Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 9258:
Description
Included in this lot:
Crossing of the Colorado River near Mouth of Paria Creek (eastern Edge of the Grand Canyon in the Distance) 1873
Mouth of the Lower Grand Canyon of the Colorado River 1871
Black Canyon, Colorado River, frrom Camp 8, Looking Above
Alpine Lake, Summit of Cerro Blanco near Fort Garland, Colorado 1874
Description of the work:
This chromolithograph is from William H. Emory’s
Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey. Made Under the Direction of the Secretary of the Interior. The work was published in 1857 by Cornelius WendellWashington, D.C.
This is one of the foundational works exploring the Texas-Mexican border. Emory surveyed the area after the Gadsden purchase. The work featured contributions by James Hall, T. A. Conrad, and maps from Jekyll and Hall. Many of the views were after drawings by Schott, Weyss, and Vaudricourt.
Paper Size: ~ 11" by 8 1/4"
Paper Type or Special Features: Chromolithograph
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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