1851 America, Western Hemisphere, Tallis, hand coloured, matted map

Tallis, J & F: Western  Hemisphere

Tallis London & New York 1851

Orig outline col. steel engraved map. overall  27 x 37 cm plus matting.

A very decorative map of the Western Hemisphere showing the American continent and part of Australasia. Decorated with scroll work border and indigenous people and animals.

From ‘The Illustrated Atlas…’, edited by R.M.Martin ; maps engraved by J.Rapkin; illustrations drawn and engraved by various artists.

This edition has NO centrefold which makes it more desirable for collectors and therefore demands a slightly higher price than other publications!

This map is from the last highly decorative atlas produced in the Victorian era. The map is surrounded by scroll work and depicting various vignettes, showing topographcal views, costumes and customs, and general scenes.

Good condition. Minor mirroring from matting.