A mid-19th century map of the East Indies with decorative vignettes

TALLIS, John.

Malay Archipelago, or East India Islands.
London, J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Steel engraving wiht original outline colour. Printed area 270 x 350mm.

A detailed Victorian map of Indochina, Indonesia and the Philippines, within an ornate border, with four vignettes, including view of Borneo and New Guinea.
The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for the 'The Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical Political, Commercial & Statistical', edited by Montgomery Martin, which was one of the last decorative atlases to be published.


Stock ID : 21611