COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Rapkin, J.
Author:
Lacey, H.
Date:
1851
Short Title:
Tallis's illustrated plan of London and its environs
Publisher:
John Tallis & Co.
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Pocket Map
Obj Height cm:
56
Obj Width cm:
75
Scale 1:
26,400
Note:
Detailed full color pocket decorative map of London, one of the most decorative of all of Tallis' City Plans, on sheet 56x75. Dissected into 18 section, backed with linen, folded into red covers 19x13, with title "Tallis's illustrated plan of London, 1851" embossed in gilt with gilt decorations, on front and blind stamped on back cover, same stamp as front. Map borders with 48 city views, extending to Hammersmith in the west, clockwise to Cricklewood, Hampstead, Stamford Hill, Leytonstone, Greenwich, Peckham, Battersea Rise and Parson's Green. Shows color coded boundaries of boroughs, roads, streets, city blocks, buildings, landmarks, parks and places of interest. Relief shown by hachures. Includes legend.
Country:
England
City:
London (England)
Subject:
Pictorial map
Full Title:
Tallis's illustrated plan of London and its environs : in commemoration of the great exhibition of industry of all nations, 1851. The illustrations drawn & engraved by H. Lacey. The plan drawn & engraved by J. Rapkin. Published by John Tallis & Co. London & New York. (cover title) Tallis's illustrated plan of London, 1851.
List No:
11711.002
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Rapkin, J.
Publication Author:
Lacey, H.
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
Tallis's illustrated plan of London and its environs : in commemoration of the great exhibition of industry of all nations, 1851. The illustrations drawn & engraved by H. Lacey. The plan drawn & engraved by J. Rapkin. Published by John Tallis & Co. London & New York. (cover title) Tallis's illustrated plan of London, 1851.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
11711.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
19
Pub Width cm:
13
Image No:
11711002.jp2
Authors:
Rapkin, J.; Lacey, H.
