(NV.) The New State Of Nevada. The Thirty-sixth Star in the Union- Its Latitude and Longitude., The New York Herald, November 2, 1864 Just days after the the new constitution of Nevada was telegraphed to Congress, this prominent front page map celebrated Nevada as the latest state and helped give Lincoln and the Republican cause three more electoral votes for the upcoming election. This crisp woodblock engraved map shows the major terrain, drainages, towns, and "Pony Express Route". Another Civil War era creation from the Lincoln administration. Condition is good with some light soiling and foxing. Overall size is approximately
