Description
Fully hand coloured example of one the most decorative c.19th maps of the eastern hemisphere by John Tallis. With decorative border surrounds and vignettes views of: Scenes are of indigenous peoples and fauna of the countries shown,
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
