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C1854
Isthmus of Panama
Mapmaker:
Fully hand coloured example of one the most decorative c.19th maps of Panama. View insets on map include: The Fort at Chagres, Gold Seekers on their way over the Cordilleras. From, Martin, M. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of … Read Full Description
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S/N: TALL-CA-075–189504
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Full Title:
Isthmus of Panama
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
330mm
x 255mm
Paper Size:
355mm
x 277mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
Fully hand coloured example of one the most decorative c.19th maps of Panama.
View insets on map include: The Fort at Chagres, Gold Seekers on their way over the Cordilleras.
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.
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. 1879: 1220
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.
