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A New Map of Texas, Oregon and California. A Perfect Recreation™ of the engraving with original hand color. Published by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, 1846. Specially framed as shown, with oatmeal linen matte: 32" x 33"
This beautiful map is a fascinating window on the way West before interstate highways or even the transcontinental railroad. It was the primary American trail map at mid-19th century; today, it is a time traveler's guide to places The Trust for Public Land conserves. This historically accurate, handcrafted frame has been selected and created by Ædicule to produce the perfect presentation of our Perfect Recreation™ of this beautiful and comprehensively detailed map. Its inside and outside edges are bronze over a red bole with rustic patination and black panel. The inside edge captures and reflects light onto the artwork and the oatmeal linen-wrapped matte. 100% of the Auction sale price goes directly to The Trust for Public Land.The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and natural areas, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. Take the Video Tour of the American West in 1846 "Absolutely perfect and magnificent". What Our Customers Say
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