Fascinating map of Europe Asia based on Ortelius’ engraved by Girolamo Porro for “Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo” by Giovanni Antonio Magini published in Padua, 1621.
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A rare satirical caricature showing the British Empire as a mighty colossus standing astride the Dardanelles facing the Sea of Marmara, the Bosporus, and the Black Sea. The fine lithograph refers to an episode in the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) when the Ottomans defeated by the Russians were aided by the British Empire. A warning to the world against Russia’s duplicity, but also against Great Britain itself, which, although a saviour here, nevertheless expresses a sinister…
- Dimension: 40 x 56 cm
- Place of publication: Bologna
- Year: 1877
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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…
- Dimension: 85 x 109 cm
- Place of publication: London
- Year: 1953
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Very decorative pictorial map of Europe by Joop Geesink for KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines.
- Dimension: 40 x 54,5 cm
- Place of publication: Haarlem
- Year: 1957
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Out of stockPregevole e rara veduta a volo d’uccello che mostra l’intera Europa dalle coste del Mediterraneo in primo piano fino all’Islanda, all’”Oceano Glaciale” e la curvatura terrestre sullo sfondo. Pubblicata dalla ditta Vallardi di Milano nel 1845 con un raffinatissimo tratto litografico e un decorativo e riuscito accostamento cromatico. I Vallardi furono una famiglia di editori, librai e tipografi milanesi.La storia della casa editrice inizia nel XVIII secolo, quando Francesco Cesare Vallardi (1736-1799) cominciò la produzione…
- Dimension: 40 x 52 cm
- Place of publication: Milan
