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Nice miniature map of the Northern part of England at the border of Scotland, in the left under corner Isle of Man from the Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” published in Amsterdam in 1648 at Jannsonius. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Mercator’s “Atlas”, itself suitably titled “Atlas Minor”. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius’ own maps of 1606. Almost 20 years later Joannes Janssonius commi
This political postcard finely drawn by William Bacot Northrop comments on the social effects caused by private ownership of land and property in London and Westminster. ‘Landlordism’ is shown as an octopus, its tentacles encircling estates owned by the Duke of Westminster, Earl Cadogan, Duke of Norfolk, Howard de Walden, Lord Portman, Duke of Bedford, the Ecclesiastical Commissioners and Lord Northampton, giving acreage and yearly rent owed. On the right :Landlordism causes Unemployment. It paralyses…
Charming map of the region centered on Oxford from the Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” published in Amsterdam in 1648 at Jannsonius with german text on verso. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Mercator’s “Atlas”, itself suitably titled “Atlas Minor”. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius’ own maps of 1606. Almost 20 years later Joannes Janssonius commissioned a new set of copperplates to be eng
The Irish Provinces of Ulster and Leinster, with decorative cartouche. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’.Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours.
The Irish Provinces of Connaught and Munster, with decorative cartouche. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’.Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours.
One of only four maps of English counties by this Italian mapmaker. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’.Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours.
One of only four maps of English counties by this Italian mapmaker. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
One of only four maps of English counties by this Italian mapmaker. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
One of only four maps of English counties by this Italian mapmaker. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’. Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours. [cod.1020/15]
Well engraved and decorative map of the British Isles from Atlas Spheroidal et Universel de Geographie by M.F.A. Garnier published in Paris at Veuve Jules Renouard in 1862. This atlas is exceptional for its “spheroidal” maps of the globe, showing the various continents and poles, shaded to give the effect of a sphere floating in space. The remaining maps are also very well executed and colored. [cod.1091/15]
Nice and detailed map of Scotland from the Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” published in Amsterdam in 1648 at Jannsonius with german text on verso. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Mercator’s “Atlas”, itself suitably titled “Atlas Minor”. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius’ own maps of 1606. Almost 20 years later Joannes Janssonius commissioned a new set of copperplates to be engraved by Pie
Lovely engraved map based on the cartography by C. Franz Radefeld (1788-1874) showing the whole Scotland inset little maps of Orkney and Shetland. From the “Meyer’s Neuester Zeitungs Atlas” published by Bibliographischen Instituts in Hildburghausen in 1849-52. The innovation of this work is that almost all maps had small inserts showing richly detailed maps of major cities and their surrunding areas: so not only could travellers carry the atlas with them easily, they could also obtain an initial
Nice and detailed map of Southern Scotland from the Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” published in Amsterdam in 1648 at Jannsonius with german text on verso. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Mercator’s “Atlas”, itself suitably titled “Atlas Minor”. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius’ own maps of 1606. Almost 20 years later Joannes Janssonius commissioned a new set of copperplates to be engrav
Beautiful two sheet map of Scotland. Decorated with four cartouches (one dedicated Peyre) and table of counties, towns, etc. From Coronelli’s Corso Geografico Universale published in Venice in 1690. Vincenzo Maria Coronelli is widely recognised as one of Italy?s most famous and greatest cartographers. He received an ecclesiastical education at the convent of the Minor Conventuals and also studied theology in Rome. However, his interests in geography and cartography were awoken early in his eccle
Nice and detailed map of Northern Scotland from the Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” published in Amsterdam in 1648 at Jannsonius with german text on verso. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Mercator’s “Atlas”, itself suitably titled “Atlas Minor”. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius’ own maps of 1606. Almost 20 years later Joannes Janssonius commissioned a new set of copperplates to be engrav
A particularly attractive pictorial map of Scotland by anonymous author published in 1930 circa. This map is covered with beautiful vignettes describing major towns and very nice landmarks along the roads like fisherman, waterfall etc.. Includes decorative cartouche, compass rose and inset lovely views of Old Bridge in Stirling, Jedburgh and Arbroath Abbey. Uncommon.