Maps, Artifacts, Prints
Douglas Sheet South H 34. Cape of Good Hope- Folding Map – Robinson, Capt. S.M.
Highly detailed linen backed folding map of Douglas and surrounds in the Cape of Good Hope. 8 insets and various other notes and references. Geographical – General Staff. Very good condition 12cm repaired tear to the botom edge. 62 x 65cm Publisher: War Office Date Published: 1913 Publication Place: Cape Town
Cape & Malmesbury Districts – Folding Map – Casgrain, Capt.
Linen backed folding map produced during the Anglo-Boer War. Interesting topographical detail including farm boundaries. 60 x 49cm Publisher: Intelligence Dept. Date Published: 1901 Publication Place: Cape Town
Eastern Frontier of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope… – Arrowsmith, John
This is the first edition of Arrowsmith’s fine map of the Eastern Frontier – it was followed by editions in 1848 and 1851. The impetus for these maps was doubtless the outbreak of two major periods of hostility: the Seventh Frontier War (War of the Axe 1846-1848) and the Eighth Frontier war (1850-1853). This, Arrowsmith’s…
France in Provinces –
Lithographed map. Sheet size: 33 x 44cm good. Publisher: A & C Black Date Published: circa 1856 Publication Place: London
Mexico, California & Texas –
Lithographed map. Sheet size: 33 x 44cm very good. Publisher: A & C Black Date Published: circa 1856 Publication Place: London
Austrian Dominions –
Lithographed map. Sheet size: 33 x 44cm good. Publisher: A & C Black Date Published: circa 1856 Publication Place: London
Sweden & Norway –
Lithographed map. Sheet size: 33 x 44cm very good. Tide mark to lower right Publisher: A & C Black Date Published: circa 1856 Publication Place: London
Turkey in Europe –
Lithographed map. Sheet size: 33 x 44cm very good Publisher: A & C Black Date Published: circa 1856 Publication Place: London
Greece –
Lithographed map. Sheet size: 33 x 44cm very good Publisher: A & C Black Date Published: circa 1856 Publication Place: London
Turkey in Asia –
Lithographed map. Sheet size: 33 x 44cm fair. Foxed Publisher: A & C Black Date Published: circa 1856 Publication Place: London
Ireland –
Lithographed map. Sheet size: 61 x 44cm. Double sheet with central fold. Showing railways, coach and carriage roads, cross roads and steamer routes. very good Publisher: A & C Black Date Published: circa 1856 Publication Place: London
Report upon the Archives of the Cape Colony namely a folding map of the Journey of Simon van der Stel to the Copper Mines in Namaqualand in 1685. – Theal, George M
“An Elaborate Chart of the Journey of Commander Simon van der Stel to the Copper Mines of Namaqualand in 1685, being the first map upon which any indication of the Orange River appears.” The map forms part of a “Blue Book” government publication printed in 1882, when the author, George Theal visited the archives in…
SBB – CFF – Switzerland – best value in holiday travel. Original Poster – Trapp, Willi
Printed with stone lithography for the Swiss National Railway for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Gotthard tunnel in 1932. One 2cm repaired tear to the left edge, otherwise in excellent unrestored condition. Date Published: 1932 Publication Place: Switzerland Condition: Very good.
Cattolica Adriatico. Original Travel Poster – Ferrari, Guilio
This poster was commissioned by Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo (‘Italian National Agency for Tourism’), to promote travel to this region.Guilio Ferrari (1900- 1990) was known as an artist as well as for a small body of posters that he created. His work focused primarily on architecture and exteriors. In original unrestored state. Poor…
Ses Gesigte – Kannemeyer, Anton
Silk screen, signed, dated and editioned 8/10. Sme foxing. Date Published: 1996 First Edition: Yes Condition: Good Dimensions: Image size: 59 x 40cm
Hindostan – Northern part. –
Insets of Afghanistan and Nepaul Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Repaired 10cm tear to top left edge. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good Dimensions: Sheet…
Hindostan – Southern part. –
Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good. Dimensions: Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm
Islands of the Pacific Ocean. –
Insets of Owhyhee, Karakakooa Bay, Owhyhee, Otaheite & Matavia Bay Otaheite Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good Dimensions: Sheet size:…
St. Christophers to Britain. –
With insets of St. Lucia and Nevis Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition. Margins frayed, age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good Dimensions: Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm
Guadaloupe to France. –
With insets of Marie Galante and Antigua Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition. Margins frayed, age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good Dimensions: Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm
Peru, Bolivia, Chili & La Plata –
Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition. Margins frayed, age toning and a central fold. 5cm Repaired tear to the right edge. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good Dimensions: Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm
England and Wales –
Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition with clear unfaded colour. Some pencilled notations and underlining. Counties brightly outlined and filled in colour. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes…
Ireland –
Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Fair condition with clear unfaded colour. Some water-colour paint and gum stains to the bottom RH corner. Bottom left margin clipped. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool…
France in Provinces –
Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition with clear unfaded colour. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good. Dimensions: Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm
Milanese States –
Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition with clear unfaded colour. Repair short tear to the RH margin. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good. Dimensions: Sheet size:…
Venetian States –
Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition with clear unfaded colour. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good. Dimensions: Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm
Belgium –
Large hand-coloured steel engraved map. Good condition. Repaired tear to bottom edge of fold. Margins frayed, some age toning and a central fold. Engraved by Gellatly, Edinburgh. Sheet size: 45.4cm x 66.5cm Publisher: George Philip & Son Date Published: 1851 Publication Place: Liverpool First Edition: Yes Condition: Good. Dimensions: Sheet size: 454cm x 665cm
Vijf Houtgravures – Van Gelder, Dirk
Five hand-printed woodblock prints by Van Gelder. Each signed with the limitation 8/15 in pencil to the lower margin. Printed on satinated Indian paper, each print housed in its own mount. Foxing to 3 of the prints with foxing to the backing paper. The prints are titled thus: Wilde Orchidee, Hagedis, Schorpioen, Zeebodem and Veldbouquet….
Gerretje vuyl turf 12. – Quast, Pieter, Jansz (1606-1647)
An illustration of a begger walking with a house in the background, from the 26 Beggers Series. Light foxing. Date Published: circa 1630 Condition: Good
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Lachenalia Pendula –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…