Henry Abraham Chatelain (20 results)

Condition: Buono (Good). acquaforte inciso cm. 47,3 x 38,7 Buono (Good) Buon es. Book.

33x44 cm. (image size), 48x56 cm. (paper size). Uncolored. Excellent condition. Multiple images surrounding text, all related to the Vatican and the College of Cardinals' proceedings to elect a new pope. There is a plan of the Vatican, view of St. Peter's, image of the assemblage of the Conclave of Cardinals, a depiction of a papal procession and six small images of the steps taken in the election of a pope.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. This is magnificent copper engraving taken from Chatelain"s Atlas Historique published in Amsterdam between 1705 and 1720. The Atlas newly combined maps and engravings with information on geography, history, ethnology and heraldry. This copper engraving contains a pair of maps as well as a Genealogical tree and 3 indigenous vies of the Moghal Empire. The upper maps show the Empire of the Great Mogol and the Kingdon of Kachimere. The centre panel shows a tree of the Mogol Dynasty, beginning with Tamberlan in 1402 and ending with Ferrog Sier. At the bottom, are three engraved views showing indigenous scenes of the Mogog Empire, including two combatants on elephants, a scene in the Royal Court, and the custom of Burning the Dead. NOTE there is a chip in the top right hand corner of the engraving - see photograph.

Double page map, 440 x 495 mm. From the Atlas Historique [1708 - 1720] Volume 4, plate 31.

Double page map, 440 x 495 mm. From the Atlas Historique [1708 - 1720] Volume 4, plate 30.

Double page map, 540 x 610 mm. From the Atlas Historique [1708 - 1720] Volume 4, plate 20.

From the Australian point of view, most interesting for the illustrations drawn from Dampier's explorations on the West Australian coast, particularly the images of fish, birds, squid & plants, the first images of Australian fauna & flora to be seen by the Western world. It includes extensive text describing the natural history found there, in French. His account of the expedition was published as "A Voyage to New Holland" in 1703. Dampier is regarded by many as Australia's first natural historian. The three maps at the top of the plate are of the Isthmus of Darien and the Gulf of Panama. Size : 370x433 (mm), 14.57x17.05 (Inches). Many of the maps are based on the work of Guillaume de l'Lisle. Published in Chatelain's "Atlas Historique, ou nouvelle introduction a l'histoire, a la chronologie & a la geographie ancienne & moderne" in Amsterdam 1721. Many of the maps are based on the work of Guillaume de l'Lisle. Copperplate engraving, 14.5 x17". Full impression mark with wide margins. Some slight bends in margin, fine overall.

Uncolored map of modern Rome. fine condition. Extensive tables showing locations of buildings, statues and pieces of art around the city. Small vignettes of 10 buildings, inset map of the environs of Rome.

Uncolored map of Rome during the Empire. fine condition with wide margins. Secondary title at top: "Plan des Antiquitez de Rome Representes et Distingues Suivant la Situation de Chacun de ses Anciens Monuments." Extensive index of 196 buildings at bottom right.

Incisione in rame, mm 490x580 (inciso), mm 565x650 (foglio). Tratta da "Atlas Historique". Illustra tutti i ritratti degli imperatori romani da Cesare, a Heraclio, talvolta con le rispettive consorti. Esemplare in ottimo stato di conservazione.

Incisione in rame, mm 390x470. Tratta da "Atlas Historiqueî. Con cinque riquadri con vedute di piazza San Marco (2), líarsenale, una regata di gondole e il combattimento al ponte dei pugni. Il testo descrive la Repubbblica in generale, tratta dellíarsenale, delle ricchezze, dellíesercito e delle feste pubbliche. Esemplare in ottimo stato di conservazione. Nr.cat: cod 1520.

Incisione in rame, mm 345x450 (foglio) con tre riquadri di circa mm 100x150 raffiguranti lo Zar, il palazzo e la citt? di Mosca. Tratta da "Atlas Historiqueî. Il testo descrive le famiglie nobili e lo stato della nobilt? russa. Esemplare in ottimo stato di conservazione. Nr.cat: Cod 1983.

Incisione in rame, colorata, mm 375x493. Veduta generale con quattro particolari nelle vignette, illustrato da un accurato testo; tratta dal "Atlas Historique". Bell'esemplare. Copper engraving, coloured, 375x493. General view with 4 vignettes, illustrated by the text. From "Atlas historique". Nice example. Nr.cat: 4609.

Condition: Very Good. Three maps covering the Isthmus of Darien and the Gulf of Panama. It is illustrated with seven panels of finely engraved examples of the region's flora and fauna, including fish, birds and plant life., Size : 370x433 (mm), 14.57x17.05 (Inches), Hand Colored.

Incisione in rame, mm 370x435, colorata; bella veduta della Istanbul storica e del Corno d'Oro visti da oriente entro riquadro grande sotto al titolo. Sotto vi sono altri due riquadri pi? piccoli raffiguranti l'acquedotto e le colonne di Pompeo. Ai lati il testo esplicativo. Tratta da "Atlas Historique", tomo V.Esemplare in ottimo stato di conservazione. Nr.cat: P5280035.

Incisione in rame, mm 335x650, colorata a mano, raffigurante l'Italia intera al centro, circondata da numerosi riquadri con testo storico esplicativo delle varie regioni; tratta da "Atlas Historique".Esemplare in ottimo stato di conservazione. Nr.cat: P5280041.

Very fine uncolored map of North America, including California. Minor foxing, one pinhole at fold junction.

Unusual double-hemisphere map of the world, illustrating the success of the Dutch East and West India Companies throughout the world. With text above and below, sailing ships, lions, and the figure of Europa, seated inside a native fort. Showing California as an island, incomplete Australia and New Zealand, and the west coast of America extending toward Asia. From Chatelain's 'Atlas Historique'. Uncolored . Image size: 18 x 13". References: MCC 2 (Tooley - Antarctica), #54. Very good.

No legatura. Condition: Ottimo. Tratta dall' "Atlas Historique", Amsterdam, 1708 circa. Incisione in rame, cm 50,5 x 62 circa (alla lastra) più margini. L'Italia è tagliata verticalmente con la parte centrale dello stivale e tutto il versante est, il Golfo di Venezia, l'Istria, la Dalmazia, l'Albania e la Morea; arricchiscono la carta due riquadri ("Carte des environs del la Ville de Venise" e "Carte des etats où la Republique a porté ses Armes") e un copiosissimo elenco dei combattimenti e delle vittorie della Repubblica di Venezia. Henri Chatelain (Parigi, 1684 1743), pastore ugonotto parigino che visse anche a Londra, L'Aia e Amsterdam, è noto per il suo "Atlas Historique", corposa opera in sette volumi che pubblicò ad Amsterdam intorno al 1708 assieme ai suoi fratelli. .

Pr. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good. 1718. First Edition. Pr. Large engraving featuring royal lineage of Scandinavia, as well as two finely illustrated maps: "Nouvelle Carte du Royaume de Suede" & "Carte du Royaume de Gothie". Period hand-coloring. 17 in x 40.5 in. ; 17''x 40.5''; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .