Mid-19th century map of Prussia with decorative vignettes
TALLIS, John.
Prussia.
London: John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Original outline colour. Steel engraving, printed area 265 x 330mm.
Closely trimmed top margin
A detailed Victorian map of Prussia, within an ornate printed border, decoated with five vignettes including a portrait of Frederick the Great, a prospect and three views of Berlin.
The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for the 'The Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical Political, Commercial & Statistical', edited by Montgomery Martin, which was one of the last decorative atlases to be published.
Stock ID : 19450
£120
£120
Mid-19th century map of Prussia with decorative vignettes
TALLIS, John.
Prussia.
London: John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Original outline colour. Steel engraving, printed area 265 x 330mm.
Closely trimmed top margin
A detailed Victorian map of Prussia, within an ornate printed border, decoated with five vignettes including a portrait of Frederick the Great, a prospect and three views of Berlin.
The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for the 'The Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical Political, Commercial & Statistical', edited by Montgomery Martin, which was one of the last decorative atlases to be published.
Stock ID : 19450
£120
£120