“ON TO CALIFORNIA”
2007 CatalogueFeaturing expedition and survey maps of the West, with an unusual selection of maps by the Topographical Engineers
“No other group of comparable size contributed so much to the exploration and development of the American West.”
— William H. Goetzman, Army Exploration in the American West
Click each map to see a larger, more detailed version.
The Participation in the Mexican War (Items 1–4)
1. George W. Hughes / Lorenzo Sitgreaves / William B. Franklin. “Map Showing the Line of March of the Centre Division, Army of Mexico, under the Command of Brigr. Genl. John E. Wool, from San Antonio de Bexar, Texas, to Saltillo, Mexico” (Washington, D.C.: 1846). Published in Report of the Secretary of War, Communicating a Map Showing the Operations of the Army of the United States in Texas and the Adjacent Mexican States on the Rio Grande (Washington, D.C.: Senate Ex. Doc. No. 32, 31st Congress, 1st sess., 1850). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 19 x 18" at neat line. Sheet size: 24 x 18 3/4". Light scattered spotting; minor chipping to u. l. margin where formerly attached to report; left margin trimmed close. Overall, very good condition.
Price: $425. [ More Info ]
2. William H. Emory “Military Reconnaissance of the Arkansas, Rio Del Norte and Rio Gila” (Baltimore: E. Weber & Co., 1847). Published in Notes of a Military Reconnoissance (Washington: Wendall and Van Benthuysen, Printers, 1848 [Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 7, 30th Cong., 1st sess.]). Lithographed folding map in black and white, printed on three sheets and joined as issued. 30 x 67" at neat line. Sheet size: 31 3/4 x 70 1/2". Old repaired split along central horizontal fold; a few repaired corner splits; intermittent creasing. Excellent overall, especially considering the size of the map.
Price: $650. [ More Info ]
3. J. D. Webster / T. E. Mullomny / J. J. Abert. “Map of the Country Adjacent to the Left Bank of the Rio Grande below Matamoros” (New York: Ackerman’s Lith., 1847). Published in Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 65, 31st Congress, 1st sess. Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 25 1/2 x 19" at neat line. Sheet: 27 1/4 x 21 7/8". Old folds visible and several areas of faint transference. Else, a fine example.
Price: $550. [ More Info ]
4. Martin L. Smith and Edmund L. F. Hardcastle. “Map of the Valley of Mexico with a Plan of the Defenses of the Capital and of the Line of Operations of the United States Army under Major General Scott” (New York: J & D Major’s, Lith., 1847). Published in Report of the Secretary of War, communicating, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate, a map of the valley of Mexico, from the surveys by Lieutenants Smith and Hardcastle (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 11, 31st Congress, 1st sess., 1850). Bound into the report. 26 x 19 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 28 x 20 3/4". Map has overall toning; several splits at old folds and corners; several marginal losses along left where attached to report. Map is very good; report is excellent.
Price: $2,000. [ More Info ]
Explorations in the New World and the American West (Items 5–17)
5. Abraham Ortelius. “La Florida / Auctore Hieron. Chiaues” with “Gvastecan” and “Pervviae” Abraham Ortelius / Mendoza / Chaves. “Pervviae Avriferae Regionis Typus / La Florida / Gvastecan” (Antwerp: 1598 [1595]). French edition with a signature “9.” Published in Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Copperplate engraving with full bright old hand color. Three maps on one plate: “Peru” (13 1/4 x 8 3/4"); “Florida” (6 x 8 3/4"); “Guasteca” (6 7/8 x 8 5/8"). Sheet size: 16 x 21 1/2" with full margins. French text on verso with several old manuscript notes in ink. Minor scattered spotting and toning; a couple of wormholes; bottom of sheet remargined. Overall, excellent condition with handsome color.
Price: $4,500. [ More Info ]
Sanson’s Landmark Map of Insular California and the Southwest
6. Nicholas Sanson d’Abbeville. “Le Nouveau Mexique et La Floride: Tirees de diverses Cartes, et Relations” (Paris: Chez Pierre Mariette, 1656). First state with the imprint Chez Pierre Mariette, Rue S. Iaque . . . 1656. Copperplate engraving with fine original hand color. 12 1/4 x 21 1/2" at neat line. Sheet size: 15 x 22 1/4" with full margins. A few faint spots and very minor toning. Overall a superb example with fine original hand color.
6. Nicholas Sanson d’Abbeville. “Le Nouveau Mexique et La Floride: Tirees de diverses Cartes, et Relations” (Paris: Chez Pierre Mariette, 1656). First state with the imprint Chez Pierre Mariette, Rue S. Iaque . . . 1656. Copperplate engraving with fine original hand color. 12 1/4 x 21 1/2" at neat line. Sheet size: 15 x 22 1/4" with full margins. A few faint spots and very minor toning. Overall a superb example with fine original hand color.
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“Humboldt’s maps, for their period, were achievements of the first rank.”
— Wheat, Mapping the Transmississippi West
7. Alexander von Humboldt / J. B. Poirson. “Carte du Mexique et des Pays Limitrophes situés au Nord et à l’est Dressée d’après la Grande Carte de la Nouvelle-Espagne . . . de Mr. A. de Humboldt et d’autres Matériaux par J. B. Poirson” (Paris: chez F. Schoell, Libraire, 1811). First French edition, but separately issued as a case map. Double-page copperplate engraving in black and white, as issued. Dissected and laid on linen. 16 1/2 x 28 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 19 1/2 x 31". Minor transference and surface soiling. Overall a fine, strong impression.
— Wheat, Mapping the Transmississippi West
7. Alexander von Humboldt / J. B. Poirson. “Carte du Mexique et des Pays Limitrophes situés au Nord et à l’est Dressée d’après la Grande Carte de la Nouvelle-Espagne . . . de Mr. A. de Humboldt et d’autres Matériaux par J. B. Poirson” (Paris: chez F. Schoell, Libraire, 1811). First French edition, but separately issued as a case map. Double-page copperplate engraving in black and white, as issued. Dissected and laid on linen. 16 1/2 x 28 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 19 1/2 x 31". Minor transference and surface soiling. Overall a fine, strong impression.
Price: $6,500. [ More Info ]
8. Matthew Carey. “Mexico or New Spain” (Philadelphia: M. Carey, 1814). Published in Carey's General Atlas, Improved and Enlarged. Copperplate engraving with fine, bright, original outline hand color. 17 x 15" at neat line. Sheet size: 20 1/2 x 16 1/2". Very slight surface soiling. Excellent color and condition.
Price: $2,500. [ More Info ]
The True First Appearance of Long’s Seminal Map of the Transmississippi West
9. Henry Charles Carey & Isaac Lea / Stephen H. Long. “Map of Arkansa and other Territories of the United States [Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Arkansas Territory]” (Philadelphia: Carey & Lee, 1822). First edition. Published in A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas. Double-page copperplate engraving with fine, bright original hand color; Arkansas in yellow. 14 1/2 x 14 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 17 1/2 x 21 3/4" including letterpress text panels flanking the map, which present statistical information about the territory. Some transference in several areas; minor toning at sheet edges. Overall excellent with bright pastel color.
9. Henry Charles Carey & Isaac Lea / Stephen H. Long. “Map of Arkansa and other Territories of the United States [Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Arkansas Territory]” (Philadelphia: Carey & Lee, 1822). First edition. Published in A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas. Double-page copperplate engraving with fine, bright original hand color; Arkansas in yellow. 14 1/2 x 14 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 17 1/2 x 21 3/4" including letterpress text panels flanking the map, which present statistical information about the territory. Some transference in several areas; minor toning at sheet edges. Overall excellent with bright pastel color.
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10. Enoch Steen. [Untitled Map of the Western Territory to the Rocky Mountains] (Washington, D.C.: 1836). Published in Gaines Pierce Kingsbury, Journal of the March of a detachment of dragoons, under the command of Colonel Dodge, during the summer of 1835. In report of the Secretary of War, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate . . . dated Feb. 27, 1836 (Sen. Ex. Doc. 209, 24th Cong., 1st sess., p. 38; House issue, p. 37). Copperplate engraving with fine, bright original outline hand color. 19 x 34 3/4" at neat line with good full margins. Sheet size: 22 1/2 x 36". Old folds visible; minor darkening at some folds. Superb condition for this elusive map.
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11. Washington Hood. "Map Illustrating the
Plan of the Defences of the Western and North-Western Frontier, as
proposed by the Hon. J. R. Poinsett, Sec. of War, in his report of
Dec. 30, 1837" (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 65, 25th
Cong., 2nd sess., 1838). Published in Report from the Secretary of
War. In Compliance with a Resolution of the Senate of the 14th
of October, 1837, in Relation to the Protection of the Western
Frontier of the United States. Folding lithograph, black and
white as issued. 21 1/2 x 15 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 22
1/2 x 17". Light scattered spotting; otherwise, a fine example
of this difficult-to-find map.
Price: $1,200. [ More Info ]
12. Rev. Samuel Parker. Journal of an
Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains . . . containing a
Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, Productions of the
Country, and the Number, Manners, and Customs of the Natives: with a
Map of Oregon Territory (Ithaca, New York: Published by the
Author; printed by Mack, Andrus & Woodruff, 1840). Second
edition. 8vo brown-cloth and blind stamped covers with gilt spine
title. Repaired front hinge; evidence of moisture damage to covers.
Foxing on front and back endpapers. Intermittent foxing throughout
book, but not obscuring the text. A previous owner’s signature
in ink on front flyleaf. One engraved plate. Contains folding frontis
“Map of Oregon Territory” (Utica: M. M. Peabody,
1838). Copperplate engraving, black and white as issued. 14 x 20 3/4"
at neat line with right margin close where formerly bound into book.
Sheet size: 15 x 21 1/2". Map has light scattered foxing.
Overall, very good for this important map, which is often missing,
and the fascinating text.
Price: $1,250. [ More Info ]
“Nicollet’s map initiated the scientific mapping of the trans-Mississippi West
by the War Department.”
— Seymour Schwartz and Ralph Ehrenberg
13. Joseph N. Nicollet / John C. Frémont / William H. Emory. “Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River from Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J. N. Nicollet” (Washington, D.C.: C. B. Graham’s Lithography, 1843). Published in Report Intended to Illustrate a Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River (H. R. Doc. No. 52, 28th Congress, 2nd sess., 1845). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 30 x 35 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 38 1/2 x 31 1/2". Staining at joint; light scattered foxing; trimmed close at left margin. Overall very good for this scarce and important map.
— Seymour Schwartz and Ralph Ehrenberg
13. Joseph N. Nicollet / John C. Frémont / William H. Emory. “Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River from Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J. N. Nicollet” (Washington, D.C.: C. B. Graham’s Lithography, 1843). Published in Report Intended to Illustrate a Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River (H. R. Doc. No. 52, 28th Congress, 2nd sess., 1845). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 30 x 35 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 38 1/2 x 31 1/2". Staining at joint; light scattered foxing; trimmed close at left margin. Overall very good for this scarce and important map.
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14. James W. Abert /
William G. Peck. “Map Showing the Route pursued by the
Exploring Expedition to New Mexico and the Southern Rocky Mountains
made under the orders of Captain J. C. Fremont, U. S. Topographical
Engineers” (Washington, D.C.: 1845). Published in Message
from the President of the United States, . . . communicating a report
of an expedition led by Lieutenant Abert, on the Upper Arkansas and
through the country of the Camanche Indians, in the fall of
the year 1845 . . . Journal of Lieutenant J. W. Abert, from Bent’s
Fort to St. Louis, in 1845 (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Ex. Doc. No.
438, 29th Cong., 1st Sess., 1846). Lithographed
folding map, black and white as issued. 19 1/4 x 28 1/4". Sheet
size: 22 1/4 x 31". Old folds visible; very faint occasional
spotting. Overall excellent.
Price: $850. [ More Info ]
15. Frederick
Adolphus Wislizenus. “Map of a Tour from Independence to
Santa Fé, Chihuahua, Monterey and Matamoros” (New
York: E. Weber & Co., 1848). Published in Memoir of a tour to
northern Mexico, connected with Col. Doniphan’s expedition, in
1846 and 1847 (Sen. Mis. Doc. No. 26, 30th Cong., 1st
sess.). Lithograph in black and white, as issued. 19 3/4 x 16"
at neat line. Sheet size: 21 1/2 x 17 1/2". Very minor toning.
Fine overall.
Price: $1,500. [ More Info ]
The Large Version of Frémont’s Map of California and Oregon
“Frémont has particularly touched my imagination.
What a wild life, and what a fresh kind of existence!
But, ah, the discomforts!”
— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
16. Charles Frémont / Charles Preuss. “Map of Oregon and Upper California from the Surveys of John Charles Frémont and Other Authorities. Drawn by Charles Preuss under the Order of the Senate of the United States 1848” (Baltimore: E. Weber & Co., Printers, 1848). Published with Geographical Memoir Upon Upper California in Illustration of his Map of Oregon and California, by John Charles Frémont: Addressed to the Senate of the United States (Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, Printers, 1848). Lithograph with original green outline hand color showing boundaries for Oregon and Upper California. 32 3/4 x 26 3/8" at neat line with original margins. 35 1/2 x 29 1/2" full sheet. At top of map, “Profile of the traveling route from the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains to the Bay of San Francisco,” showing the elevations of Frémont’s route. Very slightly toned. Overall, fine, strong example of this increasingly rare map.
“Frémont has particularly touched my imagination.
What a wild life, and what a fresh kind of existence!
But, ah, the discomforts!”
— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
16. Charles Frémont / Charles Preuss. “Map of Oregon and Upper California from the Surveys of John Charles Frémont and Other Authorities. Drawn by Charles Preuss under the Order of the Senate of the United States 1848” (Baltimore: E. Weber & Co., Printers, 1848). Published with Geographical Memoir Upon Upper California in Illustration of his Map of Oregon and California, by John Charles Frémont: Addressed to the Senate of the United States (Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, Printers, 1848). Lithograph with original green outline hand color showing boundaries for Oregon and Upper California. 32 3/4 x 26 3/8" at neat line with original margins. 35 1/2 x 29 1/2" full sheet. At top of map, “Profile of the traveling route from the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains to the Bay of San Francisco,” showing the elevations of Frémont’s route. Very slightly toned. Overall, fine, strong example of this increasingly rare map.
Price: $6,500. [ More Info ]
Emory’s Version of the 1857 U.S. and Mexican Boundary Survey
with Hall’s Geological Map
17. William H. Emory. “Map of the United States and Their Territories Between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean and Part of Mexico” (Washington, D.C.: Selmar Siebert, 1857–1858). Published in Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, made under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, by William H. Emory, vol. I (Sen. Ex. Doc No. 108., 34th Cong., 1st sess.). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 20 1/4 x 22 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 3/4 x 25 1/5". Some faint transference and a couple of minor spots. Overall excellent condition for this type of map. Offered separately: $1,200.
Offered With:
James Hall and J. P. Lesley. “Map Illustrating the General Geological Features of the Country West of the Mississippi” (New York: Sarony, Major & Knapp, [1857–58]). Published in Emory, Report. Lithograph with fine, bright, original full hand color. 20 x 23" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 3/4 x 25 1/2", margin slightly close on left. Fine. Offered separately: $2,000.
17. William H. Emory. “Map of the United States and Their Territories Between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean and Part of Mexico” (Washington, D.C.: Selmar Siebert, 1857–1858). Published in Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, made under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, by William H. Emory, vol. I (Sen. Ex. Doc No. 108., 34th Cong., 1st sess.). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 20 1/4 x 22 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 3/4 x 25 1/5". Some faint transference and a couple of minor spots. Overall excellent condition for this type of map. Offered separately: $1,200.
Offered With:
James Hall and J. P. Lesley. “Map Illustrating the General Geological Features of the Country West of the Mississippi” (New York: Sarony, Major & Knapp, [1857–58]). Published in Emory, Report. Lithograph with fine, bright, original full hand color. 20 x 23" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 3/4 x 25 1/2", margin slightly close on left. Fine. Offered separately: $2,000.
Price, the pair: $3,000. [ More Info ]
Westward Expansion (Items 18–62)
Boundary Surveys, Reconnaissance Maps, and Railroad MapsIncluding a fine selection of reports and maps by the U.S. Corps of Topographical Engineers
18. J. H. Colton.
“Telegraphic and Rail Road Map of the United States of America,
The British Provinces &c” (New York: J. H. Colton,
1849). Copperplate engraving with bright original outline hand color.
20 x 24 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 x 26" with full
margins. Vignettes of clipper ships and paddle wheelers dot the
Atlantic Ocean. Overall toning of sheet; light scattered spotting; a
couple of small losses and short tears in left margin, not affecting
map. Very good condition.
Price: $1,500. [ More Info ]
19. James H. Simpson.
“Map No. 4 Showing Continuation of Fort Smith [Arkansas] and
Santa Fé Route, from Tucumcari Creek to Santa Fé”
(Baltimore: E. Weber & Co., 1849). Published in Report from
the Secretary of War, Communicating, in Compliance with a Resolution
of the Senate, the Report and Map of the Route from Fort Smith,
Arkansas, to Santa Fe, New Mexico (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Ex.
Doc. No. 12, 31st Cong., 1st sess., 1850).
Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 11 x 19 1/2"
at neat line. Sheet size: 15 x 23 3/4". Age darkening to sheet.
Excellent condition.
Price: $475. [ More Info ]
20. Another example.
“Map No. 4 Showing Continuation of Fort Smith [Arkansas] and
Santa Fé Route, from Tucumcari Creek to Santa Fé”
(Philadelphia: P. S. Duval’s Lith. Steam Press, 1849).
Published in H. R. Exec. Doc. No. 45, 1850. Lithographed folding map
in black and white, as issued. 12 1/2 x 18 3/4" at neat line.
Sheet size: 15 x 23 3/4". Excellent condition.
Price: $450. [ More Info ]
21. James H. Simpson
/ Edward M. Kern. “Map of the Route pursued in 1849 by the
U.S. Troops, under the command of Bvt. Lieut. Col. Jno. M.
Washington, Governor of New Mexico” (Philadelphia: P. S.
Duval’s Steam Lith. Press, 1849). Published in Joseph E.
Johnston et al. Reports of the Secretary of War, with
Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso . . . Also, the
Report of Lieut. J. H. Simpson of an expedition into the Navajo
Country (Washington, D.C.: Senate Ex. Doc. No. 64, 31st
Cong., 1st sess., 1850). 20 1/2 x 27 1/2" at neat
line. Sheet size: 21 1/4 x 28 3/4". Faint age darkening at old
folds. Excellent condition.
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22. Another example.
“Map of the Route pursued in 1849 by the U.S. Troops, under
the command of Bvt. Lieut. Col. Jno. M. Washington, Governor of New
Mexico” (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval’s Steam Lith.
Press, 1849). Published in Joseph E. Johnston et al. Reports of
the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio
to El Paso . . . Also, the Report of Lieut. J. H. Simpson of an
expedition into the Navajo Country (Washington, D.C.: Senate Ex.
Doc. No. 64, 31st Cong., 1st sess., 1850). 20
1/4 x 27 1/2" at neat line. Sheet size: 21 x 28 1/2". Faint
age darkening at old folds. Excellent condition.
Price: $750. [ More Info ]
An Important Color-Plate Book on Explorations in Texas and New Mexico
featuring illustrations of Anasazi, Zuñi, and Pueblo Indian culture from the Simpson report
23. Joseph E. Johnston et al. Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso (Washington, D. C.: Senate Ex. Doc. No. 64, 31st Cong., 1st Sess., 1850). First edition. 8vo. 250 pp. Two large folding maps: (1) “Reconnoissances of Routes from San Antonio de Bexar to El Paso del Norte” (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval, 1849; 26 x 36 1/2"; short tear at binding tab, small taped area of loss in u. l. quadrant; overall excellent) and (2) “Map of the Route Pursued in 1849 by the U.S. Troops Under the Command of Bvt. Lieut. Col. Jno. M Washington, Governor of New Mexico, in an Expedition Against the Navajos Indians” (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval, 1849; 20 1/4 x 27 1/2" at neat line; short tear at binding tab; overall excellent). 72 lithographed plates (many colored or tinted, some folding; plates numbered to 75, but nos. 2, 21, and 39 were not issued). Original blind-stamped cloth with title in gilt on spine. Contemporary owner’s inscription in ink on front free endpaper. Some page darkening and occasional foxing; light damp stain in bottom corner affects a section of pages; cover worn in places but in acceptable condition. Overall, a very good to excellent example of a seminal title.
featuring illustrations of Anasazi, Zuñi, and Pueblo Indian culture from the Simpson report
23. Joseph E. Johnston et al. Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso (Washington, D. C.: Senate Ex. Doc. No. 64, 31st Cong., 1st Sess., 1850). First edition. 8vo. 250 pp. Two large folding maps: (1) “Reconnoissances of Routes from San Antonio de Bexar to El Paso del Norte” (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval, 1849; 26 x 36 1/2"; short tear at binding tab, small taped area of loss in u. l. quadrant; overall excellent) and (2) “Map of the Route Pursued in 1849 by the U.S. Troops Under the Command of Bvt. Lieut. Col. Jno. M Washington, Governor of New Mexico, in an Expedition Against the Navajos Indians” (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval, 1849; 20 1/4 x 27 1/2" at neat line; short tear at binding tab; overall excellent). 72 lithographed plates (many colored or tinted, some folding; plates numbered to 75, but nos. 2, 21, and 39 were not issued). Original blind-stamped cloth with title in gilt on spine. Contemporary owner’s inscription in ink on front free endpaper. Some page darkening and occasional foxing; light damp stain in bottom corner affects a section of pages; cover worn in places but in acceptable condition. Overall, a very good to excellent example of a seminal title.
Price: $2,200. [ More Info ]
24. Joseph E.
Johnston et al. “Reconnoissances of Routes from San Antonio
de Bexar to El Paso del Norte, &c.&c.”
(Philadelphia: P. S. Duval, 1850). Published in Reports of the
Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to
El Paso (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 64, 31st
Cong., 1st sess., 1850). Lithographed folding map in black
and white, as issued. Two routes in hand outline color. 24 5/8 x 36
3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 25 3/4 x 37 3/8". Minor
toning at old folds; old creasing in l. l. quadrant; small loss at
right center (not affecting information on map). Excellent overall.
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25. Andrew B. Gray.
“That Part of Disturnell’s Treaty Map in the Vicinity
of the Rio Grande and Southern Boundary of New Mexico as refrered
[sic] to by U.S. Surveyor in Communication to Commissioner July 25,
1851. See page 281, Senate Ex. Doc. [1]19, 32d Congress, 1st
sess.” (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval & Co.’s Steam
Lith. Press, 1851). Published in Sen. Ex. Doc. No. [1]19, 32nd Cong.,
1st. sess., 1851). Lithographed folding map in black and
white, as issued. 8 3/4 x 11" at neat line. Sheet size: 10 1/4 x
13 1/2". Faint spotting, else fine.
Price: $300. [ More Info ]
26. John M. Bartlett. “General Map
Showing the Countries Explored & Surveyed by the United States &
Mexico Boundary Commission in the Years 1850, 51, 52, & 53”
(New York: J. H. Colton & Co., 1854). Published in Personal
Narrative of explorations and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, connected with the United States
and Mexican Boundary Commission, during the years 1850, ’51,
’52, and ’53 (New York: D. Appleton & Company,
1854). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 15 x 19 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 16 1/4 x 21
1/2". Slight toning at left edge of sheet; very faint damp stain
in l. l. and u. l. corners along old fold; right margin uneven where
formerly bound into book; areas of very light transference. Overall
an excellent, bold impression.
Price: $1,400. [ More Info ]
27. Andrew B. Gray. “Map of that Portion
of the Boundary between the United States and Mexico from the Pacific
to the Junction of the Gila and the Colorado Rivers . . .; showing
also the Limits of the Territory acquired under the Treaty negotiated
by Hon. James Gadsden, 1854” (New York: Ackerman Lith.,
1855). Published in Report of the Secretary of the Interior, in
Compliance with a Resolution of the Senate, of January 22,
communicating a Report and Map of A. B. Grey [sic], Relative
to the Mexican Boundary (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Doc. No. 55, 33rd
Cong., 2nd sess., 1855). Lithographed folding map in black and white,
as issued. 21 1/2 x 49 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 23 1/2 x
50 1/4". Three insets at bottom, l. to r.: “Sketch of the
Port of San Diego,” “Table of References,” “Profile
of Country from the Rio Grande to the Gulf of California, and from
the Rio Grande to the Junction of the Gila and Colorado Rivers.”
Old folds visible, faint toning at folds; minor glue and paper
residue in u. l. margin where formerly attached to report. Overall,
fine.
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28. Lorenzo Sitgreaves. Report of an
Expedition Down the Zuñi and Colorado Rivers
(Washington, D.C.: Beverly Tucker, Senate Printer, 1854). Second
printing (Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 59, 33rd Cong., 1st
sess.). 8vo in original purple blind-stamped cloth with gilt spine
title. Ex-libri with call number on spine. 198 pp. Complete with 78
plates (including tinted scenes of Indian domestic activities and
ceremonies; one folding scene of the “Buffalo Dance of the
Zuñi”) and one large lithographed folding map:
“Reconnaissance of the Zuñi, Little Colorado and
Colorado Rivers” (sheet size: 27 1/2 x 47 3/4").
Plates are incorrectly numbered or inserted (see Graff, 3809).
Contains 22 plates of Indians and scenery, 6 of mammals, 6 of birds,
6 of reptiles, 3 of fish, and 21 of plants. The book is in excellent
to fine condition with sound hinges and tight binding. Spine is
sunned. A previous owner’s signature and date (1884) inscribed
in ink on front free endpaper. Contents, including plates, are clean
and without foxing. One natural history plate is browned. Map has a
tear at the binding tab and through the left corner, professionally
repaired; a few tiny fold separations at corners. Map is excellent
overall. Book and contents are excellent, especially as the complete
document is scarce.
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Three Excellent Topographical Maps from the Pacific Railroad Surveys
In 1853, the U.S. Congress commissioned the U.S. Army’s Topographical Corps to conduct a series of surveys to find the best routes west for a transcontinental railroad. Four main expeditions covered the area between the Great Plains and the West Coast, each following a different parallel, while two supplemental expeditions explored the potential for north-south routes in California and Oregon. The expeditions included artists and naturalists who documented the landscapes, flora, and fauna along the routes. These efforts resulted in an immense body of data on the West that was compiled between 1855 and 1861 in the twelve-volume set of Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean [Pacific Railroad Reports]. The following maps from volume XI of the Reports show the explorations for two of the east-west parallel routes and for one of the north-south expeditions in California.
29. John W. Gunnison / Edward G. Beckwith. “Map
No. 3: From the Santa Fe Crossing to the Coo-che-to-pa Pass”
[Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi
River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Route Near the 38th
& 39th Parallels] (Washington, D.C.: Selmar
Siebert’s Engraving & Printing, 1855). Published in Pacific
Railroad Reports, vol. XI (Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 78, 33rd Cong., 2nd sess.). Lithographed folding map in black and
white, as issued. 31 1/4 x 23 3/8" at neat line. Sheet: 33 1/4 x
25 1/2". Minor darkening at old folds; trimmed close to neat
line at left; small repaired loss in margin where formerly bound in;
faint ink residue from wiping the plate; faint damp stain in l. l.
quadrant. Overall, very good.
Price: 450.
30. Edward G. Beckwith. “Map No. 1: From
the Valley of Green River to the Great Salt Lake” [Explorations
and Surveys for a Rail Route from Mississippi River to the Pacific
Ocean. War Department. Route Near the 41st Parallel]
(Washington, D.C.: Selmar Siebert’s Engraving & Printing,
1855). Published in Pacific Railroad Reports, vol. XI (Sen.
Ex. Doc. No. 78, 33rd Cong., 2nd sess.).
Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 20 1/2 x
18" at neat line. Sheet: 22 1/4 x 19 7/8".
Trimmed close at binding edge; small repaired loss at left edge of
centerfold, not affecting the map. Excellent.
Price: $200. [ More Info ]
31. John G. Parke. “Map No. 1: From San
Francisco Bay to the Plains of Los Angeles [Explorations and Surveys
for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific
Ocean. War Department. Coast Route, California] (Washington,
D.C.: Selmar Siebert’s Engraving & Printing, 1855).
Published in Pacific Railroad Reports, vol. XI (Sen. Ex. Doc.
No. 78, 33rd Cong., 2nd sess.). Lithographed
folding map in black and white, as issued. 28 1/4 x 34 3/4" at neat line. Sheet: 30 1/2 x 36
1/2". Minor darkening at old folds; trimmed to neat line at
binding edge; small loss in corner fold above title, not affecting
map. Excellent.
Price: $600. [ More Info ]
32. Edward J. Steptoe. “Map showing the
different routes travelled over by the Detachments of the overland Command in the Spring of 1855
from Salt Lake City, Utah to the Bay of San Francisco” (New
York: Ackerman Lith., 1855). Published in Report of Captain Rufus
Ingalls of the march of Colonel Steptoe from Fort Leavenworth to
California (Senate Ex. Doc. No. 1, 34th Cong., 1st sess., 1855–1856). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 22 x 18 1/2" at neat line. Sheet size: 24 7/8 x 19 3/8" at binding tab. Minor toning along old folds; repaired split at top margin. Excellent.
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33. John F. Weyss. “Sketch of the Country
near the Southern Boundary of Kansas” (New York: Lith. of
J. Bien, 1857). Published in Southern Boundary Line of Kansas
(H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 103, 35th Congress, 1st
sess.). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. Sheet
size: 24 3/4 x 50". Elevation profile of the route by Frederick
Wislizenus is along bottom. Facsimile signature by J. E. Johnston. A
few minor corner splits; very faint toning where formerly bound in.
Fine.
Price: $650. [ More Info ]
34. James H. Simpson. Report of the
Secretary of War, communicating, in compliance with a resolution of
the Senate, Captain Simpson’s Report and Map of the Wagon Road
Routes in Utah Territory (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Ex. Doc. No.
40, 35th Cong., 2nd sess., 1859). First
edition. 84 pgs. 8vo report with new quarter-bound cloth and
gilt-stamped spine. Contains the large folding map by Simpson:
“Preliminary Map of Routes Reconnoitred [sic] and Opened
in the Territory of Utah by Captain J. H. Simpson . . . in the Fall
of 1858” (New York: J. Bien, 1859). Lithograph, black and
white, as issued. 29 7/8 x 43" at neat line. Sheet size: 31 1/2
x 45 3/4". Report and binding are fine. Map has
several corner separations; two short fold splits in margin; faint
toning at edges; otherwise excellent. Overall a very clean example
with the elusive map.
Price: $950. [ More Info ]
35. Edward F. Beale. “Map Showing the
Route of E. F. Beale from Fort Smith, Ark., to Albuquerque, N.M.
1858–59” (New York: Lith. of J. Bien, 1859).
Published in Wagon Road—Fort Smith to Colorado River.
Letter of the Secretary of War, Transmitting the Report of Mr.
Beale Relating to the Construction of a Wagon Road from Fort Smith to
the Colorado River (Washington, D.C.: House Ex. Doc. No. 42, 36th
Cong., 1st sess., 1860). Lithographed folding map in black
and white as issued. 6 3/4 x 48 7/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 8
1/2 x 51". Faint toning along top of map; upper margin unevenly
trimmed. Excellent condition.
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The Outstanding Macomb / Egloffstein Map of the Four Corners
“One of the most beautiful maps ever published by the Army.”
— Carl Wheat, Mapping the Transmississippi West
36. John N. Macomb / Friedrich W. Egloffstein. “Map of Explorations and Surveys in New Mexico and Utah . . . 1860” (New York: Geographical Institute, Baron F. W. von Egloffstein, 1864). Published in Report of an exploring expedition from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the juncture of the Grand and Green Rivers of the great Colorado of the West in 1859 (Washington, D. C.: U.S. Engineer Department, 1876) . Aquatint engraving in black and white with tint. 28 3/8 x 34 1/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 30 3/4 x 37 1/4". Areas of light transference; minor toning at old folds. Overall, fine.
“One of the most beautiful maps ever published by the Army.”
— Carl Wheat, Mapping the Transmississippi West
36. John N. Macomb / Friedrich W. Egloffstein. “Map of Explorations and Surveys in New Mexico and Utah . . . 1860” (New York: Geographical Institute, Baron F. W. von Egloffstein, 1864). Published in Report of an exploring expedition from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the juncture of the Grand and Green Rivers of the great Colorado of the West in 1859 (Washington, D. C.: U.S. Engineer Department, 1876) . Aquatint engraving in black and white with tint. 28 3/8 x 34 1/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 30 3/4 x 37 1/4". Areas of light transference; minor toning at old folds. Overall, fine.
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37. Surgeon General’s Office. “Map
of the United States Exhibiting the Military Depts. & Posts,
1860” (New York: Lith. of J. Bien, 1860). Published in
Statistical Report on the Sickness and Mortality in the Army of
the United States, compiled from the Records of the Surgeon General’s
Office [1855–1860] (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Ex. Doc. 52,
36th Cong. 1st sess., 1860). Lithographed
folding map with bright original outline and full hand color. 13 x 19
3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 15 3/4 x 21 1/2". Only the
slightest toning to u. margin. Fine.
Price: SOLD. [ More Info ]
38. U.S. Surveyor General. “Sketch of the
Public Surveys in New Mexico 1860” (New York: J. Bien,
1860). Lithographed map folded into Annual Report of the Surveyor
General (Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 1, 36th Cong., 2nd
sess., 1860). 23 x 32 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 25 x 33
1/2". Half of left margin trimmed to neat line. Overall fine.
Price: $495. [ More Info ]
A Rare Set of Egloffstein Maps from the Ives Report
39. F. W. Egloffstein / Joseph C. Ives. “Explorations and Surveys. War Department. Map No. 1. Rio Colorado of the West” (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1861). From Report upon the Colorado River of the West, explored in 1857 and 1858 by Lieutenant Joseph C. Ives, Corps of Topographical Engineers (H.R. Doc. No. 90, 36th Cong., 1st sess.). Aquatint engraving, black and white with tint. Four strip maps, each 14 x 8". Overall size at neat line: 14 1/2 x 34 3/4". Sheet size: 16 1/4 x 36 3/4" including binding tab. Old folds visible; minor age spotting; toning in upper margin. Otherwise, very good condition.
F. W. Egloffstein / Joseph C. Ives. “Explorations and Surveys. War Department. Map No. 2. Rio Colorado of the West” (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1861). From Report upon the Colorado River of the West, as above. Aquatint engraving, black and white with tint. 14 1/4 x 34 5/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 16 1/8 x 36 1/8". Old folds visible; minor age spotting; left margin unevenly trimmed at binding tab; some chipping at upper edge of sheet; loss at u. r. corner. Otherwise, very good condition.
F. W. Egloffstein / Joseph C. Ives, with color additions by John S. Newberry, geologist to the expedition. “Geological Map No. 2. Explorations and Surveys. War Department. Rio Colorado of the West” (Washington, D.C: Government Printing Office, 1861). From unnumbered Senate edition of Report upon the Colorado River of the West (Senate Ex. Doc., 36th Cong., 1st sess.). Aquatint engraving with fine bright original hand color. 14 1/2 x 34 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 18 x 36". Margins unevenly trimmed; a few minor spots. Otherwise, excellent condition.
39. F. W. Egloffstein / Joseph C. Ives. “Explorations and Surveys. War Department. Map No. 1. Rio Colorado of the West” (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1861). From Report upon the Colorado River of the West, explored in 1857 and 1858 by Lieutenant Joseph C. Ives, Corps of Topographical Engineers (H.R. Doc. No. 90, 36th Cong., 1st sess.). Aquatint engraving, black and white with tint. Four strip maps, each 14 x 8". Overall size at neat line: 14 1/2 x 34 3/4". Sheet size: 16 1/4 x 36 3/4" including binding tab. Old folds visible; minor age spotting; toning in upper margin. Otherwise, very good condition.
F. W. Egloffstein / Joseph C. Ives. “Explorations and Surveys. War Department. Map No. 2. Rio Colorado of the West” (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1861). From Report upon the Colorado River of the West, as above. Aquatint engraving, black and white with tint. 14 1/4 x 34 5/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 16 1/8 x 36 1/8". Old folds visible; minor age spotting; left margin unevenly trimmed at binding tab; some chipping at upper edge of sheet; loss at u. r. corner. Otherwise, very good condition.
F. W. Egloffstein / Joseph C. Ives, with color additions by John S. Newberry, geologist to the expedition. “Geological Map No. 2. Explorations and Surveys. War Department. Rio Colorado of the West” (Washington, D.C: Government Printing Office, 1861). From unnumbered Senate edition of Report upon the Colorado River of the West (Senate Ex. Doc., 36th Cong., 1st sess.). Aquatint engraving with fine bright original hand color. 14 1/2 x 34 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 18 x 36". Margins unevenly trimmed; a few minor spots. Otherwise, excellent condition.
Set of three, price: $1,500. [ More Info ]
40. Another example of “Explorations and
Surveys. War Department. Map No. 2. Rio Colorado of the West”
(Washington: Government Printing Office, 1861). From Report upon
the Colorado River of the West, as above. Aquatint engraving,
black and white. 14 1/2 x 34 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 16
1/4 x 36". Top and left margin unevenly trimmed; small loss at
one cornerfold; a few faint scattered spots; areas of minor
transference; vertical crease at u. r. near centerfold; slight
darkening along old folds. Very good condition overall. Offered
separately.
Price: $500. [ More Info ]
41. U.S. Surveyor General. “Sketch of the
Public Surveys in New Mexico 1862” (New York: J. Bien,
1862). Lithographed map folded into Annual Report of the Surveyor
General (H.R. Doc. No. 1, 37th Cong., 3nd
sess., 1862). 21 x 27 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 1/2 x 28
3/4". Faint darkening at old folds; a couple of corner splits;
faint transference; l. margin trimmed to neat line where formerly
bound in. Excellent.
Price: $500. [ More Info ]
The Second Official Map of Colorado Territory
42. U.S. Surveyor General. “Map of Colorado Territory” (New York: J. Bien, 1862). Lithographed map folded into Annual Report of the Surveyor General (H.R. Doc. No. 1, 37th Cong., 3nd sess., 1862). 16 1/4 x 22 1/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 18 1/2 x 23 5/8". Faint toning along old folds; a portion of the left margin cut close to neat line. Overall excellent.
42. U.S. Surveyor General. “Map of Colorado Territory” (New York: J. Bien, 1862). Lithographed map folded into Annual Report of the Surveyor General (H.R. Doc. No. 1, 37th Cong., 3nd sess., 1862). 16 1/4 x 22 1/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 18 1/2 x 23 5/8". Faint toning along old folds; a portion of the left margin cut close to neat line. Overall excellent.
Price: $1,200. [ More Info ]
43. John Mullan. Miners and Travelers’
Guide to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado
via the Missouri and Columbia Rivers (New York: Published by
William M. Franklin for the Author, 1865). First edition. 153 pg. 8vo
in original blind-embossed cloth with gilt title on spine. Contains
the large folding map by Mullan and Edward Freyhold: “General
Map of the North Pacific States and Territories Belonging to the
United States and of British Columbia, Extending From Lake Superior
to the Pacific Ocean” (New York: J. Bien, 1865). Lithograph
with fine original full hand color. 23 1/2 x 38" at neat line.
Sheet size: 25 x 38 3/4". Book has damp stain throughout at top
of page near gutter, not affecting readability. New endpapers and
rear paste-down mount for map. Map has a few corner splits; tiny loss
at u. r. corner fold; two repaired fold splits. Book is very good;
map is fine.
Price: $2,800. [ More Info ]
44. L. C. Overman / Charles Pressler. “Outline
Map Showing a New Route from Texas to Fort Yuma, California, for
Cattle Droves and Trains En Route to California”
(Washington, D.C.: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1867). Published in
H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 1, 46th Cong., 3rd sess.
Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 14 1/2 x 49
1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 17 x 52". Minor darkening at
old folds; short tear at binding tab; faint transferences. Excellent.
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45. W. F. Raynolds. Report on the
Exploration of the Yellowstone River . . . , Communicated by the
Secretary of War, in Compliance with a Resolution of the Senate,
February 13, 1866 (Washington, D.C.: Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 77,
40th Cong., 1st sess., 1868). First edition.
174 pgs. 8vo report in cloth-covered boards with title stamped in
gilt on front cover. Contains the large folding map by Raynolds:
“U.S. War Department, Map of the Yellowstone and Missouri
Rivers and Their Tributaries . . . 1859–60” (Washington,
D.C.: U.S. Engineer Bureau, 1860). Lithograph in black and white. 26
3/4 x 41 1/4" at neat line. Sheet: 29 x 42 1/2". Map has
several corner splits; short marginal splits at binding tab; marginal
tear in u. l. corner. Book has former owner’s bookplate on
front free endpaper; interior is clean. Both are excellent overall.
Price: $1,800. [ More Info ]
46. G. W. and C. B. Colton. “Map of the
Country from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean from the latest
Explorations and Surveys to Accompany the Report of Edwin F. Johnson,
Chief Engineer of the Northern Pacific Railroad” (New York:
G. W. and C. B. Colton, 1867). Published in Johnson’s Report
to the President and Directors of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company. Double-page lithograph with fine, bright, original full
hand color. 21 3/4 x 43 1/2" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 3/4 x
45 1/4". On bank note paper, a few corner splits. Overall fine
with great color.
Price: $1,800. [ More Info ]
47. E. F. Ruffner. “Map showing the lines
of communication between Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico”
(Washington, D.C.: U.S. Army Department of the Missouri, 1876).
Published in Report on Lines of Communication between Southern
Colorado and Northern New Mexico by E. F. Ruffner. Lithograph in
black and white, as issued. 14 x 18 1/2" at neat line. Sheet
size: 16 x 21 5/8". Fine.
Price: SOLD. [ More Info ]
Four Excellent Topographical Maps from the Wheeler Survey
“By the spring of 1872 the new Powell Survey of the Colorado River country and the expanded Hayden Survey were presenting a visible threat to long-established Army supremacy in the field of Western mapping. A grandiose new design was wanted to help in the eternal battle for appropriations, and someone in the Corps of Engineers came up with a project to be called ‘Explorations and Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.’ These would be systematic surveys; the entire West would be divided up into 95 rectangles, with atlas sheets to be prepared for each.”
— Wheat, Mapping the Transmississippi West
Wheat above describes the genesis of Lieutenant George M. Wheeler’s grand plan for the U.S. Army’s mapping of the West. Calling his organization the “United States Geographical Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian,” Wheeler went head-to-head with the three civilian surveys in progress in the 1870s under Hayden, King, and Powell. The Army surveys, however, would emphasize topography over geology, the latter of which was the focus of the other three. Wheeler sent parties into the field each summer from 1872 to 1878, producing 161 maps issued as atlas sheets in special portfolios beginning in 1874. The portfolios were published under the general title of, first, Topographical Atlas, and, latter, Geographical Atlas. The area to be surveyed was divided into 95 rectangular divisions, each of which, when presented on a scale of one inch to four miles, would require four sheets, each 19 by 24 inches in size. Thus Wheeler developed the quadrangle system still used by the U.S. Geological Survey to this day, as well as producing the first contour maps of the region. Offered below are four fine atlas sheets from the Wheeler Survey.
“By the spring of 1872 the new Powell Survey of the Colorado River country and the expanded Hayden Survey were presenting a visible threat to long-established Army supremacy in the field of Western mapping. A grandiose new design was wanted to help in the eternal battle for appropriations, and someone in the Corps of Engineers came up with a project to be called ‘Explorations and Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.’ These would be systematic surveys; the entire West would be divided up into 95 rectangles, with atlas sheets to be prepared for each.”
— Wheat, Mapping the Transmississippi West
Wheat above describes the genesis of Lieutenant George M. Wheeler’s grand plan for the U.S. Army’s mapping of the West. Calling his organization the “United States Geographical Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian,” Wheeler went head-to-head with the three civilian surveys in progress in the 1870s under Hayden, King, and Powell. The Army surveys, however, would emphasize topography over geology, the latter of which was the focus of the other three. Wheeler sent parties into the field each summer from 1872 to 1878, producing 161 maps issued as atlas sheets in special portfolios beginning in 1874. The portfolios were published under the general title of, first, Topographical Atlas, and, latter, Geographical Atlas. The area to be surveyed was divided into 95 rectangular divisions, each of which, when presented on a scale of one inch to four miles, would require four sheets, each 19 by 24 inches in size. Thus Wheeler developed the quadrangle system still used by the U.S. Geological Survey to this day, as well as producing the first contour maps of the region. Offered below are four fine atlas sheets from the Wheeler Survey.
48. George M.
Wheeler. “Atlas Sheet No. 59: Southwestern Utah”
(Washington, D. C.: U.S. War Department, 1874). Duotone lithograph
with light cream undertint, lightened for high land. 14 5/8 x 19 3/8"
at neat line. Sheet size: 19 x 24". Light toning at sheet edges;
three repaired tears in margins, not affecting map. Excellent
condition.
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49. George M.
Wheeler. “Atlas Sheet No. 59: Southern and
Southwestern Utah” (Washington, D. C.: U.S. War Department, 1874). Full-color
chromolithograph. 15 x 19 3/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 19 x
24". Light toning and spotting at sheet edges. Fine with vivid
original color.
Price: $750. [ More Info ]
50. George M.
Wheeler. “Atlas Sheet No. 67: Parts of Northern and
North Western Arizona and Southern Utah”
(Washington, D. C.: U.S. War Department, 1874). Duotone lithograph
with light cream undertint, lightened for high land. 15 x 19" at
neat line. Sheet size: 19 x 24". Fine.
Price: $950. [ More Info ]
51. George M. Wheeler. “Atlas Sheet No. 53(c): Part of Central
Colorado” (Washington, D. C.: U.S. War Department, 1877). Duotone
lithograph with light cream undertint, lightened for high land. 15 x
19" at neat line. Sheet size: 19 x 24". Fine.
Price: $800. [ More Info ]
52. Department of the Interior. U.S. Geological
and Geographical Survey of the Territories. “Economic Map of
Colorado. Sheet III” (New York: Julius Bien, 1877).
Published in Geological and Geographical Atlas of Colorado and
Portions of Adjacent Territory by F. V. Hayden. Double-page color
lithograph in fine, bright colors. 25 1/4 x 35 1/8" at neat
line. Sheet size: 26 1/2 x 37 1/4". Faint damp stains along
bottom of sheet and side and top margins. Nearly fine.
Price: $425. [ More Info ]
53. G. W. & C. B. Colton. “Travelers’
Rail Road Map of the United States to Accompany ‘Boston to
Washington’ Riverside Series Centennial Guides” (New
York: G. W. & C. B. Colton & Co., 1876). Published in Boston
to Washington: A Complete Pocket Guide to the Great Eastern Cities
and the Centennial Exhibition (Cambridge, Massachusetts: H. O.
Houghton & Co., 1876). Lithographed folding map with excellent
original outline hand color for state boundaries. 28 1/4 x 38"
at neat line. Sheet size: 30 x 39 1/4". Three inset maps at
right: “The Southern Portion of Texas,” “Plan of
the Southern Portion of Florida,” “Western Portion of the
United States” (7 x 7 5/8"). Minor toning at old folds;
four small rectangular sections of light toning. Excellent
condition.
Price: $1,500. [ More Info ]
A Gorgeous Colton Pocket Map of the Transmississippi West
54. G. Woolworth & C. B. Colton. “Colton’s Map of the States and Territories West of Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean Showing the Overland Routes, Projected Rail Road Lines &c.” (New York: G. W. & C. B. Colton, 1877). Lithographed pocket map on bank note paper with fine, bright, original full and outline hand color. Elaborate vine border. 25 1/2 x 39 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 29 1/2 x 43 1/4". Original 12mo cloth covers with blindstamped design; title on front cover in gilt. Map is mint.
54. G. Woolworth & C. B. Colton. “Colton’s Map of the States and Territories West of Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean Showing the Overland Routes, Projected Rail Road Lines &c.” (New York: G. W. & C. B. Colton, 1877). Lithographed pocket map on bank note paper with fine, bright, original full and outline hand color. Elaborate vine border. 25 1/2 x 39 1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 29 1/2 x 43 1/4". Original 12mo cloth covers with blindstamped design; title on front cover in gilt. Map is mint.
Price: $4,500. [ More Info ]
55. E. F. Ruffner. “Sketch Showing
Military Roads Leading to Fort Lewis, Pagosa Springs”
(Washington, D.C.: U.S. Army Department of the Missouri, 1879).
Published in H.R. Doc. No. 1, 46th Cong., 2nd.
sess. Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 22 1/2
x 21" at neat line. Sheet size: 25 1/8 x 22 1/4". Small
loss at l. r. corner; faint damp stain in u. r. margin. Overall, near
fine.
Price: $250. [ More Info ]
56. U.S. General Land Office / Charles Roeser.
“Territory of New Mexico” (New York: Julius Bien,
1879). Two-color lithograph. 29 x 23 1/2" at neat line. Sheet
size: 33 1/2 x 26 1/2". Minor damp stain in u. l. and l. l.
corners and at centerfold; 2 wormhole losses in margin at l. center,
well away from map. Overall excellent condition with fine, bright
color.
Price: $3,500. [ More Info ]
An Outstanding Map of Arizona Territory
“Perhaps the largest scale map of the territory that has been published.”
— Thomas W. Streeter
57. Emil A. Eckhoff and Paul P. Reicker. “Official Map of the Territory of Arizona Compiled from Surveys, Reconnaissances and Other Sources” (New York: The Graphic Co. Photo-Lith., 1880). Folding case map dissected and laid on linen. Two-color lithograph with original outline hand color. Outlines color-coded to designate county borders, mining districts, Indian reservations, and U.S. military telegraph lines. 32 1/4 x 27 3/4" at neat line. Full sheet: 38 x 29". Map surmounted by an eagle with “Territory of Arizona” banner in its beak. In original, embossed, brown cloth folder with title stamped in gilt. Printed territorial seal, lower left, and facsimile inscription and signature of Governor J. C. Frémont. Marvelous decorative Victorian typeface for the title. Some insignificant soiling of linen on verso, otherwise mint condition.
“Perhaps the largest scale map of the territory that has been published.”
— Thomas W. Streeter
57. Emil A. Eckhoff and Paul P. Reicker. “Official Map of the Territory of Arizona Compiled from Surveys, Reconnaissances and Other Sources” (New York: The Graphic Co. Photo-Lith., 1880). Folding case map dissected and laid on linen. Two-color lithograph with original outline hand color. Outlines color-coded to designate county borders, mining districts, Indian reservations, and U.S. military telegraph lines. 32 1/4 x 27 3/4" at neat line. Full sheet: 38 x 29". Map surmounted by an eagle with “Territory of Arizona” banner in its beak. In original, embossed, brown cloth folder with title stamped in gilt. Printed territorial seal, lower left, and facsimile inscription and signature of Governor J. C. Frémont. Marvelous decorative Victorian typeface for the title. Some insignificant soiling of linen on verso, otherwise mint condition.
Price: SOLD.
Two Scarce Maps of the Sangre de Cristo Land
Grant
The following two maps were originally published prior to 1882, but were reprinted in that year when the U.S. Senate was adjudicating Mexican Land Grants. The maps both appeared in a U.S. Senate report examining the legality of the Sangre de Cristo Grant, an enormous tract of more than a million acres lying mostly within southern Colorado, but also extending into northern New Mexico. Created in 1843, the Sangre de Cristo Grant had been controversial from the beginning, as it violated Mexican law limiting the size of grants. After decades of legal conflict over the legitimacy of the grant, the Senate published a report addressing the disputes over the grant’s boundaries and the mineral rights within. The report included five large folding maps, two of which are presented below. Both are rare documents.
The following two maps were originally published prior to 1882, but were reprinted in that year when the U.S. Senate was adjudicating Mexican Land Grants. The maps both appeared in a U.S. Senate report examining the legality of the Sangre de Cristo Grant, an enormous tract of more than a million acres lying mostly within southern Colorado, but also extending into northern New Mexico. Created in 1843, the Sangre de Cristo Grant had been controversial from the beginning, as it violated Mexican law limiting the size of grants. After decades of legal conflict over the legitimacy of the grant, the Senate published a report addressing the disputes over the grant’s boundaries and the mineral rights within. The report included five large folding maps, two of which are presented below. Both are rare documents.
58. Edwin H. Kellogg. “Topographical Map
of the Exterior Boundaries of the Sangre de Christo Grant as Claimed”
(Washington, D.C.: 1882). Published in Report of the Commissioner
of the General Land Office concerning a tract of land in Colorado
patented by Charles Beaubien (Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 142, 47th
Cong., 1st sess.). Lithograph with original outline hand
color. Sheet size: 24 7/8 x 15 1/8". Slight printer’s
wrinkle, otherwise fine.
Price: $375. [ More Info ]
59. Edwin H. Kellogg. “Map of the Sangre
de Cristo Grant in Colorado & New Mexico” (Washington,
D.C.: 1882). Published in Report of the Commissioner of the
General Land Office concerning a tract of land in Colorado patented
by Charles Beaubien (Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 142, 47th
Cong., 1st sess.). Lithograph with original outline hand
color. Sheet size: 24 7/8 x 15 1/8". Fine.
Price: $375. [ More Info ]
60. Clarence E. Dutton. “Geological Map
of the Western Part of the Plateau Province. The Grand Cañon
District. Atlas Sheet II” (New York: Julius Bien, 1882).
Published in Atlas to Accompany the Monograph on the Tertiary
History of the Grand Cañon District (Washington, D.C.:
Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, 1882).
Double-page color lithograph with fine bright color. 28 3/4 x 17 5/8"
at neat line. Sheet size: 33 x 20". Old folds with several
splits and minor corner losses; color is fine. Overall excellent.
Price: $395. [ More Info ]
“The First Reliable Statistical Account of Texas”
Especially fine for the cattle industry of the period
— John H. Jenkins, Basic Texas Books
61. Ashley W. Spaight. The Resources, Soil, and Climate of Texas. Report of the Commissioner of Insurance, Statistics, and History (Galveston: A. H. Belo &. Co., Printers, 1882). 8vo cloth-covered boards, blind-embossed design, title in gilt on spine. 360 pgs. Decorative medallions pasted on front and back covers by a previous owner. Previous owner’s bookplate on front pastedown. Spine is sun-faded. Contains the rare folding map by Spaight: “Official Map of the State of Texas” (Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1882). Wax-engraved in full color by county. Railroad routes indicated in bright red lines. 30 3/4 x 32" at neat line. Sheet: 32 1/8 x 33 1/2". Map includes four statistical tables: “The Area, Population, and Assessed Value of Taxable Property of the State, by Counties,” “The Mean Annual and Mean Monthly Rainfall,” “The Railway Lines in Operation and Railway Mileage in the State,” “State Finances.” Map has a few corner splits. Overall, book and map are fine.
Especially fine for the cattle industry of the period
— John H. Jenkins, Basic Texas Books
61. Ashley W. Spaight. The Resources, Soil, and Climate of Texas. Report of the Commissioner of Insurance, Statistics, and History (Galveston: A. H. Belo &. Co., Printers, 1882). 8vo cloth-covered boards, blind-embossed design, title in gilt on spine. 360 pgs. Decorative medallions pasted on front and back covers by a previous owner. Previous owner’s bookplate on front pastedown. Spine is sun-faded. Contains the rare folding map by Spaight: “Official Map of the State of Texas” (Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1882). Wax-engraved in full color by county. Railroad routes indicated in bright red lines. 30 3/4 x 32" at neat line. Sheet: 32 1/8 x 33 1/2". Map includes four statistical tables: “The Area, Population, and Assessed Value of Taxable Property of the State, by Counties,” “The Mean Annual and Mean Monthly Rainfall,” “The Railway Lines in Operation and Railway Mileage in the State,” “State Finances.” Map has a few corner splits. Overall, book and map are fine.
Price: SOLD.
62. G. Woolworth & C. B. Colton. “Map
Showing the Pacific Railways and their Branches. Prepared for the
United States Pacific Railway Commission” (New York: G. W.
& C. B. Colton, 1887). Published in Testimony taken by the
United States Pacific Railway Commission (Washington, D.C.: Sen.
Ex. Doc. No. 1, 50th Cong., 1st sess.).
Lithograph with fine, bright, original outline and full hand color.
Backed on tissue. 22 3/8 x 33". Sheet: 24 3/8 x 34". Fine.
Price: $1,800. [ More Info ]
The Rush to California (Items 63–69)
“Most important of all the maps of 1848 . . .
The first map to make any pretense at cartographical accuracy after the gold discoveries.”
—Wheat, Maps of the California Gold Region
63. Edward Otho Cresap Ord. “Topographical Sketch of the Gold & Quicksilver District of California, July 25th 1848” (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval, 1848). Published to accompany the President’s [Polk’s] Message to Congress of December 5, 1848 (H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 1, 30th Cong., 2nd sess.). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 21 1/2 x 15 3/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 1/4 x 16 7/8". Minor toning along old folds; upper margin unevenly trimmed. Excellent condition overall.
The first map to make any pretense at cartographical accuracy after the gold discoveries.”
—Wheat, Maps of the California Gold Region
63. Edward Otho Cresap Ord. “Topographical Sketch of the Gold & Quicksilver District of California, July 25th 1848” (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval, 1848). Published to accompany the President’s [Polk’s] Message to Congress of December 5, 1848 (H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 1, 30th Cong., 2nd sess.). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 21 1/2 x 15 3/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 22 1/4 x 16 7/8". Minor toning along old folds; upper margin unevenly trimmed. Excellent condition overall.
Price: $1,500. [ More Info ]
A Fine Example of Colton’s 1849 Famous Gold Rush Map
64. J. H. Colton. “Map of California, Oregon, Texas, and the Territories Adjoining” (New York: Harper and Brothers, 1849). Published in Oregon and California in 1848 by Jesse Quinn Thornton. Lithograph with excellent original outline hand color. Attractive foliate border. Gold Region is highlighted in yellow. 20 1/2 x 17 7/8" at neat line. Sheet: 21 x 18 1/8" with margins trimmed close to neat line. Overall minor toning, especially along old folds. Fine, crisp impression for this important Gold Region map.
64. J. H. Colton. “Map of California, Oregon, Texas, and the Territories Adjoining” (New York: Harper and Brothers, 1849). Published in Oregon and California in 1848 by Jesse Quinn Thornton. Lithograph with excellent original outline hand color. Attractive foliate border. Gold Region is highlighted in yellow. 20 1/2 x 17 7/8" at neat line. Sheet: 21 x 18 1/8" with margins trimmed close to neat line. Overall minor toning, especially along old folds. Fine, crisp impression for this important Gold Region map.
Price: $8,500. [ More Info ]
65. George Horatio Derby. “The Sacramento
Valley from the American River to Butte Creek, Surveyed & Drawn
by Order of Genl. Riley” (Washington, D.C.: Government
Printing Office, 1850). Published in Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 47, 31st
Cong., 1st sess., “Topographical Memoir Accompanying
Maps of the Sacramento Valley, &c.—Respectfully Submitted
by G. H. Derby, Lieutenant Topographical Engineers.”
Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 21 3/4 x 17
1/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 23 1/2 x 18 1/2". Faint
toning. Overall fine.
SOLD
66. George Horatio Derby. “Sketch of General Riley’s Route Through the Mining Districts July and Aug. 1849” (New York: Ackermann’s Lithogr., 1850).
Published in Message From the President of the United States, Transmitting Information in Answer to a Resolution of the House of the 31st of December, 1849, on the subject of
California and New Mexico (H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 17, 31st Cong., 1st
sess., 1850). Lithographed folding map in black and white as issued. 20 1/2 x 19 1/4" at
neat line. Sheet size: 22 3/4 x 20". Fine.
Price: $850. [ More Info ]
67. Philip T. Tyson. “Geological
Reconnoissances in California” (Washington, D.C.: 1850).
Published in Report of the Secretary of War, in further compliance
with the resolution of the Senate calling for copies of reports on
the geology and topography of California, June 11, 1850 (Sen. Ex.
Doc. No. 47, part II, 31st Cong., 1st sess.,
1850). Lithographed folding map in black and white, as issued. 11 1/2
x 14 5/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 12 x 16". Faint toning
at old folds; upper and lower margins unevenly trimmed. Fine.
Price: $325. [ More Info ]
68. Robert S. Williamson. “Sketch of the
Route of Capt. Warner’s Exploring Party in the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada. During the
months of August, September, and October, 1849” (Washington,
D.C.: 1850). Published in Report of the Secretary War, in further
compliance with the resolution of the Senate calling for copies of
reports on the geology and topography of California, June 11, 1850
(Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 47, part II, 31st Cong., 1st
sess., 1850). Lithographed folding map in black and white as issued.
Sheet size: 24 1/4 x 12 3/4". Very minor scattered spotting;
uneven margins. Overall excellent.
Price: $400. [ More Info ]
A Fine Gold Rush Navigational Chart of the
Sacramento River
By early summer of 1849, hundreds of ships were anchored in the harbor of San Francisco. Forty-niners were scrambling for available means of transportation to the gold region, and suppliers faced the same difficulties as gold seekers. Navigation by ships on the Sacramento River was severely limited by reefs, bars, mud, and tortuous channels. Groundings were frequent and losses occurred. Ships were forced to unload to smaller vessels at either San Francisco or across the Bay at Benicia. . . . The business community and local government quickly recognized the problem and just as quickly proposed a solution: enter marine pioneer Cadwalader Ringgold.
— Alan Fraser Houston
69. Cadwalader Ringgold / Frederick D. Stuart. “Chart of the Sacramento River from Suisun City to the American River California (Sheet No. 4)” (Washington, D.C.: C. B. Graham, 1850). Published in A series of charts with sailing directions, embracing surveys of the Farallones, entrance to the bay of San Francisco . . . , straits of Carquines and Suisun Bay, confluence and deltic branches of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers (Washington, D.C.: Jno. T. Towers, 1851). Lithographed folding chart in black and white, as issued. 30 x 19 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 31 1/2 x 21" with a close left margin. Three inset maps: “Part of the River Sacramento showing the location of the cities of Sacramento and Boston,” “Confluence of the Sacramento River and the Middle and West Forks,” and “Suisun City and part of the Sacramento River.” One vignette showing the east bank of the Sacramento River; two vignettes showing navigational marks for entering the Sacramento River. Old folds visible; a few faint spots. Excellent.
By early summer of 1849, hundreds of ships were anchored in the harbor of San Francisco. Forty-niners were scrambling for available means of transportation to the gold region, and suppliers faced the same difficulties as gold seekers. Navigation by ships on the Sacramento River was severely limited by reefs, bars, mud, and tortuous channels. Groundings were frequent and losses occurred. Ships were forced to unload to smaller vessels at either San Francisco or across the Bay at Benicia. . . . The business community and local government quickly recognized the problem and just as quickly proposed a solution: enter marine pioneer Cadwalader Ringgold.
— Alan Fraser Houston
69. Cadwalader Ringgold / Frederick D. Stuart. “Chart of the Sacramento River from Suisun City to the American River California (Sheet No. 4)” (Washington, D.C.: C. B. Graham, 1850). Published in A series of charts with sailing directions, embracing surveys of the Farallones, entrance to the bay of San Francisco . . . , straits of Carquines and Suisun Bay, confluence and deltic branches of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers (Washington, D.C.: Jno. T. Towers, 1851). Lithographed folding chart in black and white, as issued. 30 x 19 3/4" at neat line. Sheet size: 31 1/2 x 21" with a close left margin. Three inset maps: “Part of the River Sacramento showing the location of the cities of Sacramento and Boston,” “Confluence of the Sacramento River and the Middle and West Forks,” and “Suisun City and part of the Sacramento River.” One vignette showing the east bank of the Sacramento River; two vignettes showing navigational marks for entering the Sacramento River. Old folds visible; a few faint spots. Excellent.
Price: $1,800. [ More Info ]
Indian Campaigns and Ethnology (Items 70–72)
70. Robert H. Fletcher. “Department of
Columbia Map of the Nez Perce Indian Campaign” (Washington,
D.C.: War Department, 1877). Uncolored lithograph. 21 1/4 x 45 1/4"
at neat line. Sheet size: 24 x 47". Seven vignettes of battle
sites along the bottom, plus an inset map showing: “Scene of
the Outbreak.” Two repaired splits to vertical folds; minor
darkening along old folds; very faint damp stains along four outer
folds. Overall excellent.
Price: SOLD.
71. Paul Brodie / Indian Office. [Boundary of
the Zuñi Indian Reservation] (Washington, D.C.: Government
Printing Office, 1884). Published in H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 11, 48th
Cong., 2nd sess. Lithograph with red circles used to
denote 1883 coordinates. Sheet size: 15 1/2 x 18 1/2".
Two short tears at top of sheet;
uneven margin at old binding tab. Excellent.
Price: $225. [ More Info ]
72. John Wesley Powell. “Map of the
Linguistic Stocks of American Indians chiefly within the limits of
the United States” (New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Litho.
Co., 1891). Published in the Annual Report of Bureau of Ethnology,
Vol. 7 [Indian Linguistic Families of America, North of
Mexico]. Chromolithograph. 20 1/8 x 17 1/4" at neat line.
Sheet size: 22 x 18 1/2". Left margin trimmed close above
binding tab. Fine.
Price: $525. [ More Info ]
Maps of the Northwest (Items 73–75)
73. Louis de la Rochette after Henry Roberts /
William Faden. “Chart of the N. W. Coast of America and the
N. E. Coast of Asia, Explored in the Years 1778 and 1779”
(London: Wm. Faden, Jan. 1, 1794 [1784]). Second edition.
Double-page copperplate engraving with fine, bright, original outline
hand color. 15 1/2 x 26 1/2" at neat line. Sheet size: 20 1/2 x
29" with wide margins. Mint.
Price: $3,500. [ More Info ]
74. David Burr. “The North-West-Coast of
North America and adjacent Territories compiled from the best
authorities under the direction of Robert Greenhow to accompany his
Memoir on the Northwest Coast” (Washington, D.C.: Blair and
Rives, 1840). Published in Memoir, Historical and Political on the
Northwest Coast of North America by Robert Greenhow. Lithographed
folding map in black and white, as issued. 16 x 21 1/4" at neat
line. Sheet size: 18 3/4 x 23 3/4" including binding tab. At l.
l. is a facsimile of “a medal struck at Boston in 1787 on
occasion of the departure of the vessels COLUMBIA
and WASHINGTON for the Northwest Coast of
America.” Above the medal is a large inset: “The North
Pacific Ocean and the adjacent Coasts and Islands.” A dark
impression in fine condition.
Price: $1,800. [ More Info ]
75. Joseph Dixon. “Map Showing the Routes
travelled by the Command of Majr. E. Steen, U.S. Drags. against the Snake Indians in
1860” (New York: J. Bien & Co., 1860). Published in
Topographical Memoir of the Command Against the Snake Indians,
under Major E. Steen, United States Dragoons, in the summer of 1860
(Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 1, 37th Cong., 2nd sess.).
Lithographed folding map in black and white as issued. 23 3/4 x 33
1/2" at neat line. Sheet size: 27 1/4 x 36". Minor toning
along old folds; a couple of faint spots; several repaired fold
splits; left margin unevenly trimmed at binding tab. Overall,
excellent.
Price: $950. [ More Info ]
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Catalogue prepared by Sarah Burt and William R. Talbot, photography by Steve Walenta, design by Rebecca Walding.
Special thanks to Sarah Burt for her extraordinary attention to detail and scholarship.
Digital photographs of all items are available upon request.
We encourage you to contact us with your special interests. We are happy to help you build a fine collection.
If your address has changed, please call us with your new contact information for our mailing list. If you don’t wish to receive future mailings or your interests have changed, please let us know.
For orders or inquiries: 505-982-1559 or Packing and shipping extra. Sales tax applies to New Mexico residents.
Thank you for your interest and patronage. Consignments are always welcome.
Catalogue prepared by Sarah Burt and William R. Talbot, photography by Steve Walenta, design by Rebecca Walding.
Special thanks to Sarah Burt for her extraordinary attention to detail and scholarship.