Items Similar to Victorian Visions of the New World: A Detailed Tallis Map of North America, 1851

Antique Map of North America by A & C. Black, 1870

Antique Map of North America, 1821

Old Original Antique German Map of North America, ca.1870

Antique Map of North America from an Old Dutch School Atlas, 1852

Antique Map of North America by Lowry '1852'

Antique Map of North America by Johnston, 1882

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 10

Victorian Visions of the New World: A Detailed Tallis Map of North America, 1851

$345.07

$431.3320% Off

£256.88

£321.1020% Off

€288

€36020% Off

CA$472.65

CA$590.8220% Off

A$525.69

A$657.1220% Off

CHF 274.50

CHF 343.1320% Off

MX$6,397.13

MX$7,996.4220% Off

NOK 3,505.79

NOK 4,382.2420% Off

SEK 3,287.82

SEK 4,109.7720% Off

DKK 2,192.44

DKK 2,740.5520% Off

Shipping

Retrieving quote...

The 1stDibs Promise:

Authenticity Guarantee,

Money-Back Guarantee,

24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

The map presented here is an intricate example from the series of maps produced by John Tallis & Company. Tallis maps are known for their detailed and elaborate style, often including ornate borders and vignettes that add a narrative element to the geographical representation. They are a blend of cartography and Victorian artistic sensibilities. The mapmaker, John Tallis, is recognized for his mid-19th-century maps that were not only tools for navigation but also for education and display, reflecting the era's fascination with geography and empire. The collaboration with John Rapkin, the cartographer, ensured that the maps were both accurate for their time and aesthetically appealing. This particular map illustrates North America, detailing the political boundaries, cities, and topography with hand-colored regions. The vignettes surrounding the map are of particular interest: - Top Left: Depicts what seems to be indigenous people of the Arctic region, interacting with European explorers or traders. This scene might represent the meeting of cultures in the northern parts of North America. - Top Right: Illustrates polar scenes, with a focus on polar bears, which captures the imagination and represents the unknown territories. - Bottom Left: Shows a group of North American Indigenous peoples in traditional attire, providing a romanticized glimpse into the lives of the original inhabitants of the continent. - Bottom Right: Depicts a group of figures in colonial attire, perhaps traders or explorers, with a ship in the background, representing exploration and trade. - Bottom Center: Features an ancient monument in Mexico, showcasing the historical and archaeological interest of the Victorian era in the pre-Columbian civilizations of North America. Like the other maps in the Tallis series, this one is rich in cultural and historical context, and it's indicative of the British imperialistic view during that time. It was designed to illustrate the world under British influence and to appeal to the British public's sense of curiosity and ownership over diverse territories. The series including maps of various parts of the British Empire and beyond was not only a display of cartographic achievement but also a showcase of the reach and diversity of the British Empire, with an underlying intention of impressing and educating the map’s viewers.

Dimensions:

Height: 14.26 in (36.2 cm)Width: 10.71 in (27.2 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

1850-1859

Date of Manufacture:

1851

Condition:

Good given age. Original fold in middle as published. General age-related toning, please study scan carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: BG-13736-171stDibs: LU3054339298802

$143 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Map of North America by Johnston, 1882

By Alexander Keith Johnston

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'North America'. Old map of North America. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, Exhibiting, in a Series of Entirely Original and Authen...

Category

Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of North America by Johnston, 1882

$215

Antique 1830s English Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of North America by Dower, circa 1835

$60

Free Shipping

1846 "North America" Map, Engraved by I. Dower

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original 1846 map of “North America.” The map was drawn and engraved by I. Dower and published in London by Orr & Company. The map depicts North America, to include G...

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Maps

Materials

Paper

1846 "North America" Map, Engraved by I. Dower

$950

1864 Map of North America, Antique Hand-Colored Map, by Adolphe Hippolyte Dufour

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a map of North America entitled Amerique du Nord from 1864. This rare, separately published wall map was produced by Adolphe Hippolyte Dufour. This map includes vibrant an...

Category