VENEZUELA, NEW GRANADA, EQUADOR, & THE GUAYANAS BY JOHN TALLIS 1850

VENEZUELA, NEW GRANADA, EQUADOR, & THE GUAYANAS

A highly decorative map showing the Northern part of South America 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 "VENEZUELA, NEW GRANADA, EQUADOR, & THE GUAYANAS" has a number of vignette views including one of Parimaribo. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin.

Measures approx. 240 x 320 mm. Good condition, see photo.

Original outline hand colour.

A guaranteed genuine antique map.