2 Volumes. Edmondo de Amicis, Constantinople.

2 Volumes. Epictetus. The Discourses. Translated by George Long. Bound in full brown morocco, gilt on covers and spines, raised bands, top edges gilt. Published: London: George Bell ...

4 Volumes. Cervantes, Don Quixote. Bound in full red morocco. Top edges gilt. Gilt-tooling on the covers and raised band spines. Embellished with engravings from pictures painted by ...

5 Volumes. Austen, Jane. Novels. With notes, Indexes & Illustrations from contemporary sources.Bound in 3/4 blue calf by Sawyer, marbled boards, all edges gilt, raised bands, gilt pa...

4 Volumes. Cervantes. Don Quixote. Translated From The Spanish by PA. Motteux. Bound in full green morocco, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt panels, marbled endpapers. Hand-Colored...

A beautifully produced, two volume set of books which celebrates the life and career of Prouve. Text is in English and French and takes the form of interviews. The majority of the wo...

Wildenstein, Georges; Paul Jamot [intro.] Manet [Catalogue raisonné] L'oeuvre de l'artiste en quatre cent quatre-vingts phototypes Paris: Les Beaux-Arts, 1932. First Edition. 2 vol...

"MENTMORE" Buckinghamshire Country House Sale 1977. Sotheby's Auction Catalogs, a set of 4. The catalogs from what is was possibly the greatest English country house sale ever conduc...

This 1667 map titled "Patriarchatus Constantinopolitani Geographica Descriptio" was crafted by renowned French cartographer Melchior Tavernier, who was a prominent map engraver during the 17th century. This rare and historically significant map focuses on the territories under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, one of the most important centers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It covers regions around the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus), parts of Greece, and adjacent areas in Asia Minor and the Balkans, which were historically vital during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The map is filled with ancient place names, making it a valuable resource for both historical and cartographic enthusiasts. Key Features: - Antique ecclesiastical map illustrating the influence of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople in the 17th century. - Features beautifully detailed ancient coastlines, rivers, and terrains, providing a comprehensive geographical view of the region. - Rich with historic place names - like Byzantium, Nicomedia, Nicaea, Cyzicus, Bithynia, Pontus, Macedonia, and Thrace - that date back to the classical era, offering insights into the ancient geography of the eastern Mediterranean. - A finely engraved strapwork cartouche in the lower right corner with Baroque-style decoration, featuring two putti (cherubic figures) – a hallmark of 17th-century map art. - The map extends to include the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Mediterraneum) to the south and the Black Sea to the north, highlighting its ecclesiastical and geopolitical significance. - Original hand coloring may still be present, enhancing the decorative appeal for collectors of antique maps. This rare map offers a unique perspective on the religious influence and historical geography of the Eastern Mediterranean during the late 17th century. It would appeal to collectors interested in: - **Byzantine history** - **Ottoman Empire** - **Eastern Orthodox Church** - **Antique cartography...