A mid-19th century map of Iberia with decorative vignettes

TALLIS, John.

Spain and Portugal.
London: J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Steel engraving with original outline colour. Printed area 260 x 315mm.

A detailed Victorian map of Spain and Portugal within an ornate printed border and decorated with vignettes including prospects of Madrid & Lisbon, Flamenco dancing and a bullfight.
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 : 21629