Description
The most decorative c.19th map solely devoted to the Australian mainland by John Tallis. Superbly embellished a with decorative border surround, vignettes depicting; a view of Sydney looking towards Fort Macquarie (Bennelong Point), kangaroos, parrots and aborigines. This map was produced at the start of the gold rushes.
From, Martin, M. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical…
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :822.
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. 1879: 1220
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0466
Yale University Art Gallery: Folio A 2019 38
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1807340
