British India, Tallis/Rapkin map, 1853.

"British India" classic decorative Tallis/Rapkin map published in Tallis's The Illustrated Atlas ..., about 1853. Steel engraved map with original outline hand colour. The colour is coded to indicate the several Presidencies. The decorative vignettes include Lahore, Cootub Minar at Delhi, Beloochees and an Indian procession with elephants. Centrefold as published, very slight soiling, otherwise good condition with good margins. Size 25 x 34 cms including decorative border, plus margins. Ref H9083