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Auction 187, Lot 90

"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of America", Carey & Lea

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America

Period: 1822 (circa)

Publication: A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.3 x 8.8 inches
38.9 x 22.4 cm
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Two maps on a large sheet surrounded by text. The map of North America is about 8 x 9" and South America is 7 x 9". The United States extends to include the unnamed Oregon Territory. The large Arkansas Territory extends to Mexico on the Red River. Mexico's "Internal Provinces" encompass Texas, the Southwest, and California. Alaska is not shown, but the map names Prince William Sound. The surrounding text gives much information on the climate, history, and discovery of the Americas. With text measures 21.3 x 17.2".

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Condition: B+

There are light dampstains at left and right that do not enter map image, faint toning along the centerfold, and a short centerfold separation at bottom.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $110

Closed on 4/27/2022

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