I'm offering a part of my antique map (and book) collection online here on Ebay! Many collectable and rare items! Make sure to check my other listings! All my items are authentic and without reserve price!
This auction is for the original antique book:
"Reise Sr. Hoheit des Herzogs Bernhard zu Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach durch Nord-Amerika in den Jahren 1825 und 1826"
Heinrich Luden, Weimar 1828
Overview & Area: Great report on the travels of Bernard through the Eastern United States. 2 parts in 1 Volume. 317+323 pages! Richly illustrated with several plates, maps and plans:
Large map of North America with curious coast lines and large parts of the interior continent left blank!
Large and important plan of Philadelphia
Large and important plan of Pittsburgh
Map of the state of Ohio
Small map of New York and surroundings
Small map showing the location of Boston
Plan of the university of Virginia
View and plan of the Capitol in Washington
Plans of Buildings
Views of different landscapes
Highly decorative & very important maps! Especially the large plans of Philadelphia and Pittsburg, and the map of North America and Ohio are rarely seen on the market!!
This map is an original book, printed and published in Germany in 1828. => Interesting and superbly illustrated report!
Size: Book: 9.8" x 6.7" Inches; 25 x 17 cm (+margins)
Condition: Maps and text with very good dark impression! Text with some soiling + toning. Maps some wear and repairs to folds, a few spots, browning, soiling and toning. Tight binding and nice cover with paper label!!
In attractive and decorative antiquarian condition! => Have a look at the photos for more detail!
Overall: GOOD+!
BID WITH CONFIDENCE:
§ I have been trading antique books & maps for many years, on Ebay since 2004, with many positive international transactions.
§ ALL MY ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL/GENUINE and are honestly described.
§ Stored in a non-smoking environment, protected by acid-free papers, sleeves, and boxes in a climate controlled room.
Shipping - recorded & insured:
(Shipping discounts for multiple purchases available + free shipping for purchase of 5 maps or more!)
USA + Worldwide Priority Airmail: USD 25.-
Europe Priority Airmail: USD 20.-
Additional insurance (recommended) available at cost!
Express couriers UPS/Fedex/DHL available...
Payment: In USD with check or money order (or paypal!).
Also in €URO via banktransfer!
Please email me if you have any questions or need further information!
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