
Description
Northern Africa'. Shows the north west Africa/Maghreb countries of Marocco (Morocco), Algeria & Tunis (Tunisia). Vignettes: Mogador [Essaouira]; Marocco [Marrakech]; Constantine; Algiers; Tunis. Shows camel caravan routes across the Sahara . Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin; vignette illustrations drawn by H Winkles & engraved by G Greatbach. Published by John Tallis & Co. Published 1851. Antique engraved map by J Rapkin, published by John Tallis. Original outline hand colour, decorative border, and attractive inset vignette views. Size 37 x 27 cm | 14.5 x 10.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Light spotting in margin. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Africa, Africa + Tallis, Africa + Tallis + Tallis's Illustrated Atlas, Africa + Tallis John & Rapkin John, Africa + Tallis's Illustrated Atlas, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia
Reserve: $65.00
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NORTHERN AFRICA. Morocco Tunisia Algeria. Caravan routes. RAPKIN/TALLIS 1851 map
Estimate $80-$100
Starting Price
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Antique Maps Prints of Africa
Feb 12, 2026 2:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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