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  • New General Atlas by THOMSON, John
    THOMSON, John
    New General Atlas Map of North Africa showing the Routes of Explorers

    Edinburgh: 1821. A hand coloured map, taken from Thomson's "New General Atlas". This shows North Africa (including the whole of the Sahara and West Africa). As well as the hand coloured detail, the map shows the routes of Mr Browne, Mr Horneman, Mr Bruce and Mr Parks. Originally this map was paired in a double page, folio atlas with a similar map for South Africa (not present). 280 x 515 mm (11 x 20¼ inches).

    Condition: This map is in lovely condition. Clean and tidy with a little edgewear / nicking to the edges only (not affecting detail). The colour is clean and bright.

    Book ID: 1533
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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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  • Opérations sur la Marne by PELET, Lt General.
    PELET, Lt General.
    Opérations sur la Marne Eight early nineteenth Century maps of France.

    Paris: Dépôt de la Guerre, 1842. A collection of maps created by the war department, under the direction of Lt General Pelet. Box is covered in marbled paper. Large leather label with gilt titles. There is a dent to the top of the box, otherwise in good, clean condition. Linen-backed in 16 segments with the old label of the print and map dealer Heuguet on the canvas In very good condition. There is some darkening to the linen backing, but the maps themselves are in and excellent, clean state.

    The maps contained are: Vassy, (1833) #68; Troyes (1837) #82; Reims (1826) #34; Chalons (1831) #50; Bar le Duc (1833) #51; Verdun (1831) #35; Arcis (1833) #67; Chaumont (1837) #85.…

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    Paris: Dépôt de la Guerre, 1842. A collection of maps created by the war department, under the direction of Lt General Pelet. Box is covered in marbled paper. Large leather label with gilt titles. There is a dent to the top of the box, otherwise in good, clean condition. Linen-backed in 16 segments with the old label of the print and map dealer Heuguet on the canvas In very good condition. There is some darkening to the linen backing, but the maps themselves are in and excellent, clean state.

    The maps contained are: Vassy, (1833) #68; Troyes (1837) #82; Reims (1826) #34; Chalons (1831) #50; Bar le Duc (1833) #51; Verdun (1831) #35; Arcis (1833) #67; Chaumont (1837) #85. These maps of France were drawn up by officers of the General Staff Corps under the direction of Lieutenant General Pelet and published by the Dépôt de la Guerre. A remarkable work for the finesse and quality of its details. The revision date is important because it explains, for example, the presence of railway lines or the fortifications of Paris built by Thiers after 1841. Maps of Paris and its region were first published between 1832 and 1839. The whole of France was covered with 247 maps. The Paris sheet is always centred on the Paris Meridian (Observatory) and not that of Greenwich. This series of maps is very precise and gives a state of the territory in the first half of the 19th century, both in terms of land use and relief.

    These maps are all dated between 1831 and 1837, however, caution is always required. Indeed, the publication date shown at the bottom of the map has not been changed, although updates were made up to 1889. It is therefore important to avoid misinterpretations. As the box was made and labelled for these maps, and dated 1842 in gilt, we believe that this is an accurate final date for these maps, and they are all made before 1842. Box is 23cm x 14cm x 10cm. Maps are each 60cm x 88 cm.

    . Une collection de cartes créées par le ministère de la Guerre, sous la direction du lieutenant-général Pelet. La boîte est recouverte de papier marbré. Grande étiquette en cuir avec titres dorés. Il y a une bosse sur le dessus de la boîte, autrement en bon état, propre. L'ouvrage est soutenu par une toile de lin en 16 segments avec l'ancienne étiquette du marchand d'estampes et de cartes Heuguet sur la toile. Le dos en lin est un peu assombri, mais les cartes elles-mêmes sont en excellent état et propres.

    Les cartes contenues sont : Vassy, (1833) #68 ; Troyes (1837) #82 ; Reims (1826) #34 ; Chalons (1831) #50 ; Bar le Duc (1833) #51 ; Verdun (1831) #35 ; Arcis (1833) #67 ; Chaumont (1837) #85. Ces cartes de France ont été dressées par des officiers du corps d'état-major général sous la direction du lieutenant général Pelet et publiées par le Dépôt de la Guerre. Un ouvrage remarquable par la finesse et la qualité de ses détails. La date de révision est importante car elle explique, par exemple, la présence de lignes de chemin de fer ou les fortifications de Paris construites par Thiers après 1841. Les cartes de Paris et de sa région ont été publiées pour la première fois entre 1832 et 1839. L'ensemble de la France a été couvert par 247 cartes. La feuille de Paris est toujours centrée sur le méridien de Paris (Observatoire) et non sur celui de Greenwich. Cette série de cartes est très précise et donne un état du territoire dans la première moitié du XIXe siècle, tant au niveau de l'occupation du sol que du relief.

    Ces cartes sont toutes datées entre 1831 et 1837, mais il faut toujours être prudent. En effet, la date de publication indiquée en bas de la carte n'a pas été modifiée, bien que des mises à jour aient été effectuées jusqu'en 1889. Il est donc important d'éviter les erreurs d'interprétation. Comme la boîte a été fabriquée et étiquetée pour ces cartes, et qu'elle porte la date de 1842 en lettres dorées, nous pensons qu'il s'agit d'une date finale exacte pour ces cartes, et qu'elles ont toutes été fabriquées avant 1842. La boîte mesure 23 cm x 14 cm x 10 cm. Les cartes mesurent chacune 60 cm x 88 cm.

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    Book ID: 4991
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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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  • 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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  • Recueil de cartes géographiques, plans, vues et médailles de l'ancienne Grèce, relatifs au voyage du jeune Anacharsis ; précédé d'une analyse critique des cartes by BOCAGE, M. Barbie du.
    BOCAGE, M. Barbie du.
    Recueil de cartes géographiques, plans, vues et médailles de l'ancienne Grèce, relatifs au voyage du jeune Anacharsis ; précédé d'une analyse critique des cartes Troisième édition.

    Paris: Chez de Bure L'aine, 1790. To accompany Barthélemy's 'Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Gréce'. Contemporary mottled paper covered hardback boards. Boards are rubbed and faded. Internally some light foxing. Pages in a good state, no tears or creases. XXXII pages of text, followed by [31] Sheets of plates: b/w illustrations, fold out maps, and plans. Complete. Barbie du Bocage refers to Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage (1760–1825), a notable French geographer and cartographer. He was a student of the famous geographer Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville and worked extensively in Paris. Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage held important roles including as attaché to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and later in the Cabinet of Medals at the King's Library. He contributed to…

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    Paris: Chez de Bure L'aine, 1790. To accompany Barthélemy's 'Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Gréce'. Contemporary mottled paper covered hardback boards. Boards are rubbed and faded. Internally some light foxing. Pages in a good state, no tears or creases. XXXII pages of text, followed by [31] Sheets of plates: b/w illustrations, fold out maps, and plans. Complete. Barbie du Bocage refers to Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage (1760–1825), a notable French geographer and cartographer. He was a student of the famous geographer Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville and worked extensively in Paris. Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage held important roles including as attaché to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and later in the Cabinet of Medals at the King's Library. He contributed to geographic and cartographic knowledge during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, creating maps such as those for the "Voyage du jeune Anacharsis." He also served under Napoleon's administration and was a member of the Institut de France. 26cm x 21cm. Conforms to the third edition referenced in WorldCat / OCLC: 8182752.

    . Pour accompagner « Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Grèce » de Barthélemy. Couverture rigide contemporaine recouverte de papier marbré. La couverture est frottée et décolorée. À l'intérieur, quelques légères rousseurs. Les pages sont en bon état, sans déchirures ni plis. XXXII pages de texte, suivies de [31] feuilles de planches : illustrations en noir et blanc, cartes dépliantes et plans. Complet. Barbie du Bocage fait référence à Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage (1760-1825), géographe et cartographe français de renom. Il fut l'élève du célèbre géographe Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville et travailla longuement à Paris. Jean-Denis Barbié du Bocage a occupé des fonctions importantes, notamment celle d'attaché au ministère des Affaires étrangères, puis au Cabinet des médailles de la Bibliothèque du Roi. Il a contribué aux connaissances géographiques et cartographiques à la fin du XVIIIe et au début du XIXe siècle, en créant des cartes telles que celles du « Voyage du jeune Anacharsis ». Il a également servi sous l'administration de Napoléon et était membre de l'Institut de France. 26 cm x 21 cm. Conforme à la troisième édition référencée dans WorldCat / OCLC : 8182752.

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    Book ID: 5326
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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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  • 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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    Book ID: 1278
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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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  • View of the Collossus of Rhodes. by van Heemskerck, Maarten.
    van Heemskerck, Maarten.
    View of the Collossus of Rhodes. Vue de l'ancienne ville rhode et du fameux calofse de metail qui

    Paris: Mondhare, C1770. First edition thus. A scarce, hand coloured vue d'optique of the Collosus at Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This is a French edition, published by Mondhare. Although undated it is circa 1770. There is some staining to the edges, with a large stain to the bottom left edge. Small nicks to the edge of the plate. The colouring is reasonable, but done quickly. The only other copy of this edition we can find is in the Library of Congress collection. 30cm x 43cm.

    . Première édition. Une vue d'optique rare, coloriée à la main, du Colosse de Rhodes, l'une des sept merveilles du monde antique. Il s'agit d'une édition française,…

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    Paris: Mondhare, C1770. First edition thus. A scarce, hand coloured vue d'optique of the Collosus at Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This is a French edition, published by Mondhare. Although undated it is circa 1770. There is some staining to the edges, with a large stain to the bottom left edge. Small nicks to the edge of the plate. The colouring is reasonable, but done quickly. The only other copy of this edition we can find is in the Library of Congress collection. 30cm x 43cm.

    . Première édition. Une vue d'optique rare, coloriée à la main, du Colosse de Rhodes, l'une des sept merveilles du monde antique. Il s'agit d'une édition française, publiée par Mondhare. Bien qu'elle ne soit pas datée, elle remonte à environ 1770. Les bords présentent quelques taches, dont une grande tache sur le bord inférieur gauche. Petites entailles sur le bord de la plaque. La coloration est correcte, mais réalisée rapidement. Le seul autre exemplaire de cette édition que nous ayons pu trouver se trouve dans la collection de la Bibliothèque du Congrès. 30 cm x 43 cm.

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  • Ville de Richelieu en Poittou construitte par le Grand Cardinal Duc de Richelieu aubout des parteres de son gr. et superbe Chateau de Richelieu, de la conduitte et des soings de Mr. le Mercier Architecte by PASQUIER
    PASQUIER
    Ville de Richelieu en Poittou construitte par le Grand Cardinal Duc de Richelieu aubout des parteres de son gr. et superbe Chateau de Richelieu, de la conduitte et des soings de Mr. le Mercier Architecte

    Paris: Chez Pasquier, 1660. First edition. A hand coloured aerial view of the city of Richelieu, showing the church, market hall and city walls. The image is from the vantage of the South East. It was probably intended for a vue d'Optique, as the market hall and church as shown inverse to their real situation. Hand coloured, with townsfolk throughout the town and in the foreground. Fictitious mountains in the background. The colouring is fairly crude, but contemporary. The image has been closely cropped, and laid onto backing paper. The backing paper has a little nicking to the edges. To the rear, the original title of the vue has been tipped onto the backing sheet. Image is 19cm x…

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    Paris: Chez Pasquier, 1660. First edition. A hand coloured aerial view of the city of Richelieu, showing the church, market hall and city walls. The image is from the vantage of the South East. It was probably intended for a vue d'Optique, as the market hall and church as shown inverse to their real situation. Hand coloured, with townsfolk throughout the town and in the foreground. Fictitious mountains in the background. The colouring is fairly crude, but contemporary. The image has been closely cropped, and laid onto backing paper. The backing paper has a little nicking to the edges. To the rear, the original title of the vue has been tipped onto the backing sheet. Image is 19cm x 36cm. Backing sheet is 21.5cm x 38.5cm. Richelieu, in Indre et Loire, was the birthplace of Cardinal Richelieu (who took his name from the town). At the height of his powers, he re built his home town, as an ideal city. The laid out plan of the city can be seen in this view. Construction took place between 1631 and 1642, the year of the Cardinal's death.

    . Première édition. Vue aérienne coloriée à la main de la ville de Richelieu, montrant l'église, la halle et les remparts. L'image est prise depuis le sud-est. Elle était probablement destinée à une vue d'optique, car la halle et l'église sont représentées à l'inverse de leur situation réelle. Coloriée à la main, avec des habitants dans toute la ville et au premier plan. Montagnes fictives à l'arrière-plan. La coloration est assez grossière, mais contemporaine. L'image a été soigneusement découpée et collée sur un papier de support. Le papier de support présente de petites entailles sur les bords. Au dos, le titre original de la vue a été collé sur la feuille de support. L'image mesure 19 cm x 36 cm. La feuille de support mesure 21,5 cm x 38,5 cm. Richelieu, dans l'Indre-et-Loire, est le lieu de naissance du cardinal Richelieu (qui a pris le nom de la ville). Au sommet de son pouvoir, il a reconstruit sa ville natale pour en faire une ville idéale. Le plan de la ville est visible sur cette vue. La construction a eu lieu entre 1631 et 1642, année de la mort du cardinal.

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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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  • Vue d'optique - Vue de la Tour de la S. Croix à Amsterdam du coté de la Nouvelle Auberge by LEIZELT, B.F.
    LEIZELT, B.F.
    Vue d'optique - Vue de la Tour de la S. Croix à Amsterdam du coté de la Nouvelle Auberge

    Paris: 1765. Copper engraving, beautifully hand coloured. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Title in French. Shows Haringpakkerstoren, adn the Haringpakkerij, with its bridge. After Willem Writs. In very good condition, under neat card mount. Visible area within card mount: 315 x 415 mm (12½ x 16¼ inches).
    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 français. Willem Writs. Montre la Haringpakkerstoren, et Haringpakkerijet. En très…

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    Paris: 1765. Copper engraving, beautifully hand coloured. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Title in French. Shows Haringpakkerstoren, adn the Haringpakkerij, with its bridge. After Willem Writs. In very good condition, under neat card mount. Visible area within card mount: 315 x 415 mm (12½ x 16¼ inches).
    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 français. Willem Writs. Montre la Haringpakkerstoren, et Haringpakkerijet. En très bon état, sous passe-partout soigné. 315 x 415 mm
    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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