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Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850
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Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850
This highly decorative and historically rich map titled 'Mexico, California and Texas' was published around 1850 by John Tallis & Company, London and New York, and engraved by J. Rapkin. It offers an extraordinary visual snapshot of North America during a transformative era, particularly in the years following the Mexican-American War (1846–1848).
One of the most notable features is the depiction of Texas in its Republic-era boundaries, including the dramatic stovepipe extension reaching north toward present-day Wyoming and Colorado. To the west, Upper California is presented with gold regions clearly marked, highlighting the intense interest surrounding the 1849 Gold Rush. This is further emphasized by the inclusion of the Gold Washing vignette in the lower left, a detailed engraving that is absent in earlier editions of this map.
The political boundaries show a pre-Gadsden Purchase border, offering an important view of U.S.-Mexico relations before the southern Arizona lands were acquired. The map also names numerous Native American tribes across the Southwest and northern Mexico, giving it additional ethnographic value. Early forts, outposts, and emigration trails are marked throughout Texas and the western territories, including parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and California.
Surrounding the map are finely engraved vignettes including:
Gold Washing (California),
Mexican Peasantry (lower left),
Ruins at Uxmal, Yucatan (upper right).
These illustrations by H. Warren and engraver J. Rogers enrich the visual narrative and underscore the map’s dual function as both a geographic tool and a decorative print.
This map was originally published in *The History and Topography of the United States of America* edited by John Howard Hinton. Tallis maps are widely admired for their aesthetic borders and rich historical content, making them highly collectible.
Condition report:
Excellent condition with original outline color. Light age toning and minor edge wear. No tears or repairs. Vignettes and borders are sharp and well preserved.
Framing tips:
Frame with a dark wood or antique gold moulding and use an off-white or parchment-colored mat to complement the map’s tones. UV-protective glass recommended to preserve the hand-color and engraved detail.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Excellent condition with original outline color. Light age toning and minor edge wear. No tears or repairs. Vignettes and borders are sharp and well preserved.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13999-551stDibs: LU3054345132642
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