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Scarce Birds-eye view of Rethymnon from " La Galerie Agreable du Monde".
"I. Stemmers Fecit"
Rethymnon. "Vesting de Retimo:Retimo Ville de l'isle de Candie" " LugduniBatavorum"[Leiden] "Par Pierre van der Aa, Marchand Libraire, Imprimeurde l'Univerite et de la Ville." 1729Copper engraved plan and view of Iraklion of from volume 47 of Pieter van der Aa's " La Galerie Agreable du Monde." Black & white; verso blank.
This scarce plate from van der Aa's monumental work is after the town plan of Olfert Dapper which appeared in 1688; with title in French added and engravers details to lower left corner.
The plate appears to have been re-engraved in some parts to bring out the deatils of the town which are often faded in the Dapper Clean & bright, dark impression with wide margins; centre fold; old ink number to lower right corner just outside printed area; Spot to upper left edge just touching plate mark.
Koeman1: Aa9, Vol.47; pl.18 ; Not in Zacharakis. 275 by 365mm (10¾ by 14¼ inches). €1000
Scarce Ornamental View of Iraklion.
Candia, Capital of the Kingdom " Candie, Capitalle du Royaume." Paris chez l'Autheur. without date. [1667-1694].Copper engraved panaoramic view of Iraklion from "Les Glorieuses Conquetes de Louis de Grand.." Modern colour; verso blank.
The impressive view of Iraklion is surrounded by a decorative faux frame. Printed from two copper plates the upper half has an ornate garland with swags of leaves suspending an empty locket/frame [a portrait of Louis XIV was intended to be within the frame with his coat of arms suspended below from the small brass ring].
In the lower half a view of Iraklion from the sea with a key below to important edifices within the city. Good Impression, printed on thick laid paper; minor spotting, mainly to blank margins, a couple within the image; two short tears to right edge. {repaired with archival tape to verso].
see Zacharakis:246/135, for details of the map from the same work. 459 by 560mm (18 by 22 inches). €1100
Crete.
Jean Apier snr.
Candia. Nancy, France Jacob Garnich, 1615 1615Rare copper engraved map of Crete, from Henri Beauvau's Relation journaliere du voyage du Levant. Black and white; set in a page of French text; text to verso
Engraved by Jean Appier snr. Dark impression; paper lightly toned.
Zacharakis:255/144 Baynton-Williams: Cyprus 52: Blackmer/ Navari :106; Sylvia Ioannou; B.0906; Atabey 84 & 85? 110 by 156mm (4¼ by 6¼ inches). €500
Crete.
Petrus Kaerius/Pieter van der Keere & Jodicus Hondius I.
"Candia. " "Von der Insel Candia. " Frankfurt am Main, Matthias Becker for Heinrich Lorenzen. 1612.Copper engraved map of Crete/ Candia, from " Petri Bertii Geographischer eyn oder zusammengezogner tabeln fünff untershiedliche bücher". German text to verso. Good impression, . upper margin short [4-5mm]; Spot to extreme right. blank, margin. Slight show through of text from verso.
Zacharakis 1843/1218 under Langenes. B; Koeman: Lan 10. 87 by 126mm (3½ by 5 inches). €200
Crete.
Candia. "Candia olim Creta." Amsterdam Joahannes and Cornelius Blaeu. 1640Original coloured, copper engraved map of Greece from volume 3 of Joan Blaeu's "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, sive Atlas novus. Pars Tertia" Double page; folio; Latin text to verso.
General map of Greece showing the peninsular and the Archipelago across to the coast of Asia Minor.
Title cartouche and two blank shields; ships to sea. Original colour; toning and general scattered spotting; tiny wormholes to upper & lower corners of blank margins; lower centre fold split with tape repair to verso.
Zacharakis;386/245;7Koeman1, Bl 36A [275/F] 382 by 528mm (15 by 20¾ inches). €550
Agia Pelagia , Crete
Agia Pelagia "Santa Pelagia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map/view of Agia Pelagia, Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the bays at Agia Pelagia, on the coast north west of Iraklion, ships and a large fish/monster to the sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:608/410; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 214 by 159mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €300
Kalives & Apicorno Castle, Crete.
Beach & Castle of Apicorno. "Spiaggi eli C'Apicorona" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast & castle of Apicono from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of Apicorno east of Kalives village. The fort was built there for securing the administrative and military control of the territory, controling the Suda Gulf and protecting the coastline, from where ships supplied with water.
Ships and fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; some light soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis:600/402; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 161mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Dermatos Beach Crete.
Beach of Dermatos "Spiaggi di Dermato" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast at Dermatos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast at Dermatos near Tsoutsouras; the beach is formed in a small valley on the western banks of the river Anapodaris. Traces of a Minoan settlement have been found in the area.
Dolphin to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis:629/431; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 215 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €350
Myrtos, Crete.
Beach of Myrtos "Spiaggi di Mirto" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast at Myrtos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast at Myrtos; also Boschini indicates the borders of the departments of Sittia and Iraklion either side of the Sarakina or Myrtos gorge. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis:628/430; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 164mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Castle Belvedere, Crete.
Castle Belvedere "Castel Belveder" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of castle Belvedere from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the fort Castel Belvedere or Kastelos ,built on the isolated hill Kastellos, that was accessible only from its south side, near the villages of Ano and Kato Kastelliana.
The castle dominated the western edge of Messara and was built by the Genoese pirate Pescatore between 1206-1210. During building, materials were extracted by the ancient town Priansos, which was built at the same position. The name Belvedere means good view, derived from the stunning views towards all directions. Dark impression, on laid paper; soiling to blank margins; light dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Not described by Zacherakis; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 215 by 162mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €350
Mirabel Castle, Agais Nicolaos , Crete.
Castle Mirabel "Castel Mirabel" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay & castle Mirabel, Agais Nicolaos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast , the castle of Mirabel with the lake behind and the port of Agais Nicolaos. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to left blank margin.
Zacherakis: 620/422; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 164mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €400
Agia Triada, Crete.
Castle Protissa "Castel Protissa" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Agia Triada, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and Agia Triada. The archeological site at Agia Triada situated at the western end of the Mesara Plain is famous for yielding many important finds, and more Linear A tablets than any other Minoan archaeological site. The famous finds include the Agia Triada sarcophagus, the Chieftain's Cup, the Boxer Vase, and the Harvester Vase. Dark impression, on laid paper; soiling to blank margins;l ight dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Zacherakis:633/435; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €350
Cazzaban/ Cazzapa Beach and Lazaretto, Crete.
Cazzaban beach "Spiaggia di cazzabano" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast beach at Cazzaban, Iraklion, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the beach at Cazzaban/ Cazzapa just east of Candia city/ Iraklion ; it shows the position of the Lazaretto of Iraklion. Dark impression, on laid paper, soiling to blank margins; dampstain to right, blank margin.; offset stain to verso not visible.
Zacherakis: 612/414; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 219 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Fraschia , Crete
Fraschia "Ponta della Fraschia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map/view of the North coast of Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the coast from the mouth of the river Giofyros to the promentory of Dium , with Paleokastro indicated. Ships to the sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:608/410; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 214 by 159mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Agia Galini, Crete.
Galini. "Galinus" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Agia Galini from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the village of Agia Galini at the bottom of the Samaria gorge, seen in the background. Dark impression, on laid paper; soiling to blank margins.
Not described by Zacherakis; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 214 by 158mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Garabusa Island and Fort, Crete.
Garabusa "Scoglio et Forza di Garabuse" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map of Garabusa Island in the bay of Suda, Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" double page, folded, verso blank.
The map or birdseye view shows the fort upon the island with many ships in the sea surrounding it Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins,; folds.
Zacharakis:593/395. Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 214 by 393mm (8½ by 15½ inches). €450
Kissamos Bay Crete
Gulf & Castle of Kissamos. " Golfo del Castel Chissamo" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map/viewof the gulf of Kissamos in North West Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the Gulf of Kissamos, showing the position of the Venetian castle, with a ship on the horizon. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:594/396; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 210 by 165mm (8¼ by 6½ inches). €400
Ierapetra, Crete.
Ierapetra "Spiaggi di Gerapetra" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Ierapetra from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coastand town of Ierapetra, southern Crete;in the background can be seen a ship on the sea on the other side of the island at Pachia Ammos, ship and large fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis:627/429; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Iraklion, Crete
Iraklion "Citta di Candia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map of Iraklion called by the Venetians, Candia, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" doublepage; verso blank.
The map/view shows the fortification of the city of Iraklion Dark impression, on laid paper; discolouration to centrefold; folded light soiling to outer margins;f paperloss at upper edge of centre fold . far from image.
Not described by Zacherakis:; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 395mm (8¾ by 15½ inches). €800
Castle of Iraklion, Crete
Iraklion Castle "Castel di Candia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved view of the castle Koules of Iraklion from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the Venetian castle called Rocca ai Mare ,guarding the port of Iraklion Dark impression, on laid paper; waterstain to right blank margin & lower edge ; tear to lower blank margin [repaired].
Not described by Zacherakis:; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 161mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Kateros Bay Crete.
Kateros Bay & Amnisos Beach. "Spiaggia di Messouugni" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay at Kateros Iraklion, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the bay at Kateros just east of Candia city/ Iraklion; the bay named after the Byzantine General, Krateros, who in 824 AD landed on the beach with his ships in order to liberate Crete from the Saracens, but was defeated. On the vast bay, there are two settlements, Karteros and Amnisos. Amnisos was Minoan settlement, and the bay was the location of the ports of Knossos. Dark impression, on laid paper, soiling to blank margins; dampstain to right, blank margin.;ink? stain just outside plate at lower blank margin.
Zacherakis: 613/415; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 167mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €400
Kavousi, Crete.
Kavousi "Cavusi" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ mapof the village of Kavousi from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and the village of Kavousi,
Kavousi is a historic village in the municipality of Ierapetra; the village is located in the northern foothills of the Thripti mountain range. Dark impression, on laid paper; soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis: 618/420; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €400
Koutsouras, Crete.
Koutsouras "Spiaggi di Cuzzura" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Koutsouras Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast at Koutsouras; ship and large fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis:626/428; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €300
Lassithi Plateau, Crete.
Lasithi. "Lasitti" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the plateau of Lasithi from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the high plateau of Lasithi surrounded by mountains. Dark impression, on laid paper; some soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis:638/440; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €500
Liopetro Fort. Crete.
Leopetro Fort "Leopetro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay & Castle of Leopetro, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast , the castle of Liopetro,looking back along the coast to Spinalonga.
The fort of Liopetro was located in Fatsi position, near the village Hamezi (Sitia province). It is believed to have been built on the site of an older fort, of which the tank survives. Liopetro is built on a steep hill with panoramic views to all sides. Atop of it, there is the scenic chapel of Prophet Elias and the remains of walls, tanks and other buildings. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to left blank margin.
Zacherakis: 621/423; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 215 by 164mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Matala, Mesaras, Crete.
Mesaras. "Messarea" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Matala and the surrounding area, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and surrounding area at Matala as far as Agia Galini, the area known as Mesaras. Ships and large fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; light dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Zacherakis:632/434; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 215 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Kakón- óros, Crete.
Mount Kakón- óros. "Cacco Noros" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map ofthe coast and mountain Kakón- óros , from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and the rising mount of Kakón- óros, with ships to the sea in front.
Pashley mentions that Boschini mistakenly split the name becoming Cacco Noros as pictured here "This winding road is represented in the 29th plate of Marco Boschini's work II Regno tutto di Candia ec ed 1651 In the Italianized title Cacco Noros one almost loses the KaKov Opos of the Greeks This tendency to separate the final n from an adjective or article and prefix it to the following word is general " ["Travels in Crete "vol1 Robert Pashley] Dark impression, on laid paper, soiling to blank margins; dampstain to right, blank margin.;ink? stain just outside plate at lower blank margin.
Zacherakis: 614/416; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 162mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €350
Mylopotamos Castle, Crete.
Mylopotamos Castle "Castel Mylopotamo" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of theCastle of Mylopotamos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of Mylopotamos or Roumeli castle, now the seaside village of Panormos west of Rethymnon. Ships to the sea.
It is believed that the castle was built on the site of the Roman town Panormos. Until the twentieth century Roumeli Castelli was one of the most important commercial harbours of Crete, serving the entire Mylopotamos province . Dark impression, on laid paper; some light soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis:605/407; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 161mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Pachia Ammos, Crete.
Pachia Ammos "Pachianamo" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay & village of Pachia Ammos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and the village of Pachia Ammos. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to left blank margin.
Zacherakis: 619/421; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 162mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Paleokastro, Crete
Paleokastro "Paleocastro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map/view of the castle of Paleokastro, near Iraklion from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the fortification of the promontory of Paleokastro. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:610/412; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €400
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