Description:
North America, California, Texas, Gold Rush. John Calvin Smith (fl. circa 1829-1855) Map of North America. New York: John Disturnell, 1850. Large folding map with outlining in color, inset Map of the Gold Region, California at lower left, overall toning to the sheet, old folds, tears with loss to lower right margin, 24 x 19 3/4 in.
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
David Spinney, John Disturnell, John Calvin SmithJohn Dorfman
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