NORTH AMERICA Map by John Rapkin, published by John Tallis and Co., London, c. 1855.
Published by J. Tallis & Co., 1855
- Map
- Used
Seller: Littera Scripta, Golden Square, VIC, AustraliaLittera Scripta
AbeBooks seller since July 7, 2020
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 95.00
Quantity: 1 available
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From the last of the highly decorative steel engraved atlases of the 19th century. Decorative foliate border with nine vignettes of Cossaks, Esquimaux Dog-sledge, Mount Hekla, Beavers, Niagara Falls, Convoy of Diamonds, Ancient Monument Mexico, North American Indians, Wapiti Deer. The map has original outline colour of boundaries added by hand. Centre fold as issued. Top and bottom margins trimmed hard, just touching the border decoration, but otherwise in excellent condition, a crisp impression. Verso blank. Unconditionally guaranteed original. Image area c.330 x 260 mm.
Seller Inventory # EPH027
Bibliographic details
- Title
- NORTH AMERICA Map by John Rapkin, published by John Tallis and Co., London, c. 1855.
- Author
- Tallis/Rapkin
- Publisher
- J. Tallis & Co.
- Publication year
- 1855
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- No Binding
Littera Scripta
Golden Square, VIC, Australia
AbeBooks seller since July 7, 2020
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Specialist dealer in medieval & renaissance documents. Original illuminated manuscript leaves, 12th to 15th century. Original printed leaves 15th to 17th century. Selected books and ephemera. Established 1995, ILAB & ANZAAB member.
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