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(Tallis, John) The British Colonies; Their History, Extent, Condition and Resources Author: Martin, R. Montgomery Place Published: London & New York Publisher: John Tallis & Company/The London Printing and Publishing Company Date Published: c.1850 Description: With 39 engraved maps by John Tallis and additional engravings. (4to) publisher's cloth, gilt stamped cover and spine. Maps by John Tallis (1817-1876) are bound at the front of the text in each volume. Topics include discovery narratives, relationships with native peoples, native governments, and economic reports. Tallis was an English cartographer active from approximately 1839-1851; his maps of the British colonies helped readers grasp the massive extent of the British Empire's expansion under Queen Victoria. Additional shipping charges may apply Condition: Cloth heavily rubbed with occasional loss; some boards loose or detached; toned with light foxing to maps, heavier on other plates; inscriptions; total count of maps for a complete set seems to vary, this lot sold as is for the maps and plates; very good. Item#: 353012 Headline: Exceptional group of Tallis maps