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Gallia. Nova Galliae descriptio . . .
Very rare and early map of France with figures on three sides with views of cities, portraits (Henri IV and Marie de Medicis) and costumes. The map was directly influence...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, 1616
Scenographia Totius Fabricae S. Lau Renti Escoriali.
A wonderful west-looking bird's-eye view of the elaborate 16th century royal palace of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a vast and elaborate complex commissioned by Philip II ...
Place & Date: Cologne, 1617
Leo Belgicus.
Among the greatest decorative works of early cartography is a series of arresting maps showing The Netherlands and Belgium in the shape of a lion. The various versions of...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, 1617
Polna vulgo Polm insign : Bohemia. . .
This is a view of Polna from the southwest looking across the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands from a slightly elevated viewpoint. In addition to the parish church (D) in the ...
Place & Date: Cologne, 1617
Brunn Vulgo Brinn Marchionatus Moraviae Civitas insignis.
Fine view of Brno seen from the southeast. TRANSLATION OF CAPTION: Brunn, in the vernacular Brno, eminent city in the Margravate of Moravia.COMMENTARY BY BRAUN: "Brn...
- $500 / ≈ €468
Place & Date: Cologne, 1618
Livoniae Descrip.
A rare miniature map of the Baltic States Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. The present map is one of the earliest obtainable maps to focus this region. Title cartouche o...
- $200 / ≈ €187
Place & Date: Amsterdam, 1618
Tartaria.
An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of Tartary, China and part of America by Petrus Bertius.The title is displayed in a strap work cartou...
- $150 / ≈ €140
Place & Date: Amsterdam, J.Hondius, 1618
Prospectus amoeniss. vallis Oeniponticae una cum antro in altissima et praeruptissima rupe Imp. Maximiliani primi. [on sheet with:] Schlosberg. die Clause in Alpibus Tirolensibus. ..
Three views by Braun and Hogenberg: View of the Innvalley; view of the "Schlosberg" and a view of a monument for the emperor Carolus V.CAPTION: Prospect of the ...
- $350 / ≈ €328
Place & Date: Cologne, 1618
Znaymum vulgo Znaym, Moraviae Civitas Primaria.
Rare bird's-eye view of Znojmo (Znaim) Key to 12 locations.COMMENTARY BY BRAUN: "This is a beautiful and wealthy city in Moravia, situated on the border to Austria o...
- $750 / ≈ €702
Place & Date: Cologne, 1618
Premislia celebris russiae civitas.
RARE only included in part VI of his town book. Bird's-eye of Przemysl in Poland. Frans Hogenberg (1535 Mechelen - Cologne 1590) was a copper engraver and etcher. Georg B...
Place & Date: Cologne, 1618
Casablanca (Anfa) - Azemmour (Azamor) - Diu - Old Goa (Velha Goa)
Four fine coastal views of these harbors cities which were important to Portuguese trade. Goa and Diu on the western coast of India, together with Anfa (Casablanc) and Az...
- $450 / ≈ €421
Place & Date: Cologne, 1618
Deliciae Batavicae.
It is a charming book illustrated with portraits of Willem of Orange and Prince Maurits and eight engraved armorial plates. Followed by 30 engraved views or scenes of ...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Johannes Janssonius, 1618
Frisia occidentalis.
A rare separately published carte-a-figures of Friesland by Geelkercken in its first state. The title and the coats of arms of the eleven Frisian towns appear in the cent...
Place & Date: [Leeuwarden], Dierick Albertsen, 1618
[Title page] Theatre Geographique du Royaume de France. . . .
Title page by Nicolas de Clerc of ' Theatre Geographique du Royaume de France ". Joined page of " Table de toutes les cartes des provinces contenues", with...
Place & Date: Paris, 1619
Montana Ivdeae. . .
Text page with copper engraved illustration of Mount Judea taken from Itinerarium Hierosolymitanum et Syriacum, in quo variarum Gentium Mores et Institua insularum, regio...
- $80 / ≈ €75
Place & Date: Antwerp, Verdussen, 1619
Caarte vande nieuwe Passagie bezuijden de Strate Magellan. . . / Description de nouveau passage vers le zud du destroit de Maggellan. . .
Map showing the new route around the bottom of South America discovered by Schouten and Le Maire: through the Le Maire Strait, around the Barnevelt Islands, and past Cape...
- $600 / ≈ €561
Place & Date: Frankfurt am Main, 1619
L'Isle de France / Parisiensis agri descrip.
Adorned with a title cartouche and a framing border. Leclerc's "Theatre geographique de France" is an extension of Bouguereau's "Theatre". A refugee w...
Place & Date: Paris, ca. 1619
Africa ex magna orbis terre descriptione Gerardi Mercator. . .
A classic map of Africa. The map first appeared in Gerard Mercator’s Atlas sive Cosmographicae..., published posthumously in 1595. As stated in the title, this map is b...
- $2200 / ≈ €2059
Place & Date: Duisburg and then Amsterdam, (1595) 1609 or 1619
Abbildung der Stadt und Thumbs Havelberg, so von den Dennmarckischen verlassen und von den Keijs: eingenommen worden 1627”. Mindre fågelvy utan horisont med stridande trupper. . .
A separately published plan of the Danish town of Havelberg, with its siege of 1627. The copper engraved plan was also included in the work "Relationis Historicae S...
- $200 / ≈ €187
Place & Date: Frankfurt am Main, ca. 1620
Ducatus Westphaliae Cum annexis.
Extremely rare map of Westphalia sold separately and later included in the first Regional Atlas "Prodomus Geographicus, hoc est archiepiscopatus Coloniensis annexaru...
- $1000 / ≈ €936
Place & Date: Cologne, F. Hogenberg, ca. 1620
Turcici Imperii descriptio.
Finely and early map of the Turkish Empire giving good detail in the Arabian Peninsula. From Isolario, engraved by Girolamo Porro.Read more about Mapping of Arabia and o...
Place & Date: Padua, 1620
Selling price: $300
Sold in 2008
Japonia.
Jodocus Hondius' fine map early 17th-century map of the islands of Japan, was first issued as one of the new maps in the expended Mercator Hondius Atlas of 1606.The map i...
- $1500 / ≈ €1404
Place & Date: Amsterdam, 1606-1620
Provinciae, Regionis galliae, vera exactissimaq. Descriptio
This is a highly detailed and well engraved map of Provence in southern France. Engraved by H.Picart and published by Jean le Clerc.Jean le Clerc (1560-1621) was an engra...
- $500 / ≈ €468
Place & Date: Paris, ca. 1620
Belegerung der Vestung Gullich angefangen den 28. Julij, hat sich gegeben den 2. Sept. 1610.
Bird's eye-view of the siege of Jülich of 1610 which took place from 28 July to 2 September 1610, during the opening stages of the War of the Jülich Succession. After a...
- $150 / ≈ €140
Place & Date: Cologne, 1620
Angliae, Scotiae, et Hiberniae, sive Britannicar : Insularum descriptio.
A rare and ornate map with inset portraits of James First, Henry Prince of Wales Princess Anne of Denmark.Janssonius acquired the copperplate of van den Keere's 1604 Brit...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, 1621
Canariae I.
Small map of the Canary Island. Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Included in the rare book : Wereld Spiegel, wae...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Fredeicus II. EXVL, Rex eapoltanus XXI.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Fredericus II" and on the verso a portrait of "Ferdinandus V".Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was ...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Henricus IIII. D. G. Galliae Et Navarrae Rex Christian.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Henry IV (1553 – 1610), also known by the epithet "Good King Henry", was King of Navarre (as Henry III) f...
- $25 / ≈ €23
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Ludovius XI. D. G. Galliae Rex Christianiss.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Louis XI of France.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Include...
- $25 / ≈ €23
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Franciscus I. D. G. Galliarum Rex Christianissimus.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Francis I (François Ier) (1494 – 1547) was the first King of France from the Angoulême branch of the House of Val...
- $25 / ≈ €23
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Maria De Medices D. G Galliae et Navarrae Reg. Uxor Henr. IIII.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Marie de' Medici, queen consort of France .Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delf...
- $15 / ≈ €14
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Lodovicus XIII. D. G. Galliae Et Navarrae Rex Christianiss.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Louis XIII of France.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Inclu...
- $25 / ≈ €23
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Leo X. Pontifex Maximus Florentinus Sedit Annos 8 Menses 8. / Paulus Quartus Neapolitanus Pontifex Maximus..
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of the Pope "Leo X", signed lower right corner N. de Cleck".On verso a half length oval portrait of "...
- $15 / ≈ €14
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Adrians VI. Pontifex Maximus Ultraiectinus Vixit Annos 64 1/2.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Pope Adrian VI, born Adriaan Florensz (Boeyens) (1459 ? 1523), was born in the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht in the Net...
- $25 / ≈ €23
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Carolus V D. G. Romanor Imperator Semper August.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Charles V (24 February 1500 – 21 September 1558) was ruler of both the Spanish Empire from 1516 and the Holy Roman ...
- $25 / ≈ €23
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Carolus Magnus Romanorum Imperator Et Francorum Rex..
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Charles the Great.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Included...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Fridericus III. D. G. Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 15...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Matthias I. D. G. Roman. Imperat. Semp. Aug. Ungariae Bohem. & Rex. Arc. Aus. etc.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor from 1612, King of Hungary and Croatia from 1608 and King of Bohemia from 1611. He was a...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Lodovicus D.G. Rex Hungariae et Bohemiae Etc.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Lodovicus D.G. Rex Hungariae et Bohemiae".Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publish...
- $15 / ≈ €14
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Fridericus I. D. G. Daniae Et Norvegiae Rex. etc.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Fridericus I".Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.I...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Fredericus II. D. G. Daniae Et Norvegiae Rex. Dux Holsatiae etc.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Fredericus II".Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621....
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Christianus III. D. G. Daniae Et Norwegiae Rex. Dux Hols. etc.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Christianus III".Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-162...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Ericus XIV. D G Sveciae, Gotthor. Vandalor. etc. Rex.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Ericus XIV".Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Inc...
- $15 / ≈ €14
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Carolus IX D G Sveciae Gotthorum Vandalorum etc. Rex.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Carolus IX".Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Inc...
- $15 / ≈ €14
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Ioannes II. D.G. Svecior. Gotthor. et Vandalor. Rex.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Ioannes II".Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Inc...
- $15 / ≈ €14
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Solimannus Turcarum Imperator X. Ex Stirpe Ottomannicae.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Solimannus Turcarum Imperator X", signed lower right corner N. de Cleck". Nicolaes de Clerck (de kler...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Selimus Primus Imperator Turcarum decimus Tertius.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Selim I, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520. His reign is notable for the enormous expansion ...
- $30 / ≈ €28
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Barbaria.
Small map illustrating the eastern part of the Mediterranean Basin, namely the African side. Surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engra...
- $75 / ≈ €70
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Congo Regnum Christian. In Africa.
Small map illustrating the western seashores of Central Africa, surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft fr...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Abissinorum Imperium. / Acomath .I. Turcarum Imperator .XIIX. Ex Stirp. Ottomannica.
Map of central Africa. Copperplate engraving on text leaf with letterpress on verso. The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of "Acomath I".Nicolaes d...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Aegyptus.
Small map focused on the Nile Delta, where the Nile divides into several branches.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-16...
- $100 / ≈ €94
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Tunetanum Regnum.
Small map representing Tunisia and Algeria, surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Include...
- $100 / ≈ €94
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Graecia.
Small map centered on Greece and the Aegean Sea, surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.In...
- $100 / ≈ €94
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Narsinga. [India]
Small map illustrating the Indian peninsular. Oriented with East on top, surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in...
- $225 / ≈ €211
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Bengala.
Small map centered on the Bay of Bengal, surrounded by text in Dutch. Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Included ...
- $150 / ≈ €140
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Malabar.
Small map illustrating the south western seacoast of India. Oriented with East on top, surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver an...
- $175 / ≈ €164
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
China.
Small map illustrating China with the Great Wall and Korea as an island, surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in...
- $200 / ≈ €187
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Hungaria.
Small map of Hungary, surrounded by text in Dutch. Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Included in the rare book : ...
- $100 / ≈ €94
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Lotaringia Ducatus.
Small map of Lorraine, oriented with West on top and surrounded by text in Dutch. Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as an engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599...
- $75 / ≈ €70
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Hispania.
Small map of the Iberian peninsula with the Balearic Islands, surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as an engraver and publisher in Delft f...
- $100 / ≈ €94
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Carolus IX. D. G. Galliarum Rex Christianissimus.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Charles IX of France.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Inclu...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Maria De Medices D. G Galliae et Navarrae Reg. Uxor Henr. IIII.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Marie de' Medici, queen consort of France .Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delf...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Eduardus Princeps Cambriae, Terror Gallorum.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Edward Prince of Wales. Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.In...
- $25 / ≈ €23
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Ludovius XI. D. G. Galliae Rex Christianiss.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Louis XI of France.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Include...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Franciscus I. D. G. Galliarum Rex Christianissimus.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Francis I of France.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Includ...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Tunetanum Regnum.
Small map representing Tunisia and Algeria, surrounded by text in Dutch.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Include...
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Ionnes III. D. G. Portugaliae Algarbiae etc. Rex. Decimus- Quintus / Fredeicus. II. Exul, Rex Neapolitanus XXI.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Naples King Fredericus. II and Portuguese King Iohannes III..Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and...
- $45 / ≈ €42
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Ionnes III. D. G. Portugaliae Algarbiae etc. Rex. Decimus- Quintus / Henricus I. D. G. Portugaliae Algarbiae etc. Rex. Decimus- Septimus.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Portuguese Royalties Ionnes III on recto and Henricus I on the verso.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engr...
- $45 / ≈ €42
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Philippus I. D. G. Hispaniarum Rex. Archid. Austriae Dux Burgund. Bra. Com. Fland. Etc. / Alfonsus V. D. G. Portugaliae Algarbiae etc. Rex. Duo- Decimus.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of Philippus I of France and Alfonsus V on the verso.Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher ...
- $25 / ≈ €23
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Malabar.
Small map illustrating the southwestern sea coast of India. Oriented with East on top, surrounded by text in Dutch.Included in the rare book : Wereld Spiegel, waer in ver...
- $200 / ≈ €187
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Gallia.
Small map of France, surrounded by text in Dutch. Nicolaes de Clerck (de Klerc) was active as engraver and publisher in Delft from 1599-1621.Included in the rare book : W...
- $70 / ≈ €66
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Ioannes Aurelianus, Comes Engolismae, Avus Francis. I. Gall. Reg.
The engraving depicts a half length oval portrait of John of Orléans, Count of Angoulême and of Périgord (1399 – 1467), was a younger son of Louis I, Duke of Orléan...
- $20 / ≈ €19
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Aegyptus.
A small map focused on the Nile Delta, where the Nile divides into several branches.Included in the rare book : Wereld Spiegel, waer in vertoontword de Beschryvinge der R...
- $100 / ≈ €94
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Cloppenburch, 1621
Descripcion de las Yndias Ocidentalis.
Rare early general map of America, the Pacific Ocean and the Eastern part of Asia. Showing "Meridiano de la demarcacion porla parte oscidental" - and "... ...
- $1750 / ≈ €1638
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Michel Colin, 1622
Descripcion del audiencia de Guatimala 6
The earliest map to include information from the previously secret manuscript maps of the Spanish cosmographer, Juan López de Velasco, showing part of Central America, i...
- $400 / ≈ €374
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Michel Colin, 1622
Descripcion Del Destrieto Del Audiencia De Lima. (Peru, and parts of Colombia, and Brazil)
Rare early map of the Audiencia of Lima, locating rivers and settlements, the earliest map to include information from the previously secret manuscript maps of the Spanis...
- $475 / ≈ €444
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Michel Colin, 1622
Descripcion del destricto del audiencia de la Nueva Galicia. 5.
The earliest map to include information from the previously secret manuscript maps of the Spanish cosmographer, Juan López de Velasco, showing part of Central America, i...
- $300 / ≈ €281
Place & Date: Amsterdam, Michel Colin, 1622
Cocos Eijlandt Isle de Cocos.
Scarce print (193x165mm.) on a French text sheet showing the landing of Le Maire and Schouten at Cocos Island in May 1616 (today’s Tafahi in the Tonga Islands). Named b...
- $245 / ≈ €229
Place & Date: Amsterdam, 1622
[The attack by Schouten and his men on a waka.]
Scarce print on French text sheet showing the attack by Schouten and his men on a waka.From a description of the voyage of Le Maire and Schouten included in the first Fre...
- $200 / ≈ €187
Place & Date: Amsterdam, 1622
[Locals.]
Scarce print on French text sheet showing a copper engraved view of locals in Oceania.From a description of the voyage of Le Maire and Schouten included in first French t...
- $150 / ≈ €140
Place & Date: Amsterdam, 1622