We offer in this sale old master prints from the end of the 15th Century, rare antique maps, nature history prints and drawings up to the 19th century, to modern &amp; contemporary fine prints.

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”Devonshire” Antique steel engraved hand-coloured map of Devonshire originates from Samuel Lewis’s work ”Topographical Dictionary of England”. The work was published in London, 1831. Samuel Lewis (1782–1865) was a British cartographer, publisher, and bookseller known for producing detailed topographical and county maps of the British Isles. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Samuel Lewis Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1831

Samuel Lewis - Map of Devonshire - Devon - United Kingdom - Topographical Dictionary of England

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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. 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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Wroclaw. Plan for the Siege of Breslau. This hand-coloured plan of Wrocław within its fortifications and surrounding areas, in a copper engraving by Ambroise Tardieu from around 1830, part of a series of battle plans from the Napoleonic Wars. It depicts the city's urban and defensive state during the 1807 campaign. Title in the lower left corner, with a single linear scale. Above the upper frame, to the left, "Pl. 8," and to the right, "Campagne de 1807." Ambroise Tardieu was a French cartographer and engraver active during the early 19th century. He was known for his detailed and precise maps as well as scientific illustrations. His works often appeared in atlases and geographical publications. Tardieu contributed significantly to the visual representation of geography and historical events. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Ambroise Tardieu Medium:&nbsp;Copper engraving Date:&nbsp;1830

Ambroise Tardieu - Poland - Hand-coloured Plan for the Siege of Breslau - Wroclaw ; Part of a series of battle plans from the Napoleonic Wars - 1821-1850

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This Midland Railway Distance, Tamworth - Water Orton District, Sheet 26A is a rare and valuable piece of railwayana that will make a great addition to any collection.&nbsp; The map showcases the LMS company's railway lines and is a fascinating insight into the transport network of the United Kingdom during this time.&nbsp; Medium:Engraving Date1915

Midland Railway Company - Railwayana - Tamworth - Water Orton District, Sheet 26A

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”Troianum Regnum, Novem Dinasteias Complectens; Priami dum Regna Manebant; Adjecta sunt ea quae etiam Innotuere Posterioribus Temporibus Nomina.”&nbsp; This hand-coloured map originates from Nicolas Sanson and Guillaume Sanson’s work ”Cartes generales de toutes les parties du monde, ou les empires, monarchies, republiques, estats, peuples, &amp;c. ... Paris, P.” The work was published by Pierre Mariette in Paris, 1666. Guillaume Sanson (1675–1751) was a French cartographer and the son of the renowned mapmaker Nicolas Sanson. He took over his father's business and continued to produce detailed maps, often focusing on Europe, as well as the Americas and other parts of the world. Guillaume is known for his work on the "Atlas Nouveau" and was highly regarded for his cartographic precision during the 18th century. His maps contributed significantly to the development of geographical knowledge in the period. Pierre Mariette (1602-1658) was a bookseller, printseller, printer, and publisher, located in the Rue Saint-Jacques in Paris. On February 12, 1644, Pierre Mariette acquired most of Melchior Tavernier's fund. In 1646, he had a series of maps by Blaeu copied and asked Abraham Peyrounin to engrave them. In the meantime, he published the works of Nicolas Sanson. In 1650, he published the atlas Théâtre Géographique de France. A second edition followed in 1653. He later contributed to Sanson's atlas, the Cartes générales de toutes les parties du monde. Many maps of Mariette's Théatre appeared in later editions of Sanson's Cartes générales. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Guillaume Sanson Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1666

Guillaume Sanson - Map of Turkey - Greece and Türkiye - Troy - Troianum Regnum, Novem Dinasteias Complectens; Priami dum Regna Manebant; Adjecta sunt ea quae etiam

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”Palatinatus Inferior, sive Electoratus Palatinus Ad Rhenum" The tormented geography of the Rheinish Palatinate (in pink). Hand-coloured copper engraving by Conrad Lotter, published by Matthäus Seutter in or around 1750.&nbsp;The map depicts the Lower Palatinate, also known as the Electorate of the Palatinate, along the Rhine River. It features detailed geographical information, including cities, towns, rivers, forests, and mountains of the region, with a decorative cartouche in the corner. The map is richly colored, typical of Seutter's style, and provides an intricate representation of 18th-century territorial boundaries and landmarks in this part of what is now southwestern Germany.

Tobias Konrad Lotter - Hand-coloured map - Palatinatus Inferior, sive Electoratus Palatinus Ad Rhenum

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Two hand-coloured maps of POMPEII (on the same sheet). One shows POMPEII at the time of the eruption in 79, the larger shows the contemporary situation, with Mount Vesuvius, Naples and POMPEII. This original print originates from: "Pompeja. Traite pittoresque, historique et geometrique. Ouvrage dessine sur les lieux dans les annees 1824 au 1827" by Paolo Fumagalli. This book was published around 1830 in Florence, at the expense of the author. Artist or MakerPaolo Fumagalli MediumEtching Date1830

Paolo Fumagalli - Map of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius, Naples - Italy

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Hand-coloured copper engraving, originates from The Science of Court Persons, of Sword and of Toga, by the Lord of Chevigny, 1782. Medium:Etching Date/Origin:1782

Nicholas Fils Sanson / Chevigny - Hand-coloured Map of Spain Portugal Mallorca Ibiza

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”Italy with the addition of the southern parts of Germany as far as Pettau in Stiria; Murlakia, Dalmatia, the adjacent countries, and all the Illyric Islands, by L.S. De la Rochette. 2d. edition describing the new divisions. London, published by Willm. Faden, Geographer to the King and to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Charing Cross, Septr. 12th, 1800” Very large and attractive hand-coloured map on 2 sheets of Italy, also includes Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Dalmatia, Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Northern Africa, etc. The map shows roads, towns, rivers, lakes, islands, ports, harbors and major topographical features.&nbsp;This map originates from William Faden's work ”General Atlas”, published in London, 1800. William Faden (1750–1836) was a British cartographer and engraver, renowned for his detailed maps and atlases during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He served as Geographer to the King and is best known for producing maps that were highly regarded for their accuracy and quality, including military and colonial maps. Louis Stanislas d'Arcy de La Rochette (1731–1802) was a French cartographer who worked in Britain during the late 18th century. He is known for his high-quality maps and contributed to the development of geographical works during this period, often collaborating with prominent cartographers such as William Faden. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;William Faden Medium:&nbsp;Copper engraving Date:&nbsp;1800

Rare map of Italy - Very large map of Italy, Siciily, Sardinia, Corsica, Malta, Dalmatia, Croatia and the Adriatic.; William Faden / Louis Stanislas d'Arcy de La Rochette

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”Plan du Champ de Bataille d`Heilsberg, dessiné et gravé par Ambroise Tardieu” This hand-coloured plan of battle of Heilsberg, in a copper engraving by Ambroise Tardieu from around 1830, part of a series of battle plans from the Napoleonic Wars. It depicts the city's urban and defensive state during the 1807 campaign. Title in the lower left corner, with a single linear scale. Above the upper frame, to the left, "Pl. 20,” and to the right, "Campagne de 1807." Ambroise Tardieu was a French cartographer and engraver active during the early 19th century. He was known for his detailed and precise maps as well as scientific illustrations. His works often appeared in atlases and geographical publications. Tardieu contributed significantly to the visual representation of geography and historical events. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Ambroise Tardieu Medium:&nbsp;Copper engraving Date:&nbsp;1830

Ambroise Tardieu - Poland - The Battle of Heilsberg - Lidzbark Warmiński - Plan du Champ de Bataille d`Heilsberg, dessiné et gravé par Ambroise Tardieu - 1821-1850

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”Britannia Antiqua” Hand-coloured map of Roman England, published by T. Stackhouse, 1790. Thomas Stackhouse (d. 1824) was a British cartographer active in the late 18th century. He is best known for his detailed maps and atlases, which were often included in geographical and historical works during the 1790s. Stackhouse’s maps reflected the cartographic knowledge of the time and were widely used for educational purposes, providing insights into global geography and exploration. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Thomas Stackhouse Medium:&nbsp;Engraving Date:&nbsp;1790

Thomas Stackhouse - United Kingdom - Hand-coloured map of Roman England - Britannia Antiqua - 1781-1800

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”Brussels” A decorative hand-coloured city plan of Brussels by John Rapkin (vignettes by J. Watkins) originates from Thomas Wright’s&nbsp;”Universal Pronouncing Dictionary”. The work was published in London by London Printing and Publishing House, ca 1851. The vignettes show: Hotel de Ville, Church of St. Gudule, Brussels near the Porte D'Andelecht, Avenue in the Park Palace Royal. John Rapkin was a British cartographer and engraver known for his detailed and decorative maps, particularly of cities in Europe. His works often featured ornate designs and illustrations, making them both functional and visually appealing, and they gained popularity for educational and decorative purposes. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;John Rapkin / J. Watkins Medium:&nbsp;Steel engraving Date:&nbsp;1851

John Rapkin / J. Watkins - City plan of Brussels - Belgium - 1851-1860

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This hand-coloured map of Lübeck and its surroundings in a copper engraving by Ambroise Tardieu from around 1830, part of a series of battle plans from the Napoleonic Wars. It depicts the city's urban and defensive state during the 1807 campaign. Title in the lower left corner, with a single linear scale. Above the upper frame, to the left, "Pl. 8," and to the right, "Campagne de 1807." Ambroise Tardieu was a French cartographer and engraver active during the early 19th century. He was known for his detailed and precise maps as well as scientific illustrations. His works often appeared in atlases and geographical publications. Tardieu contributed significantly to the visual representation of geography and historical events. Artist or Maker:&nbsp;Ambroise Tardieu Medium:&nbsp;Copper engraving Date:&nbsp;1830

Ambroise Tardieu - Germany - Hand-coloured map of Lubeck and its surroundings - Plan de Lubeck et de ses environs / Part of a series of battle plans from the Napoleonic Wars - 1821-1850

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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. 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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"Charta öfwer Skaraborgs och Mariestads Höfdingedöme..." Detailed hand-coloured engraved map of&nbsp;Skaraborg, published in Sweden by Nils Marelius in 1780. The map depicts the area between the lakes Vanern and Vattern.The regional subdivisions, towns, and roads of the area are shown. The map was engraved by C. Bergquist, who signed the plate along the bottom of the image. Artist or Maker:Nils Marelius Medium:Engraving Date:1780

Nils Marelius - Generalkarta över Skaraborg and Mariestads - Sweden

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Set of 3 maps of Italy: Italy by Emanuel Bowen originates from "A Complete Atlas of Moderne and Ancient Geography", published in London, 1744. Italy by Pierre van der Aa originates from "Les Delices de L'Italie. Qui contiennent une Description exacte de ses Principales Villes de toutes les Antiquites, et de toutes les raretez qui s'y trouvent. A Leide, chez Pierre van der Aa 1709", Netherlands, 1907. Map of Italy, published in London in 1821.

Emanuel Bowen / Pierre van der Aa - Set of 3 Maps of Italy - Italiae Antique

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”Les Dix Cercles d'Allemagne” &amp; ”Allemange en generale” 1. Wonderfully detailed miniature map of the Holy Roman Empire, including a very large Poland.&nbsp;2. Wonderfully detailed miniature map of Germany with the Netherlands. Hand-coloured maps, published in Paris, 1683 by Alain Manesson Mallet. 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.