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THBAN ANTIQUE PROMOTIONAL MAP, "Correct Map of Texas," DECEMBER 28, 1876-1880,
Lot 582
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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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By Simpson Galleries
Jun 7, 2020
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2020-06-07 10:00:00
2020-06-07 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Fine Art & Antiques Sessions I and II
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/simpson/fine-art-antiques-sessions-i-and-ii-5170
Include a French Art Deco credenza by Leleu and Poillerat, a 19th century Bureau Plat and Cartonnier in the manner of Francois Linke; a pair of Mid Century “Blue Rope Chairs” designed by Humberto and Fernando Campana; a collection of rare and complicated clocks, Civil War-era maps, and paintings. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
Include a French Art Deco credenza by Leleu and Poillerat, a 19th century Bureau Plat and Cartonnier in the manner of Francois Linke; a pair of Mid Century “Blue Rope Chairs” designed by Humberto and Fernando Campana; a collection of rare and complicated clocks, Civil War-era maps, and paintings. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
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- Lot Description
AN ANTIQUE PROMOTIONAL MAP, "Correct Map of Texas," DECEMBER 28, 1876-1880, newsprint on paper with hand coloring, advertising, "Homes in Texas! The Farmer, Mechanic, Merchant and Laborer should locate on INTERNATIONAL & GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD LINE, and thus MAKE MONEY and secure HAPPY HOMES IN TEXAS.," the slogan flanked by "NEW LAND(Prairie or Timber,) for COTTON, WHEAT, OATS &c., Unexcelled for rent or sale.," and at right, "On Line of the I. & G.N.R.R, Grasses Grow the Year Round. NO COST TO FEED STOCK! If you want health and comfort, Come to Texas!," engraved and printed by "Woodward Tiernan & Hale...214 Locust Street, St. Louis.," showing railroads "in operation," "in course of construction," "wagon roads," and "county seats," the lower margin, "FOR INFORMATION Relative to cheapest rates, quickest time to texas, write H.M. HOXIE, Gen'l Sup't I. & G.N.R.R., Palestine Texas. Relative to lands or work, write to any of the parties named on other side, or to Col. Thos. F. Fisher, Immigration Ag't, Palestine, Texas. Or W.G. Kingsbury, 119 South Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. EMIGRANTS RIDE ON FIRST-CLASS PASSENGER TRAINS." 20 1/2" x 16 1/4" Note: An exceptionally rare example of late 19th century Texas railroad promotional maps. The present map enticing emigrants with somewhat unscrupulous appeals and questionable verbiage. Dating this map requires making note of the railroads that are in operation and the individuals listed. The I.&G.N.R.R. reached Austin, Texas on December 28, 1876, but did not reach San Antonio until 1880. Various notable railroad names are mentioned including Herbert Melville Hoxie. Businessmen like "Hub" Hoxie, General Superintendent of the International Northern Railroad Line, appointed by Jay Gould, an American railroad magnate and financial speculator, with the participation of W.G. Kingsbury, an English immigration agent from London, who settled in Boerne, and Thomas F. Fisher, an American immigration agent, contributed to the changing social landscape of Texas in a way unseen in America until this time. The present promotional map unfolds clues for the viewer connecting important individuals, Gilded Age networking, development and growth of railroad, industry and farming in late 19th century Texas. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, TexasTwo names crossed out in blue crayon, uneven edges, small tears, repairs, creases as issued, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. 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.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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