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London: John Tallis & Co., 1854. Maps. Map of Chile with vignettes of travelling post, the Gobernador, the Grand Square of Buenos Ayres, Water Seller of Buenos Ayres and Rattlesnake. 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. 10 x 13 1/2" plus margins. Attractive decorative border around edge, period outline color, very good condition.

London: J & F Tallis, 1851. Original 1851 map published by J & F Tallis of London. Gorgeous engravings by J Ripkin, illustratrations by Winkles and Lacey, map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Hand coloured outlines, decorative borders, beautiful engraved vignettes within border edges. This rare map will be exceedingly handsome when properly mounted and framed. Overall dimensions are 14-1/2" x 10-1/2". Bottom edge slightly frayed however this should be addressed once mounted. Cited in Tooley's Dictionary of Maps. Slight age-toning, but still remarkably clean and bright. Wonderful vignette illustrations of the travelling post, the "Gobernador", Grand Square of Buenos Ayres, a Water Seller in Buenos Aires.. Soft Cover. Fine. Illus. by Rapkin, J ; Winkles, H ; Lacey, W..