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The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical. John Tallis & Company., 1851. A highly decorative map for the period with vignettes showing towns and local scenes, the whole enclosed in an elegant border. Small views of Hobart Town and Residence of he V.D.I company's Agent, circular head. Steel engraving. Original outline colour with later additions. Good condition, central vertical fold not effecting image. Size: 26 x 36 cm. (10 x 14 inches)
Van Diemen's Island or Tasmania. by RAPKIN, J. & [TALLIS, John]
by RAPKIN, J. & [TALLIS, John]
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Van Diemen's Island or Tasmania.
by RAPKIN, J. & [TALLIS, John]
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[The London Printing and Publishing Company, 1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map of Tasmania. Three vignette including one of Hobart Town. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche to the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. Very good condition. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for their steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.
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Robert Frew Ltd
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- Publisher [The London Printing and Publishing Company, 1851-1856].
- Keywords CARTOGRAPHY Tasmania Australia
- Product_type Map
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VAN DIEMEN'S ISLAND OR TASMANIA
by RAPKIN, J
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Van Diemen's Island or Tasmania.
by RAPKIN, J. & [TALLIS, John]
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London & New York: J. & F. Tallis, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map of Tasmania. Three vignette including one of Hobart Town. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche to the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. In very good condition. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for their steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.
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€150.32
