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A correct CHART of ST. GEORGE’S CHANNEL and the IRISH SEA, Including all the Coast of IRELAND and ye. West Coast of GREAT BRITAIN from Cantire to Portland Isle: From the latest and best Observations. For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
£320
A correct CHART of ST. GEORGE’S CHANNEL and the IRISH SEA, Including all the Coast of IRELAND and ye. West Coast of GREAT BRITAIN from Cantire to Portland Isle: From the latest and best Observations. For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
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Maps -> Europe -> Ireland
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Very attractive sea chart of the region with detail along coastlines. Large decorative title cartouche, compass rose, and rhumb lines embellish the chart. The map was drawn & engraved by Richard Wilson Seale (fl.1732-1773) for “The History of England” Written in French by Mr. Rapin de Thoyras. ...

Dimensions (W x H): 39 x 49 / 15½ x 19½

A New Chart of the Coast of New England, Nova Scotia New France &c
£400
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Maps -> North America -> Canada
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas


A detailed chart of the Gulf of St. Lawrence with depth soundings. One inset showing the Atlantic Ocean with the coasts of America and Europe. Three plans showing the city and port of Louisbourg, the city of Quebec and Fort Dauphin

Dimensions (W x H): 47 x 34 / 18½ x 13½

Bacon’s map of London from “New Large Scale Ordnance Atlas of London & Suburbs with Supplementary Maps, Copious Letter press Descriptions, and Alphabetical Indexes” Sheet 43
£50
Bacon’s map of London from “New Large Scale Ordnance Atlas of London & Suburbs with Supplementary Maps, Copious Letter press Descriptions, and Alphabetical Indexes” Sheet 43
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Maps -> British Isles -> London
BACON


Detailed map from Bacon's “New Large Scale Ordnance Atlas of London & Suburbs with Supplementary Maps, Copious Letter press Descriptions, and Alphabetical Indexes” showing the area of Islington (shown in green) and St. Pancras (in pink).

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 33 / 19½ x 13

CARTE DE L’ISLE DE SAINTE LUCIE
£145
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Maps -> West Indies -> St Lucia
This map depicts the Caribbean island of St. Lucia or St. Lucie. It shows the island in some detial with references to its many towns, forts, and ports. Decorative title cartouche. This map was published in 1764 for Bellin’s Le Petit Atlas Maritime.

Dimensions (W x H): 32 x 21 / 12½ x 8½

ST. PETERSBURG
£275
ST. PETERSBURG
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Maps -> Europe -> Russia
CLARKE, W.B.


Attractive plan of St. Petersburg with a magnificent vignette at the bottom right depicting a view of the city and Isakiefskoi Bridge.

Dimensions (W x H): 39 x 32 / 15½ x 12½

THEATRE dresse dans L’EGLISE de St. PIERRE pour la CANONISATION de Quelues SAINTS sous le pontificat de CLEMENT XI en 1712
£195
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Views -> Europe -> Italy
Picart, B.


An elaborate view of the interior of St. Peter’s Church in Rome, during a ceremony for the canonisation of saints in 1712. The pope sits on his throne at centre under a huge ornate canopy surrounded by the officers and dignitaries of the papal court. A key along the lower edge, lists the people ...

Dimensions (W x H): 55 x 33.5 / 21½ x 13

Arab Sheikh smoking.
£465
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Prints -> Travel/Costume -> Prisse
PRISSE, E.


Dimensions (W x H): 25 x 35 / 10 x 14

Environs of Paris.
£300
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Maps -> Europe -> France
DOWER, John


An attractive large oval map on two sheets of the area around Paris. Four inset maps, one in each corner Versailles, St. Germain en Laye, St. Cloud and Fontainebleu. Title at top centre.

Dimensions (W x H): 60 x 84 / 23½ x 33

THE ENVIRONS OF PARIS
£120
THE ENVIRONS OF PARIS
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Prints -> Europe -> Paris
A handsome map of the environs of Paris, extending as far as Versailles and St Germain-en-Laye in the west, Neuilly in the east, Choisy in the south and Gonnesse in the north. The map shows the city walls and the ring of defensive forts nearly surrounding the city, except for the north and east ...

Dimensions (W x H): 30 x 38 / 12 x 15

[FIRTH OF FORTH].
£500
[FIRTH OF FORTH].
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Maps -> British Isles -> sea chart
COLLINS, Capt. Greenvile


Sea chart of the Firth of Forth, showing the coast from Dunbar to St, Andrews. Soundings, rhumblines. Inset map of coast from St. Abb’s Head to Berwick. Dedicatory cartouche at top left, decorated with spears, bannersmermaids and seamonsters, with scale in English miles below. The Great Britain ...

Dimensions (W x H): 56.5 x 45 / 22 x 17½

[Mrs Williams as St. Cecilia]
£300
[Mrs Williams as St. Cecilia]
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Prints -> Portraits -> Pratt
PRATT, Joseph B.


Signed Artist’s Proof before Title of a very romantic print of Mrs Williams as St. Cecilia, sitting beside a piano, gazing up wistfully, clutching some manuscript paper whilst looked upon by two cherubs.

Dimensions (W x H): 38.5 x 61 / 15 x 24

A New & Accurate map of the Island of Jamaica. Divided into its principal Parishes.
£350
A New & Accurate map of the Island of Jamaica. Divided into its principal Parishes.
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Caribbean Islands
BOWEN, Emanuel


An attractive and detailed map of the island. Two inset maps., one entitled "A Draught of the Harbours of the Port Antonio & St. Francis on the North East Coast of Jamaica" and another entitled "A draught of Port Royal or Kingston Harbour in Jamaica". Both have depth soundings.

Dimensions (W x H): 42 x 34 / 16½ x 13½

A New and Accurate Map of Brasil divided into its Captainships
£320
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Maps -> South America -> Brazil
BOWEN, Emmanuel.


Interesting map of eastern Brazil. The coast line is accurately depicted, showing the different ‘captainships’ (provinces) of the time, but the interior is left blank apart from a few short texts giving information on the people, mines, rivers of the unexplored areas. Inset map of ‘Island of St. ...

Dimensions (W x H): 42 x 35 / 16½ x 14

A New and Accurate Map of the Island of JAMAICA Divided into its principal Parishes.
£500
A New and Accurate Map of the Island of JAMAICA Divided into its principal Parishes.
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Caribbean Islands
BOWEN, Emmanuel.


An attractive map of Jamaica with two insets; at lower left, ‘A Draught of the Harbour of Port Antonio and St. Francis on the North East coats of Jamaica’, and at lower right, ‘A Draught of Port Royal or Kingston Harbour in Jamaica’. Emmanuel Bowen was one of the leading English mapmakers of the ...


A Plan of Fort St. Philip and its Environs, with the French Encampments, Batteries & c.
£175
A Plan of Fort St. Philip and its Environs, with the French Encampments, Batteries & c.
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Mediterranean Islands
Anon


A very pretty map of Fort St. Philip in Menorca. Scale in bottom right corner, compass rose and several sailing ships in sea to right of map.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.7 x 31.6 / 8 x 12½

A PLAN of LONDON and its ENVIRONS.
£750
A PLAN of LONDON and its ENVIRONS.
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Maps -> British Isles -> London
CREIGHTON, R..


An interesting and detailed plan of London showing both Old and New London bridges, London’s Docks, St. Katharine’s Docks and Chelsea. Arms of Westminster, London and Southwark set in top border. Imprint, key to boundaries and scale bar in bottom margin. Scale 3¼ inches : 1 stat. m. Extent: ...

Dimensions (W x H): 47 x 38 / 18½ x 15

A PROSPECT of the CITY of LONDON.
£6500
A PROSPECT of the CITY of LONDON.
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Views -> British Isles -> London
KIP, Johannes


This wonderful panorama is from the Nouveau théâtre de la Grand Bretagne, by Johannes Kip. The set of five volumes is celebrated for its survey of the country house during the Augustinian age, as recorded in the series of plates engraved by Kip himself. This ‘flourishing period of restoration, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 134 x 62 / 53 x 24½

A View of the West Front of the Chappel dedicated to St. Thomas on London Bridge also the Inside View from West to East of the said Chappal as it was first built, Ano. 1209
£250
A View of the West Front of the Chappel dedicated to St. Thomas on London Bridge also the Inside View from West to East of the said Chappal as it was first built, Ano. 1209
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Views -> British Isles -> London
VERTUE, George


A handsome view of the interior and exterior of St. Thomas Chapel on the old London Bridge. At centre of the engraving is a view of ‘London bridge as it was first built in 1209’. The lower third of the plate contains a history of the bridge set in an emblematic architectural frame. In the days ...

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 54 / 19½ x 21½

A View of the Westmünster Bridge, London. Vue du Pont de Westmünster, a Londres. Viso del Ponte di Westmünster, a Londra. Gesicht der Westmünster Brucke, zu London.
£650
A View of the Westmünster Bridge, London. Vue du Pont de Westmünster, a Londres. Viso del Ponte di Westmünster, a Londra. Gesicht der Westmünster Brucke, zu London.
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Views -> British Isles -> London
LEIZEL, I. F.
/ PROBST, Georg Balthasar


Handsome view of Westminster Bridge, with St. Pauls in the left background. Sailing boats and rowing boats in the foreground pointing towards and away from the viewer. This print was produced in Augsburg by Georg Balthazar Probst, who specialised in producing optical prints of European cities, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 31 / 15½ x 12

ALDGATE WARD with its DIVISIONS into Precincts & Parishes according to a NEW SURVEY.
£175
ALDGATE WARD with its DIVISIONS into Precincts & Parishes according to a NEW SURVEY.
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Maps -> British Isles -> London
COLE, Benjamin


A lovely plan of this part of London, with key buildings drawn in miniature onto the map. Dedicated by an inscription running along the bottom to Robert Scott Esq, whose coat of arms it may be in top right corner. Title in decorative cartouche in top left corner, scale at centre bottom and compass ...

Dimensions (W x H): 36 x 23 / 14 x 9

An Accurate Map of the Island of St. Christopher, vulgarly called ST. KITS.
£320
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Caribbean Islands
BOWEN, Emanuel


An attractive map St. Kitts with rhumb lines, compass at sea, and decorative cartouche at lower right

Dimensions (W x H): 22 x 35 / 8½ x 14

AN ACCURATE MAP of the COUNTY of MIDDLESEX Drawn from Surveys; Adorned with a VIEW of St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Illustrated with Historical Extracts and other useful Improvements, By Thos. Bowen.
£395
AN ACCURATE MAP of the COUNTY of MIDDLESEX Drawn from Surveys; Adorned with a VIEW of St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Illustrated with Historical Extracts and other useful Improvements, By Thos. Bowen.
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Maps -> British Isles -> Middlesex
BOWEN, Thomas


An attractive and detailed map of Middlesex, with decorative cartouche in the bottom right corner corner and St. Paul’s Cathedral in the top left corner.

Dimensions (W x H): 49.5 x 41.5 / 19½ x 16½

An Accurate Map of the Island of ST. CHRISTOPHER vulgarly called ST. KITS containing all the Towns, Parishes and forts &c.
£250
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Caribbean Islands
BOWEN, Emmanuel.


Attractive map of St. Kitts. Rhumb lines converge on compass rose at centre left, title cartouche at lower right. Emmanuel Bowen was one of the leading English mapmakers of the eighteenth-century, and was unusual in that he was cartographer to both the French and English Royal Courts.

Dimensions (W x H): 21.5 x 35 / 8½ x 14

ANAS ÆGYPTIACA. L’OIE D’EGYPTE
£175
ANAS ÆGYPTIACA. L’OIE D’EGYPTE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Goose
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a Egyptian goose from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 40 / 10½ x 15½

ANTILOPE CORINNA. LA GAZELLE CORINNE
£600
ANTILOPE CORINNA. LA GAZELLE CORINNE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Gazelle
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a gazelle from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 28 x 40 / 11 x 15½

BARKSHIRE described.
£1800
BARKSHIRE described.
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Maps -> British Isles -> Berkshire
SPEED, John.


Speed’s decorative map of Berkshire has a magnificent view of Windsor Castle at top edge. There is an inset of the battle of Radcott Bridge at upper left. Strapwork cartouche at upper centre, with a flag of St. George flanked by cherubs with open books above.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 38 / 20 x 15

BAYNARDS CASTLE WARD AND FARINGDON WARD WITHIN with their Divisions into PARISHES according to a new SURVEY
£350
BAYNARDS CASTLE WARD AND FARINGDON WARD WITHIN with their Divisions into PARISHES according to a new SURVEY
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Maps -> British Isles -> London
COLE, Benjamin


An impressive plan of this part of London, with key buildings drawn in miniature onto the map, and a view of St Paul’s Cathedral on a larger scale at the centre. Dedicated by an inscription running along the bottom to S.r Robert Ladbrook Kn.t and to William Bridgen Esq.r, the coats of arms of these ...

Dimensions (W x H): 46.3 x 35 / 18 x 14

BRUSSELS.
£85
BRUSSELS.
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Views -> Europe -> Belgium
James Bryce.


A beautiful view of Brussels. In the distance lies the city with the prominently standing St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral which is situated on the Treurenberg hill. Good margins.

Dimensions (W x H): 33.6 x 26 / 13 x 10

CAMELUS BACTRIANUS. LE CHAMEAU
£750
CAMELUS BACTRIANUS. LE CHAMEAU
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Camel
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a bactrian Camel from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.. The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 30 / 15½ x 12

CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS. LE DROMADAIRE
£750
CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS. LE DROMADAIRE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Camel
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a dromedary camel from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustratrion.. The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 29 / 15½ x 11½

CANIS HYÆNA. L’HIÈNE
£95
CANIS HYÆNA. L’HIÈNE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Hyena
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Engraving of a hyena from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a catalogue of ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 29 / 15½ x 11½

CAPRA ÆGAGUS. LE PASENG OU BOUC SAUVAGE
£200
CAPRA ÆGAGUS. LE PASENG OU BOUC SAUVAGE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Goat
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a wild goat from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 27 / 15½ x 10½

Carte de Cours du Fleuve de St.Laurent, Depuis son Embouchure jusqu’au dessus de Quebec.
£175
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Maps -> North America -> Canada
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas


Attractive map of the St. Lawrence River from Quebec, to the Atlantic. Title cartouche at lower right.

Dimensions (W x H): 31 x 20 / 12 x 8

Carte de la Nouvelle France, ou se voit le cours de Grandes Rivieres de S. Laurens & de Mississipi
£1200
Carte de la Nouvelle France, ou se voit le cours de Grandes Rivieres de S. Laurens & de Mississipi
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Maps -> North America -> United States
CHÂTELAIN, Henri


A very attractive map of eastern North America with galleons in the sea and native Americans hunting various animals on land. The Mississippi Basin is shown in detail, though a little conjectured. One inset showing the coastline of Louisiana from Ascension Bay to St. Joseph's Bay, and another, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 48 x 42 / 19 x 16½

CARTE GÉNÉRALE D’UNE PARTIE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frégates Françaises LA BOUSSOLE ET L’ASTROLABE Assujettie au point journalier de la Frégate la Bôussole déterminé astronomiquement par M. Dagelet.
£495
CARTE GÉNÉRALE D’UNE PARTIE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frégates Françaises LA BOUSSOLE ET L’ASTROLABE Assujettie au point journalier de la Frégate la Bôussole déterminé astronomiquement par M. Dagelet.
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Maps -> North America -> United States
LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


From the Voyages of La Pérouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but his narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797. Thirty-eight years later the scattered remains of La Boussole and L’Astrolabe was ...

Dimensions (W x H): 57.5 x 84.5 / 22½ x 33½

CARTE PARTICULIERE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frégates Françaises LA BOUSSOLE ET L’ASTROLABE en 1786, 3e. Feuille.
£400
CARTE PARTICULIERE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frégates Françaises LA BOUSSOLE ET L’ASTROLABE en 1786, 3e. Feuille.
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Maps -> North America -> United States
LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


From the Voyages of La Pérouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but his narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797. Thirty-eight years later the scattered remains of La Boussole and L’Astrolabe was ...

Dimensions (W x H): 57.5 x 84.5 / 22½ x 33½

CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE DE L’ISLE MINORQUE, DÉDIÉE ET PRÉSENTÉE AU ROY, Par le Chevalier de Beaurain, Geographe ord. du Roy. et communiquée au Public par les Heritiers de Homan en l’an 1757.
£600
CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE DE L’ISLE MINORQUE, DÉDIÉE ET PRÉSENTÉE AU ROY, Par le Chevalier de Beaurain, Geographe ord. du Roy. et communiquée au Public par les Heritiers de Homan en l’an 1757.
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Mediterranean Islands
BEAURAIN, Jean Chevalier de


Beautiful map depicting Spanish / Balearic island of Menorca. Decorated with a cartouche on top left margin. Large block of historical text underneath describing the island, embellished with an ornate border. Panorama and harbour view of Mahon and Fort St. Philippe on lower margin. The island of ...

Dimensions (W x H): 53 x 42 / 21 x 16½

CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE DE L’ISLE MINORQUE, DÉDIÉE ET PRÉSENTÉE AU ROY, Par le Chevalier de Beaurain, Geographe ord. du Roy. et communiquée au Public par les Heritiers de Homan en l’an 1757.
£550
CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE DE L’ISLE MINORQUE, DÉDIÉE ET PRÉSENTÉE AU ROY, Par le Chevalier de Beaurain, Geographe ord. du Roy. et communiquée au Public par les Heritiers de Homan en l’an 1757.
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Mediterranean Islands
BEAURAIN, Jean Chevalier de


Beautiful map depicting Spanish / Balearic island of Menorca. Decorated with a cartouche on top left margin. Large block of historical text underneath describing the island, embellished with an ornate border. Panorama and harbour view of Mahon and Fort St. Philippe on lower margin. The island of ...

Dimensions (W x H): 53 x 42 / 21 x 16½

CAVIA AGUTI. L’AGOUTI
£175
CAVIA AGUTI. L’AGOUTI
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Aguti
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Engraving of a South American aguti from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 40 / 10½ x 15½

CERVUS AXIS. L’AXIS
£175
CERVUS AXIS. L’AXIS
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Deer
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a spotted deer from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 24 x 40 / 9½ x 15½

Chart of the North and Baltic Seas &c.
£420
Chart of the North and Baltic Seas &c.
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> North and Baltic Sea
THOMSON, John


Detailed chart of the north and Baltic seas, with three inset maps along top edge; Heligoland, Port of Revel and the Harbour of St. Petersburg. Sandbanks and numerous depth soundings on the main map and the insets. The New General Atlas was one of the most accurate and best produced atlases of the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 60 x 48.5 / 23½ x 19

CHEAP WARD with its Division into PARISHES according to a New SURVEY.
£320
CHEAP WARD with its Division into PARISHES according to a New SURVEY.
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Maps -> British Isles -> London
COLE, Benjamin


A lovely plan of this part of London, with key buildings drawn in small scale onto the map. Dedicated by an inscription running along the bottom to Samuel Fludyer Esq.r., whose coat of arms is at centre bottom. Title in decorative cartouche to left and compass rose to right. Lovely vignette views ...

Dimensions (W x H): 47.7 x 36 / 19 x 14

Das Erst General/inhaltend die beschreibung und den Circkel des gantzen Erdtrichs und Mere.
£1800
Das Erst General/inhaltend die beschreibung und den Circkel des gantzen Erdtrichs und Mere.
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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> World
MUNSTER, Sebastian


Munster's map of the world is one of the most recognized world maps of the 16th century. This example is from the second woodblock, which includes the engraver David Kandel's initials in lower left-hand corner. A sailing ship and several fierce sea monsters occupy the Oceans. The map Oval ...

Dimensions (W x H): 38.5 x 30.5 / 15 x 12

DELPHINUS PHOCÆNA. LE MARSOUIN
£175
DELPHINUS PHOCÆNA. LE MARSOUIN
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Porpoise
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a porpoise from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 27 / 15½ x 10½

ELEPHANTUS INDICUS. L’ELEPHANTUS DES INDES
£1250
ELEPHANTUS INDICUS. L’ELEPHANTUS DES INDES
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Elephant
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of male indian elephant from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 30 / 15½ x 12

ELEPHANTUS INDICUS. L’ÉLÉPHANTUS DES INDES
£1250
ELEPHANTUS INDICUS. L’ÉLÉPHANTUS DES INDES
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Elephant
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a female indian elephant from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 30 / 15½ x 12

Entrance to La Belle Sauvage Inn yard. Ludgate Hill
£50
Entrance to La Belle Sauvage Inn yard. Ludgate Hill
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Prints -> Sports -> Coaching
JC Maggs


Coaching. La Belle Sauvage. Coaches arriving and departing this inn on Ludgate Hill, with St. Pauls in background. Very vivid scene after an oil which belonged to Lord Dewar.

Dimensions (W x H): 32.5 x 27.4 / 13 x 11

EQUUS QUAGGA. LE COUAGGA
£600
EQUUS QUAGGA. LE COUAGGA
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Quagga
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a quagga from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 27 / 15½ x 10½

FELIS PARDIS. LA PANTHÈRE
£800
FELIS PARDIS. LA PANTHÈRE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Leopard
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a male leopard from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 28.5 / 15½ x 11

FELIS SERVAL. LE SERVAL
£450
FELIS SERVAL. LE SERVAL
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Serval
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of an African serval from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustratrion.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 27 / 15½ x 10½

Guinee &c
£75
Guinee &c
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Maps -> Africa -> Guinea
DU VAL, Pierre


Title cartouche. Inset showing the island of St. Thomas

Dimensions (W x H): 18 x 14 / 7 x 5½

Hertfordshire
£135
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Maps -> British Isles -> Hertfordshire
MOULE, Thomas


This beautiful map is coloured, the surrounding decorations and inset views are uncoloured. Decorated with gothic border, six coats of arms and inset views of St. Albans Abbey and Cashiobury

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 21 / 10½ x 8½

LANGBORN WARD AND CANDLEWICK WARD with their Divisions into PARISHES according to A New SURVEY.
£300
LANGBORN WARD AND CANDLEWICK WARD with their Divisions into PARISHES according to A New SURVEY.
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Maps -> British Isles -> London
COLE, Benjamin


An interesting plan of this part of London, with key buildings drawn in small scale onto the map. Dedicated by an inscription running along the bottom to S.r Joseph Hankey Kn.t and to S.r Charles Asgill Kn.t, whose coats of arms are presented on either side of the title cartouche at the top. ...

Dimensions (W x H): 46 x 35 / 18 x 14

LEMUR FULVUS. LE MAKI BRUN
£250
LEMUR FULVUS. LE MAKI BRUN
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Lemur
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a Lemur from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 40 / 10½ x 15½

LEMURE CATTA. LE MAKI MOCOCO
£250
LEMURE CATTA. LE MAKI MOCOCO
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Ringtailed lemur
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a ringtailed lemur from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 26 x 40 / 10 x 15½

Light House of St. Sebastian and Coast of Biscay.
£200
Light House of St. Sebastian and Coast of Biscay.
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Views -> Europe -> Spain
VIVIAN, George


George Vivian (1798-1873), draughtsman and painter from London, travelled through Spain and Portugal making sketches of many old buildings and towns. On his return Vivian made the drawings famous publishing a collection of lithographs under the title "Scenery of Portugal & Spain". The work consists ...

Dimensions (W x H): 38 x 13 / 15 x 5

LONDON - Islington
£300
LONDON - Islington
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Maps -> British Isles -> London
Map of north east London, from St. Pancras to Stoke Newington, showing all streets in detail, and all major buildings highlighted. Titl at top centre

Dimensions (W x H): 62 x 47 / 24½ x 18½

London, Westminster and Southwark
£350
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Views -> British Isles -> London
A town plan of London from St. James in the west to Stepney in the east.

Dimensions (W x H): 47.5 x 15.5 / 19 x 6.5

LONDON.
£75
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Views -> British Isles -> London
BRYCE, James


A beautiful view of London overlooking the Thames. On the left are the Houses of Parliament and to the far right St. Paul’s Cathedral stands in the distance. Good margins.

Dimensions (W x H): 33.6 x 26 / 13 x 10

MAP of the COUNTY of MIDDLESEX from an actual Survey made in the Years 1819 &1820
£250
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Maps -> British Isles -> Middlesex
GREENWOOD, Christopher


Beautiful map of Middesex at centre of large plate, with decorated border. Title at top left. Two splendid views at lower corners - of Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Explanation at top right, compass point at upper centre

Dimensions (W x H): 65 x 53.5 / 25½ x 21

MAP OF THE COUNTY OF NOTTINGHAM, From an Actual Survey made in the years 1824 &1825.
£275
MAP OF THE COUNTY OF NOTTINGHAM, From an Actual Survey made in the years 1824 &1825.
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Maps -> British Isles -> Nottinghamshire
GREENWOOD, C&I


Vignette lower right corner The collegiate of St. Mary, Southwell engraved by Creighton. Explanation, reference and scale. During the eighteenth century each county map was a separate project sponsored by the local gentry. By 1800 nearly all English counties had been surveyed. In the early ...

Dimensions (W x H): 73 x 62 / 28½ x 24½

MONASTÈRE DE SAINT ANTOINE, en Arabe, MAR ANTHOÙNIOÙS QOSHHYÂ.
£230
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Views -> Africa -> Egypt
CASSAS, Louis Francois


Magnificent engraving of the monstery of St. Anthony, between Cairo and the Red Sea. It still exists and is the oldest active monastery in the world. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century. His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la ...


Neue und richtige Karte vom dem Stillen Meere oder Mar del Sur
£300
Neue und richtige Karte vom dem Stillen Meere oder Mar del Sur
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Maps -> Continents -> Central America
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The map shows central America. There are two inset maps within ornamental floral borders- one of the western coast of South America to its southern tip, the other is a map of ‘St. Franciscus Bay’ on Tierra del Fuego, Ornamental cartouche, decorated with sails and navigational aids. Compass on the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 55 x 35 / 21½ x 14

NOUVELLE CARTE Illustrée de L’ITALIE PRÉSENTANT LA DIVISION DE SES PROVINCES, LES GRANDES DIVISIONS PHYSIQUES ET LA DISTRIBUTION GÉOGRAPHIQUE DES PLANTES CULTIVÉES. les villes industrielles, les principales mines exploitées, les chemins de fer, les routes
£400
NOUVELLE CARTE Illustrée de L’ITALIE PRÉSENTANT LA DIVISION DE SES PROVINCES, LES GRANDES DIVISIONS PHYSIQUES ET LA DISTRIBUTION GÉOGRAPHIQUE DES PLANTES CULTIVÉES. les villes industrielles, les principales mines exploitées, les chemins de fer, les routes
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Maps -> Europe -> Italy
VUILLEMIN, A


An interesting view of Italy from a commercial and industrial perspective with numerous decorative embellishments. There is statistical information about various parts of Italy on the top and bottom of the map with 8 attractive vignettes depicting fauna, flora, natural treasures, as well as Italian ...

Dimensions (W x H): 60 x 84.5 / 23½ x 33½

PARMA
£220
PARMA
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Maps -> Europe -> Italy
Attractive map showing Parma with a beautiful vignette at the bottom showing a panoramic view of Parma from the Gate of St. Barbara, indicating churches.

Dimensions (W x H): 37.5 x 31 / 15 x 12

Parte Orientale del Canada Nuova Scozia Settentrionale, e Parte di Labrador
£375
Parte Orientale del Canada Nuova Scozia Settentrionale, e Parte di Labrador
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Maps -> North America -> Canada
ZATTA, Antonio


A clear map of Eastern Canada, showing the St. Lawrence River. 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

PARTICULARITEZ CURIEUSES DE L’ILE DE ST. CHRISTOPHER
£300
PARTICULARITEZ CURIEUSES DE L’ILE DE ST. CHRISTOPHER
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Caribbean Islands
CHÂTELAIN, Henri


This fascinating engraving has three views of St. Kitt’s above, texts in French about St Kitts and the province of Bemarin at centre, and below there are three prints of fishes, birds and insects of the island. Title on top edge. Chatelain’s Atlas Historique in seven volumes, half atlas and half ...

Dimensions (W x H): 48 x 37 / 19 x 14½

Piazza de S. Marco di Venetia.
£120
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Views -> Europe -> Italy
MERIAN, Matthew


View of St. Marks Square looking towards the church of St, Marks with the Campanile on the right.

Dimensions (W x H): 31 x 20.5 / 12 x 8

PLAN DE LA BAIE DE LA CONCEPTION...
£245
PLAN DE LA BAIE DE LA CONCEPTION...
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Maps -> South America -> Chile
LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


Fine sea chart of the bay and Bio Bio River region with great topographical and hydrological detail. Villages and Fort St. Pierre are depicted. From the Voyages of La Pérouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but his narrative, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 57 x 42 / 22½ x 16½

PLAN DE LA BAIE DE MONTEREY Situeé dans la Californie Septentrionale...
£200
PLAN DE LA BAIE DE MONTEREY Situeé dans la Californie Septentrionale...
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Maps -> North America -> United States
LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


A crisp clear map of the Bay of Monterey on California. Relief shown by hachures - ‘Montagnes de St.Lucie’ and a few other features are shown- ‘Dunes de Sable’, but the map was drawn before any town existed on the bay. The only habitation marked is the Mission de St. Charles at Carmel. North to ...

Dimensions (W x H): 57 x 42 / 22½ x 16½

Plan de la baie de MONTEREY Situee dans la Californie Settentrionale
£480
Plan de la baie de MONTEREY Situee dans la Californie Settentrionale
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Maps -> North America -> United States
La Perouse, Jean Francois de Galaup


A crisp clear map of the Bay of Monterey on California. Relief shown by hachures - ‘Montagnes de St.Lucie’ and a few other features are shown- ‘Dunes de Sable’, but the map was drawn before any town existed on the bay. The only habitation marked is the Mission de St. Charles at Carmel. North to ...

Dimensions (W x H): 33 x 48.5 / 13 x 19

PLAN DE LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS.
£250
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Maps -> North America -> United States
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas


One of the most important early maps of New Orleans, by an esteemed French cartographer. This finely engraved map is one of the most detailed plans of the city to be made in the 18th century. It captures the symmetrical layout of the city, and individually labels each of the streets. The boundaries ...

Dimensions (W x H): 29 x 20.7 / 11 x 8

Plan du Port de ST. DIEGO en Californie [and] Plan du Port de du Departement de ST. BLAS.
£480
Plan du Port de ST. DIEGO en Californie [and] Plan du Port de du Departement de ST. BLAS.
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Maps -> North America -> United States
La Perouse, Jean Francois de Galaup


Two engraved maps on one page of the harbours of San Diego in California and St. Blas in Mexico. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. This map is from the voyages of La Perouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but ...

Dimensions (W x H): 33 x 48.5 / 13 x 19

PLAN DU PORT DE ST. DIEGO EN CALIFORNIE. PLAN DU PORT ET DU DEPARTEMENT DE ST. BLAS...
£375
PLAN DU PORT DE ST. DIEGO EN CALIFORNIE. PLAN DU PORT ET DU DEPARTEMENT DE ST. BLAS...
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Maps -> North America -> United States
LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


Two engraved maps on one page of the harbours of San Diego in California and St. Blas in Mexico. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. The map is from the Voyages of La Pérouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but his ...

Dimensions (W x H): 42.5 x 56.5 / 16½ x 22

PLAN DU PORT DE ST. FRANCOIS, Situé sur la côte de la CALIFORNIE...
£400
PLAN DU PORT DE ST. FRANCOIS, Situé sur la côte de la CALIFORNIE...
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Maps -> North America -> United States
LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


A crisp clear map of San Francisco from the Voyages of La Pérouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but his narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797. Thirty-eight years later the scattered remains of La ...

Dimensions (W x H): 42.5 x 56.5 / 16½ x 22

Plan du Port St. Antoine sur l’ile de Lemnos.
£145
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Maps -> Europe -> Greece
Choiseul-Gouffier, Marie Gabriel


Plan of the port of St. Antoine on the island of Lemnos. Depth soundings. Ornamental cartouche. In 1776 Choiseul-Gouffier and the artist J.B. Hilaire joined a cartographic survey of the Mediterranean. Volume I of Voyage Pittoresque, his account of their tour of the Greek islands, the coast of Asia ...

Dimensions (W x H): 21 x 34.5 / 8½ x 13½

PLAN du PORT ST. ANTOINE Sur L’ile de LEMNOS.
£145
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Maps -> Europe -> Greece
Choiseul-Gouffier, Marie Gabriel Auguste Florens, Comte de.


A pretty map of the port of St. Antoine on the island of Lemnos. Vineyards and agricultural land marked, depths at sea shown. Decorative title cartouche in bottom left showing an anchor. Scale and compass in bottom right. In 1776 Choiseul-Gouffier and the artist J.B. Hilaire joined a cartographic ...

Dimensions (W x H): 21 x 34 / 8½ x 13½

Planisferio Celeste Settentrionale
£675
Planisferio Celeste Settentrionale
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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> Celestial
ZATTA, Antonio


Splendid celestial map of the northern skies, showing the different stars and constellations, their relative brightness, and in outline, astrological figures. This circular map, within its border, has engravings in the four corners, of the Observatories of Pisa, Bologna, Padova, Milano. Antonio ...

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

PONTIFICUM ROMANORUM SERIES CHRONOLOGICA
£500
PONTIFICUM ROMANORUM SERIES CHRONOLOGICA
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Prints -> Religious -> Seutter
SEUTTER, Johannes


One of a set of four prints that originally appeared in the 1728 Atlas Novus. This curious image shows a pope, sceptre in one hand, the other hand raised. On his body is a list of all the popes from the first to the seventeenth-century. In the background, to the left is the dome of St. Peters, ...

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

RHINOCEROS UNICORNIS. RHINOCEROS UNICORNE
£1200
RHINOCEROS UNICORNIS. RHINOCEROS UNICORNE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Rhinoceros
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a rhinoceros from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustratrion.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, ...


ROME.
£50
ROME.
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Views -> Europe -> Italy
BRYCE, James


A beautiful view of Rome for atop a hill. The view encorporate the vast city with St. Peter’s basilica and the Piazza del Popolo on the left close by to the Colosseum. The Arno River sweeps through the city and off into the hills. Good margins.

Dimensions (W x H): 33.6 x 26 / 13 x 10

RUSSIA IN EUROPE PART III
£95
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Kourland, Kovno, Esthonia, Livonia, St. Petersburg, Vitebsk. Benevolent societies with the intention to disseminate knowledge were a distinguishing feature of the Victorian age. SDUK was founded in 1827 by John, Earl Russell and Henry Brougham, later Lord Chancellor of England.

Dimensions (W x H): 31 x 39 / 12 x 15½

SIMIA APELLA. LE SAJOU
£400
SIMIA APELLA. LE SAJOU
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Monkey
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Beautiful engraving of a monkey from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.. The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 40 / 10½ x 15½

SIMIA APELLA. LE SAJOU.
£550
SIMIA APELLA. LE SAJOU.
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Monkey
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a female monkey from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustratrion.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 28.5 / 15½ x 11

SIMIA PETAURISTA. LE BLANC-NEZ
£650
SIMIA PETAURISTA. LE BLANC-NEZ
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Monkey
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a lesser white nosed monkey from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustratrion.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National ...

Dimensions (W x H): 29 x 40.5 / 11½ x 16

SIMIA SABAEA. LE CALLITRICHE
£550
SIMIA SABAEA. LE CALLITRICHE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Monkey
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Beautiful engraving of a monkey from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.. The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 40 / 10½ x 15½

SIMIA. LE MANDRILL
£750
SIMIA. LE MANDRILL
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Baboon
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Engraving of a male baboon from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustratrion. The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 39.5 x 26.5 / 15½ x 10½

ST. CHRISTOPHER. NEVIS. ST. LUCIA.
£350
ST. CHRISTOPHER. NEVIS. ST. LUCIA.
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Caribbean Islands
THOMSON, John


Three superb map on one sheet, of three Carribean Islands. St. Christopher’s is modern day St. Kitts. The New General Atlas was one of the most accurate and best produced atlases of the day. John Thomson’s ‘County Atlas of Scotland’ is generally considered the finest of its kind.

Dimensions (W x H): 59.5 x 50 / 23½ x 19½

St. HELENE.
£165
St. HELENE.
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An unusual square view of St. Helena showing the six rivers draining off to the North west. Rising sun at upper left, compass point at right centre, and title on banner, with cherub at upper centre. Key to place names in the upper right hand corner in French, in the lower left corner there is ...

Dimensions (W x H): 31.5 x 25 / 12½ x 10

St. Thomas’s Hospital.
£260
St. Thomas’s Hospital.
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Views -> British Isles -> London
Anon


Beautiful engraving of St. Thomas’s Hospital, Southwark, looking west across three courtyards, with the tower of St. Thomas Church at right. Doctors in deep discussion stroll through the courtyards. St. Thomas Hospitalwas moved to its present site in Lambeth in 1859. The Old Operating Theatre and ...

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 32.5 / 8 x 13

STRUTHIO CAMELUS. L’AUTRUCHE
£600
STRUTHIO CAMELUS. L’AUTRUCHE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Ostrich
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a male ostrich from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 29 / 15½ x 11½

STRUTHIO CAMELUS. L’AUTRUCHE FEMELE
£600
STRUTHIO CAMELUS. L’AUTRUCHE FEMELE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Ostrich
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a female ostrich from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 29 / 15½ x 11½

STRUTHIO CASUARIUS. LE CASAOR.
£400
STRUTHIO CASUARIUS. LE CASAOR.
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Cassowary Bird
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Engraving of a cassowary bird from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration. The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 29 x 39.5 / 11½ x 15½

Suite de Cours du Fleuve de St.Laurent, Depuis Quebec jusqu au Lac Ontario.
£195
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Maps -> North America -> Canada
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas


Attractive map of the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario to Quebec, showing Lake Champlain. Title cartouche at lower right.

Dimensions (W x H): 30 x 20.5 / 12 x 8

THE BRITISH CHANNEL.
£375
THE BRITISH CHANNEL.
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Maps -> British Isles -> sea chart
THOMSON, John


Attractive map of the English Channel with the English and French coasts. Compass point and numerous soundings. At top centre there is a view of St. Michael’s Mount in Cornwall and at lower right there is an inset map of ‘The Breakwater at Cherbourg’. The New General Atlas was one of the most ...

Dimensions (W x H): 59 x 49 / 23 x 19½

The Coast of NEWFOUNDLAND From Salmon Cove to Bonavista.
£2500
The Coast of NEWFOUNDLAND From Salmon Cove to Bonavista.
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Maps -> North America -> Canada
Southwood, Henry


Two inset maps of Trinity Harbour and St. Johns Harbour. Ornamental cartouche at upper right, with title flanked by fish. Rhumb lines, compass points with north pointing to the right.

Dimensions (W x H): 104 x 42.5 / 41 x 16½

The Inside perspective View of the Under Cappel of St. Thomas within LONDON BRIDGE from WEST to the EAST End, the Foundation was laid in ye reign of K. Hen 2d. AD 1176.
£250
The Inside perspective View of the Under Cappel of St. Thomas within LONDON BRIDGE from WEST to the EAST End, the Foundation was laid in ye reign of K. Hen 2d. AD 1176.
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Views -> British Isles -> London
VERTUE, George


Two views of the Under Chapell of St. Thomas on London Bridge. The upper view, is from the east to the west, the lower view shows the south side. A banner along the lower edge says ‘Represents the Manner and form of this rare Piece of Ancient Architecture, thus drawn and transmitted to Posterity ...

Dimensions (W x H): 48 x 53 / 19 x 21

The Island of Minorca from the best authorities.
£250
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Mediterranean Islands
Anon.


A small and detailed map of the island of Minorca, with inset plan of ‘The Harbour of Mahon and St. Philips Castle’ at lower left. Almost identical to Cumberledge’s map of the same title, and stylistically very close to the work of English mapmaker Thomas Kitchin.

Dimensions (W x H): 22 x 17.5 / 8½ x 7

The Isle of Thanet in Kent
£75
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Maps -> British Isles -> Kent
A delightful map with inset entitled “North West Prospect of St. Mary Minster”

Dimensions (W x H): 45 x 35.5 / 17½ x 14

The View of the CHARITY CHILDREN in the STRAND upon the VII of July MDCXIII.
£350
The View of the CHARITY CHILDREN in the STRAND upon the VII of July MDCXIII.
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Prints -> Historical -> Vertue
VERTUE, George


A pair of beautifully detailed engravings showing, in panoramic view, hundreds of children from charity schools sitting in a grandstand on the Strand whilst King George and his entourage process towards St. Pauls. The Strand maypole is shown at right. Text below the print, in English to the right, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 64 x 38 / 25 x 15

THE WINDWARD OR SOUTH CARIBBEAN ISLANDS. and BRITISH, DUTCH, AND FRENCH GUIANA
£95
THE WINDWARD OR SOUTH CARIBBEAN ISLANDS. and BRITISH, DUTCH, AND FRENCH GUIANA
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Caribbean Islands
Two maps on one sheet. On the left, a detailed map of the Southern Caribbean Islands of Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada, and Trinidad colour-coded by British or French possession. On the right, British, Dutch and French Guiana.

Dimensions (W x H): 49.5 x 34 / 19½ x 13½

THE WORLD IN HEMISPHERES WITH COMPARATIVE VIEWS OF THE HEIGHTS OF THE PRINCIPAL MOUNTAINS AND BASINS OF THE PRINCIPAL RIVERS ON THE GLOBE.
£395
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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> World
SWANSTON, George H.


A very attractive double hemisphere world map. Insets above showing the flowing river basins: Amazon & Tocantins; La Plata; Gt. Lakes & St. Lawrence; Rhine, Danube & Dnieper: Volga & Ural; Indus, Ganges & Irawady; Mississippi & Missouri; Yenesei. There are mountains depicted below, showing their ...

Dimensions (W x H): 53 x 42 / 21 x 16½

Two Sitting Figures I
£500
Two Sitting Figures I
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Prints -> Modern -> Chadwick, Lyn
CHADWICK, Lynn


Unnumbered from an edition of 150. Printed on BFK Rives, signed and dated by hand. Blind Stamp of Erker Presse, St. Giallen.

Dimensions (W x H): 76.5 x 56 / 30 x 22

Two Sitting Figures III
£500
Two Sitting Figures III
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Prints -> Modern -> Chadwick, Lyn
CHADWICK, Lynn


No. 105 of 150. Printed on BFK Rives, signed, numbered and dated by hand. Blind Stamp of Erker Presse, St. Gallen.

Dimensions (W x H): 76.5 x 56 / 30 x 22

URSUS AMERICANUS. L’OURS NOIR DE L’AMÉRIQUE
£850
URSUS AMERICANUS. L’OURS NOIR DE L’AMÉRIQUE
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Prints -> Natural History -> Bears
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of an American black bear from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 27 / 15½ x 10½

URSUS ARCTOS. L’OURS BRUN
£650
URSUS ARCTOS. L’OURS BRUN
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Bears
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a brown bear from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration. The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 39.5 x 28 / 15½ x 11

URSUS MARITIMUS. L’OURS POLAIRE.
£650
URSUS MARITIMUS. L’OURS POLAIRE.
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Bears
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a Polar bear from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 39 x 29 / 15½ x 11½

VIEWS of the principal TOWNS and CASTLES in SCOTLAND For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr. Rapin’s History.
£195
VIEWS of the principal TOWNS and CASTLES in SCOTLAND For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr. Rapin’s History.
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Maps -> British Isles -> Scotland
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


An attractive engraving showing views over Edinburg, Sterling, Aberdeen, Sterling Castle, Glasgow, Channer Town in Ross, Edinburg Castle, St. Andrew’s, Dunotyr Castle in Merns, the Bass, and Montrose.

Dimensions (W x H): 46 x 36 / 18 x 14

VIVERRA CIVETTA. LA CIVETTE
£200
VIVERRA CIVETTA. LA CIVETTE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> African civet
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Engraving of an African civet from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 39.5 x 29 / 15½ x 11½

VIVERRA GENETTA. LA GENETTE
£150
VIVERRA GENETTA. LA GENETTE
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> genet
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of a genet from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle’, a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 27 / 15½ x 10½

VIVERRA ICHNEUMON L’ICHNEUMON
£250
VIVERRA ICHNEUMON L’ICHNEUMON
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Prints -> Natural History/Animals -> Egytian mongoose
MARÉCHAL, Nicolas


Fabulous engraving of an Egyptian mongoose from one of the finest examples of eighteenth century french natural history illustration.The prominent french naturalist Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, comte de Lacépède 1756-1825 compiled ‘La Menagerie du Museum National d'Histoire ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 25 / 15½ x 10

VUE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frégates Françaises la BOUSSOLE et L’ASTROLABE en 1786.
£95
VUE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frégates Françaises la BOUSSOLE et L’ASTROLABE en 1786.
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Maps -> North America -> Canada
LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


Seven profiles showing Mont St. Elie and Mont Beautems. The map is from the Voyages of La Pérouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but his narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797. Thirty-eight years later ...

Dimensions (W x H): 58.5 x 43 / 23 x 17

VUE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frégates Françaises la BOUSSOLE et L’ASTROLABE en 1786.
£150
VUE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frégates Françaises la BOUSSOLE et L’ASTROLABE en 1786.
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Maps -> North America -> Canada
LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


Eight profiles showing Mt. la Touche, Baie de la Touche (present Englefield Bay), C. Hector (present Cape St. James ), I. Kerouard, Iles Sartine (Scott Islands) and Cap Blanc. The map is from the Voyages of La Pérouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He ...

Dimensions (W x H): 58.5 x 43 / 23 x 17

VUE DE LA MONTAGNE DE ST. ETIENNE. FRAGMENS ANTIQUES.
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Prints -> Travel/Costume -> Choiseul-Gouffier
Choiseul-Gouffier, Marie Gabriel Auguste Florens, Comte de.


A pair of engravings - the top showing a group of travellers with their horses resting by the imposing mountain at St. Etienne. The bottom engraving shows details of two classical statues, a colonnade and part of a tomb. In 1776 Choiseul-Gouffier and the artist J.B. Hilaire joined a cartographic ...

Dimensions (W x H): 22.5 x 33.5 / 9 x 13

Vue de la Rade de la Ville de St. Helene, Colonie Anglaise.
£110
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Views -> Oceans and Islands -> Atlantic Islands
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Attractive eighteenth-century view of the town on St. Helena.

Dimensions (W x H): 36 x 18 / 14 x 7

Vue Perspective de la Grand Place du Parc St. Jacques a Londres
£320
Vue Perspective de la Grand Place du Parc St. Jacques a Londres
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Views -> British Isles -> London
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Splendid view of Horse Guards in Whitehall, as viewed from St. James Park. The elegant buildings of Horse Guards were designed by William Kent and completed in 1755. Citizens strolling in foreground.

Dimensions (W x H): 37.5 x 24 / 15 x 9½

A DRAUGHT of the Coast of GUIANA from the River ORONOQUE, to the River AMAZONES.
£600
A DRAUGHT of the Coast of GUIANA from the River ORONOQUE, to the River AMAZONES.
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Maps -> South America -> Guyana
SELLER, John


A chart of part of the northern South American coast. Compass point at sea, rhumblines. Two inset maps - one of ‘The River Oronoque from the Entrance thereof to St Thomas,’ the other of ‘The River of Surinam and places adjacent’. Both insets have depth soundings. Cartouche at lower right with title ...

Dimensions (W x H): 56 x 44.5 / 22 x 17½

A GENERAL MAP OF THE RIVER SANAGA OR SENEGAL FROM THE FALLS OF GOVINA TO THE OCEAN; TAKEN BY A FRENCH ENGINEER IN 1718, & DRAWN BY THE ST. ANVILLE, FROM YE PARTICULAR DRAUGHTS.
£165
A GENERAL MAP OF THE RIVER SANAGA OR SENEGAL FROM THE FALLS OF GOVINA TO THE OCEAN; TAKEN BY A FRENCH ENGINEER IN 1718, & DRAWN BY THE ST. ANVILLE, FROM YE PARTICULAR DRAUGHTS.
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Maps -> Africa -> Senegal
d’Anville


Main map has 2 insets: Location of Fort St Joseph; Plan of Fort St Joseph (slave booths marked). 2 additional inset maps: Map of ye entrance of the Sanaga or Senegal; Island of Sanaga, Senegal or St Louis.

Dimensions (W x H): 41.5 x 28.5 / 16½ x 11

A MAP OF THE KINGDOM OF SCOTLAND from the latest and best Observations, For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
£375
A MAP OF THE KINGDOM OF SCOTLAND from the latest and best Observations, For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
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Maps -> Europe -> Scotland
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


An attractive mid eighteenth century map of Scotland, decorated with a beflagged title cartouche. Interspersed among the place names are some interesting notes and comments - “Aggat & Chrystal Marble found here”, “Abundance of Herrings taken here”, “Here is St.Ouran’s Church, famous for the Burial ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 50 / 15½ x 19½

A MAPP of the Parish of ST. PAULS COVENT GARDEN taken for the last Survey
£175
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Maps -> British Isles -> London
Stow, John


St Paul’s Church, and Covent Garden, whish was then an open piazza, are at the centre of this attractive map, Drury Lane and the Royal Opera House were not yet built, but the street pattern is relatively unchanged. Title at top centre. North to lower right

Dimensions (W x H): 18.5 x 31.5 / 7½ x 12½