(Illinois) Broadside, 9 3/4 x 12 in. imploring, “EMIGRANTS desirous to provide homes in the Western States, are offered the following prime lands in the rising State of Illinois.” ([New York], c. 1845).

The broadside, commissioned by M. Myers at 35 Wall Street, lists the available parcels (mostly of 160 acres) together with the geographical coordinates and the county. The listings have been annotated, in an unknown hand, presumably with the names of the purchasers (most of which appear to be “Jones”) Myers notes that the lands “… are located in the most settled part of the state, and mostly in the neighbourhood [sic] of flourishing villages. They will be sold very low, in parcels or separately, either for all cash, or quarter cash, and balance 2, 4, and 6 years, with interest, payable yearly, at 7 per cent. The titles are unquestionable.”

Moderate toning along cleanly separated vertical crease that has been expertly repaired on verso, else very good. Encapsulated for preservation.

(EXA 4291) $1,100