United States, folding maps--Phelps, H.

Warner, B. United States of America. Philadelphia, 1820, 410 x 530mm.--Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning. Railroad Map of the United States. 1856, 780 x 880mm.--Webster, J. Travellers Guide and Statistical View of the United States. New York,1835, with folding map by Webster--General Land Office. Rapport af Chefen for Land-Kontorei I Forenta Staterna. New York, 1867, book with folding map by Bien dated 1868, 720 x 1430mm.--Bien, J. Map of the United States and Territories. New York, 1867, 720 x 1430mm.

Together 5 folding maps, contemporary hand colour, all but the last folding into book-style case, various sizes, some tears and minor defects (full details available from the Book Department or at www.sothebys.com)

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The items in this lot comprise:

1. Phelps, H. Map of the United States. New York, 1832, folding coloured pocket map, 430 x 510mm., original gilt-stamped boards, a few small tears

2. Warner, B. United States of America. Philadelphia, 1820, folding coloured pocket map, 410 x 530mm., original gilt-stamped boards, some browning and damage at folds

3. Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning. Railroad Map of the United States. 1856, folding coloured pocket map, 780 x 880mm., original gilt-stamped boards entitled  "The American Railway Map", some wear to folds

4. Webster, J. Travellers Guide and Statistical View of the United States. New York, 1835, pocket guide with coloured folding map "Map of the United States Published by J. Webster", original boards, slight discoloration, boards worn

5. General Land Office. Rapport af Chefen for Land-Kontorei I Forenta Staterna. New York, 1867, book with folding map by Bien dated 1868

6. Bien, J. Map of the United States and Territories. New York, 1867, folding map, backed on modern linen