Heavens & Earth by Alain Mallet 1683
Heavens & Earth "Zones according to Thales & Pythagoras" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.
World Globe Terrestre by Alain Mallet 1683
World Globe Terrestre; Carte ou Planisphere General du Monde by Mallet 1683 from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.
Defense of Devon & Cornwall from Spanish Armada c1588
The Defence of Devon & Cornwall from the Spanish Armada c1588 after John Pine. Exceptional bird's-eye view and the charts of the Armada off Cornwall and Devon. The Spanish Armada engaged by the British in Plymouth Sound with Sir Francis Drake in HMS Revenge. After The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Engagements between the English and Spanish Fleets, in the year 1588. First engraved by John Pine and published June 1739. Drawn by C. Lempriere and H. Gravelot. London. (These two prints are a scarce facimile edition by Chapel Court Gallery Looe Cornwall, produced by the Cotswold collotype company. With later hand colour. In 1591, to commemorate the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Lord Howard of Effingham commissioned the Dutch marine painter Hendrik Cornelisz Vroom to design ten scenes of the Spanish Armada to be made into tapestry wall-hangings by François Spierinck of Delft. The tapestries were purchased by James I in 1616 and later came to hang in the House of Lords, where they were copied by John Pine (1690-1756). The tapestries were destroyed in the great fire of 1834. Sometime later highly decorative engravings were drawn by Hubert-François Gravelot and engraved and published by John Pine in 1739. Top Engraved Plates (Charts III & IV): Both charts cover the coast of part of Cornwall from Dodman Point to Maidencombe in Devon. The charts show wind-heads blowing from the SW and the flight of the Spanish Fleet, with the English Fleet in pursuit. The left chart shows the engagement between the two fleets off Looe. Bottom Engraved Plates: (Charts I & II): Chart I, The Lord Admiral was informed by Captain Thomas Flemming, Commander of the Golden Hind Pinnace, who had been left in the Channel for Discovery, that the Spanish Fleet was seen near the Lizard, the Wind being then Southerly, or South-West. Tho’ the Wind blew hard into Plymouth-Sound, and the Intelligence was not received ’till about four o’ Clock in the Afternoon, yet his Lordship, with much Diligence and Industry, got out the same Evening with six of his Ships, and anchored with them alone the whole Night, without the Harbour. Chart II, The next Day, July 20, the Lord High-Admiral, accompanied with fifty four Ships of his Fleet, that had plied out of the Sound, notwithstanding the South-West Wind, advanced towards the Enemy. They were scarce got as far as the Eddystone, when they discovered, about Noon, the Spanish Fleet to the Westward, opposite to Fowey, in form of a half Moon (the Points whereof were about seven Miles asunder) coming slowly up the Channel, tho’ with full Sails. The English suffered them to pass by unmolested, that they might chace them in the rear, with all the Advantage of the Wind. Dimensions: Visible image to mount edge aperture: Height 13 1/4" x Width 21 3/4” (Mount external dimension: Height 18 1/2” x Width 25 3/4”). Sold with existing mounts as found ready to re-frame or have re mounted and framed. Price: Sold as a pair £375 plus International shipping. Please contact Kevin directly BEFORE BUYING from outside the UK to establish International Shipping Costs. All enquires are welcome . . . kevin@raremapsandprints.co.uk
The Florida Stream c1804
Scarce Chart of the supposed Course of the Florida Stream c1804 Published: May 31st 1804 by J. Gold, Navel Chronicle Office, 103, Shoe Lane London. Good condition engraved on medium weight wove paper with later hand colour Three vertical folds as published, blank to verso, some light staining to top edge of sheet. Approx size to plate mark 7" x 19.25" (180mm x 490mm) Scarce map of a portion of the North Atlantic, showing an early conception of the Gulf Stream, from Florida to Capo Blanco. Extends from the Caribbean, up the east coast, below the Grand Banks, the Western Islands and the Canary Islands, with arrows illustrating the directional flow of the water. From the Naval Chronicle. The Naval Chronicle was a monthly magazine published in London between 1799 and 1818. Each issue featured a treasure trove of reports of naval battles; news of promotions, retirements and deaths; naval biographies; and more general news of significance to the naval establishment. First published by John Bunney and Joyce Gold, Gold later took over as sole publisher, with an imprint placing him at 103 Shoe Lane, Fleet Street. ANOTHER GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP OVER 216 YEARS OLD FROM RARE MAPS AND PRINTS
Antique Map of OCEANIE c1845
Antique Map of OCEANIE c1845 From: Elementary atlas of modern geography / drawn by C[harle]. Author: Charle, Jean Baptiste Louis Engraved by Langevin, 6 rue de Foin St Jacques - Paris. Good condition engraved on wove paper, clean, with later outline colour, blank to verso. No repairs or tears. Engraved area approx: 8.5" x 11" (207mm x 272mm In bottom left margin: Grave par Langevin, 6 rue du Foin St Jacques. British Museum catalogue of printed maps, charts and plans, v. 4, p. 89. Tooley, 286. MORE GENUINE ANTIQUE MAPS FROM RARE MAPS AND PRINTS
Island of Sumatra Published 1814
A Chart of CROEE BAY and ROAD Island of Sumatra 1814 (Pulau Pisang Island)Showing the Anchorage of H.M. Ships Belliqueux & Drake in July 1810. Also the situation of a DANGER not before laid down in Charts. By William McKeller R.N. Copper plate engraved by William Mc Keller. R.N. and engraved by Robert Rowe. Jan 31st 1814 by J. Gold, Navel Chronicle Office, 103, Shoe Lane London Approx engraved area: 5.5" x 6.25" (140mm x 160mm) Good condition, some age tone Notes:Top neat line close to edge of sheet - As published in Navel Chronicle 1814.
Nanka Islands - Starit of Banca 1813
NANKA ISLANDS in the Strait of Banca A nautical chart of the Nanka Islands. Great Nanka, Middle Nanka and Little Nanka. (Strait of Banca - between Bangka and Sumatra islands, Indonesia). Charted by W. Mackellar March 1811 Copper plate engraved by R. Rowe Dec 31st 1813 by J. Gold, Navel Chronicle Office, 103, Shoe Lane London. Approx engraved area: 5.25" x 8.5" (135mm x 215mm) Good condition, some age tone to plate.
Galleon Sailing Ship 1683 SOLD!
"Galleon Sailing Ship" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Galleon firing canonball from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.
An Island by Alain Mallet 1683 SOLD!
"An Island" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 An Island View with sea monsters from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.
Greenland Baffin Bay & Islands by Mallet 1683
"Groenland" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Greenland, Baffin Bay & Islands, North East Canada, America Coast from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.
Spitzbergen by Alain Mallet 1683
"Spitzbergen et N.Nemble" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Spitzbergen et N.Nemble from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.
Nouvelle Zemble by Alain Mallet 1683
"Nouvelle Zemble" by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 Nouvelle Zemble from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.
Sunda Strait Published 1815 SOLD!
Carte Du Detroit De La Sonde par le Capitaine de KRUSENSTEIN de la Marine Imperiale Russe A nautical chart of the Sunda Strait ("Detroit de la Sonde"), a narrow waterway connecting the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean. Includes the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java. Charted by Captain Krusenstern of the Russian Imperial Navy Copper plate engraved by Adam Johann von Krusenstern for April 30th 1815 by J. Gold, Navel Chronicle Office, 103, Shoe Lane London Approx engraved area: 5.25" x 8.5" (135mm x 215mm) Good condition, some age tone Notes: Adam Johann von Krusenstern, also known in his Russian name as Ivan Fyodorovich Krusenstern, was captain and then admiral of the Russian Imperial Navy.
Chart Columbus Voyages c1828 - SOLD!
Large Map of the Caribbean islands c1828 - Carte de l'océan Atlantique septentrional avec les Routes suivies par Christophe Colomb jusqu'à son allérage aux premières Iles qu'ill a découvertes dans le Nouveau Monde. Published Paris 1828 Chez Treuttel et Würtz, rue de Bourbon, no 17; à Strasbourg et à Londres, même maison de commerce. Author: Navarrete, Martín Fernández de, 1765-1844. Creator/Engraver: Berthe Large Map of the Caribbean islands including the southern and eastern part of North America and the northern part of South America. Also shows the western part of Africa and Ireland. Includes an inset map of Hispaniola or present-day Haiti and Santo Domingo. Shows the routes taken by Christopher Columbus on his four voyages. Routes indicated with journey date markers - Year, Month, Day. Also Includes indication of shallows and dangerous rocks. Original Copper plate engraved, good impression and plate mark, some old creasing around fold lines. Small stain to top of centre fold just inside boarder . Old strengthening to verso centre fold. General age tone. Fine later outline and wash colour. Approx engraved area 19.75" x 23.75" (500mm x 600mm) A genuine antique map over 190 years old
Planispheres by Alain Mallet 1683 - SOLD!
Planisphere De Tvrovet; De Bertius & Re D Arzael by Mallet 1683 from Description de L'Univers'. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. Copper plate engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet. First published 1683 Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm) Notes: This from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher.
Chart of Delaware Bay 1779 - SOLD
A Chart of Delaware Bay and River from the Original by Mr Fisher of Philadelphia 1776. Taken from the important chart of Delaware Bay and River up to Philadelphia by Joshua Fisher in 1776. Nautical chart showing shoals, tidal flats, ship channels, shoreline anchorages, and port towns up to Philadelphia. Method: Copper plate engraved Creator: Joshua Fisher Published: July 1779 Published in the "Gentleman's Magazine", July 1779, volume 49, page 369 Approx engraved area: 7.2" x 9.2" (182mm x 234mm) Condition: Good condition, some age tone, folds as published Notes: Chart of Delaware Bay and River. Derived from the larger chart of Delaware Bay and River up to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Joshua Fisher (1707-1783) in 1776. Shows the location of a Pilot's Town near Cape Henlopen. Identifies the ship channels from Cape May and Cape James up the Delaware River past Salem Mass., Wilmington, Newcastle, and Chester to the small town of Philadephia, Pennsylvania. Key features include Mud Island, the Schuylkill River, Stony Point, Egg Island Flats, Fortescues Island, Cold Spring Inlet, Turtle Gut Inlet, and Rehoboth Bay. The mouths of numerous creeks are named including Clark's Ditch, Motherkiln Creek, and Nantuxet Creek. Published in the "Gentleman's Magazine", July 1779, volume 49, page 369. Joshua Fisher's early chart of Delaware Bay from the Sea-Coast to Reedy-Island was published during the French & Indian War, and was immediately suppressed by the Assembly, fearing that its falling into enemy hands would make Philadelphia a target of the French navy. Fisher's chart showed the lower part of the bay and was intended to be used as a navigational aid for ships sailing toward Philadelphia. In 1775, Fisher produced an expanded chart that showed the bay and the Delaware River to just beyond Philadelphia. This was the most important map of the bay and river in the 18th century.
Atlantic Ocean 1788 - SOLD!
Original Map of Chart of the Western or Atlantic Ocean by Thomas Bowen 1788. A New & Accurate Chart of the Western or Atlantic Ocean Drawn from Surveys and most approved Maps & Charts. Copper plate engraved. Thomas Bowen. Engraved for Bankes's New System of Geography. 1788 Approx engraved area: 8.75" x 11" (220mm x 280mm) Good condition, copper plate engraving, some age tone, original outline colour A genuine antique map over 230 years old.
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