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Period: 19th Century
Material: Paper
Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality six bell and drum cylinder music box made by Charles Lecoultre of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1870.
The fully serviced musical movement features a central drum an...
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1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Original Steel Engraved Map of French Colonies in America, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Colonies Francaises (en Amerique)'. Detailed map bordered by vignettes showing local animals, produce and activities of the various French Colonies in America. Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Reference Book, The Greyhound, English, Illustrated Guide, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, The Greyhound by Stonehenge. An English language, bound and illustrated guide to the breed, dating to the Victorian period, published 1875.
Using ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map Depicting Sydney and Surrounding Areas, Known as Port Jackson, c1889
Located in Langweer, NL
An antique map depicting Sydney and its surrounding areas, known as Port Jackson, dating from around 1889. It was produced by E. Reclus and is part of the "Nouvelle géographie univer...
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1880s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Encyclopaedia, Historica Britannica, Multilingual Book, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Monumenta Historica Britannica. Printed in English and multiple languages, a later bound encyclopaedia, dating to the Victorian period, published 1848.
Full title: Monumenta Historica Britannica or Materials for the History of Britain from the Earliest Period to the end of the Reign of King Henry VII - Volume I.
Superb collection of reference in English, Anglo-Saxon 'Old English' Latin and Welsh
Charming lithograph engravings illustrate throughout
Later professional binding in a quality green textile cover with gold tooled titling
Pages intact, text perfectly legible - some colouration present
Impressive proportion and weight at 6.52kg (14.3 lb)
This is an fascinating large antique reference book, published by command of Queen Victoria. Presented in multiple languages including modern English, with a selection of charming illustrations and antique records...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 2 Dentistry Books, English Language, Bound Medical Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 dentistry books. An English language title on Crown and `bridge work and Porcelain in Dentistry, dating to the Victorian period and later.
First Title; A Practica...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Charles DICKENS. David Copperfield. FIRST EDITION IN MONTHLY PARTS A PERFECT SET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: The Personal History of David Copperfield. (20 Parts in 19).
PUBLISHER: London: Bradbury and Evans, May 1849 - November 1850.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST ...
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1840s British Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Title: Mid-19th Century Map of Australasia by Carl Flemming - 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Mid-19th Century Map of Australasia by Carl Flemming - 1855"
Description: This original 1855 antique map from the Sohr-Berghaus Atlas, created by Carl Flemming, is a detaile...
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1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Detailed German Map of Australia Including Statistics of 1841, Published in 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Detailed Map of Austral Land - 1854"
This historic map, titled "Australland," was published in Glogau in 1854 by cartographer Carl Flemming. It's an intricately detailed dep...
Category
1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Illustrated Map of the Var Department from the Atlas National Illustré, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps.
The map...
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1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Map of Rhône: Culture and Commerce in Lyon's Silk and Wine Legacy, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps.
The map...
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1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico map. Printed by Fisher, Son & Co. of London in 1838. As found framed condition. Map has not been examined outside of th...
Category
1830s English American Classical Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, 1851, (2) vols., Benson J. Lossing
By S. Harper Brothers
Located in Morristown, NJ
(2) vols., by Benson J. Lossing. ...Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence. Two volumes, the first i...
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1850s American Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Samuel Drake, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Samuel Drake. Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, Franklin Square. 1st Ed hardcover no dust jacket as published. With b&w frontispiece; map of New...
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1870s American Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"The Emerald Isle; A Poem" by Charles Phillips First Edition Published in 1812
Located in San Francisco, CA
A leather bound first edition of an epic poem titled "The Emerald Isle; A Poem" by Charles Phillips (1786-1859), a celebrated writer and lawyer, with ...
Category
Early 19th Century European George III Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Records, English, Parliament, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, General Report on the Public Records. Printed in English, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published 18...
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Mid-19th Century British William IV Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1852 Map of Haut-Rhin: An Illustrated Gateway to Alsace's Viticultural Splendors
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps.
The map...
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1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 4 Books by German Poet Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of four volumes of poetry by German playwright and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This set of Goethe’s Werkes is bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. The pages...
Category
19th Century German Other Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Mapping History: The Decorative Cartography of Indre-et-Loire by Levasseur, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
An original hand-colored map of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire created by Victor Levasseur in 1856. As an antique steel engraved map, it showcases the detailed craftsmanship and technology of mid-19th century map making. The method of steel engraving allowed for precise and intricate details to be captured, making this map not only a navigational tool but also a work of art.
The addition of outline hand colouring is particularly noteworthy. This technique, where colours are applied by hand to the engraved map, was a common practice at the time to highlight certain features such as boundaries, rivers, and cities. The hand colouring on this map would have been done meticulously, adding vibrancy and clarity to the engraved lines and making it easier to differentiate various geographical and political demarcations.
The map's wide margins are characteristic of the period's presentation style, offering space for additional annotations or simply serving to frame the map aesthetically when displayed. Such margins also suggest that the map was intended for a discerning audience, possibly for educational or decorative purposes in a library or study.
Victor Levasseur was renowned for his decorative maps, often embellished with artistic elements that went beyond mere geographical information. These elements could include vignettes, allegorical figures, and detailed illustrations surrounding the map itself, reflecting the cultural, historical, and economic aspects of the depicted area. While the description does not detail these decorative aspects, it's common for Levasseur's works to feature such embellishments, making his maps highly prized among collectors and historians for both their artistic value and cartographic accuracy.
This map of Département d'Indre-et-Loire, with its combination of technical precision in steel engraving and the beauty of hand colouring, represents a fascinating intersection of art and science in the 19th century. It is a testament to the era's dedication to detail, craftsmanship, and the aesthetic presentation of information.
The Département d'Indre-et-Loire, located in the central part of France within the region known as the Centre-Val de Loire, is rich in historical and cultural significance, with numerous important places highlighted on a map from 1856 by Victor Levasseur. Based on the region's known historical sites and cities, the following places are likely to be featured or of importance:
1. **Tours**: As the capital city of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire, Tours is a central hub of history, culture, and architecture. It is known for its old town, the Place Plumereau, Tours Cathedral, and its proximity to the Loire River, making it a likely focal point on the map.
2. **Amboise**: This town is famous for the Château d'Amboise, which is closely linked to French royal history and offers panoramic views of the Loire River. Leonardo da Vinci is buried here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, associated with the château.
3. **Chinon**: Known for its medieval fortress, the Château de Chinon, this town has deep historical roots, including connections to Joan of Arc and King Charles VII. The fortress and town would be significant landmarks.
4. **Villandry**: The Château de Villandry is renowned for its beautiful Renaissance gardens, which are some of the most impressive in France. While the château might be less emphasized in an 1856 map compared to cities and towns, it's an important site in the region.
5. **Loches**: This town features the Château de Loches, a medieval castle, and the Royal Lodge, noted for its Renaissance architecture. The town's history and architectural landmarks make it a place of interest.
6. **Azay-le-Rideau**: The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is set on an island in the middle of the Indre River, showcasing the French Renaissance architectural...
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1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 10 Books by German Poet Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of ten volumes of poetry by German playwright and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This set of Goethe’s Werkes is bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. The pages ...
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19th Century German Other Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith in 4 Tooled Leatherbound Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) in 4 gilt tooled leatherbound volumes. Published: New York G.P. Putnam & Company, 10 Park Place, 1854. A nice set of selected...
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1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Rare 12 inches terrestrial globe signed Cary, London United Kingdom 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Large 12" terrestrial globe made by the famous Cary brothers, made with a wooden frame, refined plaster polished to perfection, and colored paper gores. The globe is supported by a f...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original sketch photograph of destroyed work by Casasola, signed 1895
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Unique sample in detail as a sketch of the masterful sculpture of the brothers Antonio and Jose Casasola. Work intended for an altarpiece in the Asunción convent in Malaga, Spain and...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Vaucluse, France: A Cartographic Celebration of Viticulture, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps.
The map...
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1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 20 German Catholic Encyclopedias
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of twenty volumes of a Catholic encyclopedia by German authors Joseph Cardinal Hergenröther and Dr. Franz Kaulen. This set is leather bound with gold tooling stamped wit...
Category
19th Century German Other Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Large Original Antique Map of Arizona, Usa, C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous map of Arizona
Original color.
Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company, Indianapolis.
Published, C.1900.
Unframed.
Free shipping.
Category
1890s American Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1880s Map of The Italian Alps from Milan to Lake Garda
Located in Roma, IT
Geographical Map of the Profile and Elevation of the Italian Alps from Milano to Lake Garda. The map features the name of each peak and key cities including Monza, Brescia and Bergam...
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1880s Italian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Parchment Paper
Levasseur's 1852 Cartographic Portrait of Gironde: Celebrating the Bordeaux Wine
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps.
The map is a steel engraving, which was a common and precise method for creating maps at the time. The inclusion of the publisher's name, A. Combette from Paris, and the addresses of the various contributors to the map's creation, like the engravers Laguillermie and Rainaud, adds to the historical context of the piece.
The margins of the map are adorned with detailed illustrations that serve as a visual encyclopedic reference to the region's geography, economy, and notable figures. The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's landscape, economy, and cultural significance.
The text included in the map's design provides statistical information, a map legend, and discussions about the land, local curiosities, notable personalities, products, and commerce, which would have been invaluable for education and reference at the time.
The 'Atlas National Illustré' is celebrated for its combination of cartographic detail and artistic embellishment, making it a valuable cultural artifact. It represents the height of decorative map-making in the 19th century, alongside the works of John Tallis and Archibald Fullarton.
This uploaded image is a detailed and colored map of the Département de la Gironde from Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustré." Similar to the other maps from this series, it features a central map with the title 'Dépt. de la Gironde' at the bottom.
Surrounding the map are decorative vignettes and elements that bring to life the cultural and economic aspects of the Gironde department. On the left, there is likely statistical information about the department and its subdivisions, reflecting the population and administrative details. This is framed by images that may represent the local industries and natural resources, such as wine, which is a central feature of the Bordeaux region located within Gironde.
The right side of the map contains a textual history and descriptions of the region, coupled with portraits of notable figures, possibly historic personages or contributors to the region's cultural and economic development. The illustrations often include agricultural products, symbols of commerce, and scenes of daily life, as well as architectural landmarks.
The presence of wine bottles, barrels, and vineyards in the illustrations would be indicative of the Gironde's prominence in wine production, particularly Bordeaux wines, which are esteemed worldwide. These engravings serve to emphasize the richness of the land and the sophistication of its products.
Maps from this era, especially those by Levasseur, are notable for their combination of art and education, providing a snapshot not only of the geography but also of the societal and economic conditions of the time. The detailed engravings also suggest that this map was as much a decorative piece as it was a functional one, intended for display and reference by those interested in the illustrated region.
The Gironde department in France is renowned for its significant contribution to the wine industry, particularly through the Bordeaux wine region. A bit more about the important places within Gironde and the types of wine the area is known for:
1. **Bordeaux**: The capital city of the department and the heart of the wine region. It's not only an urban center but also a hub for the wine trade.
2. **Médoc**: North of Bordeaux, known for prestigious châteaux and wines like Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe.
3. **Saint-Émilion**: East of Bordeaux, recognized for its full-bodied red wines and the picturesque medieval town.
4. **Pomerol**: Also near Saint-Émilion, smaller than its neighbor but equally renowned, particularly for Château Pétrus...
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1850s Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Reference Book, Parliamentary Record, Latin Language, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Patentium in Turri Londinensi. Printed in Latin, a later bound House of Commons record, dating to the Georgian period, p...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
2 Antique Books, The Lives of Scottish Poets, English, Biographical, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 2 volume antique book set, The Lives of Scottish Poets. An English language biographical work, dating to the Regency period, published 1821....
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
KIPLING. Le Livre de la Jungle. FOURTH & FIRST FRENCH EDITIONS - BOTH INSCRIBED!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard.
TITLE: Le Livre de la Jungle - with - Le Second Livre de la Jungle.
PUBLISHER: Paris, Societe Du Mercure De France, 1899.
DESCRIPTION: FOURTH AND FIRST ...
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1890s British Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
FRENCH STYLES: Furniture & Architecture - Bajot, Paris - 19th C. Folio Book
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique black cloth hardcover book w/ gilt lettering and decorated interior boards and end papers. FRENCH STYLES: Furniture and Architecture - 1500 Examples - Structural and Orname...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1884 The Works of Thomas Carlyle
By Thomas Carlyle
Located in Bath, GB
A superb limited deluxe edition of the works of notable Scottish historian, Thomas Carlyle.
Limited edition of three hundred and fifteen copies on parchment linen paper of which thi...
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1880s American Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Serene Vista of Messina and its Strait: An Engraved Jewel, circa 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Vue de Messine & de Son Détroit"
This evocative print titled "Vue de Messine & de Son Détroit" presents a picturesque view of Messina and its strait, a vital waterway separa...
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Early 19th Century Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Flowers from The Holy Land souvenir book
Located in East Geelong, VIC
Contained within the olive wood covers of this Flowers from The Holy Land souvenir book are 11 thick cardboard pages, 10 of which have pressed flowers arranged on them. The flowers a...
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1890s Israeli Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gus...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique botany books, the Flowers of Modern Voyages by William Adams. An English language botany record with maps, dating to th...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
5 Vols, Antique Books, Lives of the British Admirals, English, Georgian, 1817
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 5 antique volumes, Lives of the British Admirals by Dr John Campbell et al. An English language, hard bound naval interest book, published in London, 1817.
Includes...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Scottish History Book, Tales of a Grandfather, Walter Scott, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique compendium book of Scottish history, Tales of a Grandfather by Walter Scott. An English language, hard bound title, printed in E...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Reference Book, Old English Glasses, Hartshorne, History, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reference book, Old English Glasses. An English language, bound historical title by Albert Hartshorne, published in the late Victorian period, 1897.
Full title: O...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Arts Book, Royal Academy, Harry Furniss, English, Exhibition, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique arts book, Royal Academy - An Artistic Joke by Harry Furniss. An English language, bound gallery exhibition catalogue, dating to the late Victorian period, 1888.
...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, Usa, C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous map of Ohio
Original color.
Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company, Indianapolis.
Published, C.1900.
Unframed.
Free shipping.
Category
1890s American Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford. An English language hard bound compendium of sporting letters, dating to the Georgian period, published 1810.
An En...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
An Edinburgh Eleven by J. M. Barrie - creator of PETER PAN
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST EDITION / FIRST ISSUE
An Edinburgh Eleven; Pencil Portraits from College — "British Weekly" Extras, No. III.
London: British Weekly Office, 1889.
12mo, 7 x 4 1/2 inches (178...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Original Antique Map of New Mexico, Usa, C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous map of New Mexico.
Original color.
Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company, Indianapolis.
Published, C.1900.
Unframed.
Free shipping.
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1890s American Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Poetical Works of the late Thomas Little, Esq. by Thomas MOORE
Located in Middletown, NY
A handsomely-bound collection of juvenile poetry by Thomas Moore (1779 – 1852), published under the pseudonym of Thomas Little due to the eroticism of their content, as Moore's celeb...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION / FIRST ISSUE
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1887.
8vo. 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 (184 x 120 mm); viii, 31, ii advert.; two color lithographs facing one another on a sin...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Antique Books, Winkle's British Cathedrals, English, Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of two antique books, Volume 1 & 2 of Winkles' British Cathedrals. An English language, hard bound illustrated reference guide to 19th century architecture, dating to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Allan Quatermain by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
Allan Quatermain; Being an Account of His Further Adventures and Discoveries, etc.
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1887.
8vo. 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 (184 x 120 mm); viii, 280; 20 wood engr...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Colleoni Chapel - Model made of wood, paper, tablet and various materials.
Located in Brescia, IT
The Colleoni Chapel - Model in wood, paper, tablet and various materials, Bergamo, 1873 -1875
The work has as its subject the Colleoni Chapel in Bergamo, commissioned by condottiere...
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1870s Italian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Jess by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1887.
First Edition.
8vo. 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 (184 x 120 mm); viii, 336. Handsomely bound in polished red calf by Bayntun (stamp on first endpaper), gilt fill...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
1889-96 Cope's Smoke-Room Booklets
Located in Bath, GB
A finely bound set of the complete fifteen volumes of Cope Tobacco's 'Smoke-Room Booklets', an scarce to see complete set with the original wraps bound in.
A very scarce to see comp...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
George Cruikshank's Magazine – 2 issues
Located in Middletown, NY
VERY RARE, complete run (2 issues) of the illustrated George Cruikshank's Magazine, with all four folding plates by Cruikshank. In a handsome custom case.
London: D. Bogue, 1854.
8...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Malerische Ansichten / Picturesque Views (of first railway lines in Slovenia)
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST EDITION
Sandmann, František Xaver (1805-1856)
Malerische Ansichten / Picturesque Views (of first railway lines in Slovenia); To commemorate the opening of the railway line from...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Edgar Chahine / Gongourt Bros. – Soeur Philomène
Located in Middletown, NY
A very special COLLECTOR COPY of this work with 36 Edgar Chahine etchings & drypoints and AN ORIGINAL COPPER ETCHING PLATE.
Artist: Edgar Chahine; Authors: Edmond and Jules de Gonco...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Vintage Folio, Civil Architecture, English, Sir William Chambers, Reproduction
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage folio A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture. An unbound reproduction of the 18th century original by Sir William Cham...
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Late 19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set Of Antique Fiction Books, Popular Tales, Maria Edgeworth, English, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 3 antique fiction books, Popular Tales by Maria Edgeworth. An English language, hard bound 3 volume set of novels, dating to the Georgian period, published 1814.
A prolific novelist of adult and children's literature, Maria Edgeworth (1768 - 1849) was born in Oxfordshire before moving to Ireland. Her best-known work Castle Rackrent was an Irish Catholic...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Poetry Book, Pleasures of Memory, Samuel Rogers, English, Georgian, 1803
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Pleasures of Memory by Samuel Rogers. An English, hard bound collection of poetry, published in London in the Georgian period, 1803.
A contemporary of Wordsworth, Byron and other Romantic poets, Samuel Rogers (1763 - 1855) was a successful banker and art collector, who was also one of England's most celebrated poets during his lifetime. Rogers was invited to be Poet Laureate on the occasion of Wordsworth's death 1850, but declined due to his age. Considered one of the great sources of social documentary of London's artistic and literary world of the 18th and early 19th century, he lived to the age of 92 - astonishing for the era.
Presents a good, time-worn antique condition, with pages intact and clean
Hard bound with marble paper cover and gold titling to ribbed spine
Published in English across 187 pages in London by T. Bensley of Fleet Street
Illustrated engraving plates throughout add visual interest to the poetry
Includes the titular poems in part 1 & 2, The Two Sisters...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Paper Collectibles and Curiosities
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