Name: Africa - Tallis
SKU: 3827
Availability: InStock

Description

Tallis, J & F: Africa

Tallis London & New York 1851

orig outline col. steel engraved map. 26 x 37 cm. From ‘The Illustrated Atlas…’, edited by R.M.Martin ; maps engraved by J.Rapkin; illustrations drawn and engraved by various artists; exc. cond.

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.

In this map, we see: Arab Family of Algeria; Bosjeman Hottentots; St. Helena; Bedouin Arab Encampment; Korranna Hottentots.

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