Antique 1853 Baltic 2024 Sea Map by John Rapkin for Tallis – Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia

Beautiful, antique map of The Baltic Sea by cartographer John Tallis, engraved by John Rapkin. Border vignettes by H. Winkles. This is an authentic 1853 engraving taken from Tallis' "Illustrated Atlas," as printed by The London Printing and Publishing Company.

See what the Baltic Sea and surrounding countries looked like 170 years ago. Hand colored. Verso is blank. Lots 2024 of intricate, charming details, including five handsome inset illustrations of Kronstadt, Revel, St Petersburg, Abo & Helsingfors (Helsinki) by H. Winkles.

Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts.

Edition of 1853, printed 1853

Dimensions: 10 3/4" width x 14" height

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Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being more than 165 years old. Light edge-wear, toning and old atlas fold, but this will read as vintage character when framed.

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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.