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'Japan and Corea' drawn and engraved by John Rapkin for John Tallis and Co. From
The Chinese Empire Illustrated circa 1858. Vignettes include Yeodo, a state Barge and Koreans.
John Rapkin (fl. 1835-65)
A nineteenth century map maker and engraver, best known for his work on the
Illustrated Atlas of the World 1849-53 for John Tallis and Co. noted
for their beautifully decorative borders and later re-issued by the
London Printing and Publishing Co. London and New York.
See the map here -
old map of Japan by Rapkin Tallis
Antique maps online