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London & New York: John Tallis & Company: [c. 1855]. 25 x 34 cm. Original outline colour. Steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of New Guinea and Borneo. The map includes the Philippines. 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.
Malay Archipelago, or East India Islands by TALLIS, John - 1851
by TALLIS, John
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Malay Archipelago, or East India Islands
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London: Tallis, John, 1851. unbound. very good. RAPKIN, John. Map. Steel engraving with early outline color. Image measures 10.25" x 13.5".<br/><br/> This exceptional map of the Malay Peninsula, Southeast Asia and the the East Indies offers both geographical and cultural overviews. It covers from Birma or Burma (Myanmar) and the Andaman Islands eastward to New Guinea and includes the Philippines, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, the Celebes as well part of northern Australia and southern China and Taiwan (Formosa). Singapore is identified. The region is abundantly labeled with the names of cities, rivers, mountains, islands and ancient kingdoms. The decorative vignettes around the map amplify the cultural milieu perceived at the time. These include views of the Victoria Mount, New Guinea, Natives of New Guinea and a view near Sarawak, Borneo. An illustration of a Bee Bear is also included. The whole is surrounded by an ornate border. The map is from R. Montgomery's "Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World." It is in good condition. Minor stains along margins, tight margins. No center fold or crease as is common with this map.<br><br> John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started by his father. After a partnership with his brother, Tallis Jr. expanded the business to New York in 1849 as well as Boston, Cincinnati, Rochester, Philadelphia and Baltimore. He is remembered as one of the last decorative map makers, and this lovely map exemplifies his work.<br/><br/>
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Argosy Book Store
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- Illustrator RAPKIN, John
- Format/Binding Unbound
- Book Condition Used - very good
- Quantity Available 1
- Publisher Tallis, John
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1851
- Keywords East Indies, Singapore, Malay, Indonesia, Borneo, Tallis, Rapkin
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Malay Archipelago or East India Islands.
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London & New York: John Tallis & Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of New Guinea and Borneo. The map includes the Philippines. 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. An excellent copy. 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.
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£250.00
Malay Archipelago or East India Islands.
by RAPKIN, J. & [TALLIS, John]
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London & New York: John Tallis & Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved map, accompanied by vignette scenes of New Guinea and Borneo. The map includes the Philippines. 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. An excellent example. 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.
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£250.00