Lot 208: Map of Oregon and Upper California from the Surveys of John Charles Frémont and other Authorities.

Map of Oregon and Upper California from the Surveys of John Charles Frémont and other Authorities. Drawn by Charles Preuss Under the Order of the Senate of the United States, Washington City, 1848

Lithographed map, some hand-coloring in outline. 83.8x67 cm. (33x26 1/2 ").

Important map from Frémont's Geographical Memoir Upon Upper California. Wheat calls it an "important and beautifully drawn map" which became a model for many later gold region maps. Drawn by Preuss from Frémont's surveys, at the time of its publication it was the most accurate map of the region covered. Wheat Gold Region 40; Transmississippi 559.

1848

Some darkening at folds, a few tiny nicks at the folds but no paper loss, nearly fine, much nicer than often found.

Place: Washington