1851 Antique Map; Northern India / Nepal / Bhutan - John Tallis / Rapkin

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Seller: kevin-steele ✉️ (12,603) 100%, Location: Marlow, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 325828635159 1851 Antique Map; Northern India / Nepal / Bhutan - John Tallis / Rapkin. Published by John Tallis & Co. John Tallis (1817-1876) was a British map publisher. Covers Nepal and Bhutan. DATE PRINTED : c.1851. VERSO : There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

 

On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "Northern India".  Covers Nepal and Bhutan. 
An attractive map of Northern India with Nepal and Bhutan, within an ornate border and decorated with six vignette scenes, including the Seal of the East India Company, the British Residencey at Hyderbad, ruins of Old Delhi, a tiger hunt. Also shown is the 'Car of Juggernaut', a massive cart drawn by elephants, containing the image of a Hindu deity. The deaths of worshippers under the wheels, caused by the crush of the crowds, inspired the modern English usage of 'juggernaut'. Offered with original outline hand colour.

DATE PRINTED: c.1851

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 33 x 25.5 cm, 13 x 10 inches plus borders (medium).

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Map drawn and engraved by John Rapkin; vignette illustrations drawn and engraved by A.H. Wray & J.H. Kernot.  Published by John Tallis & Co.  John Tallis (1817-1876) was a British map publisher. Born in the Midlands, Tallis came to London in the 1840s.  He began a partnership with a Frederick Tallis, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849.

PROVENANCE: Published in "The Illustrated Atlas, edited by Montgomery Martin Esq. Published by John Tallis & Company, London & New York.

TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing.  Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy.  

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy.  The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.

RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:   John Tallis and Company published views, maps and Atlases in London from roughly 1838 to 1851. The principal works, expanding upon the earlier works of Cary and Arrowsmith, include an 1838 collection of London Street Views and the 1849 Illustrated Atlas of the World. His principle engraver was John Rapkin, whose name and decorative vignettes appear on most Tallis & Co. maps. Due to the decorative style of Rapkin's work, many regard Tallis maps as the last bastion of English decorative cartography in the 19th century.  

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  • Condition: Very good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.
  • Antique: Yes
  • Date Range: 1800-1899
  • Type: Topographical Map
  • Printing Technique: Copper Plate
  • Format: Sheet Map
  • Year: 1851
  • Era: 1800s
  • Cartographer/Publisher: John Rapkin
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Country/Region: Bhutan, India

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