Search Results: Titles starting with M from Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd

Phaidon,, 2015.. 290 by 250mm. (11.5 by 9.75 inches).. Hardback, 352 pages, 400 colour illustrations. 300 stunning maps from all periods and from all around the world, exploring and revealing what maps tell us about history and ourselves. Selected by an international panel of cartographers, academics, map dealers and collectors, the maps represent over 5,000 years of cartographic innovation drawing on a range of cultures and traditions. Comprehensive in scope, this book features all types of map from navigation and surveys to astronomical maps, satellite and digital maps, as well as works of art inspired by cartography. Unique curated sequence presents maps in thought-provoking juxtapositions for lively, stimulating reading. Features some of the most influential mapmakers and institutions in history, including Gerardus Mercator, Abraham Ortelius, Phyllis Pearson, Heinrich Berann, Bill Rankin, Ordnance Survey and Google Earth. Easy-to-use format, with large reproductions, authoritative texts… Read More

Antwerpiae,: apud Joannem Baptistam Vrient,, 1604.. 1670 by 2970mm. (65.75 by 117 inches).. Engraved map, printed on twelve sheets, above four sheet letterpress description annotated with several woodcut animals, with fine CONTEMPORARY HAND-COLOUR HEIGHTENED GOLD, trimmed to neat lines, laid on linen, extensive areas of restoration. A full conservation report is available on request. A spectacular wall map of astonishing beauty made at the beginning of the Dutch Golden Age. Cartography The present map draws on the cartography of Luis Teixeira (fl.1564-1613) - whose name appears in the large pasted title - a Portuguese cartographer from a famous mapmaking dynasty. He worked in Lisbon and the Portuguese colonies, but was also a friend of and collaborator with Dutch cartographers, contributing a map of Japan to Abraham Ortelius' atlas. Ortelius and Cornelis Claesz published five of his maps between them, and all were specifically advertised as based on his work, indicating that he was highly respected in… Read More

London,: Published by J. Watson, 7 Vere Street, Cavendish Square,, July, 1834.. Image: 292 by 414mm (11.5 by 16.25 inches). Sheet: 356 by 450mm (14 by 17.75 inches).. Engraving with aquatint and contemporary colour, closed tear to title and just into image. A nightime scene showing the Devonport Royal Mail coming in through Temple Bar in the Strand, heading to the Lombard Street Post Office. Temple Bar marks the boundary between the City of London and Westminster; the gate is topped by statues of King James I and his wife, Anne of Denmark, with the lion and unicorn supporters from the royal coat of arms. The guard at the back of the carriage is blowing a trumpet to warn passengers and the gatekeepers of their arrival, and has awakened a figure in nightcap and gown who peers from the window to the right. The passage of the coach is observed by a traveller with a carpet bag and a night watchman with a torch hanging from his belt, who would patrol the streets and call out the times. Charles B.… Read More

London,: at the George next Door to ye Rose Tavern, without Temple Barr, [c1760].. 95 by 140mm. (3.75 by 5.5 inches).. Prints,""Margaret Hooke & Son Hosier & Hatter... H is for Hatter Engraved trade card. Trade card for Margaret Hooke & Son, who ran a shop in Temple Bar selling hosiery, hats and many other accessories, both wholesale and retail. Their card is illustrated with an engraved image of St George slaying the dragon, in reference to their address """"at the George next Door to ye Rose Tavern"""". The style of both the engraving and the writing, the types of apparel on offer, as well as the form of the address that uses a sign rather than a number indicates that the card is from the mid-eighteenth century. There are no existing documents recording the presence of a Hooke hosier in Temple Bar during this period, but it is likely that the business was originally established by Margaret's husband and taken over by her and his son after his death. BM Heal 72.196

[London],: at the Golden Head in Panton Street near the Hay-Market,, [c1750-1785].. 245 by 185mm (9.75 by 7.25 inches).. Prints,""Siddall and Swann, Chymist's... C is for Chemist Engraved trade card. Based at the Golden Head in Panton Street, Richard Siddall was a chemist and druggist, sometimes partnered with David Swann, during an interesting period of medical history. The mid-eighteenth century saw significant progress, as doctors were increasingly trained in the scientific method and hospitals made more professional, but there was still a great deal unknown about the anatomy and its processes, bacteria, infection and the nature of diseases. Those who fell ill still relied on remedies with little basis in scientific fact, such as """"the elixir for the asthma, as also for the gout and rheumatism"""" advertised by Siddall and Swann. The image on the trade card also indicates that the chemists may have continued some of the alchemical processes historically used in medicine. The two men shown,… Read More

London,: At the Cordial Warehouse in Ludgate Street, [c1760]. 210 by 165mm. (8.25 by 6.5 inches).. Prints,""James Morton & Charles Bedell Distillers. D is for Distiller: """"Drop as Rain Distill as Dew"""" Engraved trade card, loss to upper left corner. Morton & Bedell also distilled """"Plague Water,... Doctor Stephen's Water,... Hungary Water,... Aqua Mirabilis,... Spirit of Saffron,. Spirit of Scurvey Grass,... Distilled Vinegar at 3s p Gallon Spirit of Wine for Lamps at 5s p Gallon. Likewise Sell Arrack, Rum, Brandy, Hollands Geneva, Barbado's, Citron and Mint-Water, French Perceco, and Neat Wines, at the Lowest Prices"""". Plague water, would have been a best-seller for Morton & Bedell, as the Plague continued to haunt London until the nineteenth century. Their recipe may have contained any, or all, of these ingredients: Rue, Agremony, Wormwood, Selandine, Red Sage, Balm, Mugwort, [Snap] Dragons, Fetherfew, Burnett, Sorril,Tormentil, Scordium, Cardus-Benidictus, Dittanter, Bittany, Marigolds,… Read More

London,: Exeter Exchange in the Strand, , [c1742 and c1751].. (each) 85 by 120mm. (3.25 by 4.75 inches).. Prints,""Heath and Wing ... Trade card for maker of Philosophical Instruments 2 trade cards, engraved by F.S. Miller. Thomas Heath's (c1714-1757) first business operated from about 1721 from his address """"At the Hercules"""" or """"Hercules & Globe"""". In about 1742, he entered into business with Tycho Wing. Wing (1696-1750) was the son of astronomer, astrologer, and land surveyor, Vincent Wing (1619–1668). After his father's death Wing continued to publish his father's almanac, which he undoubtedly sold though """"Heath and Wing"""". He was also a surveyor (latterly with his own son Vincent), and taught mathematics, surveying, and navigation. The later trade card reflects the purchase of the business, presumably shortly after Wing's death, by T. Newman. BM 1787 D 2.2547

London,: At the Golden Spectacles, in Sidneys Alley, Leicester Fields, , [from 1773]. 200 by 155mm. (7.75 by 6 inches).. Prints,""Chalmers & Robinson Jewellers & Goldsmith, - M is for Metal Worker Engraved trade card, loss to lower right and upper corners. Opulent trade card in the highest rococo style, the asymmetrical cartouche dripping with all examples of a wide range of Chalmers and Robins's wares: dividers, rulers, telescopes, cups, ink wells, jugs, jewels, coffee pots, spectacles, cutlery, cruets, fobs, buckles, rings, platter and pendants. There are three trade cards in Heal collection for Chalmers & Robinson, giving their addresses as at the Ring & Cup in Walkers Court, Berwick Street, Soho, from 1760; the Sidney Alley address, as here, from 1773, as it is a corner location, is the same building as No.1 Princes Street, which was used until 1783 by the company, and until 1793, by Chalmers alone. BM Heal 67.75

London,: Removed from Deptford Kent, to Vine Street St. James's, , [from 1769]. (sheet) 140 by 170mm. (5.5 by 6.75 inches)' (plate) 110 by 150mm (4.25 by 6 inches).. Prints,""John Middleton. Black Lead and Red chalk Pencil Maker,... P is for Pencil Maker Engraved trade card John Middleton (d1795) claimed to have been in business since the early 1750s ('Gazette and New Daily Advertiser' 2 December 1780). He moved from Deptford in Kent to Vine St in London, where he was first recorded in the rate books in 1769. He advertised as a black lead pencil maker in 1770 ('Public Advertiser' 17 December 1770). """"He advertised extensively, stating that he marked his pencils with his name, John Middleton, and claiming to have the largest stock of superfine black lead and red chalk pencils in the country ... He was appointed black lead pencil maker to the King in March 1785... Middleton's premises at 24 Vine St were burnt down on 1 November 1786..."""" (National Portrait Gallery online). Middleton died in 1795,… Read More

London: At the Royal Widow & Sun over against Bullin Court in the Strand, near the new Exchange,, [c1850].. 155 by 95mm (6 by 3.75 inches).. Prints,""Matthias Otto Junr... W is for Widow Outfitter Engraved trade card. The trade card of Matthias Otto Senior, much the same in style and language to the present card, is believed to have been in circulation from around 1735. The fact that both list the same address at Bullin Court on the Strand indicates that the son took over the family business after the death of his eponymous father. Matthias Otto Junior's trade card appears to be from the mid-eighteenth century, and offers a glimpse into the behaviour expected of widowed women at that time. The first article mentioned on Otto's card are """"Widows Weeds"""" which, in 'A Dictionary of the English Language' (1755), Dr Johnson describes as """"a garment of clothing, habit, or dress. Now scarce in use, except in 'widows weeds', the mourning dress of a widow"""". As well as """"Common Gowns, Vests and… Read More

London,: at ye Golden Cup, near St. Dunstans church, Fleet Street, , [c1742-1750]. 180 by 120mm (7 by 4.75 inches).. Prints,""George Houstoun Goldsmith ... J is for Jeweller Engraved trade card, loss to left hand side. Of Houstoun (1716-1786), Heal writes: """"Buckley's MS. List of Goldsmiths gives: - George Houstoun, Fleet Street 1742. George Houstoun, near the Mitre Tavern, Fleet Street 1751. 'Manchester Magazine', George Houstoun, corner of Mitre Tavern Passage 1755. Jackson's 'English Goldsmiths' gives him as working in 1773. Chaffer's 'Gilda Aurifabrorum' gives him in Fleet Street 1742-'73"""". BM Heal 67.219

London,: At the Hat & Feather in Coleman Street,, [c1756].. 135 by 150mm. (5.25 by 6 inches).. Prints,""George Jackson Hat-Maker ... S is for Sombrerero Engraved trade card, with manuscript annotations in ink, dated 1756 in mansucript to verso. Trade card for the long-established hat-maker, George Jackson, who worked under the sign of the hat and feather in Coleman Street, London. Legal action taken by a large group including Jackson demonstrates that he was active as a hatter on Coleman Street in 1757. The records of the Sun Fire Office show that Jackson was still insured at Number 74 in 1788, and 'Kent's Directory for the Year 1793' and the 'Declaration of the Merchants, Bankers, Traders, and other inhabitants of London' in 1795 both list Jackson in the same profession at the same address. Jackson's career not only spanned many decades but also appears to have attracted clients from far and wide. Rather than being decorated with an elaborate design or depiction of his shop sign, Jackson's trade… Read More

London,: At the Turks Head No.21 Widegate Street, Spittlefields,, [c1783].. 90 by 120mm. (3.5 by 4.75 inches).. Prints,""John Crozier Weaver & Mercer... W is for Weaver Engraved trade card, clipped at corners. Trade card for John Crozer, a weaver and mercer listed in 'Bailey's Northern Directory' for 1781 as active at Widegate Alley, while 'The New Complete Guide to All Persons who Have Any Trade' of 1783 correctly located his premises at Widegate Street. These seem to be the only records made of Crozier's life or career, apart from his will which indicates that he died in 1793. The majority of Crozier's trade card is taken up with written information supplying the trader's name, address and list of goods and services, but it also displays an ornately framed illustration of a Turkish man drawing a sword. This is presumably a reference to the location of Crozier's sop, which was """"at the Turks Head"""".

London,: at Tycho Brahe's Head, No 60. in Fleet-Street,, [c1775 or earlier].. 216 by 273mm. (8.5 by 10.75 inches).. Prints,""George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to his Majesty, Trade card for the Adams family Printed letterpress broadside with engraved vignette of Tycho Brahe, manuscript bill in ink on verso, modern perspex cover. The Adams family were the pre-eminent British instrument makers of their day. The broadside lists instruments for use in astronomy, surveying, drawing, and navigation. In the centre is a vignette of the Adams shop sign, a portrait of Tycho Brahe. Brahe (1546-1601) was a Danish astronomer, pioneer in the field of scientific instruments and observation, and eccentric. After losing his nose in a duel while a student at the University of Rostock, he returned determined to be a scientist,and made important observations of Cassiopeia. Frederick II of Denmark granted him an estate in Hven to set up an observatory, where he compiled a star catalogue, observed the comet of… Read More

[London],: At Ye Three Lamps Charing Cross,, [c1756].. 175 by 130mm (7 by 5 inches).. Prints,""Jon. Tudway Tinn Man... T is for Tin Man Engraved trade card. Trade card for John Tudway, who manufactured and sold a range of goods in tin, glass, brass and copper from his premises at Charing Cross. His card also advertises a service by which he """"furnishes Gentlemen with Lamp and Lamp Irons By the Week or Quarter"""". The text is framed by an elaborate arch topped with Tudway's sign of three lamps. Tudway was listed as eligible to vote in London as a resident of Charing Cross in 'The Westminster Poll Book' of 1774, and his will from 1790 saw him living at Saint Martin in the Fields, also in Central London. By coincidence, there was another tin-worker named John Tudway who was almost his contemporary, but was based in Bristol. There exist multiple other examples of Tudway's trade card, with dates of sales and contracts written on several, placing his period of activity during the 1750s, 1760s, and… Read More

[London],: At the Hand & Scales on London Bridge the Second Door from the Bear Tavern, Southwark-Side, , [before 1761]. 165 by 110mm (6.5 by 4.25 inches).. Prints,""Scale-Maker... S is for Scale Maker Engraved trade card. Vincent (fl 1760-17930 seems to have had a long and prosperous career, as Heal writes of his example of Vincent's trade card: """"The Bear Tavern was pulled down in December 1761. It stood on the Western side of the Bridge Foot nearly opposite Tooley Street"""". In the 'London Directory' for 1784, Robert Vincent is still described as of 'London Bridge'. In the 1793 'London Directory' he is given at No.1, High Street, Borough, and in the 1802 issue, the style and address of the business is 'Vincent & Chancellor, No.1, Bridge Foot, Borough. BM Heal 103.27

[London,: ?117 Long Acre,, c1812-1837].. 130 by 80mm (5 by 3.25 inches).. Prints,""Strong & Strachan, Varnish Makers, V is for Varnish Maker Engraved trade card. While most nineteenth century trade cards include ample information about the business' location and services, that of Strong and Strachan does not even provide an address. Instead, it shows an illustration of their shopfront, perhaps in the hope that the potential customer would be able to recognise it from the image in real life. Pots of varnish in various sizes are visible in the window. Although varnishes had been produced and used for millennium, varnish did not become readily commercially available until the end of the eighteenth century. As described by. J. Wilson Neil in his 'Papers in Chemistry' (1789), """"the art of varnish-making has been kept, in its. details, as far as possible, a profound secret"""". He also instructs the would-be varnish maker """"to procure suitable premises some distance out of town, and sufficiently… Read More

[London],: No. 22 Castle Street, Leicester Fields,, [c1823].. 65 by 90mm. (2.5 by 3.5 inches).. Prints,""Weaver, ... T is for Tunbridge Turner Engraved trade card. Trade card for James Weaver, whom 'Kent's Original London Directory' of 1823 lists as an ivory turner active at 22 Castle Street, Leicester Square. He refers to the area on his trade card by the traditional name of """"Leicester Fields"""". The card advertises a range of goods and services beyond ivory, including Tunbridge Turnery. The method had been invented in the eponymous town by a turner named Jordon, who created intricate patterns by inlaying an item with different coloured wood, and had become sought-after early in the eighteenth century. Over the decades the technique became more refined, and artisan turners could even produce detailed images using the various shades of wood. Weaver also worked with a number of other materials including bone, and manufactured and sold common household items such as tea pot handles.

Nagasaki,, [c1740].. 700 by 1250mm. (27.5 by 49.25 inches).. Coloured manuscript map, preserved in folding case covered in blue cloth. A detailed manuscript plan of Nagasaki that predates the earliest printed map of Nagasaki made in 1745 (McGovern, Imago Mundi Vol.15, 1960), and the first dated map of Nagasaki which was published in 1752. It shows navigation into Nagasaki, the town, its layout and surrounding areas, orientated to the North West, names in Japanese Katakana and classical Chinese, signed in lower right corner "Chokanemon". The city, streets, temples, shrines, waterways, ships and boats, gardens and fortifications are clearly depicted. Most of these features are labelled on the map. The small fan-shaped island in the bay is Dejima, an artificial island built in 1634 to house Portuguese traders who were expelled in 1639. It was subsequently taken by the Dutch V.O.C. trading out of Batavia in 1641. During most of the Edo period Dejima was the single place of direct trade and exchange… Read More

[mid-18th century].. 285 by 315mm (11.25 by 12.5 inches).. Pen and ink, and wash colour on vellum. A manuscript map of Golders Green, extending from Cricklewood to Hampstead Heath, now Golders Hill Park. This remarkable map shows the division Golders Green and the surrounding area during the mid to late eighteenth century. The area was divided into three farms: Cowhouse Farm (green); Hodford Farm (orange); and Golders Green Farm (yellow). Each of the farms fields are meticulously laid out with their name and area, in acres roods, and perches marked. The largest landowners at the time were the Dean of Westminster and the Trustees of Eton College. To the lower right is a table of the total holdings of each farm, Golders Green being by far the largest; with the total land of all three farms amounting to just over 470 acres. Common land is marked with a 'X', and amounts to just over six acres. Several buildings are marked on the plan including the Cowhouse Farm, and The Cock and Hoop Ale House. In 1896… Read More