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Auction 208, Lot 288

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

Subject: Pennsylvania

Period: 1827 (published)

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

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 11.8 inches
45.7 x 30 cm
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This map of Pennsylvania appears on a full folio sheet (21.9 x 17.5") with English text below outlining the topography, climate, towns, roads and canals of the state. Counties are up to date as of 1826, with McKean having just been organized with county seat at Smethport. Rivers, mountains, roads, and towns and cities are located while small red flags indicating War of 1812 battle sites are situated at Philadelphia, Unionville, Braddock and Pittsburgh. Engraved by J. Yeager.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #1177-18.

Condition: A

Contemporary color on a clean sheet with tiny centerfold separations in the top and bottom blank margins that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $60

Closed on 4/22/2026

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