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Grooten Atlas (Atlas Major). by BLAEU, Willem & Jan - 1664

by BLAEU, Willem & Jan

Grooten Atlas (Atlas Major). by BLAEU, Willem & Jan - 1664

Grooten Atlas (Atlas Major).

by BLAEU, Willem & Jan

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Amsterdam: Johannes Blaeu, 1664. The greatest and finest atlas ever published A particularly handsome set of the Dutch edition of "the greatest and finest atlas ever published" (Koeman). The Atlas Major as initially published in its various editions was the largest atlas ever published, the epitome of decades of achievement by the Blaeu family in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography and published in five languages (Latin, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish). It was justly famed for its production values, its high typographic standard, and the quality of its engraving, ornamentation, binding and colouring. The atlas frequently served as the official gift of the Dutch Republic to princes and other authorities. It is one of the most lavish and highly prized of all 17th-century illustrated books, the maps embellished in the baroque style, many ranking among the most beautiful ever made.
"The contents of this unprecedented atlas illustrate the high standards of contemporary cartography and geographical knowledge, and its presentation bears witness to the superb craftsmanship of engraver, printer, binder and papermaker... The costly atlas was in fact exclusively designed for those members of the patriciate who could command both the material and intellectual resources that were needed to buy it and appreciate it" (ibid.).
This present example is the Dutch edition, arranged quite differently from the Latin or French editions. It has its origins in Willem Blaeu's intention to publish a new 'international edition' of a world atlas, which was first announced on 11 February 1634 in an Amsterdam newspaper, the Courante uyt Italien ende Duytschlandt. This was a two-volume atlas published in four languages, with the German edition first to appear in 1634, and the Latin, Dutch, and French appearing in 1635. The first part of its Latin title, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, deliberately echoed the previous efforts of Abraham Ortelius, while the following part of the title, Atlas Novus, emphasized that this was a new publication at the cutting-edge of cartographic knowledge. Willem planned two additional volumes, but these were only completed after his death, in 1640 and 1645. Willem's son, Jan, progressively expanded the Atlas Novus to six volumes by 1655, and this formed the first half of the Atlas Major. The Dutch edition, entitled Toonneel des Aerdrycks (Theatre of the World), is the most complicated in make-up, with the text being reset at least four times. Since it was the basis for the Grooten Atlas (Atlas Major) this has led to quite a different composition from the other language editions. For instance, while the Latin editions carry a uniform date, the present set varies considerably, with volumes I-III and IX dated 1664 and volume VII undated, while volumes IV-VI reuse Toonneel titles and are dated 1648, 1654, and 1650 respectively.
As Van der Krogt explains: "Joan Blaeu probably had a large stock of printed sheets of his latest Toonneel des Aerdrycks and did not want to discard them, nor to change in manuscript all the signatures and map numbers. Therefore he gave the maps, which were appearing in the Grooten Atlas for the first time, signatures and numbers which fitted them into those of the Toonneel... In this way volumes I to III of the Grooten Atlas are compiled from volume I of the Toonneel; volume VI from part I of volume II of the Toonneel; volume VII from volume III; volume VIII from part II of volume II (except Asia); and volume IX from the maps of Asia part II of volume II, to which the atlas of China (volume VI of the Toonneel) was added. Volumes IV and V are identical to their corresponding volumes of the Toonneel" (II, p. 383). The present set seems to be one of the early variants identified by Van der Krogt, updating early editions of volumes IV, VII and IX from the Toonneel (see Van der Krogt II, p. 383 9 volumes, folio (510 x 335 mm). Original publisher's vellum, smooth spines divided by nine gilt foliate rolls, central rose motifs, fleur-de-lis ornamentation to corners of compartments, sides panelled in gilt with central device of Atlas holding a celestial globe within an ornate foliate cartouche, green silk ties (some loose, a few missing). 600 engraved maps coloured by a contemporary hand and heightened with gold throughout; vol. II, map 9 "Marchionatus Brandenburgici partes duae, Nova Marchia et Uckerana" supplied from another copy of a different edition. Vol. I, half-title "Aerdkloots-bescryving" with vertical creasing and 50 mm horizontal tear in lower margin due to paper flaw, but without loss, world map and a few others lightly creased at central fold; Vol. II, repair to top margin of text leaf B1, map 12 "Ducatus Brunsvicensis" with large vertical taped repair on verso, tiny hole with old repair in border of map 78 "Territorii Novoforensis", map 82 "Sveviae Nova Tabula" with short repair to vertical fold, folding map 94 "Alsatia Landgraviatus" spotted with brown ink, a few text leaves lightly browned); Vol. III, map 19 "Episcopatus Gandavenis" with repaired tear into image, some browning to text leaves towards end; Vol. IV, light browning to maps 53 and 54 of Westmorland and Cumberland; Vol. V, some browning affecting the preliminary text leaves as well as maps 7 and 17 which are both also creased; Vol. VI, large folding map "Imperii Caroli Magni" browned with some old repairs and tiny holes mainly at crease folds, browning to map 60 and 5 text leaves; Vol. VIII, light browning to the Africa part, tiny split to central fold of map 31 "Melite Insula", some light creasing along vertical central folds more heavily affecting map 40 "Aethiopia Inferior"; Vol. IX, some light spotting and browning throughout, index leaf with 50 mm marginal tear repaired on verso. Notwithstanding these minor flaws, excellent condition overall. Cornelis Koeman, Joan Blaeu and his Grand Atlas, George Philip (1970).
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Unpublished typescript with manuscript corrections. --- Un apres-midi avec Picasso 85 ans. (An...
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Unpublished typescript with manuscript corrections. --- Un apres-midi avec Picasso 85 ans. (An Afternoon with Picasso at 85).

by PICASSO. PABLO. -- BRASSAI. (HALÁSZ, Gyula)

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Cannes. 1966. NP. 1966. Quarto (285mm x 233mm). 20 typed sheets in French (rectos only), legibly hand-corrected throughout by Brassai in black ink. Housed in a black cloth album, with each sheet in a separate clear plastic file. In excellent condition, the final page a little creased and with minor loss to right-hand side, affecting one letter. Overall fresh and clean. ------ A superb unpublished and heavily corrected manuscript in French, in which Brassai recounts his visit to Picasso, a long-standing friend, at his home near Cannes. Brassai, who photographed much of Picasso's work in the 1940s, had published Conversations with Picasso in 1964, in which he created an intimate portrait of Picasso, covering their friendship and artistic collaboration, and recording each of their meetings with minute detail. Picasso said of the volume, "Read this book if you want to understand me." This account is written in a similar style, and during the course of the afternoon, Picasso speaks about his nostalgia… Read More
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Relatorio e contas das Casas d'Asylo da primeira infancia desvalida no anno de 1845.
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Relatorio e contas das Casas d'Asylo da primeira infancia desvalida no anno de 1845.

by [LISBON. Casas d'Asylo].

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Lisbon, Typografia de Francisco Xavier de Souza, 1846.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. 8°, contemporary green morocco (only the slightest wear), plain smooth spine, covers within a gilt border, front cover with short title in gilt, cover edges milled gilt, marbled endleaves, all text block edges gilt. In fine condition. ix, 32 pp., 4 folding tables. *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION. *** Not in Innocêncio.
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A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE.
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A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE.

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John Lane at The Sign of The Bodley Head. London. 1894. FIRST EDITION. One of just 50 large paper copies printed on hand made paper. Small 4to.(8.4 X 6.3 inches). Original buckram with gilt lettering to the spine. Attractive floral designs by Charles Shannon in gilt to the spine and both boards. Spine and hinge edges of boards cloth is darkened but the gilt is still bright. Fore and bottom page edges are untrimmed. Offsetting to the blank free endpapers otherwise a bright and clean copy throughout. --- Mason 365.
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LE LIVRE JOUJOU. Par M. Bres
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LE LIVRE JOUJOU. Par M. Bres

by BRES. M. (JEAN PIERRE). - Movable book.

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Louis Janet. Paris. ND. circa 1875. Third edition. Small 8vo. (5.9 x 4.4 inches). xvi, 157pp. Thirteen hand coloured illustrated plates (including extra title page) with movable pull tabs to change the image. An asterisk next to the text tells when the movable should be used to animate the scene. A crease to the top of the half title page and a few minor thumb marks to a handful of leaves, otherwise a very good, fresh and clean copy in the publishers red morocco-grained cloth with blind stamped decorative border to both boards. Gilt lettering to the front board. Coated mid brown endpapers. All edges gilt. A superior copy of this rare movable. First issued in 1831, there was a second issue in 1837 and then this third, circa 1875, with the text printed by Ducessios of Paris. All three printings are rare, and copies in such good condition and with all tabs present and easily workable, as this one even more so. Sometimes described as the first interactive book published, this is certainly the first to use… Read More
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Magna Orbis Terrarum Nova

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Antwerpiae,: apud Joannem Baptistam Vrient,, 1604.. 1670 by 2970mm. (65.75 by 117 inches).. Engraved map, printed on twelve sheets, above four sheet letterpress description annotated with several woodcut animals, with fine CONTEMPORARY HAND-COLOUR HEIGHTENED GOLD, trimmed to neat lines, laid on linen, extensive areas of restoration. A full conservation report is available on request. A spectacular wall map of astonishing beauty made at the beginning of the Dutch Golden Age. Cartography The present map draws on the cartography of Luis Teixeira (fl.1564-1613) - whose name appears in the large pasted title - a Portuguese cartographer from a famous mapmaking dynasty. He worked in Lisbon and the Portuguese colonies, but was also a friend of and collaborator with Dutch cartographers, contributing a map of Japan to Abraham Ortelius' atlas. Ortelius and Cornelis Claesz published five of his maps between them, and all were specifically advertised as based on his work, indicating that he was highly respected in… Read More
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Unpublished typescript with manuscript corrections. --- Un apres-midi avec Picasso 85 ans. (An...
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Unpublished typescript with manuscript corrections. --- Un apres-midi avec Picasso 85 ans. (An Afternoon with Picasso at 85).

by PICASSO. PABLO. -- BRASSAI. (HALÁSZ, Gyula)

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Cannes. 1966. NP. 1966. Quarto (285mm x 233mm). 20 typed sheets in French (rectos only), legibly hand-corrected throughout by Brassai in black ink. Housed in a black cloth album, with each sheet in a separate clear plastic file. In excellent condition, the final page a little creased and with minor loss to right-hand side, affecting one letter. Overall fresh and clean. ------ A superb unpublished and heavily corrected manuscript in French, in which Brassai recounts his visit to Picasso, a long-standing friend, at his home near Cannes. Brassai, who photographed much of Picasso's work in the 1940s, had published Conversations with Picasso in 1964, in which he created an intimate portrait of Picasso, covering their friendship and artistic collaboration, and recording each of their meetings with minute detail. Picasso said of the volume, "Read this book if you want to understand me." This account is written in a similar style, and during the course of the afternoon, Picasso speaks about his nostalgia… Read More
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Relatorio e contas das Casas d'Asylo da primeira infancia desvalida no anno de 1845.
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Relatorio e contas das Casas d'Asylo da primeira infancia desvalida no anno de 1845.

by [LISBON. Casas d'Asylo].

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Lisbon, Typografia de Francisco Xavier de Souza, 1846.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. 8°, contemporary green morocco (only the slightest wear), plain smooth spine, covers within a gilt border, front cover with short title in gilt, cover edges milled gilt, marbled endleaves, all text block edges gilt. In fine condition. ix, 32 pp., 4 folding tables. *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION. *** Not in Innocêncio.
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A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE.
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A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE.

by WILDE. OSCAR

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John Lane at The Sign of The Bodley Head. London. 1894. FIRST EDITION. One of just 50 large paper copies printed on hand made paper. Small 4to.(8.4 X 6.3 inches). Original buckram with gilt lettering to the spine. Attractive floral designs by Charles Shannon in gilt to the spine and both boards. Spine and hinge edges of boards cloth is darkened but the gilt is still bright. Fore and bottom page edges are untrimmed. Offsetting to the blank free endpapers otherwise a bright and clean copy throughout. --- Mason 365.
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LE LIVRE JOUJOU. Par M. Bres
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LE LIVRE JOUJOU. Par M. Bres

by BRES. M. (JEAN PIERRE). - Movable book.

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Louis Janet. Paris. ND. circa 1875. Third edition. Small 8vo. (5.9 x 4.4 inches). xvi, 157pp. Thirteen hand coloured illustrated plates (including extra title page) with movable pull tabs to change the image. An asterisk next to the text tells when the movable should be used to animate the scene. A crease to the top of the half title page and a few minor thumb marks to a handful of leaves, otherwise a very good, fresh and clean copy in the publishers red morocco-grained cloth with blind stamped decorative border to both boards. Gilt lettering to the front board. Coated mid brown endpapers. All edges gilt. A superior copy of this rare movable. First issued in 1831, there was a second issue in 1837 and then this third, circa 1875, with the text printed by Ducessios of Paris. All three printings are rare, and copies in such good condition and with all tabs present and easily workable, as this one even more so. Sometimes described as the first interactive book published, this is certainly the first to use… Read More
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Magna Orbis Terrarum Nova

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Antwerpiae,: apud Joannem Baptistam Vrient,, 1604.. 1670 by 2970mm. (65.75 by 117 inches).. Engraved map, printed on twelve sheets, above four sheet letterpress description annotated with several woodcut animals, with fine CONTEMPORARY HAND-COLOUR HEIGHTENED GOLD, trimmed to neat lines, laid on linen, extensive areas of restoration. A full conservation report is available on request. A spectacular wall map of astonishing beauty made at the beginning of the Dutch Golden Age. Cartography The present map draws on the cartography of Luis Teixeira (fl.1564-1613) - whose name appears in the large pasted title - a Portuguese cartographer from a famous mapmaking dynasty. He worked in Lisbon and the Portuguese colonies, but was also a friend of and collaborator with Dutch cartographers, contributing a map of Japan to Abraham Ortelius' atlas. Ortelius and Cornelis Claesz published five of his maps between them, and all were specifically advertised as based on his work, indicating that he was highly respected in… Read More
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San Michele in Bosco (Extracted From Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie)

by Illustrator-Willem Blaeu; Illustrator-Jan Blaeu

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Blaeu; Amsterdam, 1724. Unknown Binding. Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Title top-center within image. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Small light markings in middle-right of image. Light line in top left corner.… Read More
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Polizan En Dalmatie

by Illustrator-Willem Blaeu; Illustrator-Jan Blaeu

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Blaeu; Amsterdam, 1724. Unknown Binding. Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving of the region of Polizan, extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Matted. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Small black mark at top-right margin of image. Image itself remains… Read More
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Vrana; En Dalmatie (Extracted From Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie)

by Illustrator-Willem Blaeu; Illustrator-Jan Blaeu

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Blaeu; Amsterdam, 1724. Unknown Binding. Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving of the region of Vrana, Dalmatie, Italy, extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Matted. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Light marks around number plate in top right corner.… Read More
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Nadin; Petite Ville Dela Dalmatie a Lieues De Zara (Extracted From Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie)

by Illustrator-Willem Blaeu; Illustrator-Jan Blaeu

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Blaeu; Amsterdam, 1724. Unknown Binding. Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving of the Region of Nadin in Italy, extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Matted. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Minor markings along right side of image. Slight discoloration… Read More
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Islan; Fort En Dalmatie (Extracted From Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie)

by Illustrator-Willem Blaeu; Illustrator-Jan Blaeu

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Blaeu; Amsterdam, 1724. Unknown Binding. Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Matted. Title in upper middle of image. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Clean unmarked image with no creases or tears. Lines remain crisp… Read More
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Territorium Metense

Territorium Metense

by BLAEU, Willem & Jan

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Amsterdam., c1660. Attractive map of Metz and the surrounding region. 3 coats of arms, title cartouche at lower right, secondary cartouche with scale at lower left. The map was originally drawn by Abraham de Fabert Copper engraving. Later hand colour. good condition. Slightly darkened at top of centrefold. Good margins Size: 50 x 39 cm.
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Ducatus Limburgum Auctore Aegidio Martini.. Handkol. Kupferstich m 2 Kartuschen.

by Blaeu, Willem und Jan Blaeu

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Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 59 x 68 cm, gerahmt unter Passepartout, 39 x 50 cm, Rahmen min. berieben. Karte wie immer mit vertikalem Falz - tadell. Der rückwärtige holländische Text als Kopie hinten aufmontiert. Karte aus «Atlas Novus sive Theatrum Orbis Terrarum». 010
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Convento De Padri Della Certosa (Extracted From Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie)

by Illustrator-Willem Blaeu; Illustrator-Jan Blaeu

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Blaeu; Amsterdam, 1724. Unknown Binding. Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Hand-colored copperplate engraving extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Title in top-center of image. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Minor markings around edge of image. Image itself remains unscathed. Lines are crisp… Read More
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Map Of Walachia, Servia, Bulgaria, & Romania [Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas Contenant, Les...

Map Of Walachia, Servia, Bulgaria, & Romania [Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas Contenant, Les Chartes et Descriptions de tous les Pais de la Terre Mis en lumiere]

by Jan Blaeu; Willem Janszoon Blaeu

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Map depicting Eastern Europe including Romania, Bulgaria, and Serbia in the original hand-coloring. From the first French edition of Blaeu's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Includes mountain ranges, forests, and a cartouche to upper left. Color smudge to scale (see image). Text to rear.
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Afbeeldinge vande vermaerde seehaven ende stadt van Duynkercken met der omliggende plaetsen...
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Afbeeldinge vande vermaerde seehaven ende stadt van Duynkercken met der omliggende plaetsen sanden ende droochten afgeteeckent door Capiteijn Pieter Codde van Enchuysen - Pourtraict de la fameuse ville et havre de Duynckercke et places voisines, sables etc. faict par le Capitaine Pierre codde d'Enchuse.

by BLAEU (Willem Janszoon et Joan) - CODDE (Pieter-Jan)

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s.l. [Amsterdam]: Willem Janszoon et Joan Blaeu,, 1664. Pas de couverture. Bon. 44,5 x 70 cm, petites déchirures sans perte dans la marge et en haut et en bas du plis. Splendide carte originale gravée sur deux feuillets et en coloris de l'époque. Elle provient du Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, sive novus. Atlas publié par Willem Janszoon et Joan Blaeu. La carte donne une vue en perspective de la flotte hollandaise, composée d'une trentaine de navires, qui s'approche de Dunkerque au large des côtes aujourd'hui françaises. Texte en néerlandais au verso. Pieter Codde van Enkhuizen était devenu amiral de la flotte des Provinces Unies à un âge remarquable jeune et grâce à son blocus de Dunkerque, la Compagnie des Indes orientales néerlandaises se verra assurée d'un passage sûr pour transiter ses navires en transit par la Manche. Cf. Phillips. Atlas, no. 5941.
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A diáspora da palavra: obras de autores portugueses impressas fora de Portugal, 1521-1550. Guia...

A diáspora da palavra: obras de autores portugueses impressas fora de Portugal, 1521-1550. Guia da exposição.

by DIAS, João José Alves

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Lisbon, Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal / Centro de Estudos Históricos, Universidade Nova, 2021.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. 8°, original illustrated wrappers. As new. 110 pp., (1 blank l.), profusely illustrated, indexes of authors, places of publication, printers and booksellers. One of 500 copies. *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION of this excellent exhibition catalogue. Alves Dias is one of Portugal's leading historians, and a distinguished bibliophile. ***
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The Butterflies’ Fly-Past. with illus. by Mandy Shepherd.

The Butterflies’ Fly-Past. with illus. by Mandy Shepherd.

by Simson, Clive

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Special Offers Entomology . 1st. Ed. Pub. Peregrine Books. 1994. pp.xviii, 127 with 8 coloured illus. 8vo. New hdbk. in new dw. RRP £20.00. A fascinating book describing the author’s experiences of studying butterflies in the UK. All native British Butterflies are mentioned at some point in the text, which is handsomely supported by 8 watercolour plates by Mandy Shepherd.
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In Search of Nature.

In Search of Nature.

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Natural history Monographs . 1st. Ed. Pub. Peregrine Books. 2000. pp.xii, 249 with illus. 8vo. New hardback in new dw. RRP. £27.00. The distinguished naturalist, Derek Ratcliffe, passed away in 2005 aged 75. Born in 1929, this book tells the tale of his life from boyhood, when his interest in birds, butterflies, moths and dragonflies started to develop, through to the period in his life before 1970. Ratcliffe took the opportunity presented by writing this book of paying tribute to some of the people who helped him along the way and became lifelong friends.
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Native Plums (Prunus) of Gloucestershire. The Gloucestershire Pomona Series.

Native Plums (Prunus) of Gloucestershire. The Gloucestershire Pomona Series.

by Martell, Charles

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Special Offers Gardening . 1st. Ed. Pub. Gloucestershire Orchard Trust. 2018. pp.vi, 50 with colour photography throughout. Large 8vo. New softback.
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A History of Whaling in Brazil. From royal fish to Japanese delicacy.

A History of Whaling in Brazil. From royal fish to Japanese delicacy.

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Pequena., 2017. 1st. Ed.. pp.xxii, 234 with b/w. photos. 8vo. A new softback. This is the first book to describe comprehensively the history of whaling in Brazil, starting with traditional whaling as a Portuguese crown monopoly and culminating with the introduction of modern ships, equipped with harpoon guns in the twentieth century - an initiative led by a British company (Duder and Brother) in Brazil.
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Pears of Gloucestershire and Perry Pears of the Three Counties. The Gloucestershire Pomona Series.

Pears of Gloucestershire and Perry Pears of the Three Counties. The Gloucestershire Pomona Series.

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Special Offers Gardening . 1st. Ed. Pub. Hartpury Heritage Trust. 2013. pp.xiv, 214 with colour photography throughout. Large 8vo. New softback.
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Antarctic Magistrate. A life through the lens of a camera.

Antarctic Magistrate. A life through the lens of a camera.

by Hart, Ian

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Pequena., 2009. 1st. Ed.. pp.303 with many photographs. 8vo. New hardback in new dw. Signed by the author, Ian Hart. This volume is a celebration of the life of Edward Beveridge Binnie, (born on the Falkland Islands in 1884) the eighth child of immigrant Scottish parents. The book traces his rise from humble beginnings through Falkland Islands Government service to becoming the first Antarctic Magistrate.
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Whaling in the Falkland Islands Dependencies 1904-1931. A History of shore and bay-based whaling...

Whaling in the Falkland Islands Dependencies 1904-1931. A History of shore and bay-based whaling in the Antarctic.

by Hart, Ian

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Natural history Monographs . 1st. Ed. Pub. Pequena. 2006. pp.xvi, 363 with many illus. 8vo. New hardback in new dw. Signed by the author, Ian Hart. A fascinating account of the whaling industry in the Falkland Islands Dependencies. The sequence of events which led to the extension of British sovereignty in the Antarctic and the legislation & policing imposed by the Falkland Islands Government to control the burgeoning whaling industry are also discussed.
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Austral Enterprises. A History of shore, bay-based and pelagic whaling and sealing in the...
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Austral Enterprises. A History of shore, bay-based and pelagic whaling and sealing in the Southern Ocean encompassing the Southern Whaling & Sealing Company, The Kerguelen Sealing & Whaling Company and their associated enterprises at South Georgia, the Antarctic peninsula, the South Indian Ocean and South Africa.

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Pequena., 2020. 1st. Ed.. pp.xx, 380 with b/w. photographs and illustrations throughout. 4to. New hardback in new dw. Print run of just 400 copies. Signed by author. There have been very few attempts to document British involvement in the whaling and sealing industry. This book describes, in detail, some of the major companies that undertook this trade and the profound effect this had on the whale and seal populations in the southern hemisphere.
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Teses Apresentadas ao II Congresso realizado de 4 a 11 de Setembro de 1960. 2º volume. Boletim...
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Teses Apresentadas ao II Congresso realizado de 4 a 11 de Setembro de 1960. 2º volume. Boletim da Sociedade de Estudos de Moçambique. Ano XXIX, N.º 125, Novembro a Dezembro.

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Lourenço Marques, [from rear cover] Composto e Impresso na Sociedade de Estudos, 1960.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. 4°, original pale blue printed wrappers (browned, short tear on spine). Illustrations, maps and tables in text. Some light dampstains. In good condition. Old faint circular stamp on front cover. (2 ll.), 11 pp., (1 l.), 9, (2) pp., (1 l.), 7 pp., (1 l.), 8 pp., (1 l.), 7 pp., (1 l.), 9 pp., (1 blank l., 1 l.), 9 pp., (1 blank l., 1 l.), 15 pp., errata slip, (1 l.), 4 pp., (1 l.), 6 pp., (1 blank l., 1 l.), 23 pp., 2 folding tables, (1 l.), 6 pp., (1 blank l., 1 l.), 11 pp., (1 l.), 10 pp., (1 ll. plates, printed on both sides, 1 blank l., 1 l.), 7 pp., (8 pp. illustrations, 1 blank p., 1 l.), 13 pp., (1 blank l., 1 l.), 23 pp., (1 l.), 11 pp. including 3 full-page illustrations, (1 l.), 6 pp., (1 blank l., 1 l.), 24 pp., (1 blank l., 1 l.), 5 pp., (1 l. with bibliography, 2 ll. plates, 1 l.), 17 pp., (1 l.), 14 pp., (1 blank l.). *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION. The volume contains four brief… Read More
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