Western Australia, Swan River
London: Tallis, John, 1851.
Map. Steel engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 13.75" x 9.5". Sheet measures 13.75" x 11". Some wear along original fold line, shows some small chips at edges. In very good condition.
Early map of Western Australia from Champion Bay to Doubtful Island Bay. The Swan River is a river in the south west of Western Australia. Its Aboriginal Noongar name is the Derbarl Yerrigan. The river runs through the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia's capital and largest city.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. He is remembered as one of the last decorative map makers, and this lovely map exemplifies his work.
Illustrator: RAPKIN, John
Binding: Unbound
Condition: Very Good
Language: English
Price: $300.00
Item #283811