Turkey in Asia
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Although he only issued one world atlas, Tallis is among the best known of all map-makers and publishers. The maps were issued in 1851 to commemorate the Great Exhibition in London and are considered the last series of decorative maps of the world, combining fine cartographical detail within an elaborate and attractive border. Around the maps there are generally small but decorative vignettes, depicting particular views or buildings, local inhabitants or the fauna and flora. Tallis' map of Turkey in Asia includes an Ostrich, a view of Jerusalem, figures before a minaret and the castles of Europe and Asia on either side of the Bosphorus. The map was drawn and engraved by John while the illustrations are by H.Warren and were engraved by J.B.Allen.
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