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There is some very light toning which is heavier near the edges.  There may be some faint offset or very light marks of imperfections to be expected with age.  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There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper.  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There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - De Vito's signature is on or below the painting."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":675,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:16.067Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":33787,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33788/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33788/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33788/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33788/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33788/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this captivating celestial engraving is from john flamsteed's \n atlas celeste . the work was published in paris by f. g. deschamps in 1776. it featured some of the most accurate and detailed star charts available for the time. jean fortin was responsible for reducing the plates from the large folio publication of flamsteed's atlas. this is the second edition of the atlas with the engravings worked on by p. c. le monnier and françois pasumot. \n \n john flamsteed (1646-1719) was the first royal astronomer. flamsteed spent nearly half a century observing and recording the sky. he catalogued over 3000 stars in his life. flamsteed also worked to correct bayer's represnetations of the constellation figures. however, as he did not want to release unverified data, he kept his records under seal in greenwich. his observations were pulled for publication in 1712 by isaac newton and edmund halley, as commissioned by the king. flamsteed refused to publish for the king, but newton pirated 400 publications, of which flamsteed managed to gather 300 of these and burn them. \n \n provenance: ex-libris p. veron \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 8 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"4425","title":{"en":"flamsteed - 5 constellation chart engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33788/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There are a couple extremely small worm holes in the lower portion of the image at the fold on all plates except the planisphere.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. 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Some of the plates have some archival repairs.  There may be some faint toning to some of the folds in the work, or faint offset due to the fold out nature.  The images generally present very well even with some imperfections from age and wear.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":1150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:16.070Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":33789,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33790/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this impressive, large folio celestial engraving is from johann gabriel doppelmayr's \n atlas coelestis in quo mundus spectabilis . the work was published in nuremberg in 1742 by homann's heirs. each engraving features original hand-coloring. this is the first and only edition of doppelmayr's celestial atlas. \n \n the work featured an impressive frontispiece by j.c. reinsperger after j.j. preisler showing ptolemy, copernicus, kepler and tycho brahe discussing the planetary motions. the work featured star charts, a selenographic map, diagrams illustrating the planetary systems (of copernicus, brahe, and riccioli), elliptic theories (of kepler, boulliau, seth ward, and mercator), lunar theories (of brahe, horrocks, and newton), and halley's theory of comets. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 3/4\" by 20 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"4427","title":{"en":"doppelmayr & homann - constellation chart (southern hemisphere)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33790/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is good to very good condition overall.  Some of the plates have some archival repairs.  There may be some faint toning to some of the folds in the work, or faint offset due to the fold out nature.  The images generally present very well even with some imperfections from age and wear.  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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 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":1950,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:16.074Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":33792,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33793/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33793/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33793/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william dampier's \n a new voyage round the world. describing particularly, the isthmus of america... or \n nouveau voyage autour du monde . the work was published in london between 1703 & 1705 by james knapton. this work describing dampier's voyages is celebrated as one of the greatest exploration and adventure tales written. \n \n william dampier (1651-1715) was born in england and was orphaned. he set out in 1679 and took to the seas as a pirate and sea captain before returning in 1691. he is noted as the first man to circumnavigate the world three times. he was also the first englishman to explore parts of new holland (australia) and new guinea. he's believed to have been the first englishman to step on the australian mainland. \n \n \"william dampier combined a swashbuckling life of adventure with pioneering scientific achievements. in 1676, he started his career as a buccaneer preying on ships on the spanish main and struggling through the impenetrable jungle of the isthmus of panama in search of gold. he could easily have ended up on the gallows. poor and obscure yet determined to sail the world to make his fortune, he was to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe three times. among his many extraordinary achievements, dampier mapped the winds and the currents of the world\u2019s oceans for the first time. he inspired darwin one hundred and fifty years later with his notes on the wildlife of the galapagos islands and elsewhere. his portrait in london\u2019s national portrait gallery shows a lean, strong-featured man with a thoughtful expression, brown shoulder-length hair and a plain coat, holding a book in his hand. he is styled \u2018pirate and hydrographer\u2019 but even that tells only part of his story. he was a pioneering navigator, naturalist, travel writer and explorer, as well as hydrographer who was, indeed, quite happy to seek his fortune as a pirate.\" (preston) \n \n \"of the famous group of buccaneers that tormented the spaniards in the \u2018south sea\u2019 from 1680 to 1720, dampier was the best known and probably the most intelligent. his industry in taking careful notes of everything he saw was equaled by his assiduous pains in preserving them from destruction. (\u2026) concerning the problem of australia being a continent, dampier says that \u2018it is not yet determined whether it is an island or a main continent; but i am certain that it joyns neither to asia, africa, nor america.\u2019 it is evident that on his first visit he knew nothing of what tasman had discovered; but on his second expedition he used one of tasman\u2019s charts.\" (cox) \n \n \n paper size: plate 74 ~ 3 5/8 by 6 3/8\"; plate 76 ~ 6 1/4\" by 6 3/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"4430","title":{"en":"dampier - pair of engravings of ships arriving in manilla, philippines"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33793/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 the fold out nature of the plates to this work.  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":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:16.076Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":33793,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33794/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william dampier's \n a new voyage round the world. describing particularly, the isthmus of america... or \n nouveau voyage autour du monde . the work was published in london between 1703 & 1705 by james knapton. this work describing dampier's voyages is celebrated as one of the greatest exploration and adventure tales written. \n \n william dampier (1651-1715) was born in england and was orphaned. he set out in 1679 and took to the seas as a pirate and sea captain before returning in 1691. he is noted as the first man to circumnavigate the world three times. he was also the first englishman to explore parts of new holland (australia) and new guinea. he's believed to have been the first englishman to step on the australian mainland. \n \n \"william dampier combined a swashbuckling life of adventure with pioneering scientific achievements. in 1676, he started his career as a buccaneer preying on ships on the spanish main and struggling through the impenetrable jungle of the isthmus of panama in search of gold. he could easily have ended up on the gallows. poor and obscure yet determined to sail the world to make his fortune, he was to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe three times. among his many extraordinary achievements, dampier mapped the winds and the currents of the world\u2019s oceans for the first time. he inspired darwin one hundred and fifty years later with his notes on the wildlife of the galapagos islands and elsewhere. his portrait in london\u2019s national portrait gallery shows a lean, strong-featured man with a thoughtful expression, brown shoulder-length hair and a plain coat, holding a book in his hand. he is styled \u2018pirate and hydrographer\u2019 but even that tells only part of his story. he was a pioneering navigator, naturalist, travel writer and explorer, as well as hydrographer who was, indeed, quite happy to seek his fortune as a pirate.\" (preston) \n \n \"of the famous group of buccaneers that tormented the spaniards in the \u2018south sea\u2019 from 1680 to 1720, dampier was the best known and probably the most intelligent. his industry in taking careful notes of everything he saw was equaled by his assiduous pains in preserving them from destruction. (\u2026) concerning the problem of australia being a continent, dampier says that \u2018it is not yet determined whether it is an island or a main continent; but i am certain that it joyns neither to asia, africa, nor america.\u2019 it is evident that on his first visit he knew nothing of what tasman had discovered; but on his second expedition he used one of tasman\u2019s charts.\" (cox) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4 - 1/2\" by 6 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4431","title":{"en":"dampier - chart of dampier's voyage around new guinea, new britain, east indies islands"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33794/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some margin loss due to the fold out nature of the plate and being tabbed into the binding.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plates to this work.  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":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.516Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33794,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33795/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william dampier's \n a new voyage round the world. describing particularly, the isthmus of america... or \n nouveau voyage autour du monde . the work was published in london between 1703 & 1705 by james knapton. this work describing dampier's voyages is celebrated as one of the greatest exploration and adventure tales written. \n \n william dampier (1651-1715) was born in england and was orphaned. he set out in 1679 and took to the seas as a pirate and sea captain before returning in 1691. he is noted as the first man to circumnavigate the world three times. he was also the first englishman to explore parts of new holland (australia) and new guinea. he's believed to have been the first englishman to step on the australian mainland. \n \n \"william dampier combined a swashbuckling life of adventure with pioneering scientific achievements. in 1676, he started his career as a buccaneer preying on ships on the spanish main and struggling through the impenetrable jungle of the isthmus of panama in search of gold. he could easily have ended up on the gallows. poor and obscure yet determined to sail the world to make his fortune, he was to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe three times. among his many extraordinary achievements, dampier mapped the winds and the currents of the world\u2019s oceans for the first time. he inspired darwin one hundred and fifty years later with his notes on the wildlife of the galapagos islands and elsewhere. his portrait in london\u2019s national portrait gallery shows a lean, strong-featured man with a thoughtful expression, brown shoulder-length hair and a plain coat, holding a book in his hand. he is styled \u2018pirate and hydrographer\u2019 but even that tells only part of his story. he was a pioneering navigator, naturalist, travel writer and explorer, as well as hydrographer who was, indeed, quite happy to seek his fortune as a pirate.\" (preston) \n \n \"of the famous group of buccaneers that tormented the spaniards in the \u2018south sea\u2019 from 1680 to 1720, dampier was the best known and probably the most intelligent. his industry in taking careful notes of everything he saw was equaled by his assiduous pains in preserving them from destruction. (\u2026) concerning the problem of australia being a continent, dampier says that \u2018it is not yet determined whether it is an island or a main continent; but i am certain that it joyns neither to asia, africa, nor america.\u2019 it is evident that on his first visit he knew nothing of what tasman had discovered; but on his second expedition he used one of tasman\u2019s charts.\" (cox) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 7 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4432","title":{"en":"dampier - map of mexico with central america, florida, new mexico"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33795/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 the fold out nature of the plates to this work.  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":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.518Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33795,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33796/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william dampier's \n a new voyage round the world. describing particularly, the isthmus of america... or \n nouveau voyage autour du monde . the work was published in london between 1703 & 1705 by james knapton. this work describing dampier's voyages is celebrated as one of the greatest exploration and adventure tales written. \n \n william dampier (1651-1715) was born in england and was orphaned. he set out in 1679 and took to the seas as a pirate and sea captain before returning in 1691. he is noted as the first man to circumnavigate the world three times. he was also the first englishman to explore parts of new holland (australia) and new guinea. he's believed to have been the first englishman to step on the australian mainland. \n \n \"william dampier combined a swashbuckling life of adventure with pioneering scientific achievements. in 1676, he started his career as a buccaneer preying on ships on the spanish main and struggling through the impenetrable jungle of the isthmus of panama in search of gold. he could easily have ended up on the gallows. poor and obscure yet determined to sail the world to make his fortune, he was to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe three times. among his many extraordinary achievements, dampier mapped the winds and the currents of the world\u2019s oceans for the first time. he inspired darwin one hundred and fifty years later with his notes on the wildlife of the galapagos islands and elsewhere. his portrait in london\u2019s national portrait gallery shows a lean, strong-featured man with a thoughtful expression, brown shoulder-length hair and a plain coat, holding a book in his hand. he is styled \u2018pirate and hydrographer\u2019 but even that tells only part of his story. he was a pioneering navigator, naturalist, travel writer and explorer, as well as hydrographer who was, indeed, quite happy to seek his fortune as a pirate.\" (preston) \n \n \"of the famous group of buccaneers that tormented the spaniards in the \u2018south sea\u2019 from 1680 to 1720, dampier was the best known and probably the most intelligent. his industry in taking careful notes of everything he saw was equaled by his assiduous pains in preserving them from destruction. (\u2026) concerning the problem of australia being a continent, dampier says that \u2018it is not yet determined whether it is an island or a main continent; but i am certain that it joyns neither to asia, africa, nor america.\u2019 it is evident that on his first visit he knew nothing of what tasman had discovered; but on his second expedition he used one of tasman\u2019s charts.\" (cox) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/8\" by 6 7/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4433","title":{"en":"dampier - map of the eastern hemisphere with new holland (australia), africa, europe, asia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33796/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some archival tape to verso at the folds to reinforce the paper / mend closed tears.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plates to this work.  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":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.519Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33796,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33797/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 23 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"4434","title":{"en":"de wit - map of western russia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33797/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.521Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":33797,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33798/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33798/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33798/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33798/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from samuel purchas's work entitled \n hakluytus posthumus or \n purchas his pilgrimes . the work was printed in london by william stansby for henrie fetherstone between 1625 and 1626. \n \n purchas collected over twelve hundred separate narratives of explorations in every part of the world. \"this fine collection includes the accounts of cortés and pizarro, drake, cavendish, john and richard hawkins, quirós, magellan, van noort, spilbergen, and barents, as well as the categories of portuguese voyages to the east indies, jesuit voyages to china and japan, east india company voyages, and the expeditions of the muscovy company.\" (hill) \"one of the fullest and most important collections of voyages and travels in the english language.\" (church) \n \n purchas began work on his massive collection in 1611, and published various editions of a short collection, with the similar title of \"purchas his pilgrimage, \" over the next ten years. that publication, however, was merely a precursor to the present work, an entirely different book and arguably the greatest collection of travels and voyages ever published. the first two volumes are mainly devoted to travels in africa, the middle east, and asia. the third volume largely treats northern explorations and america. the fourth volume is almost entirely devoted to america. the fifth volume, \n pilgrimage , is a supplement to all of the preceding parts. \n \n provenance: bookplates were present of thomas john lloyd baker (1777-1841) and granville edwin lloyd baker (1841-1924) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/4\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4435","title":{"en":"purchas, pub. 1625 - map of sicily / verso: map of cyprus, rhodes, surrounding islands"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33798/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light bleed through from verso.  There is a small chip at the upper left corner and right edge.  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":100,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.523Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33798,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33799/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33799/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from samuel purchas's work entitled \n hakluytus posthumus or \n purchas his pilgrimes . the work was printed in london by william stansby for henrie fetherstone between 1625 and 1626. \n \n purchas collected over twelve hundred separate narratives of explorations in every part of the world. \"this fine collection includes the accounts of cortés and pizarro, drake, cavendish, john and richard hawkins, quirós, magellan, van noort, spilbergen, and barents, as well as the categories of portuguese voyages to the east indies, jesuit voyages to china and japan, east india company voyages, and the expeditions of the muscovy company.\" (hill) \"one of the fullest and most important collections of voyages and travels in the english language.\" (church) \n \n purchas began work on his massive collection in 1611, and published various editions of a short collection, with the similar title of \"purchas his pilgrimage, \" over the next ten years. that publication, however, was merely a precursor to the present work, an entirely different book and arguably the greatest collection of travels and voyages ever published. the first two volumes are mainly devoted to travels in africa, the middle east, and asia. the third volume largely treats northern explorations and america. the fourth volume is almost entirely devoted to america. the fifth volume, \n pilgrimage , is a supplement to all of the preceding parts. \n \n provenance: bookplates were present of thomas john lloyd baker (1777-1841) and granville edwin lloyd baker (1841-1924) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/4\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4436","title":{"en":"purchas, pub. 1625 - map of italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33799/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections 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":100,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.525Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33799,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33800/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33800/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from samuel purchas's work entitled \n hakluytus posthumus or \n purchas his pilgrimes . the work was printed in london by william stansby for henrie fetherstone between 1625 and 1626. \n \n purchas collected over twelve hundred separate narratives of explorations in every part of the world. \"this fine collection includes the accounts of cortés and pizarro, drake, cavendish, john and richard hawkins, quirós, magellan, van noort, spilbergen, and barents, as well as the categories of portuguese voyages to the east indies, jesuit voyages to china and japan, east india company voyages, and the expeditions of the muscovy company.\" (hill) \"one of the fullest and most important collections of voyages and travels in the english language.\" (church) \n \n purchas began work on his massive collection in 1611, and published various editions of a short collection, with the similar title of \"purchas his pilgrimage, \" over the next ten years. that publication, however, was merely a precursor to the present work, an entirely different book and arguably the greatest collection of travels and voyages ever published. the first two volumes are mainly devoted to travels in africa, the middle east, and asia. the third volume largely treats northern explorations and america. the fourth volume is almost entirely devoted to america. the fifth volume, \n pilgrimage , is a supplement to all of the preceding parts. \n \n provenance: bookplates were present of thomas john lloyd baker (1777-1841) and granville edwin lloyd baker (1841-1924) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/4\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4437","title":{"en":"purchas, pub. 1625 - map of hungary"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33800/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections 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":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.526Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33800,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33801/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33801/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from samuel purchas's work entitled \n hakluytus posthumus or \n purchas his pilgrimes . the work was printed in london by william stansby for henrie fetherstone between 1625 and 1626. \n \n purchas collected over twelve hundred separate narratives of explorations in every part of the world. \"this fine collection includes the accounts of cortés and pizarro, drake, cavendish, john and richard hawkins, quirós, magellan, van noort, spilbergen, and barents, as well as the categories of portuguese voyages to the east indies, jesuit voyages to china and japan, east india company voyages, and the expeditions of the muscovy company.\" (hill) \"one of the fullest and most important collections of voyages and travels in the english language.\" (church) \n \n purchas began work on his massive collection in 1611, and published various editions of a short collection, with the similar title of \"purchas his pilgrimage, \" over the next ten years. that publication, however, was merely a precursor to the present work, an entirely different book and arguably the greatest collection of travels and voyages ever published. the first two volumes are mainly devoted to travels in africa, the middle east, and asia. the third volume largely treats northern explorations and america. the fourth volume is almost entirely devoted to america. the fifth volume, \n pilgrimage , is a supplement to all of the preceding parts. \n \n provenance: bookplates were present of thomas john lloyd baker (1777-1841) and granville edwin lloyd baker (1841-1924) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/4\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4438","title":{"en":"purchas, pub. 1625 - map of iceland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33801/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections 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":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.527Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33801,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33802/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in 1579 in antwerp by plantin. \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 \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 \"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: ~ 21\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4439","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1579 - map of transylvania, romania"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33802/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature.  There may be some reinforcements at the fold or edges due to age and wear.  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":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.529Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33802,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33803/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in 1579 in antwerp by plantin. \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 \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 \"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: ~ 21\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"4440","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1579 - map of greece"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33803/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature.  There may be some reinforcements at the fold or edges due to age and wear.  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":"2026-08-16T06:13:18.530Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33803,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33804/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in 1579 in antwerp by plantin. \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 \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 \"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: ~ 21\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"4441","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1579 - map of cyprus"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33804/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature.  There may be some reinforcements at the fold or edges due to age and wear.  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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:13.723Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":33804,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33805/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in 1579 in antwerp by plantin. \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 \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 \"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: ~ 21\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"4442","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1579 - map of ireland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33805/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature.  There may be some reinforcements at the fold or edges due to age and wear.  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":"2026-08-16T06:13:13.726Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":33805,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33806/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in 1579 in antwerp by plantin. \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 \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 \"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: ~ 21\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"4443","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1579 - map of the north sea with part of america, greenland, iceland, british isles, scandinavia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33806/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature.  There may be some reinforcements at the fold or edges due to age and wear.  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":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:13.727Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":33806,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33807/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","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":8000,"lotNumber":"4444","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of china"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33807/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. 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":1000,"soldPrice":1950,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:13.728Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$6,000 - $8,000","currency":"USD","id":33807,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33808/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","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":3000,"lotNumber":"4445","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - chart of the gulf of finland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33808/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_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":1750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:13.730Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":33808,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33809/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","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). 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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":750,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:13.731Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":33809,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":2500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33810/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","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). 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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":2500,"soldPrice":3050,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:13.733Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$8,000 - $12,000","currency":"USD","id":33810,"estimateMin":8000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33811/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33811/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","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 1/4\" by 13 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"4448","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - solemnities as the king receives a queen"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33811/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, chipping 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. 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There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age. Some occasional wear or closed tears, chipping 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. 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There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age. Some occasional wear or closed tears, chipping 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":200,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:13.740Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":33813,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33814/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33814/002/002.jpg"],"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 1/4\" by 13 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"4451","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - murder of pierre gambré, a frenchman"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33814/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, chipping 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":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:16.989Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":33814,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33815/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33815/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","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 1/4\" by 13 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"4452","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - the french commander erects a column with coat of arms of the king of france"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33815/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, chipping 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":200,"soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:16.991Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":33815,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":16000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33816/017/017.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic volume is 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 published in 1591 (but 1609) and considered the second latin edition. \n \n the work includes engraved title, dedication leaf with engraved coat-of-arms, preface with engraved headpiece, privilege leaf, index, letterpress title (dated 1609, verso blank), 1 folding engraved map, 42 leaves with half page engraved illustration and text. the volume is bound in 18th century german mottled calf gilt, covers with border of simple gilt roll-tool, surrounding a large centrally-placed gilt coroneted monogram 'jgc' on upper cover, the lower cover with a gilt coat of arms surmounted by a coronet, spines in seven compartments with raised bands, dark green morocco labels in the second compartment, the others with repeat decoration in gilt, endpapers with a blocked red and blue geometric design. \n \n this is one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it features 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 it also features one of the most important published maps of florida. the map was first printed with this text and one of the most detailed of the florida peninsula available before the 16th century. john matthew baxter describes it as \"...the most remarkable and important map, which has been preserved from the sixteenth century maps, of that part of the east coast which lies between cape hatteras and cape florida ... [it is] the first french map to show florida ... [and is] considered the most important map of florida.\" (cumming & de vorsey 14) \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: ~ 13 1/8\" by 9\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: volume with 42 engravings & florida map"},"estimateMax":45000,"lotNumber":"4453","title":{"en":"de bry & le moyne \u2013 volume with 42 engravings & florida map"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33816/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The map of Florida in particular has nice margins and in better condition than we typically see available.  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":16000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:16.992Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$35,000 - $45,000","currency":"USD","id":33816,"estimateMin":35000},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33817/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33817/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"george catlin\u2019s \n north american indian portfolio features stunning lithographs which capture native american history. field describes the lithographs as \u201cbeautiful scenes in indian life [that] are probably the most truthful ever presented to the public.\u201d the full title reads \n north american indian portfolio. hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky mountains and prairies of america. from drawings and notes of the author, made during eight years travel amongst forty-eight of the wildest and most remote tribes of savages in north america . \n \n this folio lithograph was published in london in 1875 for george catlin by chatto & windus. the lithographs were printed by day & haghe from a selection of the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. this image was drawn on stone by john mcgahey. \n \n george catlin\u2019s \n portfolio marks a noteworthy moment in american history. catlin traveled extensively chronicling the lives and culture of indians across america. he created nearly 500 paintings of which some were used to make prints for this momentous work. catlin described his need to do this work in that \u201cthe history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\u201d original images of native americans are uncommon from the 19th century, and catlin\u2019s are among the most detailed and impressive. \n \n catlin summarized the native american as \"an honest, hospitable, faithful, brave, warlike, cruel, revengeful, relentless, -- yet honourable, contemplative and religious being.\" in a famous passage from the preface of his north american indian portfolio, catlin describes how the sight of several tribal chiefs in philadelphia led to his resolution to record their way of life: \"the history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\" he saw no future for either their way of life or their very existence, and with these thoughts always at the back of his mind he worked, against time, setting himself a truly punishing schedule, to record what he saw. from 1832 to 1837 he spent the summer months sketching the tribes and then finished his pictures in oils during the winter. the record he left is unique, both in its breadth and also in the sympathetic understanding that his images constantly demonstrate. \n \n george catlin (1796-1872) was an american lawyer, painter, author, and traveler. he originally was a lawyer but moved to philadelphia in 1821 to become an artist. he became a member of the pennsylvania academy of fine arts in 1824. he made his way early on by creating society portraits and miniatures. he travelled to buffalo in 1825 producing original artwork on the construction and opening of the eerie canal. during his stay in buffalo, he would paint the seneca chief, red jacket, which led to his monumental western expedition and renowned indian paintings. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15 7/8\" by 21\"; image not including text ~ 11 1/2\" by 16 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":4500,"lotNumber":"4454","title":{"en":"catlin, folio - o-jib-be-ways"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33817/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some uneven toning of the paper.  There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  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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":2500,"lotNumber":"4470","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 9 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33833/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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The work is from 1640 so minor imperfections due to age are to be expected, and most imperfections (if present) can be noted in the pictures.  There may be some wear or chipping to the edges in this work, occasionally with archival repair.  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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":2000,"lotNumber":"4485","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 cornflower engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33848/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 6 1/8\" by 8\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"4497","title":{"en":"merian - currant & moth metamorphosis. 31"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33860/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 to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 7\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"4498","title":{"en":"merian - violet & bees.51"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33861/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 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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Some of the plates may exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:22.859Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":33879,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33880/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored lithograph comes from john james audubon's first octavo edition of \n birds of america published from 1840 to 1844. the work was completed under the direct supervision of j. j. audubon. the lithography and hand-coloring was completed by j. t. bowen. \n \n prints from \n birds of america are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored american prints. the first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. \n \n john james audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early american naturalists. \n birds of america is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in america and is highly collectible. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 6 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"4517","title":{"en":"audubon - great auk (extinct). 465"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33880/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is fair to very good condition overall.  Some of the plates may exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works.  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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 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":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:22.864Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $300","currency":"USD","id":33883,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33884/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from charles lemaire's \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux exotiques . the work is a first edition published in paris by savy between 1875 and 1879. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 3/4\" by 9 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"4521","title":{"en":"lemaire - comet hummingbird. 18"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33884/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.   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There may be a few minor imperfections 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.  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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":100,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:26.147Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":33888,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33889/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceedingly rare, exquisitely hand-colored folio engraving is from barbara regina dietzschin's \n sammlung meistens deutscher vogel or \n collection of mostly german birds . the work was published in nuremberg for wirsing between 1772 and 1777. the illustrations were done by barbara regina dietzsch. adam ludwig wirsing completed the engravings for the work. each engraving features stunning hand-coloring on super quality, chain-linked watermarked paper. \n \n this work is considered the best publication on german birds in the 18th century. adding only to this work's desirability and scarcity, is that the illustrations were completed by a female artist in a time period where there work was very rarely published let alone credited. barbara regina dietzsch was from a family of noted artists (her father was johann israel dietzsch), but her work became the most celebrated over time. her flower and animal paintings found collectors all over the world and remain higly collectible to this day. \n \n this work was also likely able to be published due to the financial stimulus of dr. christoph jakob trew. trew assembled young artists and scientists in nuremberg making it a have for some of the best publications in this time include the work of maria sibylla merian, georg dionysius ehret, and g. w. knorr. \n \n heidrun ludwig noted of dietzsch's work \"die starke dieser vogelbilder liegt vor allem in der meisterhaften, haptischen wiedergabe der gefieder, die dietzsch so uberzeugend imitierte, dass ihre stucke einen vergleich mit den grossen jagtstilleben von jan baptiste weenix oder willem van aelst nicht zu scheuen brauchen? die schonheit der vogelbilder barbara regina dietzsch und ihre getreue nachahmung naturlichen vogelgefieders wurden von den zeitgenössischen betrachtern bewundert.\" (nurnberger naturgeschichtliche malerei im 17. und 18. jahrhundert' pages 45-46) the translation of this is essentially \"the strength of these bird pictures lies above all in the masterful, haptic reproduction of the plumage, which dietzsch so convincingly imitated that her pieces need not shy away from a comparison with the great hunting still lifes of jan baptiste weenix or willem van aelst. the beauty of bird images barbara regina dietzsch and her faithful imitation of natural bird plumage were admired by contemporary observers.\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 15 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: rare, exceptional originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"4526","title":{"en":"dietzsch & wirsing - oriole. 2"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33889/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:26.149Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":33889,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":125,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33890/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored lithograph is \n a monograph of the lories, or brush-tongued parrots . the work was authored by st. george jackson mivart and the celebrated john gerrard keulemans provided the images. this first edition, first issue was published in london by r. h. porter in 1896. \n \n keulemans is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. he contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of elliot, buller, dresser, and the ibis. \n \n \n a monograph of the lories , according to sacheverell sitwell (writing in fine birds books), included keulemans 'best work'. the artist shows a masterful grasp of composition, balancing the need to show the birds in characteristic pose, whilst giving the maximum amount of information about the beautiful plummage that is so typical of the loriidae family, but without losing sight of the importance of retaining the harmony of the image as a whole. \n \n the author, mivart, describes the loriidae family as 'a very attractive group of rather small birds' varying 'from the size of a turtle-dove to about that of a sparrow', and consisting 'of 75 more or less distinct species. the family is remarkable for its brilliancy and gay coloration', and its friendliness: 'some of them will spontaneously approach human dwellings, and most of them make excellent pets'. their feeding habits are a special feature: 'the lories are very choice feeders, living as they do on the nectars and pollen of flowers. their tongue is very remarkable, as it is formed as a kind of brush, which is no doubt destined to extract the nectar'. \n \n cf. fine bird books (1990) p.94; cf.t.keulemans & j.coldewey. feathers to brush p.64; cf.nissen ivb 640; cf.wood p.468; cf.zimmer p.439 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 7/8\" by 12 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"4527","title":{"en":"mivart & keulemans - salvadori's lory. 19"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33890/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:13:26.154Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":33892,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/33893/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"4530","title":{"en":"lear & gould - tengmalm's owl"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/66397/lot/33893/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 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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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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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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