Map of Independent Tartary, 1851

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The map of Independent Tartary is part of the collection by John Tallis & Company, which were unique for their … Read more The map of Independent Tartary is part of the collection by John Tallis & Company, which were unique for their elaborate decorative elements and detailed illustrations. **The Maker - John Tallis & Company:** Known for the high level of detail and ornate borders, Tallis maps are works of art in the field of cartography. John Tallis, the founder, along with his company, are celebrated for their mid-19th-century maps that combined precise geographic detail with engaging artistic embellishments. **The Map - Independent Tartary:** "Independent Tartary" referred to the region of Central Asia that was not under the control of Russia or other major powers at the time. This would have included parts of what is now Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. It was a region known for its nomadic cultures, significant trade routes like the Silk Road, and strategic geopolitical importance. **The Countries and the Tallis Series:** The regions depicted were historically home to various Turkic and Mongolic peoples, and the map would have been part of efforts to better understand the geography and political divisions of an area of considerable interest to the British Empire and other European powers. The series "The British Colonies" by Robert Montgomery Martin aimed to provide detailed accounts of areas under British influence as well as those of interest to British explorers, traders, and diplomats. Though not a British colony, Independent Tartary would have been included due to its strategic importance. See less