COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Martin, R.M.
Author:
Tallis, J. & F.
Date:
1851
Short Title:
Title Page: Illustrated atlas, and modern history of the World.
Publisher:
J. & F. Tallis
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Title Page
Obj Height cm:
37
Obj Width cm:
26
Note:
Maps by J. Rapkin. The edition without the town plans. Date estimated. This copy has a few pages of the Index/Gazetteer, as issued, almost as a sample of the later edition with the complete gazetteer. Earlier editions have a second title page dated 1851, a view of the Great Pavilion opposite the ornamental title page, and an index sheet titled "Directions to Binder - arrangement of maps" (Huntington Library copy). Maps are hand colored with outline color, and bound in half leather marbled paper covered boards with "Illustrated Atlas" stamped in gilt on the spine.
World Area:
World
Full Title:
(Title Page to) The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. ... The Maps Drawn & Engraved By J. Rapkin. H. Warren. J. Rogers. J. & F. Tallis, London & New York.
List No:
0466B
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Martin, R.M.
Publication Author:
Tallis, J. & F.
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. ... The Maps Drawn & Engraved By J. Rapkin. H. Warren. J. Rogers. J. & F. Tallis, London & New York.
Pub Reference:
P804.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
0466.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
82
Pub Height cm:
38
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
0466B
Authors:
Martin, R.M. ; Tallis, J. & F.
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
