Russia in Europe, Tallis/Rapkin map, 1853.

"Russia in Europe" classic decorative Tallis/Rapkin map published in Tallis's The Illustrated Atlas ..., about 1853. Steel engraved map with original outline hand colour, the more desirable version without a centrefold and with good margins. The decorative vignettes include view in St.Petersburg, Polish Captives, Napoleons flight from Moscow and a Russian Bear. Good condition. Size 24 x 35 cms including decorative border, plus good margins. Ref G1961