Islands in the Indian Ocean - N. America -U.S. Shewing also the Various Regions

Shewing also the Various Regions of Prevalent Hurricanes

Hand colored

with mountains in the background and dozens of miners in the foreground

Condition is very good with some close margins

Perhaps most striking about this large map are the three engraved vignettes for "State House Nashville

Islands in the Indian Ocean - N. America -U.S. Shewing also the Various RegionsTallis produced some to the most decorative maps issued in the 19th century. All have baroque vignettes and unique ornate borders. The map of Islands in the Indian Ocean is surrounded by five small vignettes relating to native life of the region including Madagascar, Point de Galle, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Port Louis, Mauritius, North Beach, Prince of Wales Island, and the Fall of the River Roche, Isle of Bourbon. Condition is very good with a close top