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London: Tallis, John, 1851. unbound. Rapkin, J.. Map. Steel engraving with original hand colored outlines. Image measures 14" x 10 1/4"<br/> <br/> This map of Persia covers the Middle Eastern region from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf. The region is abundantly labeled with the names of cities, rivers, roads, and topographical features. Regional divisions are outlined in hand-color. The decorative vignettes, illustrated by H. Warren and engraved by S. Fisher, depict the Kurds, a Bactrian Camel, a Persian horseman, and the city of Isaphan. The map is surrounded by a beautiful decorative border. It is in excellent condition. <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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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 317863
- Title
- Persia
- Author
- TALLIS, John
- Illustrator
- Rapkin, J.
- Format/Binding
- Unbound
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Tallis, John
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1851
- Keywords
- Kurdish
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