BRITISH INDIA. shows 'Proposed Railways'. Military , 1849 map

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'British India'. Artist/engraver/cartographer: Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin; vignette illustrations drawn by AH Wray & engraved by G Greatbach. Published by John Tallis & Co. Provenance: "The British Colonies' their history, extent, condition and resources", by Montgomery Martin Esq. Published by John Tallis & Company, London & New York. Type: Antique engraved map by J Rapkin, published by John Tallis. Original outline hand colour, decorative border, and attractive inset vignette views. The key indicates the Presidencies of India, military and civil stations, and proposed railways (red) connecting Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta. At the time of publication of the map, there were no operational railways in India; the first Indian rail journey was made 4 years after publication, in 1853. Vignettes: Indian procession; Cootub Minar, Delhi; Lahore; Beloochees

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Size: 2996px × 4102px
Location: India
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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