Scarce W.H. Emory 1844 Map The Republic Of Texas

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Large edition of the U.S. War Department "Map of Texas and Countries Adjacent Compiled in the Bureau of the Corps of Topographical Engineers From the Best Authorities for the State Department, Under the Direction of Col. J.J. Albert, Chief of the Corps, by W.H. Emory, 1st Lieut, T.E.", "Published by Order of the U.S. Senate", the map showing Texas including much of New Mexico and extending northward into what is now Wyoming, bounded on the west by "Upper California", Indian tribes and areas show including "The Summer Range of the Camanches" in west Texas, and Texas river systems and cities, the map legend showing city populations with Galveston: 5000, Houston: 4500, Austin: 200, and others, some margin chipping and loss, one extending 1/4" into map edge, vertical fold at center, the map is laid down on linen, map: approx 22"h, 33.75"w, overall with linen backing: approx 26.5"h, 37.5"w Start Price: $3,000.00