Detailed map of Jamaica with vignettes

TALLIS, John.

Jamaica.
London, John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Original outline colour. Steel engraving, 270 x 350mm.

Slight toning at centre fold.

A detailed mid-19th century map of Jamaica with decorative vignettes of Kingston, Port Antonio, Port Royal, a sugar mill and a flying fish.
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 : 18532