SOUTH AMERICA
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Very decorative South America map, drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for the 'Illustrated Atlas', one of the last decorative atlases. The seven decorative vignettes of local scenes and views include Valparaiso and Rio De Janeiro.
Very good condition.
code : M2841
Cartographer : Tallis John
Date : 1851 London
Size : 25*35 cms
availability : Sold
Price : Sold
TALLIS, John
active 1838-1851
John Tallis founder of Tallis and Co., London map publishers who traded under various names: L. Tallis, Tallis & co, John Tallis, John Tallis & co. (London & New York) between 1838 and 1851. After 1850-51, their maps were published by the London Printing and Publishing Co., London and New York.
The Illustrated Atlas of the World, published in 1849 with the maps and decorative vignette's engraved and drawn by J. Rapkin, was one of the last atlases to be truly decorated and is therefore highly prized.
