An albumen photograph of campers on the shore of Loch Hourn with their boat anchored off-shore and misty hills on the far side of the Loch. Loch Hourn is a sea loch. The campsite looks a little messy, though the tent looks good and the four men well dressed and fed. 7 ¼ x 11 3/8 inches (18.5 x 29 cm), with a 14 x 17 inch (35.7 x 43.3 cm) mat. Attached to backboard with T mount at the top and clear photo corners at the bottom...

No. 14 = Bonfils No. 105: Giza - Valley temple of Khephren. No. 15 = Bonfils No. 111: Giza - Great Sphinx and pyramids. No. 16 = Bonfils No. 114: Giza - Tourists climbing pyramid of Khufu. No. 17 = Bonfils No. 621: Daily life - Women carrying water. No. 18 = Zangaki No. 511: Daily life - family with camel. No. 19 = Lekegian: Mit Rahina - Colossus of Ramesses II (No. 17.). No. 20 = Zangaki No. 1019: Wall relief. No. 21 = Schroeder No. 5527: Theben West Bank - The Memnon colosses. No...

Very large engraved map of Denmark and parts of the surrounding countries important cities, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Insets of Iceland and the Faroe Islands . Designed and engraved for Thompson's "New General Atlas" July 14 1814 hand pastel colors. Great condition size 21" by 26 "

Early 19th century map of the world, in Mercator projection, the Pacific Ocean at center, titled at upper right "Mappemonde sur la Projection de Mercator", measuring 10" by 14 1/2" inside the double mats, and 16" by 21" as nicely framed. The map might date to about the 1820's. The United States is shown as "Etats Unis". There are numerous picturesque early geographic names like "Is. Sandwich/Owhyhee", "Othahiti", "Nouvelle Hollande" for Australia, The map is printed on old style paper...

Rare original handwritten letter, apparently dating to the year 1801, by the famous, iconic English-language historical novelist, playwright, poet, and judge SIR WALTER SCOTT (1771-1832). This is a folded sheet of ancient paper, measuring 8" by 5", two sides of which bear writing. When acquired it was in a frame with the engraved image of him, as autograph materials are often framed...

For the collector of Victoriana or autographs of noted writers, here is an authentic signature of the English 19th century novelist and satirist WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY (1811-1863), found on what appears to be a library slip. The writing on the slip refers to the borrowing of the book "Histoire de la Reine Zarah et les Zarasiens", 1712. This little piece of history gives some indication of the reading habits of the famous author...

Published as the Act directs by Brightly & Kinnersley Bungay, May 1st 1807.
Copper engraved map with contemporary outline hand color.
CONDITION: in good condition.
MEASUEMENTS: 10 ¼ x 8 1/8 inches

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"Europe from the Best Authorities" published as the Act directs by C. Brightly & E. Kinnersley Bungay Suffolk August 24th, 1815. Copper engraved map with original
MEASUREMENTS: 10 ½ x 8 ¼ inches

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Map of the South American continent, titled "Amerique Meridionale", by Felix Delamarche, 1822. The map is on old type laid paper, and measures 12 3/4" by 16 3/4". There is a distinct plate mark and a central fold. The borders of Brazil, Peru, Chile, Patagonia and French Guyana are colored in green, yellow and blue. I do not know if the map is laid down, not having opened it up, but would be happy to do so upon request...

Scarce and desirable autograph signature of the 5th president of the United States, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848), **AND** of GEORGE GRAHAM (1772-1830), early Texas coast explorer/land grant commissioner, on a land grant document measuring 9" by 15", in a 7/8" wide simple wood frame. The land grant is referring to an 80 acre parcel in Wayne County, Michigan Territory (Detroit), and is dated February 1, 1827...

“England and Wales from the best Authorities" published as the act by Brightly & Kinnersley Bungay, February 10th, 1807. In upper corner references to the Counties. Copper engraved map with contemporary outline hand color. Engraved by J. Barlow.
CONDITION: Good condition.
MEASUREMENTS: Size 10 ¼ x 8 1/8 inches

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This is a HAND DRAWN map, not a print of any kind, probably crafted, with great care, by an American school child, who did not add his or her name, but did date this in the year 1809...

Antique small map titled "The World as known to Ptolemy", 1835, published by Joseph Thomas, London. The measurements are 5" by 6" inside the tasteful maroon map (10 1/4" by 11 1/4" framed). There is hand coloring in red outlining most of Europe. The map is very clean. Mat at lower extreme right has a bit of puckering/creasing. You could replace if so desire but most viewers would not notice this. Ptolemy was a Greco-Egyptian astronomer, geographer and mathematician who lived in Alexandria,...

A copper engraved print from The Modern Universal British Traveler published around 1779. It is hand colored and matted.

Condition is fine to very fine. A plastic sleeve protects the print.

Dimensions (matted, inches)
Height: 11 1/2
Width: 15

Antique French 18th century map of the Mediterranean Sea regions and the Holy Land, titled "Carte des Regions et des Lieux....Nouveaux Testament", by noted French cartographer Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794), published Paris circa 1771. Measurements inside the mat 12 1/4" by 17 3/4" (21" by 25" as framed). Bonne was one of the premier cartographers of his day, having gained a reputation for producing accurate and practical maps. He succeeded the well-known Jacques-Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartograp...

This is a very detailed map of Worcestershire in western England, first engraved by noted London map maker Robert Morden in 1695 for Camden's Britannia, and issued in several later editions in the early years of the 18th century. The map measures 14 1/4" by 16 5/8" inside the mat (17" by 19" as framed). Like most of its type it has been hand colored at a later date. The condition is good, with fresh excellent color, minimal oxidation, and some light handling creases at lower left and upper ri...

PIETER SCHENK / VALK / JANSSEN Hand Colored Map of Rhodes Greece ca1702 vgc PIETER SCHENK / VALK / JANSSEN MAP OF RHODES This original and very rare mapping from the 1702 publication by Schenk & Valk, the Nova totius Geographia, is in very good condition and measures 21" x 13", image size 10.5" x 8". It shows a picture of Rhodes and has its original hand coloring, still vibrant and unfaded.

PIETER SCHENK / VALK / JANSSEN Hand Colored superb Map Central Italy c1702 PIETER SCHENK / VALK / JANSSEN MAP OF CENTRAL ITALY This original and very rare mapping from the 1702 publication by Schenk & Valk, the Nova totius Geographia, is in very good condition and measures 21" x 26". It shows a detail of Central Italy and has its original hand coloring still vibrant and unfaded