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Welcome to the Maritime Gallery archives. Whilst all items in this section have been sold, we are aware that some of the images may still be of use to those carrying out research projects or tracing family ancestry. 

Images on our site are also used by major sites such as Wikipedia etc which has also influenced our decision to archive rather than delete.
 
 
5th Chart of the Coast of France 1793
 
Early copper plate map showing ' 5th Chart of the coast of France from Feecamp to Cape Barfleur' The map was published by W Faden in London in October 1793. The map shows the Normandy coastline from Barfleur through to Feecamp.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, has a small paper loss just above the 'E' in Channel, this is not a hole in the paper just the loss of the top surface, otherwise in very good condition. Size of engraved area 250m x 180mm.

Ref no: 1426 Price: £SOLD
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 Early copper plate map showing ' 5th Chart of the coast of France from Feecamp to Cape Barfleur' The map was published by W Faden in London in October 1793. The map shows the Normandy coastline from Barfleur through to Feecamp.

Karte Von Der Tafelbay und der Rheede C1750 

 

Copper plate map 'Karte Von Der Tafelbay und der Rheede des Vorgebirges der Gutten Hoffnung' by Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772). Early plan of the Cape South Africa including Robben Island. The map dates from around 1750.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders trimmed but generally is in good condition. Size of engraved area 200m x 160mm.

 

Ref no: 1458 Price: £SOLD

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 Copper plate map 'Karte Von Der Tafelbay und der Rheede des Vorgebirges der Gutten Hoffnung' by Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772). Early plan of the Cape South Africa including Robben Island. The map dates from around 1750.
London from Greenwich Park
 
Super steel engraving 'London from Greenwich Park' by R Brandard from an original drawing by W H Bartlett dating from around 1840.
 
The picture which has later hand colouring, is a little discoloured around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 120mm.
 

Ref no: 1573    Price: £SOLD
 Super steel engraving 'London from Greenwich Park' by R Brandard from an original drawing by W H Bartlett dating from around 1840.

Thames Barges, early aquatint by William Miller 1805

Super early aquatint published by William Miller in 1805. The picture shows, I believe, barges working on the Thames. 'The pictures from this series are quite sought after and some fetch very high prices.

The picture has original hand colouring and apart from a brown line around it, from previously being framed, is in good condition. Size of engraved area; 290mm x 200mm.

 

Ref no: 1083 Price: £SOLD
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Super early aquatint published by William Miller in 1805. The picture shows, I believe, barges working on the Thames. 'The pictures from this series are quite sought after and some fetch very high prices.
Napoleon Bonaparte
 
Copper plate engraving by T Wallis of 'Napoleon Bonaparte, late Emperor of the French' from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley around 1815.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and discolouration but generally in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1608  Price: £SOLD
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Copper plate engraving by T Wallis of 'Napoleon Bonaparte, late Emperor of the French' from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley around 1815.
Alexander Emperor of Russia 
 
Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Alexander Emperor of Russia from an original drawing probably by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley in 1813.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing, a light water stain top right and some discolouration but generally is in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1614  Price: £SOLD
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Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Alexander Emperor of Russia from an original drawing probably by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley in 1813.
Early map of Kent by Richard Blome C1680.
 
Very early copper plate map of Kent by Richard Blome dating from around 1680. The map has a table of Lathes and Hundreds in Kent and a scale of miles. Blome originally commenced work on the county atlas this came from in 1667 but it would appear that by 1671 he had abandoned his attempt to complete the work and the plates were passed to another publisher. However in 1681 the map plates
re-emerge in Blome's possession and were published as Speed's Maps Epitomiz'd.  
 
The map has quite early hand colouring and apart from some very minor staining to the outer border is in good condition. Size of engraved area 240mm x 180mm.
 
Ref no: 1564  Price: £SOLD
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Very early copper plate map of Kent by Richard Blome dating from around 1680. The map has a table of Lathes and Hundreds in Kent and a scale of miles. Blome originally commenced work on the county atlas this came from in 1667 but it would appear that by 1671 he had abandoned his attempt to complete the work and the plates were passed to another publisher. However in 1681 the map plates
Canal Scene by Donald Maxwell (1887-1936)

 
Original watercolour by the listed artist Donald Maxwell. The picture shows a steam narrow boat and is signed and dated 1930 in pencil by the artist. Donald Maxwell was the official artist to the Admiralty in the first world war and went on the exhibit 14 times at the Royal Academy. The picture measures 190mm x 150mm. 
 
The picture has had quite a bit of restoration but the price does reflect the condition.
 
Ref no: 1431   Price: £SOLD
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Original watercolour by the listed artist Donald Maxwell. The picture shows a steam narrow boat and is signed and dated 1930 in pencil by the artist. Donald Maxwell was the official artist to the Admiralty in the first world war and went on the exhibit 14 times at the Royal Academy. The picture measures 190mm x 150mm.
Battle of the Nile C1830 
 
Steel engraving of the Battle of the Nile August 1798. The battle was fought in Aboukir Bay near Alexandria Egypt with the British fleet under the command of Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson. The French fleet was commanded by Admiral Paul 'D'Brueys. The picture was published by Thomas Kelly in London around 1830.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 200mm x 150mm.
 
Ref no: 1587   Price: £SOLD
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 Steel engraving of the Battle of the Nile August 1798. The battle was fought in Aboukir Bay near Alexandria Egypt with the British fleet under the command of Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson. The French fleet was commanded by Admiral Paul 'D'Brueys. The picture was published by Thomas Kelly in London around 1830.
Isle of Wight, Van der Keere 1646
 
Super little copper plate engraved map of the Isle of Wight by Pieter van der Keere dating from around 1646. These maps are commonly known as 'Miniature Speeds' and were published around 1646.
 
The map, which has quite early hand colouring, is more discoloured than the screen image and is quite grubby around the borders, not affecting the image. There are also two small pieces of white tape on the reverse side of the map at the top, but no tears. Otherwise the map is in good condition. Size of engraved area 120mm x 80mm. 
 
Ref no: 1607   Price: £SOLD
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 Super little copper plate engraved map of the Isle of Wight by Pieter van der Keere dating from around 1646. These maps are commonly known as 'Miniature Speeds' and were published around 1646.
The North West Prospect of the City of Rochester C1770.
 
Early copper plate engraving 'The North West Prospect of the City of Rochester' in Kent. The picture dates from around 1770 and is laid on paper. The picture is close trimmed and has some vertical creases but the price does reflect the condition. In good condition it would fetch around £100. 
 
The picture has later hand colouring, condition stated above. Size of engraved area 280mm x 170mm.
 
Ref no: 1567  Price: £SOLD
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Early copper plate engraving 'The North West Prospect of the City of Rochester' in Kent. The picture dates from around 1770 and is laid on paper. The picture is close trimmed and has some vertical creases but the price does reflect the condition. In good condition it would fetch around £100.
Map of the Rutupian Ports, Isle of Thanet by William Barlow C1770.
 
Scarce early copper plate map 'A Map of the Rutupian Ports, the ancient course of the Wantsume and the present course of the Rivers Stour'. This primative style map of Kent and the Isle of Thanet shows Monkton, St Nicholas, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Burton, Cooper Street, Menstre and Chislet, Wingham and Stourmouth amonst others. The map is by William Barlow and dates from around 1770.
 
The map is hand coloured and apart from a few light greases and being a little grubby around the borders is in good condition. Size of engraved area 310mm x 200mm.
 
Ref no: 1551  Price: £SOLD
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Scarce early copper plate map 'A Map of the Rutupian Ports, the ancient course of the Wantsume and the present course of the Rivers Stour'. This primative style map of Kent and the Isle of Thanet shows Monkton, St Nicholas, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Burton, Cooper Street, Menstre and Chislet, Wingham and Stourmouth amonst others. The map is by William Barlow and dates from around 1770.
Upnor Castle, Kent C1790
 
Early copper plate engraving 'A South East View of Upnor Castle in Kent' on the River Medway near Rochester. The picture shows the Castle, the South Tower, the Governor's Apartment, the Store Keepers House and the Barracks. The River Medway by Upnor Castle was the scene of a fierce battle between the English and Dutch fleets. Picture dates from around 1790. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 190mm x 110mm.
 

Ref no: 1543    Price: £SOLD
 Early copper plate engraving 'A South East View of Upnor Castle in Kent' on the River Medway near Rochester. The picture shows the Castle, the South Tower, the Governor's Apartment, the Store Keepers House and the Barracks. The River Medway by Upnor Castle was the scene of a fierce battle between the English and Dutch fleets. Picture dates from around 1790.
Captain Dampier, Chile C1780
 
Early copper plate engraving 'Affecting interview of two Moskito Men one of whom had been left three years on the Island of Juan Fernandez by Captain Dampier'. The engraving is by Pollard from an original drawing by Gravalot and dates from around 1780. Captain Dampier was born in Somerset in 1651, he was a pirate, navigator and buccaneer. He was the first person to circumnavigate the world three times, he died in 1715. Juan Fernandez is in the South Pacific around 360 miles from the coast of Chile, South America. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little faded and has some light creasing as you would expect, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 290mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1574  Price: £SOLD
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Early copper plate engraving 'Affecting interview of two Moskito Men one of whom had been left three years on the Island of Juan Fernandez by Captain Dampier'. The engraving is by Pollard from an original drawing by Gravalot and dates from around 1780. Captain Dampier was born in Somerset in 1651, he was a pirate, navigator and buccaneer. He was the first person to circumnavigate the world three times, he died in 1715. Juan Fernandez is in the South Pacific around 360 miles from the coast of Chile, South America.
Greenwich Hospital & Chelsea Hospital C1800
 
Early engraving of Chelsea Hospital and Greenwich Hospital from the Thames in London. The engraving was published in F J Bertuch's Bilderbuch fuer Kinder around 1800. Original hand colouring.  
 
The picture is in good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 140mm.
 

Ref no: 1534    Price: £SOLD
 Early engraving of Chelsea Hospital and Greenwich Hospital from the Thames in London. The engraving was published in F J Bertuch's Bilderbuch fuer Kinder around 1800. Original hand colouring.
The Thames from Rotherhithe Stairs 1789
 
Super and quite rare early copper plate engraving 'A view of the Thames from Rotherhithe Stairs during the frost in 1789'. Engraved by W Birch from an original drawing by G Samuel the picture is dated August 1789. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some foxing, mostly confined to the borders but otherwise in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 135mm x 95mm.
 
Ref no: 1575  Price: £SOLD
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Super and quite rare early copper plate engraving 'A view of the Thames from Rotherhithe Stairs during the frost in 1789'. Engraved by W Birch from an original drawing by G Samuel the picture is dated August 1789.
Greenwich & Hythe map C1835
 
Steel engraved map of Greenwich and Hythe in Kent by J & C Walker from around 1835. The original drawing was by R Creighton.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x 180mm.
 
Ref no: 1570   Price: £SOLD
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 Steel engraved map of Greenwich and Hythe in Kent by J & C Walker from around 1835. The original drawing was by R Creighton.
The Lock, Cardiff C1930 
 
Original pencil signed etching of The Lock, Cardiff by D M Jenkins dating from around 1930.
 
The etching is a little grubby around the border, not affecting the engraved area, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 240mm x 170mm.

 
Ref no: 1527  Price: £SOLD
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Original pencil signed etching of The Lock, Cardiff by D M Jenkins dating from around 1930.
Rochester from Frendsbury Hill 1793 
 
Early aquatint of Rochester from Frendsbury Hill from Samuel Ireland's Picturesque Views on the River Medway published in 1793.
 
The picture is a little grubby around the borders but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 170mm x 110mm.
 
Ref no: 1583   Price: £SOLD
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 Early aquatint of Rochester from Frendsbury Hill from Samuel Ireland's Picturesque Views on the River Medway published in 1793.
Greenwich Hospital, River Front by Chavanne C1840 

Early steel engraving of Greenwich Hospital London from the River Thames. Engraved by Chavanne from an original drawing by Read the picture dates from around 1840 and is quite rare.   
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a bit grubby around the border with old parcel tape around the edge of the reverse side but this mounts out and the picture will look superb framed. Size of engraved area 230mm x 160mm.
 

Ref no: 1522      Price: £SOLD 
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 Early steel engraving of Greenwich Hospital London from the River Thames. Engraved by Chavanne from an original drawing by Read the picture dates from around 1840 and is quite rare.
Moscow, rare large aquatint by Robert Bowyer (1758-1834) dated 1814
 
Superb early aquatint of Moscow, Russia by Robert Bowyer (1758-1834). The picture comes from his important work 'An illustrated record of important events in the annals of Europe'. The impression is on J Whatman watermarked paper and has original hand colouring.
 
There a a few light foxing marks and a very slight paper loss in the sky. This is not a hole just a thinning of the paper and only visible when held up to the light. Central fold as issued and generally in very good condition. Size of engraved area 520mm x 280mm
(20.5" x 11").
 
Ref no: 1459  Price: £SOLD
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Superb early aquatint of Moscow, Russia by Robert Bowyer (1758-1834). The picture comes from his important work 'An illustrated record of important events in the annals of Europe'. The impression is on J Whatman watermarked paper and has original hand colouring.
Portsmouth, Hampshire C1780 
 
Early copper plate engraving 'A View of the Town and Harbour of Portsmouth', Hampshire. Engraved for the Modern Universal Traveller around 1780.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little wrinkled, has some old masking tape on the reverse side along the top border, and some discolouration, again to the reverse. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 270m x 170mm.

 
Ref no: 1482  Price: £SOLD 
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Early copper plate engraving 'A View of the Town and Harbour of Portsmouth', Hampshire. Engraved for the Modern Universal Traveller around 1780.
 Early copper plate map of London by Seutter Mattaeus 1728

Delineatio ac finitima Regio Magnae, Brittaniae Metropoleos Londini ad novißimam Normam repraesentata et ecusa à Matth. Seutter, Augustano Sac. Caesar Maj. Geogr

Rare folding copper plate map of London and Environs. The map goes from Colnebrook in the West to Gravesend in the East. Southerly it extends to Westerham in Kent and Hatfield in the North.

The map has original colour and apart from the borders being slightly grubby and a small hole at Upper Morden, only visible if held to the light (six boxes from the left and four boxes from the bottom), the map is in good condition. Size of engraved area 580m x 490mm.
 

Ref no: 3018     Price: £SOLD 
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 Delineatio ac finitima Regio Magnae, Brittaniae Metropoleos Londini ad novißimam Normam repraesentata et ecusa à Matth. Seutter, Augustano Sac. Caesar Maj. Geogr
Astronomical Chart, Clavius 1581 
 
Very rare astronomical chart 'Theorica Octavae Sphaerae'. This chart was purchased as a loose leaf from an American dealer who trades in rare books and early engravings and the following information is based on his research. From an edition of 'In Sphaeram Loannis de Sacro Bosco Commentarius' by Christophori Clavii, probably the 1581 edition published in Rome.
 
Christoph Clavius (1538-1612) was a German Jesuit astronomer and mathematician and the inventor of the Gregorian calendar.
 
The chart is printed on fine paper and is creased, as you would expect from an engraving of this age. Size of sheet 180m x 170mm.

 
Ref no: 1487  Price: £SOLD 
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Very rare astronomical chart 'Theorica Octavae Sphaerae'. This chart was purchased as a loose leaf from an American dealer who trades in rare books and early engravings and the following information is based on his research. From an edition of 'In Sphaeram Loannis de Sacro Bosco Commentarius' by Christophori Clavii, probably the 1581 edition published in Rome.
Hulks, large engraving by C Cousen 1870
 
Super steel engraving 'Hulks' by C Cousen, published in London in 1870.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has a small repaired tear below the title but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 310mm x 240mm.
 
Ref no: 1469  Price: £SOLD
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Super steel engraving 'Hulks' by C Cousen, published in London in 1870.
Hitsiu, a Province of Tzietkiang China by John Ogilby 1671
 
Very early copper plate engraving by John Ogilby of Hitsiu in the Province of Tzietkiang. The picture comes from: Atlas Chinensis,  being a second part of A relation of remarkable passages in two embassies from the East-India Company of the United Provinces to the vice-roy Singlamong and General Taising Lipovi and to Konchi, Emperor of China and East-Tartary. Published in 1671. A rare print.
 
The picture has a central fold as issued and some light creasing. There is also a small repaired hole, left just below the 'H' in Hitsiu, otherwise in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 360mm x 280mm.
 
Ref no: 1472  Price: £SOLD
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Very early copper plate engraving by John Ogilby of Hitsiu in the Province of Tzietkiang. The picture comes from: Atlas Chinensis, being a second part of A relation of remarkable passages in two embassies from the East-India Company of the United Provinces to the vice-roy Singlamong and General Taising Lipovi and to Konchi, Emperor of China and East-Tartary. Published in 1671. A rare print.
Mogols, India by Mallet 1685
 
Scarce copper plate engraving 'Mogols' from the German edition of Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' published in Frankfurt in 1685. A rare picture of the peoples of India.
 
The picture which has later hand colouring, is a bit grubby as you would expect but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1510  Price: £SOLD
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Scarce copper plate engraving 'Mogols' from the German edition of Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' published in Frankfurt in 1685. A rare picture of the peoples of India.
Britannia Saxonica by Robert Morden 1695
 
Early copper plate engraved map 'Britannia Saxonica' by Robert Morden from Camden's Britannia of 1695. A super Saxon map with centre fold as issued.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 380mm x 300mm.
 
Ref no: 1498  Price: £SOLD
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Early copper plate engraved map 'Britannia Saxonica' by Robert Morden from Camden's Britannia of 1695. A super Saxon map with centre fold as issued.
The Sun and Planets, large rare chart 1786.
 
Very rare copper plate chart  'The magnitude of the sun. the primary and secundary planets, and distances of the secundary planets from their primary ones; deduced from the latest observations'. This scarce chart is by Samuel Dunn, mathematician, publisher, teacher and cartographer and was published by Robert Sayer in Fleet Street London June 1786.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some minor offsetting from the text where it has been folded but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 560mm x 370mm.
 
Ref no: 1442  Price: £SOLD
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Very rare copper plate chart 'The magnitude of the sun. the primary and secundary planets, and distances of the secundary planets from their primary ones; deduced from the latest observations'. This scarce chart is by Samuel Dunn, mathematician, publisher, teacher and cartographer and was published by Robert Sayer in Fleet Street London June 1786.
Liverpool Docks by P H Huggill 1920
 
Superb pencil signed artist's proof etching of the docks at Liverpool by the listed artist Henry Percy Huggill (1886-1957). The picture was published by the Gainsborough Galleries in Liverpool in 1920 and has an embossed artist's proof stamp bottom right. P.H. Huggill studied at the Royal College of Art 1908 -1914 and exhibited 12 times at the Royal Academy. The picture will look stunning mounted and framed.
 
The picture has a brown stain around the outer border from a previous mount but this will not be visible once it is re-matted and framed. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 250mm x 200mm.

Ref no: 1425 Price: £SOLD
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Superb pencil signed artist's proof etching of the docks at Liverpool by the listed artist Henry Percy Huggill (1886-1957). The picture was published by the Gainsborough Galleries in Liverpool in 1920 and has an embossed artist's proof stamp bottom right. P.H. Huggill studied at the Royal College of Art 1908 -1914 and exhibited 12 times at the Royal Academy. The picture will look stunning mounted and framed.
Bramins (Brahmins) India by Mallet 1685
 
Scarce copper plate engraving 'Barmins' from the German edition of Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' published in Frankfurt in 1685. Bramins (Brahmins) are the class of law makers, scholars, priestes etc of Dharma in Hinduism. A rare picture of the peoples of India.
 
The picture which has later hand colouring, is a bit grubby as you would expect but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 150mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1509  Price: £SOLD
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Scarce copper plate engraving 'Barmins' from the German edition of Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' published in Frankfurt in 1685. Bramins (Brahmins) are the class of law makers, scholars, priestes etc of Dharma in Hinduism. A rare picture of the peoples of India.
The Phoenician by Albany Wiseman
 
Stunning limited edition lithograph 175/200 of the 'Phoenician' by the listed artist Albany Wiseman circa 1975. Albany Wiseman was born in 1930 and has been a professional artist since 1952. His work includes limited edition lithographs, book illustrations and posters. He has also published a number of books. The lithograph shows the Phoenician London in full sail passing a bouy marked North Kent.
 
The picture has a couple minor creases to the top border which will mount out and a very small crease just above the bottom title. The image is on heavy paper. Size of sheet 630mm x 460mm (25" x 18").
 
Ref no: 1465 Price: £SOLD
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Stunning limited edition lithograph 175/200 of the 'Phoenician' by the listed artist Albany Wiseman circa 1975. Albany Wiseman was born in 1930 and has been a professional artist since 1952. His work includes limited edition lithographs, book illustrations and posters. He has also published a number of books. The lithograph shows the Phoenician London in full sail passing a bouy marked North Kent.
Grant (Grand) Mogol, India by Mallet 1685
 
Scarce copper plate engraving 'Grant Mogol' from the German edition of Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' published in Frankfurt in 1685. A rare picture of the peoples of India.
 
The picture which has later hand colouring, is a bit grubby as you would expect but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1511  Price: £SOLD
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Scarce copper plate engraving 'Grant Mogol' from the German edition of Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' published in Frankfurt in 1685. A rare picture of the peoples of India.
Chinois, China by Mallet 1685
 
Scarce copper plate engraving 'Chinois' from the German edition of Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' published in Frankfurt in 1685. A rare picture of the peoples of China.
 
The picture which has later hand colouring, is a bit grubby as you would expect but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1512  Price: £SOLD
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Scarce copper plate engraving 'Chinois' from the German edition of Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' published in Frankfurt in 1685. A rare picture of the peoples of China.
Awatscha Bay, Russia C1775
 
Copper plate engraving of Awatscha Bay dating from around 1775. Awatscha Bay, Kamtschatka is a peninsular in the East Asian part of Russia.
 
The picture which has later hand colouring, has some very minor creases otherwise it is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 130mm.
 
Ref no: 1503  Price: £SOLD
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Copper plate engraving of Awatscha Bay dating from around 1775. Awatscha Bay, Kamtschatka is a peninsular in the East Asian part of Russia.
Andover to Redbridge, Southampton Canal 1772
 
Early folding copper plate engraved map of 'A Plan of the proposed Navigable Canal from Andover to Redbridge in the County of Southampton'. Surveyed in 1770 the plan was published in the Gent Magazine in 1772. It shows the proposed route from Andover, through Stockbridge and Rumsey and onto Southampton. An interesting historical map.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has folds as issued and some vertical creasing, normal for early maps for this journal, otherwise is in good condition. Size of engraved area 340mm x 170mm.
 
Ref no: 1443  Price: £SOLD
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Early folding copper plate engraved map of 'A Plan of the proposed Navigable Canal from Andover to Redbridge in the County of Southampton'. Surveyed in 1770 the plan was published in the Gent Magazine in 1772. It shows the proposed route from Andover, through Stockbridge and Rumsey and onto Southampton. An interesting historical map.
Stockton to Durham Canal 1772
 
Early folding copper plate engraved map of ' A Plan of the River Tees and of the intended Navigable Canal from Stockton by Darlington to Winston in the Bishoprick of Durham'. The plan was published in the Gent Magazine in 1772 following a survey by Richard Whitworth. An interesting historical map.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has folds as issued, some vertical creasing which is normal for early maps from this journal and a small light crease bottom right. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 280mm x 180mm.
 
Ref no: 1444  Price: £SOLD
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Early folding copper plate engraved map of ' A Plan of the River Tees and of the intended Navigable Canal from Stockton by Darlington to Winston in the Bishoprick of Durham'. The plan was published in the Gent Magazine in 1772 following a survey by Richard Whitworth. An interesting historical map.
City of Diu, India C1760
 
Copper plate engraved map of Diu India by G Child dating from around 1760. The City of Diu is in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu. A rare town plan.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 200mm x 140mm.
 
Ref no: 1502  Price: £SOLD
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Copper plate engraved map of Diu India by G Child dating from around 1760. The City of Diu is in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu. A rare town plan.
Carane des Holl, Russian Artic by Mallet 1683
 
Copper plate engraving Terres Arctiques 'Carane des Holl' from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' 1683. I believe this is Nova Zembla, the Russian Arctic. The picture shows bear hunting and in some instances the bears appear to be winning.
 
The picture which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1504  Price: £SOLD
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Copper plate engraving Terres Arctiques 'Carane des Holl' from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe' 1683. I believe this is Nova Zembla, the Russian Arctic. The picture shows bear hunting and in some instances the bears appear to be winning.
Riverside Houses, Greenwich, Philip Pimlott signed etching C1937 
 
Pencil signed etching by Philip Pimlott (1871-1960) of 'Riverside Houses, Greenwich' London. The picture shows what looks like barges moored on the Thames. Dated in the plate 1937.
 
The picture has some light foxing around the outer border but otherwise in very good condition. Size of engraved area 130m x 90mm.
 

Ref no: 1480     Price: £SOLD
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 Pencil signed etching by Philip Pimlott (1871-1960) of 'Riverside Houses, Greenwich' London. The picture shows what looks like barges moored on the Thames. Dated in the plate 1937.
Kent by James Pigot C1840
 
Steel engraved map of Kent by James Pigot from around 1840. The map has a nice vignette of Canterbury bottom left. Published by Pigot and Co in London. Please note, picture comes without the mount shown in the screen image as postage costs are excessive for the size of it.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 220mm.

 
Ref no: 1471  Price: £SOLD 
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Steel engraved map of Kent by James Pigot from around 1840. The map has a nice vignette of Canterbury bottom left. Published by Pigot and Co in London. Please note, picture comes without the mount shown in the screen image as postage costs are excessive for the size of it.
Surrey map by John Seller C1695 
 
Early copper plate engraved county map of Surrey by John Seller from 'Anglia Contracta, or a Description of the Kingdom of England'. The map is from an atlas that was the first to use London as the prime meridian. The map dates from 1695 and comes with an ivory, acid free, mount ready for framing. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is laid on card and in very good condition.  Size of engraved area 140mm x 120mm.

Ref no: 1408  Price: £SOLD
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Early copper plate engraved county map of Surrey by John Seller from 'Anglia Contracta, or a Description of the Kingdom of England'. The map is from an atlas that was the first to use London as the prime meridian. The map dates from 1695 and comes with an ivory, acid free, mount ready for framing.
Macao, China 1832
 
Super steel engraving of Macao in China. Engraved by W Floyd from an original drawing by W Purser. The engraving was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook in 1833. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 185mm x 115mm.
 
Ref no: 1505  Price: £SOLD
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Super steel engraving of Macao in China. Engraved by W Floyd from an original drawing by W Purser. The engraving was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook in 1833.
Dartmouth Castle and Harbour, Devon 1832
 
Steel engraving of Dartmouth Castle and Harbour in Devon. Engraved by J Thomas from an original drawing by T Allom. The engraving was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook in 1833. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 155mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1506  Price: £SOLD
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Steel engraving of Dartmouth Castle and Harbour in Devon. Engraved by J Thomas from an original drawing by T Allom. The engraving was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook in 1833.
The Flying Bridge, River Whang-Ho in China C1770
 
Early copper plate engraving 'View of the Flying Bridge over the River Whang-Ho in China'. Engraved for Miller's 'The New and Complete and Universal System of Geography around 1770.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is grubby around the borders and has some faint creasing to the image, which should flatten out. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 290m x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1486  Price: £SOLD
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 Early copper plate engraving 'View of the Flying Bridge over the River Whang-Ho in China'. Engraved for Miller's 'The New and Complete and Universal System of Geography around 1770.
The Punishment of Russian Pirates 1807
 
Copper plate engraving of 'The Punishment of Russian Pirates' by T Wallis published in 1807.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 170mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1483  Price: £SOLD
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Copper plate engraving of 'The Punishment of Russian Pirates' by T Wallis published in 1807.
Astronomical Chart, Clavius 1581 
 
Very rare astronomical chart 'Theorica Minutorum Proport'. This chart was purchased as a loose leaf from an American dealer who trades in rare books and early engravings and the following information is based on his research. From an edition of 'In Sphaeram Loannis de Sacro Bosco Commentarius' by Christophori Clavii, probably the 1581 edition published in Rome.
 
Christoph Clavius (1538-1612) was a German Jesuit astronomer and mathematician and the inventor of the Gregorian calendar.
 
The chart is printed on fine paper and is creased, as you would expect from an engraving of this age. Size of sheet 150m x 100mm.

 
Ref no: 1488  Price: £SOLD 
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Very rare astronomical chart 'Theorica Minutorum Proport'. This chart was purchased as a loose leaf from an American dealer who trades in rare books and early engravings and the following information is based on his research. From an edition of 'In Sphaeram Loannis de Sacro Bosco Commentarius' by Christophori Clavii, probably the 1581 edition published in Rome.
Astronomical Chart, Clavius 1581 
 
Very rare astronomical chart 'Sphaera Lunae'. This chart was purchased as a loose leaf from an American dealer who trades in rare books and early engravings and the following information is based on his research. From an edition of 'In Sphaeram Loannis de Sacro Bosco Commentarius' by Christophori Clavii, probably the 1581 edition published in Rome.
 
Christoph Clavius (1538-1612) was a German Jesuit astronomer and mathematician and the inventor of the Gregorian calendar.
 
The chart is printed on fine paper and is creased, as you would expect from an engraving of this age. Size of sheet 150m x 110mm.

 
Ref no: 1490  Price: £SOLD 
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Very rare astronomical chart 'Sphaera Lunae'. This chart was purchased as a loose leaf from an American dealer who trades in rare books and early engravings and the following information is based on his research. From an edition of 'In Sphaeram Loannis de Sacro Bosco Commentarius' by Christophori Clavii, probably the 1581 edition published in Rome.
H.M.S. Victory in Portsmouth Harbour 1830 
 
Superb engraving of 'H.M.S. Victory, First Rate', sub-titled 'The Flagship of the Late Lord Nelson, on board of which he was killed off Trafalgar 21 October 1805'. Etched by E W Cooke in 1830 from an original drawing by him in 1828. The picture shows Victory in Portsmouth Harbour.
 
The etching, which has later hand colouring, has a couple of minor creases but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 260mm x 200mm.

Ref no: 1406  Price: £SOLD
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 Superb engraving of 'H.M.S. Victory, First Rate', sub-titled 'The Flagship of the Late Lord Nelson, on board of which he was killed off Trafalgar 21 October 1805'. Etched by E W Cooke in 1830 from an original drawing by him in 1828. The picture shows Victory in Portsmouth Harbour.
Man of Kamtschatka, Russia C1780
 
Copper plate engraving 'Man of Kamtschatka' in Russia. Engraver and publication this picture came from is unknown but it will date from around 1780.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 150m x 110mm.

 
Ref no: 1496  Price: £SOLD 
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Copper plate engraving 'Man of Kamtschatka' in Russia. Engraver and publication this picture came from is unknown but it will date from around 1780.
Woman of Kamtschatka, Russia C1780
 
Copper plate engraving 'Woman of Kamtschatka' in Russia. Engraver and publication this picture came from is unknown but it will date from around 1780.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 150m x 110mm.

 
Ref no: 1495  Price: £SOLD 
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Copper plate engraving 'Woman of Kamtschatka' in Russia. Engraver and publication this picture came from is unknown but it will date from around 1780.
Clifton Wood and Church Bristol 1828
 
Superb lithograph of Clifton Wood and Church Bristol from Nova Scotia Floating Dock. Drawn on stone by W Gauci from an original drawing by Rev'd J Bulwer. Published by Engelmann, Graf, Cindet & Co in Clifton Bristol.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 260mm x 170mm.
 
Ref no: 1451  Price: £SOLD
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Superb lithograph of Clifton Wood and Church Bristol from Nova Scotia Floating Dock. Drawn on stone by W Gauci from an original drawing by Rev'd J Bulwer. Published by Engelmann, Graf, Cindet & Co in Clifton Bristol.
 
The Forbidden City, Beijing China 1772.
 
Early folding Prevost engraving of the Chinese Imperial Palace, Beijing China. The picture comes from L'Abbe Prevost's 'Historie Generale Des Voyages' published around 1772.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has folds as issued and is in good condition. Size of engraved area 180m x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1475  Price: £SOLD
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Early folding Prevost engraving of the Chinese Imperial Palace, Beijing China. The picture comes from L'Abbe Prevost's 'Historie Generale Des Voyages' published around 1772.

Samoyedes, Arctic Circle, Russia 1685

 

Very early copper plate picture of the Samoyedes, people from the Arctic Circle, Russia from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe'. This is from the German first edition Beschreibung des gantzen Welt-Kreysses which was published in 1685.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 140m x 110mm.

 

Ref no: 1434 Price: £SOLD

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 Very early copper plate picture of the Samoyedes, people from the Arctic Circle, Russia from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe'. This is from the German first edition Beschreibung des gantzen Welt-Kreysses which was published in 1685.
Dockyard & Harbour Devonport C1830
 
Steel engraving titled 'Dock-Yard & Harbour, Devonport'. The picture was engraved by Tombleson from an original drawing by T Allom and dates from around 1830.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 150mm x 90mm.

Ref no: 1417  Price: £SOLD
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Steel engraving titled 'Dock-Yard & Harbour, Devonport'. The picture was engraved by Tombleson from an original drawing by T Allom and dates from around 1830.
Crayford to Rochester in Kent C1735
 
Early copper plate engraved road map by Emanuel Bowen from around 1735 of the route from Crayford through to Rochester in Kent. The map also shows the crests of the Deanary and Bishop of Rochester.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1430  Price: £SOLD
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Early copper plate engraved road map by Emanuel Bowen from around 1735 of the route from Crayford through to Rochester in Kent. The map also shows the crests of the Deanary and Bishop of Rochester.
Rare aquatint of Westminster from the Thames 1809 
 
Very rare aquatint of 'View of Westminster from the East', London. The picture comes from the Antiquities of Westminster published by John Thomas Smith and is dated 1806. The engraving is aquatinted by Frederick Christian Lewis and afterwards etched and finished by J T Smith.
 
The engraving has some foxing mostly to the border but generally in very good condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x 180mm.

Ref no: 1405  Price: £SOLD
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Very rare aquatint of 'View of Westminster from the East', London. The picture comes from the Antiquities of Westminster published by John Thomas Smith and is dated 1806. The engraving is aquatinted by Frederick Christian Lewis and afterwards etched and finished by J T Smith.
Greenland, Iceland and Great Britain, Mallet C1683
 
Very early copper plate map of 'Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, England and Wales from Allain Mallet's 'Description  I'Universe', published in France in 1683. Greenland was little known when this map was published and as such the coastline is only partially mapped. A rare map.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 150m x 100mm.

Ref no: 1419  Price: £SOLD
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Very early copper plate map of 'Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, England and Wales from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe', published in France in 1683. Greenland was little known when this map was published and as such the coastline is only partially mapped. A rare map.
Solway Moss Cumberland by Thomas Bowen 1779
 
Small copper plate map of 'A Plan of Solway Moss in Cumberland' by Thomas Bowen. Printed in 1779 for the Gent Magazine.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 130m x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1463  Price: £SOLD
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Small copper plate map of 'A Plan of Solway Moss in Cumberland' by Thomas Bowen. Printed in 1779 for the Gent Magazine.

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