PHELPS & ENSIGN, publishers. Phelps & Ensign's Traveller's Guide, and Map of the United States…[map only]. New York: Phelps & Ensign, 1841 [copyright date 1840].
Sale 697 - Fine Books and Manuscripts including Americana
Nov 6, 2019
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Sold for $1,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
PHELPS & ENSIGN, publishers. Phelps & Ensign's Traveller's Guide, and Map of the United States…[map only]. New York: Phelps & Ensign, 1841 [copyright date 1840].
Hand-colored engraved map, visible area 26 x 31 in. (660 x 787 mm), matted and framed (unexamined out of frame). With vignettes at bottom depicting American historical scenes and portraits. (Overall cracking and abrasions with some small losses to image, customary for wall maps from use, age-toned, possibly mounted or previously mounted on linen).
Property from The Western Union Company
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