Views of Genua and Florence by Braun and Hogenberg.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Gennes. Florence. Genua. Ligurium domina..
Florentia. urbs est insignis Hetruria olim Fluentia ... Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
2 black and white, copper engraved views on one plate, of Genua and Florence from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso.
The view of Genua from the sea with numerous ships and gallea to foreground; title to sky and title and description cartouche to lower right corner.
The trading port and city of Genova is presented from an ideal, elevated viewpoint from the south. The layout of the city can be clearly seen as it slopes down to the sea. In the centre stands the Romanesque cathedral of San Lorenzo, built in the 13th century. Higher up the hillside lies the Palazzo Ducale, here still as a medieval complex from the 13th century. The approximately 80-m-high lighthouse (La lanterna) on the left is another symbol of the city. Genoa's economic importance is underlined by the volume of shipping in front of the port; the New World was discovered in 1492 by the Genoa born Columbus. 1407 saw the founding in Genoa of the Banco di San Giorgio, which lent money to various monarchs in the early modern era and thereby earned Genoa an exceptionally important position within the network of Europe's ruling houses.
The engraving shows Florence from the southwest. On the far side of the Arno, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its impressive cupola (1418-1436) by Filippo Brunelleschi soars above the roofs of the densely packed houses. Visible in front of it are the bell tower, built from 1330 to designs by Giotto, and the Baptistery (11th-12th cent.) with its magnificent bronze doors by Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti (1330-1452). Behind it to the right, as a symbol of secular power, is the Palazzo della Signoria (14th cent.), today known as the Palazzo Vecchio, with its 94-m-high tower. Florence was founded as a Roman colony in Caesar's day, when it marked the intersection of two major trade routes. In the 14th and 15th centuries it developed into a city of art and culture, attracting many artists and intellectuals, including Sandro Botticelli, Galileo Gallilei, Leonardo de Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli. Under the rule of the Medici family, Florence also developed into an important centre of finance and trade. With a population of around 366,000, Florence is today the capital of Tuscany. (Taschen) Dark impression; light toning; scattered spotting to upper blank margin entering view of Genua; printers creases to lower blank margin; light water stain to Florence and a couple of spots to centre fold.
Keoman 2; B&H 14, [plate 45]; Taschen, Braun and Hogenberg, p.112. 330 by 480mm (13 by 19 inches).
€1000
Early View Of Hrodna/ Grodno in Belarus.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Grodna. Vera Designatio Urbis In Litavia Grodnae. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black and white, copper engraved birds eye view of Grodna from the 2nd volume of Braun & Hogenberg's
Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso.
Coat of arms
View of Grodna formerly in Lithuania now known as Hrodna or Grodno, a city in Belarus. This image shows the city situated on the banks of the Neman River.
The city now in Belarus and close to the borders of Poland and Lithuania, changed hands many times during its history and often came under attack of the Teutonic knights, possibly represented by the figures in the foreground. Many buildings indentified within the plate. Dark mpression; light toning.
Keoman 2; B&H 14, [plate 48]. 305 by 480mm (12 by 19 inches).
€1000
Hamburg & Lübeck, Germany.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Hamburg & Lübeck. "Lubeca" & " Hamburga. " Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
2 copper engraved views of the Hanseatic cities of Hamburg and Lübeck from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state.
Hamburg was granted Free staus in 1189 by Frederick I " Barbarossa"; it was a free city state. not included in the surrounding administrative area. having tax free staus for its trade.
Lübeck was granted "Free" staus by FrederickII in 1226, and became capital of the Hanseatic League in the 14th century Good impression; a few light stains to blank margins.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/24 323 by 470mm (12¾ by 18½ inches). each view is 153x470mm.
€500
Heidelberg, Speyer & Worms, Historic German Cities.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Heidelberg, Speyer & Worms, `"Heidelberga", "Spira" & "Wormatia". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
3 copper engraved views of the historical cities of Heidelberg, Speyer (Spires) & Worms from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. 3 views on 1 plate. Good impression; occasional spotting & a few light stains. Old repairs to upper corners, just touching image.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/34 345 by 472mm (13½ by 18½ inches). Heidelburg: 110x472mm; Speyer & Worms : 115x472mm each
€500
Lyon, France.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus
Lyon. "Lugdunum". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
Copper engraved birds eye view of Lyon from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. Good impression; a few spots and stains to blank margins, but well away from image; centrefold split from lower edge in to plate [14cm in total].
Keoman vol2; B&H1/10 335 by 487mm (13¼ by 19¼ inches).
€400
Magdeburg, Germany
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Magdeburg. "Magdeburgum. " Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
Copper engraved view of Magdeburg from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. Good impression; a few light stains to blank margins; centrefold split fromlower edge [10cm].
Keoman vol2; B&H1/30 324 by 434mm (12¾ by 17 inches).
€350
Mainz, Würzburg & Sion.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Mainz, Würzburg & Sion. "Moguntia- Ments", "Herbipolis comuniter Wirtzburg" & " Sedunum-Sitten". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
3 copper engraved views of the cities of Maintz, Würzburg in Germany & Sion. Switzerland from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. 3 views on 1 plate.
View of Sion- Sedunum- Sitten with crude old colour; castle of Würzburg coloured, rest of view black & white. Good impression; occasional spotting & a few light stains.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/37 335 by 479mm (13¼ by 18¾ inches). Maintz:135x479mm; Würzburg:195x240mm; Sion:195x235mm.
€300
Marburg & Kassel, capitals of Hesse, Germany.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Marburg & Kassel, Hesse. "Martpurgum" & "Cassula, communiter Cassel". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
2 copper engraved views of the former capitals of Hesse, Marburg & Kassel from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state.
2 views on 1 plate. Good impression; a few light stains to blank margins.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/26 337 by 475mm (13¼ by 18¾ inches). Marburg:160x475mm; Kassel: 165x475mm.
€350
Messina, Sicily.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus
Messina. "Messana. " Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
Copper engraved birds eye viewof Messina. Sicily, from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state.
Key to principal buildings. Dark impression; a couple of spots to key; crease to centre fold
Keoman vol2; B&H1/49 340 by 480mm (13½ by 19 inches).
€750
Bird's eye View of Messina
Braun & Hogenberg.
Messine. Messanæ urbs est Siciie... Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black and white, copper engraved birds eye view of Mesina from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso. Dark impression; light toning and soiling; Dark spots at centre fold and to title cartouche
Keoman 2; B&H 14, [plate 50]. 330 by 485mm (13 by 19 inches).
€600
Bird's eye View of Milan.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Milan. Mediolanum. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black and white, copper engraved birds eye view of Milan from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso. Dark impression; light toning and soiling; 2 darker spots to lower walls.
Keoman 2; B&H 13, [plate 43]. 330 by 480mm (13 by 19 inches).
€1100
French towns.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus
Montpellier, Tours & Poitiers "Mon Pessulanus", "Turo" & "Pictavis. " Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
3 copper engraved views of Montpellier, Tours & Poitiers from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. 3 views on 1 plate Good impression; a few spots and stains to blank margins.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/8 330 by 485mm (13 by 19 inches). Montpellier: 154x235mm; Tours:154x233mm; Poitiers :155x485mm.
€300
Münster, Osnabrück, Wesel, Germany Cities.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Münster, Osnabrück & Wesel. "Monasterium", "Osnabrugum" & "Wesalia ". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
3 copper engraved views of the cities of Münster. Osnabrück and Wesel from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. 3 views on 1 plate. Good impression; a few light stains to blank margins; creasing; short tear to lower margin.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/22 335 by 472mm (13¼ by 18½ inches). Münster:114x472mm; Osnabrück:94x472mm; Wesel:120x472mm.
€350
Bird's eye View of Naples.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Naples. Hœc est noblis & florens illa Neapolis Campeniæ civitas.. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black and white, copper engraved birds eye view of Naples from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso. Un restored condition; dark impression; light toning and soiling; light staining to upper left and lower right
Keoman 2; B&H 14, [plate 48]. 335 by 480mm (13¼ by 19 inches).
€850
Naples, Italy.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus
Naples. "Hæc est nobolis & florens illa Neapolis, . . . " Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
Copper engraved birds eye viewof Naples from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state.
Key to principal buildings. Dark impression; clean centrefold split from lower margin[15cm].
Keoman vol2; B&H1/47 340 by 484mm (13½ by 19 inches).
€1000
German & Austrian Cities.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Nuremberg, Ulm, Lindau & Saltzburg "Nurnberga', "Ulm", Urbis Salisburgensis-Saltzburg" & "Lindaw-Lindoia". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
4 copper engraved views of the cities of Nuremberg, Ulm, Lindau & Saltzburg from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. 4 views on1 plate. Good impression; occasional spotting & a few light stains, mainly to blank margins.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/31 335 by 473mm (13¼ by 18½ inches). Nuremberg & Ulm:approx 105x473mm; Saltzburg:111x235mm; Lindau:111x
€450
Bird's eye View of Paris.
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Braun & Hogenberg.
Paris. Lutetia, vulgari nomine Paris.... Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black and white, copper engraved birds eye view of Paris from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso.
This plan is copied from the "Premier Plan" from c. 1530, which Sebastien Münster also used in a smaller representation for his Cosmographia, 1569. All the 16th-century representations of Paris are attributed to the "Premier Plan", which is supposed to have measured approximately 5 x 4 m and to have been made between 1523 and 1530. Good impression; light toning and soiling;dark spot to upper blank margin; minor spotting within plate; short tear [2cm] caused by guard, to lower blank margin, not entering plate, with old repair to verso; stains to verso.
Keoman 2; B&H 14, [plate 8]. 345 by 4889mm (13½ by 192½ inches).
€1800
Views of Prague & Egra[ Cheb]
Braun & Hogenberg.
Prague. Egra. Praga Bohemiiae Metropolis... Egra Urbs.... Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black and white, copper engraved views of Prague and Cheb 2 views on 1 plate, from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso.
The splendid first illustration of Prague shows the royal city from the southeast, in its natural setting in the VLtava Valley, which has cut its way deeply between the surrounding hills. On the left lies the all-dominating Hradcany castle complex from the 9th/10th centuries, beneath which is the Lesser Quarter (Malá Strana), which is linked to the Old Town (Staré Mesto) by the magnificent Charles bridge with its massive towers at each end. In the Old Town itself, the Gothic Teyn church with its twin towers can be recognized near the town hall. Above the Old Town and beneath the New Town (Nové Mesto) lies the old Jewish Quarter (Josefov). From the second half of the 14th century onwards, under Emperor Charles IV and his son Wenceslas IV, Prague was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Prague University, founded in 1348, was the first German-speaking university. By around 1600 Prague had a total of 60,000 inhabitants, although its various districts were officially combined into a single metropolis as late as 1784. ...
The view [ of Egra Cheb]
in cavalier perspective from the opposite bank of the River Ohre shows the well-fortified town with its all-dominating imperial palace from the 12th century and the Gothic hall church of SS Nicholas and Elizabeth.
Cheb was originally built as an imperial palace by Emperor Barbarossa and in 1277 became an imperial city. Two important treaties were negotiated here: the Golden Bull of Eger of 1213, in which King Frederick II granted the German bishops the freedom to elect their own prelates, and the 1459 Peace of Eger, which determined the border between Bohemia and the Electorate of Saxony.. . [Taschen, Braun and Hogenberg, p.88.] Good impression; light toning and soiling, mainly to blank margins; old strengthening at foot of centre fold; traces of wax to each side margin of view of Egra.
Keoman 2; B&H 13, [plate 30]. 338 by 474mm (13¼ by 18¾ inches).
€750
Bird's eye View of Rome.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Rome. Roma. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black 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
Bird's eye View of Antient Rome.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Rome. Urbis Romae Situs cum iis quae adhuc Conspiciuntur Veter. Monumet Reliquiis. Pyrrho Ligorio Neap. Invent Romae M.D.LXX. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black 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
French towns.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus
Rouen, Nimes and Bourdeaux. "Rotomagus", "Nemausum", & "Burdegala". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
3 copper engraved views of Rouen, Nimes and Bourdeaux from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. 3 views on 1 plate Good impression; a few spots and stains to blank margins.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/9 330 by 472mm (13 by 18½ inches). Rouen:155x472mm; Nimes:160x235mm; Bourdeaux:160x225mm.
€300
Trier, Koblentz & Rothenburg ob der Tauber, German Cities.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Trier, Koblentz & Rothenburg. " Treverensis", "Confluentinæ, Germanis Koblentz" & " Rotenburgum ad Tubarum". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
3 copper engraved views of the cities of Trier/ Treves, Koblentz & Rothenburg ob der Tauber from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state.
3 views on 1 plate. Good impression; a few light stains to blank margins; upper 7&lower blank margins short.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/36 390 by 475mm (15¼ by 18¾ inches). Trier:164x475mm; Koblentz:120x475mm; Rothenburg:103x475mm.
€250
The Famous Bird's eye View Of Venice.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Venise Venetia. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black 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
Views of Vienna & Buda.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Vienne.Bude. Vienna Austria Metropolis Urbs.. Buda vulgo Ofen.. Cologne G. von Kempen 1575
Black and white, copper engraved views of Vienna & Buda 2 views on 1 plate, from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's Civitas Orbis Terrarum. French text to verso.
Views of the capitals of Austria and Hungary.
The view of Vienna with 2 coats of arms either side of title cartouche; major buildings, churches named.
The view of Buda from the city side looking across the Danube. Good impression; light toning and soiling, stains, mainly to blank margins; ink spot below left coat of arms in view of Vienna; dark spot to lower centre fold in plate lines and another 2 lighter just above, between figures of view of Buda.
Keoman 2; B&H 13, [plate 42]. 331 by 475mm (13 by 18¾ inches).
€700
German Towns Thuringia.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Weimar, Jena, Erfurt, Gotha & Fulda "Weimaria", " Jena", "Erfordia", "Gotha" & "Fulda". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
6 copper engraved views of the Thuringian cities ofWeimar, Jena, Erfurt, Gotha & Fulda from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state. 6 views on 1 plate. Good impression; Paper fault causing hole 10x5mm in image of Erfurt; a few stains, mainly to blank margins, waterstain to upper margin, entering image of Weimar.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/25 345 by 460mm (13½ by 18 inches). Weimar:110x460mm; each of the other views approx. 105x22mm.
€350
Wittenburg, Wismar, Rostock & Frankfurt on Oder, Northern German Cities.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Wittenburg, Wismar, Rostock & Frankfurt on Oder. "Wittenburga", "Wismaria", "Civitas Francfordensis" & "Rostochium". Cologne Theodori Graminæi. 1572
4 copper engraved views of the cities of Wittenburg, Wismar, Rostock and Frankfurt on Oder from the first volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " Latin text to verso. First state.
4 views on 1 plate. Good impression; occasional spotting & a few light stains to blank margins; centrefold split in lower blank margin; worm hole on centrefold not effecting image.
Keoman vol2; B&H1/27 300 by 480mm (11¾ by 19 inches). Wittenburg & Frankfurt Approx 146x234mm; Wismar & Rostockapprox 130
€300
Saintes, South West France.
Braun & Hogenberg.
Frans Hogenberg & Simon Novellanus`
Xaintes. "
Saintes" Cologne G von Kempen 1600
Copper engraved view of Saintes on the Charente from the fifth volume of Braun & Hogenberg's "Civitas Orbis Terrarum. " French text to verso. Original old colour.
The birds eye view shows the city with the bridge over the Charente into the walled city. The two large churches dominate, with the remains of the Roman ampitheatre on the slopes of the hill behind and to the right part of the Roman aquaduct Good impression; Colours bright; 3 tiny wormholes & paper fault [ just right of cartouche repaired]; upper centre fold split repaired; small tear [10mm] to lower blank margin with repair.
Keoman vol2; B&H5/17. 360 by 457mm (14¼ by 18 inches).
€400
Tuscany and the Church States in 2 Sheets.
Covens, Jean & Mortier, Corneille.
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.
Covens, Jean & Mortier, Corneille.
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
The Balearic Islands.
Covens, Jean & Mortier, Corneille.
Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera, Carte des Isles Maiorque, Minorque et Yvice.
Amsterdam. Covens et Mortier c1741
Copper engraved map of the Balearic Islands after Bellin from Covens & Mortier's "
Nieuwe Atlas, Inhoudennde vier Gedeeltens der Waereld.. " Original full wash colour; verso blank.
The map shows all four islands with insets to lower right showing the Port of Mahon
:Plan du Port et de la Ville de Mahon et des forts and a small map showing the position of the Islands off the coast of Spain.
Decorative cartouche to upper left with scale below and compass rose to sea. Dark impression; bright full wash colour; printed on heavy paper,
Koeman I: C&M 8:68, [C&M 10 & 11] 420 by 580mm (16½ by 22¾ inches).
€700