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C1854
The World on Mercator’s Projection
Mapmaker:
Fully hand coloured example of one the most decorative c.19th maps of the world from The Illustrated Atlas by John Tallis. With scrolled borders and vignettes of Cook’s ship the and Resolution and another showing Polynesian artifacts. The tracks of Cook’s … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The World on Mercator’s Projection
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Narrow margins, otherwise in good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
260mm
x 350mm
Paper Size:
360mm
x 270mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
Fully hand coloured example of one the most decorative c.19th maps of the world from The Illustrated Atlas by John Tallis. With scrolled borders and vignettes of Cook’s ship the and Resolution and another showing Polynesian artifacts. The tracks of Cook’s three voyages are shown.
Other vignettes include London, Gibraltar, Constantinople, The Pyramids of Ghizeh, Niagra, Point Neuf Paris, Niagra and Vesuvius.
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973: 822.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1821839
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0466
Yale University Library & Art Gallery: Folio A 2019 38
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBERS HF 2015/68 , HF 2015/67
State Library Victoria: MAPF 912 M36
State Library South Australia: 912 I29 c++
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973: 822.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1821839
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0466
Yale University Library & Art Gallery: Folio A 2019 38
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBERS HF 2015/68 , HF 2015/67
State Library Victoria: MAPF 912 M36
State Library South Australia: 912 I29 c++
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.
