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  • First edition, first issue, of A Picturesque Tour Through the Cities of London and Westminster by Thomas Malton, one of the first great aquatint books on London, with 100 fine aquatint plates.
    First edition, first issue, of A Picturesque Tour Through the Cities of London and Westminster by Thomas Malton, one of the first great aquatint books on London, with 100 fine aquatint plates.

    MALTON, Thomas.
    A Picturesque Tour Through the Cities of London and Westminster, 1792-1801.
    $17,184.00

  • Deutschlands Flora
    Deutschlands Flora

    Reichenbach, H. G. Ludwig.
    Deutschlands Flora 1837-1912
    $17,184.00

  • Williamson's Oriental Field Sports is a valuable record of the sporting activities of British officers serving in India in the early nineteenth century.
    Williamson's Oriental Field Sports is a valuable record of the sporting activities of British officers serving in India in the early nineteenth century.

    WILLIAMSON, Thomas; HOWETT, Samuel.
    Oriental Field Sports. 1807.
    $17,184.00

  • Illuminated manuscript of Jami's Yusuf wa Zuleikha with illustrations in the text and some early examples of marbled paper.
    Illuminated manuscript of Jami's Yusuf wa Zuleikha with illustrations in the text and some early examples of marbled paper.

    JAMI, Abdul Rahman.
    Yusuf wa Zuleikha, dated 92[1] AH (1515 AD).
    $17,184.00

  • First edition of Robert Heron's Arabian Tales, the earliest most complete English translation of the Arabian Nights with four additional volumes.
    First edition of Robert Heron's Arabian Tales, the earliest most complete English translation of the Arabian Nights with four additional volumes.

    HERON, Robert (translator).
    Arabian Tales: or, a continuation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments, 1792.
    $17,184.00

  • Souancé's Perroquets is one of the three great French parrot books
    Souancé's Perroquets is one of the three great French parrot books

    SOUANCÉ, Charles de.
    Iconographie des Perroquets 1857-[58].
    $17,184.00

  • Remarkably fine series of hand-coloured prints of military costumes after Paul I in an exceptional conteemporary Russian binding.
    Remarkably fine series of hand-coloured prints of military costumes after Paul I in an exceptional conteemporary Russian binding.

    [PETROVICH, Paul I (Tsar of Russia)].
    Risunki sobstvennym voiskam pokoinago Imperatora Pavle I. 1835.
    $17,184.00

  • Fine fresch copy of Richter's Sitten, Gebrauche und Kleudung der Russen, an important illustrated work on Russian Habits and costumes
    Fine fresch copy of Richter's Sitten, Gebrauche und Kleudung der Russen, an important illustrated work on Russian Habits and costumes

    RICHTER, Johann; GEISSLER, C.G.H.
    Sitten, Gebräuche und Kleidung der Russen... [1801-05].
    $17,184.00

  • Important Deccani Qur'an copied in a manner reminiscent of Qur'ans produced under Sultanate India from the deccan in 1691.
    Important Deccani Qur'an copied in a manner reminiscent of Qur'ans produced under Sultanate India from the deccan in 1691.

    [QUR'AN].
    Important Indian Qur'an, dated 1691 AD.
    $17,184.00

  • limited edition with a copper plate and a collection of original drawings from two other artists
    limited edition with a copper plate and a collection of original drawings from two other artists

    LORRAIN, Jean; COURBOULEIX, Léon & FARNETI, Carlo (illustrators).
    La Maison Philibert. 1928.
    $17,184.00

  • Hancarville catalogued Sir William Hamilton's collection of ancient vases in Naples from which it is likely he took some inspiration for these images
    Hancarville catalogued Sir William Hamilton's collection of ancient vases in Naples from which it is likely he took some inspiration for these images

    [EROTICA]. [HANCARVILLE, Pierre-Francois Hugues, d'].
    Veneres uti observantur in gemmis antiquis. ca. 1771].
    $17,184.00

  • A fine extra-illustrated Bible with engravings dating from the seventeenth century by Guercino, Cipriani, Rubens, Sadeler, Durer,Blake and others
    A fine extra-illustrated Bible with engravings dating from the seventeenth century by Guercino, Cipriani, Rubens, Sadeler, Durer,Blake and others

    [D'OYLY AND MANT'S BIBLE].
    The Holy Bible, 1817.
    $17,184.00

  • Lumsden includes a short account of Muscat and describes his voyage up the Persian Gulf. also includes Bushire, Isfahan, Tabriz, Tiflis, Rostov, Odessa
    Lumsden includes a short account of Muscat and describes his voyage up the Persian Gulf. also includes Bushire, Isfahan, Tabriz, Tiflis, Rostov, Odessa

    LUMSDEN, Lieut. Thomas.
    A Journey From Merut in India to London 1822.
    $17,184.00

  • Ruins of the Palace at Spalatro by Robert Adam is a foundation work of neo-classical architecture.
    Ruins of the Palace at Spalatro by Robert Adam is a foundation work of neo-classical architecture.

    ADAM, Robert.
    Ruins of the palace of the Emperor Diocletian 1764.
    $15,000.00

  • An exceptionally fine impression of Hollar's panorama of Jerusalem.

    HOLLAR, Wenceslaus.
    Jerusalem. 1660.
    $17,184.00

  • Sam Francis, Trietto 3 SFE 076 RC, aquatint in colours, 1991, on Fabriano paper, signed, from edition of 66, published by2RC Edizioni Arte
    Sam Francis, Trietto 3 SFE 076 RC, aquatint in colours, 1991, on Fabriano paper, signed, from edition of 66, published by2RC Edizioni Arte

    FRANCIS, Sam
    Trietto 3 (SFE-076 RC) 1991
    $17,184.00

  • A fine group of Chinese export watercolours showing flowers and butterflies.
    A fine group of Chinese export watercolours showing flowers and butterflies.

    [CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER].
    [A Group of 10 Watercolours of Flowers & Butterflies]. [Mid to late 19th century].
    $17,184.00

  • The first book on Africa written by an African. The woodcuts include personifications of Africa, Arabia, Egypt, Alexandria and the Nile.
    The first book on Africa written by an African. The woodcuts include personifications of Africa, Arabia, Egypt, Alexandria and the Nile.

    LEO AFRICANUS, Johannes.
    Historiale description de l'Afrique, 1556.
    $17,184.00

  • Album of fine watercolours sof Rome and Naples each igned by Ruspi.
    Album of fine watercolours sof Rome and Naples each igned by Ruspi.

    RUSPI, Ercole.
    Costumes de Rome et de Naples. 1850-1852.
    $17,184.00

  • One of the most celebrated collections of illustrations relating to the Greek War of Independence, with fine portraits of the Greek heroes.
    One of the most celebrated collections of illustrations relating to the Greek War of Independence, with fine portraits of the Greek heroes.

    HESS, Peter von.
    Album Griechischen heldentums 1895.
    $17,184.00

  • Very scarce artistic botanical work showing highly finished decorative bouquets of flowers for the twelve months of the year.
    Very scarce artistic botanical work showing highly finished decorative bouquets of flowers for the twelve months of the year.

    ROBIN, Armand.
    Flore des Quatre Saisons. [c.1840].
    $17,184.00

  • Magisterial work by the Benedictine monk Bernard de Montfaucon (1655–1741), one of the founders of modern archaeology. 15 vols, 1380 engraved plates, calf.
    Magisterial work by the Benedictine monk Bernard de Montfaucon (1655–1741), one of the founders of modern archaeology. 15 vols, 1380 engraved plates, calf.

    MONTFAUCON, Bernard de.
    L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures. 1719-1724.
    $17,184.00

  • Large format album of 11 scenes showing rich Chinese interiors and fine costumes - this album of especially large format, watercolour & gouache on pith.
    Large format album of 11 scenes showing rich Chinese interiors and fine costumes - this album of especially large format, watercolour & gouache on pith.

    [CHINESE EXPORT WATERCOLOURS ON PITH PAPER].
    Group of ten courtly scenes. Mid to late nineteenth century.
    $17,184.00

  • Rare engraving of the city of Amsterdam depicting the coat-of-arms of the city's burgomasters during the years spanning the Dutch Golden Age.

    SLUYTER, Johannes.
    Print of coat-of-arms of Prominent citizens of Amsterdam. ca. 1775
    $17,184.00

  • Nine watercolours of designs for silverware items, most probably made by the prestigious WMF factory
    Nine watercolours of designs for silverware items, most probably made by the prestigious WMF factory

    [ANON.]
    Collection of Watercolour Designs for Silverware. late 19th century].
    $17,184.00

  • Eleven photographic negative prints of hands by German palmist Marianne Raschig who sook more than 2000 prints over 60 years.
    Eleven photographic negative prints of hands by German palmist Marianne Raschig who sook more than 2000 prints over 60 years.

    RASCHIG, Marianne.
    Group of Eleven Photographic Negative Prints of Hands. c.1924-1930].
    $17,184.00

  • A magnificent panorama, over 4 metres long, varnished.
    A magnificent panorama, over 4 metres long, varnished.

    BARKER, Henry Aston.
    Panorama of Constantinople [and its environs]. 1813].
    $17,184.00

  • Russian life and costumes. A fine example of these beautiful engravings, here in the rare folio verson, entirely uncut.
    Russian life and costumes. A fine example of these beautiful engravings, here in the rare folio verson, entirely uncut.

    LE PRINCE, Jean-Baptiste.
    Oeuvres. 1782.
    $17,184.00

  • First edition of Mir'At Al-Haramayn wa Al-Rihlat Al-Hijaziyya wa Al-Hajj wa Mashari'uh Al-Dinya by Ibrahim Rifat Pasha, a acarce early important photographic account of Mecca and Medina.
    First edition of Mir'At Al-Haramayn wa Al-Rihlat Al-Hijaziyya wa Al-Hajj wa Mashari'uh Al-Dinya by Ibrahim Rifat Pasha, a acarce early important photographic account of Mecca and Medina.

    RIF'AT PASHA, Ibrahim.
    Mir'At Al-Haramayn wa Al-Rihlat Al-Hijaziyya wa Al-Hajj wa Mashari'uh Al-Dinya. 1925 [1344 AH].
    $16,497.00

  • The first edition of the Arabic issue of this large-scale chromolithographed map of the Arabian Peninsula, the first to use geological surveys in its preparation and the map on which all modern maps of Arabia are based.

    [BROWN, Glen Francis].
    [Arabian Peninsula 1958.]
    $16,497.00

  • Jonas Wood, Untitled, 2009, lithograph, screenprint and woodcut printed in colours, signed by the artist, on Coventry wove paper

    WOOD, Jonas
    Untitled 2009
    $16,497.00

  • Frank Stella, Aiolio, from Imaginary Places III, edition of 51, 1998, on TGL handmade paper, lithograph, screenprint, etching and aquatint in colours
    Frank Stella, Aiolio, from Imaginary Places III, edition of 51, 1998, on TGL handmade paper, lithograph, screenprint, etching and aquatint in colours

    STELLA, Frank
    Aiolio, from Imaginary Places III 1998
    $16,497.00

  • Frank Stella, Orogena, from Imaginary Places III, 1998, lithograph, screenprint, etching and aquatint printed in colours, with relief, signed by the artist, from the edition of 55
    Frank Stella, Orogena, from Imaginary Places III, 1998, lithograph, screenprint, etching and aquatint printed in colours, with relief, signed by the artist, from the edition of 55

    STELLA, Frank
    Orofena, from Imaginary Places III 1998
    $16,497.00

  • Group of six lithographs hand-coloured in pochoir from George Barbier's Le Bonheur du Jour, published in Paris in 1924.
    Group of six lithographs hand-coloured in pochoir from George Barbier's Le Bonheur du Jour, published in Paris in 1924.

    BARBIER, George.
    A Group of Six Lithographs from Le Bonheur du Jour. 1924
    $16,497.00

  • Four copper engraved plates of Peonies with hand-colour by Basilius Besler, Magnificent plates from Hortus Eystettensis, one of the earliest and most famous works
    Four copper engraved plates of Peonies with hand-colour by Basilius Besler, Magnificent plates from Hortus Eystettensis, one of the earliest and most famous works

    [BOTANY]. BESLER, Basilius.
    [A Group of Four Peonies]. 1640.
    $16,497.00

  • A handsome copy of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize winning account, Profiles In Courage
    A handsome copy of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize winning account, Profiles In Courage

    KENNEDY, John F.
    Profiles in Courage. 1956.
    $15,809.00

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