{"product_id":"mexico-republic-of-texas-hall-c-1840","title":"Mexico [Republic of Texas]: Hall, c.1840","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e Mexico\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sidney Hall \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate: \u003c\/b\u003ec.1840\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eVery Good -\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eLight, even age toning with scattered foxing visible throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInches:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14 1\/2 x 10 1\/4 [Paper] \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCentimeters:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36.83 x 26.03 [Paper] \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct ID: \u003c\/b\u003e308707\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis finely engraved map of Mexico, with an inset of “\u003ci\u003eGuatimala\u003c\/i\u003e,” comes from Black’s General Atlas and was executed on steel by the British engraver Sidney Hall in the mid\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e19th century. It presents Mexico during the Republic of Texas period, when Mexico\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003es northern frontier still extended into what is now the U.S. Southwest, and the neighboring Republic of Texas appears in its distinctive narrow \u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003estovepipe\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e configuration pushing north toward the Arkansas Territory. Political divisions within Mexico are outlined in delicate original hand color, with states, departments, and principal towns clearly labeled, while finely shaded hachures give convincing relief to the Sierra Madre and other ranges. In the lower left, the inset extends coverage through Central America, continuing the same refined style and tying Mexico’s geography to that of its southern neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground on Creator(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSidney Hall (ca. 1788–1831) was a British engraver and cartographer renowned for finely executed early nineteenth\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003ecentury atlas maps of the British Isles, Europe, and the wider world, including America. Working from London addresses in Piccadilly, the Strand, and later Bloomsbury, he engraved for prominent publishers such as William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown \u0026amp; Green, and is credited as one of the first map engravers to adopt steel plates, which allowed for exceptionally crisp lines and large print runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdam and Charles Black were prominent Scottish publishers based in Edinburgh, known for their significant contributions to cartography and literature in the 19th century. Founded around 1808 by Adam Black, a bookseller and politician, the firm gained recognition for publishing \"Black's General Atlas of the World,\" which featured detailed maps and geographical information, reflecting the latest discoveries of the time. Charles Black, Adam's nephew, joined the company and helped expand its reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe publishing house was also notable for producing various editions of the Encyclopedia Britannica and works by authors such as Sir Walter Scott. The firm operated until the early 20th century, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of publishing and map-making.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antiquarium Antique Maps | Quality Custom Picture Framing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47096221597835,"sku":"308707","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/6416\/6795\/files\/SidneyHallMexico_c.1840.jpg?v=1780001294","url":"https:\/\/theantiquarium.com\/products\/mexico-republic-of-texas-hall-c-1840","provider":"The Antiquarium Antique Maps | Quality Custom Picture Framing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}