William Hemsley Emory Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Hemsley Emory Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 24, 2022
EMORY, MAP OF TEXAS AND THE COUNTRIES ADJACENT 1844
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
EMORY, William Hemsley (1811-1887). Map of Texas and the Countries Adjacent: Compiled in the Bureau of the Corp of Topographical Engineers; From the Best Authorities. For the State Department, Under the Direction of Colonel J[obn] J[ames] Abert, Chief of the Corps; By William] H[emsley] Emory, 1st Lieut. T. E. War Department 1844... Lithographic map on two joined sheets with original outline of Texas in red. Washington: published by the War Department by order of the U.S. Senate, 1844 [First Edition] 21 3/4" x 33 1/4" sheet, 34" x 36" framed. The first separate United States Government map of Texas, made for the use of the Senate during the negotiations for the annexation of Texas. The purpose of the map was to show the extent and position of Texas, and its relationship to the neighboring regions of Mexico and the United States. The Republic's boundaries were shown according to the claims of the Texas Congress in 1836. The Rio Grande forms the southern and western boundary for its entire extent, which then runs due north to the 42nd parallel just southeast of the South Pass. The Republic of Texas is therefore shown as including portions of the present states of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Oklahoma. This was highly important, since the official status of the map signaled for the first time that when annexation took place, the United States intended to press for the full extent of the Texas territorial claims against Mexico. Emory based his geography on the best sources available at the time; the map cites fifteen "Authorities" - ranging from Alexander von Humboldt's 1803 researches in New Spain to Kennedy's 1843 map of Texas - but is chiefly indebted to Arrowsmith's 1841 map of Texas. Martin and Martin call this "probably the best map of the region at the time of annexation" and note that the "rivers in Texas and coastline were shown in clear detail, while numerous small towns in East Texas were placed and named." Because the results of Fremont's groundbreaking expedition of 1843-1844 had not yet been published, Emory had to rely on earlier sources for his depiction of the Great Basin and the central Rockies, including C. St. Vrain. The northern Great Plains is occupied by a "Proposed Nebraska Territory," and the various native nations are carefully identified in the Indian Territory. The present example is from the larger of two sizes of the map that were issued; no priority between the formats has been established.
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Jun. 03, 2017
Emory's Lithograph Map of Texas
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Map of Texas and the Country Adjacent... William E. Emory (1811-1887). Lithographed map. Washington, D.C.: War Department, 1844. 17 x 23 1/2 inches sheet, 28 1/2 x 35 1/4 inches framed. Fine example of William H. Emorys map of Texas and the adjacent regions, published in 1844, during the height of the Congressional debates on the annexation of Texas.
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Sep. 21, 2016
EMORY, WILLIAM HEMSLEY. 1811-1887. Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, Made under the Direction of the Secretary of the Interior. Washington: Cornelius Wendell, 1857-1859.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
EMORY, WILLIAM HEMSLEY. 1811-1887. Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, Made under the Direction of the Secretary of the Interior. Washington: Cornelius Wendell, 1857-1859. 2 volumes in 3. 4to (261 x 198 mm). XVI, 258; VIII, 174; [xiv], [9]-270; 78; [2], 62; 32, [2]; 35; 85, [3], II pp. 2 lithographed maps, one of which is large and folding, a folding geological section, a folding meteorological chart, and 334 plates, 25 of which are hand-colored lithographed plates of birds. Modern burgundy cloth, spines lettered in gilt. Lacks the 12 color lithographs of Indians, toned, occasional spots and stains, offset from some plates, light marginal dampstains at end of volumes, spines with wear. Provenance: H.K. Gloyd (bookplate & gift inscription in 3rd volume). FIRST EDITION, HOUSE ISSUE of what Jenkins considers "one of the most significant of all government reports on western and southern Texas." Emory, a West Point graduate and a decorated veteran of the Mexican-American War, was assigned the position of chief astronomer for determining the official American-Mexican boundary line. He was later appointed United States Boundary Commissioner in 1854, which he served until the task's completion in 1857. Although some have criticized Emory's writing style and the organization of the above work, the scientific content is of considerable importance and includes sections on cartography, geology, paleontology, botany, mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. Carl Wheat considered Emory's cartographic reports the "best specific ... reports" of the area. The large folding map is: Map of the United States and Their Territories between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean and Part of Mexico.... Howes E146; Jenkins Basic Texas Books 57; Sabin 22538 (Senate issue); Wagner-Camp 291; Wheat Transmississippi West 916.
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Sep. 20, 2016
EMORY, WILLIAM HEMSLEY. 1811-1887. Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, Made under the Direction of the Secretary of the Interior. Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson, 1857-1859.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
EMORY, WILLIAM HEMSLEY. 1811-1887. Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, Made under the Direction of the Secretary of the Interior. Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson, 1857-1859. 2 volumes in 3. 4to (275 x 213 mm). XVI, 258; VIII, 174; 270; 78; [viii], 62; 32, [2]; 35, [1]; 85, [1], II pp. 3 lithographed maps, two of which are large and folding and one of the folding maps hand-colored, a folding geological section, a folding meteorological chart, and 346 plates, 25 of which are hand-colored lithographed plates of birds. Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt. some toning, occasional foxing or spots, offset from some plates, faint, barely discernible blindstamp to plates, folding maps with stub repair, hinges cracked and/or repaired, repairs to spines and corners. Provenance: Maurice A. Graves (ownership signatures and stamps); Syracuse University Library (faint blindstamp to each plate). FIRST EDITION, SENATE ISSUE of what Jenkins considers "one of the most significant of all government reports on western and southern Texas." Emory, a West Point graduate and a decorated veteran of the Mexican-American War, was assigned the position of chief astronomer for determining the official American-Mexican boundary line. He was later appointed United States Boundary Commissioner in 1854, which he served until the task's completion in 1857. Although some have criticized Emory's writing style and the organization of the above work, the scientific content is of considerable importance and includes sections on cartography, geology, paleontology, botany, mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. Carl Wheat considered Emory's cartographic reports the "best specific ... reports" of the area. The large folding map is: "Map of the United States and Their Territories between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean and Part of Mexico...." Howes E146; Jenkins Basic Texas Books 57; Sabin 22538; Wagner-Camp 291; Wheat Transmississippi West 916.
Bonhams
Feb. 09, 2015
EMORY, WILLIAM HEMSLEY. 1811-1887. Report on the United States and Mexican Bound
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
EMORY, WILLIAM HEMSLEY. 1811-1887. Report on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey, Made under the Direction of the Secretary of the Interior. Washington: Cornelius Wendell, 1857-1859.
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Dec. 06, 2014
William Hemsley Emory, Map of Texas and the Countries Adjacent.
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
EMORY, William Hemsley (1811-1887). Map of Texas and the Countries Adjacent. Compiled in the Bureau of the Corps of Topographical Engineers, from the Best Authorities. For the State Department, Under the Direction of Colonel J. J. Abert, Chief of the Corps, by W.H. Emory, 1st Lieut. T. E. War Department. Washington: U.S. Senate, 1844. Engraved, original hand color in outline. 23 ¾ x 35 inches (unframed). The first map to show the US Government recognizing Texas as an independent nation.
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Oct. 16, 2013
EMORY, WILLIAM H. 1811-1887. Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, Including Part of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers. February 9, 1848- Ordered to Be Printed. February 17, 1848.
Est: $600 - $900
EMORY, WILLIAM H. 1811-1887. Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, Including Part of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers. February 9, 1848- Ordered to Be Printed. February 17, 1848. Ordered, that 10,000 extra copies ... be printed for the use of the House.... Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, printers, 1848.
Bonhams
Apr. 16, 2012
EMORY, WILLIAM H. 1811-1887. Notes of a Military Reconnoissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, Including Part of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers. Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, 1848.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Notes of a Military Reconnoissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, Including Part of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers. Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, 1848. 8vo. 614 pp. 64 lithograph plates, 6 maps, 3 of which are folding. Original brown cloth with printed paper spine label, one folding map in custom brown cloth slipcase. Some spotting, a few early leaves disbound, folding maps with creases and repaired tears, largest folding map in slipcase with chips, separation at some folds and browning, cloth worn and with some repair, spine label chipped and browned. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, HOUSE EDITION. The first systematic examination of the country west of Santa Fe and the large folding map included is the first accurate depiction of the area. The House edition precedes the Senate issue and includes all of the material that was abridged in later issues. Cowan p 195; Graff 1249; Howes 145; Sabin 22536; Wagner-Camp 148:5; Wheat Transmississippi West 3: map 505; Zamorano 80 33.
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2008
William Hemsley Emory (2pcs)
Est: $200 - $300
William Hemsley Emory District Of Columbia/California (1811-1887) TWO WORKS: AUTUMN LANDSCAPE and COASTAL SCENE oil on board, framed, one signed: lower right and the other bearing old label H12 1/2" W9 1/2" and H13" W10" (2pcs)
Charlton Hall
Nov. 18, 2007
Emory, William H. (1811-1887), Notes of a Military Reconnaissance from Fort Leavenworth . . ., Washi...
Est: $400 - $600
Emory, William H. (1811-1887), Notes of a Military Reconnaissance from Fort Leavenworth . . ., Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, 1848, with two folding maps and numerous plates, three morocco, 8vo, (hinges cracked, scattered spotting, bumped, library markings).
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