EASTERN AND WESTERN HEMISPHERES BY JOHN TALLIS CIRCA 1850.

A highly decorative pair of maps 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 maps were drawn and engraved by John Rapkin.

 Measures approx. 245 x 320 mm. Good condition.

Original outline hand colour.

A guaranteed genuine antique map.