Ogilby (John) The Entertainment of his Most Excellent Majestie Charles II, in his Passage Through the City of London to his Coronation, title in red and black, 13 engraved plates only (of 14; lacking engraved arms), most folding or double-page, 4 with paper repairs to verso, to closed tears or folds but without losses to image, R1 closed tear to margin, some light finger-soiling and spots, mainly marginal, eighteenth century paneled calf, gilt, upper joint weak, some wear to spine, [Wing O171], folio, by Tho. Roycroft, 1662. *** Scarce in commerce; we can trace no copies at auction in the UK in the last 30 years.
Del libro América: being the latest, and most accurate Description of the New World... Collected from most Authentick Authors, Augmented with later Observations, and Adorn'd with maps and Sculptures, 1671.
West Indies.- Barbados.- Ogilby (John) Novissima et Acuratissima Barbados Descriptio, engraved map, platemark 295 x 350 mm (11 3/4 x 13 3/4 in), good margins, one or two small nicks to extremities, [circa 1670] Literature: Map Collector's Circle, Barbados 3
John Ogilby, Karte südlicher Teil von Afrika unten rechts figürliche Kartusche und hier bezeichnet "Aethiopia Inferior vel Exterior...", Darstellung der südlichen Hälfte von Afrika ca. ab Höhe Kongo Richtung Süden, im rechten Bereich Madagaskar (Karte stimmt nicht mit der Realität überein), weiterhin Einzeichnung diverser afrikanischer Wildtiere, Kupferstich, um 1670, mittig geglättete Faltlinie, gebräunt, unter Passepartout und hinter Glas gerahmt, Darstellungsmaße ca. 28 x 36,5 cm. Info: schottischer, Verleger, Kartograph und Übersetzer (1600 Kirriemuir/Schottland bis 1676 London), ab 1711 Schüler von John Draper, ab 1633 für Lord Deputy of Irland als Tanzlehrer tätig und Gründer des ersten Theaters von Irland, auch als Übersetzer der Werke von Vergil tätig, in London Übersetzung und Veröffentlichung von Homers Ilias, 1661 Verleihung des Titels „Master of the Royal Imprimerie“, Bauleitung für das neue Theater von Dublin, Mitorganisator des Wiederaufbaus von London nach dem großen Stadtbrand von 1666, viel beachtete Herausgabe von Atlanten zu Afrika, Amerika, China und Asien, 1671 Ernennung zum königlichen Kosmographen, 1675 Herausgabe seines bekanntesten Werkes „Britannia“, Quelle: Wikipedia. John Ogilby, Map of the Southern Part of Africa Figural cartouche at lower right and labelled "Aethiopia Inferior vel Exterior...", depiction of the southern half of Africa ca. from the Congo southwards, Madagascar in the right area (map does not correspond to reality), furthermore drawing of various African wild animals, copper engraving, c. 1670, smoothed fold line in the centre, browned, matted and framed behind glass, dimensions c. 28 x 36.5 cm. Info: Scottish, publisher, cartographer and translator (1600 Kirriemuir/Scotland to 1676 London), from 1711 pupil of John Draper, from 1633 working for Lord Deputy of Ireland as a dancing teacher and founder of the first theatre in Ireland, also active as a translator of the works of Virgil, in London translation and publication of Homer's Iliad, 1661 awarded the title "Master of the Royal Imprimerie", construction manager for the new theatre in Dublin, co-organiser of the reconstruction of London after the great city fire of 1666, highly regarded publisher of atlases on Africa, America, China and Asia, 1671 appointed royal cosmographer, 1675 publication of his best-known work "Britannia", source: Wikipedia.
John Ogilby Antique Map, Road From London to St Davids. Framed strip map of the road from London to St Davids, hand colored and ornamented with numerous compass roses, and a decorative title cartouche. Originates from Ogilby's 'Britannia', the first road atlas of England & Wales. Dimensions are 14.5 in h x 19.75 in w x .5 in d. Condition is good with discoloration and wear to frame. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
John Ogilby (1600-1676 England) "The Road from London to Shrewsbury" Hand Tinted Map, London 1675. Plate 50. Map travels the route between Meriden, Warwick through Warwickshire, Birmingham, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Shrewsbury, and ending in Montgomeryshire at Welshpool. Impression measures 13.25x16.5" with center crease. Professionally framed with linen wrapped mat and cherry frame, overall measurements are 21x24.5". Excellent condition with strong colors. No toning or foxing.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
Engravings in the lot are from the following works: Ogilby: This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671. Kircher: This extraordinary first edition engraving is from Athanasius Kirchir's Mundus Subterraneus, in XII libros digestus, quo divinum subterrestris mundi opificium, mira ergasteriorum naturae in eo distributio [...] The work was published by J. Janssonius & Elizeum Weyerstraten in 1665 in Amsterdam. This work was based off Kircher's visit to Sicily in 1637-8 when Etna and Stromboli both erupted. This observation led him to conclude that the earth's center as a massive internal fire and that volcanoes acted as safety valves. His work speculated on geology, hidden lakes, rivers of fire, strange inhabitants, the sun, the moon, eclipses, currents, meteorology, medicines, poisons, and even fireworks. The work “must always command a high place in the literature as the first effort to describe the earth from a physical standpoint.” (Zittel, p. 25) Athanasius Kircher (1601-1680) was a Jesuit priest and scholar. He gathered and helped disseminate knowledge from around the world gathered by Jesuit missionaries. It is believed he was the first to depict the Pacific Ring of Fire on a map. He was one of the final Renaissance men. He lowered himself into Vesuvius after an eruption, experimented with bioluminescence as a light source, and make the first known Aeolian harp. He wrote 44 books, over 2000 manuscripts, and assembled one of the first natural history collections. Kircher's work was itself fascinating for its thematic maps. His work was on the underground passages and subterranean networks of the globe. He created a map that was the first to show ocean currents. Aldrovandi: This extraordinarily rare, first edition, folio engraving is from Ulysse Aldrovandi’s Opera Omnia. The work was published between 1599 and 1648 in Bologna, Italy by Clemente Ferroni, Niccolo Tebaldini, & Giovanni Battista Bellagamba. Many of the illustrations are the work of Jacopo Ligozzi. It was a massive, multi-volume, natural history encyclopedia. This work included the first published image of a toucan and bird of paradise. It was originally 13 volumes in total and featured illustrations of animals, plants, minerals, and fantastic “monsters” including dragons. Aldrovandi was an Italian botanist, pharmacologist, and noted author. He studied mathematics, Latin, law, and philosophy eventully earning a degree in medicine in 1553. In 1549, on return from studies in Paua, he was arrested in Bologna for heresy and sent to Rome where he managed to exonerate himself, likely due to his parents' nobility. Aldrovandi channeled much of his life’s work into collecting, writing and illustrating different biological specimens. His collection is now in display in the University in Bologna. The specimens were classified according to his own system and contributed to the later development of animal taxonomy. He became a full professor at the University of Bologna in 1561 where he presented natural history as a systematic study. He was also appointed the inspector of drugs and pharmacies, which met opposition, but was confirmed by Pope Gregory XIII. The Pope actually became a benefactor of Aldrovandi's numerous works on natural history. Only four of the volumes credited to Aldrovandi appeared in his life time (1522-1605). His students used his manuscripts to complete the remainder of his work. It was the largest collection of natural history illustrations to appear before the 18th century. “Aldrovandi was aware that the enormity of his task would stretch beyond his lifetime; just as Aristotle had passed his work on to his disciples, Aldrovandi hoped that his own pupils would continue the unfinished business of writing the definitive history of nature. At the end of his life, his literary production -mostly based on the objects of his museum- totaled more than 400 volumes, a number that he claimed would take more than a century to print. ‘And with all this I have kept three scribes in my house, excellent painters, designers, engravers, and have spent much on transportation [of artifacts] and on a library that can stand up to any other particular library in Italy.’ While it is hardly surprising that we should find Aldrovandi's attempts to bring all knowledge under one roof overwhelming, given our own assumption that there is always more to know, the number and size of his many unfinished projects amazed even contemporaries… “Separate from the thirteen printed volumes, which covered a range of topics -birds, insects, fish, quadrupeds, serpents, monsters, and hard objects, that is, stones, metals, gems, and fossils- the manuscripts included Aldrovandi 's voluminous correspondence, drafts of treatises, tables that classified and tabulated the natural world, and his own encyclopedic compendia that organized all his reading notes alphabetically, topically, and geographically.” (Findlen, Possessing Nature) The scope and titles of the volumes ae as follows: Vols. I-III. The Ornithology: Ornithologiae, hoc est, De Avibus Historiae Libri... Vol. IV. Fishes & Whales: De Piscibus Libri V et De Cetibus Lib. Unus. Vol. V. Monsters: Monstrorum historia cum Paralipomenis historiae omnium animalium Vol. VI. From Dogs to Chameleons: The “Clawed” Quadrupeds: De Quadrupedib. Digitatis Viviparis Libri Tres, et De Quadrupedibus Digitatis Oviparis Libri Duo. Bartholomaeus Ambrosinus… collegit Vol. VII. Cloven-hoofed Quadrupeds: Quadrupedum omnium bisulcorum historia Vol. VIII. Solid-hoofed Quadrupeds: De Quadrupedibus solidipedibus volumen integrum, Joannes Cornelius Uterverius, collegit et recensuit. Hyeronimus Tamburinus in lucem edidit Vol. IX. Marine Invertebrates: De Reliquis Animalibus Exanguibus Libri Quatuor, nempe de Mollibus, Crustaceis, Testaceis, et Zoophytis Vol. X. Snakes & Dragons: Serpentum, et Draconum Historiae Libri Duo Vol. XI. The Botanical Collection: Dendrologiae naturalis scilicet arborum historiae libri duo sylua glandaria, acinosumque pomarium vbi eruditiones omnium generum unà cum botanicis doctrinis ingenia quaecunque non parum iuvant, et oblectant Ovidius Montalbanus Vol. XII. Insects: De animalibus insectis libri septem Vol. XIII. Metals & Minerals, including Fossils: Musaeum Metallicum
Persia - Iran. John Ogilby, Persia sive Sophorum Regnum, from Asia, The First Part, 1673 (circa). Hand Color. This handsome map shows the Persian Empire during the time of the Safavid dynasty, based on Blaeu's map of the region. It covers the region from the Caucasus to India with the Persian Gulf coastline of the Arabian peninsula. There is good detail of hundreds of tiny villages. The map is beautifully decorated with two figural cartouches.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
Africa.- Ogilby (John) Africa: being an accurate description of the regions of Ægypt, Barbary, Lybia, and Billedulgerid, the land of Negroes, Guinee, Æthiopia, and the Abyssines, first edition, engraved allegorical frontispiece, title in red and black, large folding double-page map of Africa, 43 engraved double-page maps, views, scenes and plans, 8 single-page plates, 9 sheets of letterpress tables (misbound), engraved initials, head-pieces and numerous illustrations to text, additional folding plate titled "Teneo te Africa" bound in at front, 2 facsimile maps bound in at rear, lacking half-title, map of Africa with tear at foot of inner margin and along horizontal fold, latter repaired but with small loss to image, several double-page plates with tear at foot of inner margin, most neatly repaired with paper to verso, slight creasing to a few plates, some light foxing or browning, armorial bookplate of William East, contemporary calf, rebacked, covers worn, rubbed, [Wing O163], folio, Printed by Tho. Johnson for the author, 1670. ⁂ First edition of this important work on Africa, the most comprehensive work on Africa in English published in the seventeenth century, largely based on the work of Olfert Dapper. The letterpress tables, rather than being bound at the end of the preliminaries (as called for by Wing), are interspersed throughout the text.
Africa.- Ogilby (John) Africa: being an Accurate Description of the Regions of Ægypt, Barbary, Lybia, and Billedulgerid ..., first edition, half-title reading "English Atlas, Tome the First', engraved allegorical frontispiece, title in red and black, large folding double-page map of Africa, 42 engraved double-page maps, plans and plates, 10 engraved plates, of which 4 double-image plates trimmed and bound-in separately, illustrations, engraved initials and head-pieces, C4 & D3 with tiny rust-holes affecting margin and odd letter, G1 with tear to upper corner affecting printed sidenotes, neat old repair, N1 with marginal tear and neat old repair, signature 'R' complete but misbound, W6 verso with small ink-stain, early ink ownership inscription to front pastedown, bookplate, contemporary panelled calf, sympathetically rebacked, retaining original red morocco spine label, expert restoration to corners, [Wing O163; Hosken p.152; Shapero, Africana, 277], folio, by Tho. Johnson, for the Author, 1670. ⁂ An excellent copy with crisp, bright maps and plates. This copy includes the 'Emperor of Morocco' plate which is frequently missing. The first edition of this important work on Africa. It was the most comprehensive work on Africa in English published in the seventeenth century, and is largely based on the work of Offert Dapper. Provenance: Inscribed "Sir Edward Henry Lee his book, given him by E. Lindsay" to front pastedown, in a juvenile hand. Sir Edward Henry Lee (1663-1716) succeeded his Father as the 5th Baronet in 1667. In 1674, at the age of 10 he was made 1st Earl of Lichfield (second creation) on his engagement to Charlotte Fitzroy, an illegitimate daughter of King Charles II. This inscription is presumably dated sometime between 1670 and 1674.
London.- Ogilby (John) The Relation of His Majestie's entertainment passing through the city of London, to his coronation: with a description of the triumphal arches, woodcut head-piece and decorative initial, lacking initial imprimatur f., repair to outer margin of title, the odd short tear, occasional spotting, lightly browned, modern half calf, spine gilt, [Wing O181], Printed by Tho. Roycroft, for Rich. Marriott, in St Dunstan's Church-Yard in Fleet-Street, 1661 § Stow (John) The Survey of London: contayning the originall, increase, moderne estate, and government of that city, methodically set downe, double column, woodcut illustrations in text, lacking armorial frontispiece, title with ink and blind library stamps, small loss to upper corner of border and laid down, Q6 torn, with loss of text, 2G2 large tear, without loss of text, a few other short tears, ink stamp to foot of final verso, some spotting and staining, lightly browned, modern half calf, gilt spine in compartments and preserving earlier red morocco label, [STC 23345], printed by Elizabeth Purslovv, and are to be sold by Nicholas Bourne, 1633; and 5 others, London, most with engraved plates, v.s. (7)
Africa.- Ogilby (John) Africa: being an accurate description of the regions of Ægypt, Barbary, Lybia, and Billedulgerid, the land of Negroes, Guinee, Æthiopia, and the Abyssines, first edition, title in red and black, engraved large folding map of Africa, 50 (of 51) maps and plates (of which 42 double-page) and illustrations, 8 (of 9) sheets of letterpress tables, lacking half-title, allegorical frontispiece, and some preliminary ff., title trimmed and laid down, plates strengthened at edges verso (occasionally recto), a few tears, repairs, water-stained, some worming, spotting or staining, modern red crushed morocco, spine in compartments, [Wing O163], folio, Printed by Tho. Johnson for the author, and are to be had at his house in White Fryers, 1670. sold not subject to return. ⁂ The most comprehensive work on Africa in English published in the seventeenth century, largely based on the work of Olfert Dapper.
NO RESERVE England.- Ogilby (John) Ogilby's Road Maps of England and Wales from Ogilby's 'Britannia', 1675, double- and whole-page maps, original cloth, Osprey, [1971]; and 16 others British Topography, mainly London, v.s. (17)
NO RESERVE Voyages.- Ogilby (John) Urbs Salvador [Brazil], engraving with full hand-colouring, 290 x 360 mm (11 1/2 x 14 1/8 in), central vertical fold as issued with some splitting, full margins, unframed, [1671]; together with 21 others similar, including 'City of Pellacata with its Castle', 'The City of Pelambang with its three Forts', 'I. Tamarca', and 'St. Thomas On The Coast Of Coromandel', engravings, these all fully hand-coloured, the others from various publications and uncoloured, various sizes, all unframed, 17th and 18th century (22)
John Ogilby, coloured and tinted road map, John Ogilby, coloured and tinted road map, London to Holyhead sheet no 21, 37.5 x 23.5cm together with New and Accurate survey of the Parishes of Holborn (2) 32 x 45cm Condition report: Fold marks, general wear to both, expect fading and minor losses
England & Wales.- Ogilby (John) Mr Ogilby's Pocket Book of Roads..., third impression, folding engraved map, loose, torn along 3 folds and with small tears at fold corners, lightly browned along folds, ink acquisition inscription to front endpaper and early ink annotations in Greek to endpapers, gutter cracked, several leaves pulling loose, modern T.L.s loosely inserted, contemporary calf, spine cracked from head downwards, rubbing to foot and corners, boards slightly warped, [Wing O177A], long 8vo, for the author, 1679. ⁂ Rare; ESTC records only 2 copies in Great Britain (with no copy in the BL) and 5 copies in the USA. Acquisition inscription is of Thomas Kenyon (1668-1731), dated 'April 1689 in the second year of the reign of King William and Queen Mary', and gives the purchase price of 2 shillings. He was grand-father to Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon (1732-1802). The letter which accompanies the volume, is from the New York book dealer Hans Peter Kraus, dated 1966, to the 5th Baron Kenyon. Kraus confirms that the collation of the Kenyon volume (here present), matches exactly with a copy which he himself is offering in his Catalogue 115.
NO RESERVE British road maps.- Ogilby (John) The Roads from Chelmsford in Essex to St. Edmonds-Bury in Suffolk & Saffron-Walden in Essex, strip road map, engraving with hand-colouring, on thin laid paper with armorial watermark, sheet 385 x 460 mm (15 1/8 x 18 1/8 in), central vertical fold, minor splitting to fold, minor surface dirt, unframed, [1676]; together with 5 further Ogilby strip road maps, including 'London to Barstable', 'The Road from Oxford to Bristol', 'London to Harwich', 'Bristol to Exeter', and 'London to Lands-End', engravings, 3 with hand-colouring, 2 un-coloured, each approximately 370 x 450 mm (14 1/2 x 17 3/4 in), rough edges, nicks and tears, some splitting to folds, occasional spotting, browning and surface dirt, one sheet mounted on support, unframed, [c. 1676] (6)
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
Britain.- Ogilby (John) and Emmanuel Bowen. Britannia Depitca or Ogilby Improv'd ..., fourth edition, title page and eight pages of tables, 273 engraved county maps and strip road maps (complete), final digit of publication date obscured on title, bookplate, short marginal tear to p.61, contemporary calf, upper cover detached, rubbed and worn, [1736]; and a 1753 edition of the same, 8vo (2).
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
Cartography.- [Ogilby (John)] Ogilby's Road Maps of England and Wales from Ogilby's 'Britannia', 1675, facsimile reprint, Reading, 1971 § Goss (John) The Mapmaker's Art: An Illustrated History of Cartography, 1993 § Skelton (R.A.) County Atlases of the British Isles 1579-1850: A Bibliography, 1970 § Darlington (I.) & James Howgego. Printed Maps of London circa 1553-1850, 1964, plates or illustrations, original cloth or boards, the last three with dust-jackets, a little soiled; and 5 others on maps, folio & 4to (9)
OGILBY, John: OGILBY, John: The Road from Cambridge to Coventry (part of the Road from London to Holyhead: 1675, hand coloured. (420x340mm). Framed and glazed.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
John Ogilby The Road from Exeter to Truroe, pl. 69, hand coloured engraving, 38 x 50cm; three others, plates 22, 41 and 57 (2 with slight worming, possibly stuck down); two hand coloured maps of Devon and Cornwall, for Alex Hogg, late 18th century, 33 x 21cm (framed together); various other later small size maps
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.
This fine, scarce engraving is from John Ogilby's America: being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World ... Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby. This first edition work was published in London by Ogilby in 1671. This is the first English edition after Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld to which Ogilby added a number of references to New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. This edition is considered more desirable for these additional references as well because they were often some of the earliest views and thus more comprehensive. The work included one of the first views of New York City. It also included new material on the English colonies in North America supplied by the Propietors. It also included an important map of the Americas as well as early depictions of the Carolinas, Maryland, Jamaica, and Barbados. Ogilby's America... dealt with important voyages and expeditions to the Americas, descriptions of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and North America, as well as South America and the Arctic region (referred to as the "Unknown South-Land"). The work also feature portraits of Columbus, Vesputius, Magellan and others. In addition, Ogilby included many plates dealing with facets of Indian life including games, festivals, occupations, habitations, and religion. John Ogilby (1600-1676) was in many trades in his life including dancing-master, courtier, theater owner, poet, translator, and publisher. In 1661 he became the master of the king's imprimeries of the king's printer. In the last decade of his life he began his work with geography resulting in this remarkable work. His venture into publishing atlases resulted in him being named his Majesty's cosmographer in 1671.