A detailed map of New South Wales, within an ornate border and decorated with vignettes of Sydney Cove, the Murray River, the plants Pandanus and Xanthorrhoea, and the Seal of New South Wales.
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.
Additional information
Dimensions | 250 × 340 mm |
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Cartographer | |
Date | 1851 |
Extra Info | New South Wales. |
Publication | London: John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Outline colour. Steel engraving, 340 x 250mm. |
Condition | A good example. |
References | – |