Jacques Bossuet (1627 - 1704),
the French Bishop & author, wrote that Geography is one of the
principal eyes of History. Such is the fascination of old,
historical maps & engravings, that before emigrating, it became my
hobby to offer antiquarian
items on eBay & I have decided to resume, hoping to make yet more new
friends.
These offers include are range of collectables, from decorative fine art, topographical views,
pictures and lithographs to rare, scarce vintage ancient & classical county and
country maps,
historic town and city plans,
books and atlases. I offer many examples of famous artists work and of the engravers art through the
centuries. You will also find cartography from leading mapmakers, geographical topography, memorabilia
& other geographic ephemera for collectors, interior designers & decorators,
genealogy researchers
as well as retail trade customers and frame shops.
Antique maps and prints make unusual & interesting gift ideas and
presents, for birthday, anniversary, children or just for your own
collection & pleasure, be it for home wall decor, den, nursery or office!
Ideal for framing.
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PROVENANCE:
A HISTORY OF THE BIRDS OF
EUROPE By Charles Robert BREE. MD.
DATE
ACTUALLY PRINTED:
1859
SCARCITY RATING:
7 = NOT COMMON.
IMAGE SIZE: 7x4.5 inches (18x12
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE:
9.5x5.75 inches approx.
VERSO: There is no text
on the back, which is plain.
CHECK CURRENT
INVENTORY FOR BIRD COLLECTIBLES
PROVENANCE:
A NEW SYSTEM OF GEOGRAPHY by Rev. Thomas Bankes
who was the Vicar at Dixton, Monmouthshire.
Featuring old sailing
ships & boats, this is one of a small series, which depict French Ports &
Harbors.
They are also fine views of the Towns and Cities in their own right. Note
too the splendid architecture & buildings.
Excellent copper plate engravings with later hand colouring (color).
DATE ACTUALLY
PRINTED:
c.1790
SCARCITY RATING:
5 = FAIRLY SCARCE.
IMAGE SIZE: 7x4.5 inches (17.5x12
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE: 8x6 inches approx.
VERSO: There is no text
on back, which is plain.
CHECK CURRENT
INVENTORY FOR SHIP COLLECTIBLES
PROVENANCE:
THE LONDON MAGAZINE OR GENTLEMAN'S MONTHLY
INTELLIGENCE. Printed for R. Baldwin of 47 Paternoster Row, London.
ATTRACTIVE SCARCE 18th CENTURY SMALL ROAD STRIP MAPS.
DATE ACTUALLY
PRINTED:
1767
SCARCITY RATING:
4 = SCARCE.
PROVENANCE:
THE LONDON MAGAZINE OR GENTLEMAN'S MONTHLY
INTELLIGENCE. Printed for R. Baldwin of 47 Paternoster Row, London.
IMAGE SIZE: 7.25x4 inches (18.5x10
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE: 8x5 inches approx.
VERSO: There is no text
on back, which is plain.
CHECK CURRENT
INVENTORY FOR ROAD MAP COLLECTIBLES
PROVENANCE:
BIGGLE COW BOOK. By Jacob
Biggle. Published in Philadelphia by Wilmer Atkinson & Co.
Delightful small chromo lithographs depicting various breed of cattle, of
particular interest to farmers, cattle & steer ranchers and farming
livestock breeders.
DATE ACTUALLY
PRINTED:
1898
SCARCITY RATING:
9=NOT EASILY FOUND.
IMAGE SIZE: 4.5x3 inches (11x7
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE:
5.25x3.5 inches approx
VERSO: There is no text
on back, which is plain.
CHECK CURRENT
INVENTORY FOR CATTLE COLLECTIBLES
LONDON CITY: WARD
PLANS - c.1780
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INVENTORY FOR LONDON COLLECTIBLES
PROVENANCE:
BELGIUM, THE RHINE, ITALY
GREECE AND THE SHORES AND ISLANDS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. By Rev G. N. Wright
& L. F. A. Buckingham. Artists include Thomas Allom & William Henry
Bartlett.
DATE ACTUALLY
PRINTED:
c.1840
CHECK CURRENT
INVENTORY FOR ITALIAN COLLECTIBLES
SCARCITY RATING:
6 = FAIRLY SCARCE.
IMAGE SIZE: 7.25x5 inches (18.5x12.5
cms) very approximately.
OVERALL SIZE:
10.5x8 inches approx.
VERSO: There is no text
on back, which is plain. Good quality stock paper.
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