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Mid 19th century map of Switzerland with decorative vignettes

Switzerland.
London, J. & F. Tallis, c.1851. Steel engraving with original outline colour, printed area 260 x 330mm.
Stock #:  21633

£110.00

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Description

A detailed Victorian map of Switzerland, within an ornate printed border and decorated with vignettes of William Tell, chamois hunters & a view of Bern. 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:

A good example.

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