Map of the Territory of the United States from The Mississippi to The Pacific Oc - $2,500 - (Pampa, TX)
This auction is for a famous map from The Pacific Railroad Surveys, sometimes referred to as Warren's map or "Lt. Warren's Great Map." The proper title being, "Map of the Territory of the United States from The Mississippi to The Pacific Ocean." Ordered by the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, to accompany the reports of the explorations for a railroad route. Made in accordance with the 10th and 11th sections of the army appropriations actor March 3, 1853. Compiled from authorized explorations and other reliable data by Lieutenant G. K. Warren. In the office of the Pacific Railroad surveys, War Department under the direction of Bvt. Major W. H. Emory in 1854 and of Capt. A.A. Humphreys 1854-5-6-7. This famous map, called by Wheat, "Lt. Warren's Great Map" (33rd Cong., 2nd sess. Senate Ex.Doc 78) Volume II of the Railroad Surveys, has been professionally backed on archival paper, framed and matted in a burled walnut frame. Dimensions are approximately 58" x 55". Crating and insurance required to ship map would probably be more expensive than most people would want to pay, but should that be an option you might want to pursue, please contact me and I will try to see what's available that might be feasible. The preferred delivery method however, is customer pickup. The only other possible option I could offer is personal delivery within a 300 mile radius of Pampa, Texas at a rate of $0.80 per round trip mile, should a successful bidder desire that Option. Please view photos and ask any questions prior to bidding. The size alone would create return problems, but I would do my utmost to ensure a satisfactory resolution to any concerns or issues a successful bidder might have. For this reason I would appreciate being contacted prior to receiving any feedback less than positive. I have over $3300.00 invested in this great map! The "Buy It Now" price is considerably less than my investment. In the interest of some "pre-estate" planning, I have decided to offer up t…
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