Dorsetshire

Method Copper engraved with hand colour
Artist Wallis, James
Published London, Publish'd by J. Wallis, Engraver, 77, Berwick Str. Soho. [c.1820]
Dimensions 135 x 94 mm
Notes A characterful early-nineteenth century miniature map of Dorsetshire ornamented in original wash colour.James Wallis (fl.1810-1825) was a London-based engraver, mapmaker, stationer, and bookseller. Aside from an apprenticeship under John Roper, and a stint in debtor's prison, not much is known of his life, and he is frequently confused with publisher James Wallis of Paternoster Row, and another James Wallis of Fleet St who was a jeweller and sometimes engraver.
Framing unmounted
Price £25.00
Stock ID 41306

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