Ancona Braun & Hogenberg Ancona
Cologne, 1578. [33 x 48 cm] Handcolored copper-engraving, published in the townbook Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg. Decorative bird's eye view of the city of Ancona, decorated with title cartouche, large table of detailled explanations, as well ships before Ancona's harbour in the Mediterranean sea. A fine copy in excellent condition. Later hand-color. German edition. [Stock No.:12876] Full description |
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Padua & Apuliae Ortelius, Abraham Patavini Territorii Corographia Iac Castaldo Auct. Apuliae Quae Olim Iapy: Gia. Nova Corographia . Jacobo Castaldo Auctore.
Antwerpen 1588 [each 30,8 x 22 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1598 in a French text edition of the 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum'. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. Two maps on one doublesheet. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views. A very good example in excellent condition. Broe. 121. [Stock No.:17425] Full description |
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Siena - Corsica - Ancona Ortelius, Abraham Senensis ditionis accurata descriptio - Corsica - Marcha anconae, olim picenum
Antwerp, Christopher Platin 1598 [32,7 x 48,7 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1598 in a French edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. Three maps on one plate. All maps show small title cartouches. The left maps shows an additional small cartouche with the "privilegium". Villages and towns are shown as miniature views. A very good example in excellent condition. Broe. 137 a/b/c [Stock No.:16873] Full description |
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Sicily Ortelius, Abraham Siciliae Veteris Typus. Ex Conatibus geographicis Ab. Ortelii.
Antwerp, Christopher Platin 1598 [36,9 x 48,6 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1598 in a French edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated with three cartouches, in the top left centre the title cartouche with "privilegium", on the lower left side a cartouche with a list of uncertain places and peoples. In the upper left corner we find an inset showing the region of Syracus. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map is ornated with ships, sea monsters and animals. A very good example in excellent condition. Broe. 211 State 3 [Stock No.:16877] Full description |
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Perugia Ortelius, Abraham Perusini agri; exactissima novissimaque descriptio auctore Egnatio Dante.
Antwerp, Platin 1598 [33,4 x 47 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1598 in a French text edition of the 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum'. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated a title cartouche in the lower right corner and a small blank cartouche on the upper right side. In the lower left corner we find a scale of miles and on the centre right side a compass card. The "privilegium" appears on the upper right side.Villages and towns are shown as miniature views. A very good example in excellent condition. Broe. 136 [Stock No.:17424] Full description |
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Trient, Tirol & Istria Ortelius, Abraham Rhetiae alpestris descriptio, in qua hodie Tirolis Comitatus. - Goritiae, Karstii, Chaczeolae, Carniolae, Histriae, et Windorum Marchae Descrip.
Antwerp, 1603 [34 x 50 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1603 in Antwerp in the famous Atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-coloured in wash and outline. Two maps on one doublepage plate, each one of them showing a title cartouche at the top centre. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, as well mountains and rivers are shown. The both maps are engraved after Wolfgang Lazius. This example is in very decorative colours and in excellent condition, however the hand colour is probably done by a later hand. On the full sheet as published. The detailled map on the Duchy of Tirol, is mainly showing South Tirol with the area Insbruck, Trient, the Lago de Garda towards Verona in the South. The other map is showing the area Carniola, Istria and the so called 'Windisch Mark'. In excellent condition. Broe. 116 [Stock No.:12229] Full description |
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Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Malta, Djerba & Elba Ortelius, Abraham Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio.
Antwerp, 1603 [36,5 x 47,8 cm] Original copper engraving, published in a Latin text edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. Six maps on one plate. A very good example in excellent condition. Decorative doublepage map showing six islands in the Mediterranean Islands (Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Malta, Djerba, Elba). Sicily is prominently displayed in the center of the map, above the title cartrouche. A very good example in vivid handcolor. Minor lightstaining outside the image. Broe. 141 [Stock No.:16331] Full description |
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Northern Italy Ortelius, Abraham Ducatus Mediolanensis, Finitimarumqz, Regionu Descriptio, Auctore Ioanne Georgio Septala Mediolanense.
Antwerpen, 1603 [35,8 x 44,7 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1603 in a Latin of the famous atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. A very good example in vivid handcolor. Minor lightstaining outside the image. Broe. 125 [Stock No.:16330] Full description |
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Northern Italy Ortelius, Abraham Larii Lacus Vulgo Comensis Descriptio, Auct. Pavio Jovio. - Terrtorii Romani Descrip. - Fori Iulii Vulgo Friuli Typus.
Antwerpen, 1603 [34 x 48,7 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1603 in a Latin of the famous atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. A very good example in vivid handcolor. Minor lightstaining outside the image Koe. Ort. 36; Broe. 129. [Stock No.:14971] Full description |
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Italy Ortelius, Abraham (Italia)
Antwerp, Vrients 1612 [13 x 19,2 cm] Original copper engraving, uncolored as published a Italian text edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Engraved map of Italy on the full describing text sheet as published. In excellent condition. [Stock No.:17433] Full description |
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Rimini Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz Rimini - Ariminum validum et munitum Romandi Olae opp.
Cologne, 1617 [31,2 x 46,6 cm] Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Decorative bird's eye view of the city of Rimini located at the northern adriatic sea. A very decorative city view with the churches, towers, walls and the harbour. In the foreground in the sea two sailing ships. One ornated title cartouche. In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. Koeman, B & H # 4; [Stock No.:17341] Full description |
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Bolognia Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz Bononia Alma Studior Mater.
Cologne, 1617 [33,5 x 50 cm] Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Detailled plan of the city of Bolognia in Nothern Italy. This very detailled plan shows accuratly the town with its streets, places, churches and squares. Ornated with coat of arms, figures in the foreground and a title cartouche. In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. Koeman, B & H # 4; [Stock No.:17340] Full description |
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Urbino - Sulmo (Abruzzia) Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz Urbino - Sulmo Ovidii Patria
Cologne, 1617 [33,5 x 46,5 cm] Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Two decorative city views of Urbino at the left side. On the right side we find a bird's eye view of the city of Sulmo in Abruzzia. Sulmo was the birthplace of 'Ovid', the antique Roman poet. In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. Koeman, B & H # 4; [Stock No.:17347] Full description |
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Palermo Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz Palermo - Panormus Corona Regis, et Urbium Sicularum maxima, Emporium celebratissimum.
Cologne, 1617 [32,7 x 49,8 cm] Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Decorative bird's eye view of the city of Palermo in Sicily. Highly decorative view of the city with its walls, the port and the nearby surounding. With many decorative ships in the port of Palermo, two engraved title cartouches and at the bottom with a large table of 162 explanations. In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. Koeman, B & H # 4; [Stock No.:17338] Full description |
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Perugia Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz Perusia Gratumusis in Tuscia Domicilium.
Cologne, 1617 [36,7 x 44 cm] Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Impressive and decorative bird's eye view of the city of Perugia in toskany. Highly decorative view of the city with its walls. Engraved title cartouche in the upper left corner and a table of explanations to various buildings and places in Perugia. In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. Koeman, B & H # 4; [Stock No.:17339] Full description |
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Ostia - Port of Rome Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz Ostia
Cologne, 1617 [29,8 x 49,7 cm] Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Decorative bird's eye view of Ostia, the port of Rome. A decorative fine bird's eye view of the fortified port of Ostia. A masterpiece of Roman harbour fortification. The view is ornated with various ships, as well with a Roman coin showing the portrait of emperor Claudius. A small table with explanations in the lower left corner. In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. Koeman, B & H # 4; [Stock No.:17346]
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Brixen in South Tyrol - Lauingen Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz Brixia Tyrolis - Laugingen. Laubinga Sueviae Opp. Alberti Magni Patria.
Cologne, 1617 [33,5 x 49,5 cm] Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Two decorative city views on one doublepage. Decorative panoramic city view of the city of Brixen in South Tyrol with the rivers Eisak and Rienz. The landscape is ornated in the background with the alps, as well wine yards in the foreground. The view of the city is pretty accurate with the churches, the bridge and the surrounding walls. The second view on this doublepage is Lauingen on the Danube in Suevia. In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. Koeman, B & H # 4; [Stock No.:17356] Full description |
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Ancona Ptolemaeus, Claudius Marca Anconae, Olim Picenum.
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17826] Full description |
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Italy Ptolemaeus, Claudius Italia.
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17818] Full description |
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Sicily & Sardinia Ptolemaeus, Claudius XVIII. Descrittione della isola della Sardinia. Sardinia et Sicilia Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. This antique map shows Sicily and Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea. Inside the map are many place names, rivers, etc. engraved. An interesting early 17th century map for collector of maps Mediterranean Islands and Southern Italy. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17820] Full description |
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Latium Ptolemaeus, Claudius Latium, Seu Territorium Romae.
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17788] Full description |
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Toscana Ptolemaeus, Claudius Tuscia
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17787] Full description |
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Italy Ptolemaeus, Claudius Tabula Europae VI (Italy)
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17766] Full description |
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Piemont & Liguria Ptolemaeus, Claudius Pedemontium Monsferratus Liguria
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17786] Full description |
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Italy Ptolemaeus, Claudius Tabula Europae Quinta (Italy with neighbouring countries)
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17767] Full description |
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Sardinia & Sicily Ptolemaeus, Claudius Tabula Europae VII (Sardinia and Sicily)
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm] Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. A very good impression, in excellent condition. [Stock No.:17771] Full description |
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Sicily Ortelius, Abraham Siciliae Veteris Typus. Ex Conatibus geographicis Ab. Ortelii.
Antwerp, Balthasar Moretus 1624 [36,9 x 48,6 cm] Copper engraving, uncolored as published. In excellent condition. Koe. Ort. 46; Broe. 211 State 3 [Stock No.:20454] Full description |
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Southern Italy Ortelius, Abraham Itala nam tellus Graecia Maior erat ...
Antwerp, Balthasar Moretus 1624 [34,3 x 47,6 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1624 in the famous historical Atlas "Parergon" (Latin text-edition) by Abraham Ortelius. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. A highly decorative map of "Graecia Maior" showing the Southern part of Italy mainly the regions Bari, Basilicata, Otranto and Calabria. The map is based on cartographical sources of various classical authors (Trogus, Plinius, Festus, Servus, Vergilius, Seneca and Strabo). Ornated in the upper left with a small inset map of the Tremite islands. For decoration three large colored title cartouches with text or mileage scales were used. In excellent condition. Koe. Ort. 46; Broe. 210. [Stock No.:20453] Full description |
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Italy Ortelius, Abraham Italia Gallica, Sive Gallia Cisalpina. Ex conatibus Geographicis Abrah. Ortelii. Cum privilegio decennali, Imp. Belgiae, et Brabantiae.
Antwerp, Balthasar Moretus 1624 [34,7 x 47 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1624 in the famous historical Atlas "Parergon" (Latin text-edition) by Abraham Ortelius. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated with the title cartouche and "privilegium" on the upper left side and 3 text cartouches (upper centre, right centre, lower right side). The cartouche in the lower right corner also shows scale bars. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views. With a slightly discoloration at the centre fold. Still in very good condition. Koe. Ort. 46; Broe: 206 [Stock No.:20452] Full description |
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Italy Ortelius, Abraham Latium. Ex Conatibus Geographicis Abrah. Ortelij Antverp. Viro Nobili, et Historico Illustri, Marco Velsero, Patricio Augustano, Abrahamus Ortelius Dedicabat, L.M. Antwerp, Balthasar Moretus 1624 [35,8 x 45,6 cm] Original copper engraving, published 1624 in the famous historical Atlas "Parergon" (Latin text-edition) by Abraham Ortelius. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated with three cartouches, in the upper left corner the title cartouche, on the upper right side we find an oval text cartouche and in the lower left corner an inset. The "privilegium" is written on the lower right side. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views. Moreover the map is ornated with a ship. In excellent condition. Koe. Ort. 46; Broe: 209 state 2/2; [Stock No.:20476] Full description |
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Central Italy Hondius, Jodocus, Jr. Ecclesiasticum Dominium - Ecclesiasticum Dominium
Leiden, Abraham Elsevir 1627 [18,8 x 26,8 cm] Copper engraving, finely hand colored in wash and outline. The map shows the region 'Ecclesiasticum Dominium - Ecclesiasticum Dominium' around 1627. This rare historic map was engraved by Jodocus Hondius and was published here in this rare combination of an atlas and town book 'Nova et Accurata Italiae Hodiernae Descriptio ...' for the first time. This map is decorative ornated with a renaissance title cartouche and a small mileage scale. Further this antique map provides a lot of information on place names, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc. Along the coast we find many islands engraved. The map is decorative hand colored in wash and outline. Printed on good paper on the full sheet as published. In excellent condition. [Stock No.:19964] Full description |
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Duchy of Urbino Hondius, Jodocus, Jr. Urbini Ducatus - Urbini Ducatus
Leiden, Abraham Elsevir 1627 [18,8 x 26,8 cm] Copper engraving, finely hand colored in wash and outline. The map shows the region 'Urbini Ducatus - Urbini Ducatus' around 1627. This rare historic map was engraved by Jodocus Hondius and was published here in this rare combination of an atlas and town book 'Nova et Accurata Italiae Hodiernae Descriptio ...' for the first time. This map is decorative ornated with a renaissance title cartouche and a small mileage scale. Further this antique map provides a lot of information on place names, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc. Along the coast we find many islands engraved. The map is decorative hand colored in wash and outline. Printed on good paper on the full sheet as published. In 1626 Jodocus Jr. published 'Nova et Accurata Italiae Hodiernae Descriptio', a description of Italy with 31 small maps (16 x 23 cm) and 66 town views interspersed between the pages. (Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici Vol. I Pag.35) In excellent condition. [Stock No.:19965] Full description |
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Southern Italy Hondius, Jodocus, Jr. Terra di Lavoro. - Terra Laboris
Leiden, Abraham Elsevir 1627 [18,8 x 26,8 cm] Copper engraving, finely hand colored in wash and outline. The map shows the region 'Terra di Lavoro. - Terra Laboris' around 1627. This rare historic map was engraved by Jodocus Hondius and was published here in this rare combination of an atlas and town book 'Nova et Accurata Italiae Hodiernae Descriptio ...' for the first time. This map is decorative ornated with a renaissance title cartouche and a small mileage scale. Further this antique map provides a lot of information on place names, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc. Along the coast we find many islands engraved. The map is decorative hand colored in wash and outline. Printed on good paper on the full sheet as published. In excellent condition. [Stock No.:19967] Full description |
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Modern Italy Hondius, Jodocus, Jr. Italia Nova. - Italia
Leiden, Abraham Elsevir 1627 [18,8 x 26,8 cm] Copper engraving, finely hand colored in wash and outline. The map shows the region 'Italia Nova. - Italia' around 1627. This rare historic map was engraved by Jodocus Hondius and was published here in this rare combination of an atlas and town book 'Nova et Accurata Italiae Hodiernae Descriptio ...' for the first time. This map is decorative ornated with a renaissance title cartouche and a small mileage scale. Further this antique map provides a lot of information on place names, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc. Along the coast we find many islands engraved. The map is decorative hand colored in wash and outline. Printed on good paper on the full sheet as published. In excellent condition. [Stock No.:19968] Full description |
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Antique Italy Hondius, Jodocus, Jr. Italia Vetus - Italia Vetus
Leiden, Abraham Elsevir 1627 [18,8 x 26,8 cm] Copper engraving, finely hand colored in wash and outline. The map shows the region 'Italia Vetus - Italia Vetus' around 1627. This rare historic map was engraved by Jodocus Hondius and was published here in this rare combination of an atlas and town book 'Nova et Accurata Italiae Hodiernae Descriptio ...' for the first time. This map is decorative ornated with a renaissance title cartouche and a small mileage scale. Further this antique map provides a lot of information on place names, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc. Along the coast we find many islands engraved. The map is decorative hand colored in wash and outline. Printed on good paper on the full sheet as published. In excellent condition. [Stock No.:19969] Full description |
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