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Auction 208, Lot 231
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"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of the District of Columbia", Carey & Lea

Subject: Washington, D.C.

Period: 1827 (published)

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

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.6 x 10.9 inches
26.9 x 27.7 cm
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This map of the nation's capital is on a full folio sheet (21.9 x 17.5") with surrounding text describing boundaries, climate, population, nearby towns, commerce, government, and history. Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown are shown as plans, and several waterways and roads are identified. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis indicates that the north is oriented to the upper left and an arrow indicates the direction of the Potomac River. Engraved by Young and Delleker.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #1177-21; Phillips (DC) PW #84.

Condition: B+

Contemporary color on a clean sheet with a few small holes along the centerfold.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 4/22/2026

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