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12.00 Atlas Voyage au Polo Sud 1841-54

French aristocrat, Jules Sebastian Cesar [1710-1842], (Dumont D’Urville) was a navigator and geographer. He made significant contribution to the mapping of Australia, Antarctica and the southern Pacific hemisphere. The prints and maps listed are from his 1842 atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity inscribed with the purchasers name and country; and shipped flat in a vinyl jacket, providing an ideal manner in which to preserve the print. Shipping costs are listed with each print. However, please see the Shopping Order Form to determine exact costs. Each print is given an individual condition rating. Please see our Home Page for the rating criteria.

12.02 Agression Des Naturels Des Iles Opoulou, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

Native attack on Dumont D’Urville’s personnel in the Salomon Islands. Plate #99 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (9.1" x 13.2") with generous borders. The condition is rated Very Good. ***SOLD***

12.03 Voyage au Polo Sud, Havre-Dobo, c1839, published [Gide Editeur] Paris

As the sun set over the South Pacific, a long boat is in the foreground of this print (Plate 121) with the ships at anchor and a spit of land jets out with the canoes of the natives in the background. Overall condition is excellent. Print measures 16.1" x 9.0" with generous borders. ***SOLD***

12.04 Mosquee du Village de Warou, c1840, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

Two members of the survey party are depicted in the foreground carrying rifles and moving toward the mosque. The print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria - Home Page] and measures approximately (11.2" x 15.4") with Certificate of Authenticity. $ 90. ($10.50 shipping/handling/ins.)

12.05 Rue De Samboangan, c1838, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

Village scene in the Philippines; bears the raised seal of the publisher. Plate #142 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (9.1" x 11.2") with generous borders. The condition is rated Good; there is a water stain noted at the center outside the image. ***SOLD***

12.06 New Norfolck, c1840, published ceritifcaton [Gide Editeur], Paris

A beautiful print with carriage in fore-ground and the harbor and village of New Norfolk Australia. Plate #163 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (14.5" x 10.3" with generous margins) and rated Very Good. ***SOLD***

12.07 Rade D’Ambroine, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

Inlet scene of Moluques; bears the raised seal of the publisher. Plate #108 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (7.5" x 13.2") with generous borders. The condition is rated Very Good. $ 90. ($10.50 shipping/handling/ins.)

12.08 Maison De Bains A Samboangan, c1838, published certification [Gide Editeur] Paris

Village scene in the Philippines (Mariannes); depicts Cesar with several villagers. Plate #144 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (9.0" x 13.0") with generous borders. The condition of the print is rated Very Good; with raised publishers seal. ***SOLD***

12.09 Port Essington, c1839, published certification, [Gide Editeur], Paris

A striking view of Port Essington, Australia in the 19^th century. A British frigate at anchor in the harbor with cannon in the foreground. Plate #118 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measure approximately (9.1" x 13.2"). The condition is Good with publishers raised seal at lower center, with Certificate of Authenticity. $90. ($10.50 shipping/handling/ins.)

12.10 Vue Generale d’ Hobart-Town, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

A beautiful and detailed view of Hobart Town, Tasmania with the British ensign in the foreground and the harbor full of masted ships. A carriage is seen accompanied by horse soldiers, a church steeple in the background. Plate #155 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. The print measures approximately (13.2" x 19.3") with generous borders. The prints condition is rated Very Good and is offered with a Certificate of Authenticity. ***SOLD***

12.11 Rade d’Hobart-Town, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

The print depicts Hobart Town, Tasmania looking at Storm Bay from a cliff above, you view many masted ships at anchor, horsemen in the foreground and the French flag may be seen atop a hill at far right. Plate #159 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. The print is rated Good and measures approximately (11.5" x 17.6") with generous borders and offered with a Certificate of Authenticity. ***SOLD***

12.12 Ilot Basattique Dans La Baie - Sarah’s Bosom, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

A striking view of one of Cesar’s ships at anchor in the Aucklands. Plate #178 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (9.2" x 13.1") with generous borders. The condition is rated Very Good; with the raised seal of the publisher. ***SOLD***

12.13 Observatoire de la Baie Raffles, c1840, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

Depicted in the print is one of Cesar’s survey party camps with observations being made of the position and time. Other members of the crew come ashore from the ship at anchor in the harbor as natives look on. Plate #116 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. The condition of the print is rated Good and measures approximately (8.2" x 12.3") with generous margins. Certificate of Authenticity is included. $90. ($10.50 shipping/handling/ins.)

12.15 Voyage au Pole Sud, Passage Antarctica, c1840

An unusual print from the atlas of the Voyage au Pole Sud (Plate 167). The navigator and geographer Jules Sebastian Cesar, (1790-1842) french aristocrat produced his atlas in Paris 1843. This print depicts natives aboard ship that he collected from the various islands he visited in the southern hemisphere. The print is dated January 19, 1840 at the South Pole. Double matted in a solid wood frame. Overall condition is very good. Print measures 23.10" x 22.75". ***SOLD***

12.16 Debarquement Sur La Terre Adelie le 21 Janvier 1840, c1840, Published Certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

A striking image of Dumont D’Urville with a landing party in the Antarctic. A large print depicting members of the party coming ashore with others in the background moving toward the shore in their long boats. Arctic penguins in the foreground. Plate #170 from the atlas of the Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (12.3" x 20.1"). The condition is rated Good [see rating criteria on Home Page] with the top margin cut close otherwise light age toning. ***SOLD***

12.17 Moulillage de Korora-Reka, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

The print depicts the harbor region of Koror, New Zealand with numerous ships at anchor and a long boat coming ashore. Plate #183 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. The condition of the print is rated Very Good. It measures approximately (12.3" x 19.2"); accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. ***SOLD***

12.18 Baie D’Akaroa, c1838, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

A beautiful view of the harbor at Nouvelle Zelande (New Zealand). Long boats are visible coming ashore. Plate # 185 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (11.4" x 18.3"). The condition is rated Very Good; with the publishers seal at center margin. ***SOLD***

12.19 Echouace Des Corvettes Dans le Canal Mauvais, c1841, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

The print depicts Cesar’s ships aground at low tide in the Maruvais Canal. Includes images of long boas approaching the ships with seagulls in flight. Plate #187 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. The print is rated good with some foxing noted just outside the image above the title block with normal age toning. The print measures approximately (15.3" x 10.7") with generous margins and a Certificate of Authenticity. ***SOLD***

12.20 Environs de Samboangan, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

An interesting view of a village in the Philippines with a group of villagers seated on mats in the foreground. Plate #145 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (10.3" x 15.1"). The condition is rated Very Good with a Certificate of Authenticity. ***SOLD***

12.21 Detroit de Bassilan, c1840, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

A striking view of the Philippines harbor with Cesar’s ships at anchor and the crew and field party in the fore-ground. Plate #140 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (10.5" x 15.3" with generous margins); condition rating is Very Good. ***SOLD***

12.22 Decouverte de la Cote Clarie, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

A striking image of two masted ships of the expedition experiencing strong winds in the Antarctic. Plate #175 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (8.0" x 14.3") with generous margins. The condition is rated Very Good with a strong dark impression and Certificate of Authenticity. ***SOLD***

12.23 Rade De Samboangan, c1838, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

The French fleet entering the harbor (Mananas) firing a salute at the French fortifications in the Philippines. Plate #141 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (11.8" x 17.3"). The condition is rated Very Good; with publishers seal impression at lower center. ***SOLD***

12.24 Canal De Samarang, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

A detailed view of the “officials” of the province coming into an Indonesian village. Plate #148 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (10.5" x 16.5"). The condition is rated Very Good; with publishers seal noted at the lower center. $110. ($10.50 shipping/handling/ins.)

12.25 Prise de Possession de la Terre Adelie le 21 Janvier 1840, c1841, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

Dumont D’Urville takes possession of this region of the Antarctic for France. Numerous images on the ice include Cesar shaking hands with one of the expedition, member of expedition with a bottle of wine and glass in hand, and the french flag a top the rock formation. Plate #171 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (13.1" x 20.8"). The condition is rated Very Good. Print will be shipped flat. ***SOLD***

12.26 Navires de Naturels, c1840, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

The fleet around at low tide, the Philippines with natives at work unloading the cargo of a ship. Plate #155 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. Print measures approximately (11.3" x 14.9" with generous margins); condition is rated Very Good. ***SOLD***

12.27 Mosquee de Ternate, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

The mosque at Moluques, Indonesia. Fine detail of this unusual engraving. Plate #107 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. The print measures approximately (10.2" x 14.5") and its condition is rated Very Good; with publishers raised seal at lower center. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. $90. ($10.50 shipping/handling/ins.)

12.29 Crotte Sur L’Ile Enderby, c1839, published certification [Gide Editeur], Paris

Detailed view of the cove with indigenous birds and a small boat with figures in the foreground near the Auklands. Print #179 from the atlas Voyage au Polo Sud. The condition is rated Very Good with generous margins and normal age toning. The print measures approximately (8.0" x 13.7") with a Certificate of Authenticity. ***SOLD***