Lot 608

Irvin Shope 1937 Montana Historical Map

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Offered in this lot is a 1937 Irvin "Shorty" Shope pioneer/frontier/historic map of Montana, "Whereon Is Depicted And Inscribed The Pioneer History of The Land Of Shining Mountains". The map shows the state of Montana with landmarks, sites, and historical events, including Yellowstone Park, the Montana state seal is above the map. The one side of the backside shows a painting by Irvin Shope, the other side is a "A Tabloid History of Montana," from the time of the dinosaurs through the Cowboy times up to the time of the Mining boom. Irving Shope (1900-1977) was born in Boulder, Montana. At the age of 19 he started "Cowboying"; at the age of thirty he received a degree in fine arts from the University of Montana. In 1933, he began working as a commercial artist. The map is printed in black ink on a soft butter yellow, heavy paper. The map measures 22" x 16" and is folded into quarters with light wear along the edges and crease lines.
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