De Cordova's 1856 Map of Texas
A faithful reproduction of J. De Cordova's 1856 Map of the State of Texas — the definitive land map of early-statehood Texas, drawn by Robert Creuzbaur and published by J.H. Colton — printed on archival paper and hand-framed to order.
Made-to-order in our workshop · 27 sizes including A-paper · Ships ready to hang

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17mm x 17mm
Antique Gold Wood (Lustre) / 17mm x 17mm
170.00 NIS
- Handmade to order in our UK workshop
- Real solid-wood moulding & archival materials
- Dispatched in 2–5 working days
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Express shipping is available on print-only orders, and on the following frame & size combinations:
| Frame option | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Matt Black | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| Matt Silver | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| Brushed Copper | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| Black Oak | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| White Oak | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| Oak | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
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About this frame
A slim, square 17mm profile — understated and endlessly versatile, in a warm antique gold finished with a soft luster sheen. It suits classic art, watercolors and pieces you want to feel a little more special. Each frame is cut, mitered and assembled to fit your print — handmade in the UK and shipped ready to hang.
Materials & specification
- Real solid-wood moulding, cut and finished in our workshop.
- Clear cast-acrylic glazing — lighter and safer in transit than glass.
- Backed in archival foamboard with sealed edges.
- Ships with hanging hardware fitted; larger frames include wire + screws.
- Prints on archival paper with pigment inks, 100+ years light-fast.
Delivery & returns
Each frame is made to order. UK orders typically dispatch within 2–5 working days. International shipping calculated at checkout.
If anything arrives damaged, we replace it.
Provenance
About this map
- Compiled by
- Jacob De Cordova
- Drawn by
- Robert Creuzbaur
- Publisher
- J.H. Colton & Co., New York
- Date
- 1856
- Subject
- State land map
- Original medium
- Lithograph with wash colour
Source & rights — David Rumsey Map Collection (CC BY-NC). Original compiled by Jacob De Cordova, published by J.H. Colton & Co., 1856 — in the public domain.
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The same map in all eight of our frame finishes — pick the one for your wall.








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A close crop at full resolution — every place name stays crisp.

The story
About this print
A slim, square 17mm profile — understated and endlessly versatile, in a warm antique gold finished with a soft luster sheen. It suits classic art, watercolors and pieces you want to feel a little more special. Each frame is cut, mitered and assembled to fit your print — handmade in the UK and shipped ready to hang.
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