Paleokastro near Sittia, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Paleokastro. "Paleocastro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Paleokastro near Sittia from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the fortress of Paleokastro on the rock of Kastri near Sittia; huge fish/monster to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to right blank margin.
Zacherakis:623/425; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 165mm (8½ by 6½ inches).    €400

Castle of Pediada,Kastelli Pediados; Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Pediada Castle, "Castel Pediada" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the castle of Pediada from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of Pediada now the site of the village of Kastelli Pediados; nothing remains of the fort. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Not described by Zacherakis; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 161mm (8½ by 6¼ inches).    €400

Port of Atali,Bali, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Port of Atali "Porto di atali" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the port of Atali from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of port of Atali, now called Bali.
Bali is built on the site of the ancient city Astali, which was the port of Axos. Astali is linked to the city the legendary giant of Crete, Talos, stopped during his journey. Thus, the mountains south of the village are called Talean Mountains, after Talos. During the Venetian Era, this name was paraphrased to Atali, a name that is still live in the nearby monastery of Atalis. The present name is derived from Turks. Balli in Turkish means "honey" and the area was named so because of the many beehives. According to other beliefs, the fishing village was name Bali after the Turkish word ballik, which means fish Dark impression, on laid paper; some light soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis:606/408; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 210 by 160mm (8¼ by 6¼ inches).    €300

Kali Limenes, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Port of Kali Limenes. "Porto di Caluslimiones." Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast at Kali Limenes from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast at Kali Limenes,looking across to the Islands of Mikronisi and Megalonisi. sShips to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; light dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Zacherakis:630/432; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 162mm (8½ by 6½ inches).    €400

Marathi , Crete

Boschini, Marco. Port of Marathii. " Porto di Marathi" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved map/viewof the port of Marathi, Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the port of Marathi on the Akrotiri peninsular at the entrance of Suda bay. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:599/401; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 213 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches).    €350

Port Tigani, Heronissos, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Port of Tigani, Heronissos Crete "Porto di Tigani" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the port of Tigani, Heronissos , from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and the ancient port of Heronissos. During the Venetian occupation , the place was called Puerto Tigani, and gave shelter to many ships during the Middle Ages, before entering a slow but steady decline, which ultimately reduced the city to a handful of houses. The decline was mainly due to the activity of pirates, Saracens and others who with their attacks and looting forced the inhabitants to seek shelter on the slopes of the surrounding mountains.
On the horizon is named the peninsular of Santa Zorzi and in the foreground the settlement of Zabagnana. there is also a large ship on the horizon. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis: 615/417; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 218 by 162mm (8½ by 6½ inches).    €300

Zakros, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Port of Zakros. "Porto di Xacro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the port of Zakros in eastern Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows thebay and port of Zakros in eastern Crete. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to right blank margin.
Zacherakis:624/426; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 164mm (8½ by 6½ inches).    €400

Sittia, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Sittia "Settia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay & city of Sittia from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the bay and city of Sittia. Ship & large fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; llght soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis: 622/424; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 164mm (8½ by 6½ inches).    €400

Sittia, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Sittia "Settia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the city of Sittia from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"double page, folded; verso blank.
The view/ map shows city of Sittia with its fortified walls.. Dark impression, on laid paper; folded; some creasing; llght soiling to blank margins.
Not described by Zacherakis; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 213 by 390mm (8½ by 15¼ inches).    €650

Dia Island, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Standia Island. "Standia Isola" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Dia island from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
Ships to the sea.
Standia or Dia island lies of Iraklion, from where it looks like a giant lizard which led to a legend that a giant lizard tried to destroy the island of Crete, but Zeus turned it in to stone with a thunderbolt, thus creating the island; it also features in mythology as the island Theseus escaped to after killing the Minotaur. The island is now a nature reserve with a number of protected species and plants. Dark impression, on laid paper, soiling to blank margins; light stain to lower margin entering image;dampstain to right, blank margin.
Zacherakis: 611/413; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches).    €400

Temenos Fortress, Kanli Castelli, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Temenos Castle. "Castel Temene" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the castle of Temene from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of Temenos,and the village called Kanli Castelli, today known as Prophet Elijah, The village is situated at the foot of the steep two-peaked hill Rocca, at the start of Malades valley

The hill was ideal for the construction of an impregnable castle, as it dominates throughout the surrounding area. Also, there was a natural fresh water source on Rocca, which fed the fountain Fountana, located inside the fort.

Rocca is believed to be the acropolis of the ancient city Lykastos, mentioned by Homer. Much later, when Nicephorus Phocas liberated Crete from the Saracen pirates in 961AD, he first founded a fort on Rocca, in order to transfer the city of Candia there. The fort was built, but Candia was not moved, as its port was very important for the Cretans. Thus, the fortress was left alone overlooking the region and was named Temenos. Even today, the whole province is called Temenos Province.

During the Cretan War, i.e. the war between Venetian-Cretans and Turks, most battles took place in the countryside, as the Great Castle of Candia resisted for 22 years. In the wider area of Iraklion, Christians were led by the abbot of the monastery Agarathos, Athanasios Christoforos and the scholar Gerasimos Vlachos, while the Venetian general Gildasis (Gil d 'Has) attacked the Turks in several places. During one of these attacks, in 1647, Gil d' Has attacked the Turks who had occupied the fortress Temenos, slaughtering almost all of them. In 1669, after the Turks conquered Candia, the fort was donated by the Sultan to the Venetian traitor of Candia, Andrea Barozzi. The fort was then named Kanli Castelli, i.e. bloody fort, so as to commemorate the massacre of the Turkish army in 1647. However, there were references to the fort, naming it as Nefs Temenos. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Not described by Zacherakis; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches).    €400

The Venetian Kingdom of Crete.

Boschini, Marco. The Kingdom of Crete. "l Regno di Candia." Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Copper engraved map of Crete, the general map of Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia." folded, verso blank. 2 medallions, 1 with the lion of Venice surmounted by a crown.
A detailed map showing the mountainous nature of the island, and naming of all the coastal settlements; Elizabeth Clutton feels that it was based on the earlier map of Francesco Basilcata. Dark impression; very pale dampstain to upper margin.
Zacherakis: 592/394. Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 224 by 428mm (8¾ by 16¾ inches).    €3200

Tsoutsouras, Crete.

Boschini, Marco. Tsoutsouras beach. "Spiaggi di Zuzzuro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651
Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the beach at Tsoutsouras from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the beach at Tsoutsouras; ship and fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; light dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Zacherakis:631/433; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 165mm (8½ by 6½ inches).    €300

The Venetian Ports of Corfu and Candia.

Braun & Hogenberg. Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus` Candia & The City of Corfu. "Candia" & " La Cita de Corfu." Cologne G von Kempen? 1576
2 copper engraved views of the Venetian cities of Iraklion, Crete and Corfu from the second volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum." German text to verso; original old colour; 2 views on 1 plate.
The upper view shows Iraklion known as "Candia" during the Venetian occupation seen from the sea with the castle and city walls, A fishing boat and galley to foreground.
The lower view of the Old Fort and town of Corfu/ Kerkyra ; The citadel topped by "old "and "new" castles and separated by a moat from the city; many venetian galleys in the port and surrounding sea; various areas identified including San Rocho and "El Bazzaro" now known as the Spianada . Dark impression; old colour; light toning; occasional spotting, one darker rust spot to upper right corner of Candia ,another to port of Corfu.[near to one of the moored galleys] and on the sea side lower right ; some smudges and soiling, mainly to blank margins; old tear to lower plate near centre fold, approx. 90mm, with old repair to verso; A few stains to blank verso.
Keoman vol2; B&H 8/53 370` by 486mm (14½ by 19¼ inches). Candia 175x486mm; Corfu 190x486mm.    €1000

The Island of Crete.

Camocio, Giovanni Francisco. Crete. "Candia nel Creta." Venice Ferrando and/or Donato Bertell. 1566-74
Copper engraved view of the island of Crete from Camoccio's " Isole Famose Porti, Fortezze E Terre Maritime" . Verso blank.
The map shows the island surrounded by ships and gallions, Decorative title cartouche with long text to upper right; compass rose to sea. Dark impression; Ink spot to upper blank margin and old ink number to lower left corner.
Blackmer /Navari:274; Zacharakis:786/512. 201 by 160mm (8 by 6¼ inches).    €1000

Iraklion, Crete.

CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria. CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria. Candia, Town Plan. "Pianta Della real Fortezza,e Citta di Candia"with on verso "Castello di Candia". Venice CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria. 1696
Large double page copper engraved town plan of Candia/ Iraklion, Crete from CORONELLI's "Isolario descrittione geografico-historia... Tomo II dell' Atlante Veneto." Black & white; Italian text and half page plan of the Castle " Castello di Candia " to verso
The town plan which shows the full fortifications of the city of Candia, Iraklion.appears on a fringed drape suspended by Nails at the top; military and scientific instruments seen in the lower cornersas if on the floor of a military tent. Title cartouche of laurel leaves. Dark impression ; lower margin a little short. The plate cracked early in production and these faults can be seen printed on the map[ two dark "cracks" to left half and another just entering the cartouche these can be seen on the plan of the Castle on verso with due to the amount of ink which collected
Phillips 521. 450 by 616mm (17¾ by 24¼ inches).Castle plan:227 x 290mm.    €750

Vignettes of Forts, Ports and Islands of Crete.

CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria. Fort of Torlulu; Fort of Agais Thodoroi.; Agais Thodoroi.; Beach of the Castle of Apicono;Island of Gavdos; Fort of Garabusa; Port of Marathi; View of the port of Suda; Port of Suda ; Port of Chania. "Fortezza di Torlulv; Fort di S.Teodoro; Sn. Todaro;Piaggio di Castel Apicorno nell isola di Candia; Isola di Gozzi di Candia; Fortezza di Carbusa; Porto di Marathi; Veduta del Porto della Suda ; Porto della Suda; Porto della Canea.." Venice. CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria. 1696
Double page copper engraved sheet from CORONELLI's "Isolario descrittione geografico-historia... Tomo II dell' Atlante Veneto." Text to verso including vignette view of the port of Chania.
The sheet shows 9 vignettes of Forts, Ports and Islands of Crete. Each vignette has a plate number engraved within the plate. The plates also appeared in Coronelli's "Il Mediterraneo" [ 1688, 1707] and his " Citta, Fortezze, Porti et altri luoghi dei Regno & Isolaq di Candia"of 1706 Good Impression; small paper fault to left margin; pinprick worm holes to lower centrefold blank margin.
Zacharakis : 1108/742, 1109/743, 1113/747,1114/748. 135 by 172mm (5¼ by 6¾ inches) each vignette, overall page sizeincluding margins 500x690mm.    €750

Famous decorative map of Crete.

CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria. CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria. Island and Kingdom of Crete "Isola e regno di Candia..". Venice CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria. 1696
Large copper engraved map of Crete from CORONELLI's "Isolario descrittione geografico-historia... Tomo II dell' Atlante Veneto." Black & white; 2 sheets; text to verso.
The island within awide garland of vines incorporating the names of 100 Cretan towns, coat-of-arms of Cardinal d' Estrées. Dark impression ; lower margin a little short. The plate cracked early in production and these faults can be seen printed on the map[ adark "crack" to left half near centrefold.
Zacharakis:1097/677Phillips 521. 467 by 615mm (18½ by 24¼ inches) each sheet. if joined the map is 467x1200mm    €3200

Agias Theodoras/ San Theodoro, Crete.

Dapper, Olfert " Eilant S. Teodoro, anders Turlulu" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1688
Copper engraved birdseye view of the island of Agias Theoodras off Platinias in Southern Crete. Set in a page of Dutch text [page 286].
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio, text to verso. Dark impression with wide margins.
130 by 165mm (5 by 6½ inches).    €80

Garabusa, Crete

Dapper, Olfert "Garabusa" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1688
Copper engraved birdseye view of the island of Garabusa in the Bay of Suda set in a page of Dutch text [pages249]
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio. . Good impressions with wide margins. the engraving is set above text which refers to Spinalonga as it is the next chapter heading.
Zacherakis 1317/901 128 by 159mm (5 by 6¼ inches).    €120

Rethymnon, Crete.

Dapper, Olfert "Rethymnon" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1688
Copper engraved birdseye view Rethymnon in Crete. Set in a page of Dutch text [page 214].
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio, text to verso. Dark impression with wide margins.
134 by 168mm (5¼ by 6½ inches).    €140

Iraklion, Crete

Dapper, Olfert Castle of Iraklion "Kasteel van Candia" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals
Copper engraved birdseye view of the castle of Koules at Iraklion in Crete. Set in a page of Dutch text [page 210].
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio, text to verso. Dark impression with wide margins.
128 by 162mm (5 by 6½ inches).    €160

Crete

Dapper, Olfert Crete[ "Creta nu Candia /met d'oude en hedentlaeghse namen" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals
Copper engraved. double page, map of the Island of Crete. [ with the old and modern day names]
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Double page, folio, verso blank Dark impression. wide margins. Light dampstaining to lower. margin. not effecting the engraved area. tear 30mm to lower blank margin[repaired]
Zacharakis1316/900 253 by 342mm (10 by 13½ inches).    €650

Paleochora & Gavdos island, Crete

Dapper, Olfert Gossi/ Gavdos & Castel Selino/ Paleochora "Eylant van Gossi van Candia"& "De Zuydt Kust vant Eylandt Candia / tegen over Gozzi di Candia" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals
Copper engraved birds eye view of Gavdos island in the Lybian sea south of Crete [the southernmost point in Greece]& of "'present day" Paleochora ["Castle Selino"] in south west Crete. 2 Views on 1 page.
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio, verso blank Dark impression of both views. Short lower margin 6mm, 10mm to right margin. left & top margin approx 28mm
128 by 162mm (5 by 6½ inches) Gavdos. 10x164mm Paleochora.    €250

Paleochora, Crete

Dapper, Olfert C Decker. Paleochora "Kastel of Kasteel Selino, aen de zuid zijde des eilants gegelen" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1688
Copper engraved view Paleochora ["Castle Selino"] in south west Crete. Set in a page of Dutch text[page 219].
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio, text to verso. Dark impression with good margins
130 by 164mm (5 by 6½ inches).    €160

Paleokastro, Crete

Dapper, Olfert Paleokastro Castle "Kastel of Kasteel Paleokastro, aen de Noordzijde des eilants gegelen" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1688
Copper engraved view of Pleokastro castle in the north east of Crete. Set in a page of Dutch text[page 217].
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio, text to verso. Good impression with good margins
130 by 167mm (5 by 6½ inches).    €100

Suda Bay, Crete

Dapper, Olfert Suda Bay and the fortress of Garabussa "Fortezza, of haven en vesting van Suda en Carabusa" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1688
2 Copper engraved birdseye views of the harbour at Suda in North west Crete, and of the fortress upon the island of Garabusa therein. Back to back on one leaf each set in a page of Dutch text [pages247/248]
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio. . Good impressions with wide margins
Zacherakis 1321 128 by 163mm (5 by 6½ inches) Suda. 130x168 mm, Garabusa.    €150

Dia, Crete.

Dapper, Olfert. "Het Eilant Standia" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1688
Copper engraved birdseye view of the island of Dia/ Standia outside Iraklion Crete. Set in a page of Dutch text [page 284].
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio, text to verso. Good impressions with wide margins. Some show through of text from verso.
125 by 157mm (5 by 6¼ inches).    €120

Sitia, Crete

Dapper. Olfert. "Stad Sitia of Setia" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1688
Copper engraved birdseye view Sitia in Crete. Set in a page of Dutch text [page 215].
From Olfert Dapper's" Naukeurige Beschryving der Eilanden in de Archipel der Middelantsche Zee"1688. Single page, folio, text to verso. Dark impression with wide margins.
134 by 167mm (5¼ by 6½ inches).    €140

Crete.

Lasor, a. Varea Alphonse [also known under the pseudonym R Savonarola.] Crete. "Isola di Candia, Creta ." Padua : ex typographia olim Frambotti, nunc Jo. Baptistae Conzatti. 1713
Copper engraved map of Crete from Lasor's "Universus terrarum orbis scriptorum calamo delineatus ... qui de Europae, Asiae, Africae, & Americae regnis, provinciis, populis, civitatibus....". Modern hand colour; verso blank.
The map is by Natale Bonifazio [ Bonifacio] Sibenicensis engraver who worked producing maps and engravings first in Venice where his maps were published by amongst others Camoccio and Bertelli and then in Rome where he was part of the Lafrerei school of engravers.
Page number to upper right corner and monogramm "NB F" to lower corner.
Compass rose and ship to sea. Good impression ; modern hand colour; mounted.
Zacharakis:1853/1226;Cox II, 542: 'a most remarkable book'; Graesse IV, 115; Sabin 39133; Shirley BL, T.LAS-1a. 210 by 155mm (8¼ by 6 inches).    €750