Russia in Asia
London: Tallis, John, 1851.
Map. Steel engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 10" x 12.5".
Detailed map of the eastern portion of Russia, from the Ural Mountains to the Bering Strait. Vignettes include "Skorskarskoi Pagost", "Kamtchatkan dogs", the town of "Troitsk" and a bear attack. Foxing in Japan Sea and stains to margins but otherwise in good condition. Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, illustrations by A. Fussell and engraved by J. B. Allen. 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.
Illustrator: Rapkin, J.
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $150.00
Item #304824