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1826 Pocket Map of United States 1826 - 2012aug - General Americana

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 3,500.00 USD
1826 Pocket Map of United States 1826 - 2012aug - General Americana
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Based on Finley's map of the then United States engraved by G.W. Merchant of Albany NY printed on banknote paper, drawn from "Approved Surveys". Published by Solomon Schoyer. Fine engraved folding color map with color outline, The US had been established for only a half-century: the extents of the territories of the time are indicated, such as the Northwest Territory, the Missouri Territory and the Indian Territory. Oklahoma and Texas still belonged to the new nation of Mexico at the time, although Stephen Austin's "Old 300" added to this area. Measures approx. 6" x 4" closed, folds out to 16.5" x 20.25" with an eagle illustration in the lower left corner. Fragile, with some holes at the folds. Some spotting on the covers. Exceedingly rare. -60412