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London & New York: J. & F. Tallis, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette illustrations of Halifax and cod fishing off Newfoundland. 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 wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by Tallis, J & F - 1851
by Tallis, J & F
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Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
by Tallis, J & F
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London & New York: John Tallis and Company, 1851. Other. 260 by 330mm (10¼ by 13 inches).. Steel engraving, hand colored in outline and wash. This beautiful decorative antique map shows the Island Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Anticosti Island and New Brunswick. In the upper left corner are two gold coins, one from Nova Scotia and the other from Newfoundland. In the upper right corner is a very nice engraving from Halifax in Nova Scotia. Under the Island Newfoundland is an Ocean scene with few ships. Surrounded from an decorative border are two dogs and some wine barrels engraved. The map is drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin and the illustrations are engraved by J. Rogers. In excellent condition.
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Antiquariat Reinhold Berg ek
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- Format/Binding Other
- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Publisher John Tallis and Company
- Place of Publication London & New York
- Date Published 1851
- Keywords Antique map Map:Americas:Canada Nova Scotia, New Foundland Tallis, J & F. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland London & New York John Tallis and Company 1851
- Product_type map
- Size 260 by 330mm (10¼ by 13 inches).
We have 2 copies available starting at NZ$265.51.
Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
by RAPKIN, J. & [TALLIS, John]
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London, London, United Kingdom
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Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
by RAPKIN, J. & [TALLIS, John]
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London, London, United Kingdom
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Description:
The London Printing and Publishing Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette illustrations of Halifax and cod fishing off Newfoundland. 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. Excellent 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 wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.
Item Price
NZ$265.51
