Magnificent, finely detailed map of Scandinavia, also showing northern Holland, Germany and Poland, and Baltic Russia. Title cartouche at top left, dedicated to ‘Gustavo Adolpho’ by ‘Nicolae Iohannide Piscatore’, Visscher’s latinized name. The title is surrounded by 30 coats of arms, with ...

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

A superb map of the island of Java showing its relationship to Bali, Sumatra and Borneo. Very decorative title cartouche with natives and a cherub. Map scale in cartouche with cherubs and mermaids.The Schenk and Valck families were closely linked by marriage. Most of their work consisted of ...

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 42 / 20 x 16½

A superb map of the East Indies. Decorative title cartouche with natives holding spears and swords. Map scale also in cartouche with mermaid. The sea decorated with ships a sea monster and a compass rose. The Schenk and Valck families were closely linked by marriage. Most of their work ...

Dimensions (W x H): 50 x 39 / 19½ x 15½

This detailed double panorama of London shows the city in two different periods of time, in 1616, and in 1890. The 1616 view is by Visscher, a highly accomplished Dutch engraver, and shows a view of the city from the South side, with St Paul’s Church and old London Bridge. It has a title ...

Dimensions (W x H): 103 x 38 / 40½ x 15

Handsome map of England, with large decorative cartouche showing royal arms surrounded by cherubs amidst clouds. Legend in Dutch at lower left. Counties in outline colour, and distances shown between towns

Dimensions (W x H): 495 x 57 / 195 x 22½

Beautiful and detailed map, with handsome cartouche at top centre, flanked by garlands and cherubs. 15 sailing ships at sea. At lower centre there is an illustration of a fortified tented tabernacle, framed with gold treasures, flanked by two priests burning incense. Three scales at lower right, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 56 x 46 / 22 x 18