A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "Map of the United States and
A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "Map of the United States and Mexico, Including Oregon, Texas and the Californias," NEW YORK, CIRCA 1846, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Showing the route and importance of the contemplated Great Oregon Railroad, the boundary as agreed upon, the only two routes by which an army can reach the city of Mexico, an account of the battles of the American and Texian revolutions, Army & Navy of the United States; Route of the Santa Fe Traders, Description of Mexico, its gold and silver mines, seals of different states...," published by John Haven, a broadside map promoting Manifest Destiny and produced on the eve of the Mexican-American War, "The Texians claim as their boundary the Rio del Norte from its mouth to its source. Mexico recognizes their claim only as far as the Nueces." 31" x 20 3/8" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition Report: Some tears, creases, losses, mild fading, stains, toning, and expected wear, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "Map of the United States and Mexico, Including Oregon, Texas and the Californias," NEW YORK, CIRCA 1846, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Showing the route and importance of the contemplated Great Oregon Railroad, the boundary as agreed upon, the only two routes by which an army can reach the city of Mexico, an account of the battles of the American and Texian revolutions, Army & Navy of the United States; Route of the Santa Fe Traders, Description of Mexico, its gold and silver mines, seals of different states...," published by John Haven, a broadside map promoting Manifest Destiny and produced on the eve of the Mexican-American War, "The Texians claim as their boundary the Rio del Norte from its mouth to its source. Mexico recognizes their claim only as far as the Nueces." 31" x 20 3/8" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition Report: Some tears, creases, losses, mild fading, stains, toning, and expected wear, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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