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C1854
Clifton and Bristol
Mapmaker:
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 … Read Full Description
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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
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.
