Jun 14, 2007 - Sale 2118

Sale 2118 - Lot 27

Price Realized: $ 28,800
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 10,000 - $ 15,000
ARROWSMITH, AARON. A Map of the United States. Lovely hand-colored engraved case map, comprising 4 parts of 6 sections each, to total 24 sections measuring 1255x1470 mm overall; very slight scattered toning; cloth sizing at edges complete; original linen-backing; original board slipcase, somewhat worn. London, 1796

Additional Details

first edition, first issue, of this important large map of the United States. Easily identified by its cartouche formed from a vignette of Niagara Falls. Issued in four sheets, those sheets dissected here into 24 sections. A lovely copy. Stevens & Tree 79(a); Rumsey 3385.