Raynors HCA 2015-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2015
Map, 13’ x 9-1/2”, lightly hand tinted, previously folded to fit frame, VG. Fascinating German map of the Texas and the Southwestern United States, published shortly before the Gadsden Purchase changed the prevailing boundaries between Mexico and the United States. During the middle part of the 19th Century, there was a tremendous interest in America as a land of opportunity for many Europeans seeking a fresh start and land. Among the most active immigrant groups were the Germans traveling to Texas. The map offered her provides a detailed treatment of the region and includes a number of curious boundaries. Texas still appears in a modified "small Republic" format, with the upper half being a mis-configured New Mexico Territory, still in the characteristic shape in which it appeared when it was a Mexican Territory. A similarly curiously shaped Utah Territory is shown, with no actual boundary between California and Utah. Most interesting is the appearance of Apacheria, which appears to be treated as a possible territorial name for the region below 35 degrees. The map includes many Indian Tribal names, forts early roads, villages and settlements in the Southwest. The discovery of gold is prominently depicted in California with a gold wash coloring. A nice example of this interesting map of the Southwest.
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