Set of Two Original Antique Tinted Lithographs Of Fish from USPRR dated 1857 - 17 dollars each great buy- Black and white

Size : 8 x 10 inches.


Biography: These prints are from the book Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practical and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. (USPRR) There were 12 volumes, and this illustration is from Volume VI, which dealt with the survey from the Mississipi River to the Pacific Ocean, and was published by the War Department, Washington D.C. in 1856. These railroad surveys were the first attempt at a comprehensive, systematic, geographical exploration of the western regions, and contain some of the earliest images of the west.



Condition hese original antique prints are in very good condition for their age. The slight tears at the bottom of the page are from where they were taken out of the book and can easily be cropped for framing. There is some water damp staining at the bottom left corner of the page, but it doesn’t interfere with the engraved image portion. Please view the scan image carefully all defects are visible

Verso is Blank.

Size: Each full page measures approximately 11 ¼” X 8 ¾”.



Rarity : Extremely Rare and becoming hard to find.


Shipping : I take huge pride in packing since it is a delicate and important part . This print will come in an acid free backing board as well as in an acid free sleeve.


WaterMark : Sample of logo will not appear on your original print.


Authenticity : All our prints are guaranteed to be an original.

Refund : within 7 days.