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[MAPS AND PRINTS]. [AMERICA]. Three Antique Maps of the United States of America.

Estimate: $400 - $600
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$200

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[MAPS AND PRINTS]. [AMERICA]. Three Antique Maps of the United States of America. Including: 

MENTELLE, Edme. Carte Générale des Etats-Unis. Paris: Mentelle and Chanlaire, 1806. Hand-colored engraving of the Eastern seaboard matted under plexi. Sight approximately 19 X 15". Frame approximately 25.5 X 21.5". 

CARY, John. A New Map of the United States of America, from the Latest Authorities. London: Cary, 1806. Hand-colored engraving matted under plexi. Sight approximately 20.25  X 18.25". Frame approximately 26.75 X 24.75". 

Western Section of Long Island Sound Oyster Grounds. Connecticut: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1889. Engraving matted under plexi. Sight approximately 40 X 22.5". Frame approximately 46.5 X 28.75". 

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Condition

Minor toning, soling. Mentelle and Cary with slight crease at middle. Oyster Grounds with discoloration at left. Not examined out of frame. 

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