Fine Books & Manuscripts
Description:
North America, California, Texas, Gold Rush. John Calvin Smith (fl. circa 1829-1855) Map of North America. New York: John Disturnell, 1850. Large folding map with outlining in color, inset Map of the Gold Region, California at lower left, overall toning to the sheet, old folds, tears with loss to lower right margin, 24 x 19 3/4 in.
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
David Spinney, John Disturnell, John Calvin Smith
Christopher D. Fox
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
508-970-3200
Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations and auctions of rare and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.