BELGRADE

PROVENANCE: THE DANUBE
by William Beattie M.D. Illustrated in a series of View taken Expressly for this work by W. H. Bartlett Esq.
William Beattie was a 19th century doctor who commissioned the publication of many books of a topographical nature. He was very well traveled and employed illustrators of a very high caliber. For example: William Henry Bartlett, Thomas Allom and James Duffield Harding. He was a graduate of the University if Edinburgh; He was also a member of the Royal College of Phys. London and the History. Institute if France. His work was relevant to a time when people were only minimally aware of the world and world travel was becoming more commonplace. Therefore it was extremely fashionable to have books of a topographical nature, which showed the places of the world that the inartistic traveler was unable to bring back to show to friends. These books also served as an advert for places to travel to, giving people a much broader idea of where they were going. The relevant text was usually comprehensive and explained the culture of the peoples of the world to some extent. All of this made the places depicted all the more intriguing to the 19th century traveler.

DATE: This engraving was printed in c.1842. It is NOT a modern day reproduction.

CONDITION & REMARKS: Good. Printed on good quality art stock paper. Please see the scan.
Splendid topographical views along the River Danube, embracing AUSTRIA, Österreich, BULGARIA CZECH GERMANY, HUNGARY, ROMANIA. SERBIA Servia ( Balkans ).
Many show figures in traditional Dress, ancient castles, famous buildings, cathedrals, churches, street scenes and well known landmarks with fascinating architecture. Many of the excellent landscapes feature the River, with boats, timber rafts and fishermen at work. Others show timber rafts being navigated along the Donau.
(The boundaries of many places in the Balkans Area having changed over the many years since this picture was drawn. Some may not currently be part of the Country shown in the title)
BESICHTIGEN SIE BITTE MEIN EBAY GESCHÄFT! SIE FINDEN ECHTE ANTIKE DIAGRAMME UND LANDKARTEN VON DEUTSCHLAND UND VON HISTORISCHEN, ALTEN STICHEN U. VON ANSICHTEN DER DEUTSCHEN STÄDTE. Alter Stich. Antike stiche. Alte und Antike Ansichten.

SCARCITY RATING   5 = FAIRLY SCARCE

PLEASE NOTE: Virtually all historical & antiquarian items are subject to some normal aging, which is not obtrusive, unless stated otherwise.

SALES TAX: None arises in the Bahamas. Customs regulations vary from country to country.
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VERSO: There is no text on the back, which is plain.

TYPE: 19th century steel engraving with later hand colouring (color).

VIENNA FROM THE GLORIETTE AT SHONBRUNN

EDINBURGH CASTLE FROM PRINCE'S STREET

PROVENANCE
SCOTLAND ILLUSTRATED IN A SERIES OF EIGHTY VIEWS.
FROM ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY CELEBRATED ARTISTS. WITH LETTERPRESS DESCRIPTIONS AND AN ESSAY ON THE SCENERY OF THE HIGHLANDS BY PROFESSOR WILSON.
Published by A. Fullarton & Co. of Edinburgh, London & Dublin.
A splendid series of excellent Town and City views, fascinating architecture, landscapes, stately homes and castles. Many are enhanced by the inclusion of interesting figures, some feature farm animals, such as cattle and sheep, fishing scenes, old cottages, etc.
Such is the superb quality of the engraving that many give the appearance of being sepia aquatints.
SCARCITY RATING   4 = SCARCE

CONDITION & REMARKS
Good. Printed on art quality stock paper. Please see the scans.

SIZE APPROXIMATELY
OVERALL: 10x8 inches   IMAGE: 7x5 inches. 17x12 cms

VERSO
There is no text on the back, which is plain.

ST ANDREWS

PERTH BRIDGE. NORTH INCH ETC

PROVENANCE
ANIMATED NATURE OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE NATURAL HISTORY OF ANIMALS
ILLUSTRATED BY SHORT HISTORIES AND ANECDOTES AND INTENDED TO AFFORD A POPULAR VIEW OF THE LINNEAN SYSTEM OF ARRANGEMENT...
By the Rev. W. BINGLEY. A.M., Fellow of the Linnean Society and late of Peterhouse, Cambridge.
From a series which includes Crocodile, Owls, Dogs, Shark, Kangaroo, Insects, Fish, Birds, Mammals Etc.
SCARCITY RATING   5 = FAIRLY SCARCE

SIZE APPROXIMATELY
OVERALL: 6.5x4 inches   IMAGE: 5.5x3 inches. 13.5x8 cms.

VERSO
There is no text on the back, which is plain.

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CHELMSFORD

PROVENANCE
EXCURSIONS IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX
COMPRISING A BRIEF HISTORICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL DELINEATION OF EVERY TOWN AND VILLAGE TOGETHER WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF THE RESIDENCES OF THE NOBILITY AND GENTRY AND EVERY OTHER INTERESTING OBJECT OF CURIOSITY FOR THE TRAVELLER AND TOURIST.
Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown: J. Grieg, Upper Street, Islington and P. Youngman, Witham and Maldon, Essex
A series of delightful small copperplate engravings, many enhanced by the inclusion of farm animals, such as cattle & sheep, interesting figures, good architectural detail., etc.
SCARCITY RATING   5 = FAIRLY SCARCE

SIZE APPROXIMATELY
OVERALL: 6x3.5 inches  
IMAGE: 3.5x2.5 inches. 9x6 cms.

TYPE
19th century copper engraving, with later hand colour

VERSO
There is no text on the back, which is plain.

HARWICH

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PROVENANCE
BROOKES'S GENERAL GAZETTEER IMPROVED
OR, A NEW AND COMPENDIOUS GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY
Containing a Description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains, Capes Etc. in the known world...
Published by Johnson & Warner of Philadelphia and Richmond, Virginia. One of a series of interesting maps.
SCARCITY RATING    4 = SCARCE

SIZE APPROXIMATELY
 OVERALL: 10.5x8.5 inches  
IMAGE: 9.5x7.5 inches. 24x18.5 cms. (The World map is larger)

VERSO
There is no text on the back, which is plain.

WEST INDIES

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PROVENANCE
VIEWS IN WINDSOR & VICINITY
In the Mid 19th Century, the Towns and Cities of Victorian England were recorded by such as Rock & Co & J. S. Newman in a wide ranging series of views covering most of the principal Towns and Cities. Often commissioned by the leading local Bookseller, who sold them to visiting Tourists as memorabilia of their visit.
These were in delightful, charming vignette style.
SCARCITY RATING   5 = FAIRLY SCARCE

SIZE APPROXIMATELY
OVERALL: 8x5
IMAGE: 3.5x2.5 inches. 9x7 cms

VERSO
There is no text on the back, which is plain.

WINDSOR CASTLE FROM THE BRIDGE

CROWN STREET. HALIFAX

PROVENANCE
A NEW AND COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF YORK BY THOMAS ALLEN
AUTHOR OF THE HISTORY OF LAMBETH, HISTORY OF LONDON. ETC.
ILLUSTRATED IN A SERIES OF VIEWS ENGRAVED ON STEEL FROM ORIGINAL DRAWINGS
BY N(athaniel) WHITTOCK
From a splendid series which includes views of the major Towns & Cities in this English County, North, West & East Ridings, Stately homes, country residences etc. Many depict the architecture of the time in fine detail and are enhanced by the inclusion of fascinating figures, street scenes, cart, carriage coach & horses, farm and parkland with animals, such as cattle, deer & sheep, ships, boats and people fishing.
SCARCITY RATING   5 = FAIRLY SCARCE

CONDITION & REMARKS  Good. Printed on art quality stock paper. Please see the scan.
Virtually all historical & antiquarian items are subject to some normal aging, which is not obtrusive, unless stated otherwise.
SIZE APPROXIMATELY  OVERALL: 8.5x5 inches   IMAGE: 5.5x3.5 inches. 14.5x9 cms.
TYPE 19th century steel engraving, uncolored, as issued. 
VERSO  There is no text on the back, which is plain.

GOOLE

HULL DOCKS (Ships. Boats. Windmill)

KNARESBOROUGH FROM THE BRIDGE

MARKET PLACE RICHMOND, TRINITY CHURCH AND KEEP OF RICHMOND CASTLE

RIPON MARKET PLACE AND TOWN HALL

THE MARKET PLACE. BEVERLEY

YORK CATHEDRAL. SOUTH EAST VIEW