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1837 "Map of the Territory West..." by S. Stiles

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
1837  Map of the Territory West...  by S. Stiles
Featured in this lot is a rare 1837 engraving of a map titled, "Map of the Territory West of the Rocky Mountains" created by Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville and S. Stiles and engraved by Carey, Lea & Blanchard in Philadelphia in 1837. The map shows the Rocky Mountains, recorded incidents, Native American Tribe locations and bodies of water. The reliefs are shown by hachures throughout the map. The map is set in a gorgeous wood frame and is double matted with navy blue colored matting paper. The frame and map show good condition overall with little to no wear to the frame and very slight foxing to the map in some areas, but no other obvious signs of damage are noted. The visible art measures 17" L x 16 3/8" W, while the entire piece measures 31 1/4" L x 30 1/4" W x 1 1/2" D. The piece weighs approximately 13lb, 2oz.*