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Auction 192, Lot 138
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"British Possessions in North America", MacPherson, Alex.

Subject: Northern United States & Canada

Period: 1821 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.9 x 7.5 inches
25.1 x 19.1 cm
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A small map presenting today's Canada to the Rocky Mountains and extending east to include the southern half of Greenland. There is good detail of rivers and lakes and many towns and settlements are named. In the northwest several Indian tribes are located including the Hare, Mountain, Nathana, Strong Bow, Copper, Black Foot, and Fall tribes. Engraved by Cooper. The imprint of Sherwood, Neely & Jones is below the bottom border.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light foxing and offsetting.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $60

Closed on 4/26/2023

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