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  • Nieuwe Kerk by COMMELIN, Caspar
    COMMELIN, Caspar
    Nieuwe Kerk from Beschryvinge van Amsterdam

    Amsterdam: Wed. Aart Dirksz. Oossaan, 1694. A lovely copper plate engraving of the Nieuwe Kerk. Printed on two sheets, pasted together. A large print, believed to be from the large paper copy of the Beschryvinge van Amsterdam, Commelin's seminal work. Good clean impression on clean heavy laid paper. The paper holds a watermark of three crescent moons. This is often seen in Islamic printing, and was probably from Italian paper stock of the mid to late eighteenth century. Image size 26cm x 34cm. Sheet size 43cm x 50.5cm. A lovely uncoloured example of this engraving. First Edition.

    . Une belle gravure sur cuivre de la Nieuwe Kerk. Imprimée sur deux feuilles collées l'une à l'autre. Une grande impression, que…

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    Amsterdam: Wed. Aart Dirksz. Oossaan, 1694. A lovely copper plate engraving of the Nieuwe Kerk. Printed on two sheets, pasted together. A large print, believed to be from the large paper copy of the Beschryvinge van Amsterdam, Commelin's seminal work. Good clean impression on clean heavy laid paper. The paper holds a watermark of three crescent moons. This is often seen in Islamic printing, and was probably from Italian paper stock of the mid to late eighteenth century. Image size 26cm x 34cm. Sheet size 43cm x 50.5cm. A lovely uncoloured example of this engraving. First Edition.

    . Une belle gravure sur cuivre de la Nieuwe Kerk. Imprimée sur deux feuilles collées l'une à l'autre. Une grande impression, que l'on croit provenir de la grande copie papier de la Beschryvinge van Amsterdam, l'ouvrage fondamental de Commelin. Bonne impression propre sur un papier vergé épais et propre. Le papier contient un filigrane de trois croissants de lune. Ce type de filigrane est fréquent dans l'imprimerie islamique et provient probablement d'un papier italien du milieu ou de la fin du dix-huitième siècle. Taille de l'image 26cm x 34cm. Taille de la feuille 43cm x 50.5cm. Un bel exemple non coloré de cette gravure.

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    Book ID: 4317
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  • Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio. by BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
    BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
    Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio. Panoramic view of Mechelen

    Köln: G. von Kempen, 1572. Attractive panoramic city view (copper engraving) of the city of Mechelen (Machelen) removed from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" Volume One. Nice contemporary hand colouring. Image area is 11.7cm x 47.5cm. Sheet is 14cm x 55cm. Two sheets attached to verso. To the rear of one sheet is half a page of text. Slightly dusty but very presentable copy, with bright colouring. Shows the tower and other significant landmarks. Countryside around and figures standing to the foreground.

    Book ID: 4120
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  • Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio. by BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
    BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG Frans.
    Nitidissimae civitatis mechlineensis, in meditvillio Brabantiae sitae, exactis delineatio. Large map of Mechelen

    Köln: G. von Kempen, 1572. Single sheet. Attractive overhead city view / map (copper engraving) of the city of Mechelen (Machelen) removed from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" Volume One. With the Royal coat of arms and the arms of Mechelen, as well as a title cartouche. Nice contemporary hand colouring. Image area is 33.5cm x 46cm. Sheet is 40cm x 54cm. Two sheets attached to verso. To the rear of one sheet is a page of text (with a historiated initial) about Mechelen. This is somewhat darkened and foxed. Slightly dusty but very presentable copy, with bright colouring. Shows the tower and other significant landmarks. Countryside around and figures standing to the foreground.

    Book ID: 4121
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  • Nouvel Atlas illustré : La France et ses Colonies Cent-huit cartes. by VUILLEMIN, THUILLIER, Ch. LACOSTE, LORSIGNOL
    VUILLEMIN, THUILLIER, Ch. LACOSTE, LORSIGNOL
    Nouvel Atlas illustré : La France et ses Colonies Cent-huit cartes. Cent huit cartes dressées d'après les cartes du dépôt de la Guerre, des Ponts et Chaussées, de la Marine, des Travaux Publics, de l'Intérieur et des Eaux et Forêts par VUILLEMIN, THUILIER, Ch. LACOSTE, LORSIGNOL, géographes, membres de la société de géographie de Paris illustrées par M. FILLATREAU, gravées par MM. LECOCQ, LEBEL, BIZET, FONTAINE, WALTNER, F; DELANNOY, BARBIER, etc.

    Paris: Direction et Administration, 1897. A lovely copy of this atlas with hand coloured maps throughout. Red buckram binding, with titles and decoration embossed to the front board. Matching red leather spine, with gilt titles and decorations. Binding in very good, fresh condition. A little rubbing and scratching to the leather, and slight bumping to the boards only. Slight creasing to the end paper and title page. The rest of the atlas is in excellent, clean condition. The map of the Railways of France has a little creasing and small closed tear (now repaired with archival tape). 108 colour maps of French departments and colonies (including the planisphere of the French colonies). Two maps of Paris, and a double…

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    Paris: Direction et Administration, 1897. A lovely copy of this atlas with hand coloured maps throughout. Red buckram binding, with titles and decoration embossed to the front board. Matching red leather spine, with gilt titles and decorations. Binding in very good, fresh condition. A little rubbing and scratching to the leather, and slight bumping to the boards only. Slight creasing to the end paper and title page. The rest of the atlas is in excellent, clean condition. The map of the Railways of France has a little creasing and small closed tear (now repaired with archival tape). 108 colour maps of French departments and colonies (including the planisphere of the French colonies). Two maps of Paris, and a double page environs of Paris. Each of the departments has one or two pages of text outlining the features of the department, and a map of it. Complete with two large in-fine folding maps of the railways of France and Europe, and the railway map of France. This atlas weighs almost 5kg packed - so additional shipping will be requested outside of the EU. See the 20 photographs on our website for true impression. 410 by 300mm (16¼ by 11¾ inches).

    . Un bel exemplaire de cet atlas avec des cartes colorées à la main tout au long de l'ouvrage. Reliure en bougran rouge, avec titres et décorations estampés sur le premier plat. Le dos est en cuir rouge assorti, avec des titres et des décorations dorés. La reliure est en très bon état. Quelques frottements et rayures sur le cuir, et de légères bosses sur les plats. Léger froissement au papier de fin et à la page de titre. Le reste de l'atlas est en excellent état. La carte des chemins de fer de France présente un léger froissement et une petite déchirure fermée (réparée avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage). 108 cartes en couleurs des départements français et des colonies (y compris le planisphère des colonies françaises). Deux cartes de Paris, et une double page des environs de Paris. Chaque département est accompagné d'une ou deux pages de texte décrivant les caractéristiques du département et d'une carte de celui-ci. Complet de deux grandes cartes dépliantes in-fine des chemins de fer de France et d'Europe, et de la carte des chemins de fer de France. Cet atlas pèse près de 5 kg emballé - des frais de port supplémentaires seront donc demandés en dehors de l'UE. Voir les 20 photos sur notre site web pour une impression réelle. 410 x 300 mm

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    Book ID: 4156
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  • Nouvelle Carte de L'Isle de Java. by BELLIN, Jacques-Nicolas
    BELLIN, Jacques-Nicolas
    Nouvelle Carte de L'Isle de Java. Dressee suivant les observations les plus recentes faites par odre de la compage Holl des Indes Orientales Lieues d' Allemagne de 15 au Degre.

    Paris: 1746. A hand-coloured copper engraved sea chart of the Indonesian islands Java and Madura with a small part of Sumatra and Bali. Text in French. Verso: blank. Relief shown pictorially. Bottom left corner reads: Suppl. au Tome VIII. No. 1. From Prévost d'Exile's 'Histoire générale des voyages'. Very good condition. Sufficient margins. Eight vertical and two horizontal folds as published. Bright colours. Firm paper. 202 x 440 mm, on sheet 205 x 475 mm. Carte marine gravée sur cuivre et colorée à la main des îles indonésiennes Java et Madura avec une petite partie de Sumatra et Bali. Texte en français. Verso : vide. Le relief est représenté de façon picturale. Dans le coin inférieur gauche, on peut lire…

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    Paris: 1746. A hand-coloured copper engraved sea chart of the Indonesian islands Java and Madura with a small part of Sumatra and Bali. Text in French. Verso: blank. Relief shown pictorially. Bottom left corner reads: Suppl. au Tome VIII. No. 1. From Prévost d'Exile's 'Histoire générale des voyages'. Very good condition. Sufficient margins. Eight vertical and two horizontal folds as published. Bright colours. Firm paper. 202 x 440 mm, on sheet 205 x 475 mm. Carte marine gravée sur cuivre et colorée à la main des îles indonésiennes Java et Madura avec une petite partie de Sumatra et Bali. Texte en français. Verso : vide. Le relief est représenté de façon picturale. Dans le coin inférieur gauche, on peut lire : Suppl. au Tome VIII. No. 1. Extrait de Histoire générale des voyages, de Prévost d'Exile. Très bon état. Marges suffisantes. Huit plis verticaux et deux plis horizontaux tels que publiés. Couleurs vives. Papier solide. 202 x 440 mm, sur feuille 205 x 475 mm.

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    Book ID: 1773
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  • Nouvelle géographie et statistique de la France, Alger et la Belgique. Suivie d'un Traité sur le Monde entier. Ornée de 90 cartes et approuvée de l'Université. by HENRY, J.
    HENRY, J.
    Nouvelle géographie et statistique de la France, Alger et la Belgique. Suivie d'un Traité sur le Monde entier. Ornée de 90 cartes et approuvée de l'Université.

    Chatellerault: Lithographié chez l'auteur par A. Clement, 1835. Original edition. In publisher's hardback binding. Contains 89 maps: a map of France, a map of each French department (86), a map of Algiers, and a map of Belgium. Lacks the double page world map, otherwise complete - hence the price. 400 x 275 mm (15¾ x 10¾ inches).

    . Édition originale. Reliure cartonnée de l'éditeur. Contient 89 cartes: une carte de France, une carte par département français (86), une carte d'Alger, une carte de Belgique. Il manque la carte du monde à double page, autrement complet - d'où le prix. 400 x 275 mm.

    Book ID: 3994
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  • Ooster Kerk by COMMELIN, Caspar
    COMMELIN, Caspar
    Ooster Kerk from Beschryvinge van Amsterdam

    Amsterdam: Wed. Aart Dirksz. Oossaan, 1694. A lovely copper plate engraving of the Ooster Kerk. Printed on two sheets, pasted together. A large print, believed to be from the large paper copy of the Beschryvinge van Amsterdam, Commelin's seminal work. Good clean impression on clean heavy laid paper. The paper holds a watermark of three crescent moons. This is often seen in Islamic printing, and was probably from Italian paper stock of the mid to late eighteenth century. Image size 26cm x 34cm. Sheet size 43cm x 50.5cm. A lovely uncoloured example of this engraving. First Edition

    . Une belle gravure sur cuivre de l'Ooster Kerk. Imprimée sur deux feuilles collées l'une à l'autre. Une grande impression, que l'on…

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    Amsterdam: Wed. Aart Dirksz. Oossaan, 1694. A lovely copper plate engraving of the Ooster Kerk. Printed on two sheets, pasted together. A large print, believed to be from the large paper copy of the Beschryvinge van Amsterdam, Commelin's seminal work. Good clean impression on clean heavy laid paper. The paper holds a watermark of three crescent moons. This is often seen in Islamic printing, and was probably from Italian paper stock of the mid to late eighteenth century. Image size 26cm x 34cm. Sheet size 43cm x 50.5cm. A lovely uncoloured example of this engraving. First Edition

    . Une belle gravure sur cuivre de l'Ooster Kerk. Imprimée sur deux feuilles collées l'une à l'autre. Une grande impression, que l'on croit provenir de la grande copie papier de la Beschryvinge van Amsterdam, l'ouvrage fondamental de Commelin. Bonne impression propre sur un papier vergé épais et propre. Le papier contient un filigrane de trois croissants de lune. Ce type de filigrane est fréquent dans l'imprimerie islamique et provient probablement d'un papier italien du milieu ou de la fin du dix-huitième siècle. Taille de l'image 26cm x 34cm. Taille de la feuille 43cm x 50.5cm. Un bel exemple non coloré de cette gravure.

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    Book ID: 4315
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  • Orient Line Guide. Chapters for Travellers by Sea and by Land. by LOFTIE W.J.
    LOFTIE W.J.
    Orient Line Guide. Chapters for Travellers by Sea and by Land. Illustrated. The Fourth Edition, revised, with maps and plans.

    London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington Ltd, 1891. Publisher's blue hardback boards with gilt title to front and cloth spine. Information for passengers, illustrations of ships, charts, maps and ship plans etc. some fold-out. Boards slightly damp stained and bumped. Sporadic foxing. Overall good condition. XL, 439 pp. including interesting b/w advertisements of the time. 215 x 175 mm (8½ x 7 inches).

    The Orient Line was formed in the late 18th century, and by the middle of the 19th century was sailing its steamships all over the world. This guide predates its association with (and eventual absorption by) the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company; or P&O.

    Book ID: 3610
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  • Petit Atlas National des Départmens de la France et de ses Colonies. by MONIN, V.
    MONIN, V.
    Petit Atlas National des Départmens de la France et de ses Colonies. 100 cartes ornées de vues des monuments les plus remarquables, dressées par V. Monin, gravées sur acier par Alès Nouvelle Edition

    Paris: Chez Binet. A nice copy of this atlas. A new edition - dated 1835 to the title. Only two years after the first edition, this has been corrected and augumented! In addition to the 96 maps of each department (as shown on the first leaf) the atlas also has tipped in, The Environs de Paris; A folding Carte de la province d'Alger (dated 1857); The origin of France; 11 maps showing the continents and European neighbours of France and a large folding Tableau Geographic hand coloured in outline. In total, here are offered 110 engraved maps and one folding chart. Original sea green boards with home made calligraphic label to the front board. The boards are rather bumped…

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    Paris: Chez Binet. A nice copy of this atlas. A new edition - dated 1835 to the title. Only two years after the first edition, this has been corrected and augumented! In addition to the 96 maps of each department (as shown on the first leaf) the atlas also has tipped in, The Environs de Paris; A folding Carte de la province d'Alger (dated 1857); The origin of France; 11 maps showing the continents and European neighbours of France and a large folding Tableau Geographic hand coloured in outline. In total, here are offered 110 engraved maps and one folding chart. Original sea green boards with home made calligraphic label to the front board. The boards are rather bumped to the edges and spine, and the label quite darkened. Chips to the surface paper of the spine, although the binding is firm. Engraved title page (no end paper), with a little marking and a crease to it. The maps themselves are clean and tidy, with just a touch of darkening / the odd foxing spot. Each of the department maps is beautifully engraved, with statistics and one or two vignettes of principal scenes in the department. 250 x 340 mm (9¾ x 13½ inches).

    . Un bel exemplaire de cet atlas. Une nouvelle édition - datée de 1835 sur le titre. Deux ans seulement après la première édition, celle-ci a été corrigée et augmentée ! En plus des 96 cartes de chaque département (comme indiqué sur le premier feuillet), l'atlas comporte également les cartes suivantes : les Environs de Paris ; une carte dépliante de la province d'Alger (datée de 1857) ; l'origine de la France ; 11 cartes montrant les continents et les voisins européens de la France et un grand tableau géographique dépliant, coloré à la main dans les grandes lignes. Au total, 110 cartes gravées et un tableau dépliant sont proposés. Les planches d'origine sont vertes, avec une étiquette calligraphiée maison sur la première planche. Les planches sont assez bosselées sur les bords et le dos, et l'étiquette est assez assombrie. Le papier de surface du dos est écaillé, mais la reliure est solide. La page de titre gravée (pas de page de garde) présente quelques marques et un pli. Les cartes elles-mêmes sont propres et bien rangées, avec juste un peu de noircissement et quelques rousseurs. Chacune des cartes départementales est magnifiquement gravée, avec des statistiques et une ou deux vignettes des principales scènes du département. 250 x 340 mm (9¾ x 13½ pouces).

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    Book ID: 3968
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  • Plan de Goa by BELLIN. Jacques-Nicolas,
    BELLIN. Jacques-Nicolas,
    Plan de Goa Hand-coloured copper engraving of the Indian State of Goa.

    1754. Hand-coloured map, of the Indian state Goa, by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. Appeared in "Le Petit Atlas Maritime" by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, 1754. Condition: good. Sufficient margins. Four vertical folds as published. Firm paper. Bright colours. A title cartouche with description on top right. Verso: blank. Dimensions: 11 x 17.8 cm (16.8 x 21.4 cm entire sheet) Carte coloriée à la main, de l'état indien de Goa, par Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. Paru dans "Le Petit Atlas Maritime" de Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, 1754. Etat : bon. Des marges suffisantes. Quatre plis verticaux tel que publié. Papier ferme. Couleurs vives. Un cartouche de titre avec description en haut à droite. Verso: vierge. Dimensions : 110 x 178 mm (1,8 x 214 mm feuille entière).

    Book ID: 1800
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  • ponts et chaussées Commune de Ports, Département d' Indre Loire Service Hydraulique by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    ponts et chaussées Commune de Ports, Département d' Indre Loire Service Hydraulique

    Indre-Loire: Service Hydraulique, 1853. A folding manuscript map / cadastral plan of the commune of Ports and the surrounding area. 8 pages folded and pasted together, drawn to one side only. The first pate is the text / permissions and authorisations signed and dated (with official stamp) by individuals involved with the project. ( 4 different individuals have written comments and signed the plan). This seems to have been drawn up to accompany a cleaning / repair project for the roads and bridges of the area. Attractive hand coloured plan of the area, with extra section added on paper (see photos) showing the whole of the commune of Ports, including sections of the river Vienne. The plan is drawn…

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    Indre-Loire: Service Hydraulique, 1853. A folding manuscript map / cadastral plan of the commune of Ports and the surrounding area. 8 pages folded and pasted together, drawn to one side only. The first pate is the text / permissions and authorisations signed and dated (with official stamp) by individuals involved with the project. ( 4 different individuals have written comments and signed the plan). This seems to have been drawn up to accompany a cleaning / repair project for the roads and bridges of the area. Attractive hand coloured plan of the area, with extra section added on paper (see photos) showing the whole of the commune of Ports, including sections of the river Vienne. The plan is drawn on tracing paper / glassine, pasted to stiff card. This is a little darkened, but without significant flaws. Nice detailing and quality of work. Despite the title, there are no bridges in this commune. 290 by 1820mm (11½ by 71¾ inches).

    . Plan manuscrit dépliant de la commune de Ports et de ses environs. 8 pages pliées et collées, dessinées d'un seul côté. La première page est le texte / permissions et autorisations signées et datées (avec cachet officiel) par les personnes impliquées dans le projet. (4 personnes différentes ont écrit des commentaires et signé le plan). Ce plan semble avoir été établi pour accompagner un projet de nettoyage / réparation des routes et des ponts de la région. Joli plan de la région, colorié à la main, avec une section supplémentaire ajoutée sur papier (voir photos) montrant l'ensemble de la commune de Ports, y compris des sections de la rivière Vienne. Le plan est dessiné sur du papier calque / glassine, collé sur une carte rigide. Ce dernier est un peu assombri, mais sans défauts significatifs. Les détails et la qualité du travail sont agréables. Malgré le titre, il n'y a pas de pont dans cette commune. 290 par 1820mm

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    Book ID: 4056
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  • South Wales by MOLL, Herman
    MOLL, Herman
    South Wales part of "A Set of Fifty New and Correct Maps of England and Wales"

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Bowles & Rivington: 1724. A glazed and framed hand coloured map of South Wales. As well as the map, there are architectural details to the left side of the map. To the right are two fossils. Framed in light and dark green mounting board, and a green and gilt wooden frame. Overall in very clean and tidy condition. The original map fold is visible to the centre but is very light. There is a small repaired tear to the top right inch of the map - not affecting any detail. 200 x 320 mm (7¾ x 12½ inches).
    Moll was a cartographer who moved to England in 1678 and opened a book and map store in London. He produced…

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    London: Bowles & Rivington: 1724. A glazed and framed hand coloured map of South Wales. As well as the map, there are architectural details to the left side of the map. To the right are two fossils. Framed in light and dark green mounting board, and a green and gilt wooden frame. Overall in very clean and tidy condition. The original map fold is visible to the centre but is very light. There is a small repaired tear to the top right inch of the map - not affecting any detail. 200 x 320 mm (7¾ x 12½ inches).
    Moll was a cartographer who moved to England in 1678 and opened a book and map store in London. He produced a variety of maps, most of which asserted British sovereignty over Empire and the New World.

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  • Tabula Delphinatus Vulgo le Gouvernement General du Dauphiné by HOMANN, Johann Baptist and TILLEMON, Sr.
    HOMANN, Johann Baptist and TILLEMON, Sr.
    Tabula Delphinatus Vulgo le Gouvernement General du Dauphiné in suos Ballifiatus et Regiones divisus.

    Norimbergæ [Nürnberg]: Jo. Baptist Homann, 1716. Copper engraving by Johann Baptist Homann, with contemporary hand colouring. The cartouche has a scene of Gods watching the fighting on a battlefield. The map covers the Dauphiné in southeastern France. In the west is the Rhône, and in the east Piemont in Italy. 505 x 580 mm (20 x 22¾ inches). One central fold. The colours are strong and edges are a little delicate. Blank verso. Gravure sur cuivre de Johann Baptist Homann, avec coloration à la main contemporaine. Le cartouche a une scène de dieux regardant les combats sur un champ de bataille. La carte couvre le Dauphiné dans le sud-est de la France. A l'ouest se trouve le Rhône, et…

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    Norimbergæ [Nürnberg]: Jo. Baptist Homann, 1716. Copper engraving by Johann Baptist Homann, with contemporary hand colouring. The cartouche has a scene of Gods watching the fighting on a battlefield. The map covers the Dauphiné in southeastern France. In the west is the Rhône, and in the east Piemont in Italy. 505 x 580 mm (20 x 22¾ inches). One central fold. The colours are strong and edges are a little delicate. Blank verso. Gravure sur cuivre de Johann Baptist Homann, avec coloration à la main contemporaine. Le cartouche a une scène de dieux regardant les combats sur un champ de bataille. La carte couvre le Dauphiné dans le sud-est de la France. A l'ouest se trouve le Rhône, et à l'est le Piémont en Italie. 505 x 580 mm (20 x 22¾ pouces). Un pli central. Les couleurs sont fortes et les bords sont un peu délicats. Verso vierge.

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    Book ID: 2866
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  • The Antient and Modern History of the Famous City of York; and in a Particular Manner Of its Magnificent Cathedral, commonly call'd York Minster by T. G. [GENT, Thomas]
    T. G. [GENT, Thomas]
    The Antient and Modern History of the Famous City of York; and in a Particular Manner Of its Magnificent Cathedral, commonly call'd York Minster

    York: Thomas Hammond, 1730. First edition. Full leather binding (recently re-backed). Two fold-out engraved plates -- A Plan of the City of York and A View of the City of York., plus text ornaments and vignettes. pp. 256 + addenda, list of subscribers, errata and one page advert to the rear. This is a curious copy, as there is a frontis view of York, as called for, but it appears to be a different view from those in other copies online. The view given here is slightly small that the whole book, and is dedicated to the Right Hon Wm Stephenson, Lord Mayor. Stephenson was the mayor in 1743-4, so this must be a later addition, which also accounts…

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    York: Thomas Hammond, 1730. First edition. Full leather binding (recently re-backed). Two fold-out engraved plates -- A Plan of the City of York and A View of the City of York., plus text ornaments and vignettes. pp. 256 + addenda, list of subscribers, errata and one page advert to the rear. This is a curious copy, as there is a frontis view of York, as called for, but it appears to be a different view from those in other copies online. The view given here is slightly small that the whole book, and is dedicated to the Right Hon Wm Stephenson, Lord Mayor. Stephenson was the mayor in 1743-4, so this must be a later addition, which also accounts for its brighter appearance. Overall this book is in very nice condition. The binding is a little rubbed, but sound, and the spine is recent. Internally sound, with moderate darkening to the pages. The map of the city has an area where it has worn thin (or label removed?).165 x 100 mm (6½ x 4 inches).

    Gent, a printer and antiquary of irascible temperament received praise from DNB, p. 1101, "his topographical publications are still of value and in demand," and further, "His Life is very interesting, and deserves to be reprinted in its entirety........throwing light on manners and habits of the early eighteenth century."

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    Book ID: 2258
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  • Nice hand coloured map of "The Islands"
    The Islands - Anglesey, Wight Vectis Olim, Garnesay & Iarsay. by MERCATOR, Gerard
    MERCATOR, Gerard
    The Islands - Anglesey, Wight Vectis Olim, Garnesay & Iarsay.

    Amsterdam: Hondius, Jodocus, 1610. A hand coloured composite map of Anglesey, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Circa 1610. Latin text to the verso "Anglia". This is from the Hondius printing. Double glazed and framed in a black and gilt frame. The two pages of Latin text are visible through the rear glazed panel. Very nice condition. There is a touch of darkening to the page, but very light. The crease to the centre of the page has been reinforced to the verso. The text pages are also clean and tidy. Signed in the plate ' Per Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio ' prior to his death in 1594. Hondius took over the plates…

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    Amsterdam: Hondius, Jodocus, 1610. A hand coloured composite map of Anglesey, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. Circa 1610. Latin text to the verso "Anglia". This is from the Hondius printing. Double glazed and framed in a black and gilt frame. The two pages of Latin text are visible through the rear glazed panel. Very nice condition. There is a touch of darkening to the page, but very light. The crease to the centre of the page has been reinforced to the verso. The text pages are also clean and tidy. Signed in the plate ' Per Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio ' prior to his death in 1594. Hondius took over the plates from Mercator's grandson, and re-published his Atlas. 320 x 420 mm (12½ by 16½ inches).
    Gerard Mercator was one of the greatest map makers ever known. He started his career as a professional instrument maker after finishing a masters degree at Louvain University and studying advanced mathematics. By the 1560's he was developing a new form of navigational projection. Rumold Mercator was his son.

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  • Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770 - 1860 from the Library of J. R. Abbey Vol. I & II by ABBEY, J. R.
    ABBEY, J. R.
    Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770 - 1860 from the Library of J. R. Abbey Vol. I & II

    San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1991. Two volumes. Hardback in dust wrapper. The front of the wrapper of Volume 1 has been sliced in half (quite neatly!) now held in removable plastic. Apart from this flaw, the wrappers are clean and tidy. Books are bound in burgundy laminated cloth. The front of Volume 1 has a thin scratch (corresponding to the wrapper damage).
    Volume 1 - contains the World, Europe and Africa. 347 works are catalogued, with 44 plates and illustrations.
    Volume 2 - contains Asia, Oceania, Antarctica & America. Contains 381 works catalogued and 46 plates and illustrations.
    xiv, 1-300., xiv, 301-676. pp. 320 by 240 mm (12½ by 9½ inches).

    Book ID: 2120
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  • Twelve Manuscript Maps of the Ancient World. by TATHAM, Sherman Ralph
    TATHAM, Sherman Ralph
    Twelve Manuscript Maps of the Ancient World.

    1865. Twelve manuscript maps with dated inscription: "A.M. Tatham from her afft. Bro Sherman Dec. 1865". Rebound from a broken binding as a folding leporello series of maps in cloth covered boards "Bible Atlas S.R.T." on original label to the front. Binding is new and without flaws. Slight scratch to blank (back) of first map, otherwise the maps are in excellent condition.

    The maps comprise: The Nations of the Ancient World, Assyria and the Adjacent Lands, Canaan in Patriarchal Ages, Canaan as Divided among The Tribes, Dominions of David and Solomon, Armenia, Egypt and Sinai Peninsula Illustrating the Journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land, Jerusalem and its Environs, The Kingdoms of Judah & Israel, Palestine in the…

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    1865. Twelve manuscript maps with dated inscription: "A.M. Tatham from her afft. Bro Sherman Dec. 1865". Rebound from a broken binding as a folding leporello series of maps in cloth covered boards "Bible Atlas S.R.T." on original label to the front. Binding is new and without flaws. Slight scratch to blank (back) of first map, otherwise the maps are in excellent condition.

    The maps comprise: The Nations of the Ancient World, Assyria and the Adjacent Lands, Canaan in Patriarchal Ages, Canaan as Divided among The Tribes, Dominions of David and Solomon, Armenia, Egypt and Sinai Peninsula Illustrating the Journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land, Jerusalem and its Environs, The Kingdoms of Judah & Israel, Palestine in the time of Our Saviour, Modern Palestine, and The Eastern Mediterranean Illustrating the Travels of St. Paul. Each map folds out to approx. 165 x 133 mm. The maps still retain their original bright colouring.

    Sherman Ralph Tatham was born in Hampstead in 1850. Educated at Winchester College 1862 - 1868, he became an architect. Tatham died in Hampstead in 1923 and is buried in Highgate Cemetery. The dedication here is to his younger sister Anna Maria Tatham.

    . Douze cartes manuscrites avec inscription datée : "A.M. Tatham from her afft. Sherman Dec. 1865". Relié à partir d'une reliure cassée sous la forme d'une série de cartes dépliantes en leporello dans des planches couvertes de tissu "Bible Atlas S.R.T." sur l'étiquette originale sur le devant. La reliure est neuve et sans défaut. Légère éraflure au dos de la première carte, sinon les cartes sont en excellent état.

    Les cartes comprennent : Les nations de l'ancien monde, l'Assyrie et les terres adjacentes, Canaan à l'époque des patriarches, Canaan divisé entre les tribus, les dominations de David et de Salomon, l'Arménie, l'Égypte et la péninsule du Sinaï illustrant le voyage des Israélites vers la Terre promise, Jérusalem et ses environs, les royaumes de Juda et d'Israël, la Palestine à l'époque de notre Sauveur, la Palestine moderne, et la Méditerranée orientale illustrant les voyages de saint Paul. Chaque carte est dépliante et mesure environ 165 x 133 mm. Les cartes ont conservé leurs couleurs vives d'origine.

    Sherman Ralph Tatham est né à Hampstead en 1850. Il a étudié au Winchester College de 1862 à 1868 et est devenu architecte. Tatham est décédé à Hampstead en 1923 et est enterré au cimetière de Highgate. La dédicace ici est destinée à sa jeune sœur Anna Maria Tatham.

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  • Vue d'optique - A View of the grand Palace of Westminster, by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Vue d'optique - A View of the grand Palace of Westminster, La Grande Place de Vestminster

    Londres / Paris: Wichnyther / Basset, 1766. Copper engraving, beautifully hand coloured. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Title in both English and French. 23 x 41 cm (image); Bottom left reads: Published according to Act of Parliament 1766. Sheet size: 340 x 515 mm (13½ x 20¼ inches). In very good condition, with a very small loss to left edge, and some minor soiling. Blank to verso. A zograscope is an optical device for magnifying flat images, as the shape of the lens enhanced the sense of the depth shown in the picture. The precursor to 3D images! These were very fashionable in the late 18th century. Gravure sur cuivre, magnifiquement colorée à la main. Conçu…

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    Londres / Paris: Wichnyther / Basset, 1766. Copper engraving, beautifully hand coloured. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Title in both English and French. 23 x 41 cm (image); Bottom left reads: Published according to Act of Parliament 1766. Sheet size: 340 x 515 mm (13½ x 20¼ inches). In very good condition, with a very small loss to left edge, and some minor soiling. Blank to verso. A zograscope is an optical device for magnifying flat images, as the shape of the lens enhanced the sense of the depth shown in the picture. The precursor to 3D images! These were very fashionable in the late 18th century. Gravure sur cuivre, magnifiquement colorée à la main. Conçu à l'origine pour être vu à travers un zograscope. Titre en anglais et en français. 23 x 41 cm (image) ; En bas à gauche se lit : publié conformément à la loi du Parlement 1766. Taille de la feuille : 340 x 515 mm (13½ x 20¼ pouces). En très bon état, avec un très petit manque au bord gauche et quelques salissures mineures. Blanc au verso. Un zograscope est un appareil optique pour agrandir des images plates, car la forme de l'objectif améliore le sens de la profondeur montrée dans l'image. Le précurseur des images 3D ! Celles-ci étaient très à la mode à la fin du XVIIIe siècle.

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  • Vue d'optique. Prospectus Palatii Regii Somerseti cum Ecclesia S. Mariae Londini: Vista del Palacio Real De Somerset con la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora a Londres by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Vue d'optique. Prospectus Palatii Regii Somerseti cum Ecclesia S. Mariae Londini: Vista del Palacio Real De Somerset con la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora a Londres

    London: 1760. Rare Latin / Spanish version of this copper engraving of Somerset House and St. Mary le Strand in London. Circa 1770. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Good condition. Slightly wrinkled / creased, with some small closed tears to sheet edge (not affecting the actual engraving). A few pale spots of foxing. Neat repair to verso. Light water stains, only obvious from otherwise blank verso. 280 x 420 mm (image); 306 x 490 mm (sheet).
    A zograscope is an optical device for magnifying flat images, as the shape of the lens enhanced the sense of the depth shown in the picture. The precursor to 3D images! These were very fashionable in the late 18th century.…

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    London: 1760. Rare Latin / Spanish version of this copper engraving of Somerset House and St. Mary le Strand in London. Circa 1770. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Good condition. Slightly wrinkled / creased, with some small closed tears to sheet edge (not affecting the actual engraving). A few pale spots of foxing. Neat repair to verso. Light water stains, only obvious from otherwise blank verso. 280 x 420 mm (image); 306 x 490 mm (sheet).
    A zograscope is an optical device for magnifying flat images, as the shape of the lens enhanced the sense of the depth shown in the picture. The precursor to 3D images! These were very fashionable in the late 18th century. Rare version latine/espagnole de cette gravure sur cuivre de Somerset House et St Mary le Strand à Londres. Vers 1770. Conçu à l'origine pour être vu à travers un zograscope. Bonne condition. Légèrement froissé / froissé, avec quelques petites déchirures fermées sur le bord de la feuille (n'affectant pas la gravure proprement dite). Quelques taches pâles de rousseurs. Réparation soignée au verso. Légères taches d'eau, évidentes uniquement à partir du verso autrement vierge.28 x 42 cm (image); 36 x 49 cm (feuille).
    Un zograscope est un appareil optique pour agrandir des images plates, car la forme de la lentille améliore le sens de la profondeur montrée dans l'image. Le précurseur des images 3D ! Celles-ci étaient très à la mode à la fin du XVIIIe siècle.

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  • Vue d'optique - Representant la Vue interieure de la Cathedralle de St Paul de Londres by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Vue d'optique - Representant la Vue interieure de la Cathedralle de St Paul de Londres

    Paris: Maillet, 1760. Scarce copper engraving, finely hand coloured. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Title in French. Behind neat cream passe partout. 24 x 37 cm (image); actual size: 335 x 475 mm (13¼ x 18¾ inches). In an excellent condition for such a scarce item. Blank to verso. A zograscope is an optical device for magnifying flat images, as the shape of the lens enhanced the sense of the depth shown in the picture. The precursor to 3D images! These were very fashionable in the late 18th century. Rare gravure sur cuivre, finement colorée à la main. Conçu à l'origine pour être vu à travers un zograscope. Titre en français. Derrière un passe partout crème…

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    Paris: Maillet, 1760. Scarce copper engraving, finely hand coloured. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Title in French. Behind neat cream passe partout. 24 x 37 cm (image); actual size: 335 x 475 mm (13¼ x 18¾ inches). In an excellent condition for such a scarce item. Blank to verso. A zograscope is an optical device for magnifying flat images, as the shape of the lens enhanced the sense of the depth shown in the picture. The precursor to 3D images! These were very fashionable in the late 18th century. Rare gravure sur cuivre, finement colorée à la main. Conçu à l'origine pour être vu à travers un zograscope. Titre en français. Derrière un passe partout crème soigné. 24 x 37 cm (image) ; taille réelle : 335 x 475 mm (13¼ x 18¾ pouces). En excellent état pour un objet si rare. Blanc au verso. Un zograscope est un appareil optique pour agrandir des images plates, car la forme de l'objectif améliore le sens de la profondeur montrée dans l'image. Le précurseur des images 3D ! Celles-ci étaient très à la mode à la fin du XVIIIe siècle.

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    Book ID: 2871
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