East Canada, and New Brunswick.

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Steel Engraving, hand-colored in outline by Tallis, J & F, published 1851 by John Tallis & Company, London & New York. Image size: 256 by 337mm (10 by 13 inches). From Tallis's celebrated Victorian World Atlas — among the most decorative and sought-after maps of the 19th century. John & Frederick Tallis were a celebrated London publishing house active in the mid-19th century, known for producing some of the most beautiful decorative atlases of the Victorian era. Their World Atlas (c.1850–1851) is distinguished by its elaborately illustrated borders featuring vignettes of native peoples, flora, fauna, and architectural monuments of each depicted region — engraved by John Rapkin and among the finest examples of Victorian decorative cartography. Though produced at a time when scientific accuracy had largely supplanted decoration in cartography, Tallis deliberately maintained an ornamental tradition that has made these maps enduringly popular with collectors seeking both aesthetic beauty and historical content. This beautiful antique Tallis map shows Canada and New Brunswick. In the upper left corner is a very nice engraving from the Canadian town,Quebec'. Fisherman and Sailing ships in the foreground and behind the city on the mountain. In the middle of this very detailed old map are some north american Indians. Under New Brunswick is one gold coin from Canada engraved. In excellent condition.

Tallis, J & F. – East Canada, and New Brunswick · Antique Map, Steel Engraving · 256 x 337mm · John Tallis & Company, London & New York 1851