Paris

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  • Large map by R. Hausermann showing the Catholic Missions in the United States, with an extensive table below listing statistics on the Church in the U.S in 1900. Published by Dufrenoy in Paris, 1900. Strong stable paper with few usual holes/creases where the folds cross. Cfr. Rumsey Collections: 4879000

    • Author: R. Hausermann
    • Dimension: 71 x 95 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1900
  • The propaganda poster published in 1939 features a map of the world with Great Britain, France and the various colonies of both nations are highlighted in red. Germany is highlighted in black, whilst Central European areas under German control, including Poland, Austria and Czechoslovakia, are coloured with black diagonal lines. The slogan “Nous vaincrons parce que nous sommes les plus forts. Souscrivez aux bons d’armement” (We win because we are the strongest. Support good armaments)…

    • Author: M. Dechaux
    • Dimension: 58 x 78 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1939
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    A colorful 1953 pictorial map designed by Monique Cras for the French government to promote New Caledonia in the South West Pacific as a travel destination. Coloratissima carta geo-pittorica della Nuova Caledonia disegnata da Monique Cras e pubblicata a Parigi nel 1953 dal Ministero francese d’oltremare per promuovere il turismo nell’area. La carta, ricchissima di particolari, annotazioni e avvenimenti storici, è completata dalla rappresentazione, dentro a una conchiglia, dell’emisfero meridionale del globo terrestre centrato sull’Oceania…

    • Author: Monique Cras
    • Dimension: 42 x 62 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1953
  • Iconic satirical map of Europe by Paul Hadol published in Paris at Vallee, 1870.

    • Author: Paul Hadol
    • Dimension: 33 x 42 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1870
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    This detailed historical map covers the Italian theater of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-07). It spans from Lake Constance in the northwest down to the Gulf of Venice. In addition to the fine topographical detail and several place names on the map, there are roads and army encampments located throughout. Fortified cities are identified, including Trento, Vicenza, Verona, Cremona, Milan, Turin, and Parma. Battling ships appear in the Gulf of Venice. The title is printed from a separate plate and is flanked by the coats of arms of the Holy Roman Empire and the Dauphin of France. The Dauphin’s coat of arms also appear at bottom left. Published by De Fer’s son-in-law and successor Guillaume Danet. Engraved by H. van Loon.

    • Author: Guillaume Danet
    • Dimension: 50 x 56 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1733
  • Map of Oceania and the Pacific Ocean region showing French, English, United States, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese and Chilean possessions and colonies, depicted by colours. Shows shipping routes with distances between ports, capital cities and states. On verso a cover listing the publisher’s catalogue of the series. cfr: National Library of Australia, 6856870

    • Author: Girard et Barrère
    • Dimension: 51 x 66 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1912
  • A beautiful tinted lithograph showing the Palazzo Comunale in Prato by O. Saunier based on a drawn by A. Durand from the famous “La Toscane” published in Paris at Lemercier in 1863.

    • Author: DURAND AndrŠ
    • Year: 1863
    • Dimension: 455 x 320 mm
    • Place of publication: Paris
  • A rare prospect view of Palermo, including a legend in the lower part published in 1720 by the Chereau brothers.

    • Author: CHEREAU Jacques
    • Year: 1720
    • Dimension: 136 x 208 mm
    • Place of publication: Paris
  • A fascinating and intriguing map of the world as a board game, featuring 142 numbered squares that start and end in Paris. The map is adorned with vignettes showing flora, fauna, people, and distinctive places from around the world. It is further enriched by vibrant illustrations depicting natural phenomena like the aurora borealis, charming landscapes, and exotic ocean liners and airplanes following their routes. The four corners symbolize Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. Clocks at…

    • Author: Saussine Editeur
    • Dimension: 60 x 84 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1930
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    Beautiful topographical map of the Côte d’Azur and southwestern Alps, designed by F. Hugo d’ Alési to promote railway tourism in the region. The map extends from Briançon in the north to Monaco in the southeast and Aubagne in the southwest. There is an inset of the Marseille region in the lower-left corner. Frederic Alexianu Hugo d’Alesi, was an artist who specialized in producing ads promoting travel, particularly in the burgeoning railway industry. d’Alesi helped…

    • Author: Frederic Alexianu Hugo d'Alesi
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1907
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    A beautiful tinted lithograph of Piombino by O. Saunier based on a drawn by A. Durand from the famous “La Toscane” published in Paris at Lemercier in 1863.

    • Author: DURAND AndrŠ
    • Year: 1863
    • Dimension: 450 x 305 mm
    • Place of publication: Paris
  • Fascinating chart showing the celestial hemispheres in the Autumn and Spring skies, plus smaller North and South polar projections and the orbits of the Planets with the with the non-existent planet Vulcan orbiting Mercury.

    • Author: Francois-Adrien Garnier (1799-1863)
    • Dimension: 52 x 74 cm
    • Place of publication: Paris
    • Year: 1862