• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique railway map of Great Britain, 1851

SKU:  189185

Antique railway map of Great Britain, 1851

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John Tallis's Railway map of Great Britain (1851) is a beautiful and detailed map of the British railway network in the mid-19th century. The map was published by John Tallis & Co., one of the leading map publishers of the time.

The map is divided into two sections: England and Wales, and Scotland. Each section is further divided into smaller regions, and each region is illustrated with a variety of symbols and icons that represent its railway infrastructure.

The map shows the main railway lines, branch lines, stations, and junctions. It also includes information about the distance between stations, the number of trains per day, and the average speed of the trains.

John Tallis (1817–1876) was a prominent British mapmaker and publisher, renowned for his significant contributions to 19th-century cartography. Born in Southwark, London, Tallis began his career as a map engraver and later established himself as a key figure in the mapmaking industry.

Teaming up with cartographic engraver John Rapkin, the duo formed John Tallis and Company, producing a series of highly acclaimed illustrated atlases during the mid-19th century. Tallis's maps were distinguished by their accuracy and artistic embellishments, featuring intricate illustrations, decorative borders, and vignettes capturing scenes from diverse regions.

Among his notable works is the "Railway map of Great Britain," reflecting the era's rapid expansion of the railway network and serving as a vital resource for travelers and investors alike. Tallis's maps not only provided practical geographic information but also stood out for their visual appeal.

Following Tallis's death in 1876, the company faced financial challenges, leading to the acquisition of certain map and atlas rights by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Today, John Tallis's legacy endures through his influential contributions to the art and science of cartography during a transformative period in British history.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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