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Zodiaque . This charming miniature engraving features a putto pointing to an armillary sphere on the table before him. He holds in his other hand a chart showing the signs of the zodiac. A double hemisphere map of the world hangs off the table, held in place by a set of books, the armillary sphere, and a compass. The title appears in a banner, as is typical of Manesson-Mallet`s work. French text on verso. There a few spots of foxing and a damp stain in the blank margin. 4"" W x 5.7"" H . Mallet, Alain Manesson . 1683

Figure LXIV . This striking miniature engraving depicts an elaborate compass rose. At the center of the compass rose are a trio of merfolk surrounding a shield with a ship etched into it. Wind heads blow gusts within the points of the compass, and a fleur-de-lis is directed north. French text on verso. . There is minor toning and a couple of small spots within the image. 4"" W x 5.8"" H . Mallet, Alain Manesson . 1683

A New & Accurate Map of the Islands of Newfoundland, Cape Briton, St. John and Anticosta; Together with the Neighbouring Countries of Nova Scotia, Canada &c. Drawn from the Most Approved Moderns Maps and Charts, and Regulated by Astronl. Observatns. An attractive map of the Gulf of St. Laurence based on Bellin`s definitive map of 1744. It is very detailed with hundreds of place names, especially along the coastlines. The major fishing banks are well delineated. This is the second state with ""No. 63"" at the bottom left. Large decorative title cartouche and compass rose.See also lot 773 for Kenneth Kershaw`s excellent reference work on the mapping of Canada, which discusses this map. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins and light soiling. 16.8"" W x 13.7"" H . Bowen, Emanuel . 1752

Plan du Port et Ville de Louisbourg dans l`Isle Royale . This plan depicts Louisbourg, the French fortified settlement on Cape Breton Island. War broke out between France and England in 1744, and a large number of maps were produced to describe the areas involved. The French lost Louisbourg to a determined British army, but the treaty of Aix-la-Chappelle returned Louisbourg to the French in 1748. By 1758 Louisbourg was once again besieged by the British, and in 1760 the fortress was leveled. Published only a few years prior to its destruction, the plan shows the harbor of Louisbourg in the southeast portion of the island in great detail. A large compass rose topped with a fleur-de-lis in the harbor orients the map with the north to the upper right corner. The German title appears below: Grundriss des Hafens und der Stadt Louisbourg oder Ludwigsburg auf der Koenigs-Insel. This example was published by G. Juanet A. Ulloa in Voyage Historique de l`Amerique Meridionale.See also lot 773 for Kenneth Kershaw`s excellent reference work on the mapping of Canada, which discusses this map. A fine impression, issued folding on watermarked paper. 11.1"" W x 7.7"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1752

A Plan of Quebec . This striking plan of Quebec City was published in Universal Magazine just four months before the city was sieged by the British during the French and Indian War, in the lead-up to the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. The map illustrates why Quebec was such a challenging city to take, showing the shallow waters of the eastern shore, its numerous cliffs, and its extensive fortifications in great detail. Its palace, teaching hospital, seminary, Jesuit college, and citadel also appear. An inset depicts the Battle of Quebec, when the British, under the command of Sir William Phips, attempted to take the city in 1690. As a direct result of this battle, the French strengthened their fortifications so that in the future the city would be able to defend itself better against a large-scale attack. A compass rose incorrectly orients the north to the left; the north is actually oriented to the upper right. A dark impression, issued folding, with faint offsetting from an opposing page of text. 9.2"" W x 7.1"" H . Hinton, John . 1759

The British Governments in Nth. America Laid Down Agreeable to the Proclamation of Oct. 7. 1763 . This great map was designed to illustrate the new boundaries established at the end of the French and Indian War when England came into possession of the former French and Spanish settlements in Canada and Florida. It covers the east coast from Newfoundland down the coast to East and West Florida, the Bahamas, inland including the Great Lakes and French Louisiana. The large Lands Reserved for the Indians lies west of the Appalachians. Each colony is shown with a wide engraved line. Large inset illustrates Bermuda or Summer Islands. Compass rose with the fleur-de-lis decorate the strong engraving. Issued folding with light toning, some minor offsetting, and faint soiling. The neatline has been trimmed at top, as issued. 9.3"" W x 7.9"" H . Gibson, John . 1763

Nova Anglia Novum Belgium et Virginia . 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. Latin text on verso.See also lot 775 for Philip Burden`s excellent reference work on the mapping of North America, which discusses this map. A fine impression on watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue and two small, faint spots. 19.8"" W x 15.3"" H . Jansson, Jan . 1638

Eldridge`s Chart No. 11. Delaware Bay and River. From the United States Coast and George Eldridge`s Surveys . This large linen-backed sea chart shows the Delaware Bay from its mouth up to just north of Philadelphia. It is dense with hydrographical information, including soundings, shoals, lighthouses, buoys, compass roses, shoals, sailing directions, and notes on tides and currents. Dotted lines on the chart give sailors the distance and sailing directions between ports and numerous buoys or other intersections. Some towns and cities appear inland as block plans, among them Philadelphia, Wilmington, Delaware City, and Greenwich. On verso is the original paper label with title, with a price of $3.00, a panel displaying the medals won by Eldridge`s Charts at the Massachusetts Mechanics Fair in 1881, and a list of the other charts in the series. Published by S. Thaxter & Son, whose stamp appears on the chart, dated 1890. Another stamp, for Charles A. Harriman, a dealer of charts and other nautical goods based in Maine, is located in an unengraved area at top. Large-scale nautical charts are generally rare on the market today due to the fact that they were used in a damp, rough environment and generally discarded as updated versions became available. A crisp impression on a moderately toned sheet with light soiling, faint scattered foxing, and a couple small damp stains. 30.6"" W x 47.2"" H . Eldridge, George . 1889

Carte des Isles Sandwich . This handsome copper-engraved chart details the Hawaiian Islands. The track of Cook`s voyages of 1778 and 1779 are charted through the island chain with dates. The large inset shows Kealakekua Bay where Cook met his untimely death on February 14, 1779. Embellished with a large compass rose and fleur-de-lys. Engraved by Andre. A nice impression on a watermarked, deckle-edged sheet with minor scattered foxing and a small faint damp stain that enters into the image around the centerfold at top. 13.6"" W x 9.3"" H . Bonne, Rigobert . 1787

Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Maryland . This map of Maryland is on a full folio sheet (20.4 x 16.7"") with text below describing boundaries, agricultural output, climate, important towns and cities, and more. Counties are up to date, and several towns and cities, rivers, and roads are shown. Battlefields of the War of 1812 are noted, including Bladensburg, Frenchtown, and just outside of Baltimore. Washington, D.C. is prominently displayed, with Georgetown and the capitol noted within its borders. Delaware appears in its entirety as well. An elegant compass rose appears in the blank interior of Virginia. Drawn by Fielding Lucas, Jr. and engraved by Boyd. Original color. There are short centerfold separations at top and bottom that have been repaired with archival materials, a printer`s crease below the title, and a few spots of printer`s ink residue along the centerfold. 18.9"" W x 11.3"" H . Carey & Lea, 1822

Mexico & Texas . This small map shows the independent Republic of Texas with its wide panhandle reaching the Spanish Peaks and Arkansas River and including Santa Fe and Taos. New Mexico is reduced to a narrow corridor between the Rio Bravo and the Sierra de los Mimbres mountain range. Houston, Parker`s Fort, Swartwout, Goliad, Iguana, Refugio, Franklin, and Presidio de Altar are among the many place names in Texas. There is no hint of the Gold Rush in Upper or New California and most of the area between Texas and California is undefined, except for locating various Native American tribes. Above the title is a unique compass rose built around a globe focusing on the Western Hemisphere. In the upper margin is an interesting diagram of the comparative lengths of England and Mexico & Texas. Nice impression and color with one small, faint spot of foxing. 11.3"" W x 9.1"" H . Archer, Joshua . 1841-42

This Plan of the Harbour, Town and Forts of Porto Bello... This rare chart depicts the Battle of Porto Bello (or Portobello), a conflict between Britain and Spain during the War of Jenkins` Ear, part of the War of the Austrian Succession. Portobello was a strategic Spanish transfer point for gold and silver coming from South America. After taking part in a failed attempt to capture a fully laden Spanish treasure ship departing from Portobello in 1727, Vice Admiral Edward Vernon made claims that he could capture the historic port with just six ships. In November 1739, Vernon organized a squadron of six ships to capture the settlement. Due to strong easterly winds, Vernon was initially forced to focus his efforts on the harbor fort (here labeled Iron Castle). The British caught the Spanish off guard and quickly gained control, forcing the Spanish to surrender the fort. Subsequently, Vernon shifted his efforts to the town of Portobello, resulting in Spanish surrender of the port. The capture of Portobello was seen as a big triumph in Britain and America, and the names Portobello and Vernon were used in commemoration (including Portobello Road in London, the Portobello district of Edinburgh, and Mount Vernon in Virginia, the home of George Washington). The British occupied Portobello for only three weeks, destroying the fortress and key buildings before withdrawing.This chart locates Iron Castle on the point, engulfed in smoke, with the six British warships firing upon the fort. The town of Portobello is presented in a simple block pattern, with the fortified Castle de Gloria adjacent to the town, and Spanish ships guarding the nearby waters. The surrounding countryside is filled with hills and vegetation. A compass rose in the center of the bay orients north to the bottom right of the chart, and the bay is filled with notations of depth soundings, rocks and shoals. A lettered key identifies the ships and key locations throughout the chart. The map is dedicated to Sir Charles Wager, who was First Lord of the Admiralty between 1733 and 1742 and was partially responsible for appointing Vernon to command the Jamaica Station. The map was drawn by Lieutenant Philip Durell and brought back to England by Captain James Rentone. Durell made several other maps of the Caribbean region during the war, all of which are rare. Engraved by William Henry Toms and published by Samuel Harding. Separately issued. A nice impression with attractive color and wide, original margins. Extraneous vertical creases along the left and right neatline have been pressed flat and archivally reinforced on verso. Two small worm tracks that just touch the neatline at bottom center have been professionally infilled. 23.1"" W x 17"" H . Durell, Philip . 1740

Pas Kaart van de Golff van Mexico . Two compass roses orient this stunning chart with north to the right. It covers the western portion of the Gulf of Mexico, stretching from the panhandle of Florida around to the Yucatan peninsula. Van Keulen`s chart was mostly derived from an exceedingly rare chart by Hessel Gerritsz, c. 1631. Of note, the panhandle of Florida lacks any familiar form and the Baja de Spirito Sancto represents the mouth of the Mississippi River. An inset at lower left shows the seaport of Vera Cruz and the island Fort of San Juan d`Ulloa. The chart was engraved by the eminent geographer and mathematician Claes Janszon Vooght. It originally appeared Johannes van Keulen`s fourth volume of the Zee-Fakkel in 1684. This is the fourth and final state with the imprint changed to Gerard van Keulen and the engraver`s imprint removed. The plate was reworked with numerous additional toponyms, the entire Mississippi delta re-engraved, and extensive soundings added in the waters off the coast between Florida and Texas. Gerard Van Keulen was the son of Johannes van Keulen, patriarch of perhaps the most prolific of all Dutch map making families. The family firm commenced in 1680, but it was Gerard who brought it to its full glory in the 18th century. A talented engraver and mathematician, and later Hydrographer to the East India Company, Gerard became the mainspring of the business, issuing many important charts and books on all aspects of geography, navigation, etc. Until the opening of the Dutch Hydrographic Office in the 19th century, the Van Keulen firm issued what were regarded as the official Dutch sea charts. A fine impression with attractive color and good margins. 23"" W x 20.4"" H . Keulen, Gerard Hulst van . 1684

Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae Descriptio . This is the first state of a very rare English map showing the island divided into precincts. In 1670, Sir Thomas Modyford ordered a survey of the island, which was completed by John Man, the Surveyor General of Jamaica from 1661-71. The following year, John Seller, John Ogilby and Richard Blome each used the survey to publish maps of Jamaica. Seller`s map, which closely resembles Ogilby`s version, depicts the most prominent settlements with the landowners named in the large key at bottom. Port Royal is correctly located, and there are numerous settlements shown in the southern portion of the island. Anchorages, rocks, shoals and depth soundings are identified along the coastline. The map is handsomely embellished with a strapwork title cartouche supporting the coat of arms of Jamaica and putti holding aloft the coats of arms of Governors of the island: Doyley, Winsor, Modiford and Lynch. The large dedication cartouche is left blank, surmounted by Indians and flanked by alligators. Additional decorative elements include a man shooting a bull, a compass rose, a sea monster and a sailing ship.John Seller was a pioneering British publisher of nautical charts and one of the most important figures in the early history of British cartography. Seller`s shop, located near the Tower of London in Wapping, became a gathering place for seamen arriving with the latest news of distant places and provided Seller with information critical to his nautical chart business. In addition to sea charts he produced a vast array of cartographic material, the first to rival the large Dutch firms such as Blaeu and Jansson. Seller was appointed Royal Hydrographer by Charles II in 1671, and also served under James II and William III. Unfortunately his business was built on a shaky foundation and though he made several attempts to avoid bankruptcy, including a consortium partnership with other cartographers such as William Fisher and John Thornton, he was ultimately unsuccessful. As a result Seller`s maps are quite rare on the market . A nice impression with attractive color, light soiling, minor toning, an extraneous horizontal crease and a couple of very tiny holes. There are archivally repaired centerfold separations that enter map 1"" at top and 5.5"" at bottom. The map has been trimmed on all sides, with complete loss of the neatline and loss of the border and a small amount of the image at bottom. 21.2"" W x 16.3"" H . Seller, John . 1671

The Island of Jamaica . Large, handsome sea chart of the island with an inset of the Port Royal Harbor and sailing instructions. Shows harbors, shoals, navigational hazards and landmarks, parishes, towns and forts along the coastline. The map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines. This map appeared in many issues of The English Pilot, until it was replaced with a new chart in 1773. Watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue and soiling. There is an archivally repaired chip at top along centerfold that enters 1/2"" into image. 20.8"" W x 16.1"" H . Thornton, John . 1689

[Lot of 2] Carte de l`Isle de Saint Domingue [and] Baye et Ville de Bayaha ou Port-Dauphin dans l`Isle de St. Domingue . A. Carte de l`Isle de Saint Domingue, from La Harpe`s L`Histoire Generale des Voyages, circa 1758 (11.5 x 7.6""). This copper-engraved map of Hispaniola names several capes, ports, and bays running along the coast of the island, as well as identifying numerous towns and rivers inland. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis radiates rhumb lines and a title cartouche draped in garlands adorns the upper left corner. Condition: On watermarked paper with a faint damp stain around the centerfold and minor offsetting. (B+)B. Baye et Ville de Bayaha ou Port-Dauphin dans l`Isle de St. Domingue, circa 1764 (13.8 x 8.5""). This lovely chart centers on Fort-Liberte Bay in Haiti. Excellent topographical detail highlights the coastline, rivers, forests and fields, and there are numerous soundings in the water. Fortifications appear in Fort Dauphin and on Ilet des Boucaniers. A large compass rose orients north to the left. Condition: A nice impression with two faint damp stains in the top blank margin. (A) . See description . See description . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1758-64

[Lot of 4] Plan de la Rade et Ville du Petit Goave dans l`Isle de St. Domingue [and] Plan de l`Isle a Vache... [and] Carte des Bayes du Mesle des Flamands et de Cavaillon... [and] Plan de la Baye Saint Louis... This nice grouping of four engraved charts includes several important ports along the coast of southern Haiti. Most have decorative cartouches, soundings, rhumb lines and fleur-de-lys.A. Plan de la Rade et Ville du Petit Goave dans l`Isle de St. Domingue, (12.1 x 8.6""). The village of Petit-Goave is shown in a block-style plan and the ancient village of Acul is located. Fortifications are noted on an island and at the tip of Pointe des Mangles. Condition: A hint of offsetting and faint damp stains in the upper blank margin. B. Plan de l`Isle a Vache a la Coste du Sud de S. Domingue, (6.5 x 8.5""). This single-page map details the island, surrounding shoals, rocks, islets, and more. Condition: On a watermarked sheet with minor soiling in the blank margins.C. Carte des Bayes du Mesle des Flamands et de Cavaillon dans l`Isle de St. Domingue, (13.1 x 8.8""). This chart shows three bays along the belly of the island in excellent topographical detail. Condition: On a watermarked sheet with minor offsetting and faint damp stains in the upper blank margin. D. Plan de la Baye Saint Louis dans l`Isle de St. Domingue, (13.8 x 8.9""). Locates Fort St. Louis and the Ville de St. Louis and is decorated with nice cartouche compass rose. Condition: On watermarked paper with a small amount of printer`s ink residue and faint damp stains in the upper blank margin. See description . See description . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1764

La Martinique une des Antilles Francoises de l`Amerique Dressee sur les Nouvelles Observations . This striking chart of Martinique divides the island into two sections: Cabes Terre and Basse Terre. There is excellent detail of the mountainous terrain inland, but most of the information is concentrated along the coasts, where various capes, forts, cul-de-sacs, rivers, anchorages, and shoals are located. The capital, Fort-de-France (Le Fort Royal), is prominently displayed. A note in the top left corner addresses the history of the island, and a view at bottom left shows the island as it appears from the vantage of the ocean. Four compass roses topped with fleurs-de-lis and radiating rhumb lines surround the island on all sides. Original outline color on a watermarked sheet with light soiling, faint offsetting, and a pair of small worm holes near the centerfold at bottom. 24.9"" W x 19.6"" H . Le Rouge, George Louis . 1753

Carte de l`Isle de la Martinique . This is the very handsome German edition of Bellin`s large-scale chart of the island. Its meticulous topographical and nautical detail shows roads, topography, soundings, anchorages, villages, windmills, plantations, and more, made clear by the key at top right. Rhumb lines, a compass rose, and two delicate cartouches complete the composition. On a sturdy watermarked sheet with some light toning along the centerfold, minor soiling, and several small separations along the top left platemark in the blank margins. 21.6"" W x 18.4"" H . Bellin/Homann Heirs, 1762

Plan de l`Isle de la Grenade... Large-scale topographical map of this mountainous island in the Windward Islands with great detail of the roads, plantations, villages, ports and fortifications. The coastlines are well delineated and include the locations of safe harbor and soundings in the bays. The map has a striking compass rose orienting the map with north to the left. The French and British struggled for dominance of the island through much of the 18th century. It was captured by the British in 1762, during the Seven Years` War, and formally ceded to Great Britain in 1763 through the Treaty of Paris. The British governor of Grenada and the Windward Islands, George Scott, ordered the survey shown on this map. This is a French edition of Jefferys` map that was published in A General Topography of North America and the West Indies. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold. 25"" W x 19.1"" H . Jefferys, Thomas . 1763

Carte de l`Isle St. Thomas l`une des Vierges . Outstanding and uncommon map of St. Thomas is a slightly larger version and unique to this 1764 edition. Beautifully engraved, it shows the nearby islands, soundings, anchorages, navigational hazards, villages, and Ft. Christian. A handsome chart that is embellished with a compass rose and rococo-style title cartouche. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and a few tiny, insignificant spots. 14.2"" W x 8.9"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1764

Carta Particolare del` India Occidentale che Comincia con il Capo S: Romano nel` Mare del` Nort, e finisce con il` Rio Coquele… . This elegant sea chart is crisply engraved in the sparse Florentine style with superb calligraphy throughout. The map covers the coastlines of Panama, Colombia and western Venezuela, extending to Aruba. The coasts are filled with place names, soundings, rocks, and shoals, with short navigational notes included throughout. A large compass rose and a strapwork title cartouche embellish the chart. Engraved by A.F. Lucini. This is the first state. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued.Robert Dudley was the first Englishman to produce a sea atlas, Dell Arcano del Mare (Secrets of the Sea). A skilled mathematician and navigator, Dudley was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. He introduced a totally new style for sea charts in the atlas with only lines of latitude and longitude and no rhumb lines. The charts were meticulously compiled from original sources and were both scientific and accurate for the time. This important atlas was the first sea atlas of the whole world; the first to use Mercator`s projection throughout; the earliest to show the prevailing winds, currents and magnetic deviation; and the first to expound the advantages of Great Circle Sailing. In an introductory leaf found in one copy in the British Library, the engraver states that he worked on the plates in seclusion for twelve years in an obscure Tuscan village, using no less than 5,000 pounds of copper for the printing plates. It was only issued in two editions and the maps are rarely seen on the market. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide original margins and a bit of printer`s ink residue. There are a few tiny worm holes only visible when held to light. 29.5"" W x 18.9"" H . Dudley, Robert (Sir) . 1647

A Chart of the Coast of America, from Cartagena to Bocca del Drago . This chart depicts the coastline from Cartagena, Columbia to west of Portobelo, Panama. There is good detail of rocks, shoals, islands, and anchorages off the shore. Rivers, bays, points, and ports are named all along the coast. A large inset shows the bay of Portobelo, protected by two forts: Forta de la Mare and Forta Granda.The map is a collaborative effort by Jeremiah Seller and Charles Price. Jeremiah, John Seller`s son, apprenticed under his father and was a mapmaker, instrument-maker and publisher. He formed a partnership with Price, another young mapmaker, and became ""Hydrographers to ye Queen"" and ""Compass makers to the Navy Royall."" In about 1705, complaints over the quality of their instruments caused Seller and Price to lose their contract with the Admiralty and the firm was forced into bankruptcy. Thus their maps are rare in today`s market. We can find no sales records for this map for the past 35 years, and only one example appears to exist in library collections, at the Newberry Library. A nice impression with light toning and soiling, a faint damp stain at top right, and a few edge tears 1.5"" or less in length, all of which have been archivally repaired. Trimmed at top with complete loss of neatline. 21.4"" W x 17.6"" H . Seller and Price, 1690

Venezuela, cum Parte Australi Novae Andalusiae . Beautifully engraved map based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz covering the northern coast of South America, Venezuela, east to the mouth of the Orinoco, and including the offshore islands from Aruba through Dominica and Tobago. The fine engraving illustrates the mountains, forests, rivers and indigenous animals but shows place names primarily along the coastlines owing to the relatively few explorations made into the interior. The map is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses and a galleon. Engraved by Evert Symonsz Hamersveldt and S. Rogeri. French text on verso. Original color on watermarked paper with wide margins and light printer`s ink residue. 19.3"" W x 14.8"" H . Hondius, Henricus . 1633

Guiana sive Amazonum Regio . 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. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64.This is a fascinating and rare example, in which the publisher accidentally printed Blaeu`s map of Guinea on the sheet. After realizing the mistake, he printed the correct map of Guiana on a separate sheet, and then carefully pasted it over the map of Guinea. When holding this map up to the light, the underlying map can clearly be seen hiding behind the pastedown. This unique piece gives insight into the complexity of the printing process and the high cost of reprinting sheets. One can image that perhaps the copper plates were organized alphabetically by title! . A nice impression and original color on a sound sheet with wide margins. There is minor show-through of the Guinea map. The bottom corner of the pastedown, extending just a bit into the map border, was torn off and reattached, most likely during the printing process. 19.4"" W x 14.7"" H . Blaeu, Willem . 1642

Brasilia . This map is Blaeu`s second map of eastern Brazil with detail confined to the coastlines and the map oriented with north to the right of the chart. The coastline is very detailed, while inland the cartography is highly conjectural and mostly empty, with the exception of the mythical Parime Lago in Guiana and Xarayes Lago in Brazil. The map reflects the short-lived Dutch influence in Brazil through the Dutch West-India Company. It is richly embellished with a title cartouche featuring the Dutch coat of arms, a distance scale cartouche with three putti, compass roses, galleons, and rhumb lines. The map is dedicated to Christoph Arciszewski von Artischau, who was a Polish nobleman and officer in the service of the West India Company. French text on verso, published between 1643-50. A crisp impression on a watermarked sheet with light show-through of text on verso and a few short worm tracks straddling the centerfold that have been infilled with old paper. 19.5"" W x 15.2"" H . Blaeu, Johannes . 1643

[Lot of 2] The Port of Callao, in the South Sea; with the Adjacent Islands, Rocks & Coasts, to Windward and Leeward, and the Soundings in Fathoms [and] A Plan of Lima . A. The Port of Callao, in the South Sea; with the Adjacent Islands, Rocks & Coasts, to Windward and Leeward, and the Soundings in Fathoms, by Thomas Jefferys, from Gentleman`s Magazine, published 1753 (14.3 x 8.1""). This interesting map covers the present-day Lima Metropolitan Area from the fishing village of Ancon to the fortifications of Callao and the city of Lima further inland. The map is very detailed with numerous soundings, roads, and rivers. There is a decorative cartouche with a ship under full sail and the compass rose orients the chart with north on the left. Ref: Jolly #GENT-82. Condition: A crisp impression issued folding on a watermarked sheet with a binding trim to the neatline at bottom left, minor offsetting, and faint toning along one fold. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso. B. A Plan of Lima, by John Harris, from Navigantium, circa 1744 (8.5 x 7.7""). A lovely bird`s-eye plan of the city of Lima with a numbered key at bottom identifying 30 locations on the map. This sheet was published with a view of Potosi at bottom, which has been removed from this example. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.HARR-1a #5.1. Condition: Remargined at bottom with old paper and remnants of hinge tape on verso. See description . See description . . 1744-53

[Lot of 2] Carte des Isles Canaries. Dressee sur les Journaux des Navigateurs [and] Carte de l`Isle de Teneriffe Suivant les Observations Astronomiques et les Journaux de Navigateurs . A. Carte des Isles Canaries. Dressee sur les Journaux des Navigateurs, from Prevost`s Histoire Generale des Voyages, dated 1746 (11.2 x 8.1""). This attractive map shows these important Atlantic islands off the northwest coast of Africa in nice detail. Numerous towns are located and the mountains of the islands are well rendered. Includes a delicately engraved French-style title cartouche, compass rose capped with fleur-de-lis, and rhumb lines. Condition: On a watermarked sheet with a hint of offsetting and a few light creases.B. Carte de l`Isle de Teneriffe Suivant les Observations Astronomiques et les Journaux de Navigateurs, from Le Petit Atlas Maritime , circa 1764 (5.9 x 8.2""). This small chart focuses on Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. It features nice topographical detail and names several towns including Santa Cruz de Tenerife (here Se. Croix) and San Cristobal de La Laguna (here just Laguna). There are three anchorages and notes on Fort St. Jean and gold mines in the northern mountains. Half a compass rose topped with a fleur-de-lis radiates rhumb lines at bottom. Condition: A fine impression on a sturdy sheet. See description . See description . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1746-64

Carta Particolare del` Mare Occeano dal` Isole d`Asores di Flores, e Corvo sin alla Terra Nuova in America ... This elegant sea chart is crisply engraved in the sparse Florentine style with superb calligraphy throughout. The map covers a portion of the North Atlantic Ocean, from the southeastern tip of Newfoundland to the Azores Islands. The coast of Newfoundland is filled with place names, rocks and an anchorage, with several large shoals offshore. Only the northwestern Azores Islands of Corvo and Flores are shown. Short navigational notes are indicated throughout the chart. A large compass rose and a strapwork title cartouche embellish the chart. Engraved by A.F. Lucini. This is the second state.Robert Dudley was the first Englishman to produce a sea atlas, Dell Arcano del Mare (Secrets of the Sea). A skilled mathematician and navigator, Dudley was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. He introduced a totally new style for sea charts in the atlas with only lines of latitude and longitude and no rhumb lines. The charts were meticulously compiled from original sources and were both scientific and accurate for the time. This important atlas was the first sea atlas of the whole world; the first to use Mercator`s projection throughout; the earliest to show the prevailing winds, currents and magnetic deviation; and the first to expound the advantages of Great Circle Sailing. In an introductory leaf found in one copy in the British Library, the engraver states that he worked on the plates in seclusion for twelve years in an obscure Tuscan village, using no less than 5,000 pounds of copper for the printing plates. It was only issued in two editions and the maps are rarely seen on the market. A fine, dark impression on watermarked paper with good margins and light printer`s ink residue. 14.9"" W x 18.9"" H . Dudley, Robert (Sir) . 1661

Nuevo Mundo . This extremely rare map was issued in Medina’s ""Art of Navigation,"" which is considered to be the first practical book on the science of navigation. Medina traveled to the New World with Cortes, so the map is based in part upon his own knowledge and observation. The map is the first to depict the Papal Line of Demarcation, which runs prominently down the middle of the map. The Line was a result of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 by which all lands to the west of the line belonged to Spain (including most of the Americas) and all lands to its east to Portugal (including a portion of eastern Brazil). Surrounding a large compass rose is a series of sailing ships indicating the navigational routes to and from Spain to the New World. Geographically, the region around Central America is reasonably well depicted including the Isthmus of Panama and the Yucatan peninsula. Elsewhere the mouths of both the Mississippi and St. Lawrence Rivers are taking shape. Spanish text on verso. According to Burden, this is the first state of the map with a single wood block and 16 rhumb lines (later editions had two woodblocks and only 8 rhumb lines). We have found only one other auction record for this first edition map in the last 30 years (Christie`s, Sale 2013, Lot 248 - book with maps).See also lot 775 for Philip Burden`s excellent reference work on the mapping of North America, which discusses this map. A particularly fine impression with expert repairs to a 2"" and 1.75"" tear in the lower portion of the map in South America, an edge tear at left that extends 0.5"" into the image just below the title banner, and several small edge chips and short edge tears confined to the blank margins. Faint damp staining. 9.6"" W x 5.8"" H . De Medina, Pedro . 1545

A New Generall Chart for the West Indies of E. Wright`s Projection vut. Mercators Chart . A crisply engraved sea chart covering most of the Atlantic Ocean but, as noted in the title, focusing on the West Indies. Place names are located along the coastal areas of North and Central America with a bit of the northern portion of South America as well as the western coast of Africa and a portion of Europe. The chart is centered on a large compass rose and the title is enclosed in a rococo cartouche. A text panel in the interior of Africa explains the use of the chart. Light toning, a few creases at bottom, and two large chips in bottom corners that have been professionally repaired with the border and rhumb lines replaced in facsimile. 22.4"" W x 17.8"" H . Mount & Page, 1749

Tabula Islandiae Auctore Georgio Carolo Flandro . 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 then re-issued by Willem Blaeu with his imprint. It became the prototype for the mapping of Iceland and its influence did not wane until the mid-18th century. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64. A dark impression with superb original color, minor printer`s ink residue, and a few minute pinholes only visible when held to light. 19.5"" W x 15"" H . Hondius/Blaeu, 1642

Insularum Britannicarum Acurata Delineatio ex Geographicis Conatibus Abrahami Ortelii . A handsome map of the British Isles that has seas filled with sailing ships, sea monsters and compass roses, with north oriented to the right. This is Jansson`s historical map of the British Isles after Abraham Ortelius, crisply engraved by Petrus Kaerius. Hadrian`s Wall stands as a major feature separating Scotland from England, and the Antonine Wall is noted across the central part of England as well. The interior of the map is filled with place names and charming, pictorial topography. The map is further embellished with a large and decorative title cartouche flanked by a Briton and a Celt. This is the second state with the addition of three compass roses and radiating rhumb lines. No text on verso. A lovely old colored example on a clean, bright sheet with excellent margins and very minor retouching of color. 20.1"" W x 15.5"" H . Jansson, Jan . 1650

Holy Iland [on sheet with] Garnsey [and] Farne [and] Iarsey . This folio sheet has four maps finely engraved by Jodocus Hondius for Speed in 1610 as noted in the imprint at lower left. The islands of Holy Island and Farne (Lindisfarne), off the Northumberland coast are shown at left, and at right are Guernsey and Jersey. The islands are described in English text on verso. Each map is embellished with a compass rose, title and scale cartouche. At the bottom, the cartouche includes the coat of arms with two cherubs and the imprint of Bassett and Chiswell indicating it was published in 1676. English text on verso. Light toning along the centerfold with a separation at bottom that just touches the neatline and a few small spots. Faint text show-through. 20"" W x 15"" H . Speed, John . 1676

[Lot of 3] Sylley Islands Their Distances & Flats [and] Iles Detachees d`Angleterre [and] Scilly Isles . A. Sylley Islands Their Distances & Flats, by James Mynde, from Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, published 1753-54 (5.8 x 5.6""). This small map of the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall in southwest England comes from Volume 48 of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, the world`s oldest and longest running scientific journal. It originally accompanied an article entitled ""An Account of the Great Alterations Which the Islands of Sylley Have Undergone since the Time of the Antients..."" by the Cornish geologist William Borlase. Several small islands are named, including St. Mary`s and St. Martins. There is a compass rose to the west of the isles and two arrows to the east that point to Land`s End and Lizherd. Condition: There is a small faint spot in an unengraved area by the neatline at left.B. Iles Detachees d`Angleterre, by John Pinkerton, from Geographie Moderne, published 1804 (7.9 x 9.7""). This sheet features three different maps of various islands around the Great Britain. The Scottish archipelago Shetland appears at top, with the Isles of Scilly at bottom left and the Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey) at bottom right. Condition: There is a small paper flaw in an unengraved area at bottom. C. Scilly Isles, by John Bartholomew, circa 1860 (9.0 x 5.3""). This small but dense steel engraving of the Isles of Scilly is filled with various tiny islands, bays, rocks, ridges, ledges, towns and cities, and topographical detail. The largest settlement in the Isles of Scilly, Hugh Town, appears as a miniature plan, and additional places of interest such as lighthouses, castles, and abbey ruins are located. An inset at right focuses on Weymouth and Portland in similarly sharp detail. Published by A. Fullarton & Co. Condition: On a sturdy sheet with minor soiling in the blank margins. See description . See description . . 1753-1860

A Correct Chart of the English Channel Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer . This elegant chart centers on the English Channel and identifies many towns and cities, smaller islands, soundings, anchorages, and bottom types. England is shown as far north as London, while the French coastline extends from Calais to south of Brest. Bristol Channel, River Thames, the Seine, and the Straits of Dover all appear. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis and radiating rhumb lines lies at center. The chart was engraved by Neele for Rev. John Malham (1747-1821), a writer and teacher of navigation, for a British edition of The Naval Gazetteer; or, Seaman`s Complete Guide. A crisp impression issued folding that has been remargined at right with old paper with four tiny binding holes along the neatline, also at right. 12.3"" W x 7.5"" H . Malham, John (Rev.) . 1795

Dorcestriae Comitatis Vulgo Dorsett Ubi Olim Durotriges Insederunt . This is an early map of the county of Dorset engraved by William Kip and based upon the famous survey by Christopher Saxton. It is fully engraved to illustrate all the salient features of the county including market towns, rivers, castles, forests, parks, hills, and bridges. Parts of Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire are shown. Two sailing vessels and a massive sea monster appear in the English Channel. The map is further decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches and a compass rose. On watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue. 15.1"" W x 10.8"" H . Saxton/Kip, 1637

Le Royaume d`Angleterre Distingue en Ses Provinces . This is the first state of this handsome map of England and Wales. It also includes a small portion of Ireland`s eastern coast, southern Scotland, the Channel Islands, and a stretch of French coastline. England and Wales are divided into counties, and several towns, cities, rivers, and topographical details are shown. The stunning decorative title cartouche features the United Kingdom coat-of-arms with a banner underneath reading Je Maintiendray (""I will maintain,"" which is strangely enough the motto of the Netherlands), along with trumpeting angels, mermen, and symbols of military might. A second cartouche flanked by putti encloses the six distance scales. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis appears in the Irish Sea. Jaillot, in partnership with the sons of Nicolas Sanson, re-engraved Sanson`s map on a larger scale in the 1680s. This particular map was published 20 years later, and while based on Sanson`s cartography (who is credited in the cartouche), it is a Jaillot composition. There is an alternate title running along the top neatline: Le Royaume d`Angleterre, Distingue en Ses Provinces; Scavoir en Northumberland, Mercie, East-Angles, Essex, Kent, Sussex, West-Sex, et la Principaute de Galles. Printed on two sheets that have been joined. A dark impression and original outline color with light offsetting and minor toning. 22.9"" W x 29.8"" H . Sanson/Jaillot, 1693

[Lot of 3] A New and Accurate Map of England [and] A New Map of England and Wales Divided into Counties Drawn from the Best Authorities [and] Britannia Antiqua . A. A New and Accurate Map of England, by Thomas Bowen, from Sydney`s History of England, circa 1760 (8.8 x 12.8""). This striking map of England and Wales is filled with counties, cities, towns, rivers, post roads, and crossroads. Hadrian`s Wall is identified as Picts Wall. Parts of Ireland, Scotland, and the northern coast of France appear with little to no detail. The decorative title cartouche features a lion, the Royal Arms of England, and several items representing knowledge and might. Condition: On watermarked paper with minor toning. The right margin has been extended to accommodate framing. (B+)B. A New Map of England and Wales Divided into Counties Drawn from the Best Authorities, by John Barrow, from New Geographical Dictionary, circa 1759 (11.2 x 7.6""). Ref: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #13-16. This boldly engraved map centers on England and Wales. It shows counties, towns and cities, rivers, mountains, nearby islands, and Hadrian`s Wall. It extends to parts of Ireland, Scotland, France, and the Low Countries. A compass rose and decorative title cartouche adorn the top right corner. Engraved by George Rollos. Condition: A strong impression with slight toning along the sheet`s edges, well away from image. (A)C. Britannia Antiqua, by Sidney Hall, circa 1825 (7.1 x 9.4""). This fascinating historical map presents Roman Britain split into four provinces: Maxima Caesariensis, Britannia Secunda, Flavia Caesariensis, and Britannia Prima. Numerous Celtic tribes are named, including the Iceni, Dobunni, and Trinobante, and Hadrian`s Wall and Watling Street are located. Published by Longman & Co. Condition: A fine impression with faint scattered foxing and light soiling, mostly in the blank margins. (B+) . See description . See description . . 1759-1825

[On 2 Sheets] England and Wales Drawn from the Most Accurate Surveys Containing All the Cities Boroughs Market Towns & Villages... Large and magnificent four sheet map filled with remarkable details down to the smallest village. The map shows hundreds of roads with distance information between towns. The legend identifies numerous physical features through icons for towns and villages by size, local markets, astronomical observation sites, and more. The large title cartouche with fancy lettering depicts Britannia holding a staff with the liberty cap, Athena, Hermes, an angel with a harp and a book of Shakespeare, a lion with a trident, surveying instruments, a globe, etc. The seas are embellished with numerous sailing ships and a fine compass rose. The imprint of Robert Sayer Map & Printseller at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street appears below the neatline at bottom. As issued with two sheets joined to form a two-part map. When top and bottom are joined, the map will measure approximately 39 x 46"". A nice impression with attractive color and minor soiling. There are a few short fold separations and edge tears that enter about 1"" to 2"" into map that have been closed on verso with archival material. There are pale blue shadows along the folds which are caused by our scanner and to not appear on the map itself. 38.9"" W x 23"" H . Rocque, John . 1761

[Lot of 2] The Environs of Edinburgh [and] A New Map of Berwick Shire. From the Best Authorities . A. The Environs of Edinburgh, by SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, dated 1838 (15.8 x 12.3""). This detailed steel engraved plan shows the city of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside about 10 miles in each direction. Roads, railroads, and various places of interest including castles, churches, manses, mills, and an asylum are located. Sites of battles are marked with crossed swords and the year when they occurred. Features a keyboard style border. Engraved by B.R. Davies. Condition: A few faint spots with light toning and a few edge tears confined to the blank margins. B. A New Map of Berwick Shire. From the Best Authorities, by Thomas Kitchin, from London Magazine, published 1772 (8.6 x 6.8""). This lovely small map centers on the historic county of Berwickshire within the Scottish Borders. Towns and cities, roads, and topographical detail are shown. The date July 22, 1333, appears next to Hollydown Hill, commemorating the Battle of Halidon Hill during the Second War of Scottish Independence. A compass rose and decorative cartouche are also included. Ref: Jolly #LOND-294. Condition: A dark impression issued folding on a lightly toned sheet with faint offsetting and a few fold separations that have been closed on verso with tape. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso. See description . See description . . 1772-1838

Typus Frisiae Orientalis. Auctore Vbbone Emmio . Beautiful map of East Frisia and its important shipping center of Emden and the Watten Islands, from the cartography of Ubbo Emmius, a local cartographer and historian (1547-1625). An inset shows the region inundated by the great flood on Christmas Day, 1277. Finely adorned with cartouches, animals, Neptune, ships, surveyors, a compass rose and two elaborate coats of arms. French text on verso. Original color on watermarked paper with one short centerfold separation confined to the bottom blank margin and a remnant of cello tape on verso, well away from the map image. 19.5"" W x 15"" H . Hondius/Jansson, 1633

Paskaarte van de Zuyder Zee, met Alle des Zelfs Inkomende Gaaten... This is an early edition of van Keulen`s magnificent chart of the Ijsselmeer and the Wadden Islands. The waters are filled with soundings, sandbars, and navigational notes. The chart also shows the key rivers and towns on land, with the larger cities depicted with miniature bird`s-eye plans. Two lovely compass roses orient north to the right, and Amsterdam is located at bottom right of the chart. The map is handsomely embellished with ships and two lovely cartouches. The title cartouche features Europa, Mercury, and a lion to symbolize the Dutch Republic; the second cartouche displays van Keulen`s imprint and is surrounded by putti and the coat of arms of Amsterdam. A fine, dark impression with lovely color. Remargined at top with a portion of the border expertly replaced in facsimile, and chips in right and left blank margins have also been professionally repaired, with a small amount of image in facsimile. 22.5"" W x 20.1"" H . Keulen, Johannes van . 1705

Champaigne et Brie etc. This attractive copper engraving depicts the northeastern part of France from Paris east to Nancy, and from Reims south to Auxerre. The map is filled with tiny villages, churches, and forests throughout. It is adorned by a decorative title cartouche at top left featuring a dear, farm animals, a woman clutching wheat, and Bacchus. Two putti, one wielding a compass, embellish the distance scale at bottom right. A fine impression with original color and light toning primarily along the platemark. 19.6"" W x 15.8"" H . Sanson, Nicolas . 1650

Portugalliae que olim Lusitania, Novissima et Exactissima Descriptio, Auctore Vernando Alvaro Secco, et de Integro Emendata, Anno 1600 . Baptista van Doetecum engraved this magnificent map of Portugal, one of the few maps he engraved for the Mercator/Hondius atlas. It is oriented with north to the right and richly adorned with three strapwork cartouches, a compass rose, coat-of-arms, sailing ships and a very devilish-looking sea monster. The map is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco`s map of 1561. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and original margins. There is light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. 19.5"" W x 13.3"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Pomeraniae Ducatus Tabula. Auctore Eilhardo Lubino . Stunning map of the historic region of Pomerania on the shores of the Baltic Sea, extending west past Straslund and the island of Rugen. This region had been variously annexed by Sweden and Prussia over the years and is today primarily in Poland with a portion controlled by Germany. The map is based on the surveys of Eilhard Lubbin and engraved by S. Rogiers. Two decorative cartouches, an elaborate coat of arms, two compass roses and sailing ships decorate this map. French text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and a minor printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold towards bottom of map. 19.4"" W x 14.9"" H . Blaeu, Willem . 1643

Lectori S. Hunc Borysthenis Tractum ut ad Nostrum Geographiae Tabulam… . Superb, large map showing the course of the Dnieper River from Cherkasy to the estuary on the Black Sea. The map is in strip style with two vertical maps following the course of the river, each decorated with cartouches and compass roses and including numerous lengthy notations describing the cataracts, cities, salt mines, fortresses, and the historical traditions of the Kozaks. Putti flank a large cartouche at bottom. This map is based on an inset map from the important Radziwill-Makowski map of the Duchy of Lithuania (1613), which was the most accurate map of Lithuania and served as a resource for all other maps of the region for 150 years. Blaeu first published the map, along with the inset of the Dnieper River, as a four-sheet map in his Appendix in 1631. The map of Lithuania and the strip map of the Dnieper River then appeared separately in subsequent Blaeu atlases. Engraved by Hessel Gerritsz. Two sheets joined, as issued. Blank verso. Original color on watermarked paper with minor soiling, some extraneous creases, and a small hole along the centerfold to the right of the river in the left-hand strip. 12.8"" W x 29.6"" H . Blaeu, (Family) . 1640

Le Gouvernement de Raguse, Estant une Partie de Dalmatie, avec Quelques Isles, Tres Exactement Mis en Escrit par le Pere Corneille . This elegantly engraved work features two maps on the same sheet based on Coronelli, both focusing on the islands off the coast of Croatia. The map at top shows the Peljesac peninsula with nearby Korcula, Mljet, the southern part of Hvar, and various smaller islands. Dubrovnik (Ragusi) is shown as well with a note in Italian text explaining that the city was destroyed and then rebuilt after an earthquake in 1667. A decorative title cartouche at top right includes the pope. The second map ventures farther up the Croatian coast to depict the islands of Cres and Losinj. There is some nice topographical detail and several place names. The bridge at Osor spanning the narrow channel between the islands is visible. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis inaccurately orients the north to the top left; it is actually oriented to the left. A fine impression with original outline color on a sheet with wide margins. 19.6"" W x 11.3"" H . Schenk, Pieter, Jr. 1720

Regno di Napoli . This is a superb map of the Kingdom of Naples, when it was a part of the Spanish dominions of the Habsburg Empire in Europe, as indicated by the Spanish arms at upper right. It is one of Blaeu`s most elaborate regional maps with panels of provincial armorials at each side. It is based on a 1620 map by Giovanni Antonio Magini, the notable Italian mathematician, cartographer, and professor of astronomy in Bologna. The arms of Naples is supported on the title monument, which is flanked by two comely mermaids. The detailed map is further embellished with six sailing ships, including a sea battle, and two fine compass roses. French text on verso, published between 1640-50. Fine impression and color with professional repairs to a centerfold separation that enters 2"" into map at top and to several small chips and tears confined to blank margins. 19.6"" W x 15"" H . Blaeu, Johannes . 1640

Syriae, sive Soriae. Nova et Accurata Descriptio . Handsome map of Syria and Lebanon, fully engraved with mountain ranges, forests and cities. Damascus is at the bottom of the map and Edessa (Sanliurfa) is at the top. The coastal cities include Alexandria, Antioch, Tyro, Tripoli, Sidon, and Curco. The map is embellished with a fine strapwork title cartouche flanked by a shepherd and his flock, a scale of miles held aloft by three cherubs, a sailing ship, compass rose and a sea monster. No text on verso. A dark impression on a sheet that has been professionally backed with tissue to repair one small hole at bottom center and three tears that enter 2-3"" into the map at top and bottom near the centerfold. The bottom left corner margin has been restored. The map still presents well. 20.3"" W x 17"" H . Jansson, Jan . 1640

Costantinopoli . This very rare bird`s-eye view of Constantinople shows the city across the strategic Bosphorus Strait that is filled with ships. The detailed view depicts the streets and buildings throughout the city, with a lettered key at bottom identifying over 50 important locations. A large compass rose orients north to the top right. Attractive color with light soiling. 10.2"" W x 7.6"" H . Camocio, Giovanni Francesco . 1570

Carte de la Coste d`Arabie, Mer Rouge, et Golfe de Perse. Tiree de la Carte Francoise de l`Ocean Oriental . This attractive map of Arabia and the Red Sea emphasizes the coastlines and the interior is primarily left blank. The shoals and navigational hazards in the Red Sea and the pearl banks off the coast of Bahrain are also noted. The map is nicely decorated with a title cartouche and a compass rose. Issued folding on a watermarked sheet. 9.9"" W x 8.6"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1740

New Map of Persia Divided into its Provinces from the Latest Authorities . This attractive map covers the Persian Empire, which included the Caucasus, the Caspian Sea and the region of present-day Afghanistan. The map features handsome engraving and is filled with great detail, characteristic of Kitchin`s cartography. Decorated with a fine title cartouche and small compass rose. Filled with place names including the regions of Georgia, Armenia, Fars, Kerman, Mekran, and Korasan. Extends to the east into Western Tartary and to the west to include Baghdad. Issued folding with one archivally repaired fold separation and a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light. A binding trim at bottom right has been replaced with old paper to accommodate framing. 13.5"" W x 15"" H . Kitchin, Thomas . 1782

Exacta & Accurata Delineatio cum Orarum Maritimarum tum Etiam Locorum Terrestrium quae in Regionibus China, Cauchinchina, Camboja sive Champa, Syao, Malacca, Arracan & Pegu... This influential map was the first published map of the Far East to be derived from Portuguese sources. Thus it is credited with breaking the Portuguese monopoly on the East Indian trade and was among the most important sources of information on Southeast Asia during the sixteenth century. The map is oriented with north to the left by two gorgeous compass roses. While based primarily on Portuguese portolan charts, Linschoten also drew on the cartographic work of Plancius. Southeast Asia and Japan are based on the cartography of Fernão Vaz Dourado, and China on the map of Barbuda. The Philippines is drawn from de Lasso with the curious orientation of Palawan. In other regions, Linschoten draws upon the reports of Marco Polo, most notably for the location of the mythical land of Beach provincia auriferain the region where Australia would eventually be discovered. On the mainland, the course of the Mekong is placed too far west, significantly distorting the region and four large lakes in the interior are based on Chinese legend. Corea is shown as a large circular island. The map was beautifully engraved by Langren and is richly adorned with sea monsters and sailing vessels, along with a number of animals in the interior of China. Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with some areas of printer`s ink residue. 20.8"" W x 15.4"" H . Linschoten/Langren, 1596

India Orientalis, et Insulae Adiecentes . This beautiful and uncommon map is based on Blaeu`s map of the same period. It covers from India to southern Japan and includes detail of the Dutch discoveries in the Gulf of Carpenteria, Northern Australia and New Guinea, which seems to be attached to Australia. Korea is noted as an island, and the southern coastline of Japan has several place names. Finely decorated with sailing ships, a compass rose, a sea monster and a lovely title cartouche flanked by a merchant and a warrior. A dark impression on watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue. 14.1"" W x 10.8"" H . Merian, Matthaus . 1646

Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indes Orientales, Contenant les Isles Maldives, Ceylan, Malacca, Sumatra &c. avec les Terres Adjacentes de Couchin, Negombo, Colombo & Sourabaia... This decorative map is centered on a large compass rose. It details the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Sumatra and the Malaysian peninsula with three inset detail maps along the bottom including a part of the Malabar coastline, a part of the Sri Lankan coast including Negombo, and the Maduran Strait between Java and Madura. Original color on watermarked paper with light color offsetting and several edge tears confined to the lower blank margin closed on verso with archival material. Manuscript notations in top blank margin. 23.7"" W x 20.4"" H . Elwe, Jan Barend . 1792

Insulae Indiae Orientalis Praecipuae, in Quibus Moluccae Celeberrimae Sunt . This impressive map reflects the increasing Dutch interest in South East Asia in the wake of the establishment of the Dutch East India Company. It is one of two Asian maps that Hondius added to his expanded edition of the Mercator Atlas first published in 1606. The map covers the Malaysian Peninsula, Indochina, the Philippines and all of the East Indies as far as New Guinea, thus illustrating the vitally important Spice Islands. Much of the geographical data for this map is based on the portolan charts of the Portuguese cartographer, Bartolomeu Lasso and Plancius` important map of the region. There are important new details added on the northern islands of the Philippines and Marianas, and a curious channel bisects the Malaysian Peninsula. The southern coastline of Java is incomplete except for a bay with a note that Sir Francis Drake landed there during his circumnavigation of the globe. This is one of the few maps to show any trace of Francis Drake`s explorations in South East Asia. A detailed note at lower right discusses the location of Marco Polo’s Java Minor. The map is richly embellished with strapwork cartouches, compass roses, a sea monster, and a sea battle between Dutch and Spanish galleons. Latin text on verso. Fine impression and color with original margins. There is one small rust spot in New Guinea and light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. 18.9"" W x 13.6"" H . Hondius, Jodocus . 1623

Insularum Moluccarum Nova Descriptio . The famous Spice Islands, the cornerstone of the Dutch trading empire in the East Indies throughout the 17th Century, is the focus of this exquisite map. Similar to Blaeu`s map, except that it extends further south to include the island of Bachian. The very decorative title cartouche is supported by two sea monsters, and another cartouche contains the scale of miles. It is further embellished with various sailing vessels, sea monsters, two elaborate compass roses with north oriented to the right, and a native couple displaying the costumes and weapons of the region. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-57. Full original color with moderate printer`s ink residue and two faint spots in the title cartouche. There are centerfold separations in top blank margin and extending 2.5"" into the image at bottom that have been archivally repaired. 19.8"" W x 15.2"" H . Jansson, Jan . 1646

Descriptio Nova Imperii Malabar, Canara, Decan; et Aliarum Provinciarum . This uncommon map was created by Philip Baldaeus, a Dutch missionary in the Malabar and Coromandel districts. His work, Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel…, is considered one of the foremost sources regarding Dutch settlements in southern India. The map depicts western India from the southern tip up to Surat, including a portion of the Kathiawar peninsula. Numerous small towns are noted along the coastline and along the rivers, including Mumbai (Bombaia), Goa, Calicut, Cochin (Cotchyn), and Quilon (Coulan). The coastal area is divided into several regions: Malabar, Canara (Kanara) and Decan (Deccan). The map is embellished with a compass rose, a distance scale topped with measuring dividers and maps, and a decorative title cartouche flanked by three natives. Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue, a hint of offsetting, and a few tiny worm holes, only visible when held to light. 14.3"" W x 11.6"" H . . 1672

Ins. Ceilan quae Incolis Tenarisin Dicitur . This exquisite, early map of Sri Lanka is shown with an unusual five-sided shape. North is oriented to the left by an elaborate compass rose. The map was beautifully engraved by Petrus Plancius with pictorial detail of mountains, roads, forests, villages, kingdoms, mines, stupas and spice plantations. It is embellished with three strapwork cartouches and further adorned with a finely rendered sailing ship and animals roaming the interior (including a large elephant with his manhout). French text on verso, published between 1628-33. Original color on watermarked paper with remnants of paper tape on verso along edges of sheet. 19.5"" W x 13.5"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1628