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Very attractive early copper plate view of Lyon.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.

Superb copperplate view of Nice from "Theatrum Sabaudiae" by Bleau.After Bleau's 1661 publication of Italian cities the Duke of Savoy invited Bleau J and sons to create a work of the cities etc in Savoy.The quality of work is exceptional and now it is almost impossible to find original prints from this book.The top margin has been replaced but good condition for this engraving.

Superb copperplate view of Villefranche from "Theatrum Sabaudiae" by Bleau.After Bleau's 1661 publication of Italian cities the Duke of Savoy invited Bleau J and sons to create a work of the cities etc in Savoy.The quality of work is exceptional and now it is almost impossible to find original prints from this book.The engraving is in perfect condition

Superb copperplate view/plan/project(fortifications) of Nice from "Theatrum Sabaudiae" by Bleau.After Bleau's 1661 publication of Italian cities the Duke of Savoy invited Bleau J and sons to create a work of the cities etc in Savoy.The quality of work is exceptional and now it is almost impossible to find original prints from this book.The engraving is in very good condition with the exception of an extra fold ,with ships cartouches etc.

Superb attractive print from Mallet's Description De L'Univers.Uncoloured as issued.Very good condition.

Copper engraving of La Turbie after the Bleau.Mint

Very atttractive view of Nice printed within a decorative border(?in Italy?).This is the De Fer print taken from the Bleau but this edition has a printed framing.Rare.Copper engraving.Good strong impression.Mint condition.SOLD

Attractive seventeenth century view of Nice taken from the Bleau.Hand colour.Very good condition.

Attractive early 18th C view of Lyon from the north.Fold as called for.Very good condition.

Very rare version of Vernets Antibes.This particular engraving is the classic Vernet from Ports de France but a small number were printed from a reworked/or different plate to be slightly lighter,and then hand coloured at the time to look like a painting.These rare examples were for the rich who didnt want to be seen hanging engravings on their walls and consequently the all text and attributations were removed.This example is not only in almost mint condition it is a stunning example.RARE (**Superb engraving by Cochin from Vernet.From the Series Ports De France.Claude-Joseph Vernet's greatest commission was a series of pictures of the ports of France (Paris, Musée de la Marine).Antibes is one of the rarer and most sought after.. An ideal present for Billionaires on Cap D'Antibes)

Superb engraving by Cochin from Vernet.From the Series Ports De France.Claude-Joseph Vernet's greatest commission was a series of pictures of the ports of France (Paris, Musée de la Marine).Antibes is one of the rarer and most sought after.Uncoloured as issued.Very good condition. An ideal present for Billionaires on Cap D'antibes OUT OF STOCK

Attractive view of Antibes taken from the earlier Vernet.Finely engraved copper engraving.Hand colour.Very good condition.OUT OF STOCK

Very rare tinted aquatint of the Port of Antibes.From the 'Travels through the Marittime Alps' by Albanis de Beaumont (1755-1812).Probably the rarest engraving of Antibes.Very finely engraved.An early aquatint.Very good condition.

Rare Italian copper engraving of Villefranche.Figures in foreground Ship in Harbour.From Geografia dell Italia.Mint condition.

Very Rare copper engraving of Napoleon being repulsed by the town of Antibes on his return in 1815.Text below describes how Napoeleon lost 2 men before heading off for Grasse.Rather fantastical representation of Antibes but has recognisable elements of the old town and ramparts.I can find no other examples of this engraving either in Antibes Archives or the Bibliotheque National de France.**Please send any info to m.jennings@wanadoo.fr Very good condition.

Rare and attractive lithograph of Monaco by J.D.Harding (1797-1863) of Soceity of Water Colour Painters.Superb lithograph in mint condition.Finished with and colour- Harding's 'Sketches at Home and Abroad' was a milestone in the development of colour printing. For the first time more than one lithographic stone was used, allowing different tones to be printed. Harding drew his own sketches onto the stones, which were then printed by Charles Hullmandel, the leading lithographic printer. The print run was limited to 1000 copies. RARE

Rare & pretty early lithograph of Nice by Barberi.People in foreground in local dress.V.good condition.

Superb and very rare Aquatint by Louis Garneray (1783-1857.The quality of the engraving is outstanding.View of Antibes and the Fort Carre from Cap D'Antibes.Mint condition.