Very Rare Map of the Early Texas Land Grants, circa 1836 exclusive This antique replica of a

This antique replica of a very rare State of Texas $1000 coupon bond issued in 1867 is a marvelous bit of Texas history

The historic California gold rush is brought to life with an intricate vignette of gold washing

serving as the second president of the Republic of Texas

Interesting notations about the area of Texas such as Buffalo in the west and Droves of Wild Horses in the south as well as Silver Mines and Crystalizing Salt Lakes are also included

Very Rare Map of the Early Texas Land Grants, circa 1836 exclusive This antique replica of aThis map of the earliest settlements in Texas was issued in 1836, the first year of Texas Independence. Drawn by E. F. Lee and published as part of David B. Edwards The History of Texas, or the Emigrants Farmers and Politicians Guide, the map contains excellent detail of the first land grants. To encourage development, the Mexican government licensed promoters, called empresarios, to attract settlers to Texas. Each empresario was given a specific area