Map. Engraving. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Classic and simple map of Ireland denoting the different cities, towns, and loughs. The provinces are shaded in different colors, and darker colored lines split each province up into counties. Sounds, bays, and points are labeled around the border of the country. More about Ireland
1907. Map. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". This interesting map of the United States in 1902 depicts libraries and institutions established by Andrew Carnegie. It distinguishes between technical institutions, libraries, and education institutions, also including museums and galleries. A list of institutions he established in Great Britain and Ireland is present as well. More about Map Showing the Libraries Already Presented by Mr. Carnegie, 1902
Paris: Jacques Nicolas Bellin, 1769. Sea Chart. Copper plate engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 22.5" x 34". Includes depth measurements and rhumb lines as well as inland cities and geographical features. Some chipping and minor tears along bottom edge. Right margin missing. Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772), was the official hydrographer to the French king and the first person to hold the title of "Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine" (chief... More about Carte des Entrees de la Tamise Dressee au Depost des Cartes et Plans de la Marine pour le Service...
Amsterdam: 1634. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16.5" x 20.5", page measures 21.5 x 25.75". Rare example from Spanish edition of "Theatrum Obis Terrarum" published in 1634. Shows section of Southern Uplands. Willem Blaeu (1571-1638) was a prolific Dutch mapmaker who started one of the most famous map publishing firms of the 17th century. It was at this time that the Dutch controlled the map trade, and their ornate and beautiful maps had immense popularity. Blaeu was... More about Evia et Escia, Scotis Evsdail et Eskdais
London: Bowen, Emanuel. Map. Engraving with color outline. Image measures 14 9/16" x 17 5/16". Scarce antique map of the Atlantic Ocean printed in 1740. It shows the English empirical reaches on a circular projection. Showing the eastern coasts of North and South America, the West Indies, Great Britain, Spain and Portugal and part of France, Morocco and the western coast of Africa. In North America the map names Nova Scotia, New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia... More about A Map of the King of Great Britain's Dominions in Europe, Africa, and America
London: 1814. Map. Engraving. 17 x 42 inches. Finely framed it measures 24 5/8 x 50 inches. Beautiful town plan of Edinburgh, Scotland. The compact hilly capital has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. The inset views show Edinburgh from the Dean, another of the castle and a third view of Edinburgh from the north. The Bowles family were map sellers and publishers based in London and often bought plates from other... More about The Plan of Edenburgh Exactly done From the Original of ye famous D: Wit
Suffolk: Bungay, 1806. Map. Hand colored engraving. 7 1/2" x 8 3/4". Classic Ireland map showing the four distinct provinces. Bays, harbors, islands, and other coastal markings are noted and each city and town is labeled. Great 19th century example of the country. More about Ireland from the best Authorities
Philadelphia: Carey, 1821. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 15"x 13", image plus text measures 16.5" x 20.5". This map of Ireland combines a detailed topographical and political rendering with information pertaining to history, climate and culture. It was published in 1821. The Philadelphia-based firm of Carey & Lea of Philadelphia was one of the most important publishers in the early 19th-century United States. Run by Mathew Carey (1760-1839) and Isaac Lea (1792-1886), the company worked with both... More about Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Ireland
London: John Cary, 1818. Case map. Engraving mounted on linen, with original hand coloring. Image measures 29.75" x 24.75". Beautifully detailed case map of England, Wales and part of Scotland. Shows sailing paths and distances and major land routes, distinguishing between mail coach roads and stage coach roads. Minor overall wear, particularly to linen along original folds. A small stain near compass rose. Original case is intact, but worn. More about Cary's Reduction of his Larger Map of England and Wales with Part of Scotland; Containing the...
London: James Knapton, 1728. Sea Chart. Uncolored engraving. Dramatic sea chart of the United Kingdom and part of Europe from Atlas Maritimus, a commercial sea atlas was published as a guide to British global commerce. Excellent condition. Sir Edmond Halley (1656--1742) was an English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist known for computing the orbit of the eponymous Halley's Comet. He was the second Astronomer Royal in Britain after John Flamsteed. John Senex (1678 to1740) was an English cartographer, engraver... More about A Globular Chart shewing the errors of Plain, and the Deficiencyes of Mercators Sailing, and...
London: W. Faden, 1794. Sea chart. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 20" x 34.5". Exquisite sea chart of the Channel and coastlines. Includes depths and information on tides and sand quality. Originally published by l'abbe Jacques-Francois Dicquemare in 1778, this edition has additions by Louis Stanislas d'Arcy Delarochette. More about A Chart of the British Channel and the Bay of Biscay, with a Part of the North Sea, and the...
Depot-general de la Marine, 1824. Sea Chart. Engraving. 24 3/4" x 37". Beautiful accurate and detailed sea chart depicting the strait that separates the Isle of Wight from the southern coast of England. The strait is now known as the Solent. Chips to margin and toning. The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It is in the English Channel, about 2 miles (3.2 km) off the coast of Hampshire, separated by... More about Plan de la Partie Occidentale Du Canal qui separe l'Ile de Wight, de la Cote de Hampshire
Paris: 1696. Map. Hand colored engraving. 5" x 4". Miniature map of Ireland from the 17th century labeling individual cities. Four distinctive regions are color coded and lakes and rivers are drawn in as well. Pierre Duval (1618-1683) was the nephew and apprentice of Nicolas Sanson. His widow Marie Desmartz Duval and two daughters continued his business in Paris into the early 18th century. More about Irlande
London: J.D. Potter, 1880. Sea chart. Engraving. Image measures 25.25" x 38.75". Lighthouses and buoys denoted with red and yellow original hand coloring. Includes depths (soundings in fathoms) and a topographical details of the southern coast of England. Also includes tidal information. Several chips along edges and corners, some discoloration. Three small holes in centerfold. More about England South Coast Portland to Owers
London: James & John Knapton, 1728. Sea chart. Engraving with hand color outline. Image measures 19" x 23.75". An alternate projection of the globe as a flat map to the prevailing Mercator Projection. Includes rhumb lines and coastal details. Published in Nathaniel Cutler's "A general coasting pilot". Bottom border missing. Chipping along edges. Sir Edmond Halley (1656--1742) was an English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist known for computing the orbit of the eponymous Halley's Comet. He was the second... More about A Globular Chart shewing the Errors of Plain, and the Defiencyes of Mercators Sailing, and...
London: Robert Sayer, 1775. Sea chart. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 20.5" x 25.25". Beautifully detailed coastlines and rhumb lines. Depths in fathoms and tide information. A few small tears to top and bottom margins. More about A Chart of the British Channel; Comprehending the Southern Coasts of England and Wales: with the...
Edinburgh: Lizars, William, 1832. Map (diptych-north and south). Engraving with original hand outline. Each image measures 16.5" x 20.75", each page measures 19" x 22.5". Beautifully detailed map of Ireland with rail and ship lines and distances. Unusual for its large size and good condition. Small chip and small tear to bottom of northern sheet. Minor chipping to bottom of southern sheet. More about New Road Map of Ireland with All the Lines of Railway, Canals &c.&c
London: The Amalgamated Press Limited. Map. Lithograph. 20" x 15.5". In very good condition. From The Harmsworth Universal Atlas. Key indicates principle routes (rail, canal, steamship), cables, docks, and British and American consuls. Inset shows Pastoral and Agricultural Regions. Striking visual of Britain's steam ship routes at the height of their colonial global reach. More about The British Isles: Industries & Communications
T. C. Lotter. Map. Hand colored engraving. 26 1/2" x 21" Shows the entirety of the Isle of Ireland. Tobias Conrad Lotter was a German mapmaker based in Augsburg. His work dates to the revival of mapmaking in 18th century Germany that was spurred in large part by the work of Matthäus Seutter. Lotter, who married Seutter's daughter, worked on behalf of the Seutter firm as a master engraver and took over half of the printing house upon Seutter's death... More about Regnum Hiberniae; tam fecundum IV provincias principales ultoniam, connaciam, lageniam, momoniam
Paris: Depot General de Marine, 1823. Sea chart. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 36.75" x 24". French edition based on Mackenzie's map of 1783. Some chipping along right edge and two small tears to left edge. More about Plan d'une Partie de l'Ile de Wight et de la Cote de Hampshire depuis la Ponte Gilliker jusqu-au...
London: Cadell & Davies, 1811. Map (diptych-north and south). Engraving with hand coloring. Northern image measures 19.75" x 27.75", and page measures 22" x 32.75". Southern image measures 19.75" x 28.25" and page measures 27.75" x 32.5". From "Pinkerton's Modern Geography". Small chip to top of southern page edge. More about England (Northern Part & Southern Part
London: Cadell & Davies, 1814. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 27.5" x 19.75. Page is divided into three separate maps: "Scilly Isles", "Shetland Islands" and "Jersey and Guernsey". From "Pinkerton's Modern Geography" More about Remote British Isles
London: Robert Sayer, 1782. Map in four sheets (two panels). Engraving with subtle original hand outline color. Top panel measures 22 7/8" x 39", bottom panel measures 23.25" x 38.75". Beautiful large scale map of England in high detail. On four sheets, two have been conjoined to form two panels (north and south). The seas are dotted with decorative ships and an ornate cartouche depicts evidence of England's cultural and political power. Artifacts include gold coins, a book by Shakespeare... More about England and Wales Drawn from the most accurate Surveys-containing all the Cities, Boroughs,...
London: Isaak Tirion, 1754. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 11" x 16.25". This 1754 plan of London shows the city set amongst its surrounding environs. Colored in rich red, the city sits around the Thames River, which runs horizontally across the sheet and is dotted with tiny ships. A key in the upper left below the title labels important buildings in the city proper. Of particular note is a highly detailed plan of Hyde Park showing the... More about Kaart van Londen
Paris: Pierre Mariette, 1667. Map. Engraving with original hand outline. Image measures 15.75" x Map of ancient Britannia and Roman tribes. No engraved right border. Nicolas Sanson (1600-1667) is considered the founder of the French school of cartography. In reaction to the prevailing trend of Dutch lavishness, Sanson favored minimal details, focusing rather on accurate cartography than ornament. Worm holes to top edge. A few small tears along edges. More about Brtiannicae Insulae in quibus Albium sive Britannia Maior Iuernia sive Britannia Minor tum et...
The book was in my mailbox when I got home last night. Wonderful condition for a 40-year-old book. Nice condition in any case. I am very pleased. Thank you. A bit of trivia: You are only the second seller in six years not to tape the pull strip so it can't be used! Congratulations. Take care, and many, many thanks. I was really looking forward to this one, and you didn't disappoint.
The book came and what a treasure, thank you! It was autographed on one of the early pages by the author, to the famous British writer Rebecca West. I like this author, James Milne, and am thrilled to have a book autographed by him, and to someone like Rebecca West, too! One never knows what one will find in an old book!