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Auction 184, Lot 347

"Virginia", Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.)

Subject: Virginia

Period: 1796 (published)

Publication: The American Universal Geography

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.6 x 5.8 inches
19.3 x 14.7 cm
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This map of Virginia is nearly identical to the maps of Barker and Scott, but here the western boundary is not shown on either the eastern or western fork of the Big Sandy River. It features fine topographical detail and names several towns and cities, including Washington (not yet the District of Columbia), Richmond, Charlotteville, and, outside the state, Pittsburg. Ohio is still N.W. Territory. Onancock is labeled Onaucook, again a similarity to the Barker and Scott maps. Published by Thomas & Andrews and engraved by Samuel Hill.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #304-12; Wheat & Brun #571.

Condition: A

Issued folding with a few faint spots and professional repairs to a couple of tiny edge tears that are confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/15/2021

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