Original steel engraved map with hand-coloured outlining and six small engraved vignettes. From a series of 80 such maps Tallis produced during the early 1850s. Delicately engraved, all include vignettes depicting famous landmarks or inhabitants of the particular area involved. Folded sheet 14″ x 11″ (37 cm x 27 cm). Decorative border. Fold showing, with closed tears on extremities; margins edge-worn and creased.
Book ID: 17779
The Black Sea. Hand-coloured Map (ca. 1850s)
London.: John Tallis, .
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Book ID | 17779 |
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Publisher | John Tallis |
Publisher Place | London. |
Language | English |