Rare early allegorical print, published in London. The view has been attributed to Wencaslaus Hollar. A cedar tree representing the traditional episcopal church, inscribed on the trunk 'The Church Catholick', with two smaller shoots from the trunk...
Contemporary portait of Eberhard Werner Happel. Eberhard Werner Happel (1647 - 1690) was a German author, novelist, journalist and polymath. He produced a number of interesting maps, including a world map showing the oceans currents. He also produced...
Utopia -- The Slothful Variety Despite the name, the map is note a reflection of St. Thomas More's ideal society. Schlarraffenland is the German Fool's Paradise, a land of vice and debauchery. The map follows the theme of Hans Sachs Der Meistersinger...
![[Miniature on Vellum in gold and colors] Orbis Nulla Plaga est, Quam Sol non Ditet Jesus](/map/small/62347.jpg)
An Illuminated Manuscript Map of the World on Vellum! Finely executed hand drawn miniature map of the world, celebrating the spread of Catholicism by the Jesuits. A representation of the baby Jesus is shown between the two hemispheres, with the...
Interesting set of 12 models, ilustrating the construction of celestial and terrestrial models of the globe and solar system, from an anonymous source. An interesting set of images.
An interesting 18th-century French manuscript climate-parallel chart. This inteseting piece charts the range of latitudes from the Equator to the Poles, and relates the various parallels to climatic conditions and notes the distances between the...
![Orange [Vauban Style Fortress]](/map/small/62043.jpg)
Refined Plan of a Star Fort and Walled Settlement in Orange, France. Manuscript plan outlining the fortress at Orange complete with moat, bastions, inner and outer walls, and several building outlines. The plan is finely wrought, showing similarities...
![Carte d'Etude [Study Map]](/map/small/66795.jpg)
A superlative example of its kind; an 18th-century French manuscript map drawn by a student (possibly a student surveyor or military officer) to demonstrate competence in the art of classical map drafting. The map incorporates a diversity of...
![[Manuscript Student Draftsman Map]](/map/small/59815.jpg)
An impressive manuscript map made by a student draftsman, probably a young military officer, probably to demonstrate his capacities as a formally trained mapmaker. The map encompasses a diverse range of mapmaking skills, such as rendering...
4 interesting cartoon strips, showing whimsical British subjects (although the bull scene might be a Spanish satire).
![Повстанцы 1863 Года [(Polish) Insurgents of 1863]](/map/small/52719.jpg)
Three Vilnius-Published Prints of the January Uprising -- Polish National Uprising in 1863. A highly unusual, early Lubki (popular graphic) series, locally-published in Vilnius, Lithuania and depicting a contemporary nationalist revolt by the...
Large manuscript game board, executed in ink and watercolor on paper, mounted on original linen. The game board is a curious historical montage, inspired by the French Opera, La belle Hélène, by Jacques Offenbach and the traditional Game of the...
![[3 Celestial Manuscript Maps & Drawings]](/map/small/65575.jpg)
Mystery Manuscript Celestial Calculations Three manuscript celestial maps, each on a large sheet of paper, drawn by an anonymous hand. Each map is drawn on a hemispheric model and includes pencil annotations locating constellations, each of which is...
Decorative certificate, apparently an award to Mr. Van Grunderbeck, for his work in decorating and illuminating a facade for the celebration in July 1890. Based upon my limited research, there was apparently an organized effort to revive this quarter...
Decorative promotional image, promoting Fogarty & Neill of Louisville, Kentucky. Other products include: Leather and Findings Harness and Saddle Leather Horse Collars Tanners and Curriers Supplies Rubber Belting, Hose Packing and Mill...
Decorative chromolithographic label for an Argentinian wine, intended to be placed on the wine barrel. The label is circular and has been laid on a black backround for imaging purposes only. The black background is not attached to the label.
