Search Results: D. Maps--General from The Prime Meridian: Antique Maps & Books

London: Laurie & Whittle, 1794. Near fine scarce 2 map set, heavy paper, from one of the Laurie and Whittle reissues of 'Atlas General' (see Moreland and Bannister: ANTIQUE MAPS). D'Anville was one of the premier cartographers of the French European Enlightenment. The map cartouches date the images as 1763 and 1764, but the actual publication date is listed as May 12, 1794. This is a wonderful pair of maps featuring the peak of the Roman Empire, with enormous detail, each with original hand coloring, and each image measuring 26.5x21.5 inches. Side margins trimmed close, as issued. Shows England, Ireland, much of western Europe include Italy and the surrounding islands. The price is for the pair..

Paris: Chez le Sr. Fortin , 1778. VG+, minimal edge browning and foxing. Folds as issued. Plates 12 & 13 from atlas. Nicely hand colored outlines, heavy paper, specifically of white Russia. This is from a 1778 edition (later issue) of the family's "Nouvel Atlas Portatif" (see Pedley's "Bel et Utile" re: historical details for this prominent mapmaking family). Each image measures 9.5x11.5 inches..

Paris: Chez le Sr. Fortin , 1778. VG+, minimal edge browning and foxing. Folds as issued. Plates 47/1 &47/2 from atlas. Nicely hand colored outlines, heavy paper, of this area of the ancient Middle East. The first image is color coded from regional political control (Alexandria, Jerusalem, Antioch, Constantinople), while the second map is divided according to geographical boundaries of the time. This is from a 1778 edition (later issue) of the family's "Nouvel Atlas Portatif" (see Pedley's "Bel et Utile" re: historical details for this prominent mapmaking family). Each image measures 9.5x9.5 inches..

Stuttgart: Carl Hoffman, 1864. VG- with mild marginal browning. The first sheet shows various climatological and meteorological phenomena, including a sandstorm, rainbow, northern lights, rainstorm and others. The second sheet of steel-plate engravings shows 9 separate geological formations including Gigraltar and numerous rock formations. The second plate shows an African forest scene, Niagra Falls, the Himalayas and others. This is plate 18 from the 1864 edition of Humboldt's "Atlas zu Alexander von Humboldt's Kosmos...". Johnston's original "Physical Atlas..." was dedicated to von Humboldt. The STRIKING set of plates each measure 8.75x11.5 inches (22x29cm)..

Paris: Hotel De Thou, Rue Des Poitevins, 1787. Near fine three-sheet map set, copperplate engravings, b&w as issued, each image measuring approximately 23 x 33 cm. Engraved by Gaspar André. These are sheets 5, 6 and 7 from Bonne and Desmarest's "Atlas Encyclpedique..." Several wind diagrams present. The eastern sheet shows India and "Taprobana" Island. The western sheet shows portions of northeastern Africa. .

St. Petersburg : Depot Topographique Militaire De L' Etat Major Imperial, 1818. Near fine 2 sheet, 48 panel b&w linen backed map, detailing the European portion of the Russian Empire during this portion of the Napoleonic Era. Copies of the 1818 edition may be found online via COPAC at the British Library, and University College of London. The general area stretches from the White Sea in the north to the Black Sea in the south, and the Baltic in the west to the Caspian in the east. It is quite detailed with waterways, railroads, postal stations, roads, vilages, and major geographical divisions. This is quite an uncommon item (those listed online appear mostly to note the northern sheet), with each of the two images measuring approximately 22 x 46 inches (i.e. the whole item is 44 x 46 inches, together). This foldis into a colorful linen covered card case (decent condition, but upper inner flap is loose) measuring 8 x 6 inches, with an early handwritten title label neatly in place. Most of the… Read More

London: Crossthwaite, 1809. Originally issued in 1783 (with fewer maps than this more recent issue), these sets of English lake country maps are increasingly scarce. They are all b&w copperplate engravings as issued. Six of the seven are folded, with mild dampstains at lateral folds where they met the front fore-edge. No image loss, foxing or molding; the distraction is not severe, and the paper quality is excellent. Images average 8x15.5 inches, with many surrounding vignettes and added historical and geographical notes (part of plate) present. These are all tipped-in individually. An early owners signature is penned neatly on the original front end-paper, and a later armorial bookplate (James Chaigneau Colvill, 1936) appears on the front pastedown. Leather gilt-lettered spine a bit chipped, but legible ("Crossthwaites Maps"), with colorful cloth boards slightly dampstained at edge, anad a bit rubbed. Binding is as a large 8vo.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Stockholm: Carl Af Forsell , 1826. Scarce, extraordinary 8 map set in 4 boxes. The fully hand colored (original). Each map has 12 panel, and several are quite striking. There are 2 maps to a box (sometimes tight). The linen backed maps are generally near fine, but the original boxes (with orignal labels) are chipped, several with marked edgewear and a few external areas rubbed off. The topographical and waterway details are hard to describe. A few copies are listed online via the KVK catalogue. This includes most of Scandinavia, with some focus on Sweden and Norway. This would make quite an item for a scholar or collector of Scandinavian material. Each box measures 9x9 inches. Each of the 8 map images is approximately 24.5x32.5 inches (62x83 cm)..

London: Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty June 14th, 1846. VG, B&W as issued, with a little browning, some marginal chipping right margin, with a 1 inch marginal tear midloer margin repaired with archival tape on verso (not much visual impact). A very nice image of the harbor, with elaborate depth soundings (plate 1412 in this series). Orginally issued 1842, with additions here to 1846. Many details with elaborate coastal towns, depth sounding, Holyhead Island, areas of Anglesea and Caernarvon Shire, Strait of Menai, with several small coastal vignettes. Some topographical detail. The image measaures17.75x24.5 inches (45x62cm)..

Encyclopedia Britannica Inc., Chicago, 1977. Nice 4vo world atlas. No Dj, cover G due to soiling and some wear. Most of maps VG+. 312pp maps; 222pp index. Some soiling edges..

Cleveland: Bloch & Company , 1959. DJ a bit worn and chipped, but servicable. Cloth cover VG with minimal rubbing. Small stamp of "Puritas School" inside of front and rear boards, but no other markings. Interior contents excellent. There are 4 double-page small map reproductions (of Sanson d'Abbeville's) on heavy paper with outline color: North America (Amerique Septentrionale), Canada or New France (Le Canada, ou Nouvelle France), Florida (La Floride), New Mexico and California (Noveau Mexique, Californie- California as an island here). A nice small production, this was to be one of three volumes (just vol. 1 here) translating Sanson's "L'Amerique". The original title page is reproduced here, and there is a person/place name index. Sanson was geographer for Louis XIV, and a forerunner of the great French mapmakers of the 18th century. 56pp text. . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: William Johnston, St. Paul's-Church-Yard, 1749. Near fine copperplate, b&w as issued, sinle small page highly decorative and detailed celestial representation. Zodiac, horizon, tropic of capricorn, meridian and others shown as a series of circles, with cherub in lower left. From Salmon's "A New Geographical and Historical Grammar: Wherein the Geographical Part is Truly Modern...". The image measures 7x4 inches (18x10cm)..

Amsterdam: Schenk and Valk, 1708. Very good, minimal foxing, early color (with more recent enhancement) copperplate from this 1708 (original version published in 1660 by Jansson) Schenk/Valk issue of (Andreas Cellarius') "Harmonia Macrocosmica Seu Atlas Universalis Et Novus." The striking image measures 43 x 52 cm on a sheet 51 x 60 cm. Numerous cherubim surrond the circular view, as does an outer circle of a number of signs of the zodiac. There are a couple of pinhole defects, repaired verso, with no significant loss of imate. Ref: Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, Cel.3..

Nuremberg: Homann, 1710. VG with early hand color. Very decorative and detailed, with cherubic figures and planetary diagrams. Doppelmayr was, among other things, a professor of mathematics whose work was frequently published by the Homann's. The date is approximate, on heavy paperThe chart measures 48x57cm (19x 22.5 inches). Usual mild centerfold browning..

Paris: Chez Eymery Fruger et Cie., 1837. Near fine large, b&w detailed constellation chart on heavy paper from the ATLAS UNIVERSEL DE GEOGRAPHIE ANCIENNE ET MODERNE. This plate was engraved by Lallemand in 1828 and first published in 1830. A very attractive double-hemispheric plate plate measuring 33x54cm (13x21.25 inches)..

Nuremberg: Homann Heirs, 1740. G+ with early hand color. Some mild staining lower left margin. Two pinholes (string where bound?) at mid-upper centerfold, with some browning of centerfold (old glue). Very decorative and detailed, with planetary diagrams and scientific (astronomical ) drawings depicting the motion of sun and moon. Doppelmayr was, among other things, a professor of mathematics whose work was frequently published by the Homann's. The chart measures 48x57cm (19x22.5 inches). The date is approximate..

Amsterdam: Chez Francois L'Honore & Compagnie, 1705. VG engraving, b&w as issued, with some general browning. A nice plaate with several small nice vignettes including Escorial, Royal Palace of Madrid, and others. Extensive tabular detail re: military and religious orginazation, along with details pertaining to other allied European leaderships of the time. This is from Tome I (vol. 1) of Chatelain's wonderful "Atlas Historique". The engraved double-page image 114x17 inches..

Amsterdam: Chez Freres Chatelain Libraries, 1708. VG+ engraving, b&w as issued. An attractive plate with a small central map of the United Kingdom, flanked by vignettes pertaining to military structure. Text with tabular information of military leadership structure and physical equipment (canons, etc.). This is from Tome II (vol. 2) of Chatelain's wonderful "Atlas Historique". The engraved double-page image measures 14.5x18 inches; the map alone measures 6x5.5 inches..

Amsterdam: Chez Francois L'Honore & Compagnie, 1705. VG+ engraving, b&w as issued. A very handsome chart detailing how the early 12 gouvernements were subdivided, with the coats-of- arms illustrated. This is from Tome I (vol. 1) of Chatelain's wonderful "Atlas Historique". The engraved double-page image 13x16.5 inches..

Amsterdam: Chez Francois L'Honore & Compagnie, 1705. VG+ engraving, b&w as issued. An attractive plate with numerous engraved vignettes of numerous civil bodies. This if from Tome I (vol. 1) of Chatelain's wonderful "Atlas Historique". The engraved multi-page image measures 13x17 inches..