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18 Maps of Original US States 1795

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Condition/Details:This is a fabulous collection of bound maps of the original U.S. states, printed at the end of the eighteenth century. The large sheet maps include Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and the "Tennassee Government," as well as a colored map of the Eastern Seaboard states, and maps of the West Indies and South America. Some of the states are scarcely recognizable by their original boundaries. Those state maps that include dates were printed in 1795 or 1796, while the colored United States map is dated 1783. The maps are, for the most part, in good condition and still very legible. The only writing appears in the margin of the first map, that of Vermont (where, alongside some attempted poetry, someone has added, "Harriet you ought not to scribble so in this book or Grandpapa might whip you"). Condition of the maps deteriorates toward the rear of the volume, with some significant loss to the last few maps. This is an extremely valuable and exciting historical reference.

This is a great buy, don't miss out! No reserve bid, very low start bid - this lot is here to be sold.NOTE: All orders shipping to New York State addresses are subject to 8.00% sales tax.

Buyer pays $6.50for careful packing and shipping FOB anywhere in lower 48 states. Estimates available for other areas, please inquire before the end of the auction. International orders may require mandatory insurance. If you are an international buyer, and are concerned about shipping cost, please contact us before bidding. Books, movies, and music ship book rate. Domestic insurance is available at $1.30 per $50.00 coverage, rates for international insurance can be quite volatile, so please ask for a quote. We accept money orders, checks, (7-day hold on personal/business checks), and Mastercard/Visa through PayPal. Payment must be received within 10 days of sale close. Note to international buyers: payments must be in the form of a money order, in U.S. funds, or by Paypal. Our bank charges us an exorbitant amount to process checks with international routing numbers. Thank you.

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