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Bird's eye View of Antient Rome.
Rome. Urbis Romae Situs cum iis quae adhuc Conspiciuntur Veter. Monumet Reliquiis. Pyrrho Ligorio Neap. Invent Romae M.D.LXX. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575Black and white, copper engraved bird's eye view of Antient Rome from the second volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso.
The view by Pyrrhus Ligorious of Naples shows the Ancient city of Rome enclosed within the walls with all the major antiquities named. 2 Roman soldiers and a woman in lower right foreground. Unrestored original condition, light toning and occasional light spotting [ one darker near the Horta d'Consaga; printers crease entering plate [2.5cm] by the figures.
Keoman 2; B&H 14, [plate 49]. 380 by 503mm (15 by 19¾ inches). €1000
Bird's eye View of Rome.
Rome. Roma. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575Black and white, copper engraved bird's eye view of Rome from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso.
2 figures to foreground at centre between 2 blocks with keys to the major sites.
This engraving of Rome shows the city around 1550 in its imposing setting on seven hills, surrounded by the Aurelian Walls, 19 km long and 6 m high, dating from the 3rd century. Inside the walls on the right are the ruins of Ancient Rome with the Coliseum (37), the arch of Constantine (50), the Forum Romanum (71) and the baths of Caracalla (28) on the far right. The city centre is dominated by the best-preserved work of antique architecture, namely the Pantheon (c. AD 120). In 609, under Pope Boniface VI, the round domed structure was consecrated and dedicated to the Virgin and all the Christian martyrs, and from then on became known as Santa Maria Rotunda. Further right is the Capitoline Hill with Santa Maria in Aracoeli (99) as its summit, and to the left Trajan's column (55). On the near side of the Tiber, the Vatican (left) is dominated by Hadrian's mausoleum, the Castel Sant'Angelo, in front of which appears the old St Peter's, having undergone alterations since 1506. Work on the monumental new basilica and the layout of St Peter's square would be completed as late as the 17th century, however. In the left-hand foreground appears the Papal palace (78) and in front the obelisk (43) that comes from the circus of Caligua and Nero, in which Peter was executed.(Taschen) Unrestored original condition, light toning and ocassional light spotting .
Keoman 2; B&H 13, plate 46. 335 by 490mm (13¼ by 19¼ inches). €1500
The Famous Bird's eye View Of Venice.
Venise Venetia. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575Black and white, copper engraved town plan of Venice from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso.
The detailed engraving shows the city its buildings and extensive network of bridges and canals. The view shows important landmarks. Among them are the Piazza San Marco, with its famous basilica, Campanile (bell tower) and tall columns supporting statues of the Lion of Venice and St. Theodore. The many small islands surrounding the city are also depicted and labeled, such as the Island of San Giorgio with its Palladian church and monastery as well as Murano, where glass-making workshops were located. Ships, boats and gondolas traverse the waterways.
Below the view, a vignette illustrates a procession of the Doge of Venice (chief magistrate and government official) accompanied by other officials, each labeled with their title or role. On either side of the vignette, a numbered key corresponding to numbers on the view lists 35 principal canals and over 125 palaces, churches, convents, monasteries, bridges, hospitals and another important structures. These include the Arsenal, the bridge over the Rialto Canal and the location of the Jewish ghetto. Unrestored original condition, light toning and soiling; light spots near titleat centre fold and in Lagoon nearr S.Lazaro.
Keoman 2; B&H 13, plate 44]. 335 by 484mm (13¼ by 19 inches). €2500
Tuscany and the Church States in 2 Sheets.
Estat du Grand duc de Toscane & Estates de L'Eglise Estats de L'Eglise et de Toscane.Amsterdam. Covens et Mortier c1741
Copper engraved map on 2 sheets of the Church States and Tuscany from Covens & Mortier's " Nieuwe Atlas, Inhoudennde vier Gedeeltens der Waereld.. " Original full wash colour; verso blank.
The large map shows printed on 2 sheets shows Central Italy with her islands Capri, Elba &c and part of Corsica.
Large decorative title cartouche to right sheet; scale to left sheet. [ further scale printed to bank margin of right sheet ] with title above. Dark impression; bright full wash colour; printed on heavy paper; light toning; damp stain to upper and lower right corners of both sheets.
Koeman I: C&M 11: (92),88. 556 by 446mm (22 by 17½ inches). each sheet. total map if joined 556x 892mm. €700
The Duchy of Milan.
Le Duche de Milan dans touts son Estendue, divisé en ses Principales Partes, avec les Estates et Frontieres qui L'Environment Le Duche de Milan dans touts son Estendue, divisée en ses Principales Partes, avec les Estates et Frontieres qui l'environment...Amsterdam. Covens et Mortier c1741
Copper engraved map of the Duchy of Milan from Covens & Mortier's " Nieuwe Atlas, Inhoudennde vier Gedeeltens der Waereld.. " Original full wash colour; verso blank.
The large map shows the full extent of the Duchy of Milan. It appears to be a reworking of de Wit's map of the same area, with a different title.
Decorative title cartouche and scale. Dark impression; bright full wash colour; printed on heavy paper; light toning; light damp stain to upper left corner, entering plate. Upper margin and title shaved, lower margin shaved to plate mark. Paper extended to left and extra fold to fit in atlas.
Koeman I: C&M 535 by 682mm (21 by 26¾ inches). €450
Italy.
Nova Italæ Descriptio, in Regna, Respublicas et Status Divisæ.. Ad usum Serenissimi Burgundiæ Ducis. L'Italie.Amsterdam. Covens et Mortier c1741
Copper engraved map of Italy from Covens & Mortier's " Nieuwe Atlas, Inhoudennde vier Gedeeltens der Waereld.. " Original full wash colour; verso blank.
The map shows the whole peninsular of Italy with the coast of Dalmatia, the islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, with part of the coast of Tunisia and Algeria.
Decorative title cartouche and scale. Dark impression; bright full wash colour; printed on heavy paper; light stain to upper left and right corners of blank margins.
Koeman I: C&M 8:69, [C&M 10] 502 by 601mm (19¾ by 23¾ inches). €500
Piedmont and Montferrat in 2 Sheets.
Piedmont & Montferrat. Carte du Piemont et du Monferrat Dressée sur plusieurs Cartes, Manuscrites ou Imprimées ... Par Guillaume De l'Isle[ Partie Meridionale du Piemont et Monferrat. Par Guilliame De l'Isle de l'Academie Royales des Sciences] Amsterdam. Covens et Mortier c1741
Copper engraved map on 2 sheets of Piedmont & Monferrat from Covens & Mortier's " Nieuwe Atlas, Inhoudennde vier Gedeeltens der Waereld.. " Original full wash colour; verso blank.
Decorative title cartouche and strapwork cartouche to Advertisement with scale below to upper sheet; Lower sheet with additional title to upper blank margin; scale to lower left ; Inset plan of environs of Nice to lower right. Dark impression; bright full wash colour; printed on heavy paper; light toning;
Koeman I: C&M 8:70,71. 485 by 635mm (19 by 25 inches). lower sheet: 501x635mm. €800
Sicily.
Sicily & Malta. Carte du de L'Isle et Royaume de Sicilie. Par Guilliame De l'Isle de l'Academie Rle. des Sciences.Carte Particuliere de L'Isle de MaLTE ET DES iSLES vOISINNES Amsterdam. Covens et Mortier c1741
Copper engraved map of Sicily from Covens & Mortier's " Nieuwe Atlas, Inhoudennde vier Gedeeltens der Waereld.. " Original full wash colour; verso blank.
The map shows the Island of Sicily with inset map of Malta and Gozo to lower left Dark impression; bright full wash colour; printed on heavy paper; light toning; light damp stain to upper corners just touching printed area; light spot to lower blank margin.
Koeman I: C&M8:77. 485 by 587mm (19 by 23 inches). €650
Abruzzo, Italy.
Abruzzo. "Abruzzo Citra, et Ultra." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of Abruzzo from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colour. Light soiling to lower right corner; light dampstain to side margins
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 378 by 465mm (15 by 18¼ inches). €250
Abruzzo, Italy.
Abruzzo. "Abruzzo ulteriore regione del Regno di Napoli." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of Abruzzo from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colour. Light soiling to lower right corner
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 350 by 460mm (13¾ by 18 inches). €300
Belluno, Feltrino, Italy.
Belluno; Feltrino "Il Bellunese con il Feltrino." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of Belluno and Feltrino from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colour.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 339 by 456mm (13¼ by 18 inches). €350
The Principality of Picentia and the Gulf of Salerno, Italy.
Picentia, Gulf of Salerno and Capri. "Principato Citra olim Picenta." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of Picentia, the Gulf of Salerno and Capri from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colour. Light soiling, mainlt to margins.
Long centre fold split in lower half with old repair to verso; small long hole with some lack of image.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 355 by 470mm (14 by 18½ inches). €300
The Republic of Lucca, Italy.
State and Republic of Lucca. "Stato della Republ. di Lucca." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of the Republic of Lucca from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colour.
short tear to lower margin, not entering image, with old repair to verso.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 350 by 462mm (13¾ by 18¼ inches). €300
The Duchy of Mantua, Italy.
The Duchy of Mantua "Ducato di Mantova." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of the Duchy of Mantua from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colour. Light soiling to lower right corner; stain to upper left margin, far from image.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 353 by 482mm (14 by 19 inches). €400
Cremona, Italy.
Comune of Cremona "Territorio di Cremona." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of the area of Cremona from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. The city of Mantua/ Mantova clearly shown within the lake, below the title cartouche Good impression; original old colour; dampstain to blank margins left & right.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 345 by 473mm (13½ by 18½ inches). €350
Duchy of Modena; Regio, And Carpi Italy.
Duchy of Modena, Reggio, and Carpi. "Ducato di Modena Regio et Carpi Col. domino de La Cartegnena." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of the Duchy of Modena, Reggio and Carpi from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colour.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 374 by 423mm (14¾ by 16¾ inches). €450
The Duchy of Milan.
Milan. "Ducato,Overo Territorio di Milano." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of the Duchy of Milan from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colour.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 350 by 475mm (13¾ by 18¾ inches). €450
The Duchies of Parma and Piacenza,Italy.
Parma and Piacenza. "Ducato di Parma et di Piacenza." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of the Duchies of Parma and Piacenzai from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Good impression; original old colourLight stain a 2 inkspots to cntre.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 349 by 466mm (13¾ by 18¼ inches). €450
Pavia, Lodi, Novarra, Tortona, Alessandria cities in the area of Milan, Italy.
Pavia, Lodi, Novarra, Tortona, Alessandria "Territorio di Pavia, Lodi, Novarra, Tortona, Aleßandria [et] altri vicini dello stato di Milano." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of the duchy of modena, reggio and Carpi from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas. Fairimpression; original old colour; centre fold split with old repair to verso; damp stain to side margins.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 339 by 456mm (13¼ by 18 inches). €400
Piedmont & Monferrato, Northern Italy.
Piedmont. "Piemonte et Monferrato.." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of Piedmont & Monferrato from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo." Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
Decorative title cartouche with dedication to" Caterina Medici Gonzaga Duchessa di Mantua et di Monferrato etc.".
Above the scale in lower right corner is a box indicating that the rest of the area (Piedmont) can be found on the map entitled "Liguria da Ponente". Good impression; some spotting to margins; old repair of paper loss to edge of right margin.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 382 by 480mm (15 by 19 inches). €500
The East Genovan Riviera, Italy.
The East Ligurian Riviera "Riviera di Genova di Levante." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of the coast of Liguria, from Genova to Spezia ,from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo."Original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
The somewhat naîve colour indicates the borders of the areas: Genova to the Apenines [ faded yellow]; green to show the "Stato del Prencipe Landi"; red for "Carrara" ;but not clear why some of the rivers are orange . Good impression; original old colour.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 385 by 477mm (15¼ by 18¾ inches). €600
Piedmont, Northern Italy.
The State of Piemonte. "Stato del Piemonte." Bologna. Sebastiano Bonomi for the author. 1632Copper engraved map of Piedmont from Magini's "Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo." Some original old outline colour; verso blank with old ink map number to upper corner.
In the upper right corner is a box indicating that the rest of the area (Piedmont) can be found on the map entitled "Monferrato". Good impression; dampstain in upper left quarter of map.
Graesse IV, 336; Nordenskiold 2 137; Shirley BL, T.MAG-1a. 347 by 460mm (13¾ by 18 inches). €450
Palermo, Capital of Sicily.
Palermo. Palerme. Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683Copper engraved view of Palermo, Sicily from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. Dark impression.
147 by 102mm (5¾ by 4 inches). €100
The Island of Sardinia.
Sardinia. Sardigne. Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683Copper engraved map of Sardinia from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso.
The map shows the island surrounded by ships with part of Corsica. Dark impression, light toning.
155 by 105mm (6 by 4¼ inches). €150
St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy.
St Mark's, Venice. Place de St. Marc. Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683Copper engraved view of St mark's Square,Venice from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. Dark impression; light toning.
149 by 100mm (5¾ by 4 inches). €80
Venice, Italy.
Venice Venise. Paris. Thierry. Denys. 1683Copper engraved view of Venice from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso. Dark impression; light toning.
147 by 100mm (5¾ by 4 inches). €150
View of Fondi.
Eberhard Kieser
Fondi. Fündi in campanien Nuremberg Paulus Fürst 1638Copper engraved view of Fondi engraved by Eberhard Kieser for Daniel Meissner from Thesaurus philo-politicus, edition of Paulus Fürst Libellus novus politicus emblematicus civitatum. Black & white; text in Latin and German below image. From the 7th part numbered "G".
View of Fondi in Lazio; above Latin tag:Formicæ Quoque sua Bilis Inest;below a moral text by the poet Daniel Meissner. Dark impression.
98 by 150mm (3¾ by 6 inches). €150
View of Genoa.
Eberhard Kieser
Genoa Genua. in Italia Nuremberg Paulus Fürst 1638Copper engraved view of Genoa engraved by Eberhard Kieser for Daniel Meissner from Thesaurus philo-politicus, edition of Paulus Fürst Libellus novus politicus emblematicus civitatum. Black & white; text in Latin and German below image. From the 7th part numbered "G".
View of Genoa at night; above Latin tag: Sedulus Arte Placet;below a moral text by the poet Daniel Meissner. Dark impression; some ink spots to lower margin.
100 by 146mm (4 by 5¾ inches). €250
Bird's eye view of Milan.
Eberhard Kieser
Milan Meiÿlandt. Nuremberg Paulus Fürst 1638Copper engraved view of Milan engraved by Eberhard Kieser for Daniel Meissner from Thesaurus philo-politicus, edition of Paulus Fürst Libellus novus politicus emblematicus civitatum. Black & white; text in Latin and German below image. From the 7th part numbered "G".
Bird's eye view or plan of Milan ; above Latin tag: Malum depelitur Malo;below a moral text by the poet Daniel Meissner. Dark impression.
100 by 149mm (4 by 5¾ inches). €250
View of Naples.
Eberhard Kieser
Naples Neapolis. in Italia. Nuremberg Paulus Fürst 1638Copper engraved view of Naples engraved by Eberhard Kieser for Daniel Meissner from Thesaurus philo-politicus, edition of Paulus Fürst Libellus novus politicus emblematicus civitatum. Black & white; text in Latin and German below image. From the 7th part numbered "G".
View of Naples; above Latin tag: Ornamenta Mullieris: Silentium, Modetia et Domi Manere;below a moral text by the poet Daniel Meissner. Dark impression; occasional spotting to margins.
100 by 140mm (4 by 5½ inches). €200
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