Mid 19th century map of Switzerland with decorative vignettes
TALLIS, John.
Switzerland.
London, J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Steel engraving with original outline colour, printed area 260 x 330mm.
A detailed Victorian map of Switzerland, within an ornate printed border and decorated with vignettes of William Tell, chamois hunters & a view of Bern.
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 : 21633
£110
£110
Mid 19th century map of Switzerland with decorative vignettes
TALLIS, John.
Switzerland.
London, J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Steel engraving with original outline colour, printed area 260 x 330mm.
A detailed Victorian map of Switzerland, within an ornate printed border and decorated with vignettes of William Tell, chamois hunters & a view of Bern.
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 : 21633
£110
£110