This beautifully hand coloured
original antique map of Tasmania - Van Diemens land - was engraved
by John Rapkin and published by John Tallis in 1851.
The firm of Tallis &
Company flourished from 1835 to 1860 with varying
imprints. Their illustrated Atlas of 1850-51 was one of
the last decorative atlases, all the maps being engraved
on steel and all adorned with small vignettes. (Ref: Tooley; M&B)
General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Original & later
Colors used: - Yellow, green, red, brown.
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 14 1/2in x 10 1/2in (370mm x 270mm)
Plate size: - 14 1/2in x 10 1/2in (370mm x 270mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (10mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Light age toning
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None
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