Amsterdam. Map. Copperplate engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 15.5 x 31". Sheet measures 22 x 33". This map of the historic French region of Alsace focuses on the lower Rhine River. Oriented with north to the right, the map describes a fertile area of France that, due to the many tributaries of the river, has historically been well-known for its wine. Perhaps the lushness of the region can account for the map's, particularly risqué title cartouche, which features two..... More

Amsterdam. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 17 3/8" x 21.5". This beautiful map of the province of Languedoc, the French winemaking region in southern France by Willem Bleau dates to circa 1645. Covers from Auvergne to the Mediterranean and includes extraordinary detail throughout, noting several towns, rivers and topographical features. The region of Languedoc is one of the largest wine producing region in France with some of the oldest vineyards. It is also famous for the production of cheeses including..... More

Amsterdam: Willem Blaeu. Map. Engraving with original hand color. Image measures 15 x 19.5". Lovely map of the Poitou region of southwest France with delightful banner title. The map identifies important towns, fortifications, rivers, vineyards and villages throughout with beautifully rendered mountains and forests. The white wines of Haut-Poitou are noted for their powerful aroma. Sauvignon blanc and Cabernet franc is produced in the region. A wine barrel and grapes rest on top of the scale cartouche. In good condition..... More

Philadelphia: James Carey, 1796. 3 engraved illustrations. 132 pages. Small slim 8vo, period leather-backed marbled boards; corners worn; typical browning to text and staining at top margin, archival repair to 2 horizontal tears; 18th century ownership signature on endpaper. Philadelphia James Carey, 1796. Fourth American edition of the second cookbook printed in America. Included are recipes for making domestic wines, various bills of fare, and a proper arrangement of dinners, two courses, for every month of the year. Evans 30168;..... More

New York: Abrams, 1978. Translated from French by Olivier Bernier. Fully illustrated in color and b/w. 296 pages. Thick 4to, white pictorial cloth, d.w. New York: Abrams, (1978). First Edition. Fine in fine dust wrapper. More

Milan: Italgeo, 1951. Pictorial Map. Color lithograph. 10 x 8 inches. Playful mid-century map of Venice from the second edition of Atlante delle Regioni D'Italia. Vsevolod Petrovic Nicouline (1890-1962) was a renowned painter, printmaker, ceramicist, designer and illustrator born in the Ukraine in 1890. He was with the Imperial Academy of Petersburg. His teaching career there was interrupted by the Bolshevik revolution. This is a great example of his work. More

A collection of essays and illustrations on wine and vineyards, executed by a variety of renowned authors and artists. Title in red & black; decorative initials throughout; XXX plates. 201, [3]pp in loose signatures as issued, within a pictorial wrappers and housed in a two-piece slipcase. Paris: Bernard Klein, (1953). Limited edition - from a total of 850 copies, this is number 227 of 500 copies on Arches paper, reserves aux bibliophiles Francais. A few small faint stains throughout, still..... More

Philadelphia: Everts, Ensign, & Everts, 1876. Atlas. Buckram blue library binding. Tall folio. Hand coloring. 111 pages. Some residue on library binding. Some small chips and tears, none affecting image. Minor foxing throughout, small tape repair on page 51, very good condition. Wonderful atlas of Yates County, NY from the second half of the 19th century. Includes maps, lithographic views, portraits, and personal sketches regarding each of the ten townships within the county, which is located between Seneca Lake and..... More

New York: Vanguard, 1963. Introduction by Andre Simon. Illustrated. 414 pages. Tall 8vo, red cloth-backed boards; spine a bit faded. New York: The Vanguard Press, (1963). First edition. A very good copy. Presentation copy, with long inscription, signed by the author. More

J. Ratelband, 1735. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 7" x 9 3/8". Charming map of the French province Languedoc with a coat of arms and a decorative ship in the sea issued in 1735. Covers the French winemaking regions in southern France in beautiful detail. Main map is bordered by town plans and birds-eye views of Anduze, Montpelier, Privas, Narbonne, Sommieres, Pezenas, Nismes (Nimes), Pont S. Esprit, Alez, Lunel, Sauve and Vzez. The region of Languedoc is..... More

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969. Illustrated with maps and charts. 337 pages plus an extensive index, 8vo, gilt-stamped beige cloth, dust wrapper (worn). New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969. Fifth edition, revised. A near fine copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Inscribed on flyleaf: "For Paul, The master of encouragement with warm best wishes / Alexis Nov 1969 NYC." Very good. More

Paris: Edite par Nicolas, 1972. Text in French. Illustrated in color throughout. Unpaginated. Slim folio, pictorial wrappers. (Paris: Edite par Nicolas), 1972. One of 300 printed copies. A near fine copy. More

Amsterdam: Jodocus Hondius. Map. c. 1630. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14.75" x 19.5". This beautiful circa 1630 map features the Savoy region of France. Extending southward from Lake Geneva or Lac Leman to Grenoble, the map covers the departments of Savoie and Haute-Savoie in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alps region of France. Includes parts of southern Switzerland and Piemont in Italy. This map labels several towns, villages, and rivers with beautifully rendered forests and mountains. This mountainous region, popular for..... More