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Auction 94, Lot 106

"Map Shewing the Routes of the Principal Canals & Railways in the United States & Canada",

Subject: Eastern United States

Period: 1841 (published)

Publication: Notes on the United States of North America… by George Combe

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.2 x 9.5 inches
25.9 x 24.1 cm
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Copper engraved map shows the eastern US and Canada and west show most of Missouri. Names Wisconsin Territory. Canals and railroads shown with engraved lines. The National Road extends to St. Louis. Little other detail. An interesting piece that shows early RR development. Folded as issued.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $30 - $50

Sold for: $95

Closed on 3/7/2001

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