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MÜNSTER, S., [Ship Victoria of Ferdinand Magellan], antique map, old maps

MÜNSTER, S. - [Ship Victoria of Ferdinand Magellan]
Basle, 1550-1590, Uncoloured.. 69x65mm. Woodblock print with letter press. With large margins. Paper slightly browned as usual. Very good impression.
On recto a description of the expedition of Ferdinand Magellan with a wood block printed depiction of his ship "Victoria" (69x65mm.)
From a Latin text edition of his Geographia , that great compendium of Renaissance knowledge.

One of the greatest explorers of the Age of Discov... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 25 - $ 50
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Sold for $ 26
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MUNSTER, S., [Ptolemée], antique map, old maps

MUNSTER, S. - [Ptolemée]
Basle, 1550-1590, Uncoloured.. 53x75mm. Woodblock print with letter press. With large margins. Paper slightly browned as usual. Very good impression. Size of paper : 320x200mm.
On verso a wood block print showing Ptolemy sitting at a table surrounded with surveying instruments and an atlas. (53x75mm.)
From a Latin text edition of his Geographia , that great compendium of Renaissance knowledge.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 25 - $ 50
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BLAEU, J., Effigies Tychonis Brahe O.F. Aedificii et Instrumentorum Astronomicorum structoris. A°. Domini 1587, Aetatis Sue 40., antique map, old maps

BLAEU, J. - Effigies Tychonis Brahe O.F. Aedificii et Instrumentorum Astronomicorum structoris. A°. Domini 1587, Aetatis Sue 40.
Amsterdam, 1662, Coloured.. 410x258mm. Paper very slightly age toned and some light marginal spotting.
Showing Tycho Brahe in his observatory on the Danish island of Hven.
Tycho Brahe's famous observatory Uraniborg on the island of Hvan in the Danish Sound was established in 1576, under the patronage of Frederick II, King of Denmark. Tycho Brahe had studied and travelled widely in Europe, buying... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 1,400 - $ 1,800
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Sold for $ 1,400
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DU VAL, P., Le jeu des Princes de l'empire d'Allemagne par P. du Val. . ., antique map, old maps

DU VAL, P. - Le jeu des Princes de l'empire d'Allemagne par P. du Val. . .
Paris, 1675-1676, In original o/l colours.. 395x466mm. In good condition. Good and dark impression. Some light marginal foxing, slightly affecting the printed area.
One of Du Val's magnificent sets of game cards, included in his atlas "Cartes de Geographie".
Dated 1674.

By the Peace of Westphalia (1648) sovereignty was granted to the various German princes of about 300 German states, and the country became known as the Germanies.
The most... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 1,800 - $ 2,250
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PINE, J., Untitled (Map of Part of Kent, English Channel, Part of Picardie, Plates IX & X), antique map, old maps

PINE, J. - Untitled (Map of Part of Kent, English Channel, Part of Picardie, Plates IX & X)
London, 1739, Coloured. 375x605mm. Good impression and decorative color. Laid onto board! Several printers creases. With some toning, soiling, and surface wear. Old central fold with wear and creasing.
Rare engraving with two maps: The left plate shows the Spanish Armada at anchor off Calais, and the eight fire-ships bearing down on them, blown by a delicately-engraved windhead. The right plate shows the Armada, trying to escape the fire-ships, fleeing north.
The decorative border has roun... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 300 - $ 600
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HOMANN, J.B., [Portrait] Johannes Baptista Homann . . ., antique map, old maps

HOMANN, J.B. - [Portrait] Johannes Baptista Homann . . .
Nuremberg, c.1740, Uncoloured.. 380x270mm. In very good condition.
Stunning full portrait of the Imperial Geographer of the Holy Roman Empire, Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) who was born in the Bavarian town of Kammlach.
Educated at a Jesuit school, he eventually became a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. As an Imperial Geographer he had special ... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 900 - $ 1,000
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HOMANN,J.B., Johannes Baptista Homann Sac. Caes. Reg. Q Cath. Maj, antique map, old maps

HOMANN,J.B. - Johannes Baptista Homann Sac. Caes. Reg. Q Cath. Maj
Nuremberg, c.1740, Uncoloured. 380x270mm. Very good impression! Some light soiling and smudging – mainly to margins.
Large-format portrait of Johann Baptist Homann in a library with dividers.

Born in Germany, Homann became the Imperial Geographer of the Holy Roman Empire.

After a painting of Joannes Krenckel (1688–1722), engraved by Wilhelm Winter (1696–1765). ... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 400 - $ 600
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Sold for $ 200
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VAUGONDY, G. de, Introduction à la conoissance et à l'usage des cartes., antique map, old maps

VAUGONDY, G. de - Introduction à la conoissance et à l'usage des cartes.
Paris, c. 1745, In original colours.. 161x197mm. Good condition.
This copper engraved map is a guidance on how to use the maps in his "Atlas portatif, universel et militaire, composé d'après les meilleures cartes, . . .".
In the lower right corner an explanation to measure distances.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 60 - $ 75
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Sold for $ 51
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Title Pages

MERCATOR, G., [Title page ] Galliae tabule geographicae. Per Gerardum Mercatorem.., antique map, old maps

MERCATOR, G. - [Title page ] Galliae tabule geographicae. Per Gerardum Mercatorem..
Duisburg, 1590, In original colours.. 315x220mm. Paper slightly age-toned, some water staining left margin, not affecting the engraved area. A very good and dark impression. With extensive gold leaf.
Very fine title page by Gerard Mercator, composed of an elaborate strapwork design with the portrait of a king at top.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 180 - $ 200
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MERIAN, M., [Title page] Theatrum Europaeum, oder auszführliche und warhafftige Beschreibung. . ., antique map, old maps

MERIAN, M. - [Title page] Theatrum Europaeum, oder auszführliche und warhafftige Beschreibung. . .
Frakfurt, Wolffgang Hoff, 1635, Uncoloured.. 281x178mm. Brown spot in lower part of page. Paper slightly age-toned. Good condition.
Letter press with copper engraved title piece. Title page from "Theatrum Europaeum, oder auszführliche und warhafftige Beschreibung. . ."... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 60 - $ 80
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BLAEU, J./ C., [Title page] Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas . . ., antique map, old maps

BLAEU, J./ C. - [Title page] Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas . . .
Amsterdam, 1640, Uncoloured.. 405x240mm. A few light water stains and brown spots in margins just affecting engraved area. Manuscript crossed out signature under neat title and in upper margin.
Architectural frontage with the title and imprint printed on paste-on slips decorated by a heraldic shield, with crown and garters.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 240 - $ 300
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VISSCHER, N., Title page: Atlas Minor sive totius Orbis Terrarum. . ., antique map, old maps

VISSCHER, N. - Title page: Atlas Minor sive totius Orbis Terrarum. . .
Amsterdam, 1690, Uncoloured.. 393x248mm. In attractive colours. Paper to the left part somewhat wrinkled, hardly notable.
Finely etched title page from Visscher's Atlas Minor. Showing Atlas supporting the World, and Neptune seated astride a terrestrial globe, showing the Atlantic coasts. Two figures in the foreground are studying an atlas, surrounded with navigational instruments.
Design and etched by Gerard de La... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 300 - $ 400
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CORONELLI,V.M., [Title page] Isolario., antique map, old maps

CORONELLI,V.M. - [Title page] Isolario.
Venice, 1691, Uncoloured.. 220x290mm. Paper slightly age-toned. Printed on thick paper. Wide margins. Dark impression.
Fine title page from Isolario Dell''''Atlante Vento..

More about Coronelli. [+]... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 240 - $ 300
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CORONELLI, V.M., Illustriss et excellentiss D.Paulus Quirini divi Marci procurator., antique map, old maps

CORONELLI, V.M. - Illustriss et excellentiss D.Paulus Quirini divi Marci procurator.
Venice, 1691, Uncoloured.. 490x320mm. Paper slightly age-toned. Printed on thick paper. Wide margins.
Fine text page from Isolario Dell'Atlante Vento. with two copper engraved portraits printed within letter press.
In top portrait of "Hieronymus Quirinus" (60x55mm.) and in lower half a portrait of "Paulus Quirini" (190x145mm.)... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 110 - $ 140
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CORONELLI, V.M., Leopoldo I. per la D.G. Imperatore de Romani, re d'Ungheria, di Boemia, Etc., antique map, old maps

CORONELLI, V.M. - Leopoldo I. per la D.G. Imperatore de Romani, re d'Ungheria, di Boemia, Etc.
Venice, 1692, Uncoloured.. 490x320mm. Paper slightly age-toned. Printed on thick paper. Wide margins.
Portrait engraving of Leopold I from Isolario Dell'Atlante Vento.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 180 - $ 230
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SANSON, N. / MORTIER, P., [Title page] Table Des Cartes etc: Du Sr. Sanson.., antique map, old maps

SANSON, N. / MORTIER, P. - [Title page] Table Des Cartes etc: Du Sr. Sanson..
Amsterdam, 1700, In very attractive original colours.. 525x426mm. Slightly age toned, with one horizontal printers crease.
Large, powerfully engraved title page. Geographic scholars at work in a library are depicted along the bottom.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 850 - $ 1,000
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BLAEU, J./ MORTIER, P./ ALBERTS, R., [Title page] Nouveau Theatre d'Italie., antique map, old maps

BLAEU, J./ MORTIER, P./ ALBERTS, R. - [Title page] Nouveau Theatre d'Italie.
Amsterdam, 1724, Coloured.. 435x280mm. A good impression.
A beautifully engraved and richly decorated title page from the town book of Italy, including a view of Venice in the lower corner.
This title page is particularly rare as it was specially made for this volume by the publisher Alberts, and so not appearing in earlier editions.
Joan Blaeu publi... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 600 - $ 750
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Sold for $ 500
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VAN DER AA, P., Nouvel Atlas.. (Title page), antique map, old maps

VAN DER AA, P. - Nouvel Atlas.. (Title page)
Leiden, 1729, In stunning original colours.. 176x272mm. Wide margins, some discolouration along margins. Contemp. Repair of split upper part page 9cm into engraved area.
A fine detailed title page with charming pictorial scenes showing globes, a map, cross-staff, compass, Atlas-figure and a western and oriental landscape.
Very attractive plate, unfortunately with tear, however hardly visible.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 360 - $ 450
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Sold for $ 300
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$GOEREE, J., De Kerk en Weereldlyke uyt d\'Aal-Oude., antique map, old maps$

GOEREE, J. - De Kerk en Weereldlyke uyt d'Aal-Oude.
Amsterdam, 1730, Coloured. 180x145mm. In good condition with some age toning.
Title page from "Te Leyden", published by Johannes van Abkoude in 1730. Note the lady in blue holding a globe of the world.
Jan Goeree (1670-1730) was a painter, draughtsman, engraver and etcher. He was the son of Willem Goeree, a Dutch art theorist. Although Goeree executed some maps and ci... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

This item has no reserve price.
Estimates : $ 60 - $ 150
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Sold for $ 40
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LA JAISSE. Pierre Lemau de. - [Title page ] Carte Générale de la Monarchie Françoise, contenat l'Histoire Militaire depuis Clovis, premier Roy chrêtien, jusqu'à la quinzième année accomplie du règne de Louis XV en vingt tables enrichies de tailles-douces. . . .
Paris, 1733, Uncoloured.. 483x615mm. Paper slightly age-toned. In very good condition.
Upper part engraved plate (250 x 635 mm.) with title. Lower part letter press with wood block printed border giving advertisement to the reader and an errata (190 x 610 mm.) In upper part the Royal coat of arms.
From : Carte générale de la Monarchie Française 1730-1733 published by the ... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 120 - $ 150
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CHATELAIN, H., [Title page] Atlas Historique Tome. II., antique map, old maps

CHATELAIN, H. - [Title page] Atlas Historique Tome. II.
Amsterdam, 1705-1739, Uncoloured.. 380x235mm. In good condition. Dark impression.
Allegorical title-page. From L'Honore & Chatelain's most remarkable atlas, published in seven volumes in various editions from 1705 to 1739.
Volume 2.
Engraved by Sluyter, after design of mr. Romeijn de Hooghe.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 180 - $ 230
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CHATELAIN,H. - [Title page] Atlas Historique. Tome II.
Amsterdam, 1705-1739, Coloured.. 390x240mm. Very slightly age toned. Dark impression.
Printed title page in beautiful hand colour, filled with allegorical figures. Prepared by Romeijn de Hooghe and engraved by Sluyter.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 300 - $ 375
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LATTRE, J., Atlas Moderne ou Collection de Cartes sur toutes les partier du Globe Terrestre..., antique map, old maps

LATTRE, J. - Atlas Moderne ou Collection de Cartes sur toutes les partier du Globe Terrestre...
Paris, 1762, Uncolored. 300x221mm. With toning and staining. Margins with damages, soiling, and repaired tears - of which one enters the engraved area.
Decorative title page from Janvier's Atlas Moderne. The title shown on a curtain being hung by two maidens. A globe, atlases and maps lay at their feet. Drawn by Mounet and engraved by Prevost.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 60 - $ 150
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RASPE, G.N., [Title page] Schauplatz des gegenwaertigen kriegs. . ., antique map, old maps

RASPE, G.N. - [Title page] Schauplatz des gegenwaertigen kriegs. . .
Nuremberg, 1757-1764, In strong original c. 185x290mm. Good and dark impression. Thick paper.
Title page from Schauplatz des gegenwaertigen kriegs. Very fine, typical German title page with cannons, flags, trumpets, etc.
Gabriel Nikolaus Raspe (1712-1785) was active in Nuremberg as an bookseller and publisher. Uncommon and decorative.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 180 - $ 225
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ZATTA, A., [Title page] Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto . . ., antique map, old maps

ZATTA, A. - [Title page] Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto . . .
Venice, 1785, Uncoloured.. 310x205mm. Marginal spot. Else in very good condition.
Decorative Venitian frontispiece from Antonio Zatta's Atlas Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto . . . . The outer decoration of this title page has a wealth of cartographical features. ... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 180 - $ 230
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L'ISLE, G. de. / DEZAUCHE, J.A. - (Title page) Atlas Géographique et Universel par Guil.DeLisle et Phil. Buache Premiers Géographes De l'Académie des Sciences..
Paris, 1789, Uncoloured.. 445x285mm. A good and strong impression. Paper slightly age-toned, with some marginal light spotting.
Dramatic title page engraved for Atlas Géographique.. published by Dezauche, as successors to De l'Isle & Buache.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 120 - $ 150
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Sold for $ 150
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TALANI, V./ GERVASI, N., [Title page] Raccolta di sessanta piu belle vestiture.., antique map, old maps

TALANI, V./ GERVASI, N. - [Title page] Raccolta di sessanta piu belle vestiture..
Napels, 1793, Uncoloured.. 290x195mm. Good and dark impression. With contemp. fold.
Title page from Raccolta di sessanta piu belle vestiture... Very fine, typical Italian title page with putti, etc. Uncommon and decorative.... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 120 - $ 150
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CASSINI, C.M., [Title page] Nuovo Atlante geografico universale. . ., antique map, old maps

CASSINI, C.M. - [Title page] Nuovo Atlante geografico universale. . .
Rome, 1792 - 1801, Uncoloured.. 369x245mm. Right margin a little browned. Upper and right margin minor browned can easily be matted out when framed.
Attractively engraved frontispiece. Atlas carries the world on his shoulders, four figures representing the continents, while Europe sits enthroned in the foreground.
Title page of 'Nuovo Atlante Geografico Universale', by Giovanni Maria Cassini, a Somasco monk.
He was geographer and car... (Click on title or image to go to item page)

Estimates : $ 300 - $ 375
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