Lot 217: A New Map of Illinois with Its Proposed Canals, Roads & Distances from Place to Place along the Stage & Steam Boat Routes

Name: A New Map of Illinois with Its Proposed Canals, Roads & Distances from Place to Place along the Stage & Steam Boat Routes
Brand: Old World Auctions
SKU: 8516235256

Est: $130 USD - $160 USDSold:

Old World AuctionsRichmond, VA, USNovember 20, 2013

Item Overview

Description

This fine early map depicts counties, roads, railroads, canals and settlements. The National Road is shown crossing the southern portion of the state from Terre Haute to St. Louis. An inset at bottom displays the lead region of northwestern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and identifies smelting furnaces, lead ore and copper mines. Tables at both left and right display the distances along various steamboat routes to and from St. Louis. Published by Carey & Hart in Philadelphia.

Dimensions

10.8" W x 13.6" H

Artist or Maker

Henry S. Tanner

Date

1841

Condition Report

Original color with a few minor spots in the image.

Auction Details

Antique Maps, Atlases, Books & Prints

Old World Auctions

November 20, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

3850 Gaskins Road Suite 220, Richmond, VA, 23233, US

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