Fine early manuscript map of the Harbor at Cartagena, prepared by an skilled French mapmaker. Although anonymous, the level of detail and beauty force the belief of it having been made by a skillful artist; French sailors made the map, possibly after...
Scarce map and plan of Lisbon, published by Jacques Nicolas Bellin in Paris. The map was published shortly after a major earthquake destroyed much of Lisbon on November 1, 1755. Includes a fine view of Belem and Lisbon at the top and and inset plan...
A finely engraved example of the first edition of Beaurain's important plan of Mahon and Fort Philippe, first published in 1756. A scarce, large folding plan of the Port of Mahon and the Fort of San Felipe on the Island of Minorca. The map itself...
Fine contemporary map of Calcutta, illustrating the City at the time of the Siege of Calcutta. The map includes 14 points of interest relating to the Siege. The map is extremely rare -- this being the first example we have ever seen on the market....
Striking map of Persia, with decorative cartouche.
Decorative map of the Milky Way and positions of the stars in the Sky. Includes remarkable decorative borders found only in the deluxe edition of Buy De Mornas' Atlas Methodique et Elementaire de Goegraphie et l'Histoire.
Decorative image showing the phases of the moon. Includes intricate decorative borders found only in the deluxe edition of Buy De Mornas' Atlas Methodique et Elementaire de Goegraphie et l'Histoire.
