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”A plain map of Asia, according to the method of the Abbe Gaultier” Hand-coloured engraved map originates from a complete course of geography, by means of instructive games, invented by the Abbe Gaultier. Collated with the author’s last Paris edition, and digested for Europe conformably to the territorial arrangements of the Pacification of 1815, by Jehoshaphat Aspin. In three parts. The first part, containing the game of simple geography, for teaching the names and situations of the different countries and places of the Earth. The second part, containing a concise treatise on the artificial sphere. The third part, containing a geographical game, illustrative of ancient and modern history. Engraved by S. and R. Bentley, printed for John Harris and Son, corner of St. Paul’s Church-yard in London, 1821. Samuel Bentley (1785-1868) and Richard Bentley (1794-1871) were prominent figures in the London publishing world during the early 19th century. Samuel was known for his work as a printer, while Richard gained recognition as a publisher, founding the publishing house Richard Bentley &amp; Son. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Samuel Bentley / Richard Bentley / Abbe Gaultier Dimensions:46 cm x 36 cm Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1821

Samuel Bentley / Richard Bentley - A plain map of Asia, according to the method of the Abbe Gaultie

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”Ancienne Isle D'Hibernie” Hand-coloured Mallet's map of Ancient Ireland. Very decorative with galleons and cartouche with Neptune. This map originates from the German edition of Mallet's monumental work. The work was published in Frankfurt, 1686. Alain Mannesson Mallet (1630-1706) was a French mapmaker and engineer who served in the armies of Louis XIV. After rising through the ranks, Mallet was appointed as Inspector of Fortifications, a job which also required mathematical skills and which made him a competent military engineer. Eventually, he joined the court of Louis XIV at Versailles, where he taught math and focused on writing.Mallet is best known for his Description de L’Univers, first published in 1683, in five volumes. A wide-ranging geographical work, the Description included textual descriptions of the countries of the world, as well as maps of the celestial sky and the ancient and modern worlds. The Description continued to be published until the early eighteenth century. He also published a work in three volumes on warfare (1684) and a primer on geometry (1702). Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Alain Mannesson Mallet Dimensions:16 cm x 12 cm Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1686

Alain Mannesson Mallet (1630-1706) - Map of Ireland - Very decorative with galleons and cartouche with Neptune - Ancienne Isle D'Hibernie - 1681-1700

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"Carte du Detroit de Cook dans la N. Zelande" This hand-coloured engraving is from ”Relation des Voyages entrepris par ordre de Sa Majesté Britannique” James Cook’s first voyage ”Relation des Voyages entrepris par ordre de Sa Majesté Britannique”. The work was published by Jean-Nicolas-Louis Hamelin in Paris from 1778-1785. James Cook's first voyage, from 1768 to 1771, aimed primarily to observe the transit of Venus and explore the Pacific. Departing from Plymouth, England, Cook sailed the HMS Endeavour, charting various islands and coasts, including Tahiti and New Zealand. His meticulous navigation and successful completion of scientific objectives laid the foundation for subsequent exploration in the Pacific region. Dimensions:&nbsp;30 cm x 30&nbsp;cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;Benard&nbsp; Medium:&nbsp;Copper-plate Engraving Date:&nbsp;1778-1785

Robert Benard / James Cock - Map of Oceania - New Zealand, Queen Charlotte Sound, Totaranui

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"Carta del corso del Maragnone o sia del gran fiume degli Amazzoni" This hand-coloured map is from the Marco Coltellini’s ”ll Gazzettiere americano contenente un distinto ragguaglio di tutte le parti del Nuovo Mondo della loro situazione, clima, terreno, prodotti, stato antico e moderno, merci...”, italian edition. The work was published in Livorno, 1763. Marco Coltellini was an Italian author and editor known for his work on geographical and descriptive publications. He played a significant role in compiling and editing "Il Gazzettiere Americano," a detailed account of various parts of the New World. Coltellini's contributions to geographical literature provided valuable insights into the regions, climates, terrains, and products of the Americas during his time Dimensions:&nbsp;40 cm x 30&nbsp;cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Veremondo Rossi Medium:&nbsp;Hand-coloured Engraving Date:&nbsp;1763

Veremondo Rossi - Map of South America - Amazon Region, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

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Attractive large antique engraved map "Regni Bohemiae, Dvc. Silesiae, Marchionatvvm Moraviae et Lvsatiae" by Homann Heirs, originates from "Maior Atlas Scholasticus ex Triginta Sex Generalibus et Specialibus…". This book was Homann's second school atlas, published after his 1719 "Atlas Methodicus". While the "Atlas Methodicus" seemed to be intended for the younger school child with its system of blank maps and indexes, this "Atlas Scholasticus" was clearly intended for the more advanced student with its use of the same maps as appeared in Homann's various editions of his atlases. The author depicts historical parts of the Czech Republic: Bohemia region, Silesia, Moravia. Dimensions:&nbsp;62 cm x 53 cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Homann Heirs &amp; Tobias Mayer Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1748

Homann Heirs & Tobias Mayer - Map of Czech Republic - Bohemia, Silesia - Moravia - 1748

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Large regional map "Circvli Svevia Mappa..." published by Homann Heirs depicting Germany with Swabia, the land of Baden-Wurttemberg, with the capital Stuttgart. At the bottom of the sheet is the northernmost part of Switzerland, up to Lake, and on the left the Rhine forms the border with France. The map is decorated with a cartouche in the upper left corner. Dimensions:&nbsp;62 cm x 54 cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Johann Matthias Hase Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1743

Homann Heirs - Map of Swabia - Germany, Switzerland, Lake Consta - Europe

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Finely hand-colored antique map of Corsica and Sardinia, created by J. &amp; C. Walker. Dimensions:&nbsp;19 cm x 32 cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;J. &amp; C. Walker Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1840s-1860s

J. & C. Walker - Finely hand-colored antique map of Corsica and Sardinia

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Rare hand-coloured county map of Devonshire by Robert Morden, 1708. Dimensions:&nbsp;22 cm x 18 cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Robert Morden Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1708

Robert Morden - Hand-coloured Map of Devon - Devonshire - South West England

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Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van t Koninkryk Bohemen t Hertogdom Silesien markgraafschap Moravien en Lusatien'. Map of Bohemia (Czech Republic) with the surrounding regions.Bohemia is the westernmost and largest historical region of the Czech lands in the present-day Czech Republic. Bohemia can also refer to a wider area consisting of the historical Lands of the Bohemian Crown ruled by the Bohemian kings, including Moravia and Czech Silesia, in which case the smaller region is referred to as Bohemia proper as a means of distinction. Dimensions42 cm x 32 cm Artist or MakerIsaak Tirion MediumCopper-plate Engraving&nbsp; Date1730-1750

Isaak Tirion - Hand-coloured map of Bohemia - Silesia, Moravia, Poland, Czech Republic

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"Boheme Silesie, Moravie, Lusace" Hand-coloured copper-engraved map by Robert de Vaugondy on the Mercator projection. Derived from "Nouvel Atlas Portatif destine principalement pour l'instruction de la Jeunesse" or ("A New Portable Atlas Designed Primarily for the Instruction of Youth"). With original outline color showing the territories associated with the four major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Paganism. Attractive cartography reflects the latest discoveries of explorers of the late 18th century. Dimensions:&nbsp;31.5 cm x 24 cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Robert de Vaugondy Medium:&nbsp;Copper Engraving Date:&nbsp;1806

Robert de Vaugondy - Hand-coloured map of Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania - Boheme Silesie, Moravie, Lusace

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"Judee Ou Terre Sainte" Hand-coloured copper-engraved map by Robert de Vaugondy on the Mercator projection. Derived from "Nouvel Atlas Portatif destine principalement pour l'instruction de la Jeunesse" or ("A New Portable Atlas Designed Primarily for the Instruction of Youth"). With original outline color showing the territories associated with the four major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Paganism. Attractive cartography reflects the latest discoveries of explorers of the late 18th century. Dimensions:&nbsp;21 cm x 27 cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Robert de Vaugondy Medium:&nbsp;Copper Engraving Date:&nbsp;1806

Robert de Vaugondy - Hand-coloured map of Judea or the Holy Land 

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"Carte Particuliere des Isles Moluques" Hand-coloured antique map of Maluku Islands. The Maluku Islands (also known as the Moluccas, Moluccan Islands and the Spice Islands) are an archipelago that is part of Indonesia, and part of the larger Maritime Southeast Asia region. Jakob van der Schley was a skilled draftsman and engraver who operated out of Amsterdam and had strong ties with the Hague. He was trained by Bernard Picart and his style resembles that of the elder man. Dimensions:&nbsp;21 cm x 27 cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Jakob van der Schley Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1758

Jakob van der Schley - Hand-coloured map of Maluku Islands - Indonesia 

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"L'Italia" Hand-coloured copper-engraved map by Robert de Vaugondy on the Mercator projection. Derived from "Nouvel Atlas Portatif destine principalement pour l'instruction de la Jeunesse" or ("A New Portable Atlas Designed Primarily for the Instruction of Youth"). With original outline color showing the territories associated with the four major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Paganism. Attractive cartography reflects the latest discoveries of explorers of the late 18th century. Dimensions:&nbsp;31.5 cm x 24 cm Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Robert de Vaugondy Medium:&nbsp;Copper Engraving Date:&nbsp;1806