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C1854
The British Isles
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One the most decorative C19th maps of the British Isles from the famous Tallis atlas.
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Full Title:
The British Isles
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Small crease at upper right sheet edge, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
260mm
x 350mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
One the most decorative C19th maps of the British Isles from the famous Tallis atlas.
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.
