London: John Boydell. Engraving in two parts. Joined sheet measures 54" x 20". This circa 1770 perspective view by Thomas Lawranson shows the Royal Hospital of Greenwich in London. The view, in two sheets, shows the elegant building of the Royal Hospital (now the Old Royal Naval College) in Palladian style architecture. Several figures are seen within the large central court and the grounds, including men, women, and wounded men on crutches. In the foreground a boat is pulling up..... More

Frankfurt: 1650. Panoramic view. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 7.75" x 25 3/8". Exquisite panoramic view of Prague, showing the walls and fields around the city. Includes three coats of arms and two royal seals. Minor aging along edges. In three panels. Very light scattered foxing. Matthaus Merian (1593-1650), was a draughtsman, topographical engraver, and publisher from Switzerland. More

Frankfurt: 1650. Panoramic view. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 9 11/16" x 40 3/16". Stunning panoramic view of central eastern Germany near Dresden. Shows a sweeping vista of farmland along the Elbe River, with only dots of cities in the background. Beautifully printed in rich, warm and dark ink. Minor aging along edges. In three panels. Very light scattered foxing. A few creases and tears along original folds. Matthaus Merian (1593-1650), was a draughtsman, topographical engraver, and publisher from Switzerland... More

Frankfurt: 1655. Panoramic view. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 10.25" x 7". Panoramic view of town of Schlan with fields and landscape in foreground, strong impression. Schlan is near Prague and was founded at the site of a salt spring. Slani, the original Czech name, means salty. Matthaus Merian (1593-1650), was a draughtsman, topographical engraver, and publisher from Switzerland. This engraving was published near the time of his death. Minor chipping to edges. Two inch tear to bottom margin, and small..... More

Engraving. Light original color wash. Image measures 10.75 x 17". This bird's-eye view shows the Scottish city of Glasgow from the perspective of the city's graveyard. The cathedral, seen at right, dominates the scene, while to the left is the Castle of the Archbishop. The spires piercing the horizon indicate prominent churches and universities. A fairly clear sky provides for the scene's dramatic lighting, with the foreground distinctly shadowed in front of the city bathed in sunlight. The view appeared..... More