Lavaux Alexandre (5 results)

No binding. 625 x 795 mm., with horizontal fold near the bottom placed at some time to allow binding in a book. Some light repair to double fold as to be expected, a 100 mm. repaired tear, just to the left of the lower centrefold, the top and right folds with small repaired tear, otherwise in good condition. This is a rare, important plan of Chester and one of the earliest large scale plans of the city. It is one of many published in the middle of the eighteenth century which importantly record cities before rapid industrialisation. The copper-engraved plan is by the surveyor Alexander De Lavaux about who little is known other than his self styled description as an Engineer. The engraving is attributed to Richard Parr (fl.1723-51) who worked especially closely with John Rocque the great publisher of many large scale maps. Quite how that is known we have been unable to find out as his imprint does not appear on the map. The plan displays clearly how the city had already grown beyond its ancient walls. It is shown before the construction of the Chester Canal in 1779. The detail is remarkable with notable town resident's buildings being identified as are all of the roads including even the Maypole on Northgate Street. Each individual field is laid out according to its usage. To the left of the map the River Dee takes an apparent unnatural course which is entirely man-made. During the eighteenth century Chester's trade had diminished considerably thanks to the gradual decrease in the navigability of the river. Using engineers from the Netherlands an artificial channel was excavated 1732-36. It was paid for by local merchants and the Chester Corporation. This is an interesting example and apparently an UNRECORDED STATE because it looks like it was pulled from a plate with trimmed left and right edges. A heavy plate-mark can clearly be seen suggesting that possibly due to wear or damage the copper was trimmed to make it usable again. No neatline was introduced so we have the appearance of missing sheets. Comparison with an example of the first state indicates that about 15 mm. on the left and some 95 mm. on the right have been trimmed. No other example appears to have been traced. When it was printed cannot be determined but the paper can clearly be identified as eighteenth century as it bears chain lines and a water mark "IV". It also appears in his stock list for c.1761, so that date is given as an approximation. A further example in the same state was identified in 2021 in the Bibliotheque nationale, Paris (GE BB-565 (A1,95)). Provenance: private American collection. Catalogue of British Town Maps 19651; Refer Tooley, Cheshire in 'The Map Collector' no. 17 p. 25 Ch44.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 50, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 50 50.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1848. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 68, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 68 68.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 158, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 158 158.

"Algemeene Kaart van de Colonie of Provintie van Suriname met de Rivieren, Districten, Ontdekkingen door Militaire Togten, en de Grootte der gemeeten Plantagien ".[General Map of the Colony or Province of Suriname with the Rivers, Districts, Discoveries by Military Expeditions, and the Size of the Measured Plantations.] Copper engraving in six sheets made around 1758 by Hendrik de Leth after the design by Alexander de Lavaux. Coloured by a later hand. Size approx. 109 × 109 cm. In 1731 the directors of the Society of Suriname urged the governor to have a map made, in order to obtain a clearer understanding of the location and number of plantations, their extent, and who their owners were. A surveyor was appointed and plantation owners were ordered to map their own properties. However, the plantation holders did not comply and the appointed surveyor proved unsuited to the task, causing the entire plan to threaten to collapse. In 1734, however, Alexander de Lavaux (1703/04after 1744), a sworn surveyor of the province of Suriname and an ensign in the service of the Society, came forward. De Lavaux had already collected data for a map for two years and offered his services, which were accepted with great enthusiasm by the directors of the Society. Due to opposition from plantation owners and other setbacks, it took quite some time before De Lavaux could have his map printed, but in 1737 it was finally completed. The map could be provided with an ornamental border depicting Surinamese products, interspersed with the coats of arms of the eleven directors and the secretary of the Society of Suriname, and at the bottom the arms of the Society supported by an Indigenous man and a Black man as shield-bearers. In 1742 Hendrik de Leth produced a smaller version of the map in two sheets, and around 1758 also an example in four sheets with a larger map image, to which a strip listing plantation owners could be added. That is the version shown here. It immediately becomes clear how crucial the natural conditions were for the exploitation of the colony: all plantations in the interior were situated along rivers. Overland, through impenetrable rainforest, the plantations were entirely inaccessible. The map focuses particularly on the cultivated area along the Suriname and Commewijne rivers. A total of 436 plantations are indicated, named in the legend and accompanied by information about their size and owners. In the interior we see burning "runaway slave villages" and other traces of actions against the Maroons in which De Lavaux himself was involved. In order to protect the plantations against these "hostile runaways," a defensive line was planned around 1750, the so-called "Grooten Oranje Weg" [great orange road), which runs from the Suriname River westward (to the right on the map) towards the Saramacca and eastward towards the Commewijne. Only the western section was constructed in 17501751; the eastern section was never realised. The map contains a large decorative cartouche with the crowned coat of arms of the States General, animals and plants, as well as the arms of Amsterdam, the Dutch West India Company, and Cornelis van Aerssen (governor of Suriname from 1683; his family owned one third of the colony until 1770), and the "SS" monogram of the Society founded by Van Aerssen, all under the motto "Justitia Pietas Fides" [Justice, Piety, Fidelity]. De Lavaux, however, did not receive the recognition for his efforts that had been promised to him, or that he believed he deserved. He wished to seek redress from the directors of the Society in Holland, but encountered difficulties because his return journey to Europe passed, among other places, via the English island of Saint Christopher. His stay there was interpreted as desertion, for which De Lavaux was severely punished, despite all his efforts and his extensive knowledge of Suriname. Price: Euro 5.750,-.