Description: PERU AND BOLIVIA drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for "The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World" published by Tallis & Co in 1851.An attractive and decorative map of mid 19th century South America illustrated with vignette engravings of Swimming Couriers of Peru, Tarlia, Potosi and Lima. Original outline hand-colouring has been augmented with additional later hand-colouring of the vignettes and border by a specialist, has enhanced the decorative appeal of this attractive map. In excellent condition and from the preferred edition without the central fold, it is printed on heavy grade paper & blank verso. Mounted in a cream mount and protected in cellophane, it is ready for framing or for giving as a gift. Dimensions: Mount external 48 x 37.5 cm; Image (mount internal) 34 x 24.5 cm
Price: 70 GBP
Location: Tunbridge Wells
End Time: 2023-12-10T21:40:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29.24 GBP
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Type: World Atlas
Format: Atlas
Printing Technique: Steel engraving
Year: 1851
Era: 1800s
Cartographer/Publisher: Rapkin & Tallis
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
City: Lima
Country/Region: Bolivia, Peru
