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: 1648. Panoramic view. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 11 3/4 x 23 inches. Rare birds eye view of Prague showing the siege of Prague 1648 during the Thirty Years' War, 1618 - 48,under the Swedish Army under General Hans Christoff von Konigsmarck. In the foreground are Swedish guns, with portraits of General Rudolf von Colloredo-Waldsee and General Innozenz Poli floating by the title cartouche. Matthaus Merian (1593-1650), was a draughtsman, topographical engraver, and publisher from Switzerland. More