Rare 1851 Hand-Colored TALLIS Antique Atlas ~ COMPLETE w/ 84 Color Outlined Maps


Rare 1851 Hand-Colored TALLIS Antique Atlas ~ COMPLETE w/ 84 Color Outlined Maps

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Rare 1851 Hand-Colored TALLIS Antique Atlas ~ COMPLETE w/ 84 Color Outlined Maps:
$2955.44


I realize this is a difficult title to sell with a twelve photo limit so additional photos are available upon request. I\'m happy to answer a ton of questions.
This is a very rare and complete 1851 Tallis Atlas. The full title is\"The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World\". Edited by R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. and published by J. & F. Tallis, London and New York. Printed in London. Measures approximately 11 1/4\" x 15\". This beautiful atlas was VERY NEARLY disposed of and was rescued from a trip to the dump at the last second.
All eighty-four maps are accounted for. All are hand-outlined using multiple colors. Each map is numbered by hand at the upper corner of the page. An enormous amount of time and care went into this book. All maps are in at least very good condition.
The binding may be original but is in need of a complete replacement. The front cover is detached along with the front endpapers and frontispiece. No missing pages. All maps attached. VERY little foxing. The maps are all in at least very good condition. Many are excellent.
One very interesting aspect of this book is the ffep. There are seven identical signatures, all in pastel/crayon but each is a different color (photo 5). They appear hastily done and are not uniform. Perhaps this is the artist who colored the book? I would love to find out. It appears to read \"Edward Bey Jr.\" but the last name is a total guess.
This atlas is free of odors and is from a smoke-free home. No mold or mildew.The complete list of maps is shown in photo 7. As you can see, the artist numbered the list by hand and made a couple of notations.
This listing will likely be amended as questions come in, adding details that have not been addressed. I will NOT pull the listing and sell off-site, no need to ask. Payment is due within 24 hours of your offer being accepted.
FREE SHIPPING with tracking and full insurance. This will be packed with great care. Questions are welcomed.

Rare 1851 Hand-Colored TALLIS Antique Atlas ~ COMPLETE w/ 84 Color Outlined Maps:
$2955.44

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