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South America finely embellished John Tallis antique map c1851.

South America finely embellished John Tallis antique map c1851.

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by John Tallis & Company

Fine antique map of South America c1851, with finely engraved architectural cartouche and foliate border, and vignette engravings of Gold Washing in Brazil, Brazilian Bridge of Ropes, Rio Janeiro, Descent of the Cordilleras and Natives of Chili, Valparaiso, Condor and Llamas of Peru. The pale blue wash along coastline and coloured pen outlining of the countries and regions are contemporary (as published).

A finely detailed decorative antique map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, with illustrations drawn by J. Marchant & engraved by J. Rogers for John Tallis & Company, London & New York. Tallis maps are distinctive for their finely engraved borders and small 'vignette' views depicting notable features within the region shown.

John Tallis was the driving force behind Tallis and company publications, but John Rapkin was greatly responsible for the company's high reputation for publishing accurate, finely engraved maps. Tallis maps were among the last decorative maps published, as this extra labour-intensive skilled work added considerably to the time and cost of production.

This antique map is in fine condition, although cropped into the top of the cartouche and the title at the base, with horizontal centre fold to enable inclusion in a publication half the size of the map. Page size is 355 x 270mm (approximately 14 x 10 5/8 inches)

Stock Number: amTall.S-APrice: $300.00