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Auction 203, Lot 241

"A Map of the State of Kentucky and the Tennessee Government Compiled from the Best Authorities by Cyrus Harris", Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.)

Subject: Kentucky & Tennessee

Period: 1796 (circa)

Publication: The American Universal Geography

Color: Black & White

Size:
11.4 x 7.6 inches
29 x 19.3 cm
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This very early map shows some topographical features, villages, and a few roads. The "New & Short Road" to Virginia crosses the Big Sandy River at Vancouver. It names Clarksville, Nashville, Lexington, Bards Town, Harrods Town, Danville, the Forts Hamilton, Washington, Massac, and the Harmons Station. Published by Thomas & Andrews, Boston, and engraved by Amos Doolittle. Title is in a simple oval shaped cartouche.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #304-13; Wheat & Brun #645.

Condition: B

A nice impression, issued folding on a lightly toned sheet with some offsetting, dampstaining, and a pencil notation at top. The map has been trimmed to the neatline all around, with loss of the publisher's imprint above the map.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $275

Closed on 4/23/2025

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