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There is some very light foxing near the edges.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.935Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":31980,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31981/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31981/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable celestial engraving is from john seller & john senex's \n stelleri zodiacus stellatus . the work charted edmund halley's southern hemisphere stars and visualized the new coordinates of john flamsteed. the work was published in london between 1675 and 1721 by senex et. al. \n \n it is a rare english astronomy chart from the cartographers, john seller and john senex. the original work had four charts from seller including two of the northern hemisphere, one of the southern hemisphere, and a zodiac map. the zodiac map would be \"the first published zodiac\" described as \u201cbeing very useful, at all times, to find out the places of the planets; wherein may be seen their daily motion, and their appulses to the fixed stars. accurately laid down by the said mr. edmund halley.\u201d (warner, p. 233, no. 3) the work also included four charts from senex's shop, including two of the northern and two of the southern skies which were the work of john flamsteed. \u201cthrough the charts and globes of senex \u2026 the halley/flamsteed catalog was widely available.\" (warner, p. 239) \n \n john flamsteed who had been tasked with \u201cdragging positional astronomy into the seventeenth century, of bringing it abreast of the new descriptive astronomy to which the telescope has thus far been almost exclusively applied.\u201d (dsb, vol. 5&6, p. 23) flamsteed's observations contributed to the known number of northern stars increasing by 2000. \u201cflamsteed\u2019s catalogue, developed from telescopic observations, was the first to include seventh-magnitude stars [and] senex\u2019s maps, based on flamsteed\u2019s catalogues, were the first depicting these telescopic stars \u2026 the positions of novas (i.e., new and variable stars) and nebulas on senex\u2019s maps were derived from halley\u2019s two review articles published in philosophical transactions in 1715 and 1716. thus the north equatorial map shows four new stars and two telescopic nebulas.\u201d (warner, p. 242) \n \n provenance: bookplate of macclesfield library. george parker, the 2nd earl of macclesfield, was also an astronomer that entered the royal society in 1722 just as senex would be publishing the halley and flamsteed charts. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28\" by 36\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: celestial chart with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"2023","title":{"en":"seller & senex - celestial chart - a coelestiall planisphere (seller, c. 1675)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/31981/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.   There may be a few minor edge mends to the charts.  There may be some minor worming.  There may be some marginal soiling from handling.  Each chart from the work has the original green marker threads intact.  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":500,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.936Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":31981,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31982/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this spectacular engraving is from johann zahn's \n specula physico - mathematico - historica notabilium ac mirabilium sciendorum in qua mundi mirabilis oeconomia . the work was published in nuremberg in 1696 by johann christoph lochner. \n \n the work featured superb illustrations of cosmography and was a fascinating compendium of mathematics, astronomy, meteorology, geology, learning, and natural history. his work incorporated the theories of copernicus and tycho brahe. it has been considered a condensed version of athanasius kircher's works, though the content differs. the celestial maps are after hevelius, maps of the sun and moon are from eimmart, and one of the world maps is after athanasius kircher. there are some fanatasy type engravings in the work, as zahn believed demons were an active force and could inhabit plants or animals. \n \n johann zahn (1641-1707) was a german philosopher, cartographer, scientist and mathematician. he was an enlightenment scholar and best known for his contributions to the early development of photography from his work oculus artificialis. he was a prolific writer, illustrator, and engraver. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16\" by 18 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2024","title":{"en":"zahn - chart illustrating hermetic philosophy and the harmony, agreement and correspondence between the physical, mental and spiritual planes [quatuor mundi ex mente veterum cum quadruplici unitate comparati / mundus primus archetypus sive idealis et intellectualis]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/31982/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":100,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.938Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":31982,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31983/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this spectacular engraving is from johann zahn's \n specula physico - mathematico - historica notabilium ac mirabilium sciendorum in qua mundi mirabilis oeconomia . the work was published in nuremberg in 1696 by johann christoph lochner. \n \n the work featured superb illustrations of cosmography and was a fascinating compendium of mathematics, astronomy, meteorology, geology, learning, and natural history. his work incorporated the theories of copernicus and tycho brahe. it has been considered a condensed version of athanasius kircher's works, though the content differs. the celestial maps are after hevelius, maps of the sun and moon are from eimmart, and one of the world maps is after athanasius kircher. there are some fanatasy type engravings in the work, as zahn believed demons were an active force and could inhabit plants or animals. \n \n johann zahn (1641-1707) was a german philosopher, cartographer, scientist and mathematician. he was an enlightenment scholar and best known for his contributions to the early development of photography from his work oculus artificialis. he was a prolific writer, illustrator, and engraver. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16\" by 18 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2025","title":{"en":"zahn - illustration of the galaxy but with earth at the center and the sun orbiting [publica naturae domis his contenta tenetur firubus amplectens pontum terrasque jacentes stellarumque choros et mundi flammea tecta]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/31983/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":100,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.939Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":31983,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31984/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31984/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31984/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n volcano erupting and destroying town [heu tristes curas! heu qua tormenta doloris!] \n volcano erupting, destroying town and people fleeing [quae sors ets miseris lapsu cuon terra lobrat\u2026] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this spectacular engraving is from johann zahn's \n specula physico - mathematico - historica notabilium ac mirabilium sciendorum in qua mundi mirabilis oeconomia . the work was published in nuremberg in 1696 by johann christoph lochner. \n \n the work featured superb illustrations of cosmography and was a fascinating compendium of mathematics, astronomy, meteorology, geology, learning, and natural history. his work incorporated the theories of copernicus and tycho brahe. it has been considered a condensed version of athanasius kircher's works, though the content differs. the celestial maps are after hevelius, maps of the sun and moon are from eimmart, and one of the world maps is after athanasius kircher. there are some fanatasy type engravings in the work, as zahn believed demons were an active force and could inhabit plants or animals. \n \n johann zahn (1641-1707) was a german philosopher, cartographer, scientist and mathematician. he was an enlightenment scholar and best known for his contributions to the early development of photography from his work oculus artificialis. he was a prolific writer, illustrator, and engraver. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16\" by 18 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2026","title":{"en":"zahn - pair of engravings of volcano erupting and destroying town"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/31984/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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This is very large paper that would have been line dried and you can see the faint crease of this to the paper, but it is not deep and part of the process used at the time.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.966Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":31987,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31988/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31988/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n vedute di roma . the work was printed in rome between 1760-1790s. \n \n the etchings are on laid paper. we were able to note two watermarks present in the work. one wasthe characteristic fleur-de-lis in a circle, commonly used for his published etchings in 1760s. the second was the lettering bracciano. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \"no other author [artist] before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 30 1/2\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio etching to laid paper"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"2030","title":{"en":"piranesi - the ponte lucano (bridge), with the tomb of the plautii"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/31988/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  This is very large paper that would have been line dried and you can see the faint crease of this to the paper, but it is not deep and part of the process used at the time.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.979Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":31988,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31989/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31989/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31989/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31989/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31989/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31989/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31989/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n alexandrine parrakeet \n ring-necked or bengal parrakeet \n blossom-headed parrakeet \n barraband's parrakeet \n elegant parrakeet \n javan parrakeet \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this alluring woodblock engraving of a parrot with hand-finished coloring is from w. t. greene\u2019s \n parrots in captivity . george bell & sons published the work in london between 1884 and 1887. benjamin fawcett is credited for creating the prints after drawings by a. f. lydon. \n \n the work featured comprehensive text on the feeding and rearing of each bird kept in captivity. \n parrots in captivity was expansive in material featuring vibrant illustrations of macaws, cockatoos, lories, parrots, parakeets, and lovebirds. greene\u2019s work inspired many to attempt raising the parrots as pets, resulting in the steep decline in wild populations of many of the species featured to endangered levels or even extinction. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\u2033 by 9 3/4\u2033 \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodblock with hand-finished color"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2031","title":{"en":"greene - 6 parrakeet prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/31989/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:23.888Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":31993,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/31994/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, scarce bird chromolithograph is from leopold joseph fitzinger's \n wissenschaftlich-populäre naturgeschichte der vögel which was part of the series entitled \n bilder-atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populären naturgeschichte der säugethiere, fische, amphibien und vögel in ihren sämmtlichen hauptformen the work was published in vienna between 1860 and 1864 by the imperial and royal court and state printing office. the work illustrated birds from around the world. \n \n leopold joseph fitzinger (1802-1884) was an austrian zoologist. he started his career at the age of 15 working for the natural history museum of vienna. he re-organized the reptile and fish collections when it was in the process of becoming a scientific research instituted. his name was commemorated in the scientific names of five reptiles. \n \n provenance: anni and toni halik, bookplate was present on the front cover; a. oelzelt, owner's stamp was present on the recto title pages of the text volume \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/4\" by 9 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color chromolithograph"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"2036","title":{"en":"fitzinger - lyre bird"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/31994/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.807Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":31999,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32000/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32000/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful originally hand-colored lithograph is from george french angas's \n south australia illustrated . the work was published in london by thomas m'lean in 1847. this is a rare, first edition with only 243 subscribers to the work. \n \n the lithographs were printed with tint and hand-colored at the time of printing and heightened with gum arabic. the plates were completed by j. w. giles, w. hawkins, and g. f. angas. the original illustrations were done by g. f. angas, samuel thomas gill, and charles rhodius. each lithograph will include the original letterpress. \n \n angas described the purpose of his work in the preface: \"with the hope of preserving true and life-like records of men and scenes, so quickly passing away, i have endeavoured... to describe the most interesting and peculiar features of south australia and its aboriginal inhabitants. i have devoted my time and powers entirely to the accomplishment of this task - visiting all portions of the colony - and making myself conversant with the manners and habits of native tribes, whose existence is unknown to the world\" \n \n george french angas (1822-1886) was an english explorer and naturalist. \" \n south australia illustrated is without question angas's greatest and most accomplished work. his views of towns and scenery, of the aborigines and of the flora and fauna offer an outstanding - if romantic - interpretation of the australian landscape. it is a very scarce book ... and one which has always been held in the highest esteem and is in great demand. it must be considered one of the fundamental works in any collection of australian plate books.\" (wantrup, page 409) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithographs"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2042","title":{"en":"angas, australia - portraits of the aboriginal inhabitants. 11"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32000/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.813Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32003,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32004/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32004/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"david roberts' most famous work, \n the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1842 and 1849 (first standard edition). this work is known for its extremely detailed dutone lithographed plates which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. \n \n david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \n \n \u201croberts\u2019 holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/4\" by 17\"; image size ~ 14\" by 10 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio duotone lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2046","title":{"en":"david roberts - side view of the great sphinx"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32004/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 fox or mottled marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.814Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32004,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32005/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32005/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"david roberts' most famous work, \n the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1842 and 1849 (first standard edition). this work is known for its extremely detailed dutone lithographed plates which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. \n \n david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \n \n \u201croberts\u2019 holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/4\" by 17\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio duotone lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2047","title":{"en":"david roberts - temple at esneh"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32005/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 fox or mottled marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.815Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32005,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32006/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32006/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32006/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32006/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32006/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n the sea of tiberias, looking towards bashan \n encampment of the oulad-said, mount sinai \n rock of moses, wady-el-leja, mount horeb \n the shrine of the annunciation, nazareth \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n david roberts' most famous work, \n views in the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1846 and 1849. this work is known for its extremely detailed, folio lithographs which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. the work was issued in three states: tinted, tinted proof, and\u2014the grandest and most expensive format, as here\u2014hand-colored and mounted on card. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \u201croberts\u2019 holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41).  paper size: ~ 17 1/2\u2033 by 24 1/4\u2033  paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph mounted on card"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"2048","title":{"en":"david roberts, royal sub. ed. - 4 lithographs from the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32006/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some toned or foxed spots to the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.817Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32006,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32007/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32007/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2049","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of orleans, france"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32007/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be some faint toning to the paper.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  There may be archival tape to verso of some folds.  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":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.818Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32007,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32008/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32008/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2050","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of pozzuoli, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32008/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be some faint toning to the paper.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  There may be archival tape to verso of some folds.  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":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.820Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32008,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32009/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32009/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2051","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of cadiz, spain (columbus's point of departure)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32009/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be some faint toning to the paper.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  There may be archival tape to verso of some folds.  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":200,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.046Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32009,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32010/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...] it was published in basel in 1598 by henric petri. \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 1/2\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2052","title":{"en":"munster, pub. 1598 - map of sardinia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32010/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges.  There is some smudging mostly present to the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.049Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32010,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32011/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this detailed map is from isaac tirion's \n beknopte atlas, van omtrent honderd platte gronden der voornaamste vestingen, kasteelen en steden van europa, en byzonder van de nederlanden en eenige kolonien. byeenverzameld to dienst en nut van allen, die eenig belang stellen in eene juiste kennis van de aangelegenheid en sterkte dier plaatsen, voor welke reeds het oorlog wordt gevoerd of nog gevoerd kan worden; gelyk ook tot vermaak en gemak van alle reizigers, ten welken einde mede de belangrykste gestichten en gebouwen op de meeste plaatsen aangewezen zyn . the work was published in by de compagnie van boekverkopers circa 1750 in amsterdam, leiden, dordrecht & harlingen. \n \n isaak tirion (1705-1765) was a dutch publisher. his maps often used the cartography of de l'isle for reference. tirion \"was more of a bookseller and publisher than a geographer or cartographer. but he must have done very well by the cartographer under his employ as his maps excel in style and exactness...\" (koeman p. 126) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 14 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"2053","title":{"en":"tirion - map of paris, france"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32011/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset or toning at the folds in this work.  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":50,"soldPrice":65,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.052Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":32011,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32012/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from herman moll's \n the compleat geographer: or, the chorography and topography of all the known parts of the earth. this is from the fourth edition of the work published in 1723 in london for j. knapton. \n \n herman moll (1654-1732) was a skilled cartographer and publisher based in london and holland. he got his start as an engraver for moses pitt and other london map publishers. moll is said to have made the bold claim that without a doubt \u201ccalifornia is an island.\u201d he was contemporaries with robert boyle, robert hooke, and william dampier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"2054","title":{"en":"moll - map of scotland or north britain"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32012/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset or bleed through from nature of the plates and printing to each side of paper  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.054Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":32012,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32013/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32013/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from herman moll's \n the compleat geographer: or, the chorography and topography of all the known parts of the earth. this is from the fourth edition of the work published in 1723 in london for j. knapton. \n \n herman moll (1654-1732) was a skilled cartographer and publisher based in london and holland. he got his start as an engraver for moses pitt and other london map publishers. moll is said to have made the bold claim that without a doubt \u201ccalifornia is an island.\u201d he was contemporaries with robert boyle, robert hooke, and william dampier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2055","title":{"en":"moll - map of canada or new france (isle of california, new mexico, louisiane [louisiana], the river misisipi [mississippi river], and the lakes of canada [great lakes])"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32013/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset or bleed through from nature of the plates and printing to each side of paper  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.056Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32013,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":75,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32014/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32014/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from herman moll's \n the compleat geographer: or, the chorography and topography of all the known parts of the earth. this is from the fourth edition of the work published in 1723 in london for j. knapton. \n \n herman moll (1654-1732) was a skilled cartographer and publisher based in london and holland. he got his start as an engraver for moses pitt and other london map publishers. moll is said to have made the bold claim that without a doubt \u201ccalifornia is an island.\u201d he was contemporaries with robert boyle, robert hooke, and william dampier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"2056","title":{"en":"moll - map of west indies or antilles islands & northern south america (terra firma and the caribbe [caribbean] islands)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32014/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset or bleed through from nature of the plates and printing to each side of paper  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.058Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":32014,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32015/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20\" by 15 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2057","title":{"en":"harris - a new & accurate chart of the west indies"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32015/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The plates can exhibit some minor offset or imperfections to be expected with age. Some of the plates will have faint toning at the folds. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.063Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32015,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32016/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2058","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of transylvania, romania"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32016/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.064Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32016,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32017/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2059","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of naples, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32017/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.067Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32018,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32019/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2061","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of the caribbean & west coast of mexico (west indies with cuba, jamaica, hispaniola, part of florida)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32019/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.871Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32019,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32020/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2062","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of florida or se america, peru, and guastecan, mexico"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32020/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.878Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32020,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32021/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2063","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of the east indies (part of india, china, japan, and nw america)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32021/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.891Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32021,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32022/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this magnificent originally hand-colored map engraving is from pierre mortier's \n atlas nouveau or \n atlas novum ad usum serenissimi . the work was published in amsterdam for mortier in 1696. \n \n the atlas was produced at the height of the golden age of dutch cartography. the work was dedicated to louis de france (1682-1712), duke of burgundy, the son of louis de france (known as the grand dauphin) as well as marie-anne of bavaria. he became the dauphin of france upon his father\u2019s death and the father of king louis xv of france. \n \n pieter mortier (1669-1711) was an dutch mapmaker, engraver, and bookseller. he was the son of a french refugee. he was granted a privilege to publish french maps in the netherlands in 1690, and printed his first work there in 1693. mortier's family continued to publish and sell books in the dutch republic for three generations. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2064","title":{"en":"mortier - map of greenland, iceland, and part of canada"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32022/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be faint toning or wear to edges.  There may be occasional light repair or separation at the fold.  There may be wormed spots.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.905Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32022,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32023/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32023/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum - parergon - nomenclator ptolemaicus . the work was published in antwerp by christoph plantin press 1579 [1584]. the work was first published in 1570 and this is the second latin edition printed by plantin. \n \n the engraved map features latin text to verso and exquisite original hand-coloring. the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and myhtological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's \n theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: count romualdo vialardi (handwritten inscription on the back of the last page), from an ancient lombard family dating back to the 11th century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engravings"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"2065","title":{"en":"ortelius - map of china"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32023/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  Many of the engravings from the work have had some restoration at the margins.  There is occasionally some creasing near the fold with some separation from age and binding process.  There can be some minor marks, stains, or signs of handling to edges / margins.  Some of the maps in this work have had tears or imperfections that have been expertly restored, so much so the blending is well concealed.  Please review the image provided of front and back and contact us with any questions on condition."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":2050,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.917Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":32023,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32024/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [the dutch letterpress title is dated 1708 and contains the address of gerard van keulen, while the general allegorical title and 5 allegorical divisional titles are all dated 1709 and show the address of johannes van keulen. a further letterpress title in french is dated 1709 and has the address of gerard van keulen.] \n \n johannes van keulen (1654-1711) was a dutch publisher. he was said to have produced \u201cthe largest and finest marine atlases in holland.\u201d (koeman) he received a privelege from the states general of holland and west friesland in order to printe maritame atlases and shipping guides. the privilege was to protect his printed material from illegal reproduction. he named his printing firm, in de gekroonde lootsman, which grew to be one of the most successful amsterdam publishing firms. he collaborated with other cartographers including claes janszoon vooght and johannes van luyken. \n \n keulen's first atlas, entitled \n zee atlas , contained only 40 charts. by 1695 his atlas would have 160 charts. his son, gerard, took over publication in 1704 and expanded the atlas to 185 charts by 1709. \n \n gerard van keulen (1678-1727) was a skilled engraver, mathematician, and chart-maker. he was appointed hydrographer to the dutch east india company in 1714. the van keulen publishing firm operated continuously from 1678 to 1885 with three generations of the family active in the firm. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\u2033 by 21\u2033 (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"2066","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - map of the mediterranean sea"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32024/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.926Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32024,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32025/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [the dutch letterpress title is dated 1708 and contains the address of gerard van keulen, while the general allegorical title and 5 allegorical divisional titles are all dated 1709 and show the address of johannes van keulen. a further letterpress title in french is dated 1709 and has the address of gerard van keulen.] \n \n johannes van keulen (1654-1711) was a dutch publisher. he was said to have produced \u201cthe largest and finest marine atlases in holland.\u201d (koeman) he received a privelege from the states general of holland and west friesland in order to printe maritame atlases and shipping guides. the privilege was to protect his printed material from illegal reproduction. he named his printing firm, in de gekroonde lootsman, which grew to be one of the most successful amsterdam publishing firms. he collaborated with other cartographers including claes janszoon vooght and johannes van luyken. \n \n keulen's first atlas, entitled \n zee atlas , contained only 40 charts. by 1695 his atlas would have 160 charts. his son, gerard, took over publication in 1704 and expanded the atlas to 185 charts by 1709. \n \n gerard van keulen (1678-1727) was a skilled engraver, mathematician, and chart-maker. he was appointed hydrographer to the dutch east india company in 1714. the van keulen publishing firm operated continuously from 1678 to 1885 with three generations of the family active in the firm. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\u2033 by 21\u2033 (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"2067","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - map of the southeastern coast of florida (cuba and bahamas)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32025/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:24.934Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - 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vancouver's \n voyage de découvertes à l'océan pacifique du nord, et autor du monde or \n a voyage of discovery to the north pacific ocean, and round the world. this is the first french edition published in paris by imprimerie de la republique between 1799 and 1800. the french translation was completed by j. n. demeunier and c. morellet. there are three volumes in octavo size as well as the atlas volume in folio size with the maps. the text volumes include 18 copper-plate scenic and native american engravings. in the atlas volume there are 16 engraved maps or coastal views (12 of which are double-page). the work includes the seven-part map of the north american northwest coast. the volumes are bound in half calf in 18th century style with original marbled boards. george vancouver (1757-1798) was a british explorer. he sailed with captain james cook on his second and third voyages. under the direction of george iii of england, vancouver set out in 1792 to survery the spanish settlements and coast-line from la paz in baja to san francisco, california as well as to the coast discovered by captain james cook. his hydographical work made him one of britain's foremost navigators. howes & hill said of the work, \"this voyage became one of the most important ever made in the interests of geographical knowledge.\" (howes v23, hill 1754) \"most of the three years occupied was spent on the california and northwest coasts which where now the accurately charted. of all modern exploring voyages to the pacific those of cook, la perouse, and vancouver were the most important.\" (howes) streeter described the first edition in 1798 saying: \"this narrative is one of the most important accounts of the exploration of the pacific northwest and new zealand, and valuable source information about tahiti and the hawaiian islands in the last decade of the eighteenth century. cowan considered the account to be superior to any of its kind and the chief authority on the areas explored during this period. vancouver (1758-1798) was an extraordinarily capable explorer, having sailed with cook on the second and third voyages (1772-4, 1776-80) and served under rodney and alan gardner. it was gardner who recommended him for a voyage in search for a northwest passage to the great lakes. the present narrative is the complete account of that voyage, accompanied by an atlas of maps and views of the areas explored. vancouver died on may 10, 1798, his brother john completing the task of preparing and editing the narrative. among the important features of the narrative are the engraved views.of the mission of san carlos and the presidio of monterey, probably the first published views of california. it is possible that the artist sailing with la perouse, who visited monterey in 1786, drew a sketch of the mission, but no views of california scenery appear in the la perouse atlas.\" (streeter sale 3497) provenance: brooklyn library, a. h. bell collection  paper size: octavo volumes ~ 9 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There is some foxing or browning expected from age.  Overall clean and untrimmed copy.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There is occasional light offsetting.  It has been rebacked with the original spine and hinges reinforced.  The boards are lightly rubbed.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.095Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32033,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32034/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32034/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and historic folio lithograph is from jacques-gerard milbert's \n itineraire pittoresque du fleuve hudson et des parties laterales . the work was published in paris by henri gaugain between 1828 and 1829. \n \n the work illustrated and recorded scenes of new york including the hudson river, new york city, west point, albany, troy, saratoga springs, and niagara falls. it also included depictions of massachusetts, maryland, new jersey, pennsylvania, rhode island, and virginia. the lithograph available is from the first edition of the work and are on india paper, mounted. \n \n jacques-gerard milbert (1766-1840) was a french naturalist, artist, geographer, and engineer. he spent eight years in the united states exploring and sketching the country, flora, and fauna. he sent back near 8000 specimens to the museum of natural history in paris. \n \n \"as an artist, milbert loved to paint american landscapes, particularly those which showed the hudson, 'king of rivers, ' flowing majestically through the mountains ... boundless curiosity, plus a contagious enthusiasm and a delightful sense of humor, make the journal as lively a document today as when it was penned a hundred and forty years ago. the pictures of what he saw, as of the time he drew them, constitute a unique and valuable record.\" (sherman) \n \n \"milbert sailed from havre on the 1st of september, 1815, and arrived in new york on the 20th of the following october. he settled in new york, where his first work was the making of several drawings of the mechanism of steamboats. he soon, however, turned to portrait-painting, and taught drawing. milbert was later attached to the commission in charge of the leveling preparatory to the establishment of the champlain canal. in this connection he made a journey in one of the large steamers plying upon the hudson. it was on this voyage that he collected much of the material for his \n itinéraire pittoresque . \n \n \"a few years after his arrival in new york he was charged by m. hyde de neuville, the french minister, with the preparation of certain collections of natural history specimens, destined for the king's garden in paris. in his report on this collection, which is printed in full in his \n itinéraire pittoresque , he styles himself 'voyageur, naturaliste du gouvernement et correspondant du museum d'histoire naturelle au jardin du roi.' it was through milbert's efforts that the first living specimen of the american buffalo was introduced into france.\" (stokes iconography of new york) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/4 by 20 1/4\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2076","title":{"en":"milbert - falls of the hudson at sandy hill. 19"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32034/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some occasional scattered foxing to the paper from this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.096Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32034,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32035/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32035/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's \n brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae . it is the second part or volume of \n grands voyages 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 in 1591. \n \n 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. \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. \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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring, often partially heightened with gold"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2077","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - their manner of hunting (deer)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32035/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age.  Some occasional wear or closed tears to edges with some pages having repairs.  Some of the image / plates are printed to the right margin or slightly trimmed.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.098Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32035,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32036/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32036/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's \n brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae . it is the second part or volume of \n grands voyages 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 in 1591. \n \n 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. \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. \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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring, often partially heightened with gold"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2078","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - solemnities while consecrating the skin of a stag to the sun"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32036/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age.  Some occasional wear or closed tears to edges with some pages having repairs.  Some of the image / plates are printed to the right margin or slightly trimmed.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.100Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32036,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32037/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32037/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's \n brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae . it is the second part or volume of \n grands voyages 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 in 1591. \n \n 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. \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. \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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring, often partially heightened with gold"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2079","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - the display involved when a queen elect is brought to the king (palanquin or litter)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32037/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age.  Some occasional wear or closed tears to edges with some pages having repairs.  Some of the image / plates are printed to the right margin or slightly trimmed.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.101Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32037,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32038/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32038/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's \n brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae . it is the second part or volume of \n grands voyages 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 in 1591. \n \n 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. \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. \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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring, often partially heightened with gold"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2080","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - solemnities as the king receives a queen"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32038/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age.  Some occasional wear or closed tears to edges with some pages having repairs.  Some of the image / plates are printed to the right margin or slightly trimmed.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.102Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32038,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32039/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32039/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1909 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the mandan, arikara, and atsina cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"2081","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - assinboin boy - atsina"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32039/view","tags":["usart_photography","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":500,"soldPrice":4100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.900Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":32039,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32040/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this amusing costume engraving is from nicolas ier de larmessin's \n les costumes grotesques et les métiers or \n suite of fanciful costumes . the work was published in paris circa 1690. most of the engravings offered from the work will be from the first printing (with later editions reversed or without backgrounds). \n \n the images features a person composed or dressed in the tools and features of their trade. the images drew inspiration from the portraits done by giuseppe arcimboldo and popular prints of the time known as \"cries.\" \n \n barthes noted that work was a product of \u201ca society which was starkly hierarchical, in which fashion was part of a real social ritual. ... a creation which is both poetic and intelligible, in which the profession is represented by its imaginary essence[;] in this fantasy, clothing ends up absorbing man completely, the worker is anatomically assimilated to the respective instruments and in the end it is an alienation which here is described poetically: larmessin\u2019s workers are robots avant la lettre\u201d (barthes, the language of fashion, p. 20). \n \n provenance: gilles auguste petit, parisian milliner and hatmaker; louis becker ex-libris \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 7/8\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"2082","title":{"en":"larmessin - watchmaker costume - habit d'orlogeur"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32040/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.902Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":32040,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32041/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this amusing costume engraving is from nicolas ier de larmessin's \n les costumes grotesques et les métiers or \n suite of fanciful costumes . the work was published in paris circa 1690. most of the engravings offered from the work will be from the first printing (with later editions reversed or without backgrounds). \n \n the images features a person composed or dressed in the tools and features of their trade. the images drew inspiration from the portraits done by giuseppe arcimboldo and popular prints of the time known as \"cries.\" \n \n barthes noted that work was a product of \u201ca society which was starkly hierarchical, in which fashion was part of a real social ritual. ... a creation which is both poetic and intelligible, in which the profession is represented by its imaginary essence[;] in this fantasy, clothing ends up absorbing man completely, the worker is anatomically assimilated to the respective instruments and in the end it is an alienation which here is described poetically: larmessin\u2019s workers are robots avant la lettre\u201d (barthes, the language of fashion, p. 20). \n \n provenance: gilles auguste petit, parisian milliner and hatmaker; louis becker ex-libris \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 7/8\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"2083","title":{"en":"larmessin - tailor's costume - habit de tailleur"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32041/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.903Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":32041,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32042/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"2084","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by beggarstaff - don quixote"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32042/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  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":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:28.905Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32042,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32043/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"2085","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by cheret - theatre de l'opera"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32043/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Very clean volume with minimal foxing, offset, and toning which is usually prevalent to this work.  It is labeled volume 19 to spine, but is volumes 37 & 38 bound in one.  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: ~ 10\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"2098","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of eggplant engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32056/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:22.611Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32056,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32057/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32057/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32057/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32057/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32057/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia (or taalryk register der plaat- ofte figuur-beschryvingen der bloemdragende gewassen) . it was published in amsterdam by zacharias romberg between 1736 and 1748. this is the dutch language edition of the 18th century botanical master-work. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. weinmann, an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). '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: ~ 10\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2099","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 grape engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32057/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.  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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":600,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:22.614Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32058,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32059/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful, originally hand-colored engraving is from the composite collection of pierre joseph buchoz, \n collection précieuse et enluminée des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses qui se cultivent dans les jardins de la chine que ceux de l\u2019europe... [et] première centurie de planches enluminées et non enluminées... . the work was published in paris by chez lacombe between 1776 and 1782 as well as amsterdam by chez rey between 1775 and 1779. \n \n pierre-joseph buchoz (1731-1807) was a french physician, lawyer, and naturalist. he was highly interested in chinese culture and followed after voltaire introducing 'chinoiserie' to the european audience. he was the first to produce a botanical work following this tradition. the engravings \"have the decorative qualities which we have always associated with far eastern art.\" (blunt and stearn) \n \n the engravings for \n collection précieuse.. were completed by jean baptiste desmoulins, jean charles bacquoy, jean victor dupin, claude mathieu fessard, and others. many of the botanical engravings are shown with insects, butterflies, or birds. the plants of china and europe were illustrated in buchoz's work. \n \n the beautiful images in the work were drawn from flowers cultivated in gardens in china and europe in the 18th century. buchoz\u2019s engravings are easily recognized by their strong detail and their visually appealing balanced composition. as stated by art historian michael sullivan, these engravings are \u201cremarkable from the technical point of view\u201d for the way in which \u201cthe engraver has not merely transmitted the line... but has managed to suggest, with the burin, the tone of chinese watercolour. only when we look carefully at these pictures do we realize that they are engraved and not drawn with the brush.\u201d \n \n the engravings for \n premiere centurie.. include beautiful natural history illustrations of fish, birds, entomology, and more. the work \"contains figures of the rarest and most remarkable, and most interesting phenomena of the three kingdoms of nature, each part being devoted to one of them.\" (anker) the images were often after jacques de favanne and engraved by c. baquoy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2101","title":{"en":"buchoz - botanical & insects. 89"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32059/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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[et] première centurie de planches enluminées et non enluminées... . the work was published in paris by chez lacombe between 1776 and 1782 as well as amsterdam by chez rey between 1775 and 1779. \n \n pierre-joseph buchoz (1731-1807) was a french physician, lawyer, and naturalist. he was highly interested in chinese culture and followed after voltaire introducing 'chinoiserie' to the european audience. he was the first to produce a botanical work following this tradition. the engravings \"have the decorative qualities which we have always associated with far eastern art.\" (blunt and stearn) \n \n the engravings for \n collection précieuse.. were completed by jean baptiste desmoulins, jean charles bacquoy, jean victor dupin, claude mathieu fessard, and others. many of the botanical engravings are shown with insects, butterflies, or birds. the plants of china and europe were illustrated in buchoz's work. \n \n the beautiful images in the work were drawn from flowers cultivated in gardens in china and europe in the 18th century. buchoz\u2019s engravings are easily recognized by their strong detail and their visually appealing balanced composition. as stated by art historian michael sullivan, these engravings are \u201cremarkable from the technical point of view\u201d for the way in which \u201cthe engraver has not merely transmitted the line... but has managed to suggest, with the burin, the tone of chinese watercolour. only when we look carefully at these pictures do we realize that they are engraved and not drawn with the brush.\u201d \n \n the engravings for \n premiere centurie.. include beautiful natural history illustrations of fish, birds, entomology, and more. the work \"contains figures of the rarest and most remarkable, and most interesting phenomena of the three kingdoms of nature, each part being devoted to one of them.\" (anker) the images were often after jacques de favanne and engraved by c. baquoy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2102","title":{"en":"buchoz - 4 flower & insect engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32060/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:32.523Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32060,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32061/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful, originally hand-colored engraving is from the composite collection of pierre joseph buchoz, \n collection précieuse et enluminée des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses qui se cultivent dans les jardins de la chine que ceux de l\u2019europe... [et] première centurie de planches enluminées et non enluminées... . the work was published in paris by chez lacombe between 1776 and 1782 as well as amsterdam by chez rey between 1775 and 1779. \n \n pierre-joseph buchoz (1731-1807) was a french physician, lawyer, and naturalist. he was highly interested in chinese culture and followed after voltaire introducing 'chinoiserie' to the european audience. he was the first to produce a botanical work following this tradition. the engravings \"have the decorative qualities which we have always associated with far eastern art.\" (blunt and stearn) \n \n the engravings for \n collection précieuse.. were completed by jean baptiste desmoulins, jean charles bacquoy, jean victor dupin, claude mathieu fessard, and others. many of the botanical engravings are shown with insects, butterflies, or birds. the plants of china and europe were illustrated in buchoz's work. \n \n the beautiful images in the work were drawn from flowers cultivated in gardens in china and europe in the 18th century. buchoz\u2019s engravings are easily recognized by their strong detail and their visually appealing balanced composition. as stated by art historian michael sullivan, these engravings are \u201cremarkable from the technical point of view\u201d for the way in which \u201cthe engraver has not merely transmitted the line... but has managed to suggest, with the burin, the tone of chinese watercolour. only when we look carefully at these pictures do we realize that they are engraved and not drawn with the brush.\u201d \n \n the engravings for \n premiere centurie.. include beautiful natural history illustrations of fish, birds, entomology, and more. the work \"contains figures of the rarest and most remarkable, and most interesting phenomena of the three kingdoms of nature, each part being devoted to one of them.\" (anker) the images were often after jacques de favanne and engraved by c. baquoy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2103","title":{"en":"buchoz - daffodil & butterfly. 78"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32061/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:32.524Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32061,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32062/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful, originally hand-colored engraving is from the composite collection of pierre joseph buchoz, \n collection précieuse et enluminée des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses qui se cultivent dans les jardins de la chine que ceux de l\u2019europe... [et] première centurie de planches enluminées et non enluminées... . the work was published in paris by chez lacombe between 1776 and 1782 as well as amsterdam by chez rey between 1775 and 1779. \n \n pierre-joseph buchoz (1731-1807) was a french physician, lawyer, and naturalist. he was highly interested in chinese culture and followed after voltaire introducing 'chinoiserie' to the european audience. he was the first to produce a botanical work following this tradition. the engravings \"have the decorative qualities which we have always associated with far eastern art.\" (blunt and stearn) \n \n the engravings for \n collection précieuse.. were completed by jean baptiste desmoulins, jean charles bacquoy, jean victor dupin, claude mathieu fessard, and others. many of the botanical engravings are shown with insects, butterflies, or birds. the plants of china and europe were illustrated in buchoz's work. \n \n the beautiful images in the work were drawn from flowers cultivated in gardens in china and europe in the 18th century. buchoz\u2019s engravings are easily recognized by their strong detail and their visually appealing balanced composition. as stated by art historian michael sullivan, these engravings are \u201cremarkable from the technical point of view\u201d for the way in which \u201cthe engraver has not merely transmitted the line... but has managed to suggest, with the burin, the tone of chinese watercolour. only when we look carefully at these pictures do we realize that they are engraved and not drawn with the brush.\u201d \n \n the engravings for \n premiere centurie.. include beautiful natural history illustrations of fish, birds, entomology, and more. the work \"contains figures of the rarest and most remarkable, and most interesting phenomena of the three kingdoms of nature, each part being devoted to one of them.\" (anker) the images were often after jacques de favanne and engraved by c. baquoy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2104","title":{"en":"buchoz - buttercup & butterfly. 78"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32062/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:32.526Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32062,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32063/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32063/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32063/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32063/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful entomology engraving is from dru drury\u2019s \n illustrations of exotic entomology, containing upwards of six hundred and fifty figures and descriptions of foreign insects, interspersed with remarks and reflections on their nature and properties. a new edition ... by j.o. westwood. the work was printed in london by h. g. bohn in 1837. this is the second and last edition with superb, original hand-coloring to each engraving. most the of the plates were by and after moses harris. \n \n dru drury (1725-1803) was a wealthy goldsmith who had a passion for insects and possessed over 11,000 species in his collection. \"by virtue of his marriage and inheritance of the family business he was a reasonably wealthy man who could afford to support his most serious hobby entomology. drury's collection had great fame during his life time. he spent much time and money persuading others to collect specimens for him from foreign countries. he had a wide correspondence with entomologists around the world. linnaeus (1707-1778) and william kirby (1759-1850) both named species after him.\" (harvey, gilbert & martin, a catalogue of manuscripts in the entomological library... 119). \n \n \"although originally conceived as a publication to illustrate all the specimens that came in, drury soon changed his mind and eventually decided to illustrate only those specimens which had not previously been drawn. years later, the eminent british entomologist w.f. kirby described the work as an 'opus entomologicus splendissimus.'\" (gilbert, butterfly collectors and painters, p.140) his vast collection was sold in london after his death, where edward donovan won the lot for 614 pounds. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8\" by 10 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2105","title":{"en":"drury - 3 beetle engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32063/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 marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:08:32.528Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32063,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32064/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32064/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, one-of-a-kind watercolor is from a collection entitled \n dessins originaux chinois. . the watercolor was done in the 1800s in canton and is mounted to a larger sheet. \n \n the watercolors were clearly completed by very skilled hands. the collection included illustrations of flowers, natural history, customs, punishments, and naval scenes. there appears to have been some indian influence in the style of illustration as well as subjects including a depiction of the mango, native to india. \n \n the work had two bookplates: one from henry rogers broughton and the second from winifred bois. broughton (1900-1973) amassed one of the most important collections of botanical art in the world. winifred bois (1875-1966) collected chinese school watercolors and travelled extensively in the far east. her family held a prominent place among the merchants of ceylon (sri lanka) from the 1860s. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15 3/4\" by 21\"; image size ~ 12\u201d by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"2106","title":{"en":"original watercolor of goldfish"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/63171/lot/32064/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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A few engravings from this work may exhibit faint text offset.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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Most of the plates from this work are backed on chain-linked tissue guard.  Most of them are trimmed at some point to the plate mark with yellow border added and re-margined due to how the work was originally bound.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition.  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