East Indies and the Malay Archipelago, Tallis/Rapkin map, 1853.

"Malay Archipelago, or East India Islands" 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 Victoria Mount in New Guinea, Natives of New Guinea and the Bee Bear. Good condition. Size 34.5 x 26 cms including decorative border, plus margins. Ref G1995