Small hand coloured county map. Most likely taken from an old book. Undated, c1820. Size overall 10 x 14cm inclusive of the border.
eBay
A beautifully engraved title cartouche adorns the top right quadrant of the map. To the left and right of the map are paste downs of French text with remarks and description of the map. Surrounding the whole is an elaborate decorative border featuring floral arrangements, surveying tools, elaborate baroque scalloping, and a winged globe. This map was issued as plate no. 20 in the most deluxe edition of Desnos’ 1786 Atlas General Methodique et Elementaire, Pour l’Etude de la Geographie et de l’Histoire Moderne. Customs: International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countrie.
eBay
eBay
SOUTHERN PART OF RUSSIA. 185 x 215 mm. Folds as issued. See photo for condition.
eBay
The map section to the South of this map is section number section 6. The map section to the East of this map is section number section 16. The map section to the West of this map is section number section 14.
eBay
Map size: - 88cm x 60cm. Up to 2kg will be £3.95, up to 5Kg £7.85, up to 10Kg £9.50, upto 20Kg £11.00.
eBay
Collins was an officer of the Royal Navy and prominent hydrographer, who was commissioned by King Charles II in 1676 and appointed by Samuel Pepys (then Secretary to the Admiralty), to chart the coasts of Great Britain.
eBay
Antique early 19th century atlas map with original hand colouring, 1830. DATE PRINTED: 1830. The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail.
eBay