21 John Tallis (1817–1876) – Map of the Black Sea – Steel Engraving by J. Rapkin with Illustrations by H. Winkles (1851)
This decorative map titled Black Sea was engraved by John Rapkin and illustrated by H. Winkles for the publishing house of John Tallis, London, 1851. The map shows the coastal and political geography of the Black Sea region, including territories of the Russian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and surrounding Eastern European lands. It is enhanced with finely rendered steel-engraved vignettes depicting views of Constantinople, Sebastopol, Varna, Sinope, and other prominent locations. The map is framed by an ornate decorative border, characteristic of Tallis’s 19th-century atlases issued for both reference and display.
John Tallis (1817–1876) was a British publisher and mapmaker renowned for producing some of the most visually appealing maps of the Victorian period. His works are known for combining precise cartographic detail with artistic flourishes, often through collaborations with engravers such as J. Rapkin and illustrators like H. Winkles. His atlases enjoyed wide popularity in the mid-19th century and are still prized today for their decorative value and historical interest.
Artist or Maker:
John Tallis; illustrations by H. Winkles; engraved by J. Rapkin
Dimensions:
27 cm x 37 cm
Medium:
Steel Engraving
Date:
1851
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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