British Guayana, Tallis/Rapkin map, 1853.

"British Guayana" 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 show Georgetown, Christmas Cataract and Ataraipu. Very slight age browning, otherwise good condition. Size 25 x 35.5 cms including decorative border, plus good margins. Ref G1956