Fish Aquatic Antique Lithograph Nature Print Pacific Railroad Survey 1850s

Description: 1855-8 Lithograph of Two Fish from the Pacific Railroad Survey. - - - DESCRIPTION & CONDITION: The Pacific Railroad Surveys, published between 1855 and 1861, were the result of a massive effort to find the best route through the American west for a transcontinental railroad. The expeditions enlisted not only surveyors but also scientists, naturalists, geologists and artists, and the resulting reports, 12 in number, provided details not only on the topography of the land, but the scenery, animals, plants and inhabitants. The lithographs and chromolithographs provide a stunning and important record of the state of the American west before the Civil War.Lithograph. About 11.25”x8.5”. Some light wear, minor soil. SHIPPING NOTES: We combine shipping charges on orders for more than one item- you pay the shipping fee for your first item, and any other items that you order at the same time are shipped with it for no additional charge [If you buy more than one item please ask us to send a revised invoice before you pay]. All ephemera & photos are shipped USPS ‘Ground Advantage’ (which used to be First Class Package) in a board-reinforced card mailer with a large red DO NOT BEND sticker. Stock #48753 Joslin Hall Books & Ephemera Selling books & ephemera since 1983 - Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and the Ephemera Society . Your satisfaction is guaranteed with every item you purchase.

Price: 7.99 USD

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts

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