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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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"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 