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Description

Decorative large format case map of the World, featuring Texas as a Republic.

The map is a decorative gem, in elegant wash color, with descriptive text panels surrounding the maps which include many details on each of the countries shown on the map.

Most noteworthy is the delineation of Texas as a Republic, include a section describing the Republic of Texas in the text panels. New Mexico, Upper California and Lower California are also discussed as part of Mexico in the text panels. Oregan is named, but referred to as Colombia in the text. Nice pre-Fremont Cartography, including the mythical Rio Buenaventura extending from San Francisco to Salt Lake. Alaska is Russian America. The NW Passage and discoveries in the Arctic Circle are very well documented. The discoveries in the South Pole are also in evidence.

Many other ephemeral names appear, including the countries of Siam, Caubul, Anam, etc. A fine example of this rare map, made even more desirable by the Republic of Texas delineation and title.

Condition Description
Striking large format map of the world, dissected and laid on two sheets of linen and bound into a large case, with gilt title on the cover.
J & C Walker Biography

J. & C. Walker was the imprint used by the Walker family of engravers and printers. They produced numerous high-quality geographical maps and nautical charts for a variety of institutions in the nineteenth century. John Walker (1787-1873) held the position of Hydrographer to the East India Company, a position also held by his father and namesake. John worked in partnership with his brothers, Charles and Alexander. The brothers published over 200 maps for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. They produced maps for James Horsburgh and the Admiralty, as well as the influential Indian Atlas.