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This rare hand-colored city plan titled Das Lang-defendirte und endlich mit vil Verlust eroberte Stralsund depicts the siege and eventual capture of Stralsund in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It chronicles a major event during the Great Northern War, illustrating troop movements, fortifications, and surrounding terrain in vivid detail. Originally printed in Nuremberg in 1718 by Johann Ernst Adelbulner, the work reflects Weigel’s masterful ability to merge military cartography with baroque engraving and narrative. Johann Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) was a prominent engraver, publisher, and cartographer based in Nuremberg. He collaborated with scholars such as Johann David Köhler and produced detailed atlases, city plans, and historical engravings. Weigel’s works are distinguished by their clarity, ornate cartouches, and historical importance, making them valuable sources for understanding early 18th-century geography and conflict. Artist or Maker:Johann Christoph Weigel Dimensions:27 cm x 42 cm Medium:Hand-Colored Engraving Date:1718 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Johann Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Siege of Stralsund – Hand-Colored Engraved

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This detailed engraving presents two charts of significant Pacific territories: "NEW GUINEA OR TERRA DI PAPOAS" and "A CHART OF NEW BRITAIN." The map meticulously delineates the intricate coastlines, islands, and navigational features of these regions, including parts of what is now Papua New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. It also highlights earlier discoveries by explorers like William Dampier and Captain Philip Carteret. This print, derived from the official accounts of Captain James Cook's second voyage, serves as a vital historical document, reflecting the extensive exploration and cartographic efforts that significantly advanced European understanding of Oceania in the late 18th century. James Cook was a legendary British explorer, navigator, and cartographer whose voyages profoundly reshaped the world's geographical knowledge. His second voyage of circumnavigation (1772-1775) led to extensive surveys and the collection of data that underpinned the accurate charting of many remote areas. Cook's meticulous record-keeping and scientific approach resulted in highly accurate charts and detailed observations, which were published in the official accounts of his expeditions. These publications, featuring engravings based on his surveys, were indispensable for future maritime navigation and scientific understanding of newly explored regions. Artist or Maker: James Cook's Voyages Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 45 cm Medium: Engraving Date: 1777 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

James Cook's Voyages – Chart of New Guinea (Terra di Papous) and New Britain – Engraving (1777)

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This detailed copperplate engraving presents a panoramic view of "BÜDINGEN," a town in Hesse, Germany. The print captures the urban landscape nestled within a rolling, cultivated countryside, characterized by numerous fields, vineyards, and distant hills. The town itself is shown with its architectural features, including prominent churches and buildings. In the foreground, figures are depicted engaged in agricultural activities, and a cartouche in the lower left corner contains text, likely providing details about the town's history or significance. The composition is framed by a coat of arms in the upper left, adding to its decorative and historical context. Georg Braun was a German topographer and editor, and Frans Hogenberg was a Flemish engraver. Together, they were the principal compilers and publishers of the Civitates Orbis Terrarum (Cities of the World), a monumental six-volume atlas published between 1572 and 1617. This groundbreaking work provided bird's-eye views and city plans of hundreds of major cities across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, serving as an indispensable visual record of urban landscapes during the Renaissance. Their collaboration produced highly influential and aesthetically significant geographical works. Artist or Maker: Georg Braun (Text Author/Editor), Frans Hogenberg (Engraver/Editor) Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 45 cm Medium: Copperplate Engraving Date: Circa 1590-1610 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Georg Braun (1541–1622) & Frans Hogenberg (c. 1535–1590) – View of Büdingen – Copperplate Engraving (c. 1590-1610)

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This detailed copperplate engraving presents a "Carte de l'Isle de Cayenne et de ses Environs" (Map of the Island of Cayenne and its Environs). The map meticulously outlines the intricate coastline, river systems, and geographical features of Cayenne and the surrounding mainland territory. It indicates various settlements, including the city of Cayenne, and provides a compass rose for orientation. This map serves as a valuable historical document, reflecting 18th-century European cartographic efforts to accurately chart colonial territories in South America. The "Longitude de l'Isle de Fer" and "Longitude Occidentale du Meridien de Paris" scales indicate the methods of geographical calculation of the period. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a highly influential French cartographer and geographer of the 18th century. As the Ingénieur Hydrographe de la Marine and official cartographer for the French Royal Navy, he produced an immense number of high-quality maps and charts. His meticulous work, often based on new surveys and reports from voyages of exploration, contributed significantly to the advancement of maritime navigation and geographical knowledge, making his atlases indispensable resources for seafarers and scholars of his era. His maps were known for their clarity and precision. Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 45 cm Medium: Copperplate Engraving Date: 1746 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of the Island and Environs of Cayenne – Copperplate Engraving (1746)

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This meticulously detailed copperplate engraving presents a historical plan of "L'Isle et Ville de Quiloa" (The Island and City of Kilwa), located off the coast of present-day Tanzania. The map illustrates the island's coastline and the urban layout of the city, depicting buildings and fortifications. The intricate rendering provides a valuable historical record of this significant Swahili trading hub, reflecting 18th-century European cartographic efforts to document distant colonial and trading outposts. This print likely originates from one of Bellin's influential atlases of voyages or coastal charts. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a highly influential French cartographer and geographer of the 18th century. As the Ingénieur Hydrographe de la Marine and official cartographer for the French Royal Navy, he produced an immense number of high-quality maps and charts. His meticulous work, often based on new surveys and reports from voyages of exploration, contributed significantly to the advancement of maritime navigation and geographical knowledge, making his atlases indispensable resources for seafarers and scholars of his era. Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 18 cm Medium: Copperplate Engraving Date: 1748 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

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