1970 A Portfolio of Thomas Bewick Wood Engravings

A beautifully bound full calf fifteen volume set of the works of English writer, essayist, and literary critic Thomas De Quincey. Uniformly bound in full calf signed bindings by M. ...

The scarce eight volume 1970 edition of Lynn Thorndike's fascinating history of 'Magic and Experimental Science', with five volumes retaining the exceptionally scarce original glassi...

A smart two volume set of this collection of writings from English naturalist Gilbert White, with illustrations throughout. Folding Maps, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' ...

A fine limited edition of the works of the Earl of Rochester, in a sumptuous full crushed morocco binding by Bayntun Riviere. Number 285 of a 1050 copy limitation. In a beautiful c...

Antique portrait titled 'Thomas Muntzer'. Portrait of Thomas Müntzer. Thomas Müntzer was an early Reformation-era German theologian, who became a rebel leader during the Peasants' War. He turned against Luther with several anti-Lutheran writings, and supported the Anabaptists. In the Battle of Frankenhausen, Müntzer and his followers were defeated. He was captured, tortured and decapitated. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold. Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran...

Antique Map of Germany by Thomas Kelly, London, circa 1830, with hand colouring Finely engraved map of Germany titled 'Germany', published by Thomas Kelly at 17 Paternoster Row, London, circa 1830. This historical map outlines the German states, duchies, and surrounding regions including parts of Austria, Switzerland, France, Poland, and Bohemia. Borders are hand-coloured by region, and major rivers, mountain ranges, and cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich are clearly marked. Engraved by H. Cooper. This beautifully detailed copperplate engraving features original hand colouring and displays the political divisions of early 19th-century Germany, including Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg, along with neighboring regions such as Austria, Switzerland, Bohemia, and parts of Poland and France. Major cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt are clearly marked, as well as rivers, mountain ranges, and regional borders. Engraved by H. Cooper. A fine historical map ideal for collectors, interior decorators, or anyone with an interest in European history or cartography. Technique and material: Copperplate engraving, original hand colouring Condition report : Good condition. Strong impression with hand colour. Small chips and edge wear to upper margin, not affecting image. Light age toning and minor handling marks. Tight on the left and right margins. Framing tip: Use a neutral or antique white mat to highlight the engraved detail. A dark wood or classic gilt frame complements the historical aesthetic. UV-filtering glass recommended to protect the original colouring. Keywords for SEO: antique map, map of Germany, 1830s map, hand-colored map, Thomas Kelly map, old Germany map, Prussia map...

Andoversford: Whittington Press, 1985. First Edition. Imperial Octavo, 10 3/8 x 7 3/8 inches (265 x 190 mm); xvi + 44 + 4; Number 91 of 335 copies signed by the artist. Bound by Smith Settle in natural canvas, engraving within a rectangular blind panel on the front; white spine label; headbands, top edge brown, rest uncut; Colorplan Bagdad Brown endpapers. Printed in black, the title-page in black and red, and the captions in grey, hand-set in 12-point Bell; Zerkall smooth white wove and Zerkall Silurian papers; 52 wood-engravings and a line-block reproduction of an engraving by Gwenda Morgan...

More Massachusetts Towns, illustrated with wood engravings of fifty-three Massachusetts Towns, drawn in 1840 by J. W. Barber. Commentary by Ivan Sandrof, and a special foreword by Mr...