Van Diemen's Island or Tasmania [Antique Map]
Rapkin, J.; Tallis John
From Books & Bidders, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 29 July 2002
From Books & Bidders, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 29 July 2002
About this Item
[Tasmania Map]. Original steel engraved map with decorative boarder and vignettes. Map size with central vertical fold is approx. 11 x 14 inches. Original antique map of "Van Diemen's Island or Tasmania" by John Tallis & Company, circa 1851. Vignettes of Hobart Town, Residence of the V.D.I. Campany's Agent Circular Head, Thylacinus Cynocephalus. Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, with illustrations by H. Warren and engraved by J. Rogers. Contemporary pen outlining in color. By 1865 Tallis was among the last of the publishers of beautifully decorated hand engraved maps. Shows some expected light page toning and wear. Seller Inventory # 005946
Bibliographic Details
Title: Van Diemen's Island or Tasmania [Antique Map]
Publisher: John Tallis, London
Publication Date: 1851
Condition: Very Good
Book Type: Map
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