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Title: NORTH AMERICA. 30 US states. Mexican California. TALLIS/RAPKIN 1849 old map

Description: North America'. The map shows the then 30 states of the United States, plus Minnesota territory (which became the 32nd state in 1858), Nebraska Territory (eventually divided between the current states of Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, and Montana), Missouri Territory (separate from the state of Missouri, originally Louisiana Territory), Western Territory (eventually absorbed into Oklahoma, Kansas & Texas), & Oregon Territory. California and today's western states are shown as part of Mexico. Alaska is indicated as "Russian America" as it was prior to its sale to the United States in 1867. Vignettes: Ancient monument, Mexico; Convoy of Diamonds; Falls of Niagara; Beavers; Mount Hekla; Esquimaux dog-sledge; Cossacks; Wapiti deer; North American Indians . Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin; vignette illustrations drawn by J Marchant & engraved by J Rogers. Published by John Tallis & Co. Published 1849. Antique engraved map. Original outline hand colour, decorative border, and attractive inset vignette views. Size 35 x 26 cm | 14.0 x 10.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image which may include some light spotting. This map was coloured by hand at the time of publication, thus the colouration may vary slightly between different examples of the map; the colouring applied to the map you receive may differ slightly from that shown in the image. Tight margins at top above the border and at bottom below the border. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: California, Mexican, North America, North America + British Colonies, North America + Tallis, North America + Tallis + British Colonies, North America + Tallis John & Rapkin John

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