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Lot 406
Western South America, Peru (Carte Particuliere du Perou, Plan de la Ville de Lima, Description de Quelques Plantes, Animaux, & Machines du Pays…), Chatelain, Amsterdam, ca. 1719. 14.5 x 19”. (BW) This interesting folio sheet contains two maps and two engravings surrounded by panels of French text. The top map covers the northwest coast of South America from Panama to northernmost Chili, with detail of towns, rivers, and mountain ranges. The map is flanked by two engravings depicting the people, tools, animals and plants of the region. At bottom is a bird`s-eye plan of Lima showing its fortifications. Folding, as issued, with wide margins. There is a tiny worm track along fold in bird`s-eye view at bottom. Otherwise clean and bright. (+B)
Lot 917
Miscellaneous Books (Le Spectacle de la Nature, ou Entretiens sur les Particularites de L`Histoire Naturelle, Troisieme Partie.), [1739]. 4 x 6.5”. (BW) This book by French author Noel Antoine Pluche, a priest, has 600 pp. of French text dedicated to natural history. This is the 4th volume only (of nine), which is focused on astronomy and geography. Included with the text are a number of engravings showing various scientific tools and processes. There are a total of nine maps within the book including a map of the world, two celestial maps (on four sheets) by Jean Back, and four maps of covering portions of Europe, Asia and Africa. Full calf with raised spine and gilt title. Pages and maps are mostly clean and tight. There is some minor wear on the covers and the edges are bumped, but overall in very good condition for its age. (A)
Lot 1722
A George IV mahogany work box, C.1825, a transfer print to the cover, with compartmented interior and side drawer containing various sewing tools (28cm wide), together with a Regency pen work domed lid casket, a tole-peinte square tapering vase on brass lion paw feet; and a tole-peinte oval panel painted with a figure of a spinning women (47cm ) (4).
Lot 90
Plastow Engineering design, and built by Newcombe Griggs, 1.11.92, or 4½ inch: 1 ft scale Burrell single cylinder traction engine bearing brass miniature works plate No. 1856 two speed agricultural model with usual fittings, with chimney extension, blower, tools, expired Certificate from RMSE 463 Southern Federation dated 1.11.92 steel barrel, tubes and firebox. Brief running instructions. Has been stored and treads on wheels need cleaning. Well built and finished, free running, inspection invited
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