BELGIUM BY JOHN TALLIS CIRCA 1850.

BELGIUM

A highly decorative map of Belgium 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 "Belgium" has a number of vignette views including Antwerp Cathedral and the monuments on the plain of Waterloo. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin while the illustrations are drawn by J. Marchant and were engraved by J.B. Allen.

 Measures approx. 245 x 340 mm. Centrefold as issued. See photo for condition.

Attractive hand colour.