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Les Preparatifs de Noel – Gazette du Bon Ton – J Goje 1914

A charming hand coloured “Pochoire” by Goje for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1914. Surely you dress up for Christmas decorations? The ultimate in fashion print from a perfect era.

Prices are as unframed. Please contact us if you prefer a framed alternative.

A striking pochoire image from 1914. Click on picture to get full image.

$60.00

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Les Premieres Roses – Gazette du Bon Ton – J Goje 1913

A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoire” by Goje for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1913. Les premieres Roses with costumes designed for morning leisure. The ultimate in fashion print from a perfect era.

Prices are as unframed. Please contact us if you prefer a framed alternative.

A striking pochoire image from 1913. Click on picture to get full image.

$90.00

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The Journal of The Royal Geographical Society 1931 October – Baluchistan – C.P. Skrine

A near mint copy of the October edition 1931 of the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society London. The primary report is by Skrine on his travels and observations in Baluchistan mainly in the Highlands or Persian Baluchistan. Well illustrated with18 black and white photographs taken on the travels – some rather spectacular such as the “Earth Pillar” above Tamindan and the view of Kuh-i-Taftan from the cliffs of Lejwar. The report supported by a map of the Highlands region prepared by Skrine with an inset map of the broader Baluchistan.

This edition also includes one of the reports of Michael Terry relating to his travels in West Australia (Horseshoe Bend to Oodnadatta) also nicely illustrated with maps and photographs. As well as details of a 16th century manuscript navigating manual in the Society’s Library.

Baluchistan Rarity with 20th Century Australian Exploration.

$90.00

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Thietmarsia (Dithmarshen) Germany – Bertius -1599

An early miniature published at the very end of the 16th century. From the great geographer Petrus Bertius published by Cornelis Claesz as part of the “Caert-thresoor” in Amsterdam in 1599.

Historically famous and geographically interesting district of Thietmarsia (now Dithmarschen) Germany. North to the left bordered by the rivers Eyder (Eider) to the North and the Albis (Elbe) to the South and the German Ocean (North Sea. Most of the land here below natural sea level and much new land has been reclaimed since this map was produced making it all that more interesting.

$90.00 unframed or $180.00 Framed in beaded gilt frame with gilt fillet surround to map within burgundy mat.

Striking coastline and very early depiction of Theitmarsai

$90.00

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The Tactless Philosopher – Johann Reinhold Forster 1729-1798 – Michael Hoare

Johann Reinhold Forster was a German born philosopher who sailed with Captain James Cook on his second Voyage of discovery. A complex and remarkable man – a detailed and worthy account.

Scarce Cook item

$40.00

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Don Quixote – Miguel de Cervantes

The first novel was of course Don Quixote – Ozell’s revision of the Motteux translation. A Giant of a book about a Giant of a Man

Fear no Windmills

$30.00

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