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London: John Tallis & Co., 1854. Maps. Map of Britain's possessions in the Mediterranean including Gibraltar, Malta, Corfu, and others. 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 & New York: John Tallis & Company. [1851]. 34 x 24cm. Original outline colour. Four steel engraved maps on one sheet. Six vignette illustrations. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. Centre-fold crease as issued. With a crease down the centre as issued. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company under the Tallis imprint. Their maps are prized for their wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.

The London Printing and Publishing Company, [1851-1856].. Original steel engraved maps on one sheet with ix vignette illustrations. Decorative scrolling and title cartouche around the edges of the image. (Map 22 x 29.5 cm, overall sheet 27.5 x 36 cm). Original outline colour. Centrefold crease as issued. Very good condition. For the Great Exhibition in 1851 John Tallis (1817-1876) worked with engraver John Rapkin (1815-1876) to publish the 'Illustrated World Atlas', whose maps were later re-issued by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Their maps are prized for their wonderful steel-engraved vignettes showing the peoples, customs, architecture, landmarks, flora, and fauna of each country.