The World on Mercator's Projection, antique map with vignette views

Published by John Tallis & Co., London, 1854

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Seller: Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA

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Condition: Used

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Steel engraved map from the famous Victorian publisher John Tallis, well-known for the attractive vignette views surrounding the maps, which illustrate the peoples & customs of that region. Attractive decorative border around edge, vignette views of Vesuvius, London, Gibraltar, Constantinople, The Pyramids of Gizeh, Niagara and Pont Neuf, Paris & the British Colonie's colored in red, with the "Steam Route to the Colonies" colored in blue. Australia is at the center, colored in red, with Antarctic (South Victoria) designated. Three sightings of Antarctica are included: the Palmer Peninsula, South Victoria and Enderby Land, from the Ross Expedition. Period outline color, a little close on the left page margin, original center fold, very good condition overall. 10 x 13 1/2" plus margins.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The World on Mercator's Projection, antique map with vignette views
Author
Rapkin, J. Tallis, John
Publisher
John Tallis & Co., London
Publication year
1854
Binding
Maps
Seller catalogs
AUSTRALIA, CANADA, MAPS, NEW ZEALAND

Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA

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We have been booksellers for 50 years, members of the ABAA, ILAB & many prominent trade organizations. You may order from us with the security that an established & reputable bookseller offers you, who abides by the code of ethics established by ILAB. We offer old, rare & out of print books, maps, prints, ephemera & photographs on many subjects. We handle items in every fields. Some of our specialties include the Hudson River Valley, the Antarctic & Arctic, Australia & the South Pacific.

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Exploration, Polar, Australia, Voyages & Travel, Antarctic, Anthropology, South Pacific, Hudson River, Maps & Prints, Ephemera

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Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA

29 Garrisons Landing
Garrison, NY U.S.A. 10524