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This historical engraving depicts the Battle of Fellinghausen fought on July 15th and 16th, 1761, showing troop positions, strategic movements, and surrounding locations including Cassel and Ellenbach. It provides detailed military cartography of the engagement, published by Ja Macgowan in London. Artist or Maker:Ja Macgowan Dimensions:27 cm x 20 cm Medium:Engraving Date:18th century 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.

Ja Macgowan – A Plan of the Battle of Fellinghausen – Engraving (18th century)

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This detailed 18th-century Dutch engraving presents a fortified layout of the Fortress of Coylan (now Kollam), located on the Malabar Coast of India. The plan illustrates a bastion-style fortification with detailed annotations for defensive structures, internal roads, trees, and buildings. The inset cross-section above shows the elevation of the fort’s walls, while the surrounding coastal waters feature Dutch sailing vessels, emphasizing the VOC’s maritime power in the region. The engraving was created under the direction of Jacobus van der Schley, a Dutch engraver known for his work on the French travel account Histoire Générale des Voyages, edited by Antoine-François Prévost. The print was published by Pieter de Hondt, an influential printer and bookseller active in The Hague during the mid-18th century. Together, they produced some of the most accurate and decorative maps and views of the Dutch colonial world. Artist or Maker:Jacobus van der Schley (direxit), Pieter de Hondt (publisher) Dimensions:34 × 41 cm Medium:Copperplate Engraving Date:c.1750s 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.

Jacobus van der Schley (1715–1779) after – Ground Plan of the Fortress of Coylan - Copperplate Engraving - c.1750s

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This large-format political map of Europe was published by the Cartographic Division of the National Geographic Society for the National Geographic Magazine in 1983. It provides a detailed overview of the continent at the height of the Cold War, with bold demarcations of national borders and clear labeling of capitals, cities, and geographical features. Notably, the Soviet Union is prominently featured in its full territorial extent, and Germany appears divided into East and West.A valuable educational artifact, this map reflects the geopolitical landscape of Europe before the fall of the Iron Curtain. Artist or Maker:National Geographic Society Dimensions:approx. 110 cm x 76 cm Medium:Offset print on folded paper stock Date:1983 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.

National Geographic Society – Map of Europe – Offset Lithograph (1983)

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This detailed engraved map, titled "CARTE DU DISTRICT DE TRASQUEBAR" (Map of the District of Tranquebar), originates from Antoine François Prévost's "Histoire générale des voyages" (General History of Voyages). Published in 1758 as part of Supplement to Volume X, No. 40, this map provides an intricate representation of the district around Tranquebar (present-day Tharangambadi), a historical Danish colonial settlement in India. It meticulously illustrates the region's river networks, agricultural fields, and various settlements, with a detailed legend explaining its features. This map reflects 18th-century European cartographic efforts to document colonial territories in the East Indies. Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763), often referred to as Abbé Prévost, was a prominent French novelist, journalist, and historian. He is best known for compiling and editing the monumental 20-volume "Histoire générale des voyages," which brought together a vast collection of travel accounts from various explorers. This work was richly illustrated with maps and prints, playing a significant role in disseminating knowledge about the world's geography, cultures, and natural wonders in 18th-century Europe. Artist or Maker: Antoine François Prévost Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm Medium: Engraved Map Date: 1758 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.

Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of the District of Tranquebar (Carte du District de Trasquebar) – Engraved Map (1758)

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This detailed engraved chart, titled "A CHART of the ISLANDS (discovered in the Neighbourhood of OTAHEITE; in the course of several Voyages round the World.)", was made by Lieutenant George Bligh in 1789, by order of Alexander Dalrymple, F.R.S.. The chart meticulously illustrates a vast area of the South Pacific, focusing on islands around Tahiti (Otaheite). It features a precise grid of rhumb lines, scattered islands, and clear labeling of geographical features. This hydrographic work is a crucial record of late 18th-century Pacific exploration, reflecting the British Admiralty's ambition in charting the world's oceans. William Bligh (1754–1817) was a distinguished British naval officer and hydrographer, renowned for his meticulous surveying skills. Although famously associated with the mutiny on HMS Bounty, Bligh’s contributions to cartography were significant, as he served as sailing master on Captain Cook’s third voyage and later conducted extensive surveys on his own expeditions. Alexander Dalrymple (1737–1808) was a highly influential Scottish geographer and the first Hydrographer to the British Admiralty. He played a pivotal role in organizing and publishing charts of global discoveries, ensuring the dissemination of vital navigational information. Artist or Maker: William Bligh (Surveyor), ordered by Alexander Dalrymple Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 50 cm Medium: Engraved Chart Date: 1789 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.

William Bligh (1754–1817) – Chart of the Islands in the Neighborhood of Otaheite (Tahiti) in the Great South Sea – Engraved Chart (1789)

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Original copperplate engraving by Thomas Kitchin, dated 1780, titled A New Map of the Northern Part of Upper Saxony Drawn from the Best Authorities. The map details the northern region of Upper Saxony, including parts of Pommerania, Brandenburg, Silesia, and Greater Poland, with the Baltic Sea marking the northern boundary. It features 18th-century political divisions, cities, rivers, and territorial borders, offering a detailed depiction of Central Europe during a time of shifting geopolitical landscapes. Thomas Kitchin, a notable British cartographer and Hydrographer to the King, was recognized for his prolific and precise mapmaking, collaborating with prominent publishers such as Thomas Jefferys and Robert Sayer. His maps combine clarity with decorative elements and historical relevance. Artist or Maker:Thomas Kitchin Dimensions:23 cm x 35 cm Medium:Copperplate engraving Date:1780 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.

Thomas Kitchin (1718–1784) – Map of the Northern Part of Upper Saxony - Copperplate engraving - 1780

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This finely detailed engraving by Beaulieu depicts the government region of Casel in Flanders, illustrating roads, rivers, settlements, and fortifications around the central town of Casel. The decorative cartouche and delicate linework are typical of late 17th-century cartography, offering historical insight into this important area of the Low Countries. Artist or Maker:Beaulieu Dimensions:18 cm x 12 cm Medium:Engraving Date:17th Century 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.