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1851 Map of
Independent Tartary
"Russia"
Ric.r018
A highly decorative 1851 map of Independent Tartary by John Tallis and John Rapkin. Covers the regions between the Caspian Sea and Lake Bakquash and between Russia and Afghanistan. These include the ancient Silk Route kingdoms of Khiva, Tartaria, Kokand, and Bokhara. Today this region roughly includes Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This wonderful map offers a wealth of detail for anyone with an interest in the Central Asian portion of the ancient Silk Road. Identifies various caravan routes, deserts, wells, and stopping points, including the cities of Bokhara and Samarkand. Three vignettes by W. Bragg decorate the map, these including an image of Tartars on a Journey, a horseback Bride Chase, and a tartar camp site. Surrounded by a vine motif border. Engraved by J. Rapkin for John Tallis's 1851 Illustrated Atlas .
Tartary Antique Map Tartaria Russia by Tallis Rakin 1851
Title: Independent Tartarie
Description: Fine antique map of Tartaria. The Illustrations by W. Bragg & Engraved by J. Rogers. The Map Drawn & Engraved by J. Rapkin, with decorative vignettes, Tartars on a jourmey, The bride Chase and the tent.
Hand colored antique map.
Publisher: The London Printing and Publishing Company – Limited.
(active circa 1800-1855), Printers and publishers.
Cartographer: John Tallis (1838-51) founder of Tallis and Co., London map publishers who traded under various names: L. Tallis, Tallis & co, John Tallis, John Tallis & co. (London & New York) between 1838 and 1851. After 1850-51, their maps were published by the London Printing and Publishing Co., London and New York.
The Illustrated Atlas of the World, published in 1849 with the maps and decorative vignette’s engraved and drawn by J. Rapkin, was one of the last atlases to be truly decorated and is therefore highly prized.
Dimension: Paper: 33cm W x 28 cm H ; Sight: 32cm W x 24 cm H
Condition: Good Condition with age, please see photos.
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1851
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- Seller Location:Norton, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5848230268702
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