North America, Tallis/Rapkin map, 1853.

"North America" classic decorative Tallis/Rapkin map published in Tallis's The Illustrated Atlas ..., about 1853. Steel engraved map with original outline hand colour, the more desirable version without a centrefold and with good margins. The decorative vignettes include Eskimo Dog-Sledge, Cossacks, Beavers, Wapiti Deer, North American Indians, Ancient Monument in Mexico, Convoy of Diamonds and Niagara Falls. Good condition. Size 24 x 36 cms including decorative border, plus margins. Ref G2003