1850s Maps

Great map of Brussels. Steel engraving. Published by London Printing & Publishing Co. (Formerly Tallis), C.1850 Free shipping.

Presented is "Colton's New Map of the State of Texas Compiled from De Cordova's Large Map", published in Alivin J. Johnson’s “New Illustrated Family Atlas.” The map was published in ...

Presented is an 1859 “Map of the United States of America, the British Provinces, Mexico, the West Indies and Central America with Part of...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des Hautes Alpes taken from the Atlas National...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des La Course taken from the Atlas National ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des Hautes Pyrenees taken from the Atlas Nat...

This is a pictorial lettersheet view of the city and harbor of San Francisco. This lithograph was printed on grey wove paper, across a double sheet, by famed lithographers Britton & ...

Antique map titled '(Deutschland) Germany, Western States'. Map of West Germany depicting many regions including Wurtemberg, Bavaria, Hanover and others. This map originates from...

Antique map titled 'India X'. Old map of the the northeast region of India, including part of Himalayas and China. Great detail of landforms, rivers and water bodies, cities, towns...

Antique print titled ‘Street in Napha Lew-Chew'. Antique print of a street scene in Naha, the capital city of the Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Okinawa used to be called Great Lew C...

Incredible action view of a rare German lithograph showing a massive assault on Fort Claurang in Borneo. Published by Hartwich, A. Hölzer and TH. Lemke in Berlin around 1850. ...

Large antique print with two religious engravings. The upper image depicts the crossing of the Red Sea. The lower image depicts Moses makes the water spring out from the rock. This print originates from a work illustrating the complete series of Vatican frescos painted...

Antique map titled 'Map of the Duchy of Holstein with the territories of the Imperial Towns Hamburg & Lubeck (..) Based on a map by Fischer.' Map of the Duchy of Holstein. From Jam...

Description: Antique map of Canada titled 'West Canada'. With decorative vignettes titled Kingston and Falls of Niagara. Originates from 'The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin'. Published; John Tallis London, New York, Edinburgh & Dublin. 1851. Drawn and Engraved by J. Rapkin. Artists and Engravers: John Tallis (1817-1876) was a British map...

Antique print titled 'Zierikzee'. View of the city of Zierikzee, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Het koningrijk der Nederlanden voorgesteld in eene reeks van 136 naa...

Antique map titled 'Map of the Kingdom of Hanover, with the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, the principalities of Lippe Detmold and Schauenburg Lippe (..)'. Map of Northern Germany inc...

Antique map titled 'Het Keizerrijk Oostenrijk'. Map of the Austrian Empire. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri...

Antique print titled ‘Japanese Junk'. Lithograph of a Japanese junk, a type of sailing ship. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an A...

Date: 1851 Artist and Engraver: J Rapkin Vingettes: Artist and Engraver: H. Winkles Paper Size: 350 x 270mms Condition: good Technique: original steel engraving Description: ...

Antique print titled 'To-Ri-Ga-Sa-Ki, Yedo Bay'. View of Tokyo Bay (or Edo Bay), a bay located in the southern Kanto region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefectu...

Antique map titled ‘Channel Islands’. Includes decorative vignettes titled St. Peters Port, Castle Cornet, Druidical altar near Lancresse, Mont Orgueil Castle and Jersey. Originates from 'The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin'. Published; John Tallis London, New York, Edinburgh & Dublin. 1851. Drawn and Engraved by J. Rapkin. Artists and engravers: John Tallis (1817-1876) was a British map...

Antique costume print titled 'Gardeur de Porcs Magyar'. The Mangalica (also Mangalitsa or Mangalitza) is a Hungarian breed of domestic pig. It was developed in the mid 19th centu...

Antique print titled 'G. Lamongan'. Beautiful lithograph of Gunung Lamongan. Gunung Lamongan or Mount Lamongan (1,651m - 5, 417 ft) is a small stratovolcano located between the massi...

Antique map titled Carte de la côte Nord de Java. Early French nautical chart of the northern coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It includes Ci...

Description: Antique print titled ‘Chinese Temple Hong-Kong‘. View of the Chinese temple in Hong Kong. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron...

Antique print titled 'Muiden'. View of Muiden Castle, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Het koningrijk der Nederlanden voorgesteld in eene reeks van 136 naar de natuur get...

Antique map titled 'Russia in Europe'. Map of European Russia. Showing vignettes of the Neoskoi Prospect, St. Petersburg, Polish Captives on their way to Siberia, a Russian Bear...

Stunning Map of Scotland that will look beautiful in any setting framed on the wall. Description: Large Antique map titled 'Scotland with its Islands, drawn from the Topographical surveys...

Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe'. A map of European Turkey and the surrounding countries. With an inset map of the Bosporus. This includes Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosn...

Antique print titled 'Marseille aus der Vogelschau'. Old print with a view of Marseille, France. This print originates from a German illustrated newsletter, published circa 1885. ...

Antique map titled 'Plan du Golfe D'Anville (Côte de Tartarie)'. Old map of part of the Chinese coast, explored with the French corvette 'Caprieuse'. The Capricieuse was a late 2...

Antique map titled 'Mappa Corografica do Reino de Portugal - Chorographical map of the Kingdom of Portugal divided into its Grand Provinces.' Large map of...

Description: Antique map titled 'Carta di una parte dell'Oceania'. Beautiful large map of the (Spice) islands of Oceania. Depicting Papua, Timor, Ceram, Gilolo and many more. Source ...

Antique map Australia titled 'Part of South Australia'. Decorative map of part of South Australia, surrounded by illustrations of Adelaide, ...

Antique map titled 'Western Australia, Swan River'. Map of Western Australia and Swan River, surrounded by illustrations of Perth, Aborigines and sheep shea...

Antique map titled ‘Western Africa’. Includes decorative vignettes titled Christiansborg, Cape Coast Castle, Sierra Leone and Bakel. Originates from 'The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin'. Published; John Tallis London, New York, Edinburgh & Dublin. 1851. Drawn and Engraved by J. Rapkin. Artists and Engravers: John Tallis (1817-1876) was a British map...

Antique map Indonesia titled 'Malay Archipelago, or East India Islands'. With vignettes of Victoria Mount, New Guinea, Nativaes of New Guinea an...

Description: Antique map titled 'Europeesch Rusland en Polen'. Map of Russia in Europe and Poland. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri...

Description: Antique print titled ‘Fire Companys House & Engine Yokuhama‘. View of a fire station in Yokohama, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrat...

An antique 1850's nautical map with hand-painted color accents entitled “Chesapeake Bay; Sheet no. 2: Head of the Bay to the Mouth of the Potomac River”....

This is a beautiful hand-colored map titled “New York City & County Map with Vicinity entire Brooklyn, Williamsburgh, Jersey City &c.” The work was published in 1855 by Charles Magnu...

This original - with hand-colored borders- map of Tibet, Mongolia, and Manchuria is an example of the intricate work produced by John Tallis & Company, who were known for their detailed and artistic maps in the mid-19th century. **The Maker - John Tallis & Company:** Tallis maps were distinctive for their ornamental borders and detailed vignettes. They often contained illustrations that provided a snapshot of the culture, geography, and significant landmarks of the region they represented. **The Map - Tibet, Mongolia, and Manchuria:** This map would have represented the regions of Central and East Asia, areas of great interest during the British Empire's expansion, though not directly controlled by the British. They would be significant for trade routes, exploration, and for the British understanding of global geography. **The Countries:** - **Tibet**: Known for its unique cultural heritage and as the home of Tibetan Buddhism, it's a region of high plateaus and significant religious landmarks. - **Mongolia**: Characterized by its vast steppes and as the homeland of the Mongol hordes that once conquered much of the known world. - **Manchuria**: Rich in natural resources, it has been a region contested by various powers due to its strategic importance. **The Tallis Series:** "The British Colonies" by Robert Montgomery Martin was intended to educate and inform the British public about the wide-reaching impact of the British Empire and to provide detailed information about regions that were important for British interests. While Tibet, Mongolia, and Manchuria were not British colonies, their inclusion in the series suggests a British interest in the wider geopolitical landscape of Asia. Collectors and enthusiasts today value these maps for their beauty, historical significance, and the insight they provide into the British perspective of the world during the era of their greatest colonial expansion. More details on the insets: The insets on this map are detailed illustrations depicting significant landmarks and cultural representations of Tibet, Mongolia, and Manchuria. They were a common feature in the Tallis maps, intended to provide a visual narrative to accompany the geographic information. Here's a description of the insets: 1. **Leh, Little Tibet**: A panoramic view of the cityscape of Leh, the capital of Ladakh in the region historically known as Little Tibet. The architecture is clearly influenced by Tibetan style, with multi-story white-washed buildings tightly packed together against a backdrop of rugged mountains. 2. **Chinese Wall**: This vignette depicts a section of the Great Wall of China, showcasing its massive fortifications and watchtowers. The wall snakes...

This map, attributed to John Tallis and featuring the work of Robert Montgomery Martin, is part of a series created for the publication "The British Colonies." John Tallis & Company was known for its detailed and decorative maps in the mid-19th century, often including elaborate margins and vignettes that offer insight into the culture, landscape, and history of the region depicted. The map shows the regions of Cabul (an older spelling of Kabul, Afghanistan), the Punjab (a region of northern India and eastern Pakistan), and Beloochistan (an alternative spelling of Balochistan, a region in southwestern Pakistan). The illustrated margins are typical of Tallis maps, adorned with decorative elements and scenes that are likely representations of local landmarks, people, and ways of life. The vignettes are particularly interesting as they serve a dual purpose: they are ornamental and informative. They provide a visual narrative about the regions, complementing the geographical information with human interest. The scenes may depict local figures, architecture, landscapes, and activities that were thought to be characteristic of the area at the time. John Tallis maps...

"Mitchell's New National Map of the United States, North American British Provinces, Sandwich Islands, Mexico and Central America together with Cuba and other West India Islands." This is the first edition of Mitchell's important 1856 wall map of the United States, Mexico and the West Indies. The map depicts the entire nation from Atlantic to Pacific, with inset maps of the World on Mercator's Projection and the World on Globular Projection, and Hawaii (The Sandwich Islands). The map was one of the most commercially successful maps of its time, regularly amended to update the changing territorial and state borders of the West. In his important book on "Mapping the Transmississippi...