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C1854
Cape Colony.
Mapmaker:
One of the most decorative and sought after c.19th maps of South Africa which includes five inset views. From, Martin, M. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical… References: Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Cape Colony.
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
323mm
x 250mm
Paper Size:
352mm
x 280mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
One of the most decorative and sought after c.19th maps of South Africa which includes five inset views.
From, Martin, M. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical…
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 822.
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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