Christopher Saxton Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Christopher Saxton Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 10, 2024
Christopher Saxton and John Speed
Est: £300 - £500
Christopher Saxton and John Speed The Kingdome of England, hand coloured engraved map for Sudbury and Humble, circa 1611, 42 x 53cm; Braun and Hogenberg Nordovicum Angliae Civitas, hand coloured engraved view of Norwich, circa 1580, good margins, 39 x 53cm
Cheffins
Jun. 19, 2024
Yorkshire. Saxton (Christopher), Eboracensis comitatus ..., [1579]
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Yorkshire. Saxton (Christopher), Eboracensis comitatus ..., [1579] * Yorkshire. Saxton (Christopher), Eboracensis comitatus (cuius Incolae olim Brigantes appellabantur) Longitudine Latitudine hominumque nemero relequis illustrior, [1579], large county map engraved by Augustine Ryther, contemporary wash colouring, decorative strapwork cartouche surmounted by the coat of arms of Elizabeth I, additional crest of Thomas Seckford, strapwork mileage scale surmounted by dividers, two 'bunch of grapes' watermarks, old folds, one of which is strengthened on verso, two short splits along old folds, slight staining, 530 x 730 mm, framed and double glazed QTY: (1) NOTE: The largest and only folding map in Christopher Saxton's atlas. As a consequence, it is rarely found without some damage
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 19, 2024
Wiltshire. Saxton (Christopher), Wiltoniae comitatus...., 1579
Est: £600 - £900
Wiltshire. Saxton (Christopher), Wiltoniae comitatus...., 1579 Wiltshire. Saxton (Christopher), Wiltoniae comitatus (Harbida planitie nobilis) hic ob oculos proponitur..., 1579, map engraved by Remigius Hogenbergus, on laid paper with the bunch of grapes watermark, contemporary outline colouring and some later enhancement, large ornate strapwork cartouche surmounted by the royal coat of arms of Elizabeth I, with an additional coat of arms of Thomas Seckford, one repaired closed tear, trimmed with slight loss to the horizontal strapwork margins, skillfully replaced in facsimile and extended, the whole laid on later stiff paper, 405 x 470 mm QTY: (1) NOTE: The first printed map of Wiltshire.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 19, 2024
Shropshire. Saxton (Christopher), [Salopiae Comitatus, Summa cum Fide...,] circa 1579
Est: £400 - £600
Shropshire. Saxton (Christopher), [Salopiae Comitatus, Summa cum Fide...,] circa 1579 Shropshire. Saxton (Christopher), [Salopiae Comitatus, Summa cum Fide cum et Diligentia Descriptionem haec Tibi Tabular Refert Ao. Dm. 1577] 1579 or later, engraved map with contemporary wash colouring on laid, 'bunch of grapes' watermark, central fold partially strengthened on verso, some oxidization to old water colour causing small areas of cracking and slight loss, large area (including the cartouche) torn away with complete loss, crudely replaced in facsimile, the whole backed with archival tissue, 390 x 510 mm QTY: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 09, 2024
Early map of Staffordshire by Christopher Saxton, dated 1577, clearly of some age but may be later than dated. Measures 40cm x 52cm excluding frame.
Est: £30 - £60
Early map of Staffordshire by Christopher Saxton, dated 1577, clearly of some age but may be later than dated. Measures 40cm x 52cm excluding frame.
Potteries Auctions
Mar. 07, 2024
Christopher Saxton and John Speed, Norfo
Est: £80 - £120
Christopher Saxton and John Speed, Norfolk - A Countie Florishing & Populous Described and Devided with the Armes of such noble families as have borne the titles therof, published by John Sudbury and George Humble, circa 1627, hand-coloured engraved map, inset town plan of Norwich and battle scene, 38 by 50cm, framed
Kinghams Auctioneers
Mar. 06, 2024
Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Saxton (Christopher), Warwic Lecestriaeq. Comita Civitat..., 1579
Est: £300 - £500
Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Saxton (Christopher), Warwic Lecestriaeq. Comita Civitat..., 1579 Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Saxton (Christopher), Warwic Lecestriaeq. Comita Civitat. Oppidoru. Villaru. Fluminu. Ceterarumq. Rerum omnium in eisdem memorabilium, nova, veraq. descriptio, [1579], engraved map by Leonard Terwoort, contemporary hand colouring with some later enhancement, elaborate strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, the latter surmounted by dividers, coat-of-arms of Elizabeth I with the addition of the heraldic crest of Thomas Seckford, some oxidization causing small areas of cracking and splitting and slight loss, trimmed to decorative margin and laid on later card, slight staining, 390 x 520 mm, framed and glazed QTY: (1) NOTE: The first printed map of Warwickshire and Leicestershire from the earliest national atlas of England and Wales.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 12, 2023
Christopher Saxton and William Kip
Est: £60 - £100
Christopher Saxton and William Kip Cambridge Comitatus quem olim Iceni Insederunt engraved hand coloured map of Cambridgeshire, circa 1610, 29 x 33cm (visible)
Cheffins
Jun. 24, 2023
Saxton Engraving of Stafford, England
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SAXTON, Christopher (c. 1540 - c. 1610). Staffordiae Comitatu pfecte et absolute elaboratu haec tibi tabula exhibet Anno Dni 1577. Engraved map with original hand color. London: 1579. 16 1/4" x 21 1/2" sheet. Part of Christopher Saxton's Iconic Atlas of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 24, 2023
Saxton Engraving of Oxford, Buckingham and Berkshire
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SAXTON, Christopher (c. 1540 - c. 1610). Oxonii, Buckinghamiae et Berceriae comitatum... Engraved map with original hand color. London: 1579. 16 1/2" x 21 3/4" sheet. Part of Christopher Saxton's Iconic Atlas of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
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Jun. 24, 2023
Saxton Engraving of of Shropshire, England
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SAXTON, Christopher (c. 1540 - c. 1610). Salopiae Comitatus, Summa cum Fide cum et Diligentia Descriptionem. Engraved map with original hand color. London: 1579. 16 1/4" x 21 1/2" sheet. Part of Christopher Saxton's Iconic Atlas of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 24, 2023
Saxton Engraving of Devon, England
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SAXTON, Christopher (c. 1540 - c. 1610). Devoniae Comitat Rerumquae... Engraved map with original hand color. London: 1579. 16 1/4" x 21 5/8" sheet. Part of Christopher Saxton's Iconic Atlas of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 24, 2023
Saxton Engraving of Monmouth, England
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SAXTON, Christopher (c. 1540 - c. 1610). Monvmethensis Comitatus Regis Henrici quinti natalitiis celeberrimus. Engraved map with original hand color. London: 1579. 16 1/4" x 21 3/4" sheet. Part of Christopher Saxton's Iconic Atlas of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 24, 2023
Saxton Engraving of Lincoln and Nottingham Forest, England
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SAXTON, Christopher (c. 1540 - c. 1610). Lincolniae Notinghamiaeo Comitatuu nova vera et accurata descriptio, Anno Domini 1576. Engraved map with original hand color. London: 1579. 16 3/8" x 21 1/8" sheet. Part of Christopher Saxton's Iconic Atlas of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 24, 2023
Saxton Engraving of Northumbria, England
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SAXTON, Christopher (c. 1540 - c. 1610). Northumbriae Comitatus... Engraved map with original hand color. London: 1579. 16 1/4" x 21 1/4" sheet. Part of Christopher Saxton's Iconic Atlas of England and Wales.The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
Arader Galleries
Jan. 26, 2023
Hampshire.- Saxton (Christopher) Southamptoniae Comitatus preter Insulas Vectis Jersey et Garnsey quae sunt partes eiusdem comitatus cum suis undigs consinibus Oppidis pagis villis et fluminibis Vera â¦
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Hampshire.- Saxton (Christopher) Southamptoniae Comitatus preter Insulas Vectis Jersey et Garnsey quae sunt partes eiusdem comitatus cum suis undigs consinibus Oppidis pagis villis et fluminibis Vera descriptio, county map centred on Winchester, showing part of the Isle of Wight, engraving with contemporary hand-colouring, platemark 405 x 440 mm (16 x 17 1/4 in), sheet 420 x 480 mm (16 1/2 x 18 3/4 in), loosely mounted on old thin paper support, scattered minor pin holes in places, minor surface dirt and even browning, [circa 1574-1578].
Forum Auctions - UK
Dec. 09, 2022
Christopher Saxton and Philip Lea, Warwi
Est: £80 - £120
Christopher Saxton and Philip Lea, Warwickshire and Leicestershire, circa 1693, hand-coloured engraved map, inset town plans of Warwick, Coventry and Leicester, 40cm x 52cm, unframed
Kinghams Auctioneers
May. 19, 2022
England & Wales.- Saxton (Christopher) Anglia regnum si quod aliud in toto Oceano ditissimum et florentissimum, [1603].
Est: £500 - £700
England & Wales.- Saxton (Christopher) and Abraham Ortelius. Anglia regnum si quod aliud in toto Oceano ditissimum et florentissimum, fine map with large decorative cartouche and strapwork mileage scale, additional strapwork cartouche paying tribute to Christopher Saxton and a maritime vignette commemorating the attack of the Spanish Armada, engraving with full hand-colouring, on laid paper with crossed arrows watermark, platemark 390 x 485 mm (15 1/4 x 19 1/8 in), German text verso, central vertical fold as issued with faint parallel crease, minor surface dirt, framed and glazed, [Antwerp, Vrients, 1603].
Forum Auctions - UK
Apr. 14, 2022
SAXTON (CHRISTOPHER), ENGLAND AND WALES, 1579, a hand-coloured engraved map
Est: £80 - £120
SAXTON (CHRISTOPHER), ENGLAND AND WALES, 1579, a hand-coloured engraved map, framed. Plate 38.5cm by 49cm
Elstob Auctioneers
Oct. 14, 2021
Somerset.- Saxton (Christopher) Somersetensem Comitat (agri fertiltate Celebrem) hec ob oculos ponit Tabula, [1579].
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Somerset.- Saxton (Christopher) Somersetensem Comitat (agri fertiltate Celebrem) hec ob oculos ponit Tabula, a good impression with large strapwork title cartouche surmounted by the royal arms, putti and drapery in the upper left corner, and with arms of Thomas Seckford in the lower right corner, large compasses, scale and banderole lower left, ships and sea monster, engraved map with early hand-colouring, on laid paper with indistinct watermark, 395 x 515 mm (15 1/2 x 20 1/4 in), trimmed to border with restored margins inset at edge, old folds with some thinning and minor splitting, slight browning, minor handling creases, unframed, [1579]
Forum Auctions - UK
Oct. 14, 2021
Northampton.- Saxton (Christopher) Northamton Bedfordiae, Cantabrigiae, Huntingdoniae et Rutlandiae ..., 1576.
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Northampton.- Saxton (Christopher) Northamton Bedfordiae, Cantabrigiae, Huntingdoniae et Rutlandiae ..., strapwork title cartouche surmounted by the royal arms, upper left corner, arms of Thomas Seckford to the lower left corner, large compasses, scale and banderole lower right corner, engraved map with original hand-colouring, on laid paper with watermark of a bunch of grapes, platemark 400 x 530 mm (15 3/4 x 20 7/8 in), sheet 410 x 545 mm (16 1/8 x 21 1/2 in), laid onto very fine conservation tissue support, central vertical fold with two small areas or splitting expertly repaired verso, further minor repairs to marginal nicks and tears, minor browning and surface dirt, unframed, 1576.
Forum Auctions - UK
Oct. 14, 2021
Hampshire.- Saxton (Christopher) Hampshire, [c. 1695].
Est: £500 - £700
Hampshire.- Saxton (Christopher) & Philip Lea. Hampshire, county map with inset map of Winchester in the upper left corner, engraving with hand-colouring, sheet 405 x 445 mm (16 x 17 1/2 in), mounted on linen and edged with blue-green silk, small loss to lower centre edge, old folds and handling creases, even toning and browning, unframed, [circa 1695].
Forum Auctions - UK
Apr. 08, 2021
Norfolk. Saxton (Christopher), Norfolciae comitatus continens..., 1579
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Norfolk. Saxton (Christopher), Norfolciae comitatus continens in se Oppida Mercatoria 26, Pagos et Villas625, Una cum singulis Hundredis et Fluminibus in eodem vera descriptio, 1574, [1579], map engraved by Cornelius Hogius with contemporary hand-colouring and some later enhancement, strapwork cartouche and key plate, central fold strengthened and restored on verso, slight toning to central fold, some marginal dust and finger soiling, 330 x 490 mm Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Apr. 08, 2021
Gloucestershire. Saxton (Christopher), Glocestriae..., circa 1579
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Gloucestershire. Saxton (Christopher), Glocestriae sive Claudiocestriae Comitat (Claudy Caesaris Nomine ad huc Celebrat) Verus Tipus atq Effigies. No. Dni. 1577, circa 1579, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring and some later enhancement, engraved by Augustine Ryner, large strapwork cartouche surmounted by the royal crest, mileage scale by dividers, with the coat of arms of Thomas Seckford, slight creasing, central fold strengthened and repaired on verso, a few pin-holes, one repaired small hole, 385 x 495 mm Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 18, 2021
Hampshire.- Saxton (Christopher) & Philip Lea. Hampshire, [c. 1695].
Est: £500 - £700
Hampshire.- Saxton (Christopher) & Philip Lea. Hampshire, county map with inset map of Winchester in the upper left corner, engraving with hand-colouring, platemark 400 x 430 mm (15 3/4 x 17 in), central vertical fold with careful repairs to old splitting, restoration to edges with some marginal loss and repaired tears, unframed, [circa 1695].
Forum Auctions - UK
Mar. 18, 2021
Cornwall.- Saxton (Christopher) & Philip Lea. Cornwall... Corrected & Many Additions in the Roads, [c. 1694]
Est: £500 - £700
Cornwall.- Saxton (Christopher) & Philip Lea. Cornwall... Corrected & Many Additions in the Roads, county map with inset view of Launceston surmounted by Royal coat-of-arms, and decorated with ships, sea-monsters and ducal arms, engraving with hand-colouring, 370 x 490 mm (14 1/2 x 19 1/4 in), under glass, laid on support with repairs to old splits and small loss, some areas restored in manuscript facsimile, spotting and browning, some damp-stains to lower edges, framed, [circa 1694].
Forum Auctions - UK
Jan. 29, 2020
* Somerset. Saxton (Christopher), Somersetensem.., 1579
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
* Somerset. Saxton (Christopher), Somersetensem Comitat (agri fertiltate Celebrem) hec ob oculos ponit Tabula. Anno 1575. et D.Elizabethe Regine Ao 17, [1579], engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, ornate heraldic and strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, with the arms of Thomas Seckford in the lower right corner, 395 x 520 mm (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jan. 29, 2020
* Durham. Saxton (Christopher), Dunelmensis Episcopatus qu comitatus..., 1579
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
* Durham. Saxton (Christopher), Dunelmensis Episcopatus qu comitatus est Palatinus vera et accurata descriptio, circa 1579, hand-coloured engraved map, decorative strapwork cartouche, arms of Elizabeth I and Thomas Seckford, 370 x 480 mm, mounted, framed and glazed (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Dec. 06, 2019
Wales.- Anglesey & Caernarvonshire.- Saxton (Christopher) Mone Insulae modo Anglesey et Caernarvans duorum borialis..., [c. 1579].
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Wales.- Anglesey & Caernarvonshire.- Saxton (Christopher) Mone Insulae modo Anglesey et Caernarvans duorum borialis..., map of north Wales, with decorative strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, with the coat of arms of Elizabeth I and Thomas Seckford, engraving with early hand-colouring on laid paper with watermark of grapes, platemark 355 x 490 mm. (14 x 19 1/4 in), sheet 400 x 520 mm. (15 3/4 x 20 1/2 in), central vertical fold with some careful repairs and slight toning, upper margin with residual paper affixed from [?] previous mount, some surface dirt and handling creases, unframed, [circa 1579].
Forum Auctions - UK
Jul. 04, 2019
Christopher Saxton,
Est: £600 - £1,000
Christopher Saxton, Norfolciae, hand coloured engraved map of Norfolk by Cornelius Hogius, c.1574, early edition, some age fading and small areas of damage, 33.5 x 49cm (visible; trimmed to image)
Cheffins
Jun. 08, 2019
Saxton Map of Suffolk
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Saxton, Christopher (1540-1610). [Suffolk, England] Suffolciae... Engraved map with original hand color. London, 1579. 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 sheet.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 08, 2019
Saxton Map of Anglia
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Saxton, Christopher (1540-1610). [England and Wales] Anglia... Engraved map with original hand color. London, 1579. 16 3/4" x 21 3/4" sheet. The first map of England and Wales published in England. This is the second state with gradations of latitude and longitude in inner border. Most of the known examples have original coloring, the engraving being the work of Augustine Ryther, the most accomplished of the three English engravers used by Saxton. Geographically the map is a very significant advance on all previous maps, all the place names being shown in English and the coordinates improved; the basic outline was later used by Mercator, Speed, Blaeu, Jansson, and many other cartographers for nearly two hundred years. (Chubb I:1; Shirley, Early Printed Maps of the British Isles 128).
Arader Galleries
Jan. 10, 2019
Christopher Saxton
Est: £50 - £70
Christopher Saxton Cambridgeshire, hand coloured engraved map, for William Kip, 29 x 33cm
Cheffins
Jul. 25, 2018
Christopher Saxton (c.1540-c1610) British. A Map of Caermardt (Wales), with Later Colouring, 10.5" x 12.5".
Est: £40 - £60
Christopher Saxton (c.1540-c1610) British. A Map of Caermardt (Wales), with Later Colouring, 10.5" x 12.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 25, 2018
Shropshire. Saxton (Christopher), Salopiae comitatus summa cum fide cura et diligebtia descrtiptionem haec tibi tabula resert, [1579],
Est: £800 - £1,200
engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, 'altar' cartouche surmounted by the royal coat of arms with an additional heraldic crest of Thomas Seckford, slight spotting, slight mount staining, central fold strengthened at top and base on verso, one printer's crease, 295 x 510 mm - Quantity (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 15, 2017
• SAXTON (CHRISTOPHER)
Est: £50,000 - £70,000
• SAXTON (CHRISTOPHER) An Atlas of England and Wales, FIRST EDITION, [Christopher Saxton], 1579
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2017
16th century Map of York by Christopher Saxton
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
Eboracensis Comitatus (Cuius Incolae Olim Brigantes Appellabantur)... Christopher Saxton (1542-1610). Engraved map with original hand color in full. London, 1577. 22 x 29 1/2 inches sheet, 32 x 39 inches framed. This map, of all three Ridings (West, East, and North) in Yorkshire, is from Saxtons atlas of England and Wales. Yorkshire is the only county to be engraved over two separate plates, due to its size.
Arader Galleries
Feb. 05, 2017
CHRISTOPHER SAXTON, Hand coloured engraved map by William Kip, circa. 1575
Est: $400 - $600
Christoper Saxton Hand coloured engraved map by William Kip, circa. 1575 38 x 27.5 cm
Mossgreen Auctions
Jan. 11, 2017
Saxton, Christopher
Est: £300 - £400
Saxton, Christopher Northamton, Bedfordiae, Cantabrigiae, Huntingdoniae et Rutlandiae Comitatum. [London:] 1576. Hand-coloured etching, bears the crest of Saxton''s patron, Thomas Seckford, 530 x 400mm., trimmed to engraved area and laid-down onto card, framed and glazed, slight repairs to centre fold
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 07, 2016
CHRISTOPHER SAXTON, (British c. 1542-1610), 'Universi Derbiensi Comitatus Graphica Descriptio', [sic
Est: £150 - £200
CHRISTOPHER SAXTON, (British c. 1542-1610), 'Universi Derbiensi Comitatus Graphica Descriptio', [sic], dated: 1577, a coloured map of Derbyshire with title cartouche, two armorials and scale. 40 x 49.5cm.
Peter Francis
Sep. 07, 2016
CHRISTOPHER SAXTON, (British, c. 1542-1620), Radnor, Brecknock, Cardigan and Carmarthen map, 'Comita
Est: £120 - £180
CHRISTOPHER SAXTON, (British, c. 1542-1620), Radnor, Brecknock, Cardigan and Carmarthen map, 'Comitatum (B Dehenbart A Southwales) Desscriptio', dated: AD 1578, a hand coloured map of Mid Wales with title cartouche, armorial and scale. 37 x 48cm.
Peter Francis
Jun. 11, 2016
Saxton Map of Lincolnshire and Nottingham from 1579
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Lincolniae Notinghamiaeo Comitatuu nova vera et accurata descriptio, Anno Domini 1576 (1579). Christopher Saxton (c. 1540-c. 1610). London, 1579. Engraved map by R.Hogenberg. 16 x 21 inches visible, 23 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches framed. Part of Christopher Saxtons Iconic Atlas of England and Wales.The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 11, 2016
Saxton Map of Map Leicestershire & Warwickshire
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Warwic, Lecestriae Q3 Comitat Civitat Oppidoru, Villaru, Fluminu Ceterarum q3 rerum omnium in esidem Memorabilium nova. Christopher Saxton (c. 1540-c. 1610). London, 1579. Engraved map by R.Hogenberg. 16 x 21 inches visible, 23 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches framed. Part of Christopher Saxtons Iconic Atlas of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750.
Arader Galleries
Apr. 26, 2016
Christopher Saxton
Est: £70 - £100
Christopher Saxton,Moneuthensis,17th century, hand coloured map,27.5 x 34cm
Sworders
Jun. 13, 2015
An Atlas of England and Wales
Est: $120,000 - $150,000
SAXTON, Christopher (ca 1542 - 1610). London: Christopher Saxton, 1579. Folio (16 3/8 x 11 6/8 inches). Letterpress index at end. Fine engraved title-page showing Elizabeth I as patroness of Astronomy and Geography, attributed to Remy Hogenberg with original hand-color heightened in gold (tipped-in, lower corner strengthened), leaf with engraved border and the engraved Royal arms of Elizabeth I with John Norden's dedication to his Speculum Britanniae 1593 on verso tipped-in (tipped-in, lower corner renewed and some border in facsimile), double-page engraved plate of coats of arms with both ms and engraved tables of counties, 35 fine double-page engraved maps (Yorkshire folding), after Saxton by Hogenberg and others, all with original full hand-color (map of Hertfordshire trimmed to the neat line along the top edge and with lower corners renewed and some image in facsimile, map of Yorkshire with expertly closed tears, one or two other marginal repairs, some light marginal soiling), extra-illustrated with maps of Middlesex, London, and Westminster from John Norden's Speculum Britanniae; modern brown cloth clamshell box. First edition. The frontispiece is in the usual second state (the Queen's skirt with less elaborate jewellery and the folds falling about her knees), with 14 maps bearing Seckford's pre-1576 motto (Pestis patriae pigricies), and 20 his later motto (Industria naturam ornate), the index is in the fourth setting with a 4-line heading and 3 columns, 83 coats of arms and one blank, the title-page and all maps bear the "grapes" watermark, the letterpress table of counties bears the crossed arrows watermark. Provenance: Early ownership inscription of William Watson beneath Norden's dedication, and copious notes and tables in his hand on the front endpapers dated 1674; purchased Sotheby's, Dec 7, 1993, lot 203, 50,000 ($74,520).
Arader Galleries
Mar. 18, 2015
SAXTON (CHRISTOPHER) Fine Books, Manuscripts, Atlases & Historical Photographs
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
None
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2014
Seventeenth century tinted engraved map by
Est: £60 - £100
Seventeenth century tinted engraved map by Christopher Saxton - The Kingdome of England, 1646, in double-sided glazed frame, together with another Saxton map of Gloucestershire (2)
Reeman Dansie
Apr. 03, 2014
Christopher Saxton and William Hole,
Est: £60 - £80
Christopher Saxton and William Hole, Derbyshire, engraved map with hand colouring, 29 x 32cm
Cheffins