1850 Original Antique Map "ENGLAND and WALES" by TALLIS - FULL COLOUR (TC2)

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Listing Template 2018 Home About Us View Feedback Contact Us 1850 Original Antique Map ENGLAND WALES by TALLIS - FULL COLOUR (TC2)Click image to enlargeDescriptionENGLAND AND WALESDrawn engraved by John Rapkin for The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World by Martin Montgomery.Anattractive and decorative First Edition map of England and Waleswith vignette engravings of LONDON, ENTRANCE TO PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, FOX HUNTING, SUNDERLAND BRIDGE, OXFORD, THE GRAND STAND ON THE RACE GROUND DONCASTER.This example with superb full early hand colouring of the decorative border and all of the vignettesOriginal outline hand colouring. An excellent example of the preferred Montgomery Martin edition.As this example is from the 1st edition, it is not folded and in excellent overall condition. Approx 360mm x 280mm and printed on heavy grade paper. Will look outstanding once mounted and framed.John Tallis is considered to be one of the most renowned cartographers and publisher of the C19th .His maps are considered to be the last of the lavishly decorated and ornamental maps, works of art as much of geography.He was born in Stourbridge in Worcestershire in about 1818 and it is possible he stayed working in the Midlands working as a publisher in Birmingham, until he moved to London in the early 1840and#8217;s.John then set up the first of his publishing businesses, in Cripplegate, with Frederick Tallis, who was quite possibly his brother. This business lasted from 1842 to 1849 when it was dissolved. By 1846 the business had moved to Smithfield.From 1851 and#8211; 54, John set up another business, operating as John Tallis and Company and it was during this period that he produced the Illustrated World Atlas, produced for the 1851 Great ExhibitionThe intriguing thing is, that at some point, John Tallis made the acquaintance of an engraver called John Rapkin who was an inspiration to Tallis. His stunning illustrations enabled the maps they produced to be beautiful illumanitive works of art.John Rapkinand#8217;s work inspired John Tallis and they usand#233;d travelogues extensively to guide Joh Rapkin as he produced vignettes and ornamental engravings to embelish the Tallis maps.All our items are original Antiques and as described.We provide a No Quibble Money Back GuaranteePaymentWe accept a variety of payment methods. For UK customers, we can accept Paypal, Personal/Company Cheques (please allow 5 working days for clearance) and Postal Orders.For non-UK customers, Paypal is prefered. We are also able to accept Cash Payments in US Dollars or Euros, but by prior arrangement only and sent entirely at the risk of the buyer. Payment is asked for within 7 days of the end of the listing. For bulk buys/multiple/single purchases over and#163;500, payment terms can be agreed over a period of 3 - 12 months on the basis that the item(s) will not be released until full payment is received.ShippingOur shipping charges are clearly displayed on our our listings. Please read carefully to make sure you understand and accept our shipping costs. All of our shipping charges are taken up by mainly the actual postal costs, but we have built in a nominal amount to cover appropriate packaging for each lot. For any items sent via Recorded/Special Delivery within the UK and International Signed for (overseas), are covered under the Royal Mail insurance scheme as published in their website. If you are particularly concerned about obtaining the correct amount of insurance, please contact us and we will provide you with a firm quote for the insurance you require, if it is over the basicamounts advertised by Royal Mail.Terms of SaleOur terms of sale are clearly displayed with every listing. If you have any query on this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact us via the Ebay messaging serviceAbout UsWe have been buying and selling all forms of ANTIQUE PAPER items for over 30 years with the main emphasis on sourcing original archives. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mx1_382666059332_323FEE77D04E418CBB62E45

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