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A very fine map from the first edition of “Geographia di Claudio Tolomeo” by Girolamo Ruscelli published in Venice in 1561 at Valgrisi. There is a really interesting Italian text on verso that describes the early history and geography of the area. A feature of this first state is that some maps haven’t the platemark at top because two maps were engraved on the same plate and the resulting sheet halved. Ruscelli’s Atlas is an expanded edition of Gastaldi’s Atlas of 1548, which has been called the
Miniature map from “Neu aussgeffertigter kleiner Atlas” by J. Muller published in Franckfurt in 1702 at Johann Philip Andrea. Engraved with great care by G. Karsch e G. Bodeneher. Rare.
Lovely engraved map based on the cartography by C. Franz Radefeld (1788-1874) showing the whole Asia. 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 orientation to their destination when they a
Uncommon and elegant Italian map by Filippo Naymiller showing the Holy Land colored by Tribes published in Milan. Inset plan of Jerusalem. The very interesting map shows also the route of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Includes a second sheet of text embellished by vignettes engraved by Baldi providing really interesting geographical and biblical information of the area. The map was finely engraved by Pietro Allodi. From Atlante di geografia universale: cronologico, storico, statistico e letterario published in Milan, 1860 at Tipografia Pagnoni.
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.
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.
Fine large map with detailed topographical features based on Guillaume de L’Isle. The map shows the southern India with Ceylon and the Maldives. From Covens & Mortier “Atlas nouveau, contenant toutes les parties su Monde?” published in Amsterdam in 1730 ca.
Uncommon detailed map of Holy Land centered on Jerusalem. It is orientated with north to the left and based on Adrichom’s map of 1590. In the title Coronelli is granted as mapmaker but the nice map is from an unidentified work (perhaps an 8° french volume) because Coronelli never published a map of the Holy Land. Not in Laor.
A lovely and uncommon map showing the French establishments in India published in Paris by the pharmaceutical laboratories Neutroses-Vichy in 1939 at Petit Jean. The French establishments of Pondichéry, Karikal, Yanaon, Mahé and Chandernagore are all in the Indian peninsula and are symbolized by small vignette.
A decorative bird’s-eye view of the Jerusalem with select buildings shown pictorially; central historical area highlighted; folded into card cover. Drawn by Bernhard Gauer and published in Jerusalem in 1935 circa by Boulos Afif. Includes location of police, hospitals, bus routes and many buildings opened during the British Mandate period: Edison Theatre (1932), Government House (1930), King David Hotel (1931), YMCA (1933), and the Rockefeller Museum (1938). Verso: Historical sketch and 22 places of interest. Bernhard Gauer (1882 –1955) Studied at Munich Academy, then in Italy, eventually settling and working in Dusseldorf. Known for painting, stained glass, and mosaics. Awarded Great Cross of Merit by West Germany, 1952.
Miniature map from “Neu aussgeffertigter kleiner Atlas” by J. Muller published in Franckfurt in 1702 at Johann Philip Andrea. Engraved with great care by G. Karsch e G. Bodeneher. Rare.
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.
Interesting and highly detailed map covering the Northern India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, extending north to the Himalayas. The cartouche also contains a dedication to Correr. From Corso Geografico Universale by Coronelli 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 geog
Very detailed small map showing the region from India through southern China and the Philippines, and includes all of the Malaysian Peninsula with parts of North Sumatra and Borneo. In India, the Bay of Cambray is very exaggerated. The mythical Chiamai Lacus appears northeast of India, along with two large lakes in China. 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 su
A very fine map from the first edition of “Geographia di Claudio Tolomeo” by Girolamo Ruscelli published in Venice in 1561 at Valgrisi. There is a really interesting Italian text on verso that describes the early history and geography of the area. A feature of this first state is that some maps haven’t the platemark at top because two maps were engraved on the same plate and the resulting sheet halved. Ruscelli’s Atlas is an expanded edition of Gastaldi’s Atlas of 1548, which has been called the
A fine miniature map covering all of South East Asia, China, Japan and the west coast of North America from “Epitome du Theatre” published in Antwerp in 1598 with french text on verso. The engraver was P. Galle.
A lovely and uncommon map of Southeast Asia showing the French Indochina published in Paris by the pharmaceutical laboratories Neutroses-Vichy in 1939 at Petit Jean. Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are symbolized by small vignette.
Charming map of the East Indies covering the coast of Indochina and Malaysia with the Philippines and Indonesia. The west coast of New Guinea is exaggerated and the southern coastline of Java is shown only by a dotted line. 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
Miniature map from “Neu aussgeffertigter kleiner Atlas” by J. Muller published in Franckfurt in 1702 at Johann Philip Andrea. Engraved with great care by G. Karsch e G. Bodeneher. Rare.
Rare miniature map of the Maluku Islands, embracing the area between Borneo and New Guinea. Engraved with great care by G. Karsch. From the rare atlas “Neu aussgeffertigter kleiner Atlas” by J. Muller published in Frankfurt in 1692. The little map is within a page of german text listing the areas shown.
Beautiful and rare map of South East Asia centered on Borneo from Burma to Northern Australia. From Coronelli’s Corso Geografico Universale published in Venice in 1690. The cartouche also contains a dedication to Gradenigo. 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
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.
A map of the whole of Asia, with decorative figured cartouche. From ‘Atlante Novissimo’.
Striking map of India and the Malaysian Peninsula, showing excellent detail throughout. From the scarce “Atlas Portatif, contenant la Gographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne” by Eustache Herisson published in Paris in 1809 at Desray.