Cartographer:
RAPKIN, J.
Title:
The WORLD on Mercator’s Projection
Stock Code:
3057
Method:
Steel engraving
Publisher:
John Tallis & Co
Colouring:
Original colour with later additions
Atlas:
the Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical, Political, Commercial and Statistical
Size: (W x H):
35cm x 26cm
14 inches x 10 inches
Date:
1850
Price:
£245
A highly decorative world map with seven vignettes. The British colonies are coloured pink and the steamer routes from britain are shown
In very good condition. The top edge is cropped close to the decorative border, trimming it to the title at top centre