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  • De twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden by TIRION, Isaak
    TIRION, Isaak
    De twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden en het Oude-Zyds-Huiszitten-Aalmoesseniers-Huis van agteren, in 't verschie

    1765. An attractive view of the synagogues in Amsterdam, by Isaak Tirion after Jan de Beijer. 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 21cm x 38cm. Page is 43cm x 51cm. First edition. Also elsewhere attributed to the publisher Fouquet as part of his Atlas Van Fouquet. However, the dimensions of the plate and page make the Tirion edition correct.

    . Isaak Tirion Une vue attrayante des synagogues d'Amsterdam, par Isaak Tirion d'après Jan de Beijer. Publiée par Isaak Tirion dans le cadre de l'ouvrage de Jan de Wanenaar intitulé « Amsterdam dans son essor, sa croissance, ses histoires, etc. »…

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    1765. An attractive view of the synagogues in Amsterdam, by Isaak Tirion after Jan de Beijer. 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 21cm x 38cm. Page is 43cm x 51cm. First edition. Also elsewhere attributed to the publisher Fouquet as part of his Atlas Van Fouquet. However, the dimensions of the plate and page make the Tirion edition correct.

    . Isaak Tirion Une vue attrayante des synagogues d'Amsterdam, par Isaak Tirion d'après Jan de Beijer. Publiée par Isaak Tirion dans le cadre de l'ouvrage de Jan de Wanenaar intitulé « Amsterdam dans son essor, sa croissance, ses histoires, etc. » (« Amsterdam in zyne opkomst, aanwas, geschiedenissen, etc. »). La surface gravée mesure 21 cm x 38 cm. La page mesure 43 cm x 51 cm. Première édition. Également attribuée ailleurs à l'éditeur Fouquet dans le cadre de son *Atlas Van Fouquet*. Cependant, les dimensions de la planche et de la page confirment que l'édition de Tirion est la bonne.

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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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  • Energy. by KASHKARI, Chaman
    KASHKARI, Chaman
    Energy. Resources, Demand, and Conservation, with special reference to India.

    New Dehli: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co, 1975. First Edition. Scarce. In hardback red cloth. Inside original unclipped dust jacket. Energy resources affect socio-economic development. Dr Chaman Kashkari's book was written almost 50 years ago (1975) when it became obvious that the need to explore India's energy resources and conservation was on a steep curve in demand. It looks at energy on the micro as well as the macro level. With graphs and illustrations in b/w. Dust jacket has some nicks to edges but is overall good. Inside book is very clean and fresh looking. xvii, 231 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 4685
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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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  • Epics of the Sea. Columbus in the Sargasso Sea. by KNIGHT, H.B.
    KNIGHT, H.B.
    Epics of the Sea. Columbus in the Sargasso Sea.

    Reigate: N.P, C1935. First edition. A lovely original sketch of the Santa Maria, Columbus's flag ship. In pencil and graphite crayon. Signed to the bottom left. This appears to have been an illustration intended for a book, as there is text beneath about the sailor's fear of the sea week in the Sargasso sea. We have been unable to identify any book that this was used in. A nice, clean and skilled pencil illustration, with just a touch of creasing to the sheet. To the rear is a feint beginning of another similar sketch and the artists name and address in Surrey. 37cm x 24cm. A lovely piece. The floating sargassum weed that grows all across the Sargasso had…

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    Reigate: N.P, C1935. First edition. A lovely original sketch of the Santa Maria, Columbus's flag ship. In pencil and graphite crayon. Signed to the bottom left. This appears to have been an illustration intended for a book, as there is text beneath about the sailor's fear of the sea week in the Sargasso sea. We have been unable to identify any book that this was used in. A nice, clean and skilled pencil illustration, with just a touch of creasing to the sheet. To the rear is a feint beginning of another similar sketch and the artists name and address in Surrey. 37cm x 24cm. A lovely piece. The floating sargassum weed that grows all across the Sargasso had a malevolent reputation. In 1492, Christopher Columbus was the first to record finding the stuff, a bright gold plant that resembles ordinary seaweed, but remarkably, has no need of roots, simply floating over the nearly 3,000 fathoms of ocean separating it from the abyssal plain below. Columbus and his frightened men were tricked by the weed into thinking they must be near land, when in fact, they were still in the mid-Atlantic. In the years that followed, stories grew of weed thick enough to trap ships, a legend whose modern successor was the Bermuda Triangle.

    . Première édition. Une jolie esquisse originale du Santa Maria, le navire amiral de Christophe Colomb. Réalisée au crayon à papier et au crayon graphite. Signée en bas à gauche. Il semble s'agir d'une illustration destinée à un livre, car elle est accompagnée d'un texte évoquant la peur des marins pendant leur semaine en mer des Sargasses. Nous n'avons pas réussi à identifier le livre dans lequel elle a été utilisée. Une belle illustration au crayon, propre et habile, avec juste quelques plis sur la feuille. Au verso, on aperçoit le début d'un autre croquis similaire, ainsi que le nom et l'adresse de l'artiste dans le Surrey. 37 cm x 24 cm. Une très belle pièce. Les algues sargasses qui flottent dans toute la mer des Sargasses avaient une réputation malveillante. En 1492, Christophe Colomb fut le premier à signaler sa découverte : une plante dorée brillante qui ressemble à une algue ordinaire, mais qui, fait remarquable, n'a pas besoin de racines et flotte simplement à près de 3 000 brasses au-dessus de l'océan qui la sépare de la plaine abyssale. Colomb et ses hommes effrayés ont été trompés par cette algue, qui leur a fait croire qu'ils devaient être près de la terre ferme, alors qu'en réalité, ils se trouvaient encore au milieu de l'Atlantique. Dans les années qui ont suivi, des histoires ont circulé selon lesquelles cette algue était suffisamment dense pour piéger les navires, une légende dont le successeur moderne est le triangle des Bermudes.

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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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  • Fabric design with flower segments by Seishū, Sunagawa. 砂川誠秀
    Seishū, Sunagawa. 砂川誠秀
    Fabric design with flower segments

    Japan: Maria Gahō, C1938. First Edition. A fabric design with three segments of flowers. A woodblock stencil print. In beautiful condition. stencil printing with gold. To the verso are paper labels with the artists name. The Seal: Sunagawa Seishu 砂川誠秀. 27.8 x 18.7 cm 砂川誠秀 (Sunagawa Seishū) was a Japanese editor and artist active in the pre-WWII era, known for compiling art books featuring woodblock prints and illustrations. He edited "錦典聚" (Kinshūshū), a three-volume collection published in 1938 by Maria Gahō, showcasing traditional Japanese art with large-format plates (30.3cm × 10cm).

    . Première édition. Motif textile composé de trois segments de fleurs. Impression au pochoir sur bois. En très bon état. Impression au pochoir avec dorure. Au verso, étiquettes…

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    Japan: Maria Gahō, C1938. First Edition. A fabric design with three segments of flowers. A woodblock stencil print. In beautiful condition. stencil printing with gold. To the verso are paper labels with the artists name. The Seal: Sunagawa Seishu 砂川誠秀. 27.8 x 18.7 cm 砂川誠秀 (Sunagawa Seishū) was a Japanese editor and artist active in the pre-WWII era, known for compiling art books featuring woodblock prints and illustrations. He edited "錦典聚" (Kinshūshū), a three-volume collection published in 1938 by Maria Gahō, showcasing traditional Japanese art with large-format plates (30.3cm × 10cm).

    . Première édition. Motif textile composé de trois segments de fleurs. Impression au pochoir sur bois. En très bon état. Impression au pochoir avec dorure. Au verso, étiquettes en papier portant le nom de l'artiste. Cachet : Sunagawa Seishu 砂川誠秀. 27,8 x 18,7 cm 砂川誠秀 (Sunagawa Seishū) était un éditeur et artiste japonais actif avant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, connu pour avoir compilé des livres d'art présentant des estampes sur bois et des illustrations. Il a édité « 錦典聚 » (Kinshūshū), un recueil en trois volumes publié en 1938 par Maria Gahō, présentant l'art traditionnel japonais avec des planches grand format (30.3cm × 10cm).

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  • Five albumen photographs of Italy, Switzerland and Cologne on two cards by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Five albumen photographs of Italy, Switzerland and Cologne on two cards

    N/P, C1875. An attractive collection of five albumen photographs of Italy pasted onto two large backing cards. The first card is 54cm x 43.5cm. This has a photograph of the door of the Basilica of Saint Zeno in Verona. A large photograph in excellent condition. 36cm x 27cm. Clean and neat. A tourist print, #645 to the bottom edge. From details on the photograph, this dates to around 1890. Backing card has a touch of marking and a chip to the top edge, but is good overall. Blank to verso. The second card is 58cm x 44cm. This holds two photographs of Rome, each pasted down with a hand inked double frame. The top photograph is St Peter's Square…

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    N/P, C1875. An attractive collection of five albumen photographs of Italy pasted onto two large backing cards. The first card is 54cm x 43.5cm. This has a photograph of the door of the Basilica of Saint Zeno in Verona. A large photograph in excellent condition. 36cm x 27cm. Clean and neat. A tourist print, #645 to the bottom edge. From details on the photograph, this dates to around 1890. Backing card has a touch of marking and a chip to the top edge, but is good overall. Blank to verso. The second card is 58cm x 44cm. This holds two photographs of Rome, each pasted down with a hand inked double frame. The top photograph is St Peter's Square and Basilica. Eerily empty, bar a single horse and cart to one side. Inked to the edge is "Le Vatican, Rome." Mainly clean image with a touch of foxing to the top edge. 25.5cm x 35.5cm. This is circa 1875. Below is an image of The Forum in Rome. Again, devoid of visitors. This is possibly a photograph by Tommaso Cucioni (C1860-1875) or by another photographer copying Cucioni's framing. 27cm x 38.5cm. To the verso is an attractive inked pattern across the whole sheet. In place are two albumen photographs. To the top, is a small 15cm x 10cm image of the statue of the Lion of Lucerne. Probably a tourist print. Below this is a lovely image of Cologne Cathedral in 1875 (based on the two towers being under construction). A nice clean image. Overall an attractive ensemble of albumen images on two sheets.

    . Une collection attrayante de cinq photographies à l'albumine de l'Italie collées sur deux grandes cartes de support. La première carte mesure 54 cm x 43,5 cm. Elle contient une photographie de la porte de la basilique de Saint Zeno à Vérone. Une grande photographie en excellent état. 36cm x 27cm. Propre et nette. Épreuve touristique, n° 645 sur le bord inférieur. D'après les détails de la photographie, celle-ci date d'environ 1890. Le dos de la carte présente quelques marques et un éclat sur le bord supérieur, mais l'ensemble est en bon état. Le verso est vierge. La deuxième carte mesure 58 cm x 44 cm. Elle contient deux photographies de Rome, chacune collée dans un double cadre encré à la main. La photographie du haut représente la place Saint-Pierre et la basilique. Elle est étrangement vide, à l'exception d'un cheval et d'une charrette sur le côté. La mention "Le Vatican, Rome" est encrée sur le bord. L'image est généralement propre, avec un peu de rousseur sur le bord supérieur. 25,5 cm x 35,5 cm. Il s'agit d'une photo datant d'environ 1875. Ci-dessous se trouve une image du Forum de Rome. Là encore, il n'y a pas de visiteurs. Il s'agit probablement d'une photographie de Tommaso Cucioni (1860-1875) ou d'un autre photographe qui a copié le cadrage de Cucioni. 27 cm x 38,5 cm. Au verso se trouve un motif encré attrayant sur toute la feuille. A la place se trouvent deux photographies à l'albumine. En haut, une petite image de 15 cm x 10 cm de la statue du Lion de Lucerne. Il s'agit probablement d'un tirage touristique. En dessous se trouve une belle image de la cathédrale de Cologne en 1875 (basée sur les deux tours en construction). Une belle image propre. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un bel ensemble d'images à l'albumine sur deux feuilles.

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  • Forest Trees and Woodland Scenery as described in Ancient and Modern Poets. by MENZIES, William.
    MENZIES, William.
    Forest Trees and Woodland Scenery as described in Ancient and Modern Poets.

    London: Longman's, Green & Co, 1875. First Edition. Containing 20 full colour chromolithographs, mounted as issued, by M. & N. Hanhart after water-colours by Elphinstone, Walton, and Nutt. Ex public library copy but still in very good, clean condition. Rebound in half dark green leather and green buckram boards. A little bumping to the spine and slight fading to the spine. Internally reasonably clean and tidy, with sporadic foxing, but with a small library stamp to the border of each tipped in chromolithograph. Library label to the inside front board, and to the base of the title page. A scarce item. There are none for sale at the time of cataloguing, and the last auction sale seems to have…

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    London: Longman's, Green & Co, 1875. First Edition. Containing 20 full colour chromolithographs, mounted as issued, by M. & N. Hanhart after water-colours by Elphinstone, Walton, and Nutt. Ex public library copy but still in very good, clean condition. Rebound in half dark green leather and green buckram boards. A little bumping to the spine and slight fading to the spine. Internally reasonably clean and tidy, with sporadic foxing, but with a small library stamp to the border of each tipped in chromolithograph. Library label to the inside front board, and to the base of the title page. A scarce item. There are none for sale at the time of cataloguing, and the last auction sale seems to have been in 2019. vi, [ii], 151 pages. 20 unnumbered chromolithographs. 36cm x 26cm. Confroms to WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC: 39137538. Contents. POETS: Old Testament; GREEK POETS. Homer ; Hesiod ; Aeschylus ; Sophocles ; Theocritus ; Apollonius Rhodius ; Moschus. LATIN POETS. Lucretius ; Virgil ; Horace ; Ovid ; Lucan. ITALIAN POETS. Dante ; Ariosto ; Tasso. GERMAN POETS. Schiller ; Goethe. ENGLISH POETS. Chaucer ; Spenser ; Shakespeare ; Milton ; Dryden ; Pope ; Thomson ; Gray ; Cowper ; Macpherson ; Burns ; Wordsworth ; Sir Walter Scott ; Byron ; Longfellow (American) ; Tennyson. THE PLATES: Queen Victoria's Review Oak / A.Y. Nutt. Cedar (at maturity) / A.Y. Nutt. Horse chestnut at Ankerwycke / W.L. Walton. Poplar at Upton / W.L. Walton. Plane, Bagshot Park / W.L. Walton. Cluster pine, Belvidere / Sir H. Elphinstone. William the Conqueror's Oak / A.Y. Nutt. Birch at Obelisk Pond / A.Y. Nutt. Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Home Park / W.L. Walton. Elms, Windsor Home Park / A.Y. Nutt. Elms and yew, Upton Churchyard / W.L. Walton. Old beech, Obelisk Pond / W.L. Walton. Beech, Manor Hill. Winter / A.Y. Nutt. Avenue of limes, Cumberland Lodge / W.L. Walton. Old oak, Prince Consort's Gate / W.L. Walton. Old oaks, Cranbourne. November / Sir H. Elphinstone. Grove of yews, Belvidere / A.Y. Nutt. Oak near Cranbourne / A.Y. Nutt. Scotch fir, Braemar / A.Y. Nutt. Pinasters and cedars. in snow / W.L. Walton.

    . Première édition. Contient 20 chromolithographies en couleurs, montées comme il se doit, par M. & N. Hanhart d'après des aquarelles d'Elphinstone, Walton et Nutt. Exemplaire d'une bibliothèque publique, mais en très bon état. Relié en demi-cuir vert foncé et planches de bougran vert. Quelques bosses au dos et une légère décoloration au dos. L'intérieur est raisonnablement propre et ordonné, avec des rousseurs sporadiques, mais avec un petit tampon de bibliothèque sur le bord de chaque chromolithographie incluse. Étiquette de bibliothèque à l'intérieur de la première planche et à la base de la page de titre. Un ouvrage rare. Il n'y en a pas à vendre au moment du catalogage, et la dernière vente aux enchères semble avoir eu lieu en 2019. vi, [ii], 151 pages. 20 chromolithographies non numérotées. 36cm x 26cm. Confroms à WorldCat / FirstSearch OCLC : 39137538.

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  • From Edinburgh to India & Burmah by MURDOCH, W. G. Burn.
    MURDOCH, W. G. Burn.
    From Edinburgh to India & Burmah

    London: George Routledge & Sons ltd, [1908]. A decent copy of this first edition. Original dark blue cloth with gilt titles and colour illustration to the front board. Nice and clean, but with a little bumping / edgewear to the head and tail of the spine, and slight splitting to the spine edge. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, twenty-three colour plates, and many in-text images. Internally clean and bright with tissue guards to the illustrations. xii, [ii], 403, [i]. pages. 22.5cm x 15cm. This work chronicles the author's journey from Scotland to South Asia. The memoir blends adventure narrative with cultural observations, reflecting early 20th-century European perspectives on India and Burma (modern-day Myanmar). William Gordon Burn Murdoch(1862–1939) was a…

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    London: George Routledge & Sons ltd, [1908]. A decent copy of this first edition. Original dark blue cloth with gilt titles and colour illustration to the front board. Nice and clean, but with a little bumping / edgewear to the head and tail of the spine, and slight splitting to the spine edge. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, twenty-three colour plates, and many in-text images. Internally clean and bright with tissue guards to the illustrations. xii, [ii], 403, [i]. pages. 22.5cm x 15cm. This work chronicles the author's journey from Scotland to South Asia. The memoir blends adventure narrative with cultural observations, reflecting early 20th-century European perspectives on India and Burma (modern-day Myanmar). William Gordon Burn Murdoch(1862–1939) was a Scottish painter, travel writer, and polar explorer known for his contributions to Antarctic exploration and Scottish cultural revival.

    . Un exemplaire correct de cette première édition. Original en tissu bleu foncé avec des titres dorés et une illustration en couleur sur le panneau avant. L'ouvrage est beau et propre, mais présente quelques bosses et usures à la tête et à la queue du dos, ainsi qu'une légère fissure sur le bord du dos. Illustré d'un frontispice en couleur, de vingt-trois planches en couleur et de nombreuses images dans le texte. L'intérieur est propre et brillant avec des protections en tissu pour les illustrations. xii, [ii], 403, [i]. pages. 22.5cm x 15cm. Cet ouvrage relate le voyage de l'auteur de l'Écosse à l'Asie du Sud. Les mémoires mêlent récit d'aventure et observations culturelles, reflétant les perspectives européennes du début du XXe siècle sur l'Inde et la Birmanie (le Myanmar d'aujourd'hui). William Gordon Burn Murdoch (1862-1939) était un peintre écossais, un écrivain de voyage et un explorateur polaire connu pour ses contributions à l'exploration de l'Antarctique et au renouveau culturel écossais.

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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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  • 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.

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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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  • Gouvernement de La Touraine by TARDIEU, Pierre François.
    TARDIEU, Pierre François.
    Gouvernement de La Touraine

    Paris: Pierre Gilles Chanlaire and Edme Mentelle, 1806. First edition. An attractive map of Touraine by the celebrated French map maker Tardieu. Hand coloured. engraved by Pierre François Tardieu, drawn by Dubuisson. Very good condition, slight central crease (where folded in the atlas), minimal stains on the margins. Government of Touraine showing the department of Indre et Loire. Taken from the Universal Atlas of Mentelle and Chanlaire. 32cm x 42cm. Loosely held under passe partout. Pierre François Tardieu (1711–1771) belonged to a family of cartographers and engravers of the mid- to late-18th and early-19th centuries. He was a highly regarded map engraver during his lifetime, enjoying the patronage of Alexander von Humboldt and the respect of his colleagues. He…

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    Paris: Pierre Gilles Chanlaire and Edme Mentelle, 1806. First edition. An attractive map of Touraine by the celebrated French map maker Tardieu. Hand coloured. engraved by Pierre François Tardieu, drawn by Dubuisson. Very good condition, slight central crease (where folded in the atlas), minimal stains on the margins. Government of Touraine showing the department of Indre et Loire. Taken from the Universal Atlas of Mentelle and Chanlaire. 32cm x 42cm. Loosely held under passe partout. Pierre François Tardieu (1711–1771) belonged to a family of cartographers and engravers of the mid- to late-18th and early-19th centuries. He was a highly regarded map engraver during his lifetime, enjoying the patronage of Alexander von Humboldt and the respect of his colleagues. He engraved several maps of the Americas, including Virginia and the southeast coast, Canada, the northeastern United States, as well as several maps of European and American cities.

    . Première édition. Une jolie carte de la Touraine par le célèbre cartographe français Tardieu. Colorée à la main, gravée par Pierre François Tardieu, dessinée par Dubuisson. Très bon état, léger pli central (à l'endroit où la carte a été pliée dans l'atlas), petites taches dans les marges. Gouvernement de la Touraine montrant le département de l'Indre et Loire. Tiré de l'Atlas universel de Mentelle et Chanlaire. 32cm x 42cm. Tenue libre sous passe partout. Pierre François Tardieu (1711-1771) appartenait à une famille de cartographes et de graveurs du milieu et de la fin du XVIIIe siècle et du début du XIXe siècle. Il fut de son vivant un graveur de cartes très apprécié, bénéficiant du patronage d'Alexander von Humboldt et du respect de ses confrères. Il a gravé plusieurs cartes des Amériques, notamment de la Virginie et de la côte sud-est, du Canada, du nord-est des États-Unis, ainsi que plusieurs cartes de villes européennes et américaines.

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  • Graphic Illustrations of the Most Prominent Features of the French Capital; by DEMACHY, Pierre Antoine; (painter) Porter, S.; Angus; Sparrow; I. Dadley. (Engravers)
    DEMACHY, 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 has 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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  • [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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