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1658M7057Paris 1658. Very Good;. Notes: An early map of the Island of St. Christopher that includes a decorative compass rose in sea area and an ornamental title cartouche in top right decorated with scrolls ribbons and fruit. This is the first printed map of St. Kitts published in "Cartes Generales De Toutes Les Parties Du Monde."<br>With wide margins. Size : 314x429 mm 12.36x16.89 Inches Coloring: Original Outline Coloring cartouche and compass hand coloured Category: Maps West Indies Other Islands; unknown
169623767Amsterdam: Covens 1696 -1700. Other. In very good to excellent condition. A small tear at the left side. 392 by 517mm 15½ by 20¼ inches. 392 by 517mm 15½ by 20¼ inches. Copper engraving uncolored as published. Covens unknown
1650005908Paris: Pierre Mariette 1650. First state. Loose Sheet. Very good. Hand colored map on laid paper. Sheet Measurements: 600mm x 440 mm; Plate Measurements: 563mm x 392mm. Antique map titled "Asia Vetus" Ancient Asia by Nicolas Sanson first published circa 1650. Considered a significant piece of cartographic history marking the shift of mapmaking excellence from Amsterdam to Paris in the 17th century. Map Condition: center fold with light reinforcement ancient remains of dried adhesive to corners lower left corner shows small area of paper thinning and some disruption to text very light toning in spots. Discrete prior owner notations in pencil to verso. Please examine photographs for condition in general. Pierre Mariette unknown
1667M8921Paris: Pierre Mariette 1667. Very Good. Notes: An important map of Asia by Nicolas Sanson showing the boundaries of the major historic civilizations of this continent. Examples include Assyria Syria Asia Minor Armenia Arabia Felix Libya Sarmatia Thracia Graecia Persia India China Ethiopia Scythia and Gangem. <br><br>Sanson 1600–1667 was a French cartographer termed by some as the "father of French cartography." His works are known for their incorporation of the most up to date information of the time and their clean modern style. Size : 402x470 mm 15.83x18.50 Inches Coloring: Original Hand Coloring Category: Maps Asia Continent; Pierre Mariette unknown
1680024707London: William Berry 1680. .Kingdoms and States which are found there at present/Described by Sanson/Corrected and amended By William Berry =Kopftitel; Text der figürlich reich verzierten Kartusche oben rechts: Asia Divided into its Principall Regions in which may be seen the extent of the Empires Monarchies Kingdoms and States which at present divide Asia/To the Most serene and Most Sacred Majesty of Charles II./By the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland/This Map of Asia is humbly Dedicated and Presented By Your Majesties Loyal Subject and Servand William Berry; Text der reich verzierten Kartusche links oben: Scale es folgen Maßstäbe verschiedener Länder/London/Sold by William Berry at the Sign of the Globe between Charing-Cross and White-Hall/1680; SW-Kupferstich-Landkarte nach Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville gestochen von William Berry; ca. 51 x 39 cm; Falzspuren einige Tintenflecken hauptsächlich ausserhalb des Druckbildes mässige Lichtverfärbung; professionell hinter Glas gerahmt in schwarzem Holzrahmen; äußerst selten; for description in other languages of this extremely rare map please don't hesitate to contact me. . Gut. Landkarte. William Berry unknown
165417463Paris: N. Sanson 1654. Other. In very good condition. 365 by 580mm 14¼ by 22¾ inches. 365 by 580mm 14¼ by 22¾ inches. Copper-engraving handcolored in outline when published. Fine and strong impression of this early decorative mid-seventeenth century map of this English regional map covering the area Chester Darbing Nottingham. by the famous French cartographer Nicolaus Sanson. Very detailled and naming many cities and villages as well many places along the coastline. Showing prominently the eastern part of central England. In the lower right corner with a large floral title cartouche and milage scale. N. Sanson unknown
16546571Paris 1654. Copper engraving 37 x 48 cms modern hand-colour blank verso. Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 founder of the Sanson dynasty of map-makers is considered by many to be the father of the French school of cartography. He was a prolific and original map-maker admired for the clarity and scientific accuracy of his maps. Map unknown
1696M8798Paris : Pierre Mariette c. 1696. Very Good. Notes: Fine detailed map of the straight of the Bosphorus and the city of Constantinople. Size : 405x528 mm 15.94x20.79 Inches Coloring: Hand Colored Category: Maps Asia Near East Turkey; Pierre Mariette unknown
1698M10786Paris 1698. Very Good. Notes: A charming large scale 17th century map of South America with two decorative cartouches and original outline colouring. Size : 460x648 mm 18.11x25.51 Inches Coloring: Original Outline Coloring Category: Maps South America Continent; unknown
1691M1345Paris 1691. Very Good. Size : 590x885 mm 23.25x34.875 Inches Coloring: Hand Colored in Outline Category: ; Maps South America Continent unknown
1650309461Paris: Pierre Mariette 1650. unbound. Abraham Peyrounin. Map. Engraving with original outline color. Image measures 15 3/4" x 21 3/4"<br/> <br/> This exceptionally fine map of South America covers the continent in fine detail. Coastlines are extensively labeled and mountains beautifully rendered in profile. The Orinoco and Amazon Rivers as well as Rio de la Plata are prominently rendered. Sanson refrains from drawing a southern coastline to Tierra del Fuego and the relatively unknown Amazon region is depicted in minimal detail. Sanson does however include the mythical lake "Lac de Parime" and the city of gold "Manoa del Dora" between the Orinoco and Amazon rivers. Nice dark impression. In very good condition. Minor dampstain to lower margin not affecting the image and some faint stains near the center of the map - otherwise clean and bright. Hard to find. <Br> <br> Nicolas Sanson 1600-1667 is considered the founder of the French school of cartography. In reaction to the prevailing trend of Dutch lavishness Sanson favored minimal details focusing rather on accurate cartography than ornament.<br/> <br/> Pierre Mariette unknown
170054035Amsterdam: 1700. Map of Germany divided into regions which at the time extended over much of the Low Countries. Maps by Sanson in original colour are rare. Nicolas Sanson was founder of the French school of mapmakers at a time when the leadership in European cartography passed from the Low Countries to France. This map was published in Brion's treatise on globes. Nicolas Brion was a famous French mathematical and scientific instrument maker. L'Usage des Globes. Copper engraving. Fine condition. Original colour. Size: 23.5 x 18.5 cm. unknown
1650M6678Paris: Pierre Mariette c. 1650. Very Good;. Notes: Title cartouche bordered by two outward-facing birds of prey.<br><br>Norwich writes: "This is an early Sanson map. An odd feature is the name Barditus Mons given to a long chain of mountains running continuously from somewhere in Angolato Algoa Bay. No place names appear even on the coast of the southern part of the continent which is labelled 'Agi Symba' a name usually referring to the northern African region and inhabitants are 'Anthropophagi Aethiopes' or cannibals." Size : 396x553 mm 15.59x21.77 Inches Coloring: Hand Colored Reference: Norwich's Map 35. Category: Maps Africa Continent; Pierre Mariette unknown
1696M10206Amsterdam: Covens & Mortier c.1696. Very Good. Size : 485x450 mm 19.09x17.72 Inches Coloring: Hand Colored Category: Maps Africa North Egypt; Covens & Mortier unknown
1696H40716Rome: Giovannie Giacomo de Rossi 1696. Very good. Sheet measures 27.5 x 20.5 inches map itself measures 20 x 16 inches. Very good some curving and bending from having been stored rolled up but no creases or tears light toning and mildest foxing. Period hand coloring and handsome cartouche. Italian edition of the French mapmaker's map of Germany and Bohemia. Giovannie Giacomo de Rossi unknown