Search Results: Authors starting with P from Original Antique Maps

Map Details:hand colored engravingCondition: professionally conserved, good condition, original hand colored outlinesDimensions: 21 1/2" x 19 1/2"
Description:This edition of A Map of Asia With Its Principal Divisions by J. Palaret, with several Additions & Improvements by L. Delarochette is not dated explicitly but may be dated in part by reliance on the dated historic voyages of exploration shown on the finely engraved, hand colored map. We learn by reading the map that in 1747 "About 7 leagues North East of Cape de Espiritu Santo 1 July 1747 Admiral Anson took the Acapulco Ship Value 350,000 Pounds." That is the most recent dated event. The map notes an earlier event "Land Seen by Mr. Tchrikoiv nearing Berring Island where he was cast away and died" in 1741. Exploration of the Frozen Ocean in 1648 by the Russian Ships that predates the English Arctic explorations is noted. The map is definitively dated by reference to the atlas c. 1755 in which it appears. Please see below. The purpose of the… Read More

details:color lithograph dimensions: 29" x 43.5" condition: professionally flattened, original strong colors and bright paper, very good conditionDescription: This is a highly decorative bird's eye view of central Paris ("vue a vol d'oiseau"), printed in French, showing all of the city's important historic buildings, such as the Palais du Justice, the Tour Eiffel, the Place Vendome, Palais Royale, Arc De Triomphe De L'Etoile as well as Paris gardens and parks such as Jardin Des Tuileries. The major train stations are shown. The Seine is filled with boats and ships under sail. The Ile De La Cite is drawn with the same level of detail. Paris neighborhoods are shown on the map with fine architectural detail and invite the viewer in for a stroll. This colorful map was produced as an advertising piece and tourist map by Grand Marnier Liquor whose name appears in the "cartouche", typically a map element reserved for a royal sponsor. The map key identifies both points of historic interest to tourists… Read More

Details:color lithographdimensions: 29" x 43.5" condition: professionally flattened, original strong colors and bright paper, very good conditionDescription: This is a highly decorative bird's eye view of central Paris ("vue a vol d'oiseau"), printed in French, showing all of the city's important historic buildings, such as the Palais du Justice, the Tour Eiffel, the Place Vendome, Palais Royale, Arc De Triomphe De L'Etoile as well as Paris gardens and parks such as Jardin Des Tuileries. The major train stations are shown. The Seine is filled with boats and ships under sail. The Ile De La Cite is drawn with the same level of detail. Paris neighborhoods are shown on the map with fine architectural detail and invite the viewer in for a stroll. This colorful map was produced as an advertising piece and tourist map by Grand Marnier Liquor whose name appears in the "cartouche", typically a map element reserved for a royal sponsor. The map key identifies both points of historic interest to… Read More