Date: 1851

Size: the sheet measures approximately 270mm x 370mm; blank verso

Description: A very finely engraved original, outline hand coloured, antique map of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in the mid 19th century. The map is decorated with several beautifully engraved vignettes, including a view of Halifax.

Cartographer / engraver: Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Illustrations by A. Russel.

Provenance: 'Tallis's Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical, Political, Commercial, and Statistical. Edited by R. Montgomery Esq', published by John Tallis and Company, London and New York, 1851

Condition: Very good condition. Outline hand colouring. Light age toning / handling marks, several pinprick sized holes along the top and bottom edges of the sheet, not affecting the printed area. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.

Ref: #06554