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1850 Tallis Map of East Canada or Quebec and New Brunswick

EastCanada-tallis-1850
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1850 Tallis Map of East Canada or Quebec and New Brunswick

EastCanada-tallis-1850


Title


East Canada, and New Brunswick.
  c. 1850 (undated)     10.5 x 13.75 in (26.67 x 34.925 cm)

Description


This is John Tallis' extremely attractive c. 1850 map of East Canada or what is now Quebec and New Brunswick. Includes Montreal, Quebec City, and the St. Lawrence River valley. Features five stunning vignettes which include American Indian warriors and a spectacular view of Quebec City. The whole is surrounded by a decorative vine motif border. The vignettes for this map were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J. B. Allen. The map itself is the work of John Rapkin. Issued for inclusion in John Tallis' 1851 Illustrated Atlas…

Cartographer


John Tallis and Company (1838 - 1851) published views, maps, and atlases in London from roughly 1838 to 1851. Their principal works, expanding upon the earlier maps of John Cary and Aaron Arrowsmith, include an 1838 collection of London Street Views and the 1849 Illustrated Atlas of the World. The firm’s primary engraver was John Rapkin, whose name and decorative vignettes appear on most Tallis maps. Due to the embellishments typical of Rapkin's work, many regard Tallis maps as the last bastion of English decorative cartography in the 19th century. Although most Tallis maps were originally issued uncolored, it was not uncommon for 19th century libraries to commission colorists to "complete" the atlas. The London Printing and Publishing Company of London and New York bought the rights for many Tallis maps in 1850 and continued issuing his Illustrated Atlas of the World until the mid-1850s. Specific Tallis maps later appeared in innumerable mid to late-19th century publications as illustrations and appendices. More by this mapmaker...

Source


The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. …, (1851 edition)    

Condition


Very good condition. Original centerfold. Blank on verso.

References


Rumsey, 0466.069. Phillips (Atlases) 804-68.