Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868). "No. 13 Map of the State of Texas. Engraved to illustrate Mitchell's School and Family Geography." Published 1852. Arrowsmith & Lewis. "Barker's Ohio Map." 1805. A pair of antique maps set in attractive frames. First is a map of Texas that shows roads, county lines, military posts, battlegrounds, major cities, towns, and regions inhabited by Native Americans with relief shown by hachures. It also includes insets of "Northern Texas," and "Map of the vicinity of Galveston City." Size of Texas map: 7.5" L x 9.5" W (19 cm x 24.1 cm) Size of frame: 15" L x 18" W (38.1 cm x 45.7 cm)
Next is an early 19th century map of Ohio known as "Barker's Ohio Map," dating to 1805, and among the earliest maps to depict the state of Ohio in its infancy. The map includes the roads and areas inhabited by Native Americans. The state is also divided into Army Land, Indian Land, Seven Ranges, a French grant, and a Virginia Donation. In the northwest region, one can see the statement, "Major Truman killed" highlighting where Captain Alexander Truman was killed in 1792. There is another area with a statement indicating where Indians were defeated on August 20, 1794, just south of Fort Ohio. In addition, there are several statements describing the condition of the areas, "No good landing" and "Good landing along here" for example. Size of Ohio map: 9.5" L x 7.5" W (24.1 cm x 19 cm) Size of frame: 17" L x 14" W (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm)
Provenance: ex Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
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Condition
Maps have not been examined outside the frames. Both appear to present with normal toning commensurate with age. Frames are excellent.