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Auction 179, Lot 316
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"Sketch of the Public Surveys in the State of Wisconsin", General Land Office

Subject: Wisconsin

Period: 1866 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.3 x 17.3 inches
41.4 x 43.9 cm
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This informative map of Wisconsin delineates the large swaths of land designated for railroads and locates a wagon road from Fort Wilkins to Fort Howard in the eastern part of the state. A legend at lower left further identifies deposits of iron, copper, and lead as well as land offices throughout the state. Signed in the plate by Commissioner Joseph S. Wilson.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding and backed with original linen. There is light toning and offsetting, and some minor foxing mostly at left. Binding trim at top left.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $50

Closed on 9/16/2020

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