Coup d’oeil sur Bruxelles
Hubin, Jean Hubert Brussels. (Hubin, Jean Hubert). "Coup d'oeil sur Bruxelles: ou petit nécessaire des étrangers dans cette commune. Avec une figure et le plan de la Ville". Brussels: Stapleaux, 1803. 12mo. Engraved frontispiece, IV, 131 pp., folded engraved plan of Brussels (37,5:45 cm). Orig. half-leather binding from the time with gilt title on the spine. Rare. - Very well preserved.- $304
- $304
Rome – Veduta della rovina del gran Arco . ove é la Confessione di S. Paolo fuori la mura
Rossini, Luigi Rossini, Luigi (1790-1857). Rome. Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. "Veduta della rovina del gran Arco trionfale della nave traversa, ove é la Confessione di S. Paolo fuori la mura". Orig. etchig, L. Rossini, Rome, 1823. Typograficaly signed and dated under the picture. 48,5:58 cm (19 x 23 inch.). A view of the tomb of St. Paul under the main altar (ciborium) in Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome after the fire in 1823. - Printed on paper with full margins ( 55:77 cm; 21 3/4 x 30 1/4 inch.).- $234
- $234
Children’s Games
Hollar, Wenceslaus Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-1677). Children's Games. "Four childrens with a goat". Orig. etching by W. Hollar, 1647, after P. van Avont's drawing. Signed at the bottom in the desk. 13,5:20,6 cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inch.). Parthey 510. - Old repaired paper tear (ca. 7:9 mm) in the centre right margin (in the plate outside the etched image). - At the upper edge mounted on collector's cardboard.- $164
- $164
The sacrifice to Diana
Aquila, Pietro Pietro Aquila (ca. 1630-1692) after Pietro da Cortona (1596-1669). The sacrifice to Diana; men gathering with their spoils from the hunt to offer to the goddess. Orig. etching, 2nd half of the 17th century. Published in Rome by Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi. With Italian title and description under the picture. 41,5:62,5 cm (16 1/4 x 24 1/2 inch.; the picture). Nice, dark impression. Prinetd on paper sized 48:68 cm (19 x 26 3/4 inch.). - The margins a little soiled, otherwise well preserved.- $584
- $584
Ausführliche Anleitung zu der gantzen Civil-Baukunst
Aviler, Augustin-Charles d' Aviler, Augustin-Charles d'. Architecture. "Ausführliche Anleitung zu der ganzen Civil-Baukunst, worinnen Nebst denen Lebens-Beschreibungen, und den fünf Ordnungen von J. Bar[ozzi] de Vignola Wie auch dessen und des berühmten Mich. Angelo vornehmsten Gebäuden, Alles, was in der Baukunst dem Bauzeuge, der Austheilung und der Verzierung nach, so wol bey der Bildhauer, Mahler, Steinmetze, Maurer und Zimmerleute als Dach-Decker, Schlösser, Tischer, Gärtner u. d. gl. Arbeit an allerley Arten der Gebäude vorkommen mag, berühret, an deutlichen Beyspielen erkläret und mit schönen Rissen erläutert wird. Erstlich in Frantzösischer Sprache zusammen getragen und herausgegeben von Sr. A. C. Daviler. nach diesem in das Teutsche übersetzet und mit vielen Anmerkungen auch dazu gehörigen Rissen vermehret von Leonh[ard] Christ[oph] Sturm". Augsburg: Hertl, 1759. 2 volumes. Vol. 1: large 8vo. Engraved frontispiece, (30), 402, (26) pp., 152 copperplates (68 folded, 72 full-page in text). Vol. 2: smaller 4to. 23, (1) pp., 33 copperplates (15 folded). Orig. half-leather bindings from the time. Practical manual with many details of Baroque architecture (gates, windows, floors, tiles, etc.). - Augustin-Charles d'Aviler (also Daviler; 1653, Paris - 1701, Montpellier) was an important French architect. - Giacomo (or Jacopo) Barozzi (or Barocchio) da Vignola (1507 - 1573) was one of the great Italian architects of the Baroque in the 16th century, working with Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564), who strongly influenced his style. He later built St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. His most important building, however, is the Jesuit church Il Gesú in Rome, which became the model for Jesuit Baroque churches throughout Europe. - Binding of volume 1 with a tear at the top of the spine (ca. 5 mm), otherwise complete and very well preserved.- $1,402
- $1,402
Plan de Temiswar. Plaan van Temiswar
Dumont, Jean Timi?oara. "Plan de Temiswar. Plaan van Temiswar". Orig. copperplate engraving from J. Dumont's 'Batailles gagnées par . prince Fr. Eugene de Savoye', Den Haag, 1725. With Fr.-Dutch title-cartouche with explanatory notes (A.-V.). Printed from 4 plates, joined. 68,5:93,5 cm (27 x 36 3/4 inch.). A large plan of the fortifications of Timisoara (Temeswar), a city in western Romania.- $491
- $491
Dance of the Nymphs
Lairesse, Gerard de Lairesse, Gerard de (1641-1711). Dance of the Nymphs. "Choreae honestae licitae, at turpes abominandae". Orig. etching, 1685/90. Published by N. Visscher II. and G. Valck in Amsterdam. With Latin title under the picture. 32:57,5 cm (12 3/4 x 26 3/4 inch.; the picture). Printed on paper with full margins sized 42,5:66,5 cm (16 3/4 x 26 1/4 inch.).- $374
- $374
Kämmerer-Almanach
Pickl von Witkenberg, Wilhelm Pickl von Witkenberg, Wilhelm (Hrsg.). "Kämmerer-Almanach. Historischer Rückblick auf die Entwicklung der Kämmerer-Würde. Zusammenstellung der kaiserlichen Kammerherren seit Carl V. bis zur Gegenwart. Die Geschichte der Landeserbkämmerer. Im Anhange die lebenden k. und k. Kämmerer mit ihren Titeln, Würden etc. und Domizil". Wien: Verlag des Kämmerer-Almanach, (1903). EA. 12mo. XIV, 521, (1) S., Porträt im Frontispiz (". Rat und Kämmerer Gustav Graf Podstatzky-Lichtenstein") und 17 (1 doppelblattgr.) farb. chromolithogr. Tafeln. OSeideneinband mit goldgepr. Rücken u. Vorderdeckel. Einband im Ecken und Kanten nur wenig berieben. Ausscheidungsstempel der Bibliothek des Tschechischen Museums auf dem Titel sowie auf dem fliegenden Vorsatz vorne. Sonst sauber und sehr gut erhalten.- $234
- $234
Children’s Games
Hollar, Wenceslaus Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-1677). Children's Games. "Four childrens and a satyrisk with a goat". Orig. etching by W. Hollar, 1647, after P. van Avont's drawing. Signed and dated at the bottom right of the desk. 13,5:19,6 cm (5 1/2 x 7 3/4 inch.). Parthey 511. - At the upper edge mounted on collector's cardboard.- $280
- $280
Europäische Parlaments-Chronik
"Europäische Parlaments-Chronik". Leipzig: Brockhaus & Avenarius, April - Juni, 1848. Nr. 1 - 120 (S. 1 - 480 - mehr nicht erschienen). Vorderseiten von 2 Ümschläge (Zweites Heft, Nr. 16-30 - mit Inhalt verso und Drittes Heft, Nr. 31-45) und Rückseiten von 3 Hefte mit Inhalten (Erstes Heft, Nr. 1-15; Drittes Heft und Viertes Heft, Nr. 46-60) zugebunden. O. gepr. HLwd. mit Rücken-Vergoldung. Seltenes Periodikum. - Graf Belcredis heraldische Exlibris auf dem Innenspiegel vorne. - Einband etwas angeschmutzt, sonst gut erhalten.- $210
- $210
Discours . sur le moyen . – Dissertation sur les variétés naturelles . – Dissertation Physique .
Camper, Petrus Camper, Petrus (1722-1789). Physiognomy. "Discours prononçés par feu Pierre Camper, sur le moyen de représenter d'une manière sûre les diverses passions qui se manifestent sur le visage; sur l'étonnante conformité qui existe entre les quadrupèdes, les oiseaux, les poissons et l'homme; et enfin sur le beau physique" (Speeches given by the late Pierre Camper, on the means of representing in a sure way the various passions which are manifested on the face; on the astonishing conformity which exists between quadrupeds, birds, fish and man; and finally on physical beauty). Published by Camper's son Adriaan Gilles. Utrecht: Wild and Altheer, 1792. Engraved frontispiece, (1), VIII, 107 pp., XI engraved plates (6 folded). [bound with] "Dissertation sur les variétés naturelles, qui caractérisent la physionomie des hommes des divers climats et des différens ages" (Dissertations on human races and their physiognomy in different climates and ages). Paris: Jansen and The Hague: van Cleef, 1791. 168 pp., XI folded plates. [bound with] "Dissertation physique de Mr. Pierre Camper sur les différences réelles que présentent les traits du visage chez les hommes de différents pays et de différents âges; sur le beau qui charactèrise les statues antiques et les pierres gravées ; Suivie de la proposition d'une nouvelle méthode pour déssiner toutes sortes de têtes humaines avec la plus grande sûreté" (Physical dissertation by Mr. Pierre Camper on the real differences in the facial features of men of different countries and ages; on the beauty that characterises ancient statues and engraved stones; followed by the proposal of a new method for drawing all kinds of human heads with the highest accuracy). Published by Camper's son Adriaan Gilles. Utrecht: Wild and Altheer, 1791. VIII, 114, (2) pp., X plates (6 folded). Full-leather binding from the time with gilt title on the spine. Three important works on physiognomy i one volume. First French editions. - Petrus Camper (11 May 1722 in Leiden - 7 April 1789 in The Hague), was a Dutch physician, anatomist, physiologist, midwife, zoologist, anthropologist, palaeontologist and a naturalist in the Age of Enlightenment. He was one of the first to take an interest in comparative anatomy, palaeontology, and the facial angle. He was among the first to mark out an "anthropology," which he distinguished from natural history. He studied the orangutan, the Javan rhinoceros, and the skull of a mosasaur, which he believed was a whale. Camper was a celebrity in Europe and became a member of the Royal Society (1750), the Göttingen (1779), and Russian Academy of Sciences (1778), the Royal Society of Edinburgh (1783), the French (1786) and the Prussian Academy of Sciences (1788). He designed and constructed tools for his patients, and for surgeries. - Binding in corners abraded with a crack (ca. 3 cm) at the top of the spine. Inside well preserved.- $1,682
- $1,682
Le premier pas d’un jeune officier Cosaque au Palais Royal
Godefroy, Adrien. "Le premier pas d'un jeune officier Cosaque au Palais Royal" (The first step of a young Cossack officer at the Royal Palace). Orig. etching by A. Godefroy. Orig. old colouring. Published by A. Martinet in Paris, 1814. Signed with a monogram at the bottom left. 19,7:29,8 cm (7 3/4 x 11 3/4 inch.).
Robert Macaire Avocat
Daumier, Honoré Daumier, Honoré (1808-1879). Robert Macaire - barrister. "Robert Macaire Avocat". Orig. lithograph, 1838 after Charles Philipon drawing. Plate 9 from 'Caricaturana' Series. Orig. old colouring. With title and 3 lines of French text under the picture. 25,5:19,5 cm (10 x 7 3/4 inch.). 1st state (of 3) with no text on verso. - Price includes passepartout and the frame (44,5:36,5 cm; 17 1/2 x 14 1/2 inch.). - Text under the picture (in English): My dear Bertrand, give me a hundred crowns and I'll get you acquitted right away. - I have no money. - All right, give me a hundred francs. - I haven't got a penny. - You don't even have ten francs? - Not a farthing. - Then give me your boots, and I'll plead extenuating circumstances.
Robert Macaire Médecin
Daumier, Honoré Daumier, Honoré (1808-1879). Robert Macaire - physician. "Robert Macaire Médecin". Orig. lithograph, 1838 after Charles Philipon drawing. Plate 8 from 'Caricaturana' Series. Orig. old colouring. With title and 3 lines of French text under the picture. 25,5:20,5 cm (10 x 8 inch.). 1st state with no text on verso. - Price includes passepartout and the frame (44,5:36,5 cm; 17 1/2 x 14 1/2 inch.). - Text under the picture (in English): For heaven's sake, do not take this illness lightly! Believe me, you must drink a lot of water, rub your legs and come to see me often. it won't ruin you. My consultations are free of charge. You just pay me 20 Francs for the two bottles. For 10 cents I will take the container back.
Plan de Belgrade
Dumont - Rousset de Missy Belgrade. "Plan de Belgrade". Orig. copperplate engraving from: J. Dumont - J. Rousset de Missy. "Histoire Militaire Du Prince Eugene De Savoya". Published by van der Kloot in Den Haag, 1729. With decorative title cartouche and a cartouche with the scale of map. 34:42,5 cm (13 1/2 x 16 3/4 inch.). A plan of the fortification of Belgrade in 1717 during the Austro-Turkish War. - Printed on paper with wide margins (53:56 cm; 21 x 22 inch.).
Veduta del Duomo di Milano
Landini, Domenico Milan Cathedral. "Veduta del Duomo di Milano. Vue du Dome de Milan". Orig. aquatint, D. Landini, ca. 1830. With many figures in the foreground and Italian-French title under the picture. 31,2:41,2 cm (12 1/4 x 16 1/4 inch.) printed on paper sized 43:54 cm. Domenico Landini (1783 in Parma - 1835 in Milan) was an Italian etcher and engraver. - A tear in the bottom margin (approx. 1 cm affecting the picture) expertly restored (see photo).
Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon Israel / Palestine. "Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina. Amstelodami Ex officina Guiljelmi Blaeuw 1629". Orig. copperplate engraving, W. J. Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1629. With ornamental title cartouhe with Moses and Aaron on the sides, another cartouche with the scale of map, 2 compass roses, a ship and sea creatures. 38:50 cm (15 x 19 3/4 inch.). Koeman II, Map 8150:2.2, Ed. 2:131 (1634 German). - A West oriented map of the Holy Land (Israel, Palestine) and the Sinai Peninsula (Egypt). - Nice, rich impression.
Libya Tourist Map
Libya - pictorial map. "Libya Tourist Map". Orig. lithograph in colour, ca. 1960. With title cartouche and many illustrations. 45,5:64,5 cm (18 x 25 1/2 inch.). Pictorial, originally folded, tourist map of Libya printed in the 1960s, during the country's economic boom after the discovery of oil reserves in 1959 and before the 1969 coup d'état. Shows major tourist attractions, main and secondary roads and gravel roads, distances between towns, oil fields and geographical names.
Development Board Ministry of Develpment Illustrated Map of Iraq
Rifaat, A. Karim Iraq - pictorial map. "Development Board Ministry of Develpment Illustrated Map of Iraq for Development Projects". Compiled by A. Karim Rifaat. Published by Survey Press in Baghdad, ca. 1955. 117:95 cm (46 x 37 1/2 inch.). A large and detailed pictorial map, showing all of Iraq and its borders with neighbouring countries. Includes Kuwait and the Iraq-Saudi Neutral Zone (formed in 1922 and divided in 1981), and the recently completed oil pipeline from Kirkuk, crossing the border into Jordan. Interestingly, Kuwait has been labelled as within the Basra Gulf, following the Turkish naming convention and potentially hinting at the designs the Iraqi state had towards Kuwait. - Folded in original wrappers, 21:17,5 cm.
Hungaria
Bertius, Petrus Hungary. "Hungaria". Orig. copperplate engraving from P. Bertius' "Tabulae Geographicae Contractae". Published by J. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1616-18. With ornamental title cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria German"). 9,5:13,5 cm (3 3/4 x 5 1/4 inch.). Koeman III, map 2800:342, ed. 342:01 (1616/18 Tabulae). - A miniature map of Hungary.
Hibernia
Bertius, Petrus Ireland. "Hibernia". Orig. copperplate engraving from P. Bertius' "Tabulae Geographicae Contractae". Published by J. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1616-18. With ornamental title cartouche and another cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria Anglica communia"). 9,5:13,5 cm (3 3/4 x 5 1/4 inch.). Koeman III, map 5900:342, ed. 342:01 (1616/18 Tabulae). - A miniature map of Ireland.
Polonia
Bertius, Petrus Poland. "Polonia". Orig. copperplate engraving from P. Bertius' "Tabulae Geographicae Contractae". Published by J. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1616-18. With ornamental title cartouche and another cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria Germanica"). 9,5:13,5 cm (3 3/4 x 5 1/4 inch.). Koeman III, map 1900:342, ed. 342:01 (1616/18 Tabulae). - A miniature map of Poland.
Silesia
Bertius, Petrus Silesia. "Silesia". Orig. copperplate engraving from P. Bertius' "Tabulae Geographicae Contractae". Published by J. Hondius in Amsterdam, 1616-18. With ornamental title cartouche and another cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria Germanica"). 9,5:13,5 cm (3 3/4 x 5 1/4 inch.). Koeman III, map 2900:342, ed. 342:01 (1616/18 Tabulae). - A miniature map of Silesia.