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THBAN ANTIQUE MAP, "Map of Abilene," GALVESTON, 1881-1883,
Lot 406
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Simpson Galleries
6116 Skyline Drive, Suite 1
Houston, TX 77057
United States
Simpson Galleries has been serving Houston’s need for the very best in antique sales venues for more than fifty years. Beginning in 1962, William Simpson started educating himself and others in the art of collecting fine antiques and art objects. Simpson Galleries' commitment to excellence and accur...Read more
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2020-02-16 14:00:00
2020-02-16 14:00:00
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Including important Maps, Audubon Havell prints; works by artists Lee N. Smith, Billy Hassell, Frank Reaugh, Porfirio Salinas, Richard MacDonald, Tsing-Fang Chen, Charles Schorre, Leroy Neiman, and Arman; and a painting by the fourth man to walk on the moon, Alan Bean. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
Including important Maps, Audubon Havell prints; works by artists Lee N. Smith, Billy Hassell, Frank Reaugh, Porfirio Salinas, Richard MacDonald, Tsing-Fang Chen, Charles Schorre, Leroy Neiman, and Arman; and a painting by the fourth man to walk on the moon, Alan Bean. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
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- Lot Description
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Map of Abilene," GALVESTON, 1881-1883, lithograph on paper, drawn by A.H. Kirby, compiled by J. A. Thomas, printed by Clark & Courts, Galveston, Texas, and published for Carter & Carter: Land, Loans & Stock. 23 1/2" x 25 1/4" Note: "...When the Texas & Pacific Railway began to push westward in 1880, several ranchers and businessmen, including Claiborne W. Merchant, John Merchant, John N. Simpson, John T. Berry, and S. L. Chalk, met with H. C. Whithers, the Texas & Pacific track and townsite locator, and arranged to have the railroad bypass Buffalo Gap, the current County Seat. They agreed that the route would traverse lands which the group owned in the northern part of the county, and that a new town would be established between Cedar and Big Elm creeks east of Catclaw Creek. C. W. Merchant apparently suggested the name Abilene, after the Kansas cattle town....The Texas and Pacific arrived at the site in January 1881 the railroad promoted Abilene as the "Future Great City of West Texas." J. Stoddard Johnston and other railroad officials platted the townsite. Several hundred people arrived in Abilene before the sale of town lots and began to establish businesses and a church. The lots were auctioned on March 15, 1881; in two days buyers purchased more than 300 lots, and Abilene was officially established. On January 2, 1883, the residents voted to incorporate, and in an election held on October 23, 1883, Abilene became the county seat. ..The map was published by Clarke & Courts, on what is believed to be the oldest lithographic printing press in the State of Texas. Clarke and Courts traces its roots to M. Strickland and Company, organized at Galveston by Miles Strickland in 1857. Strickland moved his printing press to Houston, but subsequently returned to Galveston. Robert Clarke became a partner in the firm in 1870. In 1877, George M. Courts purchased Strickland's interest. In 1877, the two printers brought the first lithograph press in the state to Galveston..." Courtesy: Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc. Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas.Some tears, creases throughout, apparent repairs, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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