Tallis’ Map of the Baltic Sea Australia The book is lavishly illustrated

The book is lavishly illustrated in colour throughout

and (probably) died in 1853

George III retained his heriditary role as Elector of Hanover (becoming King of Hanover after the Napoleonic Wars) and the personal union between the British crown and Hanover survived until the accession of Queen Victoria

Armorial bookplate of Ham Court Worcestershire (built in 1797 and owned by book collector the Rev Joseph Martin

edited by Siegmund Jacob Baumgarten

Tallis’ Map of the Baltic Sea Australia The book is lavishly illustratedThis map of the Baltic Sea was engraved by John Rapkin for the Illustrated Atlas. Vignettes including Kronstadt and St Petersburg were engraved by Henry Winkles. Condition & Materials Steel engraving, 25. 5 x 34 cm, original outline colour, blank verso.