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George Staunton - An authentic account of An Embassy From the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China with notices of Tristan d`Acuna, Amsterdam, Java, Sumatra, Cochin-China, the Atlas Folio Volume, issued 12th April 1796 by G. Nicol (first and only edition), paper size 43.5cm x 57.2cm in original boards, complete with 44 plates in VERY good condition *The first British Embassy to China, which was to lead to the foundation of Hong Kong as a British trading post. The plates are of special interest due to their depiction of subjects that very few Europeans had recorded or seen and the observations they gave the considerable technical, artistic and organisational advancement of the Chinese civilisation

Sir Alfred Munnings; "An Artist`s Life", first edition, 1950; two volumes from The Masters of Painting series and one other similar book.

A A Milne; "Now we are Six", first edition, published 1927, in red and gilt boards.

John B Penfold THE CLOCKMAKERS OF CUMBERLAND, first edition book number 424, published by Brant Wright Associates Limited 1977, copy signed by author, dust jacket lacking. Condition Reports: Generally good condition, dust jacket lacking with home made replacement.

WANG GAI (17TH CENTURY) A FOUR-VOLUME SET OF THE MUSTARD SEED GARDEN PAINTING MANUAL "China, dated 1782. 25.5 x 17 cm. Jiezi yuan huazhuan erji. "Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual, Second Series". Second edition, published in Suzhou in 1782; the first edition was published in Nanjing in 1701. Provenance: collection of Josef Hejzlar, purchased in Beijing in 1952. Published: Josef Hejzlar - "Alte Chinesische Graphik", Prague, Artia, 1972.

Harry Kernoff RHA (1900-1974) PORTRAIT OF A LADY, 1928 chalk pastel on buff-coloured paper; (1); woodcuts; (2) signed and dated lower left 21 by 15in., 52.5 by 37.5cm. P Also with this lot are two woodcuts by Harry Kernoff, Breacadh an Lae or Dawn, 1929 and Profile of a Man in Shirt and Tie, 1931. Each signed and dated in the lower margin. Folio size of each title: 11.25 by 9in. and 8.5 by 6in., respectively.Breacadh an Lae or Dawn is illustrated in two books, the first, Woodcuts, Harry Kernoff, RHA a limited edition book (220 copies) published in Dublin, 1942 by Cahill and Company Ltd. The second title, Cap with Bells, Woodcuts by Harry Kernoff and Ink Washes by Noel Sheridan, by Coburn Britton, The Dolmen Press, Dublin 1959 (320 copies, illustrated p.26).

James Herriot, 'Vet in a Spin' hardback first edition, signed by author and 'James Herriots Yorkshire' hardback signed by author

A First Edition copy of 'The Warlock of Love, ' 1969 printed by Latimer Trend and Co Plymouth, By Marc Bolan with original dust jacket.

First Edition and other novels by Elizabeth Taylor, Maurice Walsh, Iris Murdoch, etc.

First Edition and other novels including Somerset Maugham, Alan Sillitoe, William Faulkner, etc.

First Edition and other novels including Patrick White, Fay Weldon, Edna O`Brien, Peter O`Donnell, Victor Gollancz

First Edition and other novels including Dornford Yates, John Fowles, Ross MacDonald, Alistair Cooke, etc.

First Edition and other novels, Iris Murdoch, Alan Sillitoe, William Faulkner, etc.

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1704 Claudii Ptolemaei Tabulae Geographicae Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti This striking, classical title page is from Mercator`s edition of Ptolemy. It features two river gods in the foreground, and personifications of music, art, and learning are shown mapping the globe, while the angel of Fame trumpets above. Engraved by Jan van Vianen. Although Mercator 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. This example is on a folio sized sheet and still attached to the table of contents for the atlas, published by Francois Halma and Guiljelmus van de Water. 9.3" W x 14.4" H Light soiling with a few small spots of foxing.

Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1745 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 an updated version of Delisle’s first world map, issued in 1700. Delisle had used accounts from French explorers and colonizers of the Gulf of Mexico region, and also had access to accounts from survivors of La Salle’s expedition in the late 1680`s. The tracks of major explorers and their discoveries are charted throughout the oceans. Although Covens & Mortier made numerous updates to Delisle`s map, there are still several cartographic inaccuracies that remain. New Guinea is connected to Australia, however “Nouv. Bretagne” is now shown as a separate and very round island. In addition, “Terre de la Compagnie” still appears to the northeast of Japan. In this edition new information corrects the representation of the Great Lakes, South America, Japan as an island, and the Niger River in Africa. But the most interesting part of the map is the Pacific Northwest and the Bering Sea, where a conjectural coastline now appears with notations of the discoveries of Vitus Bering`s first and second expeditions. A “River of the West” is also depicted almost connecting the Pacific to “L. Winipigue”. The elegantly engraved title cartouche features female representations of the continents balanced by a ribbon-style banner. Covens & Mortier`s imprint appears in a new and more decorative cartouche at bottom featuring sea monsters and mer-men, with a lovely seascape and sailing ships behind them. In addition, four polar projections have been added to the previously blank corners of the sheet, with partial outlines of Antarctica shown in the southern projections at left. A very lovely and rare map that features a wealth of cartographic information." 25.4" W x 19.7" H Attractive color on watermarked paper with a few small spots of foxing and professional repairs along centerfold at top and bottom. There is a 1.3" tear adjacent to centerfold at bottom of image that has also been professionally repaired.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Poli Arctici Constitutio [on sheet with] Poli Antarctici Constitutio Interesting copper engraving showing the two poles. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. 7.6" W x 13" H Marginal soiling.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Typus Sympathicus Microcosmi cum Megacosmo Sive Signaturas Plantarum, cum Singulis Humani Corporis Membris Exprimens This interesting engraving represents the theory that the human body is the cosmography of the microcosm in correlation to Ptolemy`s cosmography of the macrocosm. Thus the workings of the human body are an analogy for the workings of the universe. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, "Subterranean World", an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. 8.3" W x 12.7" H Marginal soiling with a few tiny worm tracks in the blank margins, not affecting image.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825-27 [Lot of 2] Carte d`Assemblage de l`Amerique Septenle. [and] Amer. Sep. Partie de la Vieille Californie No. 58 "The “Atlas Universel” was the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1:1,641,836) about one inch to 26 miles, with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. It was also considered to be the first lithographic atlas ever published. The maps were meant to be joined together to form a huge globe measuring 7.775 meters in diameter. Only one edition of the atlas was published in 1825-27 and the subscription list shows that just 810 copies were sold, making these maps very scarce. A. “Carte d`Assemblage de l`Amerique Septenle.” (24.3 x 19.5”). This is the index map of North America, and this key sheet presents the major topographical features along with the locations of major Indian tribes. Alaska is shown in an inset. Condition: Original color with light centerfold toning and faint offsetting. B. “Amer. Sep. Partie de la Vieille Californie No. 58” (20.3 x 18.3”). Covers the Baja from Isle Redonda and the Mission de San Francisco Borja to La Paz. This was the first atlas map to provide such a fine level of detail in the Baja. Condition: Original color with light centerfold toning with a 2” centerfold separation which is repaired on verso with archival material." #VALUE! See description.

Sanson, Nicolas 1683 Le Canada, ou Nouvelle France, &c. Tiree de Diverses Relations des Francois, Anglois, Hollandois, &c. This is a reduced version of one of the most influential seventeenth century maps of the French and English colonies in North America. It concentrates on the region of greatest French interest. The entire Great Lakes basin and the St. Lawrence River are shown in great detail. The most important aspect of the map is the first appearance of "L. Erie, ou du Chat" as a recognizable lake on an atlas map. This delineation influenced the cartography of the region for more than 100 years and was not superceded until Delisle`s "Carte du Canada" in 1703. The map is also an outstanding source for Indian tribal names and locations. Two names (Aouentsiouaeron and Attiouandarons) appear here for the first time. Lake Superior and Michigan ("Lac du Puans") are left open-end to the west. Embellished with a nice title cartouche. Engraved by Anthony d`Winter for a Dutch edition of Sanson’s small atlas. 11.9" W x 8.2" H A nice impression with attractive color and light toning along centerfold. Narrow bottom margin.

Spilsbury, J. 1761 A New Map of North America from the Latest Discoveries This is the uncommon first state, not the 1763 edition from " London Magazine", of this fine map noting the colonial possessions in North America eastward from Texas to the Atlantic coast. It shows early settlements, forts, Indian villages, and tribal territory. The colonies have boundaries extending past the map`s western border. Various treaty and charter boundaries are shown. "Earl Granville`s Property" stretches from the Atlantic west to beyond the Mississippi River. In Florida, a line from Fort St. George to St. Mark delineates the "Limits Stipulated in 1738" and below, nearly to Cape Canaveral, are the "Bounds of Carolina by Charter of 1665". The fishing banks off Canada are prominently outlined. The map is enhanced by a delicate title cartouche and fancy compass rose. 15" W x 10.9" H A nice impression issued folding on watermarked paper. There is a 1/2" binding tear at right, a small stain in Canada, and faint offsetting.

Hitchcock, Edward 1853 [Maps with Report] A Geological Map of the United States and Canada [and] Outline of the Geology of the Globe "The first map (24.2 x 16”) is Hitchcock`s landmark map of 1853. Essentially, it is a compilation of Lyell’s map for the eastern portion combined with M. Boue’s “Geological Map of the World” for the western portion modified by the author’s generalizations derived from the relations of geography to geology, as argued in the report. In this respect, he freely admits that such generalizations for the western US might be greatly erroneous. This map provides early detail of the geological formations. An explanatory key to the colors indicates fifteen geologic formations. The second map (23 x 18”) is drawn on Mercator`s Projection. It shows the entire world with a separate hemisphere of the “Supposed Antarctic Continent” that locates Wilke`s Land, South Victoria, Enderby Land and Cook`s sighting of 1774. This map uses six different colors to locate as many geological formations. Along the bottom are the comparative heights of mountains and volcanoes aligned with the position on the map. Condition: Clean and bright with original color, a short binding tear at left that just passes the neatline, a few small abrasions along the left portion of the image, and two tiny holes to the left of the explanatory key. These important geological maps are bound in the original report “Outline of the Geology of the Globe, and of the United States in Particular; with Two Geological Maps, and Sketches of Characteristic American Fossils,” by Edward Hitchcock, Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Company, 1853, 5.5 x 9”. First edition, octavo, 136 pp., 6 plates, and 2 folding hand-colored geological maps. In original blue blind stamped cloth with gilt title on spine. This work is notable for containing his first attempt at a geological map of the United States. His son C. H. Hitchcock also notes that “the part relating to the United States is the first attempt to show the distribution of rocks from the Atlantic to the Pacific border.” The report and it`s two maps are rarely seen together." #VALUE! Maps are clean and bright with original color. Covers show light wear and a few stains.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats Unis. No. 51 This finely engraved and extremely detailed map covers the region from just south of the Chesapeake to Long Island, and up to Cape Cod, showing all or part of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. There is good detail of the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays and the counties, towns, rivers, roads, mountains, rivers and islands. The map has extensive notes on commerce, government, religion, revenues and weather. A large table gives state by state populations, showing growth by decade for 1790, 1800, and 1810. Expanded details for 1820 include populations for whites, slaves and free blacks, as well as populations of non-citizens, and information on the type of employment, broken down by agriculture, commerce and manufacturing. The second table gives the total populations for Indians by state. The "Atlas Universel" contained 400 lithographed maps in 6 volumes. It was the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836). There was only one edition of this scarce atlas, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that only 810 copies were sold. 22.3" W x 19" H Attractive color with light offsetting and two tiny spots in the image.

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1846 A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with Their Canals, Roads & Distances 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. 14.3" W x 11.3" H Original color with a hint of toning.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 [Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49 [and] Amer. Sep. Embouchures du Mississipi No. 61 "A. “Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49”, (23.0 x 18.8”). This interesting 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. There is excellent information on Indian Tribes and village populations, mineral deposits, explorers routes, etc. Condition: Light toning. B. “Amer. Sep. Embouchures du Mississipi No. 61”, (20.6 x 18.3”). This rare chart details the delta of the Mississippi River south from New Orleans, and part of the Gulf coast at Apalachicola and the region just west of Mobile, including the Pascagoula area, Dog Island, Deer Island, St George, St. Joseph, St. Blas, Port St. Joe, and Apalachee Bay. Below the coastline is a large table “Tableau de la Population du Nouveau Monde en l`Annee 1823” which gives the population throughout the Western Hemisphere by race and religion. Condition: A few tiny spots in the image. The “Atlas Universel” was the first atlas 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. It was also considered to be the first lithographic atlas ever published. The maps were meant to be joined together to form a huge globe measuring 7.775 meters in diameter. There was only one edition of the atlas, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that only 810 copies were sold." #VALUE! See description.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825-27 Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats Unis. No. 40 "This very unusual map of part of the Oregon Territory actually covers eastern Montana and the western part of the Dakotas with the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. The map incorporates information from the explorations of Verendrye, Trudeau, Dorion, Hunt, and Lewis & Clark, with Lewis & Clark`s route along the Missouri River carefully noted. Several Indian tribes are located (along with their populations). No towns or settlements are shown, although it locates Fort Mandan where the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered in 1804-1805. 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." 20.3" W x 18" H Moderate toning with a few small spots.

Burr, David H. 1834 Illinois This is Burr`s first edition map of the state. Filled with many interesting details including place names, counties, rivers, forts, a proposed canal from Lake Michigan to Peoria, and the National Road from Terre Haute to St. Louis. Ristow states that Burr had managed to copyright only eight of the maps needed to complete his world atlas before being appointed as topographer of the U.S. Post Office Department in 1832. The rest of the maps were completed by the firm of Illman & Pillbrow, and published by D.S. Stone, New York in 1835. 10.8" W x 12.3" H Original color with some minor oxidation of the pigment with light toning on verso.

Lewis/Carey, 1794 The State of New Hampshire. Compiled Chiefly from Actual Surveys First edition and first state of this influential map of the state with five counties and great detail of the roads, settlements, mills and taverns. A note on the map states "The White Hills appear many leagues off at sea like white clouds just rising above the horizon." Two of the most influential names in American cartography were Samuel Lewis and Mathew Carey. Samuel Lewis was a celebrated draftsman and cartographer who learned his trade from the prominent English cartographer Aaron Arrowsmith. Engraved by Smither. 11.3" W x 17.9" H There are extraneous creases and some short tears and tiny holes that have been closed on verso with archival materials.

Sanson, Nicolas 1679 Audienca de Guadalajara, Nova Mexico California &c. This map was first published in 1656 and introduced the so-called second Sanson model of "California as an island". This depiction shows a small peninsula ("Agubela de Cato") above the island, two bays along the island`s northern coast and two new place names, "Tolaago" and "R. de Estiete". Sanson actually based this on information from the less well known map by Luke Foxe, but it was this map that influenced many other cartographers throughout the rest of the century. On the mainland there are new Indian tribes identified in the region of the "R. del Norte", which flows southwest from a large inland lake. This example was published in Johann David Zunners` very rare German translation of Sanson`s "L`Amerique en Plusieurs Cartes". The map was re-engraved for this edition, with only very minor differences from Sanson`s map of 1657. 9.5" W x 8" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 Ile de Cuba This fine, large-scale map covers central Cuba from just west of Havana to east of Bayama and includes the Caymans and most of Jamaica. It provides minute detail of the topography, towns and villages, roads and coastal features. The inset text block describes the island`s climate, soil, topography, produce, economy, government and religion. This map is from the "Atlas Universel", the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees of longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. The atlas was also the first lithographic atlas ever published. There was only one edition, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold. 21.3" W x 18.2" H A good impression with original outline color and wide, original margins. There are a couple of faint spots in the text but the map is overall near fine.

Bowen, Thomas 1779 Plan of St. Lucia, in the West Indies Shewing the Positions of the English & French Forces with the Attacks Made at Its Reduction in Decr. 1778 This is the first printed plan of the battle between the English and French forces in St. Lucia during the "Revolutionary War". This superb representation illustrates the various attacks and counter attacks in December 1778 between General Meadows and Count d`Estaigne. From the April 1779 edition of "The Gentleman`s Magazine". 10" W x 7.4" H Issued folding on bright paper.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Tabula qua Hydrophylacium Andium Exhibetur, quo Universa America Australis Innumeris Fluviis Lacubusqe Irrigatur Very unusual map of South America from one of the first compilations of semi-scientific knowledge about the physical features of the world. The map is totally devoid of political detail with only a few regional names. Instead the map features the principal rivers, lakes, mountains and volcanoes. The mythical "Lake Parime" is here mistakenly linked to Lake Titicaca ("Parime lacus, alias Titicacca"). "Paraquay" is oddly depicted south of the Rio de la Plata ("R. Della Plata"), and a huge crater lake, more closely located to Lake Titicaca, is situated just above the Tropic of Capricorn. The Andes are shown as a chain of live volcanoes. The map is embellished with a large title cartouche at bottom. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. 8" W x 13.5" H Marginal soiling.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Situs Insulae Atlantidis, a Mari olim Absorptae ex Mente Aegyptiorum et Platonis Descriptio This "mythical map of Atlantis" is printed with north at the bottom, leaving the coast of America to the right, and Africa and Spain on the left. The Island of Atlantis ("Insula Atlantis") is a huge land mass which occupies a majority of the Atlantic Ocean. Two mountains and six rivers are depicted within the island, otherwise the interior is blank. The map is embellished with a fully ruled sea, a two masted sailing ship at upper right, a curtain-style cartouche and a simple compass rose. From Kircher`s masterpiece, "Mundus subterraneus" (The Underground World) which 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 "Mundus subterraneus" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.4 x 14.5". 6.3" W x 4.1" H Marginal soiling.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Tabula Fluxus et Refluxus, Rationes in Mari Anglico... This unusual map is from Kircher`s masterpiece, 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. It was the first book to describe the ocean`s currents, shown here with the coastlines of Britain, Scandinavia, Iceland and the mythical island of "Frisland", as well as sketchy coastlines of Western Europe and Canada. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.8 x 14.9". 7.8" W x 7.8" H Marginal soiling.

Rowe, Robert 1803 A New Map of Europe, with its Modern Divisions This uncommon folding map illustrates the political divisions of Europe on the eve of the Napoleonic Wars. This is the first edition, dated Nov. 1, 1803, published shortly after the dissolution of the Treaty of Amiens that had temporarily ended the hostilities between the French Republic and the British Empire. A color key at lower right indicates the boundaries of the dominant empires and alliances, as well as the “limits of France before the Revolution” and “the Boundary of Poland before its Dismemberment by Russia, Prussia and Austria.” This British map was issued, in both pocket and wall-map versions, in several editions over a short period of time to illustrate the changes and progress of the wars. Dissected, mounted on original linen, and folded into original pasteboard slipcase with a handwritten label. 34.1" W x 28.5" H Original color with very light surface soil. There is minor rubbing on the slipcase. Excellent overall.

Morden, Robert 1722 Glocester Shire "This county map of Gloucestershire shows the early road system from Bristol north to Tewkesbury and Campden. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. Adorned by 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." 16.5" W x 13.7" H Watermarked paper with a few minor spots and faint toning.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Descriptio Vorticis Norvegiae et Bothniae Eorumqe Mirabilium Effectuum, quos in Fluxu et Refluxu Operantur This interesting small map shows Scandinavia with two "vortices"; one off the western coast of Norway and the other in the Gulf of Bothnia linked by an underground canal. The one off the coast of Norway is known as the original maelstrom, a name used to describe a destructive whirlpool. Kircher`s work 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. Among his theories was the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs interlinked with a system of ocean circulation. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.8 x 14.9". 7.7" W x 7.8" H Marginal soiling.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Typus Hydrophylacii Intra Alpes Rhaeticas, quod Sundit Totius Europae Celeberrima Flumina; Uti Patet This is an interesting map of the Alps, the great mountain range of south-central Europe. It depicts a huge mountain in Switzerland with a huge underground lake that is the source of all the major river systems in the region. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.8 x 14.9". 7.6" W x 6.1" H Marginal soiling.

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. 17.9" W x 12.5" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold and light toning along sheet edges, far from image.

Mercator/Hondius, 1607 Lombardiae Alpestris Pars Occidentalis cu Valesia Handsome small map of the mountainous Lombardy region of northern Italy with the glacial lakes of Maggiore, Lugaro and Como roughly in the center and Lake Geneva to the left. The map is simply ornamented with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. 7.3" W x 5.8" H A dark impression with marginal soiling. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Tabula Catadupam Velini Fluminis et Montem Aeolium Caesianorum Situmq Circum Adjacentium Locorum Exhibens This unusual map centers on Terni in central Italy, and features a spectacular waterfall and Lago di Piediluco. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.3 x 14.9". 7.6" W x 5.7" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Tabula Freti Siculi, Charybdis et Scyllae, Aliorumque Aestuum Rationes Explicans This interesting little map focuses on the Stretto di Messina between Calabria and the island of Sicily. It depicts an underground canal, currents, the famous Scylla and Charybdis, all evidently connected to Mt. Etna. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.8 x 14.9". 6.8" W x 4.6" H Marginal soiling.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Communicatio Maris Mediterranei et quod Mortuum Dicunt, cum Mari Rubro This interesting little map covers the eastern part of the Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Nile Delta. It depicts the Red Sea, Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee with underground canals connecting them with the Mediterranean. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.8 x 14.9". 6.1" W x 4" H A slightly uneven impression at right with marginal soiling.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Typus Communicationis Maris Caspii, cum Persico et Euxino This interesting little map covers the region including the Black and Caspian Seas and the Persian Gulf with a system of underground canals connecting them. The only city shown is Constantinople. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.8 x 14.9". 6.3" W x 6.5" H Marginal soiling.

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. I. Asiae, in qua Galatia, Cappadocia, Pontus, Bithynia, Asia Minor, Pamphylia, Lycia, ac Cilicia... A fine Ptolemaic map of Turkey and Cyprus showing its ancient political divisions. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and two fierce sea monsters in the Mediterranean 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. 18" W x 13.5" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with light toning along sheet edges and damp stains in bottom corners, far from image.

Moxon, Joseph 1715 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments... [bound with] The Book of Common Prayer [and 6 Biblical maps] "This magnificent folio-sized King James Bible is bound with “The Book of Common Prayer”, “The Books Called Apocrypha”, “The New Testament”, and “The Whole Book of Psalms: Collected into English Metre” by Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins. This edition of the King James Bible includes marginal notes from the Geneva Bible, an ironic combination because the Geneva Notes apparently played a role in King James` decision to commission a new Bible. In addition, this Bible features a series of 6 Biblical maps originally by Nicholas Visscher and translated from Dutch by Joseph Moxon: A. “A Map of All the Earth and How After the Flood it Was Divided Among the Sons of Noah”. The map illustrates how the world was divided up among the sons of Noah after the Flood. It is centered on the Old World and only the place names are concentrated there. The rest of the world is shown only with continental outlines, rivers and lakes. The “island of California” appears across the expansive Pacific Ocean where there are partial outlines for Japan, Australia and New Zealand. A series of vignettes surround the map illustrating the Creation and the Garden of Eden at top, with scenes from the Fall of Man to the Crucifixion of Christ at bottom. Two cartouches further decorate the sheet, including a dedication to Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the second state, with the addition of Pennsylvania marked on the map. Reference: Shirley #457; Laor #516A. B. “Paradise, or the Garden of Eden. With the Countries Circumjacent Inhabited by the Patriarchs”. An attractive and uncommon map of the Middle East, including Cyprus, a portion of the Persian Gulf and the north shore of the Red Sea filled with details of Old Testament locations, including Babel and Nineveh. There is a coat of arms at upper left and a cartouche at upper right showing the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by the Angel. Reference: Laor #517. C. “Israels Peregrination, or the Forty Years Travels of the Children of Israel out of Egypt through the Red Sea, and the Wilderness into Canaan, or the Land of Promise”. This lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicts the flight from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Includes a fine title cartouche, ships sailing in both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, numerous putti, several engravings of religious icons, Moses, Aaron, and a charming scene of Jonas and the whale. Reference: Laor #519. D. “Jerusalem”. This detailed bird`s-eye view was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem during the seventeenth century. While it is imaginary, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets, with 36 principal sites numbered and keyed to a table in a scroll at left, which is held aloft by an eagle. Solomon`s Temple is at upper center and Herod`s Palace is located at the far left. The scenes in the foreground include the Crucifixion at left and Salomon`s anointment at right. Reference: Laor #1084A. E. “Canaan, or the Land of Promise. Possessed by the Children of Israel: and Travelled Through by our Saviour Jesus Christ; and His Apostles”. This fine map of present-day Israel is oriented with north to the right. There is a large, decorative title cartouche at bottom flanked by vignettes depicting the life of Christ. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles. Tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. At top center is a coat of arms with a dedication to Lord Bishop Humphrey. Reference: Laor #522A. F. “The Travels of St. Paul and Other the Apostles...” This map portrays the Eastern Mediterranean from Rome, through Asia Minor and the Holy Land, to Babylon. Territorial divisions reflect the political conditions of the first century A.D. The route of Apostle Paul is charted from Jerusalem to Rome. The decorative panels at top and bottom show the major events of Paul`s journey; each vignette being a composite of two or three episodes. The one at the left of the cartouche shows Paul`s conversion, his baptism by Ananias, and finally his daring escape from the city. Other scenes depict the young Paul before his conversion, healing the paralytic, his ship wreck at Malta, and his appearance before Nero. At bottom left is a coat of arms with a dedication to Seth, Lord Bishop of Salisbury. Reference: Laor #523A. This example also includes three pages of meticulous genealogical notes of the Joseph Maude and Thomas Holme families (from 1662-1863) written in delicate manuscript by a previous owner. 6 maps, 91pp, 719pp, 160pp, 248pp, 54pp. Original full diced paneled brown calf over beveled wooden boards, with a central, ornate blind-stamped lozenge to each board, and raised bands on spine. The original brass clasps and catches are no longer present." 10.6" W x 16.8" H Five of the six maps are in very good condition with faint, scattered foxing and minor offsetting. The sixth map (Canaan) is in good condition with some show-through of old manuscript ink on verso. The text is mostly very good with light scattered foxing and toning, with heavy toning on the first and last few pages. The binding is sound but the hinges are starting. The front cover is cracked vertically near the fore-edge and has been professionally repaired. The spine is cracking and is missing a 4x2" piece at bottom. There is a bookplate from a previous owner (Rosa Walter Meertief, born c. 1872) on front pastedown.

Ortelius, Abraham 1590 Abrahami Patriarchae Peregrinatio, et Vita Ortelius designed, and probably also engraved this beautiful Holy Land map. It details the wanderings and life of the Patriarch Abraham. The map is displayed as though on a banner hung on a wall; it shows Palestine and a portion of Egypt, inset with a small map of the Middle East from the Mediterranean to the Euphrates River. The imaginative design includes an elaborately engraved frame containing twenty-two scenes illustrating the life of Abraham, spanning his departure from Ur to his death. This is less common first plate, which was used from 1590-95. This example has a blank verso, indicating that it was published in the 1590 Latin edition, of which Van den Broecke estimates that only 20 copies were printed. 18" W x 13.9" H A fine impression and excellent color on watermarked paper with a few small, manuscript ink notations (on the fourth medallion and on the wooden roller holding up the map).

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. VIII. Asiae, Scythiam Extra Imaum, ac Sericam Comprehendens... This fine copper engraved map covers Central Asia east of the Caspian Sea in what is now Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and western China. The Himalayas and Northern India run across the bottom of the map. The map includes several quaint scenes of the local people, encampments, camel herds, and the capture of wild horses. 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. 15.9" W x 13.6" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold, a few spots of printer`s ink residue, and light toning along sheet edges, far from image.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1749 Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale pour Servir a l`Histoire Générale des Voyages. Tirée des Auteurs Anglois This map covers western Tartary and focuses on the region of present-day Mongolia. This map reflects information from Kyrkov`s important surveys of this remote region in addition to Jesuit and English sources. It includes detail of the roads and shows sections of the Great Wall. It is dated 1749, when it was first published in the French edition of Prevost`s history of important voyages. 12.2" W x 8.6" H Watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and faint offsetting.

Reland, Adrien 1715 Le Japon Divise en Soissante et Six Provinces, Cette Carte est Tiree des Cartes des Japonois par Mounsieur Reland [in book] Recueil de Voyages au Nord, Contenant divers Memoires tres utiles au Commerce & a la Navigation… "This first edition map of Japan shows the 66 provinces with both Roman and Sino-Japanese names. It is the first Western-produced map using Japanese cartography and ignoring the prior European use of fictitious names. The inset map of Nagasaki “Vue de la Ville de Nangasacki...” is at lower center and is surrounded by 21 Armories of the Emperor and his shoguns. The map is bound into the original and complete “Recueil de Voyages au Nord, Contenant divers Memoires tres utiles au Commerce & a la Navigation. Tome Troisieme..” by Jean Frederic Bernard (4 x 6.8”). This edition also includes a second map, “L`ile de Terre Neuve et le Golfe de Saint Laurent, Selon les Meilleurs Memoires” (12.5 x 8”) which shows the Gulf of Saint Lawrence bounded by Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and also depicts the Grand Banks. In original full leather with raised and gilt spine, red fore-edges, title page in red & black with engraved “A Limmorta-Lite”, 340 pp., and two folding maps." 17.5" W x 11.8" H The maps are in near fine condition with only a hint of toning along the edges of the sheet and minor misfolding of the Canadian map. Contents are fine, and the original binding is very good with light shelf wear.

Aspin/Lavoisne, 1820 Geographical, Historical, and Statistical Map of India This is the first American edition of this informative map of India, updated from the London edition of 1817 and published by M. Carey & Son. In addition to showing political divisions, towns, rivers, mountains, and other topographical features, the map notes the dates and locations of a plethora of battles and naval engagements as well as marking British possessions and dependencies. The map is surrounded by English text describing the nation`s geographical features and history, with a list at bottom detailing the specifics of some of the battles shown in the map above. An alternate title, "Hindoostan; or, India: Drawn from the Most Recent Authorities, for the Illustration of Lavoisne`s Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical Atlas", appears in a cartouche within the map. Originally engraved by Kneass and printed by T.H. Palmer. With surrounding text, the sheet measures 20.7 x 16.6." 12.8" W x 13.2" H Original color with light toning along the centerfold and minor offsetting. There is a centerfold separation at top that just enters the neatline of map image and another at bottom that enters about 1" into the text, both of which have been closed on verso with archival tape. Inches away, a tear measuring approximately 2" also enters the text and has also been closed on verso.

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. IX. Asiae, Continens Ariam, Paropanisum, Drangianam, Arachosiam, et Gedrosiam... This fine copper engraved map covers the region to the west of the Indus River in what is present-day Pakistan. 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. 15.5" W x 13.6" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with a couple of tiny, insignificant spots in image and light toning along sheet edges, far from image.

Audubon, J. J. 1860 Smew or White Nun, Mergus Albellus "This original chromolithograph is Plate 414 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 Smew in flight with a female in the water below, with cliffs filling the landscape behind them. Audubon procured a male specimen himself at Lake Barataria (outside of New Orleans) circa 1821 and made a drawing on the spot. Although Audubon recognized that the Smew was not an American species, he decided to include it in his “Birds of America” as the duck was known to make occasional (and potentially accidental) visits to the U.S. The full sheet measures 25.5 x 39.9”. 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." 19.8" W x 25.8" H Vivid color with a few tiny, unobtrusive spots in image and very light marginal soiling. There are several expertly repaired tears all confined to the blank margins and far from image. Professionally backed in Japanese tissue.

Speed/Kaerius, 1666-68 A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World [bound with] England Wales Scotland and Ireland Described… "This handsome miniature atlas is famously known as the “miniature Speed” atlas since the maps, engraved by Pieter van den Keere, were based on John Speed`s folio-sized maps published under the same title, “A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World”. This example is a dual atlas containing both the world atlas and an atlas of the British Isles. Both atlases had an interesting publication history, beginning with the atlas of the British Isles, which was first published between 1605 and 1610. In 1619, the British Isles maps came into the hands of London printer George Humble, who included additional maps and reprinted them under the name of John Speed, thereby initiating the popular series of “miniature Speed” atlases. The success of the miniature “Theatre” was then joined in 1646 by the first edition of the miniature “Prospect” atlas published by George Humble`s son, William Humble, and was sometimes bound separately from the British Isles atlas and sometimes bound in a dual atlas. The miniature maps in “A Prospect” were engraved by Van den Keere while in his 70`s, and are believed the be the last maps engraved by him before his death at the age of 75. The atlas is complete with 20 maps: the world, Asia, Africa, Europe, Americas, eleven maps of European countries, Persia, the Turkish Empire, China and Tartary. Each of the maps is single page with text on verso taken from Speed`s folio atlas, and all are signed with Van den Keere`s Latinized name, Petrus Kaerius. The simple, typographic title page contains the list of maps and is dated 1668 with the imprint of Roger Rea. The double-hemisphere world map, “A New and Accurat Map of the World,” depicts a huge southern landmass, labeled “Unknowne Land” in the eastern hemisphere and “Magallanica” in the western hemisphere. The northwest coast of North America shows a conjectural coastline that extends to the Strait of Anian. Although the world map shows a peninsular California, the western hemisphere map, “America”, depicts “California as an island” with a flat northern coast and several place names. The cartography of this map is based on Goos` folio map from 1626, and omits any French presence in Canada. “Newe Ing. Land” is located north of the St. Lawrence River, and “Plymuth” is the only European settlement depicted. There are 62 (of 63) maps in “England Wales Scotland and Ireland”, including the folding map of the British Isles, separate maps of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and 57 county maps. (The map of Yorkshire is missing.) The majority of the British Isles maps were also engraved by Van den Keere and were based on Saxton for the English and Welsh county maps, on Ortelius for the Scottish maps, and on Van den Keere`s own map of Ireland for the Irish maps. It is believed that the maps of the British Isles and of England were not engraved by Van den Keere, but were commissioned by Humble for the 1627 edition. The British Isles map was based on Blaeu`s miniature edition of Camden`s Britannia, and the England map was based on Speed`s folio map, omitting the costumed figures. The text in this atlas was derived from Speed`s “Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain”. The title page is dated 1666 and features two putti, a Dane and a Norman. Full leather with raised bands on spine and the initials “WP” stamped on front and back covers. The provenance of this atlas is quite fascinating, as it comes from a direct descendent of the cartographer John Speed. The Speed family believes the atlas was purchased in the 1800`s and then passed down from generation to generation." 6.6" W x 4.3" H All the maps except for two are in very good condition, with light overall toning and an occasional spot of foxing. The title page of the British atlas and the British Isles folding map are in good to satisfactory condition with heavier toning, soiling, and several fold separations and small chips. The map of Radnor has a hole apparently caused by a paper flaw, and several county maps have short tears primarily confined to blank margins, all of which have been archivally repaired. The last few pages of the text block are heavily toned around the edges caused by contact with the leather, which does not affect any maps. The covers and spine are heavily worn but have been recently conserved, with numerous small chips and cracks to the leather repaired.

Wilkes, Charles 1844 Atlas. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 "This is the atlas volume from the very rare first edition of the Wilkes` Expedition (with only 100 copies printed) that accompanies Wilkes` five volume narrative of the Exploring Expedition, which was one of the most important American scientific expeditions of the 19th century. It was the first U.S. Naval expedition, taking in the Northwest Coast, Hawaii, South America, the Philippines, the South Pacific, Australia and Antarctica. The expedition broke new ground in most areas of natural history and made a number of extremely important cartographic discoveries, most importantly establishing that Antarctica was a continent. They mapped 280 islands in the Pacific for the first time and included extensive and graphically rich ethnographic records of many native peoples throughout the Pacific. The five maps included in this volume are: “Map of the Oregon Territory...”., dated 1841, black & white (33.8 x 22.8”). An important map that Wheat says is “really quite extraordinary” and in many respects was the most detailed yet published. The map covers the entire region west from the Black Hills, north to above the 50th parallel and south to the Sacramento River. The United States Exploring Expedition did not enter the Great Basin or any part of the Snake River basin. Instead Wilkes relied on other sources including Jedediah Smith and oral information from Hudson Bay trappers he met on the Columbia River. Although the map contains several errors, the areas of today`s Oregon, Washington and Idaho are remarkably well mapped. According to Wheat the map had much influence on later maps of this region. It was a major contribution to American cartography and the most detailed map of the region north of the Sacramento River. Wilkes supported the view of Senator Lewis Linn that the boundary of the American claim should be 54° 40` N, commonly referred to as “Fifty-Four Forty or Fight” dispute with Britain. This map was used to support his claim, which was based on `topographical` grounds and was instrumental in setting the scene for American interests in the territory. Includes a large inset of the Columbia River from Ft. Walla Walla to its mouth, where one of Wilkes` ships, the “Peacock”, was lost on the famous Columbia Bar. This map is considered one of the more important maps of the Northwest region after the Lewis & Clark expedition. “Chart of the Antarctic Continent Shewing the Icy Barrier Attached to it...”, dated 1840, black & white (34 x 23.5”). This map represented a major advance in establishing Antarctica as a true continent, thus helping to settle the cartographic mystery of its existence which had been debated by explorers and mapmakers for centuries. It is a detailed map of Antarctica and the southern Pacific Ocean centered on the longitude of Van Diemens Land. It shows Antarctica from about longitude 95° West to 170° with surprisingly good detail along the coastline. Numerous Ice Islands clog the bays and seas near land and many air and water temperatures are noted. The tracks of the ships Vincennes, Peacock, Porpoise, and Flying Fish are detailed. At upper left are five sea approach views. “Chart of the World Shewing the Tracks of the Exploring Expedition in 1838, 39, 40, 41 & 42...”, circa 1844, hand color (32.2 x 23.3”). This detailed map shows the tracks of the Expedition vessels along with the direction and velocity of ocean currents and trade winds. Isothermal lines are delicately colored to indicate water temperature in five degree groupings. “Map of Part of the Island of Hawaii Sandwich Islands Shewing the Craters and Eruption of May and June 1840...”, dated 1841, black & white (23.6 x 15.3”). This map depicts two volcanic mountains visited by the Expedition and includes the track of the party to the crater of Moku-a-weo-weo on the top of Mauna Loa. “Chart of the Viti Group or Feejee Islands...”, dated 1840, black & white (33.8 x 23.5”). Shows very good detail of the 154 islands in the group including coastlines, coral reefs, and topography by hachure. Hardbound in brown cloth over boards. Printed by C. Sherman in Philadelphia." 9.8" W x 13.5" H The maps are generally good with light toning and offsetting. The colored map of the world has two moderate splits at fold junctions and a separation at bottom that enters 5.75" into the map image, while the map of Hawaii has a separation at bottom that enters 1.25" into the image. The spine has perished (this is not the original binding), the covers are detached, and the front endpapers and title page loose.

Beadle, D. W. 1852 The American Lawyer, and Business-Man`s Form Book… This is the second edition which carries the first edition copyright date on the title page, but is dated 1852 on its cover. It contains numerous double-page maps, each printed on a separate page. The map "Utah New Mexico and California" shows a huge "Gold Region" with important rivers named including the Feather and American. There are numerous other state maps, mostly from east of the Mississippi River, but also Louisiana, a nice Texas. The map of the United States shows Oregon Territory, a large Nebraska Territory (encompassing present-day Montana, Wyoming and Colorado), and an extremely large Indian Territory. Pictorial paper boards, 8vo, quarter-leather, 359pp. 5" W x 7.8" H Text and maps are generally good with scattered foxing and toning. Covers are bumped and stained with the previous owner`s signature in the front endpapers.

Wilson, Adrian 1978 The Making of the Nuremberg Chronicle Detailed examination of the making of this important early illustrated book taken from surviving page layouts, original contracts for the illustrations, contracts for printing, etc. It includes a history of the printer, Anton Koberger, and a list of known copies of the first Latin and German editions. The text of this study of the Chronicle`s production combines scholarship with wit, providing a fascinating view of the incunabula period. Introduction by Peter Zahn and published by Nico Israel, 253 pp., illustrated, including color plates. First edition, second printing. Hardbound in gray cloth, pictorial dust jacket. 10" W x 13.8" H

BRITTON, John. The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Worcester, pub. Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, 1835. Large Paper edition. First Edition. 4to. Pp xxxii, 32, 18. Frontis engraved and printed title pages, and 14 plates (16 plates in all). Bound in half leather with recent matching spine with original label.

Sitwell S., Buchanan H. and Fisher J. . Fine Bird Books 1700-1900. Folio. Pp.104, 16 col. plates, 1 folding, 24 collotype plates, Ltd. 2000 copies. Original cloth marbled boards: Dustjacket incomplete. and Mitchell, F.S The Birds Of Lancashire. London: John van Voorst. 1885.First edition. 2 coloured lithographs. 13 other illustrations, folding map and vignettes. green cloth, gilt titles. (2)

HULME,Edward F., Familiar Wild Flowers. London: Cassell 1912 First edition. 8 volumes. Original green illustrated cloth. Illustrated colour plates. (8)

Directory of Railway Officials & Year Book 1955-1956 1956 , Pp. 213. Red cloth. Spine faded. and PENNINGTON, Myles. Railways and Other Ways: being Reminiscences of Canal and Railway life during a period of Sixty Seven Years: with Characteristic Sketches of Canal and Railway Men - Tram, Steamboats ...Canals and its Railways, Trade and Commerce. Pub. Toronto; Williamson. 1894. First edition. Pp. 407, many portrait illustrations and a few illustrations of railway features and the Coronation Train. July 1937. (3)