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Title: French Directoire Period Costume Lithograph, 1794 – Published 1847 Description: A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting an elegantly dressed gentleman and lady...

French Louis XVI Promenade Costume Lithograph, 1792 – Published 1847 Description: A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting an elegantly dressed gentleman and lady in f...

Title: Antique Map of Pyrénées-Orientales by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique decorative map of the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales, published in Paris ...

Title: Antique Map of Hautes-Pyrénées, France by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique decorative map of the French department of Hautes-Pyrénées, published in Paris ...

Title: Antique Map of Basses-Pyrénées, France by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique decorative map of the former French department of Basses-Pyrénées, published in...

Title: Antique Decorative Map of Puy-de-Dôme by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique map of the French department of Puy-de-Dôme, published in Paris around 1850 by t...

Title: Antique Decorative Map of Pas-de-Calais by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique map of the French department of Pas-de-Calais, published in Paris around 1850 ...

Title: Antique Decorative Map of Orne, Normandy by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique map of the French department of Orne, published in Paris around 1850 by the F...

Title: Antique Decorative Map of Oise, France by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique map of the French department of Oise, published in Paris around 1850 by the Fre...

Title: Antique Decorative Map of Nord, France by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique map of the French department of Nord, published in Paris around 1850 by the Fre...

Title: Antique Decorative Map of Nièvre, France by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique map of the French department of Nièvre, published in Paris around 1850 by the...

Title: Antique Decorative Map of Moselle, France by Vuillemin, circa 1850 Description: Original antique map of the historic French department of Moselle, published in Paris around ...

Antique Common Kestrel Bird Print by Lilian M. Medland, 1908 A finely detailed original antique ornithological plate depicting a Common Kestrel perched on a leafy branch. The bird ...

Antique Merlin Falcon with Prey Print by Lilian M. Medland, 1908 A striking original antique ornithological plate depicting a Merlin Falcon standing over a captured small bird. Unl...

Antique Eurasian Hobby Falcon Print by Lilian M. Medland, circa 1908 A finely detailed original antique ornithological plate depicting a Eurasian Hobby perched on a branch in a natu...

Antique Peregrine Falcon Bird Print by Lilian M. Medland, circa 1908 A finely detailed original antique ornithological plate depicting a Peregrine Falcon perched upright on a rocky ...

Antique Honey Buzzard Bird Prints by Lilian M. Medland, Set of Two, 1908 A striking set of two original antique ornithological plates depicting the Honey Buzzard in two contrasting ...

Antique Greenland Gyrfalcon Bird Print by Lilian M. Medland, circa 1908 The plate depicts the pale Greenland form of the Gyrfalcon, historically also known as the Greenland Falcon o...

Adult Sparrowhawk and Chicks Antique Bird Prints, Set of Two, circa 1908 A finely detailed set of two original ornithological plates depicting an adult Sparrowhawk together with two...

Title: French Directoire Costume Lithograph – Under the Directory, 1797 – Published 1847 Description: A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting an elegantly dressed gen...

Title: French First Empire Court Costume Lithograph, 1807 – Published 1847 Description: A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting an elegantly dressed gentleman and lad...

Title: Antique Banana Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph d...

Antique White Cacao Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Theobroma cacao var. alb...

Title Antique Star Fruit Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithogr...

Title: Antique Royal Poinciana Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Poinciana reg...

Antique Salak Palm Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Zalacca edulis Reinw., now generally a...

Title: Antique Soursop Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Annona muricata L., c...

Title: Antique Papaya Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Carica papaya L., comm...

Title: Antique Red Heliconia Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Musa coccinea A...

Antique Java Plum Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A beautiful original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Syzygium jambolanum Dec., n...

Title: Antique Mango Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Mangifera indica L., th...

Antique Blaeu Double Map of Perche, Blois, Orléans and Tours, 1642 This original seventeenth-century sheet contains two separately titled maps of historic regions in northern and ce...

Antique Wax Apple Fruit Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograp...

Title: Antique Wax Apple Blossom Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting the flowers...

Title Antique Durian Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Durio zibethinus L., c...

Title: Antique Cashew Tree Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A superb original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Anacardium occidentale...

Title: Antique Bullock's Heart Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A beautiful original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Annona reticul...

Antique Sugar Apple Botanical Chromolithograph by Hoola van Nooten, c. 1880 Description: A beautiful original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Annona squamosa L., common...

Title: Original Antique Botanical Chromolithograph of White Birdcatcher Tree, c. 1880 Description: A beautiful original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Pisonia sylvest...

Original Antique Botanical Chromolithograph of Queen's Crape Myrtle, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Lagerstroemia regia Ro...

Original Antique Botanical Chromolithograph of Buddha's Hand Citron, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Citrus sarcodactylis, ...

Original Antique Botanical Chromolithograph of Namnam Tree, c. 1880 A fascinating original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Cynometra cauliflora L., commonly known as th...

Antique Blaeu Map of Berry, Bourges and Sancerre, France, 1642 This original seventeenth-century map depicts the historic Duchy of Berry in central France. Titled “Bituricum Ducatus...

Antique Blaeu Map of Nevers, Nivernais and Morvan, France, 1642 This original seventeenth-century map depicts the historic Duchy of Nevers and the surrounding Nivernais region of central France. The map is titled “Nivernium Ducatus, Gallice Duché de Nevers” and presents the territory in exceptional detail, including Nevers, the Morvan, numerous villages, rivers, forests, roads and historic provincial boundaries. Published in Amsterdam by Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu, the map belongs to the celebrated atlas publications of the Blaeu workshop. The publisher’s imprint appears in the lower-right corner. This example dates to circa 1642, during the period when the Blaeu firm was producing some of the most admired maps of the Dutch Golden Age. The composition is distinguished by an elaborate title cartouche in the upper-right corner, decorated with bold strapwork ornament. A smaller scale cartouche appears at the lower right. Finely engraved forests, waterways, settlements and relief details fill the map, while hand-coloured boundaries distinguish the historic territories. The map centres on the Duchy of Nevers, with neighbouring areas identified around its borders, including parts of Berry, Bourbonnais, Auxerrois and Burgundy. The Morvan, a historic upland region now forming part of Burgundy, is clearly marked in the eastern section. Nevers is historically known for its ducal heritage and for the production of Nevers faience, a tradition of decorated tin-glazed earthenware established during the Renaissance. The wider Nivernais and Burgundy region is also associated with rural gastronomy, Charolais cattle and long-established wine-producing areas. Willem Janszoon Blaeu was one of the leading cartographers, publishers and globe makers of the seventeenth century. Following his death in 1638, the Amsterdam firm continued under his sons, including Joan Blaeu, maintaining its reputation for geographical detail, refined engraving and decorative elegance. With its dense cartographic detail, attractive colouring and strong regional associations, this map would make a distinguished addition to a collection of French cartography, Burgundy-related works or Dutch Golden Age maps. It would also create an impressive focal point in a library, study, dining room or refined interior. Title: Nivernium Ducatus, Gallice Duché de Nevers Publishers: Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu Place of publication: Amsterdam Date: Circa 1642 Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Subject: Nevers, Nivernais and the Morvan, France Condition: The map shows age-related toning, a central atlas fold and minor wear consistent with its age. Some irregularity and light staining are visible around the margins. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. This is an original seventeenth-century copperplate engraving and not a modern reproduction. Any images showing the map framed are provided for visual inspiration only. The map is supplied unframed. Keywords: Willem Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Blaeu map, antique map of France, Nevers map, Nivernais map, Duchy of Nevers, Morvan map, Burgundy map...

Antique Blaeu Map of Bourbonnais, Moulins and Vichy, France, 1642 This original seventeenth-century map depicts the historic French province of Bourbonnais, a region centred on Moul...

Antique Blaeu Map of Limousin and Limagne, France, circa 1642 This original seventeenth-century map presents two historic regions of central France on a single sheet. The larger map...

Antique Blaeu Map of Lyonnais, Forez, Beaujolais & Mâconnais, 1642 This original seventeenth-century map depicts the historic French regions of Lyonnais, Forez, Beaujolais and Mâcon...

Title: Common Objects of the Sea Shore - by J.G. Wood, Color Plates, 1912 Description: An attractive early 20th-century natural history volume, Common Objects of the Sea Shore by th...

Title: View of the Lantern of Demosthenes at Saint-Cloud by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving depicts the celebrated Lant...

Title: Upper Mall Avenue in the Park of Saint-Cloud by Louis-Pierre Baltard, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving depicts the Upper Mall (P...

Title: Panoramic View of Saint-Cloud from Sèvres by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents a magnificent...

Title: View of the Grand Water Jet at Saint-Cloud by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving depicts the spectacul...

Title: View of the Cascades at Saint-Cloud by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving depicts the celebrated Casca...

Title: Set of Two Saint-Cloud Garden Fountain Engravings by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This elegant pair of original antique copperplate engravings depicts two picturesque v...

Title: Views of the Gardens and Vestibule of Saint-Cloud Palace by Baltard, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving combines two elegant views ...

Title: View of the Château de Saint-Cloud from the Second Courtyard, Baltard, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents an impressive vi...

Title: Plan of the Château de Saint-Cloud First Floor by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents a detailed architectural floor plan of the first floor of the Château de Saint-Cloud, one of France's most celebrated royal residences. The plan meticulously illustrates the palace's internal layout, grand courtyards, formal gardens, fountains, terraces, and surrounding landscape, offering a fascinating insight into the organization of the royal estate during the Napoleonic period. The Château de Saint-Cloud was a favored residence of the French monarchy and later of Napoleon Bonaparte. Overlooking the River Seine, it was renowned for its magnificent architecture and formal gardens, making it one of the grandest royal palaces in France before its destruction during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. The engraving was created by the distinguished French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846) and published in Paris in 1803 as part of the celebrated Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés. This monumental work documented France's most important monuments with exceptional architectural precision and artistic refinement. Both historically important and visually appealing, this engraving is an excellent acquisition for collectors of antique architectural plans...

Plan of the Château and Gardens of Saint-Cloud by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents a topographical plan of the...

Title: Primaticcio Allegorical Figures Engraving by Baltard, Fontainebleau, 1803 Description: This finely engraved original antique copperplate print depicts six allegorical seated ...

Set of Two Primaticcio Fontainebleau Fresco Engravings by Baltard, 1803 Description: This elegant pair of original antique copperplate engravings reproduces a series of fresco medal...