United States Texas German colony 1870 Stulpnage Stieler engraved color map

Verein-Staaten von Nord-America mit Ausnahme Florida's und der westlichen Territorien..

Cartography by Stulpnagel.

Issued 1870, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Engraved.

Inset of Texas lower right names a German colony (“Deutsche Colonie“) just below the T of Texas. A French Colony is also named just to the right of the yellow color bars within the key left of inset.

Uncommon mid-19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. A short-lived issue with numerous variant issues.

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Still worthy of display and ownership.

Sheet Measures c.14 5/8” x 18” W.

Engraved Area Measures c.13” x 16".

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