Mid 19th century map of Australia with decorative vignettes
TALLIS, John.
Australia.
London, John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Original outline colour. Steel engraving. 330 x 260mm.
A detailed map of Australia, within an ornate border, decorated with vignettes including a prospect of Sydney, parrots and a cockatoo, and Aboriginies.
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 : 21596
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Mid 19th century map of Australia with decorative vignettes
TALLIS, John.
Australia.
London, John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Original outline colour. Steel engraving. 330 x 260mm.
A detailed map of Australia, within an ornate border, decorated with vignettes including a prospect of Sydney, parrots and a cockatoo, and Aboriginies.
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 : 21596
SOLD
To see similar items click here