Catalog Archive
Auction 172, Lot 80

"North America", Rapkin, John

Subject: North America, Texas

Period: 1846 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.4 x 13.7 inches
23.9 x 34.8 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This uncommon map is nearly identical to the later version published by John Tallis, and features Texas shown with an enlarged panhandle that extends into New Mexico and Colorado. The boundary between Canada and the United States reflects British claims in the Oregon Territory with a line fixing the boundary south of the Columbia River. Mexico is still in control of California and the Southwest. The map is filled with forts and locates many Indian tribes. Alaska is Russian America. Several lovely vignettes appear around the continent, including Wapiti Deer, Beavers, North American Indians, Ancient Monument, Mexico, and Convoy of Diamonds. Across the top are images of Russian Cossacks (representing the Russian Possessions in Alaska), an Eskimo dog sled, and Mount Hekla, Iceland. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin; the vignettes were drawn by J. Marchant and engraved by J. Rogers. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border.

References:

Condition: A

There is a hint of toning at top, otherwise fine.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $300

Closed on 4/17/2019

Archived