Tallis’ Map of Tibet, Mongolia & Manchuria Printed Area Measurement_18.5 x 29 cm published by the German Army

published by the German Army General Staff

Admired and encouraged by David Hume and Horace Walpole

The upper sheet is engraved by N

in which he mentions that he was born in Marylebone

Tallis’ Map of Tibet, Mongolia & Manchuria Printed Area Measurement_18.5 x 29 cm published by the German ArmyThibet, Mongolia, and Mandchouria This map was engraved by John Rapkin for the Illustrated Atlas; with vignettes including Leh in Ladakh, a stretch of the Great Wall of China and Llhasa engraved by George Greatbach after Henry Winkles. This example was published in 'The British Colonies; Their History, Extent, Condition and Resources' by R Montgomery Martin. Condition & Materials Steel engraving, 26 x 33 cm, original outline colour, blank verso.