1797. Engraving. Measures 19 1/8" x 27 1/4". A powerful depiction of the formidable Battle of Cape St. Vincent, an early naval battle in the Anglo-Spanish War and a part of the French Revolutionary Wars in which the British defeated the Spanish. An improbable and crucial victory, the out-numbered British naval fleet captured two Spanish vessels, proving the seasoned expertise of British Admiral John Jervis. As the result of his victory, Jervis was named The Earl of St. Vincent. Cape..... More

Dusseldorf: c. 1830. Lithograph with hand coloring. Measures 19 1/2" x 24 3/8". Image of a Golden jackal, a common canid that is native to Eurasia. Tthe "Natural Atlas" was a serial publication released during the mid 19th century featuring large, hand-colored lithographs of various animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles and more. Includes watermark that reads J WHATMAN. Minimal foxing and toning. Rare. Georg August Goldfuss (1782-1848) was a German paleontologist, botanist, and zoologist. In 1820, he coined the term..... 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: Galeazzo Gualdo Priorato, 1673. View. Uncolored copper engraving. Image measures 11.5 x 15.75". This striking 1673 view depicts a scene from the important naval battle during the Third Anglo-Dutch War. The Battle of Solebay took place on 7 June 1672 at Sole Bay near Suffolk, England. Fought between the Kingdom of England and the Dutch Republic and a part of the larger Franco-Dutch War, the Battle of Solebay was the first battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War. The Dutch..... More