Skip to main content

A mid 19th century map of Western Australia with vignettes

Western Australia, Swan River.
London: John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Steel engraving with original outline colour. 345 x 240mm.
Stock #:  21789

£180.00

1 in stock

Add to Wishlist
Add to Wishlist
Export as PDFEnquireSimilar to Sell?

Description

A detailed map of Western Australia, with an ornate border and decorated with vignettes including an views of Perth, Aborigines sheep shearing and droving. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for the 'The Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical Political, Commercial & Statistical', edited by Montgomery Martin, which was one of the last decorative atlases to be published.

Condition:

Paper lightly toned.

Join Our Mailing List

Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about new arrivals, upcoming events, and our latest catalogues.

"*" indicates required fields