England and Wales

Cartographer / Artist: J. Rapkin (Map); H. Whittock & J. Rogers (Illustrations)

Date Created: c. 1850

Medium: Steel plate engraving with hand coloring

Physical Dimensions: 10.0 × 12.8 in (25.4 × 32.5 cm)

Geographic Scope: England and Wales

Archive Catalog ID: 4143

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

An elegantly detailed Victorian map of England and Wales published by John Tallis, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and featuring fine illustrative vignettes of London, Oxford, Doncaster, Portsmouth, Sunderland Bridge, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Condition: Light age toning and minor handling wear in outer margins. Penciled inventory number in right margin. Original hand coloring remains vibrant with clear, dark engraving lines

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England and Wales

By J. Rapkin (Map); H. Whittock & J. Rogers (Illustrations)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1850 Steel plate engraving with hand coloring by J. Rapkin (Map); H. Whittock & J. Rogers (Illustrations) documenting England and Wales. Measures 10.0 × 12.8 in (25.4 × 32.5 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$70
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Steel plate engraving with hand coloring
Sheet / Plate Size
10.0 × 12.8 in (25.4 × 32.5 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1850
Geographic Scope
England and Wales
Archive Catalog ID
4143
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light age toning and minor handling wear in outer margins
  • Penciled inventory number in right margin
  • Original hand coloring remains vibrant with clear, dark engraving lines

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An elegantly detailed Victorian map of England and Wales published by John Tallis, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and featuring fine illustrative vignettes of London, Oxford, Doncaster, Portsmouth, Sunderland Bridge, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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