19th century map of Scotland with decorative vignettes

TALLIS, John.

Scotland.
London, J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Original outline colour. Steel engraving, printed area 350 x 260mm.

A little faint toning of edges.

Detailed map of Scotland with an inset of the Shetland Isles, within an attractive border of entwined thistles, and six vignettes including a view of Edinburgh, deerstalking and a game of Shinty.
The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for the 'The Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical Political, Commercial & Statistical', edited by Montgomery Martin, which was one of the last decorative atlases to be published.


Stock ID : 21571