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State of Virginia from the best Authorities, by Samuel Lewis. 1794

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State of Virginia from the best Authorities, by Samuel Lewis. 1794

Description: Kashnor notes, "An interesting map showing the old roads and Indian paths." Distinctive blueish paper. MS notes: 594 Mus. col. #93. Prime meridian: London, Philadelphia. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving.
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Date: 1794
Call number: 093:594 S
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