Victoria Wall Map by John Tallis

Victoria — Wall Map by John Tallis (1851)

Finely engraved coastlines, quiet river bends and a poised ornamental border—this 1851 John Tallis & Co. classic gathers Victoria into a single, elegant portrait of the colony in formation. The page has that Tallis balance: measured linework, confident lettering, and a decorative cartouche that turns geography into heirloom. Part chart, part showcase, it brings mid-nineteenth-century Victoria to your wall—refined, precise, unmistakably Tallis.

Why it captivates

• Victorian-era clarity from one of the century’s most admired commercial map publishers.

• Engraved detail and disciplined typography that reward both room-length viewing and close study.

• Decorative presence—ornamental border and cartouche without overwhelming the geography.

• A statement piece that blends scholarship with period charm.

What you’ll see

• Victoria in crisp engraved detail: coastline, rivers, districts and principal towns.

• Ornamental border & cartouche in the Tallis house style, framing the composition.

• Balanced type hierarchy—names remain legible without crowding features.

• A layout that rewards lingering: each look reveals another river bend, district line or township.

A richer historical frame

Issued in 1851, this Tallis sheet sits at a pivotal moment for Victoria—survey and settlement gathering pace, commercial ties tightening, and the colonial picture coming into focus. Tallis’s London studio distilled official sources into plates prized as much for their engraver’s grace as for geographic truth. Today it stands as a cultural artefact: evidence arranged with care, ready for display.

Choose your finish

Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

Best for: framing under glass in studies and living spaces
Look & feel: non-glare matte that preserves engraved linework and small labels

Laminated (true encapsulation)

Best for: classrooms, libraries, offices and shared spaces
Build: sealed edge-to-edge between two 80-micron gloss sheets
Benefit: wipe-clean, durable, moisture-resistant

Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

What you get: encapsulated print plus natural lacquered timber rails top & bottom with a discreet hanging cord
Where it shines: foyers, schools, councils—polished look with everyday toughness
Install: arrives ready to hang (just add a wall hook)
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for professional rail mounting

Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

Best for: premium interiors, galleries and boardrooms
Print system: pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long display life
Presence: textured surface adds warmth and museum-style depth

Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

What you get: canvas fitted with natural timber rails top & bottom, matching cord
Where it shines: statement walls, curated heritage displays
Install: ready to hang; single-hook friendly
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for rail mounting

Sizes (W × H)

• 592 × 473 mm — intimate landscape format with generous engraved detail

At-a-glance materials

Styling ideas

• Heritage vignette: pair with a brass picture light and a caption card noting family places.

• Council or library foyer: choose Laminated + Rails for a polished, robust display.

• Study or boardroom: canvas with rails above timber cabinetry for warm Victorian character.

• Collector’s wall: group with other Tallis Australia maps for a complete colonial set.

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Collectors and historians of Victorian-era cartography

• Councils, libraries & museums curating state heritage

• Interior designers seeking refined nineteenth-century engraving with decorative presence

Claim your wall. Choose Paper for crisp, frame-ready clarity. Go Laminated + Timber Rails for tough, ready-to-hang polish. Step up to Archival Canvas + Timber Hang Rails for gallery weight. Made in Australia with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks. Built to last. Hang it. Live with it. Keep Victoria close.