Chili and La Plata by Tallis, J & F - 1851

London: J & F Tallis, 1851. Original 1851 map published by J & F Tallis of London. Gorgeous engravings by J Ripkin, illustratrations by Winkles and Lacey, map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Hand coloured outlines, decorative borders, beautiful engraved vignettes within border edges. This rare map will be exceedingly handsome when properly mounted and framed. Overall dimensions are 14-1/2" x 10-1/2". Bottom edge slightly frayed however this should be addressed once mounted. Cited in Tooley's Dictionary of Maps. Slight age-toning, but still remarkably clean and bright. Wonderful vignette illustrations of the travelling post, the "Gobernador", Grand Square of Buenos Ayres, a Water Seller in Buenos Aires.. Soft Cover. Fine. Illus. by Rapkin, J ; Winkles, H ; Lacey, W..

London & New York: John Tallis & Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map concentrating on Chile and central Argentina. Five vignette illustrations including a view of the Grand Square in Buenos Aires. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. ( (Map 29.5 x 22 cm, overall sheet 36 x 27.5 cm). Original outline colour with additional later hand colouring to border and vignettes. Centrefold crease 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. Their maps are prized for their 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 concentrating on Chile and central Argentina. Five vignette illustrations including a view of the Grand Square in Buenos Aires. 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 their 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 concentrating on Chile and central Argentina. Five vignette illustrations including a view of the Grand Square in Buenos Aires. 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 their steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

London: John Tallis & Co., 1854. Maps. Map of Chile with vignettes of travelling post, the Gobernador, the Grand Square of Buenos Ayres, Water Seller of Buenos Ayres and Rattlesnake. 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.