EAST CANADA AND NEW BRUNSWICK BY JOHN TALLIS 1850

EAST CANADA AND NEW BRUNSWICK

A highly decorative map of Eastern Canada issued by John Tallis, probably one of the best known map-makers and publishers of the 19th Century. The islands include Bermudas, Azores, Canaries, Cape De Verde and Madeira. The maps were published circa 1850 and are considered the last series of decorative maps of the world, Contained within an elaborate border the maps are generally decorated with vignettes and scenes depicting particular views and  local inhabitants. The present map of "East Canada and new brunswick" has a number of vignette views including one of Quebec. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin while the illustrations are drawn by H. Warren and  engraved by J. B. Allen.