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The most decorative c.19th map solely devoted to the Australian mainland by John Tallis with decorative border surrounds, vignettes depicting a view of Sydney looking towards Fort Macquarie (Bennelong Point), kangaroos, parrots and aborigines. This map was produced at the … Read Full Description
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The most decorative c.19th map solely devoted to the Australian mainland by John Tallis with decorative border surrounds, vignettes depicting a view of Sydney looking towards Fort Macquarie (Bennelong Point), kangaroos, parrots and aborigines. This map was produced at the start of the gold rushes.
From, Martin, M. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical…
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Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :822.
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. 1879: 1220
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0466
Yale University Art Gallery: Folio A 2019 38
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1807340
John Tallis (1817 - 1876)
Bookseller and publisher of maps and atlases who produced the famous atlas of maps, 'The Illustrated Atlas, and modern history of the World'. The maps were drawn by John Rapkin (1813-1899) and were beautifully decorated with vignette views and local fauna and flora of the areas depicted. John Rapkin (1813-1899) Rapkin was a mapmaker and engraver who is best known for his superb engraving on John Tallis publications.
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