Colored lithograph published for the Texas Almanac, the full title being "Richardson's New Map of the State of Texas Including Part of Mexico Compiled From Government Surveys and Other Authentic Documents, (Philadelphia: Charles Desilver, 1860), an inset map shows "The Proposed Route of the Aransas Railroad." Housed in a modern wooden frame.

28.5 x 36.25 in.

Collection of the late John Earl Jones, Greenville, South Carolina

A rare and attractive map that was issued annually through 1861, when it was suspended due to the outbreak of the Civil War.

Laid down to a board; marginal damp stains; pinholes of loss at some fold intersections; old tape residue to right edge.

$500 - 1,000