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    [Ethiopia] Colour Relief Map of Abyssinia and War Zone

    Relief map by S.J. Turner representing a bird’s eye view from space encompassing a wide swath of the globe from Italian Somaliland at the lower edge to Morocco and Italy at the upper edge of the map. Shows the political divisions in the Horn of Africa during Italy’s conquest of the region, railways. major cities, and rivers. Includes European possession in Africa. Published in London, 1938 for Daily Herald.

    • Author: S.J. Turner
    • Dimension: 69 x 47 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1938

  • [Poland] Poland, Shewing the Claims of Austria, Russia, Prussia & Austria from the best Authorities

    € 180,00

    Uncommon map of Poland and Lithuania by G. Kearsley engraved by James Barlow showing the second of three partitions of the area that ended the existence of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The second partition occurred in the aftermath of the Polish–Russian War of 1792 and the Targowica Confederation of 1792, and was approved by its territorial beneficiaries, the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. The very interesting map was published in London in 1807.

    • Author: George Kearsley, James Barlow
    • Dimension: 18 x 21,5 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1807
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    [The British Isles] The British Isles

    An uncommon pictorial map of The British Isles designed by Cecil Meyer showing the railway system with the major cities symbolized by the most important buildings, usually a church or lordly manor. Bordered by coats of arms from the cities of the British Isles and with decorative cartouche for Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales, plus a decorative compass rose. On verso: Ten panels, showing landmarks, with brief explanatory text and coat of arms, and text…

    • Author: Cecil Meyer
    • Dimension: 57 x 45 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1935
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    A Map of The Colne Valley Cloth District

    Fine 1947 pictorial map by MacDonald Gill showing the Colne Valley Cloth District in Yorkshire, England.

    • Author: Leslie MacDonald Gill
    • Dimension: 33 x 49 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1947
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    A Pictorial map of India, Burma and Ceylon

    Large pictorial map showing India, Burma and Ceylon published in London in 1950 by the historic Philip & Tacey publishing house. The map is dominated by vivid vignettes illustrating agricultural products, natural resources, local activities, monuments and folkloric aspects. Notable depictions include the northwestern regions and the Rajastahn characterized by camels crossing the Thar Desert, evoking the ancient tradition of caravans, the Himalayan mountains depicted with snow-capped peaks, and major cities with historic buildings and…

    • Author: Philip & Tacey
    • Dimension: 75 x 98 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1950
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    A pictorial map of the colony and protectorate of Sierra Leone

    Fascinating pictorial map of Sierra Leone showing through delightful vignettes the typical products and industries of the West African state at the time of British colonialism. At the top, two panels with imports and exports while the lower part is dominated by the legend with conventional signs, types of industries and a graphic list of vignettes with agricultural products. The map is undated but the right margin lists the most important historical events for the…

    • Author: W.E.D. Campbell
    • Dimension: 50 x 38 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1925
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    A Plan of the City of Naples

    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.

    • Author: John Stockdale
    • Dimension: 20 x 26 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1800
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    Abington’s Panoramic View Map of India

    Printed in full color and designed with a perspective approach, the map presents a bird’s-eye view of India and part of Sri Lanka in which the major regions and mountain ranges-particularly the Himalayas, depicted with very pronounced perspective reliefs-emerge spectacularly, giving the whole an almost three-dimensional character. This particular way of depicting maps was popular in the nineteenth century to elicit a sense of visual wonder and facilitate understanding of the most impervious regions. Major…

    • Author: G. Abington
    • Dimension: 54 x 32 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1858

  • Africa from the best Authorities

    € 90,00

    Uncommon map of Africa by G. Kearsley engraved by James Barlow published in London in 1807.

    • Author: George Kearsley, James Barlow
    • Dimension: 18 x 21,5 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1807
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    Australia Her Natural and Industrial Resources

    Among the most fascinating works by British cartographer and illustrator Leslie MacDonald Gill is this pictorial map of Australia published in London in 1946. Made in the immediate postwar period, this map is an effective visual summary of Australia’s natural wealth and industrial potential, revealing not only geographical and economic data but also a strong political and symbolic message. In the lower right pane, text reads, “Australia has emerged from the World War with increased…

    • Author: Leslie MacDonald Gill
    • Dimension: 49 x 74 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1946

  • BEA International Air Routes

    € 500,00

    Decorative large pictorial system map of Europe and Northern Africa signed Hawes, showing BEA and affiliate routes (Aer Lingus, Alitalia, Cyprus Airways, Gibraltar Airways, and The Malta Airlines). Illustrated with figures representing regional dress; animals and fish; landmarks; mountain ranges; roads; railways; and major cities. The map is embellished by BEA airliner depicted over the Mediterranean Sea and compass rose with the Coat of Arms. Published in London, 1953 by George Philip & Son, Ltd. British…

    • Author: George Philip & Son, Hawes
    • Dimension: 85 x 109 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1953
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    East Africa

    Bellissima e rara mappa pittorica disegnata nel 1947 dall’artista Neozelandese Leo Vernon Bensemann (firma in basso a destra) che mostra l’Africa orientale con gli attuali territori di Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar e Uganda. Arricchita da una decorativa cornice con animali, nativi, scorci tipici e completata in alto, sotto il grande titolo, da una breve descrizione geografica e dalla piccola rappresentazione del globo terrestre centrato sul continente africano. La carta che si estende dal lago Tanganica all’Oceano…

    • Author: Leo Vernon
    • Dimension: 48 x 72 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1948