Ancient Palestine
by TALLIS, John
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Tallis, John, 1851. unbound. Rapkin, J.. Map. Steel engraving of ancient Palestine with original hand outline. Image measures 12.75" x 9.5".<br/> <br/> Includes historically and culturally relevant vignettes such as the Tomb of Absalom, a view of Nazareth, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, ancient cedars of Lebanon and Syrian sheep. Hand coloring applied to borders around regions. Over all in very good condition. <br> <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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Details
- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 319585
- Title
- Ancient Palestine
- 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
- Lebanon
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