FOUR EXCEPTIONAL HAND-COLORED MAPS BY CYRUS A. FARWELL.

FOUR EXCEPTIONAL HAND-COLORED MAPS BY CYRUS A. FARWELL. Mid-19th century. Pen-and-ink hand-colored examples. The first, a double hemisphere world map, centered by a hand-drawn and colored cartouche in which is written “THE WORLD BY CYRUS FARWELL”. Accompanied by 3 smaller maps executed in the same manner: A) map of the United States as it existed at the time; B) map of North America; C) map of South America. Maps now mounted on foam core. SIZE: LARGEST MAP: 19″ x 46″. MAP A: 19-1/4″ x 23-3/4″. MAP B: 24″ x 19″. MAP C: 23-3/4″ x 19″. PROVENANCE: Cyrus Augustin Farwell, born Dorset, Vermont, 1832 (Partial biography accompanies this lot) by descent through the family. CONDITION: Overall extremely good condition. With some minor foxing and wrinkles increasing along edges of paper. 9-95427 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	782	$0.00	FOUR EXCEPTIONAL HAND-COLORED MAPS BY CYRUS A. FARWELL. Mid-19th century. Pen-and-ink hand-colored examples. The first, a double hemisphere world map, centered by a hand-drawn and colored cartouche in which is written “THE WORLD BY CYRUS FARWELL”. Accompanied by 3 smaller maps executed in the same manner: A) map of the United States as it existed at the time; B) map of North America; C) map of South America. Maps now mounted on foam core. SIZE: LARGEST MAP: 19″ x 46″. MAP A: 19-1/4″ x 23-3/4″. MAP B: 24″ x 19″. MAP C: 23-3/4″ x 19″. PROVENANCE: Cyrus Augustin Farwell, born Dorset, Vermont, 1832 (Partial biography accompanies this lot) by descent through the family. CONDITION: Overall extremely good condition. With some minor foxing and wrinkles increasing along edges of paper. 9-95427 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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