A collection of copper engraved views of England and Scotland James from Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa in Leiden.
Pieter van der Aa was born in Leyden in the Netherlands in 1659. At the age of nine he was apprenticed to a bookseller and by the age of 21 he had established his own book publishing business. Although much of his work is copied from other mapmakers and printsellers his work is greatly admired an collected.
London
94530 Greenwich Hospital, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 40.00
A PROSPECT OF GRENWICH HOSPITALL FRO SEAMEN AS DESIGNED AND ADVANCING Ao. 1699. An interesting copper engraved bird's eye view. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
A PROSPECT OF GRENWICH HOSPITALL FRO SEAMEN AS DESIGNED AND ADVANCING Ao. 1699. An interesting copper engraved bird's eye view. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94542 Chelsea College, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 38.00
CHELSEY COLLEGE. An early copper engraved view of Chelsea Hospital. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
CHELSEY COLLEGE. An early copper engraved view of Chelsea Hospital. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94543 Westminster Hall, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 38.00
VUE DE WESTMINSTER - HALL. A fascinating early copper engraved view with carriages and figures. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
VUE DE WESTMINSTER - HALL. A fascinating early copper engraved view with carriages and figures. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94544 Banqueting House, London, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 40.00
LA MAISON APELLEE BANQUETING HOUSE. An interesting engraving of Indigo Jones' Banqueting House dwarfing the figures in the foreground. 6 1/4 x 5 inches.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
LA MAISON APELLEE BANQUETING HOUSE. An interesting engraving of Indigo Jones' Banqueting House dwarfing the figures in the foreground. 6 1/4 x 5 inches.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94548 Somerset House, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 35.00
L'HOTEL DE SOMMERSET OU SOMMERSET HOUSE
A delightful old engraving of Somerset House with shipping on the Thames. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good conditon.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
L'HOTEL DE SOMMERSET OU SOMMERSET HOUSE
A delightful old engraving of Somerset House with shipping on the Thames. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good conditon.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94547 St. James' Palace, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 35.00
ST. JAMES'S HOUSE. An early birds eye view of St, James' Palace and gardens. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
ST. JAMES'S HOUSE. An early birds eye view of St, James' Palace and gardens. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94549 Mercers Hall, Pieter Van der Aa, 1707. Price: 30.00
MERCERS CHAPEL. An early uncoloured engraving of Mercers' Hall on Cheapside. This was the first home of Bank Of England in1694 and the Head Office of the East India Company in 1702. 6 1/4 x 5 inches. Uncoloured. Good conditon.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
MERCERS CHAPEL. An early uncoloured engraving of Mercers' Hall on Cheapside. This was the first home of Bank Of England in1694 and the Head Office of the East India Company in 1702. 6 1/4 x 5 inches. Uncoloured. Good conditon.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94550 Guildhall, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 28.00
VUE DU GUILD HALL DU CÔTÉ DU MIDI. A delightful early engraving of the Guildhall with figures in contemporary costume. 6 x 5 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
VUE DU GUILD HALL DU CÔTÉ DU MIDI. A delightful early engraving of the Guildhall with figures in contemporary costume. 6 x 5 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94551 Custom House, Pieter van der Aa, 1708. Price: 30.00
LA DOUNE, OU COSTUME HOUSE. An interesting early engraving of the Customer House from the Thames with boats and figures. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
LA DOUNE, OU COSTUME HOUSE. An interesting early engraving of the Customer House from the Thames with boats and figures. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94552 The Royal Exchange, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 30.00
LA BOURSE DE LONDRES. A fascinating early copper engraved view of the Royal Exchange in London. Figures and coaches in the foreground. 6 1/4 x 5 inches. Uncoloured. Good conditon.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
LA BOURSE DE LONDRES. A fascinating early copper engraved view of the Royal Exchange in London. Figures and coaches in the foreground. 6 1/4 x 5 inches. Uncoloured. Good conditon.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
Cambridge
LE COLLEGE DU CORPS DE CHRIST. A fine early bird's eye view of the college with coat of arms and key beneath. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
94540 Trinity College, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 38.00
LA COUR DE NEVILLM DANS LA COLLEGE DE LA TRINITE. A small early copper engraving. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden.
LA COUR DE NEVILLM DANS LA COLLEGE DE LA TRINITE. A small early copper engraving. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden.
LE COLLEGE DU ROI. An early copper engraved view with title and coat of arms beneath. Figures. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
Oxford
94534 Exeter College, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 28.00
LE COLLEGE D'EXETER. An interesting small copper engraved view with carriage and figures. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Small slit in the fold in the bottom blank margin otherwise good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden.
LE COLLEGE D'EXETER. An interesting small copper engraved view with carriage and figures. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Small slit in the fold in the bottom blank margin otherwise good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden.
94536 Magdalen College, Pieter van der Aa, 1707. Price: 30.00
LE COLLEGE DE MAGDALEN HALL A OXFORD. A small copper engraving with title and coat of arms beneath. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden.
LE COLLEGE DE MAGDALEN HALL A OXFORD. A small copper engraving with title and coat of arms beneath. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden.
Scotland
LE COLLEGE DE GLASCOW. An interesting small copper engraving with figures. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden
VUE DE LA VILLE DE KELSO. A small interesting copper engraving of the town. 6 x 4 3/4 inches. Uncoloured. Lightly toned. Good condition.
From James Beverell's "Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne" published by Pieter van der Aa, Leiden