AN ANTIQUE MAP, "National Map of the Territory of the

AN ANTIQUE MAP, "National Map of the Territory of the United States from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean," 1867, hand colored lithograph on paper, by J. Keeler, Civil Engineer, in collaboration with N. Du Bois, draughtsman, J.F. Gedney, Lithographer & Engraver, "Made by the authority of the Hon. O.H. Browning, Secretary of the Interior, in the Office of the Indian Bureau, Chiefly for Government purposes under the direction of the Hon. N.G. Taylor, commissioner of Indian Affairs and Hon. Chas. E. Mix, Chief Clerk of the Indian Bureau, compiled from authorized explorations of Pacific Railroad Routes, Public Surveys...Departments of Government at Washington D.C." 47" x 57" Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report: Apparent losses throughout, creasing, toning, fading of original color, hand colored dots notated throughout map, now preservation mounted, some toning, but overall in 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.”