Dec 05, 2013 - Sale 2334

Sale 2334 - Lot 23

Price Realized: $ 281
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 150 - $ 250
BLANCHARD, RUFUS. Historical Map of the United States showing early Spanish, French & English Discoveries and Explorations. Large color lithographed 12-section case map with some hand-finishing, 1380x1465 mm; minor loss in the area of the Dakotas at edge of one section; linen-backed; with the original gilt-lettered calf covers; ex-library, with shelf number on front cover. A curiosity which was probably prepared for the centennial celebration. Tender, so sold as is. Chicago, 1876

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with--Anville. North America . . .with the Back Settlements of Virginia and Course of Ohio. Engraved folding map, 465x510 mm, hand-colored in outline; margins trimmed close, numerous closed tears, large chip at bottom with considerable loss of text; framed.