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A mid 19th century map of South Australia with decorative vignettes
£160
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A detailed map of the environs of Spencer Gulf, within an ornate border and decorated with vignettes including a view of Adelaide, Aborigines, a dingo and a cockatiel. The mining districts are marked in red.
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
| Cartographer | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1851 |
| Extra Info | Part of South Australia. |
| Publication | London, John Tallis & Co., c.1851. Original colour. Steel engraving, 260 x 330mm. |
| Condition | A good example. |
| References | – |
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