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C1854
Part of South Australia.
Mapmaker:
The most decorative colonial map of South Australia, produced at the time of the gold rush and copper mining boom. The map is surrounded by a decorative border, vignettes depicting views of Adelaide, dingo, parrot and Aborigines. From, Martin, M. The … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Part of South Australia.
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
245mm
x 340mm
Paper Size:
273mm
x 351mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
The most decorative colonial map of South Australia, produced at the time of the gold rush and copper mining boom. The map is surrounded by a decorative border, vignettes depicting views of Adelaide, dingo, parrot and Aborigines.
From, Martin, M. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical…
References:
Clancy, R. Mapping of Terra Australis: 929
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973: 822.
Tooley, R.V. Mapping of Australia. 1879: 1231
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.
