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Imprint: Frankfurt, 1638
275 x 360 mm., in good condition.
An early map detailing the Duchy of Auvergne in France. Vichy is to the north east and Figeac in the south west. From the 'Theatrum Europaeum'. Shirley BL G.Meri 1a.
Stock number:8707.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1655
235 x 310 mm., in good condition.
From the 'Topographia Gallia' by Martin Zeiler published 1655-61. All of the plates were the work of Matthaus Merian, one of the finest engravers of the seventeenth century. This is a town plan of Le Havre in Normandy orientated with north to the lower right.
Stock number:7958.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, 1638
270 x 365 mm., in good condition.
An early map detailing the region of Burgundy in France displaying Lyon to the south and Lake Geneva to the east. From the 'Theatrum Europaeum'. Shirley BL G.Meri 1a.
Stock number:8706.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1640
285 x 405 mm., a little foxing to the right margin otherwise in good condition.
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This view depicts the siege of Mainz in 1635.
Stock number:5751.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1650
28 x 37 cms., in fine condition
A finely engraved map of Mantua in Italy by Matthaus Merian. From Martin Zeiler's 'Itinerarium Italiae Nov Antiquae' published in Frankfurt, 1640. Phillips Atlases 5259
Stock number:4094.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1655
200 x 260 mm., in good condition
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This is a map of Mecklenburg in Germany, wonderfully engraved by the talented Matthaus Merian. The map extends from Lubeck in the west to Rostock and beyond
Stock number:9688.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1655
210 x 375 mm., in good condition.
This is a much distorted birds-eye view of the Cote D'Azur from Nice in the west to Monaco in the east. Villefranche can be seen in the middle. The relative positions and sizes of the promontories are distorted to illustrate the three main towns. From the 'Topographia Gallia' by Martin Zeiler published 1655-61. All of the plates were the work of Matthaus Merian, one of the finest engravers of the seventeenth century.
Stock number:7973.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1655
190 x 285 mm., in good condition.
This view of Montpelier is from the 'Topographia Gallia' by Martin Zeiler published 1655-61. It formed just one volume of the 'Topographiae' series which began in 1642 with a volume on Switzerland and extended to much of Europe. The final work covers Italy in 1688. All of the plates were the work of Matthaus Merian (1593-1650). Born in Basle, Switzerland, he was one of the finest engravers of the seventeenth century. He was renowned for his town plans and views. He married the daughter of Theodore de Bry. Montpellier stands 10 kilometres form the Mediterranean coast of southern France. The Gothic cathedral dates from 1364. Shirley (2004) G.Meri 22a.
Stock number:9691.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, 1654
210 x 340 mm., in good condition.
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This is fine view of the town of Neuchatel on the north shore of the Lake named after it. The Chateau de Neuchatel begun in the 12th century dominates the town and the foreground of the image.
Stock number:9685.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1655
220 x 340 mm., in good condition.
This plan of the fortifications at Nice, southern France, is from the 'Topographia Gallia' by Martin Zeiler published 1655-61. All of the plates were the work of Matthaus Merian, one of the finest engravers of the seventeenth century.
Stock number:7969.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1650
305 x 365 mm., trimmed lightly across the upper margin, otherwise in good condition.
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. Many of the earliest plates were issued in Johann Angel von Werdenhagen's 'De Rebus Publicis Hanseaticus' of 1644 including this fine map of central Europe. The map is more of the German speaking regions of Europe than of Germany itself as it takes in Switzerland, all of north eastern Italy, Austria and much of eastern Europe. There are two plates by Merian, both are very similar. This one is easily determined by the presence of the coats of arms running across the top of the map. Shirley BL G.Werd 1a no. 3 & G.Meri 1a.
Stock number:9689.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1650
300 x 380 mm., in good condition.
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. A keys helps to identify 45 places on the map. Shirley BL G.Werd 1a & G.Mer 1a.
Stock number:4861.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, 1648
230 x 325 mm., in good condition.
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This plan of the region of Perpignan in Languedoc relates to the Thirty Years War between Spain and France. In September 1642 it was formally ceded by Spain to France under whom it has been ever since.
Stock number:8188.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, 1651
275 x 360 mm., in good condition.
Matthaus Merian (1593-1650) began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This is a plan of Gennep in the Netherlands which lies on the banks of the Meuse River. Shirley BL G.Werd 1a no. 85 & G.Meri 1a.
Stock number:9651.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1655
195 x 290 mm., in good condition.
This view of Oranges is from the 'Topographia Gallia' by Martin Zeiler published 1655-61. It formed just one volume of the 'Topographiae' series which began in 1642 with a volume on Switzerland and extended to much of Europe. The final work covers Italy in 1688. All of the plates were the work of Matthaus Merian (1593-1650). Born in Basle, Switzerland, he was one of the finest engravers of the seventeenth century. He was renowned for his town plans and views. He married the daughter of Theodore de Bry. Oranges is a town just to the north of Avignon on the River Rhone in southern France. Shirley (2004) G.Meri 22a.
Stock number:9696.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1708
305 x 535 mm., three tiny worm holes in the lower margin otherwise in good condition.
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. The Siege of Lille (12 August - 10 December, 1708) was an important operation in the 1708 campaign of the War of the Spanish Succession. The French garrison commanded by Marshal Boufflers held the city of Lille for 120 days against the forces of the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene to whom it eventually fell. The siege is famous for the so-called 'l'affaire des poudres (the gunpowder incident). The Chevalier de Luxembourg along with 2,000 horsemen managed to pass through the Allied lines and deliver 40,000 pounds of gunpowder. This is a fine folding plan of the procession siege.
Stock number:8178.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1655
170 x 335 mm., in good condition.
This view of Pignerol [Pinerolo] is from the 'Topographia Gallia' by Martin Zeiler published 1655-61. It formed just one volume of the 'Topographiae' series which began in 1642 with a volume on Switzerland and extended to much of Europe. The final work covers Italy in 1688. All of the plates were the work of Matthaus Merian (1593-1650). Born in Basle, Switzerland, he was one of the finest engravers of the seventeenth century. He was renowned for his town plans and views. He married the daughter of Theodore de Bry. At the time the Duchy of Savoy and Piedmont were under the influence of France. Pinerolo is situated 50 kilometres south west of Turin. Shirley (2004) G.Meri 22a.
Stock number:9694.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1720
275 x 310 mm., in good condition.
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This is a plan of the seige of Quesnoy, part of the War of Spanish Succession.
Stock number:9116.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, 1655
180 x 285 mm., in very good condition.
This view of the Bastille in Paris is from the 'Topographia Gallia' by Martin Zeiler published 1655-61. It formed just one volume of the 'Topographiae' series which began in 1642 with a volume on Switzerland and extended to much of Europe. The final work covers Italy in 1688. All of the plates were the work of Matthaus Merian (1593-1650). Born in Basle, Switzerland, he was one of the finest engravers of the seventeenth century. He was renowned for his town plans and views. He married the daughter of Theodore de Bry. The Bastille prison in the background was the scene of one of the best known events of the French Revolution, the storming of the Bastille on 14 July, 1789. Henceforth known as Bastille Day. Shirley (2004) G.Meri 22a.
Stock number:9708.
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Imprint: Frankfurt, c.1670
265 x 375 mm., in good condition.
Matthaus Merian began publishing the 'Theatrum Europaeum' in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This image depicts the battle for Philipsburg on the River Rhine.
Stock number:8179.
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