New York: Philosophical Library, 1957. 8vo, blue cloth (edge worn and spine faded). New York: Philosophical Library, (1957). A very good(-) copy. More

Paris: Bellin, Nicolas, 1764. Map. Copper plate engraving. Image measures 8 1/2" x 6 3/4". Disputed territory in the Black Sea with strategic deep water ports. Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772), was the official hydrographer to the French king and the first person to hold the title of "Ingenieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine" (chief engineer of the French Hydrographical Office). More

Amsterdam. Map. Engraving with hand outline. Image measures 15" x 19 11/16". Beautiful map of Ukraine showing the area north of the Black Sea including Moscow, circa 1630. Latin text on verso. 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 instrumental in driving..... More

Berlin: Springer, 1991. 124 illustrations, 47 tables. xxiii + 367pp., 8vo, illustrated boards. Berlin: Springer, (1991). A fine copy. More

Paris: Depot Topographique Militaire, 1818. Case map. Engraving with outline hand coloring. Dissected and laid on linen, with red silk selvedge, total size 60 by 50 inches. Marbled paper slipcase with paper label and some wear. Map in very good condition, with some stains library stamp below title, otherwise in very good condition. St. Petersburg: Depot Topographique Militaire, 1818. Official large scale map of Russia in French spurred by the invasion plans. The French invasion of Russia, also known as..... More

Amsterdam: Jansson, J. Map. Hand colored engraving. Image measures 14.1/2" x 18 3/4". This impressive map of the Black Sea and the Crimean Peninsula with its surrounding regions dates to circa 1650. Covers parts of the Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Romania and Turkey. The map displayed detailed geographical and topographical features with mountains and forests beautifully rendered. Ships can be seen sailing in the Black Sea. A beautiful title cartouche adorns the right center. Published in Jan Jansson's historical atlas, based..... More

Amsterdam: Jocus Hondius. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 12.25" x 15.75". Beautiful impression of Ukraine showing the area north of the Black Sea including Moscow, circa 1620. Nicely detailed geographic features. Latin text on verso. Overall toning. Full original margins. Small tear to bottom left edge. Mercator (1512-1594) was an accomplished mathematician, cartographer, globe maker and engraver but is best known for the Mercator Projection. Incorporating the newly accepted fact that the world is round, Mercator was able to render..... More

1947. Autograph musical quotation and personal note written and signed by famed cellist Gregor Piatigorsky. Inscription reads ' to Ruth with all my good wishes and friendly feelings Gregor Piatigorsky April 1947". Framed with a black and white photograph of Piatigorsky performing. Please inquire for more information. One of the pre-eminent string players of the 20th century, Gregor Piatigorsky was born in Ukraine in 1903, and died in Los Angeles in 1976. His international solo career lasted over 40 years..... More

Leningrad: Gakken/Aurora Art Publishers, 1984. Illustrated in b/w and color. 238 pages with text in English, Japanese, and Russian. Folio, decorative red cloth with gilt lettering, matching slipcase. Leningrad: Gakken/Aurora Art Publishers, (1984). Tiny stain on back bottom edge, still a fine copy in a near fine slipcase. More

London: 1880. Sea chart. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 24.5" x 37.75". Beautiful map of the Black Sea based on Russian government surveys. Soundings in fathoms. Minor aging along edges. Expert repair to chip to lower left corner. Small tear to left edge. More