Two 16th century maps: Egypt and Africa

A lot of two sixteenth to eighteenth century maps. To include: "A Map of the Parish of St. Giles's" Sheet: 14" x 16.75" "Londinum Feracissimi", engravings on laid paper Sheet: 14.75" x 21"

Two maps on one sheet. Hand-colored map of Ghent (approx. 8.5 x 11 in.), tipped onto reverse side of page with map of the Siege of La Rochelle (approx. 8.25 x 11 in. plate size). Both maps printed wit

Terracotta, Comprising a coiled snake and a keening man. 5 1/2" to 11 1/2". 12th-16th Century, Ghana, Africa. Koma figures were originally discovered in the 1980s in what is known as 'Koma Land'. The

1849 Mitchell School ATLAS 24 MAPS America Holy Land France Africa Egypt Asia The name Mitchell has long been synonymous with 19th-century maps; in fact, Mitchell maps are often considered the best of

Gerhard Mercator (German-Flemish, 1512-1594), late 16th century hand-colored map of Ireland in two parts, titled 'Irlandiae Regnum Miliaria Irlandica Communia,' 17"h x 21"w sight of each sheet, overal

16th Century fine early map of Turkey in Asia, published in Amsterdam by Gerard Mercator. Strapwork cartouche at lower right. Two more cartouches, one shows scales, the other has a Latin inscription.

1799 Voyages in Syria & EGYPT Africa Illustrated MAPS Sphinx Pyramids 2v Volney Constantin-François Volney, an 18th-century French philosopher known for his historical works on archaeology and travel

1787 1st ed Voyages in Syria & EGYPT Africa Illustrated MAPS Sphinx 2v Volney “The best expose of Ottoman Empire at the end of the 18th-century!” (Blackmer) Constantin-François Volney, an 18th-ce

Two Patinated Bronze Relief Plaques. One depicting a centaur and other of 'The Personification of Africa' after the 16th c. German medal (diameter: 7 1/4") Centaur: 6" x 7" x 1 1/4"

1854 Journey to Central Africa EGYPT Sudan Ethiopia MAP Nile Bayard Taylor Bayard Taylor was a 19th-century travel writer whose abundant notes and reports have been referenced for decades since the mi

Box of mostly 19th and early 20th century small maps, approximately 35 pieces including maps of Paris, London, Spain, Caudine Forks, New England, Egypt, Russia, Italy, Europe, Africa, Asia, road maps,

3rd - 10th Century Coptic textiles, two fragment strips, red background, Egypt, North Africa. Approximate size 7" x 2", 7.5" x 2.5". Matted. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Y

1874 Journey to Central Africa Lakes EGYPT Sudan Ethiopia MAP Nile Bayard Taylor Bayard Taylor was a 19th-century travel writer whose abundant notes and reports have been referenced for decades since

(AFRICA.) Two hand-colored double-page engraved eighteenth-century maps of the continent. Nuremberg, 1715-1730s - Homann Heirs. Africa Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae. 20¾x24&#188

16th century AD. A group comprising two printed copper-engraved maps of the Himalayas region; based on work by Claudius Ptolemaeus; the uncoloured version with Latin text to verso, copied from Geograp

West Africa, North Ghana, Koma, ca. 16th century CE. A wonderfully modeled Janus totemic figure showing two heads back to back with long chins and open mouths; the heads are connected just above the n

1833 Nubia & Abyssinia EGYPT Ethiopia Africa Missions Geography MAP Bishop Michael Russell was a 19th-century historian who was well-versed in a variety of subjects, including Biblical and Holy Land h

copperplate engravings, the first by Sebastian Munster with descriptive German text, late 16th century; the second by Alfonsus Lasor Averea with descriptive Latin text, 1713. Both maps presented in si

Description: An antique Africa map, in French and dated 1809 by Eustache Herisson, and a reprit of an early 19th century map of World Hemispheres by Adrien-Hubert Brue. Type: MapMaterials: PaperMarkin

Early German Dividing Caliper, 16th Century Compass with 2 points, wrought iron, length 11 in. - Used to mark out locations or on nautical chart to measure a distance between two points on a map. Fr&#

3rd - 10th Century Coptic textile, large fragment, with two inset panel forms comprising circular and octagonal motifs in beige, brown and white, Egypt, North Africa. Approximate size 11" x 8.5". Matt

1895 AFRICA Morocco EGYPT Sudan Sierra Leonne Sahara Illustrated MAPS 2v SET Augustus Keane was a 19th-century historian and author whose studies in ethnology resonate with even modern day ethnologist

European, likely Switzerland, ca. 16th to 17th century. A pair of woodcut engravings, possibly from "De re metallica" (Latin for "On the Nature of Metals/Minerals") by Georgius Agricola (published in

Two hand colored woodcuts from a late 16th century religious work. The woodcuts measure 5 x 3.75" each. Very Good, light traces of mounting tape at margin. Leaves overall measure 8 x 12.75" each. Plea