Mid 19th century map of North America with decorative vignettes
North America.
London, John Tallis & Co., c.1850. Original outline colour. Steel engraving, printed area 355 x 255mm.
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A detailed map of North America, with decorative borders and vignettes including native Americans, Inuit, beavers, Mexican antiquities, Niagara Falls and a 'Convoy of Diamonds'.
The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for the 'The Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical Political, Commercial & Statistical', edited by Montgomery Martin, which was one of the last decorative atlases to be published.