unbound
1851 · London
by TALLIS, John
London: Tallis, John, 1851. unbound. RAPKIN, John. Map. Steel engraving. 14 x 10 1/4 inches. Beautiful map of New Zealand without the typical vignettes. Tallis substitutes his usual decorative border for a traditional Maori pattern. In very good condition, with minor chips to margins. Folded as issued with several creases. John Tallis Jr. (1817-1876) was a London born bookseller who continued the prolific map publishing company started by his father. After a partnership with his brother, Tallis Jr. expanded the business to New York in 1849 as well as Boston, Cincinnati, Rochester, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Unusual (Inventory #: 297785)