Map Drawn & Engraved by J. RAPKIN
The Illustrations by H. WARREN & Engraved by R. WALLIS
Original coloured borders.
Approximate Overall Size Including Margin: 10 1/2 x 14 inches
THIS IS A GENUINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAP
The beautiful decorative vignettes include fine engravings of a view of Tall Ships FURY AND HECLA, ESQUIMAX (ESKIMOS IN FRONT OF IGLOO AND DOGS), WHALE FISHING (MEN ON A BOAT WITH OARS AND A MAN STANDING READY TO HARPOON A WHALE, A VIEW OF MONTREAL, AND A SEAL ON AN ICEBERG. The decorative border that surrounds the map is typical of a John Tallis production and is beautifully scrolled.
Shown on the map are beautiful hand colored borders of counties of British America, topographic lakes cities provinces etc.
The former British possessions in North America north of the United States. The term was once used to designate Canada.
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