Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "British India". Covers India and Ceylon. An attractive map showing the situation of the country just before the 'Indian Mutiny' of 1857. The various Presidencies are shown, together with Military and Civil Stations and Proposed Railways. The map has a decorative border and vignettes of an Indian Procession, Lahore, Cootub Minar Delhi, and Beloochees firing rifles. Offered with original outline hand colour. DATE PRINTED: c.1851SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 34 x 25.5 cm, 13.5 x 10 inches plus borders (medium) with a centre fold as issued.ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Map drawn and engraved by John Rapkin; vignette illustrations drawn and engraved by A.H. Wray & G. Greatbach. 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 British Colonies' their history, extent, condition and resources", 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. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 79.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2023-09-15T18:40:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.59 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
Antique: Yes
Cartographer/Publisher: John Rapkin
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Date Range: 1800-1899
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: India
Era: 1800s
Format: Sheet Map
Type: Topographical Map
Year: 1851
