Geological and Geographical Atlas of Colorado and Portions of Adjacent Territory . According to Wheat, the 1877 atlas ""was the highest expression of the labors of the Hayden Survey in Colorado"" and is the visual result of the monumental field work that was completed from 1873 through 1876, covering the entire State of Colorado and adjacent portions of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. This example includes 10 color maps and 19 of the 20 issued double-page maps (missing Sheet VII - topographical map of central Colorado). The first four maps cover the entire state of Colorado (triangulation, drainage, economic and geological) on a scale of 12 miles per inch. The next 11 (of 12) are topographical and geological maps of identical regional areas on a scale of 4 miles per inch. The maps are followed by two geological sections and two sheets of beautifully rendered panoramas from around the state including Pike`s Peak, Sawatch Range, Elk Mountains, the San Juans and La Plata Mountains. Lithographed by Julies Bien. Maps measure approximately 35 x 22.5"". All of the maps have been backed in linen with blue ribbon lining the sheet edges. A working example, the maps are held together by two wooden rods and metal bolts in the left blank margin of the sheets. The maps have minor to occasionally light soiling, a few small damp stains, and occasional light abrasions along the centerfold. The geological sections (sheet 17 and 18) have some rippling at top left and the table of contents has a large damp stain. 19.3"" W x 27.3"" H . Hayden, Ferdinand Vandeveer . 1877
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Georgetown and the City of Washington The Capital of the United States of America . Fine plan of the city surrounded with three large engraved vignettes of The Capitol, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Institute. Names all major streets and buildings. The Washington Monument is shown in the full design envisioned by Robert Mills that includes the lower colonnade which was never built due to costs and arguments on its design. Very light toning and a few spots of foxing. 14.5"" W x 11.5"" H . Colton, Joseph Hutchins . 1855
Florida . This map of Florida shows towns, railroads, forts, roads, canals, major rivers, and lakes. There are references to forts, battlefields, and routes used by the Army during the Seminole War. There are also three inset maps detailing Pensacola, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine. The map reflects the configuration of counties in 1838 with the recent organization of Calhoun County, although Mosquito County is far too large and is named Leigh Read, which came into de facto use in 1842. Water routes from St. Augustine and Pensacola to various ports are described above and below the map. Published by Cary & Hart. Original color with light toning and minor soiling. 10.9"" W x 13.4"" H . Tanner, Henry Schenck . 1839
A Plat Exhibiting the State of the Surveys in the State of Florida with References . This 1855 edition shows up-to-date survey progress and development in the state. The map shows the entire state to include Key Largo and features the Forbes Purchase and the Arredondo Grant lands. Numerous forts are located including Lauderdale, Howell, Foster, Thompson, Adams, and many more. Key Biscayne is identified, but Miami is not yet named. This map was produced at the end of a period of relative peace between the U.S. and Seminole Nation. The third and final Seminole War waged between 1855 and 1858. Extensive legend gives survey status for townships. From the Surveyors Office in St. Augustine, October 1855 by John Wescott, Surveyor General. Issued folding, and now flattened and backed in archival tissue to repair several short fold separations. Very light soiling. 26.5"" W x 24.3"" H . U.S. State Surveys, 1855
Pagus Hispanorum in Florida . An interesting view of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States and the northernmost bastion of the Spanish empire in America. The prosperous city, fort and harbor are bustling with activity. Ships fill the harbor and the foreground is crowded with scenes of indigenous occupation and European colonists. The mountains in the background are fictional, but otherwise the engraving presents a fascinating view of the important city. This view is attributed to Gerrit van Schagen, a Dutch cartographer. Attractive color on watermarked paper with very light, scattered foxing and a few minor printer`s creases. 13.9"" W x 10.6"" H . Montanus, Arnoldus . 1671
Plan of the Town and Harbour of St. Augustin . This uncommon copper-engraved map details the fortifications of St. Augustine with good information on the layout of the town and fort and the soundings in the entrance to the harbor. St. Augustine is the oldest European city in the United States. Juan Menendez de Aviles established the first settlement nearly a half century before the first English settlers landed at Jamestown. St. Augustine grew to become the Spanish center of power in North America for almost 200 years. Shortly after the publication of this map, the Seven Years` War ended with the Treaty of Paris, giving the British control of the city. With rhumb lines and a fleur-de-lys orienting north to the right. Engraved by Jefferys. A nice impression on watermarked paper with light soiling confined to the blank margins. 11.6"" W x 8"" H . Jefferys, Thomas . 1762
Plan de la Baye de Pansacola . An early chart of Pensacola Harbor, showing the locations of forts St. Charles and St. Rose, as well as soundings and anchorages. This example was engraved from maps and charts brought back to Paris by Pierre Francois Xavier de Charlevoix (1682-1761), a Jesuit historian who explored the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River Basin from 1721-22. He was shipwrecked near Pensacola on his way to New Orleans. His detailed notes and scientific observations enlivened the memoir on the explorations, Histoire et Description de la Nouvelle France. The map was engraved by Dheulland in Paris under the direction of Jacques Nicolas Bellin. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light offsetting and minor soiling. 11.1"" W x 7.8"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1744
The District of Maine . Important and early map of Maine published just a few short years before it became a state in 1820, when it was still a province of Massachusetts. The six county divisions shown reflect the area as it was in 1798, not including the counties of Kennebec and Oxford, which were added in 1799 and 1804. The map is filled with place-names, primarily in the southern portion of the state, including Cape Neddick, Portland and Casco Bay, Monhegan Island, Bangor, Sebago and Moosehead lakes. Wide margins with light printer`s ink residue. 11.2"" W x 15.4"" H . Carey, Mathew . 1814
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[Lot of 2] A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with Their Canals, Roads & Distances [and] Plan of Baltimore . A. A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with Their Canals, Roads & Distances, 1846 (14.6 x 11.6""). This is the rare Burroughs edition of this attractive map that carries nice detail of the counties, cities, roads and railways. A large inset of Baltimore includes a key to significant buildings. Across the top of the map is a table of Steam Boat Routes - from Baltimore to Norfolk, Baltimore to Philadelphia, and Baltimore to Washington with total and incremental mileage between stops. Mitchell obtained Tanner`s entire business and the production facilities and plates for Tanner`s New Universal Atlas. He first printed it under his name in 1846, retaining Tanner`s copyright notice on most of the maps. A second 1846 edition was then published using the imprint H.N. Burroughs. Nothing is known about Burroughs, but Ristow surmises he may have been an employee or associate of Mitchell`s. Condition: Light toning along sheet edges. B. Plan of Baltimore, 1872 (11.3 x 9.5""). Handsome city plan extending from Green Mt. Cemetery on Oliver south to the Patapsco River and Randal. Filled with historical landmarks and places of interest. Good detail throughout with decorative floral borders. Condition: A nice impression with very minor marginal soiling. See description . See description . Mitchell, Samuel Augustus . 1846-72
The State of Massachusetts . This early map of Massachusetts illustrates the hills, streams, ponds and lakes, county boundaries, main roads, and towns. It extends to include Martha`s Vineyard and Nantucket. County configuration is circa 1814, with the newly organized Hampden County. Light soiling with a long centerfold separation and a 3"" tear near the center of the image that have been archivally repaired. 17.9"" W x 12.3"" H . Carey, Mathew . 1814
Plan of the City of Boston . This striking plan of the Cradle of Liberty features excellent detail around the Boston Harbor. A key in the top right corner identifies 21 places of interest, including city hall, Faneuil Hall, Tremont House (the first hotel to have indoor plumbing and running water), and Dickinson`s Printing Establishment & Type & Stereotype Foundry, where this very map was printed. Streets, bridges, and railroads are named. A note below the title indicates that the city`s population was 120,000 at the time of publication. The vignette below the title depicts a crowned young woman seated on an anchor next to an overflowing cornucopia with the harbor and city as a backdrop. North is oriented to the right. Printed by S.N. Dickinson, with the following note next to his imprint: ""This Map is a specimen of Plate Printing by a new process affording a third longer wear from a plate than by the old method."" . Issued folding on banknote paper with light toning, some spots, and a few tiny splits at fold intersections. 11.3"" W x 9.8"" H . Boynton, George W. 1844
Haverhill, Mass. The Largest Boot and Shoe Town of the World . This attractive bird`s-eye view depicts the city of Haverhill, situated on the banks of the Merrimac River. It shows the city at a time of economic boom, driven primarily by its shoe industry. Surrounding the image are 64 vignettes of public institutions, important factories and businesses, and a few prominent residences. A key at bottom identifies 26 public buildings which are numbered in the image. Folds into black pebbled cloth boards with gilt title ""Compliments of Board of Trade Haverhill, Mass."" Urban renewal during the 1950s-60s razed many of the downtown buildings along the Main, Merrimack and River streets, making this map a wonderful visual record of Haverhill prior to its post-Depression decline.The view was created by Oakley Hoopes Bailey who produced about 375 views during his career, spanning 56 years. After settling in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1875, Bailey focused his work on towns in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Bailey`s views are celebrated for their careful drawings and detailed indices offering a wealth of information on architectural and business information. Light toning along a few folds primarily where the view touches the boards along with numerous short splits at fold junctions. Three fold separations at left in the business listings just touch the neatline, and a 3"" edge tear at bottom is confined to the index. Covers are very good. The map would benefit from professional mounting. 35"" W x 24.2"" H . Bailey, O. H. & Co., 1893
Map of the Theatre of the Indian War, Showing the Location of the Battles of June 17 and 25 . This is one of the earliest, if not the earliest, detailed map to display the area and events leading up to the Battle of the Little Big Horn in which Custer and 267 of his men were killed. The map is still bound in the July 8th, 1876 complete issue of Graphic Magazine and includes a description of the battle and the events leading up to it. It was compiled from a War Department map of Captain Raynolds and Lieutenant Maynadier with the location of the two battles and General Terry`s camp superimposed over it. Details of the battles were slow to reach the East Coast so the map and accompanying article likely represents the best attempt at the time to shed light on these two battles. In addition to the map, there are several other illustrations within the newspaper including an impressive double-page sketch of the centennial celebration in Philadelphia. Overall very good condition for newsprint with some light toning along sheet edges and a few edge chips and tears. 12.3"" W x 15.6"" H . . 1876
Plan of the Encampment and Position of the Army Under His Excelly. Lt. General Burgoyne at Swords House on Hudson`s River Near Stillwater... This detailed and uncommon battle plan shows the placement of British and American forces during the Battle of Saratoga in September and October of 1777. The two battles were fought nineteen days apart, and the interesting overlay at top right shows the before/after positions of the first battle. The map is from John Bourgoine`s A State of the Expedition from Canada..., published in London. Faden`s maps of the American Revolution are particularly well presented because he based them on manuscript maps supplied to him from the war zone. Light even toning with some darker toning along two folds creating a 6"" section of minor weakness which has been backed on verso with archival tape. There is a short 0.75"" binding tear and a small edge tear confined to the lower blank margin which have both been closed with archival material. 13.4"" W x 12.4"" H . Faden, William . 1780
Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of New York . Great early 19th century map of New York with ""Profile of Levels of the Grand Canal"" (Erie Canal) and descriptive text concerning the topography, natural curiosities, and more. Counties, roads, towns, rivers, and forts are included on map. Hamilton and Herkimer counties are labeled Wild Unsettled Country. County development is current for 1822 with the recent organization of Erie, Monroe, and Livingston counties. Drawn by Fielding Lucas, Jr. and engraved by J. Yeager. Sheet with text measures 20.6 x 16.4"". Original color with a hint of offsetting and a single light spot along the bottom neatline of the map image. 18.1"" W x 11.8"" H . Carey & Lea, 1822
Map of the Rail-Roads of the State of New York Prepared Under the Direction of William B. Taylor, State Engineer and Surveyor by S.H. Sweet, Deputy State Engr. & Survr. Very early map showing the Oil Region in northwestern Pennsylvania. It names numerous railroad lines along with those under construction and proposed routes. A table, Length of Rail Roads in Operation, lists numerous railroads and branches. Published by Weed, Parsons and Co., Albany, NY. A very handsome map, with decorative borders and a fine vignette of a train. Printed in blue ink. Issued folding with light toning along the folds. 29.8"" W x 24"" H . Sweet, S.H. 1865
New York and Brooklyn . This fascinating map of New York City covers Manhattan from the Battery to Central Park, as well as Brooklyn and small parts of Queens, Jersey City, and Hoboken. An inset at bottom right details the northern part of the island. Streets, railroads, ferry routes (with notes on distance), parks, and ship yards are shown. The Brooklyn Bridge, still under construction at the time, appears. Light toning along sheet edges. 21.1"" W x 13.5"" H . Mitchell, Samuel Augustus . 1881
![[Maps with Report] Eastern Cherokees in North Carolina. Letter from the Secretary of the InteriorÂ… . This uncommon Departmen](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2914150/268-20149511349_468x382.jpg)
[Maps with Report] Eastern Cherokees in North Carolina. Letter from the Secretary of the InteriorÂ… . This uncommon Department of the Interior report of Cherokee lands in North Carolina includes three folding maps. Map of Districts Nos 1.5.6 &c 7. in Cherokee County, N.C (26.5 x 18""). This map shows the region between Graham and Clay counties. Signed in the plate by J.A. Williamson, Commissioner. Map of the Qualla Indian Reserve N.C (16.0 x 23.0""). This detailed map shows hundreds of individual plots occupied by the Big Cove, Wolf Town, Paint Town, Yellow Hill, and Bird Town Tribes. This reservation in western North Carolina is still in existence today and has a population of over 8,000. Diagram Showing Lands Belonging to Cherokee Indians in Graham County, North Carolina (14.5 x 18.5""). Shows the Cherokee land surveyed under the contract of 1875 and 1878, colored in yellow and red respectively. The 68 pp. disbound report goes into detail on the land claims in the three areas the maps cover. The maps are clean with light toning along a few folds, a few binding tears well away from the map image, and just a hint of offsetting. The text is very good with the last two maps separated from the report. 5.9"" W x 9"" H . U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1882
Asher & Adams` Indian Territory and Texas North West Portion . This map shows lands ceded to numerous Indian Tribes and was intended as a railroad map of Indian Territory. The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad runs north-south along the eastern border of Indian Territory, and was the first railroad to enter Texas from the north, reaching Dallas by 1886. The proposed route for the Texas Pacific Railroad is also shown, which was intended to extend between Marshall, TX and San Diego, CA, but instead was connected with the Southern Pacific Railroad at Sierra Blanca, Texas in 1881. Original color with light toning along the centerfold and sheet edges. There are short centerfold separations confined to the top and bottom blank margins. 23.1"" W x 16.4"" H . Asher & Adams, 1874
Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Pennsylvania . This map of Pennsylvania appears on a full folio sheet (20.4 x 16.7"") with English text below outlining the topography of the state. The counties are up to date as of 1822, with the state`s newest county, Clearfield, shown. Rivers, mountains, roads, and towns and cities, including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, are located. The counties are delineated, and roads are well depicted throughout the state. Engraved by J. Yeager. Original color with light soiling and a few archivally repaired chips and separations along and around the centerfold, most of which fall outside the map image. There is a short edge tear that just enters the neatline at top right. 17.8"" W x 11.8"" H . Carey & Lea, 1822
![[References to the Above Sketch of Fort Du Quesne, Now Pittsburgh, with the Adjacent Country] . This small map is one of the](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2914150/277-201495113425_468x382.jpg)
[References to the Above Sketch of Fort Du Quesne, Now Pittsburgh, with the Adjacent Country] . This small map is one of the earliest to name Pittsburgh and is included in the January 1759 issue of the London Magazine. It identifies fourteen locations including the Monongahela River, Alleghany River, Fort Du Quesne and a few Indian tribes. Arrows drawn on the map indicate the flow of the rivers. In November of 1758, British General Forbes` army seized control of the fort and surrounding vicinity and renamed it ""Pittsburg."" A letter of his account is found on page 42 of the issue. Also included is an attractive frontispiece and title page for the 1759 year. Very light toning and minor soiling primarily in the blank margins. 3.9"" W x 4.1"" H . Anon., 1759
The State of Rhode Island, from the Latest Surveys . One of the earliest American-published maps of Rhode Island. The map was engraved by Benjamin Tanner for John Reid`s rare American Atlas. The map depicts county boundaries, townships, topography, churches, mills, shipyards, roads and bridges. It also shows several swamps and a Quicksand Pond, which on this map is located entirely in Massachusetts, whereas earlier maps showed it in Rhode Island. Issued folding, now pressed, with light soiling, a hint of offsetting, and archival repairs to a few tiny fold separations. 12.9"" W x 17"" H . Reid, John . 1796
Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de la Caroline du Sud . This handsome map of South Carolina shows the 28 counties along with settlements, forts, early roads, canals, battlefields and Indian villages. A key provides symbols for the locations of churches, meeting houses, post offices, schools, ponds, creeks, inlets, swamps, springs (swash), and fords. The county configuration is circa 1825, prior to Pendleton County being divided into Anderson and Pickens Counties in 1826. The map is surrounded by panels of French text. Buchon produced the French edition of Carey & Lea`s American Atlas. He used a better quality paper and today his maps are generally found in better condition than their American counterparts. The dimensions given are for the map only; overall, the large folio sheet measures 24.2 x 18.6"". Original color with very light toning along centerfold and in right blank margin. 14.4"" W x 12.6"" H . Buchon, Jean Alexandre . 1825
![[Lot of 7 - Civil War Maps] The Middle Tennessee and Chattanooga Campaigns . This lot of eight maps, on seven sheets, shows](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2914150/286-201495113441_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 7 - Civil War Maps] The Middle Tennessee and Chattanooga Campaigns . This lot of eight maps, on seven sheets, shows the important Civil War campaigns in Tennessee. Outside of Virginia, Tennessee experienced the most warfare due to its several strategic rivers running to the south. Each of the maps shows very good detail of troop locations (shown in blue and red) as well as topography and place names. Enlarged from an 1865 ""Military Map of Middle Tennessee and parts of East Tennessee..."" by C.S. Mergell, which was published in 1874. Printed by Julius Bien & Co. Size varies slightly. The maps are presented in a paper folder with the title (""The Middle Tennessee and Chattanooga Campaigns"") on front cover.A. Map No. 1 The Middle-Tennessee Campaign of Jun and July 1863 Enlarged from a Map Compiled in 1865 by C.S. Mergell.... B. Map No. 2 The Middle-Tennessee Campaign of Jun and July 1863 Enlarged from a Map Compiled in 1865 by C.S. Mergell.... C. Map No. 3 The Middle-Tennessee Campaign of Jun and July 1863 Enlarged from a Map Compiled in 1865 by C.S. Mergell.... D. Map No. 4 The Chattanooga Campaign of August and September 1863 Enlarged from a Map Compiled in 1865 by C.S. Mergell.... E. Map No. 5 The Chattanooga Campaign of August and September 1863 Enlarged from a Map Compiled in 1865 by C.S. Mergell.... F. Map No. 6 The Chattanooga Campaign of August and September 1863 Enlarged from a Map Compiled in 1865 by C.S. Mergell.... G. Map No. 8 The Chattanooga Campaign of August and September 1863 Enlarged from a Map Compiled in 1865 by C.S. Mergell... [on sheet with] Movements and Positions Preceding Battle of Chickamauga Locations Made by Captain S.C. Kellogg, 5th Cavalry. Maps are very good with light toning and scattered foxing. Bottom right corner of front cover is chipped. 35.9"" W x 22.9"" H . Bien, Julius . 1891
Map of Battles on Bull Run, Near Manassas, on the Line of Fairfax and Prince William Counties, in Virginia... This small map depicts the Battle at Bull Run which was the first major land battle in Virginia. Highly detailed, the map shows troop positions, battlefields, important buildings and topography. Explanatory notes of the day`s action fill the blank spaces. Made from the observations of Solomon Bamberger, drawn and engraved by Waters & Son, and later published by West & Johnson in Richmond. The same map appears in the October 11th, 1861 edition of the New York Herald. . Issued folding with light toning, offsetting, and two short fold separations confined to the blank margins. 9.2"" W x 7.3"" H . . 1861
Mexico, Mittel America, Texas . Uncommon German map of the southern United States, Mexico and Central America with the independent Republic of Texas. Mexico is divided into states and territories, which are listed in a table at bottom left. The map is filled with Indian names and some interesting spurious topography, and includes a list of mountains. Texas is stated in the legend as comprising an area of 8,000 square miles, with a total population of more than 100,000. Original outline color with a few small stains in the image and light toning along sheet edges. 16.5"" W x 13.3"" H . Flemming, Carl . 1845
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[Untitled - United States and Mexico] . This untitled map of the United States and Mexico identifies army posts, old army posts, land transportation routes and river/ocean transportation routes. A line from the mouth of the Sabine River in Louisiana north to Lake Superior indicates the ""Extreme Limit of Line of Frontier Stations."" Stations to the east of this line were primarily accessible by steamboat and railroads while stations to the west of the line were reached by wagon only. The famous ""March of the Rifle Regiment in 1849"" from Ft. Leavenworth to the Columbia River is also depicted. This expedition gave rise to the Report...of the March of the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen to Oregon, from May 10, to October 5, 1849 (Sen Ex. Doc. No. 1, 31st Cong, 2nd Sess.) but no map accompanied that report. Issued folding with light toning and an edge tear confined to the left blank margin closed on verso with archival tape. 14"" W x 14"" H . U.S. Government, 1851
Colton`s Rail-Road and Military Map of the United States Mexico, the West Indies &c. This early, rare separately issued map of the United States and Mexico is based upon the 1859 Butterfield/Colton ""Map of the United States and Mexico."" ""Military"" has been added to the title, but the states are not color-coded to indicate Free or Slave State as was the case with the 1862 Colton edition. This suggests the map was issued just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. Geographically, the western territories are shown in evolving configurations with Arizona shown along the bottom of New Mexico Territory. Washington is depicted in an inverted ""L"" shape and Nebraska has a long panhandle. To NebraskaÂ’s north is a huge Dakota Territory encompassing present-day Montana, but its name is confined to east of the Missouri River. A large inset at lower left, ColtonÂ’s Map of the Americas, Africa and a Portion of EuropeÂ…, depicts the routes of explorers. Statistics indicating free and slave population by state are shown in the Pacific (not on the Butterfield map) and a table of distances occupies the Atlantic. Surrounded by an elaborate floral border. Issued folding and backed with Japanese tissue to reinforce and repair numerous small fold separations resulting in very minor loss of image and a 11"" tear at left that extends from the census statistics north to Utah. Light toning along the folds and a few spots of foxing. 38.7"" W x 32.3"" H . Colton, Joseph Hutchins . 1861
Mexico and Guatimala . This detailed map of Mexico and Central America extends to include present-day California and Texas. The region north of Texas is simply labeled Desert. New Mexico extends north into the Rocky Mountains. The rivers Timpanogas and San Buenaventura run straight into the Pacific. Locates many Indian tribes, forts and early settlements. Surrounded by a keyboard-style border. Henry Teesdale was a prominent London publisher and founding fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He produced large-scale maps and charts and a number of fine atlases in the early part of the nineteenth century. He employed the most skilled draftsmen and engravers and his maps are renowned for precise detail and fine coloring. His maps are increasingly scarce on the market. Original color on watermarked paper (J. Whatman 1837) with light toning along the centerfold, a few faint spots of foxing, and two short fold separations confined to the blank margins. 16.1"" W x 13.1"" H . Teesdale, Henry . 1837
Texas nach den besten QuellenÂ… . This scarce, early map of the new state of Texas is based upon Emory`s seminal 1844 map, which was the prime source used by the U.S. Government for the annexation of Texas in December of 1845. The map extends to include much of Mexico and the Southwest, a region that was already embroiled in the Mexican-American War. It depicts the large, disputed region claimed by Texas and shows the western boundary along the Rio Grande, extending through New Mexico and Colorado in the north. The northern boundary is undefined with several Indian Territories depicted north of the Red River. The eastern border erroneously follows the Red and Mississippi River, thus incorporating much of western Louisiana. The map provides excellent detail of forts, settlements, roads and exploration routes, including those of Long, Gregg, Pike, and Fremont. Original color with some light scattered foxing in the image. 14"" W x 11.8"" H . Radefeld, Carl Christian Franz . 1846
Central America II. Including Texas, California and the Northern States of Mexico . This excellent map covers the southwestern United States prior to Mexico losing the region in the Mexican/American War. Texas is shown at its largest extent with the panhandle extending well north up to Spanish Peaks. All of the Southwest and California are here noted as ""Nueva or Upper California."" Charles FremontÂ’s first expedition up the Oregon Trail and through the Sierra Nevadas is traced and there are several notations in the Great Interior Basin of California from that important exploration. Lake Tahoe makes an early appearance as Mountain L. The Great Spanish Track from Pueblo de los Angelos to Santa Fe is also noted. There is great detail throughout including forts, Indian tribes, and numerous interesting notations. This is an updated version of the map first issued in 1842; engraved by J. & C. Walker and published by Charles Knight. Narrow left margin, as issued, with light toning along sheet edges. 15.5"" W x 12.5"" H . SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1848
Hispaniae Novae Sivae Magnae, Recens et Vera Descriptio . This is the second state of this important map, depicting the central and western coastal regions of Mexico. This cornerstone map of New Spain was the prototype for most maps of the early 17th century. It covers the Pacific coast from present-day Acapulco to about Mazatlan and inland to Mexico City, which is situated on a large lake. Several gold and silver mines are located in the central region. The map is beautifully embellished with three ornate strapwork cartouches and two sailing ships. Spanish text on verso, published in 1602. A nice impression and attractive color on watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue, a bit of soiling, and archivally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom. 19.9"" W x 13.7"" H . Ortelius, Abraham . 1579
Hispaniae Novae Nova Descriptio . Lovely small map of central and western Mexico. Mexico City is located on the banks of a large, hourglass-shaped lake, and numerous gold and silver mines are scattered across the map. A note appears under a cluster of mountains in the unengraved northern part of the map: His montibus maxima argenti copia effoditur (roughly: ""In these mountains, the largest sum of silver was excavated""). Adorned by a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso. A nice impression with very light toning and two small wormholes in the left side of the image. 10.1"" W x 7.4"" H . Mercator/Cloppenburgh, 1630
Carte du MexiqueÂ… . An attractive map of central Mexico that reaches from Durango in the north as far south as the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Mexico City is located on the shores of a large lake. A decorative title cartouche graces the map. A strong impression on watermarked paper with light offsetting. 11.5"" W x 7.8"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1754
Carte Particuliere de Isthmus, ou Darien, qui Comprend le Golfe de Panama &c. Cartagene, et les Isles aux Environs . This large scale map focuses on Panama through Cartagena, Colombia, and extending to include parts of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Rocks, shoals, and numerous tiny islands are shown along the coasts. Inland detail is confined to rivers, mountains, and key towns. At top is a large inset of the northeastern coast of the Isthmus of Darien (Isthmus of Panama), an area of great strategic importance to trade in the New World. The inset features the fortified port of New Edinburgh and the numerous islands just to the northwest of the port, as well as depth soundings and safe anchorages in the area. New Edinburgh was a short-lived colony established by the Company of Scotland as a trading settlement on the Darien coast of Panama in 1698. The colony was well located with a good harbor but within a year the colony failed amid devastating illness and attack by Spanish galleons. The failure of the Darien Scheme (as it became known) contributed greatly to the crippling of the entire Scottish economy that eventually led to the dissolution of the Scottish Parliament and the 1707 Act of Union with England. At bottom right is an inset of Cartagena and Cartagena Bay, with bird`s-eye views of several forts in the area, roads, and the navigable passage through Cartagena Bay. Original outline color on watermarked paper with light soiling and offsetting. There is a tiny hole in an unengraved area of map below the inset of the Isthmus of Darien. There is a pale blue shadow along the centerfold that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 33.8"" W x 23.3"" H . Mortier, Pierre . 1700
L`Ancien et le Nouveau Mexique, avec la Floride et la Basse Louisiane, Partie Orientale . This nice map covers the Gulf of Mexico and Central America through Panama and includes most of Cuba and the Bahamas. It provides a good amount of detail along the gulf coast, including the Mississippi to above its conjunction with the Ohio. Watermarked paper with light toning, minor soiling, and a few small abrasions near the center of the image. 9.3"" W x 13.7"" H . Bonne, Rigobert . 1780
Carte d`une Partie de l`Amerique pour la Navigation des Isles et du Golfe du Mexique avec l`Interieur des Terres Depuis la Bermude... This is a very scarce chart of the Gulf of Mexico drawn from Popple`s important map of the British Empire in America with ""corrections and augmentations"" as noted by Buache in the French text at upper right. The chart is focused on navigational information, with soundings, shoals, currents, etc. carefully noted. It extends to include much information on the interior of northern South America, Central America, and the southern U.S. The pattern of the trade winds is traced. Cenis appears with a corresponding note that reads, ""Mission de los Teijas etablie en 1716."" A key at bottom identifies 30 sites of interest in Panama. On two sheets joined. On sturdy watermarked paper with light scattered stains, minor offsetting, and several archivally repaired fold separations, only one of which enters 2"" into map image at bottom. 36.4"" W x 19.4"" H . Buache, Philip . 1740
The West Indies According to the Best Authorities . This early map of the Caribbean provides excellent detail on the islands to include northern South America, all of Central America and most of Mexico. Extends to show the delta of the Mississippi River. Florida is East Florida and the southern portion is oddly shaped with numerous waterways slicing the peninsula into many islands. The region of Texas is labeled New Mexico. With a simple oval title cartouche. Legend at upper right was to indicate colonial possession, but remains uncolored in this edition. Published by Charles Dilly and G. Robinson on January 1, 1785. Issued folding with light toning along the folds and faint scattered foxing. 20.8"" W x 11.2"" H . Dilly & Robinson, 1785
A New & Accurate Map of the Seat of the Late War in the West Indies with a Plan of the City and Harbour of Havannah . An uncommon pair of maps on one sheet, showing the results of the Treaty of Paris in the Caribbean, which ended the French and Indian War in 1763. The bottom of the map shows the Caribbean with a key above indicating islands ceded by France to Great Britain, conquered by Britain and restored to France, conquered by Britain and restored to Spain, and neutral islands ceded to France. The port of Havana, which was captured by the British in 1762, is charted at the top of the sheet with north oriented to the left. A nice impression, issued folding with light offsetting. Remargined at top and bottom with a portion of bottom border replaced in facsimile. 9.2"" W x 7.8"" H . Entick, John . 1763
Carta Esferica que Comprehende desde el Rio Guaurabo Hasta Boca-Grande en la Parte Meridional de la Isla de Cuba . This crisp and detailed Spanish map of the southern coast near present-day Trinidad includes coastal features, anchorages, soundings, navigational hazards, currents, coastal islands and settlements. At top are profile views of the Trinidad and the Sancti Spiritus mountains as viewed from the water. Drafted by Jose del Rio who began his military service in 1775, traveled to Havana in 1776, and became a commissioned captain in 1794. During his land duty he was attached to the Hydrographic Office where he drew various plans of Cuba, Eastern Florida and the mosquito coast of Central America. Spanish sea charts are rarely offered on the market, especially from this very rare first edition. On watermarked paper with some light foxing and staining. Overall very good condition for a large sea chart. 22.7"" W x 34.8"" H . Direccion de Hidrografia, 1805
Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae Descriptio . This is the first state of a very rare English map showing the island divided into precincts. In 1670, Sir Thomas Modyford ordered a survey of the island, which was completed by John Man, the Surveyor General of Jamaica from 1661-71. The following year, John Seller, John Ogilby and Richard Blome each used the survey to publish maps of Jamaica. Seller`s map, which closely resembles Ogilby`s version, depicts the most prominent settlements with the landowners named in the large key at bottom. Port Royal is correctly located, and there are numerous settlements shown in the southern portion of the island. Anchorages, rocks, shoals and depth soundings are identified along the coastline. The map is handsomely embellished with a strapwork title cartouche supporting the coat of arms of Jamaica and putti holding aloft the coats of arms of Governors of the island: Doyley, Winsor, Modiford and Lynch. The large dedication cartouche is left blank, surmounted by Indians and flanked by alligators. Additional decorative elements include a man shooting a bull, a compass rose, a sea monster and a sailing ship.John Seller was a pioneering British publisher of nautical charts and one of the most important figures in the early history of British cartography. Seller`s shop, located near the Tower of London in Wapping, became a gathering place for seamen arriving with the latest news of distant places and provided Seller with information critical to his nautical chart business. In addition to sea charts he produced a vast array of cartographic material, the first to rival the large Dutch firms such as Blaeu and Jansson. Seller was appointed Royal Hydrographer by Charles II in 1671, and also served under James II and William III. Unfortunately his business was built on a shaky foundation and though he made several attempts to avoid bankruptcy, including a consortium partnership with other cartographers such as William Fisher and John Thornton, he was ultimately unsuccessful. As a result Seller`s maps are quite rare on the market . A nice impression with attractive color, light soiling, minor toning, an extraneous horizontal crease and a couple of very tiny holes. There are archivally repaired centerfold separations that enter map 1"" at top and 5.5"" at bottom. The map has been trimmed on all sides, with complete loss of the neatline and loss of the border and a small amount of the image at bottom. 21.2"" W x 16.3"" H . Seller, John . 1671
The Island of Jamaica . Large, handsome sea chart of the island with an inset of the Port Royal Harbor and sailing instructions. Shows harbors, shoals, navigational hazards and landmarks, parishes, towns and forts along the coastline. The map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines. This map appeared in many issues of The English Pilot, until it was replaced with a new chart in 1773. Watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue and soiling. There is an archivally repaired chip at top along centerfold that enters 1/2"" into image. 20.8"" W x 16.1"" H . Thornton, John . 1689
A Correct Chart of the Caribbee Islands . Chart of the Lesser Antilles from the Spanish Main up to Puerto Rico. Nice detail of the Windward Islands including Grenada, Saint Vincent, Martinique and Dominica. North is oriented to the right-side of the image. This chart appeared in the English Pilot, published by Mount & Page who produced almost all of the eighteenth-century editions. This series started in 1671 by John Seller, although much of his work was based upon existing Dutch plates. Seller`s desire was to issue four books of charts covering the major navigational routes of the world, but he overestimated the resources required for such a large undertaking and had to adjust his scope. There is light printer`s ink residue, minor soiling, an extraneous horizontal crease that has been pressed flat, and a tiny hole near Antigua. 20.6"" W x 17"" H . Mount & Page, 1758
La Martinique une des Antilles Francoises de l`Amerique Dressee sur les Nouvelles Observations . This striking chart of Martinique divides the island into two sections: Cabes Terre and Basse Terre. There is excellent detail of the mountainous terrain inland, but most of the information is concentrated along the coasts, where various capes, forts, cul-de-sacs, rivers, anchorages, and shoals are located. The capital, Fort-de-France (Le Fort Royal), is prominently displayed. A note in the top left corner addresses the history of the island, and a view at bottom left shows the island as it appears from the vantage of the ocean. Four compass roses topped with fleurs-de-lis and radiating rhumb lines surround the island on all sides. Original outline color on a watermarked sheet with light soiling, faint offsetting, and a pair of small worm holes near the centerfold at bottom. 24.9"" W x 19.6"" H . Le Rouge, George Louis . 1753
Carte de l`Isle de la Martinique . This is the very handsome German edition of Bellin`s large-scale chart of the island. Its meticulous topographical and nautical detail shows roads, topography, soundings, anchorages, villages, windmills, plantations, and more, made clear by the key at top right. Rhumb lines, a compass rose, and two delicate cartouches complete the composition. On a sturdy watermarked sheet with some light toning along the centerfold, minor soiling, and several small separations along the top left platemark in the blank margins. 21.6"" W x 18.4"" H . Bellin/Homann Heirs, 1762
Plan de l`Isle de la Grenade... Large-scale topographical map of this mountainous island in the Windward Islands with great detail of the roads, plantations, villages, ports and fortifications. The coastlines are well delineated and include the locations of safe harbor and soundings in the bays. The map has a striking compass rose orienting the map with north to the left. The French and British struggled for dominance of the island through much of the 18th century. It was captured by the British in 1762, during the Seven Years` War, and formally ceded to Great Britain in 1763 through the Treaty of Paris. The British governor of Grenada and the Windward Islands, George Scott, ordered the survey shown on this map. This is a French edition of Jefferys` map that was published in A General Topography of North America and the West Indies. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold. 25"" W x 19.1"" H . Jefferys, Thomas . 1763
An Accurate Map of South America, from the Best Modern Maps and Charts . This delicately engraved map of the continent features simple interior topography. The map is full of place names and locates many native tribes. The interior is mostly blank with some notes of waterfalls and rivers in the Amazon basin. The coastal areas are well detailed, and the Galapagos Islands are noted and named, as well as a phantom island near the southern tip named Peppy`s I. Imaginary. Issued folding with several short edge tears and separations that just enter the image at bottom which have been closed on verso with archival material. There is light soiling and a few extraneous creases along the folds. 18.1"" W x 12.8"" H . Bowen, Thomas . 1788
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[Manuscript Map] Amerique du Sud . Decorative map of South America showing political divisions and numerous place names along the coastline. The Galapagos islands are shown just inside the left neatline. Decorated by a cartouche featuring a perched hummingbird. Drawn by Marie Demicule. Light scattered foxing and offsetting with several fold separations closed on verso with archival tape. Map is trimmed to the neatlines and adhered to a larger sheet to create margins, apparently as issued. 12.2"" W x 17.2"" H . . 1879
Terra Firma ost Vaste Land van Darien, Veragua, Cartagena, en Nieuw Andalusie, etc. This handsome small map of northern South America was designed to illustrate the explorations of Sebastian de Ocampo, who is believed to have been the first European to circumnavigate Cuba circa 1508, and is also credited with the first European discovery of the Gulf of Mexico. The map shows the rivers, mountains, and a few towns in northern South America. The mythical Parime Lacus fills the bottom right corner, with the fabled Manoa el Dorado on its northern shore. This map was published in van der Aa`s compilation of early voyages of exploration. Excellent impression and color with light toning. The top margin has been extended to accommodate framing. 8.7"" W x 5.9"" H . Aa, Pieter van der . 1710
Carta Esferica del Mar de las Antillas y de las Costas de Tierra Firme, Desde las Bocas del Rio Orinoco Hasta el Golfo de Honduras... This large-scale chart depicts the coastlines surrounding the Caribbean Sea, extending from Belize to Venezuela and including the Caribbean islands from Jamaica through the Lesser Antilles. Hundreds of capes, points, rivers, and other place names are noted along the coasts, with depth soundings, rocks and shoals filling the coastal waters. Below the map are insets of four important Venezuelan ports: Puerto Cabello, Barcelona, La Guaira, and Cumana. Each inset includes extensive soundings, a key to the type of material found on the ocean floor in various locations, and a lettered key identifying points of interest. This is a very uncommon sea chart created by Jose de Espinosa y Tello de Portugal, an officer in the Spanish Royal Navy and Director of the Hydrographic Office in Madrid. A dark impression with some offsetting, light toning along centerfold and top edge of sheet, and a centerfold separation that enters 1"" into map at bottom. There is an archivally repaired tear that enters 1.5"" into a blank area of Puerto Cabello inset at bottom. There is a pale blue shadow along the centerfold that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 37.8"" W x 25.5"" H . Direccion de Hidrografia, 1810
Carte du Perou et Bresil Sepl. de Tierra-Firme de Guayana, et de la Riviere des Amazones... This handsome map of the northern section of South America is based on D`Anville`s important 3-sheet map of the continent. It covers the continent north of the equator and provides a particularly detailed view of the rivers. Large regions are completely blank with notations regarding the various Indian tribes. This edition was issued by Remondini. Watermarked paper with light soiling, a few minor creases, and faint damp stains in blank margins, just entering map less than 1"" at bottom left. 26.3"" W x 18.3"" H . D`Anville/Santini, 1779
Carta Particolare del` India Occidentale che Comincia con il Capo S: Romano nel` Mare del` Nort, e finisce con il` Rio CoqueleÂ… . This elegant sea chart is crisply engraved in the sparse Florentine style with superb calligraphy throughout. The map covers the coastlines of Panama, Colombia and western Venezuela, extending to Aruba. The coasts are filled with place names, soundings, rocks, and shoals, with short navigational notes included throughout. A large compass rose and a strapwork title cartouche embellish the chart. Engraved by A.F. Lucini. This is the first state. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued.Robert Dudley was the first Englishman to produce a sea atlas, Dell Arcano del Mare (Secrets of the Sea). A skilled mathematician and navigator, Dudley was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. He introduced a totally new style for sea charts in the atlas with only lines of latitude and longitude and no rhumb lines. The charts were meticulously compiled from original sources and were both scientific and accurate for the time. This important atlas was the first sea atlas of the whole world; the first to use Mercator`s projection throughout; the earliest to show the prevailing winds, currents and magnetic deviation; and the first to expound the advantages of Great Circle Sailing. In an introductory leaf found in one copy in the British Library, the engraver states that he worked on the plates in seclusion for twelve years in an obscure Tuscan village, using no less than 5,000 pounds of copper for the printing plates. It was only issued in two editions and the maps are rarely seen on the market. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide original margins and a bit of printer`s ink residue. There are a few tiny worm holes only visible when held to light. 29.5"" W x 18.9"" H . Dudley, Robert (Sir) . 1647
A Chart of the Coast of America, from Cartagena to Bocca del Drago . This chart depicts the coastline from Cartagena, Columbia to west of Portobelo, Panama. There is good detail of rocks, shoals, islands, and anchorages off the shore. Rivers, bays, points, and ports are named all along the coast. A large inset shows the bay of Portobelo, protected by two forts: Forta de la Mare and Forta Granda.The map is a collaborative effort by Jeremiah Seller and Charles Price. Jeremiah, John Seller`s son, apprenticed under his father and was a mapmaker, instrument-maker and publisher. He formed a partnership with Price, another young mapmaker, and became ""Hydrographers to ye Queen"" and ""Compass makers to the Navy Royall."" In about 1705, complaints over the quality of their instruments caused Seller and Price to lose their contract with the Admiralty and the firm was forced into bankruptcy. Thus their maps are rare in today`s market. We can find no sales records for this map for the past 35 years, and only one example appears to exist in library collections, at the Newberry Library. A nice impression with light toning and soiling, a faint damp stain at top right, and a few edge tears 1.5"" or less in length, all of which have been archivally repaired. Trimmed at top with complete loss of neatline. 21.4"" W x 17.6"" H . Seller and Price, 1690
Venezuela, cum Parte Australi Novae Andalusiae . Beautifully engraved map based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz covering the northern coast of South America, Venezuela, east to the mouth of the Orinoco, and including the offshore islands from Aruba through Dominica and Tobago. The fine engraving illustrates the mountains, forests, rivers and indigenous animals but shows place names primarily along the coastlines owing to the relatively few explorations made into the interior. The map is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses and a galleon. Engraved by Evert Symonsz Hamersveldt and S. Rogeri. French text on verso. Original color on watermarked paper with wide margins and light printer`s ink residue. 19.3"" W x 14.8"" H . Hondius, Henricus . 1633
Guiana sive Amazonum Regio . Blaeu`s beautiful map of Guiana covers the coastline from the Isla Margarita in the northwest to the coast of northern Brazil near Sao Luis east of the Amazon delta. At center lies a large inland sea, Parime Lacus; on its northwestern shore is the fabled city Manoa del Dorado, or the golden city of the Incas. The search for this city led many explorers, including Sir Walter Raleigh, on wild adventures through the jungles. The map is beautifully decorated with three cartouches, ships engaged in a sea battle, a sea monster, and a fine compass rose. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64.This is a fascinating and rare example, in which the publisher accidentally printed Blaeu`s map of Guinea on the sheet. After realizing the mistake, he printed the correct map of Guiana on a separate sheet, and then carefully pasted it over the map of Guinea. When holding this map up to the light, the underlying map can clearly be seen hiding behind the pastedown. This unique piece gives insight into the complexity of the printing process and the high cost of reprinting sheets. One can image that perhaps the copper plates were organized alphabetically by title! . A nice impression and original color on a sound sheet with wide margins. There is minor show-through of the Guinea map. The bottom corner of the pastedown, extending just a bit into the map border, was torn off and reattached, most likely during the printing process. 19.4"" W x 14.7"" H . Blaeu, Willem . 1642
A Chart of the Coast of Guayana, from the Entrance of the River Orinoco, (in the Lat. 8.30.` N. Long. 61. W. from London) to the Entrance of the River Amazones . This chart depicts the coastline between the Orinoco and Amazon Rivers, naming forts, rivers, capes, and other key locations in between. Two large insets show detailed views of the mouth of the Orinoco River and the area surrounding the Suriname River, each with numerous depth soundings and shoals depicted to aid in navigation. The map is attributed to Robert Waddington. A nice impression, issued folding with light printer`s ink residue, several extraneous creases, and a few short fold separations that have been archivally repaired. 24.6"" W x 18.4"" H . Mount & Page, 1758
Brasilia . Charming miniature map of Brazil with numerous place names along the coastline. A large spurious Lacus Eupama dominates the interior. Decorative title cartouche. Latin text on verso. This is from the first edition, with a mis-print of the title above the map (Descriptio Regni Chili). A fine impression with light, overall toning. 5.2"" W x 3.9"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616
Brasilia . This map is Blaeu`s second map of eastern Brazil with detail confined to the coastlines and the map oriented with north to the right of the chart. The coastline is very detailed, while inland the cartography is highly conjectural and mostly empty, with the exception of the mythical Parime Lago in Guiana and Xarayes Lago in Brazil. The map reflects the short-lived Dutch influence in Brazil through the Dutch West-India Company. It is richly embellished with a title cartouche featuring the Dutch coat of arms, a distance scale cartouche with three putti, compass roses, galleons, and rhumb lines. The map is dedicated to Christoph Arciszewski von Artischau, who was a Polish nobleman and officer in the service of the West India Company. French text on verso, published between 1643-50. A crisp impression on a watermarked sheet with light show-through of text on verso and a few short worm tracks straddling the centerfold that have been infilled with old paper. 19.5"" W x 15.2"" H . Blaeu, Johannes . 1643
Peru . This charming miniature map depicts Peru and Ecuador, identifying numerous cities, including Lima, Cusco, and Quito. The map is oriented with north to the left, and the equator runs vertically at left. Decorated with a strapwork cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. The majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator. French text on verso. Nice impression and color with minor soiling and light creasing in blank margins. 5.2"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1618
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