C1854

New South Wales.

Mapmaker:

Superb fully hand coloured example of the most decorative c.19th map of New South Wales, from the Illustrated Atlas. The map includes several vignettes which include a view of Sydney Cove looking west, a scene on the River Murray, Grass Trees … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

New South Wales.

Date:

C1854

Mapmaker:

John Tallis (1817 - 1876)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

350mm

x 250mm

Paper Size:

278mm

x 363mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1854

Description:

Superb fully hand coloured example of the most decorative c.19th map of New South Wales, from the Illustrated Atlas.

The map includes several vignettes which include a view of Sydney Cove looking west, a scene on the River Murray, Grass Trees and the New South Wales seal.

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. Mapping of Australia. 1879: 1223

Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0466
Yale University Art Gallery: Folio A 2019 38
National Library Australia: MAP T 1225

John Tallis (1817 - 1876)

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.

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