chatelain henry abraham (4 Ergebnisse)

From the Australian point of view, most interesting for the illustrations drawn from Dampier's explorations on the West Australian coast, particularly the images of fish, birds, squid & plants, the first images of Australian fauna & flora to be seen by the Western world. It includes extensive text describing the natural history found there, in French. His account of the expedition was published as "A Voyage to New Holland" in 1703. Dampier is regarded by many as Australia's first natural historian. The three maps at the top of the plate are of the Isthmus of Darien and the Gulf of Panama. Size : 370x433 (mm), 14.57x17.05 (Inches). Many of the maps are based on the work of Guillaume de l'Lisle. Published in Chatelain's "Atlas Historique, ou nouvelle introduction a l'histoire, a la chronologie & a la geographie ancienne & moderne" in Amsterdam 1721. Many of the maps are based on the work of Guillaume de l'Lisle. Copperplate engraving, 14.5 x17". Full impression mark with wide margins. Some slight bends in margin, fine overall.

Zustand: Very Good. Three maps covering the Isthmus of Darien and the Gulf of Panama. It is illustrated with seven panels of finely engraved examples of the region's flora and fauna, including fish, birds and plant life., Size : 370x433 (mm), 14.57x17.05 (Inches), Hand Colored.

Unusual double-hemisphere map of the world, illustrating the success of the Dutch East and West India Companies throughout the world. With text above and below, sailing ships, lions, and the figure of Europa, seated inside a native fort. Showing California as an island, incomplete Australia and New Zealand, and the west coast of America extending toward Asia. From Chatelain's 'Atlas Historique'. Uncolored . Image size: 18 x 13". References: MCC 2 (Tooley - Antarctica), #54. Very good.

Pr. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good. 1718. First Edition. Pr. Large engraving featuring royal lineage of Scandinavia, as well as two finely illustrated maps: "Nouvelle Carte du Royaume de Suede" & "Carte du Royaume de Gothie". Period hand-coloring. 17 in x 40.5 in. ; 17''x 40.5''; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .