Map of New Zealand with decorative vignettes

TALLIS, John.

New Zealand.
London: John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Steel engraving, printed area 350 x 260mm.

Binding marks on right edge.

A famous map of New Zealand, drawn and engraved by John Rapkin, with a highly decorative border in imitation of Maori carving with a 'Hei-tiki' at the bottom. The attractive vignettes are views of Auckland, Wellington and Mt. Egmont, and illustrations of a medallion and a Maori's tattooed face.


Stock ID : 23502