CASSAS, Louis Francois.

MARCHE D’UN MARIAGE DANS LA VILLE DU CAIRE. La Pompe passe devant le celebre édifice, appelé El Maristan ou l’hôpital (des foux).

£475

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CASSAS, Louis Francois.

Print of a magnificent wedding procession through the streets of Cairo. 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 41 x 24 / 16 x 9½

3e. Ve.

£165

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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

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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

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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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

ANTIOCHE, nommée par les Arabes, ANTHÂKYEH. Vue de la porte, dite de fer, (BÂB ÊL - HHADYD) qui conduit à Alep (HHALEB) par les montagnes.

£170

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of the ruined gate of Antioch in the mountains. 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 43.5 x 30 / 17 x 12

ASPECT DU MONT THABOR EN GALILÉE. La vue est prise du coté du chemin de Nazareth.

£255

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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

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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

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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

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 ...

COSTUME ET PORTRAIT D’UN HOMME D’ARMES AU CAIRE.

£230

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Prints -> Travel/Costume -> Cassas

CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of an Egyptian soldier, in full costume, with axe and sword. 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 44 / 10½ x 17½

D’JÂMI ou MOSQUÉE CATHÉDRALE, DE HHAÇAN; AU CAIRE. Vuë générale de la Mosquée.

£435

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of the mosque of Hassan in Cairo. 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 book on ...

Dimensions (W x H): 48.5 x 31 / 19 x 12

D’JAMI ou MOSQUEE CATHEDRALE, DE HHACEN; AU CAIRE. Vue de la principale porte de la Mosquee

£435

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Beautiful print of a large city mosque in Cairo with citizens and camels strolling by in the streets. 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): 24.5 x 44 / 9½ x 17½

GROTTE TAILLÉE DANS LE ROC PRÈS DE LA PYRAMIDE DE CHÈPHREN. Vue du fond de la grotte. Représentation du Santon qui habitoit cette grotte en 1785.

£500

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent view of a coptic priest giving an audience to believers in a chamber in the pyramid of Chephren (Khafre), the second of the great 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 56 / 14 x 22

GROTTE TAILLÉE DANS LEROC PRÈS DE LA PYRAMIDE DE CHEPHRÈN. Vie en grand de la porte qui conduit dans l’interièur. Costumes des gens du pays, venus pour visiter le Santonen 1785.

£295

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Six Egyptians in discussion at the entrance to a chamber in the pyramid of Chephren (Khafre), the second of the great 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 ...

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

GROUPE DE SEIZE COLONNES A PALMYRE. La vue est prise en face du Temple du soleil à l’Ouest.

£215

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of Palmyra. In the foreground, opposite the Temple of the Sun, stand 16 columns, whilst behind, a procession of soldiers on foot and camelback cross a barren landscape of desert and spectacular Roman ruins. Louis-François Cassas’ Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la ...

Dimensions (W x H): 44.5 x 28.5 / 17½ x 11

MAUSOLÉE D’ÉLABÉLUS. Vüe de l’intérieur du rez de chaussée, prise du coté de la porte

£285

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of the interior of a mausoleum at Palmyra, Syria. 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 30 x 46 / 12 x 18

MAUSOLÉE D’IAMBLICHUS. Vue de l’intèrieur, prise dans le fond, en regardant l’entrée.

£205

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of interior of a mausoleum at Palmyra. 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 book ...

Dimensions (W x H): 29 x 46 / 11½ x 18

MAUSOLÉES, SITUÉS À L’ENTRÉE DE LA VALLÉE QUI CONDUIT À PALMYRE. Cette vue est prise du penchant de la colline en face du désert.

£205

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of ruined mausoleums in the Syrian city of Palmyra, with horsemen galloping across the landscape. 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 32 / 18½ x 12½

MONASTÈRE DE SAINT ANTOINE, en Arabe, MAR ANTHOÙNIOÙS QOSHHYÂ.

£230

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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 ...

MONTAGNE dite DU PRÉCIPICE.

£230

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving showing a view of the plains to the north east of Nazareth. 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 46 x 29 / 18 x 11½

MONUMENS SITUÉS DANS LA VALLÉE QUI MÉNE A PALMYRE.

£215

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of Roman ruins in the valley leading to Palmyra. Tombraiders with flaming torches look inside the ruins. Louis-François Cassas’ Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century illustrated book on ...

Dimensions (W x H): 29 x 46 / 11½ x 18

RESTAURATION D’UN TEMPLE ÉGYPTIEN.

£295

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Fanciful view of an imagined ceremony in an ancient Egyptian temple. 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 ...

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

RESTAURATION D’UN TEMPLE ÉGYPTIEN. Ce monument est situé pres de l’ancienne Peluse.

£230

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of a restored Egyptian temple. 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 book on the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 44.5 x 29 / 17½ x 11½

RUINES D’UN ÉDIFICE SITUÉ PRÈS LES RUINES DU TEMPLE DE NEPTUNE. Vue des deux pilastres de la port de l’Edifice.

£215

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of the interior of the ruins of the Temple of Neptune, with an Arab soldier sitting on a carved stone slab 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 45 / 10½ x 17½

SARCOPHAGES ANTIQUES. Ces débris d’une haute antiquité, se voyent sur la route qui mène de Bèryte à Sidon.

£230

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of derelict Sarcophagi by the coastal road between Beirut and Sidon. 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 46 x 29 / 18 x 11½

VUE DES ANCIENS AQUEDUCS DE TYR.

£260

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Magnificent engraving of ruins of the ancient aqueducts of Tyre. 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 27 / 17 x 10½

VUE PARTIELLE DE JERUSALEM. L’Eglise du St. Sepulchre, ses deux domes, la tour a-demi ruinee du clocher le milieu du tableau. Un peu sur la gauche se voit le grand mosquee qui remplace le temple de Salomon. L’Aspect est pris de la terrasse du couvent dit

£595

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CASSAS, Louis Francois

Beautiful print of Jerusalem, with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock, the mosque, seen from a nearby rooftop. 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 ...

Dimensions (W x H): 39 x 27.5 / 15½ x 11

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

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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

Albuca Minor. Albuca Jaunatre.

£500

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

Dimensions (W x H): 34 x 52 / 13 x 20

Anglesey Isola

£245

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Maps -> British Isles -> Islands

CORONELLI, Vincenzo

A beautiful small map of the island of Anglesey. with a simple but attractive cartouche at top right. Coronelli was the most important Italian cartographer of the time, famous for the fifteen foot globe he made for Louis the XIV

Dimensions (W x H): 30 x 23 / 12 x 9

ANGLIA.

£195

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Maps -> British Isles -> England & Wales

Bertius, Petrus

Attractive little map of England and Wales, with title at top right. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for his editions of Ptolemy's ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

BRITTANIA.

£220

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Maps -> Europe -> France

BERTIUS, Petrus

Attractive map of Brittany in France. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for his editions of Ptolemy's Geographia. In 1618 he moved ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

CARTE D’AFRIQUE Dressée pour l’usage du ROY

£475

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Maps -> Africa -> Africa

DELISLE, Guillaume

Delisle was an important French cartographer of the early 18th century. He held the position of First Royal Geographer to the King. An interesting map of Africa including the Mediterranean and southern Europe in the north as well as the Arabian peninsula and part of the Maldives in the east. In ...

Dimensions (W x H): 64.7 x 50 / 25½ x 19½

CARTE DE LA MER D’ECOSSE, contenant les Isles at Costes septrionales et Occidentales D’ECOSSEet les costes septrionales D’IRLANDE

£1100

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Maps -> British Isles -> sea chart

JAILLOT, Alexis Hubert

A spectacular but inaccurate sea chart of the coast and and the islands of NW Scotland and Ireland. Ornamental compasses at sea, highlighted in gold, connected by rhumb lines. The Neptune Francois was ‘a seminal work in the development of sea atlases.’ (ref: British Library Catalogue.) It was ...

Dimensions (W x H): 85 x 59 / 33½ x 23

CARTE DES ISLES MALOUINES Nommes par les Anglois, Isles Falkland.

£145

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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Atlantic Islands

BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas

An interesting map of the Falkland Islands with very scant detail. The outline of West Falkland is incomplete, and that of East Falkland fairly inaccurate. In January 1690, English sailor John Strong, captain of the Welfare, was heading for Puerto Deseado in Argentina, when he was driven off ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 23 / 14 x 9

Carte generale des costes D'Irlande et des costes occidentales D'Angleterre &c

£500

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JAILLOT, Alexis Hubert

Fine sea chart of the coasts of Ireland, and western Britain, with an inset map at lower left of the estuary of the River Dee, as far as Chester. Rhumb lines crisscross the map, depth soundings. compass point. The Neptune Francois was ‘a seminal work in the development of sea atlases.’ (ref: ...

Dimensions (W x H): 92 x 64 / 36 x 25

Carte Particuliere des costes de Flandres de Picardie et de Normandie depuis Nieuport jusqu’a Dieppe avec les Costes d’Angleterre

£300

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Maps -> Europe -> France

JAILLOT, Alexis Hubert

A double folio sea chart of the English Channel, with depth soundings, sand banks and rhumb lines, 32 point gold highlighted compass at sea. The atlas from which this chart came, The Neptune Francois was ‘a seminal work in the development of sea atlases.’ (ref: British Library Catalogue.) Mortier ...

Dimensions (W x H): 78 x 59 / 30½ x 23

CERRO de POTOSI.

£195

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BERTIUS, Petrus

Attractive view of the fabled ‘silver mountain’ whose seemingly limitless supplies of silver flooded Spain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

CEYLON [and the Maldive Islands].

£245

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Maps -> Asia -> Ceylon

Bertius, Petrus

Two maps on one sheet: Ceylon to the right and the Maldives to the left. Ships and sea-monsters. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

CONGO Regnum Christian in Africa.

£245

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Maps -> Africa -> Congo

BERTIUS, Petrus

Attractive little map of the Congo, ships and seamonster at sea, title cartouche to the right’, ‘Lunae montes’( Mountains of the Moon) erroneously placed to the south. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

Dainella Ensifolia. Dianelle en glaive.

£500

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

ELBA.

£245

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Maps -> Europe -> Italy

Bertius, Petrus

Beautiful little map of Elba, with title cartouche of Neptune’s mouth at top right, galley at top left and a seamonster at lower right. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

Ferraria Undulata. Ferraria Ondulee.

£500

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

Gladiolus Inclinatus. Glayeul Incline.

£500

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

Helonias Bullata. Helonias Rose.

£750

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

Hemerocallis Japponica.

£1500

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph.

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe.His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also used for china.

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

HISTRIA.

£220

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Maps -> Europe -> Italy

Bertius, Petrus

Very attractive little map of the northern Adriatic near Trieste. Ships and monsters at sea. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

Hyacinthus Amethystinus, Iacinthe Amethiste.

£400

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

I:A New and Accurate Map of the Western parts of Barbary, containing Fez, Morocco, Algiers, Tunis & BilegulgeridII: A New and Accurate Map of the Eastern Parts of Barbary containing Tripoli, Barca, Faisna and the northern parts of Egypt.

£195

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Maps -> Africa -> North Africa

Bowen, Emanuel

Bowen was engraver to George II and Louis XV of France. The map is in two parts - the upper one shows the western coast of North Africa, the lower shows the eastern part. Each has its own decorated cartouche. The different countries are clearly delineated and described.

Dimensions (W x H): 43 x 35 / 17 x 14

Iarsey Isola

£275

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Maps -> British Isles -> Islands

CORONELLI, Vincenzo

A clear map of Jersey with a cartouche at top left. Coronelli was the most important Italian cartographer of the time, famous for the fifteen foot globe he made for Louis the XIV

Dimensions (W x H): 30 x 23 / 12 x 9

Insula and Arx. MOSAMBIQUE.

£195

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Maps -> Africa -> Mozambique

BERTIUS, Petrus

Delightful little map of the island of Mozambique, discovered by Vasco da Gama in 1492. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for his ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

Iris Sisyrinchium. Iris Bulbe.

£450

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

ISCHIA Insula.

£245

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Maps -> Europe -> Italy

Bertius, Petrus

Mqp of the Italian island of Ischia. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for his editions of Ptolemy's Geographia. In 1618 he moved ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

ISLES DE LA SONDE

£300

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Maps -> Asia -> South East Asia

LE ROUGE, G.L.

Attractive map of the islands of Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Bali, Lombok and part of the Malay peninsula.George Louis Le Rouge was active from 1740- till 1780 as a publisher, and was appointed engineer for the King of France.

Dimensions (W x H): 28.5 x 21.5 / 11 x 8½

Isola di Wight

£220

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CORONELLI, Vincenzo

A beautiful small map of the Isle of Wight with decorated cartouche at lower left showing title surrounded by a man with dividers, a boy 2cherubs and a cow. Coronelli was the most important Italian cartographer of the time, famous for the fifteen foot globe he made for Louis the XIV

Dimensions (W x H): 30 x 23 / 12 x 9

ISOLE DELL’ INDIE divise in FILIPPINE, MOLUCCHE e della SONDA.

£2200

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Maps -> Asia -> South East Asia

CORONELLI, Vincenzo

Beautiful map of South East Asia from Burma to Northern Australia showing all the islands a little closer together than in reality - Hainan is next to the Philippines, and the Philippines are very close to Celebes. Ornamental cartouche at lower left with title on drape, carried by mermaids. ...

Dimensions (W x H): 60 x 45 / 23½ x 17½

Ixia Longiflora. Ixia a longue Fleur.

£500

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

Kaempferia Longa. Kempferie Longue.

£900

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

L’ISLE DE LA CONFERENCE

£750

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Views -> Europe -> Spain & Portugal

Magnificent panoramic view of the Conference between Spain and France on November 7th 1659. Title on ribbon at top, annotations at top right. This finely detailed engraving shows the French and Spanish delegations meeting on an island in a river in the Pyrenees where Cardinal Mazarin negotiated ...

Dimensions (W x H): 54 x 45 / 21½ x 17½

La Longue Paume

£250

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Prints -> Sports -> Racket sport

UZELAC, Milivoy

Limited to 750 copies. Original print from the collection of 44 sporting prints was assembled by Maurice & Jacques Goddet. The illustrations were all done by the Bosnian born Milivoy Uzelac. After studying at the Académie of Beaux-Arts in Prague he moved to Paris where his work was widely ...

Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 30 / 9 x 12

Lachenalia Pallida. Lachenale Pale.

£450

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

Lachenalia Pendula. Lachenale Pendante.

£900

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

LES DEUX POLES. ARCTIQUE ou SEPTENTRIONAL, et ANTARCTICQUE, ou MERIDIONAL, ou Description des Terres Arcticques et Antarctiques; et des Pays circomvoisins jusques aux 45 Degres de Latitude.

£1200

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Maps -> Polar ->

SANSON, Nicolas

An attractive double hemisphere map based on the polar projections so as to include the northern and southern thirds of the world. The North pole is connected to Greenland and Spitzbergen but there is little other detailed coastline in the polar area. Europe, Russia and Canada are delineated. The ...

Dimensions (W x H): 54 x 39 / 21½ x 15½

Linodorum Tankenvillae.

£1500

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe.His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also used for china.

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

Mamu came from the Sky. (From Planet 66 Series.)

£2250

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Prints -> Modern -> Murakami, Takashi

MURAKAMI, Takashi.

No. 118 of 200. Signed lower right by Takashi Murakami.Prolific contemporary Japanese artist who works in both fine arts media, such as painting, as well as digital and commercial media (he designed the flowery Louis Vuitton luggage). He attempts to blur the boundaries between high and low art. He ...

Dimensions (W x H): 61 x 46 / 24 x 18

MARE RUBRUM.

£245

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Maps -> Asia -> Middle East

Bertius, Petrus

TA fine little map of the Red Sea with Suez (north) to the right and Aden to the left. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for his ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

Merendera Bulbocodium. Merendere Bulbocode.

£400

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

Montbretia Securigera. Montbretie porte hache.

£450

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

Narcissus Bulbocodium. Narcisse Bulbocode.

£750

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

NATOLIA.

£245

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Maps -> Asia -> Turkey

Bertius, Petrus

Attractive map of Turkey, including Cyprus and many of the Greek Islands, Cartouche at lower right. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

PLAN DU PORT DE ST. FRANCOIS, Situé sur la côte de la CALIFORNIE...

£400

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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

PLANISFERO DEL MONDO VECCHIO MAIOR. PLANISFERO DEL MONDO NUOVO, DESCRITTO DAL P. CORONELLI, COSMOGRAFO PUBLICO

£6950

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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> Eastern & Western Hemispheres

CORONELLI, Vincenzo

A magnificent pair of maps, published in his famous Atlante Veneto, Coronelli’s separate eastern and western hemispheres “are a worthwhile addition to any collection. They combine the most up-to-date cartographical information with elegant engraving and restrained accompanying decoration” -- ...

Dimensions (W x H): 61 x 46.5 / 24 x 18½

POLONIA.

£195

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Maps -> Europe -> Poland

Bertius, Petrus

Attractive little map of Poland, scales at top left, title cartouche at lower left. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for his ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

SABAVDIA.

£245

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Maps -> Europe -> France

BERTIUS, Petrus

Map of ‘ Sabavida’, which covers the French Alps, or Chambery. Title cartouche at lower left. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a cartographer for ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

Sisyrinchium Convolutum. Bermudiene Roulee.

£450

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

SUITE DE LA ROUTE DES VAISSEAUX FRANCOIS

£145

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Maps -> Asia -> South East Asia

BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas

Map of the route taken in 1768 by the French ship Francois showing parts of the coasts of Ceram, Buru and the Celebes

Dimensions (W x H): 48 x 27.5 / 19 x 11

Tulipa Celsiana.Tulipe de Cels.

£400

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

VALENTIA.

£245

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Maps -> Europe -> Spain & Portugal

Bertius, Petrus

Very attractive little map of the province of Valencia, surrounded by Murcia, Castilia and Arragon. Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. As well as being a prolific writer on mathematical, historical and theological subjects he is known as a ...

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

Vieusseuxia Glaucopis. Vieussexie a taches bleues.

£750

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Prints -> Natural History -> Botanical

REDOUTE, Pierre Joseph

Pierre Joseph Redoute was born in Belgium, he became a favored artist at the court of France, patronized by kings from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. His delicate illustrations were not only framed as pictures but also applied to china.

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

WIFLISPURGERGOW.

£245

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Maps -> Europe -> Switzerland

Bertius, Petrus

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

Dimensions (W x H): 13 x 9.5 / 5 x 3½

[three putti, clinging to a large cloth fly heavenwards].

£300

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Prints -> Decorative -> Boucher

BOUCHER, Francois

Dimensions (W x H): 18 x 26 / 16 x 19

[Two Putti on a cloud].

£300

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Prints -> Decorative -> Boucher

BOUCHER, Francois

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

[Two putti recline on a cloud].

£300

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Prints -> Decorative -> Boucher

BOUCHER, Francois

Dimensions (W x H): 18 x 26 / 16 x 19

[Wind Rose].

£175

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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> Meteorological

SANSON, Nicolas

Large compass rose showing the 32 wind directions. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. This map was published in Bion’s treatise on globes. Nicolas Bion was a famous French ...

Dimensions (W x H): 12.5 x 17.5 / 5 x 7

AFRIQUE ou LIBIE ulterieure ou sont LE SAARA ou DESERT, LE PAYS DES NEGRES LA GUINEE &c.

£145

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Maps -> Africa -> West Africa

SANSON, Nicolas

Attractive map of northwest Africa, from Morocco to the Congo, and east as far as Nubia. Much of the charm of early maps of Africa lies in how they show the interior of the continent, which was not explored until the 19th century. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was ...

Dimensions (W x H): 29 x 17 / 11½ x 6½

ALLEMAGNE.

£220

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Maps -> Europe -> Germany

SANSON, Nicolas

Map of Germany divided into regions, which at the time extended over much of the Low Countries. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. ...

Dimensions (W x H): 23.5 x 18.5 / 9½ x 7½

ANATOLIE.

£220

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Maps -> Asia -> Turkey

SANSON, Nicolas

Attractive map of Turkey, title cartouche at top right. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. This map was published in Bion’s treatise ...

Dimensions (W x H): 23 x 18 / 9 x 7

Atlas General Civil et Ecclesiatique

£185

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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> Celestial

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis

An attractive engraving of two celestial globes: Sphere de Copernic and Sphere de Ptolemée. Brion de la Tour was one of the most prolific French cartographers of the mid-eighteenth century, and this beautiful print, elegantly surrounded by an ornate border, is a fine example of his work.

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

Audience de GAUTEMALA.

£220

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Maps -> Central America -> Guatemala

SANSON, Nicolas

Atractive map of Central America, from the Yucatan to Panama. Title cartouche at lower left. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. This ...

Dimensions (W x H): 27 x 18 / 10½ x 7

Audience de MEXICO.

£275

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Maps -> Central America -> Mexico

SANSON, Nicolas

Attractive map of Mexico and Yucatan. Title cartouche at top right. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. This map was published in ...

Dimensions (W x H): 26.5 x 17 / 10½ x 6½

BATEAU DE FORMOSE.

£75

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Views -> Oceans and Islands -> China

Blondela

/ 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): 25 x 18 / 10 x 7

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

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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

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Maps -> Australasia -> Pacific

PREVOST

/ 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 L’ARCHIPEL DES NAVIGATEURS Découvert par M. de BOUGAINVILLE en Mai 1768, et reconnu par les Frégates Françaises da Boussole et l’Astrolabe en December 1787.

£395

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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> Pacific

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. This is how La Pérouse’s arrival at the archipelago was described in a diary: 'On the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 67 x 48.5 / 26½ x 19

CARTE DES COTES DE L’AMERIQUE ET DE L’ASIE depuis la Californie jusqu’a Macao.

£550

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Maps -> Asia -> North America

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.

Dimensions (W x H): 68.5 x 49.5 / 27 x 19½

CARTE DES DÉCOUVERTES au Nord du Japon. Faites en 1643 par les Vaisseaux Hollandais le Kastrikum et le Breskens, Comprenant la Terra de Jeso l’Île des Etats et la Terre de la Compagnie, dont partie a ètè reconnue en 1787 par les Frègates Françaises la Bou

£475

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Maps -> Asia -> Japan

Hérault

/ 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. An attractive map of the regions North of Japan withs two inset maps: Extrait de la carte ...

Dimensions (W x H): 67.5 x 49 / 26½ x 19½

CARTE DES DECOUVERTES dans les MERS DE CHINE ET DE TARTARIE

£420

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Maps -> Asia -> China

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.

Dimensions (W x H): 68 x 49.5 / 27 x 19½

CARTE DES DÉCOUVERTES Faites en 1787 dans les MERS DE CHINE et DE TARTARIE, par les Frègates Françaises la Boussole et l’Astrolabe, depuis leur Dèpart de Manille jusqu’à leur Arrivèeau Kamtschatka. 1.ere Feuille.

£600

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Maps -> Asia -> China

HÉRAULT

/ 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. Fine large chart shows the southern coast of China, Japan, Korea, Formosa & the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 67.5 x 49 / 26½ x 19½

CARTE DES PARTIES DES ÎLES SANDWICH qui ont été visitées au mois de Mai 1786 par les Frègates Françaises la Boussole et l’Astrolabe, Assujetie aux Observations faites à bord de ces Frégates. CARTE DES ÎLES SANDWICH Assujetie aux Observations faites à bord

£700

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Maps -> Australasia -> Sandwich Islands

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): 49 x 68 / 19½ x 27

CARTE des Pays et Principaux Lieux.

£120

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Maps -> Asia -> Middle East

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis

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

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

CARTE DU CANAL DES ISLES PHILIPPINES Par lequel passe le Galion de Manille et les Iles voisines de ce Canal

£550

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Maps -> Asia -> South East Asia

LA PEROUSE, Jean Francois de Galaup

Beautiful uncluttered map of the Phillipines, showing the sea route from Manilla through the islands. The coasts of the islands are fairly accurately charted and there are no details in land. Compass point at centre, rhumb lines criss cross the map. Title at top right

Dimensions (W x H): 42 x 53.5 / 16½ x 21

CARTE DU GRAND OCEAN OU MER DU SUD

£750

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Maps -> World, Hemispheres & Sets of Continents -> Pacific

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.

Dimensions (W x H): 68.5 x 49.5 / 27 x 19½

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

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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 GENERALE DES DE’COUVERTES faites en 1787 dans les MERS DE CHINE ER DE TARTARIE

£450

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Maps -> Asia -> China

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.

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 68 / 19½ x 27

CARTE PARTICULIERE DE LA COTE DU NORD - OUEST DE L’AMERIQUE

£420

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Maps -> North America -> Alaska

Hérault

/ 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. Two watermarks, one on each side of the islands.

Dimensions (W x H): 68 x 49.5 / 27 x 19½

CARTE PARTICULIERE DE LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE reconnue par les Frègates Françaises LA BOUSSOLE et L’ASTROLABE en 1786 1.e Feuille.

£375

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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> sea chart

HÉRAULT

/ 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. Chart shows very detailed soundings and all known harbours, straits and island chains. It ...

Dimensions (W x H): 68 x 49.5 / 27 x 19½

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

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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 PLATE DE L’ILE NECKER

£500

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Maps -> Oceans and Islands -> West Indies

PREVOST

/ 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.Sea chart showing Necker Island, a small island in the Pacific Ocean, part of the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 68 x 48.5 / 27 x 19

CAUBUL COSTUMES.

£395

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Prints -> Asia -> Afghanistan

Haghe, Louis and Charles

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

CAUBUL FROM A BURYING GROUND ON THE MOUNTAIN RIDGE, NORTH EAST OF THE CITY.

£395

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Views -> Asia -> Afghanistan

Haghe, Louis and Charles

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

CERCLE DE AUTRICHE.

£145

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Maps -> Europe -> Austria

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis

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

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

CERCLE DE WESTPHALIE, HAUT EN BAS RHEIN

£145

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Maps -> Europe -> Germany

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis

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

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

CERCLES DE BAVIERE DE FRANCONIE ET DE SOUABE.

£140

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Maps -> Europe -> Germany

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis

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

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

CERCLES DE HAUTE ET BASSE SAXE.

£130

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Maps -> Europe -> Germany

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis

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

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

CEYLAN et les MALDIVES.

£220

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Maps -> Asia -> India

SANSON, Nicolas

This attractive map shows the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka and the Maldive Islands. There is an inset map of Sri Lanka (‘Ceylan Isle’) at lower right, and a title cartouche at lower left. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 24 x 18.5 / 9½ x 7½

CHAMPAN, BATEAU CHINOIS.

£75

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Views -> Oceans and Islands -> China

Blondela

/ 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): 25 x 18 / 10 x 7

CHILI, PARAGUAY, BRESIL, AMAZONES, ET PEROU.

£195

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Maps -> Continents -> South America

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis

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

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

CHINE ET INDES avec des Isles.

£265

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Maps -> Asia -> China

BRION DE LA TOUR, Louis

Attractive map of south-east Asia including India and China. In the mid-eighteenth century, French mapmaking was at its peak. Brion de la Tour was one of its most prolific cartographers. This beautiful decorated little map, elegantly surrounded by an ornate engraved uncoloured frame, is a fine ...

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

COSTUME DES HABITANS DU PORT DES FRANÇAIS, SUR LA CÔTE DU NORD-OUEST DE L’AMÉRIQUE.

£450

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Views -> North America -> Alaska

Duché De Vancy

/ La Perouse, Jean Francois de Galaup

Scene showing inhabitants of Lituya Bay, Alaska in native costume. 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 his narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797.

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 25.5 / 15½ x 10

COSTUMES DES HABITANS DE LA BAIE DE LANGLE.

£400

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Prints -> Oceans and Islands -> Pacific

duchÉ-de vancy

/ Le pÉrouse, Jean Francois de Galaup

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 his narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797.

Dimensions (W x H): 40 x 25.5 / 15½ x 10

COSTUMES DES HABITANS DE LA CONCEPTION.

£400

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Duché De Vancy

/ La Perouse, Jean Francois de Galaup

View of Chile showing the costumes of its inhabitants from the Voyages of La Perouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the