Blaeu’s fine map of Lake Geneva. Compass rose and ships on the lake. Decorated title cartouche at lower right, 3 scales in secondary cartouche at lower centre

Dimensions (W x H): 52 x 41 / 20½ x 16

A detailed map of the southern part of the course of the Rhine including lakes Geneva and Constance, the cantons of Switzerland and bounded by Sens in the west, Worms in the north, the Austrian Tirol in the east and Lake Como in the south.

Dimensions (W x H): 60.2 x 44.3 / 23½ x 17½

A clear and detailed map of Switzerland, outlining the cantons, with their coats of arms at upper border alongside title. ‘Avertissement’ at at top left with description of the area

Dimensions (W x H): 64 x 49 / 25 x 19½

This is an interesting and detailed map of lake Geneva and it’s surrounding mountainous areas. There is an interesting insert of a plan of the town of Geneva “with it’s new fortifications” top left. A numbered list of the buildings of Geneva runs along the top margin and an elaborate cartouche ...

Dimensions (W x H): 66.8 x 50.8 / 26½ x 20

Attractive map of Switzerland, coloured by canton, with a spectacular inset view of the Mont Blanc massif along the lower edge (49 x 15.5cm.). At the time Mont Blanc was on the Swiss border. The New General Atlas was one of the most accurate and best produced atlases of its day.

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 58 / 19½ x 23

Detailed map of Switzerland. Title cartouche at top left decorated with cherubs, displaying banners, drapes and shields. Scale at lower left with Alpine scene and interior of an Alpine home

Dimensions (W x H): 57 x 49 / 22½ x 19½

A map of the capital of the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel on Lake Neuchâtel. The map includes ruined castles, battlefields and mountainous areas all explained by a key lower left. A note stretching across the top of the map explains about the county of Neuchatel; the state and how it’s governed.

Dimensions (W x H): 64.5 x 49 / 25½ x 19½

An interesting view of Switzerland from a commercial and industrial perspective. There is statistical information about various Swiss cities and regions on both sides of the map with 22 attractive vignettes depicting industry native to each area as well as its architecture and landscape. These ...

Dimensions (W x H): 84 x 59.5 / 33 x 23½

Western half of Switzerland, with cartouche at top left showing title on scroll surrounded by banners and armaments.Antonio Zatta was one of the leading cartographers and publishers of the time, and his Atlante Novissimo was one of the most beautifully produced of 18th century atlases. He drew on ...

Dimensions (W x H): 33 x 42 / 13 x 16½

Map of eastern half of Switzerland, with cartouche showing title within frame bedecked with garlands.Antonio Zatta was one of the leading cartographers and publishers of the time, and his Atlante Novissimo was one of the most beautifully produced of 18th century atlases. He drew on the work of ...

Dimensions (W x H): 33 x 42 / 13 x 16½

Map of southwest Germany and northern Switzerland, with Lake Constance at the lower centre of the map. Decorated cartouche at top left, secondary cartouche with dedication and scale at lower left

Dimensions (W x H): 58 x 48 / 23 x 19

Handsome map of Switzerland, with north at lower edge of map. The map is based on the 1538 map of the Swiss cartographer Aegidicus Tschudi., also used by Ortelius, before Quad included it in his work. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for ...

Dimensions (W x H): 26 x 18 / 10 x 7

Delisle was an important French cartographer of the early 18th century. He held the position of First Royal Geographer to the King. A detailed map of Switzerland. An explanation of the marks on the maps lower right. A note upper left describes the cantons. The title lists all the cantons with ...

Dimensions (W x H): 65 x 49.8 / 25½ x 19½

Attractive map of the Swiss Cantons, foliated title cartouche at lower left. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. This map was ...

Dimensions (W x H): 25 x 21 / 10 x 8½

Two attractive maps in one. The upper map is of Switzerland, the lower shows Geneva, and all its fortifications. The Geneva map is flanked by lists of the important streets, gates, churches and buildings. Emmanuel Bowen was one of the leading English mapmakers of the eighteenth-century, and was ...

Dimensions (W x H): 22.5 x 32 / 9 x 12½

Map of north-west Switzerland, from Lake Geneva to Lucerne. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for his editions of Ptolemy's ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

Attractive map of Switzerland with cartouche showing a rural scene. Antonio Zatta was one of the leading cartographers and publishers of the time, and his Atlante Novissimo was one of the most beautifully produced of 18th century atlases. He drew on the work of other cartographers- such as Captain ...

Dimensions (W x H): 42 x 33 / 16½ x 13

Splendid route map of Switzerland, showing all routes in detail and the cantons in outline colour. A key to the map at top right is in English, German and French. Title at top left engraved in steel. Scales at lower right.

Dimensions (W x H): 68 x 48 / 27 x 19

Dimensions (W x H): 38 x 28 / 15 x 11

Crisp and detailed map of Geneva, showing harbours, streets, fortifications and major buildings. There is an inset view of the city at lower left. Title and scales at lower right

Dimensions (W x H): 38 x 28.5 / 15 x 11

An attractive map of Switzerland, with an inset entitled ‘ A New Plan of the City of Geneva’ below. Ornamental cartouche at top left

Dimensions (W x H): 22.5 x 31.5 / 9 x 12½

Crisp and detailed map of Geneva, showing harbours, streets, fortifications and major buildings. There is an inset view of the city at lower left and an inset map of the environs of the city at upper right. Title and scales at lower right.

Dimensions (W x H): 38 x 28.5 / 15 x 11

Crisp and detailed map of Geneva, showing harbours, streets, fortifications and major buildings. There is an inset view of the city at lower left and an inset map of the environs of the city at upper right. Title and scales at lower right.

Dimensions (W x H): 41 x 34 / 16 x 13½

In the mid-eighteenth century, French mapmaking was at its peak. Brion de la Tour was one of its most prolific cartographers. This beautiful decorated little map, elegantly surrounded by an ornate engraved uncoloured frame, is a fine example of the period.

Dimensions (W x H): 30 x 28 / 12 x 11

This handsome map covers northern Italy (Savoy, Piedmont and Lombardy) as well as Switzerland. John Arrowsmith constantly revised and improved his popular London Atlas and it ran to many editions.

Dimensions (W x H): 59 x 47.5 / 23 x 18½

Compact map of Switzerland, with title at lower left

Dimensions (W x H): 26 x 19 / 10 x 7½

Map of Switzerland with title at top left, dedication and scales in lower corners

Dimensions (W x H): 34.8 x 24 / 13½ x 9½

A fine late copper engraving of Switzerland, with the cantons in outline colour. There is a key to the religions of the cantons at top right, title and scales at top left.

Dimensions (W x H): 53 x 43 / 21 x 17

A detailed map of Switzerland coloured by canton.

Dimensions (W x H): 60 x 43 / 13 x 17

This beautiful map, accurate and concise, is from John Cary’s Universal Atlas. This was a compact version of his General Atlas, and shows the high standard of design, printing, and geographical accuracy that has led many to consider Cary as the finest of English map-makers.

Dimensions (W x H): 28 x 23 / 11 x 9

A Highly decorative map for the period with vignettes showing towns and local scenes, the whole enclosed in an elegant border

Dimensions (W x H): 31 x 26 / 12 x 10

In 1604 Hondius bought the plates of Gerard Mercator’s atlas, added about 40 maps to Mercator’s original number, and from 1606 published enlarged editions in many languages still under Mercator’s name, but with his own name as publisher. These atlases have become known as the Mercator/Hondius ...

Dimensions (W x H): 17.5 x 12 / 7 x 4½

A highly decorative map with six vignettes showing towns, Chamois Hunting and William tell shooting at the apple, the whole enclosed in an elegant border

Dimensions (W x H): 31 x 26 / 12 x 10

Attractive and detailed map of Switzerland with a list of the main peaks below the title at top right.

Dimensions (W x H): 52.8 x 40 / 21 x 15½

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 26.5 / 14 x 10½

Switzerland divided into its cantons

Dimensions (W x H): 33 x 40.5 / 13 x 16