. Large inset lists 411 "Private Grants finally surveyed" plus three Indian Reservations (Nome Lackee, Nome Cult, and Sebastian). The map is signed in the plate by E.F. Beale, then U.S. Surveyor General - California. Beale is more famously known for his Wagon Road Survey from Fort Defiance, Arizona to California in 1857-58 where he used camels as pack animals. Beale continued to lobby for use of the animals as superior pack animals for the rest of his life.

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Condition: B

Issued folding with light toning, a number of separations mostly at the fold junctions with minor image loss, and two short binding tears at left that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/16/2020

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