Southern India, Tallis/Rapkin map, 1858.

"Southern India" classic decorative Tallis/Rapkin map published by The London Printing and Publishing Company, about 1858. Steel engraved map with original outline hand colour, the more desirable version without a centrefold and with good margins. The decorative vignettes include Shuhur at Jeypoor, Tomb of Sultan Mahomed Shah in Bejapoor and Government House in Calcutta. Good condition. Size 23 x 32.5 cms including decorative border, plus margins. Ref H5258