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Click here to subscribeAn Art Deco Desk Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray in Aluminium. A cigarette lighter and ashtray machined from aluminium alloy. The ash tray base (9cm diameter) has a central pillar which in turn supports a machined ball, representing the globe. Rising from the globe, is an elongated aerodynamic object with 4 tailfins; the top half can be removed to reveal the cigarette lighter. A nicely made and interesting piece.GC See Plate 1
A German post WW1 Deutsche Zeppelin–Reederei crew badge. A small pin back badge approx 20mm in size, of brass and bright blue enamel with ‘Deutsche Reederie Zeppelin’ to the outer circle, with stylised zeppelin over the globe inside. The silvered reverse marked ‘Paul Kust Berlin SW19’ VGC minor wear.
An original Tinplate Sign for the Chicago Century of Progress. (41cm x 28), predominantly in blues and yellows celebrating the centenary of the founding of Chicago. In the 4 corners is a symbol of the globe. A green outer border and a yellow inner border enclose several miniature scenes: Top left “1833, top right “1934” and between these dates is a picture showing a Conestoga Wagon leaving a palisaded town. Down the right border is a rail-road and train, down the left is an ocean liner and along the bottom is the text “A century of progress”. Bottom left corner shows a small speed boat, bottom right shows a racing car. The main picture, entitled “Chicago”, shows the exhibition centre, with the two lattice towers joined by the overhead railway in the background. In the foreground other significant structures, including the Travel and Transport Building. Overhead are the artist’s impressions of a generic passenger bi-plane and an airship. QGC some age wear overall, light denting/creasing.
An oval embroidered cloth badge. With dark blue background and gold coloured embroidery. The badge displays the logo of the original Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei (A globe with a Zeppelin superimposed, on top of the globe is perched an eagle facing left, and below the globe is a crooked cross). Mounted in a small glazed frame.GC For picture See the-saleroom.com
2 Souvenir phials of Veedol Oil drained from the tanks of Graf Zeppelin after the World Flight. 2 small glass phials, stoppered with cork, each in a cardboard lined metal canister (7cm high x 3cm diameter) with screw top. The paper labels proclaim “Veedol. Tydol. Guarantee. We guarantee that Veedol was used exclusively by the Graf Zeppelin and that this is an actual sample of the Veedol brought over and drained from her tanks. October 15, 1928. Tidewater Oil Company. New York”. The first canister, the label has been scraped, but the phial is intact. The second canister, the cork has leaked and the oil has soaked the cardboard and label, leaving the phial empty. Together with a Veedol Motorenöle Print leveraging the “Graf Zeppelin” World Flight. An interesting print of the Veedol Advert originally created by A.E.de Bruycker in 1929. The image shows an orange globe, girt around with Veedol Oil Cans, against a blue background. Floating serenely over the globe is the “Graf Zeppelin”. Original was printed by Hanseatischen Verlagsanstalt, Hamburg. This copy is framed, mounted and glazed (63cm x 87cm).GC See Plate 3
2 “Graf Zeppelin” Menu Cards for the Chicago Flight 1933. One menu card is a standard menu card, unused, showing a graphic at the top with the Graf Zeppelin over an alpine lake with the text “An bord des Luftschiffes Graf Zeppelin” above. Below the graphic is a blank panel bordered in blue, for the menu itself; to the left is a “LZ” Laurel wreath, below which is a German Weimar National Banner and the text “Sud und Nord Amerika Fahrt 1933”. To the right of the menu panel is another “LZ” Laurel wreath, below which is an American Banner and the words “Zur welt Ausstellung Chicago”. Standard Kurgarten Hotel text at the bottom. Slight damage to bottom left, and minor marks. The second menu card appears to be hand finished. Again it is unused. It is set against a grey background with text in white. At the top is “An bord des Luftschiffes Graf Zeppelin”. Below left, is a globe showing the triangular route from German to Brazil then Chicago, below right is an image of the “Graf Zeppelin”, bows to the left. In the centre is a “LZ” Shield trailing an ensign halyard bearing flags. At the top is the German National flag (black white and red tricolour), in the middle is the National Socialist flag and at the bottom is the US National Flag. To the left of the flags is a blank panel for the menu, and below the flags is the text “Fahrt sur welt Ausstellung Chicago 1933.” At the bottom is the Kurgarten Hotel detail. At the bottom left in very small text is “BHERZOG”. Interesting menus. GC
A very interesting Poster for Hamburg American Line. Appearing to advertise a Round the World cruise from New York starting on 19 Oct 1912. In black and white, extracted from the Scientific American dated 29 June 1912 (page 596). The advert shows a globe, with Schwaben floating above, and shirt-sleeved Uncle Sam resting on a spade. 2 World Cruises are advertised and also weekly trips to Jamaica and the Panama Canal.GC
Royal Airship Works Cardington, official Christmas Cards for 1920s. A Christmas Card of 1924, in a single side format, with suitable design of airship, globe, mooring tower and works with caption “With season’s greetings, from (signed Nellie), Royal Airship Works, Cardington, Bedfordshire”. VGC clean and 5 crested Christmas cards of more traditional form, from the Royal Airship Works, the inner pages showing R33, R101 and the Royal Airship Works (also signed Nellie, Nell etc) GC (6).
19th/20th C FIGURAL BRONZE ATLAS BOX w. FINIAL Old figural bronze sculpture depicting an Atlas scene with two nude males holding up a sphere on their backs. The globe with a covered box design and figural nude female holding flag finial design. Circa late 19th to early 20th century. Measures 13 3/4" height x 9" width x 5 1/4" depth (34.9cm x 22.8cm x 13.3cm). Total weight of approx. 4.05 kilograms.
Galle/Stradanus, 1592 Americae Retectio "This fascinating allegorical engraving commemorates the discovery of the New World. “Flora” (Florence) and “Janus” (Genoa) reveal a globe, that rests on the reclined body of Neptune (“Oceanus”), above a map of the coast of Italy. The title is suspended between portraits of Amerigo Vespucci and Christopher Columbus. Columbus’ ship, the “Santa Maria”, is shown leaving Genoa and approaching the West Indies and Vespucci’s ship is shown departing Italy (near his hometown of Florence) and sailing along the coast of South America. Magellan is alluded to on the globe where “Magellanica” is marked between the tip of South America and the huge southern continent. Mars displays the arms of Florence at upper left, while Neptune presents the arms of Genoa at right. Joannes Stradanus was a Flemish artist, who lived in Italy. He designed the four drawings in the Americae Retectio (including this frontispiece) and sent them to Antwerp where they were engraved by Adrian Collaert and published by Philippe Galle. According to Tooley, his work is one of the most important historical picture atlases, and is quite rare due to its ephemeral nature. This is the rare first state of three. The drawings were copied by Theodore De Bry, where the figures are shown in reverse." 11.2" W x 7.8" H There are some professional repairs in the blank margins, else fine.
Ptolemy/Mercator, 1704 Claudii Ptolemaei Tabulae Geographicae Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti This striking, classical title page is from Mercator`s edition of Ptolemy. It features two river gods in the foreground, and personifications of music, art, and learning are shown mapping the globe, while the angel of Fame trumpets above. Engraved by Jan van Vianen. Although Mercator is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term "Atlas" for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. This example is on a folio sized sheet and still attached to the table of contents for the atlas, published by Francois Halma and Guiljelmus van de Water. 9.3" W x 14.4" H Light soiling with a few small spots of foxing.
Weigel, Christopher 1720 Descriptio Orbis Antiqui in XLIV. Tabulis Exhibita a Io. Davide Koelero Hist. et Polit. P.P. Altdorfino Studio Atque Opera... This attractive title page is centered on Atlas, who is supporting a terrestrial globe (centered on Africa) on his shoulders and standing on an architectural structure. Flanking him are two rows of medallions representing the eastern hemisphere (at top left), the continents and the key countries in the eastern hemisphere. This title page graced David Koehler`s "Descriptio Orbis Antiqui", which was an atlas of the ancient world, published by Weigel. 7.5" W x 12.8" H A nice impression with a printer`s crease at left and light soiling. Remargined at right with old paper.
Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Atlas Novus Terrarum Orbis Imperia, Regna et Status Exactis Tabulis Geographice Demonstrans... This boldly engraved sheet has many allegorical figures gathered in front of a large globe. Standing atop the globe, Atlas and Hercules hold up the heavens. In the background, bats and owls fly in the night sky while storks and eagles fly toward the sun. In the forefront is Neptune, god of seafaring, with his trident. To his right are Mercury, with winged helmet and caduceus, and Cybele, goddess of cities, representing civilization. Behind Cybele is Aeolus, god of the winds. From a later plate engraved by Michael Rossler circa 1720. 11" W x 18.9" H On watermarked paper with a small damp stain in the title cartouche, light soiling, primarily visible in the blank margins, and several edge tears, a few of which just touch the neatline.
Homann Heirs, 1762 Atlas Homannianus Mathematico-Historice Delineatus An evocative title page with a large globe and three female figures. The two angelic figures represent History and Geography, while the third classical muse is Urania, goddess of Astronomy or Navigation, standing by with a telescope, a compass, and an armillary sphere. The top of the map is balanced with a pair of putti holding the banner title, while below Apollo in his sun-chariot greets a personification of the North Star as night passes into day. Drawn by Johann Justin Preister and engraved by Andreas Hoffer. 10.8" W x 18.6" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling.
Scherer, Heinrich 1700 Typus Totius Orbis Terraquei Geographice Delineatus, et ad Usum Globo Materiali Superinducendus This is an interesting and uncommon set of globe gores. It is one of eleven world maps that appeared in the "Novus Atlas" that was published between 1702 and 1710. "California is shown as an island", "Iedso" is a part of Japan, and Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand are not yet fully formed. A small, strapwork title cartouche contains the date. 13.7" W x 8.6" H Issued folding, now pressed, with a minor spot of printer`s ink residue and some soiling in top blank margin.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1748 Essay d`une Carte Reduite Contenant les Parties Connuees du Globe Terrestre... Early issue of this fine large world chart on Mercator`s projection decorated with a large title cartouche and two compass roses. North America is shown with a very pronounced "River of the West" connecting through a series of rivers and lakes from Lake Superior to the Pacific - representing the elusive "Northwest Passage". The Russian discoveries in the North Pacific are not yet shown, although there is a note about the voyages of 1743. Australia is labeled "Nouvelle Hollande" with "Terre de Diemen" and "Nouv. Guinee" both linked to the mainland. New Zealand is only partially formed and there are numerous islands in the Pacific. 27.5" W x 19.8" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with some faint toning, two tears near the lower compass rose that have been professionally repaired on verso, and a few tiny splits at fold intersections.
Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles 1748 Mappemonde ou Description du Globe Terrestre Small double hemisphere world with a completely blank western coastline of North America and California in peninsular form. Australia and New Zealand are partially mapped with a speculative southern and eastern coastline, and "Terre de Diemen" is depicted as attached to the mainland. This is the first state, engraved by Lattre. 12.1" W x 6.4" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with very faint offsetting and some minor toning mostly concentrated along the centerfold.
Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825-27 [Lot of 2] Carte d`Assemblage de l`Amerique Septenle. [and] Amer. Sep. Partie de la Vieille Californie No. 58 "The “Atlas Universel” was the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1:1,641,836) about one inch to 26 miles, with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. It was also considered to be the first lithographic atlas ever published. The maps were meant to be joined together to form a huge globe measuring 7.775 meters in diameter. Only one edition of the atlas was published in 1825-27 and the subscription list shows that just 810 copies were sold, making these maps very scarce. A. “Carte d`Assemblage de l`Amerique Septenle.” (24.3 x 19.5”). This is the index map of North America, and this key sheet presents the major topographical features along with the locations of major Indian tribes. Alaska is shown in an inset. Condition: Original color with light centerfold toning and faint offsetting. B. “Amer. Sep. Partie de la Vieille Californie No. 58” (20.3 x 18.3”). Covers the Baja from Isle Redonda and the Mission de San Francisco Borja to La Paz. This was the first atlas map to provide such a fine level of detail in the Baja. Condition: Original color with light centerfold toning with a 2” centerfold separation which is repaired on verso with archival material." #VALUE! See description.
Hitchcock, Edward 1853 [Maps with Report] A Geological Map of the United States and Canada [and] Outline of the Geology of the Globe "The first map (24.2 x 16”) is Hitchcock`s landmark map of 1853. Essentially, it is a compilation of Lyell’s map for the eastern portion combined with M. Boue’s “Geological Map of the World” for the western portion modified by the author’s generalizations derived from the relations of geography to geology, as argued in the report. In this respect, he freely admits that such generalizations for the western US might be greatly erroneous. This map provides early detail of the geological formations. An explanatory key to the colors indicates fifteen geologic formations. The second map (23 x 18”) is drawn on Mercator`s Projection. It shows the entire world with a separate hemisphere of the “Supposed Antarctic Continent” that locates Wilke`s Land, South Victoria, Enderby Land and Cook`s sighting of 1774. This map uses six different colors to locate as many geological formations. Along the bottom are the comparative heights of mountains and volcanoes aligned with the position on the map. Condition: Clean and bright with original color, a short binding tear at left that just passes the neatline, a few small abrasions along the left portion of the image, and two tiny holes to the left of the explanatory key. These important geological maps are bound in the original report “Outline of the Geology of the Globe, and of the United States in Particular; with Two Geological Maps, and Sketches of Characteristic American Fossils,” by Edward Hitchcock, Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Company, 1853, 5.5 x 9”. First edition, octavo, 136 pp., 6 plates, and 2 folding hand-colored geological maps. In original blue blind stamped cloth with gilt title on spine. This work is notable for containing his first attempt at a geological map of the United States. His son C. H. Hitchcock also notes that “the part relating to the United States is the first attempt to show the distribution of rocks from the Atlantic to the Pacific border.” The report and it`s two maps are rarely seen together." #VALUE! Maps are clean and bright with original color. Covers show light wear and a few stains.
Arrowsmith, Samuel 1828 United States Illinois, Indiana and Ohio are misplaced on this odd little map, with Indiana placed directly beneath Lake Michigan. The "Northwest Territory "occupies the area that would become Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and a portion of Minnesota. "Missouri Territory" takes in the whole region west of the Mississippi River except for Louisiana. On the frontier, there are a number of early "settlements" named along with a few forts and Indian villages. Southern Florida is shown in an inset at the lower right and the title is emblazoned onto a globe as an interesting decorative element. 12" W x 9" H Minor soiling at the corners of the sheet, well away from the image.
Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 [Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49 [and] Amer. Sep. Embouchures du Mississipi No. 61 "A. “Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49”, (23.0 x 18.8”). This interesting map provides an excellent view of Missouri and Illinois with very early county development. The map is centered on the Missouri River, extending to the Platte and Omaha regions. There is excellent information on Indian Tribes and village populations, mineral deposits, explorers routes, etc. Condition: Light toning. B. “Amer. Sep. Embouchures du Mississipi No. 61”, (20.6 x 18.3”). This rare chart details the delta of the Mississippi River south from New Orleans, and part of the Gulf coast at Apalachicola and the region just west of Mobile, including the Pascagoula area, Dog Island, Deer Island, St George, St. Joseph, St. Blas, Port St. Joe, and Apalachee Bay. Below the coastline is a large table “Tableau de la Population du Nouveau Monde en l`Annee 1823” which gives the population throughout the Western Hemisphere by race and religion. Condition: A few tiny spots in the image. The “Atlas Universel” was the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. It was also considered to be the first lithographic atlas ever published. The maps were meant to be joined together to form a huge globe measuring 7.775 meters in diameter. There was only one edition of the atlas, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that only 810 copies were sold." #VALUE! See description.
Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825-27 Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats Unis. No. 40 "This very unusual map of part of the Oregon Territory actually covers eastern Montana and the western part of the Dakotas with the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. The map incorporates information from the explorations of Verendrye, Trudeau, Dorion, Hunt, and Lewis & Clark, with Lewis & Clark`s route along the Missouri River carefully noted. Several Indian tribes are located (along with their populations). No towns or settlements are shown, although it locates Fort Mandan where the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered in 1804-1805. The “Atlas Universel “contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare." 20.3" W x 18" H Moderate toning with a few small spots.
1891 L`Exposition Universelle de Chicago en 1893... This bird`s-eye view depicts the World`s Columbian Exposition, also known as the World`s Fair, that celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus` arrival in the New World. Constructed on the shores of Lake Michigan at Jackson Park, the event was housed in over 200 temporary buildings with several long canals meant to symbolize Columbus` treks across the globe. This view was taken prior to the fair opening in 1893, in the French publication "L`Illustration". French text on verso. 12.6" W x 8.4" H Attractive color with a few tiny spots in the image at top. There are remnants of masking tape on verso confined to the blank margins, away from the image.
Seutter, Matthias 1725 Nova et Exactissima Totius Italiae Sardiniae et Corsicae Delineatio Opera et Impensis Superb 18th century map of the whole of Italy, which also includes the islands of Corsica and Sardinia, part of Sicily, and the coastline of the Balkans. Beautifully engraved with Seutter`s typical bold style and detail. Title cartouche at top right features several cherubs and in the opposite corner the distance scale supports a river god, a globe and several putti. 22.5" W x 19.4" H Attractive color with scattered foxing, a long centerfold separation that has been closed on verso, and a tiny tear near center of map that has been closed with archival tape.
Reland, Adrien 1714 Facies Palaestinae ex Monumentis Veteribus This map shows the Holy Land in Roman times divided into "Galilee, Samaria" and "Judea" with "Peraea Batanaea" on the west side of the Jordan River. Although Reland uses the traditional format for his map of the Holy Land, he excludes the fanciful names and imaginary rivers from previous maps. The allegorical title cartouche features a terrestrial globe, mapmaker`s tools, and Judea in chains, with the port of Jaffa in the background. Engraved by Broen. 19.4" W x 21.9" H A fine impression with attractive color and light toning. Narrow margins, as issued.
Bonne/Raynal, 1780 Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre, Dresse Pour l`Historie Philosophique & Politique… "This is the atlas volume for Abbe Raynal`s “L`Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens et du Commerce des Europeens dans les Deux Indes.” The atlas is complete and is filled with Bonne`s well-drawn maps and charts engraved by Andre. Included are a title page, list of maps, Analyse Succincet de Cet Atlas (28 pp.), and 50 maps. The map contents include two world maps, Europe, Asia, Africa, ten related to Europe, three related to Africa, two related to India, Arabia, the East Indies, the Moluccas, China, Persia, Philippines, Russia, six related to South America, several Caribbean charts, plus North America and those related: Mexico; le Nouveau Mexique; Terre-Neuve, Acadia...; Occidentale du Canada; Louisiana & Florida; Partie Nord des Etats Unis; and Partie Sud des Etats Unis. In the North America map, the entire western part of the continent is left mostly blank. Indian tribes occupy the edges of defined territory -- Apaches, Sioux, Outagamis, and Assenipouels. The British Colonies and a few major cities are named along the eastern seaboard and in the Great Lakes region. Alaska is shown as a group of islands, the largest of which is labeled “Alaschka”. Hardbound, quarter-calf over marbled boards with gilt tooling and title on raised spine. The atlas volume did not carry any publication information on the title pages, but was known to be published in 1780." 8.3" W x 10.3" H The maps are overall good to very good with a few insignificant spots and some minor to occasionally moderate offsetting in the image. Contents are tight and the title page has a chip in the blank upper right corner that has been replaced with old paper. The hinges are starting, the spine has a few small chips and cracks and the covers are lightly worn and bumped. Ex-library pastedown on inside front cover.
GEOGRAPHIE. MANUSCRIT, Introduction à la géographie, [vers 1710] ; volume in-4 de [1]-304 feuillets, reliure de l`époque veau brun marbré, dos à nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, tranches rouges., IMPORTANT MANUSCRIT GEOGRAPHIQUE INEDIT., Des allusions à l`an 1709 (f. 164) et à la création d`un neuvième électorat en Allemagne par le " feu Empereur " (f. 45) permettent de situer ce manuscrit vers la fin du court règne de Joseph Ier (mort le 17 avril 1711). L`auteur, particulièrement savant en ce qui concerne l`Afrique (il s`appuie sur les travaux récents d`Olfert Dapper et Willem Bosman), dit avoir lui-même dressé des cartes des Cévennes (f. 102), du Japon (f. 207), et de la Cafrerie, soit " toutes les terres qui s`étendent depuis le Cap Guardafu jusqu`au Cap de Bonne Espérance, et qui comprend toute la côte orientale d`Afrique et ce qui est sur la côte occidentale depuis le même Cap de Bonne Espérance jusqu`au Tropique du Capricorne ou nous avons terminé la Guinée " (f. 228-228 v°)., L`ouvrage comprend les chapitres suivants : Du monde et de ses principales parties (f. 2), Du globe terrestre en particulier (f. 6), Des globes artificiels (f. 9), Des cartes (f. 12), Explication de quelques termes propres à la géographie (f. 19), Sommaire description du globe terrestre comme il est aujourd`huy (f. 24), De quelques points et cercles qui sont décrits sur la mappemonde et de leurs principaux usages (f. 34), Sommaire description de l`Europe (f. 39), Sommaire description de l`Asie (f. 56), Sommaire description de l`Afrique (f. 64), Sommaire description de l`Amérique (f. 70), Des terres arctiques et australes (f. 77), Description plus particulière des parties de l`Europe (f. 79), Description plus particulière des parties de l`Asie (f. 152), Description plus particulière des parties de l`Afrique (f. 208), Description plus particulière des parties de l`Amérique (f. 237), Des terres arctiques (f. 273), Des terres australes (f. 277), Des principales rivières du monde (f. 281), De quelques montagnes considérables qui sont dans le monde (f. 284), De la mer, des vents, et des voyages de mer (f. 288)., L`ouvrage n`est pas strictement géographique, mais fournit des renseignements d`ordre historique et anthropologique. " La Chine est sans difficulté le plus florissant Etat qui soit au monde […] Pékin est la capitale des provinces septentrionales [de la Chine] et Nankin, que l`on appelle aujourd`hui Kiamnan, l`est des provinces meridionales. Mais la residence de l`Empereur est depuis longtemps a Pekin ou les Tartares ont bati une ville pour eux dans laqu`elle il n`est pas permis aux Chinois d`entrer sans sa permission. Outre ces deux villes qui sont d`une grandeur prodigieuse, il y en a beaucoup d`autres " (f. 169)… " Il y a dans la Floride comme ailleurs quantité de Peuples sauvages et barbares que l`on peut voir sur la carte, mais on parle des Apalachites comme d`une nation plus humaine et plus civilisée, que quand ils ont remporté quelque victoire sur leurs ennemis, ils ne font point d`outrage aux corps morts, qu`ils ne font point de mal aux femmes n`y aux enfans, qu`ils entretiennent dans une honnête liberté avec autant de soin et de douceur que leurs propres domestiques &c. " (f. 243)… " Walter Releig [Raleigh] anglois a décrit la côte de Guyane avec beaucoup de soin et l`embouchûre de cinquante deux rivieres parmi lesqu`elles il y en a trente qui sont qui sont grandes et même tres grandes. On a crû autrefois qu`il y avoit dans l`interieur du pays une mer que l`on appelloit la mer ou le lac Parime et un Roy qui faisoit sa residence dans la ville de Manoa qui étoit sur ce lac, que cette ville étoit aussy appellée Eldorado à cause de la quantité d`or qu`il y avoit, mais on doute beaucoup aujourd`huy de l`existance de toutes ces choses " (f. 245)… Etc.
VOYAGE. MANUSCRIT, Voyage autour du monde, [début XIXe s.] ; 2 vol. in-8 de 114 et 79 pages, reliures de l`époque veau marbré, dos lisses, pièces de titre rouge (rel. non uniformes, plats frottés). , TRAITE DE GEOGRAPHIE DECRIVANT LES PAYS DU GLOBE, SUIVANT TOUTES LES COTES A PARTIR DE JAFFA, rédigé au début du XIXe siècle., Le texte est principalement rédigé au verso des feuillets, une douzaine de pages présentant des ajouts ou des corrections sur le recto des feuillets en regard., “ AFRIQUE. Nous nous embarquâmes au petit port de Jaffa ou Joppé en Asie dans la partie de la Syrie qu`on nommait anciennement la Palestine et qui touche à l`isthme de Suez “… Dans le premier tome, on suit les côtes de l`Afrique du nord puis de l`ouest jusqu`au Cap de Bonne Espérance. La description se poursuit par les côtes de l`Afrique orientale vers l`Arabie, les Indes, la Chine, les îles du Pacifique et le Japon. Le détroit de Behring est traversé, les côtes du Canada et des Amériques sont suivies jusqu`au Cap Horn, puis remontées jusqu`au golfe de Floride. La Louisiane est encore indiquée comme possession française dans le corps du texte, mais une note en regard évoque sa cession aux “ anglo-amériquains “ en 1803. Après une description de la côte Est des Etats-Unis et de celle des îles caraïbes, le récit reprend en Europe, au nord de la Russie et le long des côtes scandinaves. Sont décrits les pays du nord de l`Europe puis les îles anglo-saxonnes, les côtes françaises, portugaises, espagnoles puis italiennes Ce tome s`achève par la remontée du Rhône jusqu`à Genève “ maintenant réunie à la France “. Le second tome poursuit la description du monde à partir des côtes méridionales de la France, de l`Italie vers l`Albanie et la Grèce, puis de la Turquie et des pays du Moyen-Orient jusqu`à Gaza, “ la dernière ville maritime de la Palestine au sud, les belles ruines qu`on y trouve conserve des témoignages de son ancienne importance “., Ce Voyage autour du monde, agrémenté de quelques renseignements sur l`histoire politique des lieux décrits, est suivi d`une cinquantaine de pages titrées “ Géographie ancienne d`après d`Anville “, reprenant l`état des connaissances géographiques dans l`Antiquité en s`appuyant sur les travaux du géographe Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d`Anville (1197-1782).
A terrestrial table globe 'The Earth', early 19th century, J. G. Klinger, Nuremberg, made up of twelve hand coloured engraved gores, depicting geographical information, the equator, elliptic and prime meridian graduated, tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circles, titled 'The Earth', published by J. G. Klinger in Nuremberg, constructed, delineated and etched by J. A. Buhler, the turned stand with paper horizon graduated with compass points, months of the year, and corresponding zodiac signs, 25cm high, 5½in diameter CONDITION REPORT: Indent on equator by South America. Signs of old repairs. Stand probably later.
A Ferguson's Terrestrial Globe, improved by G. Wright, made and sold by William Bardin No.16 Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, 41cm wide CONDITION REPORT: There is a hole to the surface near the South axis. There is general wear and pitting to the paper and some areas where the varnish has come away. The globe is structurally solid. The central axis is not attached at the bottom. The base seems structurally sound also.
A gilt bronze and porcelain mounted mantel clock, c.1860, by Japy Freres, No.6714, the eight day movement having floral painted porcelain dial, flanked by a classical maiden leaning on a globe, raised on stepped alabaster base with applied metal scrolls and porcelain mounts, raised on gilded wooden base, signed B. H. Mourey, 48cm high CONDITION REPORT: Some minor marks and scratching to the face of figure, otherwise clock and case in generally good order
CARTEL d’APPLIQUE de forme violonée et sa console en marqueterie d’écaille et de laiton et bronze de style Régence et d’époque Napoléon III, le cadran en laiton à cartouches émaillés orné de globe, lyre et carquois, le sommet orné d’une Renommée, le bas du cadran de la muse Uranie, les chutes de la console de mascarons. Mouvement à lame. La caisse est estampillée de François LESAGE. (Accidents et manques). Haut. : 109 cm François LESAGE (1796-1867) actif vers 1850 au 70 rue Hamelot et 91 rue Truffaut à Paris, fournisseur de l’Empereur.
PENDULE de forme borne en bronze doré représentant une femme drapée à l’antique tenant un globe (céleste) d’un côté et une longue vue d’autre part symbolisant l’Astronomie. La borne contenant le cadran émaillé signé «Lopin Palais Royal n°143» est surmontée d’un vase et d’un instrument de géométrie. Elle repose sur une base rectangulaire ciselée de cornes d’abondance de vases fleuris de deux amours tenant un globe dans des branchages de laurier et de palmettes terminée par des patins Epoque Empire-Restauration (restaurations) H : 39 5 - L : 28 - P : 11 cm 2 000 / 3 000 € Provenance : Collection René Vassel
Historical Documents1814 (12 July) Invitation Card to the Peace Celebrations at the end of the Napoleonic War, an invitation to "A dinner given by subscription to 5000 Persons on Parker's Piece to commemorate the happy return of peace, printed on card, 5¼ x 3¾ inches, featuring globe, dove of peace, bound rods and Coat of Arms of Cambridge. some light ageing to the card, but all peace invitations and all very scarce. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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