Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views
Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views Tallis’s Illustrated London 1851 leather 2v set 150 engraved plates c.200 views
$ 395.00

Tallis's illustrated London in commemoration of the great exhibition of 1851. Published London 1851 by John Tallis.

Two vol. set, total of 150 engraved plates containing almost 200 views (lacks a couple plates, almost impossible to collate so sold as described with 150 plates (of 152?)), but 98% of the plates are present and are of key locations, many still famous today. Includes the two wonderful folding view plates of the interior of the great exhibition hall, a unique huge glass structure used as the center piece of the Great Centennial Exhibition of 1851.

Outstanding plate book of the era, a visual compendium of mid-19th century London with a staggering profusion of engraved images.

Still attractive on the shelf, bindings rubbed and worn, leather remains supple, set is sound and sturdy.

Paper is gently toned, some corners curled or bent, still clean & sound internally.

The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this great set survives.

Book Measures c. 7 1/2” x 5 1/4”.

B15734