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Lot 614

Opulentissimi Regni Persiae Juxta Suas Provincias Recentissima et Accuratissima Designatio, Studio et Sumtibus This detailed map of the region is centered on Persia, and it also shows present-day Iraq, Afghanistan, and part of Pakistan, extending east to the Indus River. There is great detail of towns, roads, political boundaries, and the rivers in the region. The allegorical title cartouche features the angel of Fame and two Persian men, one with gold, jewels, and oriental rugs, and the other with a globe and mapmaking tools. Bold original color on watermarked paper with light toning along edges of sheet. Narrow top margin, as issued. 19.8"" W x 22.9"" H Lotter, Tobias Conrad 1740

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Lot 619

Tartarie This miniature map of Tartary extends from the Caspian Sea to the Pacific, and to the Arctic Ocean in the north. The map depicts major towns and key topographical features. 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. Attractive color on watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold. 3.9"" W x 5"" H Duval, Pierre 1682

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Lot 626

[Lot of 4] Suite de la Carte de la Siberie et le Pays de Kamtschatka [and] Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale [and] Carte des Pais Habites par les Samojedes et Ostiacs [and] Carte du Detroit de Waeigats, ou de NassauÂ… A. Suite de la Carte de la Siberie et le Pays de Kamtschatka (10.3 x 9.4""). Shows the northeastern part of Russia and the peninsula Kamtchatka with good detail of rivers and towns. A note along the northern coast mentions the expedition of Semyon Dezhnyov, who was the first European to sail through the Bering Strait in 1648.B. Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale, dated 1749 (12.2 x 8.8""). This map depicts southeastern Russia extending into China. Towns, roads, rivers, and the Great Wall of China are illustrated.C. Carte des Pais Habites par les Samojedes et Ostiacs (9.5 x 6.3""). This map shows the island of Novaya Zemlya, here named Nouvelle Zemle, off Russia`s northwestern Arctic coast. The Russian mainland is shown with mountains, rivers, and inlets, and the location of the Samoyedic people is noted.D. Carte du Detroit de Waeigats, ou de Nassau, Suivant les Navigateurs Hollandois (12.0 x 7.8""). A boldly engraved copperplate map that is centered on the Russian islands of Novaya Zemlya and Pechorskaya Guba, here Nouvelle Zemble and Grande Baye. The detailed chart shows the lower part of the island and mainland. The maps are all issued folding, on watermarked paper with light offsetting and a damp stain at top. See description Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1749-58

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Lot 627

Vladivostok This map depicts the region surrounding Vladivostok, one of the most southeastern points of Russia and very near Russia`s borders with China and North Korea, which are denoted with tiny plus-signs on the map. The focus of the map is the mountainous terrain in the area, depicted with graduated shading. Rivers are printed in blue and roads and railroads are printed in red. The under-water cable routes between Nagasaki, Japan and Vladivostok are also indicated. This map was published by the ""Service Geographique de l`Armee,"" the cartographic arm of the French Army established in 1887. Light toning and minor soiling. 18.2"" W x 20.8"" H 1899

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Lot 633

Iapan This very beautifully engraved map of Japan shows a few major cities, rivers and the mountainous topography. The map extends to include much of the Korean peninsula. The stippled sea features a large ship and a sea monster. The map is also adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that also incorporates the distance scale. French text on verso. A fine impression with light show-through of text on verso. 3.9"" W x 5.2"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

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Lot 634

Nova et Accurata Iaponiae Terrae Esonis, ac Insularum Adjacentium ex Novissima Detectione Descriptio This superb folio map is very unusual because it is based on Jansson`s small map (Iaponia et Terra Eso) from his Atlas Minor, rather than the other way around. It presents Japan on the model initiated by Dudley and then refined by Jansson with information from previously unpublished Dutch sources. The important Dutch discoveries of Marten De Vries relating to Ezo and the Kurils are shown as a huge Landt van Eso, Staten Eylant and Compagnies Land, misrepresentations that would appear on maps of the region for the next 150 years. Korea is shown as a large island with a single place name, Tauxem, at the approximate location of modern P`yongyang. Blank verso, published between 1644-58. A nice impression with a couple of printer`s creases along the centerfold and light but slightly uneven toning. The map is backed with Japanese tissue, repairing the lower centerfold. 17.9"" W x 21.9"" H Jansson, Jan 1644

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Lot 636

Corea and Japan A lovely map of Japan and Korea showing the discoveries of Broughton and Krusenstern who traveled in the region in 1796-97 and 1805-11, respectively. In Japan, Kyrushu, Shikoku, and Awajishima are significantly more correct than earlier maps. Nicely detailed with regions delineated, it shows towns, roads, rivers, lakes and mountains. Original color on watermarked paper with light offsetting and soiling. 19.9"" W x 24.6"" H Thomson, John 1815

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Lot 640

View of the Coast of Japan When We First Saw It; the Hill a Bearing West 3 Miles Distant The main feature of this sheet is actually a large chart of the northeast coast of Honshu tracing Cook`s route from October 24th until November 2, 1779, with portions of the coast, small islands, soundings, and bottom type shown along the ship`s course. Engraved by Thomas Bowen with a large compass rose in the sea. The title refers to a small, well-engraved sea view above the chart. A couple faint spots and light creasing. 11.3"" W x 8.4"" H Cook/Hogg, 1784

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Lot 647

Map of the Burman Empire Centered on Burma, this map extends west to Calcutta, India and as far east and south as Bangkok, Thailand. There is excellent detail of towns, early roads, rivers, and topography shown by hachure. Published by George and John Cary.This map was controversial in its day, according to a letter written by John Walker to the editor of The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British India and its Dependencies, published in the February 1825 issue. In his letter, entitled ""Literary Fraud,"" John Walker claims that George and John Cary copied his own map of the Burman Empire, despite having been denied permission to copy it. Walker had been hired by the East India Company to compile a map of the region, which he created using recent surveys and ""manuscript sketches by natives, collected by Dr. Buchanan."" Walker admonishes the Carys and calls their copy ""a very trifling and unimportant addition"" and ""a very slovenly copy."" A nice impression with original color, light soiling and offsetting, and a fold separation that just enters neatline at bottom right. 21.1"" W x 20.1"" H Cary, John 1820

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Lot 648

To James Carnegy and R. Scott Esqrs. Of Prince of Wales Island as a Tribute Due for Their Valuable Communications ... This Chart of the Islands and Channels at the Southwest Extremity of the China Sea... This large sea chart of the South China Sea shows Singapore and the islands to its south. The chart is dense with detail and spans from the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula through the Singapore Strait down to Pulau Singkep and stretches east past the Bangka Strait. Depth soundings, rocks, notes on navigation and exploration, channels, banks, shoals, compasses, and hundreds of islands are shown. Several small views are included, illustrating various peaks from the vantage of the sea. Originally published in December 1821 with corrections up to 1850. Engraved by John Bateman. On a slightly toned sheet with small light damp stains and scattered foxing. There are numerous small chips and short edge tears confined to the blank margins, a few of which have been closed on verso with archival tape. 37.6"" W x 24.9"" H Horsburgh, James (Capt) 1850

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Lot 651

Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae Superb map of the Spice Islands based on the islands described by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten. This map was the first large-scale map of the region and depicts the islands that provided, first the Portuguese and then the Dutch, with a monopoly on the lucrative spice trade. Each of the islands is shown with groves of the prized clove and nutmeg trees and the location of their protective fortresses. Originated by Jodocus Hondius, the plate was purchased by Blaeu in 1629. One of the very decorative cartouches encloses an inset map of Bachian Island. Rhumb lines, calligraphy, two compass roses, various types of sailing ships, and sea monsters further enrich this engaging sheet. French text on verso, published between 1643-50. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and wide margins. There is a small rust spot at bottom right, a stain in the distance scale cartouche, and light damp stains along the sheet edges, away from map. 14.7"" W x 19.3"" H Hondius/Blaeu, 1643

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Lot 652

East Indies This is a nice chart of the East Indies showing the islands of Java, Sumatra, Celebes, Borneo as well as the lesser islands of the archipelago. The map extends further than most purporting to show the East Indies, as it includes the Maldives, Ceylon and India up to Tibet, Siam, Cambodia, much of China, Formosa, and the Philippines in their entirety. Most of New Guinea is shown in the east while the islands of Timor and Flores are at the bottom of the map, excluding any part of Australia. At the extreme top edge are Japan and Corea. The title is contained in a nice cartouche with includes a distance scale. Issued folding with light printer`s ink residue, one tiny piece of archival tape on recto along the western edge of India, and a few tiny edge tears confined to the blank margins. 7.3"" W x 11.6"" H Jefferys, Thomas 1760

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Lot 654

East India Isles This map of Southeast Asia extends from Hainan in southern China, east to Burma, south through Indonesia and east to the Pelew Islands and Papua New Guinea. Fine detail throughout, especially in the Philippines, including tiny islands, shoals and navigational hazards. Engraved by T. Clerk. Original color on watermarked paper with light toning and offsetting. 17.4"" W x 20.8"" H Thomson, John 1817

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Lot 658

Descriptio Regni Malabar This attractive miniature map depicts the southern tip of India and the northern portion of Sri Lanka. Several islands are also displayed off the western coast, presumably a portion of the Maldives. Light text show-through. 3.4"" W x 4.7"" H Bertius/Claesz, 1600

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Lot 663

Sumatra ein Grosse Insel so von den Alten Geographen Taprobana ist Genennt Worden This is a great woodblock map of the island of Taprobana, which was variously thought to be Ceylon (Sri Lanka) or Sumatra until late in the sixteenth century. This map depicts Ceylon with the typical misconceptions of Ptolemy showing a small part of India incorrectly in the northeast corner of the map. A most interesting feature of the map is the large engraving of an elephant beneath a tree that was copied from Gastaldi with descriptive text in a cartouche below. The elephant is shown with large padded feet and a scoop on the end of its trunk. An elaborate woodblock engraving with German text on verso. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color, light toning along the centerfold, and marginal soiling. 9.9"" W x 13.6"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

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Lot 667

An Accurate Map of the East Indies, from the Latest Improvements and Regulated by Astronomical Observations This decorative small map, with a rococo-style title cartouche and compass rose, extends from Persia to Indochina and south to include most of Sumatra and the corner of Borneo. It provides a good depiction of the Maldives, Ceylon, and the islands in the Indian Ocean with several of the smaller islands named. At the top of the map is the Coby or Sandy Desert, north of the Kingdom of Tibet. Engraved by R. Reynolds. A nice impression with a few miniscule pinholes only visible when held to light. 7.8"" W x 11.5"" H 1773

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Lot 678

[Lot of 2] A Correct Chart of the West Coast of Africa, Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer [and] A Correct Chart of the Southern Coasts of Africa, from the Equator to the Cape of Good Hope. Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetr. This pair of charts covers the majority of Africa and the oceans that surround the continent. On both charts there are plenty of place names along the coasts and virtually no inland information. The oceans include compass roses topped with fleurs-de-lis and are crossed with rhumb lines. 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. A. A Correct Chart of the West Coast of Africa, Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetteer, (7.6 x 9.4""). This chart spans from southern Portugal and Spain down to the Gulf of Guinea. Several islands are located including Corsica, Sardinia, Madeira, the Canary Islands, and Cape Verde. The Sahara Desert is here called Zahra or Desert of Barbary. Condition: Issued folding with minor offsetting and some light soiling concentrated along the top fold at right. There is toning along the sheet`s edges.B. A Correct Chart of the Southern Coasts of Africa, from the Equator to the Cape of Good Hope. Engraved for Malham`s Naval Gazetr., (9.4 x 7.6""). This chart focuses on Africa south of the equator. Madagascar is prominently displayed, and several smaller islands in the Indian Ocean are located. A note in present-day Mozambique refers to ""Cannibals."" There appears to be a large lake with an incomplete border called Massi where Lake Malawi is located. The South Atlantic Ocean is here referred to as Ethiopic Ocean. Condition: Issued folding with light offsetting and a couple minor spots. There is a small damp stain in the blank left margin. See description See description Malham, John (Rev.) 1795

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Lot 688

Carte de l`Egypte de la Nubie de l`Abissinie &c. This very detailed and fascinating map of northeastern Africa, the Red Sea and the Arabian peninsula shows the political divisions and kingdoms, roads, topography, settlements, encampments and much more. The Nile originates in the mountains near the L. de Dambee. The map is filled with notations concerning the various tribes, trade routes, and the location of emeralds.See also lot 774 for Norwich`s excellent reference work, which describes this map. A fine impression with original color and two minute worm holes, only visible when held to light. 19.5"" W x 22.8"" H Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730

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Lot 689

[Lot of 3] Egypten oder Misir [and] Karte des Arabischen Meerbusens oder des Rothen Meeres [and] Karte von dem Groessten Theil des Landes Jemen Imame, Kaukeban &. &.... This lot includes three large maps that cover the region from Egypt south to Somalia as well as the western Arabian peninsula showing portions of Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The first two maps of Africa show very good detail along the Nile River and the coastline of the Red Sea and display the location of emerald mines, ancient ruins, and caravan routes. The map of Arabia shows excellent inland detail with very dense hachuring and is filled with place names. Each map is adorned by a decorative title cartouche and several distance scales. The maps are based upon DÂ’Anville, Niebuhr, Irwin and Wussin. A. Egypten oder Misir, dated 1787, black & white (16.1 x 26.1""). Condition: There are a few small rust stains and a light damp stain along the upper left border. (B+)B. Karte des Arabischen Meerbusens oder des Rothen Meeres, dated 1787, hand color (18.7 x 26.5""). Condition: Scattered foxing. (B) C. Karte von dem Groessten Theil des Landes Jemen Imame, Kaukeban &. &. Nach Astronomischen Beobacht Ungen, und Reisemaassen, dated 1789, hand color (14.6 x 22.4""). Condition: A few minor spots in the image, else very good. (B+) Printed on heavy sheets with wide margins. See description for additional details. See description Schraembl, Franz Anton 1787-89

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Lot 690

Guinea Elegantly engraved map covering the coast from Sierra Leone to Gabon. The land is filled with animals and the sea is decorated with ships and compass roses. The large title cartouche is flanked by two natives and topped by a very human-looking monkey. On the left of the title is a dedication cartouche to D. Nicolao Tulp, a famous Dutch doctor, and to the right two child-like sea creatures carry a large elephant tusk, representing the flourishing ivory trade. Dutch text on verso describes the region.See also lot 774 for Norwich`s excellent reference work, which describes this map. A nice impression with attractive color and wide margins. There is light printer`s ink residue, a few small spots in the image, and a light damp stain at bottom left, away from image. 15.1"" W x 20.7"" H Blaeu, Willem 1664

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Lot 692

Partie Occidentale d`Afrique ou se Trouve les Isles Canaries, et du Cap Verd dans la Mer Atlantique les Etats du Roy de Maroc... This uncommon map of western Africa provides a surprising amount of information. The Canary and Cape Verde Islands are prominently featured, as are the kingdoms along the Guinee coast that were so important to European trade. The map is centered on the Tropic of Cancer and includes a compass rose, a distance scale, and a table with the latitude and longitude for various locations. The map is accompanied by a sheet of related text. A fine impression on watermarked paper with a couple of tiny spots of foxing and light toning along sheet edges. 8.9"" W x 12.9"" H Fer, Nicolas de 1700

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Lot 693

Carte Generale de la Coste de Guinee Depuis la Riviere de Sierra Leona Jusqu`au Cap de Lopes Gonsalvo... Striking sea chart of the western coast of Africa from Sierra Leone to Cape Lopez. Six coastal views and a huge decorative title cartouche fill the interior. The chart is engraved with minute detail including anchorages, navigational hazards, soundings, forts, settlements, and watering places. Bellin, attached to the Depot de la Marine, became hydrographer to the King and a member of the Royal Society of London. He was commissioned to map all the known coasts of the world, resulting in the maps of this superb atlas. An excellent impression on sturdy, watermarked paper with light soiling. There is paper tape along the edges of the sheet on verso. The bluish shadow along the centerfold is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 21.5"" W x 34.8"" H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1750

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Lot 694

Uebersicht der Entdeckungen in Central Africa... [in] Neue Allgemeine Geographische und Statistische EphemeridenÂ… This is a reduced, German edition of Map of the Travels and Discoveries made in Northern & Central Africa, by Dr. Oudney, Major Denham & Captn. Clapperton R.N., in the years 1822, 3, & 4 published in the Narrative of Travels and Discoveries in Northern and Central AfricaÂ…. The British trio was sent to the region to establish trade links in Western Africa and to specifically trace the route of the Niger River. The map depicts their course from Tripoli, across the Sahara Desert, to the kingdom of Bornu. While they were the first documented Europeans to visit Lake Chad and proved that it was not the source of the Niger, they were unable to trace the river`s course due to local leaders` concerns that they would interfere with the local slave trade. Includes a 64-page article on their journey. Map is still bound in the 490-page text. Octavo, hardbound with marbled boards. Condition code is for the map which is crisp and bright with just a few tiny spots and a binding trim confined to the left blank margin that has been closed with archival tape on verso. Deckled text has some light toning along sheet edges. Covers are moderately rubbed with the bottom corners chipped (B). 19"" W x 12.8"" H Geographisches Institut, 1825

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Lot 695

Africa Nuova Tavola This ""new"" map of the southern part of Africa includes some unusual cartography. It is based on Gastaldi`s map of 1548. The continent is very broad and the source of the Nile is shown in three lakes, instead of the normal two. Madagascar, Isola de S. Lorenzo, is oddly shaped and surround by smaller islands. It is engraved in the typical Italian style with stippled sea, wide rivers and anthill-like mountains. Italian text on verso.See also lot 737 for a complete first edition of Ruscelli`s Geographia, and 774 for Norwich`s excellent reference work, which describes this map. A nice impression on watermarked paper with a stain at the southern tip of the continent and two light red pencil marks. 7.3"" W x 9.8"" H Ruscelli, Girolamo 1574

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Lot 696

[Lot of 2] Cape Colony [and] Natal and Kaffraria A. Cape Colony, (12.8 x 9.9""). This detailed map is surrounded in a decorative border and includes vignettes of the Entrance to the Knysna, Grahams Town, Cape Town, three natives in traditional dress, and a lion. Geographically correct for the period with numerous place names. The illustrations were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by H. Bond; J. Rapkin drew and engraved the map. Ref: Norwich #237.B. Natal and Kaffraria, (9.8 x 13.9""). This covers the region from the Eastern Cape province of South Africa north to Delagoa Bay. It features a finely engraved border and large vignettes of Port Natal and Town of Durban and the Entrance to Port Natal. Both maps have original outline color, light soiling, and minor toning that is confined to the sheets` edges. See description Tallis, John 1850

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Lot 704

Polynesia, or Islands in the Pacific Ocean This very detailed map covers Oceania from the east coast of Australia to California. Scores of islands, among them the Society, Friendly, New Hebrides, Caroline, and Sandwich archipelagos are located, including hundreds of tiny islands and shoals. A delicately engraved border surrounds the area and the four vignettes: Kalakakooa, Sandwich Islands, Otaheite, Harbour of Dory, New Guinea, and Resolution Bay, Marguesas. The Baja Peninsula is called Old California here. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin; the illustrations were drawn by H. Winkles and engraved by T. Wrightson. Original outline color with light soiling and short centerfold separations at top and bottom that have been archivally repaired. 10.3"" W x 14.1"" H Tallis, John 1850

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Lot 712

[Untitled - Scenes of Discovery in the Americas] This remarkable uncut sheet depicts a portion of the elaborate decorative border for L`Amerique Divisee En Tous ses Pays et Etats Dressee sur de Nouveaux Memoires, by Pierre Longchamps and Jean Janvier. The wall map, which was one of the earliest printed maps to show the Sea of the West, was printed on 8 sheets and joined. Engraved directions appear at the bottom of this sheet, indicating that these borders were for the sides of the map of America, and were to be pasted on first. Eight vignettes are depicted along with explanatory text describing significant discoveries and events in the history of the New World. The vignettes include:A. Monarchie des Incas Rois du PerouB. Etablissement de l`Empire du MexiqueC. Decouverte de l`Amerique par Christophe ColombD. Decouverte du BresilE. Conquete du ChiliF. Decouverte et Conquete du PerouG. Decouverte du CanadaH. Decouverte du Detroit de Magellan A nice impression on watermarked paper with light soiling, several extraneous creases, and a tiny tear in image at top left that has been closed on verso with archival tape. 29.2"" W x 16.5"" H Longchamps/Janvier, 1754

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Lot 713

[Lot of 8 - French Fashion Plates] This is an enchanting set of hand colored fashion plates, from this superb 19th century ladies magazine. The colorists employed by La Mode were very skilled, making these the most beautiful plates available to today`s collector. Seven of the plates show two or three ladies in afternoon attire, illustrating the dresses, hats and accessories for the upscale 19th century woman. The superb coloring vividly depicts the delicate lace, the sheen of velvet, and the texture of the carpets. The final plate shows close-ups of the hats and hair styles from the late 19th century. Size varies slightly. Some light, marginal soiling and a few minute tears in blank margins. Five of the plates have a horizontal crease. 14.3"" W x 10.1"" H La Mode Illustree, 1865-76

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Lot 717

[Illuminated Leaf] Fine vellum leaf from a French Bible. In Paris, the birth of the Bible as we know it took place around 1200, when for the first time it was bound into a single volume; the order and names of the books were standardized and the text was divided up into numbered chapters. The scribes employed headings at the top of each page and used blue and red initials to mark the beginning of each chapter - such as on this sheet with ""Lucas"" at the top of the page. The text of this leaf is written in a very regular gothic hand, in two columns, 50 lines, with pen work in red and blue. The text is from the Gospel of Luke, chapters 22-24. Light creasing with toning along edges of sheet and a tiny chip at top left. 7.3"" W x 5"" H Anon., 1250

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Lot 718

[Illuminated Leaf] This vellum leaf is from an early Breviary written in northern France or Flanders. The text is written in a single column (21 lines) in a clear gothic book hand in black and red ink. There are six large initials in red, blue, white, and burnished gold, with a decorative border extending into the margins. The text is from the Litany of the Saints, with both Saint Gertrudis and Saint Andrea mentioned. There is light toning and a number of tiny holes caused by the oxidation of the black pigment. 5.5"" W x 4.1"" H Anon., 1300

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Lot 721

[Illuminated Leaf] A very pretty leaf from a Parisian Book of Hours, written on a fine sheet of buttery, white vellum in black ink. The leaf is decorated with three large initials and two small initials illuminated in red, blue, white and burnished gold leaf. Both sides feature decorative panels painted with gold leaves on hairline stems with colorful flowers and fruits. The text is from the Hours of the Holy Spirit and the Mass of the Virgin. The red rubrics indicate at which hours the prayers should be read. Beginning on verso at the large initial ""O"" the text translates into English as:All powerful and everlasting God, grant us the grace of the holy spirit which your disciples bestowed upon us on the holy day of Pentecost. At the sixth hour of the day (noon). Very light soiling with one tiny tear at right that has been professionally repaired. 6.5"" W x 4.9"" H Anon., 1460

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Lot 723

[Lot of 2 - Coptic/Arabic Lectionary Leaves] Two very fine manuscript leaves from a Coptic-Arabic lectionary written in Egypt in the early part of the 17th century. The first sheet is embellished with superb Coptic decoration on both recto and verso. The text is written in two columns, Coptic with an Arabic translation, in black, red and yellow ink. These are very rare, museum quality leaves. Watermarked paper with light soiling and one drop of wax in the center of the first sheet on recto. Offsetting on the second sheet. 13.1"" W x 9.3"" H Anon., 1620

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Lot 727

Blat CLXXIII The recto of this sheet with German text shows an illustration of the monastery of Cluny in addition to the portraits of Arnulf (Arnulphus), the seventh emperor of the Guals, Berno, the abbot of the Cluny monastery, and King Rudolph. The verso depicts portraits of Michael (Michaelis), the archangel, and Popes John (Ioannes) the Ninth, Benedict (Benedictus) the Fourth, Leo the Fifth, Christopher, and Sergius the Third.See also lot 772 for The Making of the Nuremburg Chronicle by Adrian Wilson. Minor toning with light soiling. 16.2"" W x 10.9"" H Schedel, Hartmann 1493

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Lot 728

Blat CLXXVII The verso of this sheet of German text shows the portraits of Taxis, king of the Hungarians, brothers Spytihnev and Wratislas, Saint Wenceslas, and King Otto. The recto depicts the portraits of King Lothair, King Rudolph, King Berengar IV, and his son, King Albertus.See also lot 772 for The Making of the Nuremburg Chronicle by Adrian Wilson. Attractive color with light soiling. 16.1"" W x 10.9"" H Schedel, Hartmann 1493

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Lot 729

[Book of Hours Leaf] Superb vellum leaf from this important transitional period when books began to be printed from movable type, decorated with metal-cut illustrations and combined with hand-painted illuminated initials. It is printed on vellum in black and red with many initials hand painted in red, blue and gold. The recto features an illustration of the Adoration of the Magi with all their gifts. Joseph appears in the stable in the background. The text on verso has an ornamental border depicting mythical animals as well as other metal cuts with scenes from the New and Old Testament, with captions in red.Thielman Kerver was a printer in Paris, who worked ""in vico sancti Iacobi ad signum Vnicornis & ibidem venales habent"" (in Saint Jacob`s lane under the sign of the Unicorn where they are also for sale). He began printing Books of Hours in 1497 and continued until his death in 1522. His widow, Iolande Bonhomme, took over the firm, and continued to produce liturgical books until 1556. Kerver`s work is much less common than that of his colleagues, Simon Vostre and the Hardouins. Light toning along fore-edge with marginal soiling. 5.5"" W x 3.6"" H Kerver, Thielman 1505

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Lot 730

[Book of Hours Leaf] Superb vellum leaf from this important transitional period when books began to be printed from movable type, decorated with metal-cut illustrations and combined with hand-painted illuminated initials. It is printed on vellum in black and red with many initials hand painted in red, blue and gold. The recto features an illustration of the flight into Egypt, in which Joseph flees with Mary and baby Jesus. In the background at top left, an Egyptian statue cracks and falls from atop a building. The text on verso has an ornamental border depicting mythical animals as well as other metal cuts with scenes from the New and Old Testament, with captions in red, including an image of Pilate washing his hands to prove his innocence regarding the execution of Jesus.Thielman Kerver was a printer in Paris, who worked ""in vico sancti Iacobi ad signum Vnicornis & ibidem venales habent"" (in Saint Jacob`s lane under the sign of the Unicorn where they are also for sale). He began printing Books of Hours in 1497 and continued until his death in 1522. His widow, Iolande Bonhomme, took over the firm, and continued to produce liturgical books until 1556. Kerver`s work is much less common than that of his colleagues, Simon Vostre and the Hardouins. Light toning along fore-edge with marginal soiling. 5.6"" W x 3.7"" H Kerver, Thielman 1505

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Lot 731

[Book of Hours Leaf] Superb vellum leaf from this important transitional period when books began to be printed from movable type, decorated with metal-cut illustrations and combined with hand-painted illuminated initials. It is printed on vellum in black and red with many initials hand painted in red, blue and gold. The ornamental border depicts scenes from the Old and New Testaments with captions in red, as well as some mythical animals. On the recto are images of the temptation of Jesus by the devil (Matthew 4:1-11) and of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden with a serpent with a human head. On verso is an image of the resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-46).Thielman Kerver was a printer in Paris, who worked ""in vico sancti Iacobi ad signum Vnicornis & ibidem venales habent"" (in Saint Jacob`s lane under the sign of the Unicorn where they are also for sale). He began printing Books of Hours in 1497 and continued until his death in 1522. His widow, Iolande Bonhomme, took over the firm, and continued to produce liturgical books until 1556. Kerver`s work is much less common than that of his colleagues, Simon Vostre and the Hardouins. Light soiling and toning. 5.6"" W x 3.6"" H Kerver, Thielman 1505

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Lot 733

[Antiphonal Leaf] A large vellum leaf from an antiphonary. Both sides with seven staves of five-line music, written in black and red ink. The thin sheet of vellum includes a large initial on each side that is decorated in filigree pen work. One small stain adjacent to the large initial ""B"" with light soiling and some creasing in bottom blank margin. There are a few tiny worm holes in blank margins. 16.7"" W x 12.3"" H Anon., 1700

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Lot 734

[Vellum Manuscript Indenture] This vellum indenture serves as testament to a one-year lease of a ""messauage, burgage or tenement"" in the amount of five shillings, signed February 10, 1672. The lease is between Francis Holden and William Boardman from Witton in the county of Lancaster. The indenture includes a large red wax seal.The top of the indenture is cut in a jagged (""toothed"") line, as was the common practice with indentures. The legal contract was duplicated on a single sheet, and then the copies were separated by a jagged edge, so that the two pieces could be fit together again to verify authenticity. Nice sheet of vellum with light soiling and a few small abrasions. 14.8"" W x 27.8"" H 1672

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Lot 737

La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino, Nuovamente Tradotta di Greco in Italiano... This is the first edition of Girolamo Ruscelli`s translation of Claudius Ptolemy`s Geographia, published in Italian. It was printed by Vincenzo Valgrisi in Venice, with the text translated from Greek by Ruscelli. It is complete with 62 maps; 25 classic and 37 modern, which are enlarged copies of the maps created by Giacomo Gastaldi for his 1548 edition of Ptolemy. These maps demonstrate the amazing advances in geographic knowledge taking place in this great era of exploration. They are from finely engraved copper plates, which were a great improvement over the rather crude woodcut maps in many of the earlier editions. The maps were engraved two to a plate, then printed and separated for binding, which is why the plate mark for each map runs off the top edge of the page. The classic maps include a conical projection of the world, 10 maps of Europe, 4 of Africa, and 12 of Asia. The modern maps include two world maps, 17 maps of Europe, 5 of Africa, 6 of Asia, and 7 maps of the Americas.Orbis Descriptio is the first double-hemisphere world map to appear in atlas form. It is elegantly engraved in the characteristic Italian style, adapted from the oval projection used by Gastaldi, and presented on what is known as Roger Bacon`s circular projection. This projection was popularized by Ruscelli and later by Rumold Mercator. Another important feature of the map is the apocryphal bulge in South America; one of the most copied cartographic errors of the 16th century. Terra Incognita is distinctly shown as a land bridge linking Asia and North America with its coastline labeled Littus incognitum. This is the first state with no southern continent.Ruscelli`s important early map devoted to the East Coast of North America, Tierra Nueva, is based on Giacomo Gastaldi`s map of 1548, which combined data from the Verrazano and Cartier voyages. The cartography is unchanged, with the exception of the depiction of the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers (unnamed), which are shown connected upriver, a notion he borrowed from Ramusio. Engraved on copper by Giulio and Livio Sanuto in the unmistakable Italian style.Also included is Nueva Hispania Tabula Nova, a foundation map in the cartography of the American Southwest, and a must for collectors of that region. It is an enlarged version of Gastaldi`s map of 1548 with the only notable change being the peninsular Yucatan. The legendary seven cities of Ciuola are prominently depicted and Mexico City is shown floating in a large lake. The place names along the upper Gulf Coast reveal the explorations of Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca and Moscosso. The Mississippi makes its appearance as the Rio de Spiritu Santo and the R. Tontonteanc flows in the vicinity of the Colorado River.Complete, 358 pages, 62 maps, and index. Bound with the 47-page Discorso Universale de M. Gioseppe Moleto Matematico.... Original vellum binding with brown ink manuscript title on spine. The text and maps are bright with light foxing and a faint damp stain at top right, entering up to 1"" into some maps. Most of the maps are in very good to near fine condition, with a few only in good condition. The first 40 pages of text also have a damp stain along the spine. There are some manuscript notations and a previous owner`s stamp on the title page. The hinges are starting and the covers show some wear with a few small worm tracks. 9.3"" W x 6.4"" H Ptolemy/Ruscelli & Valgrisi, 1561

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Lot 740

Atlas Contenant Vingt-Sept Cartes Geographiques, pour Servir a l`Histoire Ancienne et Romaine This complete historical atlas contains 27 maps (10 folding), consisting of 13 maps of the ancient world and 14 maps of the Roman Empire. The maps depict the ancient world, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, northern Africa, Arabia and the Middle East. Included are two attractive plans of Syracuse, a plan of Ancient Rome, and maps showing the marches of Alexander the Great and Hannibal. Several of the maps have decorative title cartouches and were produced by d`Anville dated between 1738-1741. Original quarter-leather binding with marbled-paper covered boards. The maps are clean and bright with faint to light offsetting. Covers are moderately worn with bumped edges. 12.3"" W x 9.4"" H Rollin/Bastien, 1807

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Lot 744

Improved Atlas, for the Revised Edition of Adams` Geography This uncommon school atlas contains two double-page and ten single-page maps. Each is well detailed and shows topography, rivers and settlements. The double-page map of the United States features an independent Republic of Texas in an unusual rectangular representation. To the north of Texas are the large Indian, Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin territories. Seven of the maps relate to the United States along with maps of South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the British Isles. Engraved by H. Morse. The maps are good to very good with light scattered foxing and faint offsetting. The map of the British Isles has a 1.5"" edge tear at left that has been closed on verso with archival tape. Covers are lightly soiled and the spine has been reinforced. 8.6"" W x 6.8"" H 1838

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Lot 745

Morse`s General Atlas of the World. Containing Seventy Maps, Drawn and Engraved from the Latest and Best Authorities This complete atlas contains 70 cerographic maps on 66 sheets with approximately half of the maps focused on the United States. The maps of North America and the United States feature large Utah, New Mexico and Nebraska territories, with Oregon and Washington Territory extending to the Continental Divide. The map of Texas shows county development confined to the eastern half of the state, with Presido, El Paso, and a large, unnamed Staked Plain occupying the west. The map of Florida shows the extent of surveying confined north of Tampa. Several of the state maps employ red overprinting to identify counties, roads, and railroads (presumably to be the most up-to-date at the time of printing). Outside of the United States, there is a fascinating Chart Showing the Recent Search for a North-West Passage which depicts the extensive effort in locating John Franklin, who searched for a Northwest Passage in 1845 and disappeared in 1847. Decorated by an elegant frontispiece featuring an explorer and vignettes from around the world. Elephant folio, rebound with new maroon cloth over original tan cloth boards with gilt title on front cover and marbled endpapers. Maps are very good to near fine with light toning and occasional offsetting from opposing text. There is light scattered foxing on frontispiece, title page, and text. Previous owners` stamp and bookplate appear on title page. Spine still appears new and original cloth boards are moderately soiled and stained. 17.2"" W x 14.1"" H Morse, Charles W. 1856

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Lot 746

Colton`s General Atlas, Containing One Hundred and Seventy Steel Plate Maps and Plans, on One Hundred Imperial Folio Sheets... Colton`s massive single-volume General Atlas, is considered by many to be the pinnacle of American cartography in the latter part of the 19th Century. There are 89 single-page and 6 (out of 7 - missing New York State) double-page maps in all, including many highly sought-after state and regional maps. It includes the desirable Territories of New Mexico and Utah depicting the region with the largest configurations of the Utah and New Mexico territories. Other important state maps featured in this atlas are the double-page editions of Kansas and Nebraska, which shows little development in the western reaches of each state; Washington & Oregon, which shows Washington Territory encompassing the region that would become Idaho; and nice maps of Texas and California. The atlas also features several thematic maps including Mountains and Rivers and Comparative Size of Lakes and Islands. A pair of fine city plans are the single-page, uncolored Environs of London and Environs of Paris. The frontispiece features four beautiful muses gathered around the globe in a classical allegorical engraving. This is a beautiful example of a rarely offered atlas by one of America`s pre-eminent cartographers. The atlas is nearly complete with only the map of the state of New York missing. The volume includes a frontispiece, title page, list of maps, text and maps. Folio. Hardbound in original quarter calf with tips over green cloth with decorative gilt titling on front and spine. Marbled edges. The maps have bold original color and range in condition from near fine to good, with light toning, occasional spots of foxing, and faint offsetting. The double-page world map has a centerfold separation at bottom. The binding is sound, the covers are moderately worn and stained, and the spine is worn and torn at top and bottom. 18"" W x 15.5"" H Johnson & Browning, 1859

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Lot 747

Mitchell`s New General Atlas, Containing Maps of the Various Countries of the World, Plans of Cities, etc. Embraced in Fifty Quarto Maps, Forming a Series of Eighty Maps and Plans, Together with Valuable Statistical Tables This complete example of Mitchell`s world atlas was produced during the second year of the Civil War. It is complete with 80 maps and plans on 50 sheets, each surrounded by Mitchell`s signature floral border. There are 25 map sheets related to the United States including 34 individual states and territories, regions and city plans. There are two world maps - one hemispheric and the other drawn on Mercator`s Projection.The map of Texas shows county development to 100° longitude with the large regions of El Paso, Presidio and Bexar Territory further west. The Staked Plain is now called Young Territory. The map of the United States depicts the Confederate Territory of Arizona, Nebraska with a long panhandle, and Washington Territory in its inverted ""L"" shape. The Pony Express route is depicted as are numerous exploration routes, important trails including the Santa Fe, the Overland Mail Route to California, wagon roads and early railroads. This 1862 edition did not include a separate map of the southwest, however on the U.S. map the southern tip of Nevada is contained as part of New Mexico Territory, and Utah encroaches a full degree into Nevada. Includes full-page plans of the cities of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New Orleans and Cincinnati. All maps carry the 1860 copyright date. Hardbound small folio, publisher`s quarter calf with tips over cloth covered boards, stamped title on front cover. Title page, list of maps, and maps and plans are followed by 26 pages of text: List of Post Offices in the United States, Table of Population, Governments. &C., Mountains of the World, and Rivers of the World. Condition code is for the maps which are generally very good with light toning and scattered foxing. The map of Ohio/Indiana has separated from the text block and chipped along the edges of the sheet. The title page and list of maps have large damp stains. Front cover is separated and the text block is loose. Covers and spine are moderately worn with a few damp stains on the back cover. 16"" W x 13"" H Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1862

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Lot 748

Johnson`s New Illustrated Family Atlas, with Physical Geography, and with Descriptions Geographical, Statistical, and Historical... This complete atlas contains 55 beautifully rendered maps, including 47 double-page maps. There are several thematic maps and diagrams interspersed throughout the text that display the geology, weather, tides, agriculture, flags and animal kingdoms of the world. The steel-engraved frontispiece is a lovely view of the US Capitol. This atlas also features the double-page Civil War map Vicinity of Richmond.This edition includes the Southwest map depicting the original four counties of Yavapai, Mohave, Yuma, and Pima in the newly organized Arizona Territory, with Prescott as the capital. The Utah/Nevada border is now at 114° and Arizona and Nevada have their final borders. Early historical details include the Pony Express and United States Mail routes, the emigrant roads to California, and the proposed southern railroad route.The double-page map of Texas shows county development mostly in eastern Texas and only the four large counties of Young, El Paso, Presidio and Bexar in the west. The panhandle, noted as the Staked Plains Â… without Wood or Water, includes a large section that is unorganized. There is nice depiction of the wagon roads, many named, with several completed railroads. The inset maps are `Northern part of Texas` and `Plan of Galveston Bay.` The double-page map of `Nebraska, Dakota, Idaho and Montana` shows a very early rendering of Wyoming Territory, organized in 1868. Idaho is shown taking up the present-day Wyoming region south of Jackson Hole. With the exception of the southwestern border, Montana is correctly formed which, along with Wyoming, was previously contained in a large Idaho territory. Dakota Territory, from which Wyoming was formed, remains undivided. There is excellent detail throughout with scores of place names, roads, watershed, topography, the Emigrant Road, forts, springs, routes of exploration and proposed railroads. The route of the Pony Express & U.S. Mail Route through Utah, Wyoming and Nebraska is delineated.Folio. 137 pp., frontispiece, 55 maps, and 5 charts depicting mountains and rivers of the world, flags, universal time, and coats of arms. Hardbound in original quarter leather with tips and green cloth, embossed covers with gilt titles on cover and spine, marbled pastedowns. The maps are all in very good to near fine condition with bright original color, light toning around sheet edges, occasional spots of foxing, and minor offsetting on a few maps. Four double-page maps have long centerfold separations that have been closed on verso with archival tape, and the map of New York State has a 4"" tear along the centerfold that has also been closed on verso with archival tape. The binding is sound. The front and back free-endpapers have been removed, and the last page in the atlas is partially detached. The covers and spine show moderate wear. 18.6"" W x 14.8"" H Johnson, A. J. 1867

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Lot 749

[Lot of 2] Mitchell`s Modern Atlas... [and] Mitchell`s Ancient Atlas, Classical and Sacred... A. Mitchell`s Modern Atlas: A Series of Forty-Four Copperplate Maps, Compiled from the Great Atlases..., published 1875. This world atlas contains 15 maps of US interest including the United States and ""XIII Texas."" The 44 maps are hand colored and printed on both sides. Hardbound with pictorial paper over boards featuring children on a hillside overlooking a small sea village with erupting volcano. Condition: Overall light toning and soiling with the United States map severed in half. Several other maps in the first third of the atlas have short fold separations at bottom. The front cover is detached which has the endpapers and title page attached along the hinge with paper tape. Covers heavily worn and soiled. (C+) B. Mitchell`s Ancient Atlas, Classical and Sacred, Containing Maps Illustrating the Geography of the Ancient World, as Described by the Writers of Antiquity..., published 1867. Contains 12 maps on six sheets including a double-page map of the Roman Empire. Other maps include Ancient Italy, Ancient Greece and Asia Minor. Includes a 12-page index. Condition: Generally good to very good with light toning. The map of the Roman Empire has a 2"" fold separation at bottom and two other sheets have 1.5"" edge tears at bottom. Covers are rubbed with a few small stains and are nearly detached. (B) See description 11.8"" W x 9.6"" H Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1867-75

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Lot 751

Tunison`s Peerless Universal Atlas of the World This is a lovely and unusual atlas complete with over 80 wax engraved, hand colored maps and diagrams, most with decorative borders and some with vignettes. Nearly half of the maps relate to the United States. Most of the maps are printed on both sides. The map of California, Oregon, and Nevada is particularly nice with insets of Yosemite and the Redwoods. Also featured are two pages of presidential portraits and numerous engravings showing the diverse civilizations and cultures of the world. The last map is ""Map of the Regions about the Unknown North Polar Sea Showing the Latest Exploring Expeditions."" These maps are uncommon for their late hand coloring, a laborious process that was largely abandoned two decades earlier. Small folio, 208 pp. Hardbound in original, embossed brown cloth boards. A very lovely example of this increasingly difficult to find atlas. Maps are very good to near fine with light pleasant toning. Title page has minor soiling and foxing mostly in the blank margins. Hinges are starting with an amateur repair on the inside front cover, and the covers are moderately worn with a few abrasions on the back cover. 14.4"" W x 12.1"" H Tunison, H. C. 1887

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Lot 753

The Home Knowledge Atlas. Geographical, Astronomical, Historical. Showing the Greatest Number of Maps of Any Atlas Published in the World... Nice late 19th century atlas with maps by George F. Cram and matching the format of his Unrivaled Atlas. The title pages boasts ""Showing the greatest number of Maps of any Atlas published in the World."" 409 pp., over 200 printed color maps including Canada and its provinces, the U.S. and each separate state, scores of city plans, countries of the world and a few historical maps. There is also an extensive section on astronomy and celestial maps. Maps printed on both sides. Original, embossed cloth binding with gilt lettering. Marbled end papers. This is the Canadian issue published from Toronto. Condition code is for the maps, which are very clean and bright, with an occasional spot and light toning along sheet edges, just entering the image on a few maps. There is a light damp stain at bottom right through pages 95-199, also entering the image on just a few maps. The maps are quite loose - barely held together by a string. The front and back covers are detached and soiled and the spine is perished. This should be considered a collection of maps. 13.9"" W x 11.5"" H Cram, George F. & Company 1891

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Lot 754

The Universal Gazetteer; Being a Concise Description, Alphabetically Arranged... This small geography book contains 14 folding maps including the World, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, the West Indies and several European countries. In North America, place names are limited to the east coast with East and West Florida depicted. Quivira is located in the west as is a long River of the West with two possible routes shown flowing into the Pacific. The world map shows Tasmania still connected to the Australian mainland and Cook`s tracks are shown in the southern Pacific Ocean. Includes around 400 pages of unpaginated text describing thousands of places ""not to be met with in any similar gazetteer."" Third edition updated by Arthur Kershaw. Hardbound with original leather covers and new faux leather spine. Most of the maps are very good with light toning, an occasional spot of foxing, and faint offsetting. The maps of the World, North America, and South America are in good condition with light offsetting and moderate foxing. The maps of North and South America are separated from the text. Covers are rubbed with a few small abrasions. 8.8"" W x 5.5"" H Walker, John 1801

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Lot 755

J.H. Colton`s American School Quarto GeographyÂ… Large quarto format school atlas with numerous steel plate maps, profiles and plans on 42 large sheets. Includes a nice map of the United States and the West showing the newly formed Nevada and Arizona, with Dakota Territory occupying the region of present-day Wyoming. As a Civil War-period atlas it is fascinating to find not a single reference to the conflict. 118 pp., hardbound in pictorial paper covers over boards. Published by Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co. in New York. The maps are very good with light toning and an edge tear on the Georgia/Alabama/Florida map closed on verso with cello tape. Covers are rubbed, soiled, and nearly detached. Spine has perished. 13.8"" W x 11.9"" H Colton, George Woolworth 1865

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Lot 756

Report from the Commissioner of the General Land Office, showing the Operations of that Office since the 17th December, 1838 This report contains eleven early maps by the General Land Office. Each map is drawn on the scale of 18 miles per inch and all are hand colored. A. Sketch of the Public Surveys in the North Part of Michigan (13 x 21.5""). By W.J. Stone this map locates Grand Traverse Bay, Saginaw Bay, Mackinaw Island and shows good watershed detail north from the Kalamazoo River. Condition: There is a binding tear confined to blank space at right, some toning in the top margin, and a small hole at a fold intersection. (B+) B. Sketch of the Public Surveys in Iowa Territory (7 x 11""). By W.J. Stone this map is centered on Iowa City and locates Salem, Bloomfield, Eldford, Davenport, etc. Good watershed detail and the townships are colored to indicate the progress of surveys. Condition: Light toning in the top blank margin. (A) C. Sketch of the Public Surveys in Wisconsin (12 x 11""). Extends from Prairie du Chien to Green Bay and also to show part of the valley of the Wisconsin River where Grigon`s Trading & Farming Establishment, several mills including Conant`s, and Whitneys, and Yellow Banks and Plover Portage are identified. Locates the lands of the Stockbridge and Oneida Indians. Condition: Light toning and scattered foxing. (B) D. Diagram of the State of Illinois (12 x 21.5""). Shows the entire state with townships hand colored to indicate the progress of surveys. Major towns are located. Condition: Light toning with a binding trim confined to blank space at left. (B+) E. Diagram of the State of Missouri, 1839 (22 x 18""). Shows the entire state with townships hand colored to indicate the progress of surveys, which is in very early stage. Major towns are located. Condition: Light scattered foxing mostly in the blank margins. (B+) F. Arkansas, 1839 (17 x 17""). Very nicely color using a wider pallet than normally seen in early GLO maps. Great detail of watershed and towns and settlements in the state. The region in the southwest is Disputed Territory. Condition: Light scattered foxing mostly in the blank margins. (B+) G. [Four maps of Louisiana] Map of the South Western District (10 x 13""); South Eastern District (11 x 8""); Map of the District North of Red River (9 x 8.5""); and St. Helena District (8 x 5""). Each township is noted and the hand colored one indicate the progress of surveys. Condition: Light toning mostly in blank margins and a few spots of foxing. (B+) H. A Plat Exhibiting the State of the Survey in the Territory of Florida (22.5 x 11""). This early, interesting map shows the status of public land surveys in the Eastern and Western Land Districts of the Florida Panhandle. Red outlines the boundary of the Forbes Purchase. St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and Tallahassee are named. An area outlined in red is designated ""Supposed Indian Boundary Line"" while the legend indicates that red outlining is used to indicate proposed new survey areas. Survey efforts in south Florida continue to be hampered by the guerilla warfare of the Second Seminole War (1837-1842). From the Surveyors Office in Tallahassee by Robert Butler Survey General Territory of Florida. Condition: Toning in top and bottom margin with some faint offsetting. (B) Text pages are good with scattered foxing. Maps are good to very good. See individual descriptions above for condition codes. 9"" W x 5.5"" H General Land Office, 1839

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Lot 757

[Volume IV] Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 This was one of the most important American scientific expeditions of the 19th century. It was the first U.S. Naval expedition, taking in the Northwest Coast, Hawaii, South America, the Philippines, the South Pacific, Australia and Antarctica. The expedition broke new ground in most areas of natural history, made a number of extremely important cartographic discoveries, and most importantly established that Antarctica was a continent. They mapped 280 islands in the Pacific for the first time and included extensive and graphically rich ethnographic records of many native peoples throughout the Pacific. This volume`s first 260 pages covers the Hawaiian Islands in great detail with numerous plates (14 of 15) and illustrations interspersed within the text. Of primary interest is the"" Map of the Hawaiian Group or Sandwich Islands"" (11.2 x 8.3"") which serves as the frontispiece for the book. This map is a marked improvement over previous maps of Hawaii. The coast lines of Maui and Oahu are more accurate (despite a few flaws) and Wilkes managed to convey a vivid image of the mountainous terrain. The remainder of the book covers the Expedition`s travels in Oregon and Washington. Octavo, 539 pp. hardbound in original embossed brown cloth covers with gilt embossing on cover and spine. The map is good with offsetting, text is mostly clean with light toning, and the plates have scattered foxing mostly in blank areas. The original covers have typical wear and the spine has been professionally replaced utilizing a portion of the original. 11.5"" W x 7.5"" H Wilkes, Charles 1845

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Lot 758

Sketches Accompanying the Annual Report of the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey This is the attractive map edition that accompanies the Coast Survey report for 1851. It includes 56 of the 58 maps called for in the list of contents. Some of the more desirable charts include: Sketch D, No. 5. Preliminary Sketch of Beaufort HarborSketch E, No. 3. Showing the Progress of the Survey at North and South Edisto Rivers and St. Helena Sound Sketch H, No. 10. Preliminary Sketch of Mobile BaySketch I, No.2. Preliminary Sketch of Galveston BaySketch J, No.2. Mare Island StraitsSketch J, No. 6. San Francisco BaySketch K. Mouth of the Columbia River and Cape HancockMissing maps are Preliminary Sketch of Hatteras Shoals and Sketch K, No 2. Mouth of the Columbia River. Contains a list of contents, and 56 small and large folding maps. Hardbound in original embossed brown cloth boards with gilt title on front cover. 8vo. The maps are generally good with light to occasionally moderate toning and offsetting. The bottom third of the Sandy Hook map is nearly separated and the three ""Reconnoissance of the Western Coast"" maps and the Key West map each have a long centerfold separation spanning the map image. The covers are rubbed, the spine has nearly perished, and the front cover is starting to detach. 9"" W x 6"" H U.S. Coast Survey, 1851

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[Maps and Views] Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of CongressÂ…Part III This is the volume of illustrations accompanying the reports submitted for the 2nd session of the 33rd Congress. The 42 illustrations include 6 of 8 state survey maps (missing Iowa and California) to accompany the Report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office, 4 plans to accompany the Report of the Commissioner of the Public Buildings, 1 plan to accompany the Report on the National Hospital for the Insane and 30 of 31 plans and charts of bays and harbors to accompany the Report of the Colonel of Topographical Engineers (missing Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio). Of particular interest are the Topographical Map of a Portion of the Isthmus of Darien, in site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic Navigation and Plat Exhibiting the State of Surveys in Florida. See images for the full listing of maps. Hardbound in original embossed cloth boards with gilt titles on front cover and spine. Maps are generally good to very good with light toning, scattered foxing and occasional faint offsetting which is more prevalent in the first quarter of the report. The map of Kansas/Nebraska and the Harbor of Black River have long fold separations. Covers are lightly rubbed with a chip at the top of the spine, and the back cover is partially detached. 12"" W x 9"" H U.S. Government, 1854

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Lot 760

Report of the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, Showing the Progress of the Survey during the Year 1867 Very nice example of this publication detailing the progress of the Coast Survey in the year 1867. Contains numerous individual reports including a 142-page section on the Resources and Coast Features of Alaska Territory, a section on the resurvey of Galveston Bar and Harbor, Texas, and the obituary of Alexander Dallas Bache. Maps include Boston Harbor; New York entrance; Greenwich Bay, RI; Port of Newbern, NC; Straits of Florida; Galveston entrance; Tillamook Bay, OR; Puget Sound; Alaska; Sitka Harbor; and St. Paul, Kodiak Island to name a few. The four Alaska charts are among the earliest U.S. maps of Alaska following the purchase from Russia in 1867. Hardbound in brown cloth, 334 pp. with 27 maps and sketches. Maps are very good with some light toning along the folds, occasional faint offsetting, and a few spots of foxing. There are library stamps on the versos of most maps and Stanford library/Branner Geological library bookplates on the inside front cover marked withdrawn. Covers and spine are excellent with minimal shelf wear. 11.7"" W x 9.3"" H U.S. Coast Survey, 1869

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Lot 764

The Southeast in Early Maps with an Annotated Check List of Printed and Manuscript Regional and Local Maps of Southeastern North America During the Colonial Period The definitive cartographic reference for maps of the Colonial Southeast. It is a comprehensive study of the historical cartography of the southeast region of the North American continent before the American Revolution. With an annotated checklist of printed and manuscript regional and local maps detailing 450 maps issued between 1507 and 1773. University of North Carolina Press, 1962. 284 pages. Contains 67 illustrations, descriptions of maps, a chronological title list of maps, an index, and a supplement with additional maps. Light tan cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine. No dust jacket. Like new. 11.3"" W x 8.8"" H Cumming, William P. 1962

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Lot 773

The Mapping of America A significant reference book that presents a detailed, analytic history of the mapping of North America, emphasizing the area that comprises the United States. Two major periods are covered; the first extending from 1500 to 1800 and the second from 1800 to the present. Illustrated with 223 plates, 84 in full color, 363 pp., index. Hardbound in white cloth with illustrated dust jacket (11.8 x 11""). An often quoted reference work. The text is clean and bright with light soiling along the fore-edges. The hinges are starting and the covers are lightly soiled. 10.9"" W x 11.9"" H Schwartz & Ehrenberg, 1980

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Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aard-Gewassen, door Abraham Munting A beautiful example of the title page from the 1696 enlarged edition of Munting`s Nauwkeurige Beschryving Der Aard-Gewassen, a superbly illustrated botanical book of this period. The exquisite plate was drawn by J. Goeree (1670-1731) and published in Leiden by Pieter van der Aa and Francois Halma. The busy scene depicts an offering of fruit and plants to the gods with the assistance of cherubs. Below the ornately framed title are two cherubs with an open copy of the book. Surrounded by a very detailed and finely engraved border filled with fruits and vegetables, along with four classical figures. A stunning example in gorgeous recent color with one small spot in the title. Light toning along the edges of the sheet at right and top. 13.9"" W x 9.3"" H 1696

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Atlas Novus sive Tabulae Geographicae Totius Orbis Faciem, Partes, Imperia, Regna et Provincias... This bold title page centers on a large globe positioned on the eastern hemisphere that supports the allegorical figure of Europa, with Asia, Africa and America seated beside the globe. Surrounding the title are the mythical figures of Mercury, Minerva and Mars, each holding a map. In the background, Neptune floats in the sea, while putti fly overhead holding a torch and a dove, symbolizing the conflicting nature of war and peace. Original color with several light damp stains and a small abrasion on Mars` arm. Two chips in the right blank margin have been repaired with old paper, with a minor amount of the neatline replaced in facsimile. 19.6"" W x 11.4"" H Seutter, Matthias 1728

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