"Xansi"
1630
By William Blaeu (1571-1638), who founded his company in 1596 initially as a globe and instrument maker. He flourished in Amsterdam for more than 40 years as a publisher of maps, globes, and atlases in a addition to poetry, theology, and mathematical works. His family was one of the most famous 16th century publishers of maps until a fire in 1672 destroyed a large portion of the stock.
This copper plate engraving with hand coloring shows Xansi Province with part of the Great Wall and many small cities.
Image measures 15.5" x 18.75".
$800.00
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"Hunouang E Sucuhen"
1695
Copper plate map of China, engraved with original hand color. Published by Vincenzo Coronelli (1650-1718), a Venetian map and globe maker. He obtained his Doctor of Theology in 1673 in Rome and became the cosmographer to the Republic of Venice in 1684.
Image measures 17.75" x 23.5".
$2,100.00
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"Chekiang e Kiangsi"
1695
Eastern China including the Tai Lake Region and part of Shanghai. Copper plate engraving with original hand color. Published by Vincenzo Coronelli.
Image measures 17.75" x 23.5".
$2,100.00
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"A New Map of Ancient Asia Dedicated to His Highness William Duke of Gloucester"
1712
Copper plate engraving with modern outline hand coloring. Published by Edward Wells.
Image measures 14.5" x 20".
Page measures 17" x 22".
$850.00
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"A Map of Marco Polo's Voyages & Travels in the 13th Century through a great Part of Asia, all Tartary, the East India Islands & Part of Africa"
1744
Engraving with hand coloring. Published by Emanual Bowen.
Image measures 7.5" x 11.75".
Page measures 9.75" x 15.75".
$400.00
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"Carte du Grand Thibet Pour Servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages"
1749
Engraving with modern color. Published by Bellin.
Image measures 8.5" x 12.5".
Page measures 10" x 14.75".
$200.00
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"Asia"
Circa 1760
Engraving with modern coloring. Published by Jefferys.
Image measures 7" x 9.25".
Margins cropped, map mounted. Priced as is.
$75.00
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"Carte de la Perse de la Georgie et de la Tartarie Independante"
1780
Engraving with modern hand coloring. Published by Rigobert Bonne. Shows Lhasa as the capital of Thibet and where the Dalai Lama lives.
Image measures 8" x 12.25".
Page measures 10" x 14".
$200.00
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"A Map of Bengal, Bahar, Oude & Allahabad with Part of Agra and Delhi Exhibiting the Course of the Ganges from Hurdwar to the Sea"
1786
Engraving with original color. Published by William Faden. Cartography by James Rennell. Shows the course of the Ganges from Hurdwar to the sea. Beautiful title cartouche with a dedication to John Stables.
Measures 30" x 43"
Condition is good, with repairs to the folds and some discoloration. Priced as is.
$950.00
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"Asie divisée en sen principaux Etats, Empires & Royaumes"
Circa 1795
Copper plate engraving with modern hand coloring. Reissue of Robert de Vaugondy's "Asie" by Charles Francois Delamarche.
Image measures 19.5" x 21".
Image plus text measures 19.5" x 25.25".
Page measures 20.5" x 27.5".
$650.00
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"A New Map of Chinese & Independent Tartary, from the Latest Authorities"
1806
Engraving with hand coloring. Published by John Cary.
Image measures 18" x 19.75".
Page measures 22.25" x 26".
$195.00
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"Asia with its Islands and Different Regions according to their Modern Divisions; also the Discoveries made by Capt. Cook"
1808
Engraving with early outline color. Published by Laurie & Whittle.
Image measures 18.75" x 20.25".
Page measures 20.5" x 28".
$350.00
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"Asia According to the best Authorities"
1814
Engraving with original hand coloring. Published by Matthew Carey.
Image measures 12.75" x 13.75".
Page measures 16.75" x 21.25".
$350.00
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"Asia"
1814
Engraving with hand coloring from Pinkerton's Atlas.
Image measures 20" x 27.5".
Page measures 22.25" x 32.25".
$285.00
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"Asia"
1815
Engraving with full hand coloring. Published by William Darton.
Image measures 7.5" x 9.25".
Page measures 8.25" x 10".
$50.00
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"Tartary"
Circa 1820
Includes Thibet and Nepal. Engraving with early hand coloring. Published by Fielding Lucas.
Image measures 9" x 10.75".
Page measures 11.75" x 15".
$65.00
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"China"
1840
Engraving with original hand color. Published by Lizars.
Image measures 15" x 17.5".
$150.00
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"Asia"
1851
Steel engraving with early outline color. Includes black-and-white images of Tartars, Petra, Russian peasants, the walrus, and sun-birds of India and the Philippine Isles. Published by J & F Tallis.
Image measures 10" x 12.5".
Page measures 10.5" x 14.75".
$150.00
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"Independent Tartary"
1851
Steel engraving with early outline color. Includes small black-and-white images of Tartans on a Journey, The Bride Chase, and The Tent. Published by John Tallis.
Image measures 9.75" x 12.75".
Page measures 10.5" x 14.5".
$150.00
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