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John Tallis: Western Australia, Swan River
Title: Western Australia, Swan River Map Maker: John Tallis
Description: Gorgeous full color example of this decorative map, extending from Champion Bay to Doubtful Island Bay and colored by counties. Shows vignettes of Sheep Shearing, Aborigines, Perth From Mount Eliza and three other vignettes. 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. Gorgeous full color example.
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