1850 - Original Antique Map of "EUROPE" inc Russia by TALLIS - FULL COLOUR (20)

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Listing Template 2018 Home About Us View Feedback Contact Us 1850 - Original Antique Map of EUROPE inc Russia by TALLIS - FULL COLOUR (20)Click image to enlargeDescriptionEUROPEDrawn engraved by John Rapkin for The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World by Martin Montgomery.Anattractive and decorative map from the RARE First Edition map with vignette engravings of SEAL HUNTING - LAPLAND TRAVELLERS - RUSSIAN TRAVELLERS - ARAB CAMEL - SLAVE MARKET.This example with superb full early hand colouring of the decorative border and all of the vignettesOriginal outline hand colouring. An excellent example of the preferred Montgomery Martin edition.As this example is from the 1st edition, it is not folded and in excellent overall condition. Approx 360mm x 280mm and printed on heavy grade paper. Will look outstanding once mounted and framed.John Tallis is considered to be one of the most renowned cartographers and publisher of the C19th .His maps are considered to be the last of the lavishly decorated and ornamental maps, works of art as much of geography.He was born in Stourbridge in Worcestershire in about 1818 and it is possible he stayed working in the Midlands working as a publisher in Birmingham, until he moved to London in the early 1840and#8217;s.John then set up the first of his publishing businesses, in Cripplegate, with Frederick Tallis, who was quite possibly his brother. This business lasted from 1842 to 1849 when it was dissolved. By 1846 the business had moved to Smithfield.From 1851 and#8211; 54, John set up another business, operating as John Tallis and Company and it was during this period that he produced the Illustrated World Atlas, produced for the 1851 Great ExhibitionThe intriguing thing is, that at some point, John Tallis made the acquaintance of an engraver called John Rapkin who was an inspiration to Tallis. His stunning illustrations enabled the maps they produced to be beautiful illumanitive works of art.John Rapkinand#8217;s work inspired John Tallis and they usand#233;d travelogues extensively to guide Joh Rapkin as he produced vignettes and ornamental engravings to embelish the Tallis maps.All our items are original Antiques and as described.We provide a No Quibble Money Back GuaranteePaymentWe prefer payment via PAYPAL. In some circumstances, we are able to accept a Cheque from UK Buyers, drawn on a UK Bank. Buyers will need to wait for 7 working days for the cheque to clear before any items are sent out. We can also accept Cash Payment in UK Pounds Stirling, Euros or US Dollars, but payment by cash methods are sent at the risk of the buyer. If you want to pay in any way apart from PAYPAL, please contact us PRIOR to making any bid or outright purchase.ShippingWe always try to ship items within 3 working days of any order. We are very happy to combine many items for a single postal charge. All our items are sent in either Board Backed envelopes or Art Tubes and are in the case of sending to tropical areas of the world, additionally provded with sealed plastic envelopes.We ship to almost anywhere in the world but there are just a few territories we are unable to ship to.About UsAntique Paper Company are established dealers in Antique Maps, Prints, Stamps, Postal History, Antiquarian Books and in fact all forms of Antique Paper also including Post Cards, Old Posters, Archives, Manuscripts, Ephemera etc.We are keen buyers and are prepared to travel throughout the UK, Europe and most of the world in search of opportunites to buy. Cash funds of up to and#163;250,000 are available immediately for the right opportunities. We work closely with Libraries Solicitors/probate situations where they are looking for disposal options and seek better single items to large quantities and also Specialised Collections of almost any genre.Please do not hesitate to contact us with details of any items you might have for sale.Contact Us View Our Categories Decorative Prints World Wide Maps Scotland Maps Architecture De. Seller Inventory # 3CE6FAC63AF44997B0E08B7E9AF72E02

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