11-12-201711-12-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3040BBoston
November 12, 2017 11:00 AMCalender
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Carey's General Atlas.

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$5,535$4,500
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 3040BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 12, 2017 11:00AM

Description:

Carey's General Atlas. Philadelphia: Mathew Carey, May 1, 1796. Folio, illustrated with forty-four of the forty-five maps called for on the title page, lacking plate 24, depicting the United States, with an additional twelve maps inserted, mostly smaller format, except for Rufus Putnam's Map of the State of Ohio, 1804 (folding); title and first few maps water stained, some tears, spotting, bound in contemporary half leather, marbled paper boards, worn, 16 1/2 x 10 34 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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Keywords

Rufus Putnam, United States, Philadelphia