"Lancastria, Cestria, Caernarvan, Denbich, Flint, Merionidh, Montgomery, Salopia, Cardigan, Radnor, Wigornia, et Ins. Anflesey". Copper etching by Peter Kaerius (1571-1646). Amsterdam, ca 1620. Verso text in Latin. Modern hand coloring.

This map shows the reagion from Warwick in the lower right to Kirby and Lancastschire in the north. At top center is the southern part of the Isle of Mann. The easter coast of Ireland reaches from Castleton in the south to Newcastle in the north.

Map has overall age toning with a few, light, scattered spots in lower and right margins. Binding marks on left margin edge. Tiny repaired wormhole onbottom image line. Overall condition is Better than Good.

14.5 x 20 cm ( 5.7 x 7.8 ")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1130

"Cornubia, Devonia, Somesettus, Dorecestria, Wiltonia, Glocestria, Monumentha, Glamorgan, Caermarden, Penbrok, Breknoke et Herford. " Copper etching by Peter Kaerius (1571-1646). Amsterdam, ca 1620. Verso text in Latin. Modern hand coloring.

Print has small wormhole in lower margin and two tinier holes in upper part of image that are hardly visible. Binding marks on left margin edge. Some ink marks from printing under title cartouch. Rubbing in lower left margin corner. Overall condition is Much Better than Good for a map this age.

14.4 x 20.3 cm ( 5.6 x 8 ")

$ 190.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 113

"Die Austernbaenke an der Themse-Muendung. Die Austernbassins der Hayling Insel"
(The Oysterbanks)

This map with diagrams shows the oyster culture on Hayling Island and the Isles of Thanet at the mouth of the Themse.
In the upper left are the names of some of the Oyster Fisheries, such as Faverham, Pollard, Ham and Whitestaple.

Wood engraving ca 1890. Light brown spot in upper right corner and small spot on left edge.

16.5 x 23 cm ( 6.4 x 9 ")

$ 65.00

Order Nr. SHELL9229

No Title. The Canal with Jersey and Gurnsey.

Copper engraving ca 1780. Age toning. Fraying on margin edges. A few creases.

7.4 x 13.6 cm ( 2.9 x 5.3 ")

$ 120.00

Order Nr. ENGLAND2151

“Die Britischen Inseln von Wilhelm dem Eroberer bis zum Regierungs-Antritt des Hauses Tudor 1166 bis 1485". (The British Isles from William the Conquerer until the House of Tudor taking power 1166 - 1485.) Steel etching by C. Poppey. 1846. Original hand outline coloring.

Insets: Plan of London marking the most important spots within the city in the Middle Ages. Plan of battle of Bannockburne 1314. The lower run of the Themes river.

Clean except for some stains in the margins.

Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2").

$ 180.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1148

“Die Britischen Inseln seit 1485". British Isles since 1485. Steel etching by E. Luther. 1846. Original borderline coloring.

Insets: The English/ Scotch border areas. Surrounding of Glasgow.

Clean except for some stains in the margins.

Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2").

$ 180.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1147

“Die Britischen Inseln nach ihrer kirchlichen Eintheilung bis zur Reformation". The British Isles accoring to their dioceses up to the Reformation. Steel etching by Joh. Carl Ausfeld. 1846. Original borderline coloring.

Insets: England's dioceses since 1543. Southern part of Lincolnshire.

Clean except for some stains in the margins.

Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2").

$ 180.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1146

Map XIX Ireland

Wood engraving printed in color by Fisk & See in New York ca 1880.
Horizontal centerfold.

28.5 x 23.5 cm ( 11.2 x 9.2 ")

$ 65.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1145

" Descrittione Dell'Isole Hebridi, & Orcadi".Copper etching from "L'isole piu famose del mondo" (The most famous islands
of the world by Thomas Porcacchi (1530 - 1585) and engraved by Girolamo Porro. The first edition of this work was published in Venice
in 1572. This is from the second edition, 1620.

This entry includes three pages. The first page shows the map with part of northern Scotland and the many islands that make up the
Hebrides and Orkneys. The text (in Italian) is an interesting account of the history of the Hebrides and Orkneys.

Spotting throughout on the text pages and margins. A paper crease above the map in the title. The map is clean and in Very Good condition.

Map size: 10.2 x 14.2 cm. ( 4 x 5.6 ")
Page size: 27.8 x 19.5 cm. ( 10.9 x 7.8 " )

$ 225.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1094 SOLD

"A New and Correct Chart of England Scotland and Ireland". Copper etching from "The Coasting Pilot" published in London, 1759. Modern hand coloring. This map is rare.

For orientation, this map, as can be easily seen, is west-oriented. This very decorative, west-oriented map shows the coastal regions of the British Isles in great detail. All along the coast is information about the sand banks and water depth. The respective coats-of-arms have been artfully placed in the center of each country. The title cartouche in the upper right and two windroses add more to the decorative aspect of the map.

Except for light toning and small margins, the map is in Very Good condition.

44.9 x 55.2 cm ( 17.7 x 21.7 ")

$ 1800.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1123

"Gross Britanien und Ireland 1849. Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring.

Nice map of Great Britain with an inset of London in the upper left corner..

23.8 x 16.2 cm ( 9.3 x 6.3 ")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1141

"Gross Britanien und Ireland 1832. Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring.

Inset in upper left corner shows London in detail.

Map has overall age toning and a few scattered spots.

24 x 18 cm ( 9.4 x 7 ")

$ 80.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1144

"England 1833". Steel etching by E. Sporer from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original outline coloring.

Light browning on margin edges. A few minimal spots.

26.4 x 21.3 cm ( 10.3 x 8.3 ")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES1142

"Herfordia Comitatus, Herford-Shire". Copper etching by Wilhelm Janszoon Blaeu. Published in Amsterdam, 1645. Original
hand coloring.

This map, with Herford almost in the center, shows the various divisons of the time. The map shows many topographical details. The
ornamentaion of this map is eye-catching. Notice the Baroque cartouche in the upper right "framed" in a garland of flowers. Along the
right are various coats-of-arms, some at the bottom which were not completed. A single coat-of-arms decorates the upper left corner. In
the lower left two cherubs hold the map legend for an onlooker. Verso: Text in Spanish.

The map has overall light toning that is somewhat more intense along the centerfold. Condition is Very Good.

40.7 x 49.6 cm ( 16 x 19.5 ")

$ 680.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1104

" Westmoria Comitatus ". Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzoon Blaeu. Amsterdam, 1645. Original hand coloring.

Westmorland in Cumberland is the theme of this map. Like the two previous maps, this map has many decorative features like the coats-of
arms and a Baroque title cartouche. In the upper left is the coat-of-arms of the British Royal Family. Verso: Text in Spanish.

This map has general light toning and a bit darker on the centerfold. In the margin are 4 small spots. Otherwise the condition is Very Good.

37.8 x 49.8 cm ( 15.1 x 19.6 ")

$ 680.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1106

" Ceretica; sive Cardiganensis Comitatus; Anglis Cardigan Shire." Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzoon Blaeu. Amsterdam,
1645. Original hand coloring.

This map features Cardigan Shire on the west coast of Wales. This map is also decorated with various coats-of-arms and an ornamental title cartouche surrounded by a hunter and various animals. The legend at the bottom is held by two cherubs. Verso: Text in Spanish.

General light toning and a few spots in the margings. Condition is otherwise Very Good.

38.1 x 49.8 cm (15 x 19.6 ")

$ 680.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1107

This is the same map as the previous one but in modern hand coloring.

" Ceretica; sive Cardiganensis Comitatus; Anglis Cardigan Shire." Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzoon Blaeu. Amsterdam, 1645.

This map features Cardigan Shire on the west coast of Wales. This map is also decorated with various coats-of-arms and an ornamental title cartouche surrounded by a hunter and various animals. The legend at the bottom is held by two cherubs. Verso: Text in Spanish.

Map has overall light browning which is more intense along the centerfold and in the upper corners. Condition is otherwise Almost Very Good.

38.1 x 49.8 cm (15 x 19.6 ")

$ 590.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1108

"Denigensis Comitatus et Comitatus Flintensis, Denbigh et Flintshire". Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzoon Blaeu,
Amsterdam, ca 1645. Original hand coloring.

The northwest part of Wales is the theme of this map. It shows the coastal region along the Irish Sea east of the island of Anglesey as
far as Chester. In the south the map reaches to Ruthin and Wrexham. The title cartouche is in the lower left. The decorative mileage legend
is surrounded by two cherubs. Verso: Text in Spanish.

Print has browning, caused partially by the backside print showing through in places except along the center fold. Except for some scattered
spotting in margins, the overall condition is Almost Very Good.

37.9 x 48.9 cm ( 14.9 x 19.3 ")

$ 590.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1109

"Montgomeria Comitatus et Comitatus Mervina". Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzoon Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca 1645.
Original hand coloring.

The two counties shown on this map are in northern Wales. The region on this map is south of the region shown on map above. To
the west is Cardigan Bay in St. George's Channel. In the east is Montgomery, Aberdovey is in the south. Notice the decorative
coats-of-arms at the top of the map. Verso: Text in Spanish.

Print has browning, caused partially by the backside print showing through in places except along the center fold. Except for some
scattered spotting in margins, the overall condition is Almost Very Good.

38 x 48.9 cm ( 15 x 19.3 ")

$ 670.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1110

"Radoria Comitaus Radnor Shire". Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzoon Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca 1645. Original hand coloring.

This county is in Wales on the border to England. It lies between the Severn river in the north and the Wye river in the south. It is a
continuation of the above map. The cartouche in the lower left is surrounded by a farmer and his animals. Verso: Text in spanish.

Print has browning, caused partially by the backside print showing through in places except along the center fold. Except for some
scattered spotting in margins, the overall condition is Almost Very Good.

37.8 x 48.8 vm ( 14.9 x 19.2 ")

$ 670.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1112

"Comitatus Brechiniae; Brecknoke." Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzoon Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca 1645.

Breknoke county is the theme of this map. It lies in the south of Wales near the border of England and south of the previous map.
Notice the attractive mileage cartouche and title cartouche at the bottom and coats-of-arms at the top. Verso: Text in Spanish.

Print has browning, caused partially by the backside print showing through in places except along the center fold. Except for some
scattered spotting in margins, the overall condition is Almost Very Good.

37.8 x 50.4 cm ( 14.9 x 19.8 ")

$ 590.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1113

"Glamorganensis Comitatus, Vulgo Glamorgan Shire". Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzon Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca 1645.
Origininal hand coloring.

The shire of Glamorgan lies south of Breknoke Shire on the previous map. It reaches from the town of Llanelly and penninsula
Gower in the west to Cardiff in the east. The title cartouche is in the upper center of this map with two very decorative coats-of-arms.
Verso: Text in Spanish.

This map has light toning and some text from backside showing through. In the left and right margins is light spotting. Overall condition
is Almost Very Good.

38.1 x 50.2 cm ( 15 x 19.8 ")

$ 670.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1114

"Penbrochia Comitatus et Comitatus Caermaridunum." Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzon Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca 1645.

The southwest penninsula of Wales is clearly shown on this map. It is the most westerly part of the above map. In the north is Cardigan
and in the east Llanlley. The title cartouche is surrounded by cherubs and animals. Verso: Text in Spanish.

Print has browning, caused partially by the backside print showing through in places except along the center fold. Except for some scattered
spotting , the overall condition is Almost Very Good.

40.9 x 53.1 cm ( 16.1 x 20.9 ")

$ 670.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1115

"Rutlandia Comitatus. Rutland Shire." Copper etching by Wilhelm Janzon Blaeu ; Amsterdam, ca 1645. Original hand coloring.

The title cartouche of this map catches our eye immediately. It shows country people with their animals and produce. Notice the mileage
legend with figures in the lower left and the various coats-of-arms. The map shows the area east of Leicester and the towns of Oakham and Stamford. Verso: Text in Spanish.

Map has overall light browning, and a few scattered spots that are darker in the margins.Reverse text shows through map except along the centerfold. General condition is Almost Very good.

37.9 x 48.9 cm ( 14.9 x 19.3 ")

$ 670.00

Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1116