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Click here to subscribeA Victorian Silver Presentation Ewer, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, London 1881, of tapering baluster form with scrolling ebonised handle, inscribed Presented by Her Majesty`s Government to Captain John T Bragg, of the SS Antenor of Liverpool, in Acknowledgment of his humanity and kindness to the shipwrecked crew of the SS Fleurs Castle of Glasgow whom he rescued near Cape Guardafui on the 27th & 28th July 1882, 23cm high, 12oz 4dwt
MFV Porcelaine étrangère Meissen Statuette figurant le docteur Bolloardo, debout sur une terrasse, faisant un pas de danse, la main droite posée sur sa hanche et la main gauche en l’air. Il porte une large cape et un chapeau noir, décor polychrome et or au naturel. Marqué. XVIIIe siècle Hauteur : 14 cm Main gauche refaite, manquent des doigts. Coup de feu sur la terrasse, usures d’or sur le plis du bas de la veste
MFV Porcelaine étrangère Meissen Statuette de la Comédia dell’Arte représentant Narcisse, debout sur une terrasse fleurie, vêtu d’une chemise à fleurs, d’un pantalon rayé, une cape violine et d’un large chapeau, décor polychrome au naturel postérieur. XVIIIe siècle, vers 1744 Modèle de P. Reinicke Hauteur : 14, 5 cm Réparations au coin du chapeau et à la main droit, fêle de cuisson sur la veste, petites reprises aux feuilles. Modèle similaire dans la série exécutée pour le Duc de Weissenfels. Bibliographie : Len and Yvonne Adams, Meissen Portrait Figure, Barrie & Jenkins, reproduction p. 151
MFV Porcelaine étrangère Meissen Deux statuettes de la Comedia dell’Arte formant pendant, d’un Pierrot debout en tunique verte et collerette, portant un pantalon jaune, une veste verte et une cape rose, et d’une Colombine debout dansant, vêtue d’une longue jupe jaune, cintrée d’une ceinture noire, d’une veste à manches vertes, le devant jacquard, rehaussée de cartes à jouer dans le dos. Elle tient une bouteille dans une main et un gobelet dans l’autre, décor polychrome et or au naturel. Marquées. XVIIIe siècle Hauteurs : 14, 2 cm et 13 cm Accidents
MFV Porcelaine étrangère Meissen Statuette de la Comedia dell’Arte représentant Scapin debout en tunique blanche et brandebourg or avec son pantalon vert et sa cape blanche, il porte une besace noir et son poignard. Sa main gauche tient sa toque, feuillages sur la base, décor polychrome et or au naturel. Sous la base sont inscrits les chiffres 5290 à l’encre, XVIIIe siècle, vers 1744 Modèle de P. Reinicke Hauteur : 13, 5 cm Modèle similaire dans la série exécutée pour le Duc de Weissenfels. Bibliographie : Meredith Chilton, Harlequin Unmasked, Yale University Press, 2001, modèle similaire reproduit p. 308. L’orchestre des singes a été crée par Kaendler en 1750 puis remodelé et complété en 1765 par Reinicke, les singes males habillés à la mode rococo d’après une inspiration française, représentent les musiciens, et les guenons les chanteuses. Les singes ont des caractères et des ressemblances humaines ce qui les rend comiques. La légende veut qu’ils représentent la caricature de l’orchestre du Comte de Bruhl. Madame de Pompadour achète 19 figures de l’orchestre en 1753. La manufacture de pâte tendre de Mennecy en créa aussi.
A FAMILY GROUP OF MEDALS, to include Private G C Darby, Second Northumberland Fusiliers, Queen Victoria, South Africa medal with clasps for Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony, Edward VII South Africa medal with clasps for South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 and George V For Faithful Service medal. Together with five London County Council King`s medals for 1911, 1911-12, 1912-13 and 1914-15, 1913-14. And a Queen Elizabeth II For Faithful Service medal awarded to Robert George Darby. In original box marked Imperial Service Medal. (12).
An early 19th Century French tortoiseshell and gold mounted snuff box of rectangular form, the top inset with intricate carved ivory diorama depicting naval scene with many ships prior to a battle (possibly the French fleet coming out of the Chesapeake around Cape Henry prior to the Battle off the Virginia Capes, showing the French naval superiority that ensured victory at York Town in 1781), 8.7 cm x 4.1 cm, housed within a contemporary tooled and gilded red Morocco covered case (ILLUSTRATED)
World (A Map of the World, on Mercators Projection), Anon., Gentleman`s Magazine, London, 1755. 11.3 x 7.3”. (BW) Jolly called this "a neatly executed map showing the state of discovery with little fanciful speculation." The west coast of North American is labeled New Albion and a note in the Pacific reads "Land discovered in 1741, see Gent. Mag. Vol. 24." The entire eastern coast of Australia is indicated as unknown by a dotted line and Van Diemens Land is still connected to the continent. Only the western coast of New Zealand is shown. Cape Circumcision floats alone in the south Atlantic well below the Cape of Good Hope. The map is still bound in the original December 1755 issue that includes an article on the map. Ref: Jolly (GENT-94) Issued folding, with uneven toning. The magazine`s first few pages are detached. (B)
World (Nieuwe Wereld Kaart, waar in de Reizen van den Hr. Anson Rondsom de Wereld…), Tirion, ca. 1769. 16 x 9”. (BW) Simple, but handsome, map of the world on Mercator`s projection showing the voyage of the British naval officer, Commodore Anson. In 1740 Anson and his crew sailed from Britain past Cape Horn to Manila and then onwards back to Britain. During this trip they captured a Spanish galleon and confiscated its treasure worth half a million pounds. The map shows the island of California and only part of Australia. There is little interior detail with the focus of the map being this important voyage. A very sharp impression with a few spots in the image and a hint of toning, else very good. (+B)
Western Hemisphere (America), Tanner, American Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1819. 21 x 18”. (HC) A handsome map that shows the Western Hemisphere from Cape Horn to Baffin Bay, and from the Sandwich Isles to the western fringes of Europe and Africa. In North America, the United States is shown with its current northern border until the Pacific Northwest, at which point it shows neither United States nor British claims, as this region was jointly occupied during this period. Alaska is still largely unexplored while Mexico is in control of Texas and the Southwest. In this edition, Baffin Bay is much too wide at the top, and details along both sides are lacking. There is good detail of the islands in the South Pacific including the Dangerous Archipelago. Strong impression on heavy paper with lovely pastel original color. There are two small edge tears in the lower blank margin that do not enter the image and some faint offsetting and minor staining in the image. There are two extraneous creases that span the sheet from top to bottom, where the map appears to have been folded not as issued. (B)
Eastern Canada - Atlantic Ocean (Carte Reduite du Grand Banc et d`une Partie de l`Isle de Terre Neuve…), Bellin, Paris, 1764. 31.5 x 20.8”. (HC) This attractive sea chart focuses on the fish-rich Grand Bank, as well as the smaller banks located off the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton. The chart is filled with rhumb lines and soundings for the banks, in addition to the approaches to the southern coast of Newfoundland, the eastern coast of Cape Breton and Sable Island. The map is decorated with a fine cartouche wreathed with flowers and topped by the crest of the King of France. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Strong impression on thick watermarked paper. There are some scattered stains and light toning where the two sheets were joined. There are a few short tears in blank margins, and fold separations at top and bottom, one of which just enters map border. (B)
Newfoundland, Canada (A New and Correct Chart of the Coast of New Foundland from Cape Raze to Cape Bonavista…), Mount & Page, The English Pilot: The Fourth Book, London, ca. 1753. 40 x 16.8”. (HC) Large, handsome chart of the Avalon Peninsula with an inset showing one of the earliest plans of Halifax. Two additional insets, with fancy rococo-style borders, detail Trinity Harbour and St. John`s Harbour. Bold and well-engraved chart ornamented with three large compass roses orienting north to the right. Two sheets joined as issued. Ref: Kershaw no.523; Shirley (BL Atlases) M.M&P-5d no.7. Good impression with a close margin at left with some paper laid in and a little facsimile on neatline. There are a couple of short tears across centerfold. (+C)
Colonial New England and Canada (Partie Orientale de la Nouvelle France ou du Canada), Bellin, Paris, 1755. 21.3 x 17”. (HC) This is the final state of Bellin`s definitive map of eastern Canada and New England showing the mouth of the St. Lawrence, the length of the river, the Maritime provinces and French claims in the region. There are some very interesting details of the coastal towns, showing Havre de Baston for Boston Harbor, up the coast to Portsmouth in New Hampshire, Wells, York and Cape Elizabeth in Maine. There is considerable information shown on the extent of French exploration in the region. In this state, Bellin updated the plate with changes to the Saint Lawrence River, Lake Ontario and Cape Code. A large decorative cartouche incorporates two distance scales. Ref: Kershaw no.689; McCorkle no.745.1, Sellers and Van Ee no.273. Watermarked paper with a couple of minor spots, few miniscule worm holes at top right, and a light damp stain with a couple of tiny tears along centerfold at bottom. Remnants of paper tape on verso. (+B)
Eastern Canada & United States (Carte des Colonies Anglaises dans l`Amerique Septentrionale Terminee par la Re. Ohio), Poilly, Paris, ca. 1756. 18.3 x 14.5”. (HC) This uncommon map is one of a series of important maps that illustrate the parts of North America that were disputed between France and England during the French and Indian War. It covers the area from Labrador to Cape Hatteras and west to Lake Superior and the Ohio river valley. It shows the English colonies, Indian villages, towns, forts and rivers. The map is based upon Henry Overton`s earlier map of 1754, with revisions from Nollin`s map of 1756, and enlarged to include Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The key areas of the British offensive, in what French Canadians refer to as La guerre de la Conquête (The War of Conquest), are highlighted with a lengthy explanation and color key describing the various boundaries, treaties and incursions. The map is decorated by a lovely floral title cartouche. Ref: McCorkle no.756.13; Sellers & Van Ee no.71. Original color with a few minute wormholes. Margins have been extended at bottom and sides to better accommodate framing. Issued folding. (+B)
Colonial New England and Mid-Atlantic (Nova Anglia Novum Belgium et Virginia), Jansson, Atlas or a Geographicke description of the Regions…, Amsterdam, [1636]. 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. A portion of the entertaining English narrative on the verso describes the edible denizens of the sea in verse: The Luscious Lobster, with the Crabfish raw. The Brinish Oyster, Muscle Periwigge And Tortoise Sought for by the Indian Squaw Which to the flats dance many a winters Jigge, To dive for Cocles, and to digge for Clammes, Whereby her Lazie Husbands guttes she crammes. Ref: Burden no.247; Cumming (SE) no.39; Karpinski, p. 26 & 31 plt. II; McCorkle no.636.2. The map has been professionally cleaned with a 1" tear to the left of the title cartouche and centerfold separations at top and bottom extending 2" and 0.5" into the image respectively, all of which have been almost invisibly repaired. A number of chips and tears in the blank margins have also been expertly repaired. The original color is a bit faded and there is a minute hole in the title cartouche. (B)
Colonial Mid-Atlantic (Carte de la Virginie et du Maryland Dressee sur la Grande Carte Angloise de Mrs. Josue Fry et Pierre Jefferson…), Robert de Vaugondy, Atlas Universel, Paris, ca. 1793. 25.5 x 19.3”. (HC) This handsome map is the fifth state of Didier Robert de Vaugondy`s edition of the Fry-Jefferson map that was published in London by Thomas Jeffreys in the same year (A Map of the most Inhabited part of Virginia). 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. Peter Jefferson was Thomas Jefferson`s father, and Joshua Fry was a commander in the colonial militia during the French and Indian War. Due to the rarity and high value of the English version of the Fry-Jefferson map, this French version is the earliest obtainable map to accurately depict the interior of Virginia beyond the Tidewater, and is an essential map for the Virginia map collection. Ref: cf Cumming (SE) no.281; Pedley no.470; Phillips, (VA) pp. 49. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide original margins. There is faint offsetting and a couple of spots in the image. (+B)
Colonial Mid-Atlantic United States (A Map and Chart of those Parts of the Bay of Chesapeak York and James Rivers which are at Present the Seat of War), Lodge, Political Magazine, London, 1781. 14.5 x 10”. (BW) Rarely seen Revolutionary War map shows the seat of the Battle of Yorktown, where the British General Cornwallis surrendered on October 19, 1781, effectively leading to the end of the war with Britain. This map was published in the November 30th, 1781 edition of the magazine, not long after the battle. The map shows soundings in fathoms, the locations of Rochambeau and Washington`s armies, as well as those of the ill-fated Cornwallis. A French fleet is located off of Cape Henry. Published by John Bew. Ref: Jolly no.POL-38. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with light offsetting from opposing text page. The right-hand fold has light soiling with some fold separations and a few short tears that have been archivally repaired. (B)
Florida (Carte des Costes de la Floride Francoise…), Bellin, Charlevoix`s Histoire et Description de la Nouvelle France, Paris, [1744]. 5.8 x 8.3”. (BW) This map shows the coast from Cape Fear south to St. Augustine and locates the English, French and Spanish settlements along the coastline. There are a number of cartographic errors, including the incorrect positions of James Town and Charles Town which are labeled as neighboring towns. Ref: Cumming no.259 There is some light offsetting and a binding trim at lower left with minor loss of neatline. Issued folding. (+B)
Cape Cod, Massachusetts ([Lot of 2] Map of Cape Cod and Vicinity [and] Automobile Map of Massachusetts. Cape Cod), Walker Lithograpic & Publishing Co., Boston, ca. 1900-08. x ”. (PC) This lot features two automobile maps of the Cape Cod area including Nantucket and Martha`s Vineyard, both published by the Walker Lithographic & Publishing company. The maps display the "best" highway routes in red and show numerous other roads, railroads and abundant coastline. Both maps are dissected and mounted onto linen with brown paper labels. A. Map of Cape Cod and Vicinity, circa 1900, (18.5" x 20.5"). Condition: Light toning and a few minor spots, else very good. (B+) B. Automobile Map of Massachusetts. Cape Cod, dated 1908, (29" x 30.8"). Condition: The map is toned and the linen is partially separated along a few of the fold intersections. (B) See descriptions. ()
Long Island, New York ([Lot of 4] Texaco Cruising Chart Long Island & Long Island Sound [and] Map of Long Island Sound (Western Part) and East River [and] Long Island Road Map with Pictorial Guide [and] Long Island Sunrise Trails…), ca. 1917-51. x ”. (PC) This lot of four focused on Long Island includes: A. Texaco Cruising Chart Long Island & Long Island Sound, by the Texas Company, circa 1940, (30.8" X 15.5"). Includes detailed nautical information and an index to yacht clubs. The verso contains tidal charts for New York Harbor and Long Island. Condition: Minor soiling. (B+) B. Map of Long Island Sound (Western Part) and East River, by C. S. Hammond & Co., circa 1917, (28" x 9.5"). Shows the steamboat routes in Long Island Sound and an inset of Long Island, Nantucket and Cape Cod. Folds into gray paper wrappers. Condition: There is some minor loss in blank areas of image along fold at left and some light toning. Wrappers are worn and have a fold separation. (B) C. Long Island Road Map with Pictorial Guide, by Esso Co., dated 1951, (31.5" x 16.8"). One side shows a large map of the western section while the verso shows the eastern side and the "Esso Pictorial Guide to Happy Motoring in Long Island." Condition: (A+) D. Long Island Sunrise Trails Main and Secondary Highways, by Rand McNally & Co., circa 1928, (31.3" x 8.5"). Shows roads, railroads, ferries and 13 small pictorial scenes around Long Island. Condition: (A) See descriptions. ()
Wilmington, North Carolina (Cape Fear River, with the Counties Adjacent, and the Towns of Brunswick and Wilmington, against which Lord Cornwallis, Detached Part of his Army, the 17th. of January Last), Lodge, Political Magazine, London, 1781. 7 x 9.5”. (BW) This interesting and scarce map depicts the Cape Fear River vicinity near the close of the Revolutionary War. Wilmington was captured by the British in 1781 and plantations in the Cape Fear area were ransacked. The map shows numerous locations including Mount Misery, Wilmington, Brunswick and Lockwoods Folly with notations of their distance from Charlestown, from which General Cornwallis launched his attack on the region. Fort Johnson, which had been destroyed at the outbreak of the war, is also shown. Published by John Bew. Ref: Jolly no.POL-22; Sellers & Van Ee no.1512. Issued folding with a few faint spots. (+B)
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Kaart van het Middelste deel van America), Dampier, Nieuwe Reystogt Rondom de Werrel, London, [1698]. 11.3 x 6.3”. (BW) This is from de Hondt`s rare Dutch edition of William Dampier’s voyages. The English edition`s map, titled "A Map of the Middle Part of America," is identical in its depiction; this edition is re-engraved to use Dutch names. This chart shows part of the route of William Dampier`s first circumnavigation voyage in the 1680s with his passage across the isthmus of Panama. The map covers the area of northern South America through Central America into what is now the southern United States with Mary-Land, Virginie, Caroline, Floride, and N. Mexique named. There is an inset map detailing the Cape Verde Islands with the route of exploration delineated. Nice impression with a few minor stains and light toning in the blank margins. Issued folding. (+B)
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Map of the European Settlements in Mexico or New Spain and the West Indies), Kitchin, Robertson`s History of America, London, 1783. 20 x 12.3”. (BW) This detailed and expansive map covers all of the southern United States north to the Carolinas at Cape Henry. The map continues west through the region labeled Great Space of Land unknown to the southern tip of Baja California. All of the Caribbean is shown, naming the Great Antilles, Cuba, and the Bahamas, with the Windward and Leeward together identified as the Caribbe Is. It is filled with place names and rivers and Indian tribes. The map is decorated with a delicate title cartouche. Issued folding, now pressed with a minute hole at a fold intersection, and another caused by a paper flaw, both of which are only visible when held to light. Remargined at top right. (A)
Cape Verde Islands (Cape Verd Ids.), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, ca. 1823. 10.3 x 8.5”. (HC) The quality of engraving on this chart is stunning. It locates the various islands in the chain including Bonavista, Salt, St. Nicholas, St. Antonio, St. Vincent, St. Jago, Fogo and Brava. Many coastal features are named and topography is shown via hachure. The title cartouche is engraved on a cloud background. 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 & Co. Wide, original margins with a few light spots. (+B)
India ([Lot of 2] Presqu`Isle de l`Inde deca la Gange... [and] L`Empire du Grand Mogol), Sanson, Paris, ca. 1700. 9.5 x 7.5”. (HC) A. Presqu`Isle de l`Inde deca la Gange, ou sont les Royaumes, de Decan, de Golconde, de Bisnagar, et le Malabar. Striking map of southern India, with a portion of Sri Lanka shown as well as a bit of the Maldives. The Malabar Coast is depicted in an inset. The map is filled with details and place names, including the Coromandel Coast and Cape Comorin. Engraved by Antoine d` Winter. Condition: Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and binding holes in right blank margin. (A) B.L`Empire du Grand Mogol. This small map covers Northern India and present-day Nepal and Bangladesh and shows the political divisions, topography, cities and major towns. At right is the mythical Lac de Chiamay. It is decorated with a nice title cartouche. Condition: Issued folding, with original outline color and a few faint spots. (B+) See description. ()
Indian Ocean (Carte Reduite de l`Ocean Oriental, depuis le Cap de Bonne Esperance, jusqu`a l`Isle Formose), Apres de Mannevillette, Le Neptune Oriental, Paris, 1775. 27.8 x 19.8”. (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 great detail of the coastline from Cape Good Hope in Southern Africa north to the Arabian Peninsula, east to India and south to Australia. Printed on heavy watermarked paper with a few light spots and stains primarily in the blank margins. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (+B)
Northwest Africa (Barbariae et Guineae Maritimi a Freto Gibraltar ad Fluvium Gambiae cum Insulis Salfis Flandricis et Canaricis), Renard/De Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1715. 22 x 19”. (HC) This decorative sea chart of the Barbary and Guinea coasts extends to include part of the coastline of Portugal and Spain. Two compass roses orient north to the left, and there is good detail of the Azores, Madeira, Canary, and Cape Verde Islands. Additional detail is confined to the coasts with numerous place names. The interior of Africa is filled with a decorative title cartouche depicting fat-tailed sheep, a lizard, and snakes in the foreground, with African pirates, merchants and slave-traders. The man at front right holds a scimitar in one hand and a decapitated head in the other hand. The map is further embellished by several sailing vessels, while others are engaged in battle. This is the Renard edition of the map that was first published by Frederick de Wit, circa 1675. Ref: cf Norwich no.252. There is some minor toning and small worm holes and tracks (primarily along centerfold) that have been professionally infilled, with a small amount of image in facsimile. (+B)
Southern Africa ([Lot of 2] Typus Orarum Maritimarum Guinea… [and] Delineatio Orarum Maritimarum…), Linschoten/Langren, Itinerario…, Amsterdam, ca. 1596. 21 x 15.5”. (HC) This matched pair of maps of the western and eastern coasts of Africa are two of the most richly ornamented maps in early cartography, superbly engraved in the Flemish style by Arnold Florent van Langren. The cartouches contain descriptions of the region in both Latin and Dutch that credit 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 western 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. The eastern 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 elegant compass roses filling the Indian Ocean. Ref: Norwich no.239a & no.239b; Tooley (MCC-29) no.167 & no.168; Tooley et al [Landmarks] pp. 168-69. Issued folding on watermarked paper with expert repairs to several fold separations and a couple of minute worm holes. On the western map there are 1" and 2.5" tears at left that have been professionally repaired. On the eastern map there is a 1" tear at left that has also been skillfully repaired. (+B)
Southern Africa (Le Pays des Hottentots aux Environs du Cap de Bonne Esperance), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1755. 13.8 x 9.8”. (HC) A beautifully engraved copper-plate map of the Cape of Good Hope from Saint Helena Bay to Mossel Bay. Dutch settlements are mostly confined along the coast and southern regions. The inland regions are depicted as deserts, savannas, forests and mountain ranges with tribal names indicated and a few Boer colonies. Watermarked paper with light toning, scattered foxing and a chip at bottom centerfold that has been repaired with old paper, with a minor amount of neatline in facsimile. (B)
North Pacific Ocean ([Lot of 3] Carte Generale des Decouvertes de l`Amiral de Fonte… [and] Nouvelle Representation des Cotes Nord… [and] Partie de la Carte du Capitaine Cluny…), Robert de Vaugondy, Diderot`s Encyclopedia (Supplement), Paris, [1772]. x ”. (BW) Three great maps from this interesting series prepared by Didier Robert de Vaugondy. A. Carte Generale des Decouvertes de l`Amiral de Fonte, et Autres Navigateurs Espagnols, Anglois et Russes pour la Recherche du Passage a la Mer du Sud, dated 1752 (15" x 11.3"). This is one of the more remarkable combinations of fact and fiction ever published. This map of the North Pacific and Northwest had as its source a 1708 article in the Monthly Miscellany that purported to be a newly discovered account of a voyage in 1640 by the Spanish Admiral, Bartholomew de Fonte. Thereafter, the newly presented information was changed and elaborated upon, notably by this series of maps which appeared in Diderot`s Encyclopedia. In its concept, it promoted the hopes of a Northwest Passage and depicts the existence of Mer de l`Ouest or the Sea of the West. The tracks for the Russian exploration in 1741 and other explorers are traced in the Pacific. Inset at upper left is a small map, "Carte dressee Sur la lettre de l`Amiral de Fonte par l`Ecrivain de la Californie" detailing the purported track of Admiral de Fonte. The title credits Delisle as the source for the map. There was much controversy at the time regarding the veracity of the voyages by de Fonte. In 1750, Joseph-Nicolas Delisle presented a paper and map at the Academy of Sciences in Paris that consolidated the vast amount of geographical information he had acquired in Russia. The paper caused a sensation, but the map, drawn by Philippe Buache and designed to show the "coherence of Russian discoveries with those of de la Fuente" (de Fonte), was met with skepticism. Delisle hired Bellin to re-work the map, presenting it to the Academy in 1752. That same year an annoyed Buache drew his own map and presented it along with a paper to the Academy. The controversy was further enflamed by Robert de Vaugondy`s own presentation to the Academy the following year when he expressed his doubts about the truth of de Fonte’s voyages and criticized the maps illustrating it. See Pedley pages 74-78 for more on the politics and personalities in this fascinating story. Ref: Hayes pp. 26-27; Pedley no.454. Condition: Watermarked paper with wide margins, light centerfold toning and a spot in inset map at top left. (B+) B. 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. Gravee sous la Direction de Mr. de Vaugondy en 1772, dated 1772 (14" x 11.3"). 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 no.402. Condition: Watermarked paper with wide margins and a spot in bottom blank margin, far from map image. (A) C. Partie de la Carte du Capitaine Cluny Auteur d`un ouvrage anglois intitule American Traveller, dated 1769 (19.5" x 11.5"). While this fascinating map covers the Arctic from Asia through Europe, the focus of the map is the Arctic region of North America. The most important feature of the map is the early depiction of what is present-day Alaska, patterned after Muller`s epic map of 1750 that was the first to show the Russian discoveries, also noted here. A very interesting Northwest Passage is shown going from Repulse Bay in the north part of Hudson`s Bay into the Arctic Ocean at Cape Fowler. (19 x 11.5") Ref: Pedley no.460. Condition: Watermarked paper with faint toning along folds, else fine. (A) See description. ()
Mittelholzer (Walter). By Airplane Towards the North Pole. An Account of an Expedition to Spitzbergen in the Summer of 1923, 1st English ed., 1925, two folding maps, b & w illusts. from photos, orig. cloth gilt, a little worn on spine, 8vo, together with Tennant (Lieutenant-Colonel J.E.), In the Clouds Above Baghdad. Being the Records of an Air Commander, 1st ed., 1920, sketch maps and b & w illusts. from photos, orig. cloth, a little rubbed, 8vo, plus Samson (Charles Rumney), A Flight from Cairo to Cape Town and Back, 1st ed., 1931, b & w illusts. from photos, orig. cloth in sl. chipped d.j., 8vo, with other aviation record-breaking flights, exploration and adventure, etc. (3 shelves)
LYNN CHADWICK BRONZE SCULPTURE WINGED FIGURESLynn Chadwick (BRITISH, 1914-2003) bronze sculpture titled `Winged Figures Version I` (659S). Edition of 6. Has an abstract design depicting a male and female winged figure standing together, each having a gilded face geometric shape face. Signed to rear of cape. Measures 21" height x 16" width (53.3cm x 40.6cm). Total weight of 17.41 kilograms. Provenance: From a Boca Raton, Florida estate. Appraisal value of $125, 000
JOSE ESTEBAN MARTINEZ OIL ON CANVAS OF COUPLEJose Esteban Martinez (MEXICAN, ). Oil on canvas depicting a Mexican couple. The female appears to be nude and the male figure is wearing a "Zoro" mask with hat and cape. On his pants is the words "Soy Bien Macho...y que!" (I am macho...and what!). Also across the background are the words "El...Ultimo...Brinco" (The...last...jump). Signed upper left and dated 1989. Measures 32 1/2" height x 30" width + 5/8" frame (82.5cm x 76.2cm + 1.6cm). Guaranteed original.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853 1d brick-red on slightly blued paper (SG 3) parallelogram pair with large margins and crisp part triangular cancels, ironed crease and traces of ageing on reverse, still very fine appearance with lovely colour and scarce in this format, cat £550+, Ex Huston Container: Card
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853 1d brown-red on paper slightly blued paper (SG 3a) block of four with good to (mostly) large margins, used with light triangular cancels which leave `Hope` clear on one pair, some loss of blueing and insignificant marginal scissor cuts but a very handsome block, cat £1,200+. Ex Maximus Container: Card
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