London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving of the African continent with original hand coloring and centerfold. Image measures 9.75" x 12.75". Includes insets of geographical and cultural details such as St. Helena and the Hottentots. Small chip to lower left corner. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started by his father. After a partnership with his brother, Tallis Jr. expanded the business to New York in 1849 as well..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving with outline hand color. Sheet measures 10.5 x 14.25 inches. This stately map describes the Empire of Brazil as it existed in the middle of the 19th century. Having declared its independence in the 1820s, Brazil developed a robust monarchy that is shown here in political and topographical detail. Hand-colored lines highlight the boundaries of provinces, which are labeled with important cities and rivers. Engraved mountains demonstrate the empire's mountainous terrain. Illustrated vignettes..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving. Image measures 9 3/4" x 13". Lovely town plan of Exeter in Devon, England Includes districts, Railroads, and canals and six vignettes of notable buildings. No stains or chipping; however, he top margin is closely cropped. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started by his father. After a partnership with his brother, Tallis Jr. expanded the business to New York in 1849 as..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving with color hand outline. Image measures 14.5" x 10.5". Map is drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, and illustrations drawn and engraved by Henry Winkles. Beautifully designed map centered on the Indian Ocean, extending from the coast of West Africa to the Gulf of Siam, or present-day Thailand. The map depicts several island groups, including the Maldives and Seychelles. Inset of Mauritius shows the island in greater detail, showing towns, rivers, and topographical..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving. Image measures 14.25" x 19.75". Classic town plan of Leeds in North East England on the Aire River in West Yorkshire. Includes districts, Railroads, cricket fields, moors and canals. The plan is surrounded eight lovely vignettes of notable buildings. No stains or chips or cropping usually seen in the Tallis series, in excellent condition. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started by his..... More

London: Tallis, John. Map. Steel engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 10" x 13.". Sheet measures 10.75" x 14.5". Top right corner torn, right margin trimmed very close to decorative border. Shows some light foxing. In very good condition. A beautiful map of Mexico and the modern-day southwestern United States. A key at bottom indicates areas of yellow as "Newly discovered GOLD districts". John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engravin. 14 x 10 1/4 inches, margins chipped, folded as issued with several creases. Beautiful map of New Zealand without the typical vignettes. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started by his father. After a partnership with his brother, Tallis Jr. expanded the business to New York in 1849 as well as Boston, Cincinnati, Rochester, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Unusual. More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving with original hand outline. Image measures 14" x 9.5". Beautifully detailed and decorative map of North America. States and territories are demarcated in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Vignettes include "Esquimaux Dog-Sledge", "Mount Hekla", "Beavers", "Falls of Niagara", "Convoy of Diamonds", "Ancient Monument, Mexico", "North American Indians", "Wapiti Deer" and "Cossacks". Minor toning to edges. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started..... More

London: J. Rapkin. Map. Steel engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 10.5" x 12.75". This map of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland offers both geographical and cultural overviews of this eastern region of Canada. The two islands, as well as Prince Edward Island, are shown as they are situated off the coasts of New Brunswick and Labrador. Each is abundantly labeled with the names of cities, counties, rivers, and most importantly, bays and harbors, as these sites were the keys..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving. Image measures 14.25" x 19.75". Lovely town plan of Perth, Scotland with the River Tay running along the bottom edge. Includes districts, Railroads, and canals and five vignettes of notable buildings. No stains, chips or cropping usually seen in the Tallis series. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started by his father. After a partnership with his brother, Tallis Jr. expanded the business..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving. Image measures 9 3/4" x 13 1/4". Lovely town plan of Preston in Lancashire, England, bordered to the south by the River Ribble. Includes districts, Railroads, and canals and seven vignettes of notable buildings. No stains or cropping usually seen in the Tallis series. Minor chips to top edge and bottom left corner not affecting the image. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving. Image measures 9 3/4" x 13 1/4". Lovely town plan of Sheffield in Yorkshire, England. Includes districts, Railroads, and canals and two vignettes of notable buildings. No stains, chips or cropping usually seen in the Tallis series. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started by his father. After a partnership with his brother, Tallis Jr. expanded the business to New York in 1849..... More

London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Black and white steel engraving. Image measures 13.5" x 9.75". This lovely map detailing the city of Southampton on the southern coast of England is exceptionally detailed and offers both geographical and cultural overviews. The map extends from The Park (now Southampton Common) south to Woolston. Individual streets, buildings, parks, docks, railways, and other topography labeled throughout. The decorative vignettes around the map amplify the cultural milieu perceived at the time. These include a view..... More