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Softcover. Zustand: Good. 1853. A clean and well-presented plan and diagram, produced in 1853 for the British Archaeological Association. Some spots affect the outer edges, but the printed matter itself remains largely clear and well-presented. Neatly trimmed to prevent edge wear, thus fairly well-presented. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Size: 195 x 140 mm. 1. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Archaeology; Britain/UK; 19th century; Inventory No: 54068.

OKart., Zustand: in bestem Zustand. (s. Foto). Roquefort, Société Anonyme des , 1956. Gr.8°. 235 S. mit farbigen Illustraionen von Yves Brayer. OKart., in bestem Zustand. (s. Foto). Nr. 420 von 5000 numerierten Exemplaren. Sprache: eng.

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. an Original Antique Engraving. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. Excellent condition. An attractive and decorative engraving.

Original Stahlstich von ca. 1850 -- Blatt-Maße: ca. 12,5 x 20 cm -- Bild-Maße: ca. 10 x 14,5 cm -- gut erhalten. -- original steel engraving from around 1850 - in good condition. | Dies ist ein Original! - Kein Nachdruck! - Keine Kopie! -- This is an original! No copy! - No reprint! // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

(KN 27956) Gerard Melder (1693 - 1754) originalKupferstich-Portraitvon ca. 1750 auf voller Buchseite Rückseite bedruckt mit beiliegendemTextblatt mit Biographie Platten-Masse (Bild)ca. 10,5 x 7,5 cm Blattmasse ca.12 x19,5cm gut erhalten Original! - Kein Nachdruck! - Keine Kopie! // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

1º Edición. 1 pag plegada 1 pag. Marcas de encuadernación. Leve oscurecido, 44x33 CM (SIN CONTAR MÁRGENES, solamente la imagen, sin el marco negro exterior) Grabado perteneciente a la revista La ilustración Española y Americana, año 1880. Madrid. Nº XXVIII. HOMERO COPIA DEL CUADRO DE F GÉRARD GRABADO EN ACERO POR MASSARD. Marcas de encuadernación. Leve oscurecido,

Plate: 'Gravure ayant obtenu le premier prix a l'exposition de 1799.' (Engraving winning the first prize at an exibition in France in 1799). Engraved by J. Godefroy after F. Gerard. Original lithograph on a vellin type paper. Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Directoire, consulat en empire. Moeurs et usages, lettres, sciences et arts. France. 1795-1815.' (Customs, habits and costumes of France during the Empire period, 1795-1815).), by Paul Lacroix, published in Paris by Firmin-Didot et Cie. , 1884.Artists and Engravers: Paul Lacroix (1806-1884), French author and journalist. He is best known under his pseudonym of P.L. Jacob, bibliophile, or Bibliophile Jacob. The lithograph is by Mauler. Condition: Excellent given its age. General age related toning and occasional light staining / foxing. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: C154-48 The overall size is ca. 7.3 x 11 inch. The image size is ca. 5.3 x 7.3 inch. The overall size is ca. 18.5 x 28 cm. The image size is ca. 13.5 x 18.5 cm.

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. Lafrensen, Niklas [AKA Lavrence, Lavrince] [1737-1801] and Gerard Vidal [1742-1801] (illustrator). Early Printing. An original eighteenth century stipple engraving by Vidal after a painting by Lafrensen [credited here as "Lavrince"]. Well printed, pleasing color, wide margins which have a little dust and were folded about 3/8" beyond the image area [which is 8 1/4" x 11 1/8", with printing up to 1" below bottom edge of the illustration], but within the plate mark.

Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Westphalia cum Dioecesi Bremensi. Published Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. Sheet: 18.5 x 25,3 cm (7.25 x 10 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Westphalia cum Dioecesi Bremensi, published in Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1630, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 18.5 x 25,3 cm (7.25 x 10 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. Koeman ME 206 In gutem Zustand. Einige hinterlegte Einrisse am Rand außerhalb des Kartenbildes. 18.5 x 25,3 cm (7.25 x 10 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Frisia occidentalis. Published Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1632. Sheet: 184 by 252mm (7 by 10 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Frisia occidentalis, published in Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1632. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1632, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 184 by 252mm (7 by 10 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. In excellent condition. 184 by 252mm (7 by 10 inches).

Original antique copper engraving, uncolored, from the Mercator Atlas, published in Amsterdam, 1632. Depicting Sardinia, this map is a fine example of 1630s European cartography. Image: 18.6 x 12,9 cm (7.25 x 5 inches). An attractive and historically significant 17th-century map for the discerning collector. Gerard Mercator (15121594) was a Flemish cartographer and mathematician, celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of mapmaking. Born in Rupelmonde, he developed the Mercator projection in 1569a cylindrical map projection that became the standard for nautical navigation and remains widely used today. His monumental 'Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi' (1595), completed posthumously by his son Rumold, introduced the word 'Atlas' to cartography. Mercator's regional maps of Italy were refined and re-engraved for multiple editions of his atlas throughout the 17th century, offering collectors both scholarly precision and decorative elegance. His maps are held at the Royal Library of Belgium, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and major university collections worldwide.This is an engraved map of the island of Sardinia. This old map was published first in the so-called Cloppenburgh editions which was a competive edition with new engraved maps in a larger format. Most of the maps were engraved by Pieter van den Keere. The Cloppenburgh edition was continued for a couple of years but seems to have been suppressed after 1636. This is another Cloppenburgh edition, now with Latin text. The maps from the Appendix have been incorporated. The title-page is followed by a dedication to Prince Frederik Hendrik, dated 1632 and signed by Johannes Cloppenburgh. (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici).A fine example from Mercator Atlas / Cosmographicae Meditationes, Amsterdam, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Sardinia, and antique copper engraving, uncoloreds for sale. In good condition consistent with age. Light age-toning to the sheet, as expected for a 17th-century engraving. Centerfold as published. In very good to excellent condition. 18.6 x 12,9 cm (7.25 x 5 inches).

Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Rugiae. Published Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1632. Sheet: 18.7 x 25,5 cm (7.25 x 10 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Rugiae, published in Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1632. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1632, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 18.7 x 25,5 cm (7.25 x 10 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. In excellent condition. 18.7 x 25,5 cm (7.25 x 10 inches).

No Binding. Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Palatinatus Rheni. Published Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. Sheet: 187 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches). A fine and example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving depicts the region of Palatinatus Rheni, published in Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1630., offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 187 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. Koeman, ME 198 In excellent condition. 187 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches). 187 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Germania. Published Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1632. Sheet: 183 by 250mm (7 by 9 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Germania, published in Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1632. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1632, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 183 by 250mm (7 by 9 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. In excellent condition. 183 by 250mm (7 by 9 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Waldeck Comitatus. Published Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. Sheet: 180 by 248mm (7 by 9 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Waldeck Comitatus., published in Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1630, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 180 by 248mm (7 by 9 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. Koeman, ME 198 In excellent condition. 180 by 248mm (7 by 9 inches). 180 by 248mm (7 by 9 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Nassovia Comitatus. Published Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. Sheet: 183 by 252mm (7 by 10 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Nassovia Comitatus., published in Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1630, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 183 by 252mm (7 by 10 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. Koeman, ME 198 In excellent condition. 183 by 252mm (7 by 10 inches). 183 by 252mm (7 by 10 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Hassia Landgraviatus. Published Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. Sheet: 187 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Hassia Landgraviatus, published in Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1630. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1630, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 187 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. Koeman, ME 198 In excellent condition. 187 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches). 187 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches).

Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Palatinatus Bavariae. Published Amsterdam, Gerard Mercator, 1630. Sheet: 37.5 x 50,2 cm (14.75 x 19,75 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16300s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Palatinatus Bavariae, published in Amsterdam, Gerard Mercator, 1630. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1630, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 37.5 x 50,2 cm (14.75 x 19,75 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. In good condition. Sheet browned, oxidation from the old coloring visible on the reverse. 37.5 x 50,2 cm (14.75 x 19,75 inches).

Other. Copper Engraving, uncolored by Mercator, Gerard, published 1632 by I.E. Cloppenburgh, Amsterdam. Image size: 190 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches). By Gerard Mercator the most celebrated name in the entire history of cartography. Gerard Mercator (15121594) was the most influential cartographer in the history of Western mapping. His 1569 world map introducing the Mercator projection in which rhumb lines appear as straight lines revolutionized navigation and remains the basis of most world maps today. His posthumously completed Atlas sive cosmographicae meditationes (1595) introduced the word 'atlas' to describe a bound collection of maps. Mercator's maps of individual regions, including his celebrated depictions of the Americas and New Spain, were engraved to the highest standard of the 16th century and were republished throughout the 17th century in the renowned Amsterdam atlas tradition. Maps bearing Mercator's name are among the most historically significant antique maps that can be acquired, representing the very foundation of modern cartography.The map shows the south west part of Mexico. This is the first so-called Cloppenburgh editions which was a competive edition with new engraved maps in a larger format. Most of the maps were engraved by Pieter van den Keere. The Cloppenburgh edition was continued for a couple of years but seems to have been suppressed after 1636. This is another Cloppenburgh edition, now with Latin text. The maps from the Appendix have been incorporated. The title-page is followed by a dedication to Prince Frederik Hendrik, dated 1632 and signed by Johannes Cloppenburgh. (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici). Netherlands. Koeman, ME 200 In excellent condition. 190 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches). 190 by 257mm (7 by 10 inches).

Original antique copper engraving, uncolored, from the Mercator Atlas, published in Amsterdam, 1629. Depicting Sardinia, this map is a fine example of 1620s European cartography. Image: 34.5 x 23 cm (13.5 x 9 inches). An attractive and historically significant 17th-century map for the discerning collector. Gerard Mercator (15121594) was a Flemish cartographer and mathematician, celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of mapmaking. Born in Rupelmonde, he developed the Mercator projection in 1569a cylindrical map projection that became the standard for nautical navigation and remains widely used today. His monumental 'Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi' (1595), completed posthumously by his son Rumold, introduced the word 'Atlas' to cartography. Mercator's regional maps of Italy were refined and re-engraved for multiple editions of his atlas throughout the 17th century, offering collectors both scholarly precision and decorative elegance. His maps are held at the Royal Library of Belgium, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and major university collections worldwide.This copper engraving, uncolored map of Sardinia, published 1629, exemplifies the cartographic tradition of 1620s Europe. The map is engraved with careful attention to topographic detail, depicting towns, rivers, mountain ranges, and political boundaries with the precision expected of the finest cartographic productions of the period. The hand coloring highlights the geographic features and political divisions of Sardinia, making this an attractive piece for both the collector and the scholar.A fine example from Mercator Atlas / Cosmographicae Meditationes, Amsterdam, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Sardinia, and antique copper engraving, uncoloreds for sale. In good condition consistent with age. Light age-toning to the sheet, as expected for a 17th-century engraving. Centerfold as published. Slightly browned. In very good condition. 34.5 x 23 cm (13.5 x 9 inches).

Other. Original antique copper engraving, uncolored, from the Mercator Atlas, published in Amsterdam, 1632. Depicting Piedmont, this map is a fine example of 1630s European cartography. Image: 187 by 255mm (7 by 10 inches). An attractive and historically significant 17th-century map for the discerning collector. Gerard Mercator (15121594) was a Flemish cartographer and mathematician, celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of mapmaking. Born in Rupelmonde, he developed the Mercator projection in 1569a cylindrical map projection that became the standard for nautical navigation and remains widely used today. His monumental 'Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi' (1595), completed posthumously by his son Rumold, introduced the word 'Atlas' to cartography. Mercator's regional maps of Italy were refined and re-engraved for multiple editions of his atlas throughout the 17th century, offering collectors both scholarly precision and decorative elegance. His maps are held at the Royal Library of Belgium, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and major university collections worldwide.The map shows the area from Rocha in the north to Nice in the south, from Manasteris in the west to Piacenza in the east. This is the first so-called Cloppenburgh editions which was a competive edition with new engraved maps in a larger format. Most of the maps were engraved by Pieter van den Keere. The Cloppenburgh edition was continued for a couple of years but seems to have been suppressed after 1636. This is another Cloppenburgh edition, now with Latin text. The maps from the Appendix have been incorporated. The title-page is followed by a dedication to Prince Frederik Hendrik, dated 1632 and signed by Johannes Cloppenburgh. (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici).A fine example from Mercator Atlas / Cosmographicae Meditationes, Amsterdam, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Piedmont, and antique copper engraving, uncoloreds for sale. In good condition consistent with age. Light age-toning to the sheet, as expected for a 17th-century engraving. Centerfold as published. In excellent condition. 187 by 255mm (7 by 10 inches). 187 by 255mm (7 by 10 inches).

Other. Original antique copper engraving, uncolored, from the Mercator Atlas, published in Amsterdam, 1632. Depicting Rome & Latium, this map is a fine example of 1630s European cartography. Image: 188 by 254mm (7 by 10 inches). An attractive and historically significant 17th-century map for the discerning collector. Gerard Mercator (15121594) was a Flemish cartographer and mathematician, celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of mapmaking. Born in Rupelmonde, he developed the Mercator projection in 1569a cylindrical map projection that became the standard for nautical navigation and remains widely used today. His monumental 'Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi' (1595), completed posthumously by his son Rumold, introduced the word 'Atlas' to cartography. Mercator's regional maps of Italy were refined and re-engraved for multiple editions of his atlas throughout the 17th century, offering collectors both scholarly precision and decorative elegance. His maps are held at the Royal Library of Belgium, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and major university collections worldwide.The map shows the area from Ponticelle in the north to Fondi in the south, from Bracciano in the west to Casino in the east. This is the first so-called Cloppenburgh editions which was a competive edition with new engraved maps in a larger format. Most of the maps were engraved by Pieter van den Keere. The Cloppenburgh edition was continued for a couple of years but seems to have been suppressed after 1636. This is another Cloppenburgh edition, now with Latin text. The maps from the Appendix have been incorporated. The title-page is followed by a dedication to Prince Frederik Hendrik, dated 1632 and signed by Johannes Cloppenburgh. (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici).A fine example from Mercator Atlas / Cosmographicae Meditationes, Amsterdam, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Rome, and antique copper engraving, uncoloreds for sale. In good condition consistent with age. Light age-toning to the sheet, as expected for a 17th-century engraving. Centerfold as published. In excellent condition. 188 by 254mm (7 by 10 inches). 188 by 254mm (7 by 10 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Hendrik Hondius & Gerard Mercator, depicting Oberbayern. Published Amsterdam, Hendrik Hondius & Gerard Mercator, 1627. Sheet: 365 by 480mm (14 by 19 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Hondius's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16200s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Oberbayern, published in Amsterdam, Hendrik Hondius & Gerard Mercator, 1627. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1627, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 365 by 480mm (14 by 19 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. At the lower centre fold outside the image of the map, a larger mending (paper pasted over) is visible, otherwise in good condition. 365 by 480mm (14 by 19 inches). 365 by 480mm (14 by 19 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Petrus Schenk & Gerard Valck, depicting Principatus Hennenbergensis. Published Amsterdam, P. Schenk, 1700. Sheet: 373 by 490mm (14 by 19 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Schenk's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 17000s. Petrus Schenk (1660-1718/19) and Gerard Valck (1651/52-1726) were Amsterdam-based Dutch cartographers and publishers who formed one of the most productive partnerships in early 18th-century cartography. Working from Amsterdam, they published finely engraved maps of European territories, often based on earlier works by de Wit, Visscher, and other Dutch masters. Their maps are noted for elegant cartouches, fine hand coloring, and high engraving quality, representing a continuation of the great Dutch tradition of cartographic excellence.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Principatus Hennenbergensis, published in Amsterdam, P. Schenk, ca. 1700. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. A distance scale is incorporated within the cartouche or alongside it. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in ca. 1700, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 373 by 490mm (14 by 19 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 18th-century engraving. Ready to frame. In excellent condition. 373 by 490mm (14 by 19 inches). 373 by 490mm (14 by 19 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Niedersachsen. Published Amsterdam, Jodocus Hondius, 1609. Sheet: 343 by 445mm (13 by 17 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16000s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Niedersachsen, published in Amsterdam, Jodocus Hondius, 1609. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. A distance scale is incorporated within the cartouche or alongside it. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1609, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 343 by 445mm (13 by 17 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. In very good condition. 343 by 445mm (13 by 17 inches). 343 by 445mm (13 by 17 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Petrus Schenk & Gerard Valck, depicting Kleve (Herzogtum). Published Amsterdam, 1704. Sheet: 380 by 495mm (15 by 19 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Schenk's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 17000s. Petrus Schenk (1660-1718/19) and Gerard Valck (1651/52-1726) were Amsterdam-based Dutch cartographers and publishers who formed one of the most productive partnerships in early 18th-century cartography. Working from Amsterdam, they published finely engraved maps of European territories, often based on earlier works by de Wit, Visscher, and other Dutch masters. Their maps are noted for elegant cartouches, fine hand coloring, and high engraving quality, representing a continuation of the great Dutch tradition of cartographic excellence.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Kleve (Herzogtum), published in Amsterdam, 1704. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. A distance scale is incorporated within the cartouche or alongside it. Coats of arms of the relevant territories are displayed. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1704, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 380 by 495mm (15 by 19 inches). In excellent condition. Retains its original contemporary hand coloring. Ready to frame. In excellent condition. 380 by 495mm (15 by 19 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Gerard Mercator, depicting Thüringen. Published Amsterdam, Jodocus Hondius, 1609. Sheet: 347 by 416mm (13 by 16 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Mercator's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16000s. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) was the greatest cartographer of the 16th century. Born in Flanders, he invented the Mercator projection in 1569 -- a revolutionary cylindrical map projection still used in nautical charts today. He was the first to use the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps, honouring the Titan who held up the world. His 1585 atlas of France, Germany, and the Low Countries was the first in a series that would be completed and republished by his heirs and successors, most notably Hondius and Janssonius. Mercator maps are prized by collectors for their historical importance and elegant Renaissance engraving, and are held in leading institutions including the BibliothËque nationale de France and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Thüringen, published in Amsterdam, Jodocus Hondius, 1609. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. A distance scale is incorporated within the cartouche or alongside it. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1609, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 347 by 416mm (13 by 16 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Ready to frame. In excellent condition. 347 by 416mm (13 by 16 inches). 347 by 416mm (13 by 16 inches).

Other. Original antique copper engraving, uncolored, from the Mercator Atlas, published in Amsterdam, 1632. Depicting Northern Italy, this map is a fine example of 1630s European cartography. Image: 187 by 255mm (7 by 10 inches). An attractive and historically significant 17th-century map for the discerning collector. Gerard Mercator (15121594) was a Flemish cartographer and mathematician, celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of mapmaking. Born in Rupelmonde, he developed the Mercator projection in 1569a cylindrical map projection that became the standard for nautical navigation and remains widely used today. His monumental 'Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi' (1595), completed posthumously by his son Rumold, introduced the word 'Atlas' to cartography. Mercator's regional maps of Italy were refined and re-engraved for multiple editions of his atlas throughout the 17th century, offering collectors both scholarly precision and decorative elegance. His maps are held at the Royal Library of Belgium, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and major university collections worldwide.The map shows the area from Wachfeldern in the north to Crema in the south, from the Lake Genve in the west to Touere in the east. This is the first so-called Cloppenburgh editions which was a competive edition with new engraved maps in a larger format. Most of the maps were engraved by Pieter van den Keere. The Cloppenburgh edition was continued for a couple of years but seems to have been suppressed after 1636. This is another Cloppenburgh edition, now with Latin text. The maps from the Appendix have been incorporated. The title-page is followed by a dedication to Prince Frederik Hendrik, dated 1632 and signed by Johannes Cloppenburgh. (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici).A fine example from Mercator Atlas / Cosmographicae Meditationes, Amsterdam, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Northern Italy, and antique copper engraving, uncoloreds for sale. In good condition consistent with age. Light age-toning to the sheet, as expected for a 17th-century engraving. Centerfold as published. In excellent condition. 187 by 255mm (7 by 10 inches). 187 by 255mm (7 by 10 inches).

Other. Original antique copper engraving, uncolored, from the Mercator Atlas, published in Amsterdam, 1632. Depicting Milan & Lombardy, this map is a fine example of 1630s European cartography. Image: 180 by 245mm (7 by 9 inches). An attractive and historically significant 17th-century map for the discerning collector. Gerard Mercator (15121594) was a Flemish cartographer and mathematician, celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of mapmaking. Born in Rupelmonde, he developed the Mercator projection in 1569a cylindrical map projection that became the standard for nautical navigation and remains widely used today. His monumental 'Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi' (1595), completed posthumously by his son Rumold, introduced the word 'Atlas' to cartography. Mercator's regional maps of Italy were refined and re-engraved for multiple editions of his atlas throughout the 17th century, offering collectors both scholarly precision and decorative elegance. His maps are held at the Royal Library of Belgium, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and major university collections worldwide.The map shows the area from Metiola (Mezzola) in the north to Castelvetro in the south, from Vespola in the west to the lake Garda in the east. This is the first so-called Cloppenburgh editions which was a competive edition with new engraved maps in a larger format. Most of the maps were engraved by Pieter van den Keere. The Cloppenburgh edition was continued for a couple of years but seems to have been suppressed after 1636. This is another Cloppenburgh edition, now with Latin text. The maps from the Appendix have been incorporated. The title-page is followed by a dedication to Prince Frederik Hendrik, dated 1632 and signed by Johannes Cloppenburgh. (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici).A fine example from Mercator Atlas / Cosmographicae Meditationes, Amsterdam, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Milan, and antique copper engraving, uncoloreds for sale. In good condition consistent with age. Light age-toning to the sheet, as expected for a 17th-century engraving. Centerfold as published. In excellent condition. 180 by 245mm (7 by 9 inches). 180 by 245mm (7 by 9 inches).

Other. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Petrus Schenk & Gerard Valck, depicting Württemberg Herzogtum. Published Amsterdam, Gerard Valk, 1704. Sheet: 495 by 605mm (19 by 23 inches). A fine and original hand-colored example of Schenk's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 17000s. Petrus Schenk (1660-1718/19) and Gerard Valck (1651/52-1726) were Amsterdam-based Dutch cartographers and publishers who formed one of the most productive partnerships in early 18th-century cartography. Working from Amsterdam, they published finely engraved maps of European territories, often based on earlier works by de Wit, Visscher, and other Dutch masters. Their maps are noted for elegant cartouches, fine hand coloring, and high engraving quality, representing a continuation of the great Dutch tradition of cartographic excellence.This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Württemberg Herzogtum, published in Amsterdam, Gerard Valk, 1704. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1704, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 495 by 605mm (19 by 23 inches). In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 18th-century engraving. Ready to frame. In good to very good condition. Oldcolored, as often found on maps by Schenk & Valck with oxidations and cracking in the colors, due of this the map was skillfully backed with thin japan-paper. As well two splits in the upper and lower centerfold skillfully mended. 495 by 605mm (19 by 23 inches).