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C1854
The World on Mercators Projection Shewing the Voya…
Mapmaker:
Very decorative c.19th world map on Mercator’s Projection with the tracks of James Cook’s three voyages and two vignette views; one of the a ship possibly, the Endeavour and the other of native implements. References: Phillips, P. A List of … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The World on Mercators Projection Shewing the Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World.
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
tallis
Image Size:
335mm
x 245mm
Frame Size:
605mm
x 520mm
Paper Size:
363mm
x 468mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
Very decorative c.19th world map on Mercator’s Projection with the tracks of James Cook’s three voyages and two vignette views; one of the a ship possibly, the Endeavour and the other of native implements.
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 822.
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)
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.
