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Hand-Colored Fold. Map. Colton, J.H., pub. Nebraska and Kansas." New York, 1854. 29 x 22 inches (736 x 559 mm). Hand-colored vignettes. In orig. gilt-lettered brown cloth casing. A few small tears along folds., 5 inch horizontal tear along center fold. from top border - negligible paper loss. Slightly toned. With 1854 copyright notice below map Colton's map shows the new territories of Kansas & Nebraska, their topography & Indian tribes, it includes natural history & ethnographic vignettes & also shows the proposed routes of The Pacific Railroad. Insets of The Gadsen Purchase & of The United States with its new borders are included. Presumed second state, but identical to the map illustrated as the first state in Paul E. Cohen's Mapping the West. Cohen pp. 170/171" Condition reportDescriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images: 
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