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Vue Générale des Alpes et Glacieres Prise du Chateau de Worb. Dedié à S.A.Royale Frederic Guillaume D Prince heréditaire de Prusse, Par son très humble et très respectueus serviteur Henzi.
Clement pin.x. Descourtis sculp.t. Imprimé par Guyant le jeune.
Se vend à Paris Rue des deux Portes S.t Sauveur chez Mr Graff [n.d., c.1785].
Aquatint and etching with fine hand colour. 320 x 450mm (12½ x 17¾"). Small margins
A large & fine view of the Alps, Worb Castle in the foreground. From ''Vues Remarkables des Montagnes de la Suisse, Dessinees et Peintes d'apres Nature, Avec Leur Description'', one of the earliest and rarest alpine colour plate books. Orignally published by Wagner in Bern in 1782, the plates passed to Bern publisher Rodolphe Hentzi who published them in 1785. This example has Graff's name added.
[Ref: 54921] £480.00 (£576.00 incl.VAT)
Clement pin.x. Descourtis sculp.t. Imprimé par Guyant le jeune.
Se vend à Paris Rue des deux Portes S.t Sauveur chez Mr Graff [n.d., c.1785].
Aquatint and etching with fine hand colour. 320 x 450mm (12½ x 17¾"). Small margins
A large & fine view of the Alps, Worb Castle in the foreground. From ''Vues Remarkables des Montagnes de la Suisse, Dessinees et Peintes d'apres Nature, Avec Leur Description'', one of the earliest and rarest alpine colour plate books. Orignally published by Wagner in Bern in 1782, the plates passed to Bern publisher Rodolphe Hentzi who published them in 1785. This example has Graff's name added.
[Ref: 54921] £480.00 (£576.00 incl.VAT)
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[Wrestlers] Letteurs Suisses.
D'apres le modèle d'Abart. Grave par F. Hegi.
à Basle dhez Birman & Fils [n.d., c.1830].
Aquatint. Sheet 340 x 250mm (13½ x 9¾"). Trimmed within plate, creasing at top.
A pair of wrestlers grabbing each other's pants. The wrestlers are drawn from a sculpture by South Tyrolean Franz Abart (1769-1863).
[Ref: 61399] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
D'apres le modèle d'Abart. Grave par F. Hegi.
à Basle dhez Birman & Fils [n.d., c.1830].
Aquatint. Sheet 340 x 250mm (13½ x 9¾"). Trimmed within plate, creasing at top.
A pair of wrestlers grabbing each other's pants. The wrestlers are drawn from a sculpture by South Tyrolean Franz Abart (1769-1863).
[Ref: 61399] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Jaq. Sam. Wyttenbach. Ministre de l'Eglise du St: Esprit a Berne...
Lith. de Langlume.
[French, n.d., c.1822.]
Lithograph, rare, sheet 285 x 215mm. 11¼ x 8½". Horizontal fold crease; some minor staining.
Bust portrait of Jacob Samuel Wyttenbach (1748 - 1830), Swiss minister, theologian, and naturalist; author of books on the natural history of the Swiss Alps. The inscription tells us Wyttenbach was a member of the Royal Society in London.
[Ref: 21699] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Lith. de Langlume.
[French, n.d., c.1822.]
Lithograph, rare, sheet 285 x 215mm. 11¼ x 8½". Horizontal fold crease; some minor staining.
Bust portrait of Jacob Samuel Wyttenbach (1748 - 1830), Swiss minister, theologian, and naturalist; author of books on the natural history of the Swiss Alps. The inscription tells us Wyttenbach was a member of the Royal Society in London.
[Ref: 21699] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Zug. No.26.
Lith. par Cuvillier, Fig. par Bayot. Chapuy del.
Paris, chez Vreith et Hauser, Boul.d des Italiens, 11 [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph, sheet 310 x 445mm. 12¼ x 17½".
View of Zug (French: Zoug, Italian: Zugo), a German-speaking city in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing nets and hence to the right to fish. With publisher's blindstamp 'V&H' to lower margin. From a topographical series, possibly 'Le Moyen Age pittoresque' 1837-39.
[Ref: 25939] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Lith. par Cuvillier, Fig. par Bayot. Chapuy del.
Paris, chez Vreith et Hauser, Boul.d des Italiens, 11 [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph, sheet 310 x 445mm. 12¼ x 17½".
View of Zug (French: Zoug, Italian: Zugo), a German-speaking city in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing nets and hence to the right to fish. With publisher's blindstamp 'V&H' to lower margin. From a topographical series, possibly 'Le Moyen Age pittoresque' 1837-39.
[Ref: 25939] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Ein Stüt suladen, und die Ladungnach der Sketall=Site des Stüts suproportioniren. Borvericht. Die Stüke, welche Boll-güthaben, nach de Beschreibung, von No.1752, könen zuder stärkesten Ladund halb kugel schwessulver haben; Die Stüke aber ...Kein bulver neben sich geschüttet. Es stehen 2. Lonstabler von den Batronen zurükgebliebene heraus ziehen.
J.B. Bullinger f.
Herausgegeben von der Gesellschafft der Constablern u. Feüer=Werkern in Zürich auf das Neüe Jahr 1767.
Copper engraving. Plate 241 x 292mm. 9½ x 11½". Some paper tonting around the edges and foxing.
On top of a fortress, officers are firing five cannons as part of their training and display of competency. The fortress opposite copies this display. To the right stands a general and an officer with a drum.
[Ref: 16574] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
J.B. Bullinger f.
Herausgegeben von der Gesellschafft der Constablern u. Feüer=Werkern in Zürich auf das Neüe Jahr 1767.
Copper engraving. Plate 241 x 292mm. 9½ x 11½". Some paper tonting around the edges and foxing.
On top of a fortress, officers are firing five cannons as part of their training and display of competency. The fortress opposite copies this display. To the right stands a general and an officer with a drum.
[Ref: 16574] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
Munita expuonat loca sic Mavorita proles, Schau wie die Vestung sich ergiebet, Wen Mars da siene Künst aüsüebet. Wosan! Die Contrescarp samtallen auflern Werten Ist nun in unseren Swalt Solfdises uns nit stärten!...Dem rechten kriedesfürst! der findt im Tod auch gnad: Herz wurke dis in uns / und wender sünd und Schad!
Joh. Melchior Füesslinus fecit.
Gesellschaft zur Constaflern und Feürwerkern im Zeughause zu Zürich Anno 1714.
Copper engraving. Plate 230 x 310mm. 9 x 12¼". Some staining along lower edge and into title area.
A scene of an engagement depicting tactics and fortification weaknesses. The manner of attack is portrayed through the uses of the cannon in various areas of the fortress - as seen in the four images surrounding the main image. Soldiers in formation march through the centre back to the barracks and training grounds.
[Ref: 16580] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
Joh. Melchior Füesslinus fecit.
Gesellschaft zur Constaflern und Feürwerkern im Zeughause zu Zürich Anno 1714.
Copper engraving. Plate 230 x 310mm. 9 x 12¼". Some staining along lower edge and into title area.
A scene of an engagement depicting tactics and fortification weaknesses. The manner of attack is portrayed through the uses of the cannon in various areas of the fortress - as seen in the four images surrounding the main image. Soldiers in formation march through the centre back to the barracks and training grounds.
[Ref: 16580] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
Die J. Belägerung der Statt Zürich, von Keiser Allbrecht. A.1298. Oflager Löwennuith! Wie baben deine Alten, Zürich, jederzier lo dauser sich gebalten...Zu daufrer gegenwehr uns rüsten immerzu Zu treiben ab dei feind', die neider unsrerküh!
Joh. Lochman fec.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern und Feürwerkern im Zeughause zu Zürich Anno 1731.
Copper engraving. Plate 235 x 292mm. 9 x 11½". Stain in title area.
A scene of a military encampment on the hill above Zurich, looking down onto the Zurichzee. The soldiers are in formation and groupings ready to set for battle. A group of generals and senior officers are to the left.
[Ref: 16571] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Joh. Lochman fec.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern und Feürwerkern im Zeughause zu Zürich Anno 1731.
Copper engraving. Plate 235 x 292mm. 9 x 11½". Stain in title area.
A scene of a military encampment on the hill above Zurich, looking down onto the Zurichzee. The soldiers are in formation and groupings ready to set for battle. A group of generals and senior officers are to the left.
[Ref: 16571] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Schlacht bend Ehrlibach den 6. Weinmouat A.o 1445. Der Felder reiche Frücht ist glück unter-Dach, Man freüt eürer Traüben...Sicht keinen Nachbaur an, Schohut keines Freündes Sand: Ber nicht ein Schiff erreicht, müss in die Tieffe sincken, Und statt verhofften Rosts süfode Baker trincken.
Eurer Kunst-und Tugend = lievenden Jugend verehrt von der Gesellschafft der Constablern und. Feüer-Werrkern im Zeüghause Zürich auf das Neüe Jahr 1746.
Copper engraving. Plate 236 x 298mm. 9¼ x 11¾".
The Old Zürich War 1440-46, was a conflict between the canton of Zürich and the other seven cantons of the Old Swiss Confederacy over the succession to the Count of Toggenburg. A battle seen on the edge of a lake. Infantry arrive from all all corners on horseback, on foot and on small boats arriving at the shoreline.
[Ref: 16572] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Eurer Kunst-und Tugend = lievenden Jugend verehrt von der Gesellschafft der Constablern und. Feüer-Werrkern im Zeüghause Zürich auf das Neüe Jahr 1746.
Copper engraving. Plate 236 x 298mm. 9¼ x 11¾".
The Old Zürich War 1440-46, was a conflict between the canton of Zürich and the other seven cantons of the Old Swiss Confederacy over the succession to the Count of Toggenburg. A battle seen on the edge of a lake. Infantry arrive from all all corners on horseback, on foot and on small boats arriving at the shoreline.
[Ref: 16572] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Der Jugend und Bissenschaft liebenden Jugend, gewiedmet von der Stadt=Bibliothet in Zürich, am Neujahrs=Tag, 1773.
J.B. Bullinger f.
Copper engraving. 178 x 165mm. 7 x 6½". Some scuffing and spotting in the margins.
A view from Zurich looking over the Zurichzee. In the foreground are two small huts with a group of people looking out onto the lake.
[Ref: 16596] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
J.B. Bullinger f.
Copper engraving. 178 x 165mm. 7 x 6½". Some scuffing and spotting in the margins.
A view from Zurich looking over the Zurichzee. In the foreground are two small huts with a group of people looking out onto the lake.
[Ref: 16596] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Armilegium. Die Staffen steigen stets, Mars heget seine Ruh, Vulcan ihm neü Beräht muss rüsten imer zu...Behättes feürgeschoss mist wahrene Slaubesschirm Thüt an dem himels Schloss nuemahle lährestürm.
Johannes Meyer fecit.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern im Zeüghause zu Zürich A.o1706.
Copper engraving. Plate 190 x 292mm. 7½ x 11½". Small tear to bottom left corner outside the plate mark on the edge of the paper.
A scene depicting precision arms practice with a town in the background. Eight officers face each other, and aim between each other shoot. The four on the right fire first with precision timing. The officers on the left are less precise. Surrounding the main image are four small depictions of archers, a rifle on a plinth, a cannon fuse on a plinth, and a man dismanteling his rifle.
[Ref: 16576] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Johannes Meyer fecit.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern im Zeüghause zu Zürich A.o1706.
Copper engraving. Plate 190 x 292mm. 7½ x 11½". Small tear to bottom left corner outside the plate mark on the edge of the paper.
A scene depicting precision arms practice with a town in the background. Eight officers face each other, and aim between each other shoot. The four on the right fire first with precision timing. The officers on the left are less precise. Surrounding the main image are four small depictions of archers, a rifle on a plinth, a cannon fuse on a plinth, and a man dismanteling his rifle.
[Ref: 16576] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
Der Jugend und Bissenschaft liebenden Jugend, gewiedmet von der Stadt=Bibliothet in Zürich, am Neujahrstag 1787.
J.B. Bullinger f.
Copper engraving. Sheet 230 x 192mm. 9 x 7½". Some spotting and scuffing.
A military scene, battle re-enactment in the hills. A castle sits on the hill above an encampment below with smoke billowing into the air from the firing of cannons. In the foreground, two generals look on at the spectacle, three officers stand behind them ready with arms.
[Ref: 16597] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
J.B. Bullinger f.
Copper engraving. Sheet 230 x 192mm. 9 x 7½". Some spotting and scuffing.
A military scene, battle re-enactment in the hills. A castle sits on the hill above an encampment below with smoke billowing into the air from the firing of cannons. In the foreground, two generals look on at the spectacle, three officers stand behind them ready with arms.
[Ref: 16597] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Der Züricherischen Jugend auf das Neujarh 1805. von der Stadtbibliothek.
Ioh. Heinrich Meyer del. et Sculp.
[n.d. c.1805.]
Etching. Plate 178 x 154mm. 7 x 6".
A view looking over to Zürich across Lake Zürich; dedicated to the young people of Zürich at the beginning of 1805.
[Ref: 16549] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Ioh. Heinrich Meyer del. et Sculp.
[n.d. c.1805.]
Etching. Plate 178 x 154mm. 7 x 6".
A view looking over to Zürich across Lake Zürich; dedicated to the young people of Zürich at the beginning of 1805.
[Ref: 16549] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Pyrobolothesia. Bellica sic tormenta reguntur. So besteht der Stuken saz zuberschiessen einen Blaz. Stutstellung. Inder alten Krieges zeit hat man ganz mit andern Waf. Aüsgeubt bewaltes straffen...Und mit gegen ob uns walte, fern abwende krieges Noht. Und die ganz Artillereÿ Nur ein friedes zierdeseÿ.
Johannes Meyer fecit.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern im Zeughause zu Zürich A.1708.
Copper engraving. Plate 235 x 318mm. 9¼ x 12½". Paper toning. Small tears along bottom edge. Some spotting.
A scene depicting the firing of cannons in Zurich and other forms of warfare from an encampment and turreted fortress. A scene of fortification and tactics. Around the main image are four smaller depictions of a a battering ram, cannon balls, a measure for the line of battle, and armour suit pierced by various spears.
[Ref: 16568] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Johannes Meyer fecit.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern im Zeughause zu Zürich A.1708.
Copper engraving. Plate 235 x 318mm. 9¼ x 12½". Paper toning. Small tears along bottom edge. Some spotting.
A scene depicting the firing of cannons in Zurich and other forms of warfare from an encampment and turreted fortress. A scene of fortification and tactics. Around the main image are four smaller depictions of a a battering ram, cannon balls, a measure for the line of battle, and armour suit pierced by various spears.
[Ref: 16568] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Utilis Armis Advocor et Gressus in Nova Castra Fero. Ov. Fast. L.111. Dir Amnumision, der haussrath der Bellonen...Wan jeder seinrs orts nach utrecht das seine thut.
Ioh: Rud: Holzhalb Fecit.
Einer Kunts und Tugend liebenden Jugend zu Zürich verehrf, von einer Militarische Gesellschaft der Pförtnern auf das Neür Jahr 1750.
Copper engraving. Plate 217 x 368mm. 8½ x 14½". Large margins. Slight foxing.
A scene in the town centre depicting the transport of military units, all in perfect order. Surrounding the main image are four images of arms positions. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16557] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Ioh: Rud: Holzhalb Fecit.
Einer Kunts und Tugend liebenden Jugend zu Zürich verehrf, von einer Militarische Gesellschaft der Pförtnern auf das Neür Jahr 1750.
Copper engraving. Plate 217 x 368mm. 8½ x 14½". Large margins. Slight foxing.
A scene in the town centre depicting the transport of military units, all in perfect order. Surrounding the main image are four images of arms positions. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16557] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Quemque suae rapiunt - in praelia causa', Hos polluta domus, legesque in pace minedae, Hos ferro fugienda fames. Luc. Phars. Lib.11. Au'ff! fasset Tapffren Naith/die Trommelwird gerührt...das Batterland, und Bott, wird der sein Leben, Das Sclaven fessel scheüt mit frohem Mutshingeben.
Militarische gesellschafft der Pförtneren en Zürich auf das Neü Jahr 1745.
Copper engraving. Plate 247 x 286mm. 9¾ x 11¼". Watermark in paper. Large margins.
Military officers off duty, relaxing, drinking and playing games at the barracks. In the foreground, a groups of generals are involved in business with the sign-up of new and willing young officers. Surrounding the main image are four images of arms positions. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16553] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
Militarische gesellschafft der Pförtneren en Zürich auf das Neü Jahr 1745.
Copper engraving. Plate 247 x 286mm. 9¾ x 11¼". Watermark in paper. Large margins.
Military officers off duty, relaxing, drinking and playing games at the barracks. In the foreground, a groups of generals are involved in business with the sign-up of new and willing young officers. Surrounding the main image are four images of arms positions. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16553] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
IV. Neujahrblat von der Gesellschaft der Feuerwerter in Zürich auf das Jahr 1809. Nach dem Unglücklichen Ausgang der Schlacht ben Bindonissa, die wir dir, lieber Jüng=ling! in unferm lesten Blatt erzählten, gehorchte Selvetien...Den Schauplass des Krieges auch nue bon einem dieser Feldzüge in unferm Rupfer zu entwersen, gestattere der Raum nicht, une einzelne Borsälle desselben militärisch dargestellt herauszuheben, dazu liesern uns auch die umständlichsten Schriststeller lange nicht die erfor=derlichen sülfsmittel; darum wählten wir eine Gegend aus, die in dem frühern un spätern
Aquatint. Sheet 235 x 191mm. 9¼ x 7½".
A military training scene.
[Ref: 16599] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Aquatint. Sheet 235 x 191mm. 9¼ x 7½".
A military training scene.
[Ref: 16599] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Sammlung Derjenigen Final = Exercitien_ Welche von der Militarischen Gesellschaft in Zürich, theils durch sich selbst theils_mit Freywilligen zu zügern ab der Landschaft voll == führt worden.
I.R. Holzhalb delin et Sculpsit.
Herausgegeben von der Mili=tarischen Gesellschaft, auf das Neüe Jahr 1784.
Copper engraving. Plate 305 x 375mm. 12 x 14¾". Watermark in paper. Large margins.
A scene depicting the manner of attack and defense during maritime warfare on the Zürichzee, with the city of Zürich in the background. In the foreground, a colonnaded archway with two military states on either side, and naval paraphernalia in the centre: cannon, compass, armour, sword, cannonballs, spade and axe; amongst others. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16555] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
I.R. Holzhalb delin et Sculpsit.
Herausgegeben von der Mili=tarischen Gesellschaft, auf das Neüe Jahr 1784.
Copper engraving. Plate 305 x 375mm. 12 x 14¾". Watermark in paper. Large margins.
A scene depicting the manner of attack and defense during maritime warfare on the Zürichzee, with the city of Zürich in the background. In the foreground, a colonnaded archway with two military states on either side, and naval paraphernalia in the centre: cannon, compass, armour, sword, cannonballs, spade and axe; amongst others. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16555] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Zurich. No.1.
Lith. par Hostein, figures par Bayot. Lith. de Bernard et Frey.
a Paris, publie par Vreith et Hauser, Boul.d des Italiens [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph, sheet 300 x 445mm. 11¾ x 17½".
View of Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, located at the north-western tip of Lake Zurich. From a topographical series, possibly 'Le Moyen Age pittoresque' 1837-39.
[Ref: 25941] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Lith. par Hostein, figures par Bayot. Lith. de Bernard et Frey.
a Paris, publie par Vreith et Hauser, Boul.d des Italiens [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph, sheet 300 x 445mm. 11¾ x 17½".
View of Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, located at the north-western tip of Lake Zurich. From a topographical series, possibly 'Le Moyen Age pittoresque' 1837-39.
[Ref: 25941] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)