Interesting map showing the travels and discoveries of Africa centered on Sahara by Eduard Dumas-Vorzet from the famous Atlas Universel d’Histoire et de Geographie by Marie Nicolas Bouillet published in Paris in 1877.
Rare lithograph from “Erinnerungen an die Feldzuege der K.K. Oester. Armee in Italien” published in Munchen in 1851 by F. Hacklander and Adam E.
Lovely aquatint view of San Giuliano near Pisa from ?Viaggi in Italia per Francesco Gandini, ovvero descrizione Geografica Storica Pittorica Statistica Postale e Commerciale dell?Italia? by Francesco Gandini published in Cremona in 1833.
Very fine prospect plan of Siena from the Merian’s Topographia Italiae published in Frankfurt in 1640. Mattheus Merian was a notable Swiss engraver, born in Basle in 1593, who subsequently studied in Zurich and then moved to Frankfurt where he met Theodore de Bry, whose daughter he married in 1617. They had numerous children together, including a daughter, Anna Maria Sibylla Merian, born in 1647. She became a pioneering naturalist and illustrator. Two of their sons followed Merian into publishing. In Frankfurt Mattheus Merian spent most of his working life and with Martin Zeiller (1589-1661), a German Geographer, and later with his own son, he produced a series of Topographia consisting of 21 volumes including a very large number of town plans as well as maps of most countries. He also took over and completed the later parts and editions of the Grand Voyages and Petits Voyages originally started by De Bry in 1590.
Uncommon and elegant map of Corse inset Malta, finely engraved by Pietro Allodi after a drawn by Filippo Naymiller. From Atlante di geografia universale: cronologico, storico, statistico e letterario. Milan, 1860 at Tipografia Pagnoni.
Scarce pictorial map of Latvia, published by the Ministry of Public Works division of Tourism illustrating the tourist attractions, natural wonders, roads, major buildings, historical details and points of interest of the country on Baltic Sea. The map is one of the liveliest and most interesting maps of Latvia published in this pictographic style, with vivid colors and fantastic images.
A rare very detailed cartoon map of Frankfurt am Main published in Darmstadt in 1954 by Stars UY Stripes. All the historic sites, streets and famous buildings are labeled and many of them are illustrated by lovely vignettes or caricatures (see Beethoven, Goethe, Stolze, Adickes and others). The funny map drawn by Byrel W. Burgess shows also all the Frankfurt greater area with a particular attention to the American presence (schools, hospitals, posts etc.). Chicago it’s curiously drawn in top right corner.
Very decorative lithographic poster map designed by Kempster and Evans issued by Chromoworks in London in 1956. The map shows historical figures in costume and is bordered by the coat of arms or shields of various counties.
Uncommon regional map showing all south Italy, the ancient Kingdom of Naples, finely engraved by Pietro Allodi after a drawn by Filippo Naymiller. From Atlante di geografia universale: cronologico, storico, statistico e letterario. Milan, 1860 at Tipografia Pagnoni. Includes a second sheet of text providing really interesting geographical and statistical information on the area.
Important, decorative and rare map showing the great lakes (Maggiore, Como, Iseo and Lake of Garda) in the North of Italy surrounded by lovely 18 views: Lecco, Domaso, Cadenabbia, Borgo Bellaggio, Villa Melzi, Villa Sanazaro a Blevio, Gravedona, Borgo Vico, Villa Tanzi presso Torno, Villa d’Este, Villa Sommariva, Pliniana, Palanza, Canobbio, Intra, Villa detta la Torre, Luino, Isola Bella. The map was finely engraved by Pietro Allodi. From Atlante di geografia universale: cronologico, storico, statistico e letterario. Milan, 1860 at Tipografia Pagnoni. Includes a second sheet of text providing really interesting geographical and statistical information on the lakes.
Detailed map of the Mediterranean by Jean Baneton published in Paris at Gaillac Monrocq in 1942. The decorative map in atypical orange color is embellished at bottom by inserts showing the Strait of Gibraltar, Malta, the Strait of Dardanelles, the Bosphorus and the Suez Canal. It shows naval and air routes with the indication of the durations of the trips and in the case of import export of the transported goods. (Tobacco and wine from Tunisia; sponges from Greece; fruit and oil from Italy etc …). See BNF: 40698669
An appealing 1800 map or city plan of Naples, issued by John Stockdale. The map is very detailed, noting walls, forts, bridges, gates, roads and a host of additional topographical features. In the sea a compass rose and a panel listing 80 point of interest. At bottom left a nice baroque title cartouche with lovely vignette. At topo, out of margin, the King’s Castle.
From J. Stockdale’s “A geographical, historical and political description of the empire of Germany, Holland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Prussia, Italy, Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia” Published in London, 1800.
Uncommon elegant Italian map of Mexico by Filippo Naymiller showing in nice detail California, Texas, etc. published in Milan in 1860 at Francesco Pagnoni. The map shows the boundaries of the Western US immediately after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed in 1848. The shape of “Nuova California” (New California) is really interesting including a prominent “Lago Timpanogos” and “Lago Teguayo” and a curious range of mountains called Monte S. Giuseppe, which create the source of two great rivers called “Gesu Maria” and “Wimmelco” flowing into San Francisco Bay. The early Upper California Missions are noted. Texas is shown in its Republic configuration. Early Indian Tribes named.
Includes a second sheet of text embellished by vignettes engraved by Balbi showing Mexico City and Veracruz providing really interesting geographical and statistical information. The map was finely engraved by Pietro Allodi.
Rare Italian map, showing Japan, the Korean Peninsula and China, including Canton, Beijing and Taiwan (Formose). Decorative cartouche and Rhumb lines. The map is decorated with a delicate title cartouche and rhumb lines. From the rare work Storia Generale de Viaggi per Mare e per Terra by Cervone published in Naples in 1754. The author of the (probably unauthorized) engraving was Francesco Sesone after Bellin/Van Schley.
Rare Italian map of the Gulf of Tonkin after Bellin/Van Schley covering the coastline from Canton in China through to the Mekong River delta. Detail is confined to coastal place names and islands. The map is decorated with a delicate title cartouche. From the rare work Storia Generale de Viaggi per Mare e per Terra published in Naples in 1754.
Uncommon elegant Italian map by Filippo Naymiller showing the world in two hemispheres published in Milan. Includes a second sheet of text embellished by vignettes engraved by Baldi. It provides really interesting geographical and statistical information of the continents. The map was finely engraved by Pietro Allodi. From Atlante di geografia universale: cronologico, storico, statistico e letterario. Milan, 1860 at Tipografia Pagnoni.
An appealing 1800 city plan of Genua, issued by John Stockdale. The map is very detailed, noting walls, forts, bridges, gates, roads and a host of additional topographical features. On the left panel listing 59 point of interest. In the upper right a nice baroque title cartouche with vessels in the sea.
From J. Stockdale’s “A geographical, historical and political description of the empire of Germany, Holland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Prussia, Italy, Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia” Published in London, 1800.