Search Results: Titles starting with E from The Prime Meridian: Antique Maps & Books

Mansfield Centre: Martino Fine Books, 1999. As new limited edition facsimile, with all 22 of the original plate reproductions. this was first published in vol. 38 (1944) of the "Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America". One hundred four maps are described. This was a major reference work on the cartography of the Pacific area, including Australia. 268pp. Wroth was Librarian of The John Carter Brown Library (Brown Univ.).. Limited. Cloth. As New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.

Richmond: Franklin Press , 1819. VG b&w copperplate engraving. This has 9 separte images of the purported (and to some degree mythical) adventures of Capt. Smith amongst the Turks and Tartars. The 1819 Richmond edition (discussed in the Library of Virginian's recent publication, VIRGINIA IN MAPS) of "Generalle Historie of Virginia..." was the first American edition (the original London edition was published in 1624), and "The True Travels and Adventues..." was appended to this. . Vignettes of various combat scenes (from European perspective). Various images of Smith jousting and negotiating. The right upper margin was trimmed close to neatline, as bound. A fine tear along the right plateline (point of attachment) has been repaired on verso with archival tape. Folds as issued, with the image measuring 12x16 inches. A handsome engraving. .

London: Alexr. Hogg (Kings Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row), 1784. Above date approximate, from Thornton's history of London (undated issue). Very good, mild foxing, but image clear. The full image measures 8x12 inches. .These images are uncommon; copperlplate engraving, b&w as issued, on laid paper..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Kings, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Luke, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Exodus, with 1 page of original applicable text.VG with minimal browning, and light far left marginal stain. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

Germany: De Bry, 1591. Modern color (very well done), very attactive image, which measures 6x8 inches on a larger page. Remargined on right, with a few slight damstains left corners, not affecting image. As a reference, see Lorant's "The New World...", based on Jacques Le Moyne's paintings (p. 65). This is from the 1st German edition of de Bry's voyages, and the paper with these is virtually always thin and fragile. This will frame nicely... First Edition.

London: Alexr. Hogg (Kings Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row), 1784. Above date approximate, from Thornton's history of London (undated issue). Very good, mild foxing, but image clear. The full image measures 12x8 inches. Small stain lower left marinal region.These images are uncommon; copperlplate engraving, b&w as issued, on laid paper..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Exodus, with 1 page of original applicable text.VG with minimal browning, and light far left marginal stain. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Acts, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Genesis, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

London: Alexr. Hogg (Kings Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row), 1784. Above date approximate, from Thornton's history of London (undated issue). Very good, mild foxing, but image clear. The full image measures 12x8 inches. These images are uncommon; copperlplate engraving, b&w as issued, on laid paper..

Germany: De Bry, 1591. Modern color (very well done), very attactive image, which measures 6x8 inches on a larger page. A few slight dampstains left corners, not affecting image. As a reference, see Lorant's "The New World...", based on Jacques Le Moyne's paintings (p. 92). This is from the 1st German edition of de Bry's voyages, and the paper with these is virtually always thin and fragile. This will frame nicely... First Edition.

Germany: De Bry, 1591. Modern color (very well done), very attactive image, which measures 6x8 inches on a larger page. A few slight dampstains left corners, not affecting image. As a reference, see Lorant's "The New World...", based on Jacques Le Moyne's paintings (p. 58). This is from the 1st German edition of de Bry's voyages, and the paper with these is virtually always thin and fragile. This will frame nicely... First Edition.

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Samuel, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this famous segment of Jonah, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning, and light far right marginal stain. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Samuel, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Matthew, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..

Germany: De Bry, 1591. Modern color (very well done), very attactive image, which measures 6x8 inches on a larger page. Remargined on right, with a few slight dampstains left corners, not affecting image. As a reference, see Lorant's "The New World...", based on Jacques Le Moyne's paintings (p. 71). This is from the 1st German edition of de Bry's voyages, and the paper with these is virtually always thin and fragile. This will frame nicely... First Edition.

For M. Cooper, at the Globe, in Pater-noster-row, 1753. A very decorative engraving, pertaining to this segment of Genesis, with 1 page of original applicable text. VG with minimal browning. This was from the 1753 edition of Blome's stunning and scarce 'The History of the Holy Bible Contained in the Old and New Testament, and the Apocrypha...', which was issued posthumously (Blome died c. 1705). The engravings were done with the collaboration of a host of engravers. Bome had been cosmographer to Queen Anne. Each copperplate engraved image measures approximately 13x8.25 inches..