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State of Idaho Hand-Tinted 1898 Map

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 1,000.00 USD
State of Idaho Hand-Tinted 1898 Map
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Available for your consideration in this lot is an antique, hand-tinted map of the State of Idaho. The paper map is back mounted on linen cloth and shows the county breakdown, as well as Indian reservations, military land, and United States forest service land. The map is marked on the top right corner with; "Compliments of C.J. Bassett, Commissioner of Immigration, Boise, Idaho - Department of the Interior, General Land Office - Hon. Binger Hermann, Commissioner. - State of Idaho - Compiled from the official records of the General Land Office & other sources under direction of Harry King, C.E. - Chief of Drafting Division G.L.O. - 1898". The map is in exceptional condition for the age, it does show some degrading edges, and has very slight yellowing to the paper. The map measures 47 1/2" tall, and 33 1/2" wide.