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6722/38. Allard Frontis Amsterdam, 1697

On a large pedestal with the title Atlas Minor Atlas supports the heavens; below, around an earthly globe are grouped the figures of Neptune, Time, Cybele the earth goddess, and the recording muse of Geography. In the sky above Zeus grasps his thunderbolts and eyes his consort Juno who balances the sun and moon in her hands. Fine contemporary colouring, 315mm x 538mm.

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6928/67. Bellin Frontis Paris (after 1772)

Jacques Nicolas Bellin Paris (after 1772). The Hydrographie Francoise was France's principal maritime atlas from the middle of the 18th Century onwards. An earlier version (1765) had royalist symbols in the centre of the large titlepage vignette, here replaced by republican fasces and the cap of liberty. The artist Arrivet both designed and engraved the plate. Uncoloured as publihed with good margins minor edge faults not effecting printed surface. 470mm x 634mm.

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6820/18. Blaeu Frontis Amsterdam, 1659

The Blaeu family were the leading map-makers and atlas publishers of the 17th century and their output is invariably of the highest quality. The main titlepage to Part I of their Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the Whole World; first published in 1635) is a detailed one, with personifications of the continents flanking the title (Asia and Europe to the left; America and Africa to the right); at the top under the Hebrew lettering for Jehovah the goddness Juno spurts milk from her breast to form the Milky Way, and she is paired with the sun-god Apollo and his lyre. Savants provide instruction using celestial and terrestrial globes, and other figures represent earth, air, fire and water. Contemporary colour with gilt illumination. Excellent condition 300mm x 497mm.

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6927/19. Blaeu Frontispiece Amsterdam, 1645

Willem and Joannes Blaeu Amsterdam, 1645. Le Theatre du Monde Part IV of the Blaeus' Theatrum covers England & Wales. In its architectural niched structure, with figures of the land's ancient inhabitants, the titlepage follows that of John Speed. Superb contemporary colour with gilt illumination highlight in excellent condition. Approximately 300mm x 500mm.

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6218/58. Bodenehr Augsburg, c1725

Bodenehr emulated Nicolas de Fer in his works describing military operations and fortifications throughout Europe. This descriptive titlepage is headed Force d'Europe. A panel at lower right is an advertisement for his Atlas Curieux. Some contemporary manuscript annotation at base. Soiled on margins in good general condition. 324mm x 203mm.

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4051/09. Botero Frontis Brescia, 1598

Giovanni Botero Brescia, 1598. Botero's Relationi Universali, a study in political economy, has a decorative titlepage with a double cross in the centre of a broken arch which is flanked by two classical figures. View of village on waterfront. 150mm x 202mm.!! Closed cropped soiled and lightly damaged example though intact.

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6833/2. Braun & Hogenberg Civitates Frontis 1572

The 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' 1572 was a great collection of town plans and views of cities of the world published in six parts between 1572 and 1618. The impressive and decorative titlepage to Part I suggests the primaeval origins of the City Ststate. At the top Allegorical figure with Square and Compasses in left hand a level and plumb rule in her right handseated between two columns with speheres at the to, emblems of Masonry. Contemporary colour. 265mm x 395mm. Lightly evenly soiled with damaged margins not effecting the engraved surface.

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3583/01. Braun & Hogenberg Cologne, 1572

Georg Braun & Frans Hogenberg Cologne, 1572 (Part I). The Civitates Orbis Terrarum was a great collection of town plans and views of cities of the world published in six parts between 1572 and 1618. The titlepage to part I suggests the primaeval origins of the primaeval origins of the city state. 290mm x 403mm.

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6720/10. Camden London 1610 and 1676

William Camden London 1610 and 1676. A typographical titlepage from the 1610 edition of William Camden's Britannia paired with a 1676 portrait of Camden himself. Portrait: 240mm x 378mm; extra 2 pages: 215mm x 328mm.

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4286/77. Cavendish 16th C Navigator 1790

Portrait of Armiger Thomas Candish (Cavendish) the Elizabethan circumnavigator, 1586 - 88. Latin text: Ignauos Fortuna fugit tu promtus in dos des Pergis, et impauidus prada disaris opimas. 18th century engraving close cropped and pasted onto card. 112mm x 165mm.

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3592/54. Chatelain Amsterdam, 1708

Henri & Zacharias Chatelain Amsterdam, 1708. Volume II of the Atlas Historique presents even more allegorical figures with their attributes. The crowned figure in the upper right is that of Britannia (with Englan's royal arms) as this volume contains maps of Britain. the piece is designed by Romeyn de Hooghe and signed by Pieter Sluyter as engraver. 284mm x 445mm.

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3607/55. Chatelain Amsterdam, 1708

Henri & Zacharias Chatelain Amsterdam, 1708. Volume IV of the Atlas Historique has figures and emblems associated with the countries of northern Europe, whose maps are to found in this volume. note the central figure at the top holding a map of scandinavia and Prussia. To the left, two putti hold a portrait of king Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden; two recumbent bears lie at the foot. The engraver is again P. Sluyter, based on a dsign by Jan Goeree. Coloured. 280mm x 427mm.

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6676/66. Claude Buy De Mornas Paris, 1761

From the Atlas Méthodique et Elémentaire. 1761 The title is contained within an imposing rococo frame which is embellished by floral sprays and instruments of surveying and navigation. The publisher was Desnos and the engraver Aubin. Coloured. 487mm x 332mm.

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6322/14. Cloppenburg Amsterdam, 1632 (1673)

Johann Cloppenburg Amsterdam, 1632 (1673). One of several derivatives of Gerard Mercator's Atlas and his titlepage. As well as figures representing Europe, Asia and Africa there are others representing three divisions of America: Mexicana, Peruana and Magalanica. At the time insufficient was known about North America for it to be included. An example from a later edition of Cloppenburg's Atlas published by Janssonius van Wawsberge in 1673. Generally soiled with some repaired damage pasted onto card. 303mm x 227mm.

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6199/15. Cloppenburg/Du Sauzet Amsterdam, 1632 (1734)

Another later derivative of Gerard Mercator's Atlas Minor was published by Du Sauzet in 1734. As well as figures representing Europe, Asia and Africa there
are others representing three divisions of America: Mexicana, Peruana and Magalanica. Cl;ose cropped plate mark visible all round. Small tears and general damage and reapir. Pasted unto card. 277mm x 206mm.

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6678/74. Cowperthwaite & Co. Philadelphia, 1853

Thomas, Cowperthwaite & Co. Philadelphia, 1853. As befits and American atlas - The New Universla Atlas...of the World - there is on the titlepage a large idealistic vignette of the landing of Columbus. Attractive chromolithographic printig. A typographic Table of Contents is included, framed by a wide border in red and gold. Two items. Light foxing and light damage to edges otherwise very good condition. 344mm x 434mm.

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6680/72. D'Urville Paris, 1846

Dumont D'Urville Paris, 1846. An example of a return to a more extravagantly decorative style of frontispiece, with vivid and accurate depictions of events and scenes encountered in D' Urville's Voyage au Pole Sud between 1837 and 1840. A fine tinted lithographic print with the same frontispiece being used for volumes I and II (This example Tome 2). 353mm x 518mm.

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6671/33. Dapper Frontis & Title page Amsterdam, 1686

The frontispiece to Dapper's L'Afrique shows a complex ensemble of animals and subjects attending an enthroned African ruler. The gloomy river god in the foreground perhaps represents the un-mapped Nile; two angular pyramids are also seen in the background. In addition the typographical titlepage to L'Afrique which has a large printer's vignette and is dated 1686. Some repairs not affecting the printed surface. General light soiling. 226mm x 60mm.

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6665/39. De Bruyn Amsterdam, 1698

Cornelis De Bruyn Amsterdam, 1698. For the frontispiece to De Bruyn's Reysen van Klein Asia R du Val designed and F Mulder engraved a classical scene with figures representing architecture and the arts. In the background are pyramids and other grand structures. Close cropped excellent condition. 192mm x 312mm.

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6669/56. De Bruyn Amsterdam, 1711

Cornelis De Bruyn Amsterdam, 1711. The untitled frontispiece to De Bruyn's Reizen en Moskovie has figures and animals more illustrative of Africa and Asia than those associated with the word Moscovy (Russia) in the book title. Excellent example 207mm x 330mm.

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3713/64. De Clerc Amsterdam, c1750 Dutch title

Jean De Clerc Amsterdam, c1750. The titlepage to volume III of Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden (History of the Free Netherlands), first engraved for another work in 1679. The recording angel of History in the centre holds a large ring representing truth with a top mirror and enclosing two quill pens. The left putto represents victory and the right one with a scourge, the distress of war. Engraved by A Blooteling. Dutch Title. 254mm x 392mm.

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3686/63. De Clerc Amsterdam, c1750 French title

Jean De Clerc Amsterdam, c1750. The titlepage to volume III of Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden (History of the Free Netherlands), first engraved for another work in 1679. The recording angel of History in the centre holds a large ring representing truth with a top mirror and enclosing two quill pens. The left putto represents victory and the right one with a scourge, the distress of war. Engraved by A Blooteling. French Title. 247mm x 393mm.

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6209/35. De Fer Frontis & Title pages Paris, 1693

Another titlepage by De Fer, part of his Forces de L'Europe, is a much more sophisticated engraving of a figurative martial tableau signed by the Dutch artist Pieter Schoonebeek. Light soiling very good copy. Also the typographic titlepagewith extended text and dated 1696. 309mm x 251mm.

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3457/34. De Fer Frontispiece Paris 1690

De Fer was a prolific French author of, among others, atlases and works dealing with military affairs. The titlepage to his Introduction a la Fortification shows both a spirited land action and a naval battle. Attached a small engraving of a celestial sphere. Damaged and soiled with some tears in good condition. 317mm x 233mm.

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7012/43. De La Croix/Halma I Amsterdam, 1705

Frontispiece to Volumes I of another world history, Algemeene Wereld Beschryving, dated 1705 depicting allegorical figures standing on the globe where Italia and Gallia are named and the Zodiac in the background. Signed F Goeree 180mm x 270mm.!! Wide margins clean copy.

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7331/44. De La Croix/Halma II Amsterdam, 1705

Frontispiece to Volumes II of the world history, Algemeene Wereld Beschryving, dated 1705 depicting allegorical figures measuring the globe. 180mm x 270mm.!! Wide margins clean copy.

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7572/45. De La Croix/Halma III Amsterdam, 1705

Frontispiece to Volumes III of the world history, Algemeene Wereld Beschryving, dated 1705 titled Asia, Africa en America depicting allegorical figures, cherubs and wild indigenous animals. Signed F Goeree & Scott 156mm x 216mm.!! Cropped margins plate mark intact lightly soiled.

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6679/65. De Vaugondy Paris, 1757

Robert De Vaugondy Paris, 1757. A grand baroque titlepage, designed for the Vaugondy family's Atlas Universel. The four main figures each represent one of the continents and are accompanied by playful putti and, in the heavens, by Apollo and his sun-chariot. The skilful engraver was Jean Charles Baquoy. 367mm x 515mm.

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6916/68. Delisle/Buache Frontis Paris, 1789

Guillaume Delisle-Jean Claude Dezauche Atlas Geographique et Universel Paris, dated 1789. The lively titlepage to this atlas is a re-issue of a much earlier one, initiated by Hubert Jaillot in 1695. The various figures can be read as glorifying France and her discoveries throughout the world. In earlier versions there were monarchic symbols, now erased to reflect republican sympathies. 387mm x 535mm. Uncoloured as published. Evenly foxed wide water stain not visible on obverse and some folds. Gernerally in very good condition and good margins.

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6721/30. Du Val Paris, 1679

Pierre Du Val Paris, 1679. The title of the atlas Cartes de Geographie is placed within a pillared frame. At the top, two putti support a crowned globe showing the eastern hemisphere. it is flanked by courtly figures, with four further figures on either side of the title. contemporary colour. 342mm x 477mm.

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4080/78. Gilbert 16th C Navigator 1790

Portrait of Sir Humphrey Gilbert. English Navigator and explorer 1539-1584. Printed for J. Hinton, at the Kings Arms, in Paternoster Row. Published in the Universal Magazine c1790 127mm x 214mm.

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6660/26. Gottfried/Van Meurs Amsterdam, 1660

Jacob Van Meurs was a prolific Dutch publisher of books of travel and history. A motley triumphal cavalcade of real and imaginary figures fills this titlepage to Historische Chronyck. Soiled and damaged along the edges. Laid on paper. 202mm x 315mm.

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6977/70. Greenwood Atlas Frontis 1834

The Greenwood brothers' Atlas of the Counties of England has a large and impressive titlepage. The atlas itself had no general map but this is supplied in the lower half of the titlepage, showing every county in England and Wales together with their principal towns. The engraving was by J & C Walker. Soft contemporary colouring
. 545mm x 652mm.!! Soiled with prominent fold at left and some water stains.

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6318/42. Halma Amsterdam, 1700

Francois Halma Amsterdam, 1700. The titlepage to Halma's Description de L'Univers is signed by Jan van Vianen as engraver. The portrait over the globe is that of the young Elector of Brandenburg. An allegorical figure to the left holds a map of Brandenburg, which includes Berlin, and to the right are figures representin Time and Learning. Light soiling at bottom margin otherwise in very good condition. 324mm x 222mm.

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3748/16. Hondius Amsterdam, 1633

Henricus Hondius Amsterdam, 1633. The main titlepage to a revised and expanded edition of the long-running Mercator-Hondius Atlas. Images of cartography and of peoples of the world are grouped as if on a theatrical stage, hung with heraldic emblems. This titlepage was used for a few atlas editions only. First Edition First State.
290mm x 473mm.

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6931/36. Jaillot Frontis Paris, 1696

In this example of Jaillot's Atlas Nouveau the frontis-piece has a blank central section awaiting a list of the atlas contents. The surrounding engravings of classical figures and, at the foot, an academic gentleman's library, are of a high standard. It is possibly from one of the original Paris editions 457mm x 579mm. Evenly foxed lightly soiled in very good condition

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6917/37. Jaillot/Mortier Frontis 1696

Hubert Jaillot-Pierre Mortier Paris/Amsterdam, 1696 (c1700). The Atlas Nouveau was an important atlas of its time even though many maps were derived from those of the earlier cartographer Nicolas Sanson. The Theatrical titlepage is in grand architectural style, with royal and martial figures in the niches and battle scenes at the foot. Contemporary colour. Evenly foxed with prominent lightly soiled central fold and repair to tear along right margin protruding onto engraved surface. 403mm x 511mm.

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3550/20. Janssonius Amsterdam, 1647

Joannes Janssonius Amsterdam, 1647. The firm of Janssonius rivalled that of Blaeu in the 17th Century and the titlepages to their multi-language atlases are sometimes similar. Part III of Janssonius' Nouvel Atlas covering Spain, Italy and Greece and the countries outside Europe has the imperial Spanish arms at the top and un-named figures in niches represnting the four main continents. Contemporary colour with gilt illumination. 302mm x 493mm.

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3557/21. Janssonius Amsterdam, 1649

Joannes Janssonius Amsterdam, 1649. Janssonius' titlepage from his Atlas Novus, Part II, covers Germaniae Inferioris or the northerly provinces of the Netherlands. Seventeen of their armorial shields are depicted at the top and two generic national figures stand on either side of the printed title. Contemporary colour. 297mm x 504mm.

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6719/22. Janssonius Amsterdam, 1650

Joannes Janssonius Amsterdam, 1650. The central titlepage text of the fifth part of Janssonius' Atlas Maioris indicates that this is an atlas of maritime charts, but also some with maps of the ancient world. The large panorama at the top shows Moses and Aaron with two Biblical scenes from Exodus. There are also two classical warriors flanking the title frame. Only at the foot are there two small naval scenes, on either side of a heroic portrait of the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II. The engraver is Daniel van Bremden. Contemporary colour with gilt illumination. 293mm x 493mm.

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8127/23. Janssonius Frontis Amsterdam, 1659

This Janssonius titlepage from Part IV of his Atlas Novus covers the British Isles. The design is similar to that by Blaeu (copying Speed's earlier titlepage of 1611) but with more elaborate decoration. Coloured, with gilt llumination, Framed. app.280mm x 450mm. Framed

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6198/75. Knight Frontis London 1860

A detailed engraving of towns and other features of the British Isles from Knight's instructive work. The World We Live In [volume 3]. Highly picturesque and decorative in excellent condition corners pasted unto card. 187mm x 270mm.

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3660/53. L'Honore & Compagnie Amsterdam, 1705

Francois L'Honore & Compagnie Amsterdam, 1705. The elaborate frontispiece to the first volume of the Chatelain brothers' seven-volume Atlas Historique. various classical figures represent History, geography and Navigation. In the bachground Atlas can be seen supporting the globe. The colour is probably contemporary. 260mm x 425mm.

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6659/62. Lotter Augsburg, 1747 Pair

Tobias Conrad Lotter Augsburg, 1747? Lotter published a small pocket atlas in the late 1740s called the Atlas Geographicus Portalis. The two front pages are masterpieces of engraving in miniature signed by Gotfried Eichler as designer and Tobias Lobeck as engraver. the two figures at the front of the first page represent War and Peace; the second page depicts Mt. Parnassus, with savants and muses of the Arts. Usual prominent central fold light soiling. 134mm x 104mm each.

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6672/73. Martin/Tallis London & New York, 1851

R Montgomary Martin/John Tallis London & New York, 1851. A typical mid-19th century titlepage, with border of acanthus leaves, four national figures and central vignette. The Tallis maps from this atlas, called. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World proved widely popular. Steel engraving. Light even soiling very good condition. 274mm x 367mm.

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3665/07. Mercator Duisbeg, 1589

Gerard Mercator Duisbeg, 1589 (or later). Italiae, Sclavoniae, et Graeciae tabule geographice For the sectional parts of his Atlas Mercator devised purely decorative titlepages, in the form of Mannerist strapwork cartouches. This sectional part, Italiae, is in contemporary colour. Part II.
279mm x 390mm

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3671/08. Mercator Duisberg, 1595

Gerard Mercator Duisberg, 1595 (or later). For the sectional parts of his Atlas Mercator devised purely decorative titlepages, in the form of Mannerist strapwork cartouches. This sectional part, Germaniae, is in contemporary colour. 270mm x 434mm.

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4042/13. Mercator/Hondius Amsterdam, 1605

Gerard Mercator-Henricus Hondius Amsterdam, 1605 (1628). A later edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas titlepage, produced in conjunction with Henricus Hondius. The central figure is Atlas, the wise King of Mauretania; the flanking figures in niches represent the continents. Contemporary colour with gilt illumination. 280mm x 435mm

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6661/17. Merian Frankfurt, 1638 (1649)

The frontispiece to Merian's Archontologia Cosmica - a work with maps - has nude figures representing the four principal continents grouped around a globe. Christian Europe is at the top; the others are accompanied by representative animals: an elephant, a lion, a parrot and a crocodile. Close cropped lightly soiled in very good condition 203mm x 317mm.

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6663/24. Merian/Zeiller Frankfurt am Main, (1654)

Matthaus Merian/Martin Zeiller Frankfurt am Main, (1654). Merian and his associate Zeiller authored a series of topographical works. The titlepage to that of the Netherlands (Germaniae Inferioris) features Neptune and his chariot of sea-horses flanked by provincial armorial shields. Lightly soiled minor damage to outer edges very good condition. 200mm x 320mm.

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6658/25. Merian Frankfurt am Main, 1657

Merian's Topographia Provinciarum Austriacaru(m) describes the realm of Austria. There are twelve circular portraits of rulers with, at the top, the Emperor Rudolf I and at the foot the current Emperor Leopold I. Light printing excellent condition. 200mm x 327mm.

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4376/71. Moule Frontis London, 1836

This is the earliest titlepage to Moule's popular atlas of English county maps under the title England's
Topographer. There a large decorative title cartouche with emblems and the initials W R; ie those of King William IV. A steel engraving. Lightly soiled, even light foxing 210mm x 274mm.

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£35.00 / $70.00

6394/29. Ogilby Frontis 1670

The English entrepreneur John Ogilby wasted no time in copying Dutch travel publications such as those by Jacob van Meurs. This example describes one of the
Dutch embassies to the Emperor of Japan. In the frontispiece the Dutch travellers (right) seem more surprised than their Japanese hosts. Coloured. Complete large sheet has been folded underneath the page. Otherwise excellent condition. Engraved surface 236mm x 356mm.

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3787/03. Ortelius Antwerp, 1570

Abraham Ortelius Antwerp, 1570 (1584). Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the Whole World) was the first standardised atlas and, unusually, the symbolic meaning of the titlepage is explained in the preface to the work. Catholic Europe at the top presides over the continents of Asia (left-hand bejewelled figure), Africa (negress to the right), America (reclining Amazonian huntress at the foot) and Magellanica (truncated head on a fiery plinth). 297mm x 450mm.

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3790/05. Ortelius Antwerp coloured, 1570

Abraham Ortelius Antwerp, 1570 (1584). Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the Whole World) was the first standardised atlas and, unusually, the symbolic meaning of the titlepage is explained in the preface to the work. Catholic Europe at the top presides over the continents of Asia (left-hand bejewelled figure), Africa (negress to the right), America (reclining Amazonian huntress at the foot) and Magellanica (truncated head on a fiery plinth). Contemporary colour. 277mm x 416mm

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6723/04. Ortelius<em> Theatrum </em>Frontis 1584

6723/04. Ortelius Theatrum Frontis 1584

Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the Whole World) was the first standardised atlas and, unusually, the symbolic meaning of the titlepage is explained in the preface to the work. Catholic
Europe at the top presides over the continents of Asia (left-hand bejewelled figure), Africa (topless negress
to the right), America (reclining Amazonian huntress at the foot) and Magellanica (truncated head on a
fiery plinth). With Latin text on reverse. Fine contemporary strong colour with gilt illumination highlight. Evenly foxed with some light soiling generally very good condition. 288mm x 443mm.

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6725/06. Ortelius Titlepage Parergon 1598

Ortelius himself prepared the maps in the Parergon, his historical atlas of the ancient world. The imposing titlepage with Latin text is, unusually, a woodcut and gives an impression of solidity and antiquity which would have appealed to Ortelius' classical leanings. Contemporary colour . Excellent condition. 273mm x 418mm.

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6675/57. Picart Amsterdam, 1722

Bernard Picart Amsterdam, 1722. A complex allegorical engraving describing the Free Republic of the Netherlands. There are figurative symbols of peace, plenty, industry, trade and colonial offerings, art, collecting and history. The engraving, signed by Bernard Picart as both designer and engraver is of a high standard. Close cropped lightly soiled pasted at corners on card. 220mm x 340mm.

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6913/32. Pitt Frontis, London, 1681

The English Atlas Volume II Tome I Moses Pitt, London, 1681. The titlepage to volume II of Pitt's English Atlas. As befits an atlas of Germany it shows the Holy Roman Emperor (left, with orb and sceptre) and his seven Electors. The double-headed eagle and arms at the top are overseen by the eye of the trinity. Pitt's plans for a new multi-volume atlas were over-ambitious: the project was unfinished and he was forced into bankruptcy. 297mm x 450mm.

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6922/40. Schenk (1) Amsterdam, 1703.

The frontispiece to Pieter Schenk's Atlas Contractus shows Neptune to the left of a globe with, in front, the earth-goddess Cybele with her turreted crown. Her chariot is drawn by two lions, and to the left is the recording angel of History. The engraving is signed by Gerard Lairesse as designer, Philip Tideman as draughtsman and Jacob Baptist as engraver. Strong contemporary colour. Lightly soiled with close cropped right margin generally in very good condition. 324mm x 497mm.

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£360.00 / $720.00

6923/41. Schenk (2) Amsterdam 1703.

The frontispiece to Pieter Schenk's Atlas Contractus shows Neptune to the left of a globe with, in front, the earth-goddess Cybele with her turreted crown. Her chariot is drawn by two lions, and to the left is the recording angel of History. The engraving is signed by Gerard Lairesse as designer, Philip Tideman as draughtsman and Jacob Baptist as engraver. Contemporary strong colour. Good margins with repair to bottom margin effecting printed surface. 323mm x 529mm.

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£275.00 / $550.00

8170/59. Schreibern Frontispiece Leipzig, 1730

Johann George Schreibern Leipzig, c1730. ' Atlas Selectus von allen Konigreichen und Landern der Welt, zum bequemen Gebrauch in Schulen auf Reifen und bei dem lesen der Zeitungen vergefertiget und in Kupffer gestochen von Johann George Schreibern in Leipzig'. Steel engraving by Johann George Schreibern. Atlas includes Royal Coutries and all the countries in the world. Atlas for schools, is very handy by reading newspapers. 284mm x 200mm.

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£90.00 / $180.00

6327/61. Seuter Augsburg, c1740

The frontispiece to Matthäus Seutter's large Atlas Novus hasbeen reduced and re-engraved for his quarto Atlas Minor. In spite of so much rich detail the condensed design has been skilfully handled. Contemporary colour. Narrow margins soiled on very edge otherwise excelklent condition. 287mm x 210mm.

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£135.00 / $270.00

8128/11. Speed Frontis London, 1611

The famous titlepage to Speed's topographical work with county maps, the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. In niches within the highly decorated architectural frame are figures of a Briton, a Roman, a Saxon, a Dane and a Norman. From the first edition of 1611. Framed. app.280mm x 450mm.

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£190.00 / $380.00

4047/12. Speed Miniature Atlas, 1627

John Speed London, 1627. An anonymous engraver prepared the titlepage to Speed's miniature atlas, first published by George Humble in 1627. The two figures, of a
Dane and a Norman, are arrayed with rather exotic weapons, plumery and costumes 160mm x 94mm. Damaged example with cropped edges penetrating engraved surface. Pasted onto card with some spot marks.

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£55.00 / $110.00

09851. Tirion Title Page 1765

Title page: Amsterdam In Zyne Opkomst, Aanwas, Geschiedenissen, Voorregten, Koophandel, Gebouwen, Kerkenstaat, Schoolen, Schutterye, Gilden en Regeeringe, Beschreeven, Door Jan Wagenaar, Historieschryver Der Stad. Tweede Stuk. Te Amsterdam, By Isaak Tirion. 1765. Dutch text attractive vignette. Soiled along the edges and general even light foxing. 214mm x 332mm.

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£8.00 / $16.00

8046/46. Van Der Aa I Leiden, 1707-27

Small frontispiece Tome Premier Volume 1 (first of eight volumes and six here available - see below) to the multi-volume work by Van der Aa and James Beeverill, describing the British Isles called Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L'Irlande. The design includes medalion of Britania and the engraving is distinctive and of high quality, signed by Jan Goeree. Approximately 180mm x 160mm. Very lightly soiled usual folds.

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£30.00 / $60.00

8119/47. Van Der Aa II Leiden, 1707-27

Small frontispiece Tome Second Volume Two (second of eight volumes and six here available - see below) to the multi-volume work by Van der Aa and James Beeverill, describing the British Isles called Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L'Irlande. The design includes Royal Coat of Arms and those of Chester, Leicester and more and engraving is distinctive and of high quality, signed by Jan Goeree. Approximately 180mm x 160mm.!! Very lightly soiled usual folds.

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£30.00 / $60.00

8120/48. Van Der Aa IV Leiden, 1707-27

Small frontispiece Tome Quatrième Volume Four (fourth of eight volumes and six here available - see below) to the multi-volume work by Van der Aa and James Beeverill, describing the British Isles called Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L'Irlande. The design includes Canterbury and scroll reading Cantium - Kent and aristocrat with priest. Engraving is distinctive and of high quality, signed by Jan Goeree. Approximately 180mm x 160mm.!! Very lightly soiled usual folds.

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£30.00 / $60.00

8121/49. Van Der Aa V Leiden, 1707-27

Small frontispiece Tome Cinquième Volume Five (fifth of eight volumes and six here available - see below) to the multi-volume work by Van der Aa and James Beeverill, describing the British Isles called Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L'Irlande. The design includes Allegorical statues and cherub. Engraving is distinctive and of high quality, signed by Jan Goeree. Approximately 180mm x 160mm.!! Very lightly soiled usual folds.

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£30.00 / $60.00

8125/50. Van Der Aa VI Leiden, 1707-27

Small frontispiece Tome Sixième Volume Six (sixth of eight volumes and six here available &#