186073 - John Tallis & Co - Asia engraved by J Rapkin 1851.

John Tallis & Co - Asia engraved by J Rapkin 1851. This is a historical, hand-colored engraved map of Asia by John Tallis, originally published around 1851 in The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World. Tallis was one of the last great decorative map publishers. Map drawn and engraved by John Rapkin; vignettes drawn by Marchant and engraved by J. Rogers. Features Tallis's signature highly ornate, interlocking lace-like border. The map is renowned for its detailed, illustrative vignettes showing regional life and landscapes:Top Left: Tartars on horseback.Top Center-Left: Russian peasants in traditional clothing.Bottom Left: The ancient ruins of Petra.Right Border: Highly detailed illustrations of native Asian birds.Historical ContextShows geopolitical boundaries of the mid-19th century.Features massive regions labeled Chinese Empire, Independent Tartary and Siberia. Published by the London Printing and Publishing Company, as noted in the bottom margin text. Size: 36 cm x 27 cm General age-related toning, Occasional minor defects from handling, Fold Line (flattened) in middle as issued