Central America by Tallis, J & F - 1851

London: John Tallis & Co., 1854. Maps. Map of Central America from the very bottom of Mexico to a sliver of the top of Cosa Rica. Steel engraved map from the famous Victorian publisher John Tallis, well-known for the attractive vignette views surrounding the maps, which illustrate the peoples & customs of that region. 10 x 13 1/2" plus margins. Attractive decorative border around edge, period outline color, very good condition.

The London Printing and Publishing Company. [1851]. 25.5 x 32 cm. Original outline colour. Double page steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of the port of Belise, the volcano of Isalco and the Great Square of Antigua in Guatemala. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. Light vertical shadow line at centre from original fold but generally very good. Tightly cropped at the top, not affecting the map itself. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company under the Tallis imprint. Their maps are prized for their wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

London & New York: John Tallis & Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of the port of Belize, the volcano of Isalco and the Great Square of Antigua in Guatemala. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. In very good condition. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for theirl steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

The London Printing and Publishing Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of the port of Belize, the volcano of Isalco and the Great Square of Antigua in Guatemala. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. Very good condition. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for theirl steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

London: The London Printing and Publishing Company [c. 1856]. (Sheet 36 x 27.5 cm.) Original outline colour. Double page steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of the port of Belize, the volcano of Isalco and the Great Square of Antigua in Guatemala. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. Excellent condition. Creased down the centre as issued. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company under the Tallis imprint. Their maps are prized for their wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

London: The London Printing and Publishing Company [c. 1856]. (Sheet 36 x 27.5 cm.) Original outline colour. Double page steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of the port of Belize, the volcano of Isalco and the Great Square of Antigua in Guatemala. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. Centre-fold crease as issued. With a crease down the centre as issued. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company under the Tallis imprint. Their maps are prized for their wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.