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  • De Vernieuwde Waag op Den Dam. New Weigh House on The Dam Square, Amsterdam. by CONRADI, Peter and PLAATS, V. v.d.
    CONRADI, Peter and PLAATS, V. v.d.
    De Vernieuwde Waag op Den Dam. New Weigh House on The Dam Square, Amsterdam.

    Amsterdam: Pierre Fouquet Jr, 1787. An attractive engraving of the Weigh House, but also the crowd in front, which shows merchants and pedestrians. Plate originates from: Nieuwe atlas, van de voornaamste gebouwen en gezigten der stad Amsterdam, met derzelver beknopte beschryvingen. Translation: New Atlas of the most important buildings and views of Amsterdam, including their short descriptions. Pierre Fouquet Jr. published in Amsterdam 1760-1805. Printed area 280 mm x 380 mm. Sheet is 390 mm x 460 mm. The sheet is sound, but has a crease down the centre where folded, and has some marking, darkening and staining to the edges. Still an attractive copy of an uncommon engraving. Published by artist and art dealer Pierre Fouquet Jr. (1729-1800).…

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    Amsterdam: Pierre Fouquet Jr, 1787. An attractive engraving of the Weigh House, but also the crowd in front, which shows merchants and pedestrians. Plate originates from: Nieuwe atlas, van de voornaamste gebouwen en gezigten der stad Amsterdam, met derzelver beknopte beschryvingen. Translation: New Atlas of the most important buildings and views of Amsterdam, including their short descriptions. Pierre Fouquet Jr. published in Amsterdam 1760-1805. Printed area 280 mm x 380 mm. Sheet is 390 mm x 460 mm. The sheet is sound, but has a crease down the centre where folded, and has some marking, darkening and staining to the edges. Still an attractive copy of an uncommon engraving. Published by artist and art dealer Pierre Fouquet Jr. (1729-1800). The first series of 10 townscapes having been issued in 1760-61 engraved by Paul van Liender and Simon Fokke after the drawings by the well known engraver of town and landscapes Jan de Beyer, followed in 1764-68 by a series of 12 views by Caspar Philips Jacobsz, who also engraved the plates after J. de Vlaaming in 1768-69. 73 plates are undated, 59 of which are by H. Schoute who never dated his engravings and seldom signed them. Other artists who contributed to the Atlas are C. Bogerts after H. Keun., J. van der Schley after P.R. van Dijk and Coppier and Simon Fokke after six more drawings by Jan de Beyer.

    . Une belle gravure de la Balance, mais aussi de la foule qui se trouve devant, où l'on voit des marchands et des piétons. La plaque provient de : Nieuwe atlas, van de voornaamste gebouwen en gezigten der stad Amsterdam, met derzelver beknopte beschryvingen. Traduction : Nouvel atlas des bâtiments et des vues les plus importants d'Amsterdam, avec leur description succincte. Pierre Fouquet Jr. publié à Amsterdam 1760-1805. Surface imprimée 280 mm x 380 mm. La feuille mesure 390 mm x 460 mm. La feuille est saine, mais présente un pli au centre à l'endroit où elle a été pliée, ainsi que des marques, des assombrissements et des taches sur les bords. Il s'agit néanmoins d'un bel exemplaire d'une gravure peu commune. Publiée par l'artiste et marchand d'art Pierre Fouquet Jr (1729-1800). La première série de 10 paysages urbains a été publiée en 1760-61, gravée par Paul van Liender et Simon Fokke d'après les dessins du célèbre graveur de villes et de paysages Jan de Beyer, suivie en 1764-68 d'une série de 12 vues par Caspar Philips Jacobsz, qui a également gravé les planches d'après J. de Vlaaming en 1768-69. 73 planches ne sont pas datées, dont 59 par H. Schoute qui ne datait jamais ses gravures et les signait rarement. D'autres artistes ont contribué à l'Atlas : C. Bogerts d'après H. Keun, J. van der Schley d'après P.R. van Dijk et Coppier et Simon Fokke d'après six autres dessins de Jan de Beyer.

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  • Deck and Port; or, Incidents of a Cruise in the United States Frigate Congress to California. by COLTON, Rev. Walter
    COLTON, Rev. Walter
    Deck and Port; or, Incidents of a Cruise in the United States Frigate Congress to California.

    New York: A.S. Barnes, 1850. Long title: Deck and Port; or, Incidents of a Cruise in the United States Frigate Congress to California. With Sketches of Rio Janeiro, Valparaiso, Lima, Honolulu, and San Francisco.
    First Edition. In black blind stamped boards, with gilt illustration of ship on front board, and gilt titles to spine. Boards are slightly rubbed. Frontis and title are heavily foxed. The rest of the pages lightly foxed. An important historical account of the post-war voyages of the USS Congress. Frontispiece portrait of Commodore Stockton, plus four colour plates. Howes' C624 makes this the first issue as it has printed endpapers (advertisements); these are blank endpapers in later issues. Small previous owner name and date…

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    New York: A.S. Barnes, 1850. Long title: Deck and Port; or, Incidents of a Cruise in the United States Frigate Congress to California. With Sketches of Rio Janeiro, Valparaiso, Lima, Honolulu, and San Francisco.
    First Edition. In black blind stamped boards, with gilt illustration of ship on front board, and gilt titles to spine. Boards are slightly rubbed. Frontis and title are heavily foxed. The rest of the pages lightly foxed. An important historical account of the post-war voyages of the USS Congress. Frontispiece portrait of Commodore Stockton, plus four colour plates. Howes' C624 makes this the first issue as it has printed endpapers (advertisements); these are blank endpapers in later issues. Small previous owner name and date to front. Complete with map on page 12. 490 pages. Foxing throughout. 190 x 135 mm (7½ x 5¼ inches). Titre long : L'histoire d'une croisière à bord de la frégate américaine Congress vers la Californie. Avec des croquis de Rio Janeiro, Valparaiso, Lima, Honolulu et San Francisco.
    Première édition. Dans des cartons noirs estampillés à l'aveugle, avec une illustration dorée du navire sur la première page, et des titres dorés au dos. Les planches sont légèrement frottées. Le frontispice et le titre sont fortement roussis. Le reste des pages est légèrement roussi. Un important récit historique des voyages d'après-guerre de l'USS Congress. Portrait du Commodore Stockton en frontispice et quatre planches en couleur. Howes' C624 fait de cet ouvrage la première édition car il comporte des pages de garde imprimées (publicités) ; ces pages de garde sont vierges dans les éditions ultérieures. Petit nom de l'ancien propriétaire et date au début de l'ouvrage. Complet avec la carte à la page 12. 490 pages. Rousseurs sur l'ensemble de l'ouvrage. 190 x 135 mm

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    Book ID: 2968
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  • Douglas Gordon k.364. A journey by train. by Douglas Gordon 42662
    Douglas Gordon 42662
    Douglas Gordon k.364. A journey by train.

    London: Gagosian Gallery, 2011. Spiral-bound softcover in slipcase. This book was published on the occasion of the exhibition Douglas Gordon: k.364 at Gagosian, Britannia Street, London. Gordon`s film k.364 documents two Israeli musicians of Polish descent (Avri Levitan and Roi Shiloah) traveling from Berlin to Poland by train. Shown on two screens and with layered sound, the film follows the two men through a desolate landscape in a country whose tragic and violent history is barely resolved for them. Gordon films the musicians on this personal journey, isolating intimate moments at which their passionate love of music seems to move between them. The publication features stills from the film and installation photography from the gallery as well as reproductions…

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    London: Gagosian Gallery, 2011. Spiral-bound softcover in slipcase. This book was published on the occasion of the exhibition Douglas Gordon: k.364 at Gagosian, Britannia Street, London. Gordon`s film k.364 documents two Israeli musicians of Polish descent (Avri Levitan and Roi Shiloah) traveling from Berlin to Poland by train. Shown on two screens and with layered sound, the film follows the two men through a desolate landscape in a country whose tragic and violent history is barely resolved for them. Gordon films the musicians on this personal journey, isolating intimate moments at which their passionate love of music seems to move between them. The publication features stills from the film and installation photography from the gallery as well as reproductions of ephemera from the journey" such as a rail map, filming authorization letter, and photographs of an intimate dinner"all bound with a metal spiral binding with stiff card photographic boards, and housed in a yellow card slipcase. It also includes an interview with Gordon by Michael Berkeley and an interview with Levitan and Shiloah by Gordon. The book itself is in excellent condition. The slipcase is in very good condition, with just a little bumping and marking to the bottom edge. 130pp. 300 by 240mm (11¾ by 9½ inches).

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    Book ID: 3774
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  • Ein Tag am Vierwaldstättersee - Erinnerung. by SARAVICINI, Elisabeth
    SARAVICINI, Elisabeth
    Ein Tag am Vierwaldstättersee - Erinnerung. A Manuscript travelogue / Poem with 8 silver print photographs.

    Lucerne: Manuscript, 1885. Original manuscript poem / travelogue, recounting an excursion on the Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Lucerne) in 1885. Eight silver print photographs are tipped in amongst the text. Cream embossed leather binding. Gilt detail to the front board. Attractive gilt and brown end papers. Unpaginated, but 40 stanza's in a neat German hand. The leather boards are clean and tidy, with a little darkening / foxing to the skin. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 200 x 130 mm (7¾ x 5 inches).

    Book ID: 2066
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  • Engraved plate - A View of Kamalia by PARKS, Mungo
    PARKS, Mungo
    Engraved plate - A View of Kamalia

    London: W. Bulmer and Co. for the author; and sold by G. and W. Nicol, 1799. Original loose plate from Mungo Park's, Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa: performed under the direction and patronage of the African Association, in the years 1795, 1796, and 1797. With an appendix, containing geographical illustrations of Africa. By Major Rennell. (London, 1799). This found facing p. 252 was taken from a drawing that was based on a sketch made by Park. Darkening / foxing to the top edge of the margin. Overall good - perfect for framing. Blank to verso. 215 x 270 mm (8½ x 10¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3012
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  • Erinnerung an England. Den Katholiken Deutschlands Gewidmet. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Erinnerung an England. Den Katholiken Deutschlands Gewidmet. [Memories of England, dedicated to the Catholics of Germany]

    Edition: First Edition

    Munchen / Munich: 1840. Blue / grey paper covers. Sewn. Heavy rag paper. Printed in Gothic script. Woodcut illustration to the title page. Text in German throughout. An account of a tour of England. It seems mainly to have been visits to Catholics, and much of the text is commenting on religious matters. The book ends with a litany / prayer for England. 48 pp.

    Condition: The covers are clean and tidy, with just a touch of marking. Likewise, the text is clean throughout. An attractive copy.

    Book ID: 1310
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  • Author signed to title page.
    From the Holy Mountain. by DALRYMPLE, William
    DALRYMPLE, William
    From the Holy Mountain. A Journey Among the Christians of the Middle East.

    London: Harper Collins, 1997. First edition. Signed by author on the title page. In near fine unclipped dust jacket. Decorative endpapers. Under dust jacket the cloth boards are spotless and the gilt title is bright. No foxing. Internally too everything is clean and bright. "It is a rich and gripping blend of history and spirituality, adventure and politics, laced with a thread of black comedy." The author retraces the footsteps of monks John Moschos and his pupil Sophronius the Sophist through eastern Turkey, the ruins of Beirut, the West Bank and southern Egypt. x, 484 pp.

    Book ID: 2228
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  • Geographie Moderne: Barbarie/ Desert de Barbarie / Nigritie by CLOUET, J.B.L. [Jean, Baptiste, Louis. L'Abbe].
    CLOUET, J.B.L. [Jean, Baptiste, Louis. L'Abbe].
    Geographie Moderne: Barbarie/ Desert de Barbarie / Nigritie A hand coloured map of the Sahara desert & North Africa - Also showing Southern Europe

    Paris: Mondhare et Jean, 1787. A lovely hand coloured map, taken from Clouet's "Geographie moderne avec une introduction," his most important work. The map is centred on the Sahara desert. The map shows Spain, Italy, half of France, and "Turkey in Europe." Text to both sides (in French). Fold to the middle of the map, where bound into his Geographie. There is no statement of edition on this map, but it conforms exactly to the 1787 pages in the Stanford University Collection. Verso blank. Map is 121/2" x 141/2" Engraved block is 121/2" x 22" Sheet is 15" x 221/2" The map is in good condition. There is a little foxing to the map, and it has been cut…

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    Paris: Mondhare et Jean, 1787. A lovely hand coloured map, taken from Clouet's "Geographie moderne avec une introduction," his most important work. The map is centred on the Sahara desert. The map shows Spain, Italy, half of France, and "Turkey in Europe." Text to both sides (in French). Fold to the middle of the map, where bound into his Geographie. There is no statement of edition on this map, but it conforms exactly to the 1787 pages in the Stanford University Collection. Verso blank. Map is 121/2" x 141/2" Engraved block is 121/2" x 22" Sheet is 15" x 221/2" The map is in good condition. There is a little foxing to the map, and it has been cut at a strange angle, and a little close to the text at the base of the map (not affecting text). It doesn't spoil the enjoyment of the map. Jean-Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729-1790) was a French geographer of the Royal Academy of Sciences, born in Rouen. His general atlas was first issued 1767. Phillips records 2 other editions from 1787 (Phillips No. 661) and 1791 (Phillips No. 673). Une belle carte coloriée à la main, tirée de "Géographie moderne avec une introduction" de Clouet, son œuvre la plus importante. La carte est centrée sur le désert du Sahara. La carte montre l'Espagne, l'Italie, la moitié de la France et « la Turquie en Europe ». Texte recto-verso (en français). Pliez au milieu de la carte, où lié dans sa géographie. Il n'y a pas de mention d'édition sur cette carte, mais elle correspond exactement aux 1787 pages de la Stanford University Collection. Verso vierge. La carte mesure 121/2" x 141/2" Le bloc gravé mesure 121/2" x 22" La feuille mesure 15" x 221/2" La carte est en bon état. Il y a une petite rousseur sur la carte, et elle a été coupée à un angle étrange, et un peu près du texte à la base de la carte (n'affectant pas le texte). Cela ne gâche pas le plaisir de la carte. Jean-Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729-1790) était un géographe français de l'Académie royale des sciences, né à Rouen. Son atlas général a été publié pour la première fois en 1767. Phillips enregistre 2 autres éditions de 1787 (Phillips No. 661) et 1791 (Phillips No. 673).

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    Book ID: 1755
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  • Geographie Moderne: De la Guinee / Du Congo / De la Cafrerie / Île de de Madagascar by CLOUET, J.B.L. [Jean, Baptiste, Louis. L'Abbe].
    CLOUET, J.B.L. [Jean, Baptiste, Louis. L'Abbe].
    Geographie Moderne: De la Guinee / Du Congo / De la Cafrerie / Île de de Madagascar A hand coloured map of the African coast - Upper Guinea, Madagascar, the Gold Coast etc:

    Paris: Mondhare et Jean, 1787. A lovely hand coloured map, taken from Clouet's "Geographie moderne avec une introduction," his most important work. The map is showing two areas - Upper Guinea and the Congo is two thirds of the image - inset is Madagascar and part of what is now Mozambique. Text to both sides (in French). Fold to the middle of the map, where bound into his Geographie. There is no statement of edition on this map, but it conforms exactly to the 1787 pages in the Stanford University Collection. Verso blank. Map is 121/2" x 141/2" Engraved block is 121/2" x 22" Sheet is 15" x 221/2" The map is in good condition. There is a little…

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    Paris: Mondhare et Jean, 1787. A lovely hand coloured map, taken from Clouet's "Geographie moderne avec une introduction," his most important work. The map is showing two areas - Upper Guinea and the Congo is two thirds of the image - inset is Madagascar and part of what is now Mozambique. Text to both sides (in French). Fold to the middle of the map, where bound into his Geographie. There is no statement of edition on this map, but it conforms exactly to the 1787 pages in the Stanford University Collection. Verso blank. Map is 121/2" x 141/2" Engraved block is 121/2" x 22" Sheet is 15" x 221/2" The map is in good condition. There is a little foxing to the map, particularly to the centre fold. It doesn't spoil the enjoyment of the map. Jean-Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729-1790) was a French geographer of the Royal Academy of Sciences, born in Rouen. His general atlas was first issued 1767. Phillips records 2 other editions from 1787 (Phillips No. 661) and 1791 (Phillips No. 673). Une jolie carte coloriée à la main, tirée de "Géographie moderne avec une introduction" de Clouet, son œuvre la plus importante. La carte montre deux zones - la Haute Guinée et le Congo représentent les deux tiers de l'image - l'encart est Madagascar et une partie de ce qui est maintenant le Mozambique. Texte recto-verso (en français). Pliez au milieu de la carte, où lié dans sa géographie. Il n'y a pas de mention d'édition sur cette carte, mais elle correspond exactement aux 1787 pages de la Stanford University Collection. Verso vierge. La carte mesure 121/2" x 141/2" Le bloc gravé mesure 121/2" x 22" La feuille mesure 15" x 221/2" La carte est en bon état. Il y a un peu de rousseurs sur la carte, en particulier sur le pli central. Cela ne gâche pas le plaisir de la carte. Jean-Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729-1790) était un géographe français de l'Académie royale des sciences, né à Rouen. Son atlas général a été publié pour la première fois en 1767. Phillips enregistre 2 autres éditions de 1787 (Phillips No. 661) et 1791 (Phillips No. 673).

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  • Geographie Moderne: Empire du Mogol / Siam / Cochin Chine & Camboja by CLOUET, J.B.L. [Jean, Baptiste, Louis. L'Abbe].
    CLOUET, J.B.L. [Jean, Baptiste, Louis. L'Abbe].
    Geographie Moderne: Empire du Mogol / Siam / Cochin Chine & Camboja A hand coloured map of the Mogul Empire, India & South East Asia (Thailand & Vietnam).

    Paris: Mondhare et Jean, 1787. A lovely hand coloured map, taken from Clouet's "Geographie moderne avec une introduction," his most important work. The map is centred on the "Golfe de Bengal". Text to both sides (in French). Fold to the middle of the map, where bound into his Geographie. There is no statement of edition on this map, but it conforms exactly to the 1787 pages in the Stanford University Collection. Verso blank. Map is 121/2" x 141/2" Engraved block is 121/2" x 22" Sheet is 15" x 221/2" The map is in good condition. There is a touch of darkening to the crease at the centre of the map. Otherwise clean and tidy. It doesn't spoil the enjoyment…

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    Paris: Mondhare et Jean, 1787. A lovely hand coloured map, taken from Clouet's "Geographie moderne avec une introduction," his most important work. The map is centred on the "Golfe de Bengal". Text to both sides (in French). Fold to the middle of the map, where bound into his Geographie. There is no statement of edition on this map, but it conforms exactly to the 1787 pages in the Stanford University Collection. Verso blank. Map is 121/2" x 141/2" Engraved block is 121/2" x 22" Sheet is 15" x 221/2" The map is in good condition. There is a touch of darkening to the crease at the centre of the map. Otherwise clean and tidy. It doesn't spoil the enjoyment of the map. Jean-Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729-1790) was a French geographer of the Royal Academy of Sciences, born in Rouen. His general atlas was first issued 1767. Phillips records 2 other editions from 1787 (Phillips No. 661) and 1791 (Phillips No. 673). Une jolie carte coloriée à la main, tirée de "Géographie moderne avec une introduction" de Clouet, son œuvre la plus importante. La carte est centrée sur le « Golfe de Bengale ». Texte recto-verso (en français). Pliez au milieu de la carte, où lié dans sa géographie. Il n'y a pas de mention d'édition sur cette carte, mais elle correspond exactement aux 1787 pages de la Stanford University Collection. Verso vierge. La carte mesure 121/2" x 141/2" Le bloc gravé mesure 121/2" x 22" La feuille mesure 15" x 221/2" La carte est en bon état. Il y a une touche d'assombrissement au pli au centre de la carte. Sinon propre et bien rangé. Cela ne gâche pas le plaisir de la carte. Jean-Baptiste Louis Clouet (1729-1790) était un géographe français de l'Académie royale des sciences, né à Rouen. Son atlas général a été publié pour la première fois en 1767. Phillips enregistre 2 autres éditions de 1787 (Phillips No. 661) et 1791 (Phillips No. 673).

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  • Gezigt [Gezicht] op de Oude Kerk by BEIJER, Jan de.
    BEIJER, Jan de.
    Gezigt [Gezicht] op de Oude Kerk van buiten aan de Zuidzyde

    Paulus van Liender / Pierre Fouquet, 1760. First Edition. A very nice engraving of the old church in Amsterdam. Engraved by Paulus van Liender after an original by Jan de Beijer, this was originally printed in 1760. This was later re-printed by Pierre Fouquet in his "Atlas." He produced engravings from 1769, and eventually produced over 100 engravings, so that purchasers could select the prints they wanted and create their own personal collection. The attribution to Beijer / Leander is not shown on this engraving, but the image is identical to the Rijksmuseum holding: RP-P-AO-23-5 - Only the titles differ (including spelling of Gezigt / Gezigt/ This is a nice clean print, with just a couple of small marks…

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    Paulus van Liender / Pierre Fouquet, 1760. First Edition. A very nice engraving of the old church in Amsterdam. Engraved by Paulus van Liender after an original by Jan de Beijer, this was originally printed in 1760. This was later re-printed by Pierre Fouquet in his "Atlas." He produced engravings from 1769, and eventually produced over 100 engravings, so that purchasers could select the prints they wanted and create their own personal collection. The attribution to Beijer / Leander is not shown on this engraving, but the image is identical to the Rijksmuseum holding: RP-P-AO-23-5 - Only the titles differ (including spelling of Gezigt / Gezigt/ This is a nice clean print, with just a couple of small marks to the sheet. good impression. The printed area is 28 cm x 38,5 cm. The sheet is 43cm by 51cm (17 by 20 inches). A touch of edgewear and darkening to the corners of the sheet only

    . Première édition. Une très belle gravure de la vieille église d'Amsterdam. Gravée par Paulus van Liender d'après un original de Jan de Beijer, elle a été imprimée à l'origine en 1760. Elle fut ensuite réimprimée par Pierre Fouquet dans son "Atlas". Il produisit des gravures à partir de 1769, et finalement plus de 100 gravures, afin que les acheteurs puissent sélectionner les gravures qu'ils souhaitaient et créer leur propre collection personnelle. L'attribution à Beijer / Leander n'est pas indiquée sur cette gravure, mais l'image est identique à celle du Rijksmuseum : RP-P-AO-23-5 - Seuls les titres diffèrent (y compris l'orthographe de Gezigt / Gezigt/ Il s'agit d'une belle gravure propre, avec seulement quelques petites marques sur la feuille. bonne impression. La surface imprimée est de 28 cm x 38,5 cm. La feuille mesure 43 cm sur 51 cm (17 sur 20 pouces). Un peu d'usure des bords et un assombrissement des coins de la feuille seulement.

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  • Gezigt Langs Het Rokin, op de Nieuwe - Zyds - Kapel en Beurs by BEIJER, J. de.
    BEIJER, J. de.
    Gezigt Langs Het Rokin, op de Nieuwe - Zyds - Kapel en Beurs

    1765. Engraved by J. Folkema. An attractive view of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (built in 1611 by Hendrick de Keyser) the Nieuwezijds Kapel can be seen to the left. Engraving is 28cm x 37cm. Sheet is 43cm x 52cm. A nice clean copy, with just a touch of handling. Uncoloured.

    . Gravure de J. Folkema. Une belle vue de la Bourse d'Amsterdam (construite en 1611 par Hendrick de Keyser). On aperçoit la Nieuwezijds Kapel à gauche. La gravure mesure 28 cm x 37 cm. La feuille mesure 43 cm x 52 cm. Un bel exemplaire propre, avec juste un peu de manipulation. Non coloré.

    Book ID: 4301
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  • Gezigt op het Stadhuis by LIENDER, Paulus van
    LIENDER, Paulus van
    Gezigt op het Stadhuis langs de noorzyde en van agteren, en op den onvolbouwden tooren der Nieuwe Kerke

    Amsterdam: Isaak Tirion, 1765. An attractive and uncommon view of the City Hall, by Liender after an anonymous artist. Published by Isaak Tirion as part of Jan de Wanenaar's "Amsterdam in its rise, growth, histories,..," ("Amsterdam in zyne opkomst, aanwas, geschiedenissen,.etc.,"). engraved area is 29cm x 37cm. Page is 43cm x 52cm. First edition. Good strong impression, and nice clean plate. A very good copy. Fractionally darkened to the edges.

    Book ID: 4307
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  • A lovely silver gelatin print of an Aboriginal warrior
    'Gingung' an Australian Aboriginal man by KERRY & Co.
    KERRY & Co.
    'Gingung' an Australian Aboriginal man

    Bathurst, Australia: Sydney, Kerry & Co, C1900, Original Photograph. A lovely photograph of an Aboriginal man named Gingung. Kerry & co / Tyrrell's Sydney: No. 1829 Gingung, a warrior.
    Silver gelatin print, with albumen paper process. Signed in the negative. Studio Stamped. Title written in the negative. Stamp (slightly visible, see image) on verso. This is a print by Tyrrell from negatives from Kerry & Co. There is a copy referenced at the Maas Museum of New South Wales.

    The photograph is stamped on back 'TYRRELL'S MUSEUM / OF / ANTIQUES BOOKS & CURIOS / 143 CASTLEREAGH STREET / SYDNEY' 1829 and identified by Smalls auctions in Australia as an early reprint from the original 'Kerry' glass negative. The sepia…

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    Bathurst, Australia: Sydney, Kerry & Co, C1900, Original Photograph. A lovely photograph of an Aboriginal man named Gingung. Kerry & co / Tyrrell's Sydney: No. 1829 Gingung, a warrior.
    Silver gelatin print, with albumen paper process. Signed in the negative. Studio Stamped. Title written in the negative. Stamp (slightly visible, see image) on verso. This is a print by Tyrrell from negatives from Kerry & Co. There is a copy referenced at the Maas Museum of New South Wales.

    The photograph is stamped on back 'TYRRELL'S MUSEUM / OF / ANTIQUES BOOKS & CURIOS / 143 CASTLEREAGH STREET / SYDNEY' 1829 and identified by Smalls auctions in Australia as an early reprint from the original 'Kerry' glass negative. The sepia reprints are likely the working stock of the Kerry Studio that Tyrell acquired along with the original glass negatives.
    "Produced by the Sydney firm Charles Kerry & Co. and part of the Powerhouse Museum's Tyrrell collection which contains over 2,900 glass plate negatives by Kerry & Co. Although a few appear to be from the 1880s most were produced between 1892 and 1917. Over this period, and well into the early 1900s, prints from these negatives appeared in many Australian publications and albums of views. In 1903 the company began producing postcards from these negatives, further establishing the images as some of the most significant and best known early views of New South Wales.
    Some of the more significant themes covered by the collection include; views of New South Wales, Queensland, country towns, Sydney, Indigenous Australians, the South Pacific, rural life, native flora and fauna, and sentimental views. In addition there are a number of significant events from the 1900s covered by the collection including; Embarkation of troops for the Boer War, Hordens fire and the Inauguration of the Commonwealth in 1901, the arrival of the Great White Fleet and the Burns verses Johnson boxing match at Rushcutters Bay in 1908."
    Geoff Barker, Curatorial, January, 2009. 205 by 150mm (8 by 6 inches).

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  • Goldenes Mainz - Original-Radierungen by LIEBIG, Bernhard
    LIEBIG, Bernhard
    Goldenes Mainz - Original-Radierungen

    Frankfurt: M. Jacobs. First edition. Circa 1900. Twelve beautiful engravings of Mainz by Liebig. Bound in soft covers with white printed titles. Original cord ties. Handmade paper. Each of the engravings are protected by tissue guards. Good strong impressions, in excellent condition. Complete. 230 x 165 mm (9 x 6½ inches).

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  • Graphic Illustrations of the Most Prominent Features of the French Capital; by DEMMARCHY, Pierre Antoine; (painter) Porter, S.; Angus; Sparrow; I. Dadley. (Engravers)
    DEMMARCHY, Pierre Antoine; (painter) Porter, S.; Angus; Sparrow; I. Dadley. (Engravers)
    Graphic Illustrations of the Most Prominent Features of the French Capital; With Characteristic Figures in the Foregrounds Comprised in Twelve Stroke Engravings, From Accurate Designs Taken in Paris During the Imperial Reign of Buonaparte

    London: Howlett and Brimmer, 1816. First edition. A majestic work, showing the renewed Paris of Napoleon in all its glory. Complete. Illustrated with 12 double-page engravings. Panoramic views include: the Military School and the Church of the Invalides; View of Paris from the South Boulevard; View of Paris from Montmartre; South View of the Old and New Louvre; The Mint and The Façade of the Louvre; View of La Place de la Concorde; The Garden of the West Front of the Tuileries; Palace of the Tuileries Facing La Place du Carrousel; Garden of the Tuileries; The Luxembourg or Palais du Senat with the Gardens; The Elysian Fields, Distant Gardens of the Tuileries; Entrance to Les Champs Élysées and La…

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    London: Howlett and Brimmer, 1816. First edition. A majestic work, showing the renewed Paris of Napoleon in all its glory. Complete. Illustrated with 12 double-page engravings. Panoramic views include: the Military School and the Church of the Invalides; View of Paris from the South Boulevard; View of Paris from Montmartre; South View of the Old and New Louvre; The Mint and The Façade of the Louvre; View of La Place de la Concorde; The Garden of the West Front of the Tuileries; Palace of the Tuileries Facing La Place du Carrousel; Garden of the Tuileries; The Luxembourg or Palais du Senat with the Gardens; The Elysian Fields, Distant Gardens of the Tuileries; Entrance to Les Champs Élysées and La Place de la Concorde. There appear to have been two versions printed. This version - which was the engravings only, There was also another version, printed simultaneously, with letterpress text to one leaf to accompany the smaller engravings (they are about half the size of our engravings). This latter published by Harper & Co. Original paper covered boards. These have black text within a decorated border, and red leather spine. The boards are somewhat rubbed, and have staining to them (particularly the front board). Still sturdy though. Title page, 12 double leaf plates with blank reverse. These are still very attractive, but have some water staining to the edges - particularly of the later pages. This is faded a little, and does not really affect the plates. Conforms to OCLC: 181773865 which FirstSearch records only one library copy at McMaster in California. The original paintings have been attributed to Pierre-Antoine Demachy (1723-1807) left a large number of views of Paris, and who showed a particular interest in Napoleon's major architectural improvements. 430 by 380mm (17 by 15 inches).

    . Première édition. Un ouvrage majestueux, montrant le Paris rénové de Napoléon dans toute sa splendeur. Complet. Illustré de 12 gravures à double page. Les vues panoramiques comprennent : L'école militaire et l'église des Invalides ; Vue de Paris depuis le boulevard sud ; Vue de Paris depuis Montmartre ; Vue sud de l'ancien et du nouveau Louvre ; La Monnaie et la façade du Louvre ; Vue de la place de la Concorde ; Le jardin de la façade ouest des Tuileries ; Palais des Tuileries face à la place du Carrousel ; Jardin des Tuileries ; Le Luxembourg ou Palais du Senat avec les jardins ; Les champs élyséens, jardins lointains des Tuileries ; Entrée des Champs Élysées et de la place de la Concorde. Il semble qu'il y ait eu deux versions imprimées. Il y eut également une autre version, imprimée simultanément, avec un texte en typographie sur une feuille pour accompagner les gravures plus petites (elles ont environ la moitié de la taille de nos gravures). Cette dernière a été publiée par Harper & Co. Tableaux originaux recouverts de papier. Le texte est en noir dans une bordure décorée et le dos est en cuir rouge. Les planches sont quelque peu frottées et présentent des taches (en particulier sur la première planche). L'ouvrage est néanmoins solide. Page de titre, 12 planches à double feuille avec un verso vierge. Celles-ci sont encore très attrayantes, mais présentent quelques taches d'eau sur les bords, en particulier sur les dernières pages. Ces taches sont un peu estompées et n'affectent pas vraiment les planches. Conforme à OCLC : 181773865 dont FirstSearch ne signale qu'un seul exemplaire de bibliothèque à McMaster en Californie. Les peintures originales ont été attribuées à Pierre-Antoine Demachy (1723-1807) qui a laissé un grand nombre de vues de Paris et qui a montré un intérêt particulier pour les améliorations architecturales majeures de Napoléon. 430 x 380 mm.

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  • Gravure 'Voyages par la Moscovie, en Perse, et aux Indes Orientales'. by LE BRUYN, Cornelius
    LE BRUYN, Cornelius
    Gravure 'Voyages par la Moscovie, en Perse, et aux Indes Orientales'.

    Amsterdam: Les Freres Wetstein, 1718. Beautiful engraved double page taken from the First edition (in French) of Le Bruyn's important illustrated account of his voyage to Russia, Persia, India and Java.
    The book is arguably the best authority for costumes of the era in the countries visited. This double page shows the costumes typical of 'Homme Persan' and 'Dame Persanne'. In a very good condition for its age. Some very small closed tears to edges. Blank on verso.
    Scope of images: 355 x 290 mm (14 x 11½ inches). Actual item: 405 x 325mm (16 x 12¾ inches). Belle double page gravée tirée de la Première édition (en français) de l'important récit illustré de Le Bruyn de…

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    Amsterdam: Les Freres Wetstein, 1718. Beautiful engraved double page taken from the First edition (in French) of Le Bruyn's important illustrated account of his voyage to Russia, Persia, India and Java.
    The book is arguably the best authority for costumes of the era in the countries visited. This double page shows the costumes typical of 'Homme Persan' and 'Dame Persanne'. In a very good condition for its age. Some very small closed tears to edges. Blank on verso.
    Scope of images: 355 x 290 mm (14 x 11½ inches). Actual item: 405 x 325mm (16 x 12¾ inches). Belle double page gravée tirée de la Première édition (en français) de l'important récit illustré de Le Bruyn de son voyage en Russie, Perse, Inde et Java.
    Le livre est sans doute la meilleure autorité pour les costumes de l'époque dans les pays visités. Cette double page montre les costumes typiques de « Homme Persan » et « Dame Persanne ». En très bon état pour son âge. Quelques très petites déchirures fermées sur les bords. Blanc au verso.
    Portée des images : 355 x 290 mm (14 x 11½ pouces). Article réel : 405 x 325 mm

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  • [GREAT BRITAIN] – HEDENDAAGSCHE HISTORIE, Of Tegenwoordige Staat Van Groot Brittannie. [Vol. I-II] by [SALMON, Thomas.] & TIRION, Isaak
    [SALMON, Thomas.] & TIRION, Isaak
    [GREAT BRITAIN] – HEDENDAAGSCHE HISTORIE, Of Tegenwoordige Staat Van Groot Brittannie. [Vol. I-II] Vervattende Eene Beschryving van 's Lands Gelegenheid.

    Amsterdam: Isaak Tirion. 1754-1755. Four Parts in two volumes: With two different engraved frontispieces by J.C. Philips, six folding engraved maps by Isaak Tirion. (Including "Nieuwe Kaart van de Eilanden van Groot Brittannien behelzende De Koningryken Engeland, Schotland en Ierland [..]", ca. 32,5 x 37,5 cm.; "Nieuwe Kaart van Ierland", ca. 34 x 27,5 cm. & "NIEUWE KAART VAN DE GROOTBRITTANNISCHE VOLKPLANTINGEN IN NOORD AMERICA [..]", ca. 36,5 x 45,5 cm.), 1 fold. engraved map of London & surroundings ("Kaart van Londen [..]", ca. 28 x 41,5 cm.). The are also 6 folding engraved views (of London) by J.C. Philips et al. including 1 which depicts 2 views of London. There is also an engraved portrait of King George…

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    Amsterdam: Isaak Tirion. 1754-1755. Four Parts in two volumes: With two different engraved frontispieces by J.C. Philips, six folding engraved maps by Isaak Tirion. (Including "Nieuwe Kaart van de Eilanden van Groot Brittannien behelzende De Koningryken Engeland, Schotland en Ierland [..]", ca. 32,5 x 37,5 cm.; "Nieuwe Kaart van Ierland", ca. 34 x 27,5 cm. & "NIEUWE KAART VAN DE GROOTBRITTANNISCHE VOLKPLANTINGEN IN NOORD AMERICA [..]", ca. 36,5 x 45,5 cm.), 1 fold. engraved map of London & surroundings ("Kaart van Londen [..]", ca. 28 x 41,5 cm.). The are also 6 folding engraved views (of London) by J.C. Philips et al. including 1 which depicts 2 views of London. There is also an engraved portrait of King George II by J. Houbraken after A. Schouman. 8vo (ca. 20 x 12 cm.), 18th century uniform gilt calf, gilt ribbed spine with 2 contrasting labels with titles, marbled edges. A profusion of gilt to the spines! Both vols possibly lack a divisional title (of the second part), but texts are complete. A few minor imperfections (foot of spine of vol. I slightly damaged / chipped, bindings slightly rubbed/ worn along extremities, 1 fold. map. slightly torn in outer blank margin, a little foxed/ browned), but nevertheless an attractively bound set in good condition. [6],368,[2],369-712,[12 index] and [4],348,[6],349-684,[24 index] pp. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches).
    ¶ Tiele (Ned. Bibliographie van Land- en Volkenkunde) 1033. Complete set of an 18th-cent. topographical description of Great Britain including a description of the former British colonies in NORTH AMERICA (pp. 658-684, titled "Tegenwoordige Staat Van De Groot Brittannische Bezittingen In Noord-Amerika, En in andere Weerelsdeelen"). –

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  • Guide to Fountains Abbey by OXFORD, A. W., Rev.
    OXFORD, A. W., Rev.
    Guide to Fountains Abbey Plans and Illustrations from photographs by W. Wainwright.

    Edition: Reprint

    Ripon: W. Harrison & Son (C. Harker), 1922. Pale green paper covers with black titles. Advert for a similar book to the rear panel. This is the Third Edition, with the price One Shilling boldly printed to the front panel. Adverts to the inside covers. Stapled. A nice clean copy. Small stamp with "west lodge, Fountains Abbey" to the front cover - perhaps the then bookshop for the Abbey? Light rusting to the staples, otherwise clean and tidy inside and out. Not a first, but a very early edition of this guide to the Cistercian ruins. Black and white photographs throughout. [x], 48, [x], pp.

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  • Histoire des Francais dans L'Inde. Depuis la Fondation de Pondichery. by MALLESON, Le Lieutenant-Colonel
    MALLESON, Le Lieutenant-Colonel
    Histoire des Francais dans L'Inde. Depuis la Fondation de Pondichery. Jusqu'a la Prise de Cette Ville (1674-1761). Traduction de Mme S, Le Page.

    Paris: Librairie de la Societe Bibliographique, 1874. Contemporary green leather spine with gilt titles. Marbled boards with green accents. A picture of the first attempts made by the French to establish their domination in India. Martin's generous efforts; the works of La Bourdonnais; the rivalry of it with Dupleix; the recall of La Bourdonnais; the admirable labours of Dupleix, so badly supported by the government of France; the struggles of his successors and the final failure.
    xi, 504 pp. Title page has small ex libris stamp. Some water staining / foxing throughout. Large fold-out map (47 x 39 cm) to the rear has become detached, a little creased, but otherwise in a good condition. 240 by 160mm (9½ by…

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    Paris: Librairie de la Societe Bibliographique, 1874. Contemporary green leather spine with gilt titles. Marbled boards with green accents. A picture of the first attempts made by the French to establish their domination in India. Martin's generous efforts; the works of La Bourdonnais; the rivalry of it with Dupleix; the recall of La Bourdonnais; the admirable labours of Dupleix, so badly supported by the government of France; the struggles of his successors and the final failure.
    xi, 504 pp. Title page has small ex libris stamp. Some water staining / foxing throughout. Large fold-out map (47 x 39 cm) to the rear has become detached, a little creased, but otherwise in a good condition. 240 by 160mm (9½ by 6¼ inches).

    George Bruce Malleson was born in Wimbledon (UK). Educated at Winchester, he obtained a cadetship in the Bengal infantry in 1842, and served through the second Burmese War. His subsequent appointments were in the civil line, the last being that of guardian to the young Maharajah of Mysore. He retired with the rank of colonel in 1877, having been created C.S.I. in the 1872 Birthday Honours. He authored the biographies of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, the French governor-general Dupleix and the British officer Robert Clive for the Rulers of India series. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches). Dos de l'époque en cuir vert avec titres dorés. Planches marbrées aux accents verts. Une image des premières tentatives faites par les Français pour asseoir leur domination en Inde. les efforts généreux de Martin; les œuvres de La Bourdonnais ; sa rivalité avec Dupleix ; le rappel de La Bourdonnais ; les admirables travaux de Dupleix, si mal soutenus par le gouvernement de la France ; les luttes de ses successeurs et l'échec final.
    xi, 504 pp. 240 x 160 mm.
    page de titre a un petit cachet ex libris. Quelques taches d'eau / rousseurs partout. Grande carte dépliante (47 x 39 cm) à l'arrière s'est détachée, un peu froissée, mais sinon en bon état. 2 George Bruce Malleson est né à Wimbledon (Royaume-Uni). Formé à Winchester, il obtint un grade de cadet dans l'infanterie du Bengale en 1842 et servit pendant la seconde guerre birmane. Ses nominations ultérieures étaient dans la ligne civile, la dernière étant celle de tuteur du jeune maharadjah de Mysore. Il prend sa retraite avec le grade de colonel en 1877, ayant été créé C.S.I. dans les honneurs d'anniversaire de 1872. Il est l'auteur des biographies de l'empereur moghol Akbar, du gouverneur général français Dupleix et de l'officier britannique Robert Clive pour la série Rulers of India.

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