IRELAND
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Attractive and detailed map of Ireland, drawn and engraved by John Rapkin, with five decorative vignettes including a view of St Patrick's, Dublin.
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.
Hand colour on vignette views
Very good condition
code : M4845
Cartographer : Tallis John
Date : 1851 London
Size : 35.5*24.5 cms
availability : Sold
Price : Sold
TALLIS, John
active 1838-1851
John Tallis founder of Tallis and Co., London map publishers who traded under various names: L. Tallis, Tallis & co, John Tallis, John Tallis & co. (London & New York) between 1838 and 1851. After 1850-51, their maps were published by the London Printing and Publishing Co., London and New York.
The Illustrated Atlas of the World, published in 1849 with the maps and decorative vignette's engraved and drawn by J. Rapkin, was one of the last atlases to be truly decorated and is therefore highly prized.
