Peru & Bolivia 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 Kernot, 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. Bottom right hand corner has been tape repaired. Wonderful vignette illustrations of Potosi, Lima, Swimming Couriers or Peru, Tarija. Soft Cover. Good. Illus. by Rapkin, J ; Winkles, H ; Kernot.

original outline-colour steel engraving, with several vignettes. Map from "The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World".

London: John Tallis & Co., 1854. Maps. 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 the region. 10 x 12 1/2" plus margins. Attractive decorative border around edge, period outline color, very good condition.

London: [1851]. 35 x 26.5cm. Original outline colour. Double page steel engraved map. Four vignette illustrations. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. 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 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. [c. 1856]. 33 x 24 cm. Original outline colour. Steel engraved map. Four vignette illustrations including a view of Lima. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the maps. Centre-fold 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 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. [c. 1856]. 33 x 24 cm. Original outline colour. Steel engraved map. Four vignette illustrations including a view of Lima. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the maps. Very good. 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.

The London Printing and Publishing Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map of Peru and Bolivia. Four vignette illustrations including a view of Lima. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the maps. (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 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 of Peru and Bolivia. Four vignette illustrations including a view of Lima. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the maps. (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.

London & New York: John Tallis & Company. [1851]. 32 x 24 cm. Original outline colour. Double page steel engraved map. Four vignette illustrations including a view of Potosi. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the maps. Light horizontal shadow line at centre from original fold but generally very good. 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.