Tallis’ Map of Belgium war and conflict in gilt on the upper

in gilt on the upper cover (these are the arms awarded to him in 1840: the royal coat of arms quartered with the arms of Saxony

1945 (18th Century) pp

Lewis (1900-1966) designed posters for the Underground and London Transport between 1931 and the 1960s

His own business flourished: talented engravers who worked with him include Wenceslaus Hollar

and were mostly engraved by Jodocus Hondius

Tallis’ Map of Belgium war and conflict in gilt on the upperThis map of Belgium was engraved by John Rapkin for the Illustrated Atlas. Vignettes including Antwerp cathedral and monuments on the plains of Waterloo were engraved by James Baylis Allen. Condition & Materials Steel engraving, 26 x 34 cm, imprint trimmed, original outline colour, blank verso.