Isthmus of Panama.
RAPKIN, J. [TALLIS, John].
Published by London & New YorkJohn Tallis & Company., 1851
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24.5 x 33 cm. Original outline colour. Double page steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of the Fort of Chagres and of gold seekers. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the maps. Light vertical 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. Seller Inventory # 53700
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Title: Isthmus of Panama.
Publisher: London & New YorkJohn Tallis & Company.
Publication Date: 1851
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Isthmus of Panama.
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The London Printing and Publishing Company -1856., 1851
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Seller: Robert Frew Ltd. ABA ILAB, London, United Kingdom
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Original steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of the Fort of Chagres and of gold seekers. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the maps. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. 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 wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country. Seller Inventory # 55942
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Isthmus of Panama, antique map with vignette views
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John Tallis & Co., London, 1854
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Seller: Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
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Maps. Map of Central America from Nicaragua to Panama. 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 that region. 10 x 13 1/2" plus margins. Attractive decorative border around edge, period outline color, very good condition. Seller Inventory # 20084
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