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Auction 183, Lot 142

"A Map of Georgia, Also the Two Floridas, from the Best Authorities", Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.)

Subject: Southeast United States

Period: 1796 (circa)

Publication: The American Universal Geography

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.1 x 7.4 inches
30.7 x 18.8 cm
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This is an early American map depicting Georgia Territory extending from the Atlantic seaboard to the Mississippi River, with East and West Florida along the Gulf Coast. Most of the interior is dominated by various Indian tribes, including the Chickasaws, Creeks, Chactaws, and Muskogees with several prominent villages located. Fifteen early counties are shown along the Atlantic coast and the Savannah River. Several trading paths are noted in the west. Mobile, Pensacola, and New Orleans are noted. Engraved by Amos Doolittle and published by Thomas & Andrews, Boston.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #304-15; Wheat & Brun #614.

Condition: B+

A nice impression issued folding with fold separations at top that have been closed on verso with archival materials. There is light soiling and a couple edge tears at left have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $400

Closed on 6/9/2021

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