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Antique Maps Of Texas

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1886
Framed Map of Texas Circa 1886

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1886

$1,725

H 12 in W 17 in D 2 in

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1886

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Framed circa 1886 map of Texas including Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas, with Indian territory. Well

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Late 19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1880
Framed Map of Texas Circa 1880

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1880

$1,725

H 14 in W 17.5 in D 2 in

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1880

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Framed circa 1880 map of Texas with Louisiana and Arkansas. Well detailed. Great for display in any

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Late 19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1908
Framed Map of Texas Circa 1908

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1908

$2,300

H 15 in W 18.75 in D 2 in

Framed Map of Texas Circa 1908

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Framed circa 1908 map of Texas. Each county separated and colored with panhandle of Texas on same

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Early 20th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Large Antique Map of Texas with Panhandle & Bay Inset Maps, Colton, 1873
Large Antique Map of Texas with Panhandle & Bay Inset Maps, Colton, 1873

Large Antique Map of Texas with Panhandle & Bay Inset Maps, Colton, 1873

Located in Langweer, NL

Large Antique Map of Texas with Panhandle & Bay Inset Maps, Colton, 1873 This richly detailed and

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1870s Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Antique Map of the Eastern United States with Inset Map of Texas
Antique Map of the Eastern United States with Inset Map of Texas

Antique Map of the Eastern United States with Inset Map of Texas

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.65 in W 17.84 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of the Eastern United States with Inset Map of Texas

Located in Langweer, NL

. Inset map of the "southern principal part of Texas." Shows states, major cities, railroads, topography

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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Eastern Part ), 1903
Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Eastern Part ), 1903

Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Eastern Part ), 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Antique map of Texas ( Eastern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good

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Early 1900s English Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Settlements
Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Settlements

Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Texas Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Texas

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Late 19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1847 Antique Map of Mexico, Texas and California by Samuel Augustus Mitchell
1847 Antique Map of Mexico, Texas and California by Samuel Augustus Mitchell

1847 Antique Map of Mexico, Texas and California by Samuel Augustus Mitchell

By Samuel Augustus Mitchell 1

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

right. The map is considered to be an adaptation of Mitchell's earlier 1846 A New Map of Texas, Oregon

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1840s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Georgia with Inset Maps of Florida and Texas
Antique Map of the Region of Georgia with Inset Maps of Florida and Texas

Antique Map of the Region of Georgia with Inset Maps of Florida and Texas

$528Sale Price|50% Off

H 15.04 in W 18.63 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of the Region of Georgia with Inset Maps of Florida and Texas

Located in Langweer, NL

southern part of Texas. This map was part of a set of six individual sheets with maps of the United States

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Late 19th Century Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Circa 1853 "New Map of the State of Texas" in Frame
Circa 1853 "New Map of the State of Texas" in Frame

Circa 1853 "New Map of the State of Texas" in Frame

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1853 "New Map of the State of Texas" in frame. Compiled from DeCordova's large map

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Maps Of Texas

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Map 1888 – Southern Texas Railroads, Counties & Settlements
Antique Map 1888 – Southern Texas Railroads, Counties & Settlements

Antique Map 1888 – Southern Texas Railroads, Counties & Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Southern Texas Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Southern Texas

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Late 19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Western Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Towns
Western Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Towns

Western Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Towns

Located in Langweer, NL

Western Texas Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Western Texas

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Late 19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Southwestern U.S. Immigration Map for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, 1881
Southwestern U.S. Immigration Map for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, 1881

Southwestern U.S. Immigration Map for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, 1881

$991Sale Price|25% Off

H 26.97 in W 25.2 in D 0.01 in

Southwestern U.S. Immigration Map for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, 1881

Located in Langweer, NL

, Texas. The map is dated 1881. Description: - The map encompasses parts of Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas

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1880s Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1845 "Ensign's Travellers' Guide and Map of the United States" Hand-Colored Map
1845 "Ensign's Travellers' Guide and Map of the United States" Hand-Colored Map

1845 "Ensign's Travellers' Guide and Map of the United States" Hand-Colored Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

the Atlantic, west to the Rio Grande. Most notably, this map includes the state of Texas, which was

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1840s American Victorian Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Antique Map of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and Surroundings
Antique Map of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and Surroundings

Antique Map of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and Surroundings

$649Sale Price|25% Off

H 15.16 in W 18.71 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and Surroundings

Located in Langweer, NL

southern part of Texas. This map was part of a set of six individual sheets with maps of the United States

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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography
Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography

$327Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.51 in W 14.49 in D 0.01 in

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography

Located in Langweer, NL

, spanning from the Gulf of Mexico up through the Great Lakes region. The map covers the states of Texas

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Early 20th Century English Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

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1886 Lithograph Map of Texas by William Bradley & Bros.
1886 Lithograph Map of Texas by William Bradley & Bros.

1886 Lithograph Map of Texas by William Bradley & Bros.

Located in San Antonio, TX

A map of Texas printed by William Bradley & Bros. Maps. Printed in 1886.

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1880s Academic Antique Maps Of Texas

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Lithograph

1909 Double-Sided Map of Texas and Oklahoma by The George F. Cram Company
1909 Double-Sided Map of Texas and Oklahoma by The George F. Cram Company

1909 Double-Sided Map of Texas and Oklahoma by The George F. Cram Company

Located in San Antonio, TX

1920s. This double-sided map of Texas and Oklahoma was printed by the George F. Cramp Company in 1909.

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Early 1900s Academic Antique Maps Of Texas

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Pastel, Lithograph

Richardson's New Map of the State of Texas

Richardson's New Map of the State of Texas

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H 22.75 in W 30.25 in D 0.5 in

Richardson's New Map of the State of Texas

By Willard Richardson 1, Charles Desilver

Located in Houston, TX

). Richardson's New Map of the State of Texas Including part of Mexico Compiled from Government Surveys and Other

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Mid-19th Century American Other Antique Maps Of Texas

1908 "Map of Texas" by The Kenyon Company
1908 "Map of Texas" by The Kenyon Company

1908 "Map of Texas" by The Kenyon Company

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H 24 in W 26 in D 1.5 in

1908 "Map of Texas" by The Kenyon Company

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an antique map of the state of Texas, printed as a pocket map in 1908 by The Kenyon

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Early 1900s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1846 Antique Map of Texas, Oregon, California, and Regions Adjoining by Mitchell
1846 Antique Map of Texas, Oregon, California, and Regions Adjoining by Mitchell

1846 Antique Map of Texas, Oregon, California, and Regions Adjoining by Mitchell

By Samuel Augustus Mitchell 1

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a finely colored example of the 1846 version of Mitchell's seminal map of Texas, Oregon

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1840s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1883 "Map of Texas and Indian Territory" by Hiram H. Hardesty
1883 "Map of Texas and Indian Territory" by Hiram H. Hardesty

1883 "Map of Texas and Indian Territory" by Hiram H. Hardesty

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a very detailed “Map of Texas and Indian Territory” by Hiram H. Hardesty. This map is

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1880s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Antique Map of Texas, the Rocky Mountains, Southwest and Mexico
Antique Map of Texas, the Rocky Mountains, Southwest and Mexico

Antique Map of Texas, the Rocky Mountains, Southwest and Mexico

Located in Langweer, NL

. Tardieu, 1821. One of the few regional maps focusing on Texas and the Rocky Mountains during the period.

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Early 19th Century Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Map of the State of Texas
Map of the State of Texas

Map of the State of Texas

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H 12 in W 15 in

Map of the State of Texas

Located in Dallas, TX

an early state map of Texas, published in Philadelphia 1848, panhandle pictured inset at left

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19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper, Ink

1894 "Texas" Map
1894 "Texas" Map

1894 "Texas" Map

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H 18.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.13 in

1894 "Texas" Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a very detailed map of Texas, from 1894. The map is very comprehensive, colored by

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1890s American Victorian Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1853 "Texas" Map by Daniel Burgess
1853 "Texas" Map by Daniel Burgess

1853 "Texas" Map by Daniel Burgess

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H 15.63 in W 13.63 in D 1 in

1853 "Texas" Map by Daniel Burgess

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original map of Texas from 1853, published by Daniel Burgess. The map was issued in

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1850s American Victorian Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1927 "Texas" Map by C.S. Hammond
1927 "Texas" Map by C.S. Hammond

1927 "Texas" Map by C.S. Hammond

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H 12.5 in W 10 in D 0.75 in

1927 "Texas" Map by C.S. Hammond

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a very detailed map of Texas, printed in 1927. The map was featured in The Literary

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1920s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1870 Texas Map by Colton
1870 Texas Map by Colton

1870 Texas Map by Colton

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H 21.25 in W 30 in D 2 in

1870 Texas Map by Colton

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a highly detailed map of Texas, colored by counties and showing the early County

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1870s American Antique Maps Of Texas

1912 "Texas" Map by Rand McNally & Co.
1912 "Texas" Map by Rand McNally & Co.

1912 "Texas" Map by Rand McNally & Co.

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H 14.25 in W 17 in D 0.75 in

1912 "Texas" Map by Rand McNally & Co.

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a very detailed map of Texas, from Rand McNally, printed in 1912. The map is very

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1910s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Texas Civil War Map, circa 1863
Texas Civil War Map, circa 1863

Texas Civil War Map, circa 1863

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H 20 in W 29 in D 1.5 in

Texas Civil War Map, circa 1863

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an exceptional printing of A. J. Johnson's highly desirable map of the state of Texas. The

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1860s American Antique Maps Of Texas

1856 Map of the State of Texas by J. H. Colton

1856 Map of the State of Texas by J. H. Colton

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a colorful and intricately engraved map of the state of Texas, by prominent 19th century

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1850s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1873 Colton's Texas Hand-Colored Antique Map
1873 Colton's Texas Hand-Colored Antique Map

1873 Colton's Texas Hand-Colored Antique Map

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H 22.5 in W 33 in D 1.5 in

1873 Colton's Texas Hand-Colored Antique Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a hand-colored, detailed map of the state of Texas. It was published by G. W. and C. B

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1870s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Republic of Texas and Mexico, Antique French Map, circa 1840
Republic of Texas and Mexico, Antique French Map, circa 1840

Republic of Texas and Mexico, Antique French Map, circa 1840

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

First published in 1834, this is the sixth edition of Adrien H. Brue's landmark map of the North

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1840s French Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1859 "Colton's New Map of the State of Texas..." by Johnson & Browning
1859 "Colton's New Map of the State of Texas..." by Johnson & Browning

1859 "Colton's New Map of the State of Texas..." by Johnson & Browning

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is "Colton's New Map of the State of Texas Compiled from De Cordova's Large Map

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1850s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Antique Map of Mexico, Texas and Upper California by Lapie, 1842
Antique Map of Mexico, Texas and Upper California by Lapie, 1842

Antique Map of Mexico, Texas and Upper California by Lapie, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Carte des États-Unis du Méxique'. Map of Mexico, Texas and Upper California

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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Eastern Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Settlements
Eastern Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Settlements

Eastern Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Eastern Texas Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Eastern Texas

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Late 19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Antique Map of the Western United States, Mexico and Texas as a Republic
Antique Map of the Western United States, Mexico and Texas as a Republic

Antique Map of the Western United States, Mexico and Texas as a Republic

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Mexique'. This map covers the western United States, Mexico and the independent

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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1846 "Traveller's Guide and Map of the United States" Antique Wall Map by Ensign
1846 "Traveller's Guide and Map of the United States" Antique Wall Map by Ensign

1846 "Traveller's Guide and Map of the United States" Antique Wall Map by Ensign

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

the state of Texas, which was annexed to the United States in 1845. The map indicates principal cities

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1840s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1845 United States Hanging Wall Map by T & E. H. Ensign

1845 United States Hanging Wall Map by T & E. H. Ensign

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

the state of Texas, which was annexed to the United States in 1845. The map indicates principal cities

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1840s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

"The Life of Stephen Austin" by Eugene Baker, Signed First Edition, 1925
"The Life of Stephen Austin" by Eugene Baker, Signed First Edition, 1925

"The Life of Stephen Austin" by Eugene Baker, Signed First Edition, 1925

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Barker, Eugene C. The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas 1793-1836: a Chapter in the

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1920s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Large Original Antique Map of Texas, USA, 1894
Large Original Antique Map of Texas, USA, 1894

Large Original Antique Map of Texas, USA, 1894

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H 20.5 in W 27 in D 0.07 in

Large Original Antique Map of Texas, USA, 1894

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous map of Texas. Original color. By Rand, McNally & Co. Published, 1894. Repair

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1890s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Detailed Antique Map of Texas and Indian Territory, 1875
Detailed Antique Map of Texas and Indian Territory, 1875

Detailed Antique Map of Texas and Indian Territory, 1875

Located in Langweer, NL

Description: Antique map titled 'Gray's New Map of Texas and the Indian Territory'. Detailed map of

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1870s Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Large Original Antique Map of Texas ( East ), USA, circa 1900
Large Original Antique Map of Texas ( East ), USA, circa 1900

Large Original Antique Map of Texas ( East ), USA, circa 1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous map of Texas, East Original color Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company

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1890s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Large Original Antique Map of Texas 'West', USA, C.1900
Large Original Antique Map of Texas 'West', USA, C.1900

Large Original Antique Map of Texas 'West', USA, C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous map of Texas, West Original color Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company

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1890s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Large Original Vintage Map of Texas and Adjacent States, circa 1920
Large Original Vintage Map of Texas and Adjacent States, circa 1920

Large Original Vintage Map of Texas and Adjacent States, circa 1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of Texas and adjacent States Original color. Good condition Published by

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1920s English Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Large Original Antique Map of Texas, United States &c. Fullarton, C.1870
Large Original Antique Map of Texas, United States &c. Fullarton, C.1870

Large Original Antique Map of Texas, United States &c. Fullarton, C.1870

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of Texas. Also showing Indian Territory, Arkansas, Louisiana etc From the celebrated

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1870s Scottish Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Antique Map of Texas, California and the Southwest by Tallis, c.1850
Antique Map of Texas, California and the Southwest by Tallis, c.1850

Antique Map of Texas, California and the Southwest by Tallis, c.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Mexico, California and Texas'. Decorative regional map of the Texas, California

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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Original Antique Map of The American State of Texas, 1889
Original Antique Map of The American State of Texas, 1889

Original Antique Map of The American State of Texas, 1889

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of Texas Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston Published By A & C Black

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Eastern Part ), 1903
Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Eastern Part ), 1903

Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Eastern Part ), 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Antique map of Texas ( Eastern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good

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Early 1900s English Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Western Part ), 1903
Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Western Part ), 1903

Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Western Part ), 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Antique map of Texas ( Western part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good

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Early 1900s English Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Western Part ), 1903
Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Western Part ), 1903

Original Antique Map of the American State of Texas ( Western Part ), 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Antique map of Texas ( Western part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good

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Early 1900s English Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1882 Railroad Map of Southern Texas, Antique Map by George Cram
1882 Railroad Map of Southern Texas, Antique Map by George Cram

1882 Railroad Map of Southern Texas, Antique Map by George Cram

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is the railroad and county map of the southern part of the state of Texas by George Cram

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1880s American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

1843 Republic of Texas United States Wall Map

1843 Republic of Texas United States Wall Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is Ensign's 1843 Travellers Guide, and Map of the United States, containing the Roads

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19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

1844 Map of the United States, Antique Map, Featuring the Republic of Texas
1844 Map of the United States, Antique Map, Featuring the Republic of Texas

1844 Map of the United States, Antique Map, Featuring the Republic of Texas

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

including the "strawberry" shaped Republic of Texas. The actual map portion itself measures 17 x 37.5" and

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19th Century American Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

Framed 19th Century Colton Map of Mexico, Texas, California and US Territories
Framed 19th Century Colton Map of Mexico, Texas, California and US Territories

Framed 19th Century Colton Map of Mexico, Texas, California and US Territories

By J.H. Colton

Located in Alamo, CA

This framed 19th century map of the southern portions of North America by J. H. Colton, published

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Mid-19th Century American Other Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

History of Texas, From 1685-1892, Two Volumes, circa 1892

History of Texas, From 1685-1892, Two Volumes, circa 1892

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

-- presented in a matching cloth slipcase featuring an early map of the Republic of Texas. Published in 1892

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1890s Antique Maps Of Texas

Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Map of North America by Lienhart Holle
Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Map of North America by Lienhart Holle

Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Map of North America by Lienhart Holle

Located in Vienna, AT

during this time that Holle published 2 very rare American maps, one of Texas and one of the United

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Maps Of Texas

Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Map of North America by Lienhart Holle, 1870
Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Map of North America by Lienhart Holle, 1870

Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Map of North America by Lienhart Holle, 1870

By Lienhart Holle

Located in St. Margarethen, AT

maps. It was during this time that Holle published two very rare American maps, one of Texas and one of

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1870s European Other Antique Maps Of Texas

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Paper

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Find a variety of antique maps of texas available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique maps of texas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper. There are all kinds of antique maps of texas available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique maps of texas to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian antique maps of texas are of considerable interest. Many antique maps of texas are appealing in their simplicity, but Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Charles Desilver and J.H. Colton produced popular antique maps of texas that are worth a look.

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