“The first surviving printed map of the whole of London and Westminster” (Whitfield). Moreover, it was the very first plan to appear in the Civitatis Orbis Terrarum, the earliest atlas of city plans and views ever published. Internal evidence such as the presence of the spire on St. Paul’s suggests..... More
From the first edition of the Braun & Hogenberg city atlas, a beautiful engraving comprised of city views of Trier, Koblenz and Rothenberg. Trier, Germany’s oldest city, appears at the top along the left bank of the Moselle. The 4th century Basilica of Constantine can be recognized, along with the..... More
A remarkably detailed and beautiful plan of Florence and its immediate surroundings, including Fiesole. No fewer than 228 structures are listed and keyed to the plan. In a refreshing departure from the usual subjects that ordinarily flank early maps, this work offers several scenes of cultural events, most being athletic..... More
Superb original-color example of the Renard edition of one of the most beautiful 17th-century charts of the area. Schilder described the maps of the De Wit firm as being "distinguished by their excellent craftsmanship, exactness and beauty." Romeyn de Hooghe’s intricately etched cartouche shows a European trader accompanied by a...... More
One of Des Barres's rarest works, much less often seen on the market than his chart of New York Harbor. A superb example of Des Barres's five profile recognition views that realistically portray what an 18th-century pilot would have seen at various points in sailing into New York Harbor..... More
Very rare. A superb example one of the finest views of Constantinople we have handled. The great city, seen here from the east, overlooking Üsküdar and the Bosphorus, appears as it was during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II. The Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque..... More
Rare dedication copy of an early illustrated offprint on plastic surgery. This study by Dr. Verhaeghe of Ostend describes a rhinoplasty operation carried out in July of 1845 or 1846 by the renowned Berlin physician Johann Friederic Dieffenbach (1792-1847), who was then in residence at Ostend. Dieffenbach, whose maxillofacial and..... More
Scarce; separately published. A wonderfully detailed, panoramic view of the city seen from Nob Hill, with the ship-filled bay in the far background. Surrounding the primary view are 22 finely engraved vignettes depicting notable structures, lively streetscapes, and even a chaotic scene on a wharf featuring a brawl. The work..... More