A Mapp of Kent with its Laths and Hundreds
Blome, Richard (1635-1705) copper engraved map; overall 31 x 37 cm, plate 26 x 33 cm. fold as issued; light patina; 1 marginal rust spot; some light off-set; o/w vg cond. A very attractive map of Kent with a large decorative cartouche, coat-of arms and various sailing ships and a compass rose. From Blomes Britannia: or, a Geographical Description of the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland with the Isles and Territories thereto belonging. Based on Speed.- $288
- $288
Cambaia/ Descriptio Cambaiae.
Bertius, Petrus (1565 1629) copper engraved ma; overall 12,7 x 8,6 cm; some off-set; very faint waterstain; edges slightly browned; o/w vg cond. This very attractive map shows the Kingdom of Cambaia, encompassing the modern-day border between India and Pakistan and the Indus River valley. It features a fine strapwork title cartouche at bottom left. Latin text on verso. Published between 1602-06, in either the second or third edition of Claeszs Tabulae Geographicae Contractae. King (2nd ed.) pp. 80-82; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8310:341.- $250
- $250
Southern India
Tallis, John steel engraved map with later hand colouring. overall 35 x 27 cm. fold as issued; left centrefold repaired tear; o/w vg cond. From The Illustrated Atlas , edited by R.M.Martin ; maps engraved by J.Rapkin; illustrations drawn and engraved by various artists. The map of Southern India shows eastern and southern India and Sri Lanka; it is surrounded by vignettes including Shuhur Jeypoor, Tomb of Sultan Mahomed Shah at Bejapoor, and the Government House at Calcutta. The map is surrounded by scroll work and depicting various vignettes, showing topographical views, costumes and customs, and general scenes.- $160
- $160
British India
Tallis, John steel engraved map with later hand colouring. overall 35 x 27 cm. fold as issued; lower right corner missing; right centrefold repaired tear; o/w vg cond. From The Illustrated Atlas , edited by R.M.Martin ; maps engraved by J.Rapkin; illustrations drawn and engraved by various artists. This map is from the last highly decorative atlas produced in the Victorian era. The map is surrounded by scroll work and depicting various vignettes, showing topographical views, costumes and customs, and general scenes. In this map, we see: Lahore, Cootub Minar, India; Indian Procession; Beloochees.- $160
- $160
Tabula Orientalis regionis, Asiae Scilicet extremas complectens terras & regna
Munster, Sebastian (1488 1552) woodcut map. overall 31 x 40 cm, image 35 x 34 cm. fold as issued; remnants of paper hinges; top paper edge slightly frayed; lower margin small paper loss; some waterstains; some discolouration; some finer creases; some paper weakness; on verso, remnant of cello tape; o/w g cond. One of the earliest maps of the Asian continent, based on reports from Portuguese navigators, published in Münster s Cosmographiae Universalis. With Latin text on verso. Outline of the continent is well observed. Sri Lanka is named Zaylon; Tabrobana has lent its name to to Sumatra. Java appears in two islands. Korea and Japan are absent. India Superior extends off the page, giving way to the belief that the New World was connected to Asia. An archipelago of 7448 islands lies of the Eastern coast. And of course, there is a big sea monster and a rather dishevelled looking two-tailed mermaid, suffering from a bad hair day.- $1,601
- $1,601
Planigloben
Brockhaus, F.A. steel engraved map with partial colouring; overall 40 x 52 cm, image 33,5 x 43 cm. slightly thumbed, marginal waterstains; o/w vg cond. A very attractive map of the World in Double Hemispheres, with various vignettes around the map. From Illustrirter Handatlas für Erdkunde und zum Gebrauch beim Unterricht.- $231
- $231
Türkei und Griechenland
Brockhaus, F.A. steel engraved map with partial colouring; overall 52 x 40 cm, image 43 x 33,5 cm. slightly thumbed, o/w vg cond. A very attractive map of Turkey and Greece, with various vignettes around the map. From Illustrirter Handatlas für Erdkunde und zum Gebrauch beim Unterricht.- $160
- $160
Luft und Meeresströmungen
Brockhaus, F.A. steel engraved map with partial colouring; overall 40 x 52 cm, image 33,5 x 43 cm. slightly thumbed, marginal waterstains; o/w vg cond. A very attractive map of Currents and Air Flow, with various vignettes around the map. From Illustrirter Handatlas für Erdkunde und zum Gebrauch beim Unterricht.- $231
- $231
A Plan of the Ancient City of Canterbury in the County of Kent A.D. MDCCLXXVII
Gostling, William copper engraved map; overall 32 x 42 cm; no distinctive platemarks, folds as issued; a small repaired marginal tear; repaired tear in cross fold; some discolouration; plate slightly rubbed in places; small ink spot on verso; o/w vg cond. A very attractive and detailed plan of Cambridge, published in Gostlings Walk in and about the City of Canterbury. With two insets of The Old Church of St. Andrew and North View of St. Augustines Monastery, two coat-of-arms and a decorative cartouche with scroll work. Gostlings work was first published in 1774 with a later publication in 1825 (see BL: BLL01014811903). It seems that this map is based on a map by Doidge/Hilton of 1752 which is larger (58.3 x 75.0 cm) and shows an extensive key (see BL 004814680); the two insets are missing and there is a third coat-of-arms; the cartouche is in a different style.
Clavaria Aurea. Golden Coral Mushroom.
Leuba, Fritz (1848-1910) chromolithograph; overall 34 x 24 cm, image 28 x 19 cm. some light foxing; exc. cond. Various edible mushroom on a black background. Lithographed by H. Furrer, from Les Champignons Comestibles et les Especes Vénéneuses avec Lesquelles Ils Pourraient Etre Confondus [Edible Mushrooms and the Poisonous Species With Which They Should Not be Confused].
The City of London showing Wards.
Bacon, George Washington & Co colour printed map; overall 34 x 59 cm, image 32 x 57 cm. folds as issued; some repairs to folds; some foxing; o/w g cond. A very detailed map of the Wards of London, showing churches, markets, livery companies and public buildings as well as tube and underground stations. The City of London is divided in 25 Wards though the number changed over the centuries. Wards were introduced before the Norman conquest with the primary purpose to protect the City gates as well as administrative, judicial and militia purposes. Clavaria Botrytis.- Clustered Coral Fungus.
Leuba, Fritz (1848-1910) chromolithograph; overall 34 x 24 cm, image 28 x 19 cm. some light foxing; exc. cond. Various edible mushroom on a black background. Lithographed by H. Furrer, from Les Champignons Comestibles et les Especes Vénéneuses avec Lesquelles Ils Pourraient Etre Confondus [Edible Mushrooms and the Poisonous Species With Which They Should Not be Confused]. Clavaria Dichtoma.- Slender Coral Fungus.
Leuba, Fritz (1848-1910) chromolithograph; overall 34 x 24 cm, image 28 x 19 cm. some light foxing; exc. cond. Various edible mushroom on a black background. Lithographed by H. Furrer, from Les Champignons Comestibles et les Especes Vénéneuses avec Lesquelles Ils Pourraient Etre Confondus [Edible Mushrooms and the Poisonous Species With Which They Should Not be Confused] . Helvella Crispa. White Saddle Fungus.
Leuba, Fritz (1848-1910) chromolithograph; overall 34 x 24 cm, image 28 x 19 cm. some light foxing; exc. cond. Various edible mushroom on a black background. Lithographed by H. Furrer, from Les Champignons Comestibles et les Especes Vénéneuses avec Lesquelles Ils Pourraient Etre Confondus [Edible Mushrooms and the Poisonous Species With Which They Should Not be Confused]. A Generall Mapp of the Isles of Great Brittaine, designed .
Blome, Richard (1635-1705) copper engraved map; overall 43 x 54 cm; plte 40 x 52 cm. folds as issued; some minor marginal tears; some soft creases and printers creases; light discolouration; o/w vg cond. A very attractive and rare map of the British Isles by Blome. The map shows a very large, decorative cartouche decorated with the Royal coat-of-arms and standards, two knights in armour and a floral wreath, as well as an inset of the Isles of Schetland. There are plenty of ships and sea monster. The map is based on an earlier by Sanson and was engraved by Francis Lamb. Below the cartouche is a dedication to: To the most August Charles the 2d by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defendor of the Faith, &c. this Mapp with all humility is Concecrated by your Majesties Obedient Subject & Servant Ric. Blome. Scotia Regnum
Hole, William (? 1624) copper engraved map; overall 31 x 38 cm, plate 26 x 31 cm. fold as issued; some marginal tears; some slight discolouration; o/w vg cond. A very attractive and early map of Scotland by William Hole, published in William Camdens Britannia. First edition in 1607 with Latin text. The map is based on Mercators map of Scotland of 1595 and was later amended by Speeds Kingdom of Scotland. Camdens Britannia was first published in 1586 and documents British history from Roman times onwards. But it was not until the 1607 edition, shortly before Camdens death, that maps of English and Welsh counties as well as maps of Scotland and Ireland were included which makes this map the first one to show a separate Scotland. The United States: The Land and People Le Pays et ses Habitants Het Land en het Volk
colour printed folding map; overall 48 x 68 cm, folds down to 23 x 16 cm. some sligt wear and tear; some small holes in crossfolds; small indentations; o/w vg cond. A very decorative souvenir map of the United States, handed out at the pavillion at the Brussels Universal and International Exhibition in 1958. Each State is described with small illustrations, indigenous trades/ products etc and the distribution of languages spoken by the settlers. On verso, there is a detailed description of various aspects of American life being demonstrated at the exhibition, like nuclear energy, childrens creative centre, domestic & industrial architecture etc.