C1854
Clifton and Bristol
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Full Title:
Clifton and Bristol
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Engraver:
J.Rapkin
Condition:
Minor discolouration to central fold, otherwise in good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
485mm
x 350mm
Paper Size:
505mm
x 370mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
Impressive c.19th double page town plan of Bristol with numerous vignettes depicting the following:
Clifton from Rownham Ferry, Clifton Observatory, High Cross College Green, Bristol, Redcliff Church, Bristol, South side of Bristol Cathedral and Broad Quay, Bristol.
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: Pub List No: 0466.000
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 10095.096
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1821839
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 10095.096
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1821839
English publisher, map seller, and entrepreneur best known for the illustrated atlas that bears his name and for his wide-ranging commercial ventures in mid-nineteenth-century London.
Born into a publishing family, Tallis was the son of John Tallis (1789–1845), a mapmaker and printseller. After his father’s death he expanded the business under the name John Tallis & Company, operating from London and New York. He became particularly noted for the publication of The Illustrated Atlas (1851–1854), a richly embellished series of steel-engraved maps engraved chiefly by John Rapkin. These maps are distinguished by decorative vignette views of cities, indigenous peoples, and landscapes, reflecting Victorian fascination with empire, travel, and commerce.
