Old Map of Aberdeen in 1851 by Tallis and Rapkin - City Plan and Illustrated Views Polar Exploration inviting a closer look at

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non‑reflective finish enhances the subtle shading and intricate line work

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Old Map of Aberdeen in 1851 by Tallis and Rapkin - City Plan and Illustrated Views Polar Exploration inviting a closer look atJohn Tallis and John Rapkin produced this map of Aberdeen in 1851 for Tallis's Illustrated Atlas series, a Victorian publishing venture known for wrapping detailed city plans in a border of engraved views. Aberdeen was in the middle of a Victorian building boom when this map was drawn: Scotland's third largest city and a major granite built port on the northeast coast, its harbour busy with fishing fleets and its streets lined with the pale grey stone