An original antique map with original colouring.
Particularly interesting and rare map, as it shows the Republic of Texas, a sovereign state in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846
Published by W.H. Lizars (1788 - 1859), Edinburgh, 1841
William Home Lizars was born and educated in Edinburgh in 1788. He was apprenticed to his father, Daniel Lizars, from whom he learnt engraving, after which he entered the Trustees’ Academy to learn under John Graham.
Following his father's death, he took over the family business of engraving and copperplate printing.