Emporium Auctions
Fri, Jul 31, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 78
Early 19th Century Louisiana Land Survey
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
District North of Red River, La., 1829, hand drawn map depicting plots of land along the Mississippi River, one area labeled "Jon's Plantation", with central "Table of Contents" listing each land section and total area, list of "Claimant's Names" beneath, inscribed at right "The whole of this township was surveyed by Mc(?)Phail A. Currier, Deputy Surveyor in January 1829/Surveyor Office, Wash Miss. April 4th, 1829", "Examined Approved/(Signed) James P. Turner/Surveyor of Public Land/South Tenessee [sic.]", and "True Copy/(signed) Edmund Fil(?)", inscription verso "Map of Township 14. Range 13./"Jon Plantation", 16 x 20 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia
laid on linen, upper and lower halves separated at central horizontal fold line, lower half separated at median fold line, all sections coming apart at most vertical fold lines, inscriptions in upper right section largely faded, toning and staining throughout, some creasing, minor tears and losses to paper edges, later illegible and faded pencil inscription lower right
Condition
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