Historic Map : John Tallis Map of Boston, Massachusetts, 1851, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 18in The mythical Buenaventure River appears

The mythical Buenaventure River appears in northern California

Covers from the Pacific Ocean through Mexico

and tree lines

and lower right hand quadrants

A large decorative title cartouche appears in the lower left quadrant

Historic Map : John Tallis Map of Boston, Massachusetts, 1851, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 18in The mythical Buenaventure River appearsA beautiful example of John Tallis and John Rapkin's 1851 decorative map of Boston, Massachusetts. The map covers downtown Boston prior to the Back Bay landfill projects, extending from Dover Street to the Charles River. Parts of adjacent South Boston, Cambridge, and Charleston are also included. The map identifies all streets, piers, parks, and important buildings. A beautifully engraved and dramatic vignette view of Boston fro macros Boston Harbor