19th century decorative map of the British Isles
TALLIS, John.
The British Isles.
London, J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Original outline colour. Steel engraving, printed area 350 x 250mm.
Light toning at edges.
A detailed map of the British Isles with an inset of the Shetland Islands and decorative vignettes of London, Edinburgh and Dublin.
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 : 21802
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19th century decorative map of the British Isles
TALLIS, John.
The British Isles.
London, J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Original outline colour. Steel engraving, printed area 350 x 250mm.
Light toning at edges.
A detailed map of the British Isles with an inset of the Shetland Islands and decorative vignettes of London, Edinburgh and Dublin.
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 : 21802
SOLD
To see similar items click here