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Lithograph on a vellin type of paper. on paper. Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 19 x 24 cm. The image size is ca. 15 x 20.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 7.5 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 5.9 x 8.1 inch.Plate 79 : 'Vereenigde Staten van N. A. - Westelijk.' (United States of North America, Western States). This lithographed map originates from: 'Wereld-atlas voor Kantoor en Huiskamer' (transl: World Atlas for the office and living room), by J. Kuyper, published in 1880 - 1882 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands by G. L. Funke.Artists and Engravers: Jacob Kuyper (1821 - 1908), Dutch cartographer.Condition: Good. General age related toning.Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-NORTH AMERICA-USA-CALIFORNIA-OREGON-ARIZONA-NEVADA-JACOB KUYPER(PCO) C153-24.

Antique map titled 'Oregon'. Original antique map of Oregon, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', Ninth Edition. Published 1884. The Encyclopædia Britannica has been published continuously since 1768, appearing in fifteen official editions. Several editions have been amended with multi-volume "supplements" (3rd, 5th/6th), consisted of previous editions with added supplements (10th, and 12th/13th) or gone drastic re-organizations (15th). In recent years, digital versions of the Britannica have been developed, both online and on optical media. Since the early 1930s, the Britannica has developed several "spin-off" products to leverage its reputation as a reliable reference work and educational tool. The Encyclopedia as known up to 2012 was incurring unsustainable losses and the print editions were ended, but it continues on the Internet.

Antique Map of Oregon ? Railroads, Indian Reservations & Counties, 1888 This antique engraved map presents the state of Oregon in 1888, a time when the Pacific Northwest was rapidly expanding under the influence of railroads, agriculture, and settlement. Published by Rand, McNally & Co. in Chicago for their Improved Indexed Business Atlas and Shippers Guide, it provides a detailed view of Oregon's counties, towns, transportation routes, and natural geography just three decades after statehood in 1859. The map highlights the development of railroads, depicted in red and blue lines. Key routes include the Oregon & California Railroad running south from Portland through the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company line following the Columbia River eastward toward the Idaho border. These routes connected Portland?the economic and shipping center of the state?to interior farming communities and to markets across the United States. The importance of Portland, Salem (the capital), and Astoria are emphasized, along with smaller but growing towns like Eugene, Albany, and The Dalles. Equally significant are the Native American reservations clearly marked, such as the Warm Spring Indian Reservation and the Klamath Indian Reservation. Their presence on the map underscores the ongoing process of displacement and cultural negotiation that characterized Oregon in the late 19th century. Counties including Multnomah, Marion, Lane, Jackson, Umatilla, Baker, and Wasco are well defined, reflecting the administrative structure of the state during this period. Natural features are also carefully noted, including the Cascade Range, Crater Lake, the Columbia River, and Oregon's rugged Pacific coastline. This map captures a transitional moment in Oregon's history. Timber and fishing industries were thriving, agriculture in the Willamette Valley was flourishing, and mining operations in eastern Oregon continued to draw settlers. The expansion of the railroads during the 1880s was instrumental in integrating Oregon's economy with the rest of the nation, fueling population growth and new opportunities. Printed as an engraving, the map displays the crisp, clear detail for which Rand McNally was renowned. It was designed both as a practical business and shipping reference and as a promotional tool highlighting Oregon's accessibility and resources. Condition summary: Good condition with only minor age-related toning. Some faint foxing and handling marks in the margins, but no major tears or repairs. Paper remains strong, with a clear plate impression and excellent readability. Framing tips: A walnut or oak frame would enhance the antique feel of this map, while a black frame with a cream or parchment-colored mount will emphasize the fine engraved detail. A double mat, perhaps ivory with a green accent, can draw attention to Oregon's natural landscapes and rich geography. Technique: Engraving Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago, 1888.