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TOKURIKI TOMIKICHIRO (1902-2000) “Cormorant Fishing by Night”, first edition, 1960s A Japanese woodblock print, 1960s 40 x 27cm

KAWASE HASUI (1883-1957) “Night at Miyajima”, first edition, dated 1947 Watanabe Publisher’s Black seal, titled and dated in left margin A Japanese woodblock print 38.8 x 27cm

The Nightside of Nature by Catherine Crowe, published 1848, First Edition, vol II, leather and marbled cover

Old Cheshire Churches by Raymond Richards, 1947 First Edition

Billy Bunters Barring Out - First edition 1948

The World of Jeeves by PG Woodhouse 1967 - first edition, dust cover

The Improvement of the Mind or a supplement to The Art of Logick - J Watts 1741 - first edition - poor condition

J LEWIS BONHOTE "Birds of Britain", published A & C Black Limited, DIGBY PIGOTT "London birds and other sketches", published London 1902, GENERAL BOOTH "In darkest England and the way out", published International Headquarters of the Salvation Army, London, AGNES GIBERNE "Sun, moon & the stars, Astronomy for Beginners", published 1900, one volume "Black`s Veterinary Dictionary", published Adam & Charles Black, London, third edition, one volume "Mrs Beeton`s Household Management", published 1923, STANLEY COOKE "Off the beaten track in Sussex", with 160 illustrations by Sussex artists, published Combridge`s 1911, GERTRUDE JEKYLL "Home & garden", published Longmans, Green and Co. 1901 and one volume "Sussex in the 20th Century", Pike`s new Century series, published W T Pike & Co., first edition 1910, and C H R (CHRISTOPHER) AURIVILLIUS "Rhopalocera Aethiopica", published Stockholm 1898, in black leather and gilt cloth boards

Neil Cawthorne, First Lot, signed limited edition print, No.238 of 850; another horse racing print (2)

Enid Blyton: two first edition hardbacks with dust jackets, "Mystery of the Missing Necklace" and "Five Go To Camp", five other Enid Blyton books and five James Bond paperbacks (all in fair/poor condition)

J K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire special first edition, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, United Kingdom, 2000 , 0-7475-4971-0

A Paragon bone china two handled loving cup commemorating the birth of Prince Henry, 1984, with gilt lion handles, boxed, two Sutherland bone china limited edition beakers with gilt lion masks, the first celebrating the Queen Mother`s 90th birthday, the second the State Visit to China, together with a group of Queen Elizabeth II and later commemorative wares.

Virginia Woolf, A room of ones`s own, USA signed first edition, Harcourt, Brace and company, New York, 1929, printed Quinn & Boden Company, Inc, Rahway, N.J., blue cloth bound, 19.5cm x 14cm

W T Arnold; "The English Lakes painted by A Heaton Cooper", 1905, first edition.

Arthur Conan Doyle; "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", first edition, 1892, in blue pictorial cloth, a printing error on page 317 "Miss Violent" for Miss Violet.

J R MacDuff; "Memories of Gennesaret" 1874, in brown hide, "Biggles, The Black Raider" first edition, 1953, "Ascent of Everest" by John Hunt, 1953 and two other books.

A framed Royal Geographical Society silver map by John Pinches Ltd; issued to commemorate the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the first publication of the famous Ptolemy map (believed to be a limited edition). 38cm by 57cm approx (31.7oz including the corrugated plastic sheet backing/glued) Hallmarked for London c.1977

Four "First Edition" Buses incl. Bristol Double Decker and City line Bus, boxed.

LAWRENCE ATKINSON (BRITISH 1873-1931) LITTLE MEMORIAL Limestone 19cm high (7.5in) Provenance: Through the Atkinson family by descent Note: This lot is accompanied by further items: a first edition copy of the definitive text on Atkinson, `The New Art` by Horace Shipp, published 1922; a framed photograph of the artist at work in his studio; a book of the artist`s poetry, `Aura`, published 1915.

Books/Microscopy-Five books relating to Microscopy comprising: George.E. Davis-Practical Microscope, First edition 1882 with advertisements to front and back, William.B. Carpenter-The Microscope And Its Revelations, 6th edition 1881, Thomas Davies-The Preparation And Mounting Of Microscopic Objects, 1880, John Phin-Practical Hints On The Selection And Use Of The Microscope, 2nd edition 1887 and Edwin Lankester-Half Hours With The Microscope, 1878

Books-Frank.T. Bullen-The Cruise Of The `Cachalot` published by Smith, Elder & Co, London, first edition 1898 with folding map and illustrations, full leather bound, together with David Livingstone-A Popular Account Of Missionary Travels And Researches In South Africa, published by John Murray, Albemarle Street, London, New Edition 1875, with folding map and illustrations, full leather binding with tooled school prize inscription

Books-Arthur Rackham (illus)-The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie, published by William Heinemann, first edition, 2nd impression 1910, gilt brown cloth binding, together with Gullivers Travels, published by The Temple Press, 1937, orange cloth binding with illustrated dust jacket

REFERENCE BOOKS. NANCE (E MORTON)THE POTTERY & PORCELAIN OF SWANSEA & NANTGARWfirst edition, illustrated, navy cloth, 1942, W D John, Swansea Porcelain, 1958, William Billingsley ,1968, H G Bradley, editor, Ceramics of Derbyshire 1750-1975, 1978, Watney Collection Sale Catalogue Philips, Parts I-III, 1999 and 2000 and five others (12)++All fine or good working copies

P.O.W. WW2 group 1939/45 star, Italy star, France/Germany star and WW2 medal. To PTE A West 1bn para no. 6106420 AAC. Wounded and taken prisoner at Arnhem 19/9/44. First held in camp 12A then 4B. POW no. 91615, ex. Queens Regiment. This lot was sold by us 30/11/2010 and had been given to the original vendor by the recipient. Together with a limited edition colour print "The Bridge at Arnhem" by Alan Fearley, signed by MAJ General John Frost CB, DSO, MC (1913-1993) who was commander of the Advance party.

Bernard Venables, Fishing, first edition

Mixed lot, includes: First Edition `The Welcome Stamp Album`, G. F. Rapkin, containing a selection of European stamps; Haji (Japan) tinplate clockwork mule; Triang Minic Aveling-Barford; Spirit of St Louis Field Compass (VG) etc. Overall F.

Title Pages (The Bible That Is, the Holy Scriptures Contained in the Old & New Testament), ca. 1610. 8 x 11.8”. (HC) This title page is from an early 17th-century edition of the Geneva Bible, popularly known as the Breeches Bible, Elizabethan Family Bible, or Pilgrim’s Bible. The Geneva Bible was first published in 1560 in Switzerland by refugees who fled England during the reign of the Roman Catholic Queen BloodyMary. Publication returned to England when Protestant-friendly Queen Elizabeth took the throne. It is one of the most significant Protestant translations of Scripture prior to the King James. This title page is from an edition published by Robert Barker, and features two pillars decorated by 24 medallions representing various personages in the bible. The pillars are surrounded by grapevines and biblical scenes, including Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and Moses and the Ten Commandments. Watermarked paper with some minor creasing in corners. Remargined at right and bottom with small loss of image at bottom. There is faint manuscript writing in title cartouche including the date 1611. (B)

World (Designatio Orbis Christiani), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.8”. (HC) This is one of the first thematic maps, and it is the second world map in the Mercator-Hondius Atlas Minor. It is on a planispherical projection and uses symbols (identified in the key at bottom) to designate those areas of the world that are Christian (cross), Muslim (crescent), and idolaters (arrow). This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Ref: Shirley no.260. There are a few faint spots and the map has been professionally remargined at top right with a small amount of neatline in facsimile. Cardinal directions written in manuscript ink in blank margins. (+B)

World ([World and Horological Diagrams]), Ritter, Speculum Solis…, [1607]. 13.3 x 11”. (BW) A rare and extremely unusual map shows the world projected from the North Pole as if it were the table of a sundial. The landmasses are drawn to scale in proportion to their distance from the pole. The result is a very distorted, though mathematically correct, projection. Ten horological diagrams surround the central map and all are enclosed in a decorative border. The plate was designed for Ritter`s first edition of the Speculum Solis in 1607, and is a synopsis of all the plates that appear in his later editions. Ref: cf Shirley no.270. Watermarked paper with a few minute tears that have been professionally closed on verso. Also professionally remargined. (A)

Sun (Schema Corporis Solaris, prout ab Auctore et P. Scheinero…), Kircher, D`Onder-Aardse Weereld, Amsterdam, ca. 1682. 16.1 x 14.3”. (HC) This stunning engraving is an early view of the sun shown with solar flares and surface eruptions based on the observations of Kircher and Christoph Scheiner in 1635. Kircher`s masterpiece, titled Mundus subterraneus (The Underground World) was the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth, proposing theories (sometimes fantastic) in the areas of physics, geography, geology, and chemistry. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous Subterranean World by Johann Waesberger. Ref: De Vorsey (Mercator`s World) Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 28-31. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper. There is a tiny hole in blank area of map image at bottom, a couple of tiny tears in blank margins, and two binding trims in left blank margin that have been repaired with old paper. (+B)

Colonial North America and Caribbean (Mappa Geographica Regionem Mexicanam et Floridam Terrasque adjacentes, ut et Anteriores Americae Insulas, Cursus itidem et Reditus Navigantium versus flumen Missisipi et alias Colonias…), Seutter/Lotter, Augsburg, ca. 1770. 22.8 x 18.8”. (HC) This is one of the many versions of Delisle`s important map of 1703 (Carte du Mexique et de la Floride). It provides a view of North America from the Great Lakes through the West Indies. The British colonies are confined east of the Appalachian Mountains, France controls the Mississippi Valley and Florida, and Spain possesses Mexico; political divisions as dictated by the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. New Mexico is finely described with many native tribes and pueblos noted, including Acoma, Santa Clara, and Isleta. While geographically nearly identical to Delisle`s chart, this map is very decorative with the lower left corner filled with a huge sea battle and the Atlantic filled with four inset plans of Panama, Havana, Carthagena and Vera Cruz. Engraved by Tobias Conrad Lotter and first published by Lotter’s father-in-law, Matthais Seutter, this edition was published by Lotter after he inherited the plate in 1758. Ref: Martin & Martin, plt. 18. Professionally remargined on three sides with a small amount of neatline in facsimile. There are a few minute worm holes in an unengraved area of map and some small stains in image. (B)

Eastern Colonial United States & Canada (America Septentrionalis a Domino d`Anville in Galliis Edita nunc in Anglia Coloniis in Interiorem Virginiam Deductis nec non Fluvii Ohio Cursu…), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1777. 20 x 18”. (HC) This is the Revolutionary War issue of Homann`s map that was originally published during the French and Indian War in 1756 after Jeffery`s map from the previous year. This edition includes several alterations and updates plus the line "et ad bellum praesentis temporis accomodata" added to the imprint. It shows the area from James Bay and Newfoundland in the north to northern Florida and the Gulf coast in the south, and depicts the British and French possessions during the first full year of the war. The western extent of the map is just west of the Mississippi River, and is called Mississippi or Louisiana. The boundaries of Virginia and North Carolina, shown with dotted lines, extend westward off the map. The boundary of New York still appears to cross Lakes Ontario, Huron and Erie to include the lower peninsula of Michigan, but the western extent is not clearly delineated. There is an early depiction of Georgia with its boundary on the Mississippi. The map is embellished with a large title cartouche. The extensive German text at upper left and lower right describes the British claims and French encroachments with historical context. Ref: McCorkle no.756.1; Sellers & Van Ee no.68. A slightly uneven impression with light toning along centerfold and a few unobtrusive spots in the image. There is light soiling, two archivally repaired worm holes, and a few tiny chips and tears all confined to the blank margins. (+B)

Southwestern United States ([Lot of 2] Military Reconnaissance of the Arkansas, Rio del Norte and Rio Gila… [and] Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California…), Emory, Washington D.C., 1847-48. 67 x 30”. (BW) A) Military Reconnaissance of the Arkansas, Rio del Norte and Rio Gila, by W.H. Emory, dated 1847, (67" x 30"). An important Mexican-American War period map that shows the route of Col. Kearny and his Army of the West as they traveled from Ft. Leavenworth to Los Angeles via Santa Fe and San Diego. Wheat states that the map was an important milestone in the cartographic development and accurate determination of the geography of the West. Published in Senate Doc no.7, 30th Cong., 1st Session. A large map printed on three sheets, joined as issued. Ref: Wheat [TMW] no.544. Condition: Scattered foxing with numerous short splits at fold intersections and a few light damp stains at left. Folds into attractive contemporary hard blue covers with ribbon tie closures. (C+) B) Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California..., by W. H. Emory, published 1848, (6" x 9"). This is the Senate edition of Emory`s important report documenting the 1846-1847 journey of the advanced guard of General Kearny`s Army of The West. Emory was Brevet Major of the Corps of Topographical Engineers. Emory`s reports are enjoyable reads and this is no different, with passages such as "I stopped in the little town of Isoletta, to visit my friend, the accolade, who has the reputation, Indian though he be, of being the most honest man and best maker of brandy in the territory." The report summarizes the activity of the U.S. Army of the West after the capture of New Mexico with important early views of the region. It is illustrated with 26 lithographed views, three battle maps, and 14 botanical plates. The important view of San Diego is present. The battle plans are: Sketch of the Actions fought at San Pasqual in Upper California…; Sketch of the Passage of the Rio San Gabriel...; and Sketch of the Battle of Los Angeles Upper California. Fought between the Americans and Mexicans Jany. 9th, 1847. Complete with the two page report (Appendix No. 7) by P. St. Geo. Cooke, Major 2d Dragoons. Printed by Wendell and Van Benthuysen. This is the second edition printed, and thus did not originally contain the large folding map by Emory, which was included in the first and third editions. 416 pages + plates. 8vo, hardbound in brown cloth covers with original paper label on spine. Ref: Wagner & Camp no.148:2. Condition: Moderate to heavy foxing throughout the text with the plates showing only light scattered foxing. Label and covers are very worn. (B) See descriptions. ()

New Mexico (Map of the Territory of New Mexico, made by order of Brig. Gen. S. W. Kearney… [with] Report of Lieut. J. W. Abert, of his Examination of New Mexico, in the Years 1846-47), Abert & Peck, HR. Ex. Doc. 41, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Washington D.C., 1846-47. 19.5 x 25”. (BW) During the War with Mexico, Lieutenants Abert and Peck were enroute to the Pacific with Lieut. Emory as part of General Kearny`s Army of the West, but the two were left behind due to illness. They took the opportunity to continue their survey efforts earlier started on Fremont`s third expedition. The resulting map is a very detailed look at the Rio Grande Valley and some adjacent areas including the pueblos of Laguna and Acoma. This important map, illustrated in Wheat, is roughly centered on Santa Fe. It details the territory along the Rio Grande from above Taos south to well below Socorro and San Antonio to the ruins at Valverde. Excellent detail of the topography and watershed to either side of the river with the mountains shown via hachure. Filled with place names including numerous villages and small towns, and the Comanche Route from Arkansas. Blank areas to the west and north are labeled Navajo Indians and Utah Indians. This map was issued with Emory`s Notes of a Military Reconnaissance in 1848. 10,000 copies were produced for this House of Representatives edition. This lot includes the unbound Abert`s report which includes 24 plates. Unbound, title page, pages 417 - 548, 24 plates, 7.3 X 4.3" The plates include: Santa Fe; O-CUM-WHO-WUST; Old Bark`s Son AH-MAH-NAH-CO and Squaw; Las Cumbres Espanolas; San Miguel; Ruins of Pecos; The Gold Mountains near Tuerto; Fort Marcy and the Parraquia - Santa Fe; San Felippe; Pueblo de Santo Domingo; Pueblo de Santa Ana; Moquino; Acoma, No. 1; Acoma, No. 2; Acoma, No. 3; View near Rito; El Canon Inferno; Ruins of Abo; Bosque de Apache; Valverde, and four more. Historical and important map complete with its report. Ref: Wheat (TMW) 532; Wagner-Camp-Becker 148.5; Howes E145 Map has been backed with tissue to reinforce and repair a few minor tears and splits along the folds. There is toning along the folds where cello tape, now removed, had previously reinforced the map. Report is disbound with the first few pages loose from text block. Map and report are housed in an attractive, contemporary brown clamshell folder. (+C)

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)

Brazil (Littora Brasiliae / Pascaert van Brasil), Renard/De Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1715. 22.3 x 19”. (HC) This magnificent map of Brazil is primarily a sea chart with details confined to the coastline. Oriented with north to the left by two fine compass roses, it covers the Brazilian coastline from the mouth of the Amazon to the Rio de la Plata in what is now Argentina. A dramatic title cartouche that fills the interior is constructed of a montage of scenes showing Portuguese and Dutch explorers and missionaries, an Indian ceremony, mining, exotic animals and produce, etc. Rhumb lines cross the entire map, which is further embellished by four sailing ships. North is oriented to the left. This is the Renard edition of the map that was first published by Frederick de Wit, circa 1675. There is some minor soiling and small worm holes and tracks that have been professionally infilled near the centerfold, with a small amount of image in facsimile and a few tiny areas of loss of image. (+B)

Iceland (Island), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) Delightful small map of Iceland, which is shown filled with mountains including the volcanic Hecla. The sea is stipple engraved and includes a spouting sea monster. Delicately engraved strapwork title and distance scale cartouches adorn the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling with a few tiny tears and light creases in blank margins. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Arctic & Scandinavia (Septentrionalium Partium Nova Tabula), Ruscelli, La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…, Venice, ca. 1562. 9.5 x 7”. (BW) This is a reduced version of the landmark Zeno map showing the mythical islands in the North Atlantic and small coastlines of Labrador (Estotiland) and possibly Newfoundland (Drogeo). Frisland is depicted in considerable detail, with many place names indicated. The only cartographic difference between this and the woodcut map published by Zeno is that there is no land bridge between Greenland and Scandinavia on this edition. The plate mark runs off the sheet at top indicating that two maps were printed together, then separated for inclusion in the atlas. There is one surviving full, uncut sheet that reveals the sister map was the Ptolemy world. First state with Latin text on verso. In 1558, Nicolo (the Younger) Zeno claimed to have discovered a 14th century manuscript recording a voyage made by his ancestors Nicolo and Antonio. According to the text, in the year 1380 a storm swept the Zenos into the North Atlantic where they found a group of unknown lands named Frisland, Estotiland, Estland, Icaria, and Drogeo. As a result, maps throughout the 16th century continued to show these fictional islands, especially Frisland. Ref: Burden no.29; Ginsberg no.18; Manasek no.19. Faint toning in the centerfold and marginal soiling. (A)

Arctic & Scandinavia (Septentrionalium Regionum Descriptio), Ortelius/Galle, Il Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, [1577]. 4.3 x 3”. (BW) Delightful miniature map based on Ortelius` important map of the Arctic regions and the North Atlantic with the mythical islands of Drogeo (unnamed) and Friisland. Greenland is shown as a large island separated from the Pigme Ihio Habitant (land in habited by pigmies). This is the first edition of the miniature map which is a reduced version of the folio by Ortelius in 1570. On a full sheet (5.5 x 7.5") of Italian text. On the recto of this sheet is the map of Livonia. Ref: Burden no.127; Ginsberg no.27. Small printer`s creases in the lower right portion of the image, else fine. (A)

Europe (Romani Imperii Imago), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 6”. (HC) Superb map of the Roman Empire covering most of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Near and Middle East. The map is richly decorated with two strapwork cartouches and two containing portraits. The cartouche in the lower section of the map contains a brief account of Roman dominion. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. There is a printer`s crease at top left and a few manuscript ink notations on map. Several small chips and tears in blank margins have been expertly repaired, and the top margin has been extended to better accommodate framing. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (+B)

Southeastern England (Warwicum Northampton, Huntingdon Cantabr etc.), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) Appealing small map of southeastern England including London, Salisbury, Oxford, Cambridge, Leicester and Norwich and the Isle of Wight. The map is filled with minutely engraved detail and is graced with two strapwork cartouches and a moiré patterned sea. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Bedford, England (Bedford Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 15.8 x 12.5”. (BW) This county map of Bedfordshire shows the early road system with the city of Bedford located at center along the Great Ouse river. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is an attractive drape-style cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. Watermarked paper with some light printer`s ink residue, else very good. (+B)

Huntington, England (Huntington Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 17 x 14”. (BW) This county map of Huntingtonshire shows the early road system. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. The city of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire is located at right. There is an attractive drape-style cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. There is a hint of offsetting in the image and faint toning along centerfold. Watermarked paper. (+B)

Leicester, England (Leicester Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 17 x 14”. (BW) This county map of Leicester shows the early road system. The town of Leicester is located near the center of the map along the Soar River. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is a decorative title cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. There is some light offsetting, else very good. Watermarked paper. (+B)

Northampton, England (Northampton Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 16 x 14”. (BW) This county map of Northamptonshire shows the early road system, with Northampton located at the center of the sheet. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is an attractive drape-style cartouche and three distance scales. North is oriented to the right. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. There is a hint of toning along the centerfold, with a portion of the centerfold reinforced with old paper. Watermarked paper. (+B)

Cheshire, England (The County Palatine of Chester), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 16 x 14”. (BW) This county map of Cheshire shows the early road system with the town of Chester located on the left side of the sheet next to the River Dee. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is a decorative title cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. There is light toning along the centerfold, faint offsetting and a few tiny spots in the image. There is one minute pinhole at left and a printer`s crease along the lower neatline. Watermarked paper. (+B)

Wilts, England (Wilt Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 16.3 x 13.5”. (BW) This county map of Wiltshire shows the early road system. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges parks and mountains in profile. There is an attractive drape-style cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. Watermarked paper with some offsetting, light printer`s ink residue, and a 0.5" hole near the centerfold repaired with old paper on verso, with minor loss of image. (B)

Stafford, England (Stafford Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 14.5 x 17”. (BW) This county map of Staffordshire shows the early road system, with the town of Stafford located at the center of the sheet. The map displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is a decorative title cartouche and three distance scales. Engraved by Sutton Nicholls and sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. There is some faint offsetting, a hint of toning along the fold, and a printer`s crease above the centerfold. Watermarked paper. (+B)

Lincoln, England (Lincoln Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 16.5 x 14.3”. (BW) This county map of Lincolnshire shows the early road system, with the town of Lincoln located near the center of the sheet. The map displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is a decorative title cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. There are a few minor spots in the image and a small printer`s crease in the upper portion of the image near the neatline. Watermarked paper. (+B)

Berkshire, England (Bark Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 16.5 x 14”. (BW) This county map of Berkshire shows the early road system and Windsor Castle at lower right. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is an attractive drape-style cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. There is some light offsetting and printer`s ink residue in the image, else very good. A tiny tear in bottom blank margin has been closed on verso with old paper. Watermarked paper. (+B)

Nottingham, England (Nottingham Shire), Morden, Britannia, London, ca. 1722. 16 x 14”. (BW) This county map of Nottinghamshire shows the early road system, with the town of Nottingham located in the lower portion of the sheet. The map displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. There is a decorative title cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton. This map is from the subsequent edition of 1722. Watermarked paper with some light offsetting and a few small spots in the image, else very good. (+B)

Northern Ireland (Ultonia Oriental), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7 x 6”. (HC) Charming map of Northern Ireland including Belfast and extending south to Drogheda. Decorated with a large strapwork title cartouche, a sailing ship and a sea monster. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Ref: Law, p. 28. Watermarked paper with one tiny spot at bottom left and marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Southern Ireland (Hiberniae v. Tabula), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.3”. (HC) A charming small map of southern Ireland, beautifully engraved both in the sea and the interior with detail of towns, rivers and mountains. The map is adorned with strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Ref: Law, p. 28. Watermarked paper with marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Southern France (Aquitania), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.5”. (HC) An attractive small map of southern France from the Atlantic coast to the Rhone River filled with detail and embellished with strapwork title and scale cartouches. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling with manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Western France (Poictou), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.5”. (HC) This pretty, reduced version of Mercator`s map of the region includes the coastline and the cities of Nantes and Rochelle, with the Loire River valley prominently noted. A delicately engraved strapwork cartouche is tucked in the upper right corner. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling with manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. There are light pencil marks in the ocean. (+B)

Eastern France and Northern Switzerland (Alsatia Superior), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7 x 5.5”. (HC) Finely engraved map of the Alsace region and the course of the Rhine River from Basel to Strasburg. North is oriented to the right, and a strapwork cartouche incorporating the distance scale adorns the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. There are two tiny spots in the image, a printer`s crease in the title cartouche, and marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (+B)

Spain & Portugal (Hispania), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.5”. (HC) Charming miniature map of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands with considerable detail throughout. A sailing ship is shown entering the Straits of Gibraltar and a large strapwork title cartouche further decorates the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling with manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Eastern Spain (Regni Valentiae Typus), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.8”. (HC) Beautiful small map of Valencia covering the coastline from Cartagena to Benicarlo with north oriented to the right. It is decorated with a sailing ship, sea monster, and strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling with a light damp stain in blank margin at top left. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Central Germany (Hassia Landgraviatus), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.5”. (HC) Handsome small map of the state of Hesse detailing the course of the Fulda and Lon Rivers, filled with information of cities, villages, forests and mountains. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche incorporating a distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling with manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Western Austria (Saltzburg Carinthia), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.5”. (HC) Attractive small map of the historic Salzburg and Corinthian regions. Fully engraved to illustrate the mountainous terrain filled with rivers, lakes, forests and villages. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche incorporating a distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Lightly toned with marginal soiling and a damp stain in blank margin at top left. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (+B)