World
Western Hemisphere
Published by J[ohn] Tallis & Co., as part of his Illustrated Atlas, 1851.
Steel engraving with outline colour. The map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin; the illustrations drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J.H. Kernot.
Image size: 10" x 12 3/4" approx. plus margins.
Generally good condition throughout, vertical fold as issued.
As expected of Tallis, this is a quite detailed map, mainly covering the Americas and the Pacific to the west. The elaborate surrounding vignettes display some of the flora, fauna and inhabitants of these parts.
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