A GROUP OF FOUR BOOKS WITH MAPS OF TEXAS AND THE UNITED STATES, comprising Colton's Map of Texas, G.W. and C.B. Colton, New York, 1873; 5 3/4'' x 3 3/4''; Colton's Map of Texas, G.W. and C.B Colton, New York, 1873; 5 3/4'' x 3 3/4''; Colton's Traveler's Map of the United States Showing the Counties, Railroads, &c., J.H. Colton, New York, 1864; 6 1/4'' x 4 1/4''; and A Description of Western Texas, published by Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company, Galveston, 1876, with folded map in back; 7 1/2'' x 4 3/4''. (4)

These books all show considerable wear inside and out. The covers are heavily worn with associated small losses. The Colton's Map of Texas books both have split and broken bindings. There are also pencil and pen markings inside the covers. All of the maps have splits and tears at edges and along fold lines and one has old tape stains. 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.”