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Old World Auctions
Lot 287

New York City, New York (New York and Environs Showing Trunk Line Highways), 1922. 8.3 x 9.5”. (PC) This regional map of the greater New York City area was one of the first created by the Committee on a Regional Plan of New York and its Environs. The committee was organized to address the needs of a growing metropolis and the associated impacts across local and regional jurisdictions. The map delineates county and state boundaries and shows highways and ferries, both existing and proposed. Concentric circles show various distances from New York City Hall. There is some light blue ink residue in the image, else very good. (B)

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Lot 295

North Carolina (Geology of the Gold Region of North Carolina), The American Journal of Science and Arts, Vol. XVI. No. 1, New Haven, [1829]. 10.8 x 7.3”. (HC) This is one of the more difficult to find American Journal of Science volumes because it contains Elisha Mitchell`s map Geology of the Gold Region of North Carolina and his accompanying article. This important map appears to be the first published geological map of any part of North Carolina as it predates the earliest example listed in Marcou & Marcou`s Mapoteca Geologica Americana, A Catalogue of Geological Maps of America, USGS Bulletin 7, 1884. The map covers the region of America`s first gold rush that occurred during the 1820`s and 1830`s. Often overshadowed by the larger findings in California, gold was first discovered in the U.S. in Cabarrus County, North Carolina in 1799. In 1853, Dr. Mitchell successfully measured the height of Mt. Mitchell, which was named for him and is the highest point in the U.S. east of the Mississippi River. Tragically, he fell to his death while attempting to re-measure the readings in 1857. 20 pp. disbound report accompanies the map. Original hand color with just a few minor spots in the image. (+B)

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Lot 302

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Birds Eye View of Philadelphia), Bachmann, New York, 1850. 27.8 x 21”. (HC) Reps says of Bachmann that "No finer artist of city views worked in America than John Bachmann. Unfortunately, there is no artist about whom less is known." He immigrated to the United States from Switzerland and published his first view of New York City in 1848. He popularized the bird’s-eye prospective for American city views. This magnificent bird`s-eye view shows the Philadelphia skyline looking west from the Delaware River. Drawn and engraved by Bachmann, and lithographed by Sarony & Major, 117 Fulton St. The imprint at bottom shows Bachmann`s address at 116 Greenwich St. Sheet size is 31-5/8" x 24-3/8". Ref: Reps (VIEWS) pg. 160, no.3577. Lovely color and wide margins with two minute wormholes at edge of image at right and left, and a few tiny chips and tears in top blank margin that have been professionally repaired. (A)

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Lot 306

Texas (Texas Compiled from the Latest and Best Authorities), Greenleaf, A New Universal Atlas, [1842]. 13 x 10.8”. (HC) This uncommon and attractive engraving features an independent Republic of Texas. The map is based upon Burr’s map of 1833, which was the first to show the territorial claims that would eventually become the Republic. Development is confined to areas to the east of San Antonio and Austin, with the areas to the west void of detail except for the river system. Counties are delineated and the map locates towns & settlements, rivers and Indian tribes. Portions of Indian Territory, Arkansas and Louisiana are also shown. Ref: Phillips no.784; Rumsey no.4850.064 There are a few small, faint spots in the image, else fine. (A)

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Lot 336

California and Baja Mexico (Carte de la Californie Suivant I. La Carte Manuscrite de l`Amerique de Mathieu Neron Pecci Olen Dresse a Florence en 1604, II. Sanson 1656, III. De L`Isle Amerique Sept. 1700, IV. Le Pere Kino Jesuite en 1705, V. La Societe des Jesuites en 1767), Robert de Vaugondy, Diderot`s Encyclopedie (Supplement), Paris, [1772]. 14.5 x 11.5”. (BW) This sheet has five depictions of California that present a fascinating cartographic history of the region. The first map reproduces Neron Pecci`s map of 1604 showing the peninsula with a ragged coastline and place names derived from Cabrillo`s voyage of 1542-3. The second map is a detail from Sanson`s 1656 map showing the island of California with place names from the voyage of Vizcaino. Map three is from Delisle`s map of America of 1700 with the question of California`s insularity left open to interpretation. Map four is Kino`s important map of 1705 that finally ended that cartographic myth. Finally, map five is a portion of a Spanish map, showing the Jesuit explorations, that first appeared in Miguel Venegas` Noticia de la California in 1767, which is the first published history of California. This is an important map for any California map collection. Above upper right neatline "Supp. 5e Carte" and below right is page number 164. Ref: McLaughlin no.241; Fite & Freeman no.52; Heckrotte & Sweetkind no.15; Pedley no.474. Nice dark impression with only a hint of offsetting, else fine. (A)

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Lot 343

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum Terris Adiacentibus), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld…, Amsterdam, [1671]. 14.2 x 11.2”. (HC) This is the first state of this outstanding map of the West Indies that also incorporates the eastern coast of North America from the Chesapeake Bay through the Gulf of Mexico, Central America and the northern coast of South America. The cartography is based on Hessel Gerritsz` chart of 1631 and Blaeu`s map of 1634. The scenic title cartouche fills the North American continent and an equally graphic scale of miles cartouche fills the interior of South America, each surrounded by Native Americans and European merchants. The seas are embellished with rhumb lines, ships and compass roses. Ref: Burden no.414. There is a hint of toning along the centerfold and remnants of hinge tape on verso. (A)

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Lot 344

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Kaart van het Middelste deel van America), Dampier, Nieuwe Reystogt Rondom de Werrel, London, [1698]. 11.3 x 6.3”. (BW) This is from de Hondt`s rare Dutch edition of William Dampier’s voyages. The English edition`s map, titled "A Map of the Middle Part of America," is identical in its depiction; this edition is re-engraved to use Dutch names. This chart shows part of the route of William Dampier`s first circumnavigation voyage in the 1680s with his passage across the isthmus of Panama. The map covers the area of northern South America through Central America into what is now the southern United States with Mary-Land, Virginie, Caroline, Floride, and N. Mexique named. There is an inset map detailing the Cape Verde Islands with the route of exploration delineated. Nice impression with a few minor stains and light toning in the blank margins. Issued folding. (+B)

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Lot 347

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean ([On 2 Sheets] Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America), Arrowsmith, London, 1810. 55.1 x 23.8”. (HC) At the time of its publication, Arrowsmith’s impressive chart of the West Indies was the most accurate map of the region. It was drawn from several important surveys including those of John William Gerard de Brahm of the Georgia coast, Bernard Romans of Florida, and Spanish surveys of the Gulf of Mexico. First issued in 1803, this is the second state, with additions to 1810 and the width reduced eliminating the portion covering Mexico and the southwestern US. The map gives great detail of the coastlines with soundings, anchorages, and navigational hazards. The interior of the US is blank with the exception of rivers and a few place names, and reaches west just past Galveston Bay. Florida is divided into East and West along the St. Marks River, and West Florida extends to the Mississippi River. There is great topographical detail of the Caribbean islands and Central America. The map also includes several interesting notes including one in Central America describing the "Canals proposed to be cut by the Spaniards in 1528." Four sheets, joined to form two large sheets, as issued. Size is for each sheet; map would measure 56 x 47.5" if all four sheets were joined. Ref: Stevens & Tree (MCC-39) no.89b. Original color with light offsetting, a few small spots, and toning in left blank margin extending into border. There are some short fold separations that have been archivally repaired. (+B)

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Lot 362

Lesser Antilles (Canibales Insulae), Blaeu, Atlas Maior sive Geographia, Amsterdam, ca. 1662. 21 x 16.5”. (HC) This is the first Dutch map to focus on the Lesser Antilles. It covers the Windward and Leeward Isles from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Margarita. Centered on a compass rose with north at right, the chart is less decorative than other maps by Blaeu, having instead a practical navigational chart appearance. The title - Islands of the Cannibals - is certainly evocative. It illustrates the European impression of the mysterious islands of the New World resulting from many explorers` accounts of the savage Caribbean warriors who devoured their prisoners. Blaeu`s map appeared only in editions of the great Atlas Maior from 1662, thus it is relatively uncommon. Latin text on verso. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) p. 162. Lightly toned, watermarked paper with a few faint spots and light show-through of text on verso. There is some scattered foxing primarily in the blank margins and a small hole in right blank margin, not affecting map image. (B)

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Lot 378

Northern South America (Carta del Corso del Maragnone O sia del gran Fiume Dell` Amazzoni…), Rossi, Gazzettiere Americano, Rome, 1763. 12.5 x 8.5”. (BW) This interesting map of the Amazon region is based on astronomical observations conducted by Charles-Marie de La Condamine, a French explorer, geographer, and mathematician. After traveling to Ecuador in 1735 to test Isaac Newton`s hypothesis that the Earth was not a perfect sphere, La Condamine was unable to travel back to France directly due to insufficient funds. Instead, he traveled eastward down the Amazon River from 1743-44, and performed the first scientific exploration of the great river. This map depicts the Amazon River from its mouth in the Atlantic west to its tributaries in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, with La Condamine`s route depicted with dotted lines. Issued folding. A fine impression with wide margins and just a hint of toning along centerfold. (A)

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Lot 390

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

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Lot 396

Olinda, Brazil ([Povo [with] Villa d Olinda d Pernambuco]), Commelin, Amsterdam, ca. 1651. 13.3 x 10.5”. (HC) These splendid views illustrate the Dutch attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in 1630. Throughout most of the seventeenth century Portugal and Holland had a commercial agreement in which the Portuguese colonies in the New World produced sugar, and the Dutch distributed it across Europe using their vast commercial network. After the kingdoms of Portugal and Spain merged, the Dutch lost their distribution monopoly and created the West Indian Company in 1621. Shortly thereafter the Dutch began its attack on Pernambuco, first at Salvador and then at Olinda. At top is a view of Povo and Olinda as seen from the sea. At bottom is a large bird`s-eye view of the region, filled with ships. Watermarked paper with light toning and a few small spots. (+B)

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Lot 400

Argentina and Uruguay (Plata Americae Provincia), Wytfliet, Histoire Universelle des Indes Occidentales et Orientales, Louvain, ca. 1598. 11.5 x 9”. (BW) This fascinating map is from the first printed atlas relating exclusively to America. The map provides graphic details of the Rio de la Plata and its tributaries based on early Spanish explorations in search for the Silver Mountain of the White King and the lost city of Los Cesares. Sebastian Cabot`s ill-fated settlement at S. Espirito is shown at the confluence of the Carcarana and Parana Rivers and Cabeza de Vaca`s settlement of Assumption (Asunción) is located on the banks of the Rio Lepeti. The settlement on the R. de Buenos arres, first established in 1536, is not noted on this map as it had been abandoned after Indian attacks in 1539 and 1541. Slightly uneven impression with an expertly repaired centerfold separation and printer`s ink residue in upper-right corner. (+B)

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Lot 405

Western South America (Map of the Valley of the Amazon to Accompany Lt. Herndon`s Report), Herndon, Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon…, Washington D.C., ca. 1853. 24 x 18”. (PC) This is one of three maps that accompanied Herndon`s report, Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon. In 1851, Lieutenant Herndon was commissioned to lead the first American expedition of the Valley of the Amazon, "to explore the Amazon, to sound its streams and to report as to their navigability." The exploration and resulting report were made under the direction of the U.S. Navy Department. Herndon journeyed through parts of Peru, Bolivia and Brazil for nearly a year and went on to become the captain of the ill-fated Central America, which sank in 1857 with a load of gold and newly minted gold coin from the Carson City mint. The gold, valued at more than a billion dollars, was recovered in a deep water project completed in 1989. This seldom seen map details the basin and valley of the Amazon River. The range extends from the Pacific in Peru and Ecuador to the Atlantic and the mouth of the Amazon at the I. Marajo. The watershed is shown in great detail and the tracks of both Herndon and Lt. Lardner Gibbon, who was ordered to explore a different area of the Amazon, are also depicted. At top is a view of a Vertical Section of Route from Callao to Para. Drawn by H.C. Elliot. The map folds into the original covers, titled Herndon`s Valley of the Amazon Maps. Part 1. Covers are brown cloth-covered boards, with decorative embossing and gilt title. Map of the Rivers Huallaga, Ucayali & Amazon… was originally included in the covers, but has been removed. Folding, as issued, with uneven toning, and still attached to original covers. There are several fold separations, with very small areas of loss in blank areas of map image at two fold intersections. Covers are faded in areas with spots on front cover and a 1" tear along spine. (+C)

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Lot 424

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

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Lot 425

Iceland (Tabula Islandiae Auctore Georgio Carolo Flandro), Hondius/Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1644. 19.6 x 15”. (HC) This handsome copper engraved map of Iceland was based on information from a Dutch navigator named Joris Carolus in about 1620. The map shows the influence of both versions of Bishop Gudbrandur`s previous maps, a coastline resembling the Ortelius version, and Mercator`s selection and spelling of many place names. The island`s topography is dominated by huge mountains and volcanoes and its shoreline is a rugged labyrinth of fiords. It is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses, rhumb lines, a sailing ship and two sea monsters. The cartouche features two winged sprites, an important symbol in Icelandic and Norse mythology. Along with elves and dwarves, sprites were magical beings who aided the gods. The map was first issued by Jodocus Hondius and then re-issued by Willem Blaeu with his imprint. It became the prototype for the mapping of Iceland and its influence did not wane until the mid-18th century. Latin text on verso. Nice impression and color with just a few minor spots and faint show through of text on verso. (A)

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Lot 426

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

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Lot 427

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

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Lot 428

Europe ([Europa Regina]), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1588. 6.5 x 10”. (HC) This is one of the most famous of cartographic oddities, showing Europe in the shape of a woman. The representation of Europa Regina or Queen of the World was first drawn by Jonannes Bucius in 1537. This simplified version appeared in several editions of Munster`s Cosmography from 1580 onwards. West is shown at top with Spain forming the crown and head, France and Germany the neck and bust, Bohemia the heart, Italy the left arm holding an orb (Sicily) and Denmark the right arm holding a scepter with Britain as the flag. The remainder of the figure is a flowing robe with Greece and Russia at the feet. It has been argued that instead of a woman, the map represents Charles V of Spain, modeling a Europe that had Spain as its crown, or that it symbolizes a Habsburg-dominated Europe. Whatever the source, this is an extraordinary example of the art of mapmaking. German text on verso. Ref: Tooley (MCC-1) no.6, Plt. V; Manasek no.3.21. Light show-through of text on verso and marginal soiling. (+B)

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Lot 429

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

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Lot 431

Europe (Europa Recens Descripta), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1645. 21.8 x 16.3”. (HC) This classic map of Europe is presented in the carte-de-figures style with vignettes on three sides. The upper frieze has nine bird`s-eye views of Amsterdam, Prague, Constantinople, Venice, Rome, Paris, London, Toledo and Lisbon. The side borders contain the costumes of the noblemen and women of ten European nations. The map is embellished with sailing ships, sea monsters, bears and Neptune riding a dolphin and holding his trident. A beautiful map produced at the height of the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking; it was included in the first volume of Blaeu`s magnificent atlas. French text on verso. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) no.4, p.30. Lovely color with a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 3" into map image at bottom and a couple of tiny tears in blank margins, one of which just touches neatline at right. There are a few faint spots and marginal soiling. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (+B)

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Lot 443

England (Wigorniensis Comitatus et Comitatus Warwicensis; nec non Coventrae Libertas. Worcester, Warwik Shire and the Liberty of Coventre), Blaeu, Atlas Novus, Amsterdam, ca. 1662. 20 x 16.3”. (BW) This map of Worcester and Warwickshire was first published in Blaeu’s Atlas Novus in 1645, and was one of many English county maps included in Volume IV. Blaeu based this work on the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine published by his English colleague John Speed in 1611. The map is peppered with tiny villages and forests, and includes the royal coat of arms and the coats of arms of nobility in the counties. Latin text on verso. Nice strong impression with a centerfold separation that enters 1" into map image at top and some light toning along the centerfold. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (+B)

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Lot 445

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

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Lot 456

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

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Lot 457

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

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Lot 458

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

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Lot 459

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

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Lot 460

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

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Lot 461

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

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Lot 462

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

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Lot 463

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

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Lot 464

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

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Lot 465

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

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Lot 470

England & Wales (Magnae Britanniae Pars Meridionalis, in qua Regnum Angliae Tam In Septem Antiqua Anglo-Saxonum Regna…), Homann, Nuremberg, ca. 1715. 19 x 22.3”. (HC) This handsome map is based upon Visscher`s map of 1695, delineating counties and showing the boundaries of the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The map is decorated by a beautiful cartouche surrounded by angels and the British coat of arms. Two other angels hold the Welsh armorial shield, and at bottom is a large vignette of the king holding court. The map is densely engraved with detail including roads. This is the first state of the map. Ref: Shirley (BI to 1750) Homann 3. There are some damp stains along the edges of the sheet that enter 0.5-2.5" into the map, and an archivally repaired tear just below the centerfold at left that enters 1" into map. (B)

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Lot 483

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

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Lot 484

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

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Lot 505

Netherlands (Oost ende West Vrieslandts Beschrijvinghe. Utriusque Frisiorum Regeionis Noviss Description), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1568. 20 x 13.3”. (HC) Handsome map of the northern part of the Netherlands, today`s provinces of Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe and part of Overijssel and Gelderland. Also shown is the adjacent part of Germany. To the north is the Waddenzee, with its string of offshore islands, decorated with several sailing ships. Large compass rose, distance scale and strapwork title cartouche adorn the map. First state with Dutch text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke no.80.1 Lovely old color on watermarked paper with light damp stains in blank margins, barely entering map at corners. There is a small edge tear near the upper centerfold that has been repaired on verso with old paper. French manuscript writing on verso opposing the Dutch text. (+B)

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Lot 535

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

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Lot 540

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

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Lot 546

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

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Lot 557

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

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Lot 566

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

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Lot 591

Germany and Russia (Thietmarsiae, Holsaticae Regionis Partis Typus [on sheet with] Prussiae Descriptio…), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1573. 17 x 12”. (HC) Two maps on a folio sheet, each with decorative cartouches and a ship or sea monster. The first covers the region known as Dietmarschen in Schleswig Holstein at the mouths of the Elbe and Eider rivers including Brunsbuttel and Meldorf. The cartouche attributes the map to Petrus Boeckel. The second map covers part of the Prussian Empire, which is the present-day Russian enclave of Kaliningrad (here Kunigsberg). Ortelius based this map on the work of Heinrich Zell. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke no.88. Attractive old color on watermarked paper with light damp stains confined to the wide blank margins. French manuscript writing on verso opposing the Dutch text. (A)

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Lot 602

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

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Lot 617

Austria (Salisburgensis Iurisdictio…), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1573. 17.2 x 13.2”. (HC) This unusual regional map is drawn as though on a parchment with its edges curling up to reveal a view of the city beneath it. The cartography is based on Marcus Secznagel. This is the first of Ortelius` maps of the region surrounding Salzburg with the large bird`s-eye view of the city in the lower right quadrant. This plate was used for the editions between 1570 and 1595 and was replaced with a much less decorative map in the later editions. It is a superb example of decorative cartography. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke no.107. Lovely old color on watermarked paper with light damp stains confined to the blank margins. (A)

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Lot 622

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

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Lot 626

Eastern Europe - Poland (Poloniae Finitimarumque Locorum Descriptio Auctore Wenceslao Godreccio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1573. 19.5 x 14.5”. (HC) This is Ortelius` first map of the region, covering all of Poland and extending into Lithuania and Russia in the north and to the Black Sea in the south. The map is based on the cartography of Grodecki (1558 & 1562), which was in turn based on the work of Wapovsky (1526). The map is filled with cities and the forests are boldly depicted. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Van den Broeck no.154. Lovely old color on watermarked paper with light damp stains in blank margins, barely entering map at top corners. (+B)

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Lot 633

Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (Russiae, Moscoviae et Tartariae Descriptio…), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1598]. 17.5 x 14”. (HC) Fascinating map of Russia and the former Soviet republics from the surveys of the English merchant and adventurer, Anthony Jenkinson, in 1562. Jenkinson was leader of the Muscovy Company`s first expedition to Russia and the first European to travel widely throughout the region. Ortelius` map replicates much of the detail and decoration found on the original Jenkinson map complete with extensive notations, illustrations of Cossacks, camels, encampments, armies, and a curious burial scene where the dead are hung from trees. A vignette of Ivan the Terrible appears at top left. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke no.162. There is a tiny paper repair and small spot along centerfold at top, and a few short tears and chips confined to blank margins that have been professionally repaired. (+B)

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Lot 634

Western Russia (Moscovia), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 6.8 x 5.3”. (HC) Handsome map of western Russia with Moscow (Moscowia) depicted at lower right and Novgorod (Nouogardia) at top left. Fully engraved to show forests, rivers, lakes and cities and adorned with decorative title and scale cartouches. This is from the first edition, with a blank verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number, cardinal directions, and a notation in blank margins. (A)

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Lot 654

Greece, Balkans (Macedonia, Epir. et Achaia), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.3 x 5.5”. (HC) A fine small map covering northern Greece and Albania with part of Macedonia. The title and distance scale are enclosed in a strapwork cartouche. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Light show-through of text on verso with a couple of tiny spots in the image. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (+B)

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Lot 665

Northern Italy (Pedemontana Regio cum Genvensium Territorio & Montisferrati Marchionatu), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.8 x 6.3”. (HC) Beautiful little map of Piedmonte, Genoa and Montserrat depicting the rivers, mountainous topography, and cities of the region. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

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Lot 671

Central Italy (Veronae Vicentiae et Pataviae Dit.), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) This charming map of central Italy depicts the towns, rivers and mountainous topography of the region. The map extends from the Ligurian Sea to the Adriatic Sea and includes the cities of Venice, Verona, and Padua. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

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Lot 673

Rome, Italy (Veduta del Ponte e Castello Sant` Angelo), Piranesi, Vedute di Roma, Rome, ca. 1754. 23.3 x 14.5”. (BW) Giovanni Battista Piranesi was an Italian artist and engraver and one of the most influential artists in the development of the neoclassical style of the late 18th century. His Views of Rome (Vedute di Roma) is his most celebrated work. Following Piranesi’s death in 1778, his heirs continued to publish his works, first from Rome and then from Paris, reissuing his etchings until 1839. This view depicts the bridge leading to Castel Sant` Angelo (the Mausoleum of Hadrian) at right. In the foreground are several small boats in the Tiber River, with the dome of St. Peter`s Basilica in the distance. Piranesi`s imprint is at bottom right. This is the sixth state, published in Paris by Firmin-Didot. Ref: Hind no.29-VI. A nice impression on heavy paper with wide margins and a few abrasions. There are two archivally repaired tears in the sky at left and on the Palazzo Pontificio. (B)

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Lot 683

Cyprus (Cypri Insulae Nova Descript), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1573. 19.5 x 13.8”. (HC) This bold map of Cyprus is based on Giacomo Franco`s map circa 1570. It is embellished with three sailing ships, a sea monster and three elaborate strapwork cartouches, one of which encloses an inset map of the Greek island of Lemnos. The map of Lemnos was drawn directly by Ortelius from a written account by the French naturalist and traveler, Pierre Belon (1553). Engraved by Jan van Deutecum. Dutch text on verso. First state, published in 1573. Ref: Van den Broeke no.149.1; Stylianou, pp. 60-62. Lovely old color on watermarked paper with light damp stains in blank margins, barely entering map at bottom corners. (A)

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Lot 691

Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East (Geographische Beschryvinge, van de Wandeling der Apostelen ende de Reysen Pauli…), Savry, Amsterdam, 1648. 19.3 x 13”. (HC) 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 baptism by Ananias and his daring escape from Damascus. Other scenes depict the young Paul before his conversion, healing the paralytic, his ship wreck at Malta, and his appearance before Nero. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn no.111. Issued folding, now pressed, with a few fold separations and a small tear at top left that has been professionally repaired. (+B)

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Lot 695

Near and Middle East (Alexandri Magni Expeditio), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 6”. (HC) Charming small map showing the region conquered by Alexander the Great stretching from Greece through northern India. Asia Minor is shown in detail in the inset. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and two medallions. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Lightly toned with minor soiling. A few small chips and tears in blank margins, one of which enters 1/2" into map at top right, have been expertly repaired. Cardinal directions written in manuscript ink in blank margins. (+B)

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Lot 707

Holy Land (Peregrinatio Israelitaru in Deserto), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 6”. (HC) A handsome small map depicting the Exodus and the wandering of the Children of Israel. An inset representing the Tabernacle surrounded by the tents of the 12 tribes, as well as Moses and Aaron, is enclosed in a strapwork border. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Ref: cf Laor no.493. Remargined at top right with part of border expertly replaced in facsimile, and several other small chips and tears in blank margins have also been skillfully repaired. Marginal soiling with cardinal directions written in manuscript ink in blank margins. (+B)

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Lot 731

Asia (Asia with the Islands Adioyning Described, the Atire of the People, & Townes of Importance, All of them Newly Augmented), Speed, A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, London, 1626. 20.5 x 15.8”. (HC) This beautiful carte-a-figures map is the first English printed map of Asia. It is flanked by costumed figures of Asian peoples with a series of eight city views forming a decorative frieze across the top including Damascus, Jerusalem, Aden, Hormus, Goa, Kandy, Banten and Macau. The map is based largely on Jodocus Hondius` map of 1623 with detailed depictions of the East Indies, the Philippines and the elongated peninsula form of Korea. Large lakes and rivers dominate the interior of China and the mythical Lake of Ciamay spawns five large rivers in India Without Ganges. The Great Wall of China is placed too far north. The Caspian Sea is greatly enlarged and oriented in an east-west direction. The map is further embellished with a title cartouche, numerous sea creatures and sailing ships and an elephant appears in the interior of China. Beautifully engraved by Abraham Goos with the imprint of Bassett and Chiswell, published circa 1676. The English text on verso provides a fascinating Anglo-centric view of Asia. Ref: Yeo no.30; Shirley (BL Atlases) no.T.SPE-2a-2; Moreland & Bannister, p. 148-50. Expert paper repairs and light toning all confined to the blank margins. (A)

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Lot 754

China (A Chart of the Islands to the Southward of Tchu-San on the Eastern Coast of China Generally Laid Down from One Published by Alexander Dalrymple Esqre. with Additions and Alterations), Barrow, An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain…, London, 1796. 13.8 x 21”. (BW) This large chart was part of an account of George Macartney`s travels to China. Maccartney was Britain`s first envoy to China, and was tasked with convincing emperor Emperor Qianlong to ease restrictions on trade between Great Britain and China by allowing the British to have a permanent embassy in the country. This finely executed chart of Zhoushan Harbor, located just south of Shanghai, presents a significant amount of detail with soundings, anchorages and extensive notations. At bottom is a plan of the City of Ting-Hai and vicinity and a unique circular panoramic view from an anchorage in the harbor. Drawn by John Barrow, who was the private secretary to Lord Macartney. He was later Secretary to the Admiralty and was a vice-president and founding member of the Royal Geographical Society. Published in London by George Nicol. Nice impression with a few minor spots, else fine. (A)

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Lot 767

Japan & Korea (Iaponiae Insulae Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1595. 19 x 14”. (HC) This landmark map was the first map of Japan published in a European atlas. Ortelius received the map from Ludovico Teixeira, a Portuguese Jesuit cartographer and mathematician. While Teixeira had not personally traveled to Japan, he obviously had access to Japanese sources as the map presents the first reasonably accurate and recognizable depiction of the island nation with numerous Japanese place names. Korea appears as an island tapering to a point labeled Punta dos ladrones. The map is elegantly embellished with three large galleons, two elaborate cartouches and a boldly engraved border. This influential map was to become the basis for many other cartographers` maps of Japan for more than fifty years. This is the first state with Latin text on verso, published between 1595-1609. Ref: Walter OAG no.5, plt. 19; Van den Broecke no.165. Insignificant soiling in wide, blank margins and a minute pinhole near Hizu only visible when held to light. (A)

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