Huge Chicago map predating the great fire offered at Hindman, Nov. 8-9

Monumental map of Chicago that predates the Great Chicago Fire, estimated at $50,000-$70,000
 Monumental map of Chicago that predates the Great Chicago Fire, estimated at $50,000-$70,000

Monumental map of Chicago that predates the Great Chicago Fire, estimated at $50,000-$70,000

CHICAGO – On Tuesday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 9, Hindman will present its Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana auction. The sale features a scarce 19th-century bird’s-eye view map of Chicago, a group of letters written by Chicago’s most notorious gangster, Al Capone, and a remarkable collection of documents signed by three centuries of world leaders, including nearly every American president. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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