TALLIS, J. - Arabia.

A highly decorative and detailed map of Arabia which was drawn and engraved by J.Rapkin and the Illustrations by H. Warren after J. Rogers.
Taken from "The illustrated atlas and modern history of the world by John Tallis", published between 1849 and 1853.

John Tallis a London publisher was one of the most popular cartographers of the 19th Century. He became famous for the very accurate and visually appealing maps that featured the extensive use of vignette views from around the World and ornamental perimeter engraving.
Principal engraver and mapmaker to John Tallis was John Rapkin, renowned for his extraordinary artistic and engraving skills. Between them they produced many books of travel and exploration.