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‘Behold Celestville...'
£95
‘Behold Celestville...'
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Laurent


Scene showing Celestville.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 35 / 20 x 14

‘Fernando remercie le commandant…'
£50
‘Fernando remercie le commandant…'
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Babar and celeste being led by circus leader.

Dimensions (W x H): 41 x 49 / 16 x 19½

‘He had found what he was after’
£165
‘He had found what he was after’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Laurent


Delightful scene of elephants boarding a plane.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 33.5 / 20 x 13

‘Viola le camp des rhinoceros…'
£45
‘Viola le camp des rhinoceros…'
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing 2 rhinos.

Dimensions (W x H): 22 x 30 / 8½ x 12

‘When he had got over his fright...’
£45
‘When he had got over his fright...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Laurent


Scene of Arthur and elephants on plane.

Dimensions (W x H): 25 x 32 / 20 x 12

1. Globe Terrestre & Globe Celeste. 2. Le Nom de Systeme. Sphere.
£750
1. Globe Terrestre & Globe Celeste. 2. Le Nom de Systeme. Sphere.
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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> Sets of Continents
DE FER, Nicolas


An unusual and very attractive pair of engravings. One showing a terrestrial globe and a celestial globe. The other one of an armillary sphere showing four systems (the Copernican, Ptolemaic, Tycho-Brahe and composed systems). Nicolas de Fer (1646-1720) was the youngest son of Parisian print and ...

Dimensions (W x H): 28 x 21 / 11 x 8½

And there, in no time, was a bridge of hippopotamuses. The crocodiles were furious.
£145
And there, in no time, was a bridge of hippopotamuses. The crocodiles were furious.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Laurent


Delightful scene of Babar sitting on a camel crossing a river of hippos.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 30 / 20 x 12

ANNE, DUC DE MONTMORENCI
£165
ANNE, DUC DE MONTMORENCI
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Prints -> Portraits -> Holbein
HOLBEIN, Hans


Bartolozzi developed his style to imitate the subtleties of renaissance and baroque chalk drawings and became deservedly famous for his stipple engraving. The portraits in this collection show how effective this technique was in reproducing with such incredible fidelity Holbein's original designs. ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27.5 x 39.5 / 11 x 15½

CARTE DE LA PARTIE DE L’OCEAN Vers l’Equateur entre les Cotes D’AFRIQUE et D’AMERIQUE Où la Situation des Isles, Bancs, et Vigies, montre qu’elles peuvent être soit la cause des variétés observées dans les Courants de ces Mers; Dressées par Philippe Buach
£375
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Atlantic Islands
BUACHE, Philippe


An interesting geo-hydrographic map of the Atlantic Ocean and it’s islands. It is divided into two with one side showing the Atlantic Ocean and the coasts of Africa and Brazil and the other side a detailed examination of the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha. A note top left explains the purpose ...

Dimensions (W x H): 65 x 49.5 / 25½ x 19½

LA POLOGNE Dressée sur ce qu’en ont donné Starovolsk, Beauplan, Hartnoch, et autres Auteur Ractifiee par les Observations d’Hevelius etc.
£500
LA POLOGNE Dressée sur ce qu’en ont donné Starovolsk, Beauplan, Hartnoch, et autres Auteur Ractifiee par les Observations d’Hevelius etc.
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Maps -> Europe -> Poland
DE L’ISLE, Guillaume and BUACHE, Philippe


A handsome and detailed map of Poland, that covers modern day Poland, Lithuania and parts of the Ukraine and Belarus. Ornamental cartouche at lower left.

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

La Sphere Artificielle
£650
La Sphere Artificielle
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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> Sets of Continents
DE FER, Nicolas


An unusual engraving of three globes on a table. At centre is an armillary sphere, the ‘Sphere Artificielle’ flanked by two smaller globes - a terrestrial globe, and a celestial globe. Text at the top below title describes the Sphere Artificielle ‘It is an instrument that represents the ...

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

MONS. DE PIENNE L’AINE
£165
MONS. DE PIENNE L’AINE
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Prints -> Portraits -> Holbein
HOLBEIN, Hans


Bartolozzi developed his style to imitate the subtleties of renaissance and baroque chalk drawings and became deservedly famous for his stipple engraving. The portraits in this collection show how effective this technique was in reproducing with such incredible fidelity Holbein's original designs.

Dimensions (W x H): 27.5 x 39.5 / 11 x 15½

THE ESCURIAL.
£350
THE ESCURIAL.
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Views -> Europe -> Spain & Portugal
ROBERTS, David


A beautiful rustic scene looking across to The Escorial in the distance. This palatial complex, 45 kilometres northwest of Madrid, lies at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range which is depicted here in Roberts’s stunning view. In the foreground of the picture to the left is a wooden ...

Dimensions (W x H): 39 x 28 / 15½ x 11

Untitled Babar scene.
£50
Untitled Babar scene.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Babar and Celeste on a tiny island surrounded by the sea. There is a boat on the horiszon.

Dimensions (W x H): 24.5 x 30 / 9½ x 12

Untitled Babar scene.
£50
Untitled Babar scene.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Babar and Celeste on a tiny island surrounded by the sea.

Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘After congratulating Babar and thanking him...’
£145
Untitled Babar scene. ‘After congratulating Babar and thanking him...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Delightful scene Showing Babar and Cornelius and other elephants in front of the railings of the Royal Palace.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 34.5 / 20 x 13½

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Ah! Malheureux que je suis!...’
£175
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Ah! Malheureux que je suis!...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Laurent


Scene of Babar in the jungle with naughty monkeys.

Dimensions (W x H): 50.5 x 33 / 20 x 13

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Alexander embraced his mother joyfully...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Alexander embraced his mother joyfully...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 30.5 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Arthur est alle se promener...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Arthur est alle se promener...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing three elephants and a monkey going fishing for fish and shrimps. Another scene underneath the text showing an elephant and the monkey meeting a crab.

Dimensions (W x H): 24 x 32 / 9½ x 12½

Untitled Babar scene. ‘At once they set to work...’
£145
Untitled Babar scene. ‘At once they set to work...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Babar goes into a big store’
£145
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Babar goes into a big store’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Delightful scene showing Babar enter a shop and then ride up and down in the elevator. “it is such fun to ride up and down in this funny box”.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 33 / 20 x 13

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Babar went and sat down in the park to think things over...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Babar went and sat down in the park to think things over...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Two scenes, one showing Babar sitting on a bench thinking things over and the other shows Babar walking through the park.

Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Babar went down on to the quay...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Babar went down on to the quay...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘but he told Babar that he could not come to the land of the elephants on Christmas Eve...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘but he told Babar that he could not come to the land of the elephants on Christmas Eve...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘But where are these little mice taking me to?...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘But where are these little mice taking me to?...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘En longeant le bord de la riviere...’
£175
Untitled Babar scene. ‘En longeant le bord de la riviere...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


A scene showing three young elephants watching birds sailing.

Dimensions (W x H): 52 x 34 / 20½ x 13½

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Every morning the five friends waited for the postman to come...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Every morning the five friends waited for the postman to come...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Two gorgeous scenes showing ‘the five friends’ waiting for the postman and them walking away as ‘there was no reply from Father Christmas’.

Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘GRAND HOTEL’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘GRAND HOTEL’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scenes showing Babr walking into the Grand Hotel andone of him in the bathroom having a good wash.

Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Hourra! Bravo! Qu’on le porte en triomphe!...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Hourra! Bravo! Qu’on le porte en triomphe!...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 24 x 32 / 9½ x 12½

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Ils rencontrent le proffeseur Marabout...’
£150
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Ils rencontrent le proffeseur Marabout...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


A beautiful scene showing elephants dressed up as birds among lilies.

Dimensions (W x H): 51.5 x 35 / 20½ x 14

Untitled Babar scene. ‘La course a commence...’
£150
Untitled Babar scene. ‘La course a commence...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


A beautiful scene showing elephants and birds watching a bird race.

Dimensions (W x H): 51.5 x 34 / 20½ x 13½

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Les dromadaires lui ont repondu de faire leur provision d’eau...’
£150
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Les dromadaires lui ont repondu de faire leur provision d’eau...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Laurent


Scene of Babar travelling with camels.

Dimensions (W x H): 51.5 x 33 / 20½ x 13

Untitled Babar scene. ‘One day Father Christmas said to Babar...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘One day Father Christmas said to Babar...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Pendant que son ami leve l’ancre...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Pendant que son ami leve l’ancre...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


An attractive scene showing an elephant flying on the back of a bird from a light house toward a sailing boat.

Dimensions (W x H): 24 x 32 / 9½ x 12½

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Several minutes later...’
£145
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Several minutes later...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Babar Skiing. ‘Babar in his turn came face to face with the little dwarfs.’

Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Then the babes were taken into the garden...’
£250
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Then the babes were taken into the garden...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Delightful scene showing Babar and Celeste with the three babeis in a pram, in their garden receiving gifts from all their friens.

Dimensions (W x H): 52 x 33 / 20½ x 13

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Then the current caught the hat...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Then the current caught the hat...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 30.5 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘They arrived. Father Christmas admired the scenery...’
£50
Untitled Babar scene. ‘They arrived. Father Christmas admired the scenery...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 31 / 9 x 12

Untitled Babar scene. ‘Voici la gare de Celesteville...’
£175
Untitled Babar scene. ‘Voici la gare de Celesteville...’
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


An interesting picture showing elephants, monkeys and birds at a train station.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 33 / 20 x 13

Untitled Babar scene. “Laissant le ballon abime sur la plage”.
£50
Untitled Babar scene. “Laissant le ballon abime sur la plage”.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Babar and Celeste making fire and drying clothes after they left their wrecked balloon on the beach.

Dimensions (W x H): 24.5 x 30 / 9½ x 12

Untitled Babar scene. “We hear you are looking for the real Father Christmas”
£120
Untitled Babar scene. “We hear you are looking for the real Father Christmas”
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Several scenes following Babars search for the real Father Christmas.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 33 / 20 x 13

Untitled Babar scene. Celeste advised him to take a bicycle ride as a means of changing his thoughts.
£45
Untitled Babar scene. Celeste advised him to take a bicycle ride as a means of changing his thoughts.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Babar resting watching the view of Celestville. Scene beneath shows Babar cycling downhill.

Dimensions (W x H): 43.5 x 51.5 / 17 x 20½

Untitled Babar scene. Making fire and drying clothes.
£50
Untitled Babar scene. Making fire and drying clothes.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Babar and Celeste making fire and drying clothes after they left their wrecked balloon on the beach.

Dimensions (W x H): 24.5 x 30 / 9½ x 12

Untitled Babar scene. Skiing Babar
£275
Untitled Babar scene. Skiing Babar
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Wonderful scene of skiing Babar.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 34 / 20 x 13½

Untitled Babar scene. Thinking of Christmas presents...
£145
Untitled Babar scene. Thinking of Christmas presents...
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
Artist: DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Flora, Aexander, Pom, Zephir and Arthur thinking of the presents they would like to get from Father Christmas.

Dimensions (W x H): 71 x 54.5 / 28 x 21½

Untitled Babar winter scene.
£175
Untitled Babar winter scene.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Scene showing Babar horse sledging and cross country skiing.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 34 / 20 x 13½

Untitled Babar winter scenes.
£175
Untitled Babar winter scenes.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


An attractive pair of original prints. One scene showing Babar cross country skiing and the other of Babar making an igloo.

Dimensions (W x H): 70.7 x 54.5 / 28 x 21½

Untitled scene of Babar in the gardens of the Palace of Pleasure
£145
Untitled scene of Babar in the gardens of the Palace of Pleasure
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


Babar and friends enjoy a picnic in the gardens of the Palace of Pleasure.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 30 / 20 x 12

Untitled scene, “But where are these mice taking me to?”
£175
Untitled scene, “But where are these mice taking me to?”
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Jean


A lovely scene where mice take Babar to the attic to find Father Chrismas. “But this is not the one I am looking for! I want the Real Father Christms, the living Father Christmas, not a doll!”

Dimensions (W x H): 50 x 32.5 / 19½ x 13

Untitled scene. “The next day was so hot, Arthur asked the dromedaries to stop and let him rest a little in thire shadows.”
£45
Untitled scene. “The next day was so hot, Arthur asked the dromedaries to stop and let him rest a little in thire shadows.”
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Laurent


Two scenes, one of Arthur resting at the camels feet in the shade, the other Arthur is riding on the camels hump.

Dimensions (W x H): 25 x 32 / 10 x 12½

Untitled scene. Arthur did not manage to catch his monkey, of course and they laughed at him as they swung from tree to tree.
£45
Untitled scene. Arthur did not manage to catch his monkey, of course and they laughed at him as they swung from tree to tree.
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Prints -> Children -> De Brunhoff
DE BRUNHOFF, Laurent


Arthur Scene showing Arthur sitting at the river bank. The camels are in the distance drinking from the river.

Dimensions (W x H): 25 x 32 / 10 x 12½

L’EUROPE
£850
L’EUROPE
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Maps -> Continents -> Europe
De LISLE, Guillaume.


Handsome map of Europe. Decorated cartouche at top left with title on cloth held aloft by cherubs. Two reclining figures below, one with a lyre, the other with a shield and helmet, at lower right, there is a secondary cartouche with eight scales.

Dimensions (W x H): 60 x 47 / 23½ x 18½

[3 coastal Views of Ascunsion].
£250
[3 coastal Views of Ascunsion].
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Prints -> Travel/Costume -> Linschoten
LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van


Decorative print showing three coastal views of Ascunsion island in the Atlantic, numerous birds, flying fish and ships at sea, compass rose at sea, strapwork cartouche at top right, two secondary cartouches at left centre and lower right. Text in Latin and Dutch along lower edge. Linschoten lived ...

Dimensions (W x H): 32 x 25 / 12½ x 10

[East Coast of England].
£500
[East Coast of England].
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Maps -> British Isles -> sea chart
COLLINS, Capt. Greenvile


Sea chart of east coast of England. The map is very busy with rhumblines and soundings, compass point with north to right, decorated dedicatory cartoushe at lower right to ‘SR Ralph de la Valk, Vice Admiral of the Red... .Captain Greenvile Collins was an outstanding naval officer who became ...

Dimensions (W x H): 56 x 44 / 22 x 17½

2me CARTE PARTICULIERE des Costes de NORMANDIE.
£750
2me CARTE PARTICULIERE des Costes de NORMANDIE.
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Maps -> Europe -> France
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas


Handsome map of Normandy and the Channel Islands, showing the French coast from Granville to Pointe de la Percée. Title at lower right, rhumb lines, compass point, soundings at sea. Three scales of longitude marked - Tenerife, l’Isle de Fer and Paris.

Dimensions (W x H): 82 x 59.5 / 32½ x 23½

3e. Ve.
£165
3e. Ve.
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Views -> Asia -> Syria
CASSAS, Louis Francois


Magnificent engraving showing four figures looking into an unexcavated ruin. The ruin is almost submerged in the ground and covered with vegetation. Louis-François Cassas’ Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth ...

Dimensions (W x H): 41 x 29 / 16 x 11½

3e. Ve. No25.
£190
3e. Ve. No25.
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Views -> Asia -> Syria
CASSAS, Louis Francois


This beautiful engraving shows an exploration at the entrance to an unexcavated building. Three men with a flaming torch descend into the dark interior while five guards, with guns and a flute idly stand guard outside. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 38 x 27 / 15 x 10½

A Chart of the Pacific Ocean from the Equinoctial to the Latitude of 39½.d No.
£195
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Pacific
Seale, R.W.


A chart of the Pacific Ocean, showing the route of Commodore Anson from California and Mexico to the Philippines in 1743, during one of the last great buccaneering voyages. He was sent to the South Seas to harass the Spanish bases and plunder their shipping. Anson intercepted the treasure ship, the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 88 x 27 / 34½ x 10½

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 correct CHART of the BAY of BISCAY. Part of the WESTERN OCEAN & MEDITERRANEAN SEA, Describing the Coasts of SPAIN and PORTUGAL, with Part of FRANCE, From Morlaix to Valencia; Done from the latest and best Discoveries: For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of M
£175
A correct CHART of the BAY of BISCAY. Part of the WESTERN OCEAN & MEDITERRANEAN SEA, Describing the Coasts of SPAIN and PORTUGAL, with Part of FRANCE, From Morlaix to Valencia; Done from the latest and best Discoveries: For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of M
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Maps -> Europe -> Spain & Portugal
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


A large and attractive sea chart of Spanish and Portugese coast as well as the north coast of France. Drawn in considerable detail with most ports clearly labeled. Large title cartouche in the upper left. Rumb lines throughout with a decorative compass rose at center. The map was drawn & engraved ...

Dimensions (W x H): 38.5 x 48.5 / 15 x 19

A correct CHART of the ENGLISH CHANNEL From the No. Foreland to the Lands End on the Coast of ENGLAND, and from Calais to Brest on the Coast of FRANCE: From the latest and best Observations. For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
£250
A correct CHART of the ENGLISH CHANNEL From the No. Foreland to the Lands End on the Coast of ENGLAND, and from Calais to Brest on the Coast of FRANCE: From the latest and best Observations. For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
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Maps -> British Isles -> British Isles
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Very attractive sea chart with four insets including Isle of Wight and Plymouth Sound. 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. Translated into English with Additional Notes by N. Tindal. M.A. the ...

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

A correct CHART of the GERMAN OCEAN From the North of SCOTLAND to the Start Point, on the Coast of GREAT BRITAIN; and from So.Bygden on ye. Coast of NORWAY, to C.de la Hogue on ye. Coast of NORMANDY in FRANCE. From the latest and best Observations. For Mr
£195
A correct CHART of the GERMAN OCEAN From the North of SCOTLAND to the Start Point, on the Coast of GREAT BRITAIN; and from So.Bygden on ye. Coast of NORWAY, to C.de la Hogue on ye. Coast of NORMANDY in FRANCE. From the latest and best Observations. For Mr
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Maps -> Europe -> Scandinavia
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Very attractive sea chart showing the North Sea, formerly called The German Ocean with England's east coast, the English Channel and the coasts of France, Holland, Denmark, Germany, the Baltic Sea and the coasts of Norway and Sweden. A very decorative compass rose with radiating rhumb lines is ...

Dimensions (W x H): 38.5 x 48 / 15 x 19

A correct CHART of the MEDITERRANEAN SEA, from the Straits of Gibraltar to the LEVANT; From the latest and best Observations: for Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
£400
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Maps -> Europe -> Mediterranean
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


A large and attractive sea chart of the entire Mediterranean region. Drawn in considerable detail with most ports clearly labeled. Large title cartouche in the lower left. Rumb lines throughout with a decorative compass rose at center. An inset depicts “The Road to Leghorn” or Livorno harbor. The ...

Dimensions (W x H): 71.5 x 35 / 28 x 14

A MAP OF ENGLAND and WALES from the latest and best Observations; For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
£320
A MAP OF ENGLAND and WALES from the latest and best Observations; For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
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Maps -> British Isles -> British Isles
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Very attractive map with decorative title cartouche embellishing upper right. 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. Translated into English with Additional Notes by N. Tindal. M.A. the Vicar of ...

Dimensions (W x H): 34 x 47.5 / 13½ x 18½

A MAP OF FRANCE With the DOMINIONS appertaining thereto, From the latest and best Observations; For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s HISTORY.
£175
A MAP OF FRANCE With the DOMINIONS appertaining thereto, From the latest and best Observations; For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s HISTORY.
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Maps -> Europe -> France
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Attractive map of France. Drawn in considerable detail with most towns, ports, mountains and rivers clearly labeled, divided in provinces. Decorative title cartouche. The map was drawn & engraved by Richard Wilson Seale (fl.1732-1773) for “The History of England” Written in French by Mr. Rapin de ...

Dimensions (W x H): 48 x 39 / 19 x 15½

A MAP OF ITALY with its KINGDOMS, STATES &c. from the latest and best Observations, For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr. Rapin’s History.
£250
A MAP OF ITALY with its KINGDOMS, STATES &c. from the latest and best Observations, For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr. Rapin’s History.
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Maps -> Europe -> Italy
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Very colorful map of Italy, Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia includes the Gulf of Venice & the coast of Dalmatia down to Albania & the Ionian Sea. The map is covered with place names & depicts Mt. Etna in Sicily and all the major cities & towns including Naples, Rome, Pisa and Florence & the Island of ...

Dimensions (W x H): 47.5 x 39 / 18½ x 15½

A MAP OF NORTH AMERICA With the European Settlements & whatever else is remarkable in ye. WEST INDIES from the latest and best Observations.
£1500
A MAP OF NORTH AMERICA With the European Settlements & whatever else is remarkable in ye. WEST INDIES from the latest and best Observations.
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Maps -> North America -> North America
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Very attractive eighteenth century map of North America produced at a transitional point in terms of European understanding of the geography of the New World - the Mississippi Valley, Mexico, the Great Lakes, and the Atlantic Coast are portrayed in detail with great accuracy, while the northwestern ...

Dimensions (W x H): 48.5 x 38.5 / 19 x 15

A MAP OF SOUTH AMERICA With all European Settlements and whatever else is remarkable from the latest and best Observations.
£320
A MAP OF SOUTH AMERICA With all European Settlements and whatever else is remarkable from the latest and best Observations.
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Maps -> South America -> South America
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Very attractive map of South America with decorative title cartouche embellishing lower right. 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. Translated into English with Additional Notes by N. Tindal. ...

Dimensions (W x H): 38.5 x 48 / 15 x 19

A MAP OF THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND from ye latest and best Observations. For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
£375
A MAP OF THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND from ye 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 map with large decorative title cartouche embellishing upper left. 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. Translated into English with Additional Notes by N. Tindal. M.A. the Vicar ...

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

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 MAP OF THE KINGDOMS OF SPAIN and PORTUGAL from the latest & best Observations, For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
£175
A MAP OF THE KINGDOMS OF SPAIN and PORTUGAL from the latest & best Observations, For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.
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Maps -> Europe -> Spain & Portugal
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


A large and attractive map of Spain and Portugal, also showing Majorca and Menorca islands. Drawn in considerable detail with most towns, ports, mountains and rivers clearly labeled, divided in provinces. Decorative title cartouche in the bottom right. The map was drawn & engraved by Richard Wilson ...

Dimensions (W x H): 47 x 38.5 / 18½ x 15

A New and Correct MAP OF FRANCE
£175
A New and Correct MAP OF FRANCE
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Maps -> Europe -> France
RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul


Attractive map of France showing the Channel and a part of English coast. Title cartouche in top right. Text above the title cartouche saying: ‘To be placed at the end of Rapin’s Hist. Vol.1.’ The map was drawn & engraved by Basire for “The History of England” Written in French by Mr. Rapin de ...

Dimensions (W x H): 39.5 x 31 / 15½ x 12

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. The Emperiall palace where the presents were received.
£245
A. The Emperiall palace where the presents were received.
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Views -> Asia -> China
This fascinating copperplate engraving comes from a famous work originally published in Dutch by the trade diplomat Jan Nieuhoff, but translated into English by the British mapmaker and publisher John Ogilby. The images provide a document of early western contact with China and come from the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 36 x 29.5 / 14 x 11½

AETH a Strong Frontier TOWN in BRABANT, taken by the DUKE of MARLBOROUGH in 1706.
£75
AETH a Strong Frontier TOWN in BRABANT, taken by the DUKE of MARLBOROUGH in 1706.
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Maps -> Europe -> Belgium
RAPIN- THOYRAS, Paul


A detailed plan of the city and fortifications of Aeth. The map was drawn & engraved by Basire for “The History of England” written in French by Mr. Rapin de Thoyras. Translated into English with Additional Notes by N. Tindal. M.A. the Vicar of Great Waltham in Essex, England. This is a very ...

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

Aethiopum e Mocambyque et conterminis regionibus ico quarum alij Christian alij Gentiles verum major pars Maurituii vocant ...
£195
Aethiopum e Mocambyque et conterminis regionibus ico quarum alij Christian alij Gentiles verum major pars Maurituii vocant ...
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Prints -> Travel/Costume -> Linschoten
LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van


Attractive print of four Africans. Text in Latin and Dutch along lower edge. Linschoten lived and wrote at a time when exploration was rapidly opening up the world. His travel writings, in three parts, the famous ‘Itinerarium’, included ‘Description de l’Amerique’, ‘Le Grande Route de Mer’ and ...

Dimensions (W x H): 32 x 25 / 12½ x 10

Afgod SEKIA. The Idoll Sekia.
£240
Afgod SEKIA. The Idoll Sekia.
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Views -> Asia -> China
This fascinating copperplate engraving comes from a famous work originally published in Dutch by the trade diplomat Jan Nieuhoff, but translated into English by the British mapmaker and publisher John Ogilby. The images provide a document of early western contact with China and come from the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 36 x 29 / 14 x 11½

Agricola Indus Canaryn dictus.
£195
Agricola Indus Canaryn dictus.
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Prints -> Travel/Costume -> Linschoten
LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van


Attractive print of four people and two children in India. Text in Latin and Dutch along lower edge. Linschoten lived and wrote at a time when exploration was rapidly opening up the world. His travel writings, in three parts, the famous ‘Itinerarium’, included ‘Description de l’Amerique’, ‘Le ...

Dimensions (W x H): 32 x 25 / 12½ x 10

Agricola Indus Canaryn dictus.
£150
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Prints -> Travel/Costume -> Linschoten
LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van


Attractive print of four people and two children in India. Text in Latin and Dutch along lower edge. Linschoten lived and wrote at a time when exploration was rapidly opening up the world. His travel writings, in three parts, the famous ‘Itinerarium’, included ‘Description de l’Amerique’, ‘Le ...

Dimensions (W x H): 32 x 25 / 12½ x 10

Album de Sem
£450
Album de Sem
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Prints -> Cartoons -> SEM
SEM (Georges Goursat)


Georges Goursat SEM (1863-1934) attained a high level of success with his wonderful portrayals of Paris at the turn of the century. This outstanding caricaturist was a member of the Salon des Humoristes and an officer of the Legion of Honor. His works offer us glimpses into Parisian high society ...

Dimensions (W x H): 55.5 x 51.5 / 22 x 20½

Aletris Capensis. Linn. Jacinthe du Cap.
£850
Aletris Capensis. Linn. Jacinthe du Cap.
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

ALEXANDRE LE GRAND
£1200
ALEXANDRE LE GRAND
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from the Collection coloriee des plus belles varieetes de Tulipes in Pierre Buchoz's supplement to the work Collection des Fleurs de la Chine & de l'Europe, & de tout l'Ouvrage. Published 1781 Buchoz was born in Metz and initially recieved instruction as a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

ALGIER.
£175
ALGIER.
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Maps -> Africa -> Algeria
MERIAN, Matthaus


An attractive map/bird’s eye view of Algiers showing the city walls, the moat, outlying forts and settlements, by Matthew Merian. Merian was not only a publisher, but an accomplished engraver in his own right. Born in Basel, Switzerland, he spent most of his life in Frankfurt where he met and ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 22 / 14 x 8½

Aloe Affricana milvaeformis. Dill. Aloes d’affrique epineux
£850
Aloe Affricana milvaeformis. Dill. Aloes d’affrique epineux
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Aloe Affricana. Linn. Aloes d’Affrique.
£850
Aloe Affricana. Linn. Aloes d’Affrique.
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Aloe disticha carinata. Linn. L’aloe a verrues
£850
Aloe disticha carinata. Linn. L’aloe a verrues
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Aloe disticha. Linn. l’aloes en arbre, de montagne
£600
Aloe disticha. Linn. l’aloes en arbre, de montagne
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Aloe Guinensis. L’Aloes de la Guinee
£850
Aloe Guinensis. L’Aloes de la Guinee
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Aloe variegata. Linn. Aloes Perroquet
£850
Aloe variegata. Linn. Aloes Perroquet
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

AMERICA noviter delineata.
£1100
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Maps -> Continents -> The Americas
GOTTFRIED, Johann Ludwig


This map is a reduced version of the one Merian engraved for Johann Ludwig Gottfried in 1631. It is one of many derivative maps of the Jodocus Hondius, 1618. One noticeable difference is the altered perspective of the inset map of Greenland. Matthew Merian was not only a publisher, but an ...

Dimensions (W x H): 36 x 27.5 / 14 x 11

AMERICA SETTENTRIONALE divisa ne soui principali STATI
£495
AMERICA SETTENTRIONALE divisa ne soui principali STATI
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Maps -> Continents -> North America
ZATTA, Antonio


Map of north America, fairly accurately depicted apart from the north-west Canadian coast and Alaska, which were still unexplored. With pictorial cartouche at lower left with trees, nuts and vegetation, and a fence surrounding title. Antonio Zatta was one of the leading cartographers and ...

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

AMERICA/Jodocus Hondius excudit Amsterodami.
£4950
AMERICA/Jodocus Hondius excudit Amsterodami.
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Maps -> Continents -> The Americas
HONDIUS, Jodocus


This map was engraved by Jodocus Hondius for his first edition of Gerard Mercator’s Atlas. It was issued alongside the America siue India Nova by Michael Mercator in 1595. Produced on a stereographic projection like more and more maps of the time, it is an amalgam of various sources. It ...

Dimensions (W x H): 50 x 37.5 / 19½ x 15

Anacardium Occidentale. Linn. Pomme acajou.
£600
Anacardium Occidentale. Linn. Pomme acajou.
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

ANANAS SAUVAGE
£600
ANANAS SAUVAGE
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

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

ANTIOCHE, appelée par les Arabes, ANTHÂKYEH. Vue de la porte dite de Médine, (BÂB ÊL - MEDYNAH) prise en dehors sur la chemin de Halep.
£230
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Views -> Asia -> Holy Land
CASSAS, Louis Francois


Magnificent engraving of one of Antioch’s ruined gates, with a procession of merchants and their heavily laden camels. 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 Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte ...

Dimensions (W x H): 46.5 x 29 / 18½ x 11½

ARBUTUS ANDRACHNE. Linn.
£400
ARBUTUS ANDRACHNE. Linn.
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These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Argemone Mexicana. Le Pavot epineux
£600
Argemone Mexicana. Le Pavot epineux
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Asclepias incarnata. Linn, Apocin incarnat de Canada
£500
Asclepias incarnata. Linn, Apocin incarnat de Canada
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Prints -> Natural History ->
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

ASIA MINOR in suas partes seu provincias divisa
£250
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Maps -> Asia -> Turkey
ZATTA, Antonio


An attractive map of Asia Minor with title cartouche in the upper left-hand side. 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 - ...

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 31.1 / 15½ x 12

ASPECT DU MONT THABOR EN GALILÉE. La vue est prise du coté du chemin de Nazareth.
£255
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Views -> Asia -> Holy Land
CASSAS, Louis Francois


Magnificent engraving of a hill in Galilee near the Nazareth road. 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 Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century illustrated ...

Dimensions (W x H): 43 x 30 / 17 x 12

BAB - RACHYD ou la PORTE DE ROSSETTE A ALEXANDRIE. La vue est prise en dehors des Murs. depart d’une Karavane.
£420
BAB - RACHYD ou la PORTE DE ROSSETTE A ALEXANDRIE. La vue est prise en dehors des Murs. depart d’une Karavane.
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Views -> Africa -> Egypt
CASSAS, Louis Francois


Beautiful print of a caravan leaving the Gates of Aleaxandria. 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 Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century illustrated ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 26 / 14 x 10

BAB-EL-FOUTOUHH, ou LA PORTE DES VICTOIRES, AU CAIRE. Vue exterieure de cette porte
£435
BAB-EL-FOUTOUHH, ou LA PORTE DES VICTOIRES, AU CAIRE. Vue exterieure de cette porte
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Views -> Africa -> Egypt
CASSAS, Louis Francois


Spectacular exterior view of one of the gates of Cairo, with camels and traders in the foreground. 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 Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 26 x 45 / 10 x 17½

Baltimora recta. nobis. la Chrisantheme d’amerique
£450
Baltimora recta. nobis. la Chrisantheme d’amerique
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These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

BÂS - RELIEF AEGYPTIEN, TAILLÉ DANS LE ROC, PRÉS LA PYRAMIDE DE CHEPHRÈN. Le bâs-relief est placé sur la même face et la même ligne que l’entrée de la grotte habitée, en 1785, par un Santon.
£230
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CASSAS, Louis Francois


Magnificent engraving of a bas relief cut into the rock near the pyramids 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 Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century ...


BATTLE of MEASTRICHT.
£95
BATTLE of MEASTRICHT.
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Maps -> Europe -> Belgium
RAPIN- THOYRAS, Paul


A detailed plan of the city and surroundings of Maestricht with inscription: “PLAN of the CAMP of the ALLIES, commanded by MONSR. D’AUVERQUERQUE, and the manner in which it was drawn up in Battle, when the Army of the TWO CROWNS advanced to ATTACK IT May 14th. 1703.” The map was drawn & engraved by ...

Dimensions (W x H): 48.5 x 39.5 / 19 x 15½

Besleria coccinea. Aublet. La Beslere Cramoisie
£600
Besleria coccinea. Aublet. La Beslere Cramoisie
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Bignonia Liancourtia. Nobis. La Liancourt
£600
Bignonia Liancourtia. Nobis. La Liancourt
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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical
These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

Bramenes cum mortuus est secundum eorum legem crematur.
£150
Bramenes cum mortuus est secundum eorum legem crematur.
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Prints -> Travel/Costume -> Linschoten
LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van


Fabulous print of a Brahman cremation ceremony. Text in Latin and Dutch along lower edge. Linschoten lived and wrote at a time when exploration was rapidly opening up the world. His travel writings, in three parts, the famous ‘Itinerarium’, included ‘Description de l’Amerique’, ‘Le Grande Route de ...

Dimensions (W x H): 32 x 25 / 12½ x 10

BRUSSELS
£275
BRUSSELS
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Maps -> Europe -> Belgium
RAPKIN, J


A decorative map of Brussels with vignettes of Hotel de Ville, Church of St Gudule Avenue in the Park, Palace Royal drawn and engraved by J Watkins. The map and the vignettes are surrounded by an elegant uncoloured border.

Dimensions (W x H): 34 x 25 / 13½ x 10

Camellia Japonica. Linn.
£450
Camellia Japonica. Linn.
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These beautiful copper engravings come from LE JARDIN D’EDEN, LE PARADIS TERRESTRE renouvelle dans le Jardin de la Reine a Trianon OU COLLECTION DES PLANTES LES PLUS RARES, qui se trouvent dans le deux Hemispheres. The plants are from the queens garden in the Tuileries.

Dimensions (W x H): 20.5 x 33 / 8 x 13

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

Carta Esferica DE LA COSTA DE ESPANA en el Mediterraneo.
£475
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Maps -> Europe -> Spain & Portugal
TOFINO DE SAN MIGUEL, Don Vincente.


Splendid chart of the southern coast of Spain, the Balearic islands and North Africa. Title cartouche with decorated frame at upper left. Stamp of ‘Deposito de la Marina’ at top left. Tofino(1732-1795) is the best known Spanish Marine cartographer. His Atlas Maritimo established the prime meridian ...

Dimensions (W x H): 81 x 55.5 / 32 x 22

CARTE D’UNE PARTIE DU GRAND OCEAN a l’E et S.E. de la Nouvelle Guinee pour l’intelligence do Voyage de la Fregate Espagnole la Princessa commandee par D.Franco. Antonio Maurelle. en 1781
£475
CARTE D’UNE PARTIE DU GRAND OCEAN a l’E et S.E. de la Nouvelle Guinee pour l’intelligence do Voyage de la Fregate Espagnole la Princessa commandee par D.Franco. Antonio Maurelle. en 1781
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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Pacific
LA PEROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


Interesting chart of part of the south-western Pacific, showing the routes taken by the Spanish explorer Don Francisco Antonio Maurelle in 1781 along the northern coast of New Guinea and across the Pacific to Fiji and Tonga. Maurelle was credited with the discovery of the Hermit Islands on this ...

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 34 / 19½ x 13½

CARTE D’UNE PARTIE DU GRAND OCEAN a l’E. et.SE. de la Nouvelle Guinee
£475
CARTE D’UNE PARTIE DU GRAND OCEAN a l’E. et.SE. de la Nouvelle Guinee
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Maps -> Australasia -> Pacific
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/ LA PÉROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup


Interesting chart of part of the south-western Pacific, showing the routes taken by the Spanish explorer Don Francisco Antonio Maurelle in 1781 along the northern coast of New Guinea and across the Pacific to Fiji and Tonga. Maurelle was credited with the discovery of the Hermit Islands on this ...

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 34 / 19½ x 13½

Carte de Detroit de Cook dans la Nle Zealand
£345
Carte de Detroit de Cook dans la Nle Zealand
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Maps -> Australasia -> New Zealand
COOK, Captain James R N


A fine chart of the Cook Straits dividing New Zealand's North and South Islands showing Admiralty Bay, Queen Charlotte's Sound, Cloudy Bay, Cape Palliser and detailed coastal topography. The North and South Islands are named “Partie De Tavai Poe Na Mmoo”, and “Partie D'Eahe I No Mauwe”. With ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27.5 x 27 / 11 x 10½

CARTE DE L’AMERIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE
£2200
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Maps -> North America -> North America
BELLIN, Jacques-Nicolas (1703-1772)


A very important and highly attractive large-scale map of North America by one of the eighteenth-century's greatest cartographers. The present map is one of the most fascinating and influential maps of North America to be made in the years shortly before the voyages of James Cook ushered in a new ...

Dimensions (W x H): 87 x 56 / 34½ x 22

CARTE DE L’EGYPTE DE LA NUBIE DE L’ABISSINIE
£375
CARTE DE L’EGYPTE DE LA NUBIE DE L’ABISSINIE
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Maps -> Asia -> Egypt
DELISLE, Guillaume


Delisle was an important French cartographer of the early 18th century. He held the position of First Royal Geographer to the King. A map of Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia. From Africa in the west to the Arabian peninsula in the east and the Mediterranean sea in the north to Sudan in the south. ...

Dimensions (W x H): 63 x 50 / 25 x 19½

CARTE DE L’ENTREE DE LA RIVIERE DE CANTON Dressee sur les Observations les plus recentes.
£220
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Maps -> Asia -> China
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas


The storied mouth of the Canton River, with the island of Macao and the future site of Hong Kong. At top is the city that bears the river's name, "Quang-Tchew-Fu, Volgo Canton," devided into two districts, the "Ville des Tartares" and "V. de Chinois." From the Histoire Generale des Voyages of ...

Dimensions (W x H): 21.5 x 27 / 8½ x 10½

CARTE DE L’INDE en deca du Gange comprenant L’INDOUSTAN & c.
£195
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Maps -> Asia -> India
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas


Bellin was appointed hydrographer (chief cartographer) to the French Navy upon the creation of France’s hydrographic office, the Dépôt des cartes et plans de la Marine.Over a 50 year career, he produced a large number of maps and charts. The accuracy of Bellin’s charts ensured that they were in use ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35.7 x 24.4 / 14 x 9½