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RARE..The famous Merian panorama of 17th century Paris.Paris, an important contemporary visual record by one of the great engravers of his time. The city is viewed from a vantage point in the present day Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, looking towards the south west, over the Hospitale de S.Louis, to the vast but now long-vanished fortifications of Étienne Marcel, across the city, Notre Dame just left of center, the Louvre and the Tuileries gardens to the right, continuing across the Seine to the left-bank and the open countryside beyond. The foreground includes a back-view self-portrait of the artist seated on a boulder sketching. This fine view is from Merian's `Topographia Franconiae' published in Frankfurt between 1648 and 1656 with text by Martin Zeiler. The condition is overall very good,a good strong impression,there are 2 repairs(invisible) and folds as issued.This is an important and rare panorama.

Rare.Superb large Panorama by Merian of Rouen.Heraldic shields ships figures etc.Very good condition.

Early copper engraving of Troyes.Attractive view with trees in foreground,fortified walls etc.Very good condition.

Very attractive early copper engraving of Chalons Sur Marne.River Marne in foreground with boats and behind the Spires trees etc.Very good condition.SOLD

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.

Interesting view of Paris by Mallet from his Description De L'Univers.Engraved by Aveline.View probably taken from Merians panorama.Very good condition. Ref;Les Plans de Paris by Boutier BNP.ref 122 page 174.

Attractive antique print of the Louvre Paris from Mallet's description De L'Univers.Uncoloured as issued.Good condition.

Attractive antique print of Versailles from Mallet's description De L'Univers.Uncoloured as issued.Good condition.

Attractive antique print of Notre Dame Paris from Mallet's description De L'Univers.Uncoloured as issued.Good condition.

Attractive antique print of Notre Dame Paris from Mallet's description De L'Univers.Uncoloured as issued.Good condition.

Attractive antique print of the Town Hall Paris from Mallet's description De L'Univers.Uncoloured as issued.Good condition.

Superb and VERY RARE pamorama of the Tuilleries /Louvre.Through initial research I can find little reference to this engraving,although it seems to have first appeared in Israel Silvestre's Great collection of 41 large views of French Royal palaces and chateaux and their gardens,which were often issued seperately.There are a number of people involved; Israël Silvestre (1621-1691)appears to have drawn it and A.Meyer FECIT 1686, and finally Carol Allard d.1709, appears to have been publisher for this printing.The engraving was printed for Van Der Aa's 'Galerie Agreable du Monde'1730.There were only about 100 copies printed of this monumental work. Very strong impression.A beautiful view in near mint condition. George Clarke Print Collection,Worcester College, Oxford ; XXXVI: 008 SOLD

Superb and VERY RARE pamorama of the Tuilleries /Louvre.Through initial research I can find little reference to this engraving,although it seems to have first appeared in Israel Silvestre's Great collection of 41 large views of French Royal palaces and chateaux and their gardens,which were often issued seperately.There are a number of people involved; Israël Silvestre (1621-1691)appears to have drawn it and A.Meyer FECIT 1686, and finally Carol Allard d.1709, appears to have been publisher for this printing.The engraving was printed for Van Der Aa's 'Galerie Agreable du Monde'1730.There were only about 100 copies printed of this monumental work. Very strong impression.A beautiful view in near mint condition. George Clarke Print Collection,Worcester College, Oxford ; XXXVI: 008

Good copper engraving of Paris by Francois Halma.Probably based on Merians famous panorama (see item p1194).Rare.Very good condition.

Very Rare view of Paris.The engraving was printed for Van Der Aa's 'Galerie Agreable du Monde'1730.There were only about 100 copies printed of this monumental work. Very strong impression.This is a double printing with the decorative borders and the view from seperate plates.A beautiful view in mint condition.

Very Rare view of Paris.The engraving was printed for Van Der Aa's 'Galerie Agreable du Monde'1730.There were only about 100 copies printed of this monumental work. Very strong impression.This is a double printing with the decorative borders and the view from seperate plates.A beautiful view in mint condition.

Very Rare view of Paris.The engraving was printed for Van Der Aa's 'Galerie Agreable du Monde'1730.There were only about 100 copies printed of this monumental work. Very strong impression.This is a double printing with the decorative borders and the view from seperate plates.A beautiful view in mint condition.

A rare early 18th copper engraving of Paris by Salmon.View appears to from the north.Very good condition.

Attractive copper engraving of Paris.Mint condition.SOLD

Attractive Vue D'Optique of Les Invalides Paris.From the river with boats,carriges etc.Good colour.Cropped at bootom outside image and title and in very good condition.