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C1854
Glasgow.
Mapmaker:
One of the most decorative and sought after c.19th maps of Glasgow which includes six inset views of of the city. From, Martin, M. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical…
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Full Title:
Glasgow.
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
480mm
x 350mm
Paper Size:
503mm
x 370mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
One of the most decorative and sought after c.19th maps of Glasgow which includes six inset views of of the city.
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 Library & Art Gallery: Folio A 2019 38
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1807340
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 822.
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0466
Yale University Library & 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.
