Africa, Cape Colony, Tallis/Rapkin map, 1853.

"Cape Colony" 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 Grahams Town, Entrance to the Knysna, Cape Town and the Seal of the Colony. Good condition. Size 32 x 25 cms including decorative border, plus margins. Ref G1999