AMERICAS. Gnomonic Projection. Texas Republic borders. Mexico USA. SDUK 1846 map

AMERICAS. Gnomonic Projection. Texas Republic borders. Mexico USA. SDUK 1846 map

Product SKU: P-7-013267

Price €93.22

'WORLD ON GNOMONIC PROJECTION, II., America' by Engraved by J & C Walker (1846). Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring, 31.5 x 31.0cm, 12.5 x 12.25 inches

The map was originally engraved prior to or during the Texas Republic, and borders on the map have been drawn to show Texas as being part of Mexico. The hand colouring, applied at the date of publication in 1846, instead includes Texas within the United States, the state having acceded to the United States the prev

TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'WORLD ON GNOMONIC PROJECTION, II., America'

The map was originally engraved prior to or during the Texas Republic, and borders on the map have been drawn to show Texas as being part of Mexico. The hand colouring, applied at the date of publication in 1846, instead includes Texas within the United States, the state having acceded to the United States the previous year. The US/Mexican border shows the position prior to the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. Cotidal lines are marked on the map

DATE PRINTED: 1846    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 31.5 x 31.0cm, 12.5 x 12.25 inches (Large)

TYPE: Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring

CONDITION: Fair: Some text and scribbles have been applied to the back of the map in ink, which shows through to the front somewhat below the "SO" of "South Pacific Ocean". Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by J & C Walker

PROVENANCE: "Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. A new edition, corrected to the present time", published by Charles Knight & Co, 22 Ludgate Street, London [SDUK Atlas]

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