Malta Corfu British Holdings Mediterranean Islands c. 1855 Tallis decorative map World Maps raised bands and gilt lettering

raised bands and gilt lettering on spine

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Malta Corfu British Holdings Mediterranean Islands c. 1855 Tallis decorative map World Maps raised bands and gilt letteringBritish Possessions in the Mediterranean. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, Mediterranean, Islands, Malta, Gibraltar, Rock of Gibraltar, Corfu, Ithaca) Issued London, c. 1850 60 by Tallis; Drawn & engraved by J. Rapkin. Published by Orr & Co. Lovely mid 19th century antique map, engraved with original outline hand color. Decorative visual appeal, unique to this era and series. Widely considered one of the most decorative maps of the 19th century,