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Auction 204, Lot 117

"Map Showing the Location of the Indian Reservations Within the Limits of the United States and Territories...", U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

Subject: United States

Period: 1885 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
33.6 x 21.2 inches
85.3 x 53.8 cm
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This large map of the United States focuses on the many Indian Reservations in the United States as of 1885. Reservations are named and depicted in orange overprinting. The map also shows military stations, towns and villages, railroads, and Indian agencies. Features insets of Alaska and Indian Territory at bottom. Compiled by Paul Brodie under the direction of John Atkins, Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding on a clean sheet with an archivally repaired 1.5" binding tear at left and a 4.5" fold separation at bottom. There is a binder's trim at left.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 6/18/2025

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