A few examples of appraisal values for
CARTE DE VISTE

• FRENCH GRAPHOSCOPE VIEWER Late 19th
  FRENCH GRAPHOSCOPE VIEWER Late 19th c. Wooden Carte de Visite Viewer by Jules Hautecoeur (172, Rue de Rivoli, Paris), in folding Birdseye maple case, with brass framed magnifier, maker's label affixed to card holder, 2 1/2" high (closed), 10 1/2" x 6 3/4".
• (2) SCARCE VUE D'OPTIQUES OF FRENCH
  (2) SCARCE VUE D'OPTIQUES OF FRENCH COURTS, CIRCA 1750 "Vue de Cours de Marseilles" & Vue prospective de la Grande et petite Ecurie et des deux Cour de Chateau de Versailes", hand colored copperplate engravings, in gold molded panel frame with beaded liner, matted and glazed, OS: 21 3/4" x 25 1/2", SS: 12 1/2" x 16 1/2". Good condition.
• THREE CARTE DE VISTE OF ULYSSESS S.
  THREE CARTE DE VISTE OF ULYSSESS S. GRANTOne of Ulysses S. Grant, one with him and family, one the child in uniform.
• Carte De La Louisiana et Pays
  Carte De La Louisiana et Pays Voisins, Pour Servir a L'Histoire General des Voyages , engraving, sight 9" x 12-1/2", by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, par M. B. Ing de la Marine, 1757. Glazed, handsomely matted and framed.
• RARE VUE D'OPTIQUE OF LONDON "Vue
  RARE VUE D'OPTIQUE OF LONDON "Vue Generale de la Ville de Londres", birdseye view by Jean Francois Daumot, 1760, hand colored copperplate engraving, in gold molded panel frame with beaded liner, matted and glazed, OS: 20 1/2" x 25", SS: 11 1/4" x 16 1/4". Toned and foxed.
• 1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving
  1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving - Vue d'Optique. "Vue Perspective de la Descente des Francois a l'Isle de Terre Neuve du Cote de Saint Jean a l'Occident." Paris: Chez Basset, n.d. [ca. 1750]. 11 x 15 1/4 inches (280 x 387 mm). Generally clean. Framed. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.Unsold
• 1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving
  1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving - Vue d'Optique. "Vue Perspective de la Descente des Francois a l'Isle de Terre Neuve du Cote de Saint Jean a l'Occident." Paris: Chez Basset, n.d. [ca. 1750]. 11 x 15 1/4 inches (280 x 387 mm). Generally clean. Framed. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• 1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving
  1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving - Vue d'Optique. "Vue de l'Hotel de Ville de Marsaille, et d'une Parthie du Port. d'ou l'on Enleve les Corps Morts, du Temps de la Peste arrive en 1720." Paris: J. Chereau, n.d. [ca. 1750]. 9 1/2 x 17 1/4 inches (240 x 438 mm), margins. Laid-down. Framed.
• "Nouvelles vues perspectives des
  "Nouvelles vues perspectives des ports de France", by Nicolas-Marie Ozanne (1728-1811), engraved intaglios by Yves-Marie Le Gouaze (1742 -1816) Paris, chez Le Gouaz, ca. 1791. Beautiful oblong bound folio with a title-frontispiece, a map and approx 41 plates, a map and frontispiece. Plates with small figures representing the ports of France, designed by Nicolas Ozanne and engraved intaglio by Yves-Marie Le Gouaze, pupil and stepfather of Ozanne. Full leather binding with gilt tooled edges on covers.
• 1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving
  1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving - Vue de Optique. "Vue du Nouveau Marche de la Farine a Vienne." N.p., n.d. [ca. 1750]. 12 1/2 x 16 3/4 inches (317 x 425 mm), margins. Some creasing to margins. "Viannes" in ink above image.
• "Carte d' Amerique" dated 1722,
  "Carte d' Amerique" dated 1722, by Guillaume Delisle, copper engraving with hand colored highlights, French (Paris). 19" x 24" ss / 27.25" x 31.75" oa Condition: Not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age.
• SIX FRENCH HAND-COLORED VUE
  SIX FRENCH HAND-COLORED VUE D'OPTIQUESSix French Hand-Colored Vue d'Optiques , 19th c., depicting various European cities, largest sight 12 in. x 16 3/4 in., TOGETHER WITH two other European city prints, all framed . Provenance: Estate of James H. Stone, New Orleans
• (2) 18TH C. VUE D'OPTIQUES OF
  (2) 18TH C. VUE D'OPTIQUES OF EUROPEAN CAPITALS Views of Rome and Lisbon, handcolored engravings, circa 1800, in matching black box frames, glazed, OS: 13" x 20", SS: 11 1/2" x 15 1/2", edge water stains, toning.
• Map of Nice, France, "Le vray
  Map of Nice, France, "Le vray Pourtraiet de la Ville & Chateau de Nice, 1576 ", bird's-eye view perspective, copper engraving on laid paper with two script watermarks, maker unknown, probably a 19th century printing, French, 19 x 25-1/2 in. (page); modern wood frame. Hinged at top with archival tape, toning, fading, stains, tape and paper residue in margins; frame with abrasions. Private Collection
• (4) SCARCE VUE D'OPTIQUES OF
  (4) SCARCE VUE D'OPTIQUES OF ROME, CIRCA 1750 Hand colored copperplate engravings in matching frames of different sizes, including: "Vue de Livorne du Cote de la Mere", OS: 21 1/2" x 25", SS: 12 1/4" x 16 1/4", lightly foxed; PLUS "A View of Panfilius's Palace, St. Agnus's Church & St. James's Church of Spain in the Place of Navona at Rome", OS: 19 1/2" x 24 3/4", SS: 10 1/4" x 16", toned; PLUS "A View of St. Carlin's Church at the four Fountains of Rome", same dimensions, toned; PLUS "A View of the Seat of Lodovisi with part of Rome", OS: 19 1/2" x 24 1/2", SS: 10 1/4" x 16", toned. In gilt molded frames with beaded liner, matted and glazed.
• LA CARTE DE PICARDIE16/17th Century
  LA CARTE DE PICARDIE16/17th Century hand colored engraving Condition: with areas of creasing map: 12 1/2 x 20 inches; frame: 19 1/2 x 27 inches Condition:
• TWELVE VIEWS OF EUROPEAN
  TWELVE VIEWS OF EUROPEAN CITIESTwelve Views of European Cities, 12 hand-colored engravings, late 18th/early 19th c., 10 of English locations, 2 of Italian locations, published by Bowles and Carver, London, sights 9 1/2 in. x 16 3/8 in., framed alike. (13 pcs.) Provenance: The Friedle-Garrison Collection, New Orleans.
• French engraved view 18th
  French engraved view 18th century
• MONUMENTAL BIRDS EYE VIEW MAP OF
  MONUMENTAL BIRDS EYE VIEW MAP OF PARIS, FRAMED Blondel la Rougery (French, 20th century). "Plan de Paris a Vol D'oiseau" -1950-60s, lithographic map. Framed. Approx. 65" x 83.5" (frame), 60" x 78.25" (sight)
• Set of 4 French prints ''Vue De
  Set of 4 French prints ''Vue De La Place Vendome'' ''Vue Particulierie de Paris'' ''Vue De La Place De La Concorde'' and ''Vue D' Optique''. Site 11'' x 17''.
• CARTES à JOUER FRANçAISES &
  CARTES à JOUER FRANçAISES & ÉTRANGèRES. J.B. CAMOIN.Cartes à Jouer Françaises & Étrangères. J.B. Camoin. Marseille, ca. 1900. Stone lithograph advertising the capabilities of the manufacturer of playing cards. King of Clubs takes center position with several Spanish suited playing cards on each side. Framed to an overall size of 27 ½ x 20 ½”. Not examined out of frame.
• MAP OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND
  MAP OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT. ''Carte de la Nouvelle York : y-compris les terres cédées du N. Hamp-Shire sous le nom d'etat de Vermont'' from Michel Rene Hilliard D'Auberteuil Essais Historiques et Politiques sur les Anglo-Américains Paris 1781. Handcolored engraving. 12 1/4''h. 17 1/2''w. double-sided frame 18''h. 21 1/2''w. Light toning and foxing outlining is later.
• HENRI PRUDENT AND PAUL GUADET ,
  HENRI PRUDENT AND PAUL GUADET , FRENCH, 1868- AND FRENCH, 1873-1931, VUE PERSPECTIVE DE LA SALLE DE SPECTACLE DE BORDEAUX PAR M. LOUIS, ETCHING, SIGHT: 5 1/2 X 9 1/2 IN. (13.97 X 24.13 CM.), FRAME: 10 1/2 X 14 1/2 IN. (2HENRI PRUDENT and PAUL GUADET, FRENCH, 1868- and FRENCH, 1873-1931 VUE PERSPECTIVE DE LA SALLE DE SPECTACLE DE BORDEAUX PAR M. LOUIS, Etching Etching Dimensions: Sight: 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (13.97 x 24.13 cm.), Frame: 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (26.67 x 36.83 cm.) Provenance: Estate of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Benefit Washington National Opera
• GUILLAUME DE L'ISLE FRENCH, 1675
  GUILLAUME DE L'ISLE FRENCH, 1675 - 1726 "CARTE DE LA LO...Guillaume de L'Isle French, 1675 - 1726 "Carte de la Louisiane et du Cours du Mississippi" engraving on paper sight size 18 x 23 3/4 inches Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• RARE VUE D'OPTIQUE OF THE VATICAN
  RARE VUE D'OPTIQUE OF THE VATICAN "St. Pierre du Vatican a Rome", with numbered key caption, circa 1750, hand colored copperplate engraving, in gold molded panel frame with beaded liner, matted and glazed, OS: 22 3/4" x 28 3/4", SS: 13 1/2" x 20". Good condition.
• A large hand colored map of the
  A large hand colored map of the Western hemisphere by Jean-Baptiste Louis Clouet, printed on heavy laid paper and titled Carte D'Amerique divisee en ses principaux Pays, Dressee sur les Memoires les plus recents, et sur differents Voyages, et assujettie aux Observations Astronomiques de Mrs. de l?Academie Royale des Sciences. Printed in Rouen in 1764 and still retains its original 18th century gilt-decorated leather portfolio.
• After Louis-François Cassas (French
  After Louis-François Cassas (French 1756-1827) a group of nine copper engravings from Voyage pittoresque de la Syrie de la Phoenicie de la Palestine et de la Basse-Egypte 1799 Paris showing architectural views and details plate sizes approx. 12 in. x 18 in. one double page 16 in. x 22 in. all framed alike.
• 37 Spanish scenic engravings:
  37 Spanish scenic engravings: from Alexandre Louis Joseph LaBorde, Voyage Pittoresque et Historique de L'Espagne, Paris, 1806-1820, after Liger, Moulinier and others, hand-colored engravings on wove paper, approximately 17-3/4 x 10-3/4 in. to 17-3/4 x 23-3/4 in., unframed; detailed listing not available for this lot. Paper tape verso all edges with some still taped to mats verso, small tears, stains, foxing, grime, toning, creases.
• A French pocket stereoscopic viewer
  A French pocket stereoscopic viewer with about fourteen glass slides of Fontainebleau.
• Philippe Dumas "Carnets de Voyage"
  Philippe Dumas "Carnets de Voyage" Two boxed sets of bound illustrations, four in each slip-cover. "La Mer," 1992; "Vive le Cheval," 1993; "Le Soleil," 1994; "La Route," 1995; "Vivre la France," 1989; "La Vie a l'air Libre," 1990; "Voyage en EXTREME-ORIENT," 1991; and "L'Exoticisme,".
• LECHEVALIER, J. B. RECUEIL DES
  LECHEVALIER, J. B. RECUEIL DES CARTES, PLANS, BUES ET MEDAILLES... ...Pour sevir au Voyage de la Troade (Paris, 1802), small folio (13-1/4 in.), marbled boards with gilt calf spine; 14 pp. of explanatory text precedes thirty-seven (37) fine engravings depicting the landscape, classical ruins, antiquities and ancient coins of the Troad in present northwestern Turkey. Front pastedown with library plate of "Baron Northwick."
• France. Stannard & Sons.
  France. Stannard & Sons. Perspective View of Paris and Its Environs, 1870. Coloured lithographic folding map. Cloth covers - Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications, with views in margins, n.d. Board slipcase (split). With 5 others (7)/Provenance: Spetchley Park
• VEU DE LA SOURBON, VUE DE PALAIS
  VEU DE LA SOURBON, VUE DE PALAIS ROYAL AND VUE DE PALAIS DU CORPS LEGISLATIE, THREE FRENCH HAND-COLORED ARCHITECTURAL LITHOGRAPHS, 12 1/2 X 15 1/4 IN. (31.8 X 38.7 CM.)Veu de la Sourbon, Vue de Palais Royal and Vue de Palais du Corps Legislatie, Three French Hand-Colored Architectural Lithographs,, Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (31.8 x 38.7 cm.)
• GROUP OF FOUR VUE D'OPTIQUE
  GROUP OF FOUR VUE D'OPTIQUE ENGRAVINGS, TO INCLUDE TWO ...Group of Four Vue D'Optique Engravings, to include two by Israel Silvestre, "Chasteau Royal de Versailles, veu de l'avant-cour", "Chasteau de Versailles, vue de l'avant cour"; along with two hand colored engravings, "Vue de Chateau de St. Germain en laye" and "Maison du Belvedere a Rome"; largest image 13 1/2" x 19 1/4". Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• Miscellaneous Victorian cartes de
  Miscellaneous Victorian cartes de visite, cabinet portraits and other photographs, by various, mainly British, photographers, postcards and three pre-stamped letters (approximately 150)
• A SET OF FOUR FRENCH VUE
  A SET OF FOUR FRENCH VUE D'OPTIQUE HAND-COLORED ETCHING...A SET OF FOUR FRENCH VUE D'OPTIQUE HAND-COLORED ETCHINGS, CIRCA 1770 comprising: a) Prospectus horti Vauxhall / Le Jardin de Vauxhall (76e Vue d'Optique) (Paris: Chez Dumont, circa 1770), image: 27 x 41.5 cm (10 5/8 x 16 3/8 in.) b) Decoration de Theatre representant les Jardins de Circe Magicienne femme de Minos (Paris: Chez Dumont, circa 1770), image: 24.5 x 45 cm (9 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.) c) Vue de la Fontaine du Jardin de Montalte au Terme de Diocletian sur le Mont Vuninal a Rome / Fontana e Pisciera nel Gardino Montalto alle Terme Diocletiane (no. 152) (Paris: Chez Basset, circa 1770), numbered upper right, titled and inscribed with publisher information in lower margin, image: 27 x 40 cm (10 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.) d) Vue perspective d'un superbe Palais, aux environs de Madrid en Espagne (no. 257) (Paris: J. Chereau, circa 1770), image: 25 x 41.5 cm (9 7/8 x 16 3/8 in.) CONDITION Observed in frame, the sheets appear in good condition. Scattered small stains spots to the center and upper right of the image of (a). Overall toning and a stain to the upper right margin of (c). N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.