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Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographies
Old World Auctions
SALE 141
Wednesday, Sept 5th, 2012
Maps
Atlases · Globes · Reference Books
Historical & Decorative Graphics
Old World Auctions
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OLD WORLD AUCTIONS
AUCTION NO. 141
Closing: Wednesday, Sept 5th, 2012 (10 pm EST)
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A+ Fine condition with no noticeable imperfections in the image or blank margins. Any minor restorations or repairs are confined to
the margins and have been accomplished professionally.
A
Near fine condition with no noticeable imperfections in the image, and only minor imperfections in the blank margins such as edge
tears, short fold separations or small stains. Any minor restorations in image or margins have been accomplished with archival
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have been accomplished with archival materials.
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materials. There may be tiny wormholes, stains, foxing, uneven toning, repaired tears or short fold separations in the image. Any
restorations or repairs in the image have been accomplished with archival materials.
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weak or uneven impression, wormholes, spotting, foxing or uneven toning, repaired tears in the image, or fold separations with
slight image loss. Any restorations or repairs in the image have been accomplished with archival or removable materials.
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Fair condition with noticeable imperfections in need of repair. May have trimmed margins with minor loss of border, or tears or
long fold separations that can be easily repaired. May have repairs that have been accomplished with unknown materials.
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Poor condition with defects in need of significant repair or cleaning. Paper may be highly acid and brittle, severely toned or soiled.
May have missing image or significant flaws. May have inappropriate repairs that will require the attention of a professional.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sale 141
Section
Lot #
World Maps, Title Pages, Celestial Charts
1-71
Maps - Western Hemisphere
72-87
Maps - North America
88-111
Maps - Canada
112-141
Maps - United States
126-289
Maps - Latin America & West Indies
279-371
Maps - Atlantic & Arctic
372-384
Maps - Europe & Mediterrean
385-579
Maps - Asia, Middle East & Holy Land
580-682
Maps - Africa
683-706
Maps - Pacific
707-714
Decorative Prints
715-741
Miscellany (Incunabula, etc.)
742-766
Atlases & Books
767-803
Title Pages, World Maps, Polar, Celestial & Globes
1.
Frontispiece - Belgium and The Netherlands (De Bello Belgico [with book] Famiani Stradae Romani E Societate Jesu De Bello Belgico Decas Prima), Strada,
Rome, 1648. 3 x 4.8”. (BW) This frontispiece is the famous Leo Belgicus, or Lion of Belgium, depicting a map of Belgium and Holland in the form of a lion.
This version of the Leo Belgicus is based on the original Aitsinger form with the lion standing facing right with the right paw raised and holding a shield. This
is also the smallest version of all the Leos, measuring only 2.5 x 4”, and bears the imprint of Ioachimum van Metelen. This version of the Leo Belgicus is not in
Tooley’s list of variants (MCC-7). The frontispiece appears in the popular history describing the war between the Low Countries and Spain between 1568 and
1648 from a pro-Spanish and pro-Catholic viewpoint. Famiamo Strada was a Jesuit and teacher at the Collegium Romanum in Rome. The book also includes a
title page, about a dozen engraved portraits, 610 pages and an extended index. Original vellum binding with manuscript ink title on spine. The map and text are
lightly toned with marginal soiling. There is old manuscript writing on front pastedown. The binding is sound and the covers and spine are moderately soiled and
bumped. (B+)
$800-950
2.
Title Pages (Philippi Cluverii Introductionis in Universam Geographiam…), Cluver, ca. 1700. 6.1 x 7.6”. (HC) Philipp Cluver, one of the most important figures
in historical geography, is shown in a portrait surrounded by two putti. Next to his portrait is most likely Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions and therefore
often associated with keys, gates and doors. Below him is an attentive female pupil taking notes, surrounded by cartographic instruments. Nice impression with
a few worm tracks in the lower right blank margin, far from the image. (A)
$140-180
3.
Title Pages (Ioodse Oudheden, Ofte Voor-Bereidselen tot de Bybelsche Wysheid, en Gebruyk der Heilige en Kerklyke Historien), Goeree, Amsterdam, ca. 1700.
7 x 11.2”. (HC) A very attractive title page from a Dutch history of the Bible. Beautifully engraved with allegorical figures surrounding a globe and the Tower of
Pisa in the background. A fine impression on watermarked paper with wide margins. There are damp stains in blank margins, just entering image at top right,
and causing paper weakness in bottom blank margin. (B+)
$140-180
4.
Title Pages (Atlante Novissimo, Illustrato ed Accresciuto Sulle Osservazioni, e Scoperte…), Zatta, Venice, 1785. 10.5 x 13.2”. (BW) This rococo-style title page
is centered on an elaborate fountain. The seaside scene at bottom features the figure of Geography with a large globe and a number of putti engaged in mapmaking
and observation. The border is formed by putti with geographical instruments and maps, and is completed by a heavenly scene centered on the muse of Learning
with the winged lion of Venice to her left. Watermarked paper with some very light extraneous creasing at left and minor dampstaining along the right edge of
the sheet, away from the engraving. (B+)
$180-240
5.
Title Pages (American Atlas), Johnson, American Atlas, New York, ca. 1865. 12.8 x 18”. (HC) This frontispiece comes from Johnson’s American Atlas and shows
Native Americans on a high vantage point looking down at the European settlers’ rapid westward expansion. In the background are many symbols of development
including a railroad, a steamship, a developing town and a farm. Engraved by Carl Emil Doepler. Beautifully colored, fine condition. (A+)
$100-130
6.
World & Continents ([Lot of 5] Typus Orbis Terrarum [and] Americae Descrip [and] Africae Descriptio [and] Asia [and] Europa), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor,
Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.8 x 6”. (HC) Beautifully engraved, matched set of maps featuring the world and continents from the only German edition of Hondius’
Atlas Minor. Size varies slightly.
A. Typus Orbis Terrarum is a handsome double hemisphere map based on Mercator’s famous world map with several updates. Terra Australis Incognita fills the
Southern Hemisphere and connects to New Guinea in the region of Australia. Mercator’s Northwest Passage and interesting polar islands have been replaced with
a nondescript landmass. The eastern coast of Asia has been revised to include a Korean Peninsula. The map is richly decorated in a strapwork surround with the
title at top and Hondius’ favorite quotation from Psalms at the bottom. Ref: Shirley #259.
B. Americae Descrip. is a charming reduced version of the Americas map Hondius engraved for Gerard Mercator’s folio atlas. It is a combination of various
cartographic sources. North America is greatly elongated with a Plancius type depiction of Newfoundland and a protruding Virginian coast, and the west coast is
separated by only a narrow strait from Asiae Pars. South America is shown with a more or less correct western coastline and there is a large southern continent
incorporating New Guinea and Tierra del Fuego. Decorated with sea monsters, sailing ships, and a strapwork title cartouche. Ref: Burden #153.
C. Africae Descriptio is based on Hondius’ superb map of the continent. Using the Mercator model, there are revisions to the coastlines, particularly that of Madagascar. Hondius improved the Cape area by inserting Saldanha Bay and Cape Falco and discarding Cayneca. The map is crisply engraved and decorated with
strapwork title and distance scale cartouches, a sea monster, and a sea battle off the coast of C. Negro. Ref: Betz #53; Norwich #27a.
D. Asia is a small version of Hondius’ important map of the continent and the East Indies. Korea appears as a long island and an exaggerated Gulf of Cambay
distorts the Indian subcontinent. The extreme eastern part of the map shows a bit of the coastline of America with the label Americae Pars separated from Asia by
the Anian Fretum. The map is decorated with a pair of strapwork cartouches for the title and scale of miles. Ref: Yeo #21.
E. Europa is a small version of Gerard Mercator’s folio map of Europe. America Pars appears in the upper left corner along with Lester Point, part of Greenland,
Iceland, and the mythical island of Frisland. The map is graced with strapwork title and scale cartouches. Marginal soiling, with an occasional small, unobtrusive
spot. Europa has a minute worm hole in Russia, only visible when held to light. (A)
$2400-3000
7.
World & America ([Lot of 2] Mappe-Monde ou Carte Generale du Globe Terrestre, Representee en Deux Plan-Hemispheres [and] Amerique), Bossuet, Discours
sur l’Histoire Universelle…, Amsterdam, [1755]. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) These maps from the uncommon Discours sur L’Histoire Universelle... were modeled on Nicolas
Sanson’s cartography. On the world map, California is shown as an island with the disembodied Iesso als Ieco landmass stretching nearly to Japan. At the South
Pole there are still remnants of Terre Magellanique Australe et Incogneue which nearly connects with a partial coastline of New Zealand. New Guinea is shown in
approximately its correct position. The Americas map reflects different cartography without the Jesso landmass between North America and Asia or the spurious
Southern Continent. Tierra del Fuego is correctly shown as an island and Le Maire Strait is depicted. In the South Pacific, there is a partial coastline labeled Quiri
Regio and there is no sign of New Zealand. Both maps show the short-lived N. Danemarck or Dania Nova west of Hudson Bay. The pair presents an interesting
comparison of the state of cartographic knowledge in the mid-18th century. Size varies slightly. Issued folding, with a few faint spots, and trimmed close to
neatline at left, but still adequate room for framing. (B+)
$275-375
8.
Continents ([Lot of 6] Amerique Septentrionale [and] Amerique Meridionale [and] Asie [and] Afrique [and] Europe [and] Oceanie), Levasseur, Atlas Universel
Illustre, Paris, ca. 1835. 17 x 11”. (HC) This lot includes all the continents but not the Planisphere world map. A fine set of six maps; sizes vary slightly.
A. Amerique Septentrionale. This version of Levasseur’s decorative map of North America shows Mexico in control of Texas and the Southwest with Mexico’s
northern border drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here misprinted as 1810). The United State’s claims into present-day British Columbia reflect James Polk’s
expansionist policies. The map is surrounded by beautifully engraved scenes of North and Central America including local animals, a ship stranded in the polar
sea, and a Mayan temple.
B. Amerique Meridionale. This map shows political divisions in outline color. The map is surrounded by steel engraved scenes including horses, Indians, jaguars,
tapirs, and mining, as well as personifications of the rivers Amazon and La Plata at the top of the map.
C. Asie. This map of the Asian continent is surrounded by steel engraved vignettes depicting costumes of the various peoples of Asia, Adam and Eve, and several
exotic animals. Interesting population chart at right totaling only 609,775,000 for the entire continent!.
D. Afrique. The continent is colored to show the colonial possessions and major tribal kingdoms. The interior is mostly void of detail, with the exception of the
mythical Mountains of the Moon in the center of the continent. The map is surrounded by scenes including the pyramids, wild animals, natives, the French army
in Algeria and vignettes of Alexandria, Cairo, and Algiers.
E. Europe. While the map itself is quite simple with original color distinguishing the various countries, the surrounding engravings make this one of the most
decorative 19th century maps. The map is framed by medallion portraits and coats of arms down each side and is set against a background of statues and allegorical
figures. A large group of adorable cherubs engaged in academic pursuits fills the foreground.
F. Oceanie. This map covers the entire South Pacific, divided into four parts. Malaisie includes the islands of Southeast Asia. Micronesie includes the island groups
between the Philippines and Hawaii. Melanesie includes Australia, New Guinea, the Salomon Islands and Figi. The largest division of Polynesie incorporates New
Zealand and the rest of the islands in the Pacific. The surrounding scenes feature the natives of the region, portraits of French leaders, lush native foliage and a
harbor vignette. All maps are in original color. Maps are good to very good with some light soiling and isolated foxing primarily confined to the blank margins.
The maps of North America and Asia have a previous owner’s embossed stamp in lower blank margin, not affecting map. (B+)
$700-900
9.
World ([Title on Verso] Tabula Moder. Gronlandiae et Russiae), Waldseemuller/Fries, Claudii Ptolemaei Geographicae…, Strassburg, [1525]. 18 x 11.1”. (HC)
This is one of two ‘modern’ world maps included in Fries’ Ptolemaic atlas and one of the few early 16th century world maps available to collectors. It is a reduced
version of Waldseemuller’s famous Admiral’s Map, concentrating on the Old World but showing parts of America at the left side. Decorative elements have been
added including an elephant and portraits of five kings - of Russia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Toprobana and Mursuli. It provides a fascinating view of what was known,
and not known, of the world at the beginning of the Age of Discovery. Title is on verso, enclosed in a decorative woodblock illustration. Ref: Shirley #49; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #208-49. Original color with a number of small worm holes and one worm track in the Indian Ocean. A 1/2” hole along the northern Russia
coastline has an old professional repair with a small amount of image and color replaced in facsimile. The right and left-hand margins have been extended with
period paper to accommodate framing, and the right-hand half of the sheet has been backed with old paper. (B)
$4000-5000
10.
World ([Untitled - World]), Ptolemy/Fries, Claudii Ptolemaei Alexandrini…, [1535]. 18.2 x 11.7”. (BW) This is one of three world maps included in Fries’ Ptolemaic
atlas and one of the few early 16th century world maps available to collectors. This striking woodblock world map is a reduced-scale version of Waldseemuller’s
Ptolemaic map of 1513, which was on the traditional modified conical projection. The area above 65 degrees north is noted as Mare Congelatum (Frozen Sea).
The map is surrounded by 12 wind heads representing the classical winds blowing from each direction. This edition was printed by Melchoir and Gaspar Treschel
and edited by Michael Villanovus (known as Servetus). Servetus was charged with heresy by John Calvin in 1553, in part due to the text in this atlas. The courts
found him guilty and sentenced him to burning at the stake, atop a pyre of his own books, including this atlas. This 1535 edition is considered to be rarer than
Fries’ editions of 1522, 1525 and 1541. Ref: Shirley #47; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #209-1. Watermarked paper with wide margins, faint spots, and light toning
along centerfold and sheet edges. There are a number of small worm holes that have been expertly infilled, with a small amount of image in facsimile. (B+)
$4000-4500
11.
World (Universalis Cosmographia), Honter, Rudimenta Cosmographica, Zurich, ca. 1548. 6.5 x 4.8”. (HC) This scarce, heart-shaped world map is based on
Waldseemuller’s important map of 1516 and Apian’s map of 1520. The map reflects Magellan’s reports of the South American continent and the vast Pacific Ocean.
The North American coastline is depicted as part of a large island, with a direct route to Asia near the Equator. In Africa, two large lakes near the Mountains of
the Moon are shown as the source of the Nile. The woodblock map was cut by Heinrich Vogtherr the Elder, whose monogram appears at bottom left as HVE.
The map was first issued in Rudimenta Cosmographica, and was issued numerous times thereafter in a number of publications up to 1602, including this example
which was published by Johann Stumpf’s in his atlas of Switzerland. Ref: Shirley #86. There is some minor soiling and a few small spots primarily in the blank
margins away from the image. (B+)
$1400-1700
12.
World (Das Erst General Inhaltend die Beschreibung und den Circkel des Gantzen Erdtrichs und More), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, [1550-78]. 15.1 x 10.5”.
(HC) This famous woodblock map is presented on an oval projection surrounded by clouds and wind heads with the title above the map. The continents are shown
in rough outline only. North America is shown with the large cleft nearly separating the east coast from the continent, often referred to as the Sea of Verazano.
What appears to be a large Northwest Passage stretches towards Asia. South America has a very strange shape as well. In Africa, the Nile is prominently shown
with its twin sources beginning in a range of southern mountains. The mythical islands of Grisonum and Calensuan are placed in the proximity of Australia, where
there is also the label Mare Pacificum. A sailing ship and several fierce sea monsters occupy the oceans. Initials of the engraver David Kandel in lower left-hand
corner. This is the second ‘modern’ world map to appear in Munster’s Cosmographia, published between 1550 and 1578. This example is from a German edition
with German text and elaborate woodcut illustrations on verso. Ref: Shirley #92; Manasek #12. Marginal soiling with a few tiny centerfold separations and tears
along centerfold that have been expertly repaired. (A)
$2000-2300
13.
World (Orbis Descriptio), Ruscelli, La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…, Venice, ca. 1574. 10 x 7”. (BW) This important map is the first double
hemisphere world map to appear in atlas form. It is elegantly engraved in the characteristic Italian style, adapted from the oval projection used by Gastaldi, and
presented on what is known as Roger Bacon’s circular projection. This projection was popularized by Ruscelli and later by Rumold Mercator. Another important
feature of the map is the apocryphal bulge in South America; one of the most copied cartographic errors of the 16th century. Terra Incognita is distinctly shown
as a land bridge linking Asia and North America with its coastline labeled Littus incognitum. There is no southern continent. Italian text on verso. Ref: Shirley
#110; Manasek #20. A nice impression with a few minor spots, light show-through of text on verso, and a couple of minute worm holes along centerfold only
visible when held to light. Remnants of linen hinge tape on verso. (B+)
$700-850
14.
World (Globus Terrestris), Ortelius/Vrients, Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1601. 4.9 x 3.7”. (HC) Captivating miniature double hemisphere map
with a landscape below the spheres centered on a church. This map appeared in Jan Baptist Vrients’ editions of Ortelius’ Epitome as an addition to the rectangular
world map on Mercator’s projection. The title appears in the top margin. Latin text on verso. Ref: Shirley #231. A few faint spots and marginal soiling. (A)
$550-650
15.
World (Designatio Orbis Christiani), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.3 x 5.8”. (HC) This is one of the first thematic maps, and it is the
second world map in the Mercator-Hondius Atlas Minor. It is on a planispherical projection and uses symbols (identified in the key at bottom) to designate those
areas of the world that are Christian (cross), Muslim (crescent), and idolaters (arrow). This is from the only German edition of Hondius’ Atlas Minor, with German
text on verso. Ref: Shirley #260. Marginal soiling and faint text show-through. (A)
$400-500
16.
World ([Untitled - World]), Ritter, Astrolabium…, ca. 1613. 9 x 9”. (BW) This scarce and extremely unique map shows the world projected from the North Pole
as if it were the table of a sundial. The landmasses are drawn to scale in proportion to their distance from the pole. The result is a very distorted, though mathematically correct, projection. The river systems in South America and Africa are quite enlarged, with the source of the Nile depicted as twin lakes south of the
equator. The cartography in the South Pacific is quite conjectural, with a landmass south of Iava Maior with the coastal name of Beach regnum, and an enlarged
Nova Guinea attached to another large landmass. Ref: Shirley #282. Trimmed and mounted on old, watermarked paper for a previous binding. There is a tiny,
unobtrusive abrasion just north of the Salomon Islands and a small rust mark in Northern Africa. (A)
$3750-4500
17.
World (Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula Auctore N. I. Piscator), Visscher, Amsterdam, 1652. 22.3 x 17.9”. (HC) This stunning carte-a-figures world map on Mercator’s projection is one of the most richly decorated maps from the Dutch period of preeminence in cartography. While
the cartography is similar to Blaeu, Visscher’s map has been updated to show the discoveries around Hudson Bay and shows the St. Lawrence River extending
to a small lake in the middle of North America. Tierra del Fuego is shown as a distinct landmass, no longer a part of the mythical southern continent. Two polar
insets fill the bottom corners and a cartouche in the interior of North America tells of the discovery of America by Columbus. Although early editions of this map
erroneously date Columbus’ voyage to 1592/1599, this edition has corrected dates of 1492/1499. The magnificent panels surrounding the map include twelve
Roman emperors on richly caparisoned horses at the top and bottom, with six groups of national figures and six vignettes of principal cities at the sides. The corners are filled with female allegorical representations of the continents; Europa in a pastoral setting, Asia seated on a camel, America as a warrior queen riding an
armadillo, and Africa reclining on a crocodile. The map originated in 1639, this being the 1652 issue with Visscher’s imprint and date near the inset of the South
Pole. Rated by Shirley as rare. Ref: Shirley #350. Light toning and spots with a few small abrasions in the Pacific. Some cracks and tears adjacent to centerfold
and in bottom right corner have all been expertly repaired. Backed in Japanese tissue. Despite these imperfections, this example presents itself very well. (B+)
$15000-18000
18.
World (Benedict Arias Montanus Sacrae Geographiae Tabulam ex Antiquissimorum Cultor. Familiis a Mose Recensitis…), Arias Montanus, Critici Sacri…,
Antwerp, ca. 1660. 20.5 x 12.3”. (HC) This striking double-hemisphere world map is a rare English variant of Montanus’ Polyglot Bible map of 1571/72, originally published by Christophe Plantin in the eight-volume Biblia Regia in Antwerp. At the time, the predominantly Protestant Netherlands was under the rule of
Spain’s Catholic King Philip II. In an effort to counteract rumors that Plantin harbored Calvinist instincts, Plantin dedicated the work in advance to King Philip II.
After agreeing to the commission, Philip II appointed Benito Arias Montanus to oversee the work.
Principally showing how Noah’s three sons repopulated the world, the map features some very interesting cartography based on Gastaldi - with North America
and Asia linked by a prominent land bridge. One of the interesting features on the map is a large island in the approximate position of Australia. Although some
argue that this is the earliest depiction of Australia, Shirley postulates that it may simply represent “the engraver’s license.” The map is surrounded by strapwork
cartouches containing text in both Hebrew and Latin, and is adorned with windheads, sailing ships, and sea monsters. Compared with the first edition, this edition is
slightly smaller and the windheads have their eyes closed. In addition, the sea area has been completely revised with different ships and sea monsters, and the moiré
pattern has been removed. This edition was published in the Critici Sacri, sive doctissimorum virorum in SS. Biblia annotationes & tractatus, a major compilation
of biblical scholarship published in London, with various editions appearing between 1660 and 1690. Ref: Shirley #125; cf Manasek #24. Fine impression with
a few printer’s creases and marginal soiling. There is color bleed-through on verso. (B+)
$6500-7000
19.
World (Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita per N. Visscher), Visscher, Amsterdam, ca. 1663. 18.7 x 12.1”. (HC) This superb double
hemisphere world map is surrounded by engravings including allegorical representations of the continents as well as native inhabitants and wildlife. Visscher’s
decorations were so popular several other cartographers copied them. Two diagrams depicting the Ptolemaic and Copernican theories of the solar system appear
within the cusps of the hemispheres. The northwest coast of North America is greatly exaggerated with the fictional El Streto d’Anian, while California is shown
as a peninsula. In the Pacific, Western Australia, Van Diemens Landt and a bit of New Zealand are also noted. This is the first state. Dutch text on verso. Ref:
Shirley #431; Poortman & Augusteijn #118. Attractive color with minor soiling. There are professional repairs to a few fold separations, with a tiny amount of
image in facsimile along bottom centerfold. Top and bottom margins are narrow, but adequate. (B+)
$1500-1700
20.
World (Nova Orbis Tabula, in Lucem Edita), Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 22.3 x 18.8”. (HC) This is one of the most attractive double-hemispherical world maps
of the late seventeenth century. The corners are filled with images of the seasons, the zodiac, and the elements, all combined within four well-composed vignettes.
At top left is a personification of Spring, who also represents Virgo, with the element of Air billowing her robes. The bull of Taurus and the ram of Aries are shown
to the right. The top right vignette represents Autumn, with the shore in the background illustrating the element Water. A putti holds a crab representing Cancer, and
another holds the lion of Leo. The twins of Gemini flank the inset of the North Pole at top. The lower left scene presents Summer and Earth with a wine-imbibing
Bacchus and a scene of drunkenness The signs for Scorpio and Libra are held by two followers, while Sagittarius gallops in the background. Winter holds court
in the final vignette, with the element of Fire shown to the left. Aquarius is represented by a child pouring water into a basin. A group of raucous children in the
background hold a goat representing Capricorn and a fishing pole with the double fish of Pisces.
In North America, the Great Lakes appear as one large semi-circle with an open western end, and the island of California is shown on the Briggs model with a flat
northern coast, and a portion of Anian appears in the Pacific Northwest. South America has the mythical L. Parime astride the equator, with the imaginary golden
city of Manoa on its shores. Asia displays a Japan with an oversized Iedso (Hokkaido) shown on the map of the Western Hemisphere. A partial coastline for
Australia is shown, and both New Zealand and Tasmania are indicated by only one stretch of coastline. The inset of the North Pole shows Hudson Bay with two
southern bays, and the inset of the South Pole is nearly blank save for the very tip of South America and Tierra del Fuego. This is the second plate with cherubs
in the cusps and the appearance of Nova Guinea and Quiri Regio in the western hemisphere. Ref: Shirley #451. Attractive color with a long centerfold separation
that has been expertly repaired, and a few light pencil marks. There are some cracks and small holes caused by the oxidation of the green pigment, which have
all been professionally repaired, with a small amount of image in facsimile at bottom right. A 1” x 2” chip in the upper right corner and a 1/2” x 2” chip along the
centerfold at top have both been repaired with the image skillfully replaced in facsimile. The lower left corner has been remargined and small chips and tears in
blank margins have been archivally repaired. (B)
$4500-5500
21.
World (Totius Orbis Terrarum Tabula, Ejusque Post Diluvium Divisio Inter Filios Noachi), Moxon, London, ca. 1671. 13 x 8.2”. (HC) Interesting and unusual
world map from an English Bible designed to illustrate how the world was divided among the sons of Noah. The map is presented on Mercator’s projection, with
Europe, Africa and Asia at the center and South America with a part of North America at left. The island of California is placed at the extreme right of the map,
and a Northwest Passage seems entirely probable. This map has practically no detail other than rivers and mountain ranges, except for a tiny engraved depiction
of the Garden of Eden located just south of the Caspian Sea. A large table at bottom provides a numeric key to major locations throughout the world. The title
cartouche includes a scene of Noah’s Ark and the Great Flood. Shirley dates the map 1671 but eludes that the map may possibly be of later date and published by
one of the younger members of the family. Ref: Shirley #458. Folding, as issued with light toning in blank margins. (A)
$450-550
22.
World (Typus Orbis Terrarum), Cloppenburg, Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas…, Amsterdam, ca. 1673. 10.3 x 7.5”. (HC) This decorative double-hemisphere map was
from the fourth and last reduced version of Mercator’s atlas, published by Cloppenburg. In this edition, reprinted by Jansson’s heirs in 1673 and 1676, Australia has
been redrawn and Tasmania is named t’Land van A V. Diemen. Also in the eastern hemisphere, the Nile in Africa originates from twin lakes south of the equator,
and Korea appears as a very skinny peninsula. America features numerous mountain ranges and large rivers with no Great Lakes, while South America is depicted
with the two mythical lakes Lacus Parime in Guiana and Lacus Epana in Brazil. The hemispheres are supported by pillars, with illustrations of the Garden of
Eden and the Last Judgment between them and the four elements of earth, fire, air and water in the far corners. The map is further adorned with sea monsters and
numerous tiny sailing ships. Ref: Shirley #334. Issued folding with a small paper flaw near center and a few tiny fold separations in blank margins. There is a
binding trim near neatline at bottom left, but still ample margin for framing. (B+)
$800-1200
23.
World (Den Aardkloot nade Zondvloed, in Haar Gebroken Stand, met Bergen en Dalen, Groote Zee-Boesem...), Goeree, Ioodse Oudheden, Ofte Voor-Bereidselen…,
Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 7 x 11.2”. (HC) Very unusual world map from a Dutch book on church history published by the Goeree brothers. While not mentioned
by Shirley, this map is obviously based on the hemispheres by Thomas Burnet in his Telluris Theoria Sacra of 1681. Thomas Burnet was the first Englishman to
attempt a scientific account of the origin of the earth. His popular and controversial treatise focused on the breaking up of “the fountains of the great deep” as the
cause of the flood, as described in Genesis 7:11, and it presented a model of the earth’s structure with ample stores of water within subterranean chambers. This
adaptation presents the hemispheres, one above the other, and slightly overlapping. The earth is shown after the Flood; the continents in outline with accentuated
chains of mountains and no place names. Numerous islands are shown throughout the oceans denoting hypothetical lands that existed before the Flood. California
is depicted as an island and Australia and New Zealand are partially formed. Ref: cf Shirley #507. Watermarked paper with wide margins and a hint of text transfer
from opposing page. There are damp stains in bottom corners, far from image, with some paper weakness in bottom left corner. (A)
$400-500
24.
World (Den Aardkloot van Water Ontbloot, na Twee Zijden Aante Fien), Goeree, Ioodse Oudheden, Ofte Voor-Bereidselen…, Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 6.8 x 11.2”.
(HC) This map is based on the controversial theories of Thomas Burnet whose popular treatise, Telluris Theoria Sacra , focused on the breaking up of “the fountains
of the great deep” as the cause of the flood, as described in Genesis 7:11. This map presents the hemispheres, one above the other, and depicts the earth bared of its
waters showing the ocean floor in relief. California is an island, there is a single Great Lake, and Australia is partially formed. Ref: cf Shirley #507. Watermarked
paper with wide margins and light transfer of text from opposing page. There are damp stains in bottom corners, far from image, with some paper weakness in
bottom left corner. (B+)
$200-240
25.
World (Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accurata Tabula), Valck, Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 22.5 x 19”. (HC) This double-hemisphere world map is a stunning example of the
baroque style that was popular at the end of the 17th century. Surrounding the map are delightful allegorical scenes representing the four seasons: joyous Spring,
industrious Summer, bucolic Autumn, and icy Winter. Valck based this map on his earlier Mappe-Monde Geo-Hydrographique, or Description Generale de Globe
Terrestre et Aquatique from 1686, which in turn was based on Jaillot’s influential world map of 1674. California appears as an island, and a large Terra Incognita
sive Terra Esonis stretches from North America to Asia. Greenland is connected to North America. Australia, Van Diemen’s Land, and New Zealand are only
partially delineated, and Australia appears almost connected to Terra dos Papos sive N. Guinea.
Valck updated this edition to include the newly-discovered Mississippi basin as well as the conjectural Mer Glaciale, which appears to almost connect Hudsons
Bay with Mare Californie. Although the Great Lakes are still in a preliminary configuration, they are fully delineated. The southern continent has been completely
erased, and the mythical Lake Parime no longer appears in South America. Insets with polar projections and additional allegorical vignettes in the cusps complete
the composition. Ref: Shirley #638. Attractive color with professional repairs to a long centerfold separation at bottom and a small hole in the center of the upper
polar projection. There are two small worm holes in the upper corners. Expertly remargined with period paper with a portion of neatline in facsimile. (B+)
$6500-7500
26.
World (Planisphaerium Terrestre cum Utroque Coelesti Hemisphaerio, sive Diversa Orbis Terraquei...), Zurner, Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 23 x 20”. (HC) This is a
stunning double hemisphere world map with up-to-date cartography for the period. California is shown as an island with an indistinct Fretum Anian and Terra Esonis
above it. There is a River of the West emptying into a small sea just northeast of California. Australia is shown to be separate from New Guinea, Carpentaria and
Diemens Land. Nova Britannia is shown as a separate island off the coast of New Guinea with the notation that it was discovered by Dampier in 1700. Several
explorer’s tracks are traced, including Magellan, Dampier, Tasman, Gaetani and Charmont. The map is enclosed in broad bands containing information on the
winds and climates. Tucked between the hemispheres are beautiful celestial maps and arrayed throughout the border are twenty-six smaller astronomical diagrams
and world maps on various projections. At the bottom is a panorama illustrating tempests, earthquakes, tides, vortices, volcanoes with a textual commentary on the
natural phenomena depicted. Ref: Shirley #639. A slightly uneven impression in lower celestial hemisphere with a long centerfold separation at bottom that has
been professionally repaired. There are additional professional repairs in blank margins to small chips and tears, a few of which enter 1/8 - 1/2” into map. (B+)
$4750-5500
27.
World (Iter S. Francisci Xaverii Ex Europa in India, & Iaponiam), Scherer, Atlas Novus … Part IV, Munich, ca. 1700. 14 x 9.1”. (HC) This unusual and very
decorative world map is presented on an oval projection. Scherer, a devout Jesuit, produced his geographical compendium to depict the Catholic hierarchy and the
spread of Jesuit missions throughout the world. This map marks the travels of St. Francis Xavier with views of his ship decorating each corner. The map depicts
California as an island and hints at a northwest passage. Parts of Australia and New Zealand are shown in the South Pacific. The mythical island called Compagnie
Land is illustrated east of Japan, which was supposedly discovered by Jean de Gama. Ref: Shirley #632. There is a minor printer’s crease to the right of the title
cartouche, and a tiny tear in bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape. (A+)
$1200-1500
28.
World (Planisphaerium ex Polo Arctico tanquam centro Geometrice descriptu), Scherer, Novus Atlas, Munich, 1700. 7.3 x 9.2”. (HC) This interesting world map
is depicted on a north polar projection and features California as an island. South America includes several conjectural lakes, and in Africa the source of the Nile
River is shown as two large lakes south of the equator. New Guinea and Australia (Nova Hollandia) are only partially delineated. The Pacific Ocean is left largely
blank, with partial outlines of two landmasses: one northwest of North America and the other just east of Japan. Below the map are three astronomical diagrams.
Ref: Shirley #634. Minor stains in blank margins. (A)
$700-800
29.
World ([Mappa Geographica Universalis Figurae Oviformis]), Scherer, Atlas Novus, Munich, ca. 1705. 7.4 x 3.9”. (HC) This little map of the world shows
b>California as an island. There is very little inland detail except for the large lakes and seas and the river systems. The Solomon Islands occupy the Pacific and
most of the Australian coastline is shown, here labeled Nova Hollandia. This map is the lower half of a sheet with a world map on Mercator’s projection above
it, titled Mappa Geographica Universalis in Plano et Figura Quadrata. Heinrich Scherer, professor of mathematics at Munich, was a devout Jesuit whose work
emphasizes the Catholic hierarchy and the spread of Jesuit missions throughout the world. There are a few faint spots in the image. Trimmed at top, with title
missing. (B)
$140-170
30.
World (Zee-Togten door Thomas Candys na de West Indien; en van daar Rondom den Gantzen A. Ardkloot Gedaan), Aa, Naauwkeurige versameling der gedenkwaardigste zee en landreysen…, Leiden, ca. 1706. 9 x 6”. (HC) This small, decorative world map tracks the voyage of Thomas Cavendish, an Englishman who
completed the third circumnavigation in history from 1586-88, after Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake. California is shown as an island, and the less
explored South Pacific is cleverly hidden by a decorative title cartouche featuring a vignette of explorers preparing a feast. Published in van der Aa’s compilation
of early voyages of exploration. Light, overall toning with a few minor spots and a partially repaired centerfold separation that just enters map border at top. The
top margin has been extended to accommodate framing. (B+)
$160-200
31.
World (Nova & Accuratissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula Nautica Variatum Magneticarum Index Juxta Observationes Anno 1700 Habitas Constructa per Edm:
Halley), Halley, Amsterdam, ca. 1740. 56.5 x 20.5”. (HC) Edmund Halley (1656-1742) was an English astronomer, meteorologist, and physicist best known for
calculating the orbit of the eponymous Halley’s Comet. In 1686 Halley became the first to depict trade winds and monsoons on a map, which appeared on his untitled diagrammatic world map. Halley was granted temporary Captainship in the Royal Navy for his scientific voyage through the Atlantic on the ship Paramore,
during which he investigated the laws governing the variation of the compass. He published his findings in General Chart of the Variation of the Compass (1701),
a chart of the Atlantic ocean which was the first to use isogonic, or Halleyan, lines to show the pattern of magnetic variation. The following year Halley extended
his chart to the western Pacific, using data from journals of voyages in the Indian Seas.
Published by Reinier and Joshua Ottens, this world map on Mercator’s projection records both trade winds and magnetic variation, being the first map to represent
both aspects of Halley’s ground-breaking work. Numerous explorers’ discoveries are noted throughout, and the route of Halley’s voyage is also shown. The interiors of the continents are left largely blank, with place names focused on the coasts. Eastern Asia and the south Pacific are repeated on both sides of the map, and
Australia (Nouvelle Hollande), Tasmania (Pays de Diemen), New Guinea (Nouv’ Guine), and New Zealand (Nouvelle Zeelande) are only partially delineated. A
large semi-circular inset of the North polar region is depicted in the south Pacific. There are two explanatory blocks of text in Latin and French at left, and a decorative cartouche at right dedicated to Queen Anne, who ascended the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1702. The decorative title cartouche is surmounted
by female figures representing astronomy, navigation, and exploration. Printed on three sheets, joined. Ref: Suarez (Pacific) p.111, fig.104; Wagner (NW) #540;
Shirley, p.xiv. An excellent example with two printer’s creases at bottom near polar inset and very minor soiling. There are a few minor fold separations confined
to the blank margins repaired with tissue on verso as well as several damp stains in blank margins, not affecting map. (A)
$11000-14000
32.
World ([Untitled - World]), Jagen, Amsterdam, ca. 1741. 17.8 x 12”. (HC) Lovely double hemisphere from a Dutch Bible published by the Keur family. The map
is surrounded by allegorical representations of the continents based on Visscher. The Keur publishing family used Daniel Stoopendaal’s world map titled “Werelt
Caert” (Ref: Shirley #498) for 70 years in their Bibles. When the plate became worn, Jan van Jagen was commissioned to engrave a new plate. It was updated with
California shown correctly as a peninsula, the addition of several Pacific islands and a corrected East Asian coastline. The northwest coast of North America is left
completely blank, Australia is partially mapped and there is only a hint of New Zealand. Diagrams of the Copernican and Ptolemaic solar systems rest between
the hemispheres. J. v. Jagen’s signature at bottom just left of center. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn #137. A very sharp impression and good
margins all around. A centerfold separation that enters 1” into map image at bottom and a 3/4” tear adjacent to centerfold at bottom have both been professionally
repaired. There are a few other tiny repaired tears in blank margins. (B+)
$1200-1400
33.
World (Basis Geographiae Recentioris Astronomica…), Doppelmayr/Homann, Atlas Coelestis, ca. 1742. 22.8 x 19.1”. (HC) Dopplemayr’s scarce world map is
a unique combination of scientific and decorative cartography. The map is based on co-ordinates established for 142 places, which are shown in the tables above
and below the double hemisphere map. The continents are shown in outline form without political detail. In North America California is an island, and there is a
hint of a possible Northwest Passage from Hudson Bay to the Strait of Anian. In the Eastern Hemisphere only the western and northern coastlines of Australia are
shown, and Japan is shown twice (once to illustrate Sanson’s error that placed it too far east). This is the second state with additional information from Leodium
(Liege), Cadiz, Petropolis and Tornio added to the original 138 places in the tables. The richly engraved decorative elements are much more than mere embel-
lishments. The scenes include cherubs using a variety of contemporary instruments at an observatory. On the left, a cherub is sighting a long refracting telescope
on the lunar eclipse in the opposite upper corner. In the center, a solar projector is used to measure the eclipse of the sun in the spandrel directly above. On the
right, longitude is being determined by observing the transit of the moons of Jupiter in the upper left corner. Shirley refers to this map as being ‘neglected’ and
considers it “in advance of its time.” It certainly is one of the most interesting world maps of the 18th century. Ref: Shirley (TMC-46) pp. 34-38. Original color
on watermarked paper with minor soiling. (A)
$900-1100
34.
World (An Essay of a New and Compact Map, Containing the Known Parts of the Terrestrial Globe), Bellin, Paris, 1750. 26.9 x 19.5”. (HC) Bellin’s popular
world map is presented on Mercator’s projection with two fine compass roses orienting the chart. North America is shown with a very pronounced River of the
West connecting through a series of rivers and lakes from Lake Superior to the Pacific - representing the elusive Northwest Passage. A portion of the Asian coastline is depicted a short distance from the supposed western coast. The Russian discoveries in the North Pacific are not yet shown, although there is a note about
the voyages of 1743. Able Tasman’s new discoveries in New Zealand and Australia are shown. Australia is labeled Hollandia Nova with Nova Guinea linked to
the mainland by the Carpentier coastline. Terre de Diemen, also labeled I. Tasman, is connected to the mainland by conjectural dotted lines. A large, decorative
title cartouche completes the composition. Published by Peter de Hondt with titles in French and Dutch in lower margin. Issued folding, now pressed on heavy,
watermarked paper. There is a tear that enters 1” into map at left that has been closed on verso with old paper, and there are a few minor fold separations that have
been archivally repaired. (B+)
$900-1100
35.
World (Orbis Vetus in utraque Continente juxta Mentem Sansonianam Distinctus, nec non Observationibus Astronomicis Redactus…), Robert de Vaugondy, Atlas
Universel, Paris, 1752. 28 x 18.8”. (HC) This impressive, large double hemisphere world map is beautifully engraved in the robust style characteristic of Robert
de Vaugondy. The map presents a historical perspective by depicting 18th century cartography, but only those place names that were known to the ancients. The
continents are divided into ten regions named for ten sons of Neptune. The Western Hemisphere is labeled Atlantis Insula and the northwest coast of North America
is completely blank. In the Eastern Hemisphere, the explored bits of the Australian coastline are shown and connected into a conjectured shape by dotted lines.
There are several quotations from ancient authors, most referring to the legendary Atlantis. The map is decorated with two large cartouches tucked between the
spheres. The top cartouche features Father Time and two putti. Ref: Pedley #13. Original outline color with some very faint offsetting in the image along with a
few wormholes and light soiling in the blank margins. (B+)
$750-900
36.
World (Planisphaerium Terrestre…), Anon., Hubner’s Staats Zeitungs Lexicon, Augsburg, [1753]. 8.8 x 7.5”. (HC) Small and very decorative double hemisphere
map with California depicted as an island. Australia includes the western and northern coasts and the discoveries of Van Diemen. There are numerous Pacific
islands including much of the western coastline of New Zealand. Numerous exploration routes are traced. Five astronomical diagrams decorate the top of the
map. At the base is a pair of globes and an armillary sphere, which is surrounded by putti using a variety of navigational instruments. The background is taken
from a map by Homann displaying natural phenomenon such as volcanoes, earthquakes, waterspouts and a rainbow. In the top left margin is “Tab. I. Geograph et
Astronom.” There is one miniscule wormhole only visible when held to light and some soiling primarily confined to the blank margins. The left-hand margin
has been extended to better accommodate framing. (B+)
$650-750
37.
World (Mappe-Monde Dressee pour l’Etude de la Geographie, relativement aux Auteurs les plus Modernes), Brion de la Tour/Desnos, Atlas General, Civil et
Ecclesiastique…, Paris, 1766. 11.8 x 10.8”. (HC) This decorative double-hemisphere map was updated with the new astronomical observations of Chirikof and
Delisle. The map features the Sea of the West and a Northwest Passage in North America, and a conjectural shape for Australia. The title and dedication cartouches
are tucked between the cusps; the hemispheres are supported on the shoulders of two men. The map is surrounded by a decorative rococo-style border, printed
from a separate plate as the map. Ref: McGuirk #128. Original color on watermarked paper with minor offsetting in the North Pacific, two minute worm holes in
bottom border, and a hint of toning along sheet edges. (B+)
$350-425
38.
World (Chart of the Track of the Dolphin, Tamar, Swallow & Endeavour, through the South Seas; & of the Track of M. Bougainville, Round the World), Bowen,
Gentleman’s Magazine, Philadelphia, [1773-74]. 24.8 x 10”. (HC) Scarce three-part map covering the world and detailing Cook’s first voyage. The map features
detailed tracks of the ships under Cook’s command in this historical and important voyage of exploration. Several other explorers’ voyages are also illustrated,
including those of Captain Wallis, Commodore Anson, Captain Carteret, and Admiral Bougainville. Numerous coastal place names are shown around New Zealand
and along the east coast of New Holland. The three sheets were issued separately in the Gentleman’s Magazine in the December 1773 and January 1774 issues.
Joined contemporaneously. Ref: Jolly #GENT-227. Issued folding, now flattened with a few faint spots, light offsetting, and minor extraneous creasing. A binding
trim at bottom right has been replaced to accommodate framing. (B+)
$275-350
39.
World (Carte Reduite des Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre, Dressee au Depost des Cartes Plans et Journaux de la Marine pour le Service des Vaisseaux Francais…),
Bellin, Paris, 1784. 32.3 x 21.5”. (HC) This is an updated version of Bellin’s large-scale chart of the world on Mercator’s projection, which was first published
in 1755. The northwest coast of North America and the opposite coast of Asia have been revised using information from Cook’s voyages, and Alaska appears in a
rudimentary shape. Gone is the spurious river/lake network that provided a possible Northwest Passage. There are notations concerning the supposed discoveries
of Admiral Fuente and the continued search for the passage by the British, but the possibility of a Northwest Passage is discounted by Bellin, who writes that the
theory is “suspect” and “there is reason to believe that there is none.” Several new islands appear in the oceans, including the Iles Sandwich (Hawaii) where Cook
met his demise. Australia and New Zealand reflect the discoveries of Capt. Cook, but Tasmania is still attached to Australia. Issued by the Depot de la Marine
with their seal at bottom right and Prix. Trente Sols below neatline. Dated 1784, but published post French Revolution as the title has been changed from du Roy
to Francais. On heavy, watermarked paper with minor soiling and a few extraneous creases. (B+)
$900-1100
40.
World (Planiglob der Antipoden), Stieler, Stieler’s Hand-Atlas, Gotha, 1816. 14 x 11.5”. (HC) This fascinating and unusual map depicts the western hemisphere
overlaid on the eastern hemisphere, with the eastern hemisphere depicted as a mirror image. Overlaying the hemispheres shows the antipodes of each of the land
masses on earth - the points on earth that are diametrically opposite to one another. Although most land masses have their antipodes in the ocean, portions of
South America have antipodes in China and Southeast Asia, and numerous islands in the Pacific have antipodes in Africa. The antipodes map is surrounded by
four smaller hemispheres depicting a north-polar projection, a south-polar projection, the area of earth with the most landmass, and the area of earth with the most
water. Original color with minor soiling. (B+)
$130-160
41.
World & Portrait ([Lot of 2] The World on Mercators Projection Shewing the Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World [and Portrait] Captain James Cook),
Tallis, London, ca. 1851. .
A. The World on Mercators Projection Shewing the Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World, from Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World, hand color
(12.8 x 9.5”). Steel engraved world map produced to celebrate the incomparable explorations by Captain James Cook. The complete path of the three voyages
throughout the world are shown by different style engraved lines with dates. A well rendered vignette of Cook’s ship Endeavour is featured at bottom. Decorative
border with a vignette of native weapons. Condition: Original outline color with a hint of toning and soiling along the edge of the sheet.
B. [Portrait] Captain James Cook, from The British Colonies, black & white (6.3 x 10”). Crisp portrait of Captain Cook surrounded in an elaborate border. Condition: Small damp stain just below the portrait and some minor soiling along the edges. See above. (B+)
$200-250
42.
World (Geographical Distribution of the Currents of Air, Showing the Regions of the Trade Winds, Variable Winds and Hurricanes, with their Effects in Determining the Different Tracks of Navigation), Johnston, The Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena, 1854. 24.5 x 20”. (PC) Attractive thematic map from the English
version of Heinrich Berghaus’ Physikalischer Atlas, the first truly comprehensive thematic atlas. This is a very early example of printed color, the development of
which made a huge impact on cartography in general and specifically on the graphic portrayal of geographical data on thematic maps.
The map itself shows very good detail of the trade winds and its associated impact on navigation. Numerous routes are drawn in thin red lines and indicate the
traveling days required between locations. The red shaded areas near the equator indicate regions prone to monsoons and hurricanes. At bottom are insets showing
the track of hurricanes in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Surrounded in a keyboard style border. There are centerfold separations at top and bottom that extend
1.5” and 1” respectively past the neat line, with a hint of toning along the edges of the sheet. (B+)
$90-110
43.
World ([Lot of 3] Hyetographic or Rain Map of the World… [and] Hyetographic or Rain Map of Europe [and] Distribution of Heat Over the Globe), Johnston,
The Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena, ca. 1854. 24.3 x 20.5”. Nice lot of three thematic maps from the English version of Heinrich Berghaus’ Physikalischer
Atlas, the first truly comprehensive thematic atlas. These are very early examples of printed color, the development of which made a huge impact on cartography
in general and specifically on the graphic portrayal of geographical data on thematic maps. Each is surrounded in a keyboard style border.
A. Hyetographic or Rain Map of the World, hand color. Shows good detail of precipitation levels, with the darker shaded areas indicating the greatest amount of
precipitation. The map identifies the Sahara and Gobi deserts as the “Rainless District.” At bottom are profile views displaying the varying degree of precipitation
by elevation level and proximity to the coastline. Condition: Offsetting and some isolated foxing.
B. Hyetographic or Rain Map of Europe, printed color and hand color. Displays precipitation levels for mainland Europe, with the darker shaded areas indicating
the greatest amount of precipitation. Inset of the British Isles at top right. Condition: There are centerfold separations that extend 1” into the image at top and 1/8”
into image at bottom, along with some light offsetting.
C. Distribution of Heat Over the Globe, printed color. Impressive sheet demonstrating the surface temperatures of the globe. There are six different maps including views of annual average temperature, temperature during winter and summer months, and two hemispheric views at bottom. Condition: There are centerfold
separations at top and bottom that extend into image 0.75” and 0.25” respectively, and there is light toning along sheet edges. See descriptions. (B+)
$200-230
44.
World ([Lot of 2] Map of the Geographical Distribution of the Most Important Plants Yielding Food [and] The Geographical Distribution of Health & Disease, in
Connection Chiefly with Natural Phenomena), Johnston, The Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena, ca. 1854. 24.5 x 20”. (PC) Nice lot of thematic maps from
the English version of Heinrich Berghaus’ Physikalischer Atlas, the first truly comprehensive thematic atlas. These are very early examples of printed color, the
development of which made a huge impact on cartography in general and specifically on the graphic portrayal of geographical data on thematic maps. Each is
surrounded in a keyboard style border.
A. Map of the Geographical Distribution of the Most Important Plants Yielding Food, dated 1854. Shows the distribution of grain cultivation across the various
climatic zones. Includes insets of Europe, the warmer regions of the World, and the tea & spice region of Southeast Asia. At bottom are two profile views of showing the distribution of grains in relation to elevation. Condition: Centerfold separations at bottom and top with the latter just passing the neatline. Faint offsetting
with a hint of toning along the edges of the sheet.
B. The Geographical Distribution of Health & Disease, in Connection Chiefly with Natural Phenomena, circa 1854. This fascinating map shows the extent of serious
contagious diseases during the mid-19th century. The thin red line shows the march of Cholera from east to west and the associated dates of occurrence. Includes
4 insets on life expectancy, rheumatism and the fever districts along the eastern United States and West Indies. Condition: There is a long centerfold separation at
bottom that has been closed on verso with archival material, some light soiling, and a hint of toning along the edges of the sheet. See descriptions. (B+)
$160-200
45.
World, Religion (Mapa de las Religiones de la Tierra), ca. 1874. 12 x 8.3”. (PC) This fascinating color lithograph shows the various religions practiced around
the world. A legend at bottom indicates the approximate number of worshipers of each religion and identifies important missions. Engraved by M. Vierge. Light,
overall toning and a few faint spots. (B+)
$75-100
46.
Ancient World (Secunda Etas Mundi), Schonsperger, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1496]. 5.8 x 4”. (BW) This rare woodcut depicting the ancient world is
from the first edition of the reduced version of Hartman Schedel’s Nuremberg Chronicle, sometimes called the mini-Schedel. The Ptolemaic map, featuring huge
rivers and convoluted mountain ranges, is enclosed in a border containing twelve windheads. At three corners are Noah’s three sons, Ham, Shem and Japhet. On a
full sheet of Latin text (7.8 x 11”). Much rarer than the folio version, this is a fine example of this charming incunabula map. Ref: Shirley #20; Imago Mundi XI,
p. 46. A fine impression with a light damp stain in the bottom left corner of the sheet, far from map. (A)
$5500-6500
47.
Ancient World ([Daniel’s Dream Map]), Anon., ca. 1564. 6.2 x 4.8”. (HC) This unusual little map is also known as the Wittenberg world map. It represents
Daniel’s interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. This prophecy from Chapter 7 of the book of Daniel speaks of “the four winds of the heaven … and four
great beasts [which] came up from the sea.” The barely recognizable continents of the Old World - Europe, Asia and Africa - are depicted with the four beasts of
Daniel’s dream. The world is surrounded by wind heads in a blustery sky and a stormy ocean. Theologians at Wittenberg interpreted this dream as a foretelling of
the victory of the Turks at the Battle of Mohacs in 1526, and the image remained popular for several decades thereafter. The map first appeared in a commentary on
the prophet Daniel by Martin Luther in circa 1529, and is often attributed to the printer Hans Lufft. For this later edition, the woodblock was recut and surrounded
in an elaborate picture-frame style border. It was published in a Wittenberg Bible with text above and below the map, although this example has been trimmed
from the sheet. German text on verso. Ref: cf Shirley #65 (A). Several small tears and chips at top have been expertly repaired, with a small amount of border in
facsimile. (B+)
$1000-1200
48.
Ancient World (Die Ganze Welt in ein Kleeblat / Welches ist der Stadt Hannover Meines Lieben Vaterlandes Wapen), Bunting, Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae, ca.
1581. 14.3 x 10.5”. (HC) This fanciful map of the Old World was drawn to represent the Trinity. The three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa are arranged in
the form of a clover leaf with Jerusalem at the center. Three landmasses lie outside the trefoil: England and part of Scandinavia above, and in the lower left corner
a portion of the New World (Die Newe Welt) appears. The woodblock map is beautifully engraved with waves in the oceans that are filled with sea monsters, a
sailing ship and mermaids. Heinrich Bunting was a theological commentator from Hanover and devised the curious shape of the map from the arms of his home
town. This version has the correct spelling of clover leaf (Kleeblat) in the title. German text on verso. Ref: Shirley #142; Manasek #32; Laor p.129; Nebenzahl
(HL) pp. 88-89; Tooley (MCC-1) #88. Lovely color with gilt highlights. Expert repairs to a centerfold separation at top and a small hole along centerfold just inside
neatline at top. Minor soiling in blank margins. (B+)
$7000-8000
49.
Ancient World (Aevi Veteris, Typus Geographicus), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1590. 17.5 x 12.3”. (HC) This interesting map presents the
regions of the earth that were known in classic times within a large oval projection showing the relative size of the now-known world. The map extends into Asia
as far east as Sumatra and south to Madagascar and the Mountains of the Moon in Africa. The climate zones are shown as Zona frigida, temperata, and torrida,
with the Zona frigida noted as being uninhabitable. An ornate border surrounds the map and incorporates four small insets: Europe, Asia, Africa and America
representing the “modern” world. Latin text on verso, published between 1601-1612. Ref: Shirley #176; Van den Broecke #186. Attractive color on watermarked
paper with wide, original margins. Centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins have been expertly repaired. (A)
$1200-1400
50.
Ancient World (Macrobii Ambrosii Aurelii Theodosii, uiri Consularis, et Illustris, In Somnium Scipionis, Lib. II. Saturnaliorum. Lib. VII…), Macrobius, Rome,
[1597]. 3.5 x 5”. (BW) This work, written by Ambrosius Macrobius, is a commentary on Cicero’s Dream of Scipio. It includes a rare woodcut map of the world
(1.8 x 1.8”) illustrating Cicero’s interesting theories. This diagrammatic map shows two distinct regions of the earth. The inhabited Afro-Eurasian continent was
balanced by an unknown, and relatively equal, landmass (Temperata Antipodunobis Incognita) on the other side of an impassable torrid zone (Perusta) and a great
boiling sea (Alveus Oceani). It was this notion of antipodean balance and landmass equivalence that continued to attract Renaissance minds to the otherwise
outmoded geographical ideas of Macrobius. Distinguished cartographers like Mercator and Ortelius would later incorporate Macrobius’ model into an immense
southern continent (Australis Incongita) to balance the known lands of the world, and the division of the world into climactic zones is still in use today.
Macrobius was a 5th century Roman neoplatonic philosopher. His commentary on Cicero’s Somnium Sciponis was of great influence in the Middle Ages and gained
popularity with the advent of printing. First published in Brescia in 1483, numerous editions appeared throughout the 16th century. His commentary includes
several chapters dealing with his own conception of the world and the universe. It also contains references to many facets of the scientific knowledge of his time,
including references to physics, astronomy, and mathematics. Title page, 745 pp. (map at p. 191), and extensive index. Hardbound in vellum with manuscript
titling and date
on spine. Ref: Shirley #13. The world map is in near fine condition. The lightly toned text is in very good to near fine condition with old manuscript writing on
a couple of pages. The binding is tight and the covers are lightly worn with bumped edges. (A)
$1600-1800
51.
Ancient World (Antiquissima Orbis Delineatio), Briet, Paris, ca. 1649. 8 x 6.3”. (BW) This interesting map shows two distinct regions of the earth in antipodean balance. The inhabited Afro-Eurasian continent was balanced by an unknown, and relatively equal, landmass (Antichthones Veterum seu Alter Orbis) on
the other side of an impassable torrid zone and a great boiling sea. This notion of antipodean balance and landmass equivalence continued to attract Renaissance
cartographers to this otherwise outmoded Roman geographical concept. Distinguished cartographers like Mercator and Ortelius incorporated this model into an
immense southern continent (Australis Incongita) to balance the known lands of the world, and the division of the world into climactic zones is still in use today.
Latin text on verso with page number 86 at upper left. Light toning primarily along the sides of the sheet away from the image and a few minor spots. Upper
margin trimmed with a tiny portion of the title missing. (B+)
$200-300
52.
Ancient World ([Prophetien - Vervullingen]), Hooghe, Hildburghausen, ca. 1687. 18 x 14”. (HC) This is a very unusual Bible map with a hemisphere depicting the Old World suspended above a scene of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, which is teeming with life. At the bottom, scenes from the Old Testament
prophecy and Christ fulfillment are depicted including: Eve offering the apple to Adam, Noah’s Ark, Abraham offering his son to the Lord, Jonah and the whale,
the birth of Christ, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection and the Coming of Christ. Centered at the bottom is God’s Lamb (John 1:36). Dutch text on
verso. Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn #148. Issued folding, now pressed with professional repairs to a few minor fold separations, and a small rust stain just below
the globe (B+)
$800-1000
53.
Ancient World (Den Aardbodem na de Zundvloed door Noachs dri Soonen en Hare Nakomelingen Bevolkt), Goeree, Amsterdam, ca. 1730. 16.7 x 8.2”. (HC)
Charming and uncommon map from a Dutch book on church history published by the Goeree brothers. It shows the world as known after the Great Flood with
Europe and parts of Asia and Africa distributed among the son’s of Noah. At left is Noah’s family tree and below are symbols or coins representing the world’s
major nations and the rulers under whom they were issued. A fine impression on watermarked paper with wide margins and one spot above the Black Sea. There
are minor damp stains in the bottom corners of the sheet, far from map. (A)
$160-200
54.
Eastern Hemisphere (Wiedergutmachung von Unrecht?), ca. 1919. 22.1 x 17.7”. (PC) This fascinating German propaganda map attempts to demonstrate the
hypocrisy of the Entente alliance. The poster focuses on a quote by David Lloyd George, a British Liberal politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
during World War I, who on January 5, 1918 said, “Compensation for injustice is the fundamental condition for a lasting peace.” A box next to the quote indicates
that Lloyd George’s own policy should demand the surrender of all annexed territories by the Entente alliance, here shown as England, France, the United States
and Italy. The annexed regions in Europe, Africa and Asia are depicted on the map with a corresponding colored key. Although the Entente alliance demanded
Germany to pay reparations for its role in causing World War I and for its imperialistic foreign policy, the Entente did not see its own imperialistic tendencies as
reprehensible. Color lithography by Hermann Bergmann, Berlin. Moderate, overall toning with several creases and a 2” tear at top right that has been closed on
verso with archival tape. (B+)
$1000-1500
55.
North Pole (Septentrionalium Terrarum Descriptio), Mercator, Gerardi Mercatirus Atlas…, ca. 1606. 15.5 x 14.8”. (HC) This influential map was the first separately printed map devoted to the Arctic. The hemisphere is surrounded by a floral design with four roundels in each corner. These contain the title, the Faeroe
Isles, the Shetland Isles, and the mythical island of Frisland. The North Pole is shown according to legend as a large rock in a giant whirlpool and surrounded by
four islands separated by rivers. One of the islands is noted as being inhabited by pygmies. The magnetic north is depicted as a separate island rock just outside
the polar mass. In North America, there is a very early reference to California (California regio, sola fama Hispanis nota), curiously shown north of the El streto de
Anian. The map depicts the attempts of Frobisher and Davis to locate the northern passages to Asia. This is the second state of the plate with updates in the region
north of Russia including undefined coastlines to one of the islands surrounding the pole and Novaya Zemlya. Latin text on verso. Ref: Burden #88; Kershaw
#22a. A lovely example with color bleed through on verso, else fine. (A)
$2200-3000
56.
North Pole (Septentrionalium Terrarum Descriptio), Mercator/Cloppenburgh, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 9.8 x 7.5”. (BW) First state of this reduced
version of Mercator’s famous map of the North Pole. The hemisphere is surrounded by a finely engraved design with four round insets in each corner. These
contain the title, the Faeroe Isles, the Shetland Isles, and the mythical island of Frisland. The North Pole is shown according to legend as a large rock in a giant
whirlpool surrounded by four islands separated by rivers. The magnetic pole is depicted as an island in the Strait of Anian. An elaborate river network and large
bay is shown in the extreme northwest part of North America. Le Pole Arctique and page number 23 at top right above map with French text on verso. Ref: Burden
#225; Kershaw #32. There are two tiny worm holes in image at left and a small hole at bottom right that has been professionally repaired, with a small amount of
image in facsimile. A tear in the upper-right corner has also been repaired. Backed in Japanese tissue. (B)
$500-650
57.
North Pole ([Untitled - Globe Gore - North Pole]), Coronelli, Corso Geographico Universale, Venice, ca. 1695. 15 x 15”. (HC) North polar calotte depicting the
Arctic north of the 70th degree latitude with a 7-line description around the North Pole. Notations are included to identify the discoveries of several Arctic explorers
in Baffin’s Bay, Davis Straight, Greenland, Spitzberg and Nova Zembla. The sheet is beautifully engraved with fascinating scenes of men hunting sea monsters
and various animals. Coronelli is well known for making a concerted effort to delineate only verified discoveries and this map is a perfect example of his careful
cartography. Ref: Kershaw #169. Wide margins with marginal soiling and a few short centerfold separations that have been professionally repaired. (A)
$1400-1800
58.
Celestial (Corporum Coelestium Magnitudines), Cellarius/Schenk & Valck, Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, Amsterdam, [1708]. 20.3 x 16.8”. (HC)
The relative size of the celestial bodies is presented in this dramatic chart. Numerous putti hover in the surrounding cloud background and support the title banners.
Finely engraved by Johannes van Loon. Ref: Kanas, pp. 191-194. Old color and wide margins with one small damp stain in image and another in bottom blank
margin that just enters border at bottom right. There is a small burn mark in image at right, and small areas of discoloration in blank margins caused by cello tape,
far from image. The cello tape has been removed. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B)
$950-1100
59.
Celestial (Motus in Coelo Spirales Quos Planetae inferiores Venus et Mercurius secundum Tychonicorum Hypothesin exhibent, pro exemplo ad annum Christi
praecipue 1712 et 1713), Doppelmayr/Homann, Atlas Novus Coelestis, [1742]. 23 x 19”. (HC) This whimsical celestial chart illustrates Tycho Brahe’s cosmological system describing the complex movements of Venus and Mercury as viewed from earth. The center of the chart is filled with a delightful scene of cherubs
swinging through the clouds. Two text panels at lower corners describe the movements of the planets. Ref: Kanas #7.8.3. Watermarked paper with a few tiny
abrasions in unengraved areas of chart and light soiling. There are a few short tears in blank margins that have been archivally repaired. (B+)
$475-600
60.
Celestial ([Lot of 2] Atlas, Designed to Illustrate the Geography of the Heavens… [and] The Geography of the Heavens, and Class Book of Astronomy…), Burritt,
[1835-60]. 14 x 17”. (HC) This complete set includes Burritt’s celestial atlas and his Class Book of Astronomy which was meant to accompany the atlas. This
popular star atlas was intended for the general public, rather than for professional astronomers. Only the brighter stars and nebulae, and their allegorical forms,
are depicted on the charts. The stiff paper covers (14 x 17”) include a vignette of astronomers using a telescope. The atlas, dated 1835, includes 8 charts of the
constellations:
1) A Plan of the Solar System Exhibiting its Relative Magnitudes and Distances...
2) The Visible Heavens in January, February, and March.
3) The Visible Heavens in October, November, and December.
4) The Visible Heavens in April, May, and June.
5) The Visible Heavens in July, August, and September.
6) Southern Circumpolar Map for each Month in the Year.
7) Northern Circumpolar Map for each Month in the Year.
8) A Celestial Planisphere, or Map of the Heavens.
Burritt’s The Geography of the Heavens, and Class Book of Astronomy explores astronomy, the constellations, and the solar system, and features an introduction
by Reverend Thomas Dick, an astronomer and philosopher who combined science and Christianity. This edition was published in 1860, and was “greatly enlarged,
revised and illustrated” by H. Mattison. The book features numerous figures and tables in black & white. Quarter black leather with raised bands and gilt titling
on spine, brown buckram covers, 345 pp. This atlas is nearly always found in poor condition, although this is one of the better examples we’ve seen. The plates
have separated from the covers and have offsetting, light scattered foxing, and spots of soiling. The covers are soiled and chipped with some damp stains, and the
spine is perished. (B)
The book is in very good condition with occasional light foxing and a few small stains. The covers are lightly soiled, the spine is chipped and partially detached
at top, and the binding is slightly loose. (B+)
$400-500
61.
Celestial & Solar System (Tableau Cosmographique), Anon., ca. 1830. 18.8 x 8.3”. (HC) This decorative sheet shows an armillary sphere at center, with the
astronomical theories of Ptolemy, Tycho Brahe, Copernicus and Descartes at left and right. Below the sphere is a depiction of the solar system, the lunar calendar
and an attractive celestial map.
(A)
$150-200
62.
Solar System (Planisphaerium Copernicanum sive Systema Universi Totius Creati ex Hypothesi Copernicana in Plano Exhibitum), Cellarius, Harmonia Macrocosmica…, Amsterdam, ca. 1661. 20.8 x 17.5”. (HC) This magnificent chart depicts the Copernican solar system, based on his theory of a heliocentric solar
system, published in the mid-sixteenth century. In this chart, the sun is depicted at center radiating outwards and surrounded by planetary rings with the twelve
signs of the zodiac in the outer ring. The Earth is shown with its moon and Jupiter is shown with four moons. The title cartouche is split into two ornate Baroque
banners. At bottom right is Copernicus with Galileo at bottom left, both pictured with instruments and globes. Galileo was a strong supporter of Copernicus’ ideas,
which resulted in him being sentenced to house arrest by the Inquisition in 1633. Ref: Kanas, p. 191-94. Original color with gilt highlights, light soiling and a few
professionally repaired chips in blank margins. There are a few brown spots in the blank margins just entering the border in a few places, with a small amount of
color retouching in those areas. A few small cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment have been reinforced on verso with archival materials. (B+)
$2400-3000
63.
Solar System (Haemisphaeria Sphaerarum Rectae et Obliquae utriusque Motus et Longitudines tam Coelestes quam Terrestres ac Stellarum Affectiones Monsrantia), Cellarius/Schenk & Valck, Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, Amsterdam, [1708]. 20.3 x 17”. (HC) This complex chart illustrates the motions of
both the upright sphere (the equatorial co-ordinate system) and the oblique sphere (the ecliptic co-ordinate system); the celestial and terrestrial longitudes; and the
influences of the stars. The dramatic cloud background is filled with putti and celestial figures. Ref: Kanas, pp. 191-194. Old color and wide clean margins with
minor oxidation of the green pigment. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (A)
$1000-1200
64.
Solar System (Theoria Satellitum Lovis et Saturni…), Doppelmayr/Homann, Atlas Novus Coelestis, Nuremberg, [1742]. 22.7 x 19.2”. (HC) An interesting chart
of the satellite systems of Jupiter and Saturn compared with the Earth-Moon system according to the observations of Giovanni Domenico Cassini in Bologna in
1661. Includes several descriptive tables at top and bottom. This is the fourteenth plate of thirty in the atlas. Ref: Kanas #7.8.3. Faint centerfold toning with some
soiling primarily in the blank margins. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B+)
$450-550
65.
Moon (De Gestalte der Mane Volgens de Nieuwste Ervarenis der Groote Verrekijkers), Goeree, Ioodse Oudheden, Ofte Voor-Bereidselen…, Amsterdam, ca. 1700.
6.8 x 11.1”. (HC) A spectacular engraving showing a bustling crowd gathered around a huge telescope to view the moon. The moon is enlarged above the scene
to simulate the view through the telescope. Lovely color on watermarked paper with wide margins. There are damp stains in bottom corners, far from image,
with some paper weakness in bottom left corner. (A)
$200-240
66.
Globes - Book (Johann Schoner Professor of Mathematics at Nuremberg - A Reproduction of His Globe of 1523 Long Lost…), 1888. 5.5 x 7.5”. (BW) This rare
book was created by Henry Stevens, an American bibliographer, to commemorate the Schoner globe he owned. The book describes the work of globe-maker Johann
Schoner, and outlines the history of the globe Stevens owned, up until it passed out of his hands. The book features an engraving of Schoner as a frontispiece and
a slipcase in the inside back cover containing three folded illustrations:
A. Figures 1-4: the Hunt-Lennox Globe, the gores of the Boulonger Globe, and outlines of the western half of Schoner’s first and second globes.
B. Figure 5: The globe gores of Schoner’s third globe of 1523.
C. Outline Section for the “Carta da Nauigar per le Isole Nouamte Tr(ovate) in le Parte de L’india” More Commonly Known as the Cantino Map of 1502.
Also included in the book are a facsimile reproduction of Schoner’s dedicatory letter to Reymer von Streytperck, translations of other relevant contemporaneous
documents, and an introduction by C.H. Coote of the British museum. Published by Chiswick Press. 12mo, 206 pp. Cloth-covered boards with gilt titling on
spine and marbled endpapers. The three sheets in the slipcase are in near fine condition, with a tiny fold separation on the first sheet. There is light foxing on
the frontispiece, but text is otherwise in near fine condition. Covers and spine are faded with faint spots, and corners are lightly bumped. (A)
$275-350
67.
Cartographic Miscellany, Belgium and Netherlands (Leo Belgicus), Keere, Petri Kaerii Germania Inferior…, [1617]. 17.8 x 14.5”. (HC) Among the most interesting decorative works of cartography is a series of arresting maps showing the Netherlands and Belgium in the shape of a lion. This wonderful folio version of
the Leo Belgicus is based on the original 1583 Aitsinger form with the lion standing facing right with the right paw raised. At the time that Aitsinger developed the
idea, Belgium and Holland comprised a single entity under the rule of the Spanish Empire. The concept was created in part due to the configuration of the land,
and in part due to the appearance of a lion on the coat of arms of nearly every province in the region. Aitsinger’s concept appealed to his contemporaries, and was
redrawn and redesigned for over two centuries.
Van den Keere’s version features an elaborate strapwork cartouche with a secondary title (Artificiosa & Geographica Tabula sub Leonis Figura 17, Inferioris
Germaniae Provincias Repraesentans…), a distance scale, and a table of the provinces in the region. Three pairs of figures appear in the foreground at bottom,
representing the typical costumes of Friesland, Belgium, and Holland. Additional embellishments include a stippled sea with two ships and a sea monster. Latin
text on verso. Ref: Tooley (MCC-7) #11; Map Collector Magazine, Issue 14, pp. 48-50. Attractive color with a faint printer’s crease adjacent to centerfold, some
light spots, and a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light. There is a tiny hole adjacent to centerfold at bottom that has been professionally repaired.
(B+)
$19000-24000
68.
Cartographic Miscellany ([Monsters] Meerwunder und Seltzame Thier / wie die in den Mitnaechtigen Laendern / im Meer und auff dem Landt Gefunden Werden),
Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1628. 13.5 x 11”. (HC) This is one of the more fanciful cartographic curiosities and a unique view of Renaissance attitudes
toward the unknown lands beyond the civilized world. This woodblock illustration presents a compendium of monsters that were thought to exist in the sixteenth
century, and used by many subsequent mapmakers to illustrate the creatures thought to inhabit the seas and land of the unexplored world. Across the top is a panel
showing land-based creatures, including reindeer, elk (here shown pulling a sleigh), snakes and a gluttonous bear. The majority of the ‘monsters’ are ferocious
sea creatures shown devouring hapless sailors and wrecking ships. There is a massive lobster shown with a person in its claws, and a huge, fanged whale erupting fountains of water from its head, as well as a tree that appears to bear ducks as fruit. German text on verso. Ref: Manasek, p. 118. Light soiling with minor
show-through of text on verso, a vertical printer’s crease adjacent to centerfold, and an archivally repaired tear in bottom blank margin, far from image. (B+)
$1000-1200
69.
Puzzle Maps - World, Europe & France ([Puzzle] Atlas), Logerot, Paris, ca. 1850. 12 x 9.3”. (HC) This extraordinary and complete puzzle set contains the original three maps - the World, Europe, and France. The geography for each map is by A. R. Fremin. Each puzzle piece is mounted on thin wood with original blue
paper on verso and edging on outer pieces. The maps neatly fit into the original decorative paper and compressed paper board box that features an embossed and
highly decorative cover with gold leaf and wallpaper-style paper on the sides. Each map measures 11” x 8”, with the box measuring 12” x 9” x 1” thick. This fine
puzzle has survived very well given its intended purpose. It is rare to find puzzles from this period complete with all pieces and the original box. The Europe
and France puzzles have minor soiling. The world puzzle has moderate staining, and one piece is missing a small tip in a blank area. The original box is very nice
with some shelf wear, light soiling, and two tiny chips in cover. (B+)
$240-300
70.
Puzzle Map - United States ([Puzzle Map] A New Dissected Map of the United States), McLoughlin Bros., 1887. 18 x 11.5”. (PC) Terrific Victorian period
map puzzle with original box. Complete with all pieces, box, and full color map to aid in assembling the puzzle. Many of these puzzles carry the date 1887 but
were published later. This is an 1887 or 1888 edition based on the undivided Dakota Territory. The original paper label on box is reminiscent of a cigar box label
as it combines the printing processes of multi-stone chromolithography, solid color zinc plate, and gold stamping to produce a beautiful image. The label image
is similar to later editions, but is obviously earlier artwork. McLoughlin Bros., Inc. was a New York publishing firm that pioneered the systematic use of color
printing technologies in children’s books, particularly between 1858 and 1920. The firm’s publications served to popularize illustrators including Thomas Nast,
William Momberger, Justin H. Howard, Palmer Cox, and Ida Waugh. By 1886, the firm published a wide range of items including cheap scrapbooks, large folio
picture books, linen books, puzzles, games and paper dolls. It is rare to find a nineteenth century puzzle with all pieces and in such nice condition. The puzzle is
near fine with some light soiling along the edges. The guide map has several fold separations that have been repaired and reinforced with archival tape on verso.
The box has some minor wear with a slightly concave cover. (A)
$300-375
71.
Game - Rivers in France ([Game] Dominos Geographiques), Paris, ca. 1890. 9 x 6.3”. (PC) This unique game teaches children the courses of four major rivers in
France: Loire, Seine, Rhone, and Garonne. The game is intended for 2-4 players, and is played in the general style of dominos, in which each player either places
a piece or draws from the reserve pile. There are eight mini-games contained within the set, each containing 42 pieces within their own box with a set of playing
instructions: three for the Loire River, two for the Rhone River, two for the Garonne River, and one for the Seine River. The set includes the original prospectus
containing an overview of the game, a list of contents, and diagrams of how the games will appear once assembled. Playing pieces are made of compressed paper
board with labels printed in blue and black, depicting the course of the river, the direction of water flow, and key cities along the way. The interior boxes are made
of compressed paperboard in a matchbox style with red printed title labels. The exterior box is a combination of wood and compressed paperboard, with the title
label printed in blue, red, black and gold. This game was published by Librairie Charles Delagrave, 15 Rue Soufflot, Paris, which specialized in educational materials. The playing pieces and playing instructions are in near fine condition. The interior boxes are in very good condition, some with small separations along
edges. The prospectus is in very good condition, with minor toning, soiling, and fold separations. The exterior box is in satisfactory condition, with light wear and
soiling, and the top of the cover separating from the sides. (A)
$275-350
Western Hemisphere
72.
Western Hemisphere (Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1574]. 20 x 14.5”. (HC) This is one of the
most famous maps of America, and one that had enormous influence on the future cartography of the New World. Frans Hogenberg engraved this map, and it is
primarily based on Gerard Mercator’s great multi-sheet world map of 1569. The most recognizable features of the map are the bulbous Chilean coastline and the
exaggerated breadth of the North American continent. In North America a lengthy St. Lawrence River reaches across the continent to nearly meet the fictitious,
westward flowing Tiguas Rio. The strategically placed title cartouche hides the unknown South Pacific and therefore most of the conjectural great southern continent,
which is shown attached to both New Guinea and Tierra del Fuego. This is from the uncommon first plate (second state), published in the Latin edition of 1574.
This plate had a relatively short life and was published only between 1570 and 1575. Ref: Burden #39.2; Van den Broecke #9. Lovely old color on watermarked
paper with light soiling, a vertical crease through South America, and professionally repaired centerfold separations that enter 3.5” at top and 1” at bottom into
image. There are a few tiny cracks and minute holes caused by the oxidation of the green pigment both in North and South America, but the paper is still supple.
(B)
$6000-7000
73.
Western Hemisphere (America sive India Nova ad Magnae Gerardi Mercatoris aui Universalis Imitationem in Compendium Redacta), Mercator, Atlantis Pars
Altera, Amsterdam, ca. 1613. 18 x 14.5”. (HC) This is one of the most famous maps of the Americas and an important foundation map for an American map
collection. After the death of his grandfather, Michael Mercator produced this stunning hemispherical map, the only known printed map attributed to him. The
map is surrounded by a beautifully engraved floral design and four roundels, one of which contains the title. The other insets include the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba,
and Haiti. The geography was patterned after Rumold Mercator’s world map of 1587, with a little added detail. There is a large inland lake in Canada, and the St
Lawrence River extends nearly halfway across the continent with no Great Lakes. There is a still a bulge in the west coast of South America. The large southern
continent extends above the Tropic of Capricorn in the Pacific where there is a very large island of New Guinea. Above North America are two of the four islands
of the North Pole, with the great mythical rivers flowing from the pole. The seas are full of mythical islands, including St. Brendain, Frislant and Sept citez. Latin
text on verso with page number 39 and signature M, indicating it was published between 1613-1630. Ref: Burden #87. Attractive old color on watermarked paper
with wide margins and a few very thin extraneous creases adjacent to the centerfold. There is a centerfold separation at top that extends 2.25” into the image that
has been repaired with archival material. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B+)
$4750-6000
74.
Western Hemisphere (Carte de l’Amerique Corrigee, et Augmentee, dessus Toutes les Aultres cy devant Faictes par P. Bertius), Bertius/Tavernier, ca. 1627. 20 x
15.2”. (HC) According to Burden, “this rare map is one of a set of the four known continents that Melchior Tavernier had engraved, with or without Petrus Bertius’
permission is unclear.” Burden attributes Cornelis Danckerts (the elder) as the engraver. The map itself bears only the name P. Bertius and while similar to his
map of 1624, this map has a completed western coast of North America and different decorations in the sea. Both are based on Jodocus Hondius’ map of 1618,
with the completion of the southern coast of Tierra del Fuego. The map is richly embellished with two polar insets, a decorative cartouche and numerous ships,
sea battles, sea monsters, and scenes of Native American life in South America. Rare first state, without Neuf Amsterdam and other colonial place names in the
Northeast and West. Ref: Burden #218. Attractive color on watermarked paper with faint printer’s ink residue, a printer’s crease along bottom border at right, and
a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1.5” into map at bottom. Chips in top corners, not affecting map, have also been professionally repaired.
(B+)
$1800-2000
75.
Western Hemisphere (America Noviter Delineata), Hondius, Atlas Novus, Amsterdam, 1631. 19.9 x 15”. (HC) This beautiful and popular map of the Americas
was emulated by numerous cartographers and went through various editions. Originally issued by Jodocus Hondius II in 1618 with carte-a-figures borders, it was
derived from two earlier maps by Blaeu. North America retains the peninsular California and the East Coast is beginning to take shape, although it still lacks detail
in the mid-Atlantic region. In the Southwest, the famous seven cities of Cibola appear on the banks of a large lake. In South America, there is a large inland sea on
the equator and two engraved scenes - one detailing a cannibalistic feast. Two stylized insets of the polar regions are enclosed in strapwork cartouches; the North
Pole depicts Frobisher’s theory of the Northwest Passage and the South Pole shows the long-held notion of the mythical southern continent. The map is richly
ornamented with a strapwork title cartouche, fleets of ships and sea monsters.
Shortly after Jodocus Hondius’ death in 1629 the plate passed into the hands of his brother, Henricus. The borders were removed to facilitate the smaller atlas. This
is the third state with the imprint of Henrico Hondius and a date of 1631. Dutch text on verso, published in 1634. Ref: Burden #192; Goss #27; Tooley (America),
plt. 172. Lovely original color with wide margins and a printer’s crease adjacent to centerfold. There are two tears (1/2” and 1”) west of Peru, and another that
just enters map border at right, that have all been professionally repaired. Overall a very nice example. (B+)
$2400-3000
76.
Western Hemisphere (Nouveau Continent avec Plusieurs Isles et Mers), Mallet, Description de l’Univers, Paris, ca. 1683. 4 x 5.7”. (HC) This is the second state
of this charming miniature map drawn in a hemispheric projection. California is depicted as an island on the Briggs model, with a flat northern coast. The Solomon
Islands dominate the Pacific, and part of the New Zealand coast is shown but not named. Two minutely engraved galleons decorate the map. Page number 235
in upper right corner and French text on verso. Ref: Burden #559; McLaughlin #85-1. There is one miniscule wormhole only visible when held to light and very
faint toning along the edge of the sheet. (A)
$160-200
77.
Western Hemisphere ([Untitled - Western Hemisphere]), Happel, ca. 1687. 11.3 x 11.5”. (BW) This rare map of the Western Hemisphere was engraved by Heinrich
Irsinger, an obscure German engraver from Ulm. California as an island is featured with the coastline of Anian to the northeast of the island. In the South Pacific,
New Zealand’s western coastline is depicted as well as a group of Polynesian islands. In South America, the mythical Lago de los Xarayes is shown at the center
of the continent. The sheet is decorated with evocative, somewhat naïve figures representing the natives of continents. According to Shirley these maps appeared
in Happel’s Mundus Mirabilis (1687) and Historia Moderna Europae (1692) and may have been included in other works published by Matthaeus Wagner. Ref:
Shirley (Corrigenda and Addenda) #535A; Shirley (Map Collector #64) p. 4. Watermarked paper with a few small, faint spots and a short centerfold separation
in top blank margin. A small surface chip in North America has been professionally repaired. There are a few small damp stains and light soiling in wide, blank
margins. (B+)
$1400-1800
78.
Western Hemisphere (L’Amerique Suivant le R.P. Charlevoix Jte. Mr. de la Condamine, et Plusieurs Autres Nouvle. Observations), Le Rouge, Paris, 1746. 24.5
x 19.5”. (HC) This is the first state of this map showing the recent discoveries in North and South America. The entire northwest coast of North America is
completely blank with the bold Riv. de l’ Ouest (River of the West) stretching from Lake Superior to the Pacific, based on the reports of the Jesuit missionary,
Pierre de Charlevoix. In South America the Amazon River is detailed according to Charles Marie de la Condamine’s expedition. This is a very early record of
Condamine’s incredible 10-year adventure from 1735-45; his journal of the expedition was not published until 1751. A text table details the colonial possessions.
Ref: McGuirk #15. Watermarked paper with a printer’s crease at top near centerfold and some chips in the bottom margin, one of which affects a thumbnail size
part of the border, with the neatlines drawn in facsimile. There are two tiny worm holes in unengraved areas of map that have been closed with old paper. (B+)
$600-750
79.
Western Hemisphere (Americae Mappa Generalis Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae Regulas, … Concinnata et Delineata ab Aug. Gott Boehmio
Phil. Magistro. In Lucem Proferentibus Homannianis Heredibus A. MDCCXXXXVI), Haas/Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1746. 21.3 x 18.5”. (HC) This is a
handsome, decorative eighteenth century map of the Americas with considerable detail throughout. It extends to the western part of Africa and southwest Europe.
There is only an amorphous coastline shown above the peninsular California, with the Pacific Northwest left blank. The very large title cartouche includes two
erupting volcanoes, Native Americans, palm trees, sugar cane, parrots and a pot of gold. Johann Matthias Haas was a professor of mathematics at Wittenberg, and
he worked with the Homann Heirs updating their map stock. A nice impression in the cartouche, which is weak on many examples of the map. Watermarked
paper with a crease adjacent to centerfold, two unobtrusive stains along the centerfold (one in northern Canada and one in Guyana), and a few minor spots of foxing. (B+)
$550-650
80.
Western Hemisphere (L’Amerique Dressee pour l’Etude de la Geographie…), Brion de la Tour/Desnos, Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique…, Paris, 1764. 12
x 11”. (HC) Very decorative map with a landscape-style title cartouche and numerous sailing ships, some engaged in battle. While the interior of the map contains little cartographic information, the northwest part of North America is quite interesting. A large bay labeled Entrée de Martin d’Aguilar en 1603 indents the
coastline, while above that, a river and lake system provide a complex Northwest Passage. Just above this fictitious passage is a notation that the existence of a Sea
of the West is questionable. The map is surrounded by a decorative rococo-style border, printed from a separate plate as the map. Ref: McGuirk #130. Original
color on watermarked paper with a few small, insignificant spots, and light toning along sheet edges. (A)
$200-240
81.
Western Hemisphere (Hemisphere Occidental), Brion de la Tour/Desnos, Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique…, Paris, [1768]. 11.8 x 10.8”. (HC) The mapmaker
devised an interesting method to depict the conflicting theories on the true nature of the Pacific coast of North America. Philip Buache’s concepts, including the
mythical Mer de l’ Ouest and B. de l’ Ouest with its Northwest Passage, are engraved in faint hachure and colored in yellow. While the ideas of Gerhard Friedrich
Muller, which includes the fabled River of the West (R. de l’ Ouest) connecting through a network of lakes into both Lake Superior and Hudson Bay, are shown by
a solid line. There is no sign of Antarctica and the coastline of New Zealand is indistinctly shown. The oceans are filled with the tracks of the major explorations.
The map is surrounded by a decorative rococo-style border, printed from a separate plate as the map. Ref: McGuirk #129. Original color on watermarked paper
with light color offsetting, two minute worm holes in bottom border, and a hint of toning along sheet edges. (B+) $120-150
82.
Western Hemisphere (Carte d’Amerique Dressee pour l’Usage du Roy…), Delisle, Paris, 1780. 24.3 x 19.3”. (HC) Guillaume Delisle’s map of the Americas
[1722] was one of the most popular maps of the 18th century with numerous editions published. Its various editions provide a great view of the evolving cartographic
knowledge of the Americas throughout the eighteenth century. This is the ninth state published. In North America the western coast is now continued northward
above Cap Blanc and the mythical Sea of the West has been removed from the map. The region of central Canada has been extensively updated to included several
large lakes and forts. The French territory of Louisiane takes up the lion’s share of North America at the expense of the British colonies. This political bias is due
to Delisle’s position as geographer to the King of France. The west end of Hudson Bay is completed and the names reflect recent British explorations in the region.
South America is much better represented with a good depiction of the river systems and locations of the Jesuit missions. Several notations throughout the map
have been extended in this edition. Ref: Tooley (Amer) p. 15, #9, plt. 4. Watermarked paper with some stains and a number of short tears and small holes along
the centerfold mostly closed on verso with archival material. (B)
$650-850
83.
Western Hemisphere (Isles, Caps et Ports de Mer de l’Amerique), Clouet, Paris, ca. 1787. 21.5 x 12.5”. (HC) This map of the Americas is presented in a style that
gained great popularity in France at the end of the 18th century, where the map is flanked by lengthy text panels. The map itself presents very little inland detail
and the western coast of North America is not delineated and noted as Parts Unknown (Pays inconnu). There is good detail of the coastline along both continents
naming places such as Long Island, Charles Town and Cape Horn. The map size is 13.5” x 12.5”.
(A)
$180-220
84.
Western Hemisphere (Amerique ou Nouveau Continent Dressee sur les Nouvelles Relations…), Nolin, Paris, 1795. 21.2 x 18.5”. (BW) Very handsome and rare
map of the Americas decorated with a large title cartouche depicting two Indians smoking a peace pipe and preparing smoke signals. The cartouche is embellished
with huge flowering plants that conveniently obscure the northwest coast of North America. However, an inset at bottom completes the picture with the Delisle/
Buache theories of a Northwest Passage. This is a later edition with the tracks of several recent explorations shown throughout the oceans. Panels of French text
describe the various nations. Originally by Nolin, the map was “corrected and augmented” by L. Denis and published by Basset. Overall size with text on each
side of map is 26.5 x 18.5”. Watermarked paper with faded original outline color. There are some minute worm holes and tracks, soiling, faint damp stains, and
small rust spots in and near title cartouche. There is a long horizontal crease with a small hole at center that has been closed on verso with old linen, a couple of
tiny holes just below title cartouche, and an archivally repaired tear that just enters text panel at left. The map features an interesting and decorative method for
display; it has been surrounded by a red and black painted border, and old linen loops have been attached at each corner for hanging purposes. The borders appear
to be quite old, as evidenced by the damp stains, small cracks and worm holes. (C+)
$850-1000
85.
Western Hemisphere (America), Thomson, New General Atlas, Edinburgh, 1813. 23.5 x 19.5”. (HC) In Thomson’s style, this well engraved map shows the latest
discoveries including those of Mackenzie, Hearne, and Lewis & Clark. The map extends to include the coasts of Europe and West Africa, and it presents good detail
of islands in the eastern portion of the South Pacific. The United States is shown north of East and West Florida, and east of the Mississippi River. The land west
of the Mississippi is called Louisiana and the northwest is largely void of detail. Hawaii is named Sandwich Isles. Ref: Phillips (A) 731-52. There is offsetting
in the image and a tear that enters 1” into map at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival tape. There is an unrepaired centerfold separation at top that
just passes the neatline, and one at bottom that enters 7.5” into map and has been partially closed on verso. (B)
$230-275
86.
Western Hemisphere (Il Nuovo Mondo Diviso nelle sue Principali Contrade), Marmocchi, Corso di Geografia Universale, Genoa, ca. 1838. 20 x 19.8”. (HC)
On this map of the “New World” North America is named Colombia and South America is named America. The name Columbia first appeared in 1738, and was
meant to represent the European colonies in the New World, and later became the female personification of the United States of America. On this map the mountain
ranges and river systems are well defined, although not entirely accurate; the mythical L. Xarayes still appears in South America. Numerous place names are noted
throughout, although boundary lines between countries and states are not delineated. The map includes good detail of the surrounding islands, and features eight
national flags: the United States, Haiti, Peru, Brazil, Chili, Argentina (referred to as Buenos Ayres), Colombia, and Mexico. Interestingly, the United States flag is
depicted with 15 stripes and 26 stars in the formation of a star. The US flag added its 26th star in January 1837, when Michigan gained statehood, and didn’t add
another star until 1845. The 26-star flag was presented with two different star formations - arranged both in horizontal lines and in a star formation - but always
with 13 stripes, although there was a period from 1795-1818 during which the US flag had 15 stripes and 15 stars. Engraved by Castellini. Issued folding on
watermarked paper with small, scattered stains, two minute worm holes, and a few tiny fold separations that have been archivally repaired. There is minor crumpling
along sheet edges, not affecting map. (B+)
$400-500
87.
Western Hemisphere (The Physical Features of North & South America, Showing the Mountains, Table-Lands, Plains, and Slopes), Johnston, The Physical Atlas
of Natural Phenomena, 1852. 24.3 x 20.3”. (HC) A finely engraved chart that is filled with information. The map of North America has good detail of the Rocky
Mountains, the Great Basin, topography and watershed. The cross-sections which fill the lower portion emphasize the geological nature of the North American
continent. More detail is shown with insets: Island of Trinidad; Table-Land of Quito; Enlarged Map of the Andes of Bolivia; Volcano of Jorullo; Section of the
Table-land of Bolivia; and Section of the Table-land of Quito. Another section indicates the complex geology of the Appalachian region. Surrounded by a fine
keyboard-style border. There are some faint spots at center and a small centerfold separation at bottom that is confined to the blank margin. (B+) $150-200
North America
88.
North America (L’Amerique Septentrionale), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 7.5 x 5.5”. (HC) This charming small map features a
huge island of California with an indented coastline and the place names R. d’ Estate, C. Blanco, P. de Carinde, Canal de S. Barbee, I. de S. Martin, I. de S. Mare,
B. de S. Francisco, B. de Simon, B.S. Christoue and Piemabe. The British Colonies extend from New England west past the Mississippi River, which is depicted
far too west with its headwaters located by the Rio Grande. The Spanish colony of La Floride includes Carolina (Caroline). Columbus’ expedition to and from the
West Indies is also depicted. A quaint title cartouche features a crocodile, serpent and natives tending a fire. Ref: McLaughlin #147. Issued folding, now pressed
with light toning along folds. (B+)
$550-650
89.
North America (America Septentrionalis, Concinnata juxta Observationes Dnn Academiae Regalis Scientiarum…), Wolff, Augsburg, ca. 1710. 23.5 x 17.8”. (HC)
This attractive map is a very scarce German version of Guillaume Delisle’s foundation map of North America (1700). The Great Lakes are based on the Coronelli
model showing the French strong points at Tadousac, Quebec, Fort Sorel, Montreal and Fort Frontenac. The English settlements are confined along the eastern
seaboard with the region around the Great Lakes and north of the Ohio River being the domains of the Ilionensium and Iroquoens. As with Delisle’s map the
Mississippi River is properly aligned, as are the Rio Grande and Colorado rivers, and California appears as a peninsula. Numerous tracks in the Pacific show the
routes of different voyages. The Sargasso Sea is graphically shown in the Atlantic. Graphically the map copies both the title and the sales & notations cartouches.
Ref: McCorkle #700.4; Portinaro & Knirsch CXXIV. Watermarked paper with wide margins and a couple of printer’s creases and minor soiling. There are light
mildew stains along the centerfold at bottom. (B+)
$1000-1200
90.
North America (Descripcion de las Yndias del Norte 2), Herrera y Tordesillas, Historia General de los Hechos de los Castellanos…, ca. 1730. 10.8 x 8”. (BW)
An uncommon Spanish version of de Herrera’s 1601 map with its cartography based on the manuscript charts of Juan Lopez de Velasco (c. 1575-80). The striking lack of internal detail reflects the official Spanish policy protecting geographical knowledge of their presence in the New World. The only name appearing in
North America is La Florida, which appears two times in this variation of Herrera’s map. The Audiencias (the Spanish colonial political divisions) are the only
other place names on the map. This map appeared in Historia General de los Hechos de los Castellanos… which was published by Nicolas Rodriguez in Madrid,
1726-30. Ref: Burden #141 (Corrigenda and Addenda). Watermarked paper with a few short tears that just enter map at top that have been professionally repaired.
There is a small paper flaw in the decoration just below the title, resulting in minor loss of image. (B+)
$1400-1600
91.
North America (L’Amerique Septentrionale Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences ... Par G. de l’Isle …), Delisle/Covens &
Mortier, Atlas Nouveau de Diverses Cartes…, Amsterdam, ca. 1730. 22.5 x 17.8”. (HC) This is Pierre Mortier’s re-engraved version of Delisle’s foundation
map of North America. It is nearly identical to the Delisle map, with California returned to its peninsular position rather than as an island. Cape Mendocino is the
farthest northern point in California, and the north portion of the continent is left blank. The Great Lakes are well-defined, based on Coronelli, with French forts
noted. The English settlements are confined east of the Allegheny Mountains, and Spanish forts are clustered around Santa Fe. The Mississippi River valley is
well developed with recent French settlements. The first mention of what would be called the Sargasso Sea is noted in the North Atlantic. The map is decorated
with an aquatic-themed figural cartouche and a draped scale of miles. Latin title above the neatline, “America Septentrionalis in suas Praecipuas Partes Divisa,
ad Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis.” Ref: Tooley (Amer) p.19, #33; Philips #580-56; cf Wheat [TMW] #79. Heavy, watermarked paper with minor soiling,
offsetting, and a centerfold separation at top confined to the blank margin. (B+)
$1000-1200
92.
North America (L’Amerique Septentrionale), Le Rouge, Atlas Nouveau Portatif…, Paris, [1748]. 8 x 10.8”. (HC) This is an uncommon map of North America
with some very interesting theoretical cartography concerning a Northwest Passage. The most prominent feature is a River of the West, which connects Lake
Superior with the Lake of the Woods and Lake Winnipeg and then flows off the map supposedly to the Pacific. It also links through a system of streams and lakes
to Hudson Bay. In Northern Canada are faint engraved lines showing the Sea of the West with a passage between it and Hudson Bay. A few minor spots in the
image. (B+)
$350-425
93.
North America (Nouveau Mexique, Louisiane, Canada, et Nlle. Angleterre), Brion de la Tour/Desnos, Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique…, Paris, 1766. 12 x
11.3”. (HC) This map covers the majority of the continent, excluding Alaska and southern Mexico. The western region is virtually unknown, but notations are
made concerning the recent discoveries along the Northwest coast. The River of the West flows out of Lake Winnipeg, which is connected through a system of
rivers and lakes to Hudson Bay, thereby forming the long-sought Northwest Passage. Another spurious river empties into San Francisco Bay. Quivira is located
in present day Nevada. This series of maps are unusual for their dual plate marks as the map and its rococo-style border were printed from separate plates. Ref:
Sellers & Van Ee #117. Original color on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and sheet edges. (B+)
$275-350
94.
North America ([Lot of 2] North America from the Best Authorities [and] L’Amerique Septentrionale), ca. 1785-1806. 8.5 x 7.2”.
A. North America from the Best Authorities, by James Barlow, from Barclay’s Dictionary of North America, circa 1806, hand color. Cartographically, the United
States is confined to east of the Mississippi River, West Florida and East Florida are depicted, and there is a large spurious lake drawn in present-day Idaho. The
discoveries of MacKenzie and Hearn are noted in northern Canada. Condition: A few minor extraneous creases in the upper right corner, else fine. (A)
B. L’Amerique Septentrionale, by Glot, circa 1785, black & white. The United States’ border is confined to east of the Mississippi River and most of western North
America is blank. Santa Fe, San Diego and New Albion are noted. Condition: Small stain off the coast of Greenland and a few dampstains in the blank margins.
(B) See descriptions above.
$100-130
95.
North America (North America Drawn from the Latest and Best Authorities), Kitchin, London, 1787. 15.3 x 13.3”. (HC) This great map shows good detail in
the east with Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia extending to the Mississippi River. The gulf coast is comprised of East and West Florida, with West Florida also
extending to the Mississippi. There are numerous early frontier settlements, forts, Buffalo Meadows, and Indian nations located. In the Pacific Northwest, the
Straits of Juan de Fuca open up to a huge, but undefined, Western Sea. The River of the West conjecturally flows from Pikes Lake in the Intermountain West. New
Albion and the Snowy Mountains are prominently shown, but the western region is mostly blank. The Missouri River is partly delineated with “the head of this
River unknown.” New Mexico is a large area that includes Texas with several Indian pueblos located. The Colorado River is unnamed and extends into today’s
Colorado. Central Canada has a bizarre set of lakes and river systems as is commonly seen in this period. The map was drawn by Kitchin and engraved by G.
Terry. Imprint below neatline “Engraved for Jno. Harrison No. 115 Newgate Street, Sept. 29th 1787.” Ref: McGuirk #197. A fine impression with wide, original
margins, an extraneous crease at lower left, and minor soiling. (B+)
$400-500
96.
North America (America Settentrionale di Arrowsmith), ca. 1810. 7.9 x 9.3”. (HC) Uncommon, small Italian map based on Arrowsmith’s important map of
North America. The area shown extends to include Central and South America to Lima. Numerous Indian tribes are located throughout. Baffin Bay is delineated
much too large with a note about the Hearne (1771), Foxe (1631), and Mackenzie (1789) expeditions in that region. America Russa (Alaska) is shown in an early
configuration. The United States are shown incorrectly to include part of eastern Canada and the Midwest, and much of Canada is shown as French possessions,
likely a mistake made by the colorist because there is no engraved border on the map. Colorists during this period were often young children and mistakes were
common on this type of map. Published in Milan by Pietro & Giuseppe Vallardi.
left portion of the image. (B+)
97.
Nice impression with wide margins and a few extraneous creases in the lower
$150-180
North America ([Lot of 2] Carte de l’Amerique Septentrionale et des Antilles [and] Carte de l’Amerique Septentrionale…), Delamarche, 1838-44. . (HC)
A. Carte de l’Amerique Septentrionale et des Antilles, dated 1844 (11.3 x 17”). Uncommon edition of this map of the continent with the Independent Republic
of Texas and early western territorial borders in the United States. The District Oregon ou Colombie extends into present-day British Columbia and is bounded
by the Rocky Mountains. Missouri Territory takes in the entire region between Oregon and the Mississippi except for the young states of Missouri, Arkansas and
Louisiana. The map is filled with the locations of many Indian Districts and Tribes. The Aleutian Islands are shown in an inset on the same scale as the main map.
A table at right lists 26 states and the territories of the United States, and another table lists 20 states for Mexico. Condition: Faint, scattered foxing primarily
confined to blank margins.
B. Carte de l’Amerique Septentrionale/I>, dated 1838 (11.3 x 16.3”). Attractive map of North America featuring an interesting territorial configuration during a very
transitory period of the development of the United States boundaries. Oregon Territory is shown reaching high into present-day British Columbia at the latitude
of 54 40’. Missouri Territory extends from the shores of Lake Michigan, south to the Red River and west to the Rockies. The entire Southwest is part of Mexico,
with Texas named as a town inside the state of Saint Louis de Potosi. A small inset of the Aleutian islands is included in the bottom left corner. Condition: There
are a few light spots in the image and light scattered foxing confined to the blank margins. See above. (B+)
$275-350
98.
North America, Texas (Carte Generale de l’Amerique Septentrionale et des Iles qui en Dependent), Brue, Atlas Universel de Geographie…, Paris, 1840. 20.3 x
14.5”. (HC) This excellent map of North America and the West Indies is beautifully engraved and features the Independent Republic of Texas. Alaska is Amerique
Russe and is still a bit misshapen. The individual state and territorial borders are shown up to the Mississippi River, with the large Arkansas Territory extending
over the top of eastern Texas. The legend identifies, via color, twelve different regions including the colonial holdings of France, England, Spain, Denmark, Holland, and Sweden. The handsome map includes fancy title lettering embellished with flourishes, Brue’s embossed seal, and a decorative keyboard-style border.
Original color with wide margins on sturdy paper. There is offsetting, light toning, small scattered abrasions and one edge chip in the blank margin that has been
repaired on verso with archival tape. (B)
$240-325
99.
North America, Texas (Carte de l’Amerique Septentrionale…), Barbie du Bocage, Geographie Universelle, Paris, 1843. 9 x 12”. (HC) This decorative map
shows Mexico in control of the Southwest and California. The northwest boundary of the United States extends well into Canada as part of the dispute between
England and the U.S. The Independent Republic of Texas is clearly shown with Bejar and Austin located. Indian Territory is here called Distict d’Ozark. Alaska
is Amerique Russe. The map is decorated by a picture-frame style border and fancy scroll titling. Engraved by Charles Smith, this edition is revised to 1846.
Attractive original outline color with a couple of unobtrusive spots in the image. (A)
$180-220
100.
North America (A Map of North America, Denoting the Boundaries of the Yearly Meetings of Friends and the Locations of the Various Indian Tribes [and] Aboriginal America, East of the Mississippi [complete with report]), Religious Society of Friends towards the Indian Tribes…, [1844]. 6 x 9”. (HC) This lot contains
two interesting maps illustrating the status of Indian nations in the United States in the middle of the 19th century. The two maps are included in the original Some
Account of the Conduct of the Religious Society of Friends Towards the Indian Tribes in the Settlement of the Colonies of East and West Jersey and Pennsylvania,
which was published by the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers as they are more commonly known. It was produced for the Aborigines’ Committee of the
Meetings of Sufferings in London, 1844. The Quakers held these meetings every year, in which they focused on the wrongs suffered by aboriginal peoples all over
the world. Both of these maps were drawn by Jim Bowden and lithographed by H. Clark. The report, 247 pp, is bound in original embossed brown cloth.
A. A Map of North America, Denoting the Boundaries of the Yearly Meetings of Friends and the Locations of the Various Indian Tribes, (21 x 18.5”). This map
shows the United States all the way to the West Coast with a great Republic of Texas reaching into present-day Colorado. The United States has no claims to the
Southwest yet, and the northwest border with Canada and the U.S. has been left undefined due to the unsettled claims in that region. The extent of immigration and
developed territories is confined to east of the Mississippi. The map names all the known tribes and where they are located with a color key at left that also informs
us that the Catawba, Uchee and Natchez Indians are extinct. A key shows the location of annual Friends meetings and a table at the right notes the number of tribal
members of each tribe and also how many had, at that point, been moved from their homelands. Condition: The map has some light toning and a few spots, else
very good.
B. Aboriginal America, East of the Mississippi, (4.3 x 6.5”). The map shows the United States to the Mississippi River. It names the known tribes and locations
with a color key at right that names the Algonquin, Dahcota, Huron - Iroquois, Catawba, Cherokee, Uchee, Natchez, and Mobilian Indians. Condition: There is some
light text transfer from the title page and a few faint spots. The spine is cracked and the hinge is starting and there is some light wear on the covers. (B+)
$600-750
101.
North America, Texas (Amerique Septentrionale), Levasseur, Atlas Universel Illustre, Paris, ca. 1845. 17 x 11.8”. (HC) This richly engraved map of North
America shows the United States’ claims into present-day Canada reflecting the Oregon boundary dispute. The Republic of Texas is shown, and Mexico’s northern
border is drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here misprinted as 1810). Russia is in control of Alaska. The map is surrounded by beautifully engraved scenes
of North and Central America including wildlife, a ship stranded in the polar sea and a Mayan temple. Original color with very light extraneous creasing and
minor soiling primarily in the blank margins. (B+)
$240-300
102.
North America (North America), Tallis, London, ca. 1850. 9.8 x 12.7”. (HC) This is an unusual version of Tallis’ decorative map of North America. States and
territories are not delineated, but the map labels Oregon Territory, Missouri Territory, California and Texas. The border with Mexico is along the Gila River, indicating the map was drawn prior to the Gadsden Purchase. The vignettes surrounding the map are different than the more common Tallis map and include polar bears,
buffalo hunting, Indians, Niagara Falls, Capt. Parry’s ship in the Arctic, geysers in Iceland, whale fishing, Columbus’ landing, and a Mayan temple ruin. Toned
with a few spots and minor soiling along the edges of the sheet. Narrow margins. (B)
$150-200
103.
North America ([Lot of 3] United States [and] North America [and] North America), London, ca. 1854-87. . Attractive lot of 3 maps of North America including:
A. United States, by Sidney Hall, from General Atlas of the World, circa 1854, hand color, (14.4 x 19.8”). Shows the eastern United States east of the 96th meridian.
Iowa covers the area from the Missouri border north to Lake of the Woods. Condition: Original outline color with minor offsetting and one edge tear at bottom
that just enters the map image and has been repaired on verso with archival tape. The centerfold separated completely and has also been closed with archival tape.
(B)
B. North America, by William Mackenzie, circa 1870, printed color, (9.2 x 10.8”). Condition: Centerfold separation at left that enters 0.5” into image and a few
minor spots. (B+)
C. North America, by John Bartholomew, from Handy Reference Atlas, circa 1887, printed color (6.7 x 8”). Condition: (A+) See descriptions above.
$100-130
104.
North America (Map of North America Delineating the Mountain System and its Details, the Great Calcareous Plain as a Unit and the Continuous Encircling
Maritime Selvage), Gilpin, Mission of the North American People, Geographical, Social and Political, [1874]. 22.3 x 23.8”. (HC) William Gilpin was the first
governor of the territory of Colorado and a proponent of the concept of Manifest Destiny, the transcontinental railway, and a westward expansion of the United
States. He had radical ideas on how America should be populated, and why, and to support his theories he did a series of maps including this one. Interestingly,
they were some of the first to show economic potential for the West and to think in terms of regional resources and climates. The map uses bold coloring to suggest
related regions and uses concentric circles, which Gilpin used to represent the future population density with the center of population at Topeka, Kansas. Blank
verso, second edition. Attractive color with toning along folds, two splits at fold intersections and a 1” binding tear at left. Issued folding. (B)
$275-350
105.
North America (Map Illustrating the Extermination of the American Bison Prepared by W.T. Hornaday [with report] The Extermination of the American Bison,
with a Sketch of its Discovery and Life History), Smithsonian Institute, Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.,
[1889]. 17.4 x 22”. (PC) This poignant map was prepared by W.T. Hornaday for a report to the U.S. National Museum, Smithsonian Institution. It traces in red
the boundary of the area once inhabited by buffalo. The area outlined in blue and green reflects the tragic and systematic destruction of these herds. The numbers in
green represent the location and number of the wild buffalo in existence January 1, 1889. Barely 800 bison were known to exist when this map was published.
Included with the map is the historically important article “The Extermination of the American Bison, with a Sketch of its Discovery and Life History.” Disbound,
the 182 pp. of text includes 21 plates and provides an important historical context for the map. The map is issued folding with binding trim at left. A few of the
first and last pages of the report are loose, although the report is otherwise in very good condition with light toning. (A)
$180-240
106.
Colonial North America, Caribbean & Bermuda (Carte qui Contient une Description des Iles & Terres que les Anglois Possedent dans l’Amerique Septentrionale,
et en Particulier de la Jamaique, des Iles Barbades, de la Nouvelle Angleterre, des Barmudes, de la Caroline, de la Pensilvanie …), Chatelain, Atlas Historique…,
Amsterdam, ca. 1719. 20.5 x 16”. (HC) A very interesting folio sheet containing seven maps inset into panels of French text. The largest map (9 x 5.7”) titled,
“Carte de la Jamaique Nouvelle...” shows the island in great detail and includes a large inset of the Gulf of Mexico and West Indies. The other maps illustrate
Barbados, Bermuda and the British colonies in North America (in four regional maps). Together these maps cover all of the regions colonized by the English at
the early part of the 18th century. Ref: McCorkle #719.3. Watermarked paper with some faint surface soiling and a few tiny wormholes and one small centerfold
separation that have been repaired on verso with archival tape. (B+)
$350-425
107.
Colonial North America and Caribbean (Carte Contenant le Royaume du Mexique et la Floride, Dressez sur les Meilleures Observations & sur les Memoires les
plus Nouveaux), Chatelain, Atlas Historique…, Amsterdam, ca. 1719. 20.8 x 16.3”. (BW) This is a derivative of Delisle’s landmark map of the southern part
of North America and the West Indies. The detailed map shows many English settlements along the East Coast and carefully notes the discoveries of D’Iberville
along the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River. The vast region, later known as Louisiana, from Florida through present-day Texas is shown as the French possession
of Floride. There is also a great amount of detail in Nouveau Mexique, particularly of the Spanish missions: Santa Fe, Taos, and Acoma. Ref: Martin & Martin, p.
93. A fine impression on bright paper with just a hint of toning along centerfold. The tops of the side margins have been extended slightly to better accommodate
framing. (A)
$850-1000
108.
Colonial North America and Caribbean (Regni Mexicani seu Novae Hispaniae Ludovicianae, N. Angliae, Carolinae, Virginiae, et Pensylvaniae nec non Insularum
Archipelagi Mexicani in America Septentrionali Accurata Tabula …), Homann, Nuremberg, ca. 1730. 22.5 x 18.8”. (HC) This superb map covers the region
from the Great Lakes and Nova Scotia through Central America, the Caribbean and Venezuela, and from New Mexico (naming Taos and Santa Fe) to the eastern
seaboard. The map is based largely on Delisle’s map of 1703 (Carte du Mexique et de la Floride), depicting the social, political, and economic outcomes from the
War of the Spanish Succession, also known as Queen Anne’s War. The British colonies are shown confined east of the Appalachians and extending south almost
to St. Augustine, deep into Spanish-claimed territory. The map itself is filled with settlement place names, Indian tribes and villages. In present-day Texas, Corpus
Christi and El Paso (el passo) are noted. Sea routes of treasure fleets from Vera Cruz and Cartagena to Havana and Spain are outlined. Richly embellished, a fine
title cartouche depicts two native figures with items to trade, such as hides and blankets. In the Atlantic, there is a large scene of extensive gold mining operations,
with Indians bringing their treasures to fill the Europeans’ chest. Off the Pacific coast of Mexico is yet another opulent engraving of a raging sea battle, reminiscent
of the battles fought in Queen Anne’s War. Ref: Van Ermen p.42; Cumming (SE) #137; Manasek #72; Martin & Martin #17; Ste.Claire #8; Portinaro #CXV. There
are archival repairs to a short centerfold separation that just enters map border at top and a tear that enters 3.5” at bottom. There are two tiny worm holes in image.
(B+)
$1500-1800
109.
Colonial North America and Caribbean (Carte du Mexique et des Etats Unis d’Amerique, Partie Meridionale…), Delisle/Dezauche, Paris, 1783. 25.5 x 19”. (HC)
The title of this map contains a very early recognition of the newly formed United States, as 1783 is the earliest that the name appears on a printed map. This is
the last issue of Delisle’s map that was first issued in 1703 with the title Carte du Mexique et de la Floride. Delisle’s map is regarded as the first map to correctly
show the course of the lower Mississippi, accurately place the Great Lakes and locate many English coastal settlements. Its longevity and numerous copies by other
mapmakers attest to the importance of this engraving. Dezauche was Buache’s son-in-law, and the successor to the Delisle business. He altered the original title
on the map to include the words Etats Unis. He also added a legend and color-coding to show the colonial possessions of England, France, Spain and the extent
of the United States. Ref: Tooley (Amer) p.22 #53; cf Cumming (SE) #137; Martin (TX) p.92-3. Some minor paper repairs along centerfold at top, with a few
minute worm holes only visible when held to light, and some light damp stains just entering map image at bottom. There are some worm tracks in bottom blank
margin, two of which enter map border near centerfold, that have been professionally repaired with a minor amount of border in facsimile. (B+)
$1200-1500
110.
Western North America (Carte de la Californie et des Pays Nord-Ouest separes de l’Asie par le Detroit d’Anian, extraite de deux cartes publiees au commencement du 17e siecle), Robert de Vaugondy, Paris, 1772. 14 x 12.5”. (BW) Two contrasting maps, one inset into the other. The inset map is based on a world
map by Plancius issued in 1641, while the larger map is based on Visscher’s map of 1612. Other than a recognizable Baja California, the maps are filled with the
cartographic myths of the 17th century. The northwest coast bulges too far to the west. Both maps feature the seven cities of Cibola gathered around a spurious
lake in the American Southwest. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #159; Wagner (NW) #632; Pedley #473. Issued folding and now flat on watermarked paper with a few small
dampstains in the image. (B+)
$200-250
111.
Western North America (Carte Generale des Decouvertes de l’Amiral de Fonte representant la grande probabilite d’un Passage au Nord Ouest), Robert de Vaugondy,
Diderot’s Encyclopedie (Supplement), Paris, 1772. 14 x 11.5”. (BW) This is probably the most extravagant of all the Northwest Passage maps based on the Jefferys model. Thomas Jefferys was an ardent believer in the northern route to Asia through a passage described by Juan de Fuca in 1592 and in the fictitious story
of Bartholomew de Font’s discoveries in 1640. Alaska is shown in an early, peninsular form based on the map of Mueller. This map is from a series prepared by
Didier Robert de Vaugondy to illustrate the articles written by Samuel Engel concerning the recent discoveries and cartographic theories in the northern regions.
Ref: Pedley #455 and pp. 74-78; cf Hayes pp. 26-27. Issued folding with a 3.5” fold separation that has been closed on verso with paper tape and light offsetting.
There is a binding trim at upper left, not affecting map. (B)
$250-300
Canada
112.
Canada (An Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence, from Sillery to the Falls of Montmorency), Gibson, Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1759]. 7.3 x 4”. (BW)
This map details the 1759 “Battle of Quebec” during the French and Indian War. It was issued shortly after the capture of Quebec and shows the positions of all
the British and French troops and their lines, defensive works, encampments, and numerous warships in the river, some named. This small map delineates rivers,
roads, and towns in the vicinity around Quebec. Very detailed on a scale of about one inch per mile. An important French and Indian war map that was published
half-way through the conflict. Still bound into the November 1759 issue of the Gentleman’s Magazine. Ref: Jolly (Maps of America) #122; Jolly #GENT-137.
Light offsetting from opposing text page and one minor crease. (B+)
$160-200
113.
Canada ([Lot of 2] British America [and] West Canada), Tallis, Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World, London, ca. 1851. 13 x 10”. (HC)
A. British America. This decorative map is surrounded in a delicately engraved border and further embellished with six vignettes. The area mapped extends to
show all of today’s Canada and Alaska, here called Russian America. In Canada, at least 23 districts are outlined. Dots indicate the numerous forts and principal
stations of the Hudson’s Bay Company. This edition includes a bird’s-eye view of Montreal, a seal, whale fishing, Eskimo (here called Esquimaux), polar bears,
and a nautical scene showing the ships Fury and Hecla, which made expeditions to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage under William Edward Parry. The
illustrations are by H. Warren and engraved by Robert Wallis; the map is drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Condition: Original outline color with minor soiling
and a tiny centerfold separation at top confined to blank margin that is closed on verso with archival tape.
B. West Canada. A fine steel-engraved map of the region of present-day Ontario surrounded in a decorative border. The map includes vignettes of Niagara Falls,
an Indian encampment, a view of Kingston, the national seal, and a small river otter. The vignettes were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by Robert Wallis; the
map is drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Condition: Original outline color with a hint of toning along the edge of the sheet and a few minor spots primarily
confined to blank margins. See above. (B+)
$200-250
114.
Northern Canada ([Lot of 3] Route of the Expedition from York Factory to Cumberland House… [and] Route of the Expedition from Isle a la Crosse to Fort
Providence in 1819 & 20 [and] Route of the Expedition A.D. 1825, from Fort William to the Saskatchawan River…), Franklin, Narrative of a Second Expedition
to the Shores of the Polar Sea, London, 1823-28. . (BW) This set of three maps depict the routes of Sir John Franklin’s expeditions through Canada to survey the
shores of the Polar Sea. Sir John Franklin was a British explorer who joined the Navy in 1801 and fought in numerous battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in
1805. In 1818 he was charged with leading an expedition over land from Hudson Bay to the mouth of the Coppermine River. On his first attempt he was forced to
return home after only six months due to ice pack, but he set sail again in 1819 and was able to completed his journey in 1822. Unfortunately, the expedition was
not well supplied, and Franklin lost half of his party due primarily to starvation. Franklin published his account in Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar
Sea. In 1825 Franklin set out on another expedition, this time from Great Slave Lake down the Mackenzie River, and westward along the Arctic shoreline. This
expedition was better supplied and more successful than the previous, which Franklin described in his Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar
Sea. Both of Franklin’s narratives of his expeditions were published by John Murray. After serving as the Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania)
from 1836-43, Franklin departed on a fourth and final voyage to the arctic to find a Northwest Passage. Tragically, the ships became trapped in ice and Franklin
and all of his crew are believed to have perished.
This set of maps includes three of the six maps that were published in Franklin’s account of his “second expedition” (technically his third voyage). Two of the
maps depict Franklin’s second voyage, which depict his route from York Factory (on the southwestern shore of the Hudson Bay) to Great Slave Lake. The third
map depicts the route from Fort William on Lake Superior to the Saskatchewan River (on the northern end of Lake Winnipeg) from Franklin’s third voyage. This
map was surveyed by Lieutenants George Back and Edward Nicholas Kendall, with astronomical observations by Franklin and Kendall. Each of the maps is highly
detailed, with numerous place names, depictions of navigational hazards, direction of the current, and small notes.
A. Route of the Expedition from York Factory to Cumberland House…, engraved by J. Walker, dated 1823 (21.5 x 9.5”). Condition: There are a couple of printer’s
creases. (B+)
B. Route of the Expedition from Isle a la Crosse to Fort Providence in 1819 & 20, engraved by J. Walker, dated 1823 (9 x 19.8”). Condition: There is minor soiling
and an archivally repaired hole south of Slave Lake, with tiny loss of image. Narrow margin at bottom. (B)
C. Route of the Expedition A.D. 1825, from Fort William to the Saskatchawan River…, engraved by J. & C. Walker, dated 1828 (17 x 14”). Condition: There
is light soiling, an archivally repaired hole at left with small loss of border, and a number of tiny tears and separations along folds that have also been archivally
repaired. (C+) Issued folding, now flattened, with light, extraneous creases. See description for details.
$450-600
115.
Eastern Canada (Canada Orientale nell’America Settentrionale…), Coronelli, Atlante Veneto, Venice, ca. 1695. 24 x 18”. (BW) This handsome map is based
on Nolin’s Partie Orientale du Canada ou de la Nouvelle France, but is focused on Newfoundland and the mouth of the St. Lawrence, showing Nova Scotia, Cape
Breton, Isle de Anticosti and Prince Edward Island. Coronelli has taken the relevant area from Nolin’s map and transcribed it with a magnificent, aquatic cartouche.
There is particular interest paid to the Grand Bank and other fishing banks of the region, mapping them as carefully as the coastline. There are some notations
on the map by Coronelli referring to the quantity and varieties of fish to be found in the waters. Kershaw notes that this map is of considerable importance to a
collector as a derivative of Nolin’s map. Ref: Kershaw #162; Portinaro & Knirsch, Plate XCVIII. Printed on Coronelli’s typical sturdy, white paper with printer’s
ink residue. There are a couple of small worm tracks and stains in upper blank margins, far from map image. (B+)
$1100-1400
116.
Eastern Canada (Carte de l’Accadie et Pais Voisins pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1757.
13 x 8.3”. (HC) Nice map with a decorative rococo-style cartouche. It shows in good detail Prince Edward Island, here called Isle Saint Jean, covers all of Nova
Scotia including Cape Breton, and locates numerous banks south of Nova Scotia. Ref: Kershaw #782. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with
faint offsetting. A binding trim and resulting 1” binding tear at bottom right have both been professionally repaired. (A)
$110-140
117.
Hudson Bay, Canada (Carte des Parties du Nord-Ouest de l’Amerique Suivant les Voyages de Middleton et d’Ellis en 1742 et 1746 pour Chercher un Passage
dans la Mer du Sud), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1753. 10.8 x 8.3”. (HC) Very nicely engraved chart that covers most of Hudson
Bay. It locates Fort Prince of Wales and Fort York, the Ottawa Islands (here the Bakers Dozen), the track of Henry Ellis in 1746, Repulse Bay, Buttons Bay and
more. Middleton explored Wager Inlet, Repulse Bay and the northern part of Roes Welcome in search of a Northwest Passage via Hudson Bay in 1746. Large and
decorative cartouche. Dated 1753, but published in 1759. At bottom left is “Tome XV” and at bottom right “No. 6”. Ref: Kershaw #456. Issued folding, now
pressed on watermarked paper. (A)
$140-180
118.
Hudson Bay, Canada (Carte de la Baye de Hudson pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1757.
12 x 8.8”. (HC) Handsome first state example of this chart of the Hudson Bay and Labrador, depicting the mountains and coastal features and including numerous
forts. There is a note in French in the far northwest corner of the map explaining that the English had searched for a Northwest Passage in that region, but it did
not exist. Embellished with a decorative title cartouche. Ref: Kershaw #459; Protinaro & Knirsch, p. 242; Sellers & Van Ee #304. Issued folding, now pressed
on watermarked paper with light offsetting. A binding trim and binding tear that just enters map border at bottom right have both been professionally repaired.
(B+)
$110-140
119.
St. Lawrence Bay, Canada (Carte du Golphe de St. Laurent et Pays Voisins pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale
des Voyages, Paris, [1757]. 14 x 8.7”. (HC) First state of this nice copper engraved map of St. Lawrence Bay with Anticosti Island, Prince Edward Island, Cape
Breton Island, Newfoundland and the adjacent mainland. The map is adorned with a decorative rococo-style cartouche. At bottom left: “Tom. XIII” and at lower
right “No. 2”. Ref: Kershaw #589. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a few unobtrusive, small spots. A binding trim at bottom right has
been repaired with old paper, and an adjacent 3” binding tear has been archivally repaired. (B+)
$110-140
120.
St. Lawrence River, Canada (Carte du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent Depuis son Embouchure Jusqu’au Dessus de Quebec, pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des
Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1757. 12 x 7.5”. (HC) Nice example of the first state of this copper engraved map, published
by Prevost. The map details the course of the St. Lawrence River from Anticosti Island and the mouth west to beyond Quebec. It details many rocks and shoals
in the river with numerous villages and forts located along the shore. Decorated with a rococo-style cartouche that includes a distance scale. Ref: Kershaw #626.
Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with faint offsetting. A binding trim and adjacent tear, both confined to bottom right blank margin, have been
professionally repaired. (A)
$110-140
121.
St. Lawrence River, Canada (Carte du Cours du Fleuve de Saint Laurent Depuis la Mer jusqu’a Quebec … II Fueille), Bellin, Hydrographie Francoise, Paris, 1761.
33 x 22.5”. (HC) This large-scale sea chart covers part of the St. Lawrence River from Anticosti Island to Outards River and includes insets of the Sept Isles in the
Cote-Nord region of eastern Quebec, Isles of Mingan and a coastal view of Manicouagan. The detailed map has rhumb lines emanating from a fantastic compass
rose and a baroque-style title cartouche. Second state, Depot de la Marine issue with their engraved stamp at bottom right, plate No. 64, and Prix. Trente Sols
below neatline at bottom. Ref: Kershaw #656. A nice impression on a thick sheet of watermarked paper with a few minor repaired tears in the generous margins,
with one just entering the border on the left. (A)
$400-500
122.
Quebec, Halifax & Louisbourg, Canada (Vorstellung einiger Gegenden und Plaetze in Nord-America unter Franzoesisch und Englische Jurisdiction Gehoerig…),
Homann Heirs, Stadt-Atlas…, Nuremberg, 1756. 20 x 17.7”. (HC) This interesting sheet contains three bird’s-eye plans of towns in Canada: Louisbourg, Quebec
and Halifax. Each plan depicts the towns in detail, with structures identified with a lettered key and the surrounding topography graphically depicted. The plans
of Quebec and Louisbourg both bear French text to signify that the cities were under French control at the time. The plan of Halifax, with English text, is depicted
shortly after its founding by the British government in 1749. Ref: Sellers & Van Ee #275; Kershaw #1051; Tooley (Amer) p.214, #134. Watermarked paper with
light soiling and a faint damp stain at bottom. The centerfold has been reinforced on verso with archival materials. (B+)
$400-500
123.
Quebec, Canada (Plan de la Ville de Quebec), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, ca. 1757. 11.2 x 7.8”. (HC) This attractive and historical
map of Quebec presents the city as it would have appeared when the French surrendered at the end of the French and Indian War. It is based on earlier plans by
Bellin, first published in 1744, that continued to be the definitive view for many years. The list at right names and keys 24 buildings, batteries and forts; it locates
Fort S. Louis, the Hotel Dieu and St. Roch. The map locates Ancient retrenchment, the high village, and more. This terrific plan is oriented with north to the right
as indicated by a decorative compass rose with fleur-de-lys. Ref: Kershaw #1054. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a few minor spots and
light toning in blank margins. A binding trim at bottom left has been professionally repaired. (B+)
$160-200
124.
Quebec City, Canada ([Lot of 2] A Perspective View of Quebec Drawn on the Spot [and] A Map of the Island of Orleans with the Environs of Quebec), 1759. .
(BW)
A. A Perspective View of Quebec Drawn on the Spot, by J. Hulett, from The Royal Magazine, (9 x 6.8”). This great view of Quebec was engraved for the Royal
Magazine by Hulett. The December 1759 issue contains a map of the St. Laurence describing the siege of Quebec (ROYMAG-6); this view is likely from the same
issue. The perspective is from the river with one large 3-masted ship and two local sailboats in the foreground with the city and its large buildings well rendered.
Condition: Light offsetting from opposing text page and a few spots primarily confined to the blank margins. (B+)
B. A Map of the Island of Orleans with the Environs of Quebec, from The Gentleman’s Magazine, (7.5 x 4.5”). This uncommon French and Indian War map was
published in the October 1759 edition of Gentleman’s Magazine. At the time Quebec was France’s strongest fortress in Canada. The nearly three month long siege
ended on September 18th, 1759, when the French surrendered to the British General Wolfe. This victory was the turning point of the war. Centered on the Isle
of Orleans the map locates Quebec, The Bason, Cape Torment, The Traverse, Beaumont, and the falls of Chaudiere and Montmorenci. British scale of miles and
simple compass rose. Still bound into the October 1759 issue. Condition: Minor offsetting from opposing text page. (A) Ref: Jolly #GENT-136. See descriptions
above.
$300-400
125.
Newfoundland, Canada (St. John’s Harbour…), Canadian Government, ca. 1960. 39 x 26.3”. (BW) This large, detailed chart of St. John’s Harbor is filled with
information. Inland detail includes street names, building names, docks and contour lines indicating topography. In the harbor, hundreds of soundings are noted
as well as two large compass roses including magnetic north. Surveyed under the direction of J.W.F. Combe. Originally engraved in 1914 with small corrections
in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Moderate even-age toning with one tiny ink notation in the image and a few minor crumples in the blank margins. Remnants of paper
tape along the edges of the sheet on verso. (B+)
$100-130
Canada & United States
126.
Colonial United States & Canada, Great Lakes (Carte du Canada ou de la Nouvelle France, & des Decouvertes qui y ont ete Faites, Dressee sur les Observations
les Plus Nouvelles, & sur Divers Memoires Tant Manuscrits qu’Imprimez), Chatelain, Atlas Historique, Tome VI, Amsterdam, ca. 1719. 20.5 x 16”. (BW) This
richly detailed map, copied from Delisle, provides the most accurate rendering of the Great Lakes of the time, with the lakes fully enclosed and properly placed
in longitude and latitude. The map is largely based on the reports of Lahontan, Louis Hennepin, Jean Franquelin and Louis Jolliet. It depicts the Riviere Longue
stretching westward with a notation concerning the possibility of a passage to the Pacific. Large French text inset “Remarque Historique” tells the story of the
discovery of Canada by fishermen from Brittany who were shipwrecked in 1504. The expeditions of Verazzano and Cabot are also mentioned. Ref: Kershaw #334;
Phillips (A) #548. A crisp impression on watermarked paper with toning along centerfold and two small stains. (B)
$850-1000
127.
Colonial United States & Canada (Karte von dem Ostlichen-Stucke von Neu Frankreich oder Canada), Bellin, Paris, 1744. 21.8 x 15.8”. (HC) This is the German
edition of Bellin’s map, under appreciated map of the colonies published by Tirion. It was originally published for Charlevoix’ Journal Historique d’un Voyage
fait par Ordre du Roi dans l’Amerique Septentrionale. The map covers the eastern seaboard from Boston (Baston) through Newfoundland to the coast of Labrador.
It provides excellent detail of the mouth of the St. Lawrence, the length of the river, the Maritime provinces and particularly the French claims in the region. It is
a fine example of Bellin’s engraving style and the extent of French exploration in the region. Bellin’s definitive map of Eastern Canada and Newfoundland was
copied by numerous cartographers in the 18th century. Plate and page number in the top and bottom margin. Ref: cf Kershaw #686; McCorkle #744.3. Issued
folded, now flat with the binding trim extended at lower left side to better accommodate framing. (A+)
$400-500
128.
Colonial United States & Canada ([Lot of 3 - Colonial Forts]), Gentleman’s Magazine, London, 1755-59. 5.5 x 8”. (BW) This lot consists of three complete issues
of the Gentleman’s Magazine: May 1755, November 1755 and May 1759. These issues feature a number of important maps and plans from the North American
theater of the French-Indian War including a Plan of Fort Hallifax on sheet with Plan of Fort Frankfort and Plan of Fort Western , A Map of the Cape of Good Hope,
and A Map of the Country between Crown Point and Fort Edward. All of the maps are still bound into the original magazines. Ref: Jolly #GEN-90, 92 and 129.
Light toning and a few faint spots. (B+)
$250-325
129.
Colonial United States & Canada ([Des Possessions Francoises Aujourd’hui sous la Domination Angloises ...]), Clouet, Geographie Moderne, Paris, ca. 1767. 13.7
x 12.3”. (HC) This simple, yet interesting, map illustrates the French and British possession in the eastern part of North America. The British colonies stretch
from Florida to Newfoundland and are confined east of the Appalachian and Allegany mountains. Louisiana takes in the entire region west of the mountains. The
most interesting feature of the map is a system of lakes and rivers stretching from Lake Superior toward the Pacific - forming the elusive Northwest Passage. The
map is flanked by columns of French text that describe the colonial possessions, major settlements and indigenous people. Accompanied by the introduction sheet
of the atlas Watermarked paper with a few minor spots in the image. The left margin of the map is trimmed close to the neatline of the text panel. (B+)
$250-325
130.
Colonial United States & Canada ([On 2 Sheets] Partie de l’Amerique Septentrionale, qui Comprend le Canada, la Louisiane, le Labrador, le Groenland, la Nouvelle Angleterre, la Floride &c.), Bonne/Lattre, Atlas Moderne, Paris, 1776. 17 x 12.5”. (HC) Finely engraved pair of Revolutionary War maps covering the
Eastern parts of North America. This map was first issued in 1771; here it is seen in the second state with the addition of Theatre de la Guerre en Amerique along
the top of the first sheet, and the date of 1776. The first sheet contains the decorative title cartouche, and it covers eastern Canada and Greenland from the bottom
of Hudson Bay, northward beyond the Arctic Circle to about 70 deg. N. Latitude. It includes an interesting depiction of a passage between Lake Winnipeg and
Hudson Bay alluding to a possible passage to the Pacific. The second map covers French Louisiane and the British Colonies with their western boundary on the
Mississippi River. Nice detail, particularly of the French forts and Indian villages. Ref: Kershaw #474; McCorkle #771.2. Watermarked paper with faint toning
along centerfold. (A)
$550-750
131.
Colonial United States & Canada (Carte Nouvelle de l’Amerique Angloise contenant tout ce que les Anglois Possedent sur le Continent de l’Amerique Septentrionale Savoir le Canada, la Nouvelle Ecosse ou Acadie, les Treize Provinces Unies…), Lotter, ca. 1776. 19.5 x 23.8”. (HC) This handsome map was issued
shortly before the outbreak of the American Revolution and was included in Lotter’s Atlas geographique and composite atlases throughout the conflict. The map
covers the region from James Bay through Newfoundland in the north and to the northern part of Florida in the south. It reflects German interests in America with
numerous cities and towns, forts, trails, Indian villages and tribal territories. The colonial borders are quite inaccurate, as is common with a number of German
maps of the period. The large and ornate cartouche incorporates the British coat of arms and names the thirteen colonies. Ref: McCorkle #776.19; Sellers & Van
Ee #141. Minor soiling with a professionally repaired separation below the centerfold. Expertly remargined on all four sides. (B+)
$900-1000
132.
Colonial Eastern Canada & United States (Tierra Nueva), Ruscelli, La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…, Venice, [1574]. 10.3 x 7.5”. (BW) This
important early map devoted to the East Coast of North America is based on Giacomo Gastaldi’s map of 1548, which combined data from the Verrazano and Cartier
voyages. The cartography is unchanged, with the exception of the depiction of the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers (unnamed), which are shown connected upriver,
a notion he borrowed from Ramusio. Bermuda is named off the Florida coast as La Bremuda. Engraved on copper by Giulio and Livio Sanuto in the unmistakable Italian style. This is the second state, Italian text on verso. Ref: Burden #30; Kershaw #18a; McCorkle #561.2. Watermarked paper with a slightly uneven
impression, some offsetting, and light toning along centerfold. (B+)
$1000-1200
133.
Colonial Eastern Canada & United States (A Map of New England, and Nova Scotia; with Part of New York, Canada, and New Britain & the Adjacent Islands
of New Found Land Cape Breton &c.), Kitchin, London Magazine, London, [1758]. 13 x 10.8”. (BW) This scarce map of eastern Canada and Newfoundland
extends south to Long Island. It illustrates the theater of the French and Indian War at a time when the tide began to turn in favor of the British. The map depicts
harbors, towns, forts, and even waterfalls. Several Indian tribal territories are named, including Chomonchouans and Atticameoueks. There is good detail of the
fishing banks in the North Atlantic. Ref: Kershaw #708; Sellers & Van Ee #80; Jolly LOND-145; McCorkle #758.7. Issued folding on watermarked paper with a
few minute splits at fold intersections. Several folds are reinforced with tissue on verso. Trimmed close to neatline at left. (B+)
$325-450
134.
Colonial Lake Ontario & St. Lawrence River (Suite du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent Depuis Quebec jusqu’au Lac Ontario pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale
des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1757. 11.3 x 7.5”. (HC) A detailed map of the region between Lake Ontario and the St.
Lawrence River to Quebec. The map extends to Lake Champlain and Lake George, as well as Lake Nepessing in Michigan, with numerous portages named on
the interconnecting waterways. Locates Montreal. There are a number of forts named, including Ft. Toronto, Ft. Oswego, and Ft. Georges. A rococo-style title
cartouche encloses the distance scale. This is the first state with “Tom XIV” at lower left and “No. 17” at lower right. Ref: Kershaw #631. Issued folding, now
pressed on watermarked paper with faint offsetting and light toning in blank margins. (A)
$140-180
135.
Colonial Canada and Great Lakes (Carte des Lacs du Canada pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages,
Paris, 1757. 11.5 x 7.7”. (HC) This is an excellent French & Indian War period map depicting the five Great Lakes. While this map uses the same title as Bellin’s
prototype map of the Great Lakes, published in Charlevoix’s Histoire et Description Generale de la Nouvelle France in 1744, it has been updated with information
from Bellin’s similar map of 1755. Lakes Erie and Ontario are more accurately defined and the spurious islands in Lake Huron have been eliminated. However,
several large, bogus islands still remain in Lake Superior, including I. Minong (called I. Philippeaux on some issues) and I. Pontchartrain. The Michigan peninsula
is still misshapen with a massive mountain range down its center. Numerous forts are located: S. Jgnace, Niagara, des Miamis, and Toronto to mention a few. The
ornate rococo title cartouche is draped with ivy. Ref: Kershaw #953; Tooley (MCC-96) #871; Portinaro & Knirsch plt #CXXVI. Issued folding, now pressed on
watermarked paper with faint offsetting and a couple of insignificant spots. A binding trim at bottom left has been repaired with old paper. (A)
$400-500
136.
Colonial Great Lakes (Il Paese de’ Selvaggi Outauacesi e Kilistinesi Intorno al Lago Superiore), Zatta, Venice, [1778]. 16.5 x 12”. (HC) This is one sheet of
Zatta’s version of John Mitchell’s epic and important map of the United States. The whole map was titled “Le Colonie Unite dell’ America Settentrle” and was
published as a set of twelve individual maps. This sheet depicts Lake Superior, based on the Bellin model. The lake is shown with the imaginary and persistent
island of Philippeaux, and the Keweenaw Peninsula is crudely delineated and named Trasporto. A large inset “Supplemento alla Florida Orientale” shows the tip
of southern Florida and the Bahamas. The title appears above the top border and translates, “The Country of the Savage Ottowas and Christineauz on the shores of
Lake Superior.” Ref: Kershaw #980; Sellers and Van Ee #163. Lovely old color with minor refreshing on watermarked paper with some white spots in the image.
There are a number of worm tracks primarily confined to blank margins, that have been repaired with old paper on verso, with a small amount of neatline and title
in facsimile. (B)
$550-700
137.
Canada and Alaska (British Colonies, in North America from the Best Authorities), Russell, Guthrie’s Geography, London, ca. 1798. 8.8 x 7.1”. (HC) This very
finely engraved map shows all of Canada and Alaska. The western reaches are blank but along the coast are labeled New Cornwall, New Hanover and New Georgia.
In the far north of Yukon is the notation “The Sea seen by Mr. McKenzie in 1789” and further east another says “The Sea seen by Mr. Hearn in 1771.” Locates the
Copper Indians and the Coppermine River. The entire northern coast is blank. In Alaska the Aleutian chain is Alyaska and the chart locates Cook’s River, Prince
Williams Sound, Mt. Elias, Bristol Bay, and Norton Sound. Kodiak Island is I. Kichtac. Original outline color with light toning and a few tape stains confined
to the upper blank margin. (B+)
$110-140
138.
United States & Canada (Partie de l’Amerique Septent? qui comprend la Nouvelle France ou le Canada), Robert de Vaugondy, Atlas Universel, Paris, [1799]. 23.5
x 18.5”. (HC) This is a handsome map of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and the entire course of the St. Lawrence River. The most prominent feature of the map
is the very large inset of the 1744 Bellin version of the Great Lakes. The wonderful cartouche features the title on a blanket draped over a wooden canoe, which
appears to be threatened by a fierce beaver. This is the fourth state of the map. Ref: Kershaw #357; Pedley #459; Sellers and Van Ee #61. Wide margins and heavy,
watermarked paper. A few short tears in blank margins closed on verso with archival tape, and a short centerfold split has been reinforced on verso. (B+)
$800-950
139.
United States & Canada (Carte Generale des Etats-Unis, des Haut et Bas-Canada…), Brue, Atlas Universel de Geographie Physique, Politique et Historique…,
Paris, 1832. 20.3 x 14.5”. (HC) An uncommon and finely engraved map covering all the eastern United States to about the 100th meridian, including a little of
southern Canada. The western territories include Ter. du Nord Ouest that encompasses present-day Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Minnesota.
The rest of the west beyond Missouri and Arkansas is designated as Indian Districts/i>. Texas is shown as a Mexican possession. Insets of the tip of Florida and
Newfoundland are located in the lower right. Surrounded by a decorative keyboard-style border that indicates longitude from Paris. The handsome map includes
fancy title lettering embellished with flourishes and Brue’s embossed seal. Crisp impression and original hand coloring on a thick sheet with very wide margins.
Some light offsetting visible in the blank Atlantic and the sheet shows very light even-aged toning. (B+)
$160-200
140.
United States & Canada (Geological Map of the United States and British North America…), Rogers, The Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena, Edinburgh, 1855.
24 x 20”. (PC) This beautifully engraved and well colored geological map was “Constructed from the most recent documents & unpublished materials.” It uses a
combination of hand and printed color to delineate at least fifteen different geological formations described in a large table that includes American and the “Nearest
European Equivalent” name for each. Below the map is a full-width profile “A Geological Section Across the Appalachian Mts. From the Coast of New Jersey at
Egg Harbour to Lake Ontario near the Niagara River.” Jillson, writing in 1950, comments that “Fifteen separately colored aerial patterns appear on this map which
is sufficiently accurate and detailed to forecast the major outlines of the latest (1932) geological map of the United States. Professor Rogers’ map is of excellent
cartographic execution, and in lieu of anything better might still be used as a field guide to singular advantage.” The geographical units are presented by period
with formation names given using both the New York and Pennsylvania systems, then in competition for adoption. The geography presented in the west is a little
sketchy as the area was little explored, but represented the best compilation of the time. Rogers was the first State Geologist for the New Jersey and Pennsylvania
geological surveys before moving permanently to Scotland. He, with his brother W.B Rogers, was the first to work out the complex structural relationship of the
Appalachian Mountains. His “Geology of Pennsylvania, a Government Survey” is one of the great classics in early American geological literature. The map was
published by the firm of W. & A.K. Johnston. Ref: Marcou & Marcou #51. There is some very faint offsetting in the image and a hint of toning along the edges
of the sheet, away from the image. Remnants of paper tape on verso. (A)
$400-500
141.
Eastern United States and Canada, Texas (Geological Map of the United States Canada &c. Compiled from the State Surveys of the U.S. and Other Sources), Lyell,
Travels in North America; with Geological Observations…, London, [1845]. 19.5 x 15”. (HC) This is an important and early geological map by Sir Charles Lyell.
Color-coded key identifies 20 different geological units. The map extends to about the 110th meridian to include the Republic of Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and
the North West Territory. Lyell had two major and controversial goals in publishing his work and this map: first, he endeavored to establish a strict uniformitarian
theory of the earth’s geology, and also to standardize the terminology and methodology employed in the science of geology. His map, along with James Hall’s
work of 1843, is a landmark improvement in geological representations and mapping. Ref: Marcou and Marcou #34. Issued folding with a few faint spots and
minor offsetting in the image and a binding trim at right. (A)
$450-550
United States
142.
United States, Texas, Mexico (No. 5 Map of the United States Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell’s School and Family Geography), Mitchell, Mitchell’s School and
Family Geography, Philadelphia, 1839. 16.8 x 10.3”. (HC) This early map has terrific western territorial borders featuring the Independent Republic of Texas
with the long stovepipe border extending well above Pike’s Peak to the 42nd parallel. Austin is shown as the republic’s capital city. Names Bexar, Victoria, Columbia, Houston, Franklin, Galveston and much more. Notations within Texas include “Herds of Buffaloes and Wild Horses”, “Mustang Desert”, and “Extensive
Prairies.” The Great American Desert extends from the panhandle up into the large Indian Territory. The huge Missouri Territory lays between the even larger
Oregon Territory and extends to meet the unnamed Sioux lands at the Missouri River. The large Indian Territory fills the region from Texas to Missouri Territory
along the North Fork of the Platte River, west to Upper California and east to border with Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas. The large inset “No. 6 Map of Mexico
and Guatimala” shows Mexico in control of the entire Southwest up to Oregon Territory and eastward to Texas. The western United states is here named Upper
California while the Baja is Old California. An early Mitchell map that was engraved by W. Williams. Original color with light toning, a centerfold separation
at bottom that extends 0.5” into the image, and minor damp stains primarily confined to the blank margins. (B+)
$180-220
143.
United States (Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nord-Amerika…), Streit, Leipzig, 1841. 18.5 x 15.5”. (HC) This is an interesting map of the region that would
eventually become the continental United States. It shows the western boundary of the U.S. along the Rocky Mountains, with the Oregon territory the domain of
various Indian tribes. The huge Missouri Territory extends north from Texas to the border with Canada, west to the Rocky Mountains and east to the large Wisconsin Territory. The Independent Republic of Texas and Mexico take in the Southwest region, which is partially obscured by a block of four inset maps showing the
vicinity of Washington (DC), Boston, New York and Philadelphia. A color legend identifies 31 states and territories. Original outline color with slightly uneven
toning and a few spots of foxing. There are a few tiny tears in the blank margins that have been closed with archival materials. (B+)
$230-300
144.
United States (Map of the United States and Canada), Burgess, 1853. 17.7 x 10.6”. (HC) A great school atlas map with full original hand coloring to delineate the
early territorial borders in the west. The territories of Washington and Oregon extend to the Continental Divide, Utah is a huge area that extends from California
to the Continental Divide. New Mexico Territory occupies all of today’s Arizona and part of Colorado and the border with Mexico reflects the Gadsden Purchase.
A huge Nebraska extends between the Continental Divide and Minnesota and is bounded by Canada and Kansas. A large Gold Region is shown in north central
California. Most states and territories are labeled with their population. Large panel at lower left is a teacher’s aid with questions. Covers only the region of
Canada along the U.S. boundary. Original color with a centerfold separation at bottom that enters 1” into map image with tiny loss of image, some light soiling,
and a few stains primarily confined to the blank margins. (B)
$80-100
145.
United States (The United States of America), Colton, New York, 1855. 25.5 x 15.8”. (HC) A great map of the United States with early western territorial boundaries. There is no sign of Dakota as Minnesota extends to Nebraska at the Missouri River. The huge Nebraska Territory stretches between Minnesota to Oregon
and Washington Territories at the Continental Divide, and south to Kansas. The large Kanzas Territory borders Utah and New Mexico in the west as there is no
Colorado. Utah and New Mexico are both shown in their largest configurations. The map is filled with details and place names, forts, Indian tribes, emigrant roads
and much more. Several exploration routes are shown, including those of Fremont, Marcy, and Kearney. Dated 1855, but it most likely was published in 1858 or
59. Lightly toned with darker toning along centerfold, light offsetting and some tiny spots of foxing. (B+)
$275-350
146.
United States, Civil War (Map of the United States and Territories, Showing the Possessions and Aggressions of the Slave Power), Rochester, ca. 1856. 26 x 38”.
(BW) Issued during, or shortly after, the presidential election campaign of 1856, William Bloss’s map illustrates the slavery issue that would eventually lead to the
outbreak of the Civil War. The dark shaded area in the South represents the slave holding states, the unshaded area in the North shows free states, and the large gray
area illustrates the disputed territories. The Missouri Compromise Line prominently cuts through the western territories. This map, along with a similar Reynold’s
Political Map of the United States (see http://myloc.gov/Exhibitions/lincoln/rise/TheNewLincoln/KansasNebraskaAct/ExhibitObjects/ReynoldsUSPoliticalMap.
aspx) were produced in support of the newly formed Republican party and its first Presidential nominee, John C. Fremont. Fremont was a staunch opponent of the
westward expansion of slavery and the associated Kansas-Nebraska Act.
William Bloss was a social reformer and one of the founders of the anti-slavery movement. In 1843, he published the early Anti-Slavery paper The Rights of Man.
In 1856, he provided the Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Company a Bible and grammar book for each settler in route to Kansas. Bloss’s convictions are clearly seen
in the text surrounding the map, writing that “Sounds that address the Ear, are lost and die in one short hour; but that which strikes the Eye lives long upon the mind;
the faithful Sight engraves the knowledge with a beam of light.” His distribution channel for the map appears to be through the newly formed Republican clubs
around Rochester with a note at right stating that “Clubs should purchase this at wholesale, and hang it on the wall of every sincere enquirer after the truth.”
This is a very rare, newspaper-style political broadside with only three records found in university collections (per WorldCat) and is not in the Library of Congress.
Engraved by George Frauenberger and published by A. Strong & Co. There are numerous splits at folds and fold intersections resulting in some minor loss.
There is scattered foxing, a number of stains, and a small worm track below Louisiana in the phrase “United States Senate”. Issued folding. Overall, still good
condition for a broadside map that would benefit from simple conservation efforts. (C+)
$2000-4000
147.
United States (Johnson’s New Military Map of the United States Showing the Forts, Military Posts &c. all the Military Divisions with Enlarged Plans of Southern
Harbors…), Johnson & Ward, New York, 1861. 23.5 x 17”. (HC) This is the more desirable issue of this Civil War period map, with the state and territory borders
instead of the Military Districts. The large western territories include Dakota, which incorporates present-day Montana and part of Wyoming, Nebraska with its
western border on Washington and Utah, Washington with the inverted “L” shape encompassing present-day Idaho, a very narrow Nevada, and Arizona located
below New Mexico Territory. Hundreds of military forts are located. The map has at bottom and right nine inset plans of the major towns and harbors including
Hampton Roads, Charleston Harbor, Key West, Baltimore and Washington. Copyright date 1861, but published circa 1863. Printed on thin banknote-style paper.
Issued folding with a number of small fold separations that have been partially closed on verso with paper tape along with a few small tears in the image, a few
spots along the folds, and some tissue along the left neatline on recto. (C+)
$180-220
148.
United States (Geological Map of the United States [with report] Ninth Census-Volume III. The Statistics of the Wealth and Industry of the United States…),
Hitchcock, Washington D.C., [1874]. 9.5 x 12”. (PC) This large and very colorful thematic map is included with the Ninth Census report published in 1874. It
identifies railroads, roads, canals, army arsenals, forts and much more. A table at lower left provides an explanatory key to the colors used to indicate nine distinct
geological formations. The carefully drawn map shows good geographical detail as well as the remarkable geological information. The geography of the map is
from the War Department’s “Military Map of the United States,” used by permission of the Chief of Engineers.
The map is accompanied by the original 843 pp. book on the Ninth Census report, Volume III by Frances A. Walker, which is filled with statistics and a number of
thematic maps focused on manufacturing and agriculture. In his report Walker used the relatively new field of thematic cartography to illustrate certain population
statistics from the census by means of varying intensity of color on maps - a novel technique at the time. Hardbound, half-calf with marbled boards. Ref: Marcou
& Marcou #70; Phillips (A) 1330. There are two 3” fold separations that have been repaired on verso with archival tape along with some light soiling on a few
folds. The covers are worn, the edges are bumped and the hinge is starting. (B+)
$600-700
149.
United States (VII Map of the United States), Mitchell, Philadelphia, ca. 1889. 17.3 x 10.8”. (PC) This school geography map is circa 1889 as it shows the state
of Washington but Idaho is still a territory (which became a state in 1890). The map shows the gold regions of California, Colorado and Arizona Territory with a
border that includes the southern portion of Nevada. Mail routes, towns and cities, and rivers are displayed and locations of Indian tribes are identified.
(A)
$100-130
150.
United States ([Lot of 2] Map Showing Indian Reservations within the Limits of the United States [and] Map of Linguistic Stocks of American Indians Chiefly
within the Present Limits of the United States), U.S. Government, Washington D.C., [1890-94]. . (PC)
A. Map Showing Indian Reservations within the Limits of the United States, (33.5 x 21”). This large map of the United States focuses on the many Indian Reservations in the United States in 1894. The reservations are named and shown in dark brown overprinting. Inset maps are used where the reservation concentration
prevents them showing well on the main map. Insets include Indian Territory, the Mission Indian Reservations in California, and the Territory of Alaska. An
extensive legend locates Military Stations, Capitals, County Seats, Railroads, Indian Agencies, Training Schools, Boarding Schools, Day Schools and Contract
Schools. Compiled under the direction of T.J. Morgan Commissioner of Indian Affairs and printed by Sackett & Wilheims Litho Co., New York. A large and very
detailed map filled with information. Condition: Offsetting with a short binding tear that just touches neatline. (B+)
B. Map of Linguistic Stocks of American Indians Chiefly within the Present Limits of the United States, (17.5 x 20.3”). This colorful and useful map is helpful in
understanding the early relationships of the various Native American tribes. While covering most of North America, the focus of the map is the Native American
tribes of the United States. A small inset shows the Aleutian Islands at lower left. Chromolithographed by the New York firm of Sackett & Wilhelms. The map
was compiled under the direction of Henry Gannett, who established the geography program in the U.S. Census Office for the tenth (1880) census. In 1882 he
created a similar program at the USGS, which became the Division of Geography in 1885 and produced the first topographic map sheets published in the General
Atlas of the United States four years later. This is the increasingly rare issue of this map that was issued in the 11th Census, circa 1890-91. Condition: (A)
Included with these maps is 42 pp. of disbound introductory text and 3 smaller maps within the text (2 single-page and 1 double-page map). Condition: (A)
description above.
$250-350
See
151.
United States (Communities Served by Cities Service Company Subsidiaries), Anon., 1919. 19.8 x 15”. (PC) This folding map of the United States displays
the public utility services of the Cities Service Company system identified by red and blue overprinting. The map also identifies oil tank and service stations, oil
refineries, pipelines and pools. Hundreds of locations are individually numbered by state, each identifying the type of service provided. In addition, there are
three inset maps displaying the natural gas pipeline around Lake Erie, Ohio and Kansas/Oklahoma/Texas. There is an edge tear at left that extends 0.75” into the
image that has been closed on verso with archival tape, along with a few short splits at fold intersections that have been partially repaired on verso with archival
tape. (B+)
$100-130
152.
United States ([Lot of 46] Rand McNally Standard Indexed Map with Air Trails), Rand McNally & Co., Chicago, [1929-30]. 18.5 x 26”. (PC) This is a very rare,
nearly complete set of state “Air Trails” pocket maps, with only the Florida map missing (Maryland and Delaware maps are combined).
Each is complete with the original booklet that is filled with information for the aviator, a list of cities and towns, advertisements and more. Some aviation related sections include an Airport Directory, Aids to Navigation, and the Practical Air Navigation which reads much like a modern Private Pilot’s lesson book with
information on Plotting the Course, How To Find the Compass Course, Corrections for Wind, the Magnetic Compass and a Time and Distance Chart. Each also
contains a double page Airway map of the United States that includes the routes of nearly forty airlines, air mail routes and more. The handsome Art Deco-style
cover features a Ford Tri-Motor with a steam locomotive below.
The dimensions given are approximate with some maps larger. Each map has a standard Rand McNally map on one side and the Air Trails map on the verso.
The map uses red overprinting to note the elevation of high ground and mountains. The legend locates Public Airports, Restricted Airports (Army, Navy, Clubs,
Private, etc.), Sea Plane Ports, Revolving Beacon Lights, and aids to navigation such as RS, RD, and RM radio stations. In many cases the maps document many
early fields that no longer exist. These maps were produced for only a short time. The maps are mostly fine with some very good, a number of which appear to
have never been used before. Some of the maps are no longer attached to the back cover. (A)
$1200-1500
153.
United States (A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Services of The Greyhound Lines and a Few Principle Connecting Bus Lines), [1937].
29.3 x 19.5”. (PC) Full-color pictographic map that is filled with charming vignettes and figures. This brightly colored map is the best of a number of maps issued
by Greyhound in the 1930s and 1940s, the heyday of bus transportation in the US. The Greyhound bus routes are delineated in bold black with the interconnecting
routes in dotted line. Small pictographs highlight the attractions throughout the country and most are accompanied by humorous text including “thar’s room in
Texas for all of Yurrup and half of Africa, yes suh” and in Nebraska, “no use making a pig of yourself, get out there an’ give a lady a chance.”
The title cartouche is bounded with two vintage Greyhound buses. The map is further embellished with a fancy legend cartouche featuring the sleek greyhound
associated with the business, and a large compass rose and fleur-de-lys in the Atlantic. The map is in the style of Jo Mora. There is no artist attribution, but there
is a monogram at lower right with a “K” followed by the delta symbol. Printed by Reserve Litho. & Ptg. Co, Cleveland. There are two small holes at fold
intersections, a few minor extraneous creases, and a number of tiny pinholes in the blank margins. (B+)
$140-200
154.
United States (Principal Crude Oil, Natural Gas and Refined Product Pipe Lines of the United States…), Anon., [1946]. 42 x 28”. (PC) This large folding map
shows the principal oil and gas fields in the United States, connected by numerous pipe lines. Each of the lines is labeled with the company owner, and a legend
at bottom identifies the different types of pipe line. The map was published as a supplement to the Oil Weekly in the June 24, 1946 issue. Issued folding, with
a few tiny splits at fold intersections and a separation that enters 1/2” into map at right. (A)$150-200
155.
Eastern United States (Estados Unidos de la America Septenl. Parte de la Floriday el Canada), Lopez de Vargas Machuca, Atlas Elemental, ca. 1792. 7.1 x 9.6”.
(HC) A very uncommon Spanish map depicting the eastern coast of North America from Nova Scotia to Florida. The map is based upon Rigobert Bonne’s map
of 1783 issued in Petit Atlas Moderne. Cartographically, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia extend west to the Mississippi River, while Pennsylvania extends to 43 degress, just south of Lake Ontario. West Florida and East Florida are noted. A table at lower right lists the capitols of the states. Ref: cf.
McCorkle #783.8; cf. Sellers & van Ee #183. Watermarked paper with a few minor spots in the image. (B+)
$275-350
156.
Eastern United States (The United States of America Confirmed by Treaty 1783), Wilkinson, A General Atlas, London, 1806. 11 x 9.3”. (HC) This small map of
the young United States includes several important historical regions. One of the most unique and scarce features on early maps of the U.S. is the appearance of
Franklinia. In 1785 settlers in present-day western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee organized a state government to be named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.
Congress turned down their appeal but the fledgling state maintained a legislature and governor until 1788. This ephemeral state appeared on only a small number
of maps into the early part of the 19th century. Another interesting feature is the region labeled Indiana that takes up what is now West Virginia. This land was a
major contention between the private Indiana Land Company and the State of Virginia in the latter part of the 18th century. The argument over ownership of the
property resulted in the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Indiana Land Company lost its claim to the land. Another uncommon regional name
is New Iberia, the original Spanish settlement in the region of New Madrid, Missouri. The large Western Territory takes up present-day Michigan, Wisconsin,
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. A table below the title lists twenty states, territories, and governments (including Franklinia) with their founding dates. Ref: BayntonWilliams (TMC-72) p.12, #15. There is a small ink mark in the left blank margin, else fine. (A)
$550-700
157.
Eastern United States (Mitchell’s Travellers Guide Through the United States. A Map of the Roads, Distances, Steam Boat & Canal Routes &c.), Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1835. 21.8 x 17.3”. (HC) This fourth edition pocket map shows the United States west to the Mississippi River and a little beyond to include a small
portion of Missouri Territory. The map is very detailed and features nine insets; namely the Vicinity of Philadelphia, Washington, Charleston, Boston, New York,
Cincinnati, Albany, New Orleans plus the Vicinity of the Falls of Niagara. The labyrinth of canals and early roads are clearly shown. The legend shows a dotted
line for railroads. The South Carolina Canal and Rail Road (also known as the Charleston & Hamburg Road) is clearly delineated. By 1833 the railroad had been
completed to Hamburg, making it the longest railroad in the world at 137 miles. This series of maps, first published in 1832, was designed for the market represented by the burgeoning number of travelers and new immigrants. The maps were printed on thin bank note paper and folded so they could be carried easily for
quick reference while traveling. Map folds into original brown tooled and gilt covers with the original separate Index sheet which unfolds to the same size as the
map. The map was “Engraved on steel by J.H. Young & D. Haines” and bears the copyright date of 1834. This is a rare edition given the inclusion of the large
folding index sheet rather than the 78pp booklet. The cover is titled Mitchell’s Travellers Guide Through the United States. Ref: Ristow, p. 304. The attractive
original color is striking, despite a few small spots and minor stains. There is a 1.5” separation along one of the lower folds and the folds have been reinforced
with Japanese tissue on verso. Index sheet has a few short splits and one fold separation. (B+)
$900-1100
158.
Eastern United States ([Lot of 2] Northern Ports & Harbours in the United States [and] Southern Ports & Harbours in the United States), Fullarton, The Royal Illustrated Atlas, London, ca. 1860. 11.8 x 17”. (HC) Two matched sheets from Fullarton’s large atlas, each with several finely engraved plans of towns and harbors.
The first sheet has six maps: Portland Harbour, Boston Harbour, Hudson River, New York Harbour and Vicinity, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. The eight maps on
the second sheet are: Washington (D.C.), Beaufort Harbour. North Carolina, Mobile Bay, Charleston Harbour. South Carolina, Galveston Entrance. Texas, Delta of
the Mississippi & Environs of New Orleans, Key West Island, and Pensacola Bay. Nice pair with original hand coloring in a pastel palette and scattered foxing.
(B)
$130-160
159.
Eastern United States (Neueste Eisenbahn-Kanal-u. Post-Karte fur Reisende in den Vereinigten Staaten von Nord-Amerika Canada, Texas u. Californien…),
Bromme, ca. 1863. 29 x 21.5”. (HC) This is a very detailed German pocket map of the United States, issued during the Civil War. West Virginia is still shown
as a part of Virginia. The states and territories are shown with detail of railroads, rivers, topography and emigrant roads. There are six inset maps that display the
western United States, Mexico, a city plan of New York, and small maps showing railroad routes between major eastern cities. The inset map of the West shows
the newly created territories of Idaho, Nevada and Arizona, with Nevada in its smallest configuration and Dakota Territory encompassing the region that would
become Wyoming.
Traugott Bromme was one of the most prolific German travel writers in the mid nineteenth century. He issued a number of travel guides to America, as well as a
number of important German atlases. His work was very influential in the influx of Germans who comprised the largest group of immigrants to the United States
between 1840 and 1880. There is scattered damp staining in the image and several tiny splits at fold intersections. There are some pencil markings on verso but
it does not impact the image. Issued folded with paper pastedowns and the front cover appears to be missing. (B)
$300-375
160.
Colonial New England and Mid-Atlantic (Nova Anglia Novum Belgium et Virginia), Jansson, Nouvel Atlas, Amsterdam, ca. 1639-42. 20 x 15.3”. (HC) This is
the first state of Jansson’s important map of the eastern coast of North America covering from just south of the outer banks in present-day North Carolina to Nova
Scotia. The map is based on the less well-known map of Johannes de Laet of 1630, but covers a slightly larger area. Because of its wider distribution, Jansson’s
map was much more influential, particularly with its depiction of the Dutch of Nieuw Nederland (New York). Cape Cod, Lake Champlain, Long Island, and the
Chesapeake Bay are easily recognized compared to earlier maps. In fact, this map contains some of the earliest accurate cartography of the region showing New
Amsterdam, Manhattan Island (Manbattes), Fort Orange, the Hudson (Noordt River) and the Delaware (Zuydt River). The map includes part of the Great Lakes,
labeled Grand Lac and Lac des Yroquois, an unnamed Lake Champlain, and a fictitious lake at the headwaters of the Delaware River. According to Karpinski, this
“is the first printed complete map of Lake Superior” although according to Burden there is no evidence to support that and Grand Lac is more likely Lake Huron.
The map is adorned with two decorative cartouches, ships, sea monsters and compass roses. Ref: Burden #247; Cumming (SE) #39; Karpinski, p. 26 & 31 plt. II;
McCorkle #636.2. Wide original margins with light toning, a couple of faint spots, and minor show-through of text on verso. There is an archivally repaired hole
in an unengraved area of map at bottom right. (B+)
$2000-2300
161.
Colonial New England and Mid-Atlantic (Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova), Jansson, Nouvel Atlas, Amsterdam, [1647]. 20 x 15”. (BW) Jansson’s influential map of
the eastern coast of North America was first issued in 1636 with a less decorative title cartouche. It is derived from the less well-known 1630 map of Johannes de
Laet, which is generally regarded as the source map for New England and the Northeast. It includes several very early depictions of colonial settlement including
Manhattan and the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, the Nordt Rivier (Hudson) and Zuydt Rivier (Delaware), along with Massachusetts and the English colony at
Plymouth. The map includes part of the Great Lakes labeled Grand Lac and Lac des Yroquois, an unnamed Lake Champlain, and a fictitious lake at the headwaters
of the Delaware River. This is the second state with the shortened title, giving greater prominence to the Dutch colonies, a new cartouche, and with the addition of
wildlife throughout the interior. It is beautifully adorned with cartouches, ships, sea monsters and compass roses. French text on verso. Ref: Burden #247; McCorkle #636.2. The map has been separated along the centerfold and professionally rejoined using archival material on verso. There is some light staining along
the centerfold and a few ink smudges in the image. (B)
$1800-2100
162.
Colonial New England and Mid-Atlantic (Carte de la Nouvelle Angleterre Nouvelle Yorck et Pensilvanie pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin,
Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1757. 11.8 x 8.1”. (HC) This French & Indian War period map details the English colonies from Pennsylvania
through to Castine, Maine with their early boundaries. It is fully engraved with topographical features and includes many early place names. The colonies are
shown confined east of the Allegheny Mountains with the Nations Iroquoises, Indian villages, and several French forts located west of the mountains. It extends to
show Lake Ontario and most of Lake Erie. A flourishing French rococo-style cartouche with distance scale decorates the map. Ref: McCorkle #757.1; Sellers &
Van Ee #721. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light. The impression is weak around
Manhattan. A binding trim at bottom left has been repaired with old paper. (B+)
$240-300
163.
Colonial New England (A New and Accurate Map of the Present Seat of War in North America), Royal Magazine, London, [1759]. 14.8 x 11.3”. (HC) This is an
interesting map of New England and Eastern Canada showing the region disputed in the French and Indian War from a British point of view. New York is shown
to include present day Ontario and New England’s northern boundary is the St. Laurence River. New York extends north of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie is here
called Lake Oswego. Engraved by G. Rollos. Published in the November 1759 issue. Ref: McCorkle #759-4; Sellers & Van Ee #85; Jolly ROYMAG-5. Original
color with a few minor spots of foxing and a bit of offsetting. (B+)
$300-400
164.
Vermont, New Hampshire (Township Map of Vermont and New Hampshire), Dutton, Boston, 1868. 22.5 x 29.5”. (HC) This pocket map of Vermont and New
Hampshire delineates both townships and counties and displays the railroad network, wagon roads and rivers. Tables at the upper left and right show traveling
distances between various locations. The map folds into original brown cloth boards with stamped gilt title. Original hand color with one small fold separation
that just enters the image and a few short splits at fold intersections. There is some light extraneous creasing and a few small spots, still overall very good. Covers
with minor wear. (B+)
$120-150
165.
Colonial Mid-Atlantic (Nova Virginiae Tabula), Hondius, Atlas Novus, Amsterdam, ca. 1647. 19.5 x 15”. (HC) This graphic map is Henricus Hondius’ version
of Capt. John Smith’s important map of 1612, drawn from his brother’s map of 1618. After the death of Jodocus Hondius in 1629, his widow sold a number of
plates to Blaeu. Angry at the sale to a competitor, Henricus and Joannes Jansson engaged engravers to cut new plates, which were largely based on Jodocus’ work.
This is the 5th derivative of Smith’s map. It is beautifully engraved with topographical features and the locations of scores of Indian villages. In the upper left
corner is an engraving of the great Indian chief Powhatan seated on his throne and surrounded by his subjects. A Susquehanna chief, facing in toward Chesapeake
Bay (opposite of Jodocus’ plate), is depicted on the right under a coat of arms. Latin text on verso, published between 1647-58. Ref: Burden #228; Tooley (Amer)
pp. 165-66. Original color with moderate toning, offsetting, and a few minor abrasions. There is a burn mark in upper left corner, with a resulting small crack.
Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B)
$2000-2400
166.
Colonial Mid-Atlantic (Carte de la Baye de Chesapeack et Pays Voisins pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des
Voyages, Paris, ca. 1757. 11.5 x 7.5”. (HC) Finely engraved colonial map covering most of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware with a bit of Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. The interior is fully engraved with mountains and great detail along the rivers. An early network of trails and wagon roads are delineated, plus watershed
and some topographical information. It extends west to beyond Fort Cumberland and locates Annapolis, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Philadelphia.
The delicate rococo-style title cartouche incorporates the distance scale. Ref: Sellers & Van Ee #1383; cf. Tooley (MCC 96) #875. Issued folding, now pressed on
watermarked paper with light offsetting and a tiny hole in border at top left. A binding trim at bottom right has been repaired with old paper, and an adjacent binding tear that just enters map border has been archivally repaired. Two fold separations and a short tear in top blank margin have all been professionally repaired.
(B+)
$275-350
167.
Colonial Virginia, Maryland (A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia Containing the Whole Province of Maryland with Part of Pensilvania, New Jersey and
North Carolina), Fry, Joshua & Jefferson, Peter, Thomas Jefferys’ American Atlas, 1775. 48.5 x 31”. (HC) By the middle of the 18th century, there was a strong
need for an updated map of the colony of Virginia, as no comprehensive map based on new surveys had been produced since Augustine Hermann’s map of 1673.
George Montagu Dunk, Earl of Halifax and newly appointed president of the Board of Trade and Plantations in 1748, made this a top priority and immediately
requested new details regarding the extent of English settlement on the frontiers and the potential French encroachment in those areas claimed by the British. In
response to Lord Halifax’s request, the acting governor of Virginia, Lewis Burwell, appointed Colonel Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson (the father of Thomas Jefferson) to draw an updated map of Virginia.
Fry and Jefferson, then surveyor and deputy surveyor for Albemarle County respectively, were ideal appointees for the project as they had accumulated a substantial
amount of information from their work on the backcountry, the Northern Neck controversy, and the westward extension of the border between Virginia and North
Carolina. Their knowledge, along with reports received from their acquaintances who had explored the western territories, produced the most detailed account of
the inhabited parts of the colony. In 1751, Fry and Jefferson produced a draft to governor Burwell (only one year after the request), and it was formally presented
to the Board of Trade and Plantations in 1752. A major revision in 1755 incorporated new information about the western frontier from information collected by
Fry, George Washington, and the journals of John Dalrymple and Christopher Gist.
Cartographically, the map was the first to correctly orient the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains and the western flow of the New, Greenbrier and Monongahela
Rivers. The map also depicts the “Great Waggon Road” that begins in Philadelphia and heads south through the Shenandoah Valley and into North Carolina. Both
of these important features would serve as paths toward future population flow and development. Numerous early plantations are located including landowner’s
names. To the east the map shows the road from Williamsburg to Edenton, North Carolina and details the flow of rivers into Albemarle Sound.
The title cartouche in the lower right corner illustrates the tobacco trade, which was the backbone of Virginia’s economy. The major rivers in the Tidewater region
were critical to this industry as they allowed for direct transport of the crops from plantations to ocean-going vessels. Eliminating the need for land transportation
made the planters more profitable, and thus able to grow rapidly and capitalize on the significant amount of land accessible to the river system. Drawn by Francis
Hayman and engraved by Charles Grignion, the vignette shows slave labor preparing the massive barrels of tobacco for transport to Europe while a wealthy merchant is served a beverage. At left a hogshead of tobacco spills onto the dock, visually representing the cornucopia or “horn of plenty.”
This is the sixth state of eight known states. The first four states are essentially unobtainable. The fifth and sixth state are identical, with the only difference being
the date change from 1768 to 1775. Published by Thomas Jefferys and Robert Sayer. Printed on four sheets and joined into two as issued, and would measure
48” x 31” if fully joined. The image shows the map sheets overlaid as if they were joined. Ref: Stephenson & Mckee, pp. 52-55, 83; Pritchard & Taliaferro pp.
154-159; Cummings (SE) #281, #449. Strong impression on watermarked paper in original outline color. There are some areas of light offsetting, most notably on
the upper sheet at left as well as some areas of light toning and a few minor spots. The map has been professionally removed from mounting board with the only
evidence being some very light adhesive residue on verso that is not visible on the face of the map. (B+)
$32000-40000
168.
Colonial Mid-Atlantic (A Chart of Delaware Bay and River, from the Original by Mr. Fisher of Philadelphia - 1776), Anon., Gentleman’s Magazine, [1779]. 9.2
x 7.2”. (BW) This Revolutionary War map was based on the chart Joshua Fisher made of Delaware Bay in 1756 and expanded upon in 1776. The Fisher map
was the most important map of the bay and river in the eighteenth century. This map was derived from the 1776 edition, and was published with an article updating the British public on the war in the colonies. It shows the bay and beyond to Philadelphia and is filled with place names and the location of many hazards to
navigation along the waterway. Locates Cape May, Turtle Gut Inlet, Cape James, Egg Island, Salem, and much more. Two distance scales and the direction rose
with fleur-de-lis orients north to the right. Published in the July, 1779 issue of the Gentleman’s Magazine. Ref: Jolly #GENT-268; Sellers & Van Ee #1372. Issued
folding with one faint spot below distance scale. (A)
$200-240
169.
Mid-Atlantic United States, Chesapeake and Delaware Bays (A Chart of the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays), Lucas, Baltimore, 1852. 28.3 x 40”. (HC) This
large-scale sea chart of the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays is one of the most decorative and desirable charts of the area. The chart depicts great detail from the
entrances to the bays on the Atlantic Ocean to Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, and extending up the James, York and Rappahannock rivers. Miniature
bird’s-eye plans of the key cities are shown, adding to the attractiveness of this chart. The waters are filled with soundings, shoals and other navigational hazards.
Four profile views of the coast are depicted - Cape Henry, Smiths Point Light House, Windmill Point, and Cape Henlopen - three of which include lighthouses.
Lighthouses and Light Boats are marked throughout the chart with notes about the lights at each. Another noteworthy feature is the inclusion of tide tables for
both bays. Engraved by John and William Warr and sold by Hagger & Brother, a prominent Baltimore merchant of nautical charts in the mid-nineteenth century.
Originally published in 1832, several editions appeared through 1862. This example has corrections through 1852. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued and
mounted on original linen with the Hagger & Brother label on verso.
Fielding Lucas, Jr. was a successful cartographer and map publisher in Baltimore. Lucas is best known for his General Atlas of 1823, which is considered one of
the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style. This chart is the
only chart known to be published by Lucas. It is significant for the innovative use of color to distinguish the navigational hazards and lighthouses. Ref: Guthorn,
p. 78. Original color, lightly refreshed, with soiling and some creases and cracks that have been professionally repaired. There are minor abrasions just below
title, where a previous Hagger & Brothers pastedown label has been removed. A very nice example of a sea chart that was intended for heavy use. (B)
$8000-10000
170.
Colonial Southeast (Virginia et Florida), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.2 x 5.8”. (HC) This is a reduced version of Hondius’ folio map
of the same title. It was based on John White’s Virginia and Jacques le Moyne’s Florida as interpreted by Theodore de Bry. Numerous Indian villages are shown
throughout and in the Apalacci Montes there is a notation concerning the presence of both gold and silver, and below lies the fictitious Lacus Dulcis, more commonly
called Lake May. Decorated with strapwork scale of miles and title cartouches. This is from the only German edition of Hondius’ Atlas Minor, with German text
on verso. Ref: Burden #155; Cumming (SE) #27. Marginal soiling and faint text show-through. (A)
$550-650
171.
Colonial Southeast (Virginiae Partis Australis, et Floridae Partis Orientalis, interjacentiumq Regionum Nova Descriptio), Jansson, Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde,
Amsterdam, ca. 1639. 19.8 x 15.3”. (HC) This lovely map of the Southeast extends from the southern part of Chesapeake Bay to northern Florida. This is the first
state of Jansson’s map, which is virtually identical to Blaeu’s map of 1638. Cartographically it improves on the Hondius map of 1606, on which it was derived,
with Chesapeake Bay correctly indicated as a large bay and the Carolinas and Georgian coasts depicted more accurately. The map presents the English and French
colonial interests in the region as depicted by their respective royal arms. At the southern end of the Appalachians is a note concerning gold and silver mines.
Richly decorated with a large cartouche flanked by Native Americans. The Atlantic Ocean contains two compass roses, three sailing ships and two aquatic putti
holding the German scale of miles. French text on verso, published between 1639-42. Ref: Burden #254; Cumming (SE) #42. Old color and wide margins with
light toning and a centerfold separation that enters map image 2” at bottom that has been professionally repaired. A short tear and a small hole in bottom blank
margin have also been professionally repaired, and there is light soiling in blank margins. (B+)
$1600-1800
172.
Colonial Southeast (Carte de la Caroline et Georgie pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1757.
11.3 x 7.4”. (HC) Delicately engraved map of the colonies of Carolina and Georgia from Albemarle Sound to the Alatamaha River. It probably owes its origin to
the 1752 map of the region by Emanuel Bowen. There are numerous English settlements along the coast and Indian villages are located throughout, including a
number west of the Appalachian Mountains. There is more detail in the area west of the Blue Ridge than in many other maps of the period. It shows a rudimentary
course of the Tennessee River in the northwestern section of the map. A decorative rococo-style title cartouche incorporates the distance scale. Ref: Cummings
(SE) #311; Sellers & van Ee #1384. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with faint offsetting. (A)
$200-240
173.
Colonial Southeast (Carte de la Partie Sud des Etats Unis de l’Amerique Septentrionale), Bonne, Paris, ca. 1780. 12.3 x 8.3”. (HC) Attractive and concise copperengraved map that covers the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia in the new United States. All settlement is confined east of the Appalachians
with les Cherokees the only note in the otherwise blank region west of the mountains. There are four distance scales located on the left side of the map. Engraved
by Andre. Ref: Sellers & Van Ee #1406. Issued folding with wide margins, a hint of offsetting, and a few minor spots. (B+)
$160-200
174.
Southeastern United States, Florida (Map of Plant System of Railway & Steamer Lines, and Connections), Railroad Companies, ca. 1900. 19 x 31.5”. (PC) This
wonderful, color lithographed map portrays the transportation system built by H. B. Plant and includes rail lines throughout Alabama, Georgia, Florida and part of
South Carolina. Includes steamship lines to Havana, Key West, and Nassau. On verso is an index of towns, villages and post offices. Folds into paper wrappers
(4 x 8.3”).
The Plant System operated a large network of standard gauge lines from 1860 until 1902 when the line was acquired by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Earlier,
the line operated from 1847 as the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway which was taken over by Henry B. Plant in 1860. There are a few small spots where
the map is glued to the paper wrappers, else fine. (A)
$325-400
175.
Colonial South (Florida), Duval/Beer, Geographiae Universalis…, Nuremberg, [1678]. 4.8 x 3.7”. (HC) This miniature map of the Spanish possessions in North
America covers the region south of the Great Lakes (Lac Erie) to the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. It is drawn from Nicolas Sanson’s influential map (La Floride)
of 1657. It differs from the folio map in the prominence given to the Rio del Spiritu Sto. over the other rivers flowing into the Mar Pequeno. Caroline
(the old French Ft. Caroline) is located approximately at Port Royal in the region claimed by the French (Floride Francoise).
Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography
with many of the maps based on Sanson. This map is from the German edition of Duval’s world geography. The maps were probably engraved by Sigismund G.
Hipschman (as his signature appears on the title page and the world map) and have Latin titles rather than the original French. The maps are often attributed to
Johann C. Beer, who translated the work into German. Ref: Burden #352; Cumming (SE) #86. (A)
$350-425
176.
Colonial South, Florida (A New and Accurate Map of East and West Florida, Drawn from the Best Authorities), Anon., London, ca. 1765. 8.8 x 7.3”. (BW)
This interesting chart covers Florida and the region as far north as Savannah. West Florida extends to the Mississippi River to include New Orleans. It shows the
entire peninsula as an archipelago that is heavily fragmented with numerous large waterways that communicate between the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean. Tampa
Bay is here named Bahia del Espiritu Santo. The map also shows the keys and extends to include las Tortugas. Rococo-style title cartouche, distance scale with
British Statute Miles, and simple compass rose with fleur-de-lys decorate the map. This map is very similar to one of the same title that was issued in the London
Magazine in 1765. Ref: Seller & Van Ee #1620; cf Jolly LOND-243. Light offsetting with a couple of faint spots in the image and a dampstain in the upper right
corner, not affecting map. Issued folding. (B+)
$375-450
177.
Southern United States (Southern States), Hammond, ca. 1867. 16.8 x 10.6”. (HC) Map of the southern United States covering the area from North Carolina
south to Florida and west to Louisiana and Arkansas. An unusual feature of this map is that town population is noted in relative size to Hartford, Connecticut which
had approximately 10,000 people at the time the map was issued. A symbol of “1/4” indicates 2,500 inhabitants, “1/2” implies 5,000, etc. County development in
South Carolina suggests a circa date of 1867 as Oconee County had not yet been created from Pickens in the northwestern portion of the state. Minor offsetting
with light foxing and staining. (B)
$80-100
178.
Texas, Oklahoma (Gray’s New Map of Texas and the Indian Territory), Gray, Atlas of the United States, Philadelphia, 1875. 15 x 23”. (HC) This terrific doublepage map is filled with detail. It is the vertically oriented edition not to be confused with the horizontal edition from Gray’s National Atlas. The state’s rapid
development is evident with only Young, Bexar and Pecos Territories remaining unorganized. Wegefarth County, shown in Young Territory, was established in
1873 and abolished in 1876 by the legislature when they established the other Panhandle counties. Many railroads abruptly end between cities as the cartographer
endeavored to show the exact progress to date. Details include numerous railroads, cities, towns, forts, and springs. A large inset depicts the Western Part of Texas,
showing El Paso, Presidio, Pecos and part of Bexar Territory. In Indian Territory the Public Lands are limited to the western panhandle. Original color with a
hint of toning. (A)
$250-325
179.
Colonial Central United States, Mississippi River (Cours du Mississipi et la Louisiane…), Robert de Vaugondy, Atlas Portatif, Universel et Militaire…, Paris, ca.
1749. 6.4 x 8.4”. (HC) This interesting, small map is focused on the Mississippi River Valley and extends to Michigan and the northern Plains. The colonies of
Florida and Carolina are shown on the right. The map includes a portion of the Gulf Coast, with New Orleans located and a town of Teijas named in preset-day
Texas. A note nearby records the presence of the French explorer La Salle in 1685, just a couple of years before his murder at the hands of a mutinous follower in
1687. Ref: Pedley #471. Watermarked paper with a small stain in upper-right corner. (B+)
$275-350
180.
Colonial Central United States (Carte de la Louisiane et Pays Voisins pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des
Voyages, Paris, 1757. 12 x 8.7”. (HC) Superb small map based on Delisle’s map of Mississippi and Louisiana. This finely engraved and detailed map of French
Louisiana extends from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from Nouveau Mexique to Florida (not showing the tip of Florida). Many Indian place names,
forts (including French) and early European settlements are shown. Nouveau Mexique in the far west includes Santa Fe and names the S. Jerome de Taos. The
decorative title cartouche includes the distance scale. Ref: cf Sellers & Van Ee #18. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with faint offsetting. A
binding trim at bottom left has been repaired with old paper, with minor loss of neatline. (B+)
$240-300
181.
Central United States, Great Lakes (A New Map of Part of the United States of North America, Exhibiting the Western Territory, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Virginia &c. Also, the Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario & Erie; with Upper and Lower Canada &c.), Cary, New Universal Atlas, London, 1805. 22 x
18”. (HC) This map shows the early frontier during a period when the young United States was rapidly settling the territory between the Allegany Mountains and
its boundary on the Mississippi River. The present-day states of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota are all contained within the
large Western Territory. Lake Superior still shows the imaginary Isle Philippeaux, and native tribes are named throughout the map. Bounty Land Grants for the
Illinois Company and the Wabash Company are named near the Illinois and Wabash rivers. Navigational and historical notes are scattered throughout the map, and
roads are well-delineated. One of the most interesting of those notations is one in Kentucky that describes the region discovered by J. Macbride in 1754, explored
by Daniel Boon in 1769, and settled by Boon and ‘five others’ in 1773. Ref: Phillips (Maps) p. 875; Manasek #93. Lovely original color on sturdy paper with an
insignificant abrasion in an unengraved area of the Western Territory near the Kentucky border and a couple of light creases. (A)
$950-1100
182.
Central United States ([Lot of 2 - U.S. Government Survey Reports]), General Land Office, Washington D.C., 1845-50. . (BW) This lot of two disbound General Land Office reports focus on the surveying efforts in the southern and central United States. The first is HR Doc No. 12, 29th Cong, 1st session, 114 pp. The
second is HR Doc No. 9, 31st Cong, 2nd Session, 157 pp. The survey maps included in these reports are:
A. A Sketch of the Public Surveys in Indiana, (10.3” x 17.8”).
B. Sketch of the Public Surveys in Michigan, (22.3” x 21.5”).
C. Sketch of the Public Surveys in Iowa Territory, (11.5” x 13”).
D. Sketch of the Public Surveys in Wisconsin Territory, (17.5” x 15”).
E. H Diagram of the State of Missouri, (22.5” x 17.8).
F. Diagram of the State of Illinois, (12.5” x 24”).
G. Arkansas, (15.5” x 14.5”).
H. Diagram of the Surveying District South of Tennessee, (11.5” x 18”).
I. Greenburg District LA, (8.5” x 4”).
J. South Eastern District Louisiana, (9” x 8”).
K. Map of the District North of Red River and Part of N.W. District LA, (10.5” x 8”).
L. Map of the South Western District Louisiana, (10.5” x 13”).
M. A Diagram of the State of Alabama, (11.3” x 22.5”).
N. A Plat Exhibiting the State of the Surveys in the State of Florida with References, (25.3” x 22.5”).
O. Public Surveys in the State of Wisconsin and Territory of Minnesota, (22.5” x 17.8”).
P. Public Surveys in Iowa 1850, (22.3” x 17.5”).
Q. Arkansas, (21.5” x 15.5”).
R. Sketch of the Public Surveys in Michigan, (21.3” x 23.5”).
S. Map of Louisiana, (16.3” x 15.5”).
T. Arredondo Grant, (11” x 5.8”).
U. [Untitled], (16.5” x 11.5”).
V. Diagram of the State of Missouri..., (22” x 17.5”).
W. Diagram of the State of Illinois..., (12” x 24”). The maps are in good to very good condition with some extraneous creasing, light toning and scattered foxing
and staining. (B)
$140-170
183.
Oklahoma, Southern United States ([Lot of 4 - Cherokee Nation] No.1 [and] No. 2 [and] Map Showing the Territory Originally Assigned to the Cherokee “Nation
of” Indians West of the Mississippi… [and] Map of the Former Territorial Limits…), ca. 1884-95.
A. [Lot of 2 - Cherokee Nation] No. 1 [and] No. 2, by U.S. Government, HR Doc No. 182, 53rd Cong., 3rd Sess., circa 1895, black & white. Two numbered, but
untitled maps originally issued with the report, “Moneys Due the Cherokee Nation.” No. 1 consists of portions of North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Colored boundaries and key indicate the land involved in the treaties of 1817, 1819, and 1835 (20” x 12”). No. 2 shows the Cherokee Strip and the Cherokee
Outlet in the Indian Territory. Colored boundaries indicate various treaties and possessions of other tribes (25” x 13”). Both folding, as issued. The report is not
included. Condition: Light offsetting. (A)
B. [Lot of 2] Map Showing the Territory Originally Assigned to the Cherokee “Nation of” Indians West of the Mississippi... [and] Map of the Former Territorial
Limits of the Cherokee “Nation of” Indians Exhibiting the Boundaries of the Various Cessions of Land Made by Them to the Colonies and to the United States by
Treaty Stipulations..., by C.C. Royce, 5th Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology, dated 1884, printed color. A matched pair of important Cherokee Nation maps. The
first title continues, “...Made by Them to the Colonies and to the United States by Treaty Stipulations, from the Beginning of Their Relations with the Whites to the
Date of Their Removal West of the Mississippi River.” It shows the former territorial limits of the Cherokee Nation between the Ohio and Tennessee rivers and the
Appalachian Mountains. A key lists 36 cessions from 1721 to 1835 which are numbered and colored on the map (31 x 28”). The second map’s title continues “Also
the Boundaries of the Territories Now Occupied Or Owned by Them” and lists cessions 37-47, Treaties of May 6, 1828 and July 19, 1866. This map also includes
a small section of Public Lands, Kansas and Arkansas. Shows many villages, forts and Indian Agencies (30 x 20.5”). A terrific pair of large maps portraying an
important period in U.S. and Native American history and relations. Condition: There are a number of short splits at fold intersections, light toning, and minor
offsetting. (B) See description above.
$400-500
184.
Western United States (A New Map of Texas Oregon and California), Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1846. 19 x 21”. (HC) During the 1840s there was tremendous interest in understanding the landscape of the West given Texas’ recent statehood. Mitchell capitalized on this interest by publishing one of the earliest maps to show
the newly formed state. The map itself was based upon “the most recent published information extant,” including the work of Nicollet, Wilkes and Fremont, and
“the Congressional and other maps of Texas, the latest Maps of Mexico, &c.” Mitchell’s map was so esteemed that Lieutenant Emory wrote that it was one of only
three maps he thought was worthwhile to carry along when he left Washington in June of 1846 to serve with the Army of the West (the others being Gregg’s and
Albert’s).
Cartographically, the stovepipe configuration shows the state’s northern claim all the way to the 42nd parallel in present day Colorado, following Emory’s map.
The western border follows the Rio Grande. The map displays a large Oregon territory with the northern border well into British Colombia, reflecting United States
interests. Large, early configurations of Missouri Territory, Indian Territory and Iowa are also depicted. The Gold Region of California is identified, along with the
Oregon Route and the Caravan Route to Santa Fe. The map is filled with information on Indian tribes, rivers, topography and notations regarding the Great Basin.
At bottom left is a distance table for places along the Emigrant Route. Folds into black leather boards with gilt title Texas, Oregon and California and includes a
46 pp. accompaniment describing the territories in detail.
The map as been annotated to shown important changes in the boundaries with Canada and Mexico that occurred shortly after the map’s publication. The Columbia River is highlighted with a thin red line to show the British claims in Oregon prior to the Oregon Boundary Dispute resolution in 1846, and the final border is
shown. The boundary with Mexico is shown along the Gila River per the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 1848. The changes were done with complementary water
colors, possibly by the publisher or distributor. The endpaper bears the signature of the original owner, Enoch. A. Oatman, 12th Inftry. U.S. Fort Huston, Ty. of
Texas June 7, 1848. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #520; Wheat (Gold) #29; Phillips (America) p. 844. Original color with a 1” edge tear where the map is attached to the
back cover and a number of fold separations with a few resulting in minute loss. There are a few light scattered stains. Covers are worn and bumped with one of
the endpapers in the accompaniment loose with previous owner’s signature in manuscript. (B)
$9000-11000
185.
Western United States (Map of Oregon and Upper California from the Surveys of John Charles Fremont and other Authorities), Fremont/Preuss, HR Doc. #17, 31st
Congress, Washington D.C., 1848. 16.5 x 19.5”. (BW) This is the smaller version of Fremont’s highly respected map of the American West. It was published by
Congress in 1850 to meet the demand for information concerning the California Gold Rush. The map covers a smaller area than his larger map of the same title,
eliminating Oregon and covering California and only the western parts of present-day Arizona and Utah. The El Dorado or Gold Regions are shown on the south
fork of the American River and the upper course of the Feather River. It contains Fremont’s famous topographical error, showing an east-west mountain range
across the unexplored area of the Great Basin. The map was “Drawn by Charles Preuss Under the Oder to the Senate of the United States, Washington City 1848.”
Lithography by the Baltimore firm of E. Weber & Co. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #613; Wagner Camp #150; Wheat (Gold) #58. Issued folding, now flattened with a few
minor creases, some small stains, and a few short edge tears. There are a few tiny fold separations and a tear that extends 2” into the image at left that have all been
closed on verso. (B)
$400-600
186.
Western United States (Map No. 10 United States), Cady & Burgess, Smith’s Quarto Geography, New York, 1851. 8.8 x 10.4”. (HC) This historical map of
the West shows the early territorial boundaries. New Mexico Territory is shown with the pre-Gadsden Purchase border along the Gila River plus its northeastern
extension into today’s Colorado. Oregon covers Washington and east to the Continental Divide and a huge North West Territory occupies the area to the east with
a small area northeast of Utah labeled Nebraska. The large Utah Territory reaches to California and to the Continental Divide in today’s Colorado and touches
a small portion of the unnamed Indian Territory, which locates the lands of the Arapaho and Cheyenne. States/territories are labeled with their population: Utah
11,000, New Mexico 62,000, Oregon 13,000, California 165,000. Locates numerous Indian tribes and military forts. There are a few minute wormholes only
visible when held to light and some light stains in the image. (B+)
$180-220
187.
Western United States (North America Sheet XV Utah, New Mexico, Texas, California, &c. and the Northern States of Mexico), SDUK Society for the Diffusion
of Useful Knowledge, London, ca. 1854. 15.5 x 12.3”. (HC) This detailed map shows an evolving territorial configuration in the western United States. A large
Utah territory occupies the area of present-day Nevada and Utah while New Mexico territory encompasses the area from the Texas border to California. While
there is no engraved border with portions of Mexico, the coloring suggests s a post-Gadsden purchase configuration. The map is filled with detailed topography,
rivers, Indian tribes and place names. Distance scales outside of the border give English Miles and Spanish Leagues. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Minor soiling
in blank margins. (A)
$400-500
188.
Western United States ([Lot of 2] Geological Map of Portions of Wyoming, Idaho and Utah [and] Part of Central Wyoming), Hayden, ca. 1877-79. .
A. Geological Map of Portions of Wyoming, Idaho and Utah, circa 1879, printed color (36 x 20.5”). This was one of ten maps included in Hayden’s 12th Annual
Report published in 1883. It is a handsome and colorful map that focuses on part of Idaho eastward to the Sweetwater Range. Topography and hydrology are
nicely developed and an abundance of towns and villages are shown. Bear Lake is at lower left bordering Idaho and Utah, and Rawlings is at lower right with a
portion of the Union Pacific Railroad detailed. The map locates wagon roads, trails, sand dunes, and has fine watershed details. Mining activity is clearly shown
in place names like Miner’s Delight, Camp Stambaugh, Atlantic City, etc. Other place names include Blackfoot, Rose Fork Agency (Fort Hall), John Gray’s Lake,
Caribou, and the Wind River or Shoshone Reservation. Taylor’s Bridge on the Snake River pre-dates Idaho Falls. Condition: Issued folding, now pressed and
backed with archival tissue. Strong color and full, original margins. A little marginal toning on folds, short marginal split on one fold, supported by tissue backing.
Re-margined at left to extend narrow margin at binding trim. (A)
B. Part of Central Wyoming, dated 1877, black & white (33 x 23”). A very detailed map that displays the full course of the Sweetwater River, South Pass, etc.
and depicts trails throughout the region. Wheat draws attention to the map’s value to students of the Fur Trade and overland emigrant routes. Remarkable detail is
shown with contour intervals at 200 feet and a scale of 4 miles = 1 inch. The map extends from part of the Wind River Reservation south to Rawlins. Old wagon
roads, trails and the Union Pacific Railroad are featured. Condition: Issued folding, now pressed and backed with archival tissue to repair and reinforce some
fold separations. There is a hint of toning along a few folds, and a few minor spots at the bottom of the image. (B+) Ref: Wheat (TMW) #1296. See description
above.
$300-375
189.
Western United States (Progress Map of the U. S. Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian…), U.S. Army, Annual Report of Captain George M. Wheeler,
Washington D.C., 1880. 22.3 x 16”. (PC) A remarkable and attractive map with a detailed representation of the various routes of western expeditions and the
historic surveys of King, Wheeler, Powell and Hayden. Among the details are the locations of occupied and abandoned posts, signal service stations, telegraphic
lines, routes of cattle droves and trains. The map reflects the survey efforts from 1869-79. There is a tiny edge tear at left extends 0.25” into the image. Issued
folding. (B+)
$200-250
190.
Western United States ([Lot of 2 - Disbound USGS Papers]), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Washington D.C., [1885-94]. 7.5 x 11.3”. (PC) A. Mount Taylor
and the Zuni Plateau, by Clarence Dutton, published 1885. From the sixth annual report, quarto, 93 pp. and 11 plates including the Geologic Map of Northwestern
New Mexico, which shows the Navajo and Zuni reservations. Condition: Disbound, text and plates are very clean and bright with the first and last few pages
loose.
B. Pre-Cambrian Igneous Rocks of the Unkar Terrane…, by Charles Walcott, published 1894. From the fourteenth annual report, quarto, 27 pp. with 6 plates including
the Geological Map of the Eastern Section of the Colorado Canyon. Condition: Completely disbound and should be considered a collection of loose sheets. Text
and pages are clean and bright. See descriptions above. Code is for the maps. (B+)
$140-170
191.
Southwestern United States ([Lot of 3] Map No. 1 [and] Map No. 2 Rio Colorado of the West explored by 1st Lieut. Joseph C. Ives [with] Report upon the Colorado
River of the West), Ives, Report upon the Colorado River of the West, Washington D.C., 1858. 34.5 x 14.5”. (BW) This pair of maps represents one of the most
important exploring efforts of the American Southwest. Ives published his explorations in a series of four maps - these being the first two. In his book Mapping
of the Trans-Mississippi West, Carl Wheat devotes several pages to these two maps saying they are two of the best created by the remarkable F.W. von Egloffstein.
They were engraved using his system that imparts the appearance of depth to the topography and nearly mimics a satellite image. A remarkable accomplishment
for the time. Each map measures the approximate size given.
The first map shows the topography and geology of the lower Colorado River in four panels (each about 8.5” x 14”), beginning at the Gulf and ending in Black
Canyon at Fortification Rock. Locates and names Pt. Invincible, Ogden’s Landing, Fort Yuma, Lighthouse Rock, The Needles, the location of Beale’s Crossing,
Bullshead (today’s Bullhead City), Painted Canyon, Fortification Rock, and much more. Numerous rapids are noted including Roaring Rapid 3 large rocks & one
sunken rock below, and Violent Rapid with rocks on both sides.
The second map details the region around the Grand Canyon and Little Colorado River. It shows the river from about Needles (Whipple’s Crossing and Mojave
Canyon) north through Black Canyon, to the Little Colorado and then north to beyond the survey’s limit as the riverbed fades to nothing. The map locates Fort
Defiance, Campbell’s Pass, Zuni, Moquis (Hopi) Pueblos, San Francisco Springs (Flagstaff), Las Vegas, the Mormon Road, numerous Indian tribes, and much
more. Several important exploration routes and trails are shown including The Old Spanish Trail, Whipple’s trail 1854-4 and Beale’s trail.
The maps are bound in the original report “Colorado River of the West, Explored in 1857 and 1858 by Lieutenant Joseph C. Ives”, dated 1861. The report consists
of 5 parts including a general report, hydrographic report, Newberry’s geological report, and sections on botany and zoology. In addition to the 335 pp. of text,
there are numerous plates of the Grand Canyon and other panoramic views along with three paleontological plates (the Indian Portraits are not present). According
to Goetzmann, “the comprehensive observations of Ives and the scientists accompanying his expedition were a distinct contribution to the knowledge of a littleknown and superficially explored region.” Quarto, beautifully rebound in black cloth covers with gilt title on spine. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #947 & #948. Map No.
1 has a 5.5” edge tear and Map No. 2 has a 4” tear at left that have been closed on verso with cello tape, which partially shows through the image. Both maps have
a hint of toning and Map No. 1 has some light extraneous creasing near the folds. The second half of the text has some dampstaining on the right side of the pages
which are more pronounced in the last 50 pages. Binding is excellent. (C+)
$300-400
192.
Southwestern United States (Johnson’s California, with Territories of Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona), Johnson & Ward, Illustrated Family
Atlas, New York, [1863-64]. 22 x 15.5”. (HC) This is the late 1863 - early 1864 edition in this series of maps. Arizona still has the county configurations of
the old New Mexico Territory, with the addition of Castle Dome and Ewell counties in the south. The Utah/Nevada border is now at 115 . This is a completely
new plate with many changes in watershed and mountain detail with several of the earlier notations removed. Details the U.S. Mail routes, the Emigrant roads to
California, the proposed railroad route through Utah, Nevada and California, and the Pony Express trail. Original color with light, pleasant toning. There is an
archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom that enters 2” into the map image, a few minor spots in the image, and a few edge tears confined to the blank
margins. (B+)
$250-325
193.
Southwestern United States, Texas (Map of the United States and Texas Boundary Line and Adjacent Territory determined & surveyed in 1857-8-9-60, by J.H. Clark
U.S. Commissioner), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), US Geological Survey Bulletin 194, Washington D.C., [1902]. 39.5 x 26.2”. (BW) Large and extremely
detailed chart by J.H. Clark, U.S. Commissioner, that was drawn by J.E. Weyss, circa 1860. The map features the survey lines between Texas and New Mexico
with good topographical detail. Information includes forts, Raton Pass, the Santa Fe and Albuquerque trails, numerous explorers’ routes, Indian trails, and more.
The map is an interesting historical curiosity because it was not published when the survey was finished due to the outbreak of the Civil War. In 1902 the map
was belatedly included in a Geological Survey Bulletin by Marcus Baker. Printed by the Norris Peters Co., Photo-Litho. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #1022. Excellent
condition with just a hint of toning along the folds. (B+)
$200-250
194.
Southwestern United States - Utah and Nevada (County and Township Map of Utah and Nevada), Mitchell/Bradley, New General Atlas, 1880. 22 x 14.3”. (HC)
This is a large and detailed map of Utah and Nevada. This early edition of the map does not include the inset of southern Nevada. There is excellent detail of
mountains, roads, villages and towns, railroads, and the extent of completed surveys. Mountains are shown in hachure. There are a few faint spots, else fine.
(B+)
$70-90
195.
Alaska (Map of the Territory of Alaska (Russian America) Ceded by Russia to the United States), Gray, The National Atlas, Philadelphia, [1881]. 16 x 12”. (HC)
Strongly engraved rendering of the Yukon River. Good detail along coastlines, but with little detail in the interior. Includes soundings in the Behring and Chukchi
Seas. Canada is labeled British Possessions. On verso is the left half of a double-page map of “Provinces of Ontario and Quebec, Dominion of Canada”
toning along the sheet edges, else fine. (A)
$80-100
196.
Light
Alaska ([Lot of 3] Alaska… [and] Suggested Route for Rail Road from Northern United States to and Through Alaska [and] Outline Map of Alaska Showing
Location of Most Important Roads…), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Washington D.C., 1886-1907. . This lot displays the evolving transportation and communications network in Alaska near the turn of the 20th century including:
A. Alaska to Accompany The Annual Report of the Governor, dated 1917, printed color (23.8 x 16.8”). Condition: There is light toning and a 3” tear at left that
has been repaired on verso with archival tape. (B+)
B. Suggested Route for Rail Road from Northern United States to and Through Alaska, dated 1886, black & white (20.8 x 17.5”). Condition: Binding trim at left
and a few tiny holes at fold intersections. (A)
C. Outline Map of Alaska Showing Location of Most Important Roads as Proposed by The Board of Road Commissioner for Alaska, dated 1906, printed color
(35.5” x 24.8”). Condition: There are minute holes at fold intersections. (A) Issued folding. See descriptions for additional details.
$100-150
197.
Arizona ([Lot of 3] Territory of Arizona [and] Territory of Arizona [and] Sketch Map of Arizona), 1896-1907. . (PC) This lot of three consists of two detailed
government issued maps and a promotional map of Arizona Territory including:
A. Territory of Arizona by Harry King, dated 1896, printed colored (17” x 20.5”). Map includes numerous mining towns and displays 12 county divisions. Condition - binding trim at right.
B. Territory of Arizona by Frank Bond, dated 1903, printed colored (17” x 20.5”). Displays 12 county divisions and is the first government map to show Sedona.
C. Sketch Map of Arizona by Clason Map Company, dated 1907, printed colored (14” x 16.5”). Promotional map printed by Clason for the Central Mining and
Development Company. Shows the two Queen’s mines in Pinal County and has a town location index at the bottom. Many small mining towns not found on other
maps are noted. See descriptions. All issued folding. (A)
$300-375
198.
California ([Lot of 2] The Illustrated London News No. 352-Vol. XIV [and] The Illustrated London News No. 353.- Vol. XIV), London Illustrated News, London,
1849. 11 x 16”. (BW) This lot includes the first two editions of the Illustrated London News from 1849. Included are maps and views of the Gold Rush and San
Francisco, including a small “Map of the Gold Regions in Upper California” taken from George Foster’s rare early pamphlet The Gold Mines of California. 32
pp. of text with numerous illustrations. Light scattered foxing and soiling. (B+)
$180-220
199.
California ([Lot of 2] Map of Public Surveys in California to Accompany Report of Surveyor Genl. 1856 [and] California), New York, 1855-56.
A. Map of Public Surveys in California to Accompany Report of Surveyor Genl. 1856, by U.S. State Surveys, dated 1856, black & white (36 x 30”). This large
and remarkably detailed map delineates the progress of public surveys throughout the state on the scale of 18 miles per inch. About one-third of the state, in the
north and east, remains unsurveyed. Lake Tahoe is shown fairly accurately, but is still called Bigler Lake. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Condition:
There are a few short splits at fold intersections, light scattered foxing, and faint toning along the folds. There are a few edge tears closed on verso with archival
tape, several of which just enter map border. Narrow left margin. (B)
B. California, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, from Atlas of the World, dated 1855, hand colored (11.8 x 14.7”). This is one of the best mid-nineteenth century atlas
maps of California. It shows the entire state with Utah and New Mexico territories on the eastern border. Two proposed railroad routes through the Central Valley
are labeled “Explored Route for Atlantic & Pacific R.R.” and a northern route through Fredonyers Pass, north of Pyramid Lake, is marked “Practicable Route for
Atlantic & Pacific R.R.” The only completed railroads service the Gold Regions and Sacramento. A huge inset titled “City of San Francisco” shows the planned
land expansion into the bay with the streets already drawn in. Condition: Light scattered foxing and faint toning. (B+) See description above.
$140-180
200.
California (Report of the Board of Commissioners on the Irrigation of the San Joaquin, Tulare, and Sacramento Valleys of the State of California), U.S. Gov’t
Printing Office, 43rd Cong., 1st Sess., House Doc No. 290, Washington D.C., [1874]. 6 x 9”. (PC) This rare and fascinating report resulted from an act of Congress in 1873 authorizing a government-funded feasibility study for irrigating the “Great Valley of California.” The report defines the Great Valley as the area
between California’s coastal range of mountains on the west and the Sierra Nevada on the east, comprising the San Joaquin, Tulare, and Sacramento valleys. The
five commissioners determined that California’s distinct wet and dry seasons and the irregular levels of rainfall had a negative impact on agricultural production
and that extensive irrigation of the valley would be a great benefit to the nation. 8vo in dark brown pebbled boards; 91 pp; 1 plate, and 6 folding maps (4 in printed
color) including the large Map of the San Joaquin, Sacramento and Tulare Valleys (24 x 34”). Maps are in overall good condition with a number of splits at fold
intersections and some light toning. Binding is tight and the covers and spine show only light wear. (B)
$500-650
201.
California ([Lot of 3] Plate XC. California Dardanelles Quadrangle [and] Plate LXXXIX California-Nevada Markleeville Quadrangle [and] Plate LXXXVI
California Pyramid Peak Quadrangle), U.S. Geographical Survey, Twenty-First Annual Report, Washington D.C., ca. 1900. 14 x 17.5”. (PC) Lot of three USGS
maps covering the Lake Tahoe and Stanislaus Forest Reserve. Each shows land classifications including grazing land, merchantable timber and barren land. The
three sheets included are:
A. Plate XC - California Dardanelles Quadrangle
B. Plate LXXXIX - California-Nevada Markleeville Quadrangle
C. Plate LXXXVI - California Pyramid Peak Quadrangle
(B+)
202.
There are a few splits at fold intersections and small separations with a hint of toning, else very good.
$120-150
California ([Lot of 3] Lines of the Pacific Electric Railway in Southern California [and] [Time Tables and Los Angeles Sightseeing Brochure]), 1912. 22.8 x
16.5”. (BW) This transit map shows the evolving network of the Pacific Electric Railway in the early 20th century. The main rail line connected the cities of Los
Angeles and San Bernardino, with spoke lines going to the coastal cities, the San Fernando Valley and the Inland Empire. By 1925, the Pacific Railway was the
largest in the world, consisting of streetcars, light rail and buses. Drawn by D.W. Pontius.
Included with the transit map is a 48 pp. brochure (4 x 8.5”) of time tables filled with numerous advertisements and a promotional brochure for trolley trips in
Southern California (3.3 x 8”), “showing it all...most pleasant way.” Offerings include the “Orange Belt Special”, the “World Famous Mountain Trolley Trip” to
Mt.. Lowe and the “Seeing Los Angeles Observation Car.” Issued folding with a few tiny splits at fold intersections, a couple of small spots in the image, one
edge tear confined to the blank margin, and a hint of toning. The time tables brochure is damp stained and the trolley brochure is lightly toned. (B)
$200-250
203.
Los Angeles, California (Vistas de Los Angeles), ca. 1901. 37.8 x 5.3”. (BW) This promotional brochure displays numerous sites and views of Los Angeles
at the turn of the 20th century. Included are illustrations of “Panoramic View of Los Angeles, Looking Southeast from Corner Third and Olive Streets” and “A
Broadway Block, Between Second and Third Sts.” There are also a number of smaller images including the City Oil Fields, City Hall and San Pedro. Published
by the Pacific Coast Biscuit Co. to announce the completion of their new factory. Folds into decorative gray paper wrappers (4.5 x 6.3”). There are a few tiny
edge tears and light extraneous creasing near the folds. (B+)
$170-200
204.
San Francisco, California (City of San Francisco and its Vicinity California), U.S. Coast Survey, Washington D.C., 1859. 34.5 x 23.8”. (BW) This large and
terrific plan illustrates early San Francisco. This very detailed map is similar in title to the 1853 edition, but is a completely different map. On a scale of 6” per
mile, the street and building detail is amazing with hundreds of individual houses and buildings located. Topographical detail is shown with 20-ft. contour lines
throughout the map. A Table of Reference locates over 70 public buildings and at least seventeen wharves and piers are named. Map extends west to show the
Union and Pioneers Race Courses, the Mission de Dolores and Rancho de San Miguel. A large and early plan of San Francisco drawn by A. F. Rodgers with the
hydrography by Lieut. R. M. Cuyler. Issued folding with numerous fold separations, some of which have been repaired on verso with archival material. Light
toning and offsetting along the folds, with the left margin trimmed beyond the neatline. (C+)$150-200
205.
Sacramento, California (Soil Map, California, Reconnoissance Survey - Sacramento Valley Sheet), U.S.D.A., Washington D.C., 1913. 21.7 x 40.4”. (PC) Centered on the Sacramento Valley, this colorful map presents a huge amount of information in the region from Chico south to Vallejo. The map contains a remarkable
array of tones to delineate sixty-seven soil types, each shown with its own color and pattern. The legend uses icons to indicate twenty-seven physical features,
topography and more. Surveyed by L.C. Holmes, Department of Agriculture and J.W. Nelson, University of California. Near fine with a few tiny splits at fold
intersections. Issued folding. (A)
$150-200
206.
Colorado (Map of Colorado Territory, and Northern Portion of New Mexico Showing the System of Parcs), Gilpin, Mission of the North American People, Geographical, Social and Political, Philadelphia, [1874]. 20.8 x 20.3”. (HC) William Gilpin was the first governor of the territory of Colorado and a proponent of the
concept of Manifest Destiny and of a transcontinental railway. This map is based on a similar map issued by Jacob Monk in 1865 and shows all of Colorado and
part of northern New Mexico. It illustrates the continental divide and four major Parcs; North, Middle, South and San Luis [Valley]. Lesser parks are also noted,
as are the status of public land surveys, military posts, mines, and towns. Locates the Denver and Rio Grande, Joseph & Denver, Kansas Pacific, Leavenworth
& Denver, Union Pacific, and Denver Pacific railroads, plus a few others. A fascinating map that should be part of any Colorado collection. Printed by the J.B.
Lippincott company. This map comes from the second revised edition of the book. Very strong original hand color and crisp impression. Folding as issued with
toning along the folds and separations along folds, some of which have been closed on verso with archival tape. Previously bound into book from center panel,
resulting in two short tears from binding trims with just one tear barely passing the neatline. (B)
$400-500
207.
Colorado (Highway Map of Colorado), Clason Map Company, 1913. 38.8 x 31.5”. (PC) This is a nice, early map of Colorado that emphasizes the highway
system at the time. The best roads are depicted by thin red lines, many of which are named including the Sante Fe Trail, Overland Trail, and Golden Belt Route.
Roads that need improving are noted with a dotted red line. The map folds into red cloth covers titled “Clason’s Highway Map of Colorado” and is accompanied
by a 40 pp. index (4 x 6.9”).
The Clason Map Company was a pioneer in the production of maps to meet the growing demand from automobile enthusiasts. The existing bicycle and railroad maps did
not serve well for this new form of transportation and maps were needed to identify roads suitable for automobiles; roads with adequate gravel, bridges, gasoline
and repair shops. The American Automobile Association produced the first maps specifically for automobiles in 1905 and George S. Clason quickly followed suit
compiling maps with the assistance of local automobile clubs. There are numerous splits at fold intersections and a few minor spots in the image. The covers
are lightly worn and the index is in fine condition. (B+)
$120-150
208.
Connecticut, Rhode Island ([Lot of 5] Rand, McNally & Co.’s Connecticut and Rhode Island [and] Rand, McNally & Co.’s Connecticut and Rhode Island [and]
Connecticut [and] Mendenhall’s Guide and Road Map… [and] Mileage Map of the Best Roads of Massachusetts…), ca. 1888-1910. . (PC)
A. Rand, McNally & Co.’s Connecticut and Rhode Island, published 1888 (19.5” x 12.3”). Pocket map that shows the numbered railroad lines that run through
Connecticut and Rhode Island. Counties are delineated and there is an index to major cities at bottom with additional information on counties, rivers and lakes on
verso. Folds into brown paper wrappers. Condition - there are a few short splits at fold intersections, else very good. (B+)
B. Rand, McNally & Co.’s Connecticut and Rhode Island, published 1902 (19.5” x 12.3”). Same map as above with added railroads and a 30 pp. index. Folds
into brown paper wrappers. (A)
C. Connecticut by George Cram, circa 1910 (13” x 10.5”). This is a small promotional map of Connecticut from the firm Chaney & Lathem in New London.
Condition - a few short splits at fold intersections, else very good. (B+)
D. Mendenhall’s Guide and Road Map of Connecticut Showing Main Touring Routes, Good Roads, Common Roads, Railroads, Etc, published 1909 (35” x 26.5”).
General road and railroad map of Connecticut with insets of Manhattan and New Haven. Folds into brown wrappers. Condition - there are a few short splits at
fold intersections and the index is missing, else very good. (B+)
E. Mileage Map of the Best Roads of Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island ..., circa 1910, printed color (14” x 12.3”). Promotional map to encourage the
purchase of real estate in Groton, Connecticut. On verso is an illustrated advertisement for Shenecosset Golf Resort. Folds into blue paper wrappers. (A) See
description above.
$120-150
209.
Connecticut ([Lot of 2] Preliminary Geological Map of Connecticut [and] Geological Map of Connecticut Valley Triassic Area…), ca. 1907-15. .
A. Preliminary Geological Map of Connecticut, by H.E. Gregory and H.H. Robinson, dated 1907, printed color, (26.5 x 23.5”). Very detailed map shows 39 different geologic units in the state. Includes an octavo, hardbound, 39 pp. supplement. Condition: A few tiny splits at fold intersections on the map, else very good.
Supplement is good with some light toning of the text, the hinge is starting, and the covers are lightly worn.
B. Geological Map of Connecticut Valley Triassic Area..., by Lull, circa 1915, black & white (7.8” x 27.5”). Covers the area from New Haven north to Greenfield
County, Massachusetts displaying the pre-triassic crystalline rocks, triassic sedimentary rocks, and contemporaneous sheets of trap. Condition: There are a few
minor spots in the image and a hint of toning. See descriptions above. (B+)
$140-170
210.
Washington D.C. (Plan of the City of Washington. The Capitol of the United States of America), Mitchell, Mitchell’s New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1862.
13.5 x 11”. (HC) Nice example of this map with major buildings and sites noted. Engraved by W.H. Gamble. Surrounded by a floral and ribbon border. Ref: cf.
Phillips (DC) #PW213, p. 52.; cf. Manasek #117. Bold, original color with a couple of tiny spots in the image, else very good. (B+)
$80-100
211.
Washington D.C. (Plan for the Improvement of the West Side of Monument Park), U.S. Corps of Engineers, Washington D.C., 1902-03. 26.8 x 39”. (PC) This
beautifully drawn and colored plan was prepared “Under the direction of Colonel Theo. A. Bingham” It is centered on the Washington Monument, bounded on
the south and west by Seventeenth Street, on the north by B Street and on the east by Fourteenth Street. Locates future bridges and roadways, the Nursery, the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing with six blank plots adjacent, the Office of Public Buildings and Grounds, the Garden Office, Boat Landing, Fish Ponds and the
Power House. Also gives the old location of the Jefferson Pier Erected Dec. 2, 1804. Signed in the plate by Bingham on June 30th 1902. Arranged and drawn by
Fredrick D. Owen assisted by F.F. Gillen. “Eng 57 2” is at lower left below the neatline. Issued folding with minor offsetting. (A)
$150-200
212.
Florida (Map of Florida), Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., Mitchell’s New Universal Atlas, Philadelphia, 1850. 11.6 x 14.4”. (HC) This is a very informative early
map of the state of Florida showing only 26 organized counties. Settlement in southern Florida does not extend below Forts Jupiter, Dulaney and Thompson except
for Key Biscayne. Three insets show the vicinities of Pensacola, Tallahassee and the Harbor of St. Augustine. The legend locates canals, railroads, and roads.
There are two short railroads linking Tallahassee with St. Marks, and St. Josephs with Iola. County devolvement suggests a date of 1849 or 1850, in agreement
with the copyright notice below the neatline. Benton county was renamed Hernando in 1850, and in 1851 Dade county was de-organized: neither event included
on this map. Original color and strong impression with a minute pinhole only visible when held to light and a few minor spots. The left edge of the sheet is
slightly tattered, far from the map image, where the sheet was removed from the binding. (B+)
$150-180
213.
Florida (Correct Map of Florida Showing the Jacksonville Tampa and Key West System and Connections [with book] The Tarpon or “Silver King”), MatthewsNorthrup Co, Buffalo, NY, 1889. 15.5 x 27.5”. (PC) This attractive map of Florida displays ten different railways including the Jacksonville, Tampa, and Key
West R’Y., the Florida Southern Railroad Company, the Jupiter & Lake Worth Railway, as well as the Indian River Steamboat Company. As of 1889, the railroads
had reached as far south as Ormond on the Atlantic and to Tampa and Punta Gorda on the Gulf coast. There are insets of the western part of Florida (on a smaller
scale), and of the Southeast region showing the railroad and steamship connections.
The map is still attached to the rear of the scarce and famous angling book entitled The Tarpon or “Silver King.” 12mo, 66pp. with 7pp. of advertisements and
2 illustrations. Hardbound in its original light blue covers with gilt lettering and silver decoration on the front cover. Written by Frank Pinckney and Ben Bent.
There is a 0.75” tear next to the neatline where the map is attached to the book, minor offsetting, and a few miniscule splits at fold intersections. The text is generally clean and bright, with a minor damp stain in the top blank margin on the last few pages. The covers show some wear and light staining. (B+)
$1400-1700
214.
Florida (Florida), Anon., ca. 1950. 8.6 x 11.7”. (PC) This colorful pictorial map is clearly focused on the tourism industry in the state. Among the many illustrations are Ponce de Leon off the northern coast, sponge gardens in the Gulf of Mexico west of Tampa, and numerous fishermen and cruise ships along the coastline.
At bottom left there is an inset of the panhandle that “fits on to the wiggly line in the N.W. corner!” One small ink spot at bottom right. (A)
$70-100
215.
Pinellas County, Florida (Soil Map, Florida, Pinellas County Sheet), U.S.D.A., Washington D.C., 1913. 20.7 x 36.5”. (PC) Large folding map shows the entire
county, including St. Petersburg, in amazing detail on a scale of one inch per mile. Beautifully colored and finely engraved, the map locates towns, villages, roads
and railroads. Seventeen soil profiles are identified with different colors and patterns. The extensive legend locates numerous physical features. Surveyed by
Grove B. Jones and T.M. Morrison.
(A+)
$150-200
216.
Georgia, Civil War ([Lot of 7 - Civil War in Georgia]), Ruger, History of the Army of the Cumberland, 1875. . (PC) Included are seven maps by Edward Ruger
illustrating the various Civil War battles in Georgia and the surrounding area from the atlas of Van Horne’s “History of the Army of the Cumberland.” Ruger
worked for the Topographical Engineers and had access to the War Department maps and plans, which he used in the production of these finely detailed and wellengraved maps. Each shows highly detailed troop actions and movements with color overprinting. Published by Robert Clarke & Co., and printed by the Krebs
Lithographing Co., Cincinnati.
A.[No. 11] Map Illustrating the First Epoch of the Atlanta Campaign...(6.3 x 10.3”). Condition: Minor toning along one fold. (B+)
B.[No. 12] Map Illustrating the Second Epoch of the Atlanta Campaign...(8 x 11”). Condition: Just a hint of toning along one fold and a short tear that enters 1/2”
into map at left that has been closed on verso with archival tape. (B+)
C.[No. 13.] Map Illustrating the Third Epoch of the Atlanta Campaign... (11.3 x 7.8”). Condition: (A)
D.[No. 14] Map Illustrating the Fourth Epoch of the Atlanta Campaign... (9.3 x 12”). Condition: There is light toning along folds and one short split at a fold
intersection. (B)
E.[No. 15] Map Illustrating the Fifth Epoch of the Atlanta Campaign...(7.5 x 11”). Condition: There is light toning along folds and one short split at a fold intersection. (B)
F.[No.20] Map Showing the Marches of the U.S. Forces Under Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman During the Campaigns of Georgia and the Carolinas Embracing the Region
From Atlanta to Savannah and Thence to Durham Station N.C. (10.8 x 7.8”). Condition: (A)
G [No.22] Map Prepared to Exhibit the Campaigns in Which the Army of the Cumberland Took Part During the War of the Rebellion(16.5 x 13.5”). Condition:
There is an edge tear at left that extends 1/2” into the image and has been closed on verso with archival tape. Narrow, but adequate, left side margin. (B+) See
description above.
$150-200
217.
Hawaii (Carte des Parties des Iles Sandwich… [on sheet with] Carte des Iles Sandwich…), La Perouse, Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, Paris, [1786-97]. 19.2 x
26.7”. (BW) This large double-page folio sheet contains two important charts of Hawaii based on the discoveries of Capt. Cook and La Perouse. The top chart
shows partial coastlines of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai and Oahu as explored in 1786. The bottom chart shows the same islands as discovered on Captain Cook’s
third voyage and details La Perouse’s route through the islands. Shows all of the islands from Niihau in the northwest to Hawaii in the east. On the chart Hawaii
is called Owhyhee, Oahu is Woahoo, Molokai is Morotoi, and Niihau is Oneeheow. Paper watermarked with a lovely, large tower. There is a tiny hole near the
center of the image, some very light foxing, and an extraneous crease at upper right. (B)
$800-1000
218.
Hawaii ([Lot of 2] View of Karakakooa Bay in Owhyhee, Where Captn. Cook Was Killed [and] Habitations and People of the Island of Atooi), Bankes’s New
System of Geography, London, ca. 1787. 13 x 8”. (BW)
A. A View of Karakakooa, in Owyhee, Where Captn. Cook Was Killed is an attractive view of the bay where Cook met his end, showing his ships and the boats of
the native Hawaiians as well as their village, and an early surfer. Engraved by E. Scott. Condition: Light damp staining and soling with one tiny edge tear at top
confined to the blank margin. (B)
B. Habitations and People of the Island of Atooi shows some men from Cook’s voyage conducting trade with the natives. In the background is a village with
numerous thatch huts. Engraved by Royce. Condition: A few small damp stains primarily in the blank margins and a few minor spots. (B+) See description
above.
$150-200
219.
Hawaii (Ansicht von dem Koniglichen Murai in der Bucht Ti-utatua auf der Insel O Wailu…), ca. 1821. 12.3 x 7”. (BW) This is a scene along the Bay of Tiutatua (Kailua Bay) on the Big Island of Hawaii. In the foreground, queen Wahumana takes a walk with her daughter, while the Kamakahonu, the residence of
Kamehameha the Great, is shown in the background. This view is from Otto van Koztebue’s first visit to Hawaii in 1817. It was drawn by Louis Choris, the
expedition’s artist. German text. Aquatint by C. Ermer, Weimar. There is some light extraneous creasing near the centerfold, else very good. (B+)
$150-200
220.
Hawaii ([Lot of 2 - Native Hawaiians]), ca. 1827-40.
A. Bewohner der Sandwichinseln in Koniglicher Prachtkleidung, by J. Honegger, circa 1840, black & white, (9 x 12.3”). Attractive engraving of a young warrior
with a fancy head-dress, cape and long spear. Condition: Light scattered foxing primarily along the edges of the sheet. (B+)
B. Bewohner der Sandwich-Inseln, by J. Brodtmann, circa 1827, hand color, (12.5” x 9.5”). The man on the left is Chief Kaneena whom Captain Cook found
particularly curious and intelligent. He was, unfortunately, killed in the same skirmish that took Cook’s life. Feathered cloak and headdress were reserved for
ceremonious occasions only by chiefs. The handsome woman is wearing a cloak and leis around her neck and hair. Cook described the lei as being composed “of
exceedingly small feathers, woven so close together as to form a surface as smooth as that of the richest velvet.” Condition: (A)
See descriptions above.
$80-100
221.
Hawaii (Vallee du Pari pres Honoloulou), ca. 1840. 8.9 x 12.3”. (HC) This attractive lithograph was part of a set of six rare, early Hawaiian views that accompanied the account of Auguste Nicolas Vaillant’s voyage to South America and Hawaii. Departing France in February 1836, Valliant’s primary objective was to
place diplomatic representatives in different parts of South America, but an additional unspecified objective was to smooth relations with the Hawaiian chiefs who
expelled all Catholic missionaries in 1831. Although he secured tolerance for the Catholic presence in the islands, they were expelled again in 1837.
This scene depicts natives walking up the mountain path Nuuanu Pali, which is the mountain pass that separates the Honolulu and Kailua sides of Oahu, and where
Kamehameha is said to have won his final battle to unite the islands under his control. Plate 46 at upper right. Engraved by Theodore Auguste Fisquet. Print
is pasted onto the sheet, apparently as issued, with a few tiny areas of bubbling in the upper portion of the image. There are a few tiny edge tears and chips, well
away from the image. (B+)
$650-800
222.
Illinois (Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de l’Illinois), Buchon, Paris, ca. 1825. 24 x 18”. (HC) This is the French edition of Carey & Lea’s map of
Illinois. The map shows county development confined to the southern portion of the state, with a large Bounty Lands in the northwestern part of the state. County
development is current as of 1819, with Crawford being formed from Clark County. The map (8.4 x 11.7”) is surrounded by French text on a full folio sheet, with
a table listing the population of each county. There is a small hole in the lower blank margin away from the image, else fine. (A)
$350-450
223.
Illinois (Map of the State of Illinois), Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., Philadelphia, 1851. 13 x 15.8”. (HC) This attractive steel-engraved map of Illinois shows
numerous cities, towns, roads and railroads. The National Road is shown near the middle of the state, from Vandalia to Terre Haute, Indiana. County development
is up-to-date as of 1851 with Saline county merging with Gallatin in the southern portion of the state (it was re-established in 1852). Folds into original brown
boards (3.3 x 5.7”) with embossing and gilt title. There are a number of small brown stains in the image, a 1.25” separation along one fold near Chicago, and a
few other tiny splits at fold intersections. The covers are lightly worn with manuscript writing on the front paste-down. (C+)
$140-170
224.
Kentucky (A Map of the State of Kentucky, Drawn from the Best Authorities), Conder, Imlay’s American Topography, London, 1793. 7.5 x 6.3”. (HC) This scarce,
early map of Kentucky shows the state just one year after achieving statehood. Only nine fledgling counties are named: Mason, Woodford, Bourbon, Jefferson,
Fayette, Maddison, Nelson, Mercer and Lincoln. There is good detail of roads, forts, springs, and rivers. North of Ohio River is Western Territory, with Military
Land and French Purchase of Galliopolis. Cincinnati is also shown, just three years after being named in honor of the Society of the Cincinnati. Issued folding,
now flattened, with a few minute spots and a bit of roughness in the paper at left, just entering the map border. (B+)
$475-600
225.
Kentucky ([Lot of 2] Plan of Franklinville, in Mason County, Kentucky [and] Plan of Lystra, in Nelson-County, Kentucky), Russell, An Historical...and Philosophical View of the United States…, London, ca. 1799. 4.8 x 6.5”. (BW) The opening of the trans-Appalachian West launched one of the greatest land rushes in
American history. Land speculation was a big business and books such as William Winterbotham’s View of the United States inspired European immigration to
the Kentucky frontier. This small pair of maps illustrate towns that were proposed by a group of London speculators but were never actually built. Franklinville
was to be located at the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the Kentucky River, near present-day Beattyville in eastern Kentucky. Lystra was a proposed
town that was to be located along the South Creek of the Rolling Fork of the Salt River in what was then Nelson County. Both maps show lots that were available
for purchase along a street grid pattern along with parks, markets and sites for colleges and churches. Ref: Howes #W-581; Wheat & Brun #648, #649. Light
toning along the edges and the side blank margin is slightly crumpled away from the image. (B+)
$300-375
226.
New Orleans, Louisiana (Plan de la Nouvelle Orleans. Sur les Manuscrits du Depot des Cartes de la Marine), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris,
ca. 1757. 11 x 7.7”. (HC) This is an attractive copper-engraved plan of the city of New Orleans that details the city center including Bourbon Street. Individual
buildings are depicted and keyed to a list under the title naming 18 buildings. The plan locates the quay along the Mississippi River, the canal, government buildings, church, prison, hospital, monastery, army & navy quarters. Bellin’s plan was first issued in Charlevoix’s History and General Description of New France in
1742 with later versions, such as this, used in several publications. The plan became the standard map of New Orleans throughout the eighteenth century. Ref:
Lemmon, Magill & Wiese #171. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper. A binding trim and binding tear, both confined to bottom left blank margin,
have been professionally repaired. (A)
$400-500
227.
Maine (Map of the Northern Part of the State of Maine and of the Adjacent British Provinces Shewing the Portion of that State to which Great Britain Lays Claim),
Dashiell, SD 431., 25th Cong., 2d Sess., Washington D.C., 1830. 15.3 x 16.5”. (HC) An interesting map that details the disputed boundary between the U.S. and
Canada in northern Maine and shows early property grants. The northern boundary was finalized by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842. The map does not
show counties, but it names Mt. Katahdin, Sugarloaf Mt., Portland, Machias, and other points of reference within the new state. Published in the 1838 Congressional report. Issued folded, now pressed flat with foxing and toning primarily along the folds. There are a number of small fold separations as well as a couple
of tiny holes repaired on verso with paper tape. (C+)
$180-220
228.
Maine (River Systems of Maine to Illustrate Wells’s Water Power of Maine), Colton, New York, ca. 1869. 12.6 x 15.1”. (HC) Map individually colors each of
the counties and depicts roads, towns and villages, rivers, and railroads. Printed on fine banknote quality paper, the map is surrounded with Colton’s trademark
scroll border. Published for Well’s Water Power of Maine. Issued folding with a binding trim at left, not affecting map. (A) $150-200
229.
Portland, Maine (City and Harbor of Portland Maine), U.S. Coast Survey, Washington D.C., 1870. 30 x 22.5”. (BW) This map of the city of Portland and surrounding area shows nice detail of city streets, buildings and wharves with numerous soundings located with contour lines. The map is reduced from the surveys
made in 1868 and 1869 for the City of Portland. Issued folding with light toning along the folds. The sheet was severed along the left fold and rejoined with
archival tape on verso. There are a number of other fold separations, some of which are closed on verso with archival material. (C+)
$120-150
230.
Baltimore, Maryland (Outline and Index Map of Baltimore and Environs), Hopkins, City Atlas of Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, 1876. 23.8 x 16.3”. (HC)
This highly detailed map shows the street-grid pattern of the city and delineates the city wards. Important buildings such as City Hall and Johns Hopkins hospital
are noted, as well as the tracts of property owners along the edge of the city. Drawn at a scale of 2 inches per mile. There are a number of small edge tears and
chips mostly closed on verso, with one tear entering 1.5” into the image at bottom. Two very small portions of the lower neatline have been replaced in facsimile.
There are several extraneous creases, with a few abrasions and small spots in the image. (B)
$150-200
231.
Massachusetts ([Lot of 2] Massachusetts Lawrence Sheet [and] Massachusetts Chatham Street), Powell, Washington D.C., [1890]. 13 x 17.5”. (PC) These two
maps were published in 1890 by the U.S. Geological Survey. The first sheet covers Lawrence in the North, Andover in the center, and Reading and Wakefield in
the South. The second sheet covers Chatham and vicinity in Cape Cod along the Atlantic coast. Pleasant Bay, Nauset Beach, and Monomoy Island are shown.
The Atlantic Ocean occupies much of the map. Street patterns and buildings are shown in the towns. Both sheets are printed on heavy paper with just a hint of
toning. (A)
$140-170
232.
Boston, Massachusetts (Plan de la Ville de Boston et ses Environs…), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, ca. 1757. 10.8 x 6.5”. (HC) Attractive early plan of Boston and the harbor including Charles Town and Isle Ronde. It shows the street plan of the town and wharves, and locates gun batteries,
powder magazines, Presbyterian church, prison, town hall, windmill and beacon. It indicates an offshore anchorage and the entrance channel and also depicts
shoreline topography with the roads running down to the harbor. Large key at left lists sixteen important sites. Engraved at bottom neatline is Tome XIV, No 10.
This is very similar to the 1764 Bellin issue from the Petit Atlas Maritime, Tome I, No. 31, but is slightly larger and the title and index are placed on the left. Ref:
cf Tooley (Amer), p.208, #105. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with very minor soiling and a few minute worm holes only visible when held
to light. A binding trim at bottom left has been repaired with old paper to accommodate framing. (A)
$200-240
233.
Boston, Massachusetts (Boston with Charlestown and Roxbury), SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, 1842. 11.8 x 14.8”. (HC)
Detailed steel engraved plan of Boston and the surrounding cities prior to the filling of the Back Bay. Major railways are shown in red including the Providence
Railway, Worchester Railway, Charleston Branch Railway, Lowell Railway, and the Eastern Railway. Other details include historical landmarks, hospitals, parks
and more. Engraved by B.R. Davies and published by Charles Knight & Co. Ref: Tooley (Amer) p. 209, #107; Branch, p. 98-99. Original color with light toning
along sheet edges, just entering map border, and a couple of insignificant spots. There is a short tear in top blank margin, not affecting map. (B+)
$220-250
234.
Boston, Massachusetts (Boston Harbor Massachusetts), U.S. Coast Survey, Washington D.C., 1857. 35.5 x 28.6”. (BW) A very attractive chart produced by the
Coast Survey. Fully and beautifully engraved with as much detail on land as along the coastline. Filled with hundreds of soundings, plus anchorages, hazards,
bottom type, and tables of buoys, light houses, and tides. Thorough notes provide sailing directions and seven sea view elevations show the land from various
approaches. Issued folding with a number of fold separations, some of which have been repaired on verso with archival material. Light toning along the folds,
with a narrow left margin trimmed close to the neatline, with a tiny loss of neatline at bottom. (B)
$300-350
235.
Boston, Massachusetts (Boston and Environs), Walker, Boston, ca. 1905. 28 x 19.8”. (PC) This scarce bird’s-eye view of Boston extends from Nantasket Beach
to Nahant Bay and shows some detail of the city and Boston Harbor. Many towns and cities are located, and the evolving road network is displayed with thin red
lines. The map is dissected and backed with linen and folds into maroon self wrappers. The map is toned with a few holes and short splits in the linen at fold
intersections. (B+)
$200-250
236.
Boston, Massachusetts ([Lot of 2] Boston and Surroundings [and] Boston Harbor), Walker Lithograpic & Publishing Co., Boston, ca. 1910. . (PC)
A. Boston and Surroundings, (27.5 x 41”). This is a large-format folding map of the greater Boston area. It is highly detailed showing street names, bridges, railroads, parks and docks. Published by the Walker Lithographic & Publishing Co., 400 Newbury St, Boston on behalf of the New England News Company. Folds
into tan paper wrappers measuring 4 x 8”. Condition: There are numerous splits at fold intersections, a few pencil notations and spots in the image and light toning.
(B)
B. Boston Harbor, (21 x 12”). This is a terrific bird’s-eye pocket map of the region that was produced for the tourist trade. The map is a fine single-color chromolithograph that folds into paper covers entitled “Bird’s-Eye View of Boston Harbor.” The map extends from the coastal area of East and South Boston across
the water to the main ship channel and the Boston Light. It locates Winthrop, Thompson’s Island, Moon Island, Deer Island, Nahant, Green Island, the Brewster
Islands, Strawberry Hill, Fort Warren, and Hough’s Neck. The Fore River Ship & Engine Co. is on the distant horizon. Steamer routes to Nantasket Beach, Nahant, Winthrop are identified. On the back cover is an extensive list of maps available from Walker Lith. & Pub. Co. This map, as listed, originally cost 10 cents.
Walker’s maps were often sold as advertising maps under another name, most notably by the Union News Co. Condition: There are a few short splits at fold
intersections, else very good. (B+) See description above.
$150-200
237.
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts ([Lot of 4] Massachusetts Gay Head Sheet [and] Massachusetts (Dukes County) Marthas Vineyard Sheet [and] Edgartown
Mass. Inner and Outer Harbor [and] Martha’s Vineyard Mass. Eastern End.), ca. 1889-1905. . Attractive lot of four maps highlighting the area around Martha’s
Vineyard including:
A.Massachusetts Gay Head Sheet, by U.S. Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.), dated 1905, printed color (13 x 17.5”). Condition: Light toning and a few minute spots.
(B+)
B.Massachusetts (Dukes County) Marthas Vineyard Sheet, by U.S. Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.), dated 1904, printed color (13 x 17.5”). Condition: Light toning
and a few small spots in the image. (B+)
C.Edgartown Mass. Inner and Outer Harbor, by U.S. Corps. Of Engineers, dated 1889, black & white (26.8 x 13”). Shows the proposed improvements and displays
numerous soundings in the outer harbor. Condition: There are a few splits at fold intersections and a fold separation at left that extends 2” into the image. Light
toning. (B)
D.Martha’s Vineyard Mass. Eastern End., by U.S. Corps. Of Engineers, circa 1889, black & white (11.8 x 9”). Condition: There are a few splits at fold intersections and some light toning. (B) See description above.
$180-220
238.
Nantucket, Massachusetts ([Lot of 2] Massachusetts (Nantucket County) Nantucket Quadrangle [and] Massachusetts Muskeget Sheet), U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS), Washington D.C., 1903-05. 13 x 17.5”. (PC) These topographic quadrangle maps from the USGS cover Nantucket, Massachusetts. Produced under the
direction of Charles Walcott, the maps show detail of the coastline, cities, roads and railroads with a scale of 1 mile per inch.
A. Massachusetts (Nantucket County) Nantucket Quadrangle
B. Massachusetts Muskeget Sheet
239.
Light toning and a couple of short edge tears, far from map. (B+)
$100-130
Salem Massachusetts, Military (Camp “Banks” August 25th, 26th & 27th, 1858. Encampment of the 2d. Div. of M. V. M. on Winter Island, Salem Harbor), Bachelder,
ca. 1860. 29.5 x 17”. (HC) This very uncommon and attractive lithograph shows the encampment of the Second Division of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
on Winter Island just before the Civil War. “Drawn from nature by JNO B. Bachelder assisted by photographs by J.W. Moulton” and lithographed by Endicott &
Co. of New York. In the foreground is a Cavalry unit drilling, surrounded by tents and civilians in period dress. To the left is an artist sketching the scene, which
is most likely a self-portrait of John Bachelder. Just off the shoreline is the encampment of Winter Island, which is filled with tents and drilling troops with a large
American flag flying in the wind. In the background, the harbor is filled with various boats and ships. The full sheet measures 23 x 32”.
John Bachelder was a portrait and landscape painter, lithographer, and photographer. During the Civil War he accompanied the Army of the Potomac and made
many sketches of military life as well as important battles. He is best known as the historian of the Battle of Gettysburg and was a dominant factor in the preservation of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Beautiful hand color on thick paper. There are two marginal edge tears that are repaired on verso with archival tape and a few
brown spots mostly in the blank margins with some light even age toning. The verso has some staining from the wood backing that was used, but it does not show
through. (B+)
$1100-1400
240.
Michigan ([Lot of 2] Michigan [and] Lake Superior and the Northern Part of Michigan), Colton, General Atlas, New York, 1855. 11.8 x 14.8”. (HC) Attractive
pair of maps making up the whole of the state and displaying political boundaries, cities and villages, watershed and lakes. There are a few minor spots in the
image and light damp stains confined to the blank margins. The Michigan sheet has very light toning and binding holes in the blank margin that have been repaired
with old paper. (B+)
$150-200
241.
Michigan ([Eastern Sheet] Post Route Map of the States of Michigan and Wisconsin with Adjacent Parts of Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and Minnesota), U.S. Government, Washington D.C., 1871. 29.3 x 41”. (PC) This is the eastern sheet of a very early two-sheet map showing the postal routes in upper and lower Michigan as
well as portions of northern Indiana and Ohio. This large scale map of the area (five miles to the inch) shows the various postal routes, towns and railroad network
in the state. Drawn by W.L. Nicholson and designed and constructed for Postmaster General John A.J. Creswell. Dissected and backed with linen and folds into
marbled self-wrappers. Moderate offsetting with some pencil notations in the image and minor soiling. There is also a small hole and another 2” separation in
the linen between the map sections. (B)
$275-350
242.
Nebraska (Nebraska), Cram, Chicago, 1892. 22.3 x 16.3”. (PC) This detailed pocket map of Nebraska displays the railroad system with the various routes colorcoded. The map folds into paper covers with a 23 pp. index that details railroads, counties and towns. There is some light toning and soil on the map and minor
wear on the covers. There are some pencil notations in the index. (B+)
$180-220
243.
Nevada (Preliminary Report Upon A Reconnaissance through Southern and Southeastern Nevada, Made in 1869), Wheeler, [1875]. 9 x 11.5”. (BW) This report
describes the reconnaissance of Lieut. George Wheeler and Lieut. D.W. Lockwood in 1869. Based upon a six-month field study, the report describes the topography,
climate, vegetation, towns and settlements, and Indian tribes in the area. This example does not include the map that was issued with the report. 72 pp., quarto,
disbound. The disbound report is held together by staples with the last few pages loose. The title page is backed with tissue to reinforce and repair 1” of loss
along the right edge. Pages are lightly toned. (C+)
$120-150
244.
Santa Fe, New Mexico (Santa Fe’), Senate Doc No. 23, 30th Congress, 1st Session, ca. 1847. 8 x 4”. (BW) This attractive view of Sante Fe was included in the
Report of Lieut. J.W. Abert, of his Examination of New Mexico, in the Years 1846-47. It is one of the earliest views of Sante Fe, and was drawn shortly after the
acquisition of New Mexico from Mexico. The upper left margin is narrow, else fine. (A)
$60-80
245.
New York (New York), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, [1823]. 18.5 x 12”. (HC) This detailed map of New York depicts the counties lines, which are current for 1823 with the recent organization of Wayne and Yates (here Yeates) counties. The Erie canal (Grand Canal), not completed until 1825, is depicted in plan
and profile. The Adirondacks are not named, but instead labeled Wild Unsettled Country and most of the western counties have only one village shown. Buffalo
is very small and named Buffaloe, and Salina is located in Onondago county, which was renamed Syracuse just two years after the publishing of this map. Lucas’
General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive
coloring style. Drawn by Lucas and engraved by B. T. Welch. Ref: Phillips (Atlases) #742-56. Lovely original color with very minor light soiling along centerfold
towards top. (B+)
$375-450
246.
New York (A New Map of New York with its Canals, Roads & Distances), Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1846. 13.8 x 11.6”. (HC) Handsome map of the state showing
counties, roads, railways, canals and towns. A Profile of the Erie Canal appears below the title. At right are 3 tables detailing the steamboat routes from New York
to Albany, New York to Niagara Falls, and New York to Philadelphia. Original color with toning, a few minor spots, and minor chips and edge tears confined to
the blank margins. (B+)
$70-90
247.
New York, Eastern Canada ([Lot of 5] The South View of Oswego on Lake Ontario [and] Map of Lake Champlain… [and] Map of the Frontiers of the Northern
Colonies... [and] Fort La Presentation [and] Map of French & English Grants on Lake Champlain), Pease, The Documentary History of the State of New York,
New York, ca. 1849. . Attractive lot of five maps focused on New York state along the border with Canada including:
A. The South View of Oswego on Lake Ontario, black & white (14.3 x 8.8”). Shows Fort Oswego, an important frontier post for British traders in the 18th century.
During the French and Indian War, this fort was captured and destroyed by the French in 1756. Condition: Issued folding with minor offsetting and one unobtrusive
spot. There is a binding trim at lower right, with a 1/2” binding tear that has been closed with archival tape. (B+)
B. Map of Lake Champlain From the Fort Chambly to Fort St Frederic or Crown Point…., hand color (13.2 x 12.5”). French text at top with English text at bottom. The map shows the land grants along the river as well as the locations of forts and other important buildings. Condition: Issued folding with a tiny hole along
neatline at top left. (A)
C. Map of the Frontiers of the Northern Colonies with the Boundary Line Established Between them and the Indians at the Treaty Held by S. Will Johnson at Ft.
Stanwix in November 1768, hand color (17 x 11.1”). Map extends from Virginia to New York, with an inset map of the remaining part of the Ohio River. The
boundary line is traced in red and follows the course of the Ohio River north to Pittsburgh, and then north to Lake Oneida. The Indians were to have the lands to
the west and the settlers the lands to the east. Condition: Issued folding with light offsetting, a few minor spots, and a an archivally repaired binding tear at right
that just enters map. (B+)
D. Fort La Presentation Anno 1749 now Ogdensburgh, black & white (6.5 x 6”). Built in 1749 by the French at the confluence of the Oswegatchie River and the
St. Lawrence River in Canada. Condition: Light toning. (B+)
E. Map of French & English Grants on Lake Champlain, hand color (12 x 21.5”). Details the grants along both sides of the shore with landowners’ names. Notation on map explains coloring: “N.B. French Grants included within yellow lines, English de. within Black lines, except the grant to Dominie Dellius in 1696, the
northern part of which is laid down, and included within Red lines.” Locates the Seigniory of Alainville and the Seigniory of Hocquart. Extends to show part of
Lake George. Condition: Delicate outline coloring with a 2” tear at bottom that has been closed on verso with paper tape. Issued folding. (B+) See descriptions
above.
$250-325
248.
New York (Map of the State of New York Compiled from the Latest Authorities), Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., New Universal Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1852.
26.4 x 16”. (HC) This double-page atlas map of New York presents a great amount of information. The map shows the counties, cities, towns, turnpikes, and
railroads (proposed, in progress and completed). Five large insets depict the vicinities of Rochester, Albany, Niagara Falls, New York City, and a long inset details
the course of the Hudson River from Albany to New York Bay. At both sides are county statistical tables; the major towns with populations from the 1850 census,
county area and population, and miscellaneous facts including: 184,882 emigrants arrived, 32 steamboats built, and 814 students in 4 medical schools. Original
color with a long centerfold separation that has been closed on verso with paper tape. There are damp stains entering the image at top and bottom, primarily near
the centerfold. (B)
$100-130
249.
New York (Map of the State of New York), Magnus, New York, 1854. 24 x 19.5”. (HC) This scarce piece is a dramatic and decorative map of the state that
includes a beautiful birds-eye view of Niagara Falls at upper left. The map is colored by county with much detail of towns and villages, canals, railroads, wagon
roads, watershed and more. A second inset shows all of Long Island on the same scale as the main map. The titling is in fancy text with flourishes and banknotestyle pattern behind. A wide, handsome border surrounds. Blank verso. An uncommon map by Charles Magnus, 12 Frankfort Str. New York. The map appears
to have been issued separately or perhaps in a pocket map format although there is no overt evidence of it having been attached to covers. The map image, color
and impression are fine. The map is on thin paper with one small hole in Seneca county that has been repaired on verso with archival materials. There are a few
short edge tears, some of which are closed on verso with archival material. (B+)
$180-220
250.
New York (Colton’s Railroad & Township Map of the State of New York, with Parts of the Adjoining States & Canada), Colton, New York, 1865. 29 x 23.5”. (HC)
This large pocket map, printed on banknote paper, is dated 1852 in the copyright notice, but this example is updated to 1865, as indicated in the title. Counties
are delineated with information on villages, towns, roads, canals, and a large number of named railroads. A table of “Statistics of Population” at upper left shows
a population increase of nearly 1.5 million people between 1840 and 1860. Decorated with a wide and elaborate floral border. The map was drawn by George
W. Colton and printed by H.P. Cooper. Folds into original green blind-stamped, cloth boards (3.8 x 5.5”) with gilt title and embossed elements. Original hand
coloring with a few short splits at fold intersections and some isolated foxing. There is some light toning on a few folds and where the map is attached to its covers.
(B+)
$140-170
251.
New York City, New York (Novum Amsterodamum), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, Amsterdam, ca. 1671. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) This view shows the
small Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, located on the southern tip of Manhattan. The Dutch first settled in the area in 1626 after purchasing the island from
the Indians for $24. This view is thought to be engraved from an original drawing by Laurens Hermansz Block, a Dutch artist who visited New York in 1650 aboard
the merchant vessel Lydia. Viewed from the harbor, it depicts the settlement with a few wooden buildings, a large church and a windmill. In 1664 New Amsterdam
was captured by the British and renamed New York, in honor of James, the Duke of York. In the accompanying text, the town is described as it was in 1670; now
with around four hundred houses protected by James-Fort. Published by Jacob van Meurs. On a full sheet of Dutch text (7.9 x 12”). Minor show-through of
text on verso and marginal soiling. (A)
$550-650
252.
New York City, New York (New York from Heights Near Brooklyn), 1828. 24.5 x 15.7”. (HC) This delightful aquatint engraving by John Hill, after a painting
by William Guy Wall, shows New York City from Brooklyn Heights across the East River, with the bucolic Brooklyn shoreline in the foreground. The buildings
and skyline in the distance are depicted in great detail, nestled between expanses of water and sky. In Picturing America, Gloria Gilda Deak, one of the foremost
historians of American prints, describes this print as one of “the most beautiful views we have of New York City in the early nineteenth century.” The original
watercolor is preserved in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This is the third state, with “J. Whatman 1828” watermark. Sheet size measures 26.5
x 19.2”.
William Guy Wall was a watercolorist and painter, who received artistic training in his native Ireland before immigrating to New York in 1818. Wall spent the next
10 years in New York City, and became recognized for his views of the city and scenes along the Hudson River. A native of London, John Hill was an aquatint
engraver of landscapes, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1816. Hill published views with Wall, J.M.W. Turner, and others and is known for the artistry and detail he
brought to his work. Original color on watermarked paper with light soiling. There is a tear that enters 5” into image at top left, along with three 1/2” holes in
the sky that have all been professionally repaired. There are a few tiny abrasions and a 1/2” crack in the water that has been closed on verso with archival material.
Remargined at left with two small areas along the border that have been expertly replaced in facsimile. Nicely restored and visually attractive. (B)
$2000-2500
253.
New York City, New York ([Lot of 2] View of the Great Fire in New-York, Decr. 16th. & 17th. 1835 [and] View of the Ruins After the Great Fire in New-York,
Decr. 16th. & 17th. 1835), 1836. 23.8 x 16.2”. (HC) On December 16-17, 1835, the Great Fire of New York destroyed the New York Stock Exchange and most of
the buildings on the southeast tip of Manhattan around Wall Street. At the time, the city was covered in snow and the East River was frozen solid with gale-force
winds blowing from the northwest. When the fire began in a large warehouse at 25 Merchant Street (now called Beaver Street), firefighters had difficultly both
getting water from the East River and preventing it from freezing in their hoses. This pair of dramatic views depict the Great Fire in action and the aftermath.
The View of the Great Fire gives a view from “the top of the Bank of America” on the corner of Wall Street and William Street. The Fulton Insurance Company is
shown just to the left of center; also the ruins of the New York American building. The Merchants’ Exchange is seen in the left center. The View of the Ruins After
the Great Fire is depicted from street level at Exchange Place. The ruin on the left is the Old Garden Street Church. These fine aquatint engravings were done by
William James Bennett, a British-born painter and engraver who immigrated to the United States in 1826, after a painting by Nicolino Caylo, an Italian artist who
witnessed the Great Fire and sketched numerous views of the catastrophe as it unfolded. Published by Lewis P. Clover in New York. Sheet sizes measure 27.6 x
20.5” (View of the Great Fire) and 27.3 x 20.2” (View of the Ruins). Both have minor soiling and have been backed with heavy tissue. View of the Great Fire has
a 3” tear in the sky at left and minor cracks (on the building at left, at bottom center, and in the gray borders) that have all been professionally repaired. The white
border has been expertly remargined on three sides. View of the Ruins has three small holes in the sky, several long cracks, and a few tears in left gray border that
have all been professionally repaired. There are small chips in three corners far from image that have been expertly repaired, with a small amount of gray border
replaced in facsimile. (B)
$2750-3500
254.
New York City, New York (New York), SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1840. 14.8 x 12”. (HC) Very finely engraved town plan centered
on Lower Manhattan and extending north to 42nd Street. It shows Governors or Nutten Island, and a small portion of Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Jersey City. In
Manhattan the newly built Harlem Railroad is shown in red. Bellevue Hospital and its associated Alms Houses, and the House of Refuge in Madison Square are
shown. Gramercy Park is noted along Irving Place. There are several proposed piers in the Hudson River, of which only some were completed. A table locates
and names 40 important buildings. Along the bottom are large and finely rendered views of Broadway from the Park and another of City Hall. Original color
with a few minor edge tears and chips confined to the blank margins and faint toning along the edges of the sheet. (B+)
$275-350
255.
New York City, New York (Coast Chart No. 20 - New York Bay And Harbor), U.S. Coast Survey, 1866. 26.5 x 30.5”. (BW) This great coastal chart shows Sandy
Hook, Raritan Bay, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan & the New Jersey shore along the Hudson River. Hundreds of depth soundings are depicted in the bay and
into the Hudson and East Rivers. The chart includes detailed sailing directions & navigational notes on channels, lighthouses, buoys & beacons. Issued folding
with a number of fold separations resulting in minor loss, most of which have been repaired on verso with archival material. Light toning along the folds. (C+)
$180-220
256.
New York City, New York (Showing the High and Low Water Mark and the Original City Grants of Lands Under Water Made to Various Parties from 1686 to
1873…), U.S. Coast Survey, Washington D.C., 1873. 23 x 34”. (BW) Interesting map of Lower Manhattan showing the early land grants that were originally
under water and reclaimed by the city for the rapidly evolving shipping industry. Numerous docks and slips are noted as well as important buildings. Drawn based
upon U.S. Coast Surveys as well as surveys made by the city’s Department of Docks. Surveyed by Gen. Charles K. Graham, Engineer in Chief of the port of New
York. Issued folding with light toning along the folds and numerous fold separations, some of which are closed on verso with archival material, with a couple
of tiny areas of loss. (C+)
$100-130
257.
New York City, New York (View of New York and Vicinity Showing Good Automobile Roads), Nostrand, Philadelphia, ca. 1925. 28.5 x 19”. (PC) This is a
brightly colored bird’s-eye view of greater New York City, from Staten Island to White Plains, and with portions of New Jersey and Long Island. Numerous buildings, roads, landmarks, railroads and ferry lines are shown. The proposed George Washington Bridge is illustrated, which helps date the map, as the bridge was
constructed between 1927 and 1931. Folds into red self-wrappers (4.3 x 7.3”). There is a 2.75” tear at bottom and a 1” tear in the Hudson River that have been
repaired on verso with archival tape along with a few short fold separations. (B)
$130-160
258.
Long Island, New York ([Lot of 11] Topography State of New York), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Washington D.C., 1903-05. 13.5 x 19.5”. (PC) This lot of
11 topographic quadrangle maps from the USGS cover Long Island, NY. Produced under the direction of Charles Walcott, the maps show detail of the coastline,
cities, roads and railroads with a scale of 1 mile per inch.
A. Babylon Quadrangle
B. Hempstead Quadrangle
C. (Suffolk County) Shelter Island Quadrangle
D. (Suffolk County) Gardiners Island Quadrangle
E. (Suffolk County) Fire Island Quadrangle
F. (Suffolk County) Easthampton Quadrangle
G. (Suffolk County) Moriches Quadrangle
H. (Suffolk County) Montauk Quadrangle
I. (Suffolk County) Riverhead Quadrangle
J. (Suffolk County) Sag Harbor Quadrangle
K. (Suffolk County) Setauket Quadrangle
There is some light toning and soiling primarily in the blank margins. The Moriches map has a 3” fold separation that is outside of the image area. The Montauk
map has a horizontal crease across the center and a short edge tear. (B+)
$200-250
259.
Erie Canal, New York (Survey for a Ship Canal to Connect the Lakes Erie & Ontario…), U.S. Corps of Engineers, Washington D.C., 1835. 48.5 x 28”. (BW)
This detailed strip map shows a proposed water route between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie in upstate New York, designed to avoid Niagara Falls. The route begins
at Lake Ontario, just north of Lockport, with the Eighteen Mile Creek, so named because of its distance from Niagara River, not its length. After passing through
Lockport, the waterway connects with the Erie Canal, Tonawanda (Tonnawanta) Creek, and the Niagara River before flowing into Lake Erie. The Erie Canal,
which was completed in 1825, stretches from Albany, NY on the Hudson River to Buffalo, NY on Lake Erie. This route was surveyed by Lieutenants T. F. Drayton
and J. G. Reed under the direction of Capt. W. G. Williams, U.S. Topographical Engineers. Printed on two sheets, joined. Folding with minor offsetting, light
soiling and a few creases. There are fold separations and tiny holes along folds that have been archivally repaired. There are 3” chips at left near the center and
in bottom left corner that have been reattached with archival materials. (B)
$180-220
260.
Steuben County, New York (Map of the County of Steuben), Burr, An Atlas of the State of New York, New York, 1829. 19.3 x 17.6”. (HC) This is an important
map from the first individual state atlas published in the United States. It provides exquisite detail of each township and shows the progress of the surveys. It also
identifies stage and county roads, villages, flour and saw mills, forges, manufactories and churches. David Burr’s atlas of New York was the second atlas of an
individual state ever published; only Robert Mills’ 1825 Atlas of the State of South Carolina preceded it. The map was engraved by Rawdon Clark & Co. Albany
& Rawdon, Wright & Co. N.Y. Ref: Ristow, pp. 103-106. Original color and wide margins with a few edge tears confined to the blank margins and some minor
soiling primarily confined to the blank margins. (B+)
$350-450
261.
Oklahoma & Northern Texas (Asher & Adams’ Indian Territory and Texas. North West Portion), Asher & Adams, New York, 1874. 22.8 x 16.3”. (HC) This map
shows lands ceded to numerous Indian Tribes and was intended as a railroad map of Indian Territory. The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad runs north-south along
the eastern border of Indian Territory, and was the first railroad to enter Texas from the north, reaching Dallas by 1886. The proposed route for the Texas Pacific
Railroad is also shown, which was intended to extend between Marshall, TX and San Diego, CA, but instead was connected with the Southern Pacific Railroad at
Sierra Blanca, Texas in 1881. Light foxing and minor offsetting. (B+)
$140-170
262.
Oklahoma (Map of Indian Territory [with report] Message from the President of the United States…in Relation to an Alleged Occupation of a Portion of the
Indian Territory by White Settlers), Boudinot, Sen. Ex Doc No. 20 46th Cong., 1st Sess., Washington D.C., 1879. 22 x 15”. (PC) A desirable map depicting the
territory with the first designation of Public Lands. Included in a panel to the side of the map are two fascinating letters concerning the disposition of the Public
Lands within the territory. The first, by Congressman Augustus Albert contains a list of questions. The answers, by Col. E.C. Boudinot, attempt to “set the records
straight” by detailing how the land was acquired from the Indians, its current status, and directions to “several million acres of the richest land on the continent.”
A number of Army forts are named and located. Bound into the original 34 pp. report. A significant and important map for any Oklahoma collection. Near fine.
(A)
$275-350
263.
Oklahoma (Indian Territory Compiled under the Direction of Hon: John H. Oberly, Commissioner of Indian Affairs [with report] Letter from the Secretary of the
Interior…Concerning the Legal Status of the Indians in Indian Territory), U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Sen. Doc. 78, 51st Congress, 1st Session, Baltimore, 1889.
31.8 x 23.6”. (PC) This colorful, detailed and informative map of present-day Oklahoma is sans its panhandle. Legends identify military reservations, Indian
reservations, roads, trails, and railroads. Watershed and topography are well developed. Thirty-one different Indian lands are noted with information on pertinent
treaties and Executive Orders, all keyed to the map. Attractive and large sheet lithographed by A. Hoen & Co, Baltimore. Lot also includes the original 31 pages
of the related report “Letter from the Secretary of the Interior concerning the legal status of the Indians in Indian Territory.” There are a few tiny splits at fold
intersections that have been closed on verso with archival tape. There is light toning along a few folds, minor foxing in right blank margin, and a binding trim and
short binding tear at lower left that has been closed with archival tape. The report is toned. (B+)
$550-700
264.
Oklahoma (Map of Indian Territory and Oklahoma [with report] 11th Census of the United States: Indian Territory), U.S. Government, 11th Census, Report of
Indians Taxed and Indians Not Taxed, Washington D.C., 1890. 29.5 x 22”. (PC) Large, colorful and historically significant map showing the newly created Oklahoma Territory, which was created in 1889. This is possibly the only Census Office map showing the two territories together. Both would clamor for admission to
statehood. The Dawes Commission would soon extinguish Indian land titles, which led to eventual statehood for the Oklahoma Territory. There is documentary
backup for the Indian titles in each of the tribal areas and marginal notes with historical information on the various Indian Lands. Scale of 12 miles to the inch,
legend in upper right. Lower right box lists the railroads authorized to operate in Indian Territory. This is the rarer issue from the 11th Census and should not be
confused with the more common General Land Office issue.
Included with the map is the rarely seen accompanying text of the 11th census discussing Indian Territory. 76 pp. with 19 photographic plates including a fascinating
color plate of Scarfaced Charley. The map is disbound from the report and in near fine condition. The report has several loose pages and minor toning. (A)
$600-750
265.
Oklahoma (The Oil Weekly Map of Oklahoma Showing Geological Districts, together with Producing Oil and Gas Fields…), The Oil Weekly, 1934. 19 x 16.5”.
(PC) This map was published as a special supplement to the May 14, 1934 issue of The Oil Weekly. The red overprinting shows the locations of oil and gas fields
in 10 geological districts with an inset of the western Oklahoma basin at lower left. Backed with tissue to repair and reinforce a number of small centerfold
separations and edge tears with some minor pencil notations in the image. (B)
$150-200
266.
Pennsylvania (William Penn’s Treaty with the Indians, When He Founded the Province of Pensylvania in North America 1681), Boydell, Philadelphia, [1775].
23.3 x 18.2”. (BW) This important scene depicts William Penn entering into a peace treaty with a chief of the Lenape Indian tribe named Tamanend, under the
shade of an elm tree near the village of Shackamaxon (now Kensington) in Pennsylvania. Under this tree, William Penn secured the purchase of land which would
become the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Known as the Treaty of Friendship, Penn’s agreement with the Indians was an important example of Quaker values:
the just and fair treatment of people from different cultures and religious beliefs. Engraved by John Hall and published by John Boydell.
The engraving is based upon the original painting by Benjamin West in 1771 at the request of Thomas Penn, William’s son. West, who grew up in Swarthmore,
Pennsylvania, trained in Philadelphia before moving to London. Since he did not have access to live Indians in England, West relied on his own sketches that were
based upon existing Italian sculptures. Later in his career, West was appointed President of the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts, being the first American to
hold the position. Backed with old paper to infill a 0.75” hole to the right of the crowd, with image expertly drawn in facsimile. There are two repaired tears in
the image, and an unrepaired tear at left that just enters image. There is toning and a few tiny abrasions in the image, and foxing in the blank margins. (C+)
$1600-2000
267.
Pennsylvania (Map of Pennsylvania, Constructed from the County Surveys Authorized by the State; and other Original Documents...Corrected & Improved to
1826), Melish, Philadelphia, 1826. 73.5 x 42.5”. (HC) Although not the first map showing the full extent of Pennsylvania (which was created by Reading Howell
circa 1792), John Melish’s map is arguably the most important early map of the Keystone state. Melish was an experienced, skilled and energetic American cartographer, and received more official support and direction in his mapping of the state than his predecessor. In addition, Melish teamed up with engraver Benjamin
Tanner, one of the foremost American engravers of the early 19th century, to prepare the plates for his map.
Melish was a strong believer in state financed cartography, asserting that individuals would not have the necessary resources or finances to properly maintain state
maps, and that state maps, therefore should be the official responsibility of the state. His comments were transmitted to influential legislators in Pennsylvania, who
passed an act in 1816 “Directing the Formation of a Map of Pennsylvania” and subsequently hired Melish to publish the map. The surveyor general contracted with
deputy surveyors to provide accurate maps of each county, which were then collected and sent to Melish for compilation into the state map. The map was finally
ready for publication in 1822 after Melish and his assistants spent six years compiling the map, and Tanner spent another fifteen months engraving the plates. The
map was printed on six sheets, colored, available in several formats and mountings, and ranged in price from $9.00 to $12.50.
Although Melish died on December 30, 1822, the state later issued revised versions of the map in 1824, 1826 and 1832. This map, with corrections to 1826, depicts
the counties on a scale of 5 miles per inch, as prescribed by the state legislature. Township boundaries, towns and cities, churches, roads, bridges, and grist mills
are all depicted. The map extends to include New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C., but with less detail. At bottom are tables with the names of
the surveyors who supplied each county map and statistical information on each county, as well as geological remarks and a legend. The title is surmounted by the
Pennsylvania coat of arms.
Printed on six sheets, joined as issued. Backed with linen with wooden rollers attached and a ribbon tie closure. Ref: Ristow (Amer M&M) pp.110-115. Beauti-
fully and professionally conserved and rebacked with modern linen with new green cloth selvage protecting the edges. Original outline color with some refreshing.
Lightly toned with scattered foxing. There are small damp stains between Bedford and McKean counties in the west, and a couple of tiny areas of loss where the
sheets were joined around the same area. The top roller has a few small cracks and a chip at left, but this example does not exhibit the usual cracking in the map
seen near the rollers. Overall an excellent example of this magnificent work. (A)
$16000-20000
268.
South Carolina (Sud Carolina. Nach des Gouverneurs von Carolina, J. Drayton’s Charte (1803) reducirt), Weimar Geographisches Institut, Weimar, 1806. 11.5 x
8.5”. (BW) This scarce German map of South Carolina is based on Governor Drayton’s map of South Carolina of 1803, which appeared in Drayton’s History of
South Carolina. The map shows good detail of roads, towns, and rivers, and names a few Indian tribes. Issued folding, now pressed with a couple of tiny tears
in top blank margin that have been closed on verso with archival tape. (A)
$230-275
269.
Tennessee (The Tourist’s Pocket Map of the State of Tennessee Exhibiting Its Internal Improvements Roads Distances &c.), Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1837. 15.3 x
13”. (BW) This rare version of Mitchell’s pocket map of Tennessee is uncolored and was issued in the 1836 bound quarto volume of the Philadelphia Mirror. The
map itself is very detailed and shows roads, canals and early railroads. There are insets of Nashville and Knoxville at upper left and right with an index of stage
and steamboat routes at bottom. Surrounded by a keyboard style border. Originally issued folding, now flat. Slight creasing, else fine. (A)
$400-500
270.
Texas (Texas), Flemming, ca. 1845. 12.6 x 15.8”. (HC) This scarce German map, a reduced version of Arrowsmith’s 1841 Republic of Texas map, shows the
extent of Texas’s claims to the region of the upper Rio Grande, including Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque. The detailed map identifies many roads, rivers, towns,
and forts. Thirty land districts are outlined and named in a table at the top right corner. The northern panhandle is divided into 12 sections, with the German notation (copied from Arrowsmith) that the land was well wooded and watered. There is an inset with a small map of Galveston Bay in the lower left. The outline
color on this example delineates both the counties and republic boundaries. The county lines are somewhat misrepresented, with San Patricio encompassing the
southern tip of the state which is consistent with 1845, but without the counties of Lamar and Bowie in northeastern Texas, which were already organized by 1841.
Published in Glogau. A hint of toning with one tiny edge tear in bottom blank margin. (A)
$1000-1400
271.
Texas (Map of Part of the State of Texas), Colton, A Journey through Texas, New York, ca. 1857. 9 x 7.3”. (HC) This scarce map appeared in Frederick Law
Olmsted’s book, “A Journey Through Texas; Saddle-Trip of the Southwestern Frontier.” The map omits the Pan Handle, Big Bend and the Valley counties south of
Webb County, and is one of the few pre-civil war Texas maps to show the road system, rather than railroads. Counties, county seats, and topography are also well
depicted. Numerous forts are named, including Fort Martin Scott, Fort Clark, Fort Territ, Fort Inge, Fort Ewell, Fort Phantom Hill, and Fort McKavette. County
lines are approximately up to date for 1857, although there is no sign of Jack county and Bexar district is already named. Other interesting features are a German
settlement in Llano county, an Emigrants Route from Fort Mason to the Green Mounds, and Smith & Whiting’s Route to El Paso. Issued folding, now pressed
with a few tiny fold separations. A binding trim at bottom right with a resulting 1/2” tear have both been archivally repaired. (B+)
$325-400
272.
Texas ([Lot of 2] Johnson’s New Map of the State of Texas [and] County Map of the State of Texas Showing also Portions of the Adjoining States and Territories),
ca. 1861-76. . (HC)
A. Johnson’s New Map of the State of Texas, by Johnson and Ward, from Illustrated Family Atlas of the World , circa 1861, hand colored (24” x 16”). The first
edition of this handsome map, with county development mostly in eastern Texas and only the three large counties of El Paso, Presidio, and Bexar in the west.
The panhandle, noted as the Staked Plain (Elevated Table Land, without Wood or Water), includes a large section that is unorganized. There are numerous wagon
roads, a few completed railroads, and the US Mail Route traced on the chart. Insets include a Plan of Sabine Lake, Plan of the Northern part of Texas, and Plan of
Galveston Bay. Surrounded by Johnson’s early strapwork border. Condition: There is a bottom centerfold separation closed on verso with archival tape that just
passes the neatline, some minor foxing and offsetting, and one tiny wormhole only visible when held to light. (B+)
B. County Map of the State of Texas Showing also Portions of the Adjoining States and Territories, by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, from General Atlas, dated 1876,
hand colored (14” x 21”). This fine double-page map of Texas extends to include most of New Mexico to above Santa Fe and the adjoining parts of Oklahoma,
Arkansas and Louisiana. The map presents an excellent view of the county development with only the large regions of West Texas yet to be organized. Galveston’s
role as a main port of entry is obvious as it is depicted in a large inset. The Llano Estacado, or Staked Plain, is shown extending from the New Mexico Territory
through the Texas panhandle. Indian Territory is divided into several large Indian nations and reservations. The map is surrounded by Mitchell’s distinctive grapevine border. Drawn and engraved in Philadelphia by W. H. Gamble. Condition: There are two small centerfold separations at top and bottom that enter 1/2” into
map, all of which have been closed on verso with archival tape. There is a 1/2” tear adjacent to the centerfold in the panhandle, as well as some minor edge tears
(only one of which just passes the neatline), that have all been closed on verso with archival tape. (B) See descriptions above.
$350-450
273.
Texas (The Oil and Gas Journal’s Oil Map of Texas), Oil and Gas Journal, 1938. 36.5 x 35.5”. (PC) This great Texas oil map shows the state of the oil business
throughout the entire state less than three years before America’s entry into WWII. Highly detailed at a scale of 20 miles per inch, this very colorful map is from
the base map provided courtesy of the Texas Railroad Commission with data current to March 15, 1938. It was published in the April 14, 1938 Supplement to
the Oil and Gas Journal. The legend locates all Oil Pipelines, Gas Pipelines, Gas Fields, Oil Fields, Producing Salt Domes, and Refineries. At upper left is the
large “Generalized Geological Sections of Texas” which locates many formations including those containing oil and gas as well as those to be Known, Probable
or Possible “Pay Zones.” The huge index to Texas’ oil and gas fields lists over 500 fields alphabetically. The map is white with black printing to indicate counties
and major towns. All oil related information is accomplished with colorful overprinting. Blank verso. This rare issue was published by the Petroleum Publishing
Company. Issued folding. Beautiful color and impression with a number of short splits at fold intersections (up to 1” in length) and some light color ghosting
in the lower blank margin. (B+)
$700-900
274.
Galveston Bay, Texas ((Sketch 1 No 4) Preliminary Chart of San Luis Pass Texas…), U.S. Coast Survey, Washington D.C., 1853. 17 x 14”. (HC) Handsome
chart of the entrance to Galveston Bay, noting San Luis Island, Galveston and Mud Island as well as Peninsula Point. The chart notes soundings, sailing directions
and tidal effects. Issued folding, now pressed with a couple of tiny fold separations that have been reinforced on verso with tissue. A binding trim at bottom left
has been replaced to accommodate framing, and a 2” binding tear has been archivally repaired. (B)
$140-180
275.
Jefferson County, Texas (Soil Map, Texas, Jefferson County Sheet), U.S.D.A., Washington D.C., 1913. 37.5 x 44.3”. (PC) Large folding map shows the entire
county in amazing detail on a scale of one inch per mile. Beautifully colored and finely engraved, the map locates towns, villages, roads and railroads. Twentyfive different soil profiles are identified with different colors and patterns. The extensive legend locates numerous physical features. Surveyed by William Carter,
L.R. Schoenmann, T.M. Bushnell and E.T. Maxon. Near fine and issued folding with a few tiny splits at fold intersections. (A)
$100-130
276.
Utah ([Lot of 2] Topographical and Geological Atlas of the District of the High Plateaus of Utah [with] Report on the Geology of the High Plateaus of Utah),
Dutton, Washington D.C., [1879-80]. 22 x 32.3”. (PC) This rare atlas and report depicts the High Plateaus of Utah and predates Dutton’s famous atlas Tertiary
History of the Grand Canyon District by three years. Over a three year period beginning in 1875, Dutton and his team mapped over 12,000 miles of rugged terrain
in order to understand the geological structure and volcanic phenomena of the region. His team’s efforts produced an impressive atlas consisting of eight largescale topographic and geologic maps, of which this example includes the first six including:
[On 2 Sheets] No. 1 Map of the District of the High Plateaus of Utah
[On 2 Sheets] No. 2 Geological Map of the District of the High Plateaus of Utah
No. 3 Relief Map of the District of the High Plateaus of Utah
No. 4 Map of Portions of Utah and Arizona Showing the Arrangement of Faults and Flexures in the Kababs and High Plateaus
[On 2 Joined Sheets] No. 5 Stereogram of Displacements in the District of the High Plateaus of Utah
No. 6 Structure Sections Through the High Plateaus
Each map sheet is loose, measures approximately 22 x 32”, and is housed in a very attractive tan cloth-covered portfolio with ribbon ties. Accompanying the atlas
is a 307 pp. report including 11 plates and a number of profile views. This report was previously owned by J.S. Newberry, who was a well-known paleontologist
and geologist who participated in a number of early scientific expeditions in the western United States, and bears his signature on the title page. Quarto, hardbound
in brown cloth covers. Ref: Marcou & Marcou #773. All of the maps except for No. 4 have numerous centerfold separations that have been repaired on verso
with tissue. Map No. 4 has a 4” edge tear that has been closed on verso with archival tape. The maps have numerous edge tears away from the image, many of
which have been closed on verso. The binding of the report is very loose with about 30 pages separated from the text block. The hinge is starting and the spine is
missing and replaced with black cloth. The title page and plates all bear the Columbia University Library embossing. (C)
$500-650
277.
Virginia ([On 4 Sheets] Rappahannock River Virginia…), U.S. Coast Survey, Washington D.C., 1856. 17.8 x 28.8”. (BW) This lot includes four large-scale
maps showing the course of the Rappahannock River from Fredericksburg southeast to about half way to the Chesapeake Bay. The charts show streets, individual
buildings, plantations and numerous soundings.
A. Rappahannock River Virginia from Fredericksburg to Near Moss Neck…
B. Rappahannock River Virginia from Moss Neck To Port Royal…
C. Preliminary Chart of Rappahannock River Virginia from Near Port Royal to Saunders’ Wharf
D. Preliminary Chart of Rappahannock River Virginia from Saunders’ Wharf to Occupacia Creek…
few short splits at fold intersections. (B+)
278.
There is some light toning along some of the folds and a
$100-150
Virginia, Civil War (Jetersville and Sailors Creek from Surveys under the Direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. N. Michler, Maj. of Engineers…), U.S. War Department,
Washington D.C., 1867. 34 x 20”. (BW) The area depicted on the map is a few miles east of Farmville, Virginia. Jetersville is at the lower right of the map, along
the Richmond and Danville Rail Road and the unlabeled Sailors Creek at the left drains north into the Appomattox River. There is detail of residents, towns, roads
and railroads. Ref: Stephenson #559.55; Phillips (A) #3688. There is some minor staining in the blank margins and the lower left corner of the sheet is missing
but is away from the map image. (B+)
$180-220
United States & Mexico
279.
United States & Mexico Guide Book (The United States with Excursions to Mexico, Cuba, Porto Rico, and Alaska), Baedeker, [1909]. 4.5 x 6.5”. (PC) This
extremely detailed handbook for travelers includes 33 maps and 48 city plans. The guidebook provides information covering routes and tour plans, sites of interest,
hotels, expected traveling expenses, history and statistics. Fourth edition, revised. 16mo. 724 pp. Red cloth with gilt titles, marbled fore-edges, and an attached
ribbon bookmark. Maps are in near fine condition. Text is clean and tight and the covers show very minimal shelf wear. (A)
$80-100
280.
United States, Texas & Mexico (Ornamental Map of the United States & Mexico), Phelps, New York, 1847. 21.3 x 28.3”. (HC) This great map of the two
countries features the new, enlarged state of Texas. Bright colors delineate political boundaries and boldly mark the route of the “Great Oregon Rail Road” from
New York to Oregon City. Portraits of Cortez, Washington, and Montezuma appear above the map; below are the great seals of the United States and Mexico,
portraits of generals Taylor and Santa Anna, and a view of an Aztec temple. Text describes the history of the region culminating with the Mexican American War
and showing the United States in possession of New Mexico and California despite the fact that the war had not yet ended at the time of publication. Ref: Wheat
[TMW] #551. Lightly toned and expertly backed with archival tissue to reinforce and repair a clean tear that severed the map in half as well as a number of chips
in the blank margins. (C+)
$900-1100
281.
United States & Mexico (Carte Generale des Etats-Unis et du Mexique Comprenant l’Amerique Centrale et les Antilles), Andriveau-Goujon, Paris, 1875. 35.5 x
24.3”. (HC) This is an attractive, large 19th century map of the United States, Mexico and the West Indies with insets of Central America, Lesser Antilles, New
York, and Atlantic travel and cable routes. The large Dacotah territory is shown before its division into north and south in 1889, and Oklahoma is named as Territoire Indien. The most interesting feature of the map is the odd configuration of California and Nevada, which resulted from a misunderstanding of the boundary
changes that occurred when Arizona ceded land west of the Colorado and Virgin rivers to Nevada in 1866. This map shows the Nevada/Utah border too far west
and the ceded region belonging to California instead of Nevada. Also, West Virginia is still a part of Virginia despite the 1875 date. The overland routes to Santa
Fe, Mexico and California are noted as well as notations of native tribes and topography. A color key at bottom identifies the colonial possessions. The map is
printed on two joined sheets. There is some light toning in the blank margins, else fine. (A)
$350-425
282.
Southern United States & Mexico (A Map of Mexico or New Spain Florida Now Called Louisiana and Part of California &c.), Moll, A Complete System of
Geography, Ancient and Modern, London, ca. 1752. 10 x 7”. (HC) This uncommon, copper engraved map includes good detail throughout, such as many Indian
names and early forts. The area extends from about the 37th parallel just to South America in Terra Firma. The only British colony shown is a large Carolina.
The Spanish possession of Louisiana includes Florida and extends to the Rio Grande (here called the North R). Texas is not named but is inhabited by White and
Black Spaniards, and Country full of Beevers. The Baja is distorted and the Gulf of California extends too far north. Although only Part of California is shown, it
is assumed that it is in the form of an island because Moll depicts California as an island on his other maps. Ref: McLaughlin #180. There is a printer’s crease at
bottom left in the title cartouche and minor soiling in the top corners, far from map. (A)
$600-700
283.
United States & Mexico (Carte du Mexique ou de la Nlle. Espagne Contenant aussi le Nouveau Mexique, la Californie, avec une Partie des Pays Adjacents …),
Bonne/Lattre, Atlas Moderne, Paris, 1771. 16.3 x 11.5”. (HC) This attractive map covers the region from the Chesapeake Bay through California with Mexico
and Central America. Excellent detail is exhibited, particularly of the Jesuit missions in Mexico and the Southwest. Numerous Indian tribes are named. The tip
of Florida is shown fragmented with numerous islands and waterways. A large decorative rococo-style cartouche adorns the map. Original color on thick paper
with light scattered foxing and a few damp stains in the blank margins. (B+)
$350-425
284.
Western United States & Mexico (Carte du Mexique ou de la Nouvelle Espagne ou l’on Peut Suivre les Mouvemens des Costes), Kitchin, Histoire de L’Amerique,
London, ca. 1778. 15 x 11.2”. (HC) This is a French version of Kitchin’s Mexico or New Spain in which the Motions of Cortes may be traced. It covers the region
from Louisiane to Nouvelle Albion and all of Mexico except the Yucantan peninsula. The region of present-day Arizona and New Mexico is well delineated with
numerous Indian villages and the locations of missions. The area from New Mexico to Louisiana is labeled Grand Espace de Terre inconnue (Great Space of Land
Unknown). An inset shows Mexico City on the large Lake of Mexico. Finely engraved by Benard with a decorative title cartouche and compass rose. Ref: cf.
Wheat (TMW) #172. Issued folded, now flattened with white stains in the image and faint offsetting. Remargined at left. (B) $300-375
285.
United States, Texas & Mexico (Mexique), Duvotenay, 1843. 8.9 x 12.1”. (HC) Centered on Mexico and the Southwest, the map features an independent Republic of Texas, and depicts that part of the Southwest that would later become the states of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico , Utah, Colorado, and California (called
Nouvelle Californie and Ancienne Californie). The inset Guatemala shows most of Central America through Costa Rica, all labeled Guatemala. Original outline
color with a couple of unobtrusive spots in the image, else fine. (A)
$140-170
286.
Texas, Mexico & South America ([Lot of 2] Texas [on sheet with] Mexico Guatimala and the West Indies [and] South America), Morse, A System of Geography
for the Use of Schools, New York, ca. 1846. 9.5 x 12”. (HC) These maps are from Morse’s A System of Geography for the Use of Schools. The early state map
of Texas shows development primarily confined to the east of Austin. To the west is Bexar and an area marked “Buffaloes and Wild Horses”. The map of South
America shows basic detail of rivers, topography and place names. There are a number of interesting notes including “Native Tribes Little Known” and “Grassy
Plains Called Llanos.” Both sheets have light toning and some minor soiling. The map of South America and Mexico also have a few stains in the image. (B)
$80-100
287.
Western United States and Mexico (Map of the United States and their Territories Between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean and Part of Mexico Compiled
from Surveys…), Emory, Mexican Boundary Survey, 1857-58. 22.8 x 20.2”. (BW) This map is one of the foundation maps for the western United States and
represents the culmination of fifty years of government explorations. Starting with Lewis and Clark, there were numerous official and unofficial surveys and
explorations, all adding to the pool of knowledge presented here. While large sections are still labeled “unexplored territory,” Emory fitted these fragments together with the information gathered during his surveys into a reasonably correct cartographic picture of the West. This map shows large, transitional territories
of Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, Washington and Minnesota. It was drawn by Thomas Jekyll under the supervision of Lt. Nathaniel Michler of
the Topographical Engineers. Lt. Michler worked with his counterpart representing Mexico, Captain Francisco Jiménez, to survey between Nogales and Yuma
including the area south of Arivaca. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #916. Issued folding, with a 1” separation at center, a few small spots, and some faint toning along the
folds. There is an edge tear that just extends past the neatline at left that has been repaired on verso with archival material. (B+)
$375-450
288.
California, Southwest and Mexico (Cette Carte de Californie et du Nouveau Mexique est Tiree de celle qui a ete Envoyee par un Grand d’Espagne pour etre Communiquee a Mrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences), Fer, Atlas Curieux, Paris, 1705. 13.5 x 9”. (HC) This small map is very important in the cartographic history
of California and the Southwest. Ironically it is one of the only maps of the period to focus on the island of California, and the first map to show the discoveries of
Father Eusebio Kino, the man who disproved that California island theory. According to Wagner, the map is purportedly based on a manuscript drawn by Father
Kino in 1696. The island is named Californias o Carolinas and a number of new place names are introduced here for the first time, including the interestingly titled
Ba. d. las 11000 Virgenes (Bay of 11,000 Virgins). Numerous place names are shown in what is now the southwestern part of the United States, including Santa
Fe, Acoma, and Casa Grande. Additionally 314 different places are located and keyed to a table that fills a large portion of the map; thus presenting remarkable
documentation of the native settlements in the region. Engraved by Inselin, who also engraved Kino’s famous map. Ref: McLaughlin #134; Tooley (Amer) p.126,
#62; Wagner #462; Wheat [TMW] #78. Watermarked paper with light toning, minor foxing, and a couple of damp stains in the blank margins, far from map.
(B+)
$1500-1900
289.
United States & Mexico, California (Audience de Guadalaiara, Nouveau Mexique, Californie, &c.), Sanson, Paris, ca. 1715. 9.3 x 7.8”. (HC) This map was first
published in 1656 and introduced the so-called second Sanson model of California as an island. This depiction shows a small peninsula (Agubela de Cato) above
the island, two bays along the island’s northern coast and two new place names, Tolaago and R. de Estiete. Sanson actually based this on information from the less
well known map by Luke Foxe, but it was this map that influenced many other cartographers throughout the rest of the century. On this version the name Nouvelle
Albion appears in the northern part of California. On the mainland there are new Indian tribes identified in the region of the R. del Norte, which flows southwest
from a large inland lake, and two large clusters of mountains are shown pictorially. This issue is from a re-engraved plate published by Joannes Ribbius and Simon
de Vries. Ref: Burden #327; McLaughlin #16; Tooley (Amer) p. 116, #15. Faint toning along centerfold with a tiny tear along the centerfold just below R. del
Norte has been repaired with archival materials. (B+)
$950-1100
Latin America & Caribbean
290.
Mexico (Description, Situation & Vue de la Ville de Mexique, des Deux Lacs sur lesquels elle est Batie, du Grand Temple de cette Ville, des Sacrifices d’Homme
qu’on y Faisoit, de l’Idole des Mexicains…), Chatelain, Atlas Historique et Methodique, Amsterdam, ca. 1719. 17 x 14.5”. (HC) Fascinating folio sheet with
French text, two maps and four views. Carte du Mexique shows Central Mexico and the Environs du Lac de Mexique features the vicinity of Mexico City with its
islands in the lake connected by bridges. The four views include a panorama of Mexico City, one of the large Aztec Temple, and two showing various ceremonies
including human sacrifice. All surrounded by descriptions in French. Ref: Phillips (A) #548-6-28. Watermarked paper with a hint of toning along the centerfold
and minor fold separations confined to the top and bottom blank margins closed on verso with tissue. (B+)
$160-200
291.
Western Mexico (Hispania Nova), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 8 x 6”. (HC) Lovely small map of central and western Mexico. It locates
many cities and features including Mexico City on the shore of a large unnamed lake, Guadalajara, Ocomo, Tetitlan, Chapalicu Mare (Lake Chapala), as well as
numerous gold and silver mines. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles balance two diagonal corners. The ocean is fully engraved in moiré. This is from
the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)
$160-200
292.
Mexico and Central America ([Lot of 4] Nova Hispania Nova Galicia Guatimala [and] Portus Acapulco [and] Vetus Mexico [and] Viztlipuztli Idolum Mexicanorum), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, London, ca. 1671. . (BW)
A. Nova Hispania Nova Galicia Guatimala, (14” x 11.4”). This well-engraved map, based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz, includes Mexico through Costa Rica
with nice detail. It also includes the U.S. Gulf coast, southwest Florida and a bit of Cuba with less detail. The large pictorial cartouche depicts Native Americans
loading goods for a European merchant. Condition: Watermarked paper with some faint stains, a professionally repaired short tear that just enters map border at
top, and a chip in top right margin that has also been professionally repaired. (B+)
B. Portus Acapulco, (13.9” x 11.4”). This attractive copper engraved view of Acapulco and its bay is a nice rendering of the town, with fortifications, outlying
buildings, ships in the harbor plus others at sea as far out as the horizon. Numerous locals and Europeans are in the shadowy foreground. Condition: Watermarked
paper with some faint stains and a minor tear along the centerfold at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival tape. (B+)
C. Vetus Mexico, (13.6” x 11.3”). Panoramic view of the city of Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest. The city is built in the middle of a large lake with
bridges connecting it to the surrounding countryside. Important buildings are identified with lettered key. In the foreground numerous native and Spanish activities
are depicted along the road. Condition: Watermarked paper. (A)
D. Viztlipuztli Idolum Mexicanorum, (13.3” x 10.9”). A fabulous copper engraving of Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war standing on an altar receiving offerings. This is an imaginative European depiction of an Aztec shrine with the deity depicted as half-man and half-beast with a face in its belly. Pagan gods were of
considerable interest to Europeans, and much information was sent to the Old World despite Spanish attempts to eradicate the religions. Condition: Watermarked
paper with some faint stains and light crease in upper-right corner. (B+) See description above.
$600-800
293.
Mexico and Central America (Spanish Dominions in North America Southern Part), Pinkerton, Modern Atlas, Edinburgh, 1811. 27.5 x 20”. (HC) This large,
handsome map covers the southern portion of Mexico and Central America from Chiapa through Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The map presents a very
attractive and detailed picture of the major watersheds and mountains in the region. Ref: Phillips (A) #724-45. There is some faint centerfold toning and a hint of
soiling, else very good. (B+)
$150-200
294.
Central America (Yucatan Conventus Iuridici Hispaniae Novae Pars Occidentalis, et Guatimala Conventus Iuridicus), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld,
Amsterdam, ca. 1671. 14.5 x 11.5”. (BW) This decorative map covers the region from Mexico City to Panama City and extends to include part of Cuba, and is
based on Blaeu’s map of the Yucatan peninsula. Cozumel is named, and Lake Nicaragua is presented on an east-west orientation. This map is richly adorned with
ships engaged in battle, Neptune and his entourage, and an elaborate title cartouche with Natives, putti, and a large shell.
(B+)
Watermarked paper with light toning.
$400-500
295.
Central America (Nouvelle Espagne, Nouvelle Galice, et Guatimala, dans l’Amerique Septentrionale…), Aa, Leiden, ca. 1729. 14 x 11.3”. (HC) This decorative
map of Central America depicts the majority of Mexico through Costa Rica, and extends to include part of the coastline of the US to Florida and Cuba. Cities, rivers, mountains and even volcanoes are illustrated. The title cartouche features a large architectural structure surmounted by weaponry, with Native Indians trading
with a European on the right and a sailing ship in the background. A strong impression on watermarked paper with wide margins, a few minor printer’s creases,
printer’s ink residue, and some tiny abrasions. (B+)
$600-700
296.
Central America (Partie Meridionale, de l’Ancien Mexique ou de la Nouvle. Espagne), Bonne, Raynal’s Atlas de toutes les parties connues du globe terrestre,
Paris, ca. 1783. 12.5 x 8.2”. (HC) This attractive copper engraved map covers southern Mexico and all of Central America. Detail includes towns and villages,
rivers, mountains, shoals and navigational hazards along the coasts.
(A)
$100-130
297.
Central America, Panama (The Rand-McNally New Commercial Atlas Map of Panama…), Rand McNally & Co., Chicago, 1912. 25.8 x 19”. (PC) This is a
very early commercial pocket map of Panama and the Canal Zone. The various departments are delineated along with an inset map of the Canal Zone and a profile
view of the Canal showing the land that was cut away to facilitate the canal. The verso has an index of towns, rivers and mountains along with details of the Canal.
The United States took over the French efforts to build the canal in 1904 and finally completed construction in January of 1914. Thus this map actually predates
the completed canal and attests to the strategic and economic importance of this technological marvel. The map folds into original blue cloth covers. There is
archival tape on verso to reinforce a few fold intersections, else fine. (A)
$180-220
298.
Panama (Plan de la Baye et Ville de Portobelo en 1736), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, ca. 1750. 12.8 x 7.5”. (BW) This attractive chart
shows Portobelo, the important Spanish port city on the northern coast of Panama. Numerous soundings are located and a key at right identifies important locations.
The chart is surrounded by a boldly engraved border. There is a hint of offsetting in the image and a few small extraneous creases. Issued folding. (B+)
$120-150
299.
Panama (Carte de l’Isthme de Panama et des Provinces de Veragua Terre Ferme et Darien…), Bellin, L’Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1754. 11.25 x 7.75”.
(HC) An attractive, small map featuring good detail of Panama many years before the creation of the Canal and Lake Bayano. Numerous place names including
S. Yago on the Azuevo Peninsula, Portobelo, Se. Marie, Panama, etc. Extends to include the Gulf of Darien. Adorned with a delicate title cartouche. This map
was published in Antoine Francois Prevost d’Exiles’ influential collection of travel narratives, L’Histoire Generale des Voyages. A faint damp stain at left with
two minor printer’s creases. (B+)
$190-220
300.
Caribbean and Mexico (Culiacanae, Americae Regionis Descriptio [on sheet with] Hispanoliae, Cubae, Aliarumque Insularum Circumiacientium, Delineato), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1579. 19.5 x 14”. (HC) Two great early maps of important regions in the New World are combined into this interesting
composition. The first covers the region of western Mexico around Culiacan and the Spanish settlement of Villa S. Michael’s, the region noted for its silver mines.
The second is the first detailed map of the Greater Antilles with detail in southern Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean that is quite remarkable for the period.
Ortelius based the maps on a variety of sources including Mercator’s world map (1569) and other maps by Gutters and Alone De Santa Cruz. Three strapwork
cartouches and sailing ships decorate the map. Latin text on verso, published between 1592-1612. Ref: Van den Broecke #14. Attractive color with gilt highlights
on watermarked paper and short centerfold separations in blank margins that have been archivally repaired. (A)
$1200-1400
301.
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (A New and Accurate Chart of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coasts of North and South America…), Bowen, John Harris’
Navigantium Atque…, Philadelphia, ca. 1744. 17.8 x 14.5”. (HC) A handsome map of the Caribbean and Gulf coasts with well engraved detail and many remarks
on sailing directions, history, and native populations. The trade winds are noted with directional arrows, and the major trade routes are delineated. The coastal
place names are abundant, with some towns and fortifications named inland. An early reference to the first attempted colony in Texas is Cenis Ft. on the banks of
the Trinity River. In today’s Colombia are noted Gold Rivers and Mines and a Dutch Colony is located in Surinam. The map is filled with extensive, interesting
notations on the Spanish Galleons, John Oxnam and the Isthmus of Darien, King Charles II and the granting of the Carolina charter, and much more. A decorative
cartouche and two compass roses complete the composition. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.HARR-1a #17. Just a hint of toning along centerfold. (B+)
$750-850
302.
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Carte du Golphe du Mexique et des Isles de l’Amerique), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1754. 14.9 x
10.7”. (HC) Attractive map of the islands of the Caribbean with the parts of the United States and Mexico that border the Gulf of Mexico, Central America, and
the northern coastline of South America. Routes of several explorers are shown, including Cortez, Ponce de Leon, and Hernandez de Cordova, along with many
coastal place names. A delicately engraved rococo-style title cartouche fills the upper right. Ref: cf Sellers & Van Ee #1683. Issued folding, now pressed on
watermarked paper and backed in tissue to reinforce folds. Expertly remargined at right with a small amount of neatline in facsimile at bottom. (B+)
$200-240
303.
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Map of the Gulf of Mexico, the Islands and Countries Adjacent), Kitchin, Robertson’s History of America, London, 1777. 19.3
x 12.5”. (BW) Lovely copper engraved map covering the region from Florida and the Gulf coast to northern South America. The southern portion of Florida
is fragmented into numerous waterways. There is crisp detail of the many islands, the South American coast and Central America. Decorative rococo-style title
cartouche and compass rose. Published by W. Strahan and T. Cadell. Ref: Howes #R358. Issued folding with a couple of minute separations at fold intersections
and faint offsetting. (B+)
$180-220
304.
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (A General Chart of the West Indies / To His Royal Highness George Augustus Frederick Prince of Wales &c. &c. &c. this Chart of
the West Indies, is Humbly Inscribed…), Speer, London, 1796. 45.5 x 28.3”. (HC) This impressive large-scale chart of the Gulf of Mexico includes the southern
United States, Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America. A table at far right lists the colonial possessions of the English, French, Spanish,
Dutch and Danish, and gives direction as to how they should be colored on the chart. The United States boundaries reflect the 1796 Pinckney’s Treaty, extending
to the Mississippi River in the west and south to northern Florida. Pinckney’s Treaty, also known as the Treaty of San Lorenzo or the Treaty of Madrid, defined the
boundaries of the United States, gave the U.S. navigation rights on the Mississippi River, and established intentions of friendship between the United States and
Spain. The Spanish possessions west of the Mississippi are left largely blank, with Ticas (Texas), Wandering Indians, and A Vast Tract of Unknown Land noted.
Political boundaries, cities, forts, Indian tribal territories, and topographical details are well depicted. The waters are filled with soundings, navigational hazards,
arrows identifying the direction of trade winds, and the routes of the Spanish gold fleet. The Pacific Ocean is filled with a large rococo-style cartouche dedicating
the map to George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales, who became the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1820. There is an engraved
endorsement by John Pownall, Secretary to the Plantation Office, certifying that the chart incorporates the “latest and most accurate surveys.” The map was first
published in 1774; this is the second state republished by Robert Wilkinson, with an “Honorary Gold Medal” seal given to Speer and engraved just above South
America. Engraved by Thomas Bowen. On two sheets, joined.
Captain Joseph Smith Speer was an officer in the Royal Navy who spent many years in the West Indies. His most famous work, the West-India Pilot, contained 13
maps of the region, published in 1766, followed by an extended 26-map edition in 1771. Ref: Sellers & Van Ee #1699. Old color with light offsetting and a few
faint damp stains. There are a few fold separations between the 11th and 12th parallels and in South America that were previously closed with cello tape, causing
some discoloration. The cello tape has been removed and the separations have all been closed with archival materials. A 1” tear just below Honduras, a small
hole near New Leon, and a small hole east of the Bahamas have also all been archivally repaired. There is a tiny pinhole in the Gulf of Mexico. Despite these
imperfections, this is a good example of such a large and rare map. (B)
$3750-5000
305.
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Carte des Cotes du Golfe du Mexique Compris entre la Pointe Sud de la Presqu’Ile de la Floride et la Pointe Nord de la Presqu’Ile
d’Yucatan…), Depot de la Marine, Paris, 1800. 35.8 x 23.8”. (HC) This is one of the earliest charts to name the bays of Galveston and Bernardo (now Matagorda)
in Texas. This French edition was published just one year after the map on which it was based: Carta Esferica que Comprehende las Costas del Seno Mexicano
by Depósito Hidrográfico de Marina of Spain, which was the prototype for maps of the Gulf for many years. Carta Esferica was the first chart of the Texas coast
based on actual soundings and exploration, and outlined the coastline and the lower course of its rivers. The exploration was conducted by Jose Antonio de Evia
in 1785-86, who named Galveston Bay after his patron, Bernardo de Galvez, the interim governor of Spanish Louisiana.
The chart extends from Florida to the Yucatan peninsula, and includes parts of Cuba and the Bahamas. A note at bottom left explains that the soundings are given in
French fathoms, and includes a lettered guide to the composition of the Gulf floor as indicated on the map. The map is adorned with two large sailing ships, which
were added in manuscript. Engraved by E. Collin with lettering by Besancon. The seal of the Depot de la Marine is at bottom left and Prix Deux Francs appears
below neatline at right. Ref: cf Martin & Martin, p. 105. Watermarked paper with some faint damp stains, light soiling, and short centerfold separations in the top
and bottom blank margins, just entering the map border at bottom. There is a tear that enters 2” into map at bottom right that was closed on verso with archival
material, but the repair has come partially undone. (B)
$1100-1500
306.
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Map of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies), Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1874. 21.7 x 13.3”. (HC) This double-page map
of Mexico and the West Indies extends to include the southern states, all of the Caribbean and Bahama Islands, and a portion of northeastern South America. There
is excellent detail throughout Mexico and Central America. The Baja Peninsula is here called Lower California. Four insets show the Sandwich Islands, Jamaica,
Bermuda and a map of the Panama Railroad. Original color with a centerfold separation at bottom extending 1.75” into the image and a few minor edge tears
confined to the blank margins. (B)
$80-100
307.
Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean & Northern South America (Guayane, Terre Ferme, Isles Antilles, et Nlle. Espagne), Brion de la Tour/Desnos, Atlas General, Civil et
Ecclesiastique…, Paris, 1766. 12.3 x 11.3”. (HC) This unusual map focuses on Mexico, Central America, northern South America and all of the islands of the
West Indies. There is no topographical detail shown in North America or below the Amazon River. The coloring illustrates the various colonial possessions and
symbols locate missions throughout the region. The map is embellished with a rococo-style cartouche and highly decorative borders that were printed from a separate
copperplate. Original color on watermarked paper with a few tiny spots and light toning along sheet edges. (A) $140-180
308.
Caribbean (De Groote Ende Kleyne Eylanden van West-Indien), Cloppenburg, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 10 x 7.5”. (BW) As Mercator did not produce
a general map of the West Indies, Cloppenburg drew from the work of Hessel Gerritsz for his edition of the Atlas Minor. It covers all of the West Indies and the
Bahamas and shows the coastlines of the Florida peninsula, Central America and northern South America. The title is contained in a decorative title cartouche and
the map is further embellished with a compass rose. Most of the maps from this atlas were engraved by Pieter van den Keere, but there is no attribution on this
map. French text on verso. A couple of tiny chips in blank margins and some minor text show-through. (A)
$300-400
309.
Caribbean (Maiores Minores Que Insulae Hispaniola, Cuba Lucaiae et Caribes), Gerritsz/De Laet, Nieuwe Wereldt ofte Beschrijvinghe van West-Indien…, ca. 1630.
14 x 11”. (BW) Hessel Gerritsz was intimately involved with Dutch expansion into the Americas at the beginning of the seventeenth century. He was the official
cartographer of the Dutch East India Company and thus was privy to the latest cartographic information coming into Holland. He traveled to the New World to
gather much of the information used to produce maps in collaboration with Johannes de Laet, one of the directors of the Dutch West India Company, who was also
involved with Dutch colonial efforts. The map covers from Florida, here called Cabo dela Florida, and the Bahamas through to Trinidad and is embellished with
a garland draped title cartouche and a compass rose. Gerritsz’ map of the Caribbean served as a model for other cartographers throughout the rest of the century.
Two worm tracks that just enter map border at top have been closed on verso with old paper and there are some tiny worm holes in blank margins. (B)
$700-850
310.
Caribbean (Isole Antili, la Cuba, e la Spagnuola…), Coronelli, Isolario Descrittione Geografico…, Venice, ca. 1695. 17 x 10”. (HC) Coronelli’s scarce map of the
Caribbean extends from the southern tip of Florida and the Canale di Bahama to the easternmost Antilles and Trinidad. The detailed map is centered on Hispaniola
and includes several smaller islands such as the Caymans, Virgin Islands and several islands off the Yucatan Peninsula. A note in the Lucayan archipelago of the
Bahamas, identifies Guanahani, the native name for the island where Columbus supposedly landed in 1492 and subsequently called San Salvador. Ref: Shirley (BL
Atlases) T.CORO 13-a #214. Wide margins with three minute worm holes just below title cartouche, only visible when held to light. (A)
$700-800
311.
Caribbean (West Indies), Rees, The Cyclopaedia, London, ca. 1806. 16 x 9.8”. (BW) This densely engraved map covers the entire Caribbean Basin and Mexico
and portions of North and South America. East and West Florida are noted. Engraved by Harrison. Ref: Phillips (A) #711. There are narrow side margins with
the lower left margin trimmed to the neatline. (B+)
$120-150
312.
Caribbean (West India Islands), Walker, Paris, ca. 1820. 9 x 7.3”. (BW) Small but detailed map of the Caribbean including portions of Central America, South
America and Florida. Florida is shown with divisions of West Florida and East Florida. Light toning with a few small tears and chips in top blank margin, not
affecting map. (B+)
$80-110
313.
Cuba (Cuba), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, Venice, ca. 1590. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) Captivating map of the island is based on the cartography of Giacomo
Gastaldi. The map includes Jamaica and part of Hispaniola. The Ye de Lagartos, shown north of Jamaica, is one of the earliest references to the Cayman Islands
to appear on a map. The map was graphically engraved by Girolamo Porro, with a stipple engraved sea embellished with sea monsters, a sea turtle, a compass rose
and a title cartouche. It is from one of the most famous Isolarios (Island Books) produced in the 16th century. Printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.2”) of Italian text with
a historiated initial; title above map, Descrittione Dell’ Isola Cuba. Ref: Cueto #6. A nice impression with marginal soiling. (A)
$350-400
314.
Cuba (An Exact Plan of the City, Fortifications & Harbour of Havana in the Island of Cuba…), Anon., Universal Magazine, London, ca. 1762. 13.5 x 10.3”. (BW)
This is a well engraved and graphic map of Havana harbor and the fortified town with surrounding area. There are numerous soundings and anchorages located,
and an inset at lower left titled Island of Cuba. There is a compass rose with fleur-de-lys, rhumb lines, a distance scale and a rococo-style cartouche. Published in
the May 1762 issue of the Universal Magazine. Ref: Jolly #UNIV-107. There is a 1” fold separation at lower left and a binding trim at lower right that has a 0.5”
tear, both of which have been repaired on verso with archival tape. Issued folding. (B+)
$180-220
315.
Havana, Cuba (Habana), Isla de Cuba Pintoresca, ca. 1848. 10.8 x 7.3”. (HC) This is an attractive view of the Havana Harbor by Pierre Toussaint Frederic Mialhe,
who was a French painter and engraver. He lived in Cuba from 1838-1854 and went by the name Frederico Mialhe shown at lower left. This lithograph is part of a
series of views published in Havana and sold both singly and in sets that were targeted at the burgeoning 19th-century tourist trade. The view shows a vibrant port
teeming with clipper ships against the pastel colored buildings of one of the oldest New World cities. Mialhe’s works are among the best views of colonial Cuba.
Lithographed by Louis Marquier. There is some light damp staining and scattered foxing primarily in the blank margins, else very good. (B+)
$550-700
316.
Jamaica (Bowles’s New Pocket Map of Jamaica, Divided into it’s Parishes &c. from the Actual Surveys of Sheffield and Others), Bowles, Bowles’s Universal
Atlas, London, ca. 1775. 22 x 19”. (HC) This is an uncommon map of Jamaica divided into eighteen parishes. Trelawny Parish, which was created in 1770, is
not shown. The map is filled with detail of the towns and villages, Gentleman’s Seats, churches, forts, roads, sugar works, various plantations, rivers, springs and
ponds, harbors, anchorages, soundings, and much more. At bottom is a large plan of Port Royal with a key listing the important buildings and showing how the
town was affected by the earthquake of 1692 that destroyed much of the city. Not listed in Sellers and Van Ee, although it appears to be based on the Carrington
maps listed as #1926 and #1927. Ref: Phillips/Le Gear (A) #5988-34. Watermarked paper and old color with light toning and minor offsetting. (B+)
$400-475
317.
Hispaniola (Spagnuola), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, Venice, ca. 1590. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) Charming little map of the island. The interior is filled
with anthill style mountains and the stippled engraved sea is teeming with sea monsters, mermaids and ships. It is further embellished with a title cartouche and a
compass rose. On a full sheet of Italian text (7 x 10.4”) that includes a historiated initial and a banner. A nice impression with minor soiling. (B+)
$275-350
318.
Hispaniola (Hispaniola Insula), Wytfliet, Descriptionis Ptolemaicae Augmentum, Louvain, ca. 1597. 11.4 x 9”. (BW) This is one of only two Caribbean maps in
this important work, which was the first atlas dedicated to the New World. It provides an important, early view of Hispaniola with a small part of eastern Cuba.
The map provides a fairly accurate depiction of the island with the locations of early colonial settlements and Indian villages. P. Nativitat on the north coast of
present-day Haiti is where Columbus built his first settlement in 1492. The handsome map is embellished with a large strapwork title cartouche and a fully engraved
moiré-patterned sea. Nice impression with faint toning along the centerfold. (B+)
$475-600
319.
Hispaniola (Urbs Domingo in Hispaniola), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, Amsterdam, ca. 1671. 14 x 11.3”. (HC) A dramatic bird’s-eye view
of old Santo Domingo with its cathedral, the Ozama fortress and other monuments clearly identifiable. Numerous ships, both European and native, are shown in
the harbor and river. Santo Domingo is the oldest European city in the Americas, having been founded in 1498 by Bartholomew Columbus. It is shown here at
the height of its importance as the hub of Spanish colonial activities in the New World. Attractive color with marginal soiling. (A)
$240-300
320.
Hispaniola (Hayti or Saint Domingo), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, [1823]. 18.8 x 12”. (HC) This attractive map of Hispaniola extends to include the
eastern tip of Cuba and depicts good detail of the interior topography and river systems. Numerous towns and roads are also shown. Lucas’ General Atlas is known
as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style. Drawn
by Lucas and engraved by B. T. Welch. Ref: Phillips (Atlases) #742-83. Original color with wide margins and minor soiling in blank margins. There are faint pen
marks to the left of the compass rose. Short centerfold separations in blank margins, far from map, have been professionally closed on verso. (B+)
$150-180
321.
Puerto Rico (S. Giovanni), Porcacchi, L’Isole Piu Famose del Mondo, Venice, ca. 1590. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) This captivating map of the island of Puerto Rico is based
on the cartography of Giacomo Gastaldi. S. Croce (St. Croix) and Le Vergini (Virgin Islands) are shown to the east of the island and part of Hispaniola is depicted
to the west. The map was graphically engraved by Girolamo Porro, with a stipple engraved sea embellished with a variety of sea monsters, a compass rose and the
title cartouche. This map is from one of the most famous Isolarios (Island Books) produced in the 16th century. Printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.3”) of Italian text
with a historiated initial below and a title above map, Descrittione Dell’ Isola dis Giovanni, detta Borichen. San Giovanni (San Juan) is the name that Christopher
Columbus originally gave the island, honoring John the Baptist and Borichen is its indigenous Taino Indian name. A nice impression with a couple of faint spots
and minor show-through of manuscript writing on verso. (B+)
$400-500
322.
Puerto Rico (Porto-Rico), Humboldt, ca. 1811. 20.8 x 18.8”. (HC) This unique sheet features a profile view from La Guayra to the summit of La Cumbre, an
elevation change of approximately 800 feet. A number of other locations are noted along the way including Maiguitia, Pont du Salto and Venta Grande. At bottom
is a small map of the island along with some of the surrounding islands, including Vieques and St. Martin.
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt is one of the most important figures in the scientific discovery of the Americas. His maps of Latin America and the
American Southwest are among the most important maps of the period. Humboldt traveled through the region under the patronage of the Spanish Crown and was
granted access to the archives of the Spanish-American colonies. Toned with a few white spots in the image. (B)
$140-170
323.
Lesser Antilles (Carte des Antilles Francoises et des Isles Voisines Dressee sur les Memoire Manuscrits de Mr. Petit Ingenieur du Roy…), Delisle/Covens &
Mortier, Atlas Nouveau…, Amsterdam, ca. 1730. 17.5 x 23.5”. (HC) This is a beautifully engraved map of the Windward Islands that extends from Guadeloupe
to Grenada and includes Barbados. Numerous place names are shown, as are the locations of forts, churches and rivers. Grenada is shown upside-down. This
handsome map includes a simple title cartouche and a pair of very nice compass roses. Heavy, watermarked paper with a small hole at top that has been repaired
with old paper on verso, a repaired edge tear that extends 1” into the image at top, and some minor isolated foxing. Narrow margins. (B)
$300-375
324.
Dominica (Dominica from an Actual Survey Compleated in the Year 1773), Jefferys/Sayer, West-India Atlas, London, 1775. 18.8 x 24.5”. (HC) Large-scale chart
of Dominica filled with graphic topographical details. Shows parishes, towns and villages, harbors, rivers, anchorages, a few soundings, salt pans, hot springs, and
landholdings of the Carib Indians. Ref: Sellers & Van Ee #2030; Tooley (MCC-62) #4. Watermarked paper with faint offsetting, minor soiling, and an archivally
repaired centerfold separation in left blank margin. (B+)
$400-500
325.
St. Kitts & Nevis (St. Christophers, or St. Kitts, Surveyed by Anthony Ravell Esqr. Surveyor General of the Islands of St. Christophers, Nevis & Montserrat),
Jefferys/Sayer, London, [1775]. 24 x 18.5”. (HC) This handsome large-scale map of St. Kitts has numbered surveyed areas and many place names, including
some rather salty ones along the coast. The map locates the anchorages, and a note near Limekiln Bay records that the Childs Play Man of War was lost on these
Rocks Sept. 2. 1707. The map is simply composed, decorated only with a large fleur-de-lys. This is the second state, with the addition of an inset of Nevis and
scale borders. This influential map became the standard 18th century map of the island. Ref: Tooley (MCC-81) St. Christopher #42; Sellers & Van Ee #1989.
Watermarked paper with some creasing adjacent to centerfold and light soiling. (B+)
$550-650
326.
St. Lucia (Carte de l’Isle de Ste. Lucie par Jefferys), Jefferys, London, 1802. 18 x 23.3”. (HC) This large-scale chart of St. Lucia is filled with graphic topographical details. Plantations, a few early roads, anchorages for small and large ships, soundings, and an old fort (le Vieux Fort) are shown. A large inset of Carenage
(Castries), which lies on the western shore of St. Lucia, is featured above the title cartouche. This is a later French edition of Jeffery’s map of St. Lucia by Charles
Dien. Ref: Tooley (MCC-81) St. Lucia #26. Watermarked paper with minor offsetting. (B+)
$400-475
327.
Martinique (Martinico), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, [1823]. 12.5 x 9.5”. (HC) This impressive topographical map of Martinique depicts numerous
small towns along the coastline and identifies forested areas with miniature trees. Lucas’ General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the
U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style. Engraved by B. T. Welch. Ref: Phillips (Atlases) #742-91.
Original color on watermarked paper with minor soiling and a professionally repaired tear that enters 1.5” into map at top right. (B+)
$160-200
328.
Aruba (Kaart van Het Eiland Aruba Gevolgd Naar de Opmeting in den Jare 1820 Gedaan, Onder Directie van den Kapitein ter Zee W.A. van Spengler en in den
Jare 1825 met Verscheidene Nieuwe Bepalingen Verrijkt), 1827. 17.4 x 11.7”. (HC) This rare map of Aruba, one of the Dutch Antilles islands, shows great detail
of the topography of the land. Early settlements in Oranjestad and others locations on the island are depicted, along with a numbered key identifying over 60 locations, including areas where gold and silver had been found. The map was based on the explorations of Dutch captains William Augustus van Spengler in 1820
and R. F. van Raders in 1825. Issued folding on watermarked paper with wide margins and very minor soiling in blank margins. (A+)
$1000-1400
329.
South America (America Meridionalis), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.3 x 5.7”. (HC) Charming small map of the continent with two
large mythical lakes, Eupana Lacus in Brazil and Lake Parime in Guyana, and Tierra del Fuego attached to a massive Terra Australis. Decorated with a large
strapwork title cartouche, scale of miles, sea monsters and a Spanish galleon sailing into the South Pacific. This is from the only German edition of Hondius’ Atlas
Minor, with German text on verso. Marginal soiling and faint text show-through. (A)
$325-450
330.
South America (L’Amerique Meridionale Suivant Mr. De Lisle de l’Academie r.le. des Sciences), Anon., ca. 1720. 6.7 x 5.4”. (HC) Charming small map of the
continent. There is only basic inland detail showing the river system and two large lakes. The tracks of a number of explorers are shown in the Pacific including
Magellan and Le Maire. The sheet is marked “Tom: 1: Pag: 238” at upper right. Issued folding with light toning. (B+)
$80-100
331.
South America (Chili, Paraguay, Bresil, Amazones, et Perou), Brion de la Tour/Desnos, Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique…, Paris, 1766. 12.3 x 11”. (HC)
This lovely map covers all of the continent except the extreme northern coast. It details the course of the Amazon River and locates major cities as well as small
villages. The mythical Lac Parima is depicted in Guayane and the Falklands are here named Is. Malouines. The map features a large decorative title cartouche and
is surrounded by a decorative rococo-style border, printed from a separate plate as the map.
along the centerfold. (B+)
Original color on watermarked paper with faint toning and offsetting
$160-190
332.
South America (America Meridionalis Concinata Juxta Observationes ... per G. De L’Isle, Geographum…), Lotter, Atlas Novus…, 1772. 22.8 x 18”. (HC) Lotter’s unusual map of all South America is based on Guillaume Delisle’s map of 1705. While faithfully following most of its cartography, it depicts the southern
portion of the continent inclined too far to the west. There is good detail and interesting notations concerning recent explorations of the interior. The tracks of
several voyages (Magellan, Schouten, Medana, Sarmiento, le Maire, Gallego, Olivier and Drake) are shown in the Pacific where the Solomon Islands are also
delineated. The composition is graced by an elegant title cartouche surrounded by an Amazonian queen and a native warrior along with trade goods, a parrot and
an incongruous elephant. Good impression on watermarked paper and original color in map with lovely later coloring in the cartouche. Lightly toned with a few
spots. (B+)
$375-450
333.
South America (L’Amerique Meridionale Divisee en ses Principaux Etats), Janvier/Lattre, Atlas Moderne, Paris, 1782. 17.5 x 12”. (HC) This is an attractive
copper engraving of the continent with good detail of the coastline. The major rivers and some interior features are shown, although there are still scattered spurious mountain ranges filling much of the continent. The western coast of Africa is shown along with portions of the Caribbean and Central America, and there is a
large decorative title cartouche. Strong impression on thick paper with original outline color. There is some very minor scattered foxing and a few faint spots.
(B+)
$120-150
334.
South America (An Accurate Map of South America, from the Best Modern Maps and Charts), Bowen, A New and Authentic System of Universal Geography,
Philadelphia, ca. 1788. 18 x 13”. (BW) Delicately engraved map of the continent with simple interior topography. The map is full of place names and locates
many native tribes. The interior is mostly blank with some notes of waterfalls and rivers in the Amazon basin. The coastal areas are well detailed, and the Galapagos
Islands are noted and named, as well as a phantom island near the southern tip named Peppy’s I. Imaginary. There are a few faint spots, else very good. (B+)
$100-130
335.
South America ([Lot of 2] Amerique Meridionale [and] Carte de la Plata du Chili et de la Patagonie), Paris, ca. 1828-45. . (HC)
A. Amerique Meridionale by Charles Monin, circa 1845, (17.8 x 25.5”). This detailed map of South America is shown on Mercator’s projection and includes
insets of the Galapagos and the Strait of Magellan. At right is a table describing the countries along with six different distance scales. Condition: Light scattered
foxing, else very good. (B+)
B. Carte de la Plata du Chili et de la Patagonie by Alexander Emile & Pierre Lapie, dated 1828, (15.5 x 21”). The map covers the southern portion of South America,
from Brazil to Cape Horn, including the Shetland Islands. Lapie’s stamp is in the image at bottom. Condition: Light scattered foxing and a few damp stains in the
blank margins. (B+) See description above.
$90-120
336.
South America ([Lot of 2] Sud-America [and] Der Nordliche Theil von Sud-America enthaltend Columbia, Guyana, Peru, Brasilien und Bolivia), Stieler, Hand
Atlas, Gotha, ca. 1831. 14.3 x 11.8”. (HC) This is an attractive pair of South American maps from Stieler’s Hand Atlas. The first engraving displays the continent
with countries delineated in outline color. The second map shows the northern half of the continent covering most of Brazil and Bolivia north to Colombia. Both
maps show excellent detail of watershed, topography and the coastline. Published by Justus Perthes. Original color with minor scattered foxing, mostly in the
blank margins. (B+)
$100-130
337.
Northern South America (The Great River Maranon or of the Amazons Geographically Describ’d by Samuel Fritz Missioner on the Said River), Fritz, ca. 1715.
14.5 x 6.3”. (BW) Samuel Fritz, a Jesuit missionary, spent 42 years in South America. During this time he mapped the missionary territory on the Upper Maranon
between Peru and Quito, which was involved in a boundary dispute between Spain and Portugal. In 1689 he explored the Amazon and charted the river’s course.
This was the first approximately correct chart of the Maranon territory. He was also the first to follow the Tunguragua instead of the Gran Para (Ucayali) and proved
it to be the real source of the Maranon. His important chart and the fascinating story of his imprisonment as a suspected Spanish spy were copied in numerous accounts during the 18th century. This map depicts the numerous tributaries of the Amazon River and identifies cities of all sizes, including Quito, Lima, and Cuzco.
The mythical Parima L. takes a rectangular shape just north of the great river. A few faint spots with a professionally repaired chip at bottom right with a minor
amount of neatline in facsimile. Remargined at bottom to better accommodate framing. A “Y” has been stamped in black ink at the bottom of the title cartouche.
(B+)
$400-500
338.
Northern South America, Amazon River (Carte du Cours du Maragnon ou de la Grande Riviere des Amazones), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1745. 14.7 x 6.7”. (HC) This
interesting map is usually referred to as “the first scientific map of the Amazon” as it is based on astronomical observations conducted by Charles-Marie de La
Condamine, a French explorer, geographer, and mathematician. After traveling to Ecuador in 1735 to test Isaac Newton’s hypothesis that the Earth was not a
perfect sphere, La Condamine was unable to travel back to France directly due to insufficient funds. Instead, he traveled eastward down the Amazon River from
1743-44, and performed the first scientific exploration of the great river, including notes on how the natives used curare for poison, and introduced rubber trees to
Europe. This map depicts the Amazon River from its mouth in the Atlantic west to its tributaries in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Ref: Mercator’s World (May/
June 1999) pp. 18-25. Issued folding, with a few minor spots confined primarily to the blank margins. (A)
$150-180
339.
Northern South America ([Lot of 2] Carte du Nouv. Rme. de Grenade, de la Noule. Andalousie, et de La Guyane... [and] La Guyane Francoise, avec partie de la
Guyane Hollandoise…), Bonne, Atlas de toutes les parties connues du globe terrestre, Paris, ca. 1779. . (HC) This attractive pair of maps details the northern
part of South America. Carte du Nouv. Rme. de Grenade, de la Noule. Andalousie, et de La Guyane, avec les Pays Limitrophese qui en sont au Sud details the
area from present-day Columbia to just past the mouth of the Amazon River in Guyana (12.5 x 8.25”). The mythical L. Parime appears in Guyana. La Guyane
Francoise, avec partie de la Guyane Hollandoise: suivant les Operations et les Cartes recentes des Ingenieur-Geographes Francois depicts Guyana with a portion
of Brazil. (9 x 12.6”). Very good details of settlements and topography on both maps. The first map has some very light soiling, and both have a few edge tears
confined to the blank margins. (B+)
$100-130
340.
Northern South America (Carte de la Republique de Colombie), Vivien de Saint Martin, Paris, 1826. 18.3 x 12.3”. (HC) This attractive map of northern South
America delineates Colombia, Venezuela and Guiana. There is very good detail of the coastline along with rivers, lakes and many place names. The map is surrounded by a keyboard style bolder. Engraved by Giraldon-Bovinet. There is a tiny hole along the eastern border of Colombia and some damp staining at bottom
along the neatline. (B+)
$150-200
341.
Equador ([Lot of 2] Plattegronds Afbeelding van de Stad van St. Francois de Quito… [and] Karte von der Provinz Quito in Peru nach den Astronomischen Wahrnehmungen…), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1751-60. . (BW)
A. Plattegronds Afbeelding van de Stad van St. Francois de Quito…, circa 1760, (12.5 x 7”). This is a Dutch version of Bellin’s detailed plan of Quito, and contains
a key at left identifying the important locations in the city including churches and government buildings. A cross locates Panecillo Hill, where there was a temple
which the Indians used to worship the sun. Condition: Issued folding. (A)
B. Karte von der Provinz Quito in Peru nach den Astronomischen Wahrnehmungen…, dated 1751, (13.7 x 22.8”). Attractive map of Quito and the surrounding
region. Mountains are shown both in profile and through hachure. A key at top right identifies 30 important locations and displays eight different distance scales.
Condition: Issued folding and now flattened with a binding trim at lower right. Slightly uneven toning with a few edge tears that just pass the neatline and minor
crumpling of the lower blank margin. (B) See descriptions above.
$150-200
342.
Panama and Northern South America (Terra Firma et, Novum Regnum Granatense et, Popayan), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1653. 19.5 x 14.9”. (HC) Splendid map
of the Isthmus of Panama and northwestern South America including most of present-day Colombia and part of Venezuela. The map is based on the cartography of
Hessel Gerritsz and formed one of the prototypes for South American cartography throughout the rest of the century. The mountainous topography is indicated on
this map and there are numerous settlements and towns noted. Two cartouches and pair of compass roses with radiating rhumb lines decorate this map. Jansson’s
imprint is located below the title cartouche. Spanish text on verso. Ref: Kapp (Columbia) #11; Manasek #50. A fine impression with wide, original margins and
manuscript page number at top right. There is light toning, a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 4” into map at bottom with a small amount
of image in facsimile, and a repaired tear in top blank margin. (B+)
$350-450
343.
Venezuela (Venezuela, atque Occidentalis Pars Novae Andalusiae), Gerritsz/De Laet, ca. 1625. 14 x 11”. (HC) This handsome map shows a well detailed coastline,
with only a few interior place names, and a nice depiction of the Lesser Antilles. The map is beautifully engraved with decorative title and distance scale cartouches
and a large compass rose. Hessel Gerritsz was apprenticed to Blaeu as an engraver before starting his own business. He then was appointed Cartographer to the
Dutch East India Company and subsequently held the same position in a newly formed West India Company. Gerritsz traveled to South America and the West
Indies in 1628, and his maps of South America laid the foundation for many other cartographers. Lightly toned watermarked paper with one small worm hole in
right blank margin. (B+)
$475-550
344.
Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana (Guiana sive Amazonum Regio), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1660. 19.3 x 14.8”. (HC) Blaeu’s beautiful map of Guiana covers the
coastline from the Isla Margarita in the northwest to the coast of northern Brazil near Sao Luis east of the Amazon delta. At center lies a large inland sea, Parime
Lacus; on its northwestern shore is the fabled city Manoa del Dorado, or the golden city of the Incas. The search for this city led many explorers, including Sir
Walter Raleigh, on wild adventures through the jungles. The map is beautifully decorated with three cartouches, ships engaged in a sea battle, a sea monster and a
fine compass rose. Attractive color with a few rust spots and a small archivally repaired hole in compass rose. Some minor centerfold separations near the center
have also been closed with archival materials. (B+)
$350-425
345.
French Guiana (Land-Kaart van het Eiland en de Volkplanting van Cayenne aan de Kust van Zuid-Amerika), Tirion, ca. 1765. 16.3 x 14”. (HC) An attractive and
detailed map of the vicinity of Cayenne in French Guiana. The large inset at upper right is a terrific example of a fortified castle. The map locates towns, villages,
churches, sugar works, and scores of plantations. Embellished with a rococo-style cartouche and a pair of compass roses. Issued folding with light offsetting
and a faint damp stain that just enters map at bottom right. (B+)
$200-230
346.
Northern Suriname (Kaart van Surinamen), Stedman, Reize naar Surinamen…, London, ca. 1799. 17.3 x 7.8”. (HC) This uncommon map of northern Suriname
is a Dutch version of John Gabriel Stedman’s map originally published in his Narrative of a Five Years’ Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam.
Stedman was a distinguished soldier fighting for a Scottish regiment employed by the Dutch, who was sent to Suriname to help suppress a revolt by former slaves,
under the command of Colonel Fourgeoud. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche depicting a Negro working on a barrel and a European smoking
a pipe, and an eight-point compass rose. A small key to the left of the cartouche identifies military posts and encampments by Colonel Fourgeoud and his troops.
The map also depicts numerous topographical details, “Negro” encampments, and notes throughout. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with
two minute holes in upper-left corner of map image and marginal soiling. (B+)
$350-450
347.
Brazil (Le Bresil, dont la Coste est Possedee par les Portugais et Divisee en Quatorze Capitanieries…), Sanson/Mariette, Cartes Generales de toutes les Parties du
Monde…, Paris, 1656. 21.5 x 15.5”. (HC) Sanson’s important map of the Portuguese possessions in Brazil. The coastal regions were divided by the Portuguese
Crown into fourteen Capitaineries, or hereditary harbor offices. The holders of these grants, called donees (donatários), were responsible for their defense and
development. The largely unknown interior is conveniently covered by the decorative floral title cartouche. Published by Pierre Mariette and engraved by J. Somer.
Ref: Pastoureau, Sanson V A [95]. Watermarked paper with faint offsetting and a very faint damp stain that just enters map border at right. (B+)
$750-850
348.
Brazil (Le Bresil, dont la Coste est Possedee par les Portugais, et Divisee en Quatorze Capitanieries…), Sanson/Mariette, L’Amerique en plusierus Cartes…, Paris,
ca. 1662. 11 x 8”. (HC) This is a reduced version of Sanson’s important map showing the Portuguese possessions in Brazil. The coastal regions were divided by
the Portuguese Crown into fourteen Capitaineries, or hereditary harbor offices. The holders of these grants, called donees (donatários), were responsible for their
defense and development. There is also a fair amount of detail in the interior, along the major rivers. The mythical Lago de los Xarayes appears at left and the
otherwise unknown interior is conveniently covered by the garland-style title cartouche. Ref: Pastoureau, Sanson II C. Watermarked paper with a short centerfold
separation in bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with old paper. A few chips in top blank margin have been repaired on verso with old paper.
(A)
$200-250
349.
Brazil (Ponta Tamandere), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, Amsterdam, ca. 1671. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) Small copper engraving showing Dutch and
Portuguese war ships in the harbor of Tamandare near Recife. After creating the Dutch West India Company to aid in their colonization of the Americas, the Dutch
set their sights on northern Brazil, quickly setting up headquarters in Recife. The Dutch continued to expand their control over the area, and in 1645 a Dutch
squadron commanded by Admiral Jan Lichthart defeated a Portuguese fleet under Jeronymo Serrao de Paiva in Tamandare. A numbered key below the image
identifies numerous ships. Published by Jacob van Meurs. On a full sheet of Dutch text (7.9 x 12”) relating to the event. Minor show-through of text on verso
and marginal soiling. (A)
$110-140
350.
Brazil (Bresil), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1682]. 4.8 x 4”. (HC) This miniature map of Brazil depicts major towns and key topographical features, with details mostly confined to the coastline. Two large spurious lakes are shown in the interior: L. Parime and Lac Eupana ou de Xarayes.
Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with
many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135. Watermarked paper with light toning primarily confined to blank margins. (A)
$160-200
351.
Brazil (Pas-Kaart, van de Zee-Kusten van, Brazilia tusschen, Cabo de Cuma, en Bahia Baxa…), Keulen, Amsterdam, ca. 1695. 22.5 x 19.8”. (HC) Two compass
roses orient this great chart with north at the bottom. It covers the northern coastline of Brazil in the vicinity of Sao Luis de Maranhao. The chart is adorned with
a particularly beautiful title cartouche featuring two figures holding torches and a merman. A nice impression with light soiling. There are professional repairs
to a long centerfold separation and a tiny hole above the title cartouche. The top left corner has been remargined, with a small amount of neatline in facsimile.
Backed in tissue. (B)
$900-1100
352.
Brazil (Pas-Kaart van de Zee-Kusten van Brazilia, tusschen Rio das Contas en Cabo S. Thome…), Keulen, Amsterdam, ca. 1695. 23 x 20.3”. (HC) Compass roses
align north to the right on this chart of the Brazilian coast from Rio das Contas (Itacare) to Cabo de Sao Tome, 25 miles southeast of Campos. This rare, classic
sea chart is filled with rhumb lines and is decorated with a sailing ship, a merman, sea monster and a title cartouche flanked by natives. A nice impression with
light soiling and damp stains in blank margins, entering map along top and in bottom corners. Short centerfold separations at top and bottom have been expertly
repaired. Backed in tissue. (B)
$1000-1300
353.
Brazil (Le Bresil, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations…), Aa, Leiden, ca. 1729. 15 x 10.3”. (HC) Finely engraved map of Brazil with particularly good detail
along the coastline and in the capitanias. The interior includes notations on the various Indian inhabitants, mineral deposits and river systems. Decorated with a fine
title cartouche representing the wealth of the region. The map is surrounded by an elaborate picture-frame style border, which was printed from a separate plate.
Van der Aa’s maps with the separately printed frame borders are much more uncommon than the standard editions without these decorative borders. Attractive
color with a minute worm hole in title cartouche. Remargined at top with part of neatline in facsimile. (B+)
$550-700
354.
Brazil (Brazil), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, [1823]. 9.3 x 11.3”. (HC) A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive
river system. Lucas’ General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving
quality, and attractive coloring style. Drawn by Lucas and engraved by Young and Delleker. Ref: Phillips (Atlases) #742-101. Original color on watermarked
paper with wide, clean margins and a chip in top left corner, far from map. (A)
$180-210
355.
Northern Brazil (Veroveringe van Rio Grande in Brasil Anno 1633), Commelin, Amsterdam, ca. 1656. 14.7 x 11.1”. (HC) A bird’s-eye view of the fort (presentday Natal) at the mouth of the Rio Potengi showing the Dutch invasion and capture of the Portuguese fort in 1633. The harbor is filled with ships and armies are
shown rushing to defend the fort.
at bottom left. (B+)
356.
A nice impression on watermarked paper. Professionally remargined at left and right with 3/16” of image replaced in facsimile
$275-350
Salvador, Brazil (S. Salvador), Merian, Newe Welt und Americanische Historien ..., Frankfurt, ca. 1631. 14.2 x 7.5”. (BW) This nicely engraved view shows
the Dutch fleet in the Baya de Todos os Sanctos (Bay of Saints) attacking the town of San Salvador and the Portuguese merchant fleet in 1624. Salvador, then the
capital of Brazil, was a strategic port under Portuguese control. The Dutch, determined to seize control of Brazil, formed the West India Company in 1621 and sent
a large expedition to Brazil. On May 8, 1624, the Dutch fleet under the command of Admiral Jacob Willekens and Vice Admiral Pieter Heyn arrived in Salvador and
attacked the city. The Dutch succeeded in capturing the city, although the Portuguese regained control less than a year later. This map depicts the city of Salvador
and its fortifications, with Dutch ships advancing on the city. A parchment-style inset shows an overview of the area around the bay.
This view was re-engraved from the edition of Theodor de Bry’s America, part 13, published in 1627. Johann Ludwig Gottfried was a printer who had worked on
the de Bry volumes, and subsequently printed a one-volume condensation of the voyages, published by Merian Matthaus. Engraved by Sebastian Furck, whose
imprint appears backwards in the inset. Ref: John Carter Brown Library, #04206-21. Wide margins with a printer’s crease adjacent to centerfold and a couple of
small spots. (B+)
$400-475
357.
Porto Calvo, Brazil (Obsidio et Expugnatio Portus Calvi), Montanus/Ogilby, America…, London, ca. 1671. 13 x 10.5”. (HC) Copper engraving of the Dutch fort
at Porto Calvo in Alagoas, Brazil. Porto Calvo was a strategic port that changed hands several times between the Dutch and Portuguese during the early colonization
of Brazil. The foreground is filled with people, carts, and farmers. Embellished with a banner-style title cartouche. Wide margins with a printer’s crease adjacent
to centerfold. (A)
$300-400
358.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Esquisse de la Ville et du Port de Rio De Janeiro), Tardieu, Paris, ca. 1810. 14.3 x 9.5”. (HC) This rare bird’s-eye plan of Rio de Janeiro
depicts forts, batteries, and landing areas for ships. Soundings, anchorages, shoals, and navigational hazards are depicted. A note at bottom right indicates a location
for whale fishing. Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with a few light spots and a small hole in title cartouche that has been closed with archival
materials. (B+)
$350-425
359.
Central South America, Paraguay (Paraguay, o Prov. de Rio de la Plata cum Regionibus Adiacentibus Tucuman et Sta. Cruz de la Sierra), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca.
1636. 19 x 15”. (HC) This fine map of the region includes the Paraguay River basin and the Peru-Chilean coast with Lake Titicaca. The Rio de la Plata is boldly
shown with many large islands in the broad river. The mythical Lago de los Xarayes is featured on the map, which was believed to connect the Rio de la Plata
and Amazon River systems. Several towns are named including Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Medoca, Arica, Potosi and Cuszco. The map is nearly
identical to Blaeu’s map of the same title with a large decorative title cartouche incorporating the distance scales, smaller cartouche with armillary sphere, a large
compass rose, sea monster, and here Jansson has added a sailing ship off the coast of Brazil. English text on verso. Beautiful original color with full margins.
The centerfold is toned and there is some damp staining in the lower blank margin. (B)
$350-450
360.
Central South America (Carte Generale d’une Partie de L’Amerique du Sud…du Perou, du Haut Perou…), Vivien de Saint Martin, Paris, 1826. 15.8 x 12.2”. (HC)
This attractive map of central South America displays Peru, Bolivia, Chili, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. There is very good detail of the coastline along with
rivers, mountain ranges and many place names. The map is surrounded by a keyboard style border. There are three distance scales and fancy titling. There is a
tiny hole to the left of the title and light damp staining at bottom along the neatline. (B+)
$120-150
361.
Peru and Amazon River (Le Perou, et le Cours de la Rivre Amazone), Sanson/Mariette, L’Amerique en plusierus Cartes…, Paris, ca. 1662. 11 x 8.3”. (HC)
Handsome map of the western part of the continent and the full course of the Amazon. The spurious Lac, ou Mer de Parime is prominent as is the location of the
mythical city Manoa el Dorado (city of gold). The mythical lake of Xarayes also appears east of Titicaca L. Fully engraved to show topography, cities and villages
and decorated with an attractive strapwork title cartouche. Ref: Pastoureau, Sanson II C. A short centerfold separation and tear that enter map image 1/2” at bottom
have been professionally repaired. A few chips in top blank margin have been repaired on verso with old paper. (A)
$140-180
362.
Paraguay (Paraquaria vulgo Paraguay. Cum Adjacentibus), Montanus/Ogilby, America…, Amsterdam, ca. 1671. 14.5 x 11.3”. (BW) This fine map, based on
Blaeu’s rare map of the region, shows the mountains, rivers, forests and settlements. Good interior detail covers Uruguay with part of present-day Argentina and
the Rio de la Plata. Buenos Aires is but a tiny X on the chart. A great title cartouche is surrounded by natives in ceremonial costumes and weaponry with animals,
and another cartouche is flanked by putti. Ships and sea battles embellish the ocean. Wide margins with a few minor spots in the image and a faint pencil drawing
in right blank margin. (B+)
$250-325
363.
Paraguay (Carte du Paraguay et des Pays Voisins), Bellin, L’Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1756. 12.2 x 8”. (BW) Detailed chart covering the region of
northern Argentina with Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil and part of Bolivia and Chile. The mythical Lac des Xareyes is shown as the source of the La Plata
River at the top of the map, and Buenos Aires is shown at the bottom. The title is contained within a garland style cartouche. There is minor extraneous creasing
and a couple of small spots in the image. (B+)
$90-120
364.
Uruguay (La Plata), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1682]. 4.8 x 4”. (HC) This miniature map of Paraguai (Uruguay) is centered on the
Rio de la Plata and depicts major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases
and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135. Watermarked paper
with faint toning along centerfold and a couple of stains in top blank margin, far from map image. (B+)
$140-180
365.
Guarme, Peru (Guarme), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, Amsterdam, ca. 1671. 6.4 x 5”. (HC) This is a view of the town of Guarme on the coast of
Peru, which was visited by the Dutch fleet under Joris van Spilbergen in 1615. Published by Jacob van Meurs. On a full sheet of Dutch text (7.9 x 12”). Marginal
soiling. (A)
$110-140
366.
Paita, Peru (Expugnatio Paytae), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, Amsterdam, ca. 1671. 6.9 x 5.1”. (HC) Fine copper engraving of Paita, Peru
showing the city with a large building on fire, and Dutch galleons filling the harbor. In 1614, the Dutch East India Company sent a fleet of ships under Joris van
Spilbergen to the Far East via the Straits of Magellan and Peru. Spilbergen, who was instructed to strike the enemy wherever he might be found, bombarded the
Spanish in Paita. Published by Jacob van Meurs. On a full sheet of Dutch text (7.9 x 12”). One tiny spot in the image and marginal soiling. (B+)
$110-140
367.
Chile (Carta Esferica de las Costas del Reyno de Chile…), Atlas Maritimo Espanol, 1799. 22.3 x 33.5”. (HC) This sea chart depicts the majority of the Chilean
coastline from just north of Cobija to south of Concepcion. Place names are confined to the coast, with only the city of Santiago appearing inland. Three coastal
views are depicted at top. The routes of the twin corvettes of the Spanish Navy, Descubierta and Atrevida, are depicted, along with miniature pointing hands to
identify the direction of their voyage. The ships were built for the Malaspina Expedition, the most important voyage of discovery dispatched by Spain in the 18th
century. Commanded by Alessandro Malaspina and José de Bustamante y Guerra, the goals of the expedition were to increase geographic and scientific knowledge,
and to monitor the status of the Spanish empire. Over four years, the ships traveled from Cadiz, Spain, to South America, Alaska, and Australia before returning
home to Spain. This map was created by Felipe Bauza and published in the Atlas Maritimo Espanol by the Deposito Hidrografico, whose seal appears at bottom
left. Drawn by Pedro Manuel Gangoiti and engraved by Juan Moreno Tejada. Ref: Phillips (Atlases) #4155-33. Watermarked paper with a faint damp stain along
centerfold at left. (B+)
$300-400
368.
Western South America, Peru (Carte Particuliere du Perou, Plan de la Ville de Lima, Description de Quelques Plantes, Animaux, & Machines du Pays…), Chatelain,
Atlas Historique, Amsterdam, ca. 1719. 14.5 x 19”. (HC) This interesting folio sheet contains two maps and two engravings surrounded by panels of French text.
The top map covers the northwest coast of South America from Panama to northernmost Chili, with detail of towns, rivers, and mountain ranges. The map is flanked
by two engravings depicting the people, tools, animals and plants of the region. At bottom is a bird’s-eye plan of Lima showing its fortifications. Folding, as
issued, with wide margins. (A)
$220-300
369.
Southern South America (Tractus Australior Americae Meridionalis, a Rio de la Plata per Fretum Magellanicum ad Toraltum / Nieuwe Perfecte Pascaert van ‘t
Suyderlyckste Deel van Suyt America, van Rio de la Plata door de Straet Magellaen tot Toral), Wit, Orbis Marititimus ofte Zee Atlas, Amsterdam, ca. 1675. 21.5
x 19”. (HC) Very striking sea chart depicting the southern part of South America from the Rio de la Plata to Tierra del Fuego, showing the Straits of Magellan.
The chart is topped with a magnificent title cartouche featuring natives mining and offering gifts to their European masters. The sea is decorated with a group of
ships engaged in battle. The grand cartouche and embellishments are the work of the famous Dutch etcher Romain de Hooghe. A fine impression and original
color with light soiling and a few minute worm holes in unengraved areas of map. There are two 3/4” sized abrasions near centerfold at top with loss of image and
a small portion of neatline and title replaced in facsimile. (B)
$1100-1300
370.
Strait of Magellan (Carte du Detroit de Magellan dans laquelle on a Insere les Observations et les Decouvertes du Capne. Byron, du Capne. Wallis, et du Capne.
Carteret), Benard, Relation des voyages entrepris par ordre de sa Majeste Britannique, Paris, ca. 1785. 29.5 x 18”. (BW) A spectacular chart detailing the Straits
of Magellan and illuminating the truly complicated and treacherous nature of this passage. It depicts the discoveries of the navigators Byron, Wallis and Carteret.
Terrific detail includes soundings, current directions, rocks and anchorages. Four large recognition views (Cap des Vierges, Rochers Blancs, Cap Beau Tems and
Vue du Port Famine) in upper portion show the land to be rugged and mountainous. Printed on heavy hand-laid paper with watermarks. Issued folding, now
flattened, with one extraneous fold and two short separations at fold intersections that have been closed on verso with archival materials. There is soiling and light
offsetting. (B)
$400-500
371.
Tierra del Fuego (Extremite Meridionale de l’Amerique), Bonne, Atlas Encyclopedique, Paris, [1787]. 13.5 x 9.3”. (HC) This copper-engraved sheet of Tierra del
Fuego is centered on a large compass rose. The map details the treacherous track through the Straits of Magellan. Five insets show bays, small groups of islands,
soundings, rocks, and anchorages. Engraved by Andre. Watermarked paper with a small rust stain at top of compass rose and marginal soiling. (A)
$100-130
Atlantic & Arctic
372.
Atlantic Ocean (A. Knivets Zeldzame Reystogt door de Straat Magellaan na de Zuyd Zee tot aan ayn Vlugt in Angola Agtervolgt), Aa, Naauwkeurige versameling
der gedenk-waardigste zee en landreysen…, Leiden, ca. 1706. 9 x 6”. (HC) This map of the Atlantic Ocean depicts the areas explored by Anthony Knivets, an
English sailor who traveled with Thomas Cavendish in 1591 on a voyage to Brazil. After developing frostbite in the Strait of Magellan, Knivets was abandoned
on a remote island, where he was captured by the Portuguese. Knivets was forced to work as a slave for many years in South America, but escaped and fled to
Angola and eventually made his was back to England. Knivets’ memoir of his travels was published by Samuel Purchas in his Purchas his Pilgrimage in 1613.
This map was published in van der Aa’s compilation of early voyages of exploration. Light overall toning with a narrow margin at top, yet still adequate for
framing. (B+)
$160-200
373.
Atlantic Ocean & South America (Carte pour Servir a l’Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens et du Commerce des Europeens Dans les Deux Indes…), Bonne, Paris, 1775. 18 x 12.5”. (HC) This chart is roughly centered on the Atlantic Ocean and includes most of Africa, the southern part of North America,
the West Indies and all of South America. The focus of the chart is European trade and commerce with the Americas. Arrows depict the directions of the currents
or prevailing winds in the oceans. There is a fair amount of detail in Central and South America. Two mythical lakes, L. Parim and L. Xarayes, appear in South
America. The Baja is here called Californie, and only the cities of New Orleans, Santa Fe and St. Augustine appear in the U.S. Embellished with a decorative title
cartouche. Engraved by Andre. Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with a few minor spots. Professionally remargined at right. (B+)
$150-200
374.
Atlantic Islands, Canary Islands (Nieuwe Pascaert van al de Carnarisse Eylande met al Hunne Diepten en Drooghte Dus ver Naeukeurig op Gestelt), Keulen, Amsterdam, ca. 1687. 22.3 x 19.3”. (HC) This handsome sea chart covers the Canary Islands and Madeira with great detail of the coastlines including safe harbors
and navigational hazards. Three inset plans show the main harbors at Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote. A central compass rose orients the chart with north
to the left. Neptune and his consort flank the title cartouche. Good margins all around. There are some light damp stains and the centerfold has been repaired
at bottom. (B)
$450-550
375.
Cape Verde Islands and Goree Island ([Lot of 3] Carte des Isles du Cap Verd... [and] Carte Exacte de la Cote du Cap Verd [and] Plan de l’Isle de Gore Avec ses
Fortifications), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, ca. 1746-1760. . (BW)
A. Carte des Isles du Cap Verd Dressee sur les Journaux et les Remarques des plus Habiles Navigateurs, dated 1746 (11.1 x 8.4”). Charming small map of these
important Atlantic islands showing topography, ports and towns. The chart is centered on a fine compass rose and adorned with a delicately engraved title cartouche.
Condition: On watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold, a few minor spots, and a light damp stain in bottom blank margin, not affecting map.
B. Carte Exacte de la Cote du Cap Verd, circa 1760 (5.6 x 8.6”). A nice plan of the coastline showing the navigation hazards with a view at bottom of Cap Emanuel
and I. Goree. Decorative title cartouche and a ship sailing along the coast. Condition: Issued folding with light offsetting and light damp stains in right blank
margin, not affecting map. There is a binding trim with minor loss of neatline at bottom left and a small binding tear that just enters neatline.
C. Plan de l’Isle de Gore Avec ses Fortifications, circa 1760 (10.8 x 7.8”). A plan of the island with a details of the fortifications and village. Decorated with a
French style cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines, with a key to the map at left. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper with a binding trim at right
with some loss of neatline and a tiny binding tear that just passes neatline. See description above. (B+)
$160-200
376.
North Atlantic (De Graaf van Cumberlands Verscheyde Reysen na de Kusten van Africa; na Porto Rico en andere gewesten van America), Aa, Naauwkeurige versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en landreysen…, Leiden, ca. 1706. 9 x 6”. (HC) Fascinating, uncommon map showing the track of the privateering voyage
of George Gifford, the Earl of Cumberland, in 1598. Cumberland traveled to Puerto Rico, where he led an attack on the city and succeeded in briefly capturing
Fort San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) from the land side of the fort, the only time that fort was taken in battle. However, dysentery overwhelmed his crew and
they were forced to retreat after six weeks. This map shows Cumberland’s voyage to and from the Caribbean, with North America shown with a very elongated
St. Lawrence River ending in one massive, open-ended lake. South America is shown with the fictional lake Parime on the Equator. Published in van der Aa’s
compilation of early voyages of exploration. Light, overall toning with a couple of minor spots. (B+)
$200-240
377.
Greenland, Canada (Carte Reduite du Detroit de Davids…), Bellin, Paris, 1765. 34 x 21.5”. (HC) This large-scale sea chart of the Davis Strait was created for
whaling ships, and illustrates the importance of offshore activities in the region. Oriented with north to the right, the coastline of Greenland at the bottom of the
map is well detailed with place names, soundings, water currents, and anchorages. In contrast, the eastern coastline of L’Isle James (Baffin Island) is only partially
outlined. This map is based on a similar map by Gerard van Keulen from 1719. The seal of the Depot de la Marine is at bottom right, with Prix Cinquante Sols
below the neatline. On heavy, watermarked paper with light soiling and a few short printer’s creases that just enter map image at top and bottom. There is light
toning and a few short tears in blank margins, as well as a small damp stain in bottom left corner, far from map image. (B+) $400-500
378.
Greenland and Iceland (Carte du Groenland), Laurent, Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1770. 9.8 x 7.4”. (BW) This finely engraved chart of Greenland and
Iceland shows the Davis Strait, and a portion of Baffin Island in Northeast Canada. Many harbors are located on Greenland’s coast with inlets and bays. Three
channels are marked with dotted lines apparently demarking the three islands that were thought to make up the tip of Greenland. A small hint of the northern coast
of the fictitious Frisland appears as well. There are a few minute wormholes in the lower portion of the image only visible when held to light. (A)
$100-130
379.
Iceland (Tabula Islandiae Auctore Georgio Carolo Flandro), Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 19.5 x 15”. (HC) This handsome copper engraved map of Iceland
was based on information from a Dutch navigator named Joris Carolus in about 1620. The map shows the influence of both versions of Bishop Gudbrandur’s previous maps, a coastline resembling the Ortelius version, and Mercator’s selection and spelling of many place names. The island’s topography is dominated by huge
mountains and volcanoes and its shoreline is a rugged labyrinth of fiords. It is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses, rhumb
lines, a sailing ship and two sea monsters. The cartouche features two winged sprites, an important symbol in Icelandic and Norse mythology. Along with elves
and dwarves, sprites were magical beings who aided the gods. The map was first issued by Jodocus Hondius and later re-issued by Willem Blaeu. This example
does not include a publisher’s imprint. It became the prototype for the mapping of Iceland and its influence did not wane until the mid-18th century. A bright
example with wide original margins. There is a clean, and now virtually invisible, repaired tear above the distance scale. Manuscript page number in upper-right
corner. (B+)
$700-1000
380.
Iceland (L’Islande), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1672]. 5 x 4.3”. (HC) A delightful little map of Iceland that is based on the map
of Joris Carolus. M. Hekla is shown erupting, with towns and other topographical features depicted. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He
published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. This is one of the few
maps in the atlas that is not based on his uncle’s work. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI C [72]. Watermarked paper with a few faint spots
and light toning in blank margins. There is a tiny centerfold separation at top, far from map image. (B+)
$275-350
381.
Iceland ([Lot of 3] Charte von Island [and] LIV. Islander), ca. 1750-1817. . (BW)
A. [Lot of 2] Charte von Island [and sheet of text], Bauer, dated 1817, (8.5” x 6.3”). Map shows the entire island of Iceland with political divisions delineated.
There is basic detail of the coastline and mountains in hachure. Included with the map is a sheet of text in both German and French describing the island.
B. LIV. Islander, Anon, circa 1750, (3” x 6”). This sheet displays a native Icelander who is clothed in pelts and boots with a shield that reads Ein Islander. German
text on verso.
(A+)
$100-150
382.
Iceland (Doppel-Charte von Island…), Reinecke, Weimar, ca. 1800. 8.5 x 6.3”. (BW) This is an interesting “double map” of Iceland focused on the evolution of
the cartography of Iceland. The darker line displays the most recent surveys while the lighter line shows an earlier understanding of the island’s coastline. There
is almost no inland detail except for a few place names such as Holar and Skalholt. Issued folding. (A+)
$75-100
383.
Arctic and Scandinavia (Septenirionalium Partium Nova Tabula), Ruscelli, La Geografia di Claudio…, Venice, ca. 1599. 9.5 x 7.3”. (BW) This is a reduced
version of the landmark Zeno map showing the mythical islands in the North Atlantic and small coastlines of Labrador (Estotiland) and possibly Newfoundland
(Drogeo). Frisland is depicted in considerable detail, with many place names indicated. The only cartographic difference between this and the woodcut map
published by Zeno is that there is no land bridge between Greenland and Scandinavia on this edition. This is the second state with the misspelled first word in the
title, Septenirionalium, and the name Deogeo. Italian text on verso.
In 1558, Nicolo (the Younger) Zeno claimed to have discovered a 14th century manuscript recording a voyage made by his ancestors Nicolo and Antonio. According to the text, in the year 1380 a storm swept the Zenos into the North Atlantic where they found a group of unknown lands named Frisland, Estotiland, Estland,
Icaria, and Drogeo. As a result, maps throughout the 16th century continued to show these fictional islands, especially Frisland. Ref: Burden #45; Ginsberg #26;
Manasek #19. There is light toning along centerfold, minor offsetting, and a few small spots. (B+)
$475-550
384.
Arctic Ocean (Carte Reduite des Parties Septentrionales du Globe, Situees Entre l’Asie et l’Amerique pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin,
Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1758. 13.7 x 8.3”. (HC) Very unusual chart that shows only the northeast coastline of Canada with Baffin and
Hudson Bay and the St. Lawrence River. On the other side is the northeast coastline of Asia with the Kamchatka peninsula. In between are a few small areas of
coastline with notations concerning reported explorations, including those of Juan de Fuca, the Russian expeditions in 1728 and 1741, the reported Sea of the West
and the English quests for a Northwest Passage via the Hudson Bay. Ref: Kershaw #1115. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a couple of
minor spots. A binding trim at bottom right has been closed with old paper, and a resulting 1” binding tear has been professionally repaired. (B+)
$180-220
Europe & Mediterranean
385.
Europe (Europae), Belleforest, Cosmographie Universelle de Tout le Monde, Paris, [1575]. 18.5 x 13.8”. (HC) This scarce map is a woodcut version of Ortelius’
map of Europe. The map extends to include Iceland and part of Greenland, and there is a tiny bit of Labrador intruding into the map at upper left. It also extends
into western Asia and Northern Africa. The block cutter attempted to emulate the copper engraving with a stippled sea and Ortelius’ embellishments, but the execution in a woodblock is noticeably coarser. The map is modestly adorned with a sailing ship, compass rose, and a tent encampment in Russia. The personification of
Europa being abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull graces the title cartouche. There was only one edition of Belleforest’s Cosmographie, thus the map is scarce
and seldom available on the market. Ref: Pastoureau, Belleforest #I-1, [2]. Issued folding, now pressed with a few expertly repaired fold separations. There are
two short printer’s creases adjacent to centerfold and some faint spots. (B+)
$2000-2400
386.
Europe ([Europa Regina]), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1580. 6.5 x 10.3”. (BW) This is one of the most famous of cartographic oddities, showing Europe in
the shape of a woman. The representation of Europa Regina, or Queen of the World, was first drawn by Jonannes Bucius in 1537. This simplified version appeared
in several editions of Munster’s Cosmography from 1580 onwards. West is shown at top with Spain forming the crown and head, France and Germany the neck
and bust, Bohemia the heart, Italy the left arm holding an orb (Sicily) and Denmark the right arm holding a scepter with Britain as the flag. The remainder of the
figure is a flowing robe with Greece and Russia at the feet. It has been argued that instead of a woman, the map represents Charles V of Spain, modeling a Europe
that had Spain as its crown, or that it symbolizes a Habsburg-dominated Europe. Whatever the source, this is an extraordinary example of the art of mapmaking.
German text on verso. Ref: Tooley (MCC-1) #6, Plt. V; Manasek #3.21. Light overall toning and minor show-through of text on verso. There is a small rust stain
with a tiny hole just below neatline at bottom right. (B+)
$800-1000
387.
Europe (Europa), Quad, Cologne, ca. 1600. 10.3 x 7.5”. (HC) This rare detailed copper engraving of the continent draws primarily from maps by Ortelius and
Mercator. The continent is filled with place names, so much so that the countries are identified through a lettered key which appears at left. Major rivers and
mountain ranges are noted, as well as a few forested areas. The map is adorned with a large tent encampment in Russia, a strapwork title cartouche, and stippleengraved seas. Engraved by Quad himself, as evidenced by his initial “Q” in the lower-right corner. Latin text on verso. Ref: cf. Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #236-2.
Watermarked paper with wide original margins and light toning along centerfold. (B+)
$400-500
388.
Europe (Europa Recens Descripta), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 21.8 x 16”. (HC) This classic map of Europe is done in the carte-a-figures style with vignettes
on three sides and no text on verso. Blaeu’s carte-a-figures maps were issued separately, and then first used in an atlas in Blaeu’s Atlantis Appendix in 1630.
Examples with no text on verso are rare. Blaeu’s atlases published after 1630 had text on the verso, which are more commonly found on the market. The upper
frieze has nine bird’s-eye views of Amsterdam, Prague, Constantinople, Venice, Rome, Paris, London, Toledo and Lisbon. The side borders contain the costumes
of the noblemen and women of ten European nations. The map is embellished with sailing ships, sea monsters, bears and Neptune riding a dolphin and holding
his trident. A beautiful map produced at the height of the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) #4, p.30. Remargined at right and left with a small
amount of border and a portion of both bottom corners expertly replaced in facsimile. A centerfold separation that just enters map border at bottom and some chips
in bottom blank margin have been professionally repaired. There is a light damp stain in an unengraved area of map image at right and some general light soiling.
(B)
$3000-4000
389.
Europe (Europa Nova Delineatio), Merian, Frankfurt, ca. 1640. 14.3 x 11.3”. (BW) This lovely map is based on one of the most famous 17th Century maps of
the continent of Europe - Blaeu’s Europa recens descripta. The map extends to include Iceland, the mythical island of Frisland, and the coast of Greenland. It is
adorned with a decorative title cartouche, sailing ships and a sea monster. A slightly uneven impression on watermarked paper with a few printer’s creases and
two stains that just enter map at right and left. (B+)
$275-350
390.
Europe (Carte Chronologique des Etats & Empires du Monde qui se Sont Formez de la Chute de l’Empire Romain Depuis le Commencement de Lere Vulgaire
Jusqu’a Present), Chatelain, Atlas Historique et Methodique, Amsterdam, ca. 1720. 23.2 x 19.5”. (HC) This interesting sheet has a small map of Europe at the
center surrounded by chronological tables tracing the ancestry of the royal houses of the known world from the time of Julius Caesar to the early eighteenth century.
The royal lines include the kings of Peru, Japan, Morocco and the Moguls, as well as the European royalty. The map, titled “Carte Pour Indiquer la Situation des
Etats & Empires des Empereurs Rois & Princes Mentionnez dans cette Carte” measures 6.6 x 3.7”. Issued folding with light toning along one fold. (B+)
$350-425
391.
Europe (L’Europe Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences…), Delisle/Covens & Mortier, Amsterdam, ca. 1733. 23 x 19.3”. (HC)
Large, attractive map of Europe, including Iceland and the Mediterranean, based on the geography of Guillaume Delisle. The German Empire dominates all of
central Europe, Poland takes in all of northeastern Europe, and the Turkish Empire occupies all of southeastern Europe. Fine decorative title cartouche. Alternative
title above neatline at top: “Nova Europe Descriptio in Regna & Regiones Praecipuas Divisae, ad Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis.” Original outline color
with an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 4” into map at bottom. There is a small hole above the Black Sea that has also been repaired, as well
as a couple of tiny unrepaired holes. There are numerous abrasions throughout England and Wales, Spain, France, and Germany, with part of image in facsimile.
There are blank pen marks in bottom right corner of map. (C+)
$275-350
392.
Europe (Europa Volgens de Nieuwste Verdeeling), Bohn, ca. 1794. 6.5 x 9.2”. (HC) This is a very uncommon cartographic curiosity showing Europe in a female
shape. This map follows a tradition of depicting Europe as a regal queen but with an interesting twist and political commentary. This anti-Napoleonic image
demotes Europa from a queen to a homely middle-aged housewife. The figure is superimposed over a map that includes a fair amount of detail. The Iberian
Peninsula forms the head with a matronly cap. Italy is her left arm that holds a cup (Sicily) that she is stirring with a pair of sheers held in her right hand (Corsica
and Sardinia). Her scarf forms Britain, and the rest of the continent is encompassed in her flowing dress. Engraved by Hendrik Klockhoff.
Bohn also made a companion map of the same size depicting Europe in its typical geographical format (see adjacent lot). Ref: Lewes (Mercator’s World Vol. 4,
No. 1) pp. 34-41. Original color with minor soiling. (B+)
$1100-1400
393.
Europe (Europa, Volgens de Nieuwste Verdeeling), Bohn, ca. 1794. 9.1 x 6.4”. (HC) This small map of Europe is a companion map to Bohn’s map of Europe
in the shape of a woman (see adjacent lot). The map depicts political boundaries, towns, and rivers, and extends to include Iceland, with a smoking Mt. Hekla.
Engraved by G. van Baarsel. Original color with minor soiling. (B+)
$110-140
394.
Europe (Europe), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, [1823]. 8.8 x 10.5”. (HC) A detailed map of Europe depicting cities, political boundaries, mountains,
and rivers. Lucas’ General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving
quality, and attractive coloring style. Original color on watermarked paper with minor soiling in wide margins and a chip in bottom right corner, far from map.
(A)
$180-210
395.
Europe ([Lot of 2] Ethnographic Map of Europe [and] Ethnographic Map of Great Britain and Ireland), Johnston, ca. 1854. 24 x 20”. (PC) Nice lot of thematic
maps from the English version of Heinrich Berghaus’ Physikalischer Atlas, the first truly comprehensive thematic atlas. These are very early examples of printed
color, the development of which made a huge impact on cartography in general and specifically on the graphic portrayal of geographical data on thematic maps.
These two maps show detailed views of the ethnology of the region by Dr. Gustaf Kombst. The map of Europe shows 22 different ethnic groups covering the
area from Scandinavia to Russia. The map of Great Britain displays 20 different ethnic groups and includes an inset of the Shetland and Orkney Islands at top.
Both maps are surrounded in a keyboard style border. The map of Europe has centerfold separations that extends 2” into the image at top and 1/8” into image
at bottom, as well as a few unobtrusive spots. The map of Great Britain has centerfold separations that extend 1” into the image at right and 2” into image at left,
although the left-hand separation has been partially closed on verso. Both maps have faint offsetting and a hint of toning along sheet edges. (B+)
$160-200
396.
Europe (Europa im Zeitalter Napoleons), Perthes, Spruner’s Historische Schul-Atlas, Gotha, ca. 1868. 10.4 x 8.1”. (HC) This map depicts Europe during Napoleon’s prominence, from about 1796-1815. Key cities, political boundaries, and rivers are shown, along with hachure marks depicting the topography of the land.
A small inset at bottom right shows Egypt and the Nile River valley. Engraved by C.W. Hensgen and W. Weiler. Enclosed in a delicately engraved keyboard style
border. Lovely original color with a couple of tiny, unobtrusive spots. There are a small chip and stains in right blank margin, far from map. (A)
$80-100
397.
Europe (Gedrangte Fruhjahrsubersicht von Europa im Jahre 1915), 1915. 26.2 x 20.2”. (PC) This fascinating German propaganda map depicts a “Condensed
Overview of Europe in the Spring of 1915.” Published by Lucas Grafe, this map depicts the Germans’ view of the alliance situation and territorial issues towards
the end of the first year of the war. The key countries involved in the war are represented by caricatures of political leaders and the military. Each country is
accompanied by a short rhyme describing (and typically making fun of) the country’s position. Only the German and Austro-Hungarian Empires are shown in
a positive light, with their majestic queens at the helm surrounded by abundant weaponry and superior armies, accompanied by the verse ”Deutschland Ostreich
uber alles - alles andre hat den Dalles” (Germany and Austria above all - all others are “on the rocks”). Paul von Hindenburg, a commanding officer who led the
German army to several key early victories against the Russians, appears chopping off the hand of a giant Russian, armed only with a bottle of Vodka. The FrenchRevolutionary heroine, Marianne, is depicted atop a mechanical horse with Raymond Poincare (President) and Theophile Delcasse (Minister of War and Foreign
Affairs) attempting to turn the gears and move the horse forward without any success. Britain is personified as John Bull, holding the flags of his allies and sitting
on a large sack of money that is being rapidly emptied due to a hole in its side. There is a “For Sale” sign posted in Albania, and in Africa appears the verse ”Im
grossen heissen Afrika - weiss man nicht recht - was da geschah” (In big hot Africa, no one quite knows what happened). Printed title pastedown on verso.
Although the human personification of continents and countries can be seen as early as the 14th century (on maps by Opicinus de Canestris), human and animal
metaphors on maps reached a new level in Europe between 1845 and 1945 with political cartoon maps. The rise of these satirical maps reflected the momentous
political and cultural changes that occurred during the time. Political leaders were caricaturized and European nations were given symbolic identities that lent
humor and accessibility to the geographical map. Based on popular stereotypes, these visual representations even found their way into the classroom to help bring
geography and politics to life. Original serio-comic maps are very scarce due to their ephemeral nature, although they have been reproduced as posters. Issued
folding with minor creasing in bottom blank margin. (A)
$2750-3750
398.
Britain (Novissima prae caeteris aliis Accuratissima Regnorum Angliae, Scotiae Hiberniae…), Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1690. 19.6 x 23.2”. (HC) Fine decorative
map of Britain that includes an inset of the Faro, Shetland and Orkney Islands. The cartography of Ireland follows Petty’s surveys and the map is fully engraved
with political information. The title cartouche is surrounded by clouds in which putti display the coats of arms of England, Scotland and Ireland. The scale of
miles is further embellished with the royal coat of arms during the reign of William and Mary (1689-94) and several figures. This is the second state with the addition of four compass roses. Ref: Shirley (BI to 1750) De Wit 6. Superb original color with light toning. Backed in tissue to repair numerous cracks caused by
the oxidation of the green pigment. (B)
$400-500
399.
Britain ([Lot of 2] Geological & Paleontological Map of the British Islands [and] Paleontological Map Sheet No. 2), Johnston, The Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena, Edinburgh, 1854. 24.4 x 20”. (PC) These are actually matching maps that together describe the geology of Great Britain. The first map is the northern
sheet which carries the full title in a panel with engraved vignettes of skeletons, fossils, and the head of a Saber-toothed Tiger. The lower sheet contains the legend
which identifies an amazing 25 different formations. To the sides of the legend are numerous fossil Ammonites. Both sheets are filled with notations and tables.
The maps are from the Sketches and Notes of Professor Edward Forbes, F.R.S., President of the Royal Geological Society. Surrounded by a keyboard-style border.
Minor offsetting with short centerfold separations at bottom of each sheet, just passing the neatline on Sheet No. 2. (B+)
$400-500
400.
London, England & Dublin, Ireland ([Lot of 2] Londres [and] Dublin), Mallet, Description de l’Univers, Tome V, Paris, [1683]. 4 x 6”. (HC) A pair of beautifully engraved copper plate maps from this important publication. The first is a bird’s-eye view of the city of London with numerous sailing ships visible in the
Thames River. The second is a plan of Dublin in a simple style detailing the street pattern and buildings with two sailing ships shown in the river. Both with ribbon
style title cartouches above. French text on verso. Ref: Pastoureau, Manesson-Mallet I A, [523] & [531]. Light soiling primarily confined to the blank margins.
(B+)
$150-200
401.
Channel Islands (Anglesey [on sheet with] Wight Vectis Olim [and] Garnesay [and] Iarsay), Mercator/Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 17 x 12.6”. (HC) Very
handsome folio sheet with four maps depicting the English islands Jersey, Guernsey (with Castle Cornet noted), Wight and Alderney. Each map with its own
decorative title cartouche and distance scale. Latin text on verso. Minor show-through of text on verso with a few minute worm holes only visible when held to
light. Margins have been trimmed, but there is still ample room for framing. A small chip in left blank margin has been repaired with old paper. (A)
$325-450
402.
Northern England (Northumbr. Cumberladia Dunelm. Episcop.), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) Charming and beautifully
engraved map of the region of northern England and southern Scotland. The map is filled with details and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche, a sailing
ship and a sea monster. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling and a tiny tear in right blank margin. Manuscript page number
and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)
$120-150
403.
Canterbury, England (Cantuarbury), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1588. 17 x 11”. (HC) Beautiful bird’s-eye view of Canterbury.
The famous cathedral is the most prominent feature, shown enclosed within the ancient city walls. The city is fully fortified by a massive mortar wall with seven
entrances, two ducts for the river and thirty-seven towers, and further protected by a moat surrounding the southern half of the city. Locates the Castle and shows the
road to London. The map is richly adorned with the coats of arms of England, Canterbury and the Archbishop. Latin text on verso. Ref: Fussel, p. 270. Original
color with light toning, some faint spots, and a few damp stains with resulting tears in the blank margins that have been closed with archival tape. There
are remnants of hinge tape of verso. (B)
$900-1100
404.
Cambridge, England (Cambridgshire Described with the Devision of the Hundreds, the Townes Situation, with the Armes of the Colleges of that Famous Universiti), Speed, The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, London, 1610. 20.5 x 14.8”. (HC) One of the most decorative maps of Cambridgeshire, Speed’s map
is flanked with University armorials with the dates of their founding. The coats of arms of Dukes and Earls form a border along the bottom. The map was drawn
and updated from the surveys of Norden and Saxton and is filled with detail. Four university scholars and a bold title cartouche topped with the royal arms further
adorn the map. The composition is completed with an inset plan of Cambridge with a key to the colleges and churches. Published by John Sudbury and George
Humble in the English edition of 1616. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SPE-1b; Goss (Art) plt. #5.48. Strong impression with a short centerfold separation at bottom that enters 0.75” into map image that has been closed on verso with archival material. There is a small spot just above the coats of arms at bottom, faint text
show-through, and a small chip in the upper blank margin. (B+)
$1700-2000
405.
Nonsuch Palace, England (Nonclutz in Engellandt), Meisner, Sciographia Cosmica, [1638]. 5.7 x 3.8”. (HC) A lovely view of Nonsuch Palace, a Tudor royal
palace in Surrey, England. The palace was built by Henry VIII beginning in 1538, and was one of his grandest building projects. Nonsuch Palace changed hands
several times until it was given to Barbara, Countess of Castlemaine, who had it pulled down in 1682 to pay off gambling debts. In the foreground is a pelican
scaring numerous wild animals, with Latin and German verses below which explain that when a pelican screams she scares all the beasts away, but he who understands her screams is not at all bothered by it.
Meisner’s emblem book, containing over 800 pictorial-poetic compositions, was enormously popular throughout Europe in the 17th century. The plan views were
based on the work of De Bry, Braun & Hogenberg, Merian and others with the addition of emblematic figures or scenes in the foreground, juxtaposed with moralizing and edifying verses beneath the image and a Latin motto at top. It was originally issued with 52 plates as the Thesaurus philo-politicus in 1623-24. After
Meisner’s death in 1625, Eberhard Kieser, with assistance from Johann L. Gottfried, completed the work and published it until 1631. The plates then appeared in
the eight parts of Sciographia Cosmica published by Paulus Furst between 1637-78. The plates for these editions were renumbered alphanumerically in the upper
right corners - A-H (identifying the 8 parts) and 1-100 (plate number). They were finally issued in 1700 and 1704 in Rudolf J. Helmer’s Politica-politica. Minor
soiling. (B+)
$160-200
406.
Cornwall, England (A New Improved Map of Cornwall from the Best Surveys …), Kitchin, London, ca. 1750. 27.3 x 20.5”. (HC) This attractive engraving shows
the county of Cornwall with political districts delineated, along with an inset of the Isles of Scilly off Land’s End. The map shows quite a bit of detail including
roads, rivers, mountains and includes numerous notes about important towns in the county. The map is adorned by a decorative title cartouche reflecting the rich
wildlife, agriculture and mining resources in the area. An additional cartouche dedicates the map to Richard Edgecumb, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall from 174258. Moderate toning, a few faint spots, and centerfold separations at top and bottom confined to the blank margins. The verso is more heavily toned, although
the paper is still quite supple. (B)
$500-650
407.
London, England (Aspectus Hortoru Domini Hamillon versus pontem Tamesis prope Londinum), Anon., ca. 1760. 15.5 x 11”. (HC) This lovely view depicts a
bridge along the Thames River near London, with large gardens in the background. Original color with light soiling in wide, blank margins and two tiny cracks
due to the oxidation of green pigment. The paper is still supple. (A)
$140-180
408.
London, England (London 1845 nach den Besten Materialien Entworfen), Meyer, Hand Atlas, 1845. 25.5 x 16.3”. (HC) This finely engraved and tremendously
detailed map is from one of the most respected 19th century German atlases. The map is centered on the Thames river and displays the area from Hyde Park to
Greenwich Park and is filled with detail. Twenty-two different points of interest are drawn directly below the map including St. Paul’s Cathedral, House of Parliament and the Treasury. At top left and right are printed Hand Atlas No. 64 and 63. Faint soiling primarily confined to the blank margins, else fine. (A)
$400-500
409.
England & Wales (Angliae Regni Florentissimi Nova Descriptio, Auctore Humfredo Lhuyd Denbygiense), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1573.
18.5 x 15”. (HC) Stunning map of England and Wales compiled from Mercator’s 1564 wall map of the British Isles and Lhuyd’s manuscript map of 1568. The
countryside is fully engraved with topographical features and hundreds of towns. This map improved on Mercator’s outline of the countries particularly in Cardigan and South Wales, the Devon peninsula, and the Wash and Humber inlets. Interestingly the Caernarvon peninsula, near Lhuyd’s hometown of Denbigh, is
badly distorted and it has been suggested that this may be due to his sketching it from one of the nearby mountains. Sea monsters and five sailing ships occupy the
stipple engraved oceans. A flock of sheep is shown in Ireland and there are two large, elaborate cartouches. Published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van
den Broecke #19.1; Shirley (BI to 1650) #101. Attractive old color with light damp stains in blank margins, barely entering map at the corners. There is a 0.75”
tear in the left blank margin and some minor creasing in the blank margins. (B+)
$900-1200
410.
England & Wales (Accuratissima Angliae Regni et Walliae Principatus Descriptio Distincte Divisa in Omnes Suas Provincias), Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1689. 19.2
x 22.7”. (HC) This is a superb, classical Dutch map of England and Wales showing immense detail of the cities and towns. Hadrian’s Wall crosses from Solway
Firth to Newcastle near the border with Scotland. The map is adorned fine title cartouche suspended within a cloud background encircled with putti and the royal
coat of arms of England. This is the fifth state, with a different title from the first four states (Anglia Regnum in Omnes Suos Ducatus, Comitatus, et Provincias
Divisum). Ref: Shirley (BI to 1750), De Wit 5. Superb original color with minor soiling. Backed in tissue to repair a number of cracks caused by the oxidation
of the green pigment. (B)
$275-350
411.
England & Wales ([Lot of 2] Parte Settentrionale del Regno d’Inghilterra… [and] Parte Meridionale del Regno d’Inghilterra…), Coronelli, Atlante Veneto, Venice, ca. 1691. 24 x 18”. (HC) Bold and beautifully engraved set of two maps of the northern and southern portions of England and Wales, each with decorative
cartouches and coats-of-arms. Detail includes counties, towns, rivers, islands, etc. The counties are grouped into the seven ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The
northern sheet includes a large inset map of the British Isles enclosed in a drape-style cartouche. Ref: Shirley (BI to 1750) Coronelli 2. Watermarked paper with
light stains along centerfold and a few minor spots. There are archival repairs to centerfold separations, tiny tears along the centerfold, and a small tear near London.
(B)
$550-650
412.
England & Wales (Magnae Britanniae Pars Meridionalis, in qua Regnum Angliae tam in Septem Antiqua Anglo-Saxonum Regna…), Homann, Nuremberg, ca.
1720. 19 x 22.3”. (HC) This handsome map is based upon Visscher’s map of 1695, delineating counties and showing the boundaries of the seven Anglo-Saxon
kingdoms. The map is decorated by a beautiful cartouche surrounded by angels and the British coat of arms. Two other angels hold the Welsh armorial shield,
and at bottom is a large vignette of the king holding court. The map is densely engraved with detail including roads. This is the second state of the map without
Homann’s privilege Cum Privilegio Sac. Caes. Majestatis. Ref: Shirley (BI to 1750) Homann 3. Original color on watermarked paper with light soiling, a few
tiny abrasions, and a printer’s crease in lower left corner. A portion of the left blank margin has been repaired with old paper on recto. (B+)
$375-450
413.
Northern Wales (A Generall Mapp of North Wales…), Blome, Britannia, London, ca. 1673. 18 x 13.5”. (HC) This rare map of northern Wales and Anglesey
shows county boundaries, cities of various sizes, and pictorial representations of mountains and forests. It is highly decorative, with six elaborate coats-of-arms,
one of which is flanked by sea monsters, a title cartouche featuring putti, and sailing ships in the Irish Sea. Issued folding, now pressed with old color, light
soiling, and a few tiny abrasions. There are archival repairs both to several small separations and holes along the folds and to a small crack in the right-hand sea
monster caused by the oxidation of the green pigment. Margins are close at right and left, but still ample room for framing. (C+)
$275-350
414.
Scotland (Scotiae Tabula), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 18.8 x 14”. (HC) Based on Gerard Mercator’s eight-sheet wall map of the British
Isles from 1564, this folio-sized map of Scotland features numerous place names throughout. Adorned with an elaborate strapwork title cartouche and a small scale
of miles cartouche. This is the first state, published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den Broecke #18.1; Moir, p. 24-26, & 164. Original outline color
on watermarked paper with damp stains in blank margins, just entering corners of map. There is some paper weakness in bottom corners of sheet, not affecting
map. (B+)
$1100-1300
415.
Scotland (Scotiae Tabula), Quad, Cologne, ca. 1592. 10.5 x 7.5”. (HC) This endearing map of Scotland, with north oriented to the right, is filled with towns,
counties, rivers and mountains. The map is based on Ortelius’ map of 1573 with Isle of Arran and the Hebrides omitted. It features a strapwork cartouche, a fox
holding dividers above the scale, and two battling ships. Engraved by Henricus Nagel. German text on verso. Ref: Moir, D.G. vol.I, p.166. Worm tracks in the
upper blank margin, far from map image, have been closed on verso with paper tape. Dried adhesive residue in far corners from previous framing. (A)
$425-500
416.
Southern Scotland (Scotiae Provintiae inter Taum Fluvium, et Septentrionales Oras Angsiae), Jansson/Valck & Schenk, Amsterdam, ca. 1710. 20.8 x 17.3”. (HC)
This is a lovely map of southern Scotland that stretches from Glasgow and Edinburgh south to Withern and Learmouth, which shows many small towns, fortified cities, mountains in profile and rivers. The map is adorned by a decorative title cartouche and a distance scale surrounded by putti. Lovely original color.
(A+)
$450-550
417.
Southern Scotland (An Exact Plan of His Majesty’s Great Roads Through the Highlands of Scotland), Rutherford, 1745. 14.1 x 23”. (HC) This is a rare plan
providing excellent detail of the roads, fortifications, cities, towns, villages, and castles in the region between the Firth of Forth and First of Clyde in the south,
and Loch Ness and Murray Firth in the north. At left is an inset illustrating the Battle of Prestonpans, which was the first significant conflict in the Jacobite Rising
of 1745. The map was issued to illustrate the rebellion with the locations of the Kings Troops and Rebels noted. The map is dedicated to Charles Leslie, and was
engraved by C. Mosley. We have only found three example of this map having been on the market in the last 25 years, in addition to one example in the collection
of the National Library of Scotland. According to Tooley’s Dictionary of Mapmakers this is the only map attributed to Andrew Rutherford. Watermarked paper
with a long vertical crease and very minor soiling. Small chips and tears in blank margins have been expertly repaired, with one repaired tear entering 2” into map
at top. (B+)
$5000-7000
418.
Ireland (Irlanda), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, [1590]. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) A charming small map of Ireland with north oriented to the right. The shape
and geography of the country is quite rudimentary, with cities focused primarily along the coastline. The map is adorned with fantastical sea monsters, a compass
rose, and a decorative title cartouche. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.3”) of Italian text. Ref: Law, p. 4-5; King (2nd Ed.), p. 5759. Lovely color with a faint damp stain at left, show-through of engraving on verso, and a few unobtrusive spots. (B+)
$275-350
419.
Ireland (Eryn. Hiberniae, Britannicae Insulae, Nova Descriptio. Irlandt), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1592. 19 x 14”. (HC) This exceptional
map was based on Mercator’s 1564 wall map of the British Isles and is presented with west oriented to the top. This is the first map of Ireland to include any
geographic details; its predecessors being crudely drawn Italian maps. It is divided into counties and shows towns, rivers, lakes, forests, coastal islands and a host
of other details. There are several Latin annotations throughout the map. The map is typical of Ortelius’ refined, yet ebullient style with bold strapwork title and
scale cartouches and a pair of ships in the stormy sea off the northern coastline. Latin text on verso. Ref: Law, pp. 6-9; Van den Broecke #22.3. Attractive color
on watermarked paper with wide original margins. There is faint centerfold toning and minor soiling confined to the blank margins. (B+)
$1500-1900
420.
Ireland ([Northern Ireland]), Mercator/Hondius, Gerard Mercatoris Atlas…, Amsterdam, ca. 1613. 18.5 x 13.3”. (HC) Very lovely, decorative map of northern
Ireland. This map was among five Irish maps Mercator designed for the second part of his Atlas. It is richly engraved with a moiré pattern in the seas and strong
topographical features in the interior. The map is decorated with sailing ships and a sea monster and there is no title cartouche - only Mercator’s imprint. Latin text
on verso. There is one small abrasion near the centerfold at left, a 1” tear adjacent to centerfold at bottom that has been closed on verso with tissue, and scattered
foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B+)
$500-650
421.
Ireland (Udrone Irlandiae in Catherlagh Baronia), Mercator/Hondius, Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae, Amsterdam, [1619]. 11 x 13.5”. (HC) A fine
map of Udrone - present-day County Carlow in Leinster province. The map is richly engraved to show the mountains, rivers, forests, villages and the two major
cities of Catherlagh (Carlow) and Laghlyn (Leighlin Bridge). The strapwork title cartouche incorporates a distance scale. French text on verso. Ref: Law, p. 20
#Me26A. Original color with wide margins on watermarked paper. The map is toned with minor creasing along the centerfold and short centerfold separations in
top and bottom blank margins. (B)
$275-350
422.
Ireland (The Kingdome of Irland Devided into Severall Provinces, and the againe Devided into Counties. Newly Described), Speed, The Theatre of the Empire of
Great Britaine, London, 1662. 19.8 x 15.2”. (HC) This handsome map of Ireland exemplifies decorative map-making. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, the map
is filled with artistic embellishments, including a strapwork title cartouche flanked by putti, the Royal coat of arms, sea monsters, sailing ships, and a compass
rose. At left are vignettes of local people, including the Gentleman and Gentlewoman of Ireland, The Civill Irish man and woman, and the Wilde Irish man and
woman. The map is based on Hondius’ map of Ireland and is filled with details of cities, political boundaries, and the topography of the land. This map was reissued a number of times in Speed’s The Theatre of the Empire. This edition is from Roger Rea the Elder and Younger at the Golden Crosse in Cornhill against the
Exchange, which is considered one of the rarest issues. English text on verso. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SPE-1h. Attractive color on watermarked paper with
minor soiling, one minute worm hole in the Irish Sea, and a tiny hole along the centerfold in Leinster County. There is a centerfold separation that enters 3/4” into
map at bottom that has been partially closed on recto with old paper. (B+)
$3000-3500
423.
Ireland (Ireland), Cruchley, Cruchley’s Progressive Maps, London, 1841. 13.5 x 17.8”. (HC) This simple map of Ireland appeared in Cruchley’s Progressive
Maps for the Use of Public Schools, Seminaries, and Private Families. The atlas contained 150 maps “drawn and engraved from the most recent surveys and latest
discoveries.” There are a few faint spots, light toning along centerfold, and archivally repaired centerfold separations. (B+)
$200-230
424.
Northwestern Ireland (Provincia Connachtiae), Mercator/Jansson, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, ca. 1628. 8 x 6.2”. (HC) This finely engraved map of the northwestern
part of Ireland is oriented with north to the right and adorned with a decorative title cartouche. The topography is shown pictorially with great detail of the rivers,
lakes and mountains. German text on verso. Minor show-through of text on verso with a bit of adhesive residue on verso at top. (B+)
$140-180
425.
Scandinavia (Scandinavie ou Sont les Estats de Danemark de Suede &c.), Bossuet, Discours sur l’Histoire Universelle…, Amsterdam, [1755]. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) A
small map of Scandinavia depicting towns, political boundaries, rivers and the mountainous topography of the region. It is based on Sanson’s pocket atlas map
and includes a considerable amount of information for such a small map. Narrow margins, but still adequate for framing. (A)
$110-140
426.
Scandinavia (Scandinavia Complectens Sueciae, Daniae et Norvegiae Regna ex Novissimis Subsidiis Delineata…), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1776. 21.8 x
19”. (HC) This is a beautiful map of Scandinavia, including the Baltic States with a portion of northeastern Russia. This version is based upon Johann Baptist
Homann’s map produced approximately 50 years earlier. The map contains a rococo-style title cartouche at upper left and a second cartouche with 5 distance scales
is located lower right. Original color on watermarked paper with two small worm holes in bottom blank margin, one of which just touches neatline. There are
a few small tears in blank margins, and a chip in top left corner, far from map. (B+)
$400-500
427.
Norway, Iceland ([Sheet XIII]), Bruyset, Atlas des Enfans, Lyon, ca. 1774. 4.8 x 3.8”. (HC) This petite map of Scandinavia displays Norway and Iceland along
with portions of Sweden. This was one of 22 maps included in Bruyset’s children’s atlas, which was used to teach geography. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) #T.BRUY1A. Issued folding. (A)
$60-80
428.
Sweden (Westro-Goth-Lande ou sont les Provinces de Westro-Goth-Lande Dalie, et Vermelande), Sanson/Mariette, Paris, 1666. 21.5 x 16.8”. (HC) This sharply
engraved map details the area of southern Sweden from the west coast to the lakes of Vanern and Vattern. It is centered roughly on Linkoping (Lidkioping) and
Lake Vanern, with Falkenberg in the south and Kolen in the north. A dramatic hunting scene forms the title cartouche. Published by Pierre Mariette at Rue St.
Jacques a l’Esperance. Watermarked paper with a few minor damp stains in the blank margin, away from the image. (A)
$300-375
429.
Spitsbergen, Norway (Carte du Spits-Berg Suivant les Hollandois pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages,
Paris, 1758. 12 x 8.5”. (HC) Copper engraved map of Spitsbergen (Svalbard) with the adjacent islands of Franz Josef Land and Jan Mayan. There is good detail
of the rocks, shoals, and anchorages with notations concerning discoveries and explorations. A French-style decorative title cartouche, fleur-de-lis and rhumb lines
complete the chart. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a binding trim at bottom right that has been repaired with old paper to accommodate
framing. (A)
$110-140
430.
Narva, Estonia (Plan de Narva…), Fer, Atlas Curieux, Paris, 1705. 13.5 x 9”. (HC) This scarce military plan depicts the Siege of Narva, which lies in presentday Estonia, on the Russian border. Under Swedish rule at the end of the 17th century, Narva underwent significant rebuilding of its defense structures, planned
by Swedish military engineer Erik Dahlbergh. Subsequently Narva became one of the most heavily fortified cities in Northern Europe, just in time for the Great
Northern War. In November 1700, during the Battle of Narva, Swedish forces maintained control of the city despite being greatly outnumbered by Russian forces.
Narva’s powerful defense structures are depicted in this bird’s-eye plan, along with the advancing Russian battalions. The title erroneously dates the battle as
November 30, 1705. A large cartouche at right gives a brief history of the battle, and is adorned with Medusa, the Swedish coat of arms, and a lion (representing
Sweden) tearing the wing off a large bird (representing Russia). Engraved by Herman van Loon.
Nicolas de Fer held the title of Geographer at Louis XIV’s court. He was one of the most prolific publishers of plans of European cities in the late seventeenth
century. Ref: Pastoureau, Fer IA [45]. Watermarked paper. (A)
$275-350
431.
Denmark (The Kingdome of Denmarke…), Speed, A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, London, 1626. 20 x 15.3”. (HC) This superb map of the
Kingdom of Denmark covers the region that includes Terra Scania on the southern coast of present-day Sweden and Schleswig-Holstein. This is one of only three
carte-a-figures map of Denmark. The top panel includes the portraits of King Christian IV and King Frederick III, the royal coat of arms and bird’s-eye views of
notable places including Copenhagen, Elsinore, Landscroon, Ripe, Schleswig and Hamburg. The side borders illustrate different levels of Danish society with
costumed figures. On the verso is English text containing a description of the kingdom. This is an early edition with the imprint of George Humble in Popshead
Alley in the cartouche. Engraved by Evert van Hamersveldt Symons. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) #T.SPE-1e. Fine, early impression. There is a centerfold separation at bottom that extends 1” into the image that has been repaired on verso with old paper along with heavy toning and a few faint spots. (B)
$1600-1800
432.
Denmark (A Mapp of the Kingdome of Dennmarke, with its Severall Dioeceses or Provinces…), Blome, Geographical Description Of The Four Parts Of The
World, London, 1667. 15.5 x 12”. (HC) This scarce map is from the first atlas to be wholly engraved, printed and published in England. This map covers all of
Denmark and also parts of northern Poland and Germany to include all of Holstein, the islands of Sjaelland, Fyn and Lolland, and the southern part of Sweden. The
map is embellished with an elaborate heraldic cartouche and a dedication to “George, Lord Berkeley...descended from Harding a younger son of one of ye Danish
Kings…” Further decorated with a fine 32-point compass rose, plus seas filled with ships and sea monsters. The 24 maps in the atlas were engraved by Francis
Lamb, Thomas Burnford and Wenceslas Hollar. Although the map is dated 1667, Blome’s Geographical Description was first published in 1670. This map is after
Nicolas Sanson and was engraved by Hollar.
Richard Blome was one of the most interesting, and most active, publishers of illustrated books in post-Restoration London. There is an excellent biography on
<a href=”http://www.mapforum.com/09/9blome.htm”>MapForum.com</a>. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.Blom-1a #20. Watermarked paper with a couple of faint
spots and narrow, but adequate, side margins. The centerfold and sheet edges have been reinforced on verso with tissue, repairing some tiny tears and fold separations confined to blank margins. (B+)
$190-230
433.
Denmark (Nort-Iutlande Subdiuisee en ses Quatre Dioeceses; Selande, Fuynen ou Fionie, Isles et Prouinces du Royaume de Danemarck), Sanson, Paris, 1679.
21 x 16.3”. (HC) This handsome map depicts Denmark divided into four Dioceses: Borch, Wiborg, Arhusen and Rypen. Towns, rivers, mountains and forested
areas are graphically depicted. In the title cartouche, both faceless and headless figures appear at bottom. This is a later edition of Sanson’s map originally dated
1659. Watermarked paper with faint offsetting. (B+)
$350-425
434.
Denmark ([Lot of 3] Dania Regnum [and] Zeelandia Insula Danicarum Maxima [and] Fionia vulgo Funen), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1680. 21 x 17.3”. (BW) This
lot includes 3 maps representing all of Denmark. There is no text on back indicating they were issued after the demise of the great Blaeu publishing empire, as
these were among the plates auctioned in 1677 following the fire that destroyed the printing house. Size varies slightly.
A. Dania Regnum. This is a large, attractive map of Denmark and southern Sweden with good detail throughout. The map is adorned with five sailing ships and
a title cartouche featuring the Danish coat of arms supported by the traditional woodwose. Condition: Watermarked paper with old color on the five ships. There
are light stains and two small holes that have been infilled. (C+)
B. Zeelandia Insula Danicarum Maxima. This decorative map of Zealand extends to the coastlines of Sweden, Fyn and several surrounding islands. There is
good detail of political divisions, forested areas, and cities, including Copenhagen (Kiobenhafven) on the eastern coast. The map is adorned with five ships, a
strapwork title cartouche flanked by cows and sheep, and a blank secondary cartouche featuring a coat of arms with a serpent coiled around a column, signifying
wisdom with fortitude. Condition: Watermarked paper with light soiling, a few spots of foxing at far right, and a couple of tears in bottom right corner that have
been professionally repaired. (C+)
C. Fionia vulgo Funen. Fine map of Fyn, Langeland and Als decorated with two distinctive cartouches, fancy scroll calligraphy and sailing ships. A large coat
of arms is at upper left and the title cartouche featuring farmers and cows is at lower left. At right is a second cartouche containing a distance scale in an unusual
vertical format. Condition: Watermarked paper with old color on the three ships and a few small spots. (B+) Paper has been added in blank margins to repair
several chips on each of the maps, which enter image on two maps. Backed with Japanese tissue. See above for additional details.
$250-350
435.
Northern Denmark (Iutia Septentrionalis), Mercator/Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1615. 15.5 x 11.2”. (HC) Handsome map covering the region surrounding Alborg
and the Limforden. The map is adorned with a moiré-patterned sea and a strapwork title cartouche. Lovely old color with gilt highlights on watermarked paper.
There is light toning along centerfold, a few minor spots, and a couple of tiny abrasions. The margins are trimmed but there is ample room for framing. (B+)
$180-220
436.
Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg (Descriptio Germaniae Inferioris), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1592]. 20 x 15”. (HC) This highly
decorative map of The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg is presented in an oval strapwork border with the cardinal directions enclosed in roundels in the
corners. The map is filled with detail of the rivers, villages and towns, forest and marshes. Putti hold the title cartouche aloft with ships and a sea monster embellishing the North Sea. Latin text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke #58. Old color on watermarked paper with light toning along centerfold and some tiny abrasions.
A tear in bottom left corner of map, as well as two short tears in bottom blank margin, have all been repaired with old paper. (B+)
$700-900
437.
Netherlands (Rhenolandiae et Amstellandiae Exactissima Tabula), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1639. 19.5 x 16”. (HC) This attractive map of Holland is centered on
the area around Amsterdam, Leiden and Haarlem, with north oriented to the upper left. The tiny street patterns of the major cities are shown along with good detail
of the surrounding provinces. A key in bottom right corner identifies 19 different locations. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche and coat of arms. French
text on verso. There is some very light text show-through and a few edge tears confined to the blank margins. An ownership label is adhered to the lower right
corner, well away from the image. (B+)
$400-500
438.
Northern Netherlands (Descript Frisiae), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, ca. 1598. 4.1 x 2.8”. (HC) A charming miniature map of the Province
of Friesland decorated with a tiny ship, a sea monster and a coat of arms. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius’
folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593 Italian
edition. On a full sheet of Italian text (5 4 x 7.5”). Ref: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79. Marginal soiling, a small chip in top left corner, and light show-through of
text on verso. (A)
$120-150
439.
Eastern Netherlands (Geldria), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, ca. 1598. 4.1 x 2.8”. (HC) This tiny map focuses on the region of Gelderland
with the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. North is oriented to the left. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius’ folio
Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593 Italian edition.
On a full sheet of Italian text (5 4 x 7.5”). Ref: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79. Light show-through of text on verso. (A)
$120-150
440.
Western Netherlands (La Rhinlande Amstellande et Terres Circouosines), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 9 x 5.9”. (HC) This
detailed map depicts the coast of the Netherlands from Den Haag to north of Amsterdam. Towns, roads, and the topography are well depicted. The Haerlemmer
Meer is depicted at center, which was drained in the 19th century. Issued folding, now pressed with a fold separation in bottom blank margin that has been closed
on verso with old paper. (A)
$200-240
441.
Brielle, Netherlands (Brilium, Holandiae Opp. Ob Intestinum Batavicum Bellum, Quod Anno Partae Salutis, M.D.LXXII, Calend Aprlis, Hic Initium Sumpsit,
Famosum), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca. 1575. 19.3 x 14”. (HC) Attractive bird’s-eye view of Brielle (also called Den Briel), an important
16th century port. The city is situated on a large island and is protected by both walls and canals. The panoramic view provides a quaint perspective of the surrounding farms, livestock, and boat building. Fishing was of great economic importance to the town, as evidenced by the fishermen casting their net in the lower
left corner. The title cartouche translates as “Brielle, a town in Holland, well known because of the civil war in Batavia, which began here at the beginning of April
1572,” referencing the city’s role in the Dutch Revolt. Brielle, previously under control of the British, was liberated by the Watergeuzen rebels on April 1, which
the town still celebrates as Liberation Day. The Dutch Revolt is symbolized by the ships engaged in battle at the bottom right. North is oriented at the bottom of
the map. German text on verso. Ref: Fussel, p. 162-163. Attractive old color on watermarked paper with a few light spots and a small abrasion along centerfold
towards top. There is a damp stain confined to top blank margin. (B)
$350-425
442.
Kampen, Netherlands (Icon Civitatis Campensis, Cuius Situs, Isulam Fluvium, Eleganti Venustate, Decorat), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca.
1580. 19 x 13”. (HC) This is an attractive birds-eye view of Kampen, which was an important trade area from the 13th-17th century. In the foreground is the
river Ijssel filled with boats and a bridge leading to the city center. Latin text on verso. Ref: Fussel, p. 167. Lovely old color on watermarked paper with light
toning, minor soiling, and a few spots primarily in the blank margins. The centerfold has been reinforced on verso with archival material. (B+)
$275-350
443.
Rijswijk, Netherlands (Veue de la Maison et des Jardins de Nieuburg pres du Village de Riswick, ou se sont Tenues les Conferences de la Paix en 1697), Mortier,
Amsterdam, ca. 1710. 10.9 x 7.7”. (BW) In 1697, at the end of the Nine Years’ War, the Treaty of Ryswick was signed between the French and the Grand Alliance
of England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, and the United Provinces. The peace conference took place in the Huis ter Nieuwburg in Ryswick (now Rijswijk).
This bird’s-eye view depicts the magnificent palace and gardens of Nieuwburg, with intricate details of the statues and fountains. Wide margins with a few tiny
spots. (B+)
$140-160
444.
Belgium ([Lot of 2] Belgium [and] Brussels), Tallis, London, ca. 1851.
A. Belgium, hand color (13.5 x 10”). A decorative and finely engraved map with vignettes of the Antwerp Cathedral, Monuments on the Plains of Waterloo, Altar
of St. Gudule, Brussels, and the royal coat of arms flanked by two ferocious lions. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. Vignettes were
drawn by J. Marchant and engraved by J.B. Allen. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Condition: Original outline color with a few minor spots in
the image and a hint of toning along the edges of the sheet.
B. Brussels, black & white (13 x 10”). Finely engraved plan of the city with five beautifully rendered vignettes and decorative borders. All streets and scores of
buildings are named. Vignettes were drawn and engraved by J. Watkins and the plan was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Condition: Light offsetting and a
hint of toning along the edge of the sheet. See above. (B+)
$150-200
445.
Nieuwpoort, Belgium (Tabula Praelii Prope Neoportum Commissi…), Blaeu, Novum Ac Magnum Theatrum Urbium Belgicae Liberae Ac Foederatae, Amsterdam,
[1649]. 20.6 x 16.3”. (HC) A fascinating plan depicting the battle of Nieuwpoort on July 2, 1600 between the Dutch and the Spanish. Two stages of the battle
are depicted one atop the other, with the Dutch army under Maurice of Nassau and Francis Vere at left and the Spanish army under Albrecht of Austria at right.
This plan was published in Blaeu’s ‘Town book’ of the Low Countries. Latin text on verso. Wide original margins with marginal soiling and a few worm holes
in blank margins, far from image. (A)
$200-230
446.
Low Countries (Germanle Inferieure. Ou les Dix-Sept Provinces des Pays-Bas), Bossuet, Discours sur l’Histoire Universelle…, Amsterdam, [1755]. 6.4 x 5”.
(HC) This detailed little map of Belgium and the Netherlands is based on Sanson’s map of the same title. It is oriented with west at top and filled with a surprising
amount of detail for its size. Narrow margins, but still adequate for framing. (A)
$110-140
447.
Luxembourg (Luxembourg / Lutzenburgum, Ducatus eiusdem Nominis, Vetus et Primaria Urbs…), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca.
1581. 16.5 x 13.6”. (HC) Handsome view of the fortified city of Luxembourg adorned with two coats-of-arms, strapwork cartouche and a well-dressed Luxembourg couple in the foreground. The city was built during the Roman era at a Roman road intersection. Due to its location and natural geography it has through
history been a place of strategic military significance. The first fortifications were built as early as the 10th century and by the 16th century, Luxembourg was
one of the strongest fortifications in Europe. German text on verso. Ref: Fussel, pp. 218-20. Original color with the top and bottom margins extended to better
accommodate framing. There are a few cracks in the image at right due to oxidation of the green pigment that have been partially repaired on verso with archival
material. Light toning. (B)
$550-750
448.
Northwestern Europe (Pas-Caert van Texel tot aen de Hoofden, Vertoonende de Zee-Custen van Vrieslant, Hollant, Zeelant, Vlaenderen, en de Oost Kust van
Engeland, als mede Hoemen alle de Selve Kusten en Havens uyt der Zee sal Aendoen), Doncker, Amsterdam, ca. 1660. 21 x 16.6”. (HC) This detailed sea chart
of the North Sea depicts the coastlines of southeastern England, northern France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. There is excellent detail of soundings, sand banks,
anchorages in the sea, as well as miniature illustrations of coastal cities. The chart is handsomely adorned with a compass rose, two coats of arms, and a title
cartouche featuring putti and sea monsters. There are archival repairs to some worm tracks at top, a long centerfold separation, and a few short tears that enter
0.5-1” into image. There are a few small abrasions on the sea monsters in title cartouche. Remargined at left, right and top. (C+)
$400-500
449.
France ([Untitled - France]), Honter, Rudimenta Cosmographica, Zurich, ca. 1546. 6.2 x 4.8”. (HC) An uncommon miniature woodblock map of ancient France
with charming pictorial topography and many place names. Originally issued on two separate sheets, now professionally joined with a small amount of image
in facsimile along the centerfold. Marginal soiling and manuscript page number at top right. (B+)
$140-180
450.
France (Galliae Regni Potentiss: Nova Descriptio, Ioanne Ioliveto Auctore), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1574]. 19.8 x 13.8”. (HC) A beautifully engraved decorative map of the whole of France based on the work of Jean Jolivet. This richly colored map is fully engraved with topographical features
and numerous cities. The large strapwork cartouche contains text, and a coat of arms is displayed in the stipple engraved sea. Latin text on verso. Ref: Van den
Broecke #34. A lovely old-colored example on watermarked paper with a short centerfold separation in bottom blank margin. There are some small stains in the
image, and some faint damp stains in the blank margins that do not enter image. (B+)
$400-500
451.
France (Bourg, Chateau, et Iardins de Fontaine-Blaeu…), Fer, Les Beautes de la France, Paris, [1708]. 12.5 x 16”. (HC) A lovely bird’s-eye plan of Fontainebleau,
located just southeast of Paris. Francis I (1494-1547) expanded and reconstructed the castle at Fontainebleau into a royal residence. The castle became a favorite
residence and retreat for the French monarchy, and over the next two centuries almost every monarch continued the renovations, expanding upon the buildings,
fountains and gardens. This plan depicts the elaborate gardens and structures in great detail, with key locations named. A parchment-style cartouche gives a brief
history of Fontainebleau, while the title is featured on a drape-style cartouche. Engraved by Charles Inselin. Ref: Pastoureau, Fer IV A [46]. Attractive color on
watermarked paper. The map was horizontally severed in half (in between the two cartouches) but has been expertly repaired with archival materials on verso.
Remargined at left with part of neatline in facsimile. (B)
$200-240
452.
France (Carte de France Dressee pour l’Usage du Roy), Delisle/Covens & Mortier, Atlas Nouveau, Paris, ca. 1765. 24 x 18.8”. (HC) This detailed map of France
delineates the departments and has many place names. The map is decorated with an elegant cartouche surmounted by the royal crest of France and the scale of
miles suspended beneath. Latin title above map: Galliae Regnum in Omnes suas Provincias Accurate Divisum. Engraved by L. Condet. Strong impression on
watermarked paper with a few tiny wormholes only visible when held to light. (A)
$300-375
453.
France (The Republic of France Divided According to its 103 Departments), Blair, Chronology and History of the World, ca. 1803. 22.5 x 16.5”. (BW) This
beautifully engraved, decorative map shows the departments of France. There is fine detail of towns and villages, rivers, and more. The index names all 103
departments with a numeric key to the map at bottom. At left, the northernmost area is shown in an inset on the same scale. Decorative title cartouche and small
fleur-de-lis in the Bay of Biscay. Engraved by Thomas Kitchin. Watermarked paper with some light offsetting. (B+)
$200-250
454.
France & Switzerland (Galliae Narbonensis Ora Marittima Recenter Descripta [on sheet with] Sabaudiae, et Burgundiae Comitatus Descriptio; Auctore Aegidio
Bulionio Belga), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1573. 17.5 x 11.8”. (HC) Two decorative maps on a full folio sheet. The map of Galliae
Narbonensis is focused on the coast of Provence including Marseille, Narbonne and the Rhone estuary, with west oriented at the top by a unique compass rose.
This map was compiled by Carolus Clusius for Ortelius. The map of Savoy, Burgundy and Western Switzerland is based on Boileau de Bouillion’s map of 1556,
and it is roughly centered on Lake Geneva. Both maps are adorned with strapwork cartouches. Dutch text on verso, published between 1571-73. Ref: Van den
Broecke #48. Attractive old color on watermarked paper with light damp stains confined to the blank margins. The bottom left corner is chipped, well away from
map. French manuscript writing on verso opposing the Dutch text. (A)
$275-350
455.
Northern France (Caletensium et Bononiensium Ditionis Accurata Delinatio [on sheet with] Veromanduorum Eorumque Confinium Exactissima Discriptio. Iohanne
Surhonio Auctore), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1573. 19 x 13.3”. (HC) Two maps on a folio sheet. Calentensium covers the coastline
between Calais and Estaples in very good detail, based in part on a four-sheet map by Nicolas de Nicolay. Veromanduorum covers a small region surrounding
Saint-Quentin in northern France. The cartographical source of the map was Jean de Surhon who received royal privilege to make a map of the region in 1557.
Each is covered with tiny forests and cities and has a decorative title cartouche. Dutch text on verso published between 1571-73. This map was replaced in 1598
with a map showing the Veromanduorum region with north at the top. Ref: Van den Broecke #44. Attractive old color on watermarked paper with light damp stains
in wide blank margins, barely entering map at corners. There is some minor creasing in blank margins and a short tear in bottom blank margin. French manuscript
writing on verso opposing the Dutch text. (B+)
$200-240
456.
Northern France (Duche et Gouvernem-General de Normandie Divise en Haut et Bas en Divers Pays et Bailliages avec le Gouvernement General de Havre de
Grace…), Seutter, ca. 1740. 23 x 19.3”. (HC) Finely engraved map showing all of the Normandy coast and well inland with detail of hundreds of villages and
towns as well as the topography of the land. The political divisions, bailliages, are based on the manuscripts of Sanson. At top is an inset, “Les Isles de Garnezey
Ierzay et Aurigny Font Partie de la Normandie mais Elles Sont Sous la Domaine des Anglois,” showing the Channel Islands. The inset is surrounded by an elaborate
title cartouche featuring Hercules, Minerva, a soldier and weaponry, putti, and cherubs playing musical instruments. Engraved by Tobias Conrad Lotter. Original
color on watermarked paper with light toning along centerfold, a short printer’s crease near centerfold at bottom, and a few worm tracks at top left and right corners
of the neatline. (B)
$160-200
457.
Southern France (Provincia), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 8 x 6”. (HC) This charming little map of Provence in southern France depicting the topography and cities of the region, including Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille. The Rhone and Durance Rivers are well mapped, noting
even the marshy area at the mouth of the Rhone. The map is adorned with two decorative strapwork cartouches and a sea monster. This is from the first edition,
with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)
$140-180
458.
Southern France (Carte de Provence avec ses Confins et ses Fortereses), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 9.9 x 6.7”. (HC) Attractive
little map of southern France surrounded on three sides with plans of the major cities, fortifications and bays, including St. Tropez, Marseille, Nice and Avignon.
Issued folding, now pressed with a hint of toning and two tiny fold separations in bottom blank margin that have been closed on verso with archival material.
(B+)
$180-210
459.
Southern France (Carte du Dauphine), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 10 x 7”. (HC) Charming small map of the region centered
on Grenoble. It is surrounded by 12 bird’s-eye plans and views of the major cities and fortresses. At the top is a view of Vienne and at bottom a view of Lyon.
Issued folding, now pressed with a small spot at top. (B+)
$110-140
460.
Paris, France; Incunabula (Blat XXXIX / Parys [and on verso] Maynz), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 9 x 7.7”. (HC) This fabulous, woodblock
view from the renowned Nuremberg Chronicle is one of the earliest printed plans of Paris. An equally impressive view of Mainz is on the verso. On a sheet of
German text (11.7 x 16.6”). Just a hint of toning and marginal soiling. (A)
$475-600
461.
Paris, France (Le Plan de Paris, ses Faubourgs et ses Environs, divise suivant ses Meridiens et Paralleles par Minutes et Secondes / Grund-Riss der Stadt Paris…),
Seutter/Lotter, Augsburg, ca. 1740. 22.8 x 19.5”. (HC) This finely detailed plan of Paris also depicts its surrounding faubourgs and environs. A long note at lower
right explains that Paris is divided into three parts, namely the City, the Town and the University. A lettered key names and locates 23 important buildings. Streets,
churches, palaces, gardens, boat yards, orchards, hotels and much more are depicted on this superb plan. This fully engraved and handsome chart is further embellished with a large city coat of arms, a very nice compass rose, and three distance scales. Original color with a couple of printer’s creases at top and centerfold
separations at top and bottom that have been closed on verso with old paper. There is a 3” tear adjacent to centerfold at bottom that has been archivally repaired.
(B+)
$1100-1400
462.
Paris, France (Paris Paris), Werner, Augsburg, ca. 1740. 16 x 11.5”. (HC) This rare decorative bird’s-eye view of Paris includes numbered keys in French and
German identifying 47 locations. The title banner is held aloft by two putti, while five allegorical figures are portrayed in the foreground of the view. Minerva
and a saint are on the left, while Prudence, Mercury and a soldier are on the right. In between them is the coat of arms of the city surmounted by the Royal Crown.
The view is encased in a delicately engraved picture-frame style border, below which are brief descriptions of the great city in Latin and German. This lovely
view was drawn by Werner and engraved by Iohannes Georg Pinz, with ornamentation by Thomas Scheffler. Published in Augsburg by Martin Engelbrecht.
Expertly remargined at top and right with a portion of frame-border replaced in facsimile. Backed in tissue to repair several small tears, creases, and a hole in
German legend at right. Trimmed close to neatlines, but still ample room for framing. Despite these imperfections, this piece presents itself quite well. (C+)
$1400-1800
463.
Burgundy, France (Burgundiae Duca), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) Handsome small map covering the heart of the
French wine region with the cities of Dijon and Autun. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche incorporating the scale of miles. This is from the first edition,
with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)
$90-120
464.
Burgundy, France (Burgundia Comitatus), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) Handsome small map of Franche-Comté in
Burgundy with the bordering region of Switzerland including Geneva. The map is oriented with north to the right, and Lake Geneva is at the lower left. It is filled
with graphic illustrations of the rivers, mountains, forests, and cities. The map is embellished with strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. This is from the
first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)
$90-120
465.
Blois, France (Bloys), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Amsterdam, ca. 1578. 17.3 x 12”. (HC) This is an attractive birds-eye view of Blois, France
situated on the Loire river. The city served as the residence of Louis XII and Francis I during the 16th century. At lower right is an index to 43 locations within
the city. Latin text on verso. Ref: Fussel, p. 152. There is a tiny hole along the upper centerfold which has also been reinforced on verso with archival material.
Light centerfold toning and some minor soiling primarily in the blank margins. (B+)
$240-300
466.
Spain & Portugal (L’Espagne Dressee sur la Description qui en a ete faite par Rodrigo Mendez Sylvia…), Delisle/Covens & Mortier, Amsterdam, ca. 1730.
23.5 x 18.8”. (HC) Handsome, large map of the Iberian Peninsula, including the Balearic Islands and part of the north coast of Africa. The map is based on the
cartography of Rodrigo Mendez Sylva. The sheet is filled with detail and decorated with a beautiful title cartouche featuring Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west
wind and Chloris, the goddess of spring and flowers. Engraved by Joan van Lugtenburg. Latin title above map: Nova Regni Hispaniae Accurata Descriptio ad
Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis. Original outline color with light toning, faint spots, and short centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins, just
entering map border at bottom. (B+)
$350-425
467.
Spain & Portugal (Iberia sive Hispania Vetus in Tres Praecipuas Partes necnon in Populos Divisa), Blair, Chronology and History of the World, London, ca. 1780.
22.7 x 16.5”. (HC) This map of the Iberian Peninsula divides the region into the three Imperial Roman provinces: Tarraconensis, Lusitania, and Baetica. The
region is further divided into Iberian tribal groups, with key cities, rivers, and mountains depicted. The map extends to include the Balearic Islands and the northern coastline of Africa. Engraved by Thomas Kitchin. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.BLAI-1a #6. Sturdy paper with “J Whatman” watermark, light toning along
centerfold, and faint spots. (B+)
$120-160
468.
Northern Spain (La Sierra de Sant Adrian en Biscaia de Georgio Houfnaglio Depinta), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca. 1585. 19.2 x 14”. (HC)
This interesting engraving focuses on the people and importance of the province of Biscay. The central view shows the commercial and pilgrimage route (El
Camino de Santiago or Way of St. James) through the St. Adrian Tunnel, as drawn by Georg Hoefnagel in 1567. This route through the Pyrenees, linking France
and Spain, was heavily used from the 15th to the 18th century. Inside the tunnel is the inn for pilgrims that was built in the 16th century. The view is flanked by
full-length portraits of Biscayan nobility; at left a matron and at right a maiden. Below, several figures display the various costumes and occupations of the Basque
people; Biscayan peasants on the way to market, Biscayan and Cascon girls, an Aquitaine woman, Biscayan and Cascon matrons from Bayonne, and women on
their way to church in Bayonne. The Latin title on verso is Mons et Crypta S. Adriani in Biscaia. Ref: Fussel, p. 366. Attractive color with minor toning along
centerfold and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enter 1” into image at top. There are a couple of short tears in the blank margins that have been
closed on verso with archival tape, one of which just enters image at top left. (B+)
$350-450
469.
Northern Spain (Legionis Regnum et Asturiarum Principatus), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1645. 19.7 x 15”. (HC) This handsome map covers the Cordillera Cantabrica region on the northwest coast of Spain. It is roughly centered on Leon and shows a small portion of Portugal around Braganca. The major cities included are
Lugo, Oviedo, Leon, Burgos, Palencia, Lerma, and Valladoilid. The coat of arms above the decorative cartouche is held by two fierce lions. Further embellishing
the map are a compass rose and a fancy scale of miles cartouche with an armillary sphere. Latin text on verso. A fine impression on watermarked paper with
wide, original margins. There is offsetting and two small rust stains in map image. (B+)
$275-350
470.
Southern Spain (Andaluzia Continens Sevillam et Cordubam), Jansson/Valck & Schenk, Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 19.3 x 14.3”. (HC) Handsome map of the region
surrounding Seville including, Cadiz, Gibraltar and Spain’s popular Costa del Sol. Generously adorned with cartouches, putti, a compass rose, two coats of arms,
sailing ships and galleys. The coats of arms pictured are of Seville on the left and Cordoba on the right. This is a later state of Jansson’s plate, reissued by Valck
& Schenk, whose imprint appears at top right. Wide clean margins with light toning along centerfold and minor offsetting at top right. There are several cracks
between 1” and 3” caused by the oxidation of the original green pigment that have been closed on verso with archival tape. (B)
$300-375
471.
Madrid, Spain ([Lot of 2] A General View of the City Madrid the Capital of the Kingdom of Spain [and] A General View of the City of Madrid the Capital of the
Kingdom of Spain), London, 1752-60. . (HC) This lot includes two lovely views of Madrid, the first of which is a Vue d’Optique and therefore a mirror image
of the other. The lively scenes depict the city from across the Manzanares River, with numerous people in the foreground.
A. A General View of the City Madrid the Capital of the Kingdom of Spain, by Anon., dated 1760 (14.5 x 8.2”). Condition: Watermarked paper with attractive
color and minor soiling. (B+)
B. A General View of the City of Madrid the Capital of the Kingdom of Spain, by Robert Sayer, dated 1752 (15.2 x 8.8”). Condition: Watermarked paper with
minor soiling, some light spots, and a tiny tear in image towards bottom that has been closed on verso with archival tape. (B) See description above.
$400-450
472.
Madrid, Spain (Mapa de la Provincia de Madrid, Comprehende el Partido de Madrid, y el de Almonacid de Zorita), Lopez, 1773. 15 x 13.3”. (HC) This detailed
map of Madrid and the surrounding area depicts towns of various sizes, farmhouses, mills, deserted towns, and “strong houses,” all identified with a legend at bottom. A lettered and numbered key next to the legend identifies the locations of “religious convents” for either men and women. The inset extends the map further
to the east. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.LOP-2a #31. Issued folding, now flattened, on watermarked paper with folds reinforced on verso with tissue. There is
show-through of old manuscript writing on verso in upper left corner of map. (B)
$350-450
473.
Minorca, Spain (A Correct Map of the Island of Minorca, with an Accurate Plan of Fort St. Philip & its Environs, and the French Approaches and Batteries in 1756),
Bew, Political Magazine, London, 1781. 14.8 x 10.8”. (BW) This detailed map of Minorca, one of the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain, was drawn shortly
after the Spanish regained control of the island from the British during the Seven Years War. The map shows detail of roads, coastline, castles and topography.
There is also an inset of Fort St. Philips, which served to protect the harbor that led to the capital city of Mahon. Engraved by John Lodge. Ref: Jolly #POL-33.
Issued folding, now flattened, on watermarked paper, with a narrow margin at right. There is light soiling, offsetting from opposing text page, and a professionally
repaired tear that enters 3.5” into map at right, primarily in the blank areas of the map. (B+)
$150-200
474.
Portugal (Portugallia et Algarbia quae olim Lusitania), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1646. 19.8 x 15.3”. (HC) Beautiful map of Portugal with north oriented to the
right. The cartography is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese chart maker whose map was used by various publishers until the end of the 17th century.
This lovely example is adorned with numerous artistic embellishments including ships, coats-of-arms, two compass roses, and a festively-attired Neptune astride
a sea monster. German text on verso. A bright, clean example with wide margins and a centerfold separation at bottom that has been professionally repaired.
There is also a tiny hole in blank area of distance scale cartouche that has been professionally repaired and faint show-through of text on verso. (B+)
$400-500
475.
Portugal (Novissima Regnorum Portugalliae et Algarbiae Descriptio), Danckerts, Amsterdam, ca. 1680. 21.3 x 16.6”. (HC) This striking map of the whole of
Portugal and the contiguous parts of Spain extends as far east as Salamanca and Seville. The map is finely detailed with the locations of towns of various sizes,
political boundaries, and the topography. It is decorated with a fine drape-style title cartouche held aloft by putti and a coat of arms. The map is oriented to the
right by a decorative compass rose. Bold original color with light toning and professional repairs to a few small centerfold separations and some cracks at far
right caused by the oxidation of the green pigment. (B+)
$475-550
476.
Central Europe (Description de la Germanie), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1560. 13.5 x 9.8”. (BW) Interesting woodblock map with north oriented to the
bottom of the map. The map depicts the region from Germany and The Netherlands through Austria and the Burgundy region of France. There are quite a few
place names, including Praga, for Prague in Bohemia, shown in a circle of trees. In the North Sea, the bow of a ship appears, powered by oarsmen. French text
on verso. Light toning along centerfold with a tiny hole in upper blank margin, far from map image, and minor show-through of text on verso. (B+)
$200-240
477.
Germany (Saxoniae, Misniae, Thuringiae, Nova Exactissimaq Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1571]. 19.8 x 13.5”. (BW) This is a
handsome map covering Saxony and the surrounding region with great detail. It is embellished with a decorative title cartouche, legend in scroll-style cartouche,
distance scales and a decorative border. Filled with place names each symbolized by a tiny castle. Latin text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke #93. Remargined
at left with loss of neatline. This margin is partially loose, but still functional for framing. The centerfold has been reinforced with tissue on verso. (B)
$230-300
478.
Germany (Franciae Orientalis (Vulgo Franckenlant) Descriptio Auctore Sebast A Rotenhan [on sheet with] Monasteriensis et Osnaburgensis Episcopatus Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 20.2 x 14.3”. (HC) Two fine maps on a full folio sheet. The map of Franckenlant covers the Main
River valley. The densely detailed map is oriented with north to the left and Frankfurt am Main is located at the bottom. The map was based on the cartography
of Sebastian Rotenhan. The map of Monasteriensis illustrates the region of Lower Saxony and North Rhein-Westphalia with the cities of Meppen, Munster and
Osnabruck. It was derived from a map made by Godfried Mascop and is adorned with a bold strapwork title cartouche. This is the first state, published in the first
Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den Broecke #100. Original color on watermarked paper with damp stains in blank margins, just entering map at corners. There
is one short edge tear at right, and some paper weakness in bottom corners of sheet, not affecting map. (B+)
$140-180
479.
Germany (Westphalia cum Diocesi Bremensi), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 7.5 x 5.5”. (HC) This small map centers roughly on Bremen and shows the waterways of northern Germany in careful detail. The map reaches from Emden in the west to the Elbe River in the east. It is adorned with a
strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles. German text on verso. Light text show through and minor soiling confined to the blank margins. (B+)
$100-130
480.
Germany (Germania Secundum Observationes Tychonis de Brahe, Kepleri, Snellij, Zeileri…), Lotter, ca. 1750. 23 x 19”. (HC) This map shows all of central
Europe from Belgium and France through Poland, including northern Italy and Hungary. Extensive details of towns, political boundaries, rivers, mountains and
lakes are shown. The map is adorned by 9 different distance scales and a decorative title cartouche. There are two small worm tracks along the upper centerfold,
one tiny hole at lower right in Sclavonia, some minor ink notations in the image, and light soiling. A 1” tear in image at bottom right has been partially closed on
verso with old paper. (B)
$120-150
481.
Northern Germany (Holsatia), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 8 x 6.3”. (HC) A fine, small map of Holstein including the city of Hamburg
(here Hamborch). The map is fully engraved with forests, rivers, lakes and hundreds of villages. The title is enclosed in a decorative strapwork cartouche, and a
curious winged creature swims in the East Sea. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal
directions in blank margins. (A)
$85-100
482.
Southern Germany (Palatinatus Bavariae Descriptio Erhardo Reiich Tirolese Auct), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, ca. 1598. 4 x 2.8”. (HC)
This handsome miniature map shows the Bavarian region including Nurnberg and Regensberg, and is based on Erhart Reych’s 1540 woodcut map on four sheets.
Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius’ folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome.
The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text (5 4 x 7.5”). Ref: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79.
Marginal soiling with two tiny worm tracks at top left, not affecting map, and light show-through of text on verso. (A)
$110-140
483.
Southern Germany (Duche de Baviere), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 10.3 x 7”. (HC) This handsome small map of Bavaria
is surrounded on three sides with miniature bird’s-eye plans of the major fortified cities in the region with a prospect view of Munich at bottom center. Issued
folding, now pressed with light toning and two tiny fold separations in bottom blank margin that have been closed on verso with archival material. (B+)
$140-180
484.
Germany, Incunabula (Folio CCLXXXI / Baronia magna Germanie provincia), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 9 x 9”. (BW) This is an imaginary
view of the German countryside in Saxony with several medieval villages and hilltop castles. On a full sheet (10.6 x 16”) of Latin text. Watermarked paper with
a few faint spots, some manuscript writing in text, and a stain in bottom left corner, not affecting view. (B+)
$220-250
485.
Germany, Incunabula (Folio CCLXXXV / Franconia Germanie Superioris Provincia), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 9 x 9.2”. (BW) This is
an imaginary view of the German countryside in Franconia with medieval villages, hilltop castles, and a long, flowing river. On a full sheet (12.5 x 18”) of Latin
text. Watermarked paper with minor show-through of text on verso. (A)
$220-250
486.
Munich, Germany (Monacum, Nominatissima Bavariae Civitas [on sheet with] Ingolstadium [and] Frisingensis... [and] Nordlinga… [and] Ratispona… [and]
Straubinga…), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca. 1580. 18.3 x 12.3”. (HC) This attractive view shows six small-format views of German cities
including Munich, Ingolstadt, Freising, Nordlingen, Regensburg and Straubing. Latin text on verso. Ref: Fussel, pp. 106-107. Original color on watermarked
paper with soiling and a few edge tears confined to the blank margins. Centerfold reinforced with archival material. (B)
$450-550
487.
Wismar, Germany (Wiismaria), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca. 1598. 20 x 15”. (HC) This attractive birds-eye view of Wismar, Germany is
situated on the Baltic Sea in northern Germany. Six brick churches are noted including the churches of St. Nicholas and St. Mary. In the forefront are a number
ships and boats and natives in local costume. German text on verso. Ref: Fussel, pp. 393-95. Original color on watermarked paper with a small wormhole in
script at bottom left and a few miniscule holes in the image only visible when held to light. All of the margins with the exception of the left side margin have been
extended to better accommodate framing. Centerfold is reinforced with archival material. Light soiling and toning. (B)
$200-250
488.
Emden, Germany (Emda), Blaeu, Novum Ac Magnum Theatrum Urbium Belgicae Liberae Ac Foederatae, Amsterdam, [1649]. 20.7 x 16.4”. (HC) A beautiful
bird’s-eye plan of Emden on the river Ems in northwestern Germany. Individual houses and buildings are depicted, along with the city’s waterways, windmills,
and fortifications. This plan was published in Blaeu’s ‘Town book’ of the Low Countries. The town’s coat of arms (“Little Angel upon the Wall”) appears at top
left. Latin text on verso. Wide, original margins with a hint of toning along centerfold and marginal soiling. There are a couple of worm tracks and tiny tears
in blank margins, far from image. (A)
$275-350
489.
Poland (Silesiae Typus Descriptus et Editus a Martino Heilwig Neisense et Nobili Viro Nicolao Rhedinger Dedicatus Anno 1561), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 15.2 x 10.9”. (HC) A nice example of Ortelius’ first map of Silesia. It is based on a map by the Silesien cartographer Martin Helweg in
1561, and is beautifully engraved with large forests, mountain ranges, and a strapwork title cartouche and coat of arms. Wroclaw (Breslaw) is located at about the
center of the map. Published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den Broecke #102. Original color on watermarked paper with wide, original margins
and a couple of tiny abrasions at center. There are damp stains in blank margins, far from image, with resulting paper weakness in bottom corners and a short tear
in bottom right corner. (B+)
$275-350
490.
Poland ([Lot of 3] Ducatus Silesiae Glogani Vera Delineatio… [and] Silesia Inferior... [and] Comitatus Glatz Authore Jona Sculteto), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1680.
20 x 16.5”. (BW) These three decorative maps of Poland are all attributed to Jonas Scultetus, a Silesian cartographer. There is no text on back indicating these
maps were issued after the demise of the great Blaeu publishing empire, as these were among the plates auctioned in 1677 following the fire that destroyed the
printing house. Size varies slightly.
A. Ducatus Silesiae Glogani Vera Delineatio… Fine decorative map shows the Odra River valley based on the Silesian cartographer, Jonas Scultetus. The map is
oriented with north to the left and is roughly centered on the city of Glogau. It is fully engraved with forests, rivers, lakes and tiny villages. The large decorative
title cartouche incorporates the especially ornate coat of arms and a key to the symbols used in the map. At bottom right is a fine scale of miles cartouche, topped
with calipers and a pair of falcons. Condition: A nice impression with light, scattered foxing and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1” into
image at bottom. Paper has been added in blank margins to repair several chips, with a minor loss of neatline in bottom left corner.
B. Silesia Inferior.... This is a very finely detailed map of the much disputed area of Silesia. The extensive key provides symbols for cities, fortifications, churches,
universities, vineyards, mines, monasteries , and much more. The map is richly adorned with coats of arms and strapwork cartouches. Condition: A few spots of
foxing with a small chip in top blank margin away from map, and professionally repaired tears in bottom right corner. Paper has been added in blank margins to
repair several chips in bottom margin, with some loss of borders in corners.
C. Comitatus Glatz Authore Jona Sculteto. Handsome map of the Silesia region with Glatz (Klodzko) at center. The forested region was renowned for its wild
game and the map includes tiny illustrations of the wildlife. Two large strapwork cartouches at bottom are surrounded by hunters and game animals. Condition:
Light soiling and a few unobtrusive spots. There are damp stains, foxing and soiling in blank margins. Paper has been added in blank margins to repair several
chips, with a minor loss of neatline in bottom corners. Backed in Japanese tissue. See above for additional details. (B)
$450-550
491.
Poland (Ducatus Silesiae Lauranus), Schenk, Amsterdam, ca. 1720. 23 x 19.3”. (HC) This attractive engraving covers Silesia, which occupies today’s southern
Poland. The map is roughly bisected by the Bobr River and displays numerous tiny villages and towns, forests, and mountains in profile. The map is decorated
with detailed city views of Jelenia Gora (Hirschberg) and Jawor (Lauer) at top, and a hunting scene and explanation table at bottom.
Original color with a
centerfold separation at bottom that extends 0.5” into the image, a few small cracks along the centerfold, and light foxing. There is a small amount of brown kraft
paper glued to verso in far corners. Narrow, but adequate, margins. (B)
$300-400
492.
Poland and the Baltic States (Royaume de Pologne), Robert de Vaugondy, Nouvel Atlas Portatif, Paris, ca. 1778. 11 x 9.5”. (HC) Simple, but detailed, map of
Poland and the Baltic States. Original outline color designates Russian, Polish, Prussian and Austrian possessions. Second state published by Fortin. Engraved
by E. Dussy, with the cartouche engraved by Arrivet. Ref: Pedley #294. There are a few tiny edge tears confined to the blank margins. (A)
$140-180
493.
Czech Republic (Moraviae, Quae Olim Marcomannorum Sedes, Corographia, a D. Pavlo Fabritio Medico et Mathematico Descripta; et a Generosis Moraviae
Baronibus Quibusdam Correcta), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 18.5 x 14”. (HC) Handsome map of Moravia based on Paulus Fabritius’
map of 1569, revised by Crato. The map is filled with detail of the cities, rivers, mountains and forests and adorned with a large strapwork title cartouche, an interesting key in banner form, and a distance scale incorporating the coat of arms and dividers. Published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den Broecke
#104. Original color on watermarked paper with wide, original margins. There are damp stains in blank margins, just entering map border in bottom corners, and
a small, faint damp stain in center of map. There is some paper weakness in bottom corners of sheet, not affecting map. (B+) $275-350
494.
Czech Republic (Regni Bohemiae Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1573. 20 x 13.3”. (HC) Based on the cartography of Johann
Criginger (1521-1571), this fine map places Prague near center. It is boldly engraved in Ortelius’ style; mountains and forests and hundreds of tiny villages are
shown. Two sumptuous strapwork cartouches decorate the bottom. Dutch text on verso, published between 1571-73. Ref: Van den Broecke #101. Attractive old
color on watermarked paper with minor offsetting near center and light damp stains confined to the blank margins. (B+)
$375-450
495.
Czech Republic (Regni Bohemiae Descriptio), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, ca. 1598. 4.1 x 2.8”. (HC) A lovely miniature map of Bohemia,
roughly centered on Prague and the Vltava River. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius’ folio Theatrum. It is often
referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of
Italian text (5 4 x 7.5”). Ref: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79. Marginal soiling with two tiny worm tracks at top left, not affecting map, and light show-through of
text on verso. (A)
$140-180
496.
Czech Republic (Von Dem Konigreich Behem…), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1610. 5.3 x 3.8”. (BW) This woodblock map displays portions of the Czech
Republic including Prague, Pilsen, Budweis and the Elb River. German text on verso. There is light text show through and a trimmed upper margin. (B+)
$70-100
497.
Czech Republic (Bohemia), Anon., ca. 1670. 11 x 8”. (BW) This is a handsome, simple map of the region, centered on Prague and the Vltava river. The map
presents a great view of the major rivers, mountain ranges and forests, as well as important cities and towns. Latin text on verso. There is some light text show
through and minor damp staining in the upper blank margin. (B+)
$90-110
498.
Czech Republic (In Bohemia Moravia et Silesia sunt Multa pia Loca Dei Parae Sacra & Eiusdem Prodigiosis Beneficiis Celebria), Scherer, Atlas Novus, Munich,
ca. 1703. 14 x 9”. (HC) This handsome map of Bohemia features pictorial representations of both the topography and the cities, including Prague (Prag), Dresden,
Passau, and Krakow (Cracau). The Elbe (Albis) and Oder Rivers and their tributaries flow throughout the region. The map is adorned with a distance scale and
a title cartouche featuring the coat of arms of the region and the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. Henrich Scherer, a mathematics professor and Jesuit, produced
his seven-part Atlas Novus to emphasize the extent of Catholic influence in the New World. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SHER-1a #45. A fine impression with
attractive color and a small infilled hole just outside of neatline at right. (A)
$300-375
499.
Prague, Czech Republic (Praga 1574), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1578. 6 x 5”. (HC) This is an attractive woodcut view of the city of Prague as it was
in 1574. The map shows the verdant hillsides surrounding the city. Printed on a full sheet (8.3 x 13.4”) of German text with decorative initials and a coat-of-arms
below. On verso two small woodcut illustrations depict a medieval battle and an execution by burning at the stake. Ref: cf. Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #158 [166].
There is a small hole just above the horizon at center, and marginal soiling. (B+)
$200-240
500.
Switzerland and Germany (Basiliensis Territorii Descriptio Nova, Auctore Sebastiano Munstero [on sheet with] Circulus Sive Liga Sveviae, Vulgo Schwabische
Kraiss), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 19.5 x 12.5”. (HC) Two maps on a folio sheet. The first centers on Basel, located on the Rhine
River, and is based on Munster’s map of 1538. The second map is based on Seltzin’s map of 1572 and shows the region of northern Switzerland and southern
Germany along the Rhine River and west to the Black Forest. Both are decorated with elaborate cartouches. Published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van
den Broecke #114. Original color on watermarked paper with wide, original margins with a tiny repaired tear in top right corner of map. There are damp stains in
blank margins that just enter map border at corners, a small damp stain in between maps, and some paper weakness in bottom corners of sheet, not affecting map.
(B+)
$275-350
501.
Switzerland (Helvetiae Descriptio, Aegidio Tschudo Auct), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1592]. 18 x 13.5”. (BW) An early map of Switzerland
with north oriented at the bottom of the chart. The map was based on the work of Aegidius Tschudi, a historian of the Swiss Confederation. The title is engraved
onto the top of an unusual three dimensional title box. Latin text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke #115. There is some very faint centerfold toning and a few
wormholes in the ample blank margins. There is also a centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin that is far from the image. (B+)
$250-325
502.
Switzerland (Suisse), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1672]. 5 x 4”. (HC) This miniature map of Switzerland depicts major towns and
key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine
miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI C. Watermarked paper with a small
wormhole in bottom blank margin. (A)
$95-120
503.
Switzerland (Nova Helvetiae, Foederatarumque cum ea, nec non Subditarum Regionum Tabula…), Delisle/Covens & Mortier, Amsterdam, ca. 1730. 24 x 18.5”.
(HC) This densely engraved map of Switzerland depicts the rugged terrain of the area along with the numerous lakes. The map is flanked by the coats of arms of
towns throughout Switzerland, and a note on the country’s allies. A legend at bottom right identifies towns of various sizes, abbeys, locations with Protestant or
Catholic affiliations, baths, etc. A note below indicates that the map is more correct than any previous maps, but that the authors don’t guarantee that it is “perfect.”
Original color with light toning along centerfold and marginal soiling. (B+)
$350-450
504.
Switzerland (Les Cantons des Suisses et Leurs Alliez et Leurs Sujets), Bossuet, Discours sur l’Histoire Universelle…, Amsterdam, [1755]. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) This
finely engraved map dramatically illustrates the mountainous terrain of Switzerland. It is based on Sanson’s pocket atlas map and includes a considerable amount
of information for such a small map. Narrow side margins. (A)
$110-140
505.
Switzerland (Switzerland), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, [1823]. 10.5 x 9”. (HC) A detailed map of Switzerland depicting cities, regions, mountains,
rivers, and lakes. Lucas’ General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style. Original color on watermarked paper with wide, clean margins and a few small chips in blank margins, far from map.
There are a couple of short tears in blank margins that have been professionally repaired with tissue. (A)
$120-150
506.
Switzerland (Switzerland), Thomson, New General Atlas, Edinburgh, 1827. 19 x 23”. (HC) This is a very handsome map of the county that has a large view of
Mont Blanc subtitled “Nearly three miles above the level of the sea.” The map is boldly engraved to show the remarkable topography of Switzerland. Each canton
is delineated with full color. Original color with offsetting at top and two tiny holes next to distance scales. There is soiling and crumpling along sheet edge at
top left, far from map. (B+)
$90-110
507.
Switzerland (General Karte der Schweiz Eingetheilt in 22 Cantone), Brue, Paris, 1832. 19.5 x 14”. (HC) This detailed map of Switzerland depicts towns, roads
and rivers with hachure marks to give a visual representation of the mountainous topography. Dissected in four sections and mounted on original linen with ribbon
edging. Original outline color with some light stains. (B+)
$110-140
508.
Northern Switzerland (Zurichou), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) Fine small map of the northern part of Switzerland
including Zurich, Schaffhausen, Basle, and Solothurn. The strapwork title cartouche incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text
on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)
$95-120
509.
Western Switzerland (Carte de la Principaute de Neufchatel et Valangin), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 10.1 x 6.8”. (HC) This
unusual small map covers the Principality of Neuchatel with a great amount of detail for its size. The map is adorned with boats on Lake Neuchatel, a panel of
coats of arms, and a city view of Neuchatel. Issued folding, now pressed with a hint of toning along folds and two archivally repaired fold separations in blank
margins, one of which just enters map border at bottom. (B+)
$110-140
510.
Lake Lucerne, Switzerland (Lucerne), Boston, 1854. 18.5 x 11.5”. (BW) This view of Lake Lucerne was based on an original drawing by Joseph Mallard William
Turner from the collection of B. G. Windus, Esquire, of Tottenham. Turner, an English Romantic landscape painter, watercolorist and printmaker, is known for
his impressive landscape paintings and ability to depict light, and his works are considered a Romantic preface to Impressionism. Engraved by Robert Wallis and
published by Williams Stevens & Williams in New York. A fine impression on sturdy paper with very wide margins and faint soiling near title. There is soiling,
light foxing and a crease in blank margins. (B+)
$250-325
511.
Austria (Austriae Ducatus Chorographia, Wolfgango Lazio Auctore), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 18.2 x 13.3”. (HC) This handsome
map of Austria presents a distorted picture of the course of the rivers Drau, Mur, Gurk and Lavant with numerous spurious lakes. The rivers in the north are much
more accurately represented. Oval title cartouche and scale of miles with dividers and a coat of arms adorn the sheet. This is the first state, published in the first
Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den Broecke #105. Original color on watermarked paper with wide, original margins. There are damp stains in blank margins,
just entering map border in bottom corners. There is paper weakness in bottom corners caused by the water damage, not affecting map. (B+)
$200-250
512.
Austria (Austria Archiducatus auctore Wolfgango Lazio), Hondius/Blaeu, Amsterdam, [1662]. 21.3 x 14.2”. (HC) This striking, large map of the Danube River
valley is based on the cartography of Wolfgang Lazio. Vienna is prominently featured with the Danube river flowing across the center of the map. Numerous tiny
villages, cities, mountains, forests and lakes are depicted. Three decorative cartouches grace the map including a coat of arms. This was among the plates that
were sold to Blaeu after Jodocus’ death in 1629. Hondius’ imprint has been removed and replaced with Blaeu’s own imprint. Spanish text on verso. Lovely old
color and wide margins with light toning on the lower centerfold, not affecting map. Couple of tiny worm holes in map, only visible when held up to the light.
(A)
$350-450
513.
Austria (Circuli Austriaci pars Septentrionalis in qua Archiducatus Austriae et Ducatus Stiriae), Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1688. 23 x 19.5”. (HC) This attractive
engraving of northern Austria is centered on the Danube river and locates key cities including Vienna, Linz and Steyr. The map displays hundreds of tiny villages,
forests and mountains in profile. A decorative title cartouche is surrounded by putti, cherubs and two coats of arms. Lovely old color with centerfold separations
at bottom and top that extend 1” and 0.25” into map border respectively and a few edge tears, one of which just passes the neatline at top. Light offsetting. (B+)
$220-250
514.
Austria (Partie du Cercle d’Austriche, Scavoir l’Archduche d’Austriche Divise en Haute et Basse…), Jaillot, Paris, 1692. 34 x 21.2”. (HC) Centered on the
Danube River, this boldly engraved map covers most of modern Austria, with parts of Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary. The map is based on Sanson’s
cartography and provides excellent information, both on the topography and hundreds of tiny villages. The title cartouche shows the double-headed eagle with
putti heralding the victory over the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vienna that is represented by two chained Turkish prisoners at bottom. Second title above
map: “Partie du Cercle d’Austriche Scavoir l’Archiduche d’Austriche Divise en Haut ou au dessus de l’Ens ...” Printed on two joined sheets, as issued. Sharp
impression and lovely old color. There is an extraneous crease along the middle of the map that has caused a separation at right that extends 0.75” into map image
which is partially closed on verso. There is a hint of toning in the map and some damp stains in the margins, not affecting the map. (B+)
$200-250
515.
Hungary (Hungariae Descriptio, Wolfgango Lazio Auct), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 19.6 x 13.8”. (HC) A handsome map of Hungary, eastern Transylvania and Bulgaria. Ortelius based this map on Wolfgang Lazius’ 1556 five-sheet wall map. The map is densely engraved with rivers, lakes,
mountains and hundreds of place names, each represented by a tiny castle and tiny animals fill the blank spaces. The title spans the top of the map in a strapwork
cartouche. At bottom right is a large decorative cartouche containing the rules for Hungarian consonant pronunciation of the place names. This is the second state,
published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den Broecke #150. Original color on watermarked paper with some damp stains in blank margins that just
enter map border in corners. There are a couple of areas of paper weakness in blank margins, with a resulting small hole in bottom right corner, not affecting map.
(B+)
$400-500
516.
Hungary (Nouvelle Carte du Royaume de Hongrie avec ses Forteresses), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 10 x 6.8”. (HC) This
handsome small map of the Kingdom of Hungary is surrounded on three sides with miniature bird’s-eye plans of the major fortified cities in the region with a
prospect view of Presburg at bottom center. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along folds and a tiny fold separation in
bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with old paper. There is one minute fold separation in image that is only visible when held to light. (B+)
$160-200
517.
Eastern Europe ([Lot of 3] Walachia Servia, Bulgaria, Romania [and] Transylvania Sibenburgen [and] Hungaria Regnum), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1680. 19.8
x 15.3”. (BW) This lot includes 3 maps representing eastern Europe. There is no text on back indicating they were issued after the demise of the great Blaeu
publishing empire, as these were among the plates auctioned in 1677 following the fire that destroyed the printing house. Size varies slightly.
A. Walachia Servia, Bulgaria, Romania. This attractive map of the Eastern Balkans is centered on Bulgaria and includes Macedonia, Serbia, the Bosphorus and
Constantinople. It is based on Gerard Mercator’s map of the region. The Danube and its tributaries flow across the map. It is adorned with decorative title and
distance scale cartouches, the title festooned with the accoutrements of war and topped with emblem of the Turkish Empire. Condition: Light, scattered foxing
with two stains at bottom and a few printer’s creases. There is a 2.5” tear in image at top right that has been professionally repaired. (B)
B. Transylvania Sibenburgen. Handsome chart of Transylvania, present-day parts of Hungary and Romania. There is nice detail of forested areas, mountain ranges,
rivers and towns. The elegant cartouche is topped with a crest and flanked with female figures. Condition: Watermarked paper with scattered foxing in bottom
third of map. There is one small worm hole that has been professionally infilled, with minute loss of image. (B)
C. Hungaria Regnum. Budapest is at the heart of this handsome map. It covers most of present day Hungary, but also includes a bit of Austria with Vienna in the
upper left corner. Richly engraved with mountains, cities and forests and a title cartouche with figures and the coat of arms. Condition: Watermarked paper with
a few light spots of foxing and minor printer’s ink residue. (B+) Paper has been added in blank margins to repair several chips on each of the maps, and all are
backed with Japanese tissue. See above for additional details.
$475-600
518.
Eastern Europe (Veteris et Novae Regni Poloniae Magniq Ducatus Lithuaniae cum suis Palatinatibus ac Confinus Descriptio), Cluver, ca. 1697. 10 x 8.2”. (HC)
A lovely small map displays the region from the Baltic to the Black Sea, including the Carpathian Mountains. It is filled with ancient place names. The bottom
left corner is adorned with a decorative title cartouche. Issued folding, now pressed with a binding trim at bottom left that has been repaired with old paper to
accommodate framing. (A)
$200-240
519.
Eastern Europe (Nord-und Ost Europa bis zur letzten Theilung Polens 1795), Perthes, Spruner’s Historische Schul-Atlas, Gotha, ca. 1868. 10 x 8.3”. (HC) This
map depicts eastern Europe at the end of the eighteenth century. Key cities, political boundaries, and rivers are shown, along with hachure marks depicting the
topography of the land. Engraved by H. Eberhardt and E. Kratz. Enclosed in a delicately engraved keyboard style border. Lovely original color with a small
chip and stains in right blank margin, far from map. (A)
$80-100
520.
Eastern Europe, Poland (Le Royaume de Pologne avec ses Confins), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, ca. 1706. 8.2 x 5.5”. (HC) Attractive small map of the
Kingdom of Poland, covering the region from the Baltic to the Black Sea and the region of present-day Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldava. Flanked
by panels of coats of arms. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with an archivally repaired fold separation in bottom blank margin. (A)
$200-240
521.
Eastern Europe, Poland (La Pologne, Divisee en Royaume de Pologne et les Etats y Apartenans la Pologne Prussienne Autrichienne & Russienne), Elwe, Amsterdam, ca. 1792. 23.8 x 19”. (HC) This large map covers Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and part of Ukraine. It illustrates the Partitions of Poland when the entire
territory of the Kingdom of Poland was divided between Prussia, Austria and Russia. The map is filled with detail and decorated with a title and scale cartouche
flanked by mythological figures and putti. Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and a few tiny tears confined to blank margins. (A)
$600-800
522.
Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania (Hungary, and Transylvania), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, [1823]. 10.5 x 8.8”. (HC) This detailed map of eastern
Europe is centered on Hungary and locates many cities, rivers, and mountains. Budapest is shown as two towns: Buda and Pesth. The Bega canal is depicted in
Upper Hungary (present-day Romania) adjacent to Temeswar (Timisoara). Lucas’ General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at
the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style. Original color with wide margins, a couple of small, insignificant
spots, and a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light. (A)
$150-200
523.
Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (Russiae, Moscoviae et Tartariae Descriptio…), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1570. 17.5 x 14”. (HC)
Fascinating map of Russia and the former Soviet republics from the surveys of the English merchant and adventurer, Anthony Jenkinson, in 1562. Jenkinson was
leader of the Muscovy Company’s first expedition to Russia and the first European to travel widely throughout the region. Ortelius’ map replicates much of the
detail and decoration found on the original Jenkinson map complete with extensive notations, illustrations of Cossacks, camels, encampments, armies, and a curious burial scene where the dead are hung from trees. A vignette of Ivan the Terrible appears at top left. Latin text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke #162. Original
color on watermarked paper with printer’s ink residue and a few minor spots. There are several cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment which have
been reinforced with tissue on verso. There is a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1” into map at bottom and a few short repaired tears in
blank margins. (B)
$1600-2000
524.
Russia (Tabula Russiae ex Mandato Foedor Borissowits Delineata…), Visscher, Amsterdam, 1651. 21.5 x 17”. (HC) This is Visscher’s version of Hessel Gerritsz’
rare and significant map of Russia, which he compiled from manuscripts brought back by Isaac Massa. The map covers the European part of the Russian Empire
extending from Poland to the steppes of Tartary, and from the Mourmanskoy More (Barents Sea) to the Black and Caspian Seas. The large inset plan of Moscow
includes a legend identifying locations. At right are five insets with views of cities. The map is richly decorated with a large title cartouche surmounted by Russian
gentlemen, sailing ships, and a compass rose. Ref: Campbell (MCC-46) #78. Attractive color with a 5” centerfold separation that has been professionally repaired
and a few small abrasions with minor loss of image (below inset of Moscow and at top left). There is a short tear in bottom blank margin that has been closed on
verso with archival tape. (B+)
$3500-4000
525.
Russia (Carte de la Siberie et des Pays Voisins…), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, ca. 1760. 17.7 x 11”. (BW) The map covers St. Petersburg,
Moscow and the Caspian Sea to just beyond the Lena River. The routes of two important explorations are traced on the map: Johann Georg Gmelin’s route from
St. Petersburg to Yeniseysk from 1731-36, and part of the surveys (Moscow to Berezovo) of Joseph-Nicolas Delisle, who helped produce the first comprehensive
atlas of Russia. Adorned with a large, decorative title cartouche. Issued folding with one fold separation at top that just passes the neatline, light toning along
one fold, and a number of minute wormholes that are only visible when held to light. (B+)
$100-130
526.
Russia (Russia, Divided into its Governments), Dunn, London, 1794. 17.5 x 12”. (HC) A detailed map of Russia depicting political divisions, towns, rivers,
mountains and forests. There are a few short notes scattered throughout, including one on the eastern shore of Nova Zembla regarding “wintering of the Dutch in
1596.” Wide margins with light toning along sheet edges. (A)
$300-375
527.
Southern Russia and Ukraine (Carte de la Moscovie Meridionale), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 10.4 x 7”. (HC) This is an
uncommon little map of southern Russia and part of the Ukraine, based on the cartography of Delisle. The map is filled with remarkable detail for its size, with
depictions of towns, rivers, mountains and forests. Issued folding, now pressed with light toning and a couple of minute worm holes only visible when held to
light. (B+)
$160-200
528.
Novaya Zemlya, Russia (Carte de Detroit de Waeigats ou de Nassau Suivant les Navigateurs Hollandois pour l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s
Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1758. 12 x 7.8”. (HC) A boldly engraved copperplate map that is centered on the Russian islands of Novaya Zemlya and
Pechorskaya Guba, here Nouvelle Zemble and Grande Baye. The detailed chart shows the lower part of the island and mainland. Embellished with rhumb lines,
fleur-de-lis and fancy cartouche. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with minor offsetting. A binding trim at bottom left has been repaired with
old paper. (A)
$110-140
529.
Novaya Zemlya, Russia (Partie de la Mer Glaciale Contenant la Nouvelle Zemble et le Pais des Samoiedes Suivant les Decouvertes des Hollandois et les Cartes
des Russes pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1758. 13.8 x 8.5”. (HC) This map features
Novaya Zemlya, the island off northern Russia in the Barents Sea, and extends to about Dikson in the east. Embellished with rhumb lines and a decorative cartouche. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with minor offsetting. A binding trim and 1” binding tear at bottom left have both been professionally
repaired. (B+)
$75-95
530.
St. Petersburg, Russia (Plan de la Ville et Port de St. Petersbourg), Bellin, Le Petit Atlas Maritime, Paris, [1764]. 6.5 x 8.3”. (HC) A delicately engraved plan
of the harbor and islands on the River Neva as well as the mainland of St. Petersburg with the locations of major buildings, including the castle and the arsenal.
Adorned with a finely-wrought cartouche. Wide margins with a printer’s crease at top right that just touches neatline and a hint of toning along sheet edges.
(A)
$350-425
531.
Volga River, Russia (Le Cours de la Riviere de Wolga. Anciennement appellee RHA. Selon la Relation d’Olearius), Aa, Voyages tres-curieux et tres-renommez
faits en Moscovie, Tartarie et Perse, Leiden, ca. 1720. 23 x 9.2”. (HC) A finely engraved and detailed map showing the course of the Volga River from Novogorod
to its entrance in the Caspian Sea. The map is based on Adam Olearius’ important map. It is oriented with north to the left by a small compass rose and filled with
minute detail along the river. Embellished with a pictorial cartouche of Russian scenery that features a view of Astrakhan, the Persian city at the mouth of the
Volga. Published by Covens and Mortier.
As a participant in the German embassy to Moscow and Persia in 1633, Olearius traveled extensively in Russia and Persia. The party’s descent of the Volga resulted
in the first detailed mapping of the river and Olearius’ account of the expedition is one of the most important early accounts of European travels in Russia. His
map of the river, then a key area along Europe’s eastern frontier, was widely copied by Jansson and other makers. On watermarked paper with very wide top and
bottom margins. There is a small abrasion just touching neatline at bottom left. (A)
$900-1100
532.
Ukraine (Taurica Chersonesus), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.8”. (HC) Lovely miniature map of the region north of the Black
Sea encompassing the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. This is from the first edition, with Latin
text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)
$130-160
533.
Ukraine (Taurica Chersonesus, hodie Przecopsca, et Gazara Dicitur), Jansson/Pitt, The English Atlas, London, ca. 1680. 19.8 x 15”. (HC) This fine map of the
region north of the Black Sea is based on Mercator’s cartography. The interior is filled with large forests and mountains. It is embellished with two cartouches
surrounded by figures. The plate was originally engraved by Jan Jansson. After his death it was inherited by his son-in-law, known as Jansson-Waesberg, who
published it in conjunction with Moses Pitt. This map was published in Volume I of Pitt’s The English Atlas, which was initially planned as 12 volumes, but only
four volumes were published before Pitt abandoned the project due to debt. The paper on this example has been double red-lined ruled just outside of the plate
mark, which was a common embellishment for a royal presentation set. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) T. PITT-1c. Splendid original color with a few gilt highlights
on heavy paper and wide, original margins. There is a 1” crack around the largest lake near the centerfold at top, which was caused by the oxidation of the green
pigment, and has been closed on verso with archival tape. (B+)
$375-450
534.
Ukraine (Theatrum Belli A : MDCCXXXVII a milite Augustae Russorum Imperatricis Adversus Turcas Tattarosque Gesti ex Autographis in Acad: Scient: Petropol),
Ottens, Amsterdam, ca. 1744. 26.3 x 18.7”. (HC) Superb map depicting the theatre of the Russo-Turkish War in the Ukraine in 1737. It provides excellent detail
of the fortifications including the Ukrainian line - a system of defenses from the Dnipro to the Donetz rivers. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Original
color in map with later color in title cartouche. There is a tiny hole in a blank area of map at left, and a couple of small, unobtrusive spots. (A)
$600-750
535.
Crimea, Ukraine (Verus Chersonesi Tauricae seu Crimea Conspectus Adjacentium item Regionum Itinerisq ab Exercitu Rutheno…), Ottens, Amsterdam, ca. 1744.
26.2 x 18.8”. (HC) This large-scale map depicts theatre of the Russo-Turkish War in Crimea and the Sea of Azov in 1737. The route of the Russian Army in its
expedition against the Tartars is depicted, along with fortifications and encampments. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Original color in map with later
color in title cartouche and ships. There is a tiny hole in border at top right, and a couple of small, unobtrusive spots. (A)
$600-700
536.
Romania (Transilvania), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1571]. 17 x 12.3”. (HC) This strongly engraved map of the fabled area in present-day
Romania shows mountain ranges, forests and the fertile river valleys. It is decorated with three strapwork cartouches, including one that credits Sambucus’ map of
1566 as the basis of this map. First state with Dutch text on verso marked page 43. There were only 1675 copies of all editions of this plate and Van den Broecke
estimates that 275 copies of the 1571 Dutch edition were printed. Ref: Van den Broecke #152.1; The Map Collector #36, p.5 Lovely old color on watermarked
paper with light printer’s ink residue and minor offsetting. There are faint damp stains confined to the blank margins. (B+)
$400-500
537.
Romania & Hungary (Transsylvania), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.8 x 6”. (HC) This handsome, small map of present-day Romania
and part of Hungary is fully engraved to depict cities, towns, mountain ranges, forests and rivers and is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. This is from the
first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins, as well as a note written in old ink
in right blank margin. (B+)
$95-120
538.
Romania (Carte Nouvelle de Transilvanie aves ses Confins), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, ca. 1706. 10.1 x 6.7”. (HC) This handsome small map of
Romania is surrounded on three sides with miniature bird’s-eye plans of the major fortified cities in the region with Budapest at bottom center. Issued folding,
now pressed with light toning along folds and a couple of tiny fold separations in blank margins that have been archivally repaired. (B+)
$160-200
539.
Southeastern Europe (Carinthiae Ducatus, et Goritiae Palatinatus, Wolf. Lazio Auctore [on sheet with] Histriae Tabula a Petro Coppo Deferi [and] Zarae, et
Sebenici Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 19.1 x 13”. (HC) This folio sheet contains three maps. At left is a large map based
on the cartography of Wolfgang Lazius. It is centered on Villach on the Drau River in the region bordering Austria and Slovenia. At top right is a detailed map
of the Istria Peninsula and the Gulf of Trieste based on Petro Coppo’s map of 1569. Below is a map of the region around Zara and Sebenico from an anonymous
map first published by Paulo Forlani. The maps are minutely detailed with mountains, woods, rivers and lakes, cities, ancient ruins and even bridges. Published
in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den Broecke #143. Original color on watermarked paper with wide, original margins. There are damp stains in blank
margins, one of which enters 1/2” into map at left. There is some paper weakness in bottom corners of sheet, not affecting map. (B+)
$300-350
540.
Balkans (Sclavonia, Croatia, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte), Mercator/Hondius, Duisberg, ca. 1609. 18 x 14”. (HC) Nice map details the course of the Danube and
its tributaries across the northwestern Balkans with the political divisions of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia and Dalmatia. The title is enclosed in a strapwork
title cartouche, and the sea is stipple engraved with scroll lettering. Latin text on verso. There are short centerfold separations confined to the wide margins at
top and bottom, which have been repaired on verso with archival tape. There are some minor spots primarily in the blank margins. (B+)
$250-300
541.
Balkans (Veteeris Pannoniae Utriusque nec non Illyrici Descriptio Geographica…), Sanson, 1696. 18 x 14.5”. (HC) This uncommon map depicts the ancient
provinces of Pannonia and Illyricum of the Roman Empire. Illyricum had considerable strategic and economic importance for the Romans due to its commercial
ports and gold mines in Dalmatia. This map features a decorative title cartouche with two swordsmen and a second cartouche surmounted by a winged lion representing the Republic of Venice that controlled the region at the time of the map’s publication. Engraved by Joseph Toaldus. Very wide margins with a printer’s
crease at left, a few spots of printer’s ink residue, and light soiling. (B+)
$300-400
542.
Balkans (Regnorum Hungariae, Dalmatiae, Croatiae, Sclavoniae, Bosniae, Serviae, et Principatus Transylvaniae typus acciaratior, et Plane Novus;), Schenk,
Amsterdam, 1705. 21.8 x 18.8”. (HC) The map covers present day Yugoslavia (Belgrade), Bosnia, Croatia (Zagreb), Slovenia, Hungary (Budapest) and southeast
Austria (Vienna) with amazing detail of topographic details and political divisions. The scale cartouche is surrounded by the symbols of the principalities within the
Hungarian Empire. The decorative title cartouche depicts the siege of Belgrade waging in the background. Bold original color with a small hole near centerfold
towards top, and a few short centerfold separations that have been closed on verso with archival tape. Trimmed to the neatline on all sides, with one tiny tear and
one tiny chip along the sheet edges. (B)
$150-180
543.
Greece ([Untitled - Greece]), Honter, Rudimenta Cosmographica, Zurich, ca. 1546. 6.2 x 4.8”. (HC) An uncommon miniature woodblock map of ancient Greece
with charming pictorial topography and many place names. The sea is filled with sea creatures; a two-tailed mermaid is shown at the top, and the sea monsters at
the bottom are being ridden by the mythological figures of Poseidon and by Arion playing a harp. Ref: Zacharakis #1092. Originally issued on two separate sheets,
now professionally joined with a small amount of image in facsimile along the centerfold. Marginal soiling and manuscript page number at top right. (B+)
$160-200
544.
Greece (Nou Grecia Secondo Tutte le Regioni, & Provincie di quella di qua & di la dal Hellesponto), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1575. 13.5 x 10.3”.
(HC) An early double-page woodblock map of Greece, the Aegean Sea and western Turkey, focused on the Dardanelles (Hellespont), which separates Europe from
Asia. It locates Athens, Constantinople, Arcadia, Crete, Rhodes, Bursa (Byrsa), and more, extending to show part of the Black Sea. Troy (Troia) is on the coast
near Lesbos Island. Major rivers are named and mountains are shown in typical Ptolemaic fashion. Latin text on verso. Ref: Zacharakis, Christos #1579. Good
margins with one tiny worm hole at bottom of map near centerfold and a tiny crack along the neatline, only visible when held to light. (B+)
$400-500
545.
Greece ([Lot of 2] Macedonia, Epirus et Achaia [and] Morea olim Peloponnesus), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1680. 19.5 x 16”. (BW) This pair of maps shows all of
Greece. There is no text on back indicating these maps were issued after the demise of the great Blaeu publishing empire, as these were among the plates auctioned
in 1677 following the fire that destroyed the printing house. Size varies slightly.
A. Macedonia, Epirus et Achaia. A well-engraved map that covers northern Greece to the Gulf of Cataro, including the island of Corfu, and extending to Macedonia
and Albania. The cartography is based on Mercator’s earlier map. The title is enclosed within a decorative cartouche attended by a leering satyr and an armed
Turk.
B. Morea olim Peloponnesus. The Peloponnesos peninsula in southern Greece was called Morea well into the 19th century. The narrow isthmus between the mainland
and the peninsula on this map was bisected by the Corinth Canal, built in 1893, effectively turning the Peloponnesos peninsula into an island. The map is adorned
with decorative strapwork cartouches and four sailing ships. Light toning and minor foxing. Paper has been added in bottom corners to repair several chips, not
affecting map. Backed with Japanese tissue. (B+)
$400-500
546.
Athens, Greece ([Lot of 4 - Athens] An Amphitheatre Temple of Theseus at Athens [and] The Temple of Theseus at Athens [and] The Lanrborn of Demosthenes at
Athens [and] Temple of Jupiter Olympius at Athens), New Geographical Dictionary, ca. 1759. 8.8 x 7”. (BW) This is a lovely set of 4 views of Athens published
in J. Coote’s New Geographical Dictionary including:
A. An Amphitheatre Temple of Theseus at Athens.
B. The Temple of Theseus at Athens. Condition: There is a 2” edge tear confined to the blank margin that has been repaired on verso with archival tape.
C. The Lanthorn of Demosthenes at Athens. Condition: A tiny tear in top blank margin, not affecting image.
D. Temple of Jupiter Olympius at Athens.
547.
See descriptions for additional details. (A)
$150-200
Italy (Larii Lacus Vulgo Comensis Descriptio, Auct Pavio Jovio [on sheet with] Territorii Romani Descrip [and] Fori Iulii, Vulgo Friuli Typus), Ortelius, Theatrum
Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 19.1 x 13.3”. (HC) Handsome and beautifully composed sheet with three maps of important districts in Italy. At top is a map
of Lake Como based on the cartography of Paulus Jovius. At bottom left is a fine map of the region surrounding Rome based on Eufrosino della Volpaia and at
right a map of Friuli at the tip of the Gulf of Venice taken from the work of Gregorio Amaseo and Giovanni di Vavassore. Published in the first Dutch edition in
1573. Ref: Van den Broecke #129. Original color on watermarked paper with a couple of minute abrasions along centerfold at top and a printer’s crease in top
right corner. There are damp stains in blank margins that just enter map border in corners, with some paper weakness in bottom blank margin. (B+)
$550-700
548.
Italy (Italia), Bry, Romanae Urbis Topographia, Frankfurt, ca. 1597. 16.8 x 13.3”. (BW) This is a very rare, copper-engraved map of Italy. It was published in
Jean-Jacques Boissard’s six-volume description of Roman antiquities (1597-1602). The map is finely engraved with a stippled sea filled with ships and a fierce sea
monster, and graced with a garland draped title cartouche. The map is densely packed with place names and extends to show Corsica, most of Sardinia and just a
bit of Sicily. There is only one example of this map having been on the market in the past 25 years. A dark impression with a couple of small spots. Remargined
at bottom margin with the border in expert facsimile. Issued folded, now flattened. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B+)
$1200-1400
549.
Italy (Principato Citra olim Picentia), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1655. 19 x 14.5”. (HC) This is a very decorative map covering the region from Naples in the
upper left to the Golfo di Policastro in the south. The title cartouche is flanked by a knight and Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare. Sailing ships
and sea monsters further decorate the sheet. Spanish text on verso Wide, original margins with a few minor spots of foxing. (B+)
$400-475
550.
Italy (L’Italie Distinguee Juivant l’Estendue de tous les Estats Royaumes Republiques Duches Principautes / L’Italie Divisee Suivant l’Estendue de Toutes ses
Souverainetes…), Sanson, Paris, ca. 1702. 22.9 x 19.4”. (HC) A detailed map of Italy, including Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. The map is fully engraved with
towns of various sizes, political divisions, and the topography of the land. The decorative title cartouche features Athena and putti, while a secondary cartouche
incorporates the distance scales and depicts Romulus and Remus at the teats of the she-wolf and a River god. Published by Pieter Schenk. Watermarked paper
with minor soiling and a few professionally repaired centerfold separations. (B+)
$275-350
551.
Italy (Carmagnoli Ingenomen in 1691. Door Syn H’t den Pr. Eugenus van Savoye…), Jean Dumont’s Histoire Militaire du Prince Eugene de Savoye…, [1729].
32 x 19.5”. (BW) This detailed engraving shows a bird’s-eye view of the walled city of Carmagnola and nearby villages. Carmagnola is located in Piedmont
Province in northwest Italy, southeast of Torino (Turin). This area had been allied with France and Italy at various times. This view shows the fortified town when
it was retaken by Prince Eugene of Savoy in 1691 after being occupied by the Marshal of France, Nicolas Catinat. It is precisely engraved to show minute detail of
both the city and the surrounding countryside - even showing the vineyard trellises. The title banner and the map key are in both French and Dutch, as Dumont’s
history was published in both languages. Engraved by Jan van Huchtenburg, who accompanied Prince Eugene on his campaigns and painted and engraved all the
important battles. There are four small separations at bottom which have been repaired with archival tape and paper on verso. (B+)
$400-500
552.
Italy (An Accurate Map of Italy), Rollos, London, ca. 1765. 11.3 x 7.6”. (HC) Map shows all of mainland Italy as well as Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Cities
and towns are identified in addition to basic detail of rivers and topography. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche and distance scale.
(A+)
$80-100
553.
Italy (L’Italie Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences…), Elwe, Atlas Geographique et Universel, Amsterdam, 1792. 21.8 x
18.3”. (HC) A fine large map of all of Italy, including Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica, the surrounding parts of France, and the Balkans. It is based on the geography
of Guillaume Delisle and the observations of the astronomer Riccioli. The map is filled with detail and decorated with an ornate title cartouche. Ref: Shirley (BL
Atlases) #T.ELW-2a. Watermarked paper with a tiny hole towards the center of Royaume de Naples and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1”
into map image at bottom. (B+)
$600-800
554.
Italy ([Lot of 4] Viaggio da Forenze a Livorno e a Genova [and] Viaggio da Messina a Palermo [and] Viaggio da Milano a Bologna [and] Viaggio da Antibo a
Genova e a Turino), Itinerario d’Italia…, ca. 1814. . (BW) Nice lot of maps from an Italian travel book describing the most important routes and busiest cities
in Italy, published by the Vallardi family in Milan.
A. Viaggio da Forenze a Livorno e a Genova, 11.5 x 5.5”. The map extends along the Ligurian Sea from Genoa to Livorno and inland to Florence and Bologna,
showing towns, roads and mountains in hachure. Condition - the left blank margin is chipped where it was removed from the book and there is some faint toning
along the centerfold.
B. Viaggio da Messina a Palermo, 12 x 5.5”. Depicts the north coast of Sicily from Palermo on the west to Messina on the east. Condition - the right margin is
ragged where it was removed from book.
C. Viaggio da Milano a Bologna, 11.8 x 5.5”. The map shows the area from Milan to Bologna showing towns, roads and watershed. The Po River is shown flowing
from west to east near the center of the map. Condition - light toning along the centerfold and some scattered foxing in the upper blank margin.
D. Viaggio da Antibo a Genova e a Turino, 12 x 7”. Shows the coast of the Ligurian Sea extending east from Antibo to Genoa and the inland area north to Turin.
Condition - there is a binding trim at lower left and the centerfold and right margin has faint toning. See descriptions. All maps issued folding. (B+)
$200-250
555.
Italy ([Lot of 2] Northern Italy [and] Southern Italy Kingdom of Naples, I. Sardinia & Malta), Colton, Illustrated Atlas of the World, New York, 1855. 15.7 x
12.7”. (HC) A matched pair of maps that describe all of Italy. These maps were published in Colton’s monumental world atlas in 1856. Each features Colton’s
distinctive scroll-style border. The northern sheet extends to below Rome at the Gulf of Gaeta and includes all of Corsica. The southern map begins above Rome
and includes the island of Sardinia. At lower left is a large inset: “Malta and its Dependencies” on a scale of approximately 6 miles per inch. Both maps sized as
given. Original color with a few minor spots. There is an edge tear confined to the blank margin on the southern sheet. (A)
$120-150
556.
France, Italy & Switzerland (Illustrissimo Celsissimoque Principi Carolo Emanueli D.G. Sabaudiae Duci, Pedemontii Principi ect. Hanc Accuratam Status Sabaudici Tabulam in Ducatum Sabaudiae, Principatum Pedemontii, Comitatum Nicaeensem…), Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1705. 19.3 x 22.7”. (HC) This detailed regional
map covers the Rhone-Alps region including a portion of Italy and Switzerland. It extends from Grenoble in the west, Geneva in the north, Monaco in the south,
and Vercellia and Savona in the east, and includes Turin. Fortified cities, small towns, and monasteries fill the landscape along with topographical depictions of
hills and mountains. The title cartouche is embellished with putti and coats of arms. London Map seller John Overton began selling De Wit’s maps in England at
the end of the 17th century. Overton requested that De Wit include his name and place of business on some them, as evidenced here just below the scale of miles.
Old color with light, uneven toning and a short centerfold separation in left blank margin. Backed in Japanese tissue to repair numerous cracks caused by the
oxidation of the green pigment. (B)
$350-450
557.
Northern Italy (Ducatus Mediolanensis, Finitimarumq Regionu Descriptio, Auctore Ioanne Georgio Septala Mediolanense), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum,
Antwerp, [1573]. 18.9 x 14.9”. (HC) Handsome map of Northern Italy with north oriented to the right. The map is based on the cartography of Johannes Septala
and is filled with detail and embellished with an ornate title cartouche, a sea monster and a sailing ship. Published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den
Broecke #125. Original color on watermarked paper with wide, original margins and a short edge tear in bottom blank margin. There are damp stains in blank
margins, just entering map border in bottom corners. There is some paper weakness in bottom corners of sheet, not affecting map. (B+)
$550-650
558.
Northeastern Italy (Fori Iulii Accurata Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1573. 18.8 x 14”. (HC) Fine map covers the region from Venice
north to the Italian Alps and east to Trieste and Istri, with a good view of Venice floating on several islands in its protected lagoon. The sheet is embellished with a
large sea monster, ships, a wind compass and four strapwork cartouches. The map was based on the cartography of Johannes Sambucus, which was in turn based
on an anonymous Venetian map of Friuli from the 1560’s. This example is from the first state of the plate, published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van
den Broecke #119. Original color on watermarked paper with wide, original margins. There are damp stains in blank margins, just entering map at corners, and
a tiny damp stain in center of map. There are a couple of areas of paper weakness in blank margins, not affecting map. (B+)
$600-700
559.
Northeastern Italy (Ducatus Ferrariensis, Finitimarumque Partium Descriptio Auctore Joan Baptista Aleotti, alias l’Argenta), Ortelius/Vrients, Theatrum Orbis
Terrarum, Antwerp, [1612]. 20.2 x 17.4”. (HC) This rare and handsome map centers on Ferrara, a city that became one of the great cultural centers of Italy in
the 15th and 16th centuries under the reign of Ercole d’Este I, and later Alfonso II. The fertile region surrounding Ferrara is well depicted with its extensive river
systems and valleys. Oriented with north to the right, the map extends to include Venice, Bologne, and the lagoons of the Valli di Comacchio. This map was based
on a single sheet map of the area by Giovanni Battista Aleotti in 1603. Latin text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke #133. Original color with toning, light soiling,
and short centerfold separations that just enter map border at top and bottom. There is a tiny hole near Adria that has been archivally repaired. Narrow margins
at top and bottom, as issued. (B)
$800-950
560.
Northwestern Italy (Pedemontanae Vicinorumque Regionum Auctore Iacobo Castaldo Descrip), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1573]. 19.5 x 14.5”.
(HC) Ortelius based his map of the Piedmont region on the cartography of Giacomo Gastaldi. Milan is in the upper right corner and Monaco is at lower left. The
map is a great illustration of the mountainous countryside and is filled with information including even the tiniest of villages. Ornamented with two cartouches
and a sailing ship in the Mediterranean. Published in the first Dutch edition in 1573. Ref: Van den Broecke #128. Original color on watermarked paper with damp
stains in blank margins just entering map at corners, and a tiny damp stain at center of map. There are a few spots of paper weakness in blank margins due to the
damp stains. (B+)
$400-500
561.
Northwestern Italy (Nouvelle Carte du Piemont avec ses Forteresse), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 10.3 x 7”. (HC) This handsome small map of Piemont is surrounded on three sides with miniature bird’s-eye plans of the major fortified cities in the region with Torino (Turin) at bottom
center. Oriented with north to the right and adorned with a coat of arms. Issued folding, now pressed with minor soiling and a few tiny damp stains in top blank
margin. (B+)
$160-200
562.
Southern Italy (L’Italie Proprement Dite, Grande Grece & Sicile, pour l’Intelligence de l’Histoire Romaine de M. Stuart), 1793. 17 x 17.6”. (HC) Covers the
region of southern Italy extending to include Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and the northern tip of Tunisia. The map is adorned by a decorative title cartouche and a
compass rose. Engraved by H. Klockhoff. Watermarked paper with a few archivally repaired fold separations, small abrasions, and minor soiling. Trimmed
close to neatlines. (B)
$110-140
563.
Rome, Italy (Obeliscus Flaminius; Cujus Notas Hucusq Reconditas Ferdinandus III Caesar e Tenebris in lucem Vindicavit, Opera Athanasii Kircheri, e Societate
Jesu), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1672. 21.8 x 26.3”. (BW) Obeliscus Flaminius is situated in the center of the Piazza del Popolo, inside the northern gate in the
Aurelian Walls, and was a traveller’s first view of Rome upon arrival in the city. This dramatic engraving depicts and farmers passing the walls in the piazza. In
the foreground are the four sides of the obelisk with the north and south side shown at left, and the east and west side shown at right. The dedication cartouche is
to Ahanasius Kircher, who at the time was a leading expert on Egyptian hieroglyphics. Originally issued folding with two short fold separations that enter 1”
into the image, light toning along the folds, and minor foxing. A printer’s flaw in the shape of a long rectangle stretches from the left obelisk into the cartouche.
(B)
$400-500
564.
Rome, Italy (Le Temple de Vesta et l’Arc de Janus), ca. 1800. 13.5 x 10.5”. (BW) This view depicts the temple of Vesta at right, with the arch of Janus at left,
and the statue of Marcus Aurelius in the center. Drawn by Jean Francois Foucher and engraved by Robert Daudet after a painting by Giovanni Paolo Pannini.
Wide margins on bright paper with faint soiling in blank margins. (A+)
$80-100
565.
Rome, Italy (Veduta dell’ Anfiteatro Flavio detto il Colosseo), Piranesi, Vedute di Roma, Rome, ca. 1850. 27.9 x 19.3”. (HC) Giovanni Battista Piranesi was
an Italian artist and engraver who is famous for creating a series of views of Rome, and was one of the most influential artists in the development of the neoclassical style of the late 18th century. Following Piranesi’s death in 1778, his heirs continued to publish his works, first from Rome and then from Paris, reissuing
his etchings until 1839. This magnificent bird’s-eye view of the Coliseum shows a large cross atop an architectural base in the center of the ruins with numerous
visitors scattered throughout. Legends in bottom corners identify twelve significant architectural features. Piranesi’s imprint is at bottom right. This is the fourth
state. Ref: Hind #126-IV. On heavy, woven paper with large “P M” watermark. There are a few small stains in the image and a small abrasion and professionally
repaired hole at left just inside neatline. There are additional professional repairs to small tears and holes in blank margins. (B+)
$2000-2400
566.
Sicily, Italy ([Untitled - Sicily]), Honter, Rudimenta Cosmographica, Zurich, ca. 1546. 3.1 x 4.8”. (HC) An uncommon miniature woodblock map of Sicily with
charming pictorial topography and many place names. Oriented with north to the top left. Marginal soiling. Remargined at right to accommodate framing.
(B+)
$200-240
567.
Sicily, Italy (La Sicile, avec les Anciens Noms de Presque Toutes ses Places, Rivieres, Chasteaux, &c. et Diverses Observations Nouvelles), Duval, Cartes de
Geographie les Plus Nouvelles…, Paris, 1675. 18.3 x 14”. (HC) This rare map of Sicily depicts, as the title suggests, “almost all of the places, rivers, castles,
etc. and new diverse observations.” The island is divided into three regions and depicts a large, flaming Mount Etna. The map is embellished with a legend in
a drape-style cartouche, three compass roses, and a decorative title cartouche supporting the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Sicily. Ref: Pastoureau, Duval II D
[58]. A nice impression on watermarked paper with some tiny edge tears and toning in top blank margin. (A)
$600-700
568.
Sicily, Italy (Siciliae Antiquae Descriptio…), Cluver, Introductionis in Universam Geographicam, ca. 1697. 12.5 x 10.3”. (HC) This appealing map of ancient
Sicily is based largely on Gastaldi and classical sources. Aetna and Isola Vulcano are shown erupting. The map is embellished with a galley ship, a sea monster
and a garland draped title cartouche. Issued folding, now flattened with minor foxing. The binding trim at upper left has been replaced to accommodate framing.
(B+)
$300-400
569.
Messina, Sicily, Italy (Plan of the Works of the City of Messina, one of the Strongest and Most Considerable Cities of Sicily, and a Fine Sea-Port), Rapin-Thoyras,
The History of England, ca. 1745. 18.5 x 16.5”. (HC) This map appeared in the fourth volume of Rapin de Thoyras’ History of England, as continued by Nicholas
Tindal. This bird’s-eye plan depicts Messina during the War of the Quadruple Alliance, in which Spain was defeated by an alliance of Britain, France, Austria,
and the Dutch Republic. After losing all of the Spanish possessions in Italy and the Low Countries in the Treaty of Utrecht at the end of the War of the Spanish
Succession, King Philip V of Spain set out to retake territories in Italy and to claim the French throne. In July 1718 the Spanish invaded Sicily, first taking Palermo
on July 7 and then sending half their troops along the coast to attack Messina. The Spanish succeeded in capturing Messina, but soon thereafter were defeated by
an Austrian offensive. This plan depicts the Spanish and Austrians engaged in battle, with a decorative arrow orienting north to the right. A rococo-style cartouche
contains a key identifying numerous locations on the map. Engraved by James Basire. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.RAP-1a, #44. Watermarked paper with a few
short fold separations that have been closed with archival materials and a couple of minute worm holes only visible when held to light. (B+)
$350-425
570.
Elba, Italy (Elba), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, ca. 1576-1605. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) This miniature map of Elba and adjacent islands, off the coast of
Tuscany, features pictorial views of cities, fortifications, and the topography of the land. Oriented with north to the top right, the map is adorned with sea monsters,
sailing ships, a mermaid, a compass rose, and a decorative title cartouche. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.3”) of Italian text. Ref:
King (2nd Ed.), p. 57-59. Marginal soiling with one tiny worm track in bottom blank margin, and some manuscript writing in blank ink in blank margins. (B+)
$160-200
571.
Gallipoli, Italy (Gallipolis), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca. 1598. 20.3 x 14.8”. (HC) This bird’s-eye plan of Gallipoli is oriented with north
in the lower right corner. It shows the heavily fortified town, which was built on a rocky island in the Ionian Sea. Throughout history it has been a strategic port
and thriving commercial center, as evidenced by the variety of ships shown in the engraving. Latin text on verso. Ref: Fussel, pp. 425-27. Original color with
one tiny wormhole in the city at top, an archivally repaired edge tear at bottom that extends 0.5” into the image, and some soiling. There are small abrasions and
some stains in the cartouche at bottom left. (B)
$400-500
572.
Book - Venice, Italy (Das Malerische, Monumentale, Historische und Artistische Venedig. Eine Darstellung Seiner Haupt-Ansichten und Alten Gebrauche…),
1857. 19.5 x 13.5”. (HC) One of the most beautiful collections of views of the 19th century, this complete book features 60 original hand-colored lithographic
plates drawn by Marco Moro and J. Rebellato. Each plate is accompanied by explanatory and descriptive text in German by native Venetian Francesco Zanotto,
who wrote a number of illustrated works on art history. This work features 36 views of Venice and its islands, all drawn by Marco Moro, including views of
Piazza San Marco, Piazetta, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto bridge, Riva degli Schiavoni, the Arsenal, San Zaccaria, Hotel Europa, Palazzo Foscari, Palazzo Grassi,
Palazzo Ca’ d’Oro, Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, San Giorgio Maggiore, the Redentore Church on Giudecca Island, San Michele di Murano, and Torcello Island,
among others. There are also 18 plates by J. Rebellato of Venetians in full costume, such as the Doge and Dogaressa (Duke and Duchess) of Venice, an Admiral, a
middleclass man, and a gondolier. The final four plates in the book, all by Marco Moro, depict the Venetian festivals of the Regatta, the “Marriage with the Sea,”
“Fat Thursday” (Carnevale), and Herculean displays of strength. The title page indicates the date of publishing as 1857, yet individual plates are dated between
1856-1859. Although the list of plates at the back mentions a panoramic bird’s eye view of the city of Venice, this view is not included, as it was issued after the
publication of the book, and there is only one copy in which this panorama is known to exist. Published by Johann Brizeghel. Half-bound in red calf over brown
cloth-covered boards with raised bands and embossed gilt titling on spine, and marbled endpapers. Superb original color, with plates ranging in condition from
near fine to very good. Light scattered foxing throughout, although primarily confined to text pages and blank margins of plates. There are faint damp stains also
confined to blank margins. One text page has a tear in top blank margin. Covers are stained and lightly worn, with bumped corners. Spine is worn and has been
reattached in places with a chip at bottom. (B+)
$11000-15000
573.
Northern Mediterranean, Italian & Dalmatian Coasts (Pas-Caart van de Weder Zytsche Zee-Kusten soo van Italia als Dalmatia en Griecken inde Golff van Venetien), Keulen, Amsterdam, ca. 1710. 23.2 x 20.4”. (BW) This chart of the Adriatic Sea depicts the coastlines of Italy, Croatia, Albania and Greece. Place names,
anchorages, and navigational hazards are all well depicted. The map includes a large inset of Corfu and smaller inset of the mouth of the Po River and Paxos &
Andipaxos islands. The chart is embellished with five compass roses, rhumb lines, and a decorative title cartouche featuring putti. Ref: Zacharakis #1182. A nice
impression with light toning, a small damp stain along centerfold towards bottom, a 0.5” inch centerfold separation at bottom, and a few small spots. Trimmed
close to neatline at top. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B)
$1400-1500
574.
Gibraltar (Carte Topographique des Pays et Cotes Maritimes qui Forment le Detroit de Gibraltar / Topographische Carte der Lander und Kusten Welche die Meer
Enge von Gibraltar), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1756. 22 x 16.5”. (HC) The strategic Strait of Gibraltar is the focus of this unusual chart that provides exacting
detail of the fortifications on both the Spanish and African coasts. Four tidal tables compare tide levels and times at different seas with notes on the currents. A
large inset map illustrates the major shipping routes between the British Isles and Marseilles, France. A few minor extraneous creases, else fine. (A)
$700-900
575.
Northern Africa & Western Mediterranean (In Notitiam Ecclesiasticam Africae Tabula Geographica), Delisle/Dezauche, Paris, 1780. 24.5 x 19”. (HC) This
boldly engraved map focuses on the regions controlled by the Moors in northern Africa and the Iberian Peninsula in the latter part of the medieval period. The map
displays good detail along the north African coast from Morocco to Libya. It also covers the western Mediterranean with the islands of Sardinia, Corsica, and the
Balearics. Three decorative cartouches complete the composition. This is the rarely seen issue engraved by Joan Baptiste Liebaux - not the more common Covens
& Mortier edition. Watermarked paper with a few faint spots. (B+)
$300-400
576.
Corsica (Corsica), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, ca. 1576-1605. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) This captivating miniature map of Corsica is oriented with north to
the right, and extends to include the northern tip of Sardinia. The map is adorned with numerous sea monsters, a compass rose, and a decorative title cartouche.
Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.3”) of Italian text. Ref: King (2nd Ed.), p. 57-59. Marginal soiling with one minute worm hole in
bottom blank margin, and some manuscript writing in blank ink in blank margins. (A)
$240-300
577.
Eastern Mediterranean (Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Corographicus…), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1603. 19.8 x 14”. (BW) First state
of this splendid map depicting the travels of St. Paul throughout the Eastern Mediterranean based on various sources. The title cartouche is flanked by two Biblical
views including the shipwreck of the Apostle Paul at Malta. At the bottom is a verse of scripture from St. Paul’s letters (Corinthians, 2:5). The Mediterranean Sea
is highlighted with a pair of sea monsters and sailing ships. Latin text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke #181.1. There are small separations along the centerfold
along with a few spots in the image. The map is evenly toned with remnants of paper tape used for framing on verso. (B+)
$600-750
578.
Eastern Mediterranean (Constantinopolen en Egypten, door Nicolaus Schmidt in een Zes Jarige Reystogt; uyt Duytsland Besogt, en Beschreven), Aa, Naauwkeurige
versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en landreysen…, Leiden, ca. 1706. 9 x 6”. (HC) This map of the eastern Mediterranean depicts much of eastern Europe
and Turkey, with just the northern coastline of Africa. Nicolaus Schmidt’s travels through the region are depicted. Published in van der Aa’s compilation of early
voyages of exploration. Light, overall toning with a couple of minor spots. Narrow margins at top and left. (B+)
$160-200
579.
Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East (De Beschryving van de Reysen Pauli, en van de Andere Apostelen…), Jagen, Rotterdam, ca. 1748. 17.7 x 12”. (HC) Very
decorative map of the eastern part of the Mediterranean. Vignettes below the map show episodes from the travels of St. Paul and the cartouche, compass rose and
sailing ships add interest. This map was copied from Bastian Stoopendaal’s slightly larger map of 1688. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn #147KIII. There is a centerfold separation at bottom that extends 1.3” into the image and an edge tear that extends 0.2” into the image, both of which have been closed
on verso with archival material. There are a few other minor closed edge tears in the blank margins and a dampstain in the bottom blank margin, not affecting the
image. (B+)
$325-400
Asia, Middle East & Holy Land
580.
Middle East (Syria, Cypern, Palestina, Mesopotamia, Babylonia, zwey Arabia mit Bergen, Waesseren und Stetten), Munster/Petri, Cosmographia Universalis,
Basel, ca. 1588. 14 x 12.5”. (HC) This woodblock map covers the region from the Mediterranean (with Cyprus prominently shown) to the Persian Gulf, and from
southern Turkey to the Red Sea. Title in German above the map with two text blocks within the map. A tiny ship sails in the sea. German text and illustration on
verso. Ref: Laor #531. Light toning and minor soiling with some very light text-show through at left. (B+)
$275-350
581.
Middle East ([Untitled - Middle East]), Hole, Raleigh’s The History of the World, London, ca. 1614. 14 x 11.9”. (HC) This uncommon map of the Middle East
extends from Cyprus to the Persian Gulf. Abraham’s travels from Ur or Urchoa, through Charran, to Canaan are depicted with miniature figures along the route.
Paradise is depicted just north of Babylon, represented by Adam and Eve by the tree. Ref: Laor #334. Watermarked paper with light soiling and expert repairs to
small chips along centerfold at top and bottom and in corners at left, with a minor amount of neatline in facsimile. Trimmed to the neatlines. (B)
$240-300
582.
Middle East (Paradise, or the Garden of Eden. With the Countries Circumjacent Inhabited by the Patriarchs), Moxon, Sacred Geographie or Scriptural Mapps…,
London, ca. 1671. 17.5 x 12”. (BW) An attractive and uncommon map of the Middle East, including Cyprus, a portion of the Persian Gulf and the north shore
of the Red Sea filled with details of Old Testament locations, including Babel and Nineveh. There is a coat of arms at upper left and a cartouche at upper right
showing the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by the Angel. This is second in the series of six Biblical maps by Nicholas Visscher translated by Moxon.
Ref: Laor #517; Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MOX-1a #2. Scattered light foxing along the left and right side, a few extraneous creases in the image, and some minor
edge tears that have been repaired on verso with archival tape. (B)
$400-500
583.
Middle East (De Gelegentheyt van t’Paradys Ende t’Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders de Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen), ca. 1680. 8.5 x 6.7”. (HC) Charming
reduced version of C. J. Visscher’s Dutch Bible map covering the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, featuring the Garden of Eden located
near the city of Babel. This version was engraved by Abraham van den Broeck, who worked with Visscher. The title cartouche is flanked by scenes of Eve offering
Adam the apple and the expulsion from paradise. Van den Broeck has added a scene of Abraham’s travels from Ur to Canaan below the title, which does not appear in Visscher’s edition. In the sea beneath Cyprus is a miniature scene of Jonah and the whale. Issued folding, now pressed with wide margins, an archivally
repaired fold separation in bottom blank margin, and light soiling. (B+)
$110-140
584.
Middle East (La Turquie en Asie), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1682]. 5 x 4”. (HC) This uncommon miniature map shows the territory between the Mediterranean, Black, Caspian, and Red seas. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and
individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135. Watermarked paper with
faint toning along centerfold, one small spot, and a couple of minute holes only visible when held to light. There is a centerfold separation in bottom blank margin
that has been closed on verso with archival tape. (B+)
$100-140
585.
Middle East (De Gelegentheyt van ‘t Paradys en ‘t Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders d’Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen …), Stoopendaal, Amsterdam, ca. 1702.
17.8 x 13.6”. (HC) This Dutch Bible map covers the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, depicting numerous Biblical sites, including the
wanderings of the Children of Israel, Jonas & the whale, and the Garden of Eden. The map is richly embellished with a banner style title cartouche and four corner
vignettes - the creation of Adam & Eve, Paradise, Eve offering Adam the apple, and the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. At bottom center is a large scene of
the Ark. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn, #131-GII1. Attractive color on sturdy paper with wide margins. Faint text show-through
and marginal soiling. (A)
$300-375
586.
Middle East (Descriptio Paradisi, et Terrae Canaan, Regionumque a Patriarchis Primum Habitatarum), Halma, Amsterdam, ca. 1709. 13 x 8.2”. (HC) Nice map
that displays the Middle East from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. The Garden of Eden is located in present-day Iraq, near the city of Babylon
and Mons Ararat in the upper right corner is noted as the site of Noah’s Ark. Abraham’s journey from Ur is traced and numerous other biblical places are noted.
The title cartouche features the serpent in the apple tree. Ref: Laor #320; Poortman & Augusteijn #166. Issued folding with light toning. (B+)
$140-180
587.
Jordan, Middle East (El Deir, Petra), Roberts, 1842. 20 x 13.8”. (HC) David Roberts, R.A. (1796-1864) was one of the first Europeans to depict the Middle East.
Considered a dangerous and barbaric land, it was not until the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt after 1798 that any serious study had been done into the Pharoic culture.
Sir Richard Burton’s infamous penetration of Mecca did not occur until 1858, twenty years after Roberts painted the wonders of the Moslem world and the Holy
Land. The sketchbooks from his journeys were one of the most popular publications of its time, allowing Victorian Europeans a peek into the exotic world from
the comfort of their parlors.
This attractive lithograph depicts the El Deir, or “the monastery”, in the ancient city of Petra, located in present day Jordan. Established in the 6th century BC,
Petra was literally carved out of the slope of Mount Hor. In this scene, a group of soldiers are gathered outside the monastery with an impressive view of the
Arabah valley below. Produced in the tinted lithograph process and finished by hand with watercolor. First edition, published by F.G. Moon in London, with the
full sheet measuring 23.7 x 16.3”. Full original color, printed on heavy paper with light toning along sheet edges and one tiny pinhole in the lower right corner
only visible when held to light. (A)
$800-1000
588.
Turkey (Natoliae Sive Asia Minor), Mercator/Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1620. 18.9 x 13.6”. (HC) Handsome map of present-day Turkey with Cyprus prominently
shown. The sea is boldly engraved in a wave pattern. There is a large sea monster in the Mediterranean and an oared ship in the Black Sea. The map is further
embellished with three strapwork cartouches. French text on verso. A bright, clean example with wide, original margins and a bit of toning along centerfold
towards top. (A)
$350-425
589.
Turkey (Chersonesi quae hodie Natolia Descriptio), Cluver, ca. 1697. 9.8 x 8”. (HC) Decorative, small map of Asia Minor including part of the Greek Archipelago and Cyprus. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche. Issued folding, now pressed with a binding trim at top left that has been repaired with old paper
to accommodate framing. (A)
$90-120
590.
Phanar, Turkey (Fanar nel’ Arcipelago), Peeters, Antwerp, ca. 1680. 10.3 x 4”. (HC) A lovely panoramic view of Phanar, or Fanar, a neighborhood midway up
the Golden Horn, within the district of Fatih in Istanbul. This view appeared in Peeters’ rare set of views of the Ottoman Empire, the Holy Land and other places
around the Mediterranean. Engraved by Lucas Vorsterman. Attractive color on watermarked paper with light toning. (B+)
$300-400
591.
Istanbul, Turkey (Scutari / Serraglio di Constantinopoli), Bruyn, Reizen door de vermaardste Deelen van Klein Asia, ca. 1698. 39.5 x 11.5”. (HC) A fine panoramic
view of Constantinople looking down the Bosphorus to the Sea of Marmara from the Golden Horn, which is filled with a variety of sailing crafts. To the right is the
Topkapi Palace on Seraglio Point and across the Bosphorus is the Scutari, modern-day Uskudar. Printed from two plates on two sheets, joined, as issued. Issued
folding, with light foxing primarily confined to wide, blank margins. (B+)
$1600-2000
592.
Istanbul, Turkey (Constantinopolis), ca. 1700. 20.3 x 16”. (HC) This is a rare view of Istanbul drawn from Matthaus Merian’s famous view of the city in a
slightly different format. It shows the city skyline along with quaint scenes of every-day life, including hunters with their dogs in the near foreground. The title
is engraved on a ribbon in the sky, with an additional title (Constantinopolitanae Urbis Effigies ad Vivum Expressa) in top margin. Tri-lingual poetry lauding the
city (Latin, Dutch and French) and a key to the engraving are below the view. Engraved by Seger Tilemans. This view also appeared in De Jonghe’s rare atlas of
city views. There is a printer’s crease adjacent to centerfold, and short centerfold separations at top and bottom have been expertly repaired. (A)
$2500-3500
593.
Sea of Marmara, Turkey (Nieuwe Zee-Caart van de Propontis of Zee van Marmora, met de Twee Straaten Hellespont en’t Naauw van Constantinopolen…), Keulen,
Amsterdam, 1770. 26 x 15.6”. (HC) A rare map of the Sea of Marmara and surrounding regions, including Constantinople, Hellespont, the Dardanelle Strait and
the adjacent parts of Turkey. Good detail is given along the coasts with safe anchorages, shoals, towns, churches, and forested and mountainous areas depicted.
The map is centered on a large, decorative compass rose. Engraved by P. Mol. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. A nice impression on a sound sheet with
wide margins. There are some minor edge tears, far from map, and a horizontal crease at left. (B+)
$950-1100
594.
Holy Land ([Untitled - Holy Land]), Honter, Rudimenta Cosmographica, Zurich, ca. 1546. 6.2 x 4.8”. (HC) An uncommon miniature woodblock map of the Holy
Land divided into the Twelve Tribes with charming pictorial topography and many place names. A ship and sea monster adorn the Mediterranean. Originally
issued on two separate sheets, now professionally joined with a small amount of image in facsimile along the centerfold. Marginal soiling and manuscript page
number at top right. (B+)
$200-240
595.
Holy Land (Palaestinae Sive Totius Terrae Promissionis Nova Descriptio Auctore Tilemanno Stella Sigenensi), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca.
1584. 17.8 x 13.5”. (HC) This attractive map of Palestine covers the area from the Red Sea north to Sidon. The map shows mountains in profile, rivers and locates
many towns and villages. The map is decorated by two large cartouches, three sailing ships and four different distance scales. The map was drawn by German
cartographer Tilemann Stella in 1552 and published in the Parergon. Ref: van den Broecke #172; Laor #542. There is a slight fold separation in the upper portion
of the image located in one of the sailing ships, which is only visible when held to light along with some even aged toning. (B $700-850
596.
Holy Land (Das Heilig Landt mit Ausztheilung der Zwolff Geschlechter), Munster/Petri, Cosmographia Universalis, Basel, ca. 1588. 14.25 x 12.1”. (HC) Classic
woodblock map of the region showing numerous towns along the fertile coast and mountains, rivers and lakes. Although the title mentions the 12 tribes, they are
not shown on the map itself. Flourishing calligraphy fills much of the empty space on the map, as is characteristic of the Petri editions. The cartography is after
Ortelius. Title is engraved at top, outside the neatline. Two text blocks within the map provide descriptions of Judea and Jordan. Ref: Laor #532. Minor soiling,
light text show-through, and very light extraneous creasing to the right of centerfold. There are damp stains in the blank margins, not affecting map. (B+)
$275-350
597.
Holy Land (A Description of the Land of Gosen, and Moses Passage Through the Deserts), Hole, Raleigh’s The History of the World, London, ca. 1614. 14.7 x
11.1”. (HC) Attractive and uncommon map showing the Exodus and decorated with two large strapwork cartouches and a fine compass rose. Ref: Laor #337.
Watermarked paper with minor soiling and a professionally repaired centerfold separation at top. Remargined at bottom to better accommodate framing. (B+)
$200-240
598.
Holy Land (Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse, der Kinderen Israels uyt Egipten, door de Roode-Zee; mitsgaders de Woestijne tot int Beloofde Landt Canaan),
Visscher, Amsterdam, 1648. 18.8 x 11.8”. (HC) Lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicting the flight from Egypt. The Holy Land is divided among the
tribes. The Kishon River connect the Mediterranean to the Sea of Galilee. There are numerous embellishments, including depictions of the encampment of the
Children of Israel, temple vessels, Aaron & Moses, both sides of a shekel coin, a charming scene of Jonas and the whale, and several of Solomon’s ships. Visscher’s
emblem, an old fisherman, is at right. Published in a Dutch Bible, with text on verso. This is the third state of this map, with the first state dated 1642. Ref: Laor
#785; Poortman & Augusteijn #85. Wide original margins with a printer’s crease at right, a few extraneous creases, and a few small paper repairs in blank margins.
(B+)
$300-375
599.
Holy Land (Terra Promissa in Sortes seu Tribus XII Distincta seu Tabula ad Librum Iosue…), La Rue, La Terre Sainte en Six Cartes Geographiques, Paris, ca. 1651.
21 x 15.9”. (HC) This is a beautifully engraved map showing the location of the twelve tribes in the Holy Land. Adorned with a large strapwork title cartouche
featuring an angel at top. Engraved by I. Somer and published by Pierre Mariette. Ref: Laor #416. Watermarked paper with light printer’s ink residue, one faint
spot along centerfold towards top, and professionally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom. (B+)
$400-500
600.
Holy Land (Chorographia Terrae Sanctae in Angustiorem Formam Redacta, et ex Variis Auctoribus a Multis Erroribus Expurgata), Tirinus, Antwerp, ca. 1694.
32 x 12.5”. (HC) Panels illustrating sacred objects surround this stunning map of the Holy Land. Oriented with east at top, the map includes the territories of the
twelve tribes on both sides of the Jordan River and the route of the Exodus and Wandering. At center is an inset bird’s-eye plan of ancient Jerusalem based on the
Spanish biblical geographer, Juan Bautista Villalpando. The decorative panels include a menorah, the arc of the covenant, the altar of sacrifices, the Tabernacle,
and a plan and elevations of the Temple. Two sheets joined as issued. Ref: cf Laor #771. There is some minor creasing and soiling in the image, a few repaired
edge tears and two tiny worm holes confined to the blank margin. The map has been partially backed with archival materials. Issued folding. (B)
$1000-1200
601.
Holy Land (Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse der Kinderen Israels. Uyt Egypten door de Roode Zee, ende de Woestyne, tot in’t Beloofde Landt Canaan…),
Stoopendaal, Amsterdam, ca. 1702. 17.8 x 12”. (HC) This map depicts the Exodus from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. The lower part of
the map is elaborately engraved with a scene of the encampment and Moses receiving the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai. Adam, Eve, Cane and Abel flank the
title cartouche. The map is further decorated with a convoy of ships bringing cedar for the building of Solomon’s Temple, and Jonah and the whale. The map was
based on Visscher’s map of 1650 and originally drawn by Bastiaan Stoopendaal. This is the second state, engraved by Daniel Stoopendaal, with the publisher’s
imprint of Henrick, Jacob and Pieter Keur, and Pieter Rotterdam. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn #140-KII-1; cf Laor #807. Issued folding,
with light soiling and short fold separations at top and bottom that have been closed on verso with old paper. (B+) $200-275
602.
Holy Land (Tabula Geographica Terrae Sanctae Auctore J. Bonfrerio Societat Jesu), Halma, Amsterdam, ca. 1710. 26 x 8.2”. (HC) This interesting map of Israel
is by the Flemish theologian, Jacques Bonfrere. Oriented with north at top left, it is divided into the twelve tribes with a key at bottom. The Wandering of the
Children of Israel is shown with the 42 encampments. The title cartouche includes Moses, Aaron and a Roman soldier. Printed on two joined sheets, as issued.
Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn #167. Issued folding with light toning and a few small spots. (B+)
$240-300
603.
Holy Land (Iudaea seu Palaestina ob Sacratissima Redemtoris Vestigia Hodie Dicta Terra Sancta prout olim in Duodecim Tribus Divisa Separatis ab in vicem
Regnis Juda et Israel…), Homann, Nuremberg, ca. 1710. 22 x 18.8”. (HC) Homann based this map of the Holy Land on the cartography of Guillaume Sanson. It
presents the region divided among the twelve tribes of Israel and covers from Sidon to Sirbonis L in the Egyptian desert. The Kishon River is shown as connecting
the Mediterranean Sea with the Sea of Galilea. The dramatic title cartouche features Moses receiving the Ten Commandments and inset in the opposite corner is
a map showing the Exodus and Wandering surrounded by a finely engraved scene including Moses, Aaron and the two spies of Moses bearing a huge bunch of
grapes. Ref: Laor #340. Lovely color on watermarked paper with minor soiling and two minute worm holes only visible when held to light. (B+)
$350-425
604.
Holy Land (Voyage des Enfans d’Israel dans le Desert Depuis leur Sortie d’Egypte par la Mer Rouge), Covens & Mortier, Atlas Antiquus, Amsterdam, ca. 1725.
18.3 x 15.5”. (HC) This interesting pictorial map focuses on the Exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land and their wandering in the
desert. Mount Sinai is prominent at the center of the map. At top left are the Jordan River and the Mare Mortuum (Dead Sea) and at bottom right is a graphic
scene of the pursuing Egyptians being swallowed in the Red Sea following the successful escape of the Hebrews. Numerous place names and biblical references
fill the map which is decorated with a large title cartouche depicting women gathering the Manna. Ref: Laor #507A. Watermarked paper with archival repairs to
centerfold separations at top and bottom. (B+)
$350-425
605.
Holy Land (Het Beloofde Landt Canaan door Wandelt van onsen Salichmaecker Iesu Christo, neffens syne Apostelen), Stoopendaal, Rotterdam, ca. 1729. 17.8
x 13.8”. (HC) Graphic map of Israel filled with biblical scenes. A compass rose orients the map with north in the top right corner. The large decorative title
cartouche at bottom is flanked with the four evangelists and vignettes depicting the life of Christ, including his birth, crucifixion and resurrection. At top, putti
hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles, and tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. Published by Pieter and Jacob Keur in
a Dutch Bible, with Dutch text on verso. Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn #134-GII3. Attractive color with wide margins, minor show-through of text
on verso, and light toning along sheet edges. (A)
$300-375
606.
Holy Land (Palaestinae Sive Terrae Promissionis in Duodecim Tribus Partitae Facies Vetus), Blair, Chronology and History of the World, London, ca. 1803. 22.5
x 16.5”. (BW) This large map shows the twelve tribes of Israel and the kingdoms of Judea and Israel. The map provides considerable detail of towns, villages and
topography. Engraved by John Bayly. Ref: Shirley (Bl Atlases) G.BLAI-1a #1. Watermarked paper (“Portal & Bridges 1801”) with one tiny hole in the center of
the image, some faint offsetting, and an ink spot in blank area of map at right. (B+)
$200-250
607.
Jerusalem, Holy Land ([Untitled - Jerusalem]), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca. 1578. 19.3 x 13.5”. (HC) This attractive birds-eye view of
Jerusalem shows the city as it was during biblical times at left, and as it was in the 16th century at right. There are numbered and lettered keys identifying numerous
locations. In the lower right corner is an illustration of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. Latin text on verso. Ref: Fussel, pp. 124-25. There are three
small infilled holes in left blank margin, and one in cartouche at top left. The centerfold has been reinforced with archival material, there is some minor creasing
at bottom left, and there are a few stains in the image. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B)
$700-850
608.
Jerusalem, Holy Land (Vera Hierosolymae Veteris Imago), Halma, Amsterdam, ca. 1709. 12.9 x 8”. (HC) Delicately engraved imaginary plan of ancient Jerusalem
based on Villalpando’s foundation map of the city. The plan shows only the major religious sites, such as Solomon’s Temple and the Civitas David, Golgotha and
Calvary. The view is uncluttered by habitations and beautifully engraved to show the surrounding topography. Ref: Laor #1031; Poortman & Augusteijn #168.
Overall toned with a few spots of foxing in the blank margins. (B+)
$160-200
609.
Jerusalem, Holy Land (De Heylige en Wytvermaerde Stadt Ierusalem Eerst Genaemt Salem), Putte, Amsterdam, ca. 1715. 16.5 x 13”. (HC) This detailed bird’seye plan was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem during the seventeenth century. While it is imaginary, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets,
with 36 principal sites numbered and keyed to a table below the map. Solomon’s Temple is at upper center and Herod’s Palace is located at the far left. Biblical
scenes are shown on the hillsides in the foreground, including the crucifixion and Salomon being anointed king. This is a later issue of Cornelius Danckert’s map,
published by Isaac van der Putte. Ref: cf Poortman & Augusteijn #104. Wide margins with minor soiling and a couple of archivally repaired tears in blank margins.
A centerfold separation confined to the bottom blank margin has also been archivally repaired. (B+)
$400-475
610.
Babylon, Iraq (The City of Babylon), Fletcher, ca. 1740. 13.5 x 12.8”. (HC) A fine, scarce engraving showing the legendary city of Babylon, the most important
city of Mesopotamia, whose name is thought to mean the gate of the gods. The meticulously laid-out city is surrounded by walls and canals with the Euphrates
flowing through the center. The magnificent palaces, sanctuaries and tower of Babel are all depicted. In the foreground the road leading to the city is filled with
elephants, camels, merchants and shepherds. Issued folding with a minute hole at one fold intersection. The left margin has been extended to better accommodate
framing. (A)
$300-375
611.
Persia - Iran (Percici Sive Sophorum Regni Tipus), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, ca. 1598. 4 x 2.8”. (HC) This handsome little map covers
the Persian Empire between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf and includes much of present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced
the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius’ folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely
copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text (5 4 x 7.5”). Ref: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79. Marginal soiling and light
show-through of text on verso. (A)
$140-180
612.
Persia - Iran (Perse), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1682]. 5 x 4”. (HC) This miniature map of Persia depicts major towns and key topographical features. The Persian Gulf is named Mer d’El-Catif, named for the city of Al-Qatif on the Arabian Peninsula that was the major trade port of the region.
Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with
many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135. Watermarked paper with faint toning along centerfold and two minute holes only visible when
held to light. (B+)
$110-140
613.
Persia - Iran (Das Konigreich Persien [Isphahan]), Haffner, Wagner’s Delineatio provinciarum Pannoniae…, ca. 1685. 13.3 x 10.5”. (HC) This scarce and unusual
map of the Persian Empire covering the region of present-day Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran with a part of the Arabian Peninsula, is presented on a scroll, adorned with
garlands of fruits representing the land of plenty for which the region was renowned. The map is based on Sanson’s 1652 map L’Empire du Sophy des Perses. Below
the map is a panoramic view of Isphahan (Isfahan). The engravings for Wagner’s description of Asia were executed by Johann Christoph and Melchior Haffner.
Professionally repaired tears in bottom blank margin, not affecting image. (A)
$600-700
614.
Caucasus, Georgia (Georgie), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1682]. 4.8 x 4”. (HC) This charming miniature map of the Caucasus depicts
major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps
including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135. Watermarked paper with light toning along
centerfold and in blank margins. (A)
$120-150
615.
Central Asia (Tab. VII. Asiae, Exhibens Scythiam, intra Imaum Sogdianam, Bactrianam, Hircaniam, aliasq. Asiae Regiones…), Ptolemy/Mercator, Claudii Ptolemaei’s Atlas Tabulae geographicae Orbis Terrarum, ca. 1695. 18 x 13.5”. (HC) This fine copper engraved map covers Central Asia east of the Caspian Sea and
what is now Turkestan, the Steppes, Afghanistan and beyond. The Himalayas and Northern India run across the bottom of the map. Mercator originally published
this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy’s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas
for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and
embellished with fine cartouches and cultural scenes. This map includes scenes of shepherds and their flocks and a great sea monster. Ref: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara,
(Nordenskiold-2) #234-13. Faint toning with a short centerfold separation in blank margin that has been expertly repaired on verso. (B+)
$275-350
616.
Asia (Die Lander Asie nach irer Gelegenheit bisz in Indiam Werden in diser Tafel Verzeichnet), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1550. 13.7 x 10.8”. (HC) This
map is based on the recent geographical discoveries by Portuguese navigators. The outline of the Asian mainland is relatively well-established, but Munster omits
the extreme northeast of Asia, still believed to be joined to the New World. Japan is also lacking, as it appeared on Munster’s New World map instead. India appears as a peninsula and Sri Lanka, called Zaylon, is correctly located. Cambay, Goa and Cannonore are all shown, reflecting the Portuguese presence on India’s
west coast, and this edition names Calicut, unlike the earlier examples of the map. Malacca is correctly located on the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island
of Sumatra has inherited the name Taprobana from Sri Lanka, but also bears the name Sumatra. Java appears as two islands, Java Maior and Java Minor, shown
north of the other. The famed Spice Islands of the Moluccas are located, but oddly shaped. An archipelago of 7448 islands lies off the eastern coastline of China,
from the reports of Marco Polo. A huge sea monster and a fantastic two-tailed mermaid preside over the Indian Ocean. German text on verso. Ref: Yeo #2; Walter
#8A. A nice impression with attractive color, light show-through of text on verso, and minor soiling primarily in the blank margins. There are a few worm holes in
top and bottom blank margins that just enter 1/4” into image, and a hole along centerfold at center of map that have all been expertly repaired with a small amount
of image in facsimile. (B+)
$950-1100
617.
Asia (Asia Secunda Pars Terrae in Forma Pegasir), Bunting, Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae, ca. 1581. 14 x 10.6”. (HC) Among the earliest cartographic oddities
are the famous maps from Heinrich Bunting’s unusual travel book based on the Bible. This woodblock map of Asia is presented as the mythical winged horse,
Pegasus. The horse is drawn fairly realistically, so that a good deal of imagination is required to view the map. The head represents Asia Minor with the mouth at
Istanbul. The wings portray Central Asia and Siberia with the Caspian Sea laying horizontally between the wings and the saddle. Persia is delineated on the horse
blanket with the forelegs forming Arabia. The hind legs represent the Indian and Malay peninsulas. A ship, a sea creature and mermaids fill the seas. German text
on verso. Ref: Hill, p.39; Suarez, Fig. 54; Tooley, MCC-1 # 3; Yeo #8; Hoppen #8. Light soiling with a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light and
professionally repaired centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins. Narrow margins at sides. (B+)
$3000-3500
618.
Asia (Asia Noviter Delineata), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 22 x 16.3”. (HC) This is one of the most famous 17th century maps of the continent of Asia. It is
surrounded in a beautiful carte-a-figures border and is richly ornamented with animals, sea monsters and sailing ships. The eastern coastline of Asia is severely
truncated, Korea is shown as an island, and Japan is depicted on the Ortelius-Teixeira model. The Indian subcontinent is too narrow and the islands of Indonesia
are very sketchy. A large island labeled Ceiram probably represents the western part of New Guinea. In the interior, the Caspian Sea is oriented on an east-west
axis and there are several large erroneous lakes in China including the mythical Chiamay Lacus. The frieze across the top features vignettes of the cities of Candy,
Calecut, Goa, Damascus, Jerusalem, Hormuz, Banten, Aden and Macao. The inclusion of Banten reflects the emergence of the Dutch as a major commercial power
in the East Indies. The side panels flanking the map depict costumed figures of the various Asian peoples. German text on verso. Ref: Walter #25; Yeo #24. A
lovely example with wide margins and a hint of pleasant toning. There is a printer’s crease in bottom blank margin that just enters map image, and a tiny hole in
center that has been professionally repaired. (B+)
$5000-6000
619.
Asia (Asie), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1682]. 5 x 4”. (HC) This charming miniature map of Asia depicts major towns and key
topographical features. The Caspian Sea (Mer de Kilan) is depicted in a round formation. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a
wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135;
Ankary, p. 227. Watermarked paper with light toning in blank margins. (A)
$110-140
620.
Asia (Totius Asiae Continens cum Praecipuis Insulis Eidem Annexis), Scherer, Geographia Politica…, Munich, ca. 1703. 13.8 x 9”. (BW) On this map of continental
Asia and the adjacent islands, Japan is shown with an oversized Terra Iedso (Hokkaido) connected with Honshu via a narrow isthmus. The Compagnie Land of the
de Vries expedition is shown above, separated by a narrow strait named after the explorer. Nova Zembla is depicted correctly as an island, but the northeastern part
of Siberia, the Chukchi peninsula and Kamchatka are missing. A portion of Australia is shown as Nova Hollandia with New Guinea shown separate from Terra des
Papous. The title is surrounded with a beautifully engraved cartouche, and the scale of miles is topped by the symbol for the Society of Jesus. Ref: Walter #116;
Yeo #92. Issued folding with marginal soiling. (A)
$350-425
621.
Asia (D’Oost-Indize Landschappen, Zeen en Eylanden, door de Portugysen en Anderen Ondekt en Bevaren), Aa, Leiden, ca. 1705. 10.8 x 6”. (HC) This map of
the continent extends from the Mediterranean and eastern Africa in the west to Nova Guinea and Hollandia Nova in the east, which are depicted with incomplete
coastlines. The map was created to illustrate the voyages of Francisco d’Almeida, a Portuguese nobleman, soldier and explorer who was appointed as the Portuguese Viceroy to India by King Manuel I. A decorative title cartouche cleverly obscures a large landmass to the east of Asia. Attractive color with a tiny fold
separation in top blank margin that has been repaired on verso with old paper. Remargined at right with a bit of neatline in facsimile. (B+)
$110-150
622.
Asia (Asiae Recentissima Delineatio, qua Status et Imperia Totius Orientis Unacum Orientalibus Indiis Exhibentur), Homann, Nuremberg, ca. 1712. 22.5 x 19.3”.
(HC) This is a bold and very decorative map of Asia with a particularly interesting depiction of Japan. Hokkaido and Honshu (Terra Yedso) are joined together by
a narrow isthmus and separated from the mainland by a wide strait. An accompanying note acknowledges Scherer as the source, although the orientation of Yedso
and Companies Land appears to be based on the Delisle model. A huge lake appears in Tibet and is named the legendary Chiamay. A second lake is shown in the
position usually occupied by Lake Chiamay, but here it is named L. Cananor Cunabete. In Southeast Asia the straits between New Guinea and Australia appear in
a tentative fashion, noting Dampier’s Strait and a disembodied Carpentaria with no definite northern limit. This is an early edition with two elaborate cartouches.
The lower title cartouche features an Asian queen holding court, while the upper cartouche depicts a ceremonial procession. Ref: Yeo #109. Minor soiling with a
printer’s crease at top near centerfold and a tear that enters 1/2” into map at bottom that has been closed with archival materials. (B+)
$650-750
623.
Asia (Exactissima Asiae Delineatio in Praecipuas Regiones Caeterasq Partes Divisa et Denuo in Lucem Edita), Ottens/De Wit, Atlas Major, Amsterdam, ca. 1720.
23 x 19.6”. (HC) This handsome, large map of the Asian continent and East Indies is the Ottens’ version of Frederick de Wit’s 1675 map. The map is identical
to de Wit’s map, except the Ottens removed the sailing ships in their edition. The extent of European knowledge of the region is vividly depicted with good detail
throughout the south and southeast reflecting the surveys of the Dutch East India Company, extending to include the northern coastline of Australia. The work of
the Jesuit missionaries is reflected in the well-documented region of China, while there is less information presented in northern and central Asia. The mythical
Chiamai Lacus is depicted with its five principal rivers. The large title cartouche includes a busy scene of traders bartering their goods. Ref: Yeo #117. A crisp
impression with soiling along centerfold at bottom and a printer’s crease adjacent to centerfold. There are professional repairs to a centerfold separation at bottom
as well as short tears in blank margins. (B+)
$700-900
624.
Asia (Recentissima Asiae Delineatio, qua Imperia, Ejus Regna et Status Unacum Novissimis Russorum), Homann, Nuremberg, ca. 1730. 22.8 x 19.3”. (HC)
This map is a revision of the elder Homann’s map of Asia circa 1712. The most important innovation is the addition of a huge Kamchatka Peninsula labeled Kamtzadalia Sinis Jeso with the southern tip marked Kurilorum Regio - an early reference to the Kuril Islands. Japan is separated from the Kamchatka Peninsula by a
cluster of smaller islands. East of this archipelago, and separated from it by a narrow strait identified as the Canal de Piecko, is a coastline of Campagnie Land.
Another notable difference is the depiction of the Caspian Sea based on the 1722 surveys of Karl van Verden. In Southeast Asia the straits between New Guinea
and Australia still appear in a tentative fashion, noting Dampier’s Strait and a disembodied Carpenteria with no definite northern limit. The map is decorated with
the same title cartouche as the elder Homann’s map, featuring an Asian queen holding court, but the upper cartouche has been replaced with a simple block of
text. Ref: Yeo #123. Attractive older color and a sharp impression. There is an old tape stain on verso that shows through just above Japan and a few extraneous
creases, otherwise very good. (B+)
$400-500
625.
Asia (Asie), Levasseur, Atlas Universel Illustre, Paris, ca. 1850. 17 x 12”. (HC) This decorative map of the Asian continent is surrounded by steel engraved
vignettes depicting the various peoples of Asia in costume, several exotic animals, and a seated portrait of Adam and Eve. The map graphically depicts the Great
Wall of China, and extends to include Sumatra and Borneo. Iran is Perse, Thailand is Siam and Sri Lanka is Ceylan. There is an interesting population chart at
right totaling only 638,550,000 for the entire continent. The illustrations were drawn by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous painter Rosa Bonheur, who trained
under her father. Some faint spots and light toning in wide blank margins. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B+)
$140-180
626.
Asia (Die Reiche der Mongolen im XIIIten und XIVten Jahrhundert), Perthes, Spruner’s Historische Schul-Atlas, Gotha, ca. 1868. 9.8 x 8.3”. (HC) This map
depicts Asia during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries and extends to include central and eastern Europe and the eastern coast of Africa. Key cities, political
boundaries, and rivers are shown, along with hachure marks depicting the topography of the land. Enclosed in a delicately engraved keyboard style border. Lovely
original color with stains in right blank margin, far from map. (A)
$80-100
627.
Asia & Europe (Carte pour les Voyages de Rubruquis, Marco Polo, Jen-kin-son, &c.), Bellin/Van Schley, Atlas Portatif…, Paris, [1773]. 13.5 x 9.3”. (HC) This
attractive engraving shows Europe, Northern Asia and the Arctic Ocean. Marco Polo’s voyage to China is shown along with Jenkinson’s route around Scandinavia
to Moscow. The map is adorned by a rococo-style cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines. Issued folding on watermarked paper. Binding trim at lower left
has been extended with old paper. (A)
$200-250
628.
Northern Asia (Tartaria), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 8 x 6.3”. (HC) This handsome small map depicts the northern region of Asia fully
engraved with mountains, forests, and towns. It includes part of China and the island form of Korea. The Anian Fretium separates Asia from Americae Pars. The
map features a strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Ref: Moreland & Bannister p. 98. Marginal
soiling and light show-through of text on verso. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)
$140-180
629.
Northern Asia (A Newe Mape of Tartary), Speed, A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, London, ca. 1676. 20.2 x 15.5”. (HC) This splendid carte-afigures map covers the region from Lake Baikal through the regions of present-day Manchuria and Siberia to the north of the Great Wall of China. Korea is shown
as an island on the extreme right with parts of North America across the fabled Strait of Anian. The map is fully engraved with mountains and forests, numerous
towns and fascinating notations. Included in the four views at top is a view of Nova Zembla, the winter quarters of Barents who searched for a northern passage
between Russia and America. The other views depict important cities of the Silk Route - Astrakan, Samarkand and Cambalu. In the side panels are figures of the
people of Tartary in their native costume. The English text on verso provides a fascinating contemporary description of the region. Imprint of Bassett and Chiswell
in title cartouche with a blank dedication cartouche. Engraved by Dirck Gryp. Ref: Shirley (BLAtlases) #T.SPE-2f. Toned with scattered foxing and a few damp
stains at top that just cross the neatline. The paper is a touch brittle. (B)
$1000-1300
630.
Northern Asia (Nouvelle Representation des Cotes Nord et Est de l’Asie pour servir d’eclaircissement aux Articles du Supplement de l’Encyclopedie qui concernent
le Passage aux Indes par le Nord), Robert de Vaugondy, Diderot’s Encyclopedie (Supplement), Paris, 1772. 15.2 x 11.7”. (HC) Interesting map of the northeast
coast of Asia depicting Kamchatka, Japan and Korea. It also shows part of what is present-day Alaska. The Tchutski (Chukotskiy) Peninsula stretches very close
to the American landmass, hinting at a possible land bridge. Within the larger map are two insets (one within the other). The insets represent an evolving understanding of the geography of Kamachatka, with the map being the latest iteration. The first inset, No. 1, was completed by Abu al-Ghazi Bahadur, who was the
ruler of Khiva in present-day Uzbekistan for 20 years. Ref: Pedley #402. Watermarked paper with minor soiling in wide original margins. (A)
$240-300
631.
Northern Asia ([Lot of 2] Carte de la Tartarie Orientale… [and] Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale…), Bellin/Van Schley, Atlas Portatif…, Amsterdam, [1773].
12.2 x 8.2”. (HC) This pair of maps provides a very detailed view of the Tartary region of Russia. The maps are based on Jesuit surveys, the cartography of Ivan
Kyrlov, and English maps of the region. The Dutch titles appear in the bottom margins. Sizes vary slightly.
A. Carte de la Tartarie Orientale… covers the eastern part of Tartary with part of present-day Manchuria and Sakhalin Island. The map was based primarily on
Jesuit and
English sources and is particularly detailed with regard to the river systems.
B. Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale… covers western Tartary focused on the region of present-day Mongolia. This map includes information from Kyrkov’s important surveys of this remote region in addition to Jesuit and English sources. It includes detail of the roads and shows sections of the Great Wall. It is dated 1749,
when it was first published in the French edition of Prevost’s history of important voyages. Issued folding on watermarked paper. (A)
$200-250
632.
Northern Asia and Western North America (Carte des Parties Nord et Est de l’Asie qui Comprend Les Cotes de La Russie Asiatique le Kamschatka, Le Jesso, et
Les Isles Du Japan), Robert de Vaugondy, Diderot’s Encyclopedie, Paris, 1772. 15 x 12”. (HC) This unusual map details the northern coastline of Russia (including Scandinavia), the eastern coast of Asia to below Nanking, and a bit of the coast of America called Anian. Inset into the map are four small maps of the western
part of North America: I - Features the entire western coast with Japan just a short distance offshore; II - Focuses on Nova Granada showing the Mexican coast of
the Gulf of California; III - Focuses on the Zubgara and Tolm Regnum of Nova Granada and the mythical seven cities of Cibola; and IV - Depicts Anian Regnum
including Quivira Regnum and another Tolm Regnum. All together a fascinating view of some of the early cartographic theories concerning the western part of
North America. Ref: Pedley #406. & p. 79; Wagner (NW) #637. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light toning along one vertical fold and a short fold
separation in bottom blank margin that does not enter map image. Some light toning in blank margins at bottom and left. (B+)
$110-140
633.
Asiatic Russia (Partie Orientale de l’Empire de Russie en Asie…), Robert de Vaugondy/Santini, Paris, ca. 1776. 23 x 18.5”. (HC) This map of Asiatic Russia
covers the region from Tomsk eastward to include the Kamchatka and Sakhalin. The highly detailed map also extends southwest to the Gobi Desert. In the upper
left corner is a notation explaining that distance scales were not possible because of the northerly conic projection used. A decorative rococo-style title cartouche
fills the lower right corner. Ref: Pedley #404. Watermarked paper with light soiling along centerfold. (B+)
$200-240
634.
China (China Regio Asie), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Brescia, Italy, ca. 1655. 4 x 3”. (HC) This is the miniature version of Ortelius’ important map
focusing on China. The map is oriented with north to the right and extends to include parts of Indo-China. The Great Wall is prominently delineated and several
huge lakes and rivers dominate the interior. A portion of Japan appears at bottom center. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham
Ortelius’ folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593
Italian edition. Italian text on verso. Ref: King (2nd ed.) pp. 78-79. Light show-through of text on verso, and a few faint damp stains and light toning confined to
blank margins. There is a crease in upper-right blank margin. (B+)
$180-220
635.
Southern China (Quangsi, Sinarum Imperii Provincia Decimatertia), Blaeu, Novus Atlas Sinensis, Amsterdam, ca. 1655. 19.3 x 15.9”. (BW) Based on the remarkably accurate compilations of the Jesuit Father Martino Martini during his travels between 1643 and 1650, this map of the Guangxi province is centered roughly
on Lieucheu (Liuzhou). A legend at right illustrates towns of various sizes, forts, and the locations of gold, silver, tin and iron mines. A strapwork title cartouche
incorporates the scale of miles and is flanked by four men depicting the native dress of the region. Wide margins with faint offsetting, light, uneven toning, and
an abrasion in bottom blank margin that just enters neatline. There is a short centerfold separation in top blank margin, and an archivally repaired separation that
enters map border at bottom. (B)
$400-450
636.
Macao, China (Plan de la Ville et du Port de Macao), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1749. 6.5 x 8.3”. (BW) Copper engraved plan of city and harbor of Macao, an important
Portuguese trading post and center of activity for Catholic missionaries. The city is shown as several blocks of buildings with the fort adjacent and located at the
top of a hill. Also locates the cannon battery labeled St. Jacques et St. Philippe, the Chinese village, a Pagoda, the Jesuit monastery on Green Island (I.Verte), and
the military battery across the harbor. Macao was earlier an island connected to the mainland by a narrow sand bar that eventually filled in, converting Macao to
a peninsula as shown here. Macao was administered by Portugal for 442 years until 1999 and today enjoys a semi-autonomous relationship with China, similar
to Hong Kong. A tiny hole at bottom left and a small chip just touching neatline at bottom have both been archivally repaired. (B+)
$120-160
637.
Shanghai, China (New Map of Shanghai), 1940. 28 x 19.2”. (PC) Detailed map of Shanghai includes four insets of the Native City, Municipal District, Central
District, and the Western District Extension. Railroads, roads, and rivers are shown along with the locations of banks, churches, hospitals and schools. Published
by the East Asia Geographical Institute and edited by Ke Lang after the drawing by Shao Cheng. Folds into green cloth boards (3.8 x 5.5”) that are dated 1945
with a published price of $250. Very good with just two tiny splits at fold intersections. Issued folding. Boards are slightly bumped and worn. (B+)
$180-220
638.
Costumes - China (Habillement de l’Empereur de la Chine & des Dames de son Palais avec quelques usages & coutumes observees en ca pais), Chatelain, Atlas
Historique, Amsterdam, ca. 1705. 17 x 14.8”. (HC) Beautifully engraved folio sheet with a three panel engraving featuring the Chinese Emperor flanked by two
of his lovely concubines. The engravings are particularly interesting because they depict the elaborate interior furnishings of the palace and fine clothing of the
royal class. Panels of French text below, “Tom: V. No. 51. Pag: 140” above right. Watermarked paper with a number of centerfold separations that have been
archivally repaired on verso, a small puncture in the lower left blank margin away from the image, and light centerfold toning. (B+)
$275-350
639.
China, Korea & Japan (China), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.4 x 5.8”. (HC) A charming map reduced from Jodocus Hondius’ important
map of the kingdom of China. Oriented with north to the right, it shows the eastern part of China (bounded in the west by the Great Wall) dominated by several
large lakes and major rivers. Korea is a strangely shaped island, and the three main islands of Japan and the north part of the Philippines are included. German
text on verso. A slightly uneven impression with light toning. (B+)
$275-350
640.
China & Korea (L’Empire de la Chine pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, L’Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1748. 15.8 x 11.3”. (HC)
Attractive and detailed map of China and Korea, with Canton, Nanking and Taiwan noted. Taiwan is called Isle Tay-wan ou de Formosa. The Sea of Japan is
labeled Mer de Coree. A note at bottom left explains that towns of the “First Order” are indicated on the map with Roman lettering, while towns of the “Second
Order” are indicated by italics. The map is adorned with a large decorative title cartouche featuring dragonfly-winged wind heads and flowers. Issued folding,
now pressed, on watermarked paper with light offsetting, faint centerfold toning, and a small dampstain at bottom. There are a couple of printer’s creases at right.
(B+)
$275-350
641.
China & Korea (China), Jefferys, London, ca. 1760. 9 x 7”. (HC) A delicately engraved small map of China showing the provinces and kingdoms, Taiwan, and
Korea. The map is adorned with a simple decorative cartouche. Issued folding with light toning, one tiny wormhole in the upper right neatline, and some very
light soiling. (B+)
$140-170
642.
Japan & Korea (Iaponia), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas sive Cosmographicae, Amsterdam, ca. 1613. 17.5 x 13.5”. (HC) Superb map of Japan based on the Ortelius/
Teixeira model with Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku depicted with approximately the correct proportions. Korea is shown as an island, although Hondius added a
notation to the effect that is was uncertain if the region was an island or a peninsula. The map is richly ornamented with two strapwork cartouches, a European and
Japanese ship, and a sea monster. Hondius engraved this map for inclusion in his edition of Mercator’s atlas after he acquired Mercator’s plates. It appeared in the
editions of Atlas Sive Cosmographia from 1606 to 1636. French text on verso. Ref: Walter OAG #12. Wide margins with short centerfold separations at top and
bottom, far from map image, and a hint of toning. There is light soiling in blank margins. (A)
$2000-2300
643.
Japan & Korea (Iaponia Regnum), Blaeu, Novus Atlas Sinensis, Amsterdam, ca. 1655. 22.5 x 16.5”. (HC) This important map of Japan provided the most accurate
depiction of the general outlines of the principal islands of Japan for more than a century. It was also the first map to correctly show Korea as a peninsula. The
maps from the Atlas Sinenis were prepared by Martino Martini, an Italian Jesuit who lived in China. His map of Japan was not drawn from first-hand knowledge,
but compiled from information obtained in China and from the previous Jesuit Blancus/Moriera map. Blaeu added much of the nomenclature and the more detailed
depiction of the Izu Islands, most likely from unpublished charts of the Dutch East India Company. It depicts the internal administrative divisions with a few major
cities. There is also some evidence of Jesuit missions with some town symbols surmounted by a small cross. The Martini/Blaeu map was extremely influential
and was copied extensively by other mapmakers through the remainder of the 17th century. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) #100 p. 222; Walter #38 & OAG #28. Minor foxing
with long centerfold separations at top and bottom that have been expertly repaired. (B+)
$2000-2400
644.
Japan & Korea (Nova et Accurata Iaponiae, Terrae Esonis, ac Insularum Adjacentium…), Jansson, Nieuwen Atlas…, Amsterdam, ca. 1658. 21.5 x 17.8”. (HC) This
superb folio map is very unusual because it is based on Jansson’s small map (Iaponia et Terra Eso) from his Atlas Minor, rather than the other way around. It presents
Japan on the model initiated by Dudley and then refined by Jansson with information from previously unpublished Dutch sources. The important Dutch discoveries
of Marten De Vries relating to Ezo and the Kurils are shown as a huge Landt van Eso, Staten Eylant and Compagnies Land, misrepresentations that would appear on
maps of the region for the next 150 years. Korea is shown as a large island with a single place name, Tauxem, at the approximate location of modern P’yongyang.
Ref: Cortazzi pl. 70; Walter #57 & OAG-30. Lovely old colored example with minor soiling in blank margins. Backed in Japanese tissue to repair numerous cracks
caused by the oxidation of the green pigment, however the paper is otherwise quite supple. (B+)
$1800-2100
645.
Japan (Iapan I), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 6.6 x 5.1”. (HC) Superb small map derived from Hondius’ folio map of Japan. It is based on
the Ortelius/Teixeira type with Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku depicted with approximately the correct proportions. Kyoto (Meaco) is located in the center, and many
other place names are noted. A deftly engraved strapwork title cartouche incorporates a compass rose. German text on verso. Ref: Walter #OAG 13. Attractive
color with light toning. (B+)
$350-425
646.
Japan (Isles du Iapon), Mallet, Beschreibung des Ganzen Welt-Kreisses, Paris, ca. 1683. 4 x 5.8”. (HC) This is a lovely little map of the islands of Japan. Mallet
draws on several cartographers for this representation, thereby making this map cartographically unique. A large decorative title cartouche fills the bottom of the
map and a tiny ship sails in the sea. Ref: Walter #63. Minor soiling in the blank margin, else fine. (A)
$250-325
647.
Tokyo, Japan ([Japanese Pocket Map]), Anon., ca. 1849. 19.6 x 18.2”. (HC) Map shows the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, Japan. This area was a major mercantile center during the Edo period and is one of the largest financial districts in the city today. Highly detailed, the map locates important buildings, streets and vast
waterways in the area reminiscent of Venice. Map folds into stiff printed boards (3.5 x 6.5”) with Japanese characters on front and blank verso. Printed on two
sheets, joined. A fascinating work of Japanese craftsmanship. There are a few fold separations that have been partially closed on verso with archival material and
a number of tiny worm tracks in the image, a few of which have been repaired on verso. Color bleed-through on verso. Covers are lightly worn. (B)
$350-450
648.
Tokyo, Japan ([Japanese Pocket Map] Idamachi Surugadai Ogawamchi Ezu), ca. 1860. 26.8 x 13.5”. (HC) This map was reportedly created by Kageyama Chikyo
and published by Owariya Seishichi in “Ansei 7” or 1860. Although it is not listed among Edo maps published in Ansei 7, a map with the same title is listed as having been published in Ansei 6. We presume these to be the same map. The map shows the Surugadai and Ogawamachi areas, which lie within Chiyoda City, one of
the 23 special wards in Tokyo. This colorful woodblock pocket map folds into hard paper self wrappers in bright blue. The paper label typically found on the front
is missing. Travel and tourist maps are called dochuzu or “on-the-road-maps”. Remarkable condition given its age, intended use, and fragility of construction.
The paper covers do not have paper labels as traditionally found. There are a few minute splits at fold intersections as often seen with these maps. The covers are
in good condition with one short worm track and a couple of small areas of rubbing affecting blue color. (A)
$400-500
649.
Southeast Asia (Indiae Orientalis, Insularumque Adiacientium Typus), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1570. 19.5 x 13.8”. (HC) Ortelius’ important map of Southeast Asia, based on Mercator’s 1569 World map, shows how sketchy the available information was concerning the region. The East Indies are
presented as a randomly scattered archipelago with Java and Borneo particularly misshapen. Taiwan is mapped for the first time as I. Fermosa in the ‘tail’ of kiteshaped Japan’s Lequaio islands. The fictitious Chyamai lacus is the source of a network of major rivers in Southeast Asia. Beach pars, a presumed promontory of
the great southern continent based on Marco Polo’s account, protrudes into the bottom of the map. In the upper right corner, America makes an appearance with the
three coastal cities of Quivira, Cicuie, and Tiguex. Near the shore lies a ship being menaced by a pair of sea monsters, while twin mermaids preen before each other
near the Ladrone Islands. Latin text on verso, published between 1570-73. Ref: Van den Broecke, #166; Suarez, pp 164-69. Attractive color on watermarked paper
with wide, original margins and light soiling. (B+)
$4000-5000
650.
Southeast Asia ([Southeast Asia]), Petri, ca. 1570. 6 x 4.8”. (HC) A scarce and handsome miniature woodblock map of Southeast Asia, extending from the Ganges
River in the west to China in the east, and south to Java. The geography is quite rudimentary, with Sumatra (Samotrae) placed too far west and a very small Borneo.
Major mountains, rivers and cities are depicted inland. Petri was Sebastian Munster’s stepson and publisher. Latin text on verso. Light toning and trimmed close
to neatlines on all sides. (B)
$200-240
651.
Southeast Asia (India Orientalis), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.2 x 5.7”. (HC) This small map covers the region from India through
southern China and the Philippines, and includes all of the Malaysian Peninsula with parts of North Sumatra and Borneo. In India, the Bay of Cambray is very exaggerated. The mythical Chiamai Lacus appears northeast of India, along with two large lakes in China. German text on verso. A nice impression with light toning,
a few small spots, and a small printer’s crease at bottom. (B+)
$200-240
652.
Southeast Asia (India quae Orientalis Dicitur, et Insulae Adiacentes), Hondius/Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1650. 19.5 x 15.5”. (HC) This handsome chart of Southeast
Asia was one of a number of maps that Henricus Hondius and Jan Jansson issued in their continued rivalry with the Blaeu firm. It is nearly identical to Blaeu’s map
of the same title, except the cartouches are more restrained and there is a single place name missing near ’t Landt van d’Eendracht (Australia) at bottom center. The
map presents one of the most detailed images of the sphere of operations of the trading empire of the Dutch East India Company. It extends from India to New Guinea
and parts of northern Australia, and north to the southern coast of Japan with a portion of Korea, which is named as an island. It delineates a more correct outline
of New Guinea and shows the discoveries made by the Dutch in the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is dedicated to the wealthy Dutch merchant, Christophoro Thisio. The
map is beautifully decorated with sailing ships, cartouches and compass roses. Ref: Suarez (SEA) p. 202. There are professional repairs to a centerfold separation
near Borneo as well as several chips and tears in the blank margins, one of which enters 1/2” into map at top near centerfold. A tiny worm hole in top border has
also been professionally infilled. (B+)
$1500-1900
653.
Philippines (Carte des Isles Philippines, Dressee sur la Carte Espagnole du R P. Murillo de Velarde 1re Feuille…), Bellin, Paris, 1752. 6.1 x 8.3”. (HC) Attractive
map depicts the northern islands of the Philippine archipelago, including Luzon, Mindoro, and the city of Manila. The map has good detail throughout and is adorned
by a lovely rococo-style title cartouche. Minor soiling primarily along the top neatline. (B+)
$100-130
654.
Banten Bay, Java ([Untitled - Banten Bay]), Anon., D’eerste Boeck. Historie van Indien, ca. 1598. 8.2 x 5.7”. (HC) This bird’s-eye view of Banten Bay depicts the
skirmish between Dutch and Banten natives in 1596. During the 16th century, the East Indies spice trade was controlled by the Portuguese. The Dutch were content
to purchase their spices from Portugal until the 1590s when trade ceased due to war between Spain and the Netherlands, and Spain’s alliance with Portugal. A group
of Dutch merchants, armed with the newly published works of Petrus Plancius and Jan Huyghen van Linschoten that included detailed charts of the route to the East
Indies, set sail in 1595 with four ships (Mauritius, Amsterdam, Hollandia, and the Duyfken) and 248 officers and men. The voyage was the first Dutch expedition
to Indonesia, and reached Banten Bay in June 1596. The Dutch fleet was met with hostility by the Bantenese, due to persuasion by the Portuguese, and a skirmish
between the Dutch (led by Cornelis de Houtman) and Bantenese ensued. Although the expedition was not a huge success, the Dutch did return to the Netherlands with
spices, and the expedition was deemed instrumental in opening up the trade route to the East Indies to the Dutch. This map was published in Willem Lodewijcksz’
D’eerste boeck. Historie van Indien. Minor soiling with left margin extended to accommodate framing. (B+)
$110-140
655.
East Indies - Indonesia (Insulae Indiae Orientalis), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.8 x 5.5”. (HC) This little map focuses on the Spice
Islands and the important trade capitals of the region. It covers the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Sincapura is depicted as an overly large island at the tip of
Malaysia. German text on verso. A fine impression with light toning and a few small spots. (B+)
$200-240
656.
East Indies - Indonesia (Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae), Hondius/Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 19.3 x 14.8”. (HC) Superb map of the Spice Islands based on the
islands described by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten. This map was the first large-scale map of the region and depicts the islands that provided, first the Portuguese
and then the Dutch, with a monopoly on the lucrative spice trade. Each of the islands is shown with groves of the prized clove and nutmeg trees and the location of
their protective fortresses. Originated by Jodocus Hondius, the plate was purchased by Blaeu in 1629. One of the very decorative cartouches encloses an inset map
of Bachian Island. Rhumb lines, calligraphy, two compass roses, various types of sailing ships, and sea monsters further enrich this engaging sheet. Latin text on
verso. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) #196. Attractive color on watermarked paper with light soiling and a few small spots. There are damp stains confined to the wide, original
margins. (B+)
$550-700
657.
East Indies - Indonesia ([Untitled - New Guinea & the Moluccas]), Forrest, A Voyage to New Guinea & the Moluccas 1774-76, [1779]. 17.3 x 11.8”. (HC) Interesting and scarce English chart showing the western part of New Guinea with the Spice Islands, part of Borneo, and the southern part of the Philippines. Shows the
tract of Forrest’s ship, the Tartar Galley, on its voyage in 1774-76 and the harbors visited. A large dedication block fills the top corner of the map, “In Testimony of
Esteem and Regard for his great Maritime Abilities to Sir William James, Bart. Deputy Chairman of the Honorable E. India Company, This Map is Inscribed by his
most humble Servant, Thomas Forrest.” Issued folding on watermarked paper with light soiling and a few minor abrasions. The folds have been reinforced with
tissue on verso to repair a few tiny fold separations. (B+)
$275-350
658.
East Indies - Indonesia (A Map of the East Indies from the Latest Authorities and Observations), Blair, Chronology and History of the World, ca. 1803. 22 x 16.5”.
(BW) This attractive map spans from India east to China, Sumatra and Borneo. At top is an inset of the Philippines. There is good detail of towns and villages,
rivers and topography. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.BLAI-1a #10. Watermarked paper (“J. Ruse 1803”) with some minor offsetting. (B+)
$160-190
659.
Java, Indonesia (Iava Maior), Anon., ca. 1620. 8.2 x 5.7”. (HC) This decorative map of Java shows the northern coastline with numerous place names, but the
southern coastline is entirely conjectural. The map is adorned with a sailing ship and two strapwork cartouches.
Lightly toned with a few unobtrusive spots.
(B+)
$350-425
660.
Java, Sumatra (Carte pour Aller du Detroit de la Sonde ou de Batavia au Detroit de Banca), Apres de Mannevillette, Le Neptune Oriental, ca. 1775. 19.3 x 26.4”.
(HC) A French sailor and hydrographer, D’ Après de Mannevillette (1707-1780) used new instruments to correct the latitudes measured by previous explorers. His
atlas Le Neptune Oriental, first published in 1745, was considered a major achievement and an indispensable resource for navigators.
This uncommon sea chart shows northern Java and eastern Sumatra along with an inset of the small islands in the Detroit Sound. The handsome chart provides
detailed navigational information, including the route of Julien Crozet in April 1772, who led a French expedition to the South Pacific after the voyage’s commander,
Marion De Fresne, and 26 crew members were killed (and allegedly eaten) by a Maori tribe in the Bay of Islands off the coast of New Zealand. A fine impression
on heavy, watermarked paper with minor soiling and a few small spots. There are faint damp stains in corners at left. (B+)
$275-350
661.
Surabaya, Indonesia (Aftekening der Expeditie van de Hr. Commissrs. Govert Cnoll, Uyt Soerabaja, Tot Afhalinge Van Pangerang Adepati Anom…), Valentyn,
Oud en Nieuw Oost Indien, Amsterdam, ca. 1725. 11.5 x 7”. (HC) This map depicts the VOC expedition into the hinterland of Java to capture Pangerang Depati
Anom, (Javanese prince, Amangkurat III) of Surabaya, as depicted by G. v. Broekhuysen on August 10, 1708. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) supported
Amangkurat’s rival (Pakabuwana I) in his bid for the throne of the powerful Sultanate of Mataram during the First Javanese War of Succession. A key at bottom
identifies 35 locations. Govert Knol was a military commander of the Dutch East India Company.
Valentyn was a prominent historian of the Dutch East India Company who is best known for Oud en Nieuw Oost Indien, his vast illustrated account of the Dutch
trading empire in Asia. He twice traveled to the East Indies and served as Calvinist minister to Ambon between 1686 and 1694. In preparing this monumental
work, he was given privileged access to the previously secret archives of the VOC, containing transcripts and copies of important earlier Dutch voyages. A fold
separation that enters map image 1” at top has been professionally repaired. (B+)
$120-160
662.
Jakarta, Indonesia (Plan de la Ville et du Chateau de Batavia…), Bellin, L’Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1750. 11.8 x 8.5”. (HC) Handsome bird’s-eye plan
of the city and fortifications of Jakarta, the capital of the Dutch East Indies. A detailed lettered and numbered key identifies the buildings and sites of importance.
Charming layout includes fields, trees, and a compass rose, which orients the plan with north to the right. This map was published in Antoine Francois Prevost
d’Exiles’ influential collection of travel narratives, L’Histoire Generale des Voyages. Engraved by Guillaume Dheulland. Issued folding, now pressed with tissue
reinforcing folds on verso. There is a small abrasion along bottom neatline. (A)
$200-230
663.
Sumatra, Indonesia (Carte de l’Isle de Sumatra Dressee sur les Journaux des Navigateurs et sur Plusieurs Cartes Manuscrites qui sont au Depot des Plans de la
Marine), Bellin, L’Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, ca. 1754. 11.3 x 9.5”. (HC) This finely engraved copper-plate chart shows all of Sumatra and the southern
portion of the Malaysian peninsula. Singapore is not identified, but several other lesser islands are named including Tioman Island, Banca, and Penang, plus many
off the west coast of Sumatra. Good detail of the Straits of Malacca and the Detroit de Sincapour. The cities of Palembang, Jambi, Manimcabo, Aceh and Batang
are located, but not Medan. Decorative French rococo-style cartouches contain the title and a second one at lower left for notes. At lower right below neatline is
“Tome IX. No. 6.” Issued folding with a crowned dragon watermark, a long vertical printer’s crease, and a few extraneous creases. A few small chips and tears
in blank margins have been archivally repaired. (B+)
$275-350
664.
Borneo, Indonesia (A Chart of North-West Coast of Borneo from Balambangan to Borneo Proper Survey’d in the Sloop Endeavour by James Barton), Sayer &
Bennett, London, 1780. 18 x 20.3”. (HC) This sea chart depicts the coastline from the northern tip of Borneo to Labuan Island in the south. The waters are filled
with soundings, navigational hazards and safe anchorages. There are numerous names noted along the coast, while the inland is left blank with the exception of
Kenney-Balloo (Mount Kinabalu). Minor soiling with a few creases. There is old, faded manuscript writing in bottom blank margin. (B+)
$300-400
665.
India ([Title on Verso] Asiae Tabula Decima Continet Indiam intra Gangem), Waldseemuller/Fries, Claudii Ptolemaei Alexandrini Geographicae, Strassburg, ca.
1541. 19 x 11.6”. (HC) This woodblock map illustrates the Ptolemaic concept of the region between the deltas of the Indus and Ganges Rivers. The map is reduced
from Martin Waldseemuller’s map and presents the region with large mountain ranges, bold rivers and numerous place names. Following Ptolemy’s outline, southern
India is severely truncated and the northern tip of Taprobana appears incorrectly to the west of the subcontinent. Latin title and text on verso. Ref: Mickwitz &
Miekkavaara #211-24. There are tiny worm holes along the centerfold in top and bottom blank margins, not affecting map. (A)
$700-900
666.
India (Vue de Goa), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages…, Paris, ca. 1750. 7 x 4.5”. (HC) Attractive copper engraved profile view of Goa. A number
of ships are shown in the port as well as elephants along the docks. This map appeared in Tome VIII of Abbe Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, which was
published in 20 volumes. Issued folding. (A)
$150-200
667.
India (Plan de Goa), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages…, Paris, ca. 1750. 4.2 x 7”. (HC) A lovely bird’s-eye view of Goa, with north oriented to
the bottom. The view shows the streets, buildings, and surrounding area with a numbered key at right. The coastline is filled with ships, and a pair of elephants
are shown on the docks. This map appeared in Tome VIII of Abbe Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, which was published in 20 volumes. Issued folding.
(A)
$200-250
668.
India ([On 2 sheets] A Map of the Peninsula of India from the 19th Degree North Latitude to Cape Comorin), Faden, General Atlas, London, 1800. 32 x 19.5”.
(HC) This impressive large-scale map illustrates a period when the British were consolidating their rule through various alliances with Indian kingdoms. The map,
printed on two large sheets, covers the Indian subcontinent from Bombay (Mumbai) and Aurungabad, south to include the northern half of Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The
routes of various military campaigns are highlighted in various colors and include the 1784 march of British Prisoners from Condapoor to Madras, the march of
the Marquis of Cornwallis, the march of General Medows, and the march of General Abercromby. The acquisitions of the British and her Allies the Nizam and the
Marhattas by the Partition Treaties of 1792 and 1799 vividly illustrate the growing domination of the East India Company. Compiled chiefly from papers communicated by the late Sir Archd. Campbell, the surveys of Col. Kelly, Capt. Pringle, Capt. Allan, etc. This is the third edition, first issued in 1793 and updated to
1800. The dimensions given are for each sheet; if joined, the map would measure 32.5 x 39”. Bold original color and wide margins with light offsetting. There
is one short tear in top blank margin of southern sheet and a few short repaired centerfold separations, all confined to blank margins. (B+)
$400-500
669.
India and Bangladesh (Chart of the Northern Part of the Bay of Bengal Laid down Chiefly from the Surveys Made by Bartholomew Plaisted and John Ritchie),
Delahaye, 1772. 23.5 x 18.1”. (BW) This is a detailed, large-scale chart of the Bay of Bengal and the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta. It was compiled from the
surveys made by Bartholomew Plaisted and John Richie, surveyors of the East India Company. The chart includes extensive information on tides, soundings, and
shoals, as well as a legend identifying numerous islands and reefs on the map. Published by Alexander Dalrymple. Watermarked paper with wide margins, faint
offsetting and minor soiling. There are faint damp stains in upper corners, far from map image. (B+)
$120-160
670.
Eastern India ([Lot of 2] Carte Plate qui Comprend la Partie Septentrionale de la Cote de Coromandel et les Cotes de Golconde, d’Oricha, et de Bengale [and on
2 sheets] Coromandel), Paris, ca. 1753-80. . (BW)
A. Carte Plate qui Comprend la Partie Septentrionale de la Cote de Coromandel et les Cotes de Golconde, d’Oricha, et de Bengale, by Jean Apres de Mannevillette,
circa 1780 (26.3” x 19.5”). This sea chart of the eastern coast of India extends from just south of Madras (Chennai) to Calcutta (Kolkata). Oriented with north to
the right, the coastline is filled with soundings and navigation hazards. Four coastal views are depicted in the interior of India. Condition: A fine impression on
sturdy, watermarked paper with light offsetting and a few faint spots.
B. [On 2 Sheets] Coromandel, by Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville, dated 1753 (20” x 19”). This two-sheet map of the Coromandel Coast extends from NegaPatnam (Nagappattinam) to Masuli-Patnam (Machilipatnam). The map gives good detail of the towns, rivers, mountains, and routes between towns, and even
identifies Shutri, resting places for travelers. Engraved by Guillaume Delahaye. Condition: Wide margins on bright paper with a few faint spots and light toning
in far blank margins. See description. (A)
$400-500
671.
Southern India (Nouvelle Carte d’une Grande Partie de la Presqu’Isle des Indes en de ca du Gange…), Anville, Paris, 1737. 10.3 x 14”. (HC) This map of southern
India is divided into regions and extends to include part of Sri Lanka (Ceylan). A legend at bottom left identifies “important locations,” the residences of princes
and governors, churches and temples. The map is based on manuscript charts by Jesuit missionaries and the Jesuit symbol is included in the cartouche. Engraved
by Delahaye. Issued folding, now pressed with light offsetting and a faint damp stain in Malabar towards the bottom. (B+)
$190-230
672.
Southern India & Sri Lanka (Peninsula Indiae citra Gangem, hoc est Orae Celeberrimae Malabar & Coromandel. Cum Adjacente Insula non Minus Celebratissima
Ceylon), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1733. 19 x 21.5”. (HC) Large map of the southern part of India and Sri Lanka. The map is filled with detail of topography,
roads and cities. Colonial possessions and trading posts are represented by little flags along the coastline. The title is emblazoned onto a blanket draped over a
large elephant that is surrounded by people displaying the wealth of the region. Lovely watermark of an elephant with some minor extraneous creasing and a
few areas with printer’s ink residue. (B+)
$350-450
673.
India & Sri Lanka ([Lot of 13] India I - XII [and] The World Known to the Ancients [right sheet]), SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, ca. 1845. 12 x 15.5”. (HC) Complete set of 12 maps showing all of India under the Raj and an additional right sheet of the double-page map of The World
Known to Ancients. The first map is a general index map of the subcontinent, with the remaining maps covering the country in much more detail, including a very
nice map of Sri Lanka along with India’s tip (Map I), and the region of Nepal on sheet X. All are crisp steel engravings with keyboard style borders.
A. India
B. India I and Ceylon
C. India II Madras Presidency
D. India III Bombay Presidency
E. India IV
F. India V
G. India VI
H. India VII
I. India Sheet VIII Bengal Presidency
J. India IX
K. India X
L. India XI
M. The World Known to the Ancients
margins. (B+)
Original hand color with a few scattered spots in the image and minor soiling and foxing primarily confined to the blank
$150-200
674.
Sri Lanka (Insula Zeilan, olim Taprobana nunc Incolis Tenarisim), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1650. 20.3 x 16.3”. (HC) Superb map of Ceylon oriented with north
to the left with two compass roses and rhumb lines. The island is well delineated with mountains, forests, roads, cities, forts, and temples. The map is richly
embellished with sailing ships, a sea monster and two fine cartouches. The title cartouche at top is flanked by the allegorical female representation for Asia and a
native holding elephant ivory. The scale of miles cartouche at bottom is surrounded by a group of adorable putti. Attractive old color with offsetting and scattered foxing. (B)
$400-500
675.
Sri Lanka (Taprobana), Porcacchi, Universus Terrarum Orbis, ca. 1713. 5.7 x 4.1”. (HC) Charming map of the island nation of Sri Lanka with north oriented
to the right of the map. Only a bit of the Indian mainland is shown and it is incorrectly depicted to the east of the island. Strapwork title cartouche, an unusual
compass rose and a stipple engraved sea combine to make this a very attractive map. This map was originally engraved by Girolamo Porro and issued in Porcacchi’s L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo in 1572. This is the second state, retouched and published in Universus Terrarum Orbis, by J. Baptist Conzatti. Printed on a
sheet of Latin text (8.7 x 11.1”). Ref: King (2nd Ed.), p. 57-59. Top and bottom margins of sheet slightly trimmed, not affecting map. (A+)
$110-140
676.
Sri Lanka (Tab. XII. Asiae, Taprobanam…), Ptolemy/Mercator, Claudii Ptolemaei’s Atlas Tabulae geographicae Orbis Terrarum, [1730]. 14 x 13.4”. (HC) This
is a superb example of this Ptolemaic map of Sri Lanka. Ptolemy drew on the accounts of travelers and sailors and though the information was secondhand and
often inaccurate it represented the most advanced account of the world’s geography at that time. This map depicts the island with the typical misconceptions of
Ptolemy with the island straddling the Equator and nearly divided by a ridge of mountains. A small part of India is incorrectly shown in the northeast corner of the
map. The stipple engraved sea is filled with an oriental ship and two great sea monsters. The handsome map is further embellished with a strapwork title cartouche.
This map is from the last edition of Ptolemy’s Geography, having been published numerous times from 1477 to 1730. Ref: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #235-18. A
nice impression with wide margins, a bit of printer’s ink residue at top, and a few faint spots in image. (B+)
$240-300
677.
Pakistan, Afghanistan and India (Nona Asiae Tabula), Ptolemy, Geographia, ca. 1490. 18 x 15.3”. (HC) This striking copper-engraved map provides a Ptolemaic view of the region of present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan and northern India. The historic regions of Gedrosia, Drangia, Aria, Paropanisus, and Arachosia are
prominently located with their rope-like mountainous boundaries. This map was only used in 4 editions of Ptolemy’s Geographia (1478, 1490, 1507 and 1508)
all published in Rome. German printers Conrad Sweynheym of Main and Arnold Buckinck supervised the engraving for the Rome editions. Sweynheym, who
apprenticed with Johann Guttenberg, introduced the printing press to Italy and developed the method of the “punched letter” printing. His work is extremely
important in the evolution of the printed map. Ref: Nordenskiöld, A.E. (Facsimile) fig. XXIV; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #196-24. Watermarked paper with wear
and staining along joint, with tiny areas of surface loss. There are a few small stains in blank margins. (B)
$1400-1600
678.
Southern Asia ([Untitled - Southern Asia]), Hole, Raleigh’s The History of the World, London, ca. 1614. 15 x 9.8”. (HC) A very interesting map of the area from
the Eastern Mediterranean (Alexandria) to Malaysia and Sumatra. Shows The passage of Nimrod and The passage of Ophir en Hauilah into India. The Arck is
boldly depicted in the mountains of present-day Afghanistan. The mythical Chiamay Lake appears in China as the source of four rivers. The map is decorated
with a partial compass rose and the seas are fully stippled. A good impression on watermarked paper with minor soiling. There are professional repairs to chips
in top left corner and along centerfold at top, as well as a few centerfold separations at top, with a small amount of image in facsimile. Trimmed to the neatlines.
(B)
$200-240
679.
Southern Asia (Partie Meridionale de l’Inde en Deux Presqu’Isles, l’une deca et l’autre dela le Gange…), Sanson/Mariette, Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties
du Monde, Paris, 1654. 20.5 x 14.8”. (HC) This map of southern Asia is divided into kingdoms and extends from India in the west to Sumatra and Borneo in
the east. The mountainous topography of the region is depicted, and there are numerous place names along the coasts. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche,
floating in water. Engraved by J. Somer. Ref: Pastoureau, Sanson V [9]. Original color on watermarked paper with a few faint spots and some short printer’s
creases. A small hole below Sri Lanka has been professionally repaired, and there is an old paper repair in right blank margin. (B+)
$600-750
680.
Southern Asia (De Nette Koers Wysing van de Reys van Gamron na Batavia en Wederom van Batavia na Gamron), Bruyn, Cornelis de Bruins Reizen over Moskovie, door Persie en Indie…, Leiden, ca. 1714. 12.2 x 9.3”. (HC) De Bruyn, a Dutch artist, began his epic journey to Moscow, Persia and the East Indies in 1701
at the age of 50. He spent most of 1703-04 in Persia and then traveled to Java in 1706. This map depicts his route from Gamron (modern Bandar Abas) to Batavia
(Jakarta). Finely engraved with a decorative title cartouche and two compass roses. Watermarked paper with wide margins and a couple of unobtrusive spots.
(A)
$160-200
681.
Indian Ocean, Maldives & Title Page ([Lot of 2] Carte des Isles Maldives… [and Title Page] Histoire Generale des Voyages…), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages…, Paris, 1750. 6 x 8.5”. (HC) This attractive map of the island chain southwest of Sri Lanka is decorated with rhumb lines, a large compass
rose and a fancy cartouche. This map appeared in Tome VIII of Abbe Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, which was published in 20 volumes. The map is
accompanied by the title page from Prevost’s history of voyages, printed in red and black and published by Francois Didot, 1750. Issued folding, with a hint of
offsetting. Binding trim at top right, but still ample room for framing. (B+)
$120-150
682.
Indian Ocean (Carte Reduite de l’Ocean Oriental Septentrional, qui Contient une partie des Cotes d’Afrique, de l’Arabie, de la Perse, et celles de l’Indostan,
avec les Isles de Ceylon, Maldives et Laquedives), Apres de Mannevillette, Le Neptune Oriental, Paris, [1775]. 26.3 x 19”. (BW) Large-scale sea chart covering
the northern Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea with fine coastline and island detail. The chart is centered on a compass rose with radiating rhumb lines. On
watermarked paper with wide margins, a few faint spots, and a printer’s crease near centerfold at bottom. Two small holes at bottom and a tear at right have been
professionally repaired with a minor amount of rhumb lines in facsimile. (B)
$160-200
Africa
683.
Madagascar (S. Lorenzo), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, ca. 1590. 5.5 x 9.5”. (HC) This is a charming map of the island of Madagascar embellished with a decorative title cartouche, fanciful sea monsters, a compass rose, and a stippled sea. Printed on a full page with Italian text (7 x 10.5”). Engraved by
Girolamo Porro. Ref: King (2nd Ed.), p. 57-59. A fine impression with attractive color and very minor marginal soiling. (A)
$230-275
684.
Madagascar (Insula S. Laurentii, vulgo Madagascar), Ogilby, Africa: Being an Accurate Description of the Regions…, Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 14.5 x 11”. (HC)
Lovely map of the island of Madagascar and coastline of Mozambique. The interior is largely filled with mountains, and place names are relegated to the coasts
and rivers. The map is richly embellished with two compass roses, four sailing ships, and a large title cartouche featuring Poseidon and his sea nymphs. Ogilby
based his map directly from Olivier (Olvert) Dapper’s map, which was first published in Naukeurige beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche Eylanden. Ref: Shirley (BL
Atlases) T.OGIL-1a #32. Watermarked paper with two tiny repaired holes in unengraved areas of the map near the title cartouche. (A)
$300-400
685.
Africa (Secunda Africae Tabula), Ptolemy, ca. 1478. 19 x 14”. (BW) This attractive Ptolemaic map covers Northern Central Africa including Tunisia and Libya
along with Sardinia, Sicily and Malta. The map is filled with conjectural mountain ranges in the interior, numerous place names and rivers flowing to the Mediterranean. Blank verso. Ref: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #197-13; Betz pp. 37-38. Map is backed with tissue to reinforce and repair a number of centerfold separations
and small areas of loss next to centerfold and at lower right neatline. Light soiling. (B)
$1100-1400
686.
Africa (Africa Tertia Pars Terrae), Bunting, Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae, ca. 1597. 13.2 x 10.9”. (HC) A very rare woodcut map of the continent with an unusual
shape, tapering to a point in the south. Like Bunting’s other, more allegorical maps, this map of Africa is unique. The interior is presented in the traditional manner with the Nile rising from twin lakes in the Montes Lunae. However, Bunting introduces a third, even larger lake, Nidilis lacus, in central Africa, and a small
lake to the east as additional sources for the Nile. Meroe, the mythical tombs of the Nubian Kings, are located on a large island in the Nile River. Priester Johans
Land, mythical kingdom of the Christian king Prester John, is located at the juncture of the Blue and White Nile. Der weissen Morenland (the White Moors) are
shown in northwest Africa, and Der Schwartzen Morenland (the Black Moors) are in the central region. The island of Zaphala with a group of other small islands
occupy roughly the position of Madagascar, and probably refers to the region from which King Solomon supposedly acquired the gold and silver for his temple.
The surrounding seas are engraved in narrow wavy lines and include a sailing ship, merman and a sea bird. Bunting’s popular theological commentary was first
published in 1581, but did not include this separate map of Africa until 1589. This is the second state with the placement of Alcayr (Cairo) on the east bank of
the Nile, and Memphis on the west bank, and some of the place names shifted upwards. German text on verso. Ref: Betz #24.3; Norwich #17; Tooley (MCC-29)
#141. Watermarked paper with light text show-through, minor soiling, and a small professionally repaired chip in top blank margin, not affecting map. (B+)
$1600-1800
687.
Africa ([Lot of 2] Africae Descriptio [and] Abissinorum sive Pretiosi Ioannis Imperium), Mercator/Jansson, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 7.8 x 5.5”.
(HC)
A. Africae Descriptio. Fine small map of Africa, which is based largely on the work of Hernicus Hondius and incorporates information from Bleau’s map of 1617,
especially on the river systems. Though smaller in size, the map includes more place names than Hondius’ 1607 folio map of the continent. It is decorated with a
delicate title cartouche. Engraved by Abraham Goos. German text on verso. References: Betz #64-1.
B. Abissinorum sive Pretiosi Ioannis Imperium. Charming map of the legendary land of the Christian king, Prester John, with his fortified kingdom shown atop a
mountain. The Nile River emanates from two large lakes near the Lunae Montes (Mountains of the Moon). The map is adorned with a large strapwork title and
scale cartouche. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius. German text on verso. There is light text through and light damp staining primarily in the blank margins in both
maps. (B+)
$400-500
688.
Africa (Africae Nova Tabula), Hondius, Atlantis Maioris Appendix, Amsterdam, 1631. 19.6 x 14.8”. (HC) This richly ornamented map of the continent is Henricus
Hondius’ issue of Jodocus Hondius’ map, but without the decorative borders that were masked in order to fit the map into an atlas format. The geography is largely
speculative and follows Blaeu’s map of 1617 with the Cuama River originating in the mountains rather than in the Sachaf Lake below the Mountains of the Moon
(Lunae Montes). The origin of the Nile conforms to the Ptolemaic tradition of the two twin lakes south of the equator. The Kingdom of Monomotapa occupies a
large area of southern Africa. Ornamentation includes a wreath-style title cartouche, sailing ships, flying fish, various sea monsters and Neptune consorting with a
comely mermaid. Elephants, lions, zebras, ostriches, and even a dragon occupy the interior. This is the third state, with French text on verso, published between
1639-49. Ref: Betz #58.3; cf. Norwich #34. Old color with wide original margins and minor soiling. (A)
$1800-2200
689.
Africa (Africa Nova Tabula Auct Jud. Hondio), Picart, Paris, 1644. 21.5 x 16”. (BW) Picart’s map of Africa is an exact copy of Jodocus Hondius Jr.’s 1623 map
of Africa, in its fourth state of 1632. The cartes-a-figures borders appear on three sides, with six city views along the top and ten examples of local inhabitants
along the sides. The geography is largely speculative and follows Blaeu’s map of 1617 with the Cuama River originating in the mountains rather than in the Sachaf
Lake below the Mountains of the Moon (Lunae Montes). The origin of the Nile conforms to the Ptolemaic tradition of the two twin lakes south of the equator. The
Kingdom of Monomotapa occupies a large area of southern Africa. Ornamentation includes a wreath-style title cartouche, sailing ships, flying fish, and various sea
monsters. Elephants, lions, zebras, ostriches, and even a dragon occupy the interior. Picart’s imprint appears on a second cartouche at bottom, again taken from
the Hondius map of 1623, and similar to the cartouche on Van den Keere’s map of Africa from 1614, featuring a clock with a skull. Picart’s map was separately
issued and is considered quite rare. This is the first state. Ref: Betz #73. Issued folding on watermarked paper with two tiny holes at fold intersections and expert
repairs of a few separations along folds. Minor soiling. (B+)
$4000-4500
690.
Africa (Africa Elaboratissima), Schenk, Atlas Contractus, Amsterdam, ca. 1705. 22.7 x 18.8”. (HC) The bold title cartouche is the most intriguing aspect of this
large map of the African continent. The title is engraved on a masonry plinth heaped with fruit & animals. An African mounted on an elaborately armored elephant,
with panniers overflowing with trade goods, is accompanied by an armed Moor. Table Mountain is in the distant background. The map contains the customary
17th century interior cartography with an exaggerated outline with deeply scalloped bays. The Nile arises from Lakes Zaire and Zaflan in the Ptolemaic manner
and the Congo River also originates in Lake Zaire. Schenk, in partnership with his brother-in-law Gerard Valk, purchased numerous plates from other prominent
Dutch cartographers to supplement their own engravings. This map appears to be Schenk’s original production as the design of the cartouche is completely unique.
It appeared in Schenk’s Atlas Contractus between 1703 and 1709. Ref: Betz, pp. 466-67; Norwich #63. Bold original color with a few short cracks caused by the
oxidation of the green pigment that have been closed on verso with archival materials. There is a tiny hole off the coast of Angola and a few minute worm holes
only visible when held to light. Small tears in the blank margins, several of which enter 1” into the map, have been professionally repaired. (B)
$1000-1200
691.
Africa (Mappa Geographica Exhibens Religionem Catholicam Alicubi per Africam Sparsam), Scherer, Atlas Novus, Munich, ca. 1710. 13.8 x 9”. (HC) The
Christian theme of this map of Africa is boldly presented in the graphic illustration of the Crucifixion above the map’s key. The map itself is a fine example of the
state of geographic knowledge (or lack thereof) at the beginning of the 18th century. The continent is presented with a fairly accurate coastline, but most of the
interior is entirely fictional with Scherer’s unique and complicated river system. The Nile is shown in the traditional manner with its source in the large southern
lakes of Zaflan and Zembre. The Zembre, also labeled Lac Zaire, spawns the Congo and Zaire Rivers as well. The locations of Catholic churches and missions are
prominently shown. The seas abound with a variety of fascinating sea monsters and a large ship with a cross on its sail fills the Indian Ocean. A dark impression
with a hint of offsetting at lower right and a tiny spot in the title cartouche. (A)
$550-650
692.
Africa (L’Afrique Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences, etc.), Aa, Leiden, ca. 1729. 16.3 x 13.3”. (HC) This
beautifully engraved map of Africa is based on Delisle’s important map of 1700. It extends to include the Atlantic islands and just a bit of Brazil. The Nile river is
depicted originating in two small lakes named Damot and Dambea in Abyssinia. There is considerable detail throughout with several notations. Crisply engraved
with a compass rose and a title cartouche featuring elephants, an ostrich and a man wrestling a crocodile, also taken from Delisle. This is the much more decorative, and uncommon, edition with the map enclosed in a superb picture frame-style border with incredible 3-dimensional quality. Watermarked paper with some
short tears in blank margins, two of which enter 1” into map border at top, that have all been closed on verso with archival materials. Professionally remargined
at left with a minute amount of neatline in facsimile. (B+)
$600-750
693.
Africa (Africa Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas et juxta recentissimas relationes et observationes in subsidium vocatis quoque veterum
Leonis Africani…), Haas/Homann Heirs, ca. 1737. 21.8 x 18.2”. (HC) Johann Matthias Haas was a professor of mathematics at Wittenberg. For his map of Africa
he used J.B. Homann’s 1715 map, augmented to include important cartographic developments after Guillaume Delisle and D’Anville. Thus, his map presents a
fairly accurate picture without most of the fictitious lakes and rivers of previous cartography. It focuses on the known coastal regions of the continent, leaving
the interior blank or marked Terra Incognito. Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia are shown as distinct entities, Lake Nyasa is shown as Lac Marawi, and the Congo is
located. The Dutch settlements of Castell Batov and Stellenbosch are shown at the Cape. The most striking feature of the map is the large title cartouche that is
framed by elephant tusks and a horned serpent. In the foreground is a scene of natives negotiating with European traders, surrounded by indigenous animals. In
the background is a view of Table Bay and Table Mountain. Ref: Norwich #83. Watermarked paper with a few tiny worm holes only visible when held to light
and marginal soiling. (B+)
$550-650
694.
Africa (Afrique Divisee en ses Grandes Regions, et Subdivisee en ses Grands Estats, et Moindres Regions et Differens Peuples…), Nolin, Paris, 1794. 20.5 x 18.5”.
(HC) This interesting and rare map of Africa focuses on the political divisions within the continent. Place names and topographical details are relegated primarily
to the coasts, with the interior still largely unexplored. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche. Panels of French text describe the various nations. Originally by
Nolin, the map was “corrected and augmented” by L. Denis and published by Basset. Overall size with text on each side of map is 25.75 x 18.5”. Watermarked
paper with original outline color. There are some minute worm holes and tracks, soiling, and light damp stains. The map was folded horizontally, resulting in a
small hole at center that has been closed on verso with old linen, and a few tiny holes and short tears at left. The map features an interesting and decorative method
for display; it has been surrounded by a red and black painted border, and old linen loops have been attached at each corner for hanging purposes. The borders
appear to be quite old, as evidenced by the damp stains, small cracks and worm holes. (C+)
$400-500
695.
Northern Africa - Barbary Coast (La Costa di Barbaria fra Capo di Tenes e Capo di Rosa), Levanto, Prima Parte dello Specchio del Mare…, Amsterdam, ca. 1664.
20.3 x 15.5”. (HC) This sea chart of the Barbary Coast was based on Pieter Goos’ work in his Nieuwe Groote Zee-Spiegel. The coastline extends from Tenes in the
west to C. de Rosa in the east, and includes part of Sardinia. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche and compass rose. On two sheets, joined. Ref:
Shirley (BL Atlases) M.LEV-1a, #6. Wide margins on watermarked paper with a few spots of printer’s ink residue and a hint of toning along centerfold. (B+)
$350-425
696.
Northwestern Africa (Fessae Regnum), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 8 x 6.5”. (HC) This charming small map of Morocco and Algeria
extends south to Beninia and Nussini and includes the southern tip of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar. A bold strapwork title cartouche and an intricate sailing ship
embellish the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Light toning and marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions
in blank margins. Trimmed close to neatline at top, but still ample room for framing. (A)
$140-180
697.
Egypt & Ethiopia (Egypt [on sheet with] Abyssinia), Thomson, New General Atlas, Edinburgh, ca. 1815. 23.5 x 19.5”. (HC) Two maps on one sheet. The left
side shows a portion of Egypt along the Nile river from Luxor to the Mediterranean Sea. A slightly larger map at right shows Ethiopia with the tracks of various
explorers displayed in outline color with an index at bottom. Both maps have various notations about natives and explorers and show basic detail of topography
and place names. There is toning along centerfold, some offsetting, and a few minor spots. (B)
$180-220
698.
Eastern Africa (Delineatio Orarum Maritimarum, Terrae vulgo Indigetatae Terra do Natal, item Sofalae, Mozambicae, & Melindae…), Linschoten/Langren, Itinerario…, Amsterdam, ca. 1596. 21.8 x 15.3”. (HC) This magnificent map of the eastern coast of Africa is superbly engraved in the Flemish style by Arnold Florent
van Langren. The cartouche contains a description of the region in both Latin and Dutch that credits the source as “the very best Indian maps” - referring to maps
that Linschoten had access to when he was Secretary to the Portuguese Archbishop of Goa in India. The map extends from R. do Infante to Doara, and includes
Madagascar and the tip of the island of Ceylon. Typical geographical features of the time are shown, such as the Lunae Montes (Mountains of the Moon), and
Zaflan Lacus depicted as one of the sources of the Nile River. The extensive coastal details are likely sourced from Portuguese portolan charts, especially those of
Bartolomeu Lasso. The map is richly adorned with the Christian emperor Prestor John, elephants, and lions inhabiting Africa, as well as ships, sea monsters and
elaborate compass roses filling the Indian Ocean. Ref: Norwich #239b; Tooley (MCC-29) #168. Issued folding, now pressed. There are professional repairs to
fold separations with a few small areas of loss at fold intersections with a minor amount of rhumb lines in facsimile. There are several long tears that have also
been professionally repaired. A 1/2” by 3.5” chip in bottom right corner has been repaired with border in facsimile. (B)
$2750-3500
699.
Eastern Africa (A Description of Aegypt from Cair Downeward), Pigafetta, London, [1597]. 17.3 x 24.5”. (BW) This is John Wolfe’s rare English edition of
Pigafetta’s important map that was significant in the mapping of the African continent. The map covers the eastern part of the continent and takes a major deviation from the long-held Ptolemaic beliefs concerning the source of the Nile. In this depiction, the Ptolemaic side-by-side lakes in the Mountains of the Moon are
replaced by two large lakes in central Africa. The lakes are on a north-south axis with the northern one being the source of the Nile. These lakes, connected by a
river, form the source of virtually the entire continental river system, spawning rivers that flow into the Atlantic and Indian oceans and the Mediterranean Sea. The
large cartouche includes an extensive key and Wolfe’s armorial imprint is in another cartouche at lower right. The map is beautifully engraved in the Italian style
with a stippled sea that is filled with sailing ships and fantastic sea monsters.
Pigafetta’s map was an important source on central Africa and the Congo for subsequent mapmakers. The map is the result of the travels of the Portuguese explorer,
Duarte Lopes, who journeyed through the Kingdom of the Congo from 1578 to 1587. On his return to Europe, he went to Rome to make a report to Pope Sixtus
V and met Filippo Pigafetta who compiled the information and published Relatione del reame di Congo in 1591. The work was immediately popular and translations soon appeared in Dutch, English, Latin, and German. This is from the English edition published by John Wolfe, with the map engraved by William Rogers.
Printed on two joined sheets, as issued. Ref: Betz, pp. 34-35; Norwich #23. There is some minor toning, a few unobtrusive spots, and some tiny holes and tears.
Professional repairs of some paper weakness and fold intersections and partially remargined at top and left side. This work was very skillfully accomplished with
the leaf casting method. (C+)
$5000-6000
700.
Eastern Africa (Zanguebar), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1682]. 4 x 5”. (HC) This miniature map of eastern Africa includes the
northern part of Madagascar and numerous tiny islands in the Indian Ocean. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of
atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135. Watermarked
paper with faint toning along centerfold. (A)
$95-120
701.
Western Africa (Typus Orarum Maritimarum Guineae, Manicongo, & Angolae ultra Promontorium Bonae Spei …), Linschoten/Langren, Itinerario…, Amsterdam,
ca. 1596. 21 x 15.5”. (BW) This is one of the most richly ornamented maps in early cartography, superbly engraved in the Flemish style by Arnold Florent van
Langren. The cartouche contains a description of the region in both Latin and Dutch that credits the source as “the very best Indian maps” - referring to maps that
Linschoten had access to when he was Secretary to the Portuguese Archbishop of Goa in India. The map covers the southwestern coast of Africa from the Gulf
of Guinea to just beyond the Cape of Good Hope with excellent detail along the coastline. The fictitious cities of Vigiti Magna and Monomotapa are located and
most place names and geographical features have Portuguese nomenclature. The mainland is embellished with snakes, an elephant, a rhinoceros, a lion and a pair
of sirens in Lake Zaire. The balance of the sheet is filled with fabulous cartouches, the Portuguese arms, elaborate compass roses, sailing ships and a sea monster.
The large bottom cartouche encloses views of Ascension and St. Helena Islands; important refueling ports in the route around Africa. Ref: Norwich #239a; Tooley
(MCC-29) #167; Tooley et al [Landmarks] pp. 168-69. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light soiling and professional repairs to several fold separations,
a binding trim and resulting 2.5” binding tear at left, and a 6.5” tear at left. There is also a professionally repaired area of loss along fold at top left with a minor
amount of engraving in facsimile. (B)
$3000-4000
702.
Western Africa (Andries Battels Scheeptogt na Brasilie; door een XVIII Jarige gevangenschap, in d’Africaanse Gewesten van Angola en Loango Voleynd), Aa,
Naauwkeurige versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en landreysen…, Leiden, ca. 1706. 9 x 6”. (HC) This map depicts the voyages of Andrew Battel, an Englishman who sailed with Captain Abraham Cocke for Rio de la Plata in 1589. Battel was captured by the Indians and delivered to the Portuguese, who transferred
him to Angola and imprisoned him. Battel finally made his way back to England after being absent 18 years. Battel’s account of his captivity in Angola and travels
in the surrounding area was published in Samuel Purchas’ Purchas, His Pilgrimmage in 1614, and is considered a key account of the history of the region. This
map was published in van der Aa’s compilation of early voyages of exploration. Light, overall toning with a couple of minor spots and narrow bottom margin.
(B+)
$160-200
703.
Western Africa (Carte Reduite des Costes Occidentales d’Afrique depuis l’Equateur jusqu’au Vingtieme Degre de Latitude Meridionale…), Bellin, L’Hydrographie
Francoise…, Paris, 1754. 34.3 x 21.3”. (BW) This is a large, striking sea chart of the southwestern coast of Africa. It covers the coast from the equator to 20
S latitude; Gabon (with Sao Tome and Principe) to Namibia. The chart provides a wealth of information including anchorages, forts, villages, and navigational
hazards. The Skeleton Coast is marked as unknown (Coste n’est pas connue). It is a handsome chart with rhumb lines, a decorative compass rose and an exquisite
title cartouche. The Depot de la Marine seal and Prix. trente Sols is at lower right. Printed on heavy, hand laid paper with watermarks. There are very faint damp
stains in top and bottom corners at right, light soiling, and archivally repaired worm tracks that just enter border at bottom left. (B+)
$275-350
704.
Western Africa (Map of Part of the Western Coast of Africa Extending from the Isles de Loss to Sherboro Island. Particularly Exhibiting the Discoveries Lately Made
to the N.E. of Sierra Leone by Surgeon O’Beirne and Major Laing…), Wyld, ca. 1860. 36.8 x 25”. (HC) This map of Sierra Leone includes parts of present-day
Guinea and Liberia. Sierra Leone was established by former slaves and abolitionists for the resettlement of freed African slaves from both Britain and America.
There were several efforts made to develop commercial trade networks, particularly with the highland kingdom of Fouta-Djallon. The routes of several emissaries
from Freetown to Timbo are shown, including surgeon Brian O’Beirne, Major Liang, and several others marked with a color key at bottom left. At bottom right is
a table with export and import data from 1817 to 1860 as well as census results from 1817 to 1826. The map is surrounded by a decorative keyboard-style border.
The map is an important document of the Back-to-Africa Movement that encouraged former slaves to return to their homeland at the beginning of the 19th century.
Issued folding with original color and minor soiling and a few short tears in blank margins. There is light toning along folds, and several folds have been reinforced
on verso with canvas strip. (B+)
$375-475
705.
Luanda, Angola (Civitas Loandae S. Pauli), Merian, Frankfurt, ca. 1679. 14.8 x 11.5”. (HC) This scarce, graphic plan of Luanda shows the city that today is the
capital of Angola and an important port and industrial center. The city was founded in 1576 by Portuguese explorer Paulo Dias de Novais, who originally named
the city Sao Paulo de Assuncao de Loanda. This bird’s-eye plan depicts the castles, building, homes, and roads in the town, as well as the dry beds along the coast.
There are a couple of faint spots and light soil. (B+)
$275-350
706.
Central Africa (Presbiteri Iohannis, sive, Abissinorum Imperii Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1598]. 17.3 x 14.8”. (HC) This great
map depicts the central African kingdom of the mythical Christian king, Prester John, who, according to legend, provided a stronghold against Barbarians and was
an ally to the Crusaders. Ortelius designed this map himself using geographical information including Gastaldi’s 1564 map of Africa. The mythical twin lakes of
Zaire and Zaflan are shown as the origin of the Nile, with the Mountains of the Moon located as the source of the lakes. It includes two pair of large elephants in
the interior and sea monsters and an Arabic ship (dhow) in the Atlantic. Two large strapwork cartouches balance the sheet, one enclosing the title and the other with
text of the legend. The dedication is to King David, with a long genealogy tracing Prester John’s lineage back to that of the Biblical king. French text on verso.
Ref: Norwich #11; Van den Broecke #175. A couple of small chips in top blank margin have been archivally repaired. (A)
$1100-1300
Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, Australia
707.
North Pacific - Alaska (The Northern Archipelago or New Discovered Island in the Seas of Kamtschatka & Anadir), Bowen, London Magazine, London, [1775].
9.2 x 6.7”. (BW) A strongly engraved map that shows a highly fragmented Alaska as an archipelago composed of numerous islands, the largest named Alascha I.
The map includes the northern Kuril Islands and eastern Siberia and the sea between Asia and North America based on reports of Russian discoveries in the region.
Decorative rococo-style title cartouche. Still bound into the May, 1775 London Magazine, complete and as issued, with related article. Ref: Jolly #LOND-307.
Light offsetting with a few tiny spots. Issued folding. (B+)
$120-150
708.
Pacific Ocean, Australia (The Pacific Ocean Drawn & Engraved to Illustrate Hart’s Geographical Exercises), Young, A Modern Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1830. 15 x
12.5”. (HC) This detailed map of the South Pacific focuses on the numerous islands, with the surrounding continents drawn in outline without inland detail. The
islands are divided into three regions: Oriental Archipelago, Polynesia, and Austral Asia. Drawn by D. H. Vance and engraved by James Young for Joseph Hart’s
A Modern Atlas. There are professional repairs to a tear that enters 1” into map at left and a centerfold separation that enters 4” at bottom. (B+)
$120-150
709.
North Pacific, Northern Asia and Northwestern North America (Tartariae sive Magni Chami Regni Tipus), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, [1598].
4 x 2.8”. (BW) While designed to illustrate the expansive kingdom of the Great Khan in Asia, this tiny map’s main feature is the Stretto di Anian separating Asia
and North America based on the theory of Giacomo Gastaldi. Near the southern entrance to this straight is a large and strangely shaped Japan with a notation
concerning the writings of Marco Polo. In North America, the Sierra Nevadas are named in California, as are five of the mythical cities of Cibola. Pietro Maria
Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius’ folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper
plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet (6 x 8.3”) of Italian text below map and on verso. Ref: Burden #128;
King (2nd ed.) pp. 78-79. (A)
$140-170
710.
North Pacific Ocean (Carte des Nouvelles Decouvertes dressee par Phil. Bauche… [on sheet with] Extrait d’Une Carte Japonise de l’Univers…), Robert de
Vaugondy, Paris, ca. 1772. 14.5 x 11.5”. (HC) Two very contrasting maps within a single border. Each map covers the north Pacific, including the continents
bordering it. The top map depicts the theories of Philip Buache concerning the Northwest Passage, with numerous possible routes through North America, including Lace de Valasco, Lac de Fonte and Mer de l’Ouest. Alaska is shown as an elongated island. In Asia, Kamchatka is fairly well formed but Japan is still quite
misshapen. The bottom chart depicts the region per Kaempfer, with Japan nicely detailed, but the coasts of both Asia and North America very deformed. Ref:
Falk (AK) #1752-2; Wagner (NW), pp. 158-162; Pedley #452; McGuirk #146; Kershaw #1230. Watermarked paper with light toning and tiny tears confined to
the wide, blank margins. (A)
$275-350
711.
North Pacific Ocean (Carta del Mar Pacifico del Nord che Comprende la Costa Nord-Est d’Asia e la Costa-Nord-Ouest d’America…), Meares, Viaggi Dalla China
alla Costa Nort-Ouest d’America…, [1796]. 22 x 17”. (BW) This is an Italian version of Meares’ great map of the North Pacific detailing the explorations of
Captain Cook from 1778-79 and Captain John Meares from 1788-89. The map covers a good portion of the Asian and North American continents, but the primary
focus is on the tracks of the various explorers through the Northwest, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii and through the Pacific to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Meares
is one of the more colorful figures in the early European exploration of the Northwest coast and Alaska. He claimed many of the discoveries of others as his own
and rekindled the idea of the Sea of the West and a Northwest Passage. His mythical inland sea appears stretching from the Strait of Juan de Fuca northwards to
just north of the Queen Charlotte Islands. A note indicates that the American sloop Lady Washington captained by Robert Gray had explored this sea in 1789. This
was a complete fabrication on the part of Meares; nevertheless it gave new credence to the idea and appears on several later maps as well. Imprints at bottom are
“P. Giovach Pagani” and “Vascellini inc Giarre scris.” Ref: Kershaw #1176; cf. McGuirk #216. Issued folding, now pressed with a few faint spots and a couple
of short fold separations in bottom blank margin that have been closed on verso with archival materials. (B+)
$240-300
712.
South Pacific Ocean (Carte Reduite de la Mer du Sud), Bellin, Petit Atlas Maritime, Paris, [1764]. 14 x 18.3”. (HC) This map of the South Pacific presents nice
detail of the region. Eastern Australia is shown with dotted lines connecting both Tasmania and New Guinea in a conjectural coastline. New Zealand is shown
with only the western coastline demarcated. The Americas are shown from Baja California through Central America and the western coastline of South America
including the Straits of Magellan and Cape Horn. Ref: Tooley (Australia) #158. On watermarked paper with wide margins and light, uneven toning. There is a
small, archivally repaired tear just above title cartouche. (B+)
$350-425
713.
Australia (Carte Reduite des Terres Australes pour Servir a l’Histoire des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1753. 11 x 8”. (HC)
This is one of the few 18th century maps to focus on the Australian continent prior to Cook’s famous first voyage from 1768-1771. Mainland Australia is connected to both Tasmania (Terre de Van Diemen) and Papua New Guinea (Nouv. Guinee). Along the imaginary eastern coastline is a note that reads: “I suppose that
the land of Diemen can join with the land of the Holy Ghost, but this is without proof.” A partial coastline of New Zealand is shown peeking out of the corner of
the map, with a note that it was discovered by Abel Tasmand in 1642 and speculation that it might be part of a great southern continent. This is an important map
of Australia depicting the interesting theories made prior to exploration of the region later in the century. Ref: Tooley (Australia) p. 24, #156; Tooley (MCC-23)
#80. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a couple of minute holes at fold intersections and a fold separation in left blank margin that has been
repaired on verso with old paper. (A)
$800-1000
714.
Australia, Solomon Islands & Chile ([Lot of 3] Baye et Havre de Cordes [and] Isles de la Reine Charlotte [and] Cap Providence avec la Baye et les Mouillages
qu’on Trouve au N.N.E. de ce Cap), Cook, ca. 1788. . (HC) This attractive lot of three French engravings are taken from Cook’s first voyage around the world
and focuses on his exploration in the southern hemisphere. The maps include:
A. Baye et Havre de Cordes (14.6 x 8.6”). Displays four different charts on one sheet, focusing on Australia and Tasmania. Numerous soundings and anchorages
are shown. Condition: A faint damp stain in map at left, and faint offsetting.
B. Isles de la Reine Charlotte (15 x 9.2”). Shows a small part of the extensive Solomon Islands located east of Papua New Guinea with a lovely erupting volcano
and an inset of Carteret Island. Engraved by Benard. Condition: Minor offsetting.
C. Cap Providence avec la Baye et les Mouillages qu’on Trouve au N.N.E. de ce Cap (14 x 8”). Displays 8 different charts on one sheet, focusing on Chile.
Engraved by Benard. Condition: Light toning along centerfold and some offsetting. Issued folding on watermarked paper. See description for additional details.
(B+)
$150-200
Prints & Engravings
715.
Prints - Exploration ([Lot of 4 - Captain Cook]), London, ca. 1780-1840. . (HC) This lot includes 3 portraits of British explorer Captain James Cook and one of
John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who was a great supporter of Captain Cook’s expeditions. To honor his support, Cook named the Sandwich islands (Hawaii)
after him.
A. Captain James Cook, by Fisher, Son & Co., circa 1840 (4 x 5”). Condition: There is some very faint dampstaining in the blank areas of the sheet. (B+)
B. Capt. James Cook, F. R. S. From A Painting by Mr. Dance in the Possession of Joseph Banks Esq., by John Bew, published 1780 (3.5 x 6.5”). Condition: Minor
soiling along the left edge of the sheet. (A)
C. Captain Cook, by William Mackenzie, circa 1840 (4 x 5”). Condition: (A+)
D. John Earl of Sandwich, by Anon, circa 1800 (4 x 6”). Condition: Trimmed close to neatlines. (B+)
See descriptions above.
$160-200
716.
Prints - Animals ([Lot of 4 - Horses]), Winter, Tractatio nova de re equaria…, Nuremberg, ca. 1703. 13.3 x 8”. (BW) Four great engravings from this seminal
publication on 17th-century equestrian dressage and horse rearing. The lot includes four horses in various poses, including a rearing stallion (plate numbers 29,
30, 31 and 33). Also known as Winter von Adlersflügel, George Simon Winter was a veterinarian and the director of several German stud farms including the
Württemberg stud farms of Güterstein, Offenhausen and the main stud farm at Marbach in Suabia. He published a number of treatises on raising horses, equestrian
art and veterinary medicine. Among them, the “New treatise on equestrian topics” appeared in German in 1672 and was translated into Latin, French, and Italian.
All plates have a faint damp stain at bottom left entering 3” into image, and minor foxing primarily confined to blank margins. Plate 29 has a small hole along
neatline at bottom with a surrounding stain. Plate 33 has a small rust stain near horse’s shoulder. (B+)
$400-500
717.
Prints - Animals (Spermophilus Macrourus, Bennett. Large-Tailed Spermophile), Audubon, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, 1848. 24 x 18.2”.
(HC) This is Plate CXXXIX (139) from Audubon’s outstanding work on mammals. Following the success of his Birds of America, John James Audubon set out
to document animal life in North America. Audubon collaborated with the Reverend John Bachman, a Lutheran minister and experienced student of mammalogy, who wrote much of the text for the work. By 1846, Audubon’s health had deteriorated, so he enlisted the help of his sons to complete the Quadrupeds. John
Woodhouse Audubon completed half of the plates for the work, and Victor served as editor and business manager. This engraving depicts a male Rock Squirrel
who appears to be investigating a small winged insect. Lithographed, printed and colored by the famous J. T. Bowen, and based on a drawing by John Woodhouse
Audubon. Sheet measures 25.75 x 20.1”. Original color with light toning, minor soiling, a light crease in image towards bottom center, and a 2” tear at right that
has been closed with archival tape. There is a chip in top right corner and a few tiny tears in blank margins that have also been closed with archival tape. There
are a few light stains caused by cello tape that had been placed on verso, which has since been removed. (B)
$600-800
718.
Prints - Animals (Pseudostoma Floridana / Sorex Dekayi / Sorex Longirostris / Scalops Argentatus), Audubon, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America,
1848. 24.6 x 17.3”. (HC) This is Plate CL (150) from Audubon’s outstanding work on mammals. Following the success of his Birds of America, John James
Audubon set out to document animal life in North America. Audubon collaborated with the Reverend John Bachman, a Lutheran minister and experienced student of mammalogy, who wrote much of the text for the work. By 1846, Audubon’s health had deteriorated, so he enlisted the help of his sons to complete the
Quadrupeds. John Woodhouse Audubon completed half of the plates for the work, and Victor served as editor and business manager. This engraving depicts a
Southern Pouched Rat and three types of shrew: Dekay’s Shrew, Long-Nosed Shrew and Silvery Shrew Mole. Lithographed, printed and colored by the famous
J. T. Bowen, and based on a drawing by John Woodhouse Audubon. Sheet measures 26.4 x 20.75”. Original color with light soiling and a couple of tiny tears
along sheet edges, not affecting image. There is a crease across bottom right corner with a 1.75” crack at the right-hand edge that has been closed on verso with
archival tape. (B)
$200-250
719.
Prints - Fish (Cyprinus Ballerus. Die Zope), Allgemeine Natur-geschichte der Fische, St. Louis, ca. 1782. 14.6 x 8.3”. (HC) Marcus Elieser Bloch was a German
medical doctor and naturalist who is best known for his encyclopedic work in ichthyology. Bloch published Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische between 1782
and 1795, which was a 12-volume comprehensive work on fishes. The work was superbly illustrated with specimen from all over the world, and is considered the
most beautiful book on fishes ever published. This lovely engraving of a Blue Bream was drawn by Johan Friedrich August Kruger and engraved by J. G. Schmidt.
Original color on watermarked paper with minor toning along sheet edges. (A)
$200-240
720.
Prints - Birds (Yellow Billed Cuckoo. Coccyzus Carolinensis), Audubon, The Birds of America, ca. 1829. 27 x 20.5”. (HC) This original aquatint is Plate II
from the double-elephant folio Havell edition of Audubon’s great work on American ornithology, which is the most important ornithological work produced in
America. The complete work was produced in less than 200 copies. Audubon traveled throughout the U.S. and recorded 435 life-size images of every native bird
in the country, depicting them in natural poses in their native habitats. The first ten plates from The Birds of America were engraved by William Home Lizars
of Edinburgh. When Lizars’ colorists went on strike in 1827, Audubon moved production to London, where the work was completed by Robert Havell, Jr. This
engraving by Lizars depicts a pair of Yellow Billed Cuckoos in a Popaw Tree, one of which is feeding on a Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, which is uncommon for
this species. This is the third variant, with the papermaker’s watermark “J. Whatman / Turkey Mill” along the top-right edge of the sheet. The full sheet measures
24 3/4 x 35 1/8”. Ref: Low, Susanne, p. 29. Magnificent original color with some expertly repaired tears in blank margins, and very light soiling in blank margins.
(A)
$5500-6500
721.
Prints - Birds (Hudsonian Godwit), Audubon, The Birds of America, Royal Octavo Edition, ca. 1856. 8 x 6.5”. (HC) This is Plate 349 from Audubon’s Royal
Octavo Edition of Birds of America, which was lithographed and hand colored by J. T. Bowen. The Royal Octavo Edition was Audubon’s effort to make his work
more affordable and widely available. Using new technology called the camera lucida, the images from the Double Elephant Folio edition were reduced in size
and drawn onto lithographic stones, with some compositional changes made to accommodate the smaller size. The plates were sold by subscription, five at a time,
with the number at top left on each engraving indicating in which “part” the engraving was issued. This lovely engraving depicts a male Hudsonian Godwit in
breeding plumage at left next to a female in summer plumage. While in Boston in 1832, a hunter brought Audubon several birds of this species. Audubon’s son
drew the female specimen, and Audubon drew the male at a later date. Audubon chose to portray the male in this unusual position in order to illustrate the black
color on the inner wing, a distinguishing mark of the Hudsonian Godwit. The sheet measures 10.3 x 6.6”. Ref: Low, Susanne, p. 143. Light toning in blank
margins, a tiny tear just below Audubon’s imprint, and a minute hole in bottom blank margin only visible when held to light. (A)
$160-200
722.
Prints - Birds (Mallard Duck Anas Boschas), Audubon, The Birds of America, New York, 1860. 36.5 x 23.5”. (PC) This original chromolithograph is Plate 385
from the double-elephant folio Bien edition of Audubon’s great work on American ornithology. Audubon traveled throughout the U.S. and recorded 435 life-size
images of every native bird in the country, depicting them in natural poses in their native habitats. This lovely engraving depicts two pairs of mallard ducks in a
marshy area, with one of the females about to devour a snail. Audubon drew these mallards in Mississippi or Louisiana between 1821-25. The full sheet measures
39.5 x 26.25”.
Julius Bien was among the pioneers in developing chromolithography (an early form of color printing) in the United States. The Bien edition was initiated by
John Woodhouse Audubon, the younger of the two Audubon sons. Originally conceived to be a full reissue of the 435 images in 44 parts consisting of ten images
each, the project was discontinued in 1860 after only 15 parts had been issued.
The provenance of this piece is quite interesting. Apparently, it was originally acquired from Lemuel and Steven Ward, famous decoy carvers from Crisfield,
Maryland. The Ward brothers began their decoy business in 1926, dubbing themselves “counterfeiters in wood.” Steve was the carver, and Lem was the painter;
together they created what became known as the Crisfield style: broad-bodies to float naturally on open water. The legacy of the Ward brothers is now honored
and preserved at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, in Salisbury Maryland. Ref: Low, Susanne, p. 130 & 330. Lovely color with a few tiny holes towards bottom
center that have been professionally repaired. There are expert paper repairs in blank margins, not affecting image. (B+)
$4750-6000
723.
Prints - Birds (Azure Warbler), Audubon, The Birds of America, New York, 1860. 16 x 20”. (PC) This original chromolithograph is Plate 86 from the Bien edition
of Audubon’s great work on American ornithology. The azure, or cerulean, warbler is most commonly seen in the southern United States but is occasionally spotted
in the western and northern United States. As with many bird species, the female is a lighter color than the male. This composition shows a male and female pair
in a bearberry bush with bright red berries, which is a common nesting bush for this species. Printed on a half-sheet that measures 20 x 24.5”. Beautiful color
with a few tiny spots and a miniscule hole in the male bird’s eye which is only visible when holding the print to light. There is some very light toning along the
right margin, far from the image. (A)
$1000-1400
724.
Prints - Birds ([Lot of 7 - Birds]), Studer, Studer’s Popular Ornithology The Birds of North America, [1881]. 8.8 x 12.3”. (PC) This lot of seven lovely chromolithographed plates are from Studer’s important ornithological work. The lot includes:
Plate LXIV. Cinnamon Teal, Anhinga, Brewer’s Blackbird, Brown Nuthatch, Kentucky Warbler, Sandwich Tern, Painted Bunting. Condition - tissue sheet separated, but print is fine. (A)
Plate XVII. The Cinereous Coot. (A)
Plate XXXIV. The Red-headed Duck, The Bobolink or Rice -bird. (B+)
Plate LII. The Spoonbill or Shoveller Duck, Mallard, Pectoral Sandpiper, Boat-tailed Grackle, Crow, Cowbird, Great Carolina Wren, Wood Wren. (B+)
Plate LXII. American Widgeon, Green Winged Teal, American Snipe, Long-billed Water Thrush, Short-billed Water Thrush, Roseate Tern, Buff-breasted Sandpiper,
Least Sandpiper, Black-headed Turnstone . (A+)
Plate LXXIV. Fork-Tailed Gull, Western Gull, Common Gull, Herring Gull, Saddle-Back, Great Black Backed Gull, or Cobb, Snow Goose, White Brandt, Smew,
White Nun, White-Headed or Dwarf Goosander. (A+)
Plate CXII. Little Blue Heron, Green Ibis, Black Skimmer, Florida Heron, Reddish Egret, Plover. (A)
descriptions.
725.
Each sheet with its original tissue sheet. See individual
$200-250
Prints - Birds ([Lot of 7 - Birds]), Studer, Studer’s Popular Ornithology The Birds of North America, [1881]. 8.8 x 12.3”. (PC) This lot of seven lovely chromolithographed plates are from Studer’s important ornithological work. The lot includes:
Plate VIII. Wood Duck, or Summer Duck; Short-tailed Tern; Black Tern. Condition - some foxing in the blank margins. (B+)
Plate XLV. The Turnstone. Condition - minor foxing in upper left blank margin. (B+)
Plate LXI. White-fronted Goose, Short-billed Marsh Wren, Cayenne Tern, Red Phalarope, American Avocet. (A)
Plate LXIII. Canvas-back Duck, Bank Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Rough Winged Swallow, Red-breasted Snipe, Great marbled Godwit, Ring-necked Duck, Whitebellied Swallow, Purple Sandpiper, Wilson’s Plover. Condition - tissue is partially separated from the sheet, but the plate is fine. (A)
Plate XCIX. Black-footed Albatross, Brandt’s Cormorant, Violet Green Cormorant, Florida Cormorant. (A+)
Plate CXVI. Ivory Gull, American Mew Gull, California Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Glaucous-winged Gull, White-winged Gull, Ice Gull, Franklin’s Rosy Gull, Shortbilled Gull, Red-legged Kittiwake, Pacific Kittiwake Gull. (A)
Plate CXIX. Teal, Florida Cormorant, Brandt Goose, European Widgeon, Pacific Eider, Elegant Tern. (A+)
vidual descriptions.
Each sheet with its original tissue sheet. See indi$200-250
726.
Prints - Birds (Rock Grous, Tetrao Rupestris), Audubon, The Birds of America (Amsterdam Edition), [1971-72]. 19.5 x 15”. (PC) This is Plate CCCLXVIII (368)
from the double-elephant folio Amsterdam edition of Audubon’s great work on American ornithology. The Audubon Amsterdam Edition was the first complete
reproduction of John James Audubon’s original (1826-38) Birds of America Havell Edition. The reproductions were produced using color offset lithography and
printed on watermarked 100% cotton rag acid-free paper. Only 250 complete sets of this limited edition were produced. This engraving depicts three Rock Ptarmigans (from left): a “young” in fall plumage, a female in summer plumage, and a male in winter plumage. Audubon made this drawing from specimens brought
to him by Captain James Ross, whom he visited in England in 1834-36. Apparently Audubon confused his Ptarmigans with Grouses and vice versa due to the fact
that local inhabitants used the terms somewhat interchangeably. The full sheet measures 39-1/4 x 26-3/8”. Watermark reads “G. Schut & Zonen [JR Monogram]
Audubon [OT Monogram].” Ref: Low, Susanne, p. 187. (A+)
$200-250
727.
Prints - Birds (Willow Grous or Large Ptarmigan, Tetrao Saliceti), Audubon, The Birds of America (Amsterdam Edition), [1971-72]. 34 x 24”. (PC) This is
Plate CXCI (191) from the double-elephant folio Amsterdam edition of Audubon’s great work on American ornithology. The Audubon Amsterdam Edition was
the first complete reproduction of John James Audubon’s original (1826-38) Birds of America Havell Edition. The reproductions were produced using color offset
lithography and printed on watermarked 100% cotton rag acid-free paper. Only 250 complete sets of this limited edition were produced. This lovely engraving
depicts a male, a female and seven chicks, with surrounding vegetation including Beach-Pea, Roseroot and Labrador Tea. Audubon painted this scene between
July 5-8, 1833 during his trip to Labrador. As was common in the mid-1800s in certain locations, Audubon referred to these birds as both Grouse and Ptarmigans.
The full sheet measures 39-1/4 x 26-3/8”. Watermark reads “G. Schut & Zonen [JR Monogram] Audubon [OT Monogram].” Ref: Low, Susanne, p. 118. (A+)
$200-250
728.
Prints - Botanicals ([Lot of 2 - Flowers]), Weinmann, Phythganthoza Iconographia…, ca. 1740. 10 x 15.5”. (HC) Lot of two botanical engravings from this
scarce, monumental work. The plates were produced in a combination of etching and mezzotint engraving. This complex printing process, invented by Johann
Teyler in the Netherlands around 1688, made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. The addition of hand coloring brought about unusual and subtle effects
that make these beautiful plates very desirable. Includes plates 139 and 966.
Weinmann’s major creation was Phytanthoza iconographia (1737-1745), a great project that comprised eight folio volumes with more than a thousand engravings
of several thousand plants. One of the artists Weinmann employed was Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770) who would become one of the foremost botanical
illustrators of the eighteenth century. The text was written by the Regensburg physician, Dr. Johann Georg Nicolaus Dieterichs. Phytanthoza iconographia was
published in both Latin and German. Fine original color with a few insignificant spots mostly in the blank margins. Plate 966 has minor toning, a damp stain in
bottom right corner, and some foxing, all confined to blank margins. (B+)
$160-200
729.
Prints - Botanicals ([Lot of 3 - Flowers]), Miller, Figures of the most Beautiful, Useful and Uncommon Plants…, London, 1755. 7.9 x 12.7”. (HC) Three superb
engravings from this scarce and important English botanical book. Scottish botanist Philip Miller (1691-1771) was curator at the Chelsea Physic Garden - the
nucleus of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Miller employed the best botanical artists and engravers of the day to provide these illustrations as an accompaniment to
the Gardener’s Dictionary. By the time Miller died, he had named more than five thousand species under cultivation. He was also the first to conduct experiments
showing that insects aid in flower pollination. These engravings are also unusual for their printing method, in which tinted inks were used (rather than just the
standard black ink), and then they were finished with hand-coloring. This method gives the illustrations a particularly rich tone. These large 18th century botanical engravings are now quite scarce as they were produced in limited numbers. This lot includes the Arbutus (Plate XLVIII), Apocynum (Plate XLV), and Adonis
(Plate XIV). Very minor toning and a couple of insignificant spots. (A)
$400-500
730.
Prints - Botanicals ([Lot of 3 - Mushrooms]), Icones Farlowianae: Illustrations of the Larger Fungi of Eastern North America, [1929]. 11.3 x 14.3”. (PC) These
superb chromolithographs are among the most beautiful American mushroom plates ever made. There were only 500 sets printed and they are exceedingly rare.
William Gilson Farlow, a professor of botany at Harvard, collected the specimens illustrated between 1889 and 1911. His intention was to publish a guide for their
identification. He employed two great artists, Joseph Bridgham and Louis Krieger, to prepare the illustrations and had the plates printed by the Boston Heliotype
Printing Co. Unpublished at the time of Farlow’s death in 1919, the work was continued by Farlow’s student, Edward Angus Burt, and finally published in 1929.
This set includes an unnamed plate (one of five new species that was added by Burt), Cantharellus Floccosus and Lactarius Indigo.
(A+)
$140-170
731.
Prints - Native American (Dacota Indianerin und Assiniboin Madchen. Indienne Dacota et Jeune Fille Assiniboine. Dacota Woman and Assiniboin Girl.), Bodmer,
Travels in the Interior of North America, [1841]. 11 x 15”. (BW) Karl Bodmer, (1809-1893), is one of the most important 19th-century artists of the American
West and Native Americans. Bodmer accompanied the German prince, Maximilian of Wied, on an expedition up the Missouri River in 1832. The aquatint engravings that resulted from that expedition are among the finest and most important representations of the Native Americans of the Mid-west.
This aquatint (Tab. 9) shows a Dakota woman with a captured Assiniboin girl. The Assiniboin was a tribe that lived in the Northern Plains of the United States and
Canada. As with other Bodner engravings, great detail is taken in showing the intricate dress, robes, beadwork and footwear. This edition shows the title in German, French and English. The plate mark is 14 x 19” and sheet size is 21.5 x 26.3”. Engraved by P. Legrand, printed by de Bougeard and published by Ackermann
& Co., London. Strong impression on heavy wove paper. There is a tiny amount of foxing along the plate mark, else fine. (A)
$800-1000
732.
Prints - Native American (Twenty-Third Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology 1901-1902), Powell, Washington D.C., 1904. 7.5 x 11.3”. (PC) This
is one of the most sought-after BAE annual reports. It contains a lengthy report by Matilda Coxe Stevenson titled The Zuni Indians, which was the most complete
examination of traditional Zuni culture of the late 19th century, since the pioneering work of Frank Hamilton Cushing. The book includes 139 plates, including 47
full-color chromolithographs of Zuni dancers, kachinas, masks, ceremonies, altars, and other ritual objects, as well as reproductions of black-and-white photographs
showing daily life and pottery. 634 pp, rebound in green buckram. Rebound with minimal shelf wear and paper/tape labels on spine. Ex-libris with ink stamp
of U.S. Senate Library 1906 on title page. Plates are all in clean excellent condition. (B+)
$250-350
733.
Prints - Fashion ([Lot of 4 - French Fashion Plates]), ca. 1861-80. . (HC) This lovely set of hand-colored fashion plates, from 19th century ladies’ magazines,
depicts ladies in afternoon attire, illustrating the dresses, hats and accessories for the upscale 19th century woman. This lot includes:
A. [Lot of 2] Les Modes Parisiennes, by Moine & Falconer, circa 1880 (7.5 x 11”).
B. Magasin des Demoiselles, by Saraxin, dated 1861 (6.5 x 10”).
C. Journal des Demoiselles, by Dupuy & Fils, dated 1880 (7.5 x 11”). Light toning, a few faint spots, and a couple of short tears in blank margins, only one of
which enters 1/4” into image at right on Magasin des Demoiselles. (B+)
$95-120
734.
Prints - Ships (Le Naufrage), ca. 1800. 13.5 x 10.5”. (BW) This striking view of a shipwreck was drawn by Taurel and engraved by Dequevauvilliers after a
painting by Claude Joseph Vernet. Vernet, a French painter during the 18th century, was best known for his paintings of land and seascapes. Wide margins on
bright paper with faint soiling in blank margins and a small hole in left blank margin that has been expertly repaired. (A)
$70-90
735.
Prints - Heraldry ([Lot of 2 - Coat of Arms] Blason ou Art Heraldique), Diderot, Encyclopedie, Paris, ca. 1776. 13.2 x 9.1”. (HC) Nice pair of copper engravings
depicting numerous heralds from throughout Europe beautifully engraved by Benard. Each herald is accompanied by a basic description. Both sheets are roughly
the same size. Light toning along sheet edges. (A)
$110-140
736.
Prints - Geology (Ideale Landschaft aus der Steinkohlenzeit, II), ca. 1880. 53.7 x 37.2”. (PC) This interesting paleontologic view was one of a set of six published
by Theodore Fischer and edited by Karl Haushofer. The scene displays a swampy area showing numerous downed trees, which represents an ideal landscape for
coal formation. The other paleontologic views in the series include Protozoa, sponges, corals and brachiopods. Printed on four joined sheets, backed with linen.
Fischer’s firm went bankrupt in 1897. There are a few chips in the image resulting in very minor loss along with some minor spots and dampstains, and some
cracking around the title at top. Rollers are present, fully attached, and in very good condition. (B)
$400-500
737.
Prints - Politics (Daniel Webster), Schaus, New York, 1855. 19.3 x 27”. (HC) Daniel Webster was a Senator from Massachusetts and twice Secretary of State
just prior to the Civil War. Webster is known for his nationalistic views, his effectiveness as a speaker, and his leadership role within the Second Party System.
Lithograph by Julien, printed by Francois Delarue, and published by W. Schaus in New York. Light soiling with two short tears in bottom blank margin and a
tear that enters 2.75” into image at right, that have been closed on verso with archival tape. (B)
$275-350
738.
Prints - Religion ([Collection of Biblical Engravings]), ca. 1650. 5.8 x 9”. (BW) This collection of mid-seventeenth century biblical engravings illustrate numerous verses. There are over 100 engravings, which appear to be from different publications, as they bear different watermarks. The majority of the plates are in
English, but the first eight are in Latin with translations in Hebrew and English. The last twelve engravings are portraits, including Christ as Salvator Mundi (Savior
of the World), Saint Joseph, Saint Matthais, Saint Petrus, Saint Paulus, and other saints. The engravings were bound into modern marbled paper covers, and the
book fits nicely into a marbled-paper covered slipcase. Most of the sheets are watermarked, many with a lovely “Giles Durand” watermark. The majority of the
engravings are very good or good with light toning and soiling. About 30 of the plates have been backed in tissue to repair short tears, holes, or areas of weakness.
Fewer than 10 of the plates are in satisfactory to fair condition, with heavy soiling, large chips, or long tears that have been archivally repaired. (B)
$400-550
739.
Prints - Religion (Daibots Gotzenhaus Tempel Van Dajboth Dayboths Temple), Meurs, Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oostindische Maatschappy…, Amsterdam, ca. 1669. 13.3 x 10.3”. (BW) This fascinating engraving of a Buddhist temple in Japan depicts a funeral procession for two ambassadors leading up to
a large Buddhist statue (Daibutsu). The procession walks between two frightening statues (horrible shapes) and the scene is filled with religious iconography. A
key in both Dutch and English is at bottom. This engraving was published in Arnold Montanus’ influential early account of the 17th Century Dutch embassies to
Japan, first published in Amsterdam in 1669 A few small, unobtrusive spots. (B+)
$160-200
740.
Prints - Religion ([Lot of 2 - Biblical Engravings]), Scheuchzer, Kupfer Bibel, Zurich, ca. 1735. 8 x 12.5”. (HC) Two copper engravings from Scheuchzer’s
Kupfer Bibel, which described the physical world in the context of the Bible. Each is surrounded in an elaborate architectural border. Kupfer is German for copper and the name is derived from the numerous copper engravings of cosmography, paleontology, zoology, botany, anatomy and other subjects related to natural
history that were included along with biblical scenes.
A. Matth Cap. IX.V.18.23.24.25
B. Matth Cap. VIII.V.2.3 Nice impression on watermarked paper with some isolated foxing confined to the blank margins. (A)
$80-120
741.
Satire - Stock Trading (De Viaantsche Tol-Poort voor d’Actionisten Komende uyt alle Steeden), Anon., Het Groote Tafereel der Dwaasheid…, ca. 1720. 12.3 x
14.1”. (HC) This engraving is from the important account of one the most infamous financial meltdowns in history, known as the Mississippi Bubble incident.
This engraved view is titled “The Tollgate of Vianen for the Shareholders Arriving from all Towns.” Vianen was located in a region owned by a German count and
became a refuge to those suffering losses during the Bubble’s collapse. Anyone who could pay the toll to enter the city would be granted sanctuary from creditors,
and thus “moving to Vianen” became a euphemism for “going bankrupt.” There are three columns of verses in Dutch below the scene.
John Law, a Scottish financier, established the Banque Generale (central bank) in France. He was then granted control of Louisiana and founded the Compagnie
de la Louisiane d’Occident, in 1717. Law developed an elaborate plan to exploit the fabulous resources of the region, which quickly gained popularity and people
rushed to invest, not just in France, but throughout Europe. This resulted in the development of several other overseas companies, such as the English South Sea
Company and a number of smaller companies in the Dutch Republic. The share prices rose dramatically in a frenzy of speculation. In 1720 the bubble burst;
speculators cashed in, caused a run on the shares, and the company went bankrupt. As a consequence of the failure, confidence in other similar companies failed,
and thousands of individual investors across Europe were ruined. Small centerfold separation at top just touching the border of the image. (A)
$70-90
Manuscripts, Early Printing & Miscellany
742.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1360. 3.5 x 5”. (HC) This tiny vellum leaf is from an early French Book of Hours with decoration typical
of the scriptoria of Northern France in the second half of the 14th century. The verso has a small initial painted and a line filler in blue and red pen work. Light
toning and soiling. (B+)
$110-140
743.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1360. 3.5 x 5”. (HC) This tiny vellum leaf is from an early French Book of Hours with decoration typical of the scriptoria of Northern France in the second half of the 14th century. Each side has one large illuminated initial painted in blue and red pen work and
burnished gold leaf in addition to several small initials. The first four lines of text on recto are from Psalm 126 and read:
[Qvi seminant in lachrymis:]
in exultatione metent. Evntes ibant et flebant
mittentes semina s ua.
Venientes autem venient cum exultatione: portantes manipulos suos.
This translates in English as:
They that sow in tears: shall reap in joy.
He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing,
Shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Light toning and soiling. (B+)
$110-140
744.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1430. 4.3 x 6”. (HC) A nice vellum manuscript from a French Book of Hours, in the style of a Rouen
scriptorium. Written in brown and red ink, the leaf has two large initials and numerous small initials and line fillers in red and blue and burnished gold leaf, as
well as decorative panels in the margins with ivy and flowers. The text is from Psalm 126, and starting with the large initial on the recto it begins: Nisi Dominus
edificaverit domum, in vanum laboraverunt qui edificant eam, which translates in English as “Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.”
Lightly toned with minor soiling and a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light. (B+)
$140-180
745.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1430. 5.3 x 7.3”. (HC) Nice vellum leaf from a French Book of Hours, written in a regular book hand.
The leaf is illuminated on the recto with a beautiful floral panel in the margins and a large, three-line historiated initial in red, blue, white, green and burnished gold
leaf. Light spotting and marginal soiling. (B)
$240-300
746.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1450. 4.5 x 6.3”. (HC) This vellum leaf is from a Parisian Book of Hours. The text is written in brown
and red ink, embellished with one large and five small decorative initials illuminated in red, blue, white and burnished gold leaf. Light toning and soiling with
two small worm holes. (B+)
$275-350
747.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1450. 4.5 x 6.5”. (HC) This lovely leaf is from a French Book of Hours written in regular Gothic lettering
on a fine sheet of buttery, white vellum in black and red ink. The sheet is embellished with several decorative initials illuminated in red, blue, white and burnished
gold leaf. Decorative panels on both sides are painted with colorful leaves, fruit and flowers. A few minute worm holes only visible when held to light, a small
stain on verso at top, and marginal soiling. (B+)
$275-350
748.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1460. 4.8 x 6.3”. (HC) A very pretty leaf from a Parisian Book of Hours, written on a fine sheet of buttery, white vellum in black ink. Both sides of the leaf are decorated with initials and line fillers illuminated in red, blue, white and burnished gold leaf, as well
as decorative panels painted with gold leaves on hairline stems with colorful flowers and fruits. There are numerous line fillers, many of which are flowers. The
initial “S” appears many times, which begins the word “Sancte,” from the Litany of Saints. Minor soiling and a few minute worm holes only visible when held
to light. (A)
$275-350
749.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1470. 4.6 x 6”. (HC) This buttery vellum leaf is from a French Book of Hours, written in or near Rouen.
The leaf is embellished with numerous initials and line fillers in red and blue ink and burnished gold. The text is the Litany of the Saints, beginning with Saint
Gregory. Lightly toned with a tiny hole and crease in bottom blank margin. (A)
$110-140
750.
Medieval Manuscripts ([Illuminated Leaf]), Anon., ca. 1570. 4.4 x 6.5”. (HC) A wonderful vellum leaf from a Book of Hours written in Paris in the latter part
of the 16th century. This is one of the last Books of Hours, as their value was declared null by Pius V in 1568. The scribe used dark brown ink and wrote in fine,
Roman script, possibly trying to imitate printed type. The leaf is decorated with three large initials in multiple colors and adorned with flowers, as well as four
small initials and line fillers in red, blue and gold. Marginal soiling. (A)
$160-200
751.
Manuscripts ([Lot of 2 - Coptic/Arabic Lectionary Leaves]), Anon., ca. 1620. 9 x 13.3”. (HC) Pair of very fine manuscript leaves from a Coptic-Arabic lectionary
written in Egypt in the early part of the 17th century. One leaf is embellished with superb Coptic decoration. The text is written in two columns, Coptic with an
Arabic translation, in black, red and yellow ink. These are very rare, museum quality leaves. Some soil and light offsetting, else very good. (B+)
$600-750
752.
Incunabula (Blat CCXXXVII), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 10.8 x 16”. (HC) This sheet includes a lovely view of the Order of the White
Monks of Monte Oliveto on verso. On recto are portraits of Tamerlane, the great king of the Tartars or Parthians, and Paul of Venice, a philosopher and theologian.
German text. Attractive color with minor soiling and a faint damp stain in top right corner. (B+)
$100-140
753.
Incunabula (Blat CCXXXV), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 10.9 x 16.1”. (HC) This sheet depicts numerous portraits, including on recto Gian
Galeazzo (here called John Galeacius) first duke of Milan and Ladislaus, king of Apuleia and Hungary. On verso are the portraits and biographies of three popes:
Innocent VII, Gregory XII, and Alexander V. German text. Attractive color with minor soiling and a faint damp stain in top right corner. (B+)
$100-140
754.
Incunabula (Blat CXXXV), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 10.8 x 16.1”. (HC) The verso of this sheet shows the Second Ecumenical Council,
held at Constantinople, which was called to proceed against Macedonius the bishop of Constantinople and Eudoxius for heresy. Below the council are portraits
of Radagaisus (Radagasus), king of the Goths, with his successors Alaric and Ataulf (Athaulphum). The recto depicts the portraits of Jerome (Hieronymus), John
Chrysostom, and Pelagius, among others. German text. Light toning, minor soiling, and a faint damp stain along top edge of sheet and in bottom left corner.
(B+)
$100-140
755.
Incunabula (Folio CXXIIII), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 12.6 x 18.5”. (HC) This sheet with Latin text depicts on verso portraits of St. George
of Cappodocia, and bishops Erasmus and Methodius, among others. The recto includes portraits of Maurice (Mauricius), a distinguished soldier of the Theban
Legion, Saint Agnes, and deacons Vincent and Cyriacus. There are some mildew spots in bottom right corner. The left blank margin has been reinforced with
archival material. (A)
$100-140
756.
Incunabula (Folio CCIX), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 12.5 x 18.5”. (HC) This sheet of Latin text includes views of the Order of The Preaching Friars and the Order of the Lesser Brethren. On recto are engravings of Frederick II and the sun, with a description of a total eclipse of the sun. There is
some paper weakness along right and bottom sheet edges, and mildew spots in top left corner. The left blank margin has been reinforced with archival material.
(A)
$100-140
757.
Incunabula (Folio VI [Creation of Eve]), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 9 x 10”. (BW) This scene on the verso shows Eve being created from
Adam’s rib, with Latin text on recto. Full sheet measures 10.5 x 16.5”. Ref: Wilson, p. 100. There is one small abrasion near Eve and some light spots and soiling.
(B+)
$350-450
758.
Incunabula (Folio IX), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Basel, [1493]. 12.5 x 18”. (BW) Adam and Eve are depicted after their expulsion from the garden with infants
Cain and Abel. On verso is the beginning of the Tree of Adam which shows Cain slaying Abel. Ref: Wilson pp. 104-107. There is light toning, one tiny hole in
the upper left portion of the image, and some minor soiling primarily confined to the blank margins. (B+)
$200-300
759.
Incunabula (Blat CCIII), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 12.3 x 17.8”. (BW) This sheet depicts the Order of St. Augustine, Dr. John Mesue
examining a specimen, and Bishop John of Chartres. There are also illustrations of natural phenomena, in which three suns appeared at the same time, and the
following year three moons appeared at the same time. The recto shows Frederick I (c. 1123-1190), Duke of Swabia. German text. A few minor spots with a
faint damp stain at top right. (B+)
$160-180
760.
Incunabula (Folio LXV [Babylon & Solomon’s Temple]), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 11.3 x 16”. (BW) This interesting sheet features an
imaginary view of the destruction of Babylon. The lineages of the Babylonian and Roman kings are also shown. The verso depicts Solomon’s Temple, the lineage
of Christ, and several other portraits, including Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Zecharias. Latin text. Watermarked paper with light soiling, a 1” cut at top that has been
closed with archival tape, and small worm tracks and remnants of paper tape in left blank margin. (B+)
$160-200
761.
Incunabula ([Lot of 2] Folio XXV and Folio XXVI [Rhodes]), Schedel, Liber Cronicarum, Nuremberg, [1493]. 11 x 16”. (BW) This lot features a fine imaginary
view (8.7 x 6.7”) on the verso of sheet XXVI of the ancient Greek colony of Rhodes which, according to ancient sources, was founded by the Rhodis prior to 776
B.C. The two sheets fit together to depict the lineage of the tribe of Ruben woven in an intricate, flowering vine connecting the sheets. On the recto of sheet XXV
is the Royal lineage of Assyria, beginning with the legendary queen Semiramis. Latin text. Folio XXV has minor soiling and remnants of paper tape. Folio
XXVI is lightly toned with moderate soiling. (B+)
$240-300
762.
Early Printing ([Book of Hours Leaf]), Kerver, ca. 1507. 4.3 x 6.7”. (HC) Superb vellum leaf from this important transitional period when books began to be
printed from movable type, decorated with metal-cut illustrations and combined with hand-painted illuminated initials. It is printed on vellum in black and red with
many initials hand painted in red, blue and gold. The ornamental border on recto illustrates God creating the stars. The text is from the Hours of the Virgin, Matins,
the Hymn Quem Terra Pontus, Psalm 8 and Psalm 18. Thielman Kerver was a printer in Paris, who worked “in vico sancti Iacobi ad signum Vnicornis & ibidem
venales habent” (in Saint Jacob’s lane under the sign of the Unicorn where they are also for sale). He began printing Books of Hours in 1497 and continued until
his death in 1522. His widow, Iolande Bonhomme, took over the firm, and continued to produce liturgical books until 1556. Kerver’s work is much less common
than that of his colleagues, Simon Vostre and the Hardouins. Marginal soiling with an old vellum repair in top left corner and a tiny hole in bottom blank margin.
(B+)
$110-140
763.
Early Printing ([Illuminated Leaf]), Hardouin, Horae B.V.M. Secundumusum Romanvom, Paris, [1526]. 4.3 x 7”. (HC) This double-sheet vellum leaf is printed
in Gothic textura type with illuminated capitals in red, blue and gold on both sides. The text is surrounded by elaborate scenes which are iron engravings. This is
from a Book of Hours printed by Gilles Hardouin, one of the most prominent early printers of Paris. Printed vellum Book of Hours leaves are very scarce, as they
were only produced between 1496 and 1530. There is some stray color in the blank margins and marginal soiling. (A)
$140-180
764.
Music ([Lot of 3 - Music]), Luc Antonio Giunta, Pontificale secundum ritus sacrosancte Romanae ecclesie, Venice, [1520]. 9.5 x 13.8”. (HC) This lot of three
leaves are from a liturgical book that contained the rites for the performance of Episcopal functions. Printed in red and black ink, in two columns, the leaves contain
music, text and two hand-colored woodblock illustrations. This is a great example of early printing during the period of transition between manuscript and printing.
Patriarch Luc Antonio, called The Coryphaeur, or leader of printers, founded the highly regarded printing house of Giunta in 1482. After his death in 1537, the
business was carried on by his descendants in Italy, France, and Spain, well into the 17th century. One sheet has minor soiling in blank margins; the other two
sheets are clean and bright. (A)
$200-240
765.
Music ([Lot of 3 - Music Sheets]), Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony, ca. 1754. 5.7 x 8.8”. (HC) Henry Roberts engraved and published this collection of
songs from the eighteenth century and sold them in his shop near Hand Alley almost opposite Great Turn-Stile, Holborn in London. Each sheet of music includes
lovely engraved scenes on both sides that are adapted to the song and illustrate the dress and architecture of the period. Light soiling. (B+)
$100-130
766.
Music ([Lot of 3 - Music Sheets]), Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony, ca. 1754. 5.5 x 8.5”. (HC) Henry Roberts engraved and published this collection of
songs from the eighteenth century and sold them in his shop near Hand Alley almost opposite Great Turn-Stile, Holborn in London. Each sheet of music includes
lovely engraved scenes on both sides that are adapted to the song and illustrate the dress and architecture of the period. Light soiling. (B+)
$110-140
Books, Atlases & Reference Books
767.
Atlases (Atlas Universel), Robert de Vaugondy, Paris, ca. 1757. 18 x 22.5”. (HC) A nice example of Gilles and Didier Robert de Vaugondy’s great atlas, with
97 (of 108) double-page maps. Gilles’ and Didier’s goal with the Atlas Universel was to create a work that was “commode, complet, uniforme, et suivi” (easy
to handle, complete, uniform and consistent). Their desire for the atlas to be uniform and consistent, both in style and scale, was a concept introduced by one of
their relatives, Nicolas Sanson. Atlas Universel was printed and published by Antoine Boudet, who also owned the plates. Rather than risk capital on such a big
endeavor, Boudet decided to offer the atlas by subscription. The atlas includes a list of the subscribers, listed in the chronological order in which they were enrolled.
Most of the subscribers were booksellers ordering multiple copies, although a number of geographers, royalty, lawyers, and government workers also subscribed.
Subscriptions cost between 96-120 livres.
The majority of the maps were engraved by the family Delahaye, who also engraved maps for Gilles Robert’s Atlas Portatif Universel et Militaire. The Vaugondys
provided manuscript maps to the Delahaye workshop, where the Delahayes and their assistants engraved the copper plates. Once a plate was completed, it was
brought to the Vaugondy’s house for a proof to be pulled, at which point corrections would be noted and the plate would be sent back to the Delahayes for rework.
Once a plate was satisfactorily completed, the Vaugondys would sign a note to be brought to Boudet, who would pay the Delahayes 220 livres per map.
The sources for many of the maps in the atlas were Sanson and Delisle, but the Vaugondys also used more up-to-date sources from the 1740s. The Vaugondys
attempted to find the most accurate, up-to-date information possible, and succeeded in using maps from the Depot de la Marine as well as geographers of different
countries. In addition to presenting accurate information, the Vaugondys also paid great attention to incorporating beauty and artistry in their atlas. Despite being designed and engraved by several different engravers, the cartouches are consistent throughout the atlas, with simple, yet elegant lettering framed by flowers,
swags, and symbolic elements from the place being mapped. Most of the cartouches are engraved and signed by Elizabeth and Marie Catherine Haussard, while
the remaining cartouches were by Moreau, C. Cochin, P.F. Tardieu, and Gobin.
Included in the atlas are 9 maps of the ancient world, a modern double-hemisphere world map, 69 maps of Europe, 7 maps of Asia, 1 map of Africa, 6 maps of the
Americas, and 4 maps of postal routes in Europe. There are many highly desired maps, including:
A. Mappemonde ou Description du Globe Terrestre shows the tracks of the voyages of Bouvet de Lozier (1738-9) in the Antarctic and of Anson (1740-43) across
the Pacific, along with the Manila - Acapulco route of the Spanish galleons. It was Anson’s capture of a richly laden galleon in 1743 that made his expedition so
important in the annals of Pacific voyages. Australia is composed of a partial western coastline and a conjectural coastline connected to Tasmania, Terre du S. Esprit
and New Guinea. Terre de Diemen appears both in Tasmania and on the northern coast. In North America there is a note in the Pacific Northwest that the area is
not well known.
B. In Amerique Septentrionale, the colonial possessions are well defined and there are numerous Indian names throughout the Mississippi River valley and the
Spanish possessions in New Mexico, while the rest of the western region is largely blank. In the Pacific Northwest, the Entrée decouvert par Martin d’Aquilar is
shown alluding to a possible Northwest Passage.
C. Carte de la Virginie et du Maryland is the first state of Didier Robert de Vaugondy’s edition of the Fry-Jefferson map. It details the region from Cape May in
New Jersey to the Currituck Inlet and inland with finely engraved details of the interior regions of Virginia, the ridges and valleys of the Appalachians, and the
Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. The locations of native camps and wagon roads are noted as well. Delaware is labeled as De La War Counties.
Original full leather covers with raised bands and gilt titling and decoration on spine. The endpapers and marbled pastedowns are modern. All maps have original
stenciled number and short title on the verso. Missing title page, first eight pages of text, and 11 maps (ancient world, ancient France, ancient Italy, Sweden &
Norway, southern Brabant, eastern Austria, Turkey in Europe, Southeast Asia, Egypt, Caribbean, and postal routes of France). Ref: Pedley, pp. 51-68; Mickwitz &
Miekkavaara #245. The maps are generally in very good condition with original outline color and light toning, light scattered foxing, and occasional offsetting. A
few maps have repairs to centerfold, three maps have tears ranging from 1” to 8” in the image (Virginia & Maryland, South America and Prussia) with the Virginia
map and South America map having been professionally repaired on verso with archival material, and the map of Spain & Portugal has a 1/2” hole in Africa. The
binding is sound and the covers are heavily worn. (B+)
$10000-12000
768.
Atlases (Genealogical, Chronological, Historical, and Geographical Atlas, Exhibiting All the Royal Families in Europe, their Origin, Descendency, Marriages,
&c.), Le Sage, London, 1802. 11.5 x 15.5”. (HC) This English edition folio atlas was published by J. Barfield. It is dedicated to His Royal Highness the Duke of
Gloucester. The atlas contains 25 maps and tables with an incredible amount of information on the genealogy and chronology of the “Royal Families in Europe.”
Each group of tables is followed by the related map, surrounded by additional text. Contents include title page with list of maps, list of subscribers (including the
royalty), Plan of Mr. Le Sage’s Maps, introduction, maps and tables. Hardbound, half calf with marbled boards and leather tips. Gilt title on front cover. The
maps and tables are generally good to very good with light toning, some scattered foxing, and occasional offsetting in the maps. Covers are heavily worn, the spine
is rubbed, and the hinges are starting, but overall the atlas is sound and intact. (B)
$475-550
769.
Atlases (Mr. Butler’s Outline Maps to his Geographical and Biographical Exercises, for the Use of Young Ladies), Harris, London, [1816]. 10.3 x 8.3”. (HC) This
is a very early school atlas designed specifically for Young Ladies. It was published at a time when formal female education was rare, particularly in the sciences.
The small school atlas contains 10 maps: double-hemisphere world (fold-out), Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, England & Wales, Scotland,
Ireland, and a fictional map used to demonstrate geographical features on a map. Only the world map is titled (A Map of the World), with the remaining maps
marked simply with letters and numerals to identify countries, cities, and bodies of water. On the world map, Tasmania is still attached to New Holland. In North
America, a conjectural Sea of the West is depicted, and the United States is contained east of the Mississippi River and north of Florida. Original paper covers with
title page printed in black on front cover, bound with string. The entire atlas was folded in half vertically. The maps are in original outline color, and most are in
very good condition with some soiling, a couple of spots of foxing, and a vertical crease. The world map and fictitious map have moderate soiling, and the world
map has a short fold separation at bottom. The string binding is intact, although several of the maps are coming loose. The covers are heavily worn and stained.
(B)
$300-400
770.
Atlases (Atlas to Morse’s Geography), Morse, Jedidiah & Sydney, Washington D.C., ca. 1825. 9.3 x 11.5”. (HC) This atlas was intended to accompany Morse’s
Geography and includes 8 maps: world (double-page), United States (double-page), North America, South America, Europe, British Isles, Asia, and Africa. The
US map shows the Arkansaw Territory in its larger configuration, in addition to a giant Missouri Territory. The northwestern boundary between the United States
and the British possessions in Canada is not delineated reflecting the joint occupation of the Oregon territory. Mexico occupies the American Southwest and Texas.
Published by Richardson and Lord, Boston. 4to. Softbound with marbled paper covers with title printed on brown paper and attached to front cover Original
color with light toning and minor soiling. The covers are worn and stained and the plates are held in place only by a thread. This is in unusually nice condition for
this atlas. (B+)
$250-325
771.
Atlases (Petit Atlas Classique a l’Usage Ecoles Primaires…), Monin, Paris, ca. 1830. 6.3 x 9.5”. (HC) This uncommon French school atlas is complete with ten
maps of the World, Continents, France, Central Europe, Oceania, and an interesting chart displaying cartographic terminology and diagrams. Each map shows
the political divisions and major topographical features. The map of North America shows the United States encroaching into present-day British Columbia and
Texas firmly under the control of Mexico. The map of Africa displays the correct origin of the Nile, the Mountains of the Moon sharply dividing the continent into
northern and southern regions, and a mostly blank interior. The map of Oceania provides good detail of the various Pacific island groups. Hardbound in original
marbled-paper covered boards with original label on front cover. Geographic maps in original outline color; cartographic diagram uncolored. Maps with minor
soil, mostly confined to blank margins. Map of France has several ink spots and map of Central Europe is soiled along the centerfold. Binding sound, starting to
crack at spine and with bumped corners. (B+)
$150-200
772.
Atlases (Atlas de la Geographie Ancienne, du Moyen Age, et Moderne, Adopte par le Conseil Royal de l’Universite.), Delamarche, Paris, [1847]. 10 x 13.3”. (HC)
This complete atlas contains 37 double-page maps, including 15 of the ancient world and middle ages, and 22 maps of the modern world. The modern maps include
the world [2], Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and a number of regional maps of Europe. The atlas contains an uncommon North
America map featuring an Independent Republic of Texas and early western territorial borders in the United States. The District Oregon ou Colombie extends into
present-day British Columbia and is bounded by the Rocky Mountains. Missouri Territory takes in the entire region between Oregon and the Mississippi except
for the young states of Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. A table at right lists 26 states and the territories of the United States, and another table lists 20 states for
Mexico. All of the maps in the atlas are detailed and provide a wealth of information. Maps are dated 1838-1846 and the title page is dated 1847. Folio, quarter
calf over marbled boards. Condition code is for the maps, which are generally very good to good with some light scattered foxing and occasional damp staining,
most of which is in the blank margins. Title page is foxed and the previous owner has pasted an engraving on the inside front cover. Covers are heavily worn and
bumped, and the spine has been partially reinforced with cloth bookbinding tape. (B+)
$400-500
773.
Atlases (K. V. Spruner Hand-Atlas zur Geschichte Asiens, Afrika’s, Amerika’s und Australiens), Perthes, Gotha, [1855]. 10.5 x 15.5”. (HC) This uncommon
historical atlas focuses on Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia and contains 12 pages of text and 18 maps. The atlas contains four maps of the Americas:
North America illustrating exploration and colonization, South America illustrating exploration and colonization, the Western Hemisphere around 1776, and the
Western Hemisphere after 1776. There are 10 maps of Asia depicting the continent during different time periods, from the second through the eighteenth centuries.
Africa is depicted from the seventh through fifteenth centuries in three maps, and there is one map of Australia and Polynesia with notes on colonization and various explorations. Half brown leather and blue cloth boards with gilt titling on front cover. Complete. The maps are in original color and are generally clean and
bright, with light toning along sheet edges. The paper is a little brittle with a few small tears and chips in blank margins, far from map images. The front cover is
detached, both covers are stained and worn, the spine is missing, and the binding is loose. Library bookplate on front pastedown with “Discarded” stamp. (B)
$200-240
774.
Atlases (Johnson’s New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, with Physical Geography, and with Descriptions Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, Including
the Latest Federal Census...), Johnson & Ward, [1865]. 15 x 18.7”. (HC) This fine folio atlas includes the beautiful American Atlas frontispiece showing Native
Americans overlooking a rapidly developing river valley, several interesting thematic maps, and a plate showing the flags of all nations. Also included is Johnson’s
Nebraska, Dakota, Colorado, Montana & Kansas, a colorful double-page map that shows a large Dakota territory occupying present day Wyoming. Johnson’s
New Map of the State of Texas depicts county development mostly in eastern Texas and only the three large counties of El Paso, Presidio, and Bexar organized in
the west. The panhandle, noted as the Staked Plains (Elevated Table Land, without Wood or Water), includes a large section that is unorganized. Also contains
the Civil War Map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia. There is excellent detail throughout with scores of place names, roads,
watershed, topography, the Emigrant Road, forts and springs. Nearly complete with 63 sheets of single and double page maps with only the Germany, No. 1 map
missing. Hardbound in original green cloth with quarter calf spine with titling in gilt on front cover and spine. Overall very good condition. Several maps have
centerfold separations at bottom including the U.S. map (6”) and the map of California, Utah and Nevada (5”). Maps have light toning and occasional minor foxing with the first 10 sheets showing small wormholes in the upper right margin away from the images. The top third of the front cover is separated and the spine
is partially missing at top. (B+)
$1500-1800
775.
Atlases (Adolf Stieler’s Hand-Atlas), Perthes, Gotha, [1872]. 10 x 15”. (HC) This complete German world atlas contains 83 double-page maps and an engraved
title page (for a total of 84 sheets). The maps are presented with typical German craftsmanship and great attention to detail. Many of the maps include insets.
The maps are pasted onto a backstrap, as with older atlases, so the double-page sheets are continuous. A few of the maps are colored lithographs. Complete with
title page, list of maps and a 10-page report at the end. Folio, hardbound in original pebble cloth covered boards with quarter leather spine and tips. Gilt titles
on front cover and on embossed spine. Maps are generally in very good condition with a few damp stains in the blank margins, isolated foxing and a few faint
spots. A few of the regional maps have slightly more widespread foxing in the image but still good. Covers are lightly stained and warped, and the edges are
bumped. (B+)
$800-950
776.
Atlases (The National Atlas, Containing Elaborate Topographical Maps of the United States and the Dominion of Canada, with Plans of Cities and General Maps
of the World...), Gray, [1883]. 15 x 17.8”. (HC) This complete atlas contains 155 maps on 41 single and 31 double-page sheets. Includes the uncolored Climatological map by Blodget, a Geological Map of the United States based upon Hitchcock, and a number of city plans including Baltimore, Boston, New York and San
Francisco. Includes fine double-page maps of Texas and Indian Territory as well as California and Nevada. Folio, with title page, contents, text and descriptions,
maps, and index. Hardbound in brown cloth with quarter calf and gilt title on front cover and spine, marbled endpapers. Text and maps are very good to fine
with light scattered foxing. The hinge is starting, the spine is cracked and detached at bottom, and the covers are bumped and worn. (B+)
$800-1000
777.
Atlases (Mitchell’s New General Atlas, Containing Maps of the Various Counties of the World, Plans of Cities, Etc…), Mitchell/Bradley, Philadelphia, [1887].
13.4 x 16”. (HC) Complete with 147 maps and plans on 67 sheets, together with statistical tables, a list of post offices of the United States and Territories, and
the census of 1880. This edition contains a number of maps and city plans not found in earlier editions, including separate maps for Colorado, Indian Territory,
Dakota Territory, Detroit and the double-page “Railroad Map of the United States.” Includes the very nice double-page “County and Township Map of Arizona
and New Mexico and County” and “County Map of the State of California.” Also includes a double-page map of Texas and double-page city plans of Boston,
Philadelphia, and New York. Some, but not all, maps are printed on both sides. Original half calf over cloth boards with gilt title on front cover. Published by
William M. Bradley & Bro. who took over the publication in 1880. The maps are generally very good (B+) with light, even toning throughout and scattered
foxing in the first few sheets, including the world map. Covers are rough and no longer attached to binding, and spine is perished (C). A nice set of maps that
would benefit from rebinding. (B)
$900-1200
778.
Atlases (The People’s Illustrated and Descriptive Family Atlas of the World), People’s Publishing Co., Chicago, 1895. 12 x 14.8”. (PC) This is the 21st edition,
revised to January 1895 and is complete with 112 single-page and 36 double-page colorful maps by George Cram. The atlas contains individual maps for each
U.S. state and territory, the Canadian provinces, plus approximately 30 maps from the rest of the world. It also includes plans of the principal cities of the United
States and the world, and dozens of engraved vignettes of distant civilizations, architecture, wildlife, landscapes, etc. interspersed throughout the text. There
are also illustrations of state seals, and the flags and coats of arms of various nations. Double-page maps are folded and pasted to a backstrap and most maps are
printed back to back. 534 pp. with numerous illustrations including the Diagram of the Principal High Buildings of the Old World, Birds’ Eye View of the Holy
Land, and much more. Small folio. Bound in red cloth with an attractive, embossed title on front cover in gilt. Marbled paper edges. Maps and text are clean
and bright, with occasional soiling or spot of foxing in blank margins. The title page and free endpapers are lightly foxed. The covers and spine are worn and the
hinge is starting. (B+)
$150-200
779.
Atlases (Cram’s Universal Atlas Geographical, Astronomical and Historical…), Cram, Chicago, 1899. 11.5 x 14.8”. (PC) George F. Cram founded his company
in 1869 after a short partnership with his uncle, Rufus Blanchard, one of the earliest map publishers in Chicago. Initially he published state maps and eventually
entered the atlas field. He developed the technically complex business of atlas production and specialized in producing those that reached the widest audience
possible. As the literacy rate rose in 19th century America, so did the market for atlases, which provided a compendium of information about the country and the
wider world. Cram capitalized on this need and filled his atlases with an incredible amount of information that was continually updated. This complete atlas is one
of Cram’s larger publications, combining modern, historical, and astronomical maps along with statistical diagrams and a complete gazetteer of the United States.
It contains over 300 maps, tipped in with double-page sheets continuously printed, and most maps printed back to back. Title page, table of contents, maps, text,
and index, 632 pp. Hardbound in quarter calf with brown cloth, with gilt titling and gilt fore-edges (T.E.G.). Maps and text are near fine, with light toning along
sheet edges. Index pages are moderately toned. There are some small worm tracks in corners of index pages and along binding of first 50 pages, all well away
from maps and text. The covers are heavily worn and detached, the spine is missing, and the first 40 pages are loose. This atlas would benefit from professional
rebinding. (C+)
$150-200
780.
Atlases ([Lot of 12] The Third Centenary Edition of Johan Blaeu Le Grand Atlas ou Cosmographie Blaviane), Blaeu, Amsterdam, [1967-70]. 13 x 22.5”. (PC)
This impressive limited facsimile edition of the 1663 first French edition of Blaeu’s Atlas Maior contains 600 large folio maps, a number in color. This specific
set was a gift given to R.A. Skelton, and is accompanied by the original letter sent to Skelton and signed by Marinus Beck, the managing director of the Theatrum
Orbis Terrarum publishing company. This set is number III of V copies that were given to individuals and libraries to thank them for their assistance in making
the facsimile edition possible. A total of 1000 copies of this set were published.
Johannes Blaeu first published this masterpiece in Latin in 1662, and significantly expanded the text for his French edition of 1663. Blaeu’s Atlas Maior, was the
largest and most comprehensive atlas ever published, with a wealth of information on local history, customs, trades and commerce. The atlas was prized by the
wealthy, with special copies made for statesmen and royalty, colored and bound to order.
This facsimile edition was reproduced from original sets belonging to the Amsterdam and Leiden University Libraries. The colored maps and plates were reproduced after the hand-colored copy presented by Blaeu himself to Colbert, Minister to King Louis XIV of France. This set also includes an advertisement for the
facsimile edition as well as a facsimile of Blaeu’s magnificent carte-a-figures map of the world, in color, laid into Volume I, as issued. This map, which appeared
in earlier editions of Blaeu’s Atlas, was added to the 12 volumes as it forms a set with the colored maps of the Continents in volumes I, X, XI and XII.
Twelve volumes, with over 4000 pages of text and 600 maps, mostly double-page. All the frontispieces, some of Tycho Brahe’s astronomical plates, and 32 maps
are reproduced in color. Maps are attached with guards to enable flat opening. Tall folio, original simile-vellum full leather with Blaeu’s elaborate gilt design on
covers and spine, and blue morocco spine labels with gilt titling. This remarkable set would make an impressive addition to any map collector’s library.
This set weighs over 140 lbs. - please call or email for a shipping quote prior to placing your bid. Text and maps are in fine condition, with occasional small spots
on fore-edge. Covers show light wear with bumped corners and occasional spots of paint splatter. Spines have small spots of brown paint splatter, with bumped
heads and tails, and light wear of title labels. Skelton letter is watermarked with marginal soiling. Advertisement shows light wear. (B+)
$3250-4000
781.
Miscellaneous Books, United States & Canada ([2 Volumes] Picturesque America; or, the Land We Live in…), Bryant, New York, [1872-74]. 10 x 13”. (BW)
These are some of the most beautiful plate books on the United States and Canada ever produced. Volume I contains 24 fine steel engraved views and 284 wood
engravings, many full-page including works by Thomas Moran, Harry Fenn, Granville Perkins, James D. Smillie and other important American artists of the 19th
century. This volume contains works on Yellowstone, Yosemite, Richmond, Savannah, Charleston, Watkins Glen, Mackinac, the California Coast, the Golden
Gate, and the terrific steel engraved frontispiece of Niagara Falls. Volume II contains 25 steel engraved views and hundreds of wood engravings, many full-page
including works by Harry Fenn, Granville Perkins, A.C. Warren, F.O.C. Darley and others. Volume II contains New York City, the Mammoth Cave, the Northwest, Chicago, Milwaukee, the Canons of the Colorado, the Rocky Mountains, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Susquehanna, Boston, and much more. The great “New
York, from Brooklyn Heights” is the steel engraved frontispiece. These matching volumes are in full presentation binding in full leather with fancy tooling and
embossing with gilt, raised bands on spine. The front cover is stamped gilt with title and stylized artist’s palette. Gold on fore edges (T.E.G.) Volume I - 568 pp.,
Volume II - 576 pp. The plates are all clean and bright, and the text has light, even toning. The binding is tight, but the hinge is starting. The covers are worn
around the edges and along the spine, and the spine is also slightly faded. (A)
$400-500
782.
Geography Books ([2 Volumes] The New and Universal System of Geography: Being a Complete Modern History and Description of the Whole World…), Millar,
London, ca. 1782. 10 x 14.9”. (BW) This comprehensive world geography and history is liberally illustrated with decorative plates and maps. It covers Europe,
Asia, Africa, and America with information about the history, geography, climate, people, flora and fauna. It also includes important eighteenth century voyages
and discoveries including Captain Cook’s second voyage. Although his third voyage is not included, there is a plate illustrating his death in Hawaii. Other illustrations include city views from around the world, native costumes and occupations, and indigenous flora and fauna. The foldout maps were engraved by Kitchin,
Bowen, Conder and Lodge with plates by several renowned English engravers. There is a fine map of the American colonies and city plans for the harbors of New
York, Charleston, Havana, and Boston. Complete with “upwards of 120 capital engravings” (including 25 maps), 812 pp. Published by Alexander Hogg, London.
Hardbound in original full calf with gilt embossed raised bands on spine and marbled paper end papers. Bookplate of The Free Library of Philadelphia on front
pastedowns with withdrawn ink stamp on versos of title pages. This complete work is scarce, particularly in nice condition, as it is often broken up for its plates
and maps. Plates and maps clean and bright with a few unobtrusive wormholes in border or blank margin. Text with a bit of scattered light foxing at back of
second volume. Ex-libris with a few unobtrusive ink library stamps, none affecting plates. Binding sound with worn covers and bumped corners. Spines starting
on both volumes. (A)
$1900-2300
783.
Geography Books (A New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar; and Present State of the Several Kingdoms of the World), Guthrie, London,
1783. 5.8 x 8.5”. (BW) This octavo geography contains a “Correct Set of Maps, Engraved by Mr. [Thomas] Kitchin, Geographer.” and is nearly complete with
the world map missing. Included are maps of: The Sphere (single page); Europe; Denmark, Sweden & Norway; Russia in Europe; Scotland; England and Wales;
Ireland; France; Germany including the Netherlands; Poland Lithuania and Prussia; Spain and Portugal; Italy; Turkey in Europe & Hungary; Asia; East Indies;
Africa; North America; West Indies; and South America. The map of North America includes some interesting conjectural cartography in the west, including the
Western Sea (Sea of the West) and the <River of the West. This the Eighth edition, “with great Additions and Improvements. The Astronomical Part by James
Ferguson, F.R.S.” Original brown full leather, raised bands on spine with red leather title label, 8vo. Title page and list of maps, 848pp. Most of the maps have
some offsetting and occasional light foxing and damp staining. The spine is partially cracked but still intact and the attractive covers show some light wear and
bumped edges. (B)
$400-500
784.
Geography Books (Goldsmith’s A Grammar of General Geography, for the Use of Schools and Young Persons…), Phillips, London, ca. 1827. 3.5 x 5.8”. (BW)
This wonderful little geography book was authored by Sir Richard Phillips, a radical politician as well as a book-seller and collaborator with Benjamin Tabart. The
Rev. J. Goldsmith was a pseudonym, frequently used by Phillips. It contains seven copper-engraved folding maps and 12 additional plates that include a handsome
volvelle as the frontis. The beautifully engraved title page features a vignette of a young geography student studying his lesson while perched on a bluff overlooking
the ocean. The text is filled with facts and opinions about the countries of the world, geographical and astronomical definitions and questions, and a Vocabulary
of Proper Names. Phillips’ instructions for use provide a view of what was expected of a geography student in the nineteenth century; “The proper mode of using
this little book to advantage will ... be to direct the pupil to commit the whole of the facts to memory, at the rate of one, two, or three, per day, according to age
and capacity; taking care, at the end of each section, to make him repeat the whole of what he has before learnt.” 18 mo. Complete. Hardbound in original brown
calf with gilt title on front and decorative gilt bands on spine. Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green. Overall very good. Map of Europe has a
2” fold separation. Covers have some bumping to the corners, and spine is loosening. Minor shelf wear with some worm holes and sunned spine with some loss.
(A)
$180-230
785.
Geography Books (An Improved System of Geography), McNally, New York, [1866]. 10 x 12.3”. (HC) This school geography book contains complete lesson
plans for learning world geography. The book begins with definitions of terms, and then is divided into lesson plans for each geographical area. Each lesson plan
features one map and contains dozens of map questions about the mountains, rivers, cities, and other landmarks, and also includes information about key resources
and exports. At the end of the book is a test containing hundreds of questions, such as “What peak in the Caucasus is higher than any mountain in Europe?” and
“What countries are richest in quicksilver?” 33 maps (1 double-page). Quarto, quarter leather over pictorial paper boards, 110 pp. and a 12-page addendum on
map drawing. The maps are generally very good with some occasional light soiling from use. The hinge is starting and the covers are worn and slightly bumped.
(B)
$180-230
786.
Geography Books (A Complete Course in Geography Physical, Industrial, and Political with a Special Geography for Each State), Swinton, [1875]. 9.5 x 11.8”.
(PC) This school geography book was published in 1875 by Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Company. Complete, it contains 28 finely engraved maps and is accompanied by 142 pages of text covering a wide variety of topics including land, water, the atmosphere and organic life. Hardbound with pictorial paper covered
boards. Text and maps are overall very good with a minor damp stain in bottom corner in the middle of the text block, affecting a few maps. Covers are very
worn and bumped and the spine has a small crack at bottom. Overall very good for this type of book. (B+)
$100-130
787.
Geography Books (Cornell’s Intermediate Geography: Forming Part Second of a Systematic Series of School Geographies), Cornell, New York, [1875]. 9 x 11”.
(PC) There are 20 hand-colored maps including 2 double-page maps of the world and the United States. This complete book is 99 pages and covers both historical
and physical geography, along with various pupil lessons. Hardbound with pictorial paper over boards. Text and maps are generally very good with some light
toning and a few small stains. Spine and covers are worn and bumped, and hinges are starting. (B+)
$90-120
788.
Geography Books (An Intermediate Geography, with Lessons in Map Drawing), [1881]. 10 x 12.5”. (PC) Nice example of this complete geography book including
19 single-page maps and a double-page map of the United States. Accompanied by 96 pages of text and a 12 page supplement specific to Ohio including a state
map. Originally published by Wilson, Hinkle & Co. in 1870, this edition is updated as of 1881 and published by Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co. Text and maps are
generally very good with some light toning throughout. Covers are heavily worn and bumped and spine is all but perished. (B+)
$90-120
789.
Geography Books (Appletons’ American Standard Geographies Based on the Principles of the Science of Education Physical Geography Prepared on a New
and Original Plan), Appleton & Company, New York, [1887]. 9.3 x 12”. (PC) This attractive late 19th century geography contains 14 color maps, including 10
double-page maps featuring a very colorful Geological Map of the World among others. There are numerous smaller maps and illustrations within the text as well.
Includes 139 pp. of text from well known authors including Charles Hitchcock, John Newberry and Henry Gannett. Hardbound in tan cloth covers. Text and
maps are generally very good with some light toning and occasional small spots. Spine and covers are somewhat worn and bumped. (B+)
$80-100
790.
European Colonization ([8 volumes] A Philosophical and Political History of the Settlements and Trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies), Raynal,
1783. 5.5 x 8.5”. (BW) This important account of European settlement and colonization was Raynal’s greatest achievement. It provides a complete and insightful
survey of trade and colonization throughout the New World and Asia including extensive descriptions of the discoveries, wars, conquests, settlements, trade routes,
agriculture, and missionary activity. This edition is expanded to include a contemporary account of the American Revolution. Raynal’s controversial indictment
of slavery and critical examination of colonization resulted in the banishment of his work by the French parliament. The work was enormously popular and was
translated into several languages. It is a key piece of democratic writing in the period leading up to the French Revolution.
This expanded English translation is illustrated with seven fine maps by Thomas Kitchin, including maps of the world, Europe, Africa, East Indies, South America,
Mexico and West Indies, and the fledgling United States. The Map of the United States in North America: with the British, French and Spanish Dominions Adjoining, according to the Treaty of 1783 is one of the earliest English maps to officially acknowledge the United States. Published by Strahan and Cadell, London.
Hardbound in original tree calf with gilt embossed spines and marbled endpapers. Armorial bookplate of Thomas S. McClelland of Kirkcudbright in all volumes.
Ref: McCorkle #783-11. Maps with some offsetting, a couple tiny insertion tears and minor miss-folding. Text very clean with minimal offsetting and toning.
There are a few pencil and old ink markings on title pages. Bindings with slight shelf wear and some chipping of spines. Front cover of volume VIII is nearly
detached. Overall a handsome set of the most desirable edition of this influential work. (B+)
$3000-4000
791.
Exploration and Surveys (Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, including parts of the Arkansas,
Del Norte, and Gila Rivers), Emory, 1848. . (BW) This is the Senate edition of Emory’s important report documenting the 1846-1847 journey of the advanced
guard of General Kearny’s Army of The West. Emory was Brevet Major of the Corps of Topographical Engineers. This report features full-page lithographs of
the natives, rivers, landscapes, towns and pueblos, flora and fauna that were encountered during the march to the Pacific. Emory’s reports are enjoyable reads and
this is no different, with passages such as “I stopped in the little town of Isoletta, to visit my friend, the accolade, who has the reputation, Indian though he be, of
being the most honest man and best maker of brandy in the territory.”
The report summarizes the activity of the U.S. Army of the West after the capture of New Mexico with important early views of the region. It is illustrated with 25
lithographed views, three battle maps, and 14 botanical plates. The view of San Diego is present. The battle plans are: Sketch of the Actions fought at San Pasqual
in Upper California…; Sketch of the Passage of the Rio San Gabriel...; and Sketch of the Battle of Los Angeles Upper California. Fought between the Americans
and Mexicans Jany. 9th, 1847. Complete with the two-page report (Appendix No. 7) by P. St. Geo. Cooke, Major 2d Dragoons. Missing the two folding maps
usually present at back. Printed by Wendell and Van Benthuysen. 416 pages + plates. 8vo. Original cloth binding with paper label on spine. Ref: Howes #E145.
Tight binding with minimal shelf wear, starting to crack at head. Pencil markings on end papers. Plates very clean. (B+)
$200-300
792.
Geological Survey (Second Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey to the Secretary of the Interior 1880-’81), Powell, Washington D.C., [1882]. 8
x 12”. (PC) A comprehensive report by the Director of the United States Geological Survey, describing all progress and discoveries made during 1880 and 1881.
Includes 59 of 61 illustrative plates (missing only the small Virginia, Nevada map and the Washoe District plate) and a folding Sketch Map Showing the Distribution of the Strata and Eruptive Rocks in the Western part of the Plateau Province. This map is the first geological map of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River
upstream into central Utah.
In addition to the illustrations, the report provides the financial statement of the department, the administrative reports and accompanying papers. Included are
the following reports: “The Physical Geology of the Grand Canon District” by Capt. Clarence Dutton; “Contributions to the History of Lake Bonneville” by G.K.
Gilbert; “Abstract of Report on Geology and Mining Industry of Leadville, Lake County, Colorado” by S.F. Emmons; “A Summary of the Geology of the Comstock
Lode and the Washoe District” by George F. Becker; “Production of the Precious Metals in the United States” by Clarence King; “A New Method of Measuring
Heights by Means of the Barometer” by G.K. Gilbert.
The little known 119 pp. Grand Canyon report by Capt. Clarence Dutton predates but contains much of the same information and many of the same illustrations that
are contained in the monograph that accompanies Dutton’s famous atlas Tertiary History of the Grand Canyon District. It includes a number of the extraordinarily
detailed black and white panoramic drawings by William Henry Holmes of geological and terrain features in the Grand Canyon that were rendered in color in the
later atlas. The large and significant folding color geologic map of the Grand Canyon that accompanies this report is identical to the geologic map in the Tertiary
History monograph, but also covers large areas both south and north of the Grand Canyon that are not included in the map in the Tertiary History volume.
In addition, the report by G.K. Gilbert on Lake Bonneville is a preliminary version of his much better known 1890 report on Lake
Bonneville, including a number of illustrations that are in his later monograph. Gilbert was one of the best known and highly respected geologists of the late 19th
Century. Quarto, 588 pp., rebound in brown cloth with original gilt illustration pasted onto the new covers. Pages, plates and map are mostly clean and bright
with the first few pages having a minor damp stain in the lower right corner. The large folding map has a few tiny splits at fold intersections and a few minor spots.
Covers and spine are very good, although cover label is stained. (B+)
$400-500
793.
Geological Survey (Fourth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey to the Secretary of the Interior 1882-83), Powell, Washington D.C., [1884]. 8 x
12”. (BW) This is a comprehensive report by the Director of the United States Geological Survey, describing the progress and discoveries made during 1882 and
1883. It includes 85 different illustrative maps (a few in printed color) and plates which cover the Hawaiian Islands, fossils and the Great Basin.
In addition to the numerous illustrations, the report provides an introduction by the director, administrative reports and a number of accompanying papers including
“Hawaiian Volcanoes” by Capt. Clarence Dutton; “Abstract of Report on the Mining Geology of the Eureka District, Nevada” by Joseph Curtis; “Popular Fallacies
Regarding the Precious Metal Ore Deposits” by Albert Williams, Jr. and “A Review of the Fossil Osteridae of North America” by Dr. Charles A. White. Quarto,
473 pp., hardbound in original brown cloth with embossed cover in gilt and spine with gilt title. Text, maps and plates are very clean with some light, even age
toning. There are notations in the front endpapers, the covers are almost detached somewhat worn, and the spine is nearly perished. (B+)
$350-450
794.
Miscellaneous Books (The American Lawyer, and Business-Man’s Form Book…), Beadle, New York, [1859]. 5 x 7.5”. (BW) This later edition was “revised
and enlarged” from the original 1851 edition. It contains 33 double-page maps, including one of the United States and 32 state maps. Most of the state maps are
from east of the Mississippi River, but the book also features maps of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, and a greatly updated map of California. The
map of the United States shows a large Nebraska Territory (encompassing present-day Montana, Wyoming and Colorado), and Kansas, Indian, New Mexico, Utah,
Oregon and Washington territories. Quarter calf over paper boards, 8vo, 384pp. This edition has an additional 15 pages from the 1851 edition, with revised maps.
Double-page maps are printed on two sheets. Text and maps are toned with scattered foxing. Covers and spine are bumped, rubbed and stained and there are a
few pencil notations in the endpapers. The binding is coming loose. (B)
$180-220
795.
Reference Books ([Lot of 2] Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Their History and Construction Including a Consideration of Their Value as Aids in the Study of
Geography and Astronomy [and] Guy’s Elements of Astronomy…), [1832-1998]. . (BW)
A. Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Their History and Construction Including a Consideration of Their Value as Aids in the Study of Geography and Astronomy, by
Edward Luther Stevenson, published 1998, (5.5 x 8.5”). This is the 1998 Martino Fine Books reprint of the original 1921 edition. It is considered the classic text
on globes, from the earliest through the end of the 18th Century. Hardbound in blue cloth with red and gilt title on spine. This reprint was limited to 150 copies.
It is two volumes bound as one; Volume I, 218pp, Volume II, 291pp. An important reference book for any map/globe collector. Condition: (A+)
B. Guy’s Elements of Astronomy, and an Abridgment of Keith’s New Treatise on the Use of Globes, by Key, Mielke & Biddle, published 1832, (3.8 x 6”). Hardbound, full leather, 16mo, 173 pp. with some illustrations. Condition: Text and plates have light scattered foxing and toning. The covers are scratched and somewhat
worn but otherwise sound. (B) See descriptions above.
$150-200
796.
Reference Books ([Lot of 5] A Guide Book to Norumbega and Vineland… [and] The Problem of the Northmen... [and] The Discovery of the Ancient City of
Norumbega... [and] The Defences of Norumbega... [and] Sketch of the Norse Discovery of America…), [1889-93]. . (BW)
A. A Guide Book to Norumbega and Vineland; or, The Archaeological Treasures Along Charles River by Elizabeth G. Shepard, published 1893, (5.5” x 7.8”). 48
pp. with illustrations. Hardbound in red cloth covers with gilt title on front cover. Condition: (B+)
B. The Problem of the Northmen. A Letter to Judge Daly by John Wilson, published 1889, (9.8” x 12”). 23 pp. with two folding maps and illustrations. Paperback.
Condition: Covers are separated from the text and a few sheets are loose. (B)
C. The Discovery of the Ancient City of Norumbega. A Communication to the President and Council of the American Geographical Society at their Special Session in Watertown, November 21, 1889 by Eben Norton Horsford, published 1890, (9.8” x 12.3”). 55 pp. of text, 3 folding maps and other illustrations. Signed
by Horsford, including a hand written letter. Hardbound in green cloth boards with gilt title on front cover and spine. Condition: Front endpapers are loose and
the covers are slightly worn and bumped. (B+)
D. The Defences of Norumbega...</I.> by Eben Norton Horsford, published 1891, (10.5” x 13”). 84 pp. with 4 folding maps and illustrations. Signed by Horsford. Hardbound in green cloth boards with gilt title on front cover and spine. Condition: Front endpapers are loose and the covers are slightly worn and bumped.
(B+)
E. Sketch of the Norse Discovery of America Submitted at the Festival of the Scandinavian Societies Assembled May 18, 1891, in Boston by Eben Norton Horseford, published 1891, (8.5” x 11”). 21 pp. of text. Signed by Horsford. Hardbound in green cloth covers with gilt title on spine. Condition: The upper portion
of the spine has perished and the covers are slightly worn and bumped. Front endpapers are loose. (B) See description above.
$750-900
797.
Reference Books ([Lot of 3] Die Entwickelung der Kartographie von Amerika bis 1570 [and] The Development of the Cartography of America up to the Year 1570
[and] Baptista Agnese and American Cartography in the Sixteenth Century), [1892-97]. . (BW)
A. Die Entwickelung der Kartographie von Amerika bis 1570 by Sophus Ruge, published 1892, (7.5” x 11”). German publication that covers cartography of
America until 1570. Paperback, 85 pp. and two folding maps. Condition: Pages are lightly toned and the bottom half of the back cover is missing. (B)
B. The Development of the Cartography of America up to the Year 1570 by Sophus Ruge, published 1894, (5.5” x 8.8”). This is a reduced version of the above
translated into English, published by the Smithsonian Institute. 15 pp. of text and 29 pages of illustrations. Rebound in maroon plastic covers. Condition: (A)
C. Baptista Agnese and American Cartography in the Sixteenth Century by Justin Winsor, published 1897, (6.3” x 9.8”). 16 pp. of text, paperback. Condition: (A)
See description above.
$120-150
798.
Reference Books ([Lot of 2] Mappamondi Carte Nautiche, Portalani [and] Portolan Charts Their Origin and Characteristics with a Descriptive List of Those
Belonging to The Hispanic Society of America), [1911-67]. . (BW)
A. Mappamondi Carte Nautiche, Portalani by Uzielli and Filippo, published 1967, (6.5 x 9”). 325 pp. of Italian text with 524 entries covering Italian exploration
up to the 17th century. Volume II, second edition. Hardbound in brown cloth boards with gilt title on front cover and spine. Condition: Pages are clean and tight
and the covers are slightly bumped. (A)
B> Portolan Charts Their Origin and Characteristics with a Descriptive List of Those Belonging to The Hispanic Society of America by Edward Luther Stevenson,
published 1911, (7.5 x 10.5”). 76 pp. of text with numerous illustrations. Hardbound in maroon cloth boards with dust jacket, all edges gilt. Condition: Covers
are worn and bumped, else very good. (B+) See description above.
$140-170
799.
Reference Books (The Maps of San Francisco Bay…), Harlow, [1950]. 9.3 x 12.8”. (PC) This is the scarce, original, Book Club of California (Grabhorn Press)
edition of Harlow’s Maps of San Francisco Bay, of which only 375 copies were made. It is a fine compendium of rare maps of the Bay of San Francisco, with excellent facsimile reproductions, and scholarly descriptive and historical text. Contains 39 maps with detailed explanations. Hardbound, quarter calf with patterned
paper boards and gilt title on spine. Pages and maps are tight and clean. Covers are slightly worn and bumped, with a small chip at the bottom of the spine and
faint damp stains on covers. (B+)
$500-600
800.
Reference Books ([Lot of 3 - Cartographic References] Bibliotheca Geographica… [and] Collections of Maps and Atlases in the Netherlands), [1961-65]. .
A. Bibliotheca Geographica. Verzeichniss der seit der Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts bis zu Ende des Jahres 1856 in Deutschland erscheinenen Werke uber Geographie
und Reisen. by Wilhelm Englemann, published 1965 (facsimile), black & white, (6 x 9”). This was a trade catalog originally published in 1857 with more than
10,000 major entries for geographies, travels and maps. Two volumes with 520 pp. in volume one and 1225 pp. in volume two. German text. Paperbound. Condition: (A)
B. Collections of Maps and Atlases in the Netherlands: Their History and Present State by Dr. C. Koeman, published 1961, black & white, (6.5 x 9.5”). Contains:
I. Introduction. II. Maps and atlases in libraries and collections of the 16th and 17th century. III. Maps and atlas in libraries and collections of the 18th century.
IV. Maps and atlas collections, auction system and antiquarian bookselling in the 19th century. V. Frederik Muller; his importance for the study of the history of
cartography. VI. Bibliography of atlases, published in the Netherlands before 1800. VII. Inquiry into the map and atlas resources of the Netherlands. Includes two
fold-out charts depicting the relationship and succession of Dutch cartographers and their works along with five plates. 301 pp., hardbound in blue cloth covers
with gilt title on front cover and spine. Condition: Covers and spine are somewhat worn, else fine. (A) See description above.
$100-130
801.
Reference Books (History of Cartography), Bagrow, Cambridge, [1964]. 7.8 x 11”. (BW) Revised and enlarged by R.A. Skelton. In this fascinating book, the
author examines the maps of various periods and cultures, from early antiquity to the 18th century, putting them into historical perspective in his clear account of
their evolution. This important book includes a List of Cartographers, containing 1500 names, and an extensive bibliography. 312 pp, 26 color plates, 132 b/w
plates, plus 76 illustrations in the text. Hardbound in beige cloth and gilt titling on front and spine, with dust jacket. Housed in a protective cardboard slipcase.
Binding and content fine with a little wear to the dust jacket. (A)
$60-80
802.
Reference Books ([Lot of 3] Mappemondes A.D.1200-1500 [and] Tours et Contours de la Terre [and] Marcel Destombes (1905-1983) Contributions selectionnees
a l’Histoire de la Cartographie et des Instruments Scientifiques), [1964-99]. . (BW)
A. Mappemondes A.D.1200-1500 by Marcel Destombes, published 1964, (8 x 11”). A review of early cartography with 322 pp. of text and 37 plates at the back
of the book. French text. Hardbound in white paper boards.
B. Tours et Contours de la Terre by Monique Pelletier, published 1999, (7 x 9.5”). Book is a collection of articles and signed by Pelletier. 303 pp. of text with
some illustrations within the text. Paperback.
C. Marcel Destombes (1905-1983) Contributions selectionnees a l’Histoire de la Cartographie et des Instruments Scientifiques </> by Hes Publishers, published
1987, (7 x 9.7”). Book is comprised of 34 articles written by Destombes with an introduction and bibliography. 568 pp. with text in French and some English.
Hardbound in blue cloth boards and pictorial paper with gilt title on spine.
(A)
$350-450
803.
Reference Books, Incunabula (The Making of the Nuremberg Chronicle), Wilson, Amsterdam, [1978]. 10 x 13.8”. (BW) Detailed examination of the making
of this important early illustrated book taken from surviving page layouts, original contracts for the illustrations, contracts for printing, etc. It includes a history
of the printer, Anton Koberger, and a list of known copies of the first Latin and German editions. The text of this study of the Chronicle’s production combines
scholarship with wit, providing a fascinating view of the incunabula period. Introduction by Peter Zahn and published by Nico Israel, 253 pp., illustrated, including
color plates. First edition, second printing. Hardbound in gray cloth, pictorial dust jacket.
(A+)
$160-240

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