Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Johnson'S New Map Of Texas & Johnson'S U.S. Map, C. 1860'S

Price realized
$183
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$150
Category
Maps & Atlases
Sold
November 9, 2024
Sale
DAY 2- NOVEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot 2) Antique Maps:  (1) "Johnson's New Map of the State of Texas", c. 1862, Johnson and Ward, delineated Texas counties, the western and Panhandle sections with limited detail including "U.S. Mail Route", "Elevated Table Lands Without Wood or Water" (extends into New Mexico), three inset maps detailing Galveston Bay, Norther Part of Texas and Sabine Lake, center fold, numbers "43" and "44" appear at upper margin, overall approx. 18"h, 26.5"w; (1) "Johnson's North America", Johnson and Ward, appears as hand colored, Alaska shown as "Russian Possessions", major cities and rivers shown, right margin with number "15" and "16", the verso with "geographical index" of cities, overall approx. 26.3/8"h, 18.25"w "

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.