Australia by Tallis, John - 1851

INCHES 14.6 X 10.6 INCHESNICE CONDITION BETTER THAN THE SCAN, ORIGINAL CENTREFOLDS

London: John Tallis, 1851. [Australia Map]. Original steel engraved map with decorative boarder and vignettes. Map size with central vertical fold is approx. 11 x 14 inches. Original antique map of "part of South Australia" by John Tallis & Company, circa 1851. Vignettes of Adelaide, Natives of Catmaran, Dingo or Australian Dog, Seal of South Australia, and Nymphicua bird. Map drawn and engraved by John Rapkin, with illustrations by H. Warren and engraved by J. Rogers. Contemporary pen outlining in color and pale blue coastline wash. By 1865 Tallis was among the last of the publishers of beautifully decorated hand engraved maps. Shows some expected page toning and light wear at corners. Very Good. Map.

London: John Tallis, 1851. [Australia Map]. Original steel engraved map with decorative boarder and vignettes. Map size with central vertical fold is approx. 11 x 14 inches. Original antique map of "Western Australia, Swan River" by John Tallis & Company, circa 1851. Vignettes of Sheep Shearing, Between Perth and Fremantle, Aborigines, Perth from Mount Eliza, Shepards and sheep, and Ships in harbor. Map drawn and engraved by John Rapkin, with illustrations by A.H. Wray and engraved by W. Lacey. Contemporary pen outlining in color and pale blue coastline wash. By 1865 Tallis was among the last of the publishers of beautifully decorated hand engraved maps. Shows some expected page toning and light wear at corners. Very Good. Map.

Tallis, John: South Australia. London. [ca.1851]. From the Montgomery Martin Illustrated Atlas. Map engraved by Rapkin. Size approx 360 x 260mm. Original steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring and decorative border. 5 vignettes include Australian Dog, Natives on a Catamaran and Adelaide. Single page unfolded map in excellent, clean condition. Associated text page of the Montgomery Martin Atlas included. A good Tallis Map.

London: John Tallis & Co., 1851. Maps. Steel engraved map from the famous Victorian publisher John Tallis, well-known for the attractive vignette views surrounding the maps, which illustrate the peoples & customs of the region. With a vignette views of Adelaide, Natives, Seal, Dingo and Nymphicus, with the mining districts marked in red. Tooley 1231. 10 x 13 1/2" plus margins. Attractive decorative border around edge, period outline color, very good condition.

London & New York: John Tallis & Company. [1856]. 32 x 24 cm. Original outline colour. Double page steel engraved map concentrating on the south west corner of territory of Western Australia. Six vignette illustrations including a view of Perth, sheep shearing and Aborigines. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche to the edges of the image. Light horizontal shadow line at centre from original fold. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company under the Tallis imprint. Their maps are prized for their wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

London & New York: John Tallis & Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map concentrating on the area around Spencer Gulf, including Adelaide. Five vignette illustrations including those of Adelaide and of Aborigines. Mining districts shown. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche to the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. In very good conditoin. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for their steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

London & New York: John Tallis & Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map concentrating on the south west corner of territory of Western Australia. Six vignette illustrations including a view of Perth, sheep shearing and Aborigines. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche to the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. In very good condition. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for theirl steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

The London Printing and Publishing Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map concentrating on the area around Spencer Gulf, including Adelaide. Five vignette illustrations including those of Adelaide and of Aborigines. Mining districts shown. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche to the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. Light toning along centrefold, generally very good condition. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for their steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

London & New York: John Tallis & Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map concentrating on the area around Spencer Gulf, including Adelaide. Five vignette illustrations including those of Adelaide and of Aborigines. Mining districts shown. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche to the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. One small instance of light browning to centre fold, generally a very good copy. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for their steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.