- Rest of World: A-B Album full of
Rest of World: A-B Album full of various countries including those of Africa and S. America - Argentina & Bolivia. Some early Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and quantity mint Andorra noted. Mint & used from QV period on
- Rest of World: Br-Ch album of various
Rest of World: Br-Ch album of various countries including Brazil, Bulgaria & Chile. Mostly used; some from QV period
- CHES. I.B. ELWE MAP OF THE WORLD
CHES. I.B. ELWE MAP OF THE WORLD France,1792Map of the world by Ches. I.B. Elwe titled "Mappe Monde ou Description DU GLOBE Terrestre & Aquatique" surrounded by figures in diaphanous dresses, camels, monkeys, and other animals.
- Zuda Rokashi Priest Hotan (Japanese
Zuda Rokashi Priest Hotan (Japanese 1654-1738) "Nansenbushu Bankoko Shoka No Zu (Outline Map of All Countries in the Universe)" Kyoto 1710 (Hoei 7) woodcut folding map of the world twelve sheets joined on paper 45 1/2 in. x 56 1/4 in. Provenance: Estate of noted architect artist and antiquarian James R. Lamantia Jr. (1923-2011). Note: Known as the first Japanese printed map of the world from a Buddhist perspective the present lot represents the rare fusion of Japanese and European cartography. The map centers on China with Japan to the east America to the north of Japan and Europe to the far west represented as a group of islands.
- World: a large accumulation housed
World: a large accumulation housed in two large cartons with an assortment of postal history including India, etc. careful inspection essential. (thousands).
- Rest of World: Gu-Ko album of various
Rest of World: Gu-Ko album of various countries including Guatemala, Hungary, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq (including Br Occupation) and Israel. Mint & used; QV period on. 100s
- WORLD TRAVEL REFERENCE BOOKS, 11
WORLD TRAVEL REFERENCE BOOKS, 11 Eleven world travel reference books, including "Himalayas" by Blanche C. Olschak, Augusto Gansser, and Emil Buhner, "Deutsche Demokratischer Republik," "Southeast Alaska" by Nancy Simmerman, "St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Gems of the Caribbean" by Jill Bobrow and Dana Jinkins, "Swiss Panorama" by Hans Kasser, "A.Y.'s Canada" by A.Y. Jackson and Naomi Jaclson Groves, "A Day in the Life of Australia" by Rick Smolean and Andy Park, "In the Spirit of the Hamptons" by Kelly Killorin-Bensimon, "Voyages Around the World" by Marc Walter, "Journey into China" from the National Geographic Society, and "Hospitalite de Provence" Anne and Owen Davis. 14.25" H x 10.25" W.
- A GENERAL MAP OF THE WORLD OR TERRAQUEOUS
A GENERAL MAP OF THE WORLD OR TERRAQUEOUS GLOBEA General Map of the World or Terraqueous Globe, London published by Laurie Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street 12K, May 1794, large two part map of world, paper size 42" x 49".
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- Rest of World: Large mint & used
Rest of World: Large mint & used collection in U-Y album of various countries, states and regions including Uruguay, USA, Vatican & Venezuela. USA includes Hawaii and Canal Zone, early State Department Officials, postage due, special delivery, telegraph, fiscals, parcel, journal and documentary amongst others. 100s
- Rest of World: Large Ma-Pa album
Rest of World: Large Ma-Pa album of various countries, states & regions including Manchuria, Memel (East Prussia), Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama (Colombia) & Paraguay. 100s with good early material
- Rest of World: Large Sa-Tu album
Rest of World: Large Sa-Tu album of various countries, states and regions including Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Siam (Thailand), Silesia, Schleswig, Syria and Turkey (including Thessaly). Mint & used definitives, commemoratives, postage due, etc; QV period on. Higher values and Shanghai (Imperial China) locals seen
- Rest of World: Fo-Gr album of various
Rest of World: Fo-Gr album of various countries & states including Fiume, Formosa/Republic of China, Georgia, Grand Liban (Lebanon) and Greece. Greek issues include early imperf, Red Cross, Charity, postage due, Crete and other islands
- 1847 WALL MAP "THE WORLD AT ONE
1847 WALL MAP "THE WORLD AT ONE VIEW" Designed by H. Phelps ... New York. Published by Ensign & Thayer, 36 Ann Street, New York. (Inset views) Panoramic View of the Route to China, by the Oregon Railroad and the Pacific Ocean. This Road once Built, Would Become the Great Highway of Nations; (Mountains of the) Eastern Hemisphere; Cities of the Ancient World; Religions of the World; Population of Cities; Population of the World; Female Costumes of the Different Parts of the World; (Mountains of the) Western Hemisphere; Waterspout. (Inset illustrations of) Caucasian; Mongol; African; Malay. 22" x 31", toned, edge losses.
- MARTIN WALDSEEMüLLER - MAP OF
MARTIN WALDSEEMüLLER - MAP OF THE WORLD, 1513Martin Waldseemüller (c. 1475-1520), Orbis Typus Universalis Luxta Hydrographorum Traditionem , Strasbourg, 1513, from Ptolemy’s Geographia , engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, sheet 18 x 25-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 24-1/2 x 29-3/4 in.
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taped in at upper corners on mat with archival tape, some staining and foxing (especially at upper right), water stains at edges, some areas of creasing, small tear at bottom edge, small hole along join line, trimmed at top and bottom margins, probably some later color; frame with light wear
- HERR NILSSON (SWEDISH, 20TH C.)Herr
HERR NILSSON (SWEDISH, 20TH C.)Herr Nilsson (Swedish, 20th c.), "Part Of Your World", 2021, stenciled spray paint on paper, signed and numbered "2/14" lower right, 22 1/2 in. x 30 1/4 in., framed, overall 26 1/2 in. x 34 1/2 in. x 1 in.
- MAP OF THE WORLD BY CLAES JANSZOON
MAP OF THE WORLD BY CLAES JANSZOON VISSCHER (NETHERLANDS 1587-1652). Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tabula engraving on laid paper Amsterdam: N.I. Piscator 1652. Central map of the world surrounded by vignettes depicting Roman emperors and cultural groups with four continents represented at the corners. Originally published in 1639 this edition is dated 1652. Imperfections. 20.25''h. 25.5''w. (sheet) in a later frame 25.75''h. 29.75''w. Among the best cartographers of his age Visscher often signed his works ''N.I. Piscator '' which is essentially a Latinization of his last name--both Visscher and Piscator roughly translate to fisherman. Overall toning a few minor holes and 7 small tape patches visible on verso; the page break was taped but the tape has been removed from one side. The outer 1/4'' of the margins is taped to the mat but at least 1'' of margin outside the platemark survives.
- WORLD TRAVEL REFERENCE BOOKS, 13
WORLD TRAVEL REFERENCE BOOKS, 13 Thirteen world travel reference books, including: "Cultural Portraits of India" by Lindsay Hebberd, "Palm Beach: Then and Now" by Maureen O'Sullivan, "Revealing Chicago: An Aerial Portrait" by Terry Evans, "India: Of a Thousand and One Nights" by Roland and Sabrina Michaud, "Tibet" by David Bonavia and Magnus Bartlett, "French Island Elegance" by Michael Connors, "Private Paris: The Most Beautiful Apartments" by Marie-France Boyer, "Provence: Art Architecture Landscape" Christian Freigang, "The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany" by James Bentley and Hugh Palmer, "London" by John Russell, "The Cities Book: A Journey Through the Best Cities in the World" from Lonely Planet, 'Living in Mauritius: Traditional Architecture of Mauritius" by Christian Vaisse, "100 Greatest Trips 2011 Edition" from Travel + Leisure. 13.25" H x 10.25" W.
- SCARCE FOLDING MAP OF THE WORLDScarce
SCARCE FOLDING MAP OF THE WORLDScarce folding map of the world. "Planisphere Mustre', in diquant, les colonies des Diverse Nations, par Vuillemin Paris 1854. 32 paper sections mounted to linen backing. Sight size 32"H. x 42.25"W., in a wooden frame
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Generally in good condition but for detailed report contact or email Auctioneer
- The World As It Is… 1836, rebound
The World As It Is… 1836, rebound leather with maps and illustrated. Estimate $50-100
- Rest of World: Large Ja-Lu album
Rest of World: Large Ja-Lu album of various countries including Japan, Jordan, Liberia, Lichtenstein and the Baltic States of Latvia & Lithuania. In addition 4 Japanese stock sheets with definitives, commemoratives, fiscals and cuts. 19th C dragon reprints seen. Good range. 100s
- World: an old-time accumulation
World: an old-time accumulation housed in thirteen albums, contained in a large carton including SG Imperial (2), SG Ideal (4), SG King's Own, etc. (thousands).
- MAP OF THE WORLD. Partially colored
MAP OF THE WORLD. Partially colored map ''Engraved for Carey's Edition of Guthrie's Geography improved''. 14 3/4'' h. 19'' w. In a green painted frame. 15 3/4'' h. 20'' w.
- ROMERO BRITTO (BRAZILIAN, B 1963)
ROMERO BRITTO (BRAZILIAN, B 1963) "ABOUT THE WORLD" MIX...DESCRIPTION: Romero Britto (Brazilian, b 1963) Mixed media ink on canvas titled: "About The World" Features a figure reading a book illustrated in Britto's iconic style. Signed top left: "Romero Britto" Verso signed: "About The World, Romero Britto, 2001, 36x36, B.C." CIRCA: 2001 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 36" x L: 36" (Framed) H: 48" x L: 48.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- A Large Collection of Maps from
A Large Collection of Maps from Around the World, 19th/20th centuries, including Africa, Asia, Japan, the Middle East, New Zealand, Indonesia, Australia, the Greater Antilles, South America, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines; also featuring an 1831 Steilers hand-atlas of Mexico and the West Indies as well as antique maps by Robert Bonne, "Carte de la Partie Septentrionale du Breuil" and Jacques Nicolas Bellin, "Carte de L'Isle de la Grenade", and including a hand-colored book plate of Gibraltar, ca. 1818; also including maps of the Eastern and Western hemispheres, polar regions and world maps; and featuring a print from the 1851 Atlas General "Mappemonde Physique et Politique" by L. Dussieux and a hand-colored map of South America showing the political divisions and the proposed Atrato-Inter-Oceanic Canal Routes for connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, ca. 1860, by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., sizes range from 3" x 6" to 18" x 15".
- World: A to Z range in sixty-six
World: A to Z range in sixty-six old-time approval books with strength in classical values, some postal history and more interesting countries including Austria, Belgium, China, Finland, France, Germany and States, Greece, Italy and States, Norway, Russia, Switzerland, and Thailand. (thousands).
- DOUBLE HEMISPHERE WORLD MAPDouble
DOUBLE HEMISPHERE WORLD MAPDouble Hemisphere World Map, "Mappe-Monde Geo Hydrographique du Globe", Gerard Valck, Amsterdam, 17th c., hand-colored engraved map, with vignettes of the four seasons, 16 6/8 in. x 20 1/2 in. (neat lines), framed. Provenance: William Armstead Robinson III, Shreveport, LA
- Rest of World: Large maroon stock
Rest of World: Large maroon stock book of mint & used definitives, commemoratives, fiscals and locals of Germany plus the Americas. Germany includes Alsace Lorraine & Bergdorf locals. Some blocks including those of USA.
- Ludwig-Julius Heymann, Berlin,
Ludwig-Julius Heymann, Berlin, Erd-Globus World Globe-on-Stand, first quarter 20th century, the globe fully signed to the left of South America, the turned stand of stained fruitwood, the globe fitted to revolve, h. 22", dia. 12".
- NEW WORLD OR WESTERN HEMISPHERE
NEW WORLD OR WESTERN HEMISPHERE Nuttall, Fisher & Co., Liverpool, June 1814.
- CONSTANTIN BOYM "PEOPLE OF THE
CONSTANTIN BOYM "PEOPLE OF THE WORLD" GLOBECube globe painted with faces from different parts of the world; signed and dated 2008 to bottom by artist; measures approximately 20" tall and 8" in diameter to base; each square measures approximately 10" square; in Good overall condition. Constantin Boym was born in Moscow, Russia in 1955, where he graduated from Moscow Architectural Institute. In 1984-85 he earned a Master's degree in Design from Domus Academy in Milan. He became a U.S. registered architect in 1988. In 1986 he founded Boym Partners Inc in New York City. His studio's designs include tableware for Alessi and Authentics, watches for Swatch, lighting for Flos, showrooms and retail displays for Vitra, and exhibition installations for many American museums, including Museum of the City of New York and Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. Objects designed by Boym Partners are included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
- Rest of World: Large Pe-Sa album
Rest of World: Large Pe-Sa album of various countries & states such as Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia (including Civil War issues, POs abroad & Ukraine overprints), Saarland and (El) Salvador from the 1860s on, both mint & used. Scarce & mint first issue of Poland noted
- THREE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AROUND
THREE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AROUND THE WORLD BOOKS Set of three hardcover limited edition, edited Reuel Golden, "National Geographic: Around The World In 125 Years", edition of 125,000, with sleeves. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 16.25", w. 11.5", d. 2". Weighing approx. 38lbs.
- Large World Globe Bar On StandIn
Large World Globe Bar On StandIn burled style wood the lid opens to reveal a mini bar with brass elements 40.5''H x 28''Diameter circa 20th century.
- AN OLD WORLD STYLE WATERCOLOR ON
AN OLD WORLD STYLE WATERCOLOR ON PAPER GLOBE ON STAND, ...AN OLD WORLD STYLE WATERCOLOR ON PAPER GLOBE ON STAND, MID 20TH CENTURY, an iron axis rotates the globe, surface is unusually water colored in an impressionist style, centered by a zodiac band, raised on turned legs, joined by a stretcher shelf. Height: 40" Diameter: 32"
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Some surface wear, minor losses, spots, yellowing and toning, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- World: mixed mint and used accumulation
World: mixed mint and used accumulation arranged in twelve albums including more interesting Great Britain, Italy and States. Japan, New Zealand with 1931 'Smiling Boys' and Scandinavia. (thousands)
- Rest of World: Large c 40 page
Rest of World: Large c 40 page black stock book of various countries including early Austria, Denmark, Russia and Switzerland. Definitives, commemoratives, fiscals and telegraph inch Swiss. Mint & used; QV period on