Western Australia, Swan River [Antique Map]
by Rapkin, J.; Tallis John
- Used
- Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
London: John Tallis, 1851. [Australia 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 "Western Australia, Swan River" by John Tallis & Company, circa 1851. Vignettes of Sheep Shearing, Between Perth and Fremantle, Aborigines, Perth from Mount Eliza, Shepards and sheep, and Ships in harbor. Map drawn and engraved by John Rapkin, with illustrations by A.H. Wray and engraved by W. Lacey. Contemporary pen outlining in color and pale blue coastline wash. By 1865 Tallis was among the last of the publishers of beautifully decorated hand engraved maps. Shows some expected page toning and light wear at corners. Very Good. Map.
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- Seller
- Books & Bidders, Antiquarian Booksellers (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 005944
- Title
- Western Australia, Swan River [Antique Map]
- Author
- Rapkin, J.; Tallis John
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Publisher
- John Tallis
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1851
- Keywords
- Australia Maps
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