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Old World Auctions
Lot 419

Le Chili. Tire de Alf de Oualle de la C. d. I. et Divise en Treize Iurisdictions Fine small version of Sanson`s important map of Chili showing the Cuyo provinces. The map is based on the descriptions of Alfonso de Ovalle, and is completed by a graceful title cartouche. Although his imprint does not appear on this map, this map was re-engraved from Sanson`s 1657 map by Antoine de Winter. A dark, crisp impression, issued folding, with very light offsetting. A binding trim at right has been replaced with old paper and an associated binding tear that just enters map border has been professionally repaired. The bottom margin has been extended with old paper to accommodate framing. 10.6"" W x 7.5"" H Sanson, Nicolas 1700

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Lot 420

Tucuman This miniature map depicts the region west of the Rio de la Plata, known as the historical province of Tucuman. A number of cities are named, including Buenos Aires, La Plata (on the northern instead of the southern side of the estuary), and S. Miguel de Tucuman, the provincial capital. The present-day province of Tucuman is the smallest, yet most densely populated province in Argentina, and is situated in the northwest of the country. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson`s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive old color that has been partially refreshed and light toning along centerfold and sheet edges. 3.9"" W x 4.9"" H Duval, Pierre 1682

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Lot 422

Magellanique This miniature map of the southern tip of South America shows Tierra del Fuego and the Straits of Magellan and Le Maire. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson`s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold and sheet edges. 3.9"" W x 4.8"" H Duval, Pierre 1682

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Lot 423

Carte du Paraguay, du Chili, Detroit de Magellan, & Terre de Feu: dans l`Amerique Meridionale A large, handsome map of the southern part of the continent with good interior detail for the period. The routes of 18th century explorations are shown along with notations concerning their discoveries. The map includes two large inset. The first shows the Strait of Magellan in detail, with soundings, anchorages, rocks, shoals and a navigational note. The second is a south polar view extending to the equator, with a partially delineated Hollandia Nova and the South Pole labeled Polus Antarcticus and Australia Inaccessa. A large title cartouche, compass rose and a tiny ship decorate the map. This is the scarce first edition by Visscher, not the Covens & Mortier issue. Full original color on watermarked paper with faint offsetting and two light damp stains at top, entering less than 1"" into map image. 19.9"" W x 23.1"" H Visscher, Nicolas 1705

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Lot 425

Exquisita & Magno Aliquot Mensium Periculo Lustrata Etiam Retecta Freti Magellanici Facies... This exquisite map of the Strait of Magellan predates the discovery of the Straits of Le Maire. It details soundings and navigational hazards in this strategic waterway. The geographic details for this map were drawn from Bernardus Joannis Monasteriensis who accompanied the first Dutch expedition to sail through the Strait in 1599-1600. That expedition is portrayed on the map by the fleet of six sailing ships in the Mar del Zur. The map is one of the most beautifully embellished maps of the Mercator atlas. It is centered on an elaborate compass rose orienting the map with north at the bottom. There are three large strapwork cartouches: the title flanked by penguins, the distance scale with an incorporated compass, and an inset with coastal view of the entrance to the strait fills the last cartouche. Whimsical sea lions, a monstrous whale, and sailing ships complete the composition. Latin text on verso, published between 1611-12. Original color that has been partially refreshed on a watermarked sheet with light soiling and some show-through of text on verso. A short edge tear at left and a centerfold separation at bottom, both confined to the blank margins, have been repaired on verso with archival materials. 13.7"" W x 18.2"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1611

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Lot 430

Chart of the Ethiopic or South Atlantic Ocean This handsome blue-backed chart of the South Atlantic is on two joined sheets. South America is shown nearly in its entirety, and Africa`s coast is traced from Sierra Leone down to its southern tip. Several islands are located, including the Falkland, South Shetland, and South Sandwich islands. There is plenty of hydrographical information, with routes, soundings, currents, compasses, rocks, and more shown. Notes throughout refer to underwater volcanoes, icebergs, and various discoveries made by explorers (with dates included). There is no inland detail on the continents shown, but places are named along the coastlines. Six insets provide more detailed views of various locales: The Southern Coast and Islands of Tierra del Fuego, Strait of Le Maire and Staten Island, Berkely Sound, Anchorage Off the N.W. Side of the Island of Ascension, Roadstead of St. Helena, and The Cape and Bays of Good Hope. A dark impression with light soiling and a number of tears along the top edge, most of which have been closed with archival materials. The top left corner has been separated and reattached with cello tape. 41.8"" W x 48.8"" H Laurie, Richard Holmes 1877

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Lot 435

Atlantic Islands This large chart contains four maps arrayed around a central scene of ""The Peak of Teneriffe."" The maps include the Cape Verde Islands, the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira. There are detailed insets of part of Fayal and Lancarota. Original color on watermarked paper with light soiling and a centerfold separation that enters 1"" into map at bottom. 19.8"" W x 23.4"" H Thomson, John 1814

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Lot 440

Carte du Groenland This finely engraved chart of Greenland and Iceland shows the Davis Strait and a portion of Baffin Island in Northeast Canada. Many harbors are located on Greenland`s coast with inlets and bays. Three channels are marked with dotted lines apparently demarking the three islands that were thought to make up the tip of Greenland. A small hint of the northern coast of the fictitious Frisland appears as well. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along edges of sheet. 7.6"" W x 10"" H Laurent, J. 1770

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Lot 441

Islandia This is one of the most spectacular of all decorative maps, filling the Icelandic seas with a Boschian array of sea monsters. A lettered key on the verso gives descriptions of the creatures. Some of the beasts can be linked to a real sea creature, particularly whales and walruses, while others are wholly fantastic, such as the aquatic hyena (D) and seagoing cow (K). A Latin note near the coast explains a group of foxes holding each others tails suspended down a cliff as follows: Sly little foxes reaching for bird`s nests to rob. The upper right corner accurately depicts polar bears gamboling and fighting on ice flows, while below them an expanse of driftwood makes its way to the northern coast. Driftwood was and still is an important natural resource in coastal Iceland after it floats down from Siberia. Ambergris is noted as well (O), with the description on the verso linking it to sperm whales. The interior of the island shows its mountainous topography, including Mt. Hekla in all its volcanic fury, spewing flames and rocks. Ortelius attributed the cartography to Andres Sorensen Vedel, a Danish historian, who acquired the information from a now lost map by Bishop Gudbrandur Thorlaksson. The map was published in the 1595 Latin edition with descriptive Latin text on the verso. A fine impression with full original color on watermarked paper, light soiling in the blank margins, and a centerfold separation confined to the bottom blank margin. There is as a tear in bottom blank margin that has been closed on recto with old paper. Remnants of hinge tape on verso along edges of sheet. 13.3"" W x 19.4"" H Ortelius, Abraham 1585

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Lot 443

Septentrionalium Regionum Descrip. Ortelius based this influential map on the work of earlier authorities including Mercator, Zeno and Magnus. Of particular interest are the mythical islands of Brasil, Frisland, Drogeo, Icaria, and St. Brendan. Part of Mercator`s imaginary polar continent is depicted with a Latin note that it is inhabited by pygmies. Iceland (Islant, Thule) is basically unchanged from Mercator´s map of Europe from 1554 with the shape originated by Zeno. Greenland is separated from Europe by a wide sea and a portion of North America appears in the upper left corner with the name Estotilant. The map is adorned with a variety of very inventive creatures including a half-man, half-sea creature playing a lute. This is the seventh and final state. Latin text on verso. A strong impression with light toning, a few spots of printer`s ink residue, a minute hole in the northern ship, and a small abrasion to the east of Frisland. 14.3"" W x 19.2"" H Ortelius, Abraham 1603

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Lot 444

Europa/ die Erst Tafel des Ersten Buchs This rare and striking woodcut map of Europe is oriented with south at the top. Although the map is a derivative of Munster`s map of Europe, first published in his Cosmographia in 1544, it supersedes Munster`s map with its elaborate decorations. The continent is filled with miniature bird`s-eye views of towns, trees, exaggerated rivers, and rope-like mountain ranges. The surrounding waters are teeming with galleons and sea monsters of every variety, reminiscent of Olas Magnus` Carta Marina. At the top of the map, to the right of Sardinia, is the sea God Triton, who plays music to calm or raise the waves in the sea. The various seas are labeled in decorative cartouches.This map was first published in Stumpf`s Gemeiner Loblicher Eydgnoschafft, which was the first national atlas of Switzerland, and the first national atlas published in Europe. Twenty-three woodblock maps were included in the first edition of Stumpf`s atlas, of which 10 were acquired from Honter`s Rudimenta Cosmografica. The remaining 13 maps, including this map of Europe, were newly engraved for Stumpf`s atlas based on the work of Waldseemuller and Munster. It is believed that Stumpf`s atlas was such an excellent example of bookmaking that it incited Munster to make significant improvements to his second edition of Cosmographia. An excellent impression with original margins, light toning along the centerfold, and a few small spots of foxing. There is marginal soiling and an archivally repaired centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin, far from map. 11"" W x 15.4"" H Stumpf, Johann 1548

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Lot 449

[Pascaart van Europa op Wassende Graaden door Dirck Rembrantsz van Nierop] This is the central portion of an extremely scarce oversized copperplate chart of Europe, extending to include the majority of the North Atlantic. The full plate was listed in an advertisement in Doncker`s Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straetsboeck, published in 1664, and was to be printed on either vellum or paper. The advertisement explains that the chart would be fit to put in a golden frame as a ""jewel"" or prize decoration in the home. Only one example of the full chart is known to be in existence, a hand-colored vellum example at the Maritime Museum in Rotterdam. As the oversized chart would not fit in a folio atlas, Doncker masked different portions of the chart in order to print the chart on paper for several of his atlases. The British Library has an example of this masked chart in a Doncker atlas published in 1696, Nieuwe Groote Vermeerderde Zee-Atlas ofte Water-Werelt. However, the chart in the British Library exemplar is shifted slightly to the west and includes a title added below the ships at bottom left: ""Pascaert van het Westerlyckste Deel van Europa."" This is the only known copy of this atlas. Another example of the masked chart exists in a 1693 Doncker atlas in the Biblioteca Nacional in Madrid, with the chart shifted farther north.Doncker`s oversized sea chart is largely based on Jacob Aertsz. Colom`s four-sheet chart published in 1651, Der Groote Noord Zee Wassende Grade Pas Caart, which extends further north and west than Doncker`s chart (see Burden #302). The coastlines of Europe and northern Africa are filled with place names, while the coats of arms of various nations are placed within the interior. In Scandinavia is a charming depiction of horned sheep in a pasture. Along the right edge of the sheet are the beginnings of an elaborate vignette and the title cartouche.The Prime Meridian is based in the Canary Islands. Iceland, Jan Mayen Island, and the mythical Enchuyser Eylant are depicted just west of the Prime Meridian in the North Atlantic, with numerous place names and depth soundings surrounding Iceland. This chart also gives good detail of Greenland, which has a partially delineated coastline to the south and a projected coastline to the northeast. Interestingly, there are significant differences between this chart and all of Doncker`s other charts representing Greenland, Iceland, and Davis Strait, published between 1659 and his death in 1699. This chart gives two additional place names in Iceland: Lokula Haske in the south and Suer in the east. In addition, the shape of Greenland and place names along the coastline are starkly different in this map versus his other works. This map has place names concentrated on the western coast (partially truncated in this example), and depict the island with a more accurate shape. In contrast, Doncker`s other charts of Greenland show the island with a pointy southern tip that slants to the southwest, with several large islands at the southern end. These differences clearly show that this chart was based on Colom`s chart, whereas Doncker`s other maps representing Greenland were based on Pieter Goos` chart of Greenland, Iceland, and Davis Strait, first published in 1650 (Pascaerte van Groen-Landt), which itself was based on Theunis Jacobsz` chart of Greenland. A nice impression with minor soiling and light damp stains at right and left. There are 2"" centerfold separations at top and bottom, as well as several short tears and one long tear extending from northern Africa to Ireland that have been closed on verso with archival materials. 19.9"" W x 23.7"" H Doncker, Henrick 1690

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Lot 452

Carte Itineraire et Politique d`Europe d`Apres les Derniers Traites de Paix avec les Plans des Principales d`Europe This large-scale map of Europe depicts the political boundaries subsequent to the Napoleonic Wars. There is also excellent detail of towns of various sizes and roads throughout. The map is adorned with a drape-style title cartouche held aloft by the angel of Fame, blowing her trumpet. Bird`s-eye plans of 10 key cities of Europe flank the map, including Paris, London, Vienna, St. Petersburg, Istanbul, Rome, Naples, Madrid, Berlin and Copenhagen. Each of the plans features a note on the city and a numbered key identifying important locations and buildings.The map is dissected into 24 sections and mounted onto linen with green ribbon edging and marbled paper board covers. The map folds into a matching marbled paper slipcase. A very nice example with original outline color, a few tiny spots, and very minor toning along a few folds. The covers and slipcase show light wear and rubbing. 29.4"" W x 43.3"" H Maire, N. 1818

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Lot 457

Warwicum, Northhamtonia, Huntingdonia, Cantabrigia, Suffolcia, Oxonium, Buckinghamia, Bedfordia, Hartfordia, Effexia... Mercator`s great map of the southeast region of England including the British Channel and London. The map includes London, Kent, Oxford and Cambridge, as it covers the region between Norwich in the north and west to beyond the Isle of Wight. The sea is engraved in a moiré pattern and the title is included in a fine strapwork cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color, light toning, and faint scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. There are light damp stains in the bottom blank margin. 14.6"" W x 18.5"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1623

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Lot 459

[Lot of 4] The Environs of London [and] A New Map of the County of Surrey [and] A Map of the Hundred of Eyhorne [and] Essex Reduced from the Ordnance Survey This lot includes four maps from over a century of cartographic history detailing areas in southeastern England in and around London.A. The Environs of London, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, dated 1855, black & white (14.6 x 12.3""). This detailed plan covers the city and its surroundings from Southgate south to Mitcham and Kingston east to Woolrich. The River Thames is central, and several parks, railroads, marshes, hills, bridges, and more are shown. Condition: A crisp impression with two small chips and a few edge tears, all of which are confined to the blank margins, with the exception of one that grazes the neatline at bottom. (A) B. A New Map of the County of Surrey, by Charles Smith, dated 1808, hand color (19.8 x 17.6""). This is the second edition of this comprehensive map of Surrey that extends to include a small plan of London. Within the county itself are numerous towns, farms, roads, canals, churches and chapels, parks, railroads, and more. There is nice topographical detail. The county is subdivided into fourteen hundreds (although Copthorne and Effingham are here counted as one), and a key at bottom right explains the different symbols used throughout the map. A compass rose appears above the county. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper with light toning and offsetting. There are some edge tears and fold separations that enter into the image, most of which have been repaired with archival materials. (B)C. A Map of the Hundred of Eyhorne, by Edward Hasted, circa 1782, hand color (15.1 x 19.6""). This elegantly engraved map focuses on Eyhorne, the largest hundred in the county of Kent. There is nice detail of the wooded, hilly terrain, and towns, roads, mills, heaths, parsonages, and castles are located. Bordering hundreds are left mostly blank with the exception of some town names. Ref: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) #G.HAST-1a #16. Condition: Issued folding with light offsetting. Backed in tissue to repair several fold separations and edge tears. There is minor loss of image near the center of the map. (B) D. Essex Reduced from the Ordnance Survey, by Anonymous, circa 1890 (17.9 x 11.9""). This informative map delineates the county of Essex, located to the northeast of London, which appears at bottom left. The county is divided into West, East, and South divisions, and boroughs, towns, railways and stations, roads, rivers, and more appear. There is nice detail along the coasts, with piers, harbors, mudflats, a light vessel, and other notable features shown. Condition: There are a few small unobtrusive spots as well as an edge tear at right and two short centerfold separations in the top and bottom blank margin that have been closed with archival tape on verso. (A) See description See description 1782-1890

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Lot 462

Eastern Portion of the English Channel Compiled from Recent English and French Surveys This sizable blue-backed sea chart is on two joined sheets and covers the English Channel from the Strait of Dover down to La Poterie-Cap-d`Antifer on the coast of France. It features a great deal of hydrographical detail, including soundings, compasses, bottom types, lighthouses (marked with red and yellow), shoals, a plethora of navigational notes, and more. Topography, place names, railways, and the Royal Military Canal (in Britain) are shown along the coasts. There are eight inset charts: Dover, Folkstone, Ramsgate, Calais, an untitled look at Boulogne-sur-Mer and its vicinity, Dieppe, Fecamp, and Treport. Nine small views depict various land approach views and lighthouses. An alternate title, Strait of Dover, runs across the neatline at top, partially obscured by the original linen edging. North is oriented to the top left corner. A dark impression with original color (red and yellow) on lighthouses. There is light soiling and toning as well as some damp stains at the edges of the image. A few notations appear in pencil. 50.3"" W x 40"" H Imray, James 1890

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Lot 464

Map of London and Its Vicinity This magnificent map of London centers on the River Thames and spans from Kensington Palace and Hyde Park to the East India Docks and Greenwich Park. It is filled with detail, showing boroughs, streets, parks, railways, canals, docks, gardens, and more. Among the sites of interest located are St. Paul`s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the site of the Great Exhibition of 1851, London Bridge, and Buckingham Palace (here called The Queen`s Palace). A nice impression issued folding with numerous fold separations that have been closed on verso with archival tape, light offsetting, and one small chip at top and a few short edge tears. The top margin has been trimmed to the neatline above the title. 19.1"" W x 35.5"" H Lowry, J. W. 1854

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Lot 466

England and Wales This elegantly engraved map of England and Wales also extends to show portions of Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, and France. England and Wales are divided into 52 counties, which are named in a key in the top right corner, with numerous towns and cities identified within each one. Issued folding on watermarked paper with a couple of faint spots within the image and light toning mostly confined to the blank margins. 7.4"" W x 8.5"" H Walker, John 1797

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Lot 467

Pigot & Co.`s New Map of England &Wales. With Part of Scotland. Including the New Lines of Canals, Rail Roads &c. This large, detailed steel-engraved map of England and Wales is divided into counties and extends to show the southern swath of Scotland as well as unengraved portions of Ireland and France. Towns, cities, rivers, railroads, canals, mail roads, turnpikes, and cross roads are identified. Numbers next to locations indicate their distance relative to London. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis appears next to the title, which is written in elegant calligraphic style. Two folds as issued with a number of fold separations and edge tears, all of which have been archivally repaired. There are also areas of light toning, especially concentrated around the sheet`s vertical fold. 26.7"" W x 20.8"" H Pigot, James & Co., 1838

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Lot 468

Cambriae Typus Auctore Humfredo Lhuydo Denbigiense Cambrobritanno This is the second printed map of Wales, after Ortelius` map, which was created by Humphrey Lhuyd. At top right are the names of the regions in Latin, English and Welsh. The map is elegantly embellished with two strapwork cartouches, sea monsters, sailing ships, and a quadrant of a large compass rose. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color, light toning, and a few small spots of foxing. A tear confined to bottom blank margin has been archivally repaired. 13.8"" W x 19.5"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1623

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Lot 472

[Lot of 2] Scotland [and] The Environs of Edinburgh A. Scotland, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, from General Atlas, dated 1855 (13.0 x 15.9""). This steel-engraved map of Scotland shows counties, notable towns and cities, railroads, canals, and common roads. Several mountains are named along with their elevations, and historical battlefields are located with crossed swords and the date of the battle. An inset at top right depicts the Orkney Isles, and another at bottom left focuses on the Shetland Isles. Surrounded by a decorative scroll border. Condition: There is faint offsetting from an opposing page of text and a few edge tears at right, two of which enter into the border, and all of which have been closed on verso with archival tape. There is a light damp stain confined to the right blank margin. (B+)B. The Environs of Edinburgh, by SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, circa 1857 (15.6 x 12.6""). This detailed steel engraved plan shows the city of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside about 10 miles in each direction. Roads, railroads, and various places of interest including castles, churches, manses, mills, and an asylum are located. Sites of battles are marked with crossed swords and the year when they occurred. Features a keyboard style border. Published by Edward Stanford, who began publishing SDUK maps in 1857, and engraved by B.R. Davies. Condition: A few tiny, unobtrusive spots in the image. The right margin has been trimmed with partial loss of the distance scale. (A) See description See description 1855-57

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Lot 482

[Lot of 3] Sweden & Norway [and] Sweden and Norway [and] Sweden Denmark Norway and Finland from the Best Authorities An interesting lot of English maps of Scandinavia from the nineteenth century, each complete with details of towns, political boundaries, rivers, and topography.A. Sweden & Norway, by Adam and Charles Black, from General Atlas Of The World, circa 1854 (10.1 x 15.1""). Engraved by Sidney Hall. Condition: Original color with one rust spot and some faint toning. (B+)B. Sweden and Norway, by Charles Smith, from Smith`s New General Atlas, dated 1816 (10.3 x 13.8""). Engraved by E. Jones. Condition: A nice impression. (A)C. Sweden Denmark Norway and Finland from the Best Authorities, by Brightly & Kinnersly, dated 1807 (8.6 x 7.1""). Includes an inset of Iceland. Engraved by Barlow. Condition: Original color with light toning and offsetting from an opposing page of text. (B+) See description See description 1807-54

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Lot 485

Les Acquisitions de la Suede sur le Danemarq... This miniature map shows the seventeenth century territorial acquisitions of Sweden within Denmark and Poland, based on the treaties of Bromsebro (1645), Copenhagen (1660), and Oliva (1660). Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson`s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. A nice impression on watermarked paper with very light offsetting. 4.2"" W x 5.2"" H Duval, Pierre 1682

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Lot 489

Belgii Pars Septentrionalis Communi Nomine Vulgo Hollandia Nuncupata Continens Statum Potentissimae Batavorum Reipublicae Seu Provincias VII. Foederatas Finely engraved and beautiful map of Holland with two insets of the Dutch commercial empire in America and Southeast Asia. The first is of Niew Neederland, the Dutch colony in present-day New York, and includes a miniature view of New Amsterdam (New York City). The other is of the East Indies with a similar view of the Dutch trading capital of Batavia (Jakarta). Another inset in the opposite corner details the Maas River valley. The map is filled with great detail. Neptune, putti, and mermaids surround the large title cartouche. A dark impression with bold color and light soiling. There are archival repairs to a tear that extends 5"" into image at bottom left and a small hole along a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold. 19"" W x 22.1"" H Homann, Johann Baptist 1720

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Lot 490

Traiectum ad Mosam, Urbs et Natura Loci... This fine view of the city of Maastricht is taken from the east and depicts the two sides of this strategically located city. The east bank, or Wyck, in the foreground is joined to the larger portion of the city by a stone bridge crossing the Meuse River. In addition to the fine detail of the city`s buildings, the surrounding farms are also intricately depicted. A key at bottom locates 41 important sites. Adorned by two decorative cartouches and an angel holding up three coats of arms. Light toning with a few small spots and one tiny hole along the centerfold at bottom only visible when held to light. Faint text show-through with two printer`s creases at right. 14.4"" W x 19.3"" H Braun & Hogenberg, 1575

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Lot 491

Icon Civitatis Campensis, Cuius Situs, Isulam Fluvium, Eleganti Venustate, Decorat This is an attractive birds-eye view of Kampen, which was an important trade area from the 13th to the 17th century. In the foreground is the River lJssel filled with boats and a bridge leading to the city center. Three lovely churches are prominent: the Sint-Nicolaaskerk at left, the Broederkerk at center, and the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk at right. German text on verso. Original color on watermarked paper with minor toning, a few tiny abrasions, and light soiling. There is an unrepaired centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin and a short edge tear at bottom that has been repaired with paper on verso. 13"" W x 19.1"" H Braun & Hogenberg, 1576

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Lot 498

Western Coast of Europe Included Between the British Islands and the Mediterranean This massive blue-backed chart is on three joined sheets. It covers the area from southern Ireland and Great Britain through the English Channel, the Bay of Biscay, Spain, Portugal and across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Anchorages, compasses, soundings, bottom types, lighthouses (marked in red and yellow), currents and more are shown. The coasts feature plenty of place names and good topographical detail. There are ten insets providing more detailed views of various locales along the coasts: Plateau de Rochebonne, St. Martin de la Arena (Requejada), Castro Urdiales, Entrance to the River Gironde, Cape Finisterre &c., Santander, Setuval, Entrance to the River Douro, Burling I. &c., and Entrance to the River Tagus. A note at bottom explains the abbreviations used, and a lengthier note titled ""General Remarks"" discusses the Rennel and Portuguese currents. A nice impression with original color (red and yellow) on lighthouses. There are abrasions in the St. Martin inset, light soiling, a small chip in the top left corner, and a short edge tear that just enters the neatline at right. A few manuscript notations in pencil also appear. 40.2"" W x 72.9"" H Imray, James 1876

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Lot 500

[Lot of 2] A Correct Chart of the Bay of Biscay, Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer [and] A Correct Chart of the Coast of Portugal, Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer This lot includes charts of the Bay of Biscay and the Portuguese coastline. Both were engraved by Neele for Rev. John Malham (1747-1821), a writer and teacher of navigation, for Malham`s The Naval Gazetteer; or, Seaman`s Complete Guide. Size varies slightly.A. A Correct Chart of the Bay of Biscay, Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer. This lovely small chart of the Bay of Biscay features soundings as well as notes indicating the type of sand or the presence of rocks at various points on the ocean floor. A note off the northern coast of Spain states, ""The depth of Water on the N. Coast of Spain is from 150 to 200 Fathoms generally Coral and Rocky Ground but even near the Land there is often no Ground at that Depth."" There is good detail along the French and Spanish coastlines. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis radiates rhumb lines at the map`s center.B. A Correct Chart of the Coast of Portugal, Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer. This striking chart shows excellent detail of the Portuguese coast, identifying towns and cities, capes, forts, mountains, and rivers along the shore. Depth soundings, hazards, and anchorages appear as well. There is a fleur-de-lis with a note underneath that reads, ""About this spot is supposed to exist a Submarine Volcano that occasioned the Earthquake Novr. 1st 1755."" The Great Lisbon Earthquake was one of the deadliest earthquakes of all time and had an impact on Portuguese politics, the scientific study of earthquakes, and contemporary philosophical thought. Both charts issued folding with light offsetting and minor toning along the sheets` edges. 9.4"" W x 7.4"" H Malham, John (Rev.) 1795

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Lot 503

Gallia Vetus The cartography of this fine map of ancient France during the Roman Empire is engraved to show the mountains, rivers, cities, and political boundaries. A sharp impression on watermarked paper with light offsetting and a hint of toning along centerfold. 9.4"" W x 13.6"" H Bonne, Rigobert 1788

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Lot 512

Plan de la Ville et Fauxbourgs de Paris... This densely detailed plan of Paris and its surroundings centers on the Seine. The city is laid out in a grid, with an extensive key on the sides identifying what lies within each cell. Among the notable locations shown are the Pont Neuf, Notre-Dame, the Bastille, the Louvre, the Tuileries Palace, the Sorbonne, and much more. This is a later edition updated to include the imprint of Philippe Buache, Delisle`s son-in-law. Engraved by Des Rosiers. A dark impression with original outline color, light soiling, and a few small rust spots. 19.4"" W x 25.1"" H Delisle/Buache, 1745

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Lot 517

A New Map of Hungary, with Its Divisions into Gespanchafts or Counties; the Principality of Transylvania, Croatia &c. from the Latest Authorities This highly detailed map of the Hungarian Empire encompasses Hungary, the Slovak Republic, Croatia, and the majority of Serbia and Romania. There is great detail of towns, roads, political boundaries, rivers, and topography. A table at bottom identifies 60 counties in Hungary. A fine impression and original color on watermarked paper with wide margins and light offsetting. 18.1"" W x 20.4"" H Cary, John 1811

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Lot 520

Ducatus Luneburgensis Adiacentiumq Regionum Delineatio. Auctore Iohanne Mellingero This is a fine decorative map of the Luneburg Heath and the vicinity including Hamburg, Luneburg, Bremen, Hannover and Magdeburg. It is beautifully engraved to show topography and cities and embellished with two decorative cartouches. The map was based on the work of the 16th century German cartographer Johann Mellinger. German text on verso, published between 1634-35. Full original color on watermarked paper with wide margins, light printer`s ink residue, and some creasing along centerfold. Remnants of paper tape on verso in far blank margins. 14.9"" W x 19.4"" H Blaeu, Willem 1634

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Lot 521

[Lot of 2] Episcopatus Numburgensis et Cizensis Delineatio GeographicaÂ… [and] Delineatio Geographica Ditionis Martisburgensis Hodie Regiis et Electoralibus Auspiciis Florentis Edita This is a matched pair of maps of the region surrounding Merseburg and Naumburg, just east of Leipzig. The maps present excellent detail of the region, including roads, towns of various sizes, individual houses, mills, churches, and much more. The cities are illustrated as towers closely surrounded by buildings, which vary in size according to the size of the actual town. Engraved by Tobias Conrad Lotter.A. Episcopatus Numburgensis et Cizensis Delineatio GeographicaÂ… This map shows the region just to the south of Merseburg, with Naumburg to the west and Zeitz to the south. At bottom is a lovely bird`s-eye view of Naumburg, with many buildings identified with a numbered key. The allegorical title cartouche features Athena and putti.B. Delineatio Geographica Ditionis Martisburgensis Hodie Regiis et Electoralibus Auspiciis Florentis Edita. Striking and meticulously detailed map of the area around Merseburg in eastern Germany, extending to the town of Halle in the north, Leipzig in the east and Lutzen in the south. The cartouche is what is truly amazing on this map - it is a cascading, richly Baroque concoction filled with angels, cherubs and the Holy Grail held by a maiden who has her foot on a grim torso. Bold original color with minor printer`s ink residue and minor soiling in wide margins. Sheets are deckle-edged. The second map has a tiny tear along the centerfold just above the city view only visible when held to light. 19.3"" W x 22.5"" H Seutter/Lotter, 1730

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Lot 527

Confluenza Coblenz This rare bird`s-eye view depicts the fortified city of Koblenz. The city straddles the Rhine River, and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is shown on a mountain top, overlooking the city. In the foreground are a couple harvesting grapes, and a man leading a horse and two cows, pulling a cart full of wooden barrels. Two putti hold blank banners above the city. Below the view is a blank coat of arms flanked by Latin and German text describing the city. Joseph Friedrich Leopold was a well-known and respected engraver in Augsburg known for his views of cities. He was among a circle of famous engravers including Friedrich Bernhard Werner, Martin Engelbrecht and Johann Georg Ringlin. Attractive old color on watermarked paper with light toning and foxing, primarily at bottom. Trimmed to the neatlines at the sides. 6.8"" W x 11.7"" H Leopold, Joseph Friedrich 1710

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Lot 529

A New Map of Bohemia and Moravia, from the Latest Authorities This is a very handsome and detailed map of these historic regions in the present-day Czech Republic showing much information of the towns, roads, political boundaries, rivers and topography. A fine impression and original color on watermarked paper with wide margins, light offsetting, and a tiny hole in image at bottom right. 18.1"" W x 20.3"" H Cary, John 1811

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Lot 530

Praga, Bohemiae Metropolis Accuratissime Expressa [on sheet with] Egra Urbs a Fluvio, Cui Adiacet, Dicta, Olim Imperio Romano... At top is a panoramic view of the Bohemian capital of Prague situated on the banks of the River Vltava and surrounded by verdant hillsides of the Vltava Valley. The three distinct sections of the city are visible in the view: the Stare Mesto (Old Town) surrounding the Vysehrad (high castle), the Nove Mesto (New Town), and the Mala Strana (Lesser Quarter) clustered around the Prague Castle. The Charles Bridge connects the Mala Strana to the Nove Mesto. Much of this development dates from the reign of Charles IV (1346-78) when Prague was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and the most important city in central Europe. Below is a view of the city of Cheb, on the River Eger, from which the town derived its original name. The Imperial Palace dominates the view. French manuscript text on verso. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color, light soiling, and several short printer`s creases. There is a dark pencil line in left blank margin and several tiny holes, all away from image. 13.2"" W x 18.6"" H Braun & Hogenberg, 1575

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Lot 531

Nova Totius Helvetiae cum Suis Subditis ac Sociis Tab. Geogr. Robustly engraved map surrounded by vignettes of natural phenomena, including the Devil`s Bridge in the Alps, whirlpools, fossils, avalanches, and even the legendary fire-breathing, winged dragon that haunts the mountains near Lucerne. Superb detail throughout the country with vigorous depictions of the mountainous topography. The decorative title cartouche is flanked by river gods, armorial crests and people engaged in agrarian pursuits. A lettered key at the top names the marvels illustrated in the map. Bold original color on sturdy paper with light printer`s ink residue. 19.3"" W x 22.4"" H Seutter, Matthias 1730

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Lot 538

Russia in Europe A detailed map of the Russian possessions between the Baltic, Black and White Seas, extending east to the Ural Mountains. The Russian empire encompasses the Ukraine, Belarus and the Baltic states. There is excellent detail of the towns, rivers, and political boundaries in the region. This map was copied from John Pinkerton`s map, published in his Modern Atlas. Engraved by J. Moffat. Original color on paper with ""J. Whatman"" watermark. There is light toning along the centerfold and minor soiling. 23.3"" W x 19.4"" H Thomson, John 1811

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Lot 543

Pascaarte van Witte-Zee Begrypende de Custen van Laplandt... This scarce chart depicts the central portion of the White Sea, extending to Archangelsk in the southeast. The area labeled Laplandt represents the Kola Peninsula. The map is handsomely adorned with two strapwork cartouches, three compass roses, a galleon and a fishing boat. On watermarked paper with light toning, minor soiling, and one small burn hole at bottom left. 16.9"" W x 20.3"" H Keulen, Johannes van 1690

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Lot 544

Paskaart van de Mont van de Witte Zee. Beginnende van Tiepena tot Pelitza... This very uncommon sea chart depicts the southern portion of the Barents Sea leading into the White Sea. The area labeled Laplandt represents the Kola Peninsula, and is largely obscured with 5 insets showing enlarged details of the Kola River, Lombascho, Swetenoes, the northeastern coastline of the Kola Peninsula, and Kildin Island. The map is handsomely adorned with a sailing ship, a large compass rose, and a decorative title cartouche featuring a bear hunt. North is oriented to the right. On watermarked paper with light toning and minor soiling. There are a few short edge tears, two of which enter less than 1"" into the map at top and have been closed on verso with archival tape. 20.2"" W x 22.9"" H Keulen, Johannes van 1690

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Lot 546

Nouvelle Carte de la Petite Tartarie et la Mer Noire, Montrant les Frontieres de l`Imperatrice de Russie, et l`Empereur des Turcs... This fine map of the Black Sea shows the surrounding regions including portions of present-day Turkey, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine and the Sea of Azov. The map is very detailed with locations of fortifications and extensive notations throughout. Published by Reiner and Joshua Ottens. Full original color with light offsetting. 19.1"" W x 23.3"" H Delisle, Guillaume 1730

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Lot 550

Karstia, Carniola, Histria et Windorum Marchia. Ger. Mercatore Auctore A fine map of the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Venice, present-day northeastern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Decorated with a title cartouche, compass rose, distance scale cartouche and a sailing ship. Latin text on verso. Original color with isolated foxing and light toning mostly confined to the blank margins. There is a printer`s crease at lower left. 15.1"" W x 19.7"" H Blaeu, Willem 1635

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Lot 556

Zante Insula This handsome miniature map depicts the island of Zante, just west of Greece. The island is filled with a few place names and depictions of mountains, forests, and salt marshes. The map is embellished with a sea monster, sailing ship, and strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color, a hint of toning, and light show-through of text on verso. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

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Lot 560

[Lot of 3] Partie Orientale de l`Empre. Francais et Royaume d`Italie [and] Italy I [and] Italy III A. Partie Orientale de l`Empre. Francais et Royaume d`Italie, by Conrad Malte-Brun, from Precis de la Geographie Universelle..., circa 1812, hand color (11.9 x 8.7""). This elegantly engraved map centers on northern Italy and spans from the southeastern corner of France to Austria. Political divisions, mountains, rivers, and towns and cities are shown. The decorative title cartouche depicts a trio of sailing vessels, with the title printed on a sail. Engraved by Jean Baptiste Marie Chamouin and drawn by Giraldon. Condition: A nice impression with original color. (A)B. Italy I, by SDUK (Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge), dated 1832, black & white (14.8 x 9.3""). This handsome map of northern Italy shows the area from the Switzerland-Italian border down to Tuscany. It names several regions, towns and cities, rivers, and mountains, with their elevations noted in yards. Published by Baldwin & Cradock and engraved by J. & C. Walker. Condition: A crisp impression with light soiling above the title. (B+)C. Italy III, by SDUK (Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge), dated 1830, hand color (15.3 x 11.4""). This striking engraving shows the southern tip of the Italian peninsula, Sicily, and Malta. Gulfs, ports, and capes are named along the coastlines, and there is good topographical detail inland in addition to many towns and cities identified. Published by Baldwin & Cradock and engraved J. & C. Walker. Condition: Original color with a few unobtrusive spots within the image, two tiny pinholes touching the plate mark, and a light stain at right that just enters the neatline. (A) See description See description 1812-32

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Lot 565

Stato di Milano An appealing map of Lombardy centered on Milan, with the River Po below and Lake Como above. The map is filled with small towns and cities, and Milan is depicted with a miniature plan of the city. The map is adorned with an interesting strapwork title cartouche featuring a bull-headed river god. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-48. A fine impression with full original color, marginal soiling, and light damp stains confined to bottom blank margin. 16.3"" W x 20.8"" H Blaeu, (Family) 1642

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Lot 575

Abruzzo This charming miniature map depicts the Abruzzo region in central Italy. Numerous tiny towns are shown, including L`Aquila, Pescara, and Termoli. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche incorporating the distance scale. French text on verso. Watermarked paper with light toning and show-through of text on verso. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

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Lot 576

Tavola Esatta dell` Antico Latio e Nova Campagna di Roma Situata Sotto il Quinto Clima... This very attractive Italian map is centered on Rome and filled with details including villages and towns, farmland, forests, rivers, lakes and aqueducts. The map is surrounded by decorative elements including a coat of arms, scroll index of locations within the fortified city of Rome, a large divider containing three distance scales, and a title cartouche drawn on an animal pelt. Originally drawn by Innocenzo Mattaei circa 1666 and later engraved by Giorgio Widman and published by Giamcomo Rossi. A dark impression on watermarked paper with light soiling mostly in the blank margins and a worm track in right blank margin. 15.4"" W x 20.4"" H Rossi, Giamcomo Giovanni 1684

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Lot 578

Regni Neapolitani Verissima Secundum... This handsome miniature map presents the boot of Italy, with north oriented to the top left. Numerous small towns and rivers are noted, and the map is embellished with a stippled sea and a sailing ship. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5"". Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and light show-through of text on verso. 2.9"" W x 4.1"" H Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598

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Lot 581

Contrafhetung der Furnemen Statt Venedig / Sampt den Umbligenden Inseln Bird`s-eye view of Venice and the surrounding islands from a German edition of this influential 16th century history of the world. Rendered in the unique woodblock style with the calm lagoon contrasting with the roiling seas outside the sandbanks that protect the city. Two text blocks describe the city and its history. German text on verso. Light soiling with a printer`s crease near centerfold. Remargined at right and left with neatline replaced in facsimile, as this example was trimmed at the sides during the binding process to fit in the atlas. 9.8"" W x 14.9"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

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Lot 582

Venice. Venezia. Venedig This very finely engraved plan of Venice features excellent detail of the canals, streets, and scores of named buildings. A large inset ""Plan of the Environs of Venice, Shewing the Lagunes"" is contained within a handsome scroll border. There is a well rendered bird`s-eye ""View of the Mint, St. Mark`s Church, the Palace, &c."" and along the bottom are elevations for twelve important buildings. Engraved by B.R. Davies from W.R. Clarke`s drawing. Printed on two sheets. Original color with light toning on the left sheet and faint color offsetting. 15.2"" W x 22.9"" H SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1838

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Lot 584

Der Statt Rom in Aller Welt Bekant Contrafehtung nach Jetziger Gelegenheit This is a great early plan view of 16th century Rome and the Vatican City. Monuments of the ancient city, such as the Coliseum, the Pantheon and the aqueducts are also shown. German text on verso with an interesting illustration of three naked witches. Very light soiling with two worm tracks at bottom that have been closed on verso with old paper - one of which just touches the neatline and the other enters less than 1/2"" into image. 9.6"" W x 14.2"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

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Lot 589

Candia seu Creta Insula A little woodblock map of Crete with many rope-like mountain ranges, and the fabled labyrinth of the Minotaur labeled on the map. Below the map is a plan of a labyrinth. On full page of German text measuring 7.7 x 11.7"". Light show-through of text on verso and marginal soiling. 3.1"" W x 6.3"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

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Lot 592

Turcicum Imperium This is the first state of this very handsome map covering the Turkish Empire at the height of its power. The region extends from the Balkans to Persia and from Northern Africa through the Arabian Peninsula, and is filled with place names, topographical features, and notes. It is embellished with a fine title cartouche with three Turks. Engraved by Joannes Lhuilier. A nice impression with attractive color, a few extraneous creases around the centerfold, and light soiling. There are professional repairs along the centerfold at bottom to a separation that enters 2"" into map, a small hole, and a tear that enters 1/2"" into map. A damp stain at bottom left just enters into the image. 17.9"" W x 21.8"" H Wit, Frederick de 1680

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Lot 598

De Gelegentheyd van `t Paradys en `t Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders d`Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen... This Dutch Bible map covers the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, depicting numerous Biblical sites, including the wanderings of the Children of Israel and the Garden of Eden. The map is richly embellished with a banner style title cartouche and four corner vignettes - the creation of Adam and Eve, Paradise, Eve offering Adam the apple, and the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. At bottom center is a large scene of the Ark. The map was copied from Bastian Stoopendaal`s slightly larger map of 1688. Published by Jacob and Hendrik Keur in a Dutch bible. Dutch text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color, minor toning, and light printer`s ink residue. Issued folding with a short fold separation in bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape. 11.9"" W x 17.5"" H Jagen, Jan van 1748

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Lot 599

A New Map of Turkey in Asia This sharply engraved map is based on the cartography of the important French cartographer, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d`Anville. It shows the region from Turkey to Iran and Armenia, and includes the Black and Mediterranean Seas and a portion of Europe. Syria, Cyprus, Kurdistan, Al Gezira, and Iraq are also noted. The topography, towns and caravan routes are noted on this detailed map. Original color with light offsetting and toning along the centerfold. A centerfold separation that enters 2.5"" into map at bottom has been archivally repaired. 20.6"" W x 28.4"" H Laurie & Whittle, 1794

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Lot 603

Asia-Minor Shewing the Seven Apocalyptic Churches of Asia This handsome little map of Turkey and Cyprus marks the locations of the Seven Churches of Asia, also known as the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse, identified with a miniature sun symbol. In the New Testament Book of Revelation, Jesus Christ commands his servant, John of Patmos, to ""Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."" The seven churches are located in the Anatolia region of western Turkey. The map also features a lovely vignette of Tarsus, located in southern Turkey. Light creasing and soiling with a few tiny edge tears that have been closed on verso with archival tape. 8.8"" W x 11.1"" H Johnston, W. & A.K. 1850

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Lot 604

Constantinopel desz Griechischen Keyserchumbs Hauptstatt/ im Land Thracia am Moze Gelegen Detailed bird`s-eye view of the Golden Horn of Constantinople. The city plan depicts the markets, homes, palaces and churches, including the famous Hagia Sophia, shown prior to the addition of the last two minarets in the late 16th century. On the Bosphorus Strait are dozens of large ships sailing out to sea. This is a very appealing medieval view with German text below and on verso. Full sheet with text measures 15.3 x 11.7"". Light soiling with a professionally repaired centerfold separation at top and a narrow right margin. Remargined at left as this example was trimmed at the sides during the binding process to fit in the atlas. 7.9"" W x 15"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

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Lot 606

[Title Below Map] This Mappe Declareth the Way Which the Israelites Went for the Space of Fortie Yeares from Egypt Thorow the Wildernesse of ArabiaÂ… This anonymous woodcut map displays the route of the Exodus. The daily progress is also noted by use of numbers placed alongside the route. The leaf is from the 1599 edition of the Geneva Bible printed by Christopher Barker, the printer for Queen Elizabeth I. The Geneva Bible was significant because it was the first mechanically printed, mass-produced Bible made available to the general public. On a full sheet of English text (6.3 x 8.5""). Light soiling mostly in the blank margins. 4.1"" W x 5"" H 1599

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Lot 610

Descriptio Acurata Terrae Promissae per Sortes XII [on sheet with] Terre Sainte Moderne que les Turcs, sous la Domination des quels Elle est, Auiourdhuy, Divise. Nt en Sangiacs ou Gouvernements This large, uncommon sheet contains two maps. On the left is an ancient map of the Holy Land that depicts the Promised Land divided into the twelve tribes. On the right is a `modern` map that shows the region under Turkish rule and divided into provinces. The sheet provides a wealth of information, both in the maps and in the accompanying French text. The maps were created by Nicolas de Fer based on the work of Philippe de la Rue and first published in de Fer`s Atlas ou Recueil de Cartes Geographiques circa 1720. The right-hand map has the publisher`s imprint of Guillaume Danet, son-in-law and successor of de Fer, however this edition was published by Louis Charles Desnos, who reissued several of Danet`s works, and whose imprint has been added to the left-hand map. Very light soiling. 18"" W x 28.1"" H Fer, Nicolas de 1770

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Lot 612

Ierusalem Comme Elle Est a Present This lovely, uncommon view of modern Jerusalem by Pierre R. Aveline is drawn after Matthaus Merian. It shows the city from the east, with a vantage in front of the sealed Golden Gate. In the foreground there are numerous individuals in contemporary dress moving toward the city. A key running along the bottom of the view identifies 36 places of interest, with an additional note pointing out that Jerusalem means ""Vision of Peace"" or ""Perfect Vision"". Among the places listed are the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Tomb of Absalom, and the Ecce Homo arch (called here Arc de Pilate) above Via Dolorosa, the road Jesus walked while hoisting the cross on which he was to be crucified. The Dome of the Rock is prominently displayed, although it is here referred to as Temple de Salomon. Although there has been no compelling archeological evidence that Solomon`s Temple existed, it is said to have been located on Temple Mount. For instance, during the Crusades the Knights Templar believed that the Dome of the Rock was the site of Solomon`s Temple. A nice impression with light soiling and a number of small abrasions. There are a number of short tears that have been professionally repaired with tiny portions of the image missing. 12.8"" W x 20.7"" H Merian, Matthaus 1700

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