(C.J. FOLSOM) A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MAP, "Mexico and Texas in 1842," IN BOOK, (GEORGE FOLSOM 1802-1869) "Mexico in 1842: A Description of the country...to which is added an Account of Texas and Yucatan...Illustrated with New Map," FIRST EDITION, NEW YORK, 1842, hand-colored engraving on paper, folding map, "Mexico and Texas in 1842," map by, "C.J. Folsom, No. 40 Fulton St. cor. Pearl, New York," printed by "G.W. Lewis," lithographer, book text printed by Wiley and Putnam; Robinson, Pratt and Co.; map 9" x 9 3/4", framed 28" x 34 1/2".

Other Notes: Published by George Folsom, 1842 member of the Executive Committee, New York Historical Society, under this superintendence, Mexico in 1842 was published. "A Description of the country, its Natural and Political Features; with a sketch of its history, brought down to the present year. To which is added an Account of Texas and Yucatan; and the Santa Fe Expedition. Illustrated with a new Map. New York: Charles J. Folsom; Wiley and Putnam; Robinson Pratt and Col., titled verso J.P. Wright, Printer, 18 New Street, N.Y., 1842. (1-5) 6-256 pp. folded lithograph map, original color (outline coloring Mexican states and Texas in bright rose; Republic of Texas in yellow): Mexico and Texas in 1842. Published by C.J. Folsom, New York. Entered according to Acto of Congress, in the year 1842, by C.J. Folsom, in the Clerk's Office in the District Court of the Southern District of New York. Lith. of G.W. Lewis, cor. Beckman & Nassau St. N.Y.; neat line to neat line 23.1 cm x 25.8 cm, with original dark brown embossed cloth, gilt lettering on spine covering. Binding is fine and unfaded. Texas with occasional mild foxing, the map has good color retention, and a small 3 3/4" tear is noted on the right side.

Reference: First edition, Brailsin 745. Eberstadt, Texas. Graff 1372. Holliday sale 380. Howes F226. Moser, Daniel Webster: A bibliography 870. Palau 93035. Plaines & Rockies IV: 91, Rader 1423. Raines, p. 83. Rittenhouse 694. Sabin 24968. Smith, The war with Mexico, p. 542. Streeter in his Bibliography of Texas 1413.

Minor wear and age to paper, some lacerations, damages, creases, yellowing and apparent age. Excellently framed and presented. 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."