Within Australia
All orders ship freewithin Australia
Rest of the World
Orders over A$300
ship free worldwide
C1854
Polynesia, Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Mapmaker:
Fully hand coloured example of one of the most decorative C19th maps of the Pacific from The Illustrated Atlas by John Tallis. With decorative border surrounds, vignettes depicting views of Kalakakoa (sic), Sandwich Islands, Resolution Bay, Marquesas, Harbour of Dory and … Read Full Description
Sold
S/N: TALL-PI-060–189545
(C029)
Free Shipping
See Shipping page for Terms & Conditions
Details
Full Title:
Polynesia, Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
352mm
x 252mm
Paper Size:
367mm
x 260mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
Fully hand coloured example of one of the most decorative C19th maps of the Pacific from The Illustrated Atlas by John Tallis. With decorative border surrounds, vignettes depicting views of Kalakakoa (sic), Sandwich Islands, Resolution Bay, Marquesas, Harbour of Dory and Otaheite. The map extends from the eastern coast of Australia, Hawaii to the Californian coast.
Reference: Tooley 1230
Collections: National Library of Australia: Bib ID1810299
John Tallis (1817 - 1836)
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.
