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ACADEMIE,  GENUA - Pallais Villamena a Gene avec son agreable Prospecte., antique map, old maps ACADEMIE - GENUA - Pallais Villamena a Gene avec son agreable Prospecte.
Augsburg, 1740, Original colours.. 295x385mm. With a very light water stain in lower left margin not affecting the printed area.
A well-known publisher of optical prints, established in Augsburg. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special engravings to be viewed through th... (Go to Item Page)
$ 350
Approx. Euro 270  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 3
ACADEMIE.,  Die innere Aussicht des Castells in Batavia .., antique map, old maps ACADEMIE. - Die innere Aussicht des Castells in Batavia ..
Augsburg, 1750, Original colours.. 285x396mm. So-called optical print, contemp. transformed into illumination print. Very rare in this state.
Showing the inside-square of the V.O.C. headquarters in Jakarta.
The hand coloured engraving is much perforated and the windows are cut out, a thin transparent paper is mounted at the back and tipped with colour over the perforations. When looking at the plate with the light behind it, it is il...
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$ 900
Approx. Euro 693  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
ANONYME,  Vue des Colleges Imperiaux et du Magazin des Marchandises de l'Orient a Petersbourg. Publish'd according Ac. tot of Parliament 1750., antique map, old maps ANONYME - Vue des Colleges Imperiaux et du Magazin des Marchandises de l'Orient a Petersbourg. Publish'd according Ac. tot of Parliament 1750.
Paris 1750, In attractive original colours.. 230x374mm. A fine copy. Very good condition.
As a result of their constant handling, optical prints - as here - in pristine condition are extremely rare.
So-called optical print illustrating a perspective view of St. Petersburg, namely the buildings of the imperial colleges on the left side and the warehouses for merchants on the right.
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$ 600
Approx. Euro 462  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 1
PROBST, G.B.,  Vue de L'Hotel de Batavie. . ., antique map, old maps PROBST, G.B. - Vue de L'Hotel de Batavie. . .
Augsburg, 1750, Original colours.. 268x398mm. Lower margin cut off, lower line and name of the publisher lost.
A so-called optical print of Fatahillah Square in Jakarta, Indonesia, prepared for use in a light-box or an amusing light-show. This richly hand coloured print is much perforated, windows are cut out, and then a thin transparent paper is mounted at the back and tipped with colour over the perforatio... (Go to Item Page)
$ 750
Approx. Euro 578  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
MONDHARD,  Eglise S.Théodore et entrée du grand canal de Venise., antique map, old maps MONDHARD - Eglise S.Théodore et entrée du grand canal de Venise.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 250x400mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title still present in top. Tear in lower part print. Printer's crease along center.
Showing the entrance of the Grand Canal in Venice. Likely published by Mondhard, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St.Martin in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishm...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
MONDHARD,  Porte de Harlem (Amsterdam), antique map, old maps MONDHARD - Porte de Harlem (Amsterdam)
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 265x380mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title still present in top. Tear in lower part print. Printer's crease along center.
Showing the Haarlemmer Poort (gate) in Amsterdam. Likely published by Mondhard, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St.Martin in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London whi...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
MONDHARD,  Vue générale d'Amsterdam., antique map, old maps MONDHARD - Vue générale d'Amsterdam.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 240x385mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. Good condition.
A so-called optical prints, showing Amsterdam seen from the IJ. Lively scene with extensive shipping. To the left the head quarters ogf the V.O.C., now-a-day's the Maritime Museum.
Likely published by Mondhard, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, establish...
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$ 300
Approx. Euro 231  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue du village de Maarsen en Hollande., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue du village de Maarsen en Hollande.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 250x400mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title still present in top. In good condition.
Showing the river Vecht at the town of Maarsen. Published published by Jacques Chereau, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
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$ 225
Approx. Euro 173  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
MONDHARD,  Perspective du Voorhout, promenade publique de La Haye., antique map, old maps MONDHARD - Perspective du Voorhout, promenade publique de La Haye.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 235x367mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title still present in top. In good condition.
Showing the Voorhout in The Hague. Likely published by Mondhard, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St.Martin in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced opt...
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$ 220
Approx. Euro 169  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue d'Augsbourg vers la porte de la St. Vierge., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue d'Augsbourg vers la porte de la St. Vierge.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 275x395mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. Tear in right part of the print.
Showing a lively scene in 18th century Augsburg. J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices a...
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$ 75
Approx. Euro 58  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Intérieur de l'Eglise St.Marc à Venise., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Intérieur de l'Eglise St.Marc à Venise.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 265x390mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript.
Showing the interior of Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice. J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing d...
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$ 75
Approx. Euro 58  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Grande rue de Naples., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Grande rue de Naples.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 270x400mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title still present in top. In good condition.
Showing a street scene in Naples. J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special eng...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue du palais de Visendic., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue du palais de Visendic.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 270x400mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title still present in top. In good condition.
Showing "Palais de Visendic" and Royal academy for painting and sculpture in Paris.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and Londo...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Nouvelle décoration de la foire S.Germain. [Paris], antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Nouvelle décoration de la foire S.Germain. [Paris]
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 220x3480mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title still present in top. In good condition.
Showing a street scene at Saint Germain in Paris.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing de...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Péristijle d'un palais de S. Pétersbourg., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Péristijle d'un palais de S. Pétersbourg.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 220x3480mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. In good condition.
Showing an arcade at the Royal Palace of Saint Petersburg.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical v...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 5
CHEREAU, J.,  Colléges impériaux et magasin des marchandises de l'Orient, à St. Pétersbourg., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Colléges impériaux et magasin des marchandises de l'Orient, à St. Pétersbourg.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 220x384mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title "Colleges de Petersbourg", still present in top. In good condition.
Showing busy scene at the international trading grounds of 18th century Saint Petersburg, showing the ware houses of the different international trading companies.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centurie...
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$ 300
Approx. Euro 231  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Nouvelle place de St. Pétersbourg., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Nouvelle place de St. Pétersbourg.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 210x375mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. The mirror-image engraved title "Vue de la place de Petersbourg", still present in top. In good condition.
Showing a square at 18th century Saint Petersburg.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
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$ 230
Approx. Euro 177  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Château de S.Germain-en-Laye, antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Château de S.Germain-en-Laye
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 210x375mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neatline and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. In good condition.
Showing the castle of Sant-Germain-en-Laye with its garden.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical ...
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$ 230
Approx. Euro 177  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 5
CHEREAU, J.,  Intérieur de la Basilique de Saint Pierre., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Intérieur de la Basilique de Saint Pierre.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 245x360mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. In good condition.
Showing the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, officially known in Italian as the Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano in Rome.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 5
CHEREAU, J.,  Basilique de St.Pierre et Palais du Vatican à Rome., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Basilique de St.Pierre et Palais du Vatican à Rome.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 275x375mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. Two tears in print.
Showing the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, and the Papal Palace in Vatican in Rome.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
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$ 230
Approx. Euro 177  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 5
CHEREAU, J.,  Grande place, Basilique S. Pierre et Palais du Vatican., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Grande place, Basilique S. Pierre et Palais du Vatican.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 275x375mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. A tear in lower part of the print.
Showing the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, and its square in the Vatican in Rome.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
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$ 225
Approx. Euro 173  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 5
CHEREAU, J.,  Arc de Triomphe ou se passe la proscription d'Octave et d'Antoine., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Arc de Triomphe ou se passe la proscription d'Octave et d'Antoine.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 275x375mm. So-called optical print. Contemporarily cut on the neat line and margins extended, with a title in manuscript. A tear in lower part of the print.
J. Chereau was a publisher of optical prints, established in Paris, rue St.Jacques.
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$ 225
Approx. Euro 173  

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Condition Rating: 5
ACADEMIE,  Vue de Quebeck., antique map, old maps ACADEMIE - Vue de Quebeck.
Augsburg, 1750, Original colours.. 310x398mm. Paper slightly age toned, as usual. Marginal staining. Some browning in right hand part of the print.
A so-called optical print showing a decorative imaginary town-view of Québec seen from the harbour, with a large vessel in the foreground. Engraved by Balthasar Frederic Leizelt.
This print is a fine example of this illusionary printmaking, but also as a testament t...
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$ 600
Approx. Euro 462  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 3
ACADEMIE,  Vue de l'Hotel du Lord Maire, qui comprend.. (London), antique map, old maps ACADEMIE - Vue de l'Hotel du Lord Maire, qui comprend.. (London)
Augsburg 1750, In original colours.. 272x394mm. So called optical print. In very good condition.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special engravings to be viewed through them. In the 18th century, a type of perspective print came into existence, whose exagge... (Go to Item Page)
$ 300
Approx. Euro 231  

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Condition Rating: 3
ACADEMIE,  Vue de la Maison de Northumberland a Charing Cross. . ., antique map, old maps ACADEMIE - Vue de la Maison de Northumberland a Charing Cross. . .
Augsburg 1750, In attractive original colours.. 279x396mm. Very light waterstain in upper left and righthand margin hardly affecting the engraved area. In very good condition.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special engravings to be viewed through them. In the 18th century, a type of perspective print came into existence, whose exagge... (Go to Item Page)
$ 300
Approx. Euro 231  

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Condition Rating: 3
ANONYME,  A View of the grand Palace of Westminster. / Vüe du Palais Episcopal de Westminster., antique map, old maps ANONYME - A View of the grand Palace of Westminster. / Vüe du Palais Episcopal de Westminster.
London, c.1750, In attractive strong original colours.. 250x413mm. As a result of their constant handling, optical prints - as here - in pristine condition are extremely rare.
So-called optical print illustrating a perspective view of the old Palace of Westminster where the Lords and Commons met and the square facing it.
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CHARPENTIER,  A View of the Tower with the Bridge & part of the City of London from the River. Vue de la Tour du Pont et partie de la Ville de Londres prise de la Riviere., antique map, old maps CHARPENTIER - A View of the Tower with the Bridge & part of the City of London from the River. Vue de la Tour du Pont et partie de la Ville de Londres prise de la Riviere.
London, c.1750, Original colours.. 223x382mm. Faint marginal spotting. As a result of their constant handling, optical prints - as here - in very good condition are extremely rare.
So-called optical print illustrating part of the city of London, taken from the river Thames. With numbered key list. Engraved by Charpentier.
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$ 450
Approx. Euro 347  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 2
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue du village de Maarsen en Hollande., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue du village de Maarsen en Hollande.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 230x360mm. So-called optical print. In good condition. Spot in upper margin.
Showing the river Vecht at the town of Maarsen. Published by Jacques Chereau, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London whi...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

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Condition Rating: 2
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue perspective du palais episcopal de Westminster., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue perspective du palais episcopal de Westminster.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 233x410mm. So-called optical print. In fine condition. Some very light marginal staining.
So-called optical print illustrating a perspective view of the old Palace of Westminster where the Lords and Commons met and the square facing it.. Published by Jacques Chereau, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nin...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue perspective du pont Elian, du château St Ange, et d'une partie de la ville de Rome., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue perspective du pont Elian, du château St Ange, et d'une partie de la ville de Rome.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 255x410mm. So-called optical print. In fair condition. Some light soiling of paper. Light water staining in upper and lower margin.
A view of the Castle of St.Angelo and Elian Bridge, with part of the city of Rome. Published by Jacques Chereau, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
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$ 200
Approx. Euro 154  

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Condition Rating: 5
CHEREAU, J.,  Ruine du Temple de Jupiter Olimpien à Athênes les Turcs en sont aujour d'huy une rue quil leur sert de Marché aux fruits et aux legumes., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Ruine du Temple de Jupiter Olimpien à Athênes les Turcs en sont aujour d'huy une rue quil leur sert de Marché aux fruits et aux legumes.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 247x380mm. So-called optical print. In good condition. Water stain in upper left corner.
Optical print of the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter Olympius in Athenes. This famous temple was build by Antiochus.

Published by Jacques Chereau, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries th...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 2
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue de la Place de St Marc de Venise du côté du port., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue de la Place de St Marc de Venise du côté du port.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 247x380mm. So-called optical print. In good condition.
Optical print showing the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), San Marco Square, and Saint Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco in Venice, as seen from the water side.
The image is shown in mirror-image, due to its application. Published by Jacques Chereau, who w...
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$ 300
Approx. Euro 231  

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Condition Rating: 2
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue perspective edu fauxbourg et du port de Scheveningue a une lieue de la Haye, en Hollande., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue perspective edu fauxbourg et du port de Scheveningue a une lieue de la Haye, en Hollande.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 230x405mm. So-called optical print. Brown spot in upper left hand margin. In good condition.
Optical print showing the village and harbor of Scheveningen with the church at the right, in the background the North Sea. In the background the summer residence Nieuw Soetenburgh build for Cornelis van Soetens in 1662. The etching was made by Pierre-Gabriel Berthault (1737-1831) a etcher active i... (Go to Item Page)
$ 450
Approx. Euro 347  

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Condition Rating: 2
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue perspective de la prison royale de Madrid en Espagne . . ., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue perspective de la prison royale de Madrid en Espagne . . .
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 230x380mm. So-called optical print. A few light spots but generally in very good condition.
So-called optical print of the Royal Prison, now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid. Published by Jacques Chereau, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
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$ 375
Approx. Euro 289  

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Condition Rating: 3
MONDHARE,  Hambourg, ville d'Allemagne dans le duché de Holstein. . ., antique map, old maps MONDHARE - Hambourg, ville d'Allemagne dans le duché de Holstein. . .
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 240x375mm. So-called optical print. In good condition.
Showing the town of Hamburg seen from the river Elbe. Optical print published by Mondhare, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
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$ 450
Approx. Euro 347  

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Condition Rating: 2
BASSET,  Vue de la ville de Naples. . ., antique map, old maps BASSET - Vue de la ville de Naples. . .
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 240x400mm. So-called optical print. Some light spotting and water staining. In good condition.
A decorative view of Naples with a busy harbour, published by Basset, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produ...
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$ 300
Approx. Euro 231  

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Condition Rating: 2
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue de Pondichery dans les Indes Orientales. . ., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue de Pondichery dans les Indes Orientales. . .
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 240x390mm. So-called optical print. In very good condition.
Showing the ware houses for the French East India Company, the Admiralty and the Governor's Mansion at Pondicherry. The town was in the eighteenth century the Indian seat of the French East India Company. It was French from 1816 to 1954 and remains today an important center of French culture.
O...
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$ 450
Approx. Euro 347  

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Condition Rating: 2
CHEREAU, J.,  Vue du serail du grand Mogol, des Indes., antique map, old maps CHEREAU, J. - Vue du serail du grand Mogol, des Indes.
Paris, ca. 1750, Original colours.. 220x380mm. So-called optical print. Some light water staining in upper margin. Some worm traces in lower margin. In good condition.
Optical print of a Mogul Palace in India. Published by Jacques Chereau, who was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in rue St. Jacques in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular specialty establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which pro...
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$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

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Condition Rating: 2
PROBST, G.B.,  Per telecopium exhibitio partis inferioris armamentarii. / Representation en perspective de la partie inferieure d'un arsenal. . ., antique map, old maps PROBST, G.B. - Per telecopium exhibitio partis inferioris armamentarii. / Representation en perspective de la partie inferieure d'un arsenal. . .
Augsburg, 1750, In original colours.. 283x412mm. Good condition. Paper slightly discolourated in the margins due to former framing. A few brown spots in upper left margin.
RARE. Engraved optical print by Georg Balthasar Probst of a arsenal.... (Go to Item Page)
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OVERTON, H. / BASSET,  A view of the Admiralty at Amsterdam of the store houses, wharfes.. To the East India Company of Holland.., antique map, old maps OVERTON, H. / BASSET - A view of the Admiralty at Amsterdam of the store houses, wharfes.. To the East India Company of Holland..
London / Paris, ca. 1752, Coloured.. 400x388mm. Good impression.
So-called optical print showing a mirror image depiction of the headquarters of the V.O.C. in Amsterdam (present-day Maritime Museum) and their wharfs' and docks, with extensive shipping.
After a design by Peter van Rijne. Uncommon co-production of Overton and Basset.
Text in English and Fre...
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$ 450
Approx. Euro 347  

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Condition Rating: 3
LAURIE / WITTLE,  A view of the Exchange the South and North Blaak taken from the Gaapers Bridge ROTTERDAM - Vue de la Bourse. . ., antique map, old maps LAURIE / WITTLE - A view of the Exchange the South and North Blaak taken from the Gaapers Bridge ROTTERDAM - Vue de la Bourse. . .
London, after 1752, In original colours.. 310x405mm. Paper lightly browned. Good impression.
So-called optical print. Fine panoramic view of the exchange of Rotterdam, with many people on the foreground.
Underneath : "Published according to Act of Parliament", 1752.".Printed in London by Laurie and Whittle who carried on business from about 1790, taking over t...
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ANONYMOUS,  A View of S. James's Palace Pall Mall. - Vues du Palais royal de S.Jacques Pall Mall., antique map, old maps ANONYMOUS - A View of S. James's Palace Pall Mall. - Vues du Palais royal de S.Jacques Pall Mall.
Paris, 1753, In attractive strong original colours.. 232x381mm. A fine copy. Mint condition.
As a result of their constant handling, optical prints - as here - in pristine condition are extremely rare.
So-called optical print illustrating a perspective view of St James's Palace, Pall Mall. The gatehouse of St James's Palace is on the left.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing d...
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$ 550
Approx. Euro 424  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 1
ANONYME,  A Vue of the Exchange at Petersburg in Russia., antique map, old maps ANONYME - A Vue of the Exchange at Petersburg in Russia.
Paris 1755, In attractive original colours.. 233x380mm. A fine copy. Large margins. Mint condition.
As a result of their constant handling, optical prints - as here - in pristine condition are extremely rare.
So-called optical print illustrating a perspective view of the Stock Exchange and the harbour of St. Petersburg.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special engravin...
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$ 600
Approx. Euro 462  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 1
SAYER, R.,  A View of the Grand Walk &c in Vauxhall gardens taken from the Entrance. Publish'd according to Act of Parliament.., antique map, old maps SAYER, R. - A View of the Grand Walk &c in Vauxhall gardens taken from the Entrance. Publish'd according to Act of Parliament..
London, 1759, In attractive strong original colours.. 235x380mm. Faint marginal foxing. Very good condition.
As a result of their constant handling, optical prints - as here - in pristine condition are extremely rare.
So-called optical print illustrating Vauxhall gardens.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special engravings to be viewed through them. In the 18th century the o...
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$ 300
Approx. Euro 231  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 2
DAUMONT,  Vue des trois Gallerie, du Palais des Arts..Science a Rome., antique map, old maps DAUMONT - Vue des trois Gallerie, du Palais des Arts..Science a Rome.
Paris, 1760, Original colours.. 245x380mm. Paper slightly age-toned as usual. Repair of tear in left hand part of print.
So-called optical print. Daumont was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in Paris. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special ... (Go to Item Page)
$ 120
Approx. Euro 92  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 4
MONDHARE,  Vue perspective de l'Interieur de l'Eglise de Notre Dame. . ., antique map, old maps MONDHARE - Vue perspective de l'Interieur de l'Eglise de Notre Dame. . .
Paris, 1760, Original colours.. 252x393mm. Paper slightly age-toned as usual.
So-called optical print of the interior of the Notre Dame of Paris. With manuscript translation of title in Dutch in upper margin.
Basset was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in Paris. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popul...
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$ 120
Approx. Euro 92  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 3
MONDHARE,  Vue interieur de l'Eglise de S.Pierre de Rome., antique map, old maps MONDHARE - Vue interieur de l'Eglise de S.Pierre de Rome.
Paris, 1760, Original colours.. 275x405mm. Paper slightly age-toned as usual.
So-called optical print of St. Pieter church of Rome. A well-known publisher of optical prints, established in Paris. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing dev... (Go to Item Page)
$ 150
Approx. Euro 116  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 3
DAUMONT,  Vue perspective de la Grande Place de St.Francois a Seville., antique map, old maps DAUMONT - Vue perspective de la Grande Place de St.Francois a Seville.
Paris, 1760, Original colours.. 245x380mm. Paper slightly age-toned as usual. Repair of tear in upper and right hand margin.
So-called optical print. Daumont was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in Paris. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special ... (Go to Item Page)
$ 200
Approx. Euro 154  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 3
MAILLET.,  A view of the Palace of the King of Portugal at LISBONE., antique map, old maps MAILLET. - A view of the Palace of the King of Portugal at LISBONE.
Paris, ca. 1760, Original colours.. 240x383mm. Good condition.
One of the lesser-known publishers of optical prints, established in Paris.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and special engravings to be viewed through them. In the 18...
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$ 600
Approx. Euro 462  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 3
DAUMONT,  Vue Interieure de la Bourse Royale à Londres., antique map, old maps DAUMONT - Vue Interieure de la Bourse Royale à Londres.
Paris, 1760, Original colours.. 270x408mm. Paper slightly age-toned as usual.
So-called optical print of the London stock exchange.
Daumont was a well-known publisher of optical prints, established in Paris. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries there were many popular speciality establishments in Paris, Augsburg and London which produced optical viewing devices and ...
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$ 450
Approx. Euro 347  

Condition:
Condition Rating: 5

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