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This map illustrates the expedition led by General Lord Jeffrey Amherst against the French at Montreal in 1760, which led to the surrender of the city in September of that year. It shows the region along and south of the St. Lawrence River extending from Quebec to the Thousand Islands, and then around Lake Ontario and to the Niagara River. Forts, Indian tribes, rivers, portages, and other such information is clearly presented. Also included are insets of Montreal Island and of the city itself, indicating its major streets, buildings, and the surrounding fortifications.Very good condition.

From Mitchells Modern Atlas published by E.Butler in Philadelphia in 1867.Rare in that it is at this date a copper engraving (much better quality than steel)and hand coloured at the time.Very detailed and accurate maps with Territories,Land blocks and Indian possessions marked.Excellent condition.

From Mitchells Modern Atlas published by E.Butler in Philadelphia in 1867.Rare in that it is at this date a copper engraving (much better quality than steel)and hand coloured at the time.Very detailed and accurate maps with Territories,Land blocks and Indian possessions marked.Excellent condition.

From Mitchells Modern Atlas published by E.Butler in Philadelphia in 1867.Rare in that it is at this date a copper engraving (much better quality than steel)and hand coloured at the time.Very detailed and accurate maps with Territories,Land blocks and Indian possessions marked.Excellent condition.

From Mitchells Modern Atlas published by E.Butler in Philadelphia in 1867.Rare in that it is at this date a copper engraving (much better quality than steel)and hand coloured at the time.Very detailed and accurate maps with Territories,Land blocks and Indian possessions marked.Excellent condition.

Interesting copper engraving of Vienne with Castle and Rhone, Daniel Meisner first published his "Thesaurus Philo-politicus" in 1623 and is later known as the "Sciographia Cosmica" this series continued to be expanded under it's publisher Eberhard Kieser's (Neurenberg) supervision after Meisner's death in 1625. Each engraving is distinguished by a motto above the image and emblematic verses (usually in Latin and German) beneath. The work is a fascinating combination of two popular genres - the Emblem Book and the books of Town Plans, e.g. Braun and Hogenberg. The allegorical imagery is often cryptic, even bizarre - but always fascinating. Among the master engravers and illustrators that contributed to this series, usually working from earlier sources, were Matthäus Merian, Sebastian Furck, Christian Stimmer and possibly Meisner himself, who conceived the work and contributed many of the verses. It is remarkable that these relatively small size etching are often more precize and accurate than other and later works. In the introduction of his original work Meisner is called 'Poeta Laureatus' or 'Celebrated Poet'. Mint condition.

Interesting copper engraving of Poitiers. Daniel Meisner first published his "Thesaurus Philo-politicus" in 1623 and is later known as the "Sciographia Cosmica" this series continued to be expanded under it's publisher Eberhard Kieser's (Neurenberg) supervision after Meisner's death in 1625. Each engraving is distinguished by a motto above the image and emblematic verses (usually in Latin and German) beneath. The work is a fascinating combination of two popular genres - the Emblem Book and the books of Town Plans, e.g. Braun and Hogenberg. The allegorical imagery is often cryptic, even bizarre - but always fascinating. Among the master engravers and illustrators that contributed to this series, usually working from earlier sources, were Matthäus Merian, Sebastian Furck, Christian Stimmer and possibly Meisner himself, who conceived the work and contributed many of the verses. It is remarkable that these relatively small size etching are often more precize and accurate than other and later works. In the introduction of his original work Meisner is called 'Poeta Laureatus' or 'Celebrated Poet'. Mint condition

Very interesting copper engraving of Tours with allegorical image of Lion being attacked by hares! Daniel Meisner first published his "Thesaurus Philo-politicus" in 1623 and is later known as the "Sciographia Cosmica" this series continued to be expanded under it's publisher Eberhard Kieser's (Neurenberg) supervision after Meisner's death in 1625. Each engraving is distinguished by a motto above the image and emblematic verses (usually in Latin and German) beneath. The work is a fascinating combination of two popular genres - the Emblem Book and the books of Town Plans, e.g. Braun and Hogenberg. The allegorical imagery is often cryptic, even bizarre - but always fascinating. Among the master engravers and illustrators that contributed to this series, usually working from earlier sources, were Matthäus Merian, Sebastian Furck, Christian Stimmer and possibly Meisner himself, who conceived the work and contributed many of the verses. It is remarkable that these relatively small size etching are often more precize and accurate than other and later works. In the introduction of his original work Meisner is called 'Poeta Laureatus' or 'Celebrated Poet'. Mint condition

Charming copper engraving of Reims. Daniel Meisner first published his "Thesaurus Philo-politicus" in 1623 and is later known as the "Sciographia Cosmica" this series continued to be expanded under it's publisher Eberhard Kieser's (Neurenberg) supervision after Meisner's death in 1625. Each engraving is distinguished by a motto above the image and emblematic verses (usually in Latin and German) beneath. The work is a fascinating combination of two popular genres - the Emblem Book and the books of Town Plans, e.g. Braun and Hogenberg. The allegorical imagery is often cryptic, even bizarre - but always fascinating. Among the master engravers and illustrators that contributed to this series, usually working from earlier sources, were Matthäus Merian, Sebastian Furck, Christian Stimmer and possibly Meisner himself, who conceived the work and contributed many of the verses. It is remarkable that these relatively small size etching are often more precize and accurate than other and later works. In the introduction of his original work Meisner is called 'Poeta Laureatus' or 'Celebrated Poet'. Very good condition.

Superb aquatint plates from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, 1793 to 1817. The book illustrates the naval combat of man-of-war ships between Great Britain and foreign countries including France, Spain, Denmark and the United States. Many of the prints feature the epic naval struggle of the Napoleonic War. The Plates were generally engraved by T.Sutherland from drawings by Thomas Whitcombe (1763-1824). Original hand-colored aquatint engravings in excellent condition. REF: Abbey Life 337; Tooley 282.