AUSTRALIA. PART OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA BY JOHN TALLIS 1850.

PART OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
A highly decorative map of South Australia issued by John Tallis, probably one of the best known map-makers and publishers of the 19th Century. The maps were published circa 1850 and are considered the last series of decorative maps of the world, Contained within an elaborate border the maps are generally decorated with vignettes and scenes depicting particular views and local inhabitants. The present map of "Part of South Australia" has a number of vignette views including scenes of Natives and a view of Adelaide. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin.
Measures approx. 240 x 320 mm. Excellent condition, see photo.
A guaranteed genuine map.
Hand coloured.
£100.00