Tallis’ Map of Tibet, Mongolia & Manchuria Printed Area Measurement_18.5 x 29 cm Presentation inscription

Presentation inscription

and this series of miniature maps rivalled and replaced Philip Galle’s earlier versions

published by the German Army General Staff

The map’s creator ‘M

Tallis’ Map of Tibet, Mongolia & Manchuria Printed Area Measurement_18.5 x 29 cm Presentation inscriptionThibet, 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.