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PRYCE (WILLIAM). "Mineralogie Cornubiensis; a Treatise on Minerals, Mines and Mining...Idioms of Miners," engr portrait (repaired), dedication leaf, preface, subscribers, plate leaf, contents and 331pp comp, seven engr folding plts plus chart comp, mod 1/2 calf, uncut, folio, for author 1778 good.

BORLASE (WILLIAM). "The Natural History of Cornwall." 1st edn, engr folding map and 28 folio copper plates complete, mod 1/2 calf labels, folio, Oxford 1758 good copy.

POLWHELE (REV. R.). "The History of Cornwall." seven cols bound in two (new edition corrected and enlarged), aquatint and other plates incl folding complete, mod 1/4 gilt calf, labels, uncut, folio, 1816, vg 1803 and 1808. (See illustration)

CONDY (NICHOLAS), "Cotehele, on the banks of the Tamar, the Ancient Seat of The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe." pict litho title, plan and 16 litho plts comp, mod 1/4 mor, lg folio, c1840's good.

NOALL (CYRIL). "The ILllustrated Past, Penwith, An Historical Survey of the Land's End District." ltd edn, dj, folio, 1978 fine.

CORNISH MINING. "Minutes of Evidence...all mines in Great Britain." cont cl, folio, 1864 vg; plus other books on Cornish Mining. ONE BOX

CORNISH MINING. "Report of J.S.Martin...South-Western District...1893." tinted and other plts and charts, orig wps bound in mod cl, folio vg; plus report by same author for 1894 uniform as above; plus "Mines and Quarries." by same 1898; and 1899 all vg.

CORNISH MINING. "List of the Plans of Abandoned Mines..." orig wps bound in mod cl, folio, 1892 vg; plus four other misc.

EXETER PAPERS IN ECONOMIC HISTORY. A collection of vols 1-13 complete, all orig wps bound in mod cl, folio, University of Exeter, 1968-1980 fine.

"The Cornwall Domesday." the three volume set, in orig case, large folio, ltd edn, 1988 fine.

BORLASE (WILLIAM). "The Natural History of Cornwall." 2nd edn limited to 350, maps, plts etc comp, orig cl, dj (unclipped) case, folio, 1970 vg copy.

HALS (WILLIAM). Of the Compleat History of Cornwall, General and Parochial: Written by William Hals, Gent. deceas'd, a Native of that County, perfect Master of the Cornish, and very well vers'd in the British and Saxon...", title page in facsimile on blue paper, (lacks pages 65-100, 129-148, and 157-160; pages 117-128 lower outer corner torn and repaired), 19th century calf backed bds, folio, bookplate Sir Graves Sawle , Penrice Library, even with defects a very rare item. (See illustration)

Jaccottet, G.; de Formestraux, Marcel; Baud-Bovy, D; Locking “L'Étape Libératrice - Au Soleil et Sur Les Monts : Scènes de la Vie des Soldats Alliés Internés en Suisse” pub. L'Édition Français Illustrée, Paris, 1918, hardback, elephant folio, black half bound over marbled boards in cloth protective bag, numerous sepia photographs throughout. Text in both English and French.

A quantity of books mostly to do with military history/travel, including:- Bailey, Colonel "Mission to Tashkent" (Folio Society) Moss, W. S. "Ill Met by Moonlight" (Folio Society) Lawrence, T. E. "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom" (Folio Society) Pasha, Russell "Egyptian Service : 1902-1946", pub. John Murray & Co, 2nd edition 1949 and others (11)

Burlington Fine Arts Club "Exhibition of a Collection of Silversmiths' Work of European Origin" pub. Burlington Fine Arts Club, London, 1901 (ex-libris), elephant folio, numerous black and white photographic plates, cloth bound, damage to spine, together with Hervey, T K "Illustration of Modern Sculpture - A Series of Engraving with Description, Prose and Illustrative Poetry - Volume 1" pub. Relfe & Unwin, London, 1832 (ex-libris), elephant folio, blue quarter bound over blue cloth boards with gilt presentation plate to front, illustrated throughout, plates are not library stamped, usual library marks and insertions to spine and front board (2) Please note we do not guarantee books regarding collation. Bidders must be completely satisfied with condition and collation before bidding

"A Commemorative Catalogue of the Exhibition of Italian Art", (1 vol. Text - 1 vol. Plates), elephant folio, green cloth with black titling to front and gilt titling to spine, usual library marks and insertions, plates library stamped pages "Examples of Art Workmanship in the South Kensington Museum", London 1884 The South Kensington Museum "Examples of the Works of Art in the Museum", pub. Sampson Lowe, 1882 Holme, Charles (ed) "Representative Art of Our Time", pub. The Studio, London, 1903, numerous colour plates illustrations and lithographs, (all ex libris) (5) Please note we do not guarantee books regarding collation or condition. Bidders must be completely satisfied with condition and collation before bidding.

Law, Ernest "Pictures by Holbein & Vandyke at Windsor Castle - Historically and Critically Described", pub. George Bell & Sons, London, 1902, hardback, elephant folio, quarter bound white with gilt titling to spine over red cloth board, illustrated throughout with numerous plates (library stamps to plates), library insertions to front board Woltmann, Dr. Alfred "Hans Holbein's des Aelteren Silberstift-Zeichnungen" pub. Sigmund Soldan, Nurnburg (no date), hardback, elephant folio, blue cloth library binding, numerous plates (not library stamped) both ex libris (2) Please note we do not guarantee books regarding collation or condition. Bidders must be completely satisfied with condition and collation before bidding.

Three books:- British Museum illuminated Manuscripts, series II with 50 plates, pub. 1907 in slip case; 'Canaletto, Paintings, Drawings and Etchings' introduced by Gregory Martin, pub. by Folio Society 1967; and 'Eminent Victorians' by Lytton Strachey bu. by Folio Society 1967

Treasury Warrant July 1679 instructing the Auditor of the Receipt to draw an Order for payment of £20.3.7d owing for quarters incurred by part of Prince Rupert`s regiment signed by the First Lord of the Treasury Lawrence Hyde (later Earl of Rochester) and brother in law of James II Sir Edward Dering a Lord of the Treasury and Sir John Ernle Chancellor of the Exchequer black printing manuscript insertions folio right edge somewhat browned and brittle with some paper loss but otherwise complete and without the usual trimming fine and rare for a Treasury warrant of this age to be printed and not handwritten. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.` `22495835`

Exchequer Order of Payment 1714 for repaying £500 principal with £27.3.10d interest lent to the Exchequer on the security of and repaid from the proceeds of the 4th 2 shillings Aid (tax) for the year 1714 signed by the Lord High Treasurer Robert Harley Earl of Oxford government minister responsible for the foundation of the South Sea Company Sir William Wyndham Chancellor of the Exchequer and as Auditor of the Receipt Charles Montague Earl of Halifax formerly the minister responsible for the establishment of the Bank of England black folio unusually with no trimming fine to very fine and rare thus. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.` `22495841`

Borough of Cheltenham Improvement Act 1889 a debenture for £650 no.200 dated 1904 entirely handwritten piece on 4 pages folio red embossed duty stamp handsigned by the Mayor very fine and an interesting piece of municipal finance. This was part of a total loan of £9650 authorised by the Act of 1901 and the lenders in this case were trustees of the Loyal Widows and Orphans Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Repaid in 1920.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Edinburgh Leith & Granton Railway Company mortgage bond 184[8] no.28 black folio handwritten PAID on face very fine. Originally received its authorization in 1836 as the Edinburgh Leith and Newhaven Railway and changed its name later. Only built a very short stretch of line from Edinburgh to Trinity Harbour. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Course of the Exchange published by James Wetenhall broker of London a bound volume of single sheets January 1st 1828 and a complete run from January 4th 1828 through December 30th 1828 105 sheets folio bound with marble boards detached first page poor the balance in excellent condition. These single twice-weekly sheets listed Government funds Foreign bonds and many companies including canals insurance mines and a handful of railways. Also mentioned is the price of coal grain and corn exchanges.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sept pages de Corans divers, deux pages de manuscrits religieux et une page de manuscrit persan. Proche Orient, XIII-XIVe et Iran XIXe s. Sept folios du Coran, textes de sept à neuf lignes par pages de différentes mains en écriture naskhi, à l’encre noire et rehauts rouge. L’ensemble est enluminé de rosettes dorées de fin de verset. Deux folios de manuscrit religieux, en écriture naskhi, à l’encre noire à titre doré encadré par deux rosette dorées ; Folio de Khamse de Nîzamî, Shirin répond à Shirouyeh, texte en écriture nasta’liq à l’encre noire, sur quatre colonnes.État : salissures, usures sur les marges, mouillures et quelques trous.Provenance : Ancienne Collection. J. Soustiel, maître F. de Ricqles, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 6 déc. 1999, partie du n°155A Group of seven pages from different Qur’an’s, two pages from religious manuscripts and a folio from a Persian manuscript, Middle East, 13th-14th century and Iran 19th century

Texte de droit, Iran, XVIIIe siècleFolio sur papier inscrit de neuf lignes en écriture ta’liq sur un fond crème à décor herati encadré par une frise de rinceau fleuri sur fond doré.Dim. : 13,5 x 8,3 cmA law text leaf, Iran, 18th century

Certificat de mariage, calendrier et horoscope incomplet persan, Iran qâjar, XIXe siècleActe en persan, sur papier, à l’encre noire, en nasta’liq, dans des cartouches sur fond doré, à marges de rinceaux floraux. Les noms et la date sont effacés ; porte cinq sceaux différents ; une partie de manuscrit sur papier de 11 folios en nasta’liq à l’encre noire, rouge et bleue. Le deuxième folio surmonté d’un unwân, daté 1283 H / 1866, suivi des tableaux présentant la correspondance entre les différents mois et les chiffres abjad avec leur horoscope. Dim. : 24 x 16,5 cm ; 24 x 17,5 cmÉtat : mouillures, usures et petites taches.A marriage certificate, an uncompleted calendar and horoscope, Qajar Iran, 20th century

THREE BOXES OF BOOKS, Folio Society etc

TWO BOXES OF BOOKS, to include Folio Society and boxed Limited Edition `Biggles` books 965/1500

José Escofet, "The Auricula", a folio, in a green cloth case.

PERRAULT (Ch.). Les contes de Perrault. Paris Hetzel 1862 In-folio demi-maroquin parme à coins non rogné (reliure de l’époque). Célèbre édition illustrée de 40 grandes compositions dessinées par Gustave Doré. Bon exemplaire.

A collection of 19th century and later assorted line and coloured lithographs, famous figures, coaching scenes, novelty and boating scenes (1 folio)

Folio of watercolours and pencil drawings, unframed, by L E Moodie, granddaughter of Thomas Blinks.

A 19th century pine artist's/folio chest, the rectangular top over eight drawers, each stencil decorated with flowers and leaves, ebonised knop handles on plinth, 80cm.

A large quantity of LOW World War II satirical newspaper cartoons - cut out and bound in a folio

Wales - Carmarthenshire 1832 ms document on 61pp folio being a copy of the survey carried out in 1832 by David Lewis^ surveyor of the Manor of Talley^ Carmarthenshire. The ms carries details back to 1633 and has observations throughout by the Office of Woods dated 1908. It carries a wealth of detail of people and places within the manor

Wales - Merionethshire 1845/9 ms Rent Roll of the estates of Griffith Howel Vaughan in the Parish of Corwen^ Merionethshire^ written on approx 60pp folio dated 1845^ together with a further volume being and Account of the Incumbrances on the same estate but now belonging to Sir Robert Williams Vaughan Bart.^ written on approx 13pp folio^ dated 1849.

Autograph -Science - Guglielmo Marconi - Radio pioneer autograph radio telegram signed `Guglielmo` plus initials^ sent from his yacht `Electra` to his wife^ folio 1p^ dated October 13th 1934^ on the printed form of the Societa Italiana Radio Marittima^ addressed to the Marchesa Marconi at the Astor Hotel^ Viareggio. Marconi gives his wife his itinerary as it is leaving Messina for Genoa^ and reports calm seas as well as sending her `thousand kisses`. Portion missing from top left hand corner of the form not affecting text or signature. Some tears have also been professionally repaired^ but a fine and attractive example.

Brunel - an original printed prospectus for the Exeter Great Western Railway^ 4pp folio^ sent in the form of a letter to Robert Harvey of Langley Park on December 18th 1845^ complete with cancelled penny red stamps and seal. It also contains a hand coloured map detailing the route from London to Exeter. Isambard Kingdom Brunel is listed as the Engineer for the Line. Also listed are the members of the Provisional Committee (which itself has one name removed by pen cancellation)^ the Bankers (which are also similarly annotated)^ the Solicitors and the offices for the new company. Original folds and a few small holes slightly affecting a few words and sections of the map^ but the document is otherwise in generally good condition. Rare.

Queen Anne historic broadside dated 1688 entitled `The Princess Anne of Denmark`s Letter to the Queen` printed on one side of a folio sheet^ and issued at the height of the Glorious Revolution which saw her father James II removed from the throne and replaced by her Brother in Law and Sister as joined monarchs. The letter being written at the beginning of the crisis^ Anne in effect states that she wants to keep out of the affair until it is resolved. One portion missing from left hand edge not affecting text otherwise in good condition. Wing A3224

English Civil War intriguing letter dated 1642 at the beginning of the Civil War^ appearing to be written on behalf of several people and addressed to `your excellency`^ pleading the cause of Sir Patrick Curwen of Workington^ Cumbria who had been accused of endeavouring to raise forces for Parliament. The letter states that far from being in the Parliamentary camp^ Curwen had called a Muster at Haverthwaite where he did his utmost to persuade those present to support the King. 1p folio^ some erosion to left hand edge and with small hole affecting a couple of words^ but otherwise clear and legible. With full transcript. From the papers of Sir Philip Musgrave of Eden Hall^ Westmorland^ Governor of Carlisle Castle and Sheriff. The letter was possibly addressed to him.

WWI Official British Government report containing the correspondence respecting the European Crisis 1914^ folio 77p. A comprehensive source of information on the events which led to the outbreak of WWI

Judaica Report by Sir Stuart Samuel on his Mission to Poland^ HMSO 1920. Folio 36pp disbound^ good condition. Samuel was sent to Poland by the British Government to investigate the massacres and general ill-treatment of the Jews in Poland - showing that what Hitler did to the Polish Jews was no new idea. For some reason Samuel`s report was suppressed.

Railways original prospectus for the London Oxford and Cheltenham railway dated 1846^ printed on 2pp large folio in remarkably fine condition. The document lists Robert Stephenson as the Engineer for the line^ and it also lists the provisional Directors^ Committee of Management etc

Map and Description of the Principal Mountains, &c. Throughout the World This fascinating chart features numbered illustrations of mountains, volcanoes, and towns from across the globe depicted side by side for easy comparison. The numbers correspond with the lists surrounding the chart, which identify the location pictured and its elevation. A dotted line divides the chart by hemisphere. At 21,440 feet above sea level, Chimborazo in the Andes is the highest peak noted in the Western Hemisphere, while in the east the highest summits of the Himalayas tower above the pack, reaching an altitude of 27,677 feet. On a full folio sheet with text measuring 20.5 x 16.7"", with an alternate title, Comparative Height of the Principal Mountains and Other Elevations in the World, running below the chart. Arranged by Fielding Lucas, Jr. and engraved by Young & Delleker. There are a few faint spots within the image and small damp stains confined to the blank margins. 12.3 W x 13.5 H Carey & Lea, 1822

[Puzzle] A New Dissected Map of the United States Terrific Victorian period map puzzle with original box. Complete with all pieces, box, and full color map to aid in assembling the puzzle. Many of these puzzles carry the date 1887 but were published later. This is an 1887 or 1888 edition based on the undivided Dakota Territory. The original paper label on the box is reminiscent of a cigar box label as it combines the printing processes of multi-stone chromolithography, solid color zinc plate, and gold stamping to produce a beautiful image. The label image is similar to later editions, but is obviously earlier artwork. McLoughlin Bros., Inc. was a New York publishing firm that pioneered the systematic use of color printing technologies in children`s books, particularly between 1858 and 1920. The firm`s publications served to popularize illustrators including Thomas Nast, William Momberger, Justin H. Howard, Palmer Cox, and Ida Waugh. By 1886, the firm published a wide range of items including cheap scrapbooks, large folio picture books, linen books, puzzles, games and paper dolls. It is rare to find a nineteenth century puzzle with all pieces and in good condition. The puzzle is very good with some light soiling as to be expected. The guide sheet has light foxing and a small hole in West Virginia but is otherwise very usable. The box has some wear along the edges with a slightly concave cover. 11.5 W x 18 H McLoughlin Bros., 1887

Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Arkansas Territory For this commercial atlas version of the seminal Stephen Long report map, Carey & Lea chose a single sheet format at a reduced scale with the political boundaries highlighted in color. It carries the cartouche title Map of Arkansas and Other Territories of the United States Respectfully inscribed to the Hon. J.C. Calhoun Secretary of War by S.H. Long Major T. Engineers and appears on a full folio sheet with text measuring 20.5 x 16.6"". This is one of the most important maps of the American West, which Wheat calls the ""most interesting map in this Atlas."" It covers the Missouri River Basin north to the Mandan villages and west to the Rocky Mountains. Long`s map corrected a number of geographical inaccuracies, foremost the erroneous course of the Red River. As on Long`s manuscript map the ""Highest Peak,"" James Peak, and Spanish Peaks appear and the route of his expeditions are clearly delineated. Extraneous details, including Major Long`s astronomical notations, camp site locations, and elevation profile were eliminated, and information about Arkansas and surrounding territories was added in columns framing the map at the sides. South of the Republican Fork appears the significant legend that reads ""The Great Desert is frequented by roving bands of Indians who have no fixed place of residence but roam from place to place in quest of game""; this is a change from Long`s report map, where he famously referred to the ""Great American Desert."" A note refers to ""Pawnee villages deserted in 1810,"" whereas the Long map uses the date of 1820. Salt works, Potatoe Hills, a large number of Indian villages and lands, A Broad and extensive swell of Land called by the French Coteau de Prairie, and Say`s route are located, along. Thomas Say was the expedition`s naturalist and entomologist, and is considered to be the father of American entomology. Engraved by Young & Delleker.Claims are sometimes made that this first edition (1822) Carey & Lea map preceded the publication of the Long report map based on the report`s date of 1823. However, both were actually published in 1822, making the distinction impossible to tell from date alone. Even Wheat erroneously assigns an 1823 date to the Long report map. A mystery that deserves further study. Original hand color with toning concentrated mostly along the centerfold, light offsetting, and a couple of spots in the text columns. There is a centerfold separation at bottom that does not enter the map. 14.5 W x 14.7 H Carey & Lea, 1822

Alaskan Boundary Tribunal Atlas of Award Twenty-Five Sectional Maps and Index Map Showing the Line Fixed by the Tribunal This atlas shows in great detail the end result of the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. There are twenty-five maps consisting of 21 double-page sectional maps, three single-page sectional maps, and an index map. Some of the maps have facsimile notes signed by members of the commission. The Alaska boundary dispute of 1903 concerned the southernmost portion of Alaska and its border with Canada. Although seemingly insignificant today, it was a hotly debated issue in its time. Folio. Hardbound in maroon cloth with gilt title on front cover. The maps are in near fine condition with only light toning along sheet edges. The hinges are starting, the covers are lightly worn, and there is a small chip at the bottom of the spine. An overall attractive example. 19.1 W x 16.2 H U.S. Gov`t Printing Office, 1904

Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de l`Illinois This is the French edition of Carey & Lea`s map of Illinois. The map shows county development confined to the southern portion of the state, with a large Bounty Lands in the northwestern part of the state. County development is current as of 1819, with Crawford being formed from Clark County. The map is surrounded by French text on a full folio sheet, with a table listing the population of each county. Sheet with text measures 24.0 x 18.1"". Bold original color on a clean, bright sheet with a couple of spots of foxing at bottom of sheet. 11.7 W x 8.4 H Buchon, Jean Alexandre 1825

Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de la Pensylvanie This attractive copper engraved map is surrounded on three sides with French text describing Pennsylvania, its history, products, climates, and other information. McKean, Jefferson, and Potter are depicted although they were not officially counties until 1826, 1830, and 1835, respectively, while the eastern border of Clearfield appears in its 1822 configuration. Buchon produced the French edition of Carey & Lea`s American Atlas. He used a better quality paper and today his maps are generally found in better condition than their American counterparts. The dimensions given are for the map only; overall, the large folio sheet measures 26.4 x 21.0"". Original color on a clean, bright sheet of sturdy paper with a small abrasion in the text column to the right. 11.4 W x 17.3 H Buchon, Jean Alexandre 1825

Cuba Insula [on sheet with] Hispaniola Insula [and] Ins. Iamaica [and] Ins. S. Ioannis [and] I.S. Margareta This is a reduced version of the Mercator/Hondius folio map of important islands in the West Indies. This later re-issue of the Cloppenburgh plate omits the moiré pattern in the sea, and features several additions, including cartouches added to the distance scales and several sailing ships decorating the map. There is a small amount of printer`s ink residue mostly concentrated at the top of the sheet and a few insignificant spots. 7.4 W x 10 H Mercator/Cloppenburgh, 1676

Cusco, Regni Peru in Novo Orbe Caput This is one of only two New World cities depicted in the Civitatis Orbis Terrarum. It shows Cusco at the time of the Spanish conquest. The city is very orderly, laid out in a rectangular grid and surrounded by impressive walled fortifications. Native and Spanish figures fill the foreground and the Inca king is being carried aloft on a covered throne. Trimmed from a folio sheet that also contained a plan of Mexico City. Light, extraneous creasing at far left, and remargined at left to accommodate framing. 10.6 W x 9.4 H Braun & Hogenberg, 1572

Scandinavia Complectens Sueciae Daniae & Norvegiae Regna ex Tabulis Beautiful folio map of Scandinavia, including the Baltic States with a portion of northeastern Russia, locates Moscow, S. Michael Archangel, Konigsberg, and more. Elaborate figurative cartouche features a herald, putti, angels, a lion, and royal coat-of-arms. Four distance scales at upper right. A nice impression with moderate toning along the centerfold, faint offsetting, and several small damp stains confined to the blank margins. 19 W x 22 H Homann, Johann Baptist 1720

Hispaniae Nova et Exacta Descriptio This very rare map of Spain and Portugal was published only in the first edition of Paulus Merula`s Cosmographiae Generalis, which included 5 larger maps engraved by Johannes and Baptista van Doetecum and 38 maps from Petrus Bertius` Tabularum Geographicarum. The map extends to the Balearic Islands and the northern tip of Africa, and is filled with details of towns, rivers, mountains, and political boundaries. Elegantly engraved by Baptista van Doetecum, the map is embellished with a compass rose, sailing ship, and delicately patterned sea. The strapwork title cartouche encompasses the distance scale and is topped with the Royal coat of arms of Spain, ruled by the House of Habsburg.Merula, a Dutch jurist, was appointed to the chair of history at the University of Leyden in 1592. In addition to this geography he also published folio editions, wrote many treatises on laws and history, and is also known for his geological studies. A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper. Issued folding, now pressed, with minor offsetting and a binding trim at left that has been professionally repaired. 9.2 W x 12.8 H Merula, Paulus G. 1605

Habillement de l`Empereur de la Chine & des Dames de Son Palais avec Quelques Usages & Coutumes Observees en ce Pais Beautifully engraved folio sheet with a three panel engraving featuring the Chinese Emperor flanked by two of his lovely concubines. The engravings are particularly interesting because they depict the elaborate interior furnishings of the palace and fine clothing of the royal class. Panels of French text below, ""Tom: V. No. 51. Pag: 140"" above right. Fine impression with attractive color, a short centerfold separation at bottom that has been professionally repaired, a small abrasion in the text beneath the central panel, and faint offsetting in title. 14.8 W x 17.2 H Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1705

Red Tailed Hawk / Falco Borealis This original aquatint is Plate 51 from the double-elephant folio Havell edition of Audubon’s great work on American ornithology, which is the most important ornithological work produced in America. The complete work was produced in less than 200 copies. 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 engraving depicts a female Red-tailed Hawk carrying a recently captured hare in her talons, while a male attacks in order to steal the meal. This is Variant 1, engraved, printed and hand colored by Robert Havell. The papermaker`s watermark ""J. Whatman Turkey Mill"" is along the right side of the sheet at top. The full sheet measures 25-3/8 x 38-3/8"". Excellent impression and color with a few tears that have been expertly and almost invisibly repaired, all of which are confined to the blank margins. 37.5 W x 22.9 H Audubon, J. J. 1829

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. George Humble had published the first edition of John Speed`s folio-sized Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain in 1612 and A Prospect in 1627, both of which saw great success. The first edition of the miniature Prospect atlas appeared in 1646 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 contains 19 of 20 maps: Asia, Africa, Europe, Americas, eleven maps of European countries, Persia, the Turkish Empire, China and Tartary. (The world map is perished.) 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 1646 with the imprint of William Humble. 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. Interestingly, in this example the printer accidentally printed the map of the Low Countries on the verso of the page of text describing Germany. He corrected the error by printing the map of Germany on a separate sheet, and then pasting it on top of the map of the Low Countries (which also correctly appears later in the atlas).There are 62 (of 63) maps in England Wales Scotland and Ireland, including separate maps of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and 58 county maps. (The folding map of the British Isles is not included.) 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 map of England was not engraved by Van den Keere, but was commissioned by Humble for the 1627 edition and 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 1627 with the imprint of George Humble and features two putti, a Dane and a Norman.This is the first edition of the dual atlas to be published. Oblong octavo. New linen spine with original leather boards.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. This is the second of only two atlases consigned by the Speed family. Condition code is for the maps, which are all in very good to near fine condition (with the exception of the world map, which has perished) with very light toning on some. There is a light damp stain in the gutter at top, entering the top corner of a few maps. The folding map of Yorkshire has a very small rust hole and stain. There are chips along the edges of the first and last few pages, including the Prospect title page. The England title page is remargined at bottom and has a few pencil markings. Original covers are moderately worn with a repaired crack on the back cover and the corners are bumped and chipped. 4.3 W x 6.6 H Speed/Kaerius, 1627-46

A Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical Atlas… This is Lavoisne`s second American edition folio atlas ""carefully revised and corrected"" by C. Gros and J. Aspin. Published by M. Carey and Sons, and printed by T.H. Palmer ""on the Ruthven Press, and on J. & T. Gilpin`s Machine Paper."" The atlas is complete and contains 28 double-page maps, plus scores of detailed and colorful tables, chronological and historical, on 71 plates. The maps are listed below.World in hemispheres; Ancient World; Ancient World of Noah; Canaan & Egypt (two single-page maps); Ancient Greece; Roman Empire; Incursion of the Barbarians; Europe 1820; England, Scotland & Ireland; England & Wales; Scotland; Ireland; France; France…Treaty of 1815 with Netherlands, Switzerland and part of Italy; Spain & Portugal; Germany; Kingdom of Netherlands; Italy; Poland; Russia; Denmark (single page); Sweden (single page); Turkey in Europe (single page); Turkey in Asia (single page); Asia; China; Hindoostan or India; Africa; North America (single page); South America with the Conquests of Pizarro (single page); United States; and South America. The United States map, by John Melish, provides a detailed view of the Missouri River and the headwaters of the Columbia River based on information from Lewis and Clark`s expedition. The new state of Missouri is shown with a straight western border. Michigan Territory includes the eastern part of present-day Wisconsin, which is still a part of the North West Territory. The large Arkansas Territory takes in most of present-day Oklahoma. Texas is a part of Mexico. One of the most interesting features of the map is the river system in the West, near the Highest Peak, where the headwaters of several major rivers all originate within a few miles of one another - Red River of California (Colorado), Multnomah (Willamette), Rio del Norte (Rio Grande), Arkansaw (Arkansas), and the Platte.Hardbound in quarter calf and tips over olive boards. Title page, introduction, contents, maps and tables. The bookplate states ""This book belonged to the library of Anson Phelps Stokes, Esq. 1838-1913 of New York City, a merchant, banker, publicist, and multimillionaire, and on his beath became the propoerty of Rev. Anson Phelps Stokes."" Overall maps are in good to near fine condition in original color, with light toning and offsetting. A few of the maps, most notably the Americas, Asia and India, have a small area of color oxidation near the gutter (with the Americas map having a few resultant cracks). The map of South America has a short centerfold separation and edge tears resulting in minute loss of image. Covers are moderately stained and worn and the hinges are starting. A previous owner’s pastedown is located on the inside front cover with ex-library stamps on the verso of the title page. 17.8 W x 12.3 H Lavoisne/Aspin, 1820

A General Atlas, Containing Maps Illustrating Some Important Periods in Ancient History; and Distinct Maps of the Several Empires, Kingdoms and States, in the World... This complete atlas contains 44 maps (two of which are double-page) and two tables: Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains and Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers. The atlas begins with two chapters on A Memoir of the History of Geography and Outlines of Physical Geography, which include several engravings of mountains around the world interspersed within the text. The maps include four of the ancient world, a double-hemisphere world map and one on Mercator`s projection, maps of the continents, eighteen maps of European countries, six maps of Asian countries, United States, West Indies, three maps of the South Pacific, and one map of the Arctic Circle. Each map (with the exception of the two world maps) features one or more vignettes illustrating a subject related to the map. The maps were drawn by Wyld and engraved by N.R. Hewitt and W.H. Lizars. Published by John Thomson in Edinburgh, to whom the atlas is sometimes credited. The map of the young United States includes several important historical regions. One of the most unique and scarce features on early maps of the United States is the appearance of Franklinia. This ephemeral state appeared on only a small number of maps into the early part of the 19th century, this being a late example. Another interesting feature is the region labeled Indiana that takes up what is now West Virginia. This land was a major contention between the private Indiana Land Company and the State of Virginia in the latter part of the 18th century. Georgia extends from South Carolina to the Mississippi River. Several interesting place names include the Heckerton Settlement, many early forts, Indian villages, and the location of the winter camps for Lewis & Clark in 1803/04 and Lieut. Pike`s two years later. The large Western Territory takes up present-day Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio with the large Louisiana Territory further west. The map of the Arctic Regions (Discoveries of Capts. Ross, Parry & Franklin in the Arctic Regions) shows recent discoveries up to 1827. The discoveries and routes of Captains Ross, Parry and Franklin are depicted, and there are notes on MacKenzie`s discoveries and the point reached by the HMS Blossom under Capt. Beechey. Alaska is named Russian Settlements, and the coastline is still quite conjectural. The map features five vignettes of coastal views, including Baffin Bay, Burnet`s Inlet, Coppermine River, and the south side of Scoresby`s Sound. The two maps of Australia, on one sheet, show the extent of interior exploration. The Map of Van Diemens Land shows the new road linking Hobart and Launceston and includes a view of Hobart Town. The map of New South Wales focuses on the region around Sydney, which is divided into 38 districts, and includes a view of Sydney.Folio. Rebound with quarter faux leather and tips over original green cloth boards, with new endpapers. The maps, in original color, are very good to near fine with some occasional light offsetting. The title page and frontispiece have heavy offsetting. Text is very good. Binding is sound with lightly worn covers. 14.5 W x 11 H Wyld, James 1827

A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the Various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World... The title continues ""With a special map of each of the United States, Plans of Cities &c. Comprehended in seventy four sheets and forming a series of one hundred and twenty two Maps Plans and Sections."" This is an attractive copy of this famous and highly sought after atlas, complete with 74 hand-colored maps of the world, North America and the other continents, Oceanica, the United States and its territories, and numerous city plans. The map of Texas, first issued in 1846 by Mitchell, depicts the new state boundaries that were determined by the Compromise of 1850 with the panhandle in an inset ""Texas North of Red River"" at lower left. San Patricio occupies the south tip while Milam and Robertson are long counties that begin at the Nacogdoches-San Antonio road and arc to the northwest all the way to the Red River. The comment in the panhandle claims that the area ""as far as North Canadian Fork was explored by Le Grand in 1833, [and] it is naturally fertile, well wooded, and with a fair proportion of water"" is from Arrowsmith`s 1841 map. The impressive map of the west has Oregon extending to the Continental Divide, the huge Utah territory extending from California to Indian Territory, and New Mexico occupying all of the Southwest with a pre-Gadsden Purchase border. The double-page map of the United States features the same borders depicted in the western map, plus it has a large inset ""Gold Region of California."" The map of Minnesota features the large region of Pembina extending to the Missouri River. The frontispiece is a hand-colored, engraved diagram showing the lengths of rivers and heights of mountains. The title page includes a fine chromolithographic image titled ""First Landing of Columbus in the New World."" Folio. Hardbound, frontis, pictorial title page, table of contents, 74 hand-colored maps. Bound in original marbled paper with red leather tips and spine, and a red leather title label on front cover. This edition was published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. who had purchased the copyright from Samuel Augustus Mitchell in 1850. The maps, in original color, are in overall very good to near fine condition with some light toning along the sheet edges. The maps of Maine and New Hampshire/Vermont have a small rust stain in the image and the Wisconsin and Minnesota maps are trimmed to the border as issued. Some minor chips along the sheet edges of the title page have been replaced with old paper, and the top right corner of the front endpaper has been removed. Covers and spine are moderately worn and bumped. 17.3 W x 14 H Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1852

Johnson`s New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World… This popular atlas contains 43 single and half-page maps, and 22 double-page maps. The following maps are missing: World on Mercator`s Projection, Texas, Africa, and the Roman Empire or Bible Map. These are all beautiful, steel engraved plates with rich color and tremendous detail. Many of the maps include vignettes showing important buildings and vivid scenes. This desirable atlas is highlighted by the short-lived New Military Map of the United States in the desirable configuration showing states and territories rather than by military districts. Other maps of interest include Georgetown and the City of Washington; a great map of the plains territories, a nice map of the Pacific Northwest, and a beautifully engraved frontispiece. This atlas also contains several thematic maps and diagrams interspersed throughout the text. The map of the Southwest is one of the most desirable editions. Arrizona shows up in the southern part of New Mexico Territory. This is thought to represent the Confederate Territory of Arizona that existed for nearly a year from August 1861 until July of 1862. The Confederate General Baylor appointed himself the territorial governor and claimed all of New Mexico Territory south of the 34th parallel. In the southern part of Arizona is the ""Gadsden Ten Million Purchase of Mexico."" The Utah/Nevada border follows the 116th meridian. The map is filled with historic and interesting notations. One note in the area of Quartzite, Arizona refers to the area as being ""exceedingly fertile and abundantly timbered and well watered."" Additional details include the U.S. Mail routes, the Emigrant road to California, the proposed railroad route through Utah, Nevada and California, and the Pony Express trail. The map of the Northwest shows the large Washington Territory wrapping around Oregon, taking in the region that would eventually become Idaho. The map of the plains region includes the newly organized Dakota Territory and Nebraska with its panhandle stretching west to the Rocky Mountains. Folio. Original hardbound quarter calf and tips with embossed brown cloth covers, titling in gilt on front cover and spine, and marbled endpapers. The maps are good to very good with a damp stain in the upper quarter throughout, light toning, and occasional offsetting. The military map of the United States has a small, 3/8"" puncture in Mississippi, and the map of Scandinavia has a long tear nearly severing the sheet in half. Covers are worn, stained, and the front cover is slightly warped. Hinges are starting and the corners are bumped. 18.5 W x 14.8 H Johnson & Ward, 1862