Canada Polar Bear Seal Whaling Montreal 1851 Tallis decorative vignette map
Canada Polar Bear Seal Whaling Montreal 1851 Tallis decorative vignette map Canada Polar Bear Seal Whaling Montreal 1851 Tallis decorative vignette map Canada Polar Bear Seal Whaling Montreal 1851 Tallis decorative vignette map Canada Polar Bear Seal Whaling Montreal 1851 Tallis decorative vignette map
$ 325.00

British America.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Decorative Maps, North America, Canada, Polar Bears, Esquimaux, Montreal, Whaling, Seals).

Issued c. 1851, London by J. Tallis & Company. Engraved by J. Rapkin. Vignettes by H. Warren & J. Rogers.

Wonderful mid 19th century engraved map, with original outline hand color and lovely engraved decorative vignettes depicting Montreal, First American Esquimaux, a Seal, a Polar Bear, and Whaling

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 10 1/2" H x 13 3/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 9" H x 13" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R30234].