Description: NORTH AMERICA A highly decorative map of North America by John Tallis, probably one of the best-known mapmakers and publishers of the 19th Century. The maps were published circa 1850 and are considered the last series of decorative maps of the world, contained within an elaborate border the maps are generally decorated with vignettes and scenes. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin while the illustrations are drawn by J. Marchant and were engraved by J.B. Allen. Measures approx. 245 x 340 mm. Original outline hand colour. A guaranteed genuine antique map. JOHN TALLIS John Tallis (7 November 1817 – 3 June 1876) was an English cartographic publisher. His company, John Tallis & Company, published views, maps and atlases in London from roughly 1838 to 1851. Tallis set up as a publisher with Frederick Tallis in Cripplegate in 1842; the business moved to Smithfield in 1846 and was dissolved in 1849. From 1851 to 1854 Tallis operated as John Tallis & Company. He started the Illustrated News of the World which issued engraved portraits as supplements in a series entitled ‘National Portrait Gallery of eminent personages' in 1858, selling it for £1,370 in 1861; it folded in 1863. The series was subsequently republished in a number of separate volumes. He lived in New Cross, Southeast London. His house on New Cross Road is listed as a Building of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, grade II. It has a blue plaque on the wall to signal the event. JOHN RAPKIN John Rapkin (fl. 1835-65) A nineteenth century map maker and engraver, best known for his work on the ‘Illustrated Atlas of the World’ 1849-53 for John Tallis and Co. noted for their beautifully decorative borders, vignettes and title displays as well as cartographic content. It was later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. He also drew and engraved maps for R. Montgomery Martin's 'British Colonies, their history' (1849), and Wright's 'Universal Pronouncing Dictionary' (c.1850).
Price: 245 USD
Location: Castelo de Vide
End Time: 2024-12-26T19:35:56.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1800-1899
Year: 1850
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: John Tallis
Country/Region: United States of America
