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Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Thu, Jul 16, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Fri, Jul 17, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Lot 199

Map of the United States Drawn from

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
the Most Approved Surveys 1825, a copper-engraved map on banknote paper folded into thin morocco covers lettered in gilt "U. STATES," a pocket map, map measures 16-3/4 x 20 in., morocco covers measure 6 x 3-1/2 in. map: one small tear at fold crease, small amount of loss at a few fold creases, small amount of foxing otherwise very good; morocco covers: two ownership signatures on front pastedown, some wrinkling to the leather, slightly rubbed and edgeworn. Provenance: Bloomsbury 10/31/07; Atlanta, Georgia Collection

Condition

map: one small tear at fold crease, small amount of loss at a few fold creases, small amount of foxing otherwise very good; morocco covers: two ownership signatures on front pastedown, some wrinkling to the leather, slightly rubbed and edgeworn