AN ANTIQUE EARLY REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "New Map of

AN ANTIQUE EARLY REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "New Map of Texas with the Contiguous American & Mexican States," PHILADELPHIA, 1836, hand-colored lithograph on paper, first edition-second issue, engraved by J.H. Young, published by S. Augustus Mitchell, "Sold by Mitchell & Hinman No. 6 North Fifth Street," three inset paragraphs, "Remarks on Texas," "Land Grants," and "Rivers of Texas," "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1835 by S. Augustus Mitchell in the Clerk's office of the district court of the eastern district of Pennsylvania," the whole within a geometric and piano key motif border. 13" x 15 1/2" Note: The second printing of this map from the 1835 version, showing Texas divided into land grants and colonies. The Red River is the boundary in the north; the Panhandle still entirely Indian Territory. Harrisburg, Anahuaca, Matagorda, and Galveston are prominent coastal areas. The River San Antonio noted with "Goliad, formerly La Bahia," and "San Antonio de Bexar, usually called Bexar." Neighboring Guadalupe River noted with Gonzales and Victoria. This rare map of early Texas is a well colored and an invaluable addition to any Texana collection. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition Report: Creasing, buckles, pleasing bright hand color extends west Texas borders into Comanche Indian territory, old tears, overall in good to very 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.