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A. Dunsford, hand-drawn world map, 1859

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A. Dunsford, hand-drawn world map, 1859, A. Dunsford (19th c., likely American), ink, gouache and watercolor on paper, mounted on linen, dated "Xmas 1859" and marked "A. Dunsford - Wellington Academy", framed under glass, 27"h x 40.25"w (sheet), 30.5"h x 43.75"h (frame)

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Charles E. Sigety

Notes/Literature: The Wellington Academy may have been a girl's school in Ohio: see https://19thcenturywellington.wordpress.com/2016/03/12/the-seminary/

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Fair, heavy soiling and staining, worn around edges, not examined out of frame **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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A. Dunsford, hand-drawn world map, 1859

Name: A. Dunsford, hand-drawn world map, 1859
SKU: 136956636
Price: 275 USD
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