375 ORTELIUS, A. Leodiensis Diocesis Typus. Anvers, 1598. Beau col. 1 grand cartouche Renaissance. Texte français. 375 x 490 mm.
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600 €   

¤ East to the top. Centered on Liege, including southern part of Dutch Limburg. Prepared by Jan van Schille. - Van den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas maps, 64.

376 MERCATOR, G./ HONDIUS, J. Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus. Amsterdam, 1600. Beau col. ancien. Paper slightly age toned. 330 x 486 mm.
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500 €   

¤ Engraved by Baptist Doetecum. East to the top. Showing the River Maas up to Roermond.

377 MERCATOR,G./ HONDIUS,J. Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus. Amsterdam 1600. In attractive original colours Paper slightly age toned. 330 x 486 mm.
Inquire about item N°11136 .

360 €   

¤ Engraved by Baptist Doetecum. East to the top. Showing the River Maas up to Roermond.

378 LANGENES,B. Leodiensis Dioecesis. Amsterdam/Frankfurt, 1609. Some minor age-toning of paper. Generally in good condition. 87 x 122 mm.
Inquire about item N°13202 .

80 €   

¤ Petite carte centrée sur Liège et Maastricht, représentant le sud-est de la Belgique. Orientée Nord à gauche. Cartouche de titre en bas à gauche. Publiées pour la première fois en 1598 dans le "Caert-Thresoor", les planches ont été incisées par les graveurs les plus connus y compris Petrus Kaerius et Jodocus Hondius I.
- A miniature map of the southern part of Belgium, centered on Liege. Title cartouche on the lower left corner. First published in 1598 in his "Caert-Thresoor", the plates were executed by the most famous engravers in Amsterdam, including Petrus Kaerius and Jodocus Hondius I. "The atlas set a new standard for minor atlases. The small map is extremely well engraved. The map reflects the level of cartography in Amsterdam at the turn of the century, where up to date information on newly discovered regions was readily available" -- Koeman. - Koeman, Altantes Neerlandici, Volume II, Lan 9.

379 HONDIUS, H. Dioecesis Leodiensis Amsterdam, 1660. Col. In good condition. 457 x 540 mm.
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300 €   

¤ Detailed map of Belgium. Embellished an allegorical title cartouche surrounded by a coat of arms. Shows the Mosa Fluvius, part of Belgium next to Brabantia. Cities include Liege, Maastricht/Wyck, Namur and Aarschot.

380 DANCKERTS,T. Novissima Flandriae Comitatus tabula.. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper. Good condition. 506 x 582 mm.
Inquire about item N°9567 .

600 €   

¤ Rare issue of Theodoruss Danckert's attractive map of eastern Belgium provinces, Flanders, with Brugge, Oostende, Gent, Mons, Antwerpen, Cambray, etc.. Decorative title cartouche lower left hand corner.
SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.

386 AVELINE,P. / CREPY Namur. Paris, 1690-1720. Upper margin cut close. Some very minor water staining. 196 x 314 mm.
Inquire about item N°13098 .

200 €   

¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Namur, with a numbered legend in both lower corners. The plate is numbered in red pencil in upper right corner. Engraved by Pierre Aveline (Paris, c.1656 - 23 May 1722). He was also a print-publisher and print-seller. He probably trained with Adam Pérelle and, like him, specialized in topographical representations. He engraved in suites many views of Paris and of provincial, European and African cities, mixing etching and burin. In 1685 he obtained a royal license for ten years, authorizing him to reproduce 'le profil des maisons royales'. Among the 412 items that comprise his oeuvre, there are only two portraits and two prints of historical subjects. The print carries the "privilege du Roy". With the publishers address of "Crepy". Etienne Louis Crepy (c.1700-1759) was active as an engraver and publisher active at rue St.Jacques a StPierre in Paris. He was specializing in maps and geographical prints. In 1731 he acquired the stock of copper plates of topographical content from his father Jean Crepy. Collectors item!. - Thieme-B. II, 273 (Aveline)

387 CHEREAU, F. & J. Malines. [Mechelen] Paris c.1720. Very good condition and impression. 166 x 264 mm.
Inquire about item N°13125 .

250 €   

¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Mechelen, including a numbered legend in the left lower corner. Published by the brothers Chéreau, active in Paris at "rue st.Jacques au Grand St.Remy". François Chéreau was born in 1680 in Blois, it is unknown when he settled in Paris. He was student of Gérard Audran and Pierre Drevet. In 1718 he acquired the stock of copperplates and prints of his tutor Gérard Audran. He was a very talented engraver. After his death in 1729 the copperplates were sold by his widow. His brother Jacques (le jeune) (1688-1776) was also engravers and publisher and worked for one year in England. He was well known as engraver of portraits. Very rare print with a high standard of engraving. Collector's item. - Inventaire du fonds Français, vol.4p.317-341.

388 CHÉREAU, F. & J. Anvers. Paris c.1720. Mint condition. Wide margins. 141 x 218 mm.
Inquire about item N°13124 .

500 €   

¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Antwerp, including a numbered legend in both lower corners and several very fine ships. Published by the brothers Chéreau, active in Paris at "rue st.Jacques au Grand St.Remy". François Chéreau was born in 1680 in Blois, it is unknown when he settled in Paris. He was student of Gérard Audran and Pierre Drevet. In 1718 he acquired the stock of copperplates and prints of his tutor Gérard Audran. He was a very talented engraver. After his death in 1729 the copperplates were sold by his widow. His brother Jacques (le jeune) (1688-1776) was also engravers and publisher and worked for one year in England. He was well known as engraver of portraits. Very rare print with a high standard of engraving. Collector's item. - Inventaire du fonds Français, vol.4p.317-341.

389 LORIEUX. Vue de l'Orangerie… Paris, ca. 1850. Belle impression. Rousseurs et traces de mouillures dans les marges. 290 x 444 mm.
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130 €   

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390 LORIEUX. Ière Vue du Palais Impérial & Royal, près de Bruxelles. Paris, (19th).. Rousseurs et traces de mouillures dans les marges. 290 x 444 mm.
Inquire about item N°60984 .

130 €   

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391 DANCKERTS,C Belgii sive Germaniae Inferioris.. Amsterdam, 1634. In original o/l colours. Paper slightly age-toned. Lower margin frayed and torned off till border. Contemp. repair of tear in right hand part map. RARE 382 x 486 mm.
Inquire about item N°12347 .

2000 €   

¤ A finely engraved, detailed and decorative map of Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg.

392 DANCKERTS,J. Belgium foederatum emendatius auctum.. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper. Very good condition.Some minor water staining on the left part. 567 x 500 mm.
Inquire about item N°9552 .

900 €   

¤ Rare issue of Justus Danckert's attractive map of present-day The Netherlands. Decorative title cartouche upper left hand corner. SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.

393 DE JODE,G. Brabantiae Belgarum Provinciae recens.. Anvers, 1593. Coloured. In very good condition. 352 x 491 mm.
Inquire about item N°8290 .

2300 €   

¤ Based on a map by Jacob van Deventer, by order of King Charles V. Jacob van Deventer was one of the first cartographers of the Southern Netherlands. He was famous for his exact surveys for maps and plans and may be considered one of the founders of cartography.
A very rare item.

394 DANCKERTS II, C. Nouvelle et exacte Carte du Duche de Brabant.. Amsterdam, 1635. Uncoloured Paper with two marginal water stains. Good condition. 384 x 480 mm.
Inquire about item N°13855 .

1000 €   

¤ A very rare exemplary of a map of the duchy of Brabant. Title cartouche in the lower left-hand corner. A very rare issue of this map of Brabant. Cornelis Danckerts II. copied the folio map of H.Hondius. The publisher's address was placed in the lower left-hand corner.
No atlases by Danckerts are known; this rare map has been preserved only in loose-sheet copies.

395 DANCKERTS II, C. Ducatus Limburg. Amsterdam, 1636. Uncoloured Printed on thin paper. Very good condition. 382 x 495 mm.
Inquire about item N°13854 .

1100 €   

¤ A very rare issue of this map of Limburg. Cornelis Danckerts II. copied the folio map of H.Hondius. The publisher's address was placed in the lower right-hand corner. The cartouches are mirror-imaged copies from Hondius' maps of Charolais and Namur. No atlases by Danckerts are known; this rare map has been preserved only in loose-sheet copies.

396 BLAEU, G. Fossa Sanctae Mariae. Amsterdam, 1645. Col. ancien. Wide margins. Very fine. 385 x 505 mm.
Inquire about item N°1080 .

600 €   

¤ Detailed map of part of the country between rivers Rhine and Meuse showing a canal to be dug between 1626 and 1628 between Rheinberg in Germany and Venlo. A deficiency of financial means combined with the seizure of 's-Hertogenbosch (1629) and Venlo (1632) by the Spanisch army delivered the death-blow to the project. Solely the stretch between Rheinberg and Geldern was completed.

397 BLAEU,W. Zuydhollandia stricte sumta. Amsterdam 1645. Original colours. In good condition. Dark impression. 382 x 509 mm.
Inquire about item N°15910 .

550 €   

¤ The count ship of Holland was subdivided into a number of bailiwicks. The most southerly bailiwick, bordering on Brabant was named Zuid-Holland. Many floods changed the appearance of this part of Holland.

398 BLAEU,J. Agri Zypani Nova Descript. Amsterdam, 1661. Original colours. Very good till mint condition. 375 x 492 mm.
Inquire about item N°14336 .

600 €   

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399 BLAEU,J. Caerte van de Scher-meer. Amsterdam, 1661. Beau col. ancien. In mint condition 467 x 559 mm.
Inquire about item N°14335 .

650 €   

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400 COLOM,J.A. De Tesselstroom met de Gaten van Marsdiep./ De Mase met.. Amsterdam, 1662. Uncoloured. Paper very slightly age toned as usual. 380 x 525 mm.
Inquire about item N°1511 .

900 €   

¤ Three charts on one sheet depicting the entrances to the Zuiderzee between Holland, Texel and Vlieland. The entrances of the Maas with Rotterdam and in a small inset the coast from Enkhuizen till Medemblik.

401 GOOS,P. Cust van Hollant Tussen de Maes ende Texel. Amsterdam, 1666. Coloured. On double-ply paper as issued. Paper very mildly age-toned, as usual. A good and dark impression. 420 x 523 mm.
Inquire about item N°12099 .

750 €   

¤ Uncommon chart of the coast of Holland, including the southern tip of Texel. East at the top. Two fine compass cards, soundings and a large "Bree Veerthien" offshore. Pieter Goos (ca. 1616-1675) was one of the most important cartographer, engraver, publisher and print seller of Amsterdam. His widow continued business at her husband's death. She re-issued 'Nieuwe Groote Zee-Spiegel" in 1676.

402 VISSCHER ,N. Hollandiae pars Meridionalior vulgo Zuyd-Holland. Amsterdam, 1670. Original colours. Repair of split lower part centerfold. 463 x 565 mm.
Inquire about item N°862 .

800 €   

¤ Detailed map covering the area around the Biesbos, including Breda, Dordrecht, Gorcum and Gouda. The colouring of the map is extra ordinary bright and detailed.

403 WIT, F. de. Hollandiae pars Meridionalior vulgo Zuyd-Holland. Amsterdam, 1670. Beau col. ancien. Good and dark impression. 443 x 537 mm.
Inquire about item N°4280 .

350 €   

¤ Detailed map covering the area around the Biesbos, including Breda, Willemstad, Dordrecht, Culembourg, Gorichem and Gouda.

404 DE WIT,F. Ultraiectini dominii tabula.. Amsterdam, 1680. Beau col. ancien. Paper very slightly age-toned. Repair of split lower part centerfold, 8cm into engraved area, else good. 461 x 564 mm.
Inquire about item N°14340 .

500 €   

¤ Orientated south/west to the top. With two very decorative cartouches.

405 WIT, F. de. Noordt Hollandt. Amsterdam, 1680. Beau col. A good and dark impression in attractive colouring. 449 x 543 mm.
Inquire about item N°1335 .

500 €   

¤ A detailed map of the northern part of Holland. At that time practically all polders -with the exception of the IJ-polder- had already been reclaimed.

406 WIT, F. de. Tabula Ducatus Brabantiae. Amsterdam, 1680. Beau col. ancien. In very good condition. A good and dark impression. 468 x 548 mm.
Inquire about item N°589 .

450 €   

¤ Detailed map orientated west to the top.

407 DE WIT,F. Tabula ducatus Limburch et comitatus Valckenburch.. Amsterdam, 1690. Beau col. ancien. Printed on heavy paper. Backed with tissue paper for protective reason. In good condition. 470 x 559 mm.
Inquire about item N°14345 .

500 €   

¤ The map describes the southern part of Limburg and reaches into Belgium (Liége, Verviers) and Germany. With two very decorative cartouches.

408 CORONELLI, V.M. Parte Septentrionale dell' Hollandia, vulgo Westuriesland en T Noorder quartier. Venise, 1696. A water stain in left and right margins, just affecting printed area. Crisp, early impression on very thick hand laid paper with original margins. 450 x 630 mm.
Inquire about item N°61703 .

600 €   

¤ A beautifully engraved map of northern Netherlands locating the fortified cities of Amsterdam, Hoorn, Haerlem, t’Huys, Edam, etc. The region is filled with a meticulous portrayal of the canals, dykes and polders. A large number of polders are shown and named, many with windmills. Decorative title cartouche with five putti holding aloft a banner with title. A very handsome map that is boldly engraved in Coronelli’s style.

409 VISSCHER,N. Comitatus Zelandiae. Amsterdam, 1696. Beau col. ancien. In very good condition. Very attractive original colours. 460 x 547 mm.
Inquire about item N°14349 .

1000 €   

¤ Fine and detailed map of the province of Zeeland.

410 DANCKERTS,C. Ducatus Brabantiae tabula continens sacri imperii.. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper. Repairs of splits in the right margin. Some water staining in the left margin. Good condition. 572 x 506 mm.
Inquire about item N°9570 .

800 €   

¤ Rare issue of Cornelis Danckert's attractive map of Brabant. Decorative title cartouche lower left hand corner. SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.

411 DANCKERTS,J. Ultraiectini dominii tabula. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper.Good condition. 455 x 545 mm.
Inquire about item N°9563 .

800 €   

¤ Rare issue of Justus Danckert's attractive map of the province of Utrecht. Shows the land development in Utrecht, Holland, near the Zuyder Zee and it shows Utrecht, Amersfoort, Amsterdam, Vianen, the rivers Vecht and Amstel, etc
Decorative title cartouche upper left hand corner.
SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.

412 HALMA,F. Donger deel.. derde grietenije van Ooster Goo.. Amsterdam, 1718. Beau col. In very good condition. 356 x 520 mm.
Inquire about item N°14343 .

600 €   

¤ Very decorative map of the area north of Dokkum from the "Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland" prepared by Schotanus. With decorative title cartouche lower right mentioning the "Grietman" Jr. Ernest van Ayalva. In 1682 Bernardus Schotanus received an order from the Gedeputeerde Staten for a new mapping out of the "Grietenijen". Only in 1698 his atlas of Friesland was published in an edition of 125 copies. This small edition and the topographical changes soon made a new edition necessary. This was the "Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland", published by Halma in Leeuwarden in 1718.

413 HALMA,F. Hemelumer oude vaart en de Noort Woude.. Amsterdam, 1718. Beau col. In very good condition. 428 x 462 mm.
Inquire about item N°14344 .

700 €   

¤ Very decorative map including the towns of Staveren, Hindelopen, Workum and several of the Frisian Lakes from the "Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland" prepared by Schotanus. With decorative title cartouche upper left mentioning the "Grietman" Jr. Jacob vander Waijen. In 1682 Bernardus Schotanus received an order from the Gedeputeerde Staten for a new mapping out of the "Grietenijen". Only in 1698 his atlas of Friesland was published in an edition of 125 copies. This small edition and the topographical changes soon made a new edition necessary. This was the "Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland", published by Halma in Leeuwarden in 1718.

414 HALMA,F. Leeuwerdera deel.. der stad Leeuwerden.. Amsterdam, 1718. Beau col. In very good condition. 550 x 420 mm.
Inquire about item N°14342 .

700 €   

¤ Very decorative map centered on Leeuwarden from the "Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland" prepared by Schotanus. With decorative title cartouche lower right mentioning the "Grietman" Jr. Lasius van Burmania op Martena. In 1682 Bernardus Schotanus received an order from the Gedeputeerde Staten for a new mapping out of the "Grietenijen". Only in 1698 his atlas of Friesland was published in an edition of 125 copies. This small edition and the topographical changes soon made a new edition necessary. This was the "Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland", published by Halma in Leeuwarden in 1718.

415 LE ROUGE, G.L. Le Brabant. Ou la Campagne du Roy de 1746.. Paris, 1747. Limites en col. ancien. Infimes rousseurs marginales. 633 x 495 mm.
Inquire about item N°62001 .

300 €   

¤ Carte du Brabant avec les tracés des délimitations des communes et la position des villes principales en couleurs. - Map of Brabant by George Louis Le Rouge, who was active from 1740- till 1780 as a publisher and was appointed engineer for the King of France.

416 ROBERT DE VAUGONDY, G. Partie Meridion. du Duche de Brabant.. Paris, c.1752. Col. Tache de brulure sur la marge de droite. Infimes rousseurs. 478 x 610 mm.
Inquire about item N°62003 .

200 €   

¤ Carte illustrant une partie de la Bélgique jusqu'à la frontière avec les Pays Bas. Beau cartouche décoratif contenant le titre.

417 LOTTER, T. C. Zeelandiae Comitatus… Augsbourg, 1770. Beau col. ancien. Bel exemplaire. - In mint condition. 475 x 578 mm.
Inquire about item N°61212 .

600 €   

¤ Beau cartouche décoratif.
T.C. Lotter married M. Seutter's daughter in 1740 and succeeded him in 1756. Lotter used the copperplate of Seutter; he only changed the name.

419 HERDER,B. Schlacht bei Rocour den 2 October 1746 Freiburg c.1840. Col. Lithography, in very good condition 550 x 400 mm.
Inquire about item N°14348 .

300 €   

¤ Rare print of the battle of Rocour on October 2nd 1746 between the French and the allied armies of Austria, Holland, English and German armies. Including the towns of Tongeren, Maastricht and Lüttich. Printed by B.Herder and published in "Schlachten der Neuern Zeit", page 168.

420 AITSINGER,M. Venlo. Cologne 1596. Coloured. Very good condition. Dark impression. 197 x 273 mm.
Inquire about item N°11268 .

480 €   

¤ Early bird-eye view of Venlo, originally engraved by Frans Hogenberg. For this second edition the text underneath the engraving were cut off.
From one of the major sources for the history of the Low Countries during the beginning of their struggle for independence. The Austrian author, following the tradition of newsletters published on the occasion of the regular trade-fairs, began to issue a series of half-yearly publications. This work, written with unusual impartiality for the time, was repeatedly updated and reprinted. The fame of the book owes much to the 238 fine engravings by Frans Hogenberg which depict many places and historical events in the Netherlands and Germany with great reliability.

421 AVELINE,P. / CREPY Mastric ou Maestricht.. [Maastricht] Paris, 1690-1720. Good impression. 185 x 307 mm.
Inquire about item N°13097 .

750 €   

¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Maastricht, with a numbered legend in both lower corners. The plate is numbered in red pencil in upper right corner. Engraved by Pierre Aveline (Paris, c.1656 - 23 May 1722). He was also a print-publisher and print-seller. He probably trained with Adam Pérelle and, like him, specialized in topographical representations. He engraved in suites many views of Paris and of provincial, European and African cities, mixing etching and burin. In 1685 he obtained a royal license for ten years, authorizing him to reproduce 'le profil des maisons royales'. Among the 412 items that comprise his oeuvre, there are only two portraits and two prints of historical subjects. The print carries the "privilege du Roy". With the publishers address of "Crepy". Etienne Louis Crepy (c.1700-1759) was active as an engraver and publisher active at rue St.Jacques a StPierre in Paris. He was specializing in maps and geographical prints. In 1731 he acquired the stock of copper plates of topographical content from his father Jean Crepy. Collectors item!. - Thieme-B. II, 273 (Aveline)

422 CREPY Flessingue Ville de l'Ile de Walcheren. [Vlissingen] Paris, 1690-1720. Upper margin cut close, just shaving the upper right printed area. Good impression. Spot in lower right margin. 165 x 312 mm.
Inquire about item N°13105 .

400 €   

¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Vlissingen. The plate is numbered in red pencil in upper right corner. Engraved by Jean Crepy (the father) who was active as an engraver and publisher at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th century. He was active at rue St.Jacques a StPierre in Paris. He made several portraits, historical- and topographical prints. His son Etienne Louis Crepy (c.1700-1759) was also engraver and publisher. He was specializing in maps and geographical prints. In 1731 he acquired the stock of copper plates of topographical content from his father. Another son Louis was also active in the publishing trade but more specializing in imaginary- and optical prints. The family Crepy was one of the most successful publishing companies in 18th century Paris. - Inventaire du fonds Français, vol.4p.317-341.

423 CREPY Utrecht. Paris, 1690-1720. Very good condition. Dark impression. 142 x 223 mm.
Inquire about item N°13106 .

800 €   

¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Utrecht, including a numbered legend in the lower part. Engraved by Jean Crepy (the father) who was active as an engraver and publisher at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th century. He was active at rue St.Jacques a StPierre in Paris. He made several portraits, historical- and topographical prints. His son Etienne Louis Crepy (c.1700-1759) was also engraver and publisher. He was specializing in maps and geographical prints. In 1731 he acquired the stock of copper plates of topographical content from his father. Another son Louis was also active in the publishing trade but more specializing in imaginary- and optical prints. The family Crepy was one of the most successful publishing companies in 18th century Paris. - Inventaire du fonds Français, vol.4p.317-341.

424 MERCATOR, G. Trier & Lutzenburg. Duisburg 1585. Beau col. ancien. Attractive full colours. Repair of tear left hand margin, just affecting engraved area. Centerfold on a few places underlaid for protective reason. 364 x 468 mm.
Inquire about item N°4845 .

500 €   

¤ One of the earliest maps of Luxemburg.

425 ORTELIUS, A. Lutzenburgensis Ducatus veriss descript. Anvers, 1587. In fine original colours. Some minor marginal discolouration of paper. From a rare Spanish text edition. 365 x 491 mm.
Inquire about item N°5795 .

1000 €   

¤ Prepared by Jacob Surhon who made a manuscript map of Luxembourg for which he received 500 Livres from Charles V in 1551. For security reasons the map was not published. Only in 1579, when Antwerp was independent for a short time, Ortelius used the map for publication in his atlas. Very attractive original colours. - Van den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas maps, 60.

426 VISSCHER , N. Ducatus Lutzenburgi Novissima et Accuratissima Delineatio. Amsterdam, 1680. Original colours. In very attractive and strong colours. 462 x 562 mm.
Inquire about item N°662 .

800 €   

¤ West to the top. Very detailed and fine map of Luxembourg, including the towns of Namur, Liege, Trier and Metz.

427 DANCKERTS, J. Ducatus Lutzenburgi Nova et Accurata Tabula.. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper. 502 x 575 mm.
Inquire about item N°9569 .

800 €   

¤ Rare issue of Justus Danckert's attractive map of Luxembourg. Decorative title cartouche lower left hand corner. SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.

428 BRAUN, G. / HOGENBERG, F. Lutzenburgum.. Cologne, 1580. In attractive original colours. Paper very slightly agetoned. 349 x 418 mm.
Inquire about item N°2570 .

1200 €   

¤ Very decorative and detailed bird's-eye view of the town of Luxembourg. From the greatest publication in this genre!. The "Civitates" was compiled and written by George Braun, Canon of Cologne Cathedral. Braun gathered together vast amounts of information and draft plans to produce over 500 city views/maps published in six parts between 1572 and 1617. Most of these engravings were made by Simon Novellanus and Frans Hogenberg, many after drawings by Joris Hoefnagel.