Explorations for a Railroad Route and Report of Explorations in California for Railroad Routes from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Two Volumes by Williamson, R.S - 1857

Washington: No Publisher, 1854. Disbound. Fair. 6 page pamphlet. Disbound from a larger work. A short but detailed account of the survey parties and their explorations in search of a viable railroad route to the Pacific, mentioning Los Angelos, San Bernardino Valley, the Gila River, the Mohave and Colorado Rivers, and many other locales in Southern California. Jefferson Davis's name appears, with a brief letter of transmittal, at the beginning of this report. FAIR condition. First leaf DETACHED from the rest, with the other two pages weakening. Some chipping and creasing along the binding edge. General minor toning to the paper. Light crease to the lower corner.

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Very Good. Very Good original lithotint. light offset to plate. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). Native Scout with two men overlooking Cascade Mountains. From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Funded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century. In his excellent book on the Prints of the West Professor Ron Tyler states: Speaking before the Senate on January 6, 1859, Senator James Harlan of Iowa praised the Pacific Railroad Reports, pointing out that because 'some Senators and members of congress might not be able to read and comprehend them, they… Read More

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Near Fine. Near Fine original lithotint. Light toning to edges. Image clean. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, an early depiction of a North American conifer first described by Scottish botanist David Douglas (1799-1834).Funded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century. Single sheet matted in Neutral Rag Board & backing

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Fine. Fine original lithotint. Image clean. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). Pair of Native Scouts overloking Three Sisters and Canon of McKenzie's Fork of Willamette River. From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Funded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century. In his excellent book on the Prints of the West Professor Ron Tyler states: Speaking before the Senate on January 6, 1859, Senator James Harlan of Iowa praised the Pacific Railroad Reports, pointing out that because 'some Senators and members of congress might not be able to… Read More

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Fine. Fine original lithotint. Image clean. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). Pair of Native American scouts on rocky outcropping above Ummper Klamath Lake. From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, an early depiction of a North American conifer first described by Scottish botanist David Douglas (1799-1834).Funded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century.In his excellent book on the Prints of the West Professor Ron Tyler states: Speaking before the Senate on January 6, 1859, Senator James Harlan of Iowa praised the Pacific Railroad Reports,… Read More

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Near Fine. Near Fine original lithotint. Light toning to edges. Image clean. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Funded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century. An early depiction of the Douglas Fir; one of the many botanicals discovered and then introduced into cultivation by Scottish botanist David Douglas (1799-1834).  Single sheet matted in Neutral Rag Board & backing

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Fine. Fine original lithotint. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Funded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century. In his excellent book on the Prints of the West Professor Ron Tyler states: Speaking before the Senate on January 6, 1859, Senator James Harlan of Iowa praised the Pacific Railroad Reports, pointing out that because 'some Senators and members of congress might not be able to read and comprehend them, they have been illustrated. Every swell of land, every unexpected or unanticipated gorge in the… Read More

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Fine. Fine original lithotint. Image clean. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). Trio of Native American Scouts, and running fox in foreground of Mouth of Fall River Near Camp 20. From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Funded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century.In his excellent book on the Prints of the West Professor Ron Tyler states: Speaking before the Senate on January 6, 1859, Senator James Harlan of Iowa praised the Pacific Railroad Reports, pointing out that because 'some Senators and members of congress might not be able to read… Read More

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Near Fine. Near Fine original lithotint. Light toning to edges. Image clean. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). Handsomely matted in Fawn Rag Board with French line decoration. Sized to 16 x 14 inches, suitable for framing.  From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Funded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century. Single sheet matted in Neutral Rag Board & backing

Washington DC:: Washington DC, A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer,, 1853-59.. First printing. Near Fine. Near Fine original lithotint. Light toning to edges. Image clean. Large Octavo (8.5 x 10.75 inches). Handsomely matted in Fawn Rag Board with French line decoration. Sized to 16 x 14 inches, suitable for framing.  From US Pacific Railroad Surveys: Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable & Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, an early depiction of the California native Western SycamoreFunded by the US government, these reports were produced to determine possible routes for transcontinental travel and contained the greatest wealth of topographical and natural history discovery of the Western United States during the nineteenth century. Single sheet matted in Neutral Rag Board & backing