Original
1893 antique lithographed map of the eastern half of Texas,
printed more than 130 years
ago.
- The image area measures a
generous 20¼"
x 13½", and the map is attractively colored by county.
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The coverage
area extends from Dimmit County north to the border with the Indian
Territory and east to Padre Island and Texarkana.
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Longitude is measured
from Greenwich and Washington, and details include railroads,
cities, towns, and natural features.
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Among the named
places and features are the Texas & Pacific Railroad, Beaumont,
Cameron, Austin, San Antonio, the Fort Worth & Denver City
Railroad, Bastrop, Sabine Pass, Galveston, Dallas, the Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe Railroad, Houston, Waco, Bryan, Matagorda Bay,
Laredo, Runnels,
Buffalo Gap,
and Fort McKavett.
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Condition: This map is in excellent
condition,
bright and clean, with a horizontal center fold, as issued, and no
marks, rips, or tears. Please
see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.
- It was published by
George
Franklin
Cram, Chicago in 1893 and is an original, authentic antique map, not
a reproduction or modern reprint.
- It is fully guaranteed to be
genuine and would make a very handsome display in your den or
office.
- It
would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing
tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the dated title page
from the book in which it was published.
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On the reverse side there are two single-page
maps, one of Arizona and one of New Mexico, in similar style and format.
- Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine
shipping on
the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything
at one time, not individually.
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