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Alaska.

  • ARTIST: George Cram

  • PUBLISHER: Published by henry S. stebbins, Chicago.

  • MEDIUM: Wax engraving, printed in color,

    DATE: 1892

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 9 5/8 x 12 3/8" (24.3 x 31.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: "Alaska", printed in 1892.Published by Henry S. Stebbins in Chicago, this map by George Cram offers a detailed view of Alaska’s rugged coastline, islands, and inland regions at a time when much of the territory remained little explored. Its clean design and careful engraving reflect Cram’s reputation as one of America’s leading mapmakers. Issued just 25 years after the Alaska Purchase, it underscored the region’s emerging value for its natural resources and strategic position in the North Pacific.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 14.75 inch archival mylar for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps