Description: 1860 ENTRANCE TO THE BITTER ROOT MOUNTAINS BY THE LOU LOU FORK Hand Tinted Lithograph Railroad Railway Survey Print #52 Print marked: "U.S.P.R.R. EXP. & SURVEYS - 47th & 49th PARALLELS", "GENERAL REPORT - PLATE LVII (52)", "STANLEY Del.", "SARONY, MAJOR & KNAPP, Lith.s 449 Broadway, N.Y."(plus title along bottom margin) Publisher/Printer: John Mix Stanley & Gustavus Sohon with Washington Territorial Governor Isaac StevensPainter/Engraver: Sarony, Major & Knapp (New York, founded ca. 1846)Engraving Style: Original hand tinted Lithograph (Stone lithography) Approx. image size (inches): Approx. 9 1/4" x 6 1/2"Approx. Overall size: approx 11 1/4" wide x approx. 8" tall, (trimmed)Approx. margin depth: approx. 1/2" to 1" (varies by print) Description: This print was issued as part of the "EXPLORATION'S and SURVEYS TO ASCERTAIN THE MOST PRACTICAL AND ECONOMICAL ROUTE FOR A RAILROAD FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN".This Government sponsored exploration headed by Isaac Stevens (then Governor of Washington Territory) was the Northern Explored Route starting at St. Paul, Minnesota and traveling through the Dakota, Montana and Idaho Territories and ending at the Pacific Ocean in Washington Territory. These prints recorded the scenes encountered as they explored across the continent. This is an authentic and original vintage color lithographic engraved print. Stone lithograph(with hand tinting) on one sheet(blank on reverse as issued). Excellent impression, strong colors. Printed on thick wove paper stock. Single page impression. It is being sold as a single page sheet, not mounted, matted or framed as shown in the picture. May have light marks/wear and various stages of foxing. Overall a very nice print which would mat and frame up very well. The picture shown is of the actual print being sold. I have other items similar to this up now as well. Please see the images of the actual item above for a better idea of the condition. The winner will pay postage and tracking, which is included in the shipping total. The item will weigh less then a pound packed and will ship ground advantage mail. I will pack in cardboard to insure the item arrives safely. I am always happy to combine shipping whenever possible. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites list. Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral Feedback or low detail ratings, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up!11 1123 AA10, bag #8
Price: 55.08 USD
Location: Belton, Missouri
End Time: 2024-11-24T14:09:47.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Artist: John Mix Stanley & Gustavus Sohon
Size: Small
Item Length: 1
Region of Origin: Washington, D.C.
Framing: Unframed
Year of Production: 1860
Unit Type: Unit
Item Height: Approx. 8 1/2"
Style: Original stone lithograph in colors, Lithography
Features: Limited Edition
Unit Quantity: 1
Culture: American Exploration
Item Width: Approx. 11 1/2"
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
Image Orientation: Landscape
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
Title: ENTRANCE TO THE BITTER ROOT MOUNTAINS BY THE LOU LOU FORK
Material: Paper, ink, water colors colours
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Dakota Territory, Montana Territory, Idaho Territory, Mississippi River, Pacific Ocean, Minnesota, St. Paul, Railroad Print, Exploration, Survey, Railway Route, Rocky Mountains, Pioneer Trail, Natural History
Type: Print
Theme: Original stone lithograph, Hand Tinted, Railway, Exploration and Travel, Railroad Routes, Isaac Stevens Governor of Washington
Production Technique: Stone Lithography, Hand Tinted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
