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Eurasian Teal Duck: An 18th Century Hand-colored Nozeman Engraving "Anas Crecca"
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare 18th Century hand-colored large folio-sized copperplate engraving entitled "Anas Crecca" (Eurasian Teal) by Cornelius Nozeman in volume II of his publication 'Nederlan...
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Veduta Della Gran Curia Innocenziana from Vedute di Roma, 1752
Located in San Francisco, CA
This exceptional mid-18th century etching by Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) Piranesi (b. 1720-1778) is titled “Veduta della Gran Curia Innocenziana” (“View of the Palazzo di Montecitorio”). It is from Piranesi’s Vedute di Roma...
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Academie de l’Espee Tabula XXI by Girard Thibault 17thc fencing engraving
Located in Paonia, CO
Hand colored original engraving from the Academie de l’Espee ( full title can be translated as Academy of the Sword: wherein is demonstrated by mathematical rules on the foundation of a mysterious circle the theory and practice of the true and heretofore unknown secrets of handling arms on foot and horseback ) by Girard Thibault...
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The Loire Valley of France: A 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large 17th century copper plate hand-colored engraved map entitled "Gouvernement D'Orleans et la Generalite divisee en ses Elections Par...
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Les Cabinets D'Histoire Naturelle, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Differentes Sortes D'Armoires Pour Les Cabinets D'Histoire Naturelle'
French copper-line engraving by Pelletier after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked p...
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"Allegory of Justice": A 17th Century Old Master Engraving by van Swanenburg
By Willem van Swanenburg
Located in Alamo, CA
This old master engraving entitled "Allegorie op de Rechtspraak" is by Willem van Swaanenburg after a painting by Joachim Wtewael, published by Ch...
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Different Profils Pour Les Bordures, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Different Profils Pour Les Bordures de Glaces avec leurs Ornements'
French copper-line engraving by Michelinot after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked pa...
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Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle, Roubo French cabinetmaking engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle'
French copper-line engraving by Milson after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
From Roubo's 'L'Art du Men...
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Maniere de Prendre Les Mesures, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Prendre Les Mesures de la Menuiserie et de la Marquer sur le Plan'
French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid water...
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The Temptation of Christ by the Devil (2nd State)
Located in Chicago, IL
Woodcut after Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577-1640 Antwerp)
Reference:
Le Blanc 6
Hollstein 6 II/III
Notes:
1. A very fine impression of the 2nd state (of three) of this majo...
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Christopher Saxton & William Kip - Framed 17th Century Engraving, Merionith
Located in Corsham, GB
An early copper-engraved county map of Merioneth, based on the work of Christopher Saxton (1540-1610), and engraved by William Kip (fl.1598-1610) for William Camden's 'Britannia'. Wi...
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Maniere de Disposer La Menuiserie, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Disposer La Menuiserie pour Recevoir La Sculpture'
French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
F...
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Elevations de Divers Especes de Dessus de Portes, Roubo French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Elevations de Divers Especes de Dessus de Portes'
French copper-line engraving by JB Bichard after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
From Roubo's...
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Different Profils Des Cimaisses, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Different Profils Des Cimaisses et Des Plainthes'
French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
From Roubo's ...
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Developments des Appuis, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Developments des Appuis et Des Museaux des Stalles'
French copper-line engraving by P Le Cor after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper.
From Roubo's...
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Edinburgh, Scotland: An Original 17th C. Hand-Colored Engraved Sea Chart
By Captain Greenvile Collins
Located in Alamo, CA
This hand-colored sea chart is entitled "Edinburgh Firth" from "Great Britain's Coasting Pilot. Being a New and Exact Survey of the Sea-Coast of England" by Captain Greenville Collin...
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Belgium and the Netherlands: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by Visscher
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original hand-colored 17th century map of Belgium by Nicolaus (Nicolas) Visscher II entitled "Belgium Foederatum emendate auctum et novissime editum", published in Amsterdam in 1678. The map shows the seven provinces comprising the Belgium federation or the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands or the Dutch Republic as it was also known. The republic was formed when an alliance of seven Dutch provinces in the Spanish Netherlands revolted against rule by Spain in 1579 (the Union of Utrecht) and declared their independence in 1581 (the Act of Abjuration). The seven provinces were Groningen, Frisia, Overijssel, Guelders, Utrecht, Holland and Zeeland. This was a predecessor state to the Netherlands and the first fully independent Dutch nation state. Amsterdam, Delft, Rouen, Utrecht, Brugge, Ghent, and Antwerp are all included on the map. A small inset map in the lower right depicts the course of the Maas River from Maastricht to Wessem. There is a decorative cartouche in the upper left corner and a distance scale cartouche in the lower right corner.
The map is presented in an attractive antiqued medium brown-colored wood frame with gold-colored inner and outer trim and a light tan-colored fabric mat. The frame measures 26.63" high by 30" wide by 0.75" deep. There is some darkening of the red areas in the map, presumably related to oxidation of the original iron containing pigment over time. There are also a few scattered spots. The map is otherwise in very good condition.
The Visscher family were one of the great cartographic families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher...
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Hungary & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Le Royaume De Hongrie et les Estats qui en ont este sujets et qui font presentement La Partie Septentrionale de la Turquie en Europe" was origin...
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Portugal: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Le Royaume de Portugal et des Algarves Divisee en see Archeveches, Eveches et Territoires Par le Sr Sanson" was originally created by Nicholas S...
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Map of the World: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "A New & Correct Chart of All The Known World Laid down according to Mercator's Projection" by Emanuel Bowen. It was published in 1744 in London in John Harris's "Navigantium atque Itinerantium Bibliotheca" or "A Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels". This highly detailed and colorful map depicts the world. as it was known in the mid 18th century. A majority of the northern and central portions of Canada and America are left blank due to the purity of knowledge at the time this map was published.
The map is embellished with four Compass Roses in the lower left, lower center, lower right and center, along with many rhumb lines. There a is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left. This colorful, attractive, historical and interesting 1744 map presents the entire world on Mercator's projection as it was understood in the middle part of the 18th century, before the landmark explorations of Captain’s Cook, Vancouver, Wilkes and others. It is an example of a nautical chart, a type of map that was designed specifically for use by mariners. The map is centered on the equator and includes both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The continents of North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia are depicted, as well as various islands in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The map is laid out according to the Mercator projection, a type of cylindrical map projection that was developed in the 16th century by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator. This projection has the advantage of preserving angles and shapes, making it useful for navigation. The map presents a paucity of inland detail, particularly for the Americas, but major cities, geographical landmarks, and regions are included. Ocean currents and Tradewinds are identified, as well as the magnetic declination lines or magnetic variance, which refers to the difference between true north and compass north. The continents are color coded, enhancing the beauty of this map. The three compass roses indicate the directions of the cardinal points.
The depiction of the western coast of America, the Pacific and Australia are interesting. There was very little exploration of Australia between the navigations of William Damper in 1699 and Tobias Furneaux in 1773. Most of the maps detail relies on the 17th century Dutch expeditions to Australia's western coast, by Abel Tasman and William Janszoon. Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) and New Guinea appear connected to the Australian continent. New Zealand appears as a single landmass. North of New Zealand there is a landmass labelled 'Ter d' St. Esprit' which probably represents the New Hebrides Islands. This map precedes the accurate exploration of the South Pacific and east coast of Australia by Captain James Cook later in the 18th century. The map includes ‘Drakes' Port,' the site where Sir Francis Drake supposedly landed in 1579 during his 1579 circumnavigation of the globe. Here he claimed territory for England, restocked, and repaired his vessels. Drake named the region New Albion. The exact location of Drake's Port is a cartographic mystery. Drake's Harbor is believed to be in the region of San Francisco Bay, Bodega Bay, San Pablo Bay...
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Map of the East Indies: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Accurate Map of the East Indies Exhibiting the Course of the European Trade both on the Continent and Islands" by Emanu...
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The Orbits of Venus and Mercury: An 18th C. Framed Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
Located in Alamo, CA
This 18th century hand-colored copperplate celestial map by Johann Doppelmayr entitled "Phænomena Motuum Irregularium quos Planetar inferiores Venus et M...
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French Neoclassical Design engraving for Braziers
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. C1768.
Delafosse was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect. Apprenticed for a time to a sculptor, by 1767 he styled himself an 'architect and professor of design'. He published the first volume of his most important work, Nouvelle Iconologie Historique in 1768, containing 110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural...
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Différentes Especes de Buffets et Leurs Developments, French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Différentes Especes de Buffets et Leurs Developments'
(Different types of buffet and their formation)
French copper-line engraving by PL Cor after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18...
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Meissen, Germany : A Large Framed 18th Century Map by Petrus Schenk
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored 18th century map of the Meissen region of Germany, entitled "Geographischer Entwurff Derer Aemmter Meissen als Creys-Procuratur-Schul-und Stiffts-Ammt benebst ...
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Venice: 18th Century View of the Grand Canal by Lovisa
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an early 18th century etching of the Grand Canal in Venice entitled "Veduta del Canal Grande dirimpetto la Pescaria di Rialto" by Domenico Lovisa, first published in 1720 in ...
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Red-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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(Large!) UNA DELLE QUATTRO FIGURE RAPPRESENTANTI QUATTRO VITTORIE
Located in Santa Monica, CA
GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1710-1778)
UNA DELLE QUATTRO FIGURE RAPPRESENTANTI QUATTTRO VITTORIE, (Focillon 330, Wilton-Ely 463) 1750-1756
Etching, Plate 48 from “Le Antichita Romane“ vol. 3. Engraved by Jean Barbault...
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Giovanni Piranesi Marble Urns and Vases and Lamps Etching C.1770
Located in San Francisco, CA
G.B. Piranesi Marble Urns and Vases and Lamps Etching c.1770
Beautiful 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)
Loose translation of the text: Knight Gio. Bat...
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Green Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Tableau des Pavillons Que la Plupart des Nations Arborent a La Mer- Marine Flags
Located in New York, NY
Color engraving, representing 99 maritime flags in 1756, bearing the inscription: Made in the Cartes de la Marne depot for the service of the Roy's vessels by Order of M. de Machault Keeper of the Seals of France, by Sr. Bellin Engineer of the Navy. 1756
Gravure en couleurs, représentant 99 pavillons maritimes en 1756, portant l'inscription : Fait au dépôt des Cartes de la Marne pour le service des vaisseaux du Roy par Ordre de M. de Machault garde des Sceaux de France, par Sr. Bellin Ingénieur de la Marine 1756
Includes early marine flag...
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Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas: Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Accurate Chart of The Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea's; with the Archipelago & Part of the Black Sea. Exhibiting all th...
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Black faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Spur-winged Goose, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Hooded Merganser, 18th century bird duck engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Cream-coloured Plover, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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The Yacou, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Spectacle Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Artic Gull, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Malabar Shrike, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Spain and Portugal: A Hand-colored 17th/18th Century Map by Visscher
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an early 18th century map of Spain and Portugal, with attractive original hand-coloring, entitled "Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna per Nicolaum Visscher cum Privilegio Ordinum Hollandiae et Westfrisiae" first published by Nicolaes Visscher II (1649-1702) in 1688, and later re-published from Visscher's original copper plate by Peter Schenk, Junior in Amsterdam in 1725. The cartouche in the right lower corner depicts a coat of arms representing one combined kingdom of Spain and Portugal before their break-up. Putti hold up the coat-of-arms of Phillip II on the right and a queen reaches for it on the left. There is a scale cartouche in the lower left corner surmounted by two putti and a wheel. This is an outstanding depiction of the Iberian peninsula, showing Spain and Portugal and Balearic Islands. The map includes portions of North Africa and the Strait of Gibralter.
This copperplate engraved map is presented in a cream-colored mat. It is printed on fine chain-linked, laid paper. The mat measures 26.5" high by 30" wide and the sheet measures 21.75" high by 26.375" wide. There is a central fold, as issued. The lower portion of the fold is reinforced on the verso. There is a small paper defect at the lower edge of the fold and another at the edge of the right corner, as well as a few small tears along the lower edge; none affecting the map and all covered by the mat. There are a few small faint spots in the upper margin and on the left. The map is otherwise in very good condition.
The Visscher family were one of the great art and cartographic printing families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher...
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French Neoclassical Design Engraving for Braziers
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. C1768.
Delafosse was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect. Apprenticed for a time to a sculptor, by 1767 he styled himself an 'architect and professor of design'. He published the first volume of his most important work, 'Nouvelle Iconologie Historique' in 1768, containing 110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural...
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Theories of Planetary Orbits: A Framed 18th C. Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
Located in Alamo, CA
This 18th century hand-colored copperplate celestial map by Johann Doppelmayr entitled "Astronomia Comparativa in qua Planetarum Primaria Phaenomena" (Co...
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French Neoclassical design for a Pulpit, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. C1768.
Delafosse was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect. Apprenticed for a time to a sculptor, by 1767 he styled himself an 'architect and professor of design'. He published the first volume of his most important work, 'Nouvelle Iconologie Historique' in 1768, containing 110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural...
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French Neoclassical Design for Candlesticks, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. C1768.
Delafosse was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect. Apprenticed for a time to a sculptor, by 1767 he styled himself an 'architect and professor of design'. He published the first volume of his most important work, 'Nouvelle Iconologie Historique' in 1768, containing 110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural...
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North & South America: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Jansson & Goos
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century hand-colored map of North & South America entitled "Americae Descriptio" by the cartographer Johannes Jansson, published in Jansson's Atlas Minor in Amsterdam in 1628....
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French Neoclassical design for a Pulpit, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. C1768.
Delafosse was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect. Apprenticed for a time to a sculptor, by 1767 he styled himself an 'architect and professor of design'. He published the first volume of his most important work, 'Nouvelle Iconologie Historique' in 1768, containing 110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural...
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Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Estats de L'Empire des Turqs en Europe, ou sont les Beglerbeglicz our Gouvernements" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville and this version was published by Hubert Jaillot in "Atlas Nouveau" in Paris in 1692. It depicts the territories of the Ottoman Empire in Europe, predominantly Eastern Europe. Highlights include, the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic Sea, the Black Sea, the Dalmation Coast including present day Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Italy, Greece, North Macedonia, Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Albania, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Transylvania, Moldova and southern portions of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Poland..
The map consists of two sheets joined as one along a vertical joint. The map has original hand-coloring. It is printed on antique hand-made laid, chain-linked paper with wide margins. The sheet measures 24.88" high and 38" wide. There is a central vertical joint, as issued. The map is in very good condition.
Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600-1667) was one of the greatest French cartographather of French cartography. Sanson opened his first printing business in Paris in 1638. The king recognized his skill and knowledge and made him the official geographer to the court. He eventually served two kings in this capacity. Sanson was succeeded by his sons and son...
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Spoonbill "Platalea leucorodia": An 18th Century Hand-colored Nozeman Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This a rare 18th century hand-colored large folio-sized copperplate engraving entitled "Platalea leucorodia" (Spoonbill) by Cornelius Nozeman in volume II of his publication 'Nederlandsche Vogelen', engraved by Christiaan Sepp or his son Jan Christiaan Sepp, published in Amsterdam in 1770. This engraving depicts a Platalea leucorodia Spoonbill, a large bird that lives mainly in Europe, Asia and Africa. It commonly migrates long distances on thermal air currents from the colder Northern European climates to Sub-Saharan Africa in the winter, sometimes as far long as Finland to South Africa. The Asian black stork...
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Africa: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map By Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa entitled "L'Afrique divisee suivant l'estendue de ses principales parties ou sont distingues les uns des autres, L...
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Esper Antique 18th century Butterfly engraving with original hand-colouring
By JC Bock
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A German copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring of butterflies. Printed on hand made laid paper. Engraved by JC Bock.
From Eugenius Esper's "Die Schmetterlinge in Abbild...
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Grand Cricket Match at Lord's Ground, Marylebone, sport engraving, 1793
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Title : 'Grand Cricket Match, played in Lord's Ground Mary-le-bone, on June 20th and following day between the Earl's of Winchelsea and darnley for 1000 Guineas.'
Publication line ...
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Southern Greece: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map By Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of southern Greece and the Pelopponese Peninsula entitled "La Moree Et Les Isles De Zante, Cefalonie, Ste. Marie, Cerigo & C...
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Esper Antique 18th century Moth engraving with original hand-colouring
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A German copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring of a moth, caterpillars and chrysalis. Printed on hand made laid paper. Engraved by JC Bock.
From Eugenius Esper's "Die S...
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Lesser White Throat, bird and nest engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with water...
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Johann Weinmann 18th Century Hand Colored Copper Plate Engraving
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare hand colored copper plate engraving by noted Botanist Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741)
Beautiful color after 250+ years!
This wonderful antique engraving is beautifully mat...
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18th Century Hand Colored Engraving of a Camel from Pennant's " British Zoology"
Located in Alamo, CA
An 18th Century Hand Colored Engraving of a Camel from Thomas Pennant's famous publication on natural history "The British Zoology, Published under the Inspection of the Cymmrodorion...
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