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A first edition Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix book by J K Rowling

Fleming, I., The Man With The Golden Gun, 1965, first edition, black cloth, slight spotting to the top edge, small chips to the wrapper, pages clean with no marks. 1 volume. Condition Report:

A 1906 first edition Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, spine damaged

Two first edition books by W. Heaton Cooper - autographed 1970 and 1966; together with nine prints

Galliae Tabule Geographicae . This title page is from the first edition of the Galliae (France) volume of Gerard Mercator`s edition of Ptolemy`s Geographia. The beautifully designed sheet is in the Mannerist style, composed of elaborate scrolls and volutes which are characteristic of this style, as well as decorative fruits, flowers, birds, and masks. At the top of the rectangular centerpiece is the portrait of a king, possibly representing Charlemagne, who was King of the Franks and Emperor of the Romans. For nearly sixty years, during one of the most important periods in cartographic history, Gerard Mercator was the preeminent cartographer - his name is second only to Ptolemy and is now synonymous with the form of map projection still in use today. He devoted much of his life to his maps of Ptolemy`s Geography. Original color with light toning and soiling that are mostly confined to the blank margins. 8.8"" W x 12.5"" H . Mercator, Gerard . 1585

Mappe-Monde Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences et Quelques Autres et sur les Memoires les Plus Recens… . This handsome double hemisphere map is a corrected version of Delisle’s first world map, issued in 1700. The address notation in the lower cartouche removes Delisle`s address in favor of Schenk`s imprint. In this edition new information corrects the representation of the Great Lakes, South America, and the Niger River in Africa. In keeping with Delisle`s desire for accuracy, the northwestern portion of North America is not illustrated here and there is no evidence of Antarctica. Delisle used accounts from French explorers and colonizers of the Gulf of Mexico region. He also had access to accounts from survivors of La Salle’s expedition in the late 1680`s. Despite his efforts to produce highly accurate maps, this map shows New Guinea connected to Australia, and it appears that Japan is connected to the mainland (Terre de Yeco) to the north. In addition, Terre de la Compagnie appears to the northeast of Japan with a partial outline continuing in the western hemisphere accompanied by a note regarding its discovery by Dom Jean de Gama. The tracks of major explorers and their discoveries are charted in the oceans. The elegantly engraved title cartouche features female representations of the continents balanced by a ribbon-style banner advertising Delisle’s upcoming book, Novelle Introduction a la Geographie.See also lot 772 for Rodney Shirley`s excellent reference work on world maps, which discusses this map. A strong impression with attractive color and light soiling at top. There is a soft vertical crease at left that has been professionally reinforced on verso, and a small hole and a couple of short tears near the ribbon at top left have also been professionally repaired. 23.3"" W x 17.7"" H . Delisle/Schenk, 1708

Mappe-Monde pour Connoitre les Progres & les Conquestes les Plus Remarquables des Provinces-Unies, Ainsy que Celles des Compagnies d`Orient et d`Occident, et les Pais Quelles Possedent dans l`un et dans Lautre Hemisphere . The voyages and discoveries of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and other Dutch trading companies are the subject of this handsome, double-hemisphere map of the world. California is shown as a prominent island, the Great Wall is shown in China, and the incomplete coasts of Australia and New Zealand are shown in the South Pacific. The tables describe the voyages by Dutch explorers and important events in the Dutch colonies - from 1594 (the first attempt to find a Northeast Passage to Asia) to 1665 when New Holande (New York) was captured by the British. The map is beautifully decorated with ships, a medallion and a female figure seated within an elaborate fortification holding a horn of plenty with a staff topped with a liberty cap, and guarded by a lion representing Holland. First published without the decorative elements around 1670; this is the later edition published by Chatelain.See also lot 772 for Rodney Shirley`s excellent reference work on world maps, which discusses this map. A dark impression on a watermarked sheet with faint toning, minor offsetting, and a few small spots. There are damp stains confined to the bottom blank margin. 18"" W x 13.2"" H . Chatelain, Henry Abraham . 1720

Poli Arctici, et Circumiacentium Terrarum Descriptio Novissima . A very early edition of Hondius` important map of the polar region that replaced Mercator`s polar map and incorporated much of the knowledge gained by the English in their search for a Northwest Passage to Asia. The North American cartography is based on Henry Briggs depiction of Hudson Bay. Numerous discoveries are shown including those of Frobisher, Davis, Baffin, Hudson, Button, Foxe, and James. There are several Dutch names in Labrador, many appearing for the first time on this map. English text on the verso describes the peoples, animals (including unicorns) and explorations of the North Pole. This is the second proof state, which is among the rarest states of this map according to Burden.See also lot 775 for Philip Burden`s reference work on the mapping of North America, and lot 773 for Kenneth Kershaw`s reference work on the mapping of Canada, both of which discuss this map. Full original color with several small chips along the edges, a few short cracks, and a few edge tears that have all been professionally repaired. There is some minor soiling and light show-through of text on verso. 19.5"" W x 17.1"" H . Hondius, Henricus . 1636

Figur der Sonnen . This marvelous engraving is a miniature version of Athanasius Kircher`s early view of the sun, first published in 1665 in his Mundus Subterraneus (The Underground World). The engraving graphically depicts the sun`s solar flares and surface eruptions based on the observations of Kircher and Christoph Scheiner in 1635. Happel published this miniature edition in Mundus Mirabilis Tripartitus oder Wunderbare Welt in einer Kurzen Cosmographia. Issued folding, now pressed, with a fine impression, attractive color, light soiling, and professional repairs to a few tiny fold separations. A large chip at top left, not affecting image, has also been professionally replaced. 8.1"" W x 8"" H . Happel, Everard Werner . 1688

Das Unter=irdische Wasser . This marvelous engraving is a miniature version of Athanasius Kircher`s view of a cross-section of the earth`s interior, first published in 1665 in his Mundus Subterraneus (The Underground World). The engraving graphically depicts the earth`s magma core and underground water sources. The surface of the earth is shown with mountain ranges, erupting volcanoes, and a tiny ship sailing in one of the oceans. Happel published this miniature edition in Mundus Mirabilis Tripartitus oder Wunderbare Welt in einer Kurzen Cosmographia. A fine impression with attractive color, very light toning, marginal soiling, and two minute pin holes only visible when held to light. 5.1"" W x 5.3"" H . Happel, Everard Werner . 1688

[Untitled - Moon] . This marvelous engraving is a miniature version of Athanasius Kircher`s early view of the moon, first published in 1665 in his Mundus Subterraneus (The Underground World). The engraving graphically depicts the moon`s craters based on the observations of Kircher and Christoph Scheiner in 1636 and 1650. Happel published this miniature edition in Mundus Mirabilis Tripartitus oder Wunderbare Welt in einer Kurzen Cosmographia. A fine impression. A 1/8"" strip of the right side of the image was trimmed by the bookbinder, and has been expertly replaced in facsimile with the right margin extended to accommodate framing. 6.1"" W x 6.2"" H . Happel, Everard Werner . 1688

La Terra de Hochelaga nella Nova Francia . This is the first published plan of a settlement in North America, and the first plan of the site of Montreal showing the Indian settlement, Hochelaga, visited by Jacques Cartier in 1535-36. Cartier was a French explorer and is credited with being the first European to map the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River. During Cartier`s first trip to the new world in 1534, he explored Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence in an attempt to discover a western passage to Asia. On his second voyage in 1535-36, Cartier sailed up the St. Lawrence River reaching the Iroquoian capital of Stadacona, which later became Quebec City, and then continued further upriver to Hochelaga, arriving on October 2, 1535. Cartier described the Indian village as being near Mont Real, a great and fertile mountain surrounded by many types of trees, including Oaks, Elms, Walnut, Cedars, Firs, and Willows. The name Monte Real appears to the left of the village, and is the first appearance of the name on a map.The village is laid out in a circular form and protected by wooden barriers. The house-like structures in the village are arranged in a geometrical pattern, with a fire depicted in the middle of each structure. Cartier and his crew are pictured in the foreground being greeted by their Indian hosts. Various types of trees are depicted, as well as several animals and what appears to be a corn field at top left.This map was first published in Giovanni Battista Ramusio`s Navigationi et Viaggi in 1556. The first woodblock was destroyed by fire in 1557, and this plan is the second edition from a new block with a ""weeping willow"" type tree in the upper right and the page number 447 above the neatline at right.See also lot 773 for Kenneth Kershaw`s excellent reference work on the mapping of Canada, which discusses this map. An excellent impression on watermarked paper with faint toning along centerfold and minor scattered foxing. 14.5"" W x 10.6"" H . Gastaldi/Ramusio, 1565

Carte Generale de Canada. Dediee au Roy de Danemark par Son Tres Humble et Tres Obeissant et Tres Fidele Serviteur Lahontan . This fascinating and oddly inaccurate map of the Great Lakes shows Canada and New England with numerous spurious waterways. Despite the fact that earlier maps had been published with more accurate geographical depictions of the region, Lahontan appears to have used outdated models coupled with his own imagination. The general shape and position of the Great Lakes is distorted, and the representation of the rivers makes it appear that the region is well connected and easily passable through the waterways. As a result, Michigan is shown with a narrow triangular shape in the north. Although there is good detail of the beaver-hunting grounds of the Native Indians, Lahontan`s depiction of the interconnected lakes and rivers downplays the difficulties associated with trading in the region. The R. Longue, another of Lahontan`s inventions, appears at far left connecting with the Mississippi River.A number of forts and towns are identified, including Boston, Manhattan (Manate) but without Long Island, Montreal, Quebec (Kebek), and Chicago (Chegakou). Portages between rivers are marked with a Maltese cross and the Indian Villages that were destroyed by the Iroquois are marked by a shield with three dots. A dashed line extending across the map indicates the ""limits of Canada per the French"" and a note below indicates that this boundary also served as the route that various Indian tribes used to wage war with the Iroquois. This is the second state of the rare and larger first edition of this map.Louis Armand, Baron de Lahontan served ten years in the French military in Canada, was involved in the Indian Wars, and commanded several posts in the west. He traveled extensively in the Wisconsin and Minnesota region and the upper Mississippi Valley. Upon his return to Europe he wrote his enormously popular travelogue, Nouveaux Voyages de M. le Baron de Lahontan dans l`Amerique Septentrionale. In it he embellished his knowledge of the geography of the Great Lakes region, invented Indian tribes, and created several fictions, particularly the River Longue, which he claimed extended from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. Over twenty editions of his book were published between 1703 and 1741, including editions in French, English, Dutch and German. The immense popularity of the book resulted in his distorted cartography being accepted by several eminent cartographers who incorporated the ""Lahontan"" concepts into most 18th century maps.See also lot 773 for Kenneth Kershaw`s excellent reference work on the mapping of Canada, which discusses this map. A dark impression, issued folding with moderate soiling and now backed on tissue to repair numerous fold separations, tiny holes at fold intersections, and an area of loss along the top horizontal fold of approximately 1/4"" in height and extending almost the length of the map, with the image replaced in facsimile. 21.5"" W x 16.6"" H . Lahontan, Louis Armand, Baron de . 1705

Map of the United States . This early wall map of the United States extends to the Pacific. The Southwest and Texas are controlled by the United Mexican States which the map labels as the Internal Provinces of Mexico. Oregon is north of Mexico and runs east to the Continental Divide. The huge Missouri Territory stretches from Canada to Arkansas Territory. Arkansas, itself created from a portion of Missouri Territory, is in an early configuration with its western boundary to Texas` panhandle and locates Ft. Smith, Little Rock, Arkopolis, and Dwight. Chicago is shown south of its correct location. North West Territory reaches to Missouri Territory. A terrific distance table gives the mileage from Washington D.C. to each state`s capital or largest city. Below the map is a fine elevation view of the ""Capitol at Washington"" with inset maps on either side: North America; City of New-York and Vicinity; District of Columbia; Boston and its` Vicinity; and the Caribbean with Cuba, Jamaica and St. Domingo. The title cartouche features a painstakingly detailed stipple engraving of George Washington. This is the first state of the second edition with Thrall`s imprint replacing that of Huntington & Willard. Published in Hartford, Connecticut. A beautiful example of a scarce, early American-produced wall map. Professionally restored including mounting on new linen with fresh piping thread at sides. Attached to original wooden rods. Within the map are numerous small cracks and an occasional small chip which is now well supported on the new linen. The top margin has been replaced with old paper and there is some foxing near the bottom roller at right. 28"" W x 21"" H . Thrall, Willis . 1828

Carte Generale des Etats de Virginie, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvanie, Nouveau-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut, et Isle de Rhodes Ainsi que des Lacs Erie, Ontario, et Champlain... This is an updated French edition of Evans` rare and important map of the Middle Colonies that was first published in 1755. It was produced for St. John de Crevecoeur`s book and includes some additions in New England, but fewer than the extensive additions of Pownall`s 1776 reissue, according to McCorkle. Engraved by Pierre Francois Tardieu. Highly detailed, the map covers the frontier, not just the better known populated areas of the states. It extends to include Lakes Ontario and Erie, and the St. Lawrence River to Montreal. The map randomly uses French or English for the scores of place names, while most notations and the legend are in English. A large inset at upper left ""Esquis se duresse de la Riviere de l`Ohio"" shows the course of the Ohio River to the Mississippi and up to Lakes Michigan and Huron. The French had better knowledge of the Great Lakes area as evidenced by additions on this map not found on the original Evans. For example, the Portage of Chikago, Fort Erie, and St. Louis are shown and the Niagara River valley contains more detail of the watershed in the region. De Crevecoeur also included updated information in New England particularly in Vermont, where Dartmouth College, Putney, Bennington, and Westminster are located. Kentucky is erroneously named as a state and there are early references to important cities in the region like Louisville and Leestown, which was the first Anglo-American settlement on the north side of the Kentucky River and is now part of Frankfort. The map names Indian tribes and a legend explains their status: Extinct; Nearly extinct; and those that are Still considerable. Issued folding on watermarked paper with an edge tear that enters 1"" into the image at right and a number of fold separations, most of which have been closed with archival materials. There are a few faint spots and light offsetting. 25.8"" W x 18.9"" H . Crevecoeur, Michel Guillaume De . 1787

A New and General Map of the Southern Dominions Belonging to the United States of America, viz North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia: with the Bordering Indian Countries, and the Spanish Possessions of Louisiana and Florida . This is the second edition of this important map that was first published in 1776 in a British military atlas. In this edition the title has been revised to acknowledge the United States. The map is based on the work of De Brahm, Collet, Mouzon and the important hydrographical surveys of the coast of Florida and the Bahamas by Bernard Romans. It includes inset plans of St. Augustine and Charleston above the decorative title cartouche. The map is most noteworthy for its depiction of East and West Florida. The coastline of the Florida peninsula is accurately depicted but the interior remains virtually unknown with a spine of mountains, labeled the Great Sandy Ridge, extending down the center of the peninsula. The map is filled with information concerning the Indian Nations, with numerous trails, roads and villages located. There is light toning and offsetting, some soiling, and a few tiny holes along the centerfold. 25.3"" W x 19.7"" H . Laurie & Whittle, 1794

Map of the Southern Parts of the United States of America . First edition of this interesting map of the South during the tumultuous period following independence when the states and central government fought over control of the western land claims. Seven of the 13 original states had claims to areas in the West (those lands between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River). These so-called landed states had a great potential advantage over the six landless states. It was assumed that the future sale of western lands would enrich the landed states and possibly allow them to operate without any form of taxation. The landless states feared that they would lose residents and dwindle into insignificance. The matter was further complicated by the fact that the claims often overlapped one another, which pitted one state`s interests against another. On this map the region of present-day Mississippi and Alabama is labeled Georgia Western Territory, with the coastal region named West Florida. A dotted line running north-south through present-day Georgia demarcates ""All West of this line is claimed by the United States & also by Georgia."" Another dotted line running east-west from the Chatahouchee R. to the Mississippi River is labeled, ""The United States claim to this line."" These overlapping claims were resolved when Spain gave up its claim to West Florida in 1795 and Georgia finally relinquished its claim in 1802 (the last of the landed states to surrender its claim). Issued folding with light offsetting. 15.2"" W x 7.8"" H . Bradley, Abraham Jr. 1797

[Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49 [and] Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 55 . A. Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49, (23.0 x 18.9""). This fascinating map provides an excellent view of Missouri and Illinois with very early county development. The map is centered on the Missouri River, extending to the Platte and Omaha regions with excellent information on Indian Tribes and village populations, mineral deposits and explorers routes. B. Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 55, (19.9 x 18.3""). Interesting sheet depicting the Red River portion of northern Texas and part of the Territory of Arkansas, which included a portion of future Oklahoma. The Atlas Universel was a monumental work and milestone in cartography; particularly the cartography of the American West. It was the first atlas of the world with all maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836 - about one inch to 26 miles) and the first lithographed world atlas. The maps (400 in all) were intended to be joined together, thus forming a globe measuring 7.75 meters in diameter. There was only one edition, published in a series of parts between 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that only 810 copies were sold. Clean and bright examples with just a few tiny spots in the images. See description . Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume . 1825

Map Showing the Lands Assigned to Emigrant Indians West of Arkansas & Missouri . This attractive map was originally published in 1836 in the ""Report of the Dragoons under command of Colonel Henry Dodge to the Rocky Mts. during the Summer of 1835."" Because of its scarcity and importance, it was reissued in the American State Papers (ASP) circa 1860. The map covers the region of present-day Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, with the tribal lands outlined. An inset provides tabulations of the numbers of Indians and a listing of estimated acres of land assigned to these tribes. While it shows the Santa Fe Road, the route of Col. Dodge is not depicted. The map is based on the 1836 map that was prepared by Lt. Washington Hood. Wheat calls this ""an important historical map."" It documents an ugly phase of American history during the first half of the 19th century when Indian tribes were forced to migrate to areas outside of their ancestral lands. This is an American State Papers edition. Issued folding with light offsetting and a binding trim at lower left. 17.9"" W x 18.7"" H . U.S. War Dept., 1860

Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 39 . This lithographed map covers parts of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming with the Yellowstone River along the eastern border, the Lewis River (Salmon River) along the western border, and the Missouri River to the north. It features Lewis and Clark`s route with notations concerning the hardships they encountered on the passage. John Colter`s 1807 route through Crow country is also shown. The map is based on the Lewis and Clark map as evidenced by the erroneous Lake Riddle draining into the Big Horn River. Several Indian tribes are located (along with their population) but there are no towns or settlements shown. The source of the Yellowstone River is noted as chaude et sulfurease (hot and sulfurous). There is great detail of the topography, with relief shown by hachures. The Atlas Universel contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare. Very light toning. 20.8"" W x 18.8"" H . Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume . 1825

[Lot of 2] A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with Their Canals, Roads & Distances [and] Plan of Baltimore . A. A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with Their Canals, Roads & Distances, 1846 (14.6 x 11.6""). This is the rare Burroughs edition of this attractive map that carries nice detail of the counties, cities, roads and railways. A large inset of Baltimore includes a key to significant buildings. Across the top of the map is a table of Steam Boat Routes - from Baltimore to Norfolk, Baltimore to Philadelphia, and Baltimore to Washington with total and incremental mileage between stops. Mitchell obtained Tanner`s entire business and the production facilities and plates for Tanner`s New Universal Atlas. He first printed it under his name in 1846, retaining Tanner`s copyright notice on most of the maps. A second 1846 edition was then published using the imprint H.N. Burroughs. Nothing is known about Burroughs, but Ristow surmises he may have been an employee or associate of Mitchell`s. Condition: Light toning along sheet edges. B. Plan of Baltimore, 1872 (11.3 x 9.5""). Handsome city plan extending from Green Mt. Cemetery on Oliver south to the Patapsco River and Randal. Filled with historical landmarks and places of interest. Good detail throughout with decorative floral borders. Condition: A nice impression with very minor marginal soiling. See description . See description . Mitchell, Samuel Augustus . 1846-72

Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of New Hampshire . This first edition map is on a full folio sheet (20.6 x 16.8"") with surrounding text describing boundaries, climate, natural curiosities, chief towns, religion, commerce, government, history and more interesting information. The state is up to date with six counties delineated. A list of governors beneath the map spans from John Cutts in 1680 to Samuel Bell in 1821. The historical sketch details New Hampshire`s history from John Smith`s discovery to statehood, concluding with the following: ""Since the adoption of the federal constitution, no event of historical importance has occurred in New Hampshire."" Battles with the Indians are marked with flags around Dover and Charlestown. Engraved by Young & Delleker. Original color. Trimmed close to neatline at bottom, with short centerfold separations at top and bottom that have been professionally repaired. 8.9"" W x 12"" H . Carey & Lea, 1822

No. 13 Map of the State of Texas . This map features the ""stovepipe"" configuration showing Texas at its largest extent when first admitted to the Union. It shows the western boundary at the Rio Grande del Norte, putting Santa Fe in Texas. Part of Texas continues to the northwest above Taos in an area labeled the Green Mountains. This edition is the first to name Dallas. There are no counties formed west of about 98°, but there is a large unorganized Bexar region above San Antonio de Bexar and below a region labeled Wild Horses. In the western region a number of Indian tribes are named. This is the most desirable map of Texas from the Mitchell school geographies. Minor soiling primarily in the blank margins and a few small spots. 8"" W x 10.5"" H . Mitchell, Samuel Augustus . 1846

Map of Battles on Bull Run, Near Manassas, on the Line of Fairfax and Prince William Counties, in Virginia... This small map depicts the Battle at Bull Run which was the first major land battle in Virginia. Highly detailed, the map shows troop positions, battlefields, important buildings and topography. Explanatory notes of the day`s action fill the blank spaces. Made from the observations of Solomon Bamberger, drawn and engraved by Waters & Son, and later published by West & Johnson in Richmond. The same map appears in the October 11th, 1861 edition of the New York Herald. . Issued folding with light toning, offsetting, and two short fold separations confined to the blank margins. 9.2"" W x 7.3"" H . . 1861

Carta Esferica que Comprehende desde el Rio Guaurabo Hasta Boca-Grande en la Parte Meridional de la Isla de Cuba . This crisp and detailed Spanish map of the southern coast near present-day Trinidad includes coastal features, anchorages, soundings, navigational hazards, currents, coastal islands and settlements. At top are profile views of the Trinidad and the Sancti Spiritus mountains as viewed from the water. Drafted by Jose del Rio who began his military service in 1775, traveled to Havana in 1776, and became a commissioned captain in 1794. During his land duty he was attached to the Hydrographic Office where he drew various plans of Cuba, Eastern Florida and the mosquito coast of Central America. Spanish sea charts are rarely offered on the market, especially from this very rare first edition. On watermarked paper with some light foxing and staining. Overall very good condition for a large sea chart. 22.7"" W x 34.8"" H . Direccion de Hidrografia, 1805

Brasilia . Charming miniature map of Brazil with numerous place names along the coastline. A large spurious Lacus Eupama dominates the interior. Decorative title cartouche. Latin text on verso. This is from the first edition, with a mis-print of the title above the map (Descriptio Regni Chili). A fine impression with light, overall toning. 5.2"" W x 3.9"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

[Lot of 2] Piano Scenografico della Citta dei Re, o Sia di Lima Capitale del Regno del Peru… [and] Plan de la Ville de Paita dans le Royaume de Santa Fe… . A. Piano Scenografico della Citta dei Re, o Sia di Lima Capitale del Regno del Peru…, by Veremondo Rossi, circa 1763 (10.7 x 10.2""). This is a very detailed view of the fortified city of Lima. The river protects one side and extensive ramparts and suburbs surround the other sides. Across the top the legend lists and keys 70 buildings and important features within the city and vicinity. Drawn by Veremondo Rossi with no attribution given for the engraver. A beautifully engraved and scarce Italian-produced map. Condition: Ample margins with light toning along the centerfold and sparse scattered foxing, mostly confined to the blank margins. An edge tear in top blank margin has been repaired on verso with archival tape. (B+)B. Plan de la Ville de Paita dans le Royaume de Santa Fe / Grond-Tekening van de Stad Paita, in `t Koningryk Santa-Fe, by J. Van Schley, circa 1755 (14 x 7.9""). This bird`s-eye plan of the town of Paita shows a basic block city plan with several roads leading out of the town. Paita was an important Spanish seaport city in northern Peru during the 16th century. In 1741, George Anson landed in Paita and sacked the city during his voyage around the world. The dotted line between ""A"" and ""B"" shows the movements of Anson`s crew through the town. This plan first appeared in Richard Walter`s A Voyage Around the World, and was later re-engraved by van Schley for a Dutch edition of Prevost`s Histoire Generale des Voyages. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper. (A) . See description . See description . . 1755-63

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

[Lot of 2] Ireland [and] Ireland . A. Ireland, by Henry Schenck Tanner, from Tanner`s Universal Atlas, circa 1836 (8.9 x 11.2""). This handsome map of Ireland shows the nation divided into counties. Roads, canals, and railroads are identified in addition to the many towns and cities, rivers, and lakes shown. There is excellent detail along the coastline as well, with bays, harbors, ports, and islands noted. A lighthouse appears near Dublin. Condition: Minor soiling, otherwise fine. (A)B. Ireland, by John Rapkin, circa 1860 (9.4 x 13.4""). This intricately detailed map of Ireland emphasizes the four provinces of Ulster, Connacht (here spelled Connaught), Leinster, and Munster. It also features excellent coastal and topographical detail and locates counties, towns and cities, and railroads. A couple submarine telegraph lines can be found around Belfast Lough and Dublin Bay. These lines were first installed in 1853 and allowed Ireland to transmit telegrams across the Irish Sea to Great Britain. The beautifully engraved border is comprised of shamrocks, with a harp entwined in shamrocks at the bottom. This is a later edition of the similar Tallis map, with updates and no vignettes, published by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Condition: Issued folding with a 2"" tear in an unengraved area at right that has been closed on verso with archival tape. There are a few small chips and short edge tears, one of which enters into the border, and light toning mostly confined to the blank margins. (B+) . See description . 9.4"" W x 13.4"" H . . 1836-60

Frisia Orientalis . This terrific map of East Frisia comes from the first edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. It is based on the manuscript map by Jon Bloemmaerts or Johannes Florianus and depicts the important shipping center of Emden and the Watten Islands, An inset shows the region inundated by the great flood on Christmas Day, 1277, surrounded by an elaborate strapwork cartouche. The map is finely engraved with a stippled sea and a distance scale surmounted by male and female figures displaying the costumes of the region. Latin text on verso. A dark impression on watermarked paper with moderate toning along the centerfold, some printer`s ink residue, and archivally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom. There is scattered foxing confined to the blank margins. 19.8"" W x 14.8"" H . Ortelius, Abraham . 1592

Tab. VIII. Europae, in qua Sarmatia, Maeotis Palus, ac Germaniae, Daciaeq Pars... A crisply engraved Ptolemaic map covering the region from the Vistula River eastward, includes the Sea of Azov and the Baltic Sea. Engraved with rope-like mountains, ancient place names and a nomadic group pictured in the Asiatic part of Sarmatia (present-day Russia). Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography; this is from the last edition and two cracks in the plate at top and center are evident in this example. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a minor crease adjacent to centerfold. 16.8"" W x 13.4"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Tab. V. Europae, in qua Raetia, Pannonia, Noricum, Liburnia, Dalmatia, cum Italiae Parte... An attractive Ptolemaic map of the Balkan coast and northern Italy along the Adriatic Sea, extending north to include parts of Austria and Hungary. The map is embellished with a strapwork cartouche and a sea monster. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This is the third state with a re-engraved title cartouche and the addition of a grid, published by R. and J. Westenios and Guil. Smith. There is evidence of a crack in the plate at bottom adjacent to the sea monster. A nice impression with attractive color and wide margins. There is a damp stain on the bottom edge of the sheet, far from map image. 18.1"" W x 12.8"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Tab. IX. Europae, Continens Daciam, Misiam, Thraciam, ac Macedoniae Partem... This Ptolemaic map covers the northern Balkans with emphasis on the Danube River valley. A strapwork title cartouche lies in the Black Sea. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This is the third state with a re-engraved title cartouche and the addition of a grid, published by R. and J. Westenios and Guil. Smith. There is evidence of a crack in the plate at bottom in the Aegean Sea. Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with light toning along sheet edges, far from image. 17.7"" W x 13.7"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Tab. II. Asiae Sarmatiam Asiaticam Repraesentans... This lovely map covers the region north of the Black and Caspian Seas as far as the Hyperborie Montes. An illustration of the Alexandrii Columne is featured near the center of the map and a group of shepherds are shown with their flock. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography; this is from the last edition and a crack in the plate at the top of the title cartouche is just beginning to show in this example. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches and cultural scenes. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a few minor creases. There is a pale blue shadow along the centerfold that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 18.1"" W x 14.1"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Tab. VII. Asiae, Exhibens Scythiam, intra Imaum Sogdianam, Bactrianam, Hircaniam, aliasq. Asiae Regiones… . This fine copper engraved map covers Central Asia east of the Caspian Sea and what is now Turkestan, the Steppes, Afghanistan and beyond. The Himalayas and Northern India run across the bottom of the map. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches and cultural scenes. This map includes scenes of shepherds and their flocks and a great sea monster. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a few spots of printer`s ink residue. There is a damp stain on the bottom edge of the sheet, far from map image. 17.9"" W x 13.3"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

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

Tab. III. Africae, in qua Cyrenaica, Marmarica, ac Lybia Exterior... Great Ptolemaic map of eastern Libya and Egypt with numerous ancient place names, particularly along the course of the Nile. The interior is filled with fanciful animals and monsters including a superb dragon. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. There is evidence of a crack in the plate near the cartouche. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, a crease adjacent to centerfold, and light soiling along centerfold. There is a damp stain on the bottom edge of the sheet, far from map image. There is a pale blue shadow along the centerfold that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 18.6"" W x 13.3"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Tab. I. Africae, in qua Mauritania Tingitana et Caesariensis... Mercator`s fine engraving style is evident on this attractive Ptolemaic map of northwestern Africa. The interior portrays mountain ranges, rivers and cities, as well as lions, a leopard and an elephant. The map includes the Straits of Gibraltar and is decorated with two sailing ships, compass rose and a fine strapwork title cartouche with two chubby child-like creatures with wings and fishtails. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This is the third state with a re-engraved title cartouche and the addition of a grid, published by R. and J. Westenios and Guil. Smith. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a minor crease adjacent to centerfold. There is a damp stain on the bottom edge of the sheet, far from map image. 18.1"" W x 12.8"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Appendix Tab. III. Africae, Aegyptum Inferiorem Exhibens... Lovely map of the Nile delta based on the Ptolemaic model. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This map includes two sailing ships in the stipple engraved sea. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a few spots of printer`s ink residue. 14.5"" W x 9.8"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

[Lot of 2] Quadrupede Nomme Kanguroo, Trouve sur la Cote de la Nle. Hollande [and] Le Potouroo. Caractere des Pattes et des Dents . A. Quadrupede Nomme Kanguroo, Trouve sur la Cote de la Nle. Hollande, by Captain James Cook, from Relation des Voyages Entrepris par Ordre de Sa Majeste Britannique, circa 1774 (6.5 x 8.1""). Attractive sketch of a native Australian Kangaroo, engraved from an oil painting by George Stubbs, a famous 18th century artist working in London. Stubbs modeled his painting after a skin brought back to England by Joseph Banks, who accompanied Capt. James Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific in 1768-1771. Engraved by Francois Godefroi. This engraving was first published in the English edition of Account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for making discoveries in the southern hemisphere by John Hawkesworth in 1773, which was republished in French the following year. Condition: On a sturdy sheet with light marginal soiling. B. Le Potouroo. Caractere des Pattes et des Dents, by Anonymous, circa 1840 (6.6 x 3.8""). This unusual print shows a potoroo, a small marsupial often referred to as a kangaroo-rat. It depicts their claw-like paws and a profile of the creature`s skull. Although they were once a common sight for early Australian settlers, all three remaining species of potoroo are on the verge of extinction. Condition: Minor soiling, mostly confined to the blank margins. See description . See description . . 1774-1840

Brown Pelican Pelecanus Fuscus . This original chromolithograph is Plate 423 from the double-elephant folio Bien edition of Audubon’s great work on American ornithology. Audubon traveled throughout the U.S. and recorded 435 life-size images of every native bird in the country, depicting them in natural poses in their native habitats. This handsome engraving depicts a male adult Brown Pelican sitting on the branch of a Red Mangrove. Audubon reportedly painted this specimen while in the Florida Keys in the spring of 1832. Along with the American Flamingo, Snowy Owl, American Swan, and Wild Turkey, the Brown Pelican is one of the most desirable of Audubon`s birds. The full sheet measures 25.25 x 39"". Julius Bien was among the pioneers in developing chromolithography (an early form of color printing) in the United States. The Bien edition was initiated by John Woodhouse Audubon, the younger of the two Audubon sons. Originally conceived to be a full reissue of the 435 images in 44 parts consisting of ten images each, the project was discontinued in 1860 after only 15 parts had been issued. As a result, these plates are even rarer than the first Birds of America edition. Very attractive color with several soft creases that have been professionally reinforced and are now barely visible. Only three of the creases enter the image - one just touching the pelican`s head and the other two just touching leaves at top left and bottom right. Professionally backed in Japanese tissue. 24.6"" W x 36.7"" H . Audubon, J. J. 1860

[Lot of 2] Cosmographia [with] Charta Cosmographica, cum Ventorum Propria Natura & Operatione . Included with this Latin edition of Apianus` popular Cosmographia is a very interesting world map based on the now lost world map of Gemma Frisius, which is significant in the history of the mapping of America. The continents are broadly based on Mercator`s globe gores of 1541, but North America is shown as a long slender landmass labeled Baccalearium in reference to the cod fishing region off the coasts of New England and Canada. It employs a cordiform projection and depicts a distinct northern passage to Asia over the top of North America. There are few geographical features other than the prominent twin lake sources of the Nile in Africa. The heart-shaped border of the map contains signs of the zodiac within a cloud background filled with mythical figures and wind heads. One of the deities at top sports the design of the Holy Roman Emperor`s double eagle on his breastplate and the three cadaverous wind heads at bottom represent plague-carrying winds of the south. This is an example from the second of three woodblocks, issued with Latin and Dutch text. The world map is not attached to the book, and actually comes from a different example of the Cosmographia, as it is printed on a slightly larger sheet.The Cosmographia of Petrus Apianus was one of the most popular books on cosmography ever published. It covers a multitude of subjects including the climatic zones, the uses of parallels and meridians, the determination of latitude and longitude, map projections, etc. One of the reasons it was enormously popular is the inclusion of volvelles that enabled one to solve practical mathematical problems relating to time telling, the calendar, astronomy and astrology. There are four (of five) of these ingenious paper devices included, and numerous other interesting diagrams and illustrations. The movable parts of the volvelle Aux Solis are missing. In addition to the world map, there is also a small map of Greece, and one of the volvelles is constructed on a map of the northern hemisphere. This edition, corrected and augmented by geographer and mathematician Gemma Frisius, contains Gemma`s important treatise on triangulation, which first appeared in 1533. The treatise was the first instance of triangulation being proposed as a means of locating and mapping places. 8vo, in full vellum covers. The map is a nice impression on watermarked paper with original margins, a tiny centerfold separation in top blank margin, and a few faint spots of foxing. One of the nicer examples we`ve seen, with only a centerfold rather than the typical multi-folded examples found in most Cosmographia. The text is mildly toned, with folio text pages 46-48 missing. The four volvelles are in excellent working condition. The covers and spine are lightly toned and soiled. 6"" W x 8.9"" H . Apianus, Peter Bienewitz . 1564

Mitchell`s New General Atlas, Containing Maps of the Various Countries of the World, Plans of Cities, etc. Embraced in Forty-Seven Quarto Maps, Forming a Series of Seventy-Six Maps and Plans, Together with Valuable Statistical Tables . This complete example of Mitchell`s world atlas was produced during the first year of the Civil War. It is complete with 77 maps and plans on 48 sheets (inclusive of an unnumbered Plan of New Orleans not in the table of contents), each surrounded by Mitchell`s signature floral border. There are 23 map sheets related to the United States including 31 individual states and territories, regions and city plans. There are two world maps - one hemispheric and the other drawn on Mercator`s Projection.The map of Texas shows county development to 100° longitude with the large regions of El Paso, Presidio and Bexar Territory further west. The Staked Plain is now called Young Territory. The map of the United States depicts the Confederate Territory of Arizona, Nebraska with a long panhandle, and Washington Territory in its inverted ""L"" shape. The Pony Express route is depicted as are numerous exploration routes, important trails including the Santa Fe, the Overland Mail Route to California, wagon roads and early railroads. This 1861 edition did not include a separate map of the southwest, however on the U.S. map the southern tip of Nevada is contained as part of New Mexico Territory, and Utah encroaches a full degree into Nevada. Includes full-page plans of the cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Orleans and Cincinnati. All maps carry the 1860 copyright date. Hardbound small folio, publisher`s quarter calf with tips over cloth covered boards, stamped title on front cover. Title page, list of maps, and maps and plans are followed by 26 pages of text: List of Post Offices in the United States, Table of Population, Governments. &C., Mountains of the World, and Rivers of the World. Condition code is for the maps which are generally clean and bright with some occasional light soiling or spot of foxing confined to the blank margins. There is a small damp stain in the lower right blank margin of the title page, list of maps, and hemispheric map. The text pages are lightly foxed. Signatures are partially loose, while the covers and spine are rubbed and stained. 13"" W x 16"" H . Mitchell, Samuel Augustus . 1861

[Book 1, Volume XII] Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean… . This is the complete Book 1 of Volume XII from the 1860 House edition, which is a revised and enlarged version of Stevens` narrative first published in octavo format in 1855. This volume describes Stevens` explorations from St. Paul to Puget Sound and contains his general narrative and final report and a superb collection of lithographs by John Mix Stanley, the expedition artist. Among the important lithographs are those that depict St. Paul, Fort Union, Fort Benton, Blackfeet Indians, Fort Owen, Nez Perces, Mount Rainier, and Cantonment Stevens (Corvallis). Included are lithographs of Hellgate (Missoula before there was a settlement), of the Big Hole Valley in Montana, and of the Great Falls of the Missouri. Volume XII is one of the most richly illustrated volumes in the entire series containing seventy tinted lithographs (one of which is folding), and three folding charts including: Isothermal Chart of the Region...between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, the General Rail-road Profile, and the important map from Milk R. to the Crossing of the Columbia R. (60.5 x 23.2""). This remarkable map details the entire 1853-1855 surveys conducted to locate a northern route at the 47th and 49th Parallels. Most of the map covers Montana, with extraordinary detail and excellent relief by hachure, the naming of rivers, numerous routes with dates, and interesting topographical commentary. The map not only shows the main party`s route, but also numerous routes followed by the various parties attached to the command. Joined on two sheets as issued. Tall quarto, 358 pp. with appendix and index. Printed in Washington by Thomas H. Ford. Hardbound, quarter leather and tips over blue marbled boards. Text, plates and maps are very clean and bright - nearly flawless. The Milk River map has a short 1.5"" binding tear. The spine has some minor cracks and the covers show typical wear. 9.5"" W x 11.8"" H . U.S. Railroad Surveys, 1860

[Lot of 3] Maps and Map-Makers [and] Country Life Book of Antique Maps An Introduction to the History of Maps and How to Appreciate Them [and] Antique Maps of Europe, the Americas, West Indies, Australasia, Africa, the Orient . A. Maps and Map-Makers, by R.V. Tooley, published 1970 (7.6 x 10.1""). This is the fourth edition of this standard work for any collector`s library. It provides information on the principal map makers and publishers throughout the history of cartography. 140 pp. with 104 illustrations, many colored. Hardbound in orange cloth with dust jacket. Condition: Contents fine with some minor wear to the book`s edges. There are a some small chips and tears to the lightly soiled dust jacket.B. Country Life Book of Antique Maps An Introduction to the History of Maps and How to Appreciate Them, by Jonathan Potter, published 1989 (8.8 x 12.1""). This reference is a good introduction to collecting antique maps for the newer collector. It is beautifully illustrated, mostly in color. Covering all parts of the world from about 1500 to 1850. Hard bound in cloth with dust jacket. Gilt title at spine. 192pp, including index. Condition: Contents fine with a small amount of wear to cover and dust jacket. There is a stain on the dust jacket at top right on the front cover and some minor soiling. C. Antique Maps of Europe, the Americas, West Indies, Australasia, Africa, the Orient, by Douglas Gohm, published 1972 (9.6 x 12.9""). This fine overview of antique maps features brief biographies of major cartographers. It covers a very wide selections of maps from the 15th to the 19th centuries. 128 pp., nearly 170 illustrations, 65 in full color. First edition, London issue. Hard bound in rust cloth with gold title and decoration on cover, with dust jacket. Condition: Contents tight with a small abrasion on the inner back cover and minor toning and a few small tears to the dust jacket. See description . See description . . 1970-89

After Alan Fearnley. Heading for Victory. Limited edition print commemorating Jack Brabham first win at the Nurburgring at 1966 German Grand Prix, driving a Repco Brabham, signed in pencil by Jack Brabham and Alan Fearnley, 817/850, 51cm x 69cm.

ALLEN (R) THE MIDLAND COUNTIES` RAILWAY COMPANION WITH TOPOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE COUNTRY THROUGH WHICH THE LINE PASSES AND TIME FARE AND DISTANCE TABLES CORRECTED TO 24TH AUGUST ALSO COMPLETE GUIDES TO THE LONDON AND BIRIMINGHAM AND BIRMINGHAM AND DERBY JUNCTION RAILWAYS second edition, engraved title, plates and numerous illustrations, 12p of adverts on yellow paper at end, pictorial green wrappers [Ottley 6936] Nottingham 1840 § R Tebbutt, A Guide to the North Midland, Midland Counties and London and Birmingham Railways with correct time and distance tables, improved edition, folding map, plates and illustrations, green wrappers rebacked [Ottley 6940] bookplate of P H Edwards, Leicester 1841 [1842] § - A Guide of Companion to the Midland Counties Railway the first edition of the preceding item, original wrappers, bookplate of P H Edwards, Leicester 1840 (3) ++++

THOMAS (JOSEPH) RAILWAY ROAD GUIDE FROM LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM CONTAINING PICTURESQUE HISTORICAL LEGENDARY SKETCHES OF ITS VICINITY third edition, lithograph map and plates, several folding, one coloured, adverts, pictorial maroon cloth gilt [Ottley 6480], bookplate of P H Edwards, 1839 § A H Baily & Co, Railroadiana a History of England, first series, second edition, folding map detached and plates, lightly browned, pictorial green cloth rebacked [Ottley 6459], 1838 § Arthur Freeling The London and Birmingham Railway Companion, map and folding table, adverts, pictorial green cloth gilt [Ottley 6454] 1838 § and two others, London and Birmingham Railway maps and handbook (5)

BELCHER (HENRY) ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE SCENERY ON THE LINE OF THE WHITBY AND PICKERING RAILWAY IN THE NORTH EASTERN PART OF YORKSHIRE engraved plates and title by Cousens and others, embossed scarlet cloth gilt, 1836 § Frederick S Williams, Our Iron Roads their History Construction and Social Influences, first edition partly uncut, illustrated, pictorial title, embossed cloth gilt with a locomotive, 1852, both fine copies (2)

HENDERSON (A) THE HISTORY OF ANCIENT AND MODERN WINE presentation copy, first edition, quarto, woodcut vignettes, half title, inscribed on the ffe Wm Farran Esqr with the author`s best regards, original green embossed cloth boards rebacked, bookplate of William Farran, 1824

BUCHAN (JOHN, 1ST BARON TWEEDSMUIR) PRESENTATION COPIES AND OTHERS comprising Witch Wood first edition, signed on the title John Buchan 1927, Augustus, first edition, signed on the title John Buchan and on the ffe Joan Rate from Tweedsmuir, Nov:7:37, 1937, Men and Deeds, signed on the title and on the ffe R B Bennett With every Good Wish from Tweedsmuir Xmas 1935, 1935 and The King`s Grace, signed on the ffe R B Bennett With Kindest Regards from John Buchan 4:IV:35 § and eight others, unsigned first editions (12)

Faden (William, publisher). [General Atlas, c.1816,] inserted b & w litho. portrait of Princess Alexandria of Denmark, lacking title, fifty-nine (58 called for in contents list), engraved folding maps with contemp. outline colouring, some offsetting, hemispheral maps trimmed to neat line, occ. spotting, f.e.p.s, contents list and first map detached, contemp. half morocco, upper board detached, spine partially lacking, worn and frayed, folio. The atlas has maps dating from 1794 - 1816 The collation shows an additional map of France and the map of Switzerland has been replaced with a French edition of the same map. -1

Newton (Isaac). The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended. To which is Prefix’d, a Short Chronicle from the First Memory of Things in Europe, to the Conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great, 1st edition, 1728, thick paper issue, engraved vignette and initial to second leaf, three folding engraved plates, spotting throughout, some marginal browning from turn-ins to first and last leaves, engraved armorial bookplate of Nicholas Aylward Vigors [1785-1840, F.L.S., F.R.S., Irish zoologist and politician] to front pastedown, with manuscript note above by the subsequent owner Mr Vowell indicating it was purchased for two shillings from Vigor’s sale on 7th May 1841, contemporary panelled calf, some corner wear, good quality antique-style reback, 4to. Babson 214 First edition of Newton’s attempt to employ astronomical principles to verify the chronology of ancient history. Published posthumously a year after his death, this was Newton’s last published work. -1

Pasteur (Louis). Etudes sur la biere ses maladies, causes qui les provoquent procede pour la rendre inalterable avec une Theorie nouvelle de la germentation, first edition, Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1876, half-title, twelve engraved plates, further black and white illustrations to text, pages mostly uncut, original orange printed wrappers, slight rubbed, 8vo -1

Arne (Thomas Augustine 1710-78). Love in a Village, a Comic Opera as it is Perform’d at the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, first edition, printed for I. Walsh, [1763], engraved title page, 62pp engraved score with text, textblock only, a little dust-staining throughout, oblong folio. First performed at Covent Garden in December 1762 with the theatre’s manager Mr Beard as Hawthorne. -1

Britten (Benjamin, 1913-1976). Peter Grimes, an Opera in three Acts and a Prologue derived from the poem of George Crabbe, Words by Montagu Slater, Op. 33, Boosey & Hawkes, [1945], a little spotting to initial pages, numbered 14 of an unknown edition, presented to Mrs Frank Bridge, signed by the composer to first initial blank, morocco-backed iullustrated boards, a little rubbed, 4to, together with two Sadler’s Wells programs, including one for the first performance of Peter Grimes 7 June 1945, Peter Grimes was first performed at Sadler’s Wells, London on 7 June 1945 It was the first of Britten’s operas to be a critical and popular success, and surprised both audiences and critics alike with its originality. Thought by many to be Britten’s operatic masterpiece, it has long been seen as a turning point in the history of British opera. Frank Bridge (1879-1941) met his wife Ethel at the Royal College of Music. He discovered the eleven-year old Britten and gave him the technical foundation on which to base his creativity. Britten’s affection for his teacher is well documented. -3

Clayton (Thomas, 1673-1725). Arsinoe, Queen of Cyprus. An Opera, after the Italian Manner as it is Perform’d at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty’s Servants, first edition, printed for Jacob Tonson, 1705, texblock only, occasional spotting and offsetting, ownership ink stamp to title page verso, contained within marbled paper envelope box, 4to. The first full length opera in the Italian style to be performed in England. Thomas Clayton was appointed to the King’s Musick in July 1689; he spent some period of time in Italy at the turn of the century, and on his return produced Arsinoe, with a libretto translated (probably by Motteux) from an Italian text by Stanzani. A contemporary critic condemned the music, but it enjoyed considerable success and paved the way for the introduction of Italian opera to England. -1

Handel (George Frideric). Messiah. An Oratorio: as it is Perform’d at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden, Set to Musick by Mr. Handel, Printed for J. Watts, 1757, 16pp. libretto only (the words selected from the Bible by Charles Jennens), woodcut head- and tail-pieces and initials, some spotting and marginal fraying, final leaf browned and worn on centre-fold, upper inner corner split and crudely stitched with a little loss to lettering of two words to recto, but without loss of sense, bound with [Glynn, Robert], The Day of Judgent: A Poetical Essay, 2nd edition, Printed by J. Bentham, Cambridge, 1757, 16pp., some spotting and soiling, final leaf dust-soiled and browned with some loss to upper inner corner affecting first three lines of recto and verso, contemporary upper wrapper only present and near detached with printed broadside (‘Psalms and Anthems to be Sung at the Anniversary Meeting of the Charity Children, at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, on Thursday, May 30, 1805’) pasted to front pastedown, slim 4to. The first edition of Messiah libretto was printed by Watts for the first London performance in 1749; later printings by Watts appearing in [1750] and 1757-1759. -1

Twain (Mark). Life on the Mississippi, first edition, second impression, Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1883, engraved frontispiece, numerous b & w illustrations, ownership inscription to front free endpaper, original decorated cloth, gilt, slightly bumped to corners, overall good condition, 8vo -1

A signed coloured limited edition print after Anthony Gibbs showing a resting leopard - Dawn First Scent, signed in pencil bottom right Anthony Gibbs, edition 988/1100, 49 x 80 cm in wooden frame together with a reproduction 19th century geographical map of Gloucestershire by W Smith, published by The Natural History Museum 1974, 65 x 53 cm in simple black frame