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New for October 2010:
 
We are now offering a selection of original watercolours and limited edition prints by marine artist Anthony Blackman. To view his portfolio please click on the banner at the top of the Home page. 
 
Renowned for his maritime paintings in both the UK and USA Anthony's work rarely comes onto the market as most of his paintings are held in private collections around the world. The paintings listed are exclusive to the Maritime Gallery and are not available through any other outlet.
 
Anthony's recent exhibitions include; The Texas Seaport Museum International Festival of Maritime Art, The Pearl Fincher Museum in Houston and in 2009 the prestigious Royal Society of Marine Artists' Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London.  
Island of Tahiti 1845.
 
Scarce early folding map of the Island of Tahiti published in 1845 for Charles Wikes 'US World exploring expedition'. The map was engraved by Sherman and Smith in New York. Super South Pacific map.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Folds as issued. Size of engraved area 280mm x 210mm.
 

Ref no: 2044     Price: £SOLD
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 Scarce early folding map of the Island of Tahiti published in 1845 for Charles Wikes 'US World exploring expedition'. The map was engraved by Sherman and Smith in New York. Super South Pacific map.
Chart of the South Sea Islands 1806.
 
Scarce early folding copper plate engraving titled 'A Chart of the Islands discovered in the South Sea to the Year 1620, with the Tracks of some of the Principal Discoverers. Published by James Burney March 10th 1806. The map has the Salomon Islands marked amongst others with a reference to Australia and New Guinea. Super map engraved by J Pickett.
 
The map has some light brown staining and some minor offsetting but generally in good condition. Folds as issued. Size of engraved area 410mm x 250mm.
 

Ref no: 2037     Price: £45.00
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 Scarce early folding copper plate engraving titled 'A Chart of the Islands discovered in the South Sea to the Year 1620, with the Tracks of some of the Principal Discoverers. Published by James Burney March 10th 1806. The map has the Salomon Islands marked amongst others with a reference to Australia and New Guinea. Super map engraved by J Pickett.

Germany, (South part) 1839

Early folding steel engraved map of Germany, South part, from James Bell's ' A System of Geography, Popular and Scientific, or a Physical, Political and Statistical Account of the World and its Various Divisions'. Published in 1839 by Archibald Fullarton in Glasgow.
Inset shows the Fall of the Rhine at Schafhausen.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area; 240mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1995    Price: £22.00
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 Early folding steel engraved map of Germany, South part, from James Bell's ' A System of Geography, Popular and Scientific, or a Physical, Political and Statistical Account of the World and its Various Divisions'. Published in 1839 by Archibald Fullarton in Glasgow.
The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1738
 
Rare early copper plate engraving ' Plan of the Town and Fortifications of Gibraltar, exactly taken on the Spot in the Year 1738'. Produced for M Tindal's continuation of Mr Rapin's History of England. The map is by Isaac Basire and was published around 1745 by Paul & James Knapton. Super map with fine shell cartouche and ships in the foreground.
 
The picture which is hand coloured has quite a bit of light foxing and a couple of vertical creases but price more than reflects condition, click on image for a detailed view. Folds as issued. Size of image 590mm x 360mm.
 

Ref no: 1974   Price: £85.00
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Rare early copper plate engraving ' Plan of the Town and Fortifications of Gibraltar, exactly taken on the Spot in the Year 1738'. Produced for M Tindal's continuation of Mr Rapin's History of England. The map is by Isaac Basire and was published around 1745 by Paul & James Knapton. Super map with fine shell cartouche and ships in the foreground.
Orbis Veteribus Notus 1817

Copper plate map  'Orbis Veteribus Notus' published by John Thomson in his 'General Atlas ...' in 1817. The picture has been engraved N.R Hewitt from an original by J Wyld. 

The map, which has outline colour, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area; 290mm x 220mm.
 
Ref no: 1970  Price: £28.00
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Copper plate map 'Orbis Veteribus Notus' published by John Thomson in his 'General Atlas ...' in 1817. The picture has been engraved N.R Hewitt from an original by J Wyld.
Persia C1840

Early folding steel engraved map of Persia, probably from James Bell's ' A System of Geography, Popular and Scientific, or a Physical, Political and Statistical Account of the World and its Various Divisions'. Published in 1839 by Archibald Fullarton in Glasgow.

The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area; 240mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1968  Price: £20.00
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Early folding steel engraved map of Persia, probably from James Bell's ' A System of Geography, Popular and Scientific, or a Physical, Political and Statistical Account of the World and its Various Divisions'. Published in 1839 by Archibald Fullarton in Glasgow.
France C1840

Early folding steel engraved map of France, probably from James Bell's ' A System of Geography, Popular and Scientific, or a Physical, Political and Statistical Account of the World and its Various Divisions'. Published in 1839 by Archibald Fullarton in Glasgow.

The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area; 240mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1969  Price: £20.00
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Early folding steel engraved map of France, probably from James Bell's ' A System of Geography, Popular and Scientific, or a Physical, Political and Statistical Account of the World and its Various Divisions'. Published in 1839 by Archibald Fullarton in Glasgow.
Italy, Sicily, Sardinia & Corsica 1794
 
Copper plate map of 'Italy with the Islands of Sicily, Sardinia & Corsica, drawn from the Best Authorities'. Engraved by Thomas Conder the map was published by R Wilkinson in London in 1794.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, has a small worm hole bottom left just below engraved border, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 270mm x 220mm.

Ref no: 1812  Price: £35.00
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Copper plate map of 'Italy with the Islands of Sicily, Sardinia & Corsica, drawn from the Best Authorities'. Engraved by Thomas Conder the map was published by R Wilkinson in London in 1794.
Eastern Tartary by Thomas Kitchin C1750 
 
Copper plate map  'A map of the Eastern Tartary as surveyed by the Jesuits in 1709, 10 & 11'. Super map of China, Asia engraved by Thomas Kitchin around 1750.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, has some offsetting to the outer borders but otherwise in very good condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x160mm.

Ref no: 1805  Price: £30.00
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Copper plate map 'A map of the Eastern Tartary as surveyed by the Jesuits in 1709, 10 & 11'. Super map of China, Asia engraved by Thomas Kitchin around 1750.
French Colonies C1880 
 
Super French engraved map showing four of their colonies. The top left image is of St Pierre et Miquelon a small group of islands in the North Atlantic off the coast of Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador). Top right is the Iles Marquises in French Polynesia, bottom left is Guyane in the Atlantic off the coast of South America and bottom right is Madagascar in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Isdore. 
 
The map is coloured and apart from being a little grubby around the borders, not affecting the image, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 225mm x 180mm.

Ref no: 1790  Price: £25.00
Super French engraved map showing four of their colonies. The top left image is of St Pierre et Miquelon a small group of islands in the North Atlantic off the coast of Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador). Top right is the Iles Marquises in French Polynesia, bottom left is Guyane in the Atlantic off the coast of South America and bottom right is Madagascar in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Isdore.
Martinique C1880 
 
French engraved map of Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Isdore. There are vignettes of Fort Royal and Saint Pierre.
 
The map is coloured and apart from being a little grubby around the borders, not affecting the image, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 225mm x 180mm.

Ref no: 1791  Price: £20.00
French engraved map of Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Isdore. There are vignettes of Fort Royal and Saint Pierre.
Paris C1880 
 
French engraved map of Paris. The map almost certainly comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was probably engraved by Isdore. There are vignettes of La Tour De Nesle and Philippe Auguste.
 
The map is coloured and apart from being a little grubby around the borders, not affecting the image, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 255mm x 180mm.

Ref no: 1792  Price: £SOLD
 French engraved map of Paris. The map almost certainly comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was probably engraved by Isdore. There are vignettes of La Tour De Nesle and Philippe Auguste.
Algeria (Algerie) C1880 
 
French engraved map of Algeria (Algerie) in Africa. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Isdore. There are vignettes in the corners of the important cities of the country and famous people. This map features ABD-EL-Kader and Dey D'Alger with views of Alger and Constantine in the bottom corners.
 
The map is coloured and apart from being a little grubby around the borders, not affecting the image, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 225mm x 180mm.

Ref no: 1788  Price: £20.00
French engraved map of Algeria (Algerie) in Africa. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Isdore. There are vignettes in the corners of the important cities of the country and famous people. This map features ABD-EL-Kader and Dey D'Alger with views of Alger and Constantine in the bottom corners.
Senegal, West Africa C1880 
 
French engraved map of Senegal in Western Africa. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Isdore. There are vignettes Vue de St louis, natives and Goree.
 
The map is coloured and apart from being a little grubby around the borders, not affecting the image, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 225mm x 180mm.

Ref no: 1789  Price: £20.00
French engraved map of Senegal in Western Africa. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Isdore. There are vignettes Vue de St louis, natives and Goree.
Guadeloupe C1880 
 
French engraved map of Guadeloupe an archipelago in the Leeward Islands. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Ales. There is a nice vignette of the volcano Morne de la Sonfriere.
 
The map is coloured, has some light creasing and a little grubby around the borders, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 180mm.

Ref no: 1793  Price: £18.00
French engraved map of Guadeloupe an archipelago in the Leeward Islands. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Ales. There is a nice vignette of the volcan Morne de la Sonfriere.
India C1880 
 
French engraved map of India. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Ales. There is a nice vignette of Maison du Port de Pondichery bottom left.
 
The map is coloured and apart from being a little grubby around the borders, not affecting the image, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 180mm.

Ref no: 1794  Price: £SOLD
 French engraved map of India. The map comes from the Atlas Illustre de la France (La France et ses Colonies) and was published in Paris around 1880. Produced by A Vuillemin the map was engraved by Ales. There is a nice vignette of Maison du Port de Pondichery bottom left.
Savoye (Savoy) France, Mallet 1683
 
Very early copper plate map of 'Savoye' (Savoy) in France by Allain Manesson Mallet dating from 1683. The picture comes from Mallet's Description of the World. Fine cartouche and title.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1719  Price: £35.00
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Very early copper plate map of 'Savoye' (Savoy) in France by Allain Manesson Mallet dating from 1683. The picture comes from Mallet's Description of the World. Fine cartouche and title.
Saxony Germany by Zatta 1780
 
Fine copper plate map 'Part Meridionale de circolo dell Alta Sassonia di nuuova Projezione'. Saxony, Germany published in Venice in 1780 by Antonia Zatta for 'Atlante Novissimo'. 
 
The map, which has been hand coloured, has a small tear along the top fold stopping at the engraved border but otherwise in good condition. Folds as issued. Size of engraved area 400mm x 310mm. 
 
Ref no: 1653   Price: £55.00
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 Fine copper plate map 'Part Meridionale de circolo dell Alta Sassonia di nuuova Projezione'. Saxony, Germany published in Venice in 1780 by Antonia Zatta for 'Atlante Novissimo'.
L'Allemagne (Germany) C1705
 
Super early copper plate map 'L'Allemagne, Divisee Par Cercles'. Fine German map by de Monseigneur le Dauphin and published by N de Fer in Paris around 1705. 
 
The map, which has original hand colouring, has some very slight staining but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 340mm x 220mm. 
 
Ref no: 1652   Price: £55.00
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 Super early copper plate map 'L'Allemagne, Divisee Par Cercles'. Fine German map by de Monseigneur le Dauphin and published by N de Fer in Paris around 1705.
Germany 1760
 
Early copper plate map ' Principatus Calenberg et Gruben, Hagen....'. The map is a representation of the area around Hanover, Hildersheim, Gottingen and Paderborn in Germany by Alberti Caroli Seuteri and dates from around 1760. 
 
The map, which has original hand colouring, has been re-margined and also has some slight restoration but is still a superb rare map with the price relecting the condition. Size of engraved area 250mm x 180mm. 
 
Ref no: 1651   Price: £SOLD
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 Early copper plate map ' Principatus Calenberg et Gruben, Hagen....'. The map is a representation of the area around Hanover, Hildersheim, Gottingen and Paderborn in Germany by Alberti Caroli Seuteri and dates from around 1760.
Algier by Mattaus Merian 1646
 
Early copper plate engraved map of Algier in Africa by Mattaus Merian published in Frankfurt around 1646. The picture gives a birds eye view of the city and its fortifications.
 
The picture does has some light creasing as you would expect from an engraving of this age, central fold as issued. Size of engraved area 340mm x 220mm.

Ref no: 1630  Price: £SOLD
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Early copper plate engraved map of Algier in Africa by Mattaus Merian published in Frankfurt around 1646. The picture gives a birds eye view of the city and its fortifications.
Plan of the Camp of Tarragona Spain C1745
 
Early Isaac Basire copper plate engraved map of 'Plan of the Camp of Tarragona' in the historical region of Catalonia in Spain. The map was produced for Mr Tindal's Continuation of Mr Rapkin's History of England around 1745.
 
The map shows the cities of Tarragona, Reus, La Silva and Alcouva and also shows that the hills marked with a cross are impracticable for cavalry.  
 
The map, which is hand coloured, has folds as issued but also a join. The join has been expertly undertaken and looks more like a fold than an actual join. If you enlarge the screen image it runs vertically through the left hand ship. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 460mm x 360mm. 
 
Ref no: 1626   Price: £35.00
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 Early Isaac Basire copper plate engraved map of 'Plan of the Camp of Tarragona' in the historical region of Catalonia in Spain. The map was produced for Mr Tindal's Continuation of Mr Rapkin's History of England around 1750.
Thessaly, Greece 1805
 
Copper plate engraved map of Thessaly by J D Barbie du Bocage. The map featuring mainland Greece and the Islands of Euboea, Skiathos and Skopelos was engraved by J Russell, probably for Jean-Jacques Barthelemy's Travels of Anacharsis. Published by J Mawman in Poultry, London July 1805.  
 
The map, which is hand coloured, has a central fold as issued and is slightly grubby around the borders, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 320mm x 220mm. 
 
Ref no: 1606   Price: £35.00
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 Copper plate engraved map of Thessaly by J D Barbie du Bocage. The map featuring mainland Greece and the Islands of Euboea, Skiathos and Skopelos was engraved by J Russell, probably for Jean-Jacques Barthelemy's Travels of Anacharsis. Published by J Mawman in Poultry, London July 1805.
France by Thomas Bowen C1790
 
Early copper plate engraved map ' A new and accurate map of France from the latest improvements and regulated by astronomical observations'. The map by Thomas Bowen dates from around 1790 and comes from Banke's new and complete system of geography.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is quite a light impression but in good condition. Size of engraved area 280mm x 200mm.
 
Ref no: 1466  Price: £35.00
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Early copper plate engraved map ' A new and accurate map of France from the latest improvements and regulated by astronomical observations'. The map by Thomas Bowen dates from around 1790 and comes from Banke's new and complete system of geography.
Savoy & Piedmont by Robert Morden C1690
 
Early copper plate engraved map ' Savoy and Piedmont' Italy by Robert Morden. The map comes from Morden's 'A Description of the World' and dates from around 1690.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the border with text on the reverse but prices does reflect condition. Size of engraved area 120mm x 1100mm.
 
Ref no: 1467  Price: £SOLD
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Early copper plate engraved map ' Savoy and Piedmont' Italy by Robert Morden. The map comes from Morden's 'A Description of the World' and dates from around 1690.
St Helene, Africa, Mallet 1683
 
Very early copper plate map of 'St Helene in Africa by Allain Mallet dating from 1683.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders with light foxing to the bottom of the image, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 150mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1440  Price: £35.00
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Very early copper plate map of 'St Helene in Africa by Allain Mallet dating from 1683.
Madeira, Funchal, Gorree and Porto Santo Bonne C1787
 
Early folding copper plate engraved map of Funchall the capital of Madeira, the Isle of Goree off Cape Verde and the Isle of Porto Santo just off Madeira. The map is by Rigobert Bonne from Extrait du Voyage de la Louisiane and dates from around 1787.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has folds as issued and is in good condition. Size of engraved area 340mm x 240mm.
 
Ref no: 1441  Price: £45.00 Reserved
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Early folding copper plate engraved map of Funchall the capital of Madeira, the Isle of Goree off Cape Verde and the Isle of Porto Santo just off Madeira. The map is by Rigobert Bonne from Extrait du Voyage de la Louisiane and dates from around 1787.
Sketch of the Harbour of Samganooda on the Island of Oonalaska 1778 
 
Early copper plate map of a 'Sketch of the harbour of Samgoonada on the Island Oonalaska'. Engraved by Thomas Bowen the map was published by Alex Hogg around 1778. Arctic and Polar Regions from Captain Cook's third voyage.  
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders and has some light creasing but generally in very good condition. Size of engraved area 320mm x 200mm.
 

Ref no: 1450     Price: £35.00
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 Early copper plate map of a 'Sketch of the harbour of Samgoonada on the Island Oonalaska'. Engraved by Thomas Bowen the map was published by Alex Hogg around 1778. Arctic and Polar Regions from Captain Cook's third voyage.

Carte de La Crimee, Ukraine 1764 

 

Copper plate map 'Carte De La Crimee' Ukraine.  The map is possibly by Jean-Baptist Croisey and was published in 1764 by N Bellin. 

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

 

Ref no: 1446 Price: £45.00 

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 Copper plate map 'Carte De La Crimee' Ukraine. The map is possibly by Jean-Baptist Croisey and was published in 1764 by N Bellin.
Nouvelle Zemble Russia, Mallet C1719
 
Very early copper plate map of 'Nouvelle Zemble' Russia, Arctic regions by Allain Mallet dating from around 1719.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders with light foxing to the bottom of the image, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 150mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1456  Price: £SOLD
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Very early copper plate map of 'Nouvelle Zemble' Russia, Arctic regions by Allain Mallet dating from around 1719.

Plan D'Azak ou Azof, Russia Croisey 1764 

 

Copper plate map 'Plan D'Azak ou Azof' river Don in Russia. The map is by Jean-Baptist Croisey and published in 1764 by N Bellin. The map shows the Nouvelle Fortifications etc.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, has a stamp on the reverse stating 'King's Inn Library Dublin' but the colouring eliminates this showing through. Otherwise in very good condition. Size of engraved area 200mm x 160mm.

 

Ref no: 1445 Price: £45.00 Reserved

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 Copper plate map 'Plan D'Azak ou Azof' river Don in Russia. The map is by Jean-Baptist Croisey and published in 1764 by N Bellin. The map shows the Nouvelle Fortifications etc.

Karte Von Der Bay St Helena, Africa C1750 

 

Copper plate map 'Karte Von Der Bay St Helena'  in the South Atlantic by Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772). The map dates from around 1750.

 

The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders and has some very light creasing. The left hand border is close trimmed but generally the map is in good condition. Size of engraved area 200mm x 160mm.

 

Ref no: 1457 Price: £45.00

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 Copper plate map 'Karte Von Der Bay St Helena' in the South Atlantic by Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772). The map dates from around 1750.

A map of Little Bochara, Russian Empire C1780 

 

Copper plate map 'A Map of Little Bochara and the adjacent countrys. Drawn from the survey of the Jesuits and Mr Kyrillows Map of the Russian Empire'. Engraved by Thomas Kitchin the map dates from around 1780.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, has a light stain bottom left, just below 'Desart of Sand' and has a repair to the left hand border by the plate line, not affecting the image, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 200mm x 160mm.

 

Ref no: 1448  Price: £28.00

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Goree Island, West Africa, Mallet C1683
 
Very early copper plate map of 'Goree Island, Senegal West Africa from Allain Mallet's 'Description  I'Universe', published in France in 1683. Goree Island is one of 19 communes of the City of Dakar, Senegal and for many years one of the locations where slaves were processed and transported from. The upper map shows the location of the island just off Cape Verde.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1420  Price: £35.00
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Very early copper plate map of 'Goree Island, Senegal West Africa from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe', published in France in 1683. Goree Island is one of 19 communes of the City of Dakar, Senegal and for many years one of the locations where slaves were processed and transported from. The upper map shows the location of the island just off Cape Verde.
Die Stadt Callao, Peru by Mallet C1683
 
Very early copper plate picture of the Port of Callao now in Peru. The picture comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description  I'Universe', published in France in 1683.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1292 Price: £35.00
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Fort Dauphin by Mallet C1683
 
Very early copper plate map of the French Fort Dauphin, now Tolanaro Madagascar. The map comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description  I'Universe', published in France in 1683.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is close trimmed to the left hand side, will mount out, and has a small stain just below the engraved are. Otherwise in condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1284 Price: £38.00
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La Perouse map, Plan of Baie de Ternai, Eastern Russia 1798
 
Early copper plate map showing a plan of the Bay of Ternay (Ternai) on the coast of the Sea of Japan Eastern Russia. The map comes from 'A Voyage around the World' published in 1798 by GG & J Robinson in London. The bay was discovered by La Perouse, a French navigator who had missed out on claiming Australia for France by a few hours to Captain Cook. The plan shows the locations of La Perouse's frigates Boussole and Astrolabe. An important map.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 360mm x 240mm.

Ref no: 1398 Price: £35.00
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Early copper plate map showing a plan of the Bay of Ternay (Ternai) on the coast of the Sea of Japan Eastern Russia. The map comes from 'A Voyage around the World' published in 1798 by GG & J Robinson in London. The bay was discovered by La Perouse, a French navigator who had missed out on claiming Austrailia for France by a few hours to Captain Cook. The plan shows the locations of La Perouse's frigates Boussole and Astrolabe. An important map.
Europe Mallet C1683
 
Very early copper plate map of Turkey. The map notes regions of Hungary, Transylvania, Walachia, Moldavia, Bessarabia and Poland. The map comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description  I'Universe', published in France in 1683.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1397 Price: £45.00
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Very early copper plate map of Turkey. The map notes regions of Hungary, Transylvania, Walachia, Moldavia, Bessarabia and Poland. The map comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe', published in France in 1683.
Tombleson's Upper Rhine map 1832
 
Super steel engraved folding map of the Rhine in Germany from Tombleson's Views of the Rhine and Upper Rhine published in Volume 2 in 1832. The map goes from Coblenz at the top down to Dissentis.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the borders especially at the bottom, please see photographs, but otherwise in reasonable condition. Price does reflect the condition. Size of engraved area 450mm x 260mm.
 

Ref no: 1375      Price: £35.00 
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 Super steel engraved folding map of the Rhine in Germany from Tombleson's Views of the Rhine and Upper Rhine published in Volume 2 in 1832. The map goes from Coblenz at the top down to Dissentis.
Descripto Arcis Britanniae in Hollandia by Petrus Bertius 1618
 
Very early copper plate engraved map ' Descriptio Arcis Britanniae in Hollandia' by Petrus Bertius published in Amsterdam in 1618. The map which is well detailed shows a Roman castle off the coast of Katwijk near the Hague Holland. Text in Latin on reverse.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the borders, not affecting the image, otherwise in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 130mm x 90mm

Ref no: 1373  Price: £35.00
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Very early copper plate engraved map ' Descriptio Arcis Britanniae in Hollandia' by Petrus Bertius published in Amsterdam in 1618. The map which is well detailed shows a Roman castle off the coast of Katwijk near the Hague Holland. Text in Latin on reverse.
Tahiti South Pacific, Captain Cook C1785
 
Early folding copper plate map engraved for Anderson's edition of Captain Cook's Voyages and published by Hogg in 1785.

 

In this engraving there are four separate maps, charts of Tahiti, two of Ulietea and Huaheine. The charts illustrates small islands, sandbanks, watering places, depth soundings and anchorages. There are scales of distance and compasses.

 

The map, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing, the most visible being the top right hand corner, but generally it is in good condition. Size of engraved area 340mm x 210mm.

Ref no: 1318 Price: £SOLD
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In this engraving there are four separate maps, charts of Tahiti, two of Ulietea and Huaheine. The charts illustrates small islands, sandbanks, watering places, depth soundings and anchorages. There are scales of distance and compasses.
Georgia, South Atlantic, Captain Cook C1785
 
Rare early folding copper plate map ' Chart of the discoveries made in the Atlantic Ocean in the vessel Resolution by Captain Cook 1775'. French map engraved by Benard around 1785 showing the Isle of Georgia in the South Atlantic.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and is close trimmed to the right hand border. There is also a slight tear in the right hand border, very common on folding maps. Size of engraved area 330mm x 320mm.

Ref no: 1298 Price: £SOLD
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Isle of Georgia South Atlantic, Captain Cook 1775 old engraving
Part of Europe and North Africa by Mallet C1685 
 
Super early copper plate map of Europe and North Africa by Mallet circa 1685. The map comes from A Mallet's 'Monumental des de I'Universe', published in France.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 150mm x 100mm.
 

Ref no: 1272     Price: £38.00 
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 Super early copper plate map of Europe and North Africa by Mallet circa 1685. The map comes from A Mallet's 'Monumental des de I'Universe', published in France.
Tripoli and the Barbary Coast by Mallet C1685 
 
Super early copper plate map of Tripoli by Mallet circa 1685. The top picture shows a birds eye view of Tripoli, the bottom image of the harbour. The map comes from A Mallet's 'Monumental des de I'Universe', published in France.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, has a crease from top to bottom and a small worm hole bottom right. Prices does reflect condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.
 

Ref no: 1273     Price: £25.00 
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 Super early copper plate map of Tripoli by Mallet circa 1685. The top picture shows a birds eye view of Tripoli, the bottom image of the harbour. The map comes from A Mallet's 'Monumental des de I'Universe', published in France.
Early map of Jamaica C1676 
 
Very early rare copper plate map of Jamaica dating from around 1676 probably engraved by Charles Lamb. The map has text on the reverse, titled 'The description of the New Netherlands, now called New York'.  I believe it changed to New York around 1670.
 
The map is hand coloured, could be contemporary with the picture but it is hard to tell. Slightly grubby around the border and a little discoloured with some text showing through. Size of engraved area 120mm x 80mm.
 

Ref no: 1245     Price: £SOLD 
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 Map of Jamaica old antique West Indies copper plate
A Draught of the Road and Harbour of Brest and the adjacent Coast 1757 
 
Early folding copper plate map of Brest and the harbour from the Gent Magazine 1757.  
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, has a small hole just below the bottom right hand corner of the title but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 440mm x 180mm.
 

Ref no: 1259     Price: £18.00 
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 Harbour of Brest 1757 old copper plate map
A plan of the Harbour of Chequetan (Mexico) from Anson's voyage, 1745. 
 
Early folding copper plate map from 1745' A plan of the Harbour of Chequetan or Seguataneo, lying in the Lat'd of 17d. 36m No'. The chart from the Atlas to Anson's voyage details the coastline of Mexico showing depth soundings. 
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 490mm x 265mm.
 

Ref no: 1230     Price: £55.00
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 plan of the harbour of Chequetan or Seguataneo Mexico from Anson's voyage 1745
Chart of Norton Sound and of Bherings Strait 1785 
 
Rare early folding copper plate map 'Chart of Norton Sound and of Bherings Strait made by the East Cape of Asia and the West Point of America' from Cook's third voyage.  
 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 380mm x 280mm.
 

Ref no: 1221     Price: £45.00
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 'Chart of Norton Sound and of Bherings Strait made by the East Cape of Asia and the West Point of America' from Cook's third voyage.
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