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Tanner, Henry S.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- A Map of the United States Of Mexico, As organized and defined by the several Acts of the Congress of that Republic. Constructed from a great variety of Printed and Manuscript Documents by H. S. Tanner. [Philadelphia:] Published by H.S. Tanner, 1847
- paper, ink
Engraved pocket map (24 1/4 x 30 3/8 in.; 618 x 772 mm), full contemporary handcoloring, inset "Map Of The Roads &c. From Vera Cruz & Alvarado To Mexico," inset plan of the "Harbor Of Vera Cruz," two tables of statistics and distances. Accompanied by the original embossed brown cloth binding, front cover gilt-lettered "Tanner's Travelling Map of Mexico."
Handsomely framed and glazed with UVIII Plexiglass. Very slightly faded. Binding rubbed and split at spine.
Handsomely framed and glazed with UVIII Plexiglass. Very slightly faded. Binding rubbed and split at spine.
Literature
Rumsey 5158 (fifth edition of the same year); Streeter sale 6:3824 (part); Wheat, Transmississippi 529; Wheat, Gold Regions 32
Condition
Engraved pocket map (24 1/4 x 30 3/8 in.; 618 x 772 mm), full contemporary handcoloring, inset "Map Of The Roads &c. From Vera Cruz & Alvarado To Mexico," inset plan of the "Harbor Of Vera Cruz," two tables of statistics and distances. Accompanied by the original embossed brown cloth binding, front cover gilt-lettered "Tanner's Travelling Map of Mexico." Handsomely framed and glazed with UVIII Plexiglass. Very slightly faded. Binding rubbed and split at spine.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This is the earlier of two editions of 1847 of Tannery's keystone map of Mexico, prior to the addition of the place-names and dates of seven Mexican War battles. "The plate has been changed to follow Frémont in California, including the Great Basin. The southern boundary of California now extends from Pt. Mondrains northeast to the mouth of the Gila, while the United States boundary with Sonora is still much too far south. New Mexico is still confined to a narrow strip between the Rio Grande and the mountains that form the continental divide, all east of there being Texas, which ends at the Arkansas River. North of that stream the map has been altered to show the Parks and South Pass" (Wheat, Transmississippi).