Map of Texas and the Gulf of Mexico, Antilles and Cuba Original 1838 First Edition of Pierre M. Lapie Map

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Texas and the gulf of mexico 1838
an extremely rare original 1838 first edition of a pierre m. Lapie map. … Read more Texas and the gulf of mexico 1838
an extremely rare original 1838 first edition of a pierre m. Lapie map. Antilles, cuba, mexique,texas et golfe du mexique
this rare historical map denotes the west indies and the gulf of mexico as was in 1838.

texas was part of mexico up to 1836 after gaining independence from spain. In 1836 a group of settlers from the states who lived in texas decided to declare independence, texas then became a republic for nine years. In 1845 texas was annexed by the united states making it the 28th state of the union.


the cartographer pierre lapie was born in 1779 and died in 1850. He was a cartographer and engraver firstly but was also a commissioned officer in the french army. He also held the numerous posts in the topographique war ministry.
his son alexandre lapie 1800 – 1871, also an officer in the french army and a cartographer who held the rank of “first geographer to the king” even though the french revolution was over before he was born. The last king, louis the xvi was executed in 1793.
during his military career he was made a “knight of the legion of honour” he was also a member of the “geographical society”
between father and son both working together they produced many beautiful atlases and maps and had a very strong influence upon the commercial german map publishers in the early part of the 19th century.



the actual page dimensions h. 26.75” (68cm) x w. 20” (51cm)
actual map dimension h. 21.5” (53.5cm) x w. 15” (39.5cm)
very good. Original platemark visible. Blank on verso. Origvery good. See less