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La Guienna, Medoc, Saintonge, Aunis e paesi convicini
Wonderful decorative map of the French Alsace Wine Region, home of superb Rieslings and highly aromatic Gewürztraminer wines!
A large very decorative promotional map of the French wine region of Alsace by Willy Fisher and A. Cordier published in Strasbourg at Michel in 1950. The pictorial map shows the various cities of the region with icons of the buildings, scenic areas, manufacturing and farming. All the major towns and cities also have their coat of arms. In the right large cartouche with Bacchus. Above the names of the wines.
A marvelous promotional map of the wine region of Bordeaux commissioned to the artist, printmaker, illustrator and designer Remy Hetreau by the French government to highlight the Bordeaux wine-producing as well as tourism to this region of the country. This is one of a series of 11 important pictorial maps titled Les Vignobles de France.
A marvelous promotional map of the wine region of Burgundy commissioned to the artist, printmaker, illustrator and designer Remy Hetreau by the French government to highlight the Bordeaux wine-producing as well as tourism to this region of the country. This is one of a series of 11 important pictorial maps titled Les Vignobles de France.
A marvelous promotional map of the wine region of Champagne commissioned to the artist, printmaker, illustrator and designer Remy Hetreau by the French government to highlight the Champagne wine-producing as well as tourism to this region of the country. This is one of a series of 11 important pictorial maps titled Les Vignobles de France.
The environs of Paris, showing the major roads and many of the Royal Forests and Gardens. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
A map of western France above Cognac and the area around Saumur, with decorative title cartouche.Shows administrative divisions, towns, villages, forests, mountains and rivers. From Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai più celebri e più recenti cartografi by Antonio Zatta published in Venice in 1779. In very good condition with nice and decorative original colours.
Copper engraving from “Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai piu’ celebri e piu’ recenti cartografi” by Antonio Zatta published in Venice in 1779. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
Copper engraving from “Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai piu’ celebri e piu’ recenti cartografi” by Antonio Zatta published in Venice in 1779. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
The area north of Cahors and the Dordogne. Highly decorative title cartouche. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
The area around Paris, south beyond Orleans, east to Nogent, north to Beauvais and west to Chatres. Decorative title cartouche displaying the local produce. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’.Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours.
Copper engraving from “Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai piu’ celebri e piu’ recenti cartografi” by Antonio Zatta published in Venice in 1779. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
Engraved hand-colored in outline, double-page map of northeastern France, including Burgundy and Lyon, with title cartouche. Shows administrative divisions, towns, villages, forests, mountains and rivers. From Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai più celebri e più recenti cartografi by Antonio Zatta published in Venice in 1779. In very good condition with nice and decorative original colours.
A decorative title fills the left corner of this map of Normandy. Shows the Channel Islands. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
A map of French regions of Champagne and Brie, with decorative title cartouche.Shows administrative divisions, towns, villages, forests, mountains and rivers. From Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai più celebri e più recenti cartografi by Antonio Zatta published in Venice in 1779. In very good condition with nice and decorative original colours.
A fine miniature map showing the course of the Elneur River, with Beauregard and Clevemont. Oriented with the North on right. From “Epitome du Theatre” by A. Ortelius published in Antwerp in 1598 with french text on verso. Engraved with great care by P. Galle. There is great attention to forest, cities, roads, rivers and villages.
Color pictorial map of Limousin and Marche covered with vignettes drawings of people and products of the province with explanation, representing region’s historical figures and events, resources, sights, churches, important buildings, people, activities, crops, etc. Includes decorative title cartouche and compass rose. Relief shown pictorially. Published by Ode Paris in 1951 from a drawn by Jaques Liozu.
Color pictorial map of Lyonnais covered with vignettes drawings of people and products of the province with explanation, representing region’s historical figures and events, resources, sights, churches, important buildings, people, activities, crops, etc. Includes decorative title cartouche and compass rose. Relief shown pictorially. Published by Ode Paris in 1951 from a drawn by Jaques Liozu.
Color pictorial map of Maine-et-Loire covered with vignettes drawings of people and products of the province with explanation, representing region’s historical figures and events, resources, sights, churches, important buildings, people, activities, crops, etc. Includes decorative title cartouche and compass rose. Relief shown pictorially. Published by Ode Paris in 1951 from a drawn by Jaques Liozu.
Charming plan of Nancy in France engraved by Inselin. At bottom right a key listing 17 point of interest. From Suitte des Forces de l’Europe ou Quatrime Partie de l’Introduction la Fortification by Nicolas De Fer published in Paris in 1695.
Nicolas de Fer held the title of Geographer at Louis XIV’s court. He was one of the most prolific publishers of plans of European cities in the late seventeenth century.
Interesting town plan of the walled city of Nice from the rare Schauplatz des Krieges In Italien, Oder Accurate Beschreibung der Lombardey by Thomas Fritschen published in Leipzig in 1702.
A particularly attractive pictorial map of Ardennes in the north of France centered on Lille and Arras by anonymous author published in 1930 circa. This map is covered with vignettes describing major towns and landmarks along the roads. Includes decorative cartouche, compass rose and inset lovely views illustrating Dieppe, Abbeville, Amiens, Rouen, Harfleur and Le Touquet. Uncommon.
A particularly attractive pictorial map of Normandy, Brittany centered on the Chateaux of the Loire Valley by anonymous author published in 1930 circa. This map is covered with vignettes describing major towns and landmarks along the roads. Includes decorative cartouche, compass rose and inset lovely views illustrating historic architecture and interesting places. Below two inserts describing the Fougères-sur-Bièvre and Langesis Castles. Uncommon.
Town plan of Paris at the left and right side with a text about the city. Published in Bodenehr’s Curioses Staats und Kriegs Theatrum. Gabriel Bodenehr (1664 – 1758) was a copper engraver and publisher. In 1716 he bought the copper plates of Johann Stridbeck (1640 – 1716), revised and completed them with his own maps, views and plans, and published them in several works with different titles.