A STATE OF TEXAS LAND GRANT, SIGNEDA STATE OF TEXAS LAND GRANT, SIGNED BY GOVERNOR SAM HOU...A STATE OF TEXAS LAND GRANT, SIGNED BY GOVERNOR SAM HOUSTON, AUSTIN, 1860, State of Texas printed and hand manuscript completed land grant, Austin, Texas, September 3, 1860, granting to Frederick Liebensan 320 acres in Jones County west side of ... (illegible), lower right Houston's bold signature, 14 3/4" x 11 1/2"; above a docket manuscript document written by Irving Moore, Clerk for the District Court, Brown County, Texas. Framed and matted, enclosing an engraved portrait of Houston with printed signature. Note: Sam Houston (1793-1863), a respected statesman, congressman, a politician trusted by many including some Native Americans, a soldier in the War of 1812 against Britain and a victorious General leading the Texians at the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution, served two separate terms as President of the Republic of Texas, had been governor of Tennessee and was the last governor of the State of Texas and only United States southern governor before the Civil War began who opposed joining the Confederacy. Just over six months of signing this document on September 3rd 1860, Sam Houston was pushed out of the Texas governor's seat on March 16, 1861 for his steadfast refusal to swear a loyalty oath to the Confederate States of America. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas.
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Good condition for Texas documents of this age and use including but not limited to ink blooming and bleeding of written text, creases, folds, age darkening of paper, discolorations and some normal small tears along edges. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
Texas bluebonnet landscape oilTexas bluebonnet landscape oil on canvasboard. 3.75'' H x 4.75'' W.
FREDERICK CARTER ABSTRACT LANDSCAPEFREDERICK CARTER ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING Texas,1925-2010Semi-abstract fauvist landscape of Texas depicting rocky terrain overlooking farmland with a river and town in the background.
William A. Slaughter Texas paintingWilliam A. Slaughter Texas painting (Texas, born 1923), barn and bluebonnets, signed lower left "W.A. Slaughter", oil on canvas, 14 x 10-7/8 in.; original distressed wood frame. Original stretcher and tacking edge, good condition; frame with abrasions. Southwest Gallery (original receipt verso); Jim Harmon, Dallas, Texas.
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "TEXAS AND INDIANAN ANTIQUE MAP, "TEXAS AND INDIAN TERRITORY," 1880-1901...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Texas and Indian Territory," 1880-1901, hand colored engraving on paper, a page fragment from an atlas, pages 66-67, unusually a portion of West Texas is inverted in the L/L of the map; the vertical map of Texas showing railroads, Indian territories, counties, and the yet organized Bexar Territory of West Texas, within a repeating box chain and line border joined by rosettes. 25 1/2" x 17" Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas.
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Some creases, fading, joined paper, minor buckling at center, but overall in very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
Oil on canvas laid down on boardOil on canvas laid down on board of a summer landscape with Texas bluebonnets, signed lower right "C.E. Clenney", sight 11"h x 17 1/2"w
HENRY TEESDALE (1776-1855) A REPUBLICHENRY TEESDALE (1776-1855) A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PERIOD M...HENRY TEESDALE (1776-1855) A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PERIOD MAP, "Western Hemisphere," LONDON, SEPTEMBER 4, 1843-DECEMBER 1845, hand-colored engraving on wove paper, showing the Republic of Texas with territory extending to 40° latitude, published by Henry Teesdale, engraver obscured below Antarctica, also showing Land Discovered by Capts. Ross & Crozier 10th Jany. 1840; 15 1/4" x 18 1/2".
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Unframed, some tears, smudges, handling wear, creases, and losses. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
TEXAS MAP ENGRAVING PANHANDLE COUNTIESTEXAS MAP ENGRAVING PANHANDLE COUNTIES INSETFramed Texas map, hand-colored engraving on paper, a page from an atlas, plate 68, published by William Bradley, c.1880, an inset with Panhandle counties, within a geometric border, sight: approx 17.5"h, 23.5"w, overall: approx 23"h, 29"w, 7lbs
A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "MAP OFA REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "MAP OF TEXAS AND THE COUNTRIE...A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "Map of Texas and the Countries Adjacent," W.H. EMORY, WASHINGTON D.C., CIRCA 1844, lithograph on paper, printed by William J. Stone, "Compiled in the Bureau of the Corps of Topographical Engineers for the State Department. Under the direction of J.J. Abert, Chief of the Corps, by W.H. Emory 1st Leuit. T.E., War Department, 1844.," "Published by order of the U.S. Senate.," recognizing Austin as the Capital of Texas, established for only five years at the time of printing, with note confirming the accuracy of the Arkansas River, an excerpt, "The present boundaries of Texas are defined by an act of the Texian Congress, approved on December 19th, 1836 to be as follows, "Beginning at the mouth of the Rio Grande thence up the principal stream of said river to its source, thence due North to the 42º North latitude; thence along the boundary line as defined in the treaty between the United States and Spain, to the beginning," estimated number of Free Whites 140,000 and Slaves 22,410, Galveston population 5,000, Houston population 4,500, Austin population 200, a note on the arguable accuracy of the Presidio de Rio Grande and San Antonio de Bexar. 22" x 33 1/2" Note: William Hemsley Emory (1811-1887), Surveyor. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
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Some handling creases, a buckle in foreground, some stains, fading of hand color, some loss at neatline, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
(17) BOOKS: TEXANA HISTORY SUBJECTS,(17) BOOKS: TEXANA HISTORY SUBJECTS, 7 SIGNED(lot of 17) Books: Texana and Texas history subjects, including: (1) "Inside Texas," by Cactus Pryor, foreword by Walter Cronkite, Shoal Creek Publishers, 1982, author signed with sentiment at title page, 194 pages; (1) "Will's War: A Novel," by Janice Woods Windle, Longstreet Press, 2001, author signed with sentiment at front end paper, 361 pages; (1) "Texas: Armadillos, Lawmakers, Wild Turkeys, Writers, and Other Texas Miscellanea," by Richard Morehead, Eakin Press, 1982, author signed with sentiment at title page, 189 pages; (1) "Caddo Texas: The Biography of a Community," by Rupert Norval Richardson, Abilene Printing and Stationary Company, 1966, author signed with sentiment at title page, 166 pages; (1) "My Dobie Collection," by Jeff Dykes, Texas A&M University press, 1971, author signed at front end paper, numbered 32/300; (1) "New Homes and New Land: German Immigration to Texas 1847-1861," by Ethel Hander Geue, Texian Press, 1970, author signed with sentiment at front end paper, 165 pages; (1) "Spindletop: The Untold Story," by Christine Moor Sanders, 2000, author signed front end paper, 332 pages; (1) "Sam Houston's Texas," by Sue Flanagan, University of Texas Press, 1964, author signed with sentiment at title page, 213 pages; (1) "The Murchisons: The Rise and Fall of a Texas Dynasty," by Jane Wolfe, Saint Martin's Press, 1989, 505 pages; (1) "The Making of a Liberated Mind: John Henry Faulk, A Biography," by Michael C. Burton, Eakin Press, 1993, 220 pages; (1) "The Indians of Texas: From Prehistoric to Modern Times," by W. W. Newcomb Jr., University of Texas Press, 1978, 404 pages; (1) "Texans, Guns, and History," by Col. Charles Askins, Winchester Press, 1970, 246 pages; (1) "Vinegarroon: The Saga of Judge Roy Bean," by Ruel McDaniel, Southern Publishers, 1936, 143 pages; (1) "I'll Die Before I Run: The Story of The Great Feuds of Texas," by C. L. Sonnichsen, Devin-Adair Company, 1962, 371 pages; (1) "J. Frank Dobie: A Portrait of Pancho," by Winston Bode, Steck-Vaughn Company, 1968, 156 pages; (1) "Sam Chance," by Benjamin Capps, Southern Methodist University Press, 1987, 269 pages; (1) "Tom Lea: An Oral History," edited by Rebecca Craver and Adair Margo, Texas Western Press, 1995, 185 pages; largest: 11.25"h, 9"w, 23.7lbs total
TEXAS SCHOOL, A PHOTOGRAPH, "ABSTRACTTEXAS SCHOOL, A PHOTOGRAPH, "ABSTRACT SUNSET LANDSCAPE ...TEXAS SCHOOL, A PHOTOGRAPH, "Abstract Sunset Landscape (Untitled)," photograph in color mounted to acrylic, 47 1/2" x 66".
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Some surface wear, glue on lower areas, and overall in good condition. Unsigned. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
AN IMPORTANT REPUBLIC OF TEXASAN IMPORTANT REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "MAP OF TEXAS," NEW...AN IMPORTANT REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "Map of Texas," NEW YORK, 1839, hand colored engraving on paper, "Compiled from surveys on record in the General Land Office of the Republic, to the year 1839," by Richard S. Hunt and Jess F. Randel, published by J.H. Colton, engraved by Stiles, Sherman & Smith, with original cloth covered gilt tooled front board, "Guide to Texas with a Map, Published by J.H. Colton, 1839," a lower view, "Map of the Rio Grande and the Country west to the Pacific," signed in plate by James Web (1792–1856), Secretary of State, John Woodward, Consul General of Texas in New York from 1836-1840, Francis Moore (1808–1864), Editor Telegraph Houston, and John Petit Borden (1812–1891), Commissioner, General Land Office, with General Land Office seal used 1838-1842. 31 1/2" x 24" Note: The map showing early Texas Colonies divided by red hand colored lines: McMullen & McGloin's Colony, Power's Colony, Dewitt's Colony, Austin's Small Colony, Robertson's Colony, Milam's Colony, Leon's Colony, and an unnamed colony between Austin's Colony and Zavala Colony in the east. Counties are hand colored respectively in yellow, orange, green and blue, and include Fannin, Red River, Nacogdoches, Robertson, Harrisburg, Milam, Harrison, Shelby, San Augustine, Houston, Liberty, Jefferson, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Bastrop, Austin, Washington, Fayette, Matagorda, Victoria, Refugio, Goliad San Patricio, and Bexar Counties. The map details major waterways, mentioning Comanche Ranches, Herds of Buffaloes, Cado villages burned by Gen. Rush in January 1839, Enchanted Rock and other topographical elevations expressed in hachur, the Old Spanish road from Santa Fe to Bexar, and telegraph lines. In plate signers serving the Republic of Texas acknowledge, "We, the undersigned, have inspected the above map and give it our approval as being a compilation from the best and most recent authorities...I hereby Certify that the compiler of this map has had access to the records of this office and that the map was compiled from them." The Sabine and portions of the Red River serve as an eastern border to the United States.
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Creasing as issued, waving, some buckling, mild shifting within frame, yellowing, foxing, crinkles, surface debris, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
LANDSCAPE BY NANETTE DAVIS (TEXASLANDSCAPE BY NANETTE DAVIS (TEXAS 20TH CENTURY). Acrylic on masonite signed and dated 1986 lower right. Detailed image of a wagon trail. Built into a frame 28''h. 52''w.
PR HEDWYN SANDERS LANDSCAPE PAINTINGSPR HEDWYN SANDERS LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS Texas,1885-1971Includes two autumn landscapes, one with trees by a river and the other with sheep grazing in a field.
U OF TEXAS PHOTO COLLAGE, CAPITOL,U OF TEXAS PHOTO COLLAGE, CAPITOL, TOWER, LONGHORNFramed photo collage with the Texas State Capitol, the University of Texas tower, a longhorn and football helmet, and centered a championship crystal football. approx. 21.5'h, 27"w, 7.25lbs
An antique map, Johnson's New MapAn antique map, Johnson's New Map of the State ofTexas by Johnson and Ward, folio pages 43 & 44. Sheet 26" x 17.5" Overall 28.25" x 20" Condition: water discoloration damage on map and evident on cardboard backing of framing CT Transfer Fee $10
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "TEXAS AND INDIANAN ANTIQUE MAP, "TEXAS AND INDIAN TERRITORY," UNITED KI...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Texas and Indian Territory," UNITED KINGDOM, 1875-1889, lithograph on paper with four color benday style coloring, a page fragment from Encyclopedia Britannica, Ninth Edition, Vol. XXIII, Plate III, page 202, published by W. & A.K. Johnston. 14" x 10 1/4" Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas.
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Some fading, mild yellowing, joined paper at center, a faded pencil marking lower left, but overall in very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
'TEXAS LONE STAR 1836' METAL SIGNTexas'TEXAS LONE STAR 1836' METAL SIGNTexas metal sign, in red paint with white cutout metal letters, "Texas Lone Star 1836," some rust, approx 18"h, 29.75"w, 2.25"d, 4.25lbs
FRAMED TEXAS LANDSCAPE PAINTINGFRAMED TEXAS LANDSCAPE PAINTING SIGNED SNYDERFramed painting on canvas, Texas Landscape, signed lower right Snyder, sight: approx 23.5"h, 35.5"w, overall: 29.75"h, 41.75"w, 9.75lbs
AN ANTIQUE EARLY REPUBLIC OF TEXASAN ANTIQUE EARLY REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "NEW MAP OF TEX...AN ANTIQUE EARLY REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "New Map of Texas with the Contiguous American & Mexican States," PHILADELPHIA, 1836, hand-colored lithograph on paper, first edition-second issue, engraved by J.H. Young, published by S. Augustus Mitchell, "Sold by Mitchell & Hinman No. 6 North Fifth Street," three inset paragraphs, "Remarks on Texas," "Land Grants," and "Rivers of Texas," "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1835 by S. Augustus Mitchell in the Clerk's office of the district court of the eastern district of Pennsylvania," the whole within a geometric and piano key motif border. 13" x 15 1/2" Note: The second printing of this map from the 1835 version, showing Texas divided into land grants and colonies. The Red River is the boundary in the north; the Panhandle still entirely Indian Territory. Harrisburg, Anahuaca, Matagorda, and Galveston are prominent coastal areas. The River San Antonio noted with "Goliad, formerly La Bahia," and "San Antonio de Bexar, usually called Bexar." Neighboring Guadalupe River noted with Gonzales and Victoria. This rare map of early Texas is a well colored and an invaluable addition to any Texana collection. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
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Creasing, buckles, pleasing bright hand color extends west Texas borders into Comanche Indian territory, old tears, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
Rolla Taylor (Texas 1872-1970)Rolla Taylor (Texas 1872-1970) Desert Landscape Oil on canvas board titled A Little Bit of Mexico on verso signed l.r.; 8.75 x 11.5 in. Condition: Slightly darkened varnish. Clean under blacklight.
SAM HOUSTON SIGNED LAND GRANTSamSAM HOUSTON SIGNED LAND GRANTSam Houston signed Tennessee land grant granting fifty acres in Hawkins County to William Gamble, November 9, 1827. Large signature for Sam Houston in the space for the Governor's signature. Sam Houston's term as Tennessee governor lasted from 1827 until 1829 when he resigned and moved to Texas. Houston later became the President of Texas and its Governor. 15 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W sheet. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
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Overall toning. 1 1/4" W loss at first seam at top. Approximately 10 water spots lower left quadrant, largest is 1 1/4" x 3/4". Seams repaired with archival tape by Tennessee Book and Autographs, Rogersville, TN.
1 vol. [Lundy, Benjamin.] The1 vol. [Lundy, Benjamin.] The War in Texas. Philadelphia: Merrihew and Gunn, 1837. Second edition. 8vo, 20th-Century red cloth-backed bds., paper spine label; light wear. Scattered light foxing, some moderate foxing, staining & soiling to first & last few leaves. Howes L-569, "first to ascribe this war to a slave-holding conspiracy"; American Imprints
A VINTAGE MAP, "TEXAS," CIRCA 1890,AA VINTAGE MAP, "TEXAS," CIRCA 1890,A VINTAGE MAP, "Texas," CIRCA 1890, engraving on paper, a page fragment from an atlas, plate 68, with view of the Panhandle, lacking Jeff Davis County, within a geometric border, attributed to Mast, Crowell, and Kirkpatrick publishers. 17" x 22 3/4" Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas.
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Some waving, joined paper, a tear upper left, fading of hand coloring, but overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
Travis Keese (American/Texas, b.Travis Keese (American/Texas, b. 1932) "Texas Landscape with Antelope", 1972, oil on canvas, 24" x 36", signed and dated lower right. Framed.
A. D. Greer ''Texas Landscape''A. D. Greer ''Texas Landscape'' oil painting oncanvas. Canvas: 24''H x 36''W; Frame: 30.5''H x 42.5''W. Signed lower left ''A. D. Greer''. A. D. Greer (American 1904-1998) was a New York/'Texas artist known primarily for his landscapes.
[Map of the Coast of Louisiana[Map of the Coast of Louisiana and Texas] "Topographical Map Sheet XXII" c. 1870 lithograph map from J. Bien NY from the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies 1861-1865 highly detailed showing the coast from Hynes' Bay TX east to Leesburg LA north to Austin City with railroads towns post offices and natural features sheet 18 1/4 in. x 29 in. attractively float mounted and framed.
A REPBULIC OF TEXAS BOUNTY LANDA REPBULIC OF TEXAS BOUNTY LAND GRANT, ANSON JONES, LAS...A REPBULIC OF TEXAS BOUNTY LAND GRANT, ANSON JONES, LAST PRESIDENT OF TEXAS, SIGNED, AUSTIN, FEBRUARY 7, 1846, engraving and hand inscribed ink on paper, retaining General Land Office wax seal, affixed, and Republic of Texas seal, Thomas William Ward, Commissioner, signed, granting land, “In Gonzales County along the water of Peach Creek, about nine miles from Gonzales," to "Washington Cartwright, No. 161, Vol. 2, 320 acres, Bounty," details verso. 13 1/8” x 14 3/4” Provenance: Estate of Dr. Paul E. Schutts, Houston, Texas.
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Fading, creases, ribbon faded and taped on, handling smudges and stains, pencil markings, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
(15) TEXAS HISTORICAL REFERENCE(15) TEXAS HISTORICAL REFERENCE BOOKS, L.B.J.(lot of 15) Texas historical reference books, comprising: (1) "Laredo and the Rio Grande Frontier," J.B. Wilkinson, Jenkins Publishing Co., Austin, Texas, illustrations by E.M. (Buck) Schiwetz, 1975, tears to dust jacket, 456 pages; (1) "Rustlers' Hill: A Thrilling Narrative of the Texas Frontier," V.F. Taylor, The Naylor Company, San Antonio, Texas, 1953, illustrated, tears to dust jacket, 210 pages; (1) "Lone Wolf: The Only Texas Ranger Captain of Spanish Decent," Brownson Malsch, Shoal Creek Publishers, Inc., Austin, Texas, 1980, 224 pages; (1) "The Truth About Texas," Lewis Nordyke, Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York, 1957, 276 pages; (1) "Texas Cattle Brands," edited by Gus L. Ford, Clyde C. Cockrell Co., Dallas, Texas, 1936, tears to dust jacket, 240 pages; (1) "A Texan Look at Lyndon: A Study of Illegitimate Power," J. Evetts Haley, Palo Duro Press, Canyon, Texas, 1964, 256 pages; (1) "Lyndon B. Johnson: A Memoir," George Reedy, Andrews and MC Meel Inc., New York, 1982, tears to dust jacket, 159 pages; (1) "Tales of the Tularosa," Mrs. Tom Charles, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 1954, illustrated, 70 pages; (1) "Farm and Ranch Spanish," George W. Kelly and Rex R. Kelly, 1960, covers detached but present, 241 pages; (1) "The History and Prehistory of the Colorado River," prepared by H.G. Wooldridge for the Lower Colorado River Authority, illustrated by Linda E. Koch, 24 pages; (1) "Three Men in Texas: Bedichek, Webb, and Dobie: Essays by their Friends in the Texas Observer," edited by Ronnie Dugger, University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas, 1967, tears to dust jacket, 285 pages; (1) "Flood to Faucet," Walter E. Long, The Steck Company, 1956, illustrated, 116 pages; (1) "The Texas Rangers Sesquicentennial Anniversary, 1823-1973," first edition, Heritage Publications, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, 1973, pen signed to interior cover, illustrated, 176 pages; (1) "I'm Frank Hammer: The Life of a Texas Peace Officer," Gordon Frost and John H. Jenkins, The Pemberton Press, Austin, Texas, 1968, illustrated, tears to dust jacket, 305 pages; (1) "L.B.J: Images of a Vibrant Life," published by The Friends of the LBJ Library, Austin, Texas, 1973, color illustrations, tears to dust jacket, largest: approx 11.5"h, 9"w, 0.5"d, 17.75lbs total
Jacob de Cordova (America 1808-1868)Jacob de Cordova (America 1808-1868) "J. De Cordova's Map of the State of Texas Compiled from the records of the General Land Office of the State by Robert Creuzbaur Revised & Corrected by Charles W. Pressler" 1856 engraved pocket-map with hand-coloring published by J.H. Colton & Co. New York complete with gilt and embossed leather boards sheet 37 in. x 34 1/4 in. attractively float mounted and framed. Provenance: A Houston Estate. Note: Jacob de Cordova was one of the first major land speculators in Texas at one time controlling one million acres. He hired Robert Creuzbaur of the Texas General Land Office to compile this map for promotional purposes. Through several editions this map was the most accurate available for the 250 million acres in the public domain. References: Ristow American Maps and Mapmakers pg. 459-460; Day Maps of Texas pg. 55 61 87 152; Rumsey 3366.
FRAMED TEXAS BLUEBONNET LANDSCAPEFRAMED TEXAS BLUEBONNET LANDSCAPE PAINTINGFramed oil on canvas painting, Bluebonnet Landscape, signed lower left Eva Hatem (?), dated 1984, sight: approx 17.5"h, 23.5"w, overall: approx 26.25"h, 32.25"w, 6.75lbs
2 TEXAS MAPS INC. GREENLEAF, TALLIS1st2 TEXAS MAPS INC. GREENLEAF, TALLIS1st item: Jeremiah Greenleaf, "Texas Compiled from the Latest and Best Authorities," from a rare 1848 reissue of Greenleafís 1842 Universal Atlas. Greenleaf's 1842 map of Texas was based upon Burrís map of 1833 (which was the first to show the territorial claims that would eventually become the Republic). Texas is now part of the United States with the only update being the southern border now shown along the Rio Grande (the earlier edition conservatively had the border along the Nueces River) and the addition of San Patricio county. Portions of Indian Territory, Arkansas and Louisiana are also shown. Sheet - 11 5/8" H x 14 3/8" W. Note pencil inscription to side (Greenleaf 1849) appears to be erroneous. Includes a 19" x 20" stained wood frame and old framing materials. 2nd item: Gold Rush Era map of Mexico, California, and Texas, published by John Tallis and Company, London and New York. Steel-engraved map, drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, hand-colored in outline, with decorative border and the "newly discovered Gold districts" colored in yellow, with colored vignettes (by H. Warren, engraved by J. Rogers) of miners "gold washing" plus vignettes of Mexican peasantry and Ruins at Uxmal, Yucatan. Texas is shown as an independent country, extending to the Rio Grande in the west, encompassing Santa Fe. Includes a 18" x 14" wood frame. Provenance: the estate of Capt. L. Bush Cole, Nashville, Tennessee (formerly of Texas). (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
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1st item: Overall browning due to old acidic background; some areas of browning/staining (possibly from water) to right side, scattered areas of white substance/residue, edge creasing and chipping. Pencil inscriptions to left and right margin. 2nd item: Map is adhered to cardboard backing.
SAM HOUSTON, SIGNED, REPUBLIC OFSAM HOUSTON, SIGNED, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS LAND SCRIP, COLO...SAM HOUSTON, SIGNED, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS LAND SCRIP, COLOMBIA AND NEW ORLEANS, DECEMBER 12, 1836 - MARCH 25, 1837, lithograph and manuscript ink on wove paper, 820 acres of land, no. 110, signed, "Sam Houston," with flourish, "...and caused my Private Seal to be also affixed, there being so seal of office yet provided.," and "Henry Smith," Secretary of Treasury, in margin in print, "Republic of Texas. Sam Houston, President," verso land transfer to Edward Hall of Texas endorsed by "David White, Loan Officer," Telegraph Print, Houston, printer. 15 7/8" x 10" Provenance:
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Some holes and tattered edges, acid biting, ink bleed, waxy transfer stain, cancelation marks. Wax seal lacking original surface detail. Unframed. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
Republic of Texas Public Debt DocumentRepublic of Texas Public Debt Document 1851 A document recognizing public debt of the Republic of Texas after its accession to the United States for $30.50 to F. W. Ayers for ...service in Capt. Bogart's company on the Vasquez Campaign. Dated September 1 1851; 10.5 x 11.25 in. Condition: Very good condition with minor fading at fold lines.
EIGHT ANTIQUE MAPS OF TEXASEightEIGHT ANTIQUE MAPS OF TEXASEight Antique Maps of Texas , incl. "Map of the United States and Texas Boundary Line...", 1857-1860 (1902); "Map of a Tour from Independence...by A. Wislizenus, in 1846 and 1847"; "N.W. Corner & Pan-Handle", Hardesty & Co., 1885; "Map of the Black and Grand Prairies of Texas...", Robert Hill, 1899; and a map, in Czech, showing Czech populations in Texas, 16 in. x 13 1/2 in. to 26 in. x 39 1/2 in. (8 pcs.) of Texas...", Robert Hill, 1899; and a map, in Czech, showing Czech populations in Texas, 16 in. x 13 1/2 in. to 26 in. x 39 1/2 in. (8 pcs.)
LARGE FRAMED SAN JACINTO "LIBERTYLARGE FRAMED SAN JACINTO "LIBERTY OR DEATH" FLAG 20th c., hand-made replica of the flag carried by Texans in the 1836 battle with Santa Ana's army, which was soundly defeated by the outnumbered Texan force, setting the stage for an independent Texas, pigment on cotton, mounted in a shadowbox frame, gallery label verso, 29.5"h x 32"w (flag), 37.25"h x 40.25"w x 2"d (frame)