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C1854
Egypt and Arabia Petrea
Mapmaker:
Tallis map of Eygpt, superbly embellished with numerous vignettes which are from top left; 1. Mosque of Sultan Hassam Grand Cairo 2. Great Spinx Ghizeh 3. Ruins of the Great Temple Karnac 4. Alexandria At lower left and right are … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Egypt and Arabia Petrea
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
255mm
x 360mm
Paper Size:
277mm
x 370mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
Tallis map of Eygpt, superbly embellished with numerous vignettes which are from top left;
1. Mosque of Sultan Hassam Grand Cairo
2. Great Spinx Ghizeh
3. Ruins of the Great Temple Karnac
4. Alexandria
At lower left and right are a pair of obelisks and rams head figures at top of the a pediment.
Tallis, from the Tallis Atlas
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.
