• 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 bottom right corner
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Antique map of China, 1851

SKU:  180743

Antique map of China, 1851

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The map was created by English mapmaker and engraver John Tallis, with illustrations by H. Warren and J. Rogers. The map was published as part of Tallis's "The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World," which was issued between 1849 and 1853.

The map is known for its intricate and decorative design. It features hand-colored borders, vignette illustrations of major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, as well as illustrations of prominent landmarks and scenes depicting the Chinese way of life. The map also includes insets of Taiwan (then known as Formosa) and the Chinese Empire's surrounding islands.

John Tallis and Company was a prominent British publishing firm known for producing decorative maps and atlases in the mid-19th century. The company was founded by John Tallis, an English publisher and entrepreneur.

Tallis started his career as a bookseller and publisher in the 1820s. In the 1830s, he began producing maps and atlases, often collaborating with talented artists and engravers. The maps and atlases published by John Tallis and Company were renowned for their high-quality engravings and ornate decorative borders, making them popular among collectors and enthusiasts of the time.

One of the most notable works by John Tallis and Company was "The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World," which was published between 1849 and 1853. This atlas contained maps of different regions of the world, including the J. Rapkin Map of China mentioned earlier. The atlas was highly regarded for its artistic presentation and detailed information.

Although John Tallis and Company enjoyed success during its heyday, the firm faced financial difficulties in the 1860s. It eventually ceased operations, and John Tallis retired from the publishing business.

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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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