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There is some flecking, small spots of lost color. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. There may be some wear or minor imperfections near the fold in engravings from this work. 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There can be some very light to negligible offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. There may be some wear or small separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:17.261Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 23 1/4\" by 17 1/2\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26020,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26021/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67211","title":{"en":"de wit - map of utrecht, netherlands"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26021/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in fair condition overall. There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper. Some of the burn from color has separated or caused small holes to the page. On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper. There may be some wear or small separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:19.193Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26021,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26022/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67212","title":{"en":"de wit - map of pomerania (pommern), germany"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26022/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper. On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper. There may be some wear or small separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:19.195Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26022,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26023/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67213","title":{"en":"de wit - map of prussia and baltic region"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26023/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper. On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper. There may be some wear or small separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:19.196Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26023,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26024/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 3/4\" by 12 1/4\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67214","title":{"en":"de wit - frontispiece with atlas and the globe"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26024/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in fair condition overall. There is some wear, smudging, toning, and creasing from age. It has been professionally rebacked with period paper to help preserve the engraving. There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper. On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper. There may be some wear or small separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:19.198Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 20 3/4\" by 12 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26024,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26025/013/013.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 17 1/4\""},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"67215","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - 6 pages of engravings of historic or religious people"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26025/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided. Very occasionally there are some worm holes present to this work. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:19.199Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 11 3/4\" by 17 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26025,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26026/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 17 1/4\""},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"67216","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - 4 pages of town views and historic or religious people"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26026/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided. Very occasionally there are some worm holes present to this work. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:19.201Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 11 3/4\" by 17 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26026,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26027/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26027/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26027/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26027/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26027/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 17 1/4\""},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"67217","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - pair of pages of the persecution and crucifixion of apostles"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26027/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided. Very occasionally there are some worm holes present to this work. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:19.202Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 11 3/4\" by 17 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26027,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26028/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26028/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"67218","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - solomon decides the custody of a child & view of english town / verso: family lineage chart of historic or religious people"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26028/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided. Very occasionally there are some worm holes present to this work. 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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:14.167Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17 3/8\" by 15\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26050,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26051/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, early americana engraving is from arnoldus montanus's \n de nieuwe en onbekende weereld (dutch) or \n the new and unknown world (english). the work was published in amsterdam in 1671 by jacob meurs. this being a first edition work is important as the impressions from the plates are strongest in this issue. \n \n the work is \"a classic book on america and is much sought after by collectors of americana\" (borba de moraes). it contains one of the first views of new york: \"without any doubt, the handsomest, and\u2026 the most agreeable view of dutch new york\u201d (asher's bibliographical essay, p.23). the work was done at the height of european fascination with the new world. it featured illustrations of customs, festivals, occupations, religious rites and battles of the native indians. it is considered one of the most interesting iconographic and cartographic sources of early americana. \n \n arnoldus montanus was a dutch writer, protestant minister, and headmaster of a latin school in schoonhoven. he also published works on church history, theology, the low countries, and the people and culture of the americas. montanus never actually travelled to the new world, and thus the work has numerous errors and artistic liberties based upon the european perception of the people and animals of the americas. it still served as the standard work on the americas for years to come. \n \n the north american section contains notable versions of the blaeu map of new england and new netherlands as well as versions of the john smith virginia and carolina maps. it also contains one of the first engraved views of new york (the very first, the van der donck view, appeared twenty years earlier). there is also a detailed map of bermuda, views in mexico, the caribbean, and brazil. the work is also noted for its portrait of jan maurits, prince of nassau. \n \n the full english title of the work is \n the new and unknown world: or description of america and the southland, containing the origin of the americans and south-landers, remarkable voyages thither, quality of the shores, islands, cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, sources, rivers, houses, the nature of beasts, trees, plants and foreign crops, religion and manners, miraculous occurrences, old and new wars: adorned with illustrations drawn from the life in america, and described by arnoldus montanus. paper size: ~ 17 3/8\" by 15\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67241","title":{"en":"montanus - view of fort caroline, jacksonville, florida (arx carolina)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26051/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.931Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17 3/8\" by 15\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26051,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26052/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26052/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from johann theodor de bry's \n america das ist erfindung und offenbahrung der newen welt deroselbigen . the work was published in frankfurt by n. hoffmann for the author in 1617. it was edited by philip zeigler. some of the engravings from the work were completed by matthaeus merian. this was the only german edition of de bry's \n grands voyages . \n \n theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from \n grands voyages , a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages. hakluyt helped de bry obtain paintings from the new world as well as giving him a copy of hariot's virginia. many of the original paintings of america were done by jacques le moynes de morgues and john white then transferred to copper plates by de bry. \n \n de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7) the engraving offered here is from the only german edition published by thedor de bry's son, johann theodor de bry (1560-1623). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 14 1/2\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67242","title":{"en":"de bry - dutch pirates attack las palmas, 1599"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26052/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.934Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 9 1/2\" by 14 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":26052,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26053/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26053/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from johann theodor de bry's \n america das ist erfindung und offenbahrung der newen welt deroselbigen . the work was published in frankfurt by n. hoffmann for the author in 1617. it was edited by philip zeigler. some of the engravings from the work were completed by matthaeus merian. this was the only german edition of de bry's \n grands voyages . \n \n theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from \n grands voyages , a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages. hakluyt helped de bry obtain paintings from the new world as well as giving him a copy of hariot's virginia. many of the original paintings of america were done by jacques le moynes de morgues and john white then transferred to copper plates by de bry. \n \n de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7) the engraving offered here is from the only german edition published by thedor de bry's son, johann theodor de bry (1560-1623). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 14 1/2\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67243","title":{"en":"de bry - frontispiece"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26053/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There is some additional writing from a previous owner. There is some chipping, smudging, wear and tape at edges. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.936Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 9 1/2\" by 14 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":26053,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26054/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26054/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae<\/em>. it is the second part or volume of grands voyages<\/em> which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed 1609.

this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it included jacques le moyne de morgues's illustrations of native americans. the work described the earliest french settlements that would become the united states. the illustrations were after watercolors drawn first hand in the new world by le moyne on the mid-1560s expedition led by jean ribault and rené goulaine de laudonnière. his illustrations of the florida indians are some of the most important visual records of american indians and their culture before the 19th century.

theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from grands voyages<\/em>, a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages.

de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7)"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67244","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - native americans worship at a column decorated with the french royal coat of arms, garlands, and surrounded by baskets of fruits and vegetables, skins filled with drink"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26054/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.938Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 9 3/8\" by 13 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26054,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26055/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26055/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae<\/em>. it is the second part or volume of grands voyages<\/em> which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed 1609.

this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it included jacques le moyne de morgues's illustrations of native americans. the work described the earliest french settlements that would become the united states. the illustrations were after watercolors drawn first hand in the new world by le moyne on the mid-1560s expedition led by jean ribault and rené goulaine de laudonnière. his illustrations of the florida indians are some of the most important visual records of american indians and their culture before the 19th century.

theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from grands voyages<\/em>, a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages.

de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7)"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67245","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - the king and queen taking a walk for their amusement"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26055/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is a small chip at the lower left corner. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.939Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 9 3/8\" by 13 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26055,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26056/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26056/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & thomas hariot's admiranda narratio fida tamen, de commodis et incolarum ritibus virginiae, ... anglico scripta sermone a thoma hariot<\/em> or hariot's virginia<\/em>. it is the first part or volume of grands voyages<\/em> which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by johann wechel for theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed circa 1608.

this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it is a first eyewitness pictorial record of the american southeast. it was also the first illustrated account dedicated to any portion of what is now the united states.

the engraving here is from the first part of theodor de bry's grands voyages<\/em> and from \"the rarest volume of that series.\" (sabin 30377) hariot wrote the text and first described virginia and north carolina. he was part of the roanoke expedition along with the artist, john white, and wrote from direct observation. white's illustrations are now celebrated early american images. he served as lieutenant-governor of the colony.

theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from grands voyages<\/em>, a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages.

de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7)"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67246","title":{"en":"de bry - virginia - the true picture of a pictish woman"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26056/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.941Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 9 3/8\" by 13 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26056,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26057/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26057/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & thomas hariot's admiranda narratio fida tamen, de commodis et incolarum ritibus virginiae, ... anglico scripta sermone a thoma hariot<\/em> or hariot's virginia<\/em>. it is the first part or volume of grands voyages<\/em> which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by johann wechel for theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed circa 1608.

this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it is a first eyewitness pictorial record of the american southeast. it was also the first illustrated account dedicated to any portion of what is now the united states.

the engraving here is from the first part of theodor de bry's grands voyages<\/em> and from \"the rarest volume of that series.\" (sabin 30377) hariot wrote the text and first described virginia and north carolina. he was part of the roanoke expedition along with the artist, john white, and wrote from direct observation. white's illustrations are now celebrated early american images. he served as lieutenant-governor of the colony.

theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from grands voyages<\/em>, a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages.

de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7)"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67247","title":{"en":"de bry - virginia - their manner of praying with rattles around the fire"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26057/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is a small chip at the lower left corner. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.943Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 9 3/8\" by 13 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26057,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26058/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26058/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26058/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map engraving is from one of the ealiest american atlases published in the states: mathew carey's \n general atlas . this is a rare edition of the work which was published in philadelphia by carey in 1800 but with some maps from the work dated to 1794. \n \n it was an important early american atlas showing the early states and the developing landscape of america to that point. the atlas also included numerous maps of europe as well as world maps, africa, asia, south america, polar projection, and the west indies. \n \n the atlas itself was first issued in 1795, thus some of the maps available from this work are dated prior to the first official publication. this atlas also included first publication of two important maps, \"seven ranges of townships...\" (showing what is now ohio) and \"part of the north western territory\" (showing the greater midwest, dated 1796). the work also included one of the first printed maps of tennessee (spelled tennassee) as well as the ohio territory map before it was named in 1802. \n \n \"following the revolution, there was considerable activity in the united states by american mapmakers and publishers. one of them, mathew carey, was a pioneer in producing cartographic works. in 1795 carey published \n the general atlas for carey's edition of guthrie's \n geography improved . william guthrie's popular textbook was originally issued in london in 1770 . the sixteen maps of american states included were reprinted with five others in his \n american atlas , which was also published in 1795. the engravers of the maps in both atlases were barker, scott, james thackara, and john vallance, all of philadelphia, samuel hill of boston, amos doolittle of new haven, and benjamin tanner of new york\" (ristow). \n \n mathew carey (1760-1839) was one of the most important figures of early american cartography. he was an irish immigrant that established the first american cartographic publishing firm. he recruited craftsman for engraving, printing, and coloring of his maps. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67248","title":{"en":"carey, pub. 1800 - pair of maps of england & wales and scotland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26058/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. Some of the engravings in the work will have some faint toning or minor separation at the folds. There can be some very light offset, fox marks or toned spots. There may be a few minor imperfections due to age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.944Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 12 3/4\" by 16\""},"currency":"USD","id":26058,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26059/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map engraving is from one of the ealiest american atlases published in the states: mathew carey's \n general atlas . this is a rare edition of the work which was published in philadelphia by carey in 1800 but with some maps from the work dated to 1794. \n \n it was an important early american atlas showing the early states and the developing landscape of america to that point. the atlas also included numerous maps of europe as well as world maps, africa, asia, south america, polar projection, and the west indies. \n \n the atlas itself was first issued in 1795, thus some of the maps available from this work are dated prior to the first official publication. this atlas also included first publication of two important maps, \"seven ranges of townships...\" (showing what is now ohio) and \"part of the north western territory\" (showing the greater midwest, dated 1796). the work also included one of the first printed maps of tennessee (spelled tennassee) as well as the ohio territory map before it was named in 1802. \n \n \"following the revolution, there was considerable activity in the united states by american mapmakers and publishers. one of them, mathew carey, was a pioneer in producing cartographic works. in 1795 carey published \n the general atlas for carey's edition of guthrie's \n geography improved . william guthrie's popular textbook was originally issued in london in 1770 . the sixteen maps of american states included were reprinted with five others in his \n american atlas , which was also published in 1795. the engravers of the maps in both atlases were barker, scott, james thackara, and john vallance, all of philadelphia, samuel hill of boston, amos doolittle of new haven, and benjamin tanner of new york\" (ristow). \n \n mathew carey (1760-1839) was one of the most important figures of early american cartography. he was an irish immigrant that established the first american cartographic publishing firm. he recruited craftsman for engraving, printing, and coloring of his maps. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 3/4\" by 20 1/2\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67249","title":{"en":"carey, pub. 1800 - an accurate map of hindostan or india"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26059/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. Some of the engravings in the work will have some faint toning or minor separation at the folds. There can be some very light offset, fox marks or toned spots. There may be a few minor imperfections due to age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.945Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 16 3/4\" by 20 1/2\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26059,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26060/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map engraving is from one of the ealiest american atlases published in the states: mathew carey's \n general atlas . this is a rare edition of the work which was published in philadelphia by carey in 1800 but with some maps from the work dated to 1794. \n \n it was an important early american atlas showing the early states and the developing landscape of america to that point. the atlas also included numerous maps of europe as well as world maps, africa, asia, south america, polar projection, and the west indies. \n \n the atlas itself was first issued in 1795, thus some of the maps available from this work are dated prior to the first official publication. this atlas also included first publication of two important maps, \"seven ranges of townships...\" (showing what is now ohio) and \"part of the north western territory\" (showing the greater midwest, dated 1796). the work also included one of the first printed maps of tennessee (spelled tennassee) as well as the ohio territory map before it was named in 1802. \n \n \"following the revolution, there was considerable activity in the united states by american mapmakers and publishers. one of them, mathew carey, was a pioneer in producing cartographic works. in 1795 carey published \n the general atlas for carey's edition of guthrie's \n geography improved . william guthrie's popular textbook was originally issued in london in 1770 . the sixteen maps of american states included were reprinted with five others in his \n american atlas , which was also published in 1795. the engravers of the maps in both atlases were barker, scott, james thackara, and john vallance, all of philadelphia, samuel hill of boston, amos doolittle of new haven, and benjamin tanner of new york\" (ristow). \n \n mathew carey (1760-1839) was one of the most important figures of early american cartography. he was an irish immigrant that established the first american cartographic publishing firm. he recruited craftsman for engraving, printing, and coloring of his maps. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67250","title":{"en":"carey, pub. 1800 - map of the state of new hampshire, dated 1794"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26060/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. Some of the engravings in the work will have some faint toning or minor separation at the folds. There can be some very light offset, fox marks or toned spots. There may be a few minor imperfections due to age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:16.948Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 16\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26060,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26061/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map engraving is from one of the ealiest american atlases published in the states: mathew carey's \n general atlas . this is a rare edition of the work which was published in philadelphia by carey in 1800 but with some maps from the work dated to 1794. \n \n it was an important early american atlas showing the early states and the developing landscape of america to that point. the atlas also included numerous maps of europe as well as world maps, africa, asia, south america, polar projection, and the west indies. \n \n the atlas itself was first issued in 1795, thus some of the maps available from this work are dated prior to the first official publication. this atlas also included first publication of two important maps, \"seven ranges of townships...\" (showing what is now ohio) and \"part of the north western territory\" (showing the greater midwest, dated 1796). the work also included one of the first printed maps of tennessee (spelled tennassee) as well as the ohio territory map before it was named in 1802. \n \n \"following the revolution, there was considerable activity in the united states by american mapmakers and publishers. one of them, mathew carey, was a pioneer in producing cartographic works. in 1795 carey published \n the general atlas for carey's edition of guthrie's \n geography improved . william guthrie's popular textbook was originally issued in london in 1770 . the sixteen maps of american states included were reprinted with five others in his \n american atlas , which was also published in 1795. the engravers of the maps in both atlases were barker, scott, james thackara, and john vallance, all of philadelphia, samuel hill of boston, amos doolittle of new haven, and benjamin tanner of new york\" (ristow). \n \n mathew carey (1760-1839) was one of the most important figures of early american cartography. he was an irish immigrant that established the first american cartographic publishing firm. he recruited craftsman for engraving, printing, and coloring of his maps. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67251","title":{"en":"carey, pub. 1800 - map of the state of rhode island"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26061/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. Some of the engravings in the work will have some faint toning or minor separation at the folds. There can be some very light offset, fox marks or toned spots. There may be a few minor imperfections due to age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:15.138Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 12 3/4\" by 16\""},"currency":"USD","id":26061,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26062/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map engraving is from one of the ealiest american atlases published in the states: mathew carey's \n general atlas . this is a rare edition of the work which was published in philadelphia by carey in 1800 but with some maps from the work dated to 1794. \n \n it was an important early american atlas showing the early states and the developing landscape of america to that point. the atlas also included numerous maps of europe as well as world maps, africa, asia, south america, polar projection, and the west indies. \n \n the atlas itself was first issued in 1795, thus some of the maps available from this work are dated prior to the first official publication. this atlas also included first publication of two important maps, \"seven ranges of townships...\" (showing what is now ohio) and \"part of the north western territory\" (showing the greater midwest, dated 1796). the work also included one of the first printed maps of tennessee (spelled tennassee) as well as the ohio territory map before it was named in 1802. \n \n \"following the revolution, there was considerable activity in the united states by american mapmakers and publishers. one of them, mathew carey, was a pioneer in producing cartographic works. in 1795 carey published \n the general atlas for carey's edition of guthrie's \n geography improved . william guthrie's popular textbook was originally issued in london in 1770 . the sixteen maps of american states included were reprinted with five others in his \n american atlas , which was also published in 1795. the engravers of the maps in both atlases were barker, scott, james thackara, and john vallance, all of philadelphia, samuel hill of boston, amos doolittle of new haven, and benjamin tanner of new york\" (ristow). \n \n mathew carey (1760-1839) was one of the most important figures of early american cartography. he was an irish immigrant that established the first american cartographic publishing firm. he recruited craftsman for engraving, printing, and coloring of his maps. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 16 1/2\""},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67252","title":{"en":"carey, pub. 1800 - map of connecticut"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26062/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. Some of the engravings in the work will have some faint toning or minor separation at the folds. There can be some very light offset, fox marks or toned spots. There may be a few minor imperfections due to age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:15.145Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 16 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":26062,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26063/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map engraving is from one of the ealiest american atlases published in the states: mathew carey's \n general atlas . this is a rare edition of the work which was published in philadelphia by carey in 1800 but with some maps from the work dated to 1794. \n \n it was an important early american atlas showing the early states and the developing landscape of america to that point. the atlas also included numerous maps of europe as well as world maps, africa, asia, south america, polar projection, and the west indies. \n \n the atlas itself was first issued in 1795, thus some of the maps available from this work are dated prior to the first official publication. this atlas also included first publication of two important maps, \"seven ranges of townships...\" (showing what is now ohio) and \"part of the north western territory\" (showing the greater midwest, dated 1796). the work also included one of the first printed maps of tennessee (spelled tennassee) as well as the ohio territory map before it was named in 1802. \n \n \"following the revolution, there was considerable activity in the united states by american mapmakers and publishers. one of them, mathew carey, was a pioneer in producing cartographic works. in 1795 carey published \n the general atlas for carey's edition of guthrie's \n geography improved . william guthrie's popular textbook was originally issued in london in 1770 . the sixteen maps of american states included were reprinted with five others in his \n american atlas , which was also published in 1795. the engravers of the maps in both atlases were barker, scott, james thackara, and john vallance, all of philadelphia, samuel hill of boston, amos doolittle of new haven, and benjamin tanner of new york\" (ristow). \n \n mathew carey (1760-1839) was one of the most important figures of early american cartography. he was an irish immigrant that established the first american cartographic publishing firm. he recruited craftsman for engraving, printing, and coloring of his maps. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 3/4\" by 20 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67253","title":{"en":"carey, pub. 1800 - map of vermont"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26063/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. Some of the engravings in the work will have some faint toning or minor separation at the folds. There can be some very light offset, fox marks or toned spots. There may be a few minor imperfections due to age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:15.153Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 16 3/4\" by 20 1/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26063,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26064/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26064/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map engraving is from one of the ealiest american atlases published in the states: mathew carey's \n general atlas . this is a rare edition of the work which was published in philadelphia by carey in 1800 but with some maps from the work dated to 1794. \n \n it was an important early american atlas showing the early states and the developing landscape of america to that point. the atlas also included numerous maps of europe as well as world maps, africa, asia, south america, polar projection, and the west indies. \n \n the atlas itself was first issued in 1795, thus some of the maps available from this work are dated prior to the first official publication. this atlas also included first publication of two important maps, \"seven ranges of townships...\" (showing what is now ohio) and \"part of the north western territory\" (showing the greater midwest, dated 1796). the work also included one of the first printed maps of tennessee (spelled tennassee) as well as the ohio territory map before it was named in 1802. \n \n \"following the revolution, there was considerable activity in the united states by american mapmakers and publishers. one of them, mathew carey, was a pioneer in producing cartographic works. in 1795 carey published \n the general atlas for carey's edition of guthrie's \n geography improved . william guthrie's popular textbook was originally issued in london in 1770 . the sixteen maps of american states included were reprinted with five others in his \n american atlas , which was also published in 1795. the engravers of the maps in both atlases were barker, scott, james thackara, and john vallance, all of philadelphia, samuel hill of boston, amos doolittle of new haven, and benjamin tanner of new york\" (ristow). \n \n mathew carey (1760-1839) was one of the most important figures of early american cartography. he was an irish immigrant that established the first american cartographic publishing firm. he recruited craftsman for engraving, printing, and coloring of his maps. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 34 3/4 - 35 1/2\" by 25 5/8\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"67254","title":{"en":"carey, pub. 1800 - scarce, one of earliest wall maps of us: a map of the united states compiled chiefly from the state maps, and other authentic information, dated 1795"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26064/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. There is some paper repair (archival, acid free tape) or wear, closed tears to edges or folds. There are few light marks or handling wear nearer to the edges. Some of the engravings in the work will have some faint toning or minor separation at the folds. There can be some very light offset, fox marks or toned spots. The raised area is not flattened properly. It has been folded and unfolded many times and not always properly which is the cause. There are a couple old tears that have been professionally repaired. This is a hard map to find without some defect due to how small the book was compared to the large size of the image. There may be a few minor imperfections due to age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":2550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:15.161Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$10,000 - $15,000","details":{"en":"~ 34 3/4 - 35 1/2\" by 25 5/8\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26064,"estimateMin":10000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26065/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26065/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26065/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26065/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26065/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26065/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26065/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic volume is henry trumbull's \n history of the discovery of america; of the landing of our forefathers at plymouth, and of their most remarkable engagements with the indians in new-englannd [sic], from their eirst landing in 1620, until the final subjugation of the natives in 1679. to which is annexed the particulars of almost every important engagement with the savages at the wesward to the present day. including the defeat of generals bradock, harmer, and st. clair, by the indians at the westward; the creek and seminole war &c. the work was published in boston in 1830 by george clark. \n \n the scarce volume is bound in full morocco, ribbed spine, gilt head. it features a folding frontispiece and two originally hand-colored engravings. \n \n provenance: bookplate of joseph edward dixon \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/4\" by 8 3/4\""},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67255","title":{"en":"trumbull's discovery of america - volume with two engravings, frontispiece, and full text"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26065/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:15.169Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 5 1/4\" by 8 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26065,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26066/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26066/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable early american lithograph is from the scarce work by augustus kollner's \n views of american cities . the work was published in by goupil, vibert, & co. of new york & paris between 1848 and 1851. the lithograph was completed by isidore-laurent deroy and printed in paris by cattier. this is a high quality lithograph with the blind stamp is present. \n \n augustus theodore frederick adam kollner (1812-1906) was a german-born artist, engraver, and lithographer. he worked in stuttgart, germany and paris, france before emigrating to the united states in 1839. he continued his work drawing american scenery, where goupil, vibert, & co. decided to publish a series of his views. \n \n \"popularly known for his illustrations for many volumes published by the american sunday school union, kollner also undertook a major print series, views of american cities, published un new york and paris by goupil, vibert and company between 1848 and 1851.\" (deák 494) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 13\"; image size (line to line) ~ 11 3/4\" by 8\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67256","title":{"en":"kollner, rare - girard-college, philadelphia, pennsylvania"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26066/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:52:15.170Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17\" by 13\"; image size (line to line) ~ 11 3/4\" by 8\""},"currency":"USD","id":26066,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26067/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26067/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable early american lithograph is from the scarce work by augustus kollner's \n views of american cities . the work was published in by goupil, vibert, & co. of new york & paris between 1848 and 1851. the lithograph was completed by isidore-laurent deroy and printed in paris by cattier. this is a high quality lithograph with the blind stamp is present. \n \n augustus theodore frederick adam kollner (1812-1906) was a german-born artist, engraver, and lithographer. he worked in stuttgart, germany and paris, france before emigrating to the united states in 1839. he continued his work drawing american scenery, where goupil, vibert, & co. decided to publish a series of his views. \n \n \"popularly known for his illustrations for many volumes published by the american sunday school union, kollner also undertook a major print series, views of american cities, published un new york and paris by goupil, vibert and company between 1848 and 1851.\" (deák 494) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 13\"; image size (line to line) ~ 11 3/4\" by 8\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67257","title":{"en":"kollner, rare - view of new york bay and the narrows"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26067/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age or faint smudges near the edges. 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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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'the mezzotint process used [in the present work]... had been invented by johann teyler in the netherlands around 1688. as practised here by bartholomaeus seuter (1678-1754) and johann elias ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. the addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. some of the best work was done in later volumes by johann jakob haid (1704-1767)' (hunt) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18 1/2\" by 16\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"67351","title":{"en":"weinmann - bottle gourds. 442"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26161/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging from the nature of the printing and coloring process. 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'the mezzotint process used [in the present work]... had been invented by johann teyler in the netherlands around 1688. as practised here by bartholomaeus seuter (1678-1754) and johann elias ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. the addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. some of the best work was done in later volumes by johann jakob haid (1704-1767)' (hunt) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18 1/2\" by 16\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"67352","title":{"en":"weinmann - bottle gourds. 443"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/51785/lot/26162/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging from the nature of the printing and coloring process. 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