Title: Ceylon
Map Maker:
John Tallis
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Place / Date: London / 1851
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Coloring: Hand Colored
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Size: 13 x 10 inches
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Condition: VG+
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Price:
SOLD
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Inventory ID: 24102
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Description: Striking full color example of the John Tallis map of Ceylon.
Decorative Vignettes Lake of Kandy, Adams Peak from the Lake of Colorado, Temple of Buddha Kalany and the Ruins of the Dagora at Toopharamaya Engraved for R. Montgomery Martin's Illustrated Atlas. Tallis was one of the last great decorative map makers. His maps are prized for the wonderful vignettes of indigenous scenes, people, etc. Remarkable color.
Related Categories:
Maps of India
Asian Islands
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