From part one of the six parts published between 1572 and 1617 of the Civitates Orbis Terrarum.  This image is the only view to depict cities in the New World.  The sheet has two images; the first is Mexico City with a detailed plan of the city which was the center of Aztec and Inca cultures in the 16^th century.  The second image is of Cusco, Peru depicting the Inca city at the time of Spanish conquest.  Native figures in the foreground appear carrying the Inca King aloft on a covered throne.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with a good and strong impression.  It measures approximately (10.6"x 18.5"  -  26.9 x 47.1 cm).    $2300.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.) 

A fine panoramic view of Nuremberg, from the magnificent city atlas, Civitates Orbis Terrarum published in six sections between 1572 and 1617 by George Braun, Canon of Cologne Cathedral and engraved by Frans Hogenberg as well as Simon Novellanus.  Many of the some 500 city views / maps were from drawings by Joris Hoefnagel.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with a good and dark impression and no apparent flaws other than normal aging.  It measures approximately ( 13.4" x 18.5"  -  34.0 x 47.0 cm).   $820.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)    

A detailed woodblock engraving from a group of leaves in Latin by Munster depicting a sea battle in original hand coloring.  The engraving is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page].  On the image measures (5.7 “ x 4.0") and on the verso is text; the total page size measuring approximately (9.2" x 14.5"  - 22.9 x 36.9 cm).   102.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)       

A striking woodblock engraving of a medieval battle scene contained on a full sheet of Latin text.  The image measures (3.0" x 2.9") text the verso.  In original hand coloring the overall size of the  leaf is approximately (9.2" x 14.5"  - 22.9 x 36.9 cm). Well preserved and rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home page).  $102.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)   

Woodblock print of the 16^th century illustrating a Shepard with his flock attacked by a dragon.  The print, in original hand coloring , measures (4.3" x 2.9") with text on verso and the overall size of the leaf is (9.2" x 14.5" - 22.9 x 36.9 cm).  The engraving is rated Very Good.           $102.     ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)      

Woodblock print of the 16^th century illustrating subjects that include a royal crown, tree, nobleman, camel and indigenous native.  The print, in original hand coloring , measures [with text on verso] approximately (9.2" x 14.5" - 22.9 x 36.9 cm).  The engraving is rated Very Good (see our rating criteria on the Home Page).    $102.     ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)        

One os the “optical prints” (or vue d’optique) made to be viewed in a special apparatus that provide the viewer with the illusion of depth (early 3-D).  The prints shows the Imperial Place in Berlin with carriages and citizens in their dress of the day. The print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] wit good strong original color, reenforced on the verso with old archival tape along the edges.  The print measures approximately (19.1" x 14.0"  - 47 x 35.5 cm).      $120.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. foreign postage addnl.)    

One os the “optical prints” (or vue d’optique) made to be viewed in a special apparatus that provide the viewer with the illusion of depth (early 3-D).  The prints shows the gardens of Sans Soucy with citizens in their dress of the day. The print is rated Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong original color, there is loss of paper in the upper left corner reenforced but with some of detail of the sky, etc.  The print measures approximately (16.5" x 12.0"  - 42.3 x 31 cm).     $80.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. foreign postage addnl.)         

A birds-eye view of the city of Tienen from the Civitates Orbis Terrarum [Cities of the World] first published in 1572 with six volumes until 1617.  Some 531 towns and cities were depicted on 363 plates.  Braun and the engraver, Hogenberg incorporated an amazing amount of information into each scene that included buildings and the dress of the day in figures that embellished the maps.  This print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only several worm holes in the margins that have been professionally repaired.  The map measures approximately (16.1" x 13.0"  - 40.7 x 33.1 cm).      $285.  ($10.50 shipping U.S. / handling / ins)       

One of Braun and Hogenberg’s most beautiful engravings.  The print depicts the city of Chester, England situated on the banks of the River Dea.  Based on the survey by William Smith, the birds-eye plan shows the prominent Norman castle, walled defenses and central cathedral.  The original Roman Legion settlement of Deva is evident at the heart of the city.  An elegant title cartouche, coats-of-arms, and gentlemen in the dress of the day as well as livestock grazing, complete the print.  A dark clean impression the print is rated Excellent [see out rating criteria on the Home Page] with a small tear to the lower center outside the neatline that  has been repaired. Latin text on the verso, the print measures approximately ( 17.0" x 12.7"  - 43.2 x 32.3 cm).        $970.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins)     ***SOLD***

A nice panoramic view of London in the mid 19^th century.  The print is uncolored and rated Very Good [see the rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately   (8.2" x 12.7") accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity $110.    ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

The text leaf is from the Strassburg edition of Ptolemy’s atlas edited by Laurent Fries.  On the recto and verso is an introduction with each page and a 6-line initial.  The woodcut page has a title header with two figures holding instruments .... recto header GEOGRAPHIAE LIB - VII. And the verso header CLAUDII  PTOLEMAIE.  The print is in Very Good condition [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only normal age toning noted and measures approximately (8.4" x 13.5").            $125.   ($8.50 shipping / handling / ins.)           

A detailed panoramic view of Roan, France giving great detail of the buildings and countryside from the joint publication by Braum / Hogenberg the Civitates Orbis Terrarum 1572- 90.  The publication reflects the vast amount of information Braum collected for over 500 European city plans / views / maps published in six volumes between 1572 and 1617.  Most of the engravings were made by Simon Novellanus and Frans Hogenberg.  The print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with the print cut close to the neatline and measures approximately (5.1" x 18.8") accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.    $350.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

Panoramic view of Maagdenburg, from his town book.  The print is from one of the greatest publications of it’s generation, Civitates Orbis Terrarum.  Written and complied by George Braun, Canon of Cologne Cathedral.  Braun gathered together vast amounts of information and draft plans to produce over 500 city views / maps published in six parts between 1572 and 1617.  Most of these engravings were accomplished by Simon Novellanus and Frans Hogenberg; many after drawings by Joris Hoefnagel.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws uncolored and measures approximately (12.5" x 18.6").        $370 ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A very decorative and rare print of London with a view of the Westminister Bridge.  St Paul’s Church is clearly visible in the left portion of the print as well as other prominent buildings of the time.  This is one of the “optical prints”.  Probst is one of the most recognized 18^th century panoramic engravers.  His engravings are some of the most coveted for views of European capitals.  The prints caption is in English, French, German and Italian.   $210.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)   

Two views on one sheet of Soest and Warborch in northern Germany.  From one of the greatest publications of the 16^th century; the Civitates was complied and written by George Braun who gathered vast amounts of information and then produced some 500 city plans, views and maps.  Braun, Canon of Cologne Cathedral,  produced his works in six parts between 1572 and 1617.  The engravings were accomplished by Simon Novellanus and Frans Hogenberg, many from drawings by Joris Hoefnagel.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] was no apparent flaws and measures approximately (13.1" x 18.5"  - 33.1 x 47.0 cm).    $595.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)  

A view of the Seine with the Royal boating party in the ricotta - Prise du Pont Royal regardent vers le Pont Neut ... du Louvre.  Taken from the Le Suffrage Universal and engraved by Leiitzelt.  This so called “optical print” was intended to be used in an optical diagonal machine of the 18^th century.  These unusual color prints are often scene at art galleries and known as “perspective prints” and were produced from the early 18^th century to the beginning of the 19^th century with the greatest number of them probably between ca. 1740 - 1790.  The print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page].  There is loss of paper in the upper right corner not affecting the print.  Also, paper has been added to the right and left side of the print; to the neatline on the right side, extending the margin on the left.  It measures approximately (12.1" x 17.3"  - 43 x 31.5 cm)   $110.    ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)

The frontispiece of Tirion’s features Europa and America seated around a globe with two cherubs in a landscape setting. The print is rated Very Good with only minor age toning [see our rating criteria on the Home Page], in black / white the print measures approximately (4.1" x 6.2") with Dutch text.     $70. ( $7.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A double-page woodblock print engraved by Rudolf Manuel Deutsch for Munster’s Cosmographia.  Depicted is the medieval city of Salin-les-Bains with the castle Belim atop the hill.  Deutsch’s initials are seen in the engraving lower left.  A coat-of-arms is visible in the upper right.  The print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the home Page] with only minor foxing noted for a print over four hundred years old.  The print measures approximately (15.2" x 9.5").    $180. ($10.50 shipping U.S. / handling / ins.)

A small but interesting print of Avignon, France that shows the city with its churches, step les and gates.  From Munster’s Cosomographia the hand colored woodblock print is rated Very Good with only minor foxing and measures approximately (5.1" x 3.4").    $160. ($10.50 shipping U.S. / handling / ins.)

Captain James Cook (1728 - 79), explorer circumnavigated the earth during three voyages, 1768-71, 1772-75 and 1776-79.  From 1778 on printed editions of Captain Cook’s Travels appeared in English, Italian, French and Dutch editions.  This print depicts a landing party at one of the islands of the New Hebrides, from the Dutch edition.  The print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] a strong impression , folded as issued with narrow margins but adequate for framing.  It measures approximately (8.0" x 17.7"  - 20.4 x 45.0 cm).  $230.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)     

An unusual print depicting the arrival of Europeans in Guadeloupe.  Taken from the publication Nouvelle Relation, Contenant Les Voyages de Thomas Gage dans la nouvelle Espagne [..] jusqu’a la Havane.  First published by Paul Marret the print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately (5.1" x 6.7"  - 13.0 x 16.9 cm).           $80.  ($10.50 shipping / handling /ins.)          

The drive to build a transcontinental railroad was complicated by the importance of where geographically to build it.  The political and business interests stalled the project for many years.  Finally, in 1853-54 Senator Gwin of California got an appropriation into the War Department budget to allow the Secretary of War (then Jefferson Davis) to send a survey party into the territory.  The results of this effort produced a twelve volume “Reports of Exploration and Surveys” ...... “to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for the railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean”.  The print offered here is from volume III - “ the 35^th parallel route with the Ethnographic report”.  The print is on heavy paper in original color and rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] measuring approximately (7.5" x 9.5")     $135.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)     Sale Price:  $90

The drive to build a transcontinental railroad was complicated by the importance of where geographically to build it.  The political and business interests stalled the project for many years.  Finally, in 1853-54 Senator Gwin of California got an appropriation into the War Department budget to allow the Secretary of War (then Jefferson Davis) to send a survey party into the territory.  The results of this effort produced a twelve volume “Reports of Exploration and Surveys” ...... “to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for the railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean”.  The print offered here is from volume III - “ the 35^th parallel route with the Ethnographic report”.  The print is on heavy paper in original color and rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] measuring approximately (7.5" x 9.5")   $135.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)    Sale Price:  $90

A detailed and interesting sketch by W.A. Rogers of the shore of the Red River with a steamboat moving downstream to a waiting dock crew and with gentlemen in the foreground looking over a map of the region.  Rated Very Good, with only normal age toning noted, the print measures approximately (9.5" x 14.1') offered matted and ready for framing.   $56.       ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

Woodblock print from the 16^th century illustrating subjects that include an erupting volcano and a coat-of-arms for an island ocean region.  The print, in original hand coloring measures approximately (9.2" x 14.5"  - 22.9 x 36.9 cm).    $102.  ($5.50 shipping U.S. / handling / ins.)     

A magnificent view of the windy city where the republican Party convention met on May 16, 1860 to nominate Abraham Lincoln as their standard bearer.  Rated Very Good, with only normal age toning noted, the print measures approximately (9.5" x 14.1') offered matted ready for framing.    $56.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A finely engraved wood block print in color with two views of the city.  One view is looking north and the other from the levee at the bridge.  The drawings are by Charles Graham and signed in the engraving, with very detailed depictions of the wharf and steamboat traffic on the river.  The print is rated Very Good with some staining noted on the left margin protruding into the top print by 1 cm. and measuring approximately (9.5" x 14.1") offered matted ready for framing.  $110.     ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A beautiful print in original colors of the east gate to the city of Amsterdam as it was viewed in the later part of the 17^th century.  The scene is filled with merchants, boats and activity outside the gate.  A ribbon title complete the print.  In Very Good condition [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws visible.  The print measures approximately (10.5" x 13.5") with an accompanying certificate of authenticity.   $310.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A fine print in original colors of the north gate to the city of Amsterdam as it was viewed in the later part of the 17^th century.  The scene shows merchants, horsemen, and villagers as they approach the bridge to enter the city.  In Very Good condition [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws visible.  The print measures approximately (10.5" x 13.5") accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.   $310.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A 18^th century view of the City of Quebec as drawn by Franz Habermann.  He was a painter, draftsman and engraver in Augsburg.  In original color, the print is rated Very Good, with only minor age toning noted and measures approximately  (10.2" x 15.5" - 25 x 40 cm).  $225.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)    

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The portrait of Sitting Bull by Gilbert Gaul is most likely the last such image of Sitting Bull drawn only months before his death at the Standing Rock Agency, South Dakota.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).    $89.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)         

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The portrait is of Piah a Ute Chief of the Colorado Tribe drawn by Scott in 1891.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).   $62.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)     

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The portrait is of Chief Manuleto of the Navajo Tribe, Arizona drawn by Julian Scott in 1891.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).    $62.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)        

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The portrait is of “Poobitcie-Moqui”, a girl of Pueblo, Sichumnavi, Arizona drawn by Julian Scott, 1891.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).    $62.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)       

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The print by H. R. Poore shows a Pueblo Indian leaving Taos, New Mexico.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).   $62.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)       ***SOLD***

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The print shows Kiowa running beef before the kill; Comanche and Wichita Agency, Oklahoma.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).       $62.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)    

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The print depicts the Turkey Dance, Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico drawn by Peter Moran; younger brother of Thomas Moran.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).    $62.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)      ***SOLD***

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The print was drawn by an unnamed Comanche boy.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).     $62.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)              

The collotype lithographic print is from the records of the  11^th  Census of the United States.  The print was drawn by an unnamed Comanche boy the print shows Kiowas, Osage and Pawnees engaged in a war dance.  The print is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with good strong color and measures approximately (7.0" x 9.3"  - 17.8 x 23.7 cm).     $62.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)     

A view of New York City a scene from the harbor with figures in the foreground and ships at anchor in the harbor.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (6.5" x 4.1").         $40.  ($ 7.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A beautiful view of the river with several river boats and the city in the background.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (6.5" x 4.1").      $40.   ($ 7.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A view of New York from Hoboken, New Jersey with figures in the foreground and the shoreline of New Jersey with ships in the harbor.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (6.5" x 4.1").  $40.  ($ 7.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A view of St. Louis from the opposite shore, framed in a woodland setting with boats on the river.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (6.5" x 4.1").    $40.  ($ 7.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

A striking wood block engraving off the coast of France with various French frigates in attack formation. The print, in original color, is rated Very Good with reenforced backing of Japanese paper. The print measures approximately (13.1" x 16.9").      $228.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

The historic Astor hotel in New York City is captured in this 19^th century original color print.  Carriages pass  in this street scene with the American flag flying atop the hotel.  The print is rated Very Good with no flaws apparent [se our rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately (6.5" x 4.1").     $40. ($ 7.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

This rare print of the panoramic photograph by George Lawrence of the great San Francisco fire and earthquake of April 19, 1906 is a true collectors item. The print includes naming of prominent structures such as the Union Trust Building and the Occidental Hotel. This copy was made in the late 1930's and measures 14.0" x 3.5", in good condition and mounted on back board.    $115.    ($10.50 shipping/handling/ins.)  

An interesting wood-engraving from The Graphic, weekly illustrated newspaper published during the late 19^th century in London.  Depicted is the officer of the watch inquiring as to the temperature of the sea water aboard the HMS ALERT near Holsteinborg, Greenland,    September 11, 1875.  The print is rated Very Good (see rating criteria on the Home Page) and measures approximately (12.4" x 16.7") with verso text, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity inscribed with the name and country of the purchaser.   $46.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)