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Lot 402

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1753 Carte de l`Entree de la Tamise avec les Bancs, Passes, Isles et Costes Comprises Entre Sandwich et Clay Large-scale chart of the eastern coastline of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, from Sheringham in the north extending south to the Isle of Thanet. The handsome sea chart is filled with navigational information at the entrance to the Thames River, including soundings, anchorages, shoals, etc. A large inset map shows the course of the Thames River from its entrance to London. Two large compass roses orient north to the right. 35.3" W x 18" H A crisp impression on heavy, watermarked paper with light offsetting and faint toning along the centerfold.

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Lot 405

Bowles & Carver, 1798 Bowles`s Reduced New Pocket Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster, with the Borough of Southwark, Exhibiting the New Buildings to 1798 This very detailed map of London and vicinity was published at the very end of the 18th century and covers the area from Knightsbridge east to Shadwell, and Islington south to Newington Butts. The densely filled map shows buildings, churches, roads and parks with a table at bottom keying 99 churches and 50 public buildings. Published by Bowles & Carver at No. 69 in St. Paul’s Church Yard. Dissected and backed in linen and folds into a tan paper case. This example is in between states 10 and 11 according to Howgego. 21.6" W x 15" H The linen has separated along several segments, but the map is still intact overall. Light toning with some soiling at bottom. Slip case is heavily worn, but also still intact.

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Lot 406

1849 [Lot of 4] Plan of the East and West India Docks... [and] Plan of the Up Town Warehouses Belonging to the East & West India Dock Company [and] Plan of the London Docks [and] River Thames with the Docks... [on sheet with] Plan of Liverpool Docks "These four maps show the development of the London docks and were published for the Senate during the 2nd Session of the 30th Congress. The largest map, “Plan of the East and West India Docks”, shows very good detail of the Eastern and Western docks along the Thames River with several notations along the river`s edge displaying the operating companies and individual land holders. The lot also includes one small view of the docks at Liverpool. A. “Plan of the East and West India Docks 15th”, by C.B. Graham (21.5 x 16.6”). Condition: Issued folding with a few insignificant spots mostly in the blank margins. (A) B. “Plan of the Up Town Warehouses Belonging to the East & West India Dock Company” (8.8 x 8.1”). Condition: Light toning along the centerfold. (B) C. “Plan of the London Docks” (9.1 x 5.3”). Condition: Light toning and offsetting. (B) D. “River Thames with the Docks from Blackwall to the Tower” [on sheet with] “Plan of Liverpool Docks” (12.0 x 10.6”). Condition: Issued folding with faint offsetting and one misfold. (B+)" #VALUE! See description.

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Lot 407

Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Magnae Britanniae Pars Meridionalis, in qua Regnum Angliae tam in Septem Antiqua Anglo-Saxonum Regna… This handsome map is based upon Visscher`s map of 1695, delineating counties and showing the boundaries of the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The map is decorated by a beautiful cartouche surrounded by angels and the British coat of arms. Two other angels hold the Welsh armorial shield, and at bottom is a large vignette of the king holding court. The map is densely engraved with detail including roads. This is the second state of the map without Homann`s privilege "Cum Privilegio Sac. Caes. Majestatis". 19.1" W x 22.4" H Original color in map with later coloring in decorative elements. There is light soiling, a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold, and several faint damp stains at very bottom of map.

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Lot 410

Speed, John 1616 Caermarden Both Shyre and Towne Described This is a classic decorative county map from John Speed’s important English atlas. Besides presenting the most up-to-date information in his maps, Speed also included detailed city plans; in this instance of the town of Carmarthen. This plan shows St. Peter`s Church, the largest parish church in Wales, as well as the River Towy with two ships sailing through. The map is decorated with the royal coat of arms, the coat of arms of Llywelyn the Great, a compass rose, and a distance scale. Imprint of John Sudbury and George Humble. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. 19.9" W x 15.1" H Backed with old paper. There is light toning, a small abrasion within the town plan inset, and two short centerfold separation that just enter the neatline and have been closed with archival tape.

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Lot 414

Blaeu, Johannes 1654 [Lot of 2] Caricta Borealis vulgo the Northpart of Carrick [and] Carricta Meridionalis / The South Part of Carrick "This pair of finely engraved maps depict the historic region of Carrick, now part of South Ayrshire. The maps, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, include great detail of the rivers, cities, villages and castles. The city of Ayr appears at the top of the northern sheet. Each map features an elaborate title cartouche and scale of miles cartouche, illustrated with regional figures and putti. Latin text on verso of the southern sheet only. A. “Caricta Borealis vulgo the Northpart of Carrick” (20.7 x 16.5”). Condition: Attractive color and wide margins with a hint of offsetting and a bit of printer`s ink residue. (A) B. “Carricta Meridionalis / The South Part of Carrick” (20.7 x 15.1”). Condition: Attractive color and wide margins with light offsetting and some show-through of text on verso. (B+)" #VALUE! See description.

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Lot 416

Blaeu, Johannes 1654 Cantyra Chersonesus, Cantyr a Demie-yland This finely engraved map depicts the peninsula of Kintyre within Argyll and Bute, with north oriented to the right. The map, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, includes great detail of the rivers, villages and castles. An elaborate title cartouche and scale of miles cartouche decorate the map, both illustrated with putti. Latin text on verso. 19.6" W x 16.3" H Attractive color and wide margins with light offsetting and some show-through of text on verso.

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Lot 417

Blaeu, Johannes 1654 Knapdalia Provincia, que sub Argathelia Censetur / The Province of Knapdail which is Accounted a Member of Argyll This finely engraved map depicts Knapdale, a rural district of Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Highlands, just west of Loch Fyne. The map, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, includes great detail of the rivers, cities, villages and castles. An elaborate title cartouche decorates the map, illustrated with putti, sea monsters and mer-people. Latin text on verso. 21" W x 16.6" H Attractive color and wide margins with light offsetting and some show-through of text on verso.

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Lot 424

Wit, Frederick de 1680 Novissima nec non Perfectissima Scandinaviae Tabula Comprehendens Regnorum Sueciae, Daniae et Norvegiae Distincte Divisam Descriptionem This finely detailed map of Scandinavia and the Baltic provides a great deal of information, particularly in Sweden and along the coastlines. The title cartouche features putti and the coats of arms of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. 23.2" W x 19.9" H Bold original color that has been partially refreshed, with light soiling and a few tiny cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment that have been archivally reinforced. Several small chips in blank margins have been professionally repaired, including two that enter the map border in top corners, with the border expertly replaced in facsimile.

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Lot 435

Sanson, Nicolas 1658 Royaume de Danemarq The handsome map, engraved in Sanson`s distinctive style, is centered on Sjaelland and covers all of Denmark and part of southern Sweden where a dramatic title cartouche obscures the interior. Engraved by R. Cordier. 20.5" W x 15.9" H A nice, early impression on watermarked paper with original outline color and later color in the cartouche. There are a couple of insignificant spots and light toning along sheet edges.

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Lot 436

Homann, Johann Baptist 1738 Regni Daniae, in quo sunt Ducatus Holsatia et Slesvicum, Insulae Danicae, Provinciae Iutia Scania Blekingia &c. Nova Tabula This magnificent map covers all of Denmark, the northern tip of Germany and the southern tip of Sweden. The land is fully engraved with mountains, forests and cities. The title cartouche is quite elaborate with a host of livestock and the traditional woodwose standing guard over the coat of arms in the center. 22.5" W x 19.3" H Original color on heavy paper with light soiling and some color offsetting.

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Lot 437

Wit, Frederick de 1680 Iutiae Tabula in quae sunt Dioeceses Alburgensis, Wiburgensis, Ripensis et Arhusiensis quae et sunt Divisiae in Omnia Dominia This beautifully engraved map covers the northern and western portions Denmark. The map is filled with minute detail of fortresses, cities, towns and tiny villages. Adorned by a very decorative title cartouche flanked by local herders and a distance scale cartouche held up by a putto. 18.9" W x 23.1" H A fine impression with light toning along the centerfold and a few small wormholes near the centerfold at far right.

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Lot 440

Visscher, Nicolas 1680 Hollandiae Pars Meridionalior, Vulgo Zuyd-Holland This attractive map is centered on De Biesbosch, now known as one of the last freshwater tide areas in Europe. The map extends to include Breda, Dordrecht, and Gouda. The tiny street patterns of the major cities are shown along with good detail of the surrounding provinces. A compass rose, several sailing ships, and a title cartouche featuring putti and a river god decorate the map. 22.4" W x 18.4" H Lovely original color that has been partially refreshed with light soiling, a professionally repaired centerfold separation at bottom, and several small chips and tears in blank margins that have also been professionally repaired..

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Lot 441

Visscher, Nicolas 1680 Delflandia, Schielandia et Circumjacentes Insulae ut Voorna, Overflackea, Goerea, Yselmonda et Aliae, ex Conatibus Geographicis This detailed road map shows the estuary of the River Maas and extends from `s-Gravenhage to Gouda in the north and from Ouddorp to Steenbergen in the south. Cities, such as Rotterdam, Delft, and Brielle are depicted with miniature bird`s-eye plans. A compass rose orients north to the top right, and the map is further adorned with sailing ships, some engaged in battle, and a drape-style title cartouche held aloft by putti. 22.3" W x 18.3" H Lovely original color that has been partially refreshed, light soiling, professionally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom, and faint damp stains that just enter map borders at right and left.

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Lot 444

1700 [Untitled - The Personification of Amsterdam Riding in Neptune`s Chariot] Interesting engraving of the port of Amsterdam by Ludolf Bakhuizen. A man-of-war and other ships fill the port, while in the foreground a female figure representing the might of Amsterdam rides with Neptune on his chariot, pulled along by a hippocamp and a unicorn. 10.1" W x 7.6" H On watermarked paper with light toning and a few unobtrusive spots.

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Lot 450

Levasseur, Victor 1850 Dept. de la Seine This decorative map shows Paris and the vicinity surrounded by lavishly engraved scenes representing the products, arts, and centers for learning in the city. 17.4" W x 12.2" H Light scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins.

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Lot 451

Tardieu, Ambroise 1832 Carte Geologique du Departement de la Seine-Inferieure et des Parties Limitrophes des Departements Voisins This geological map depicts a portion of Haute-Normandie, with Rouen located roughly at center. The map shows the mouth of the Seine River and extends east to Beauvais (in the region of Picardie) and as far north as Dieppe and Eu. A color-coded legend identifies 10 different geological units, including gypsum and chalk. Scores of towns, roads and rivers are also shown. Published by Ant. Passy. Dissected and mounted on linen with a hand-written paper label on verso. 31.1" W x 22.1" H Original color with light soiling. A few of the dissected panels are separating from the linen in some spots.

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Lot 454

1813 Nouveau Plan Routier de la Ville et Faubourgs de Paris Divise en Douze Mairies This detailed bird`s-eye plan of Paris is divided into 12 arrondissements ("mairies"). Numerous tables flank the map with lists of arrondissements, parishes, streets, streets that have changed name, markets, docks, and prisons. Published by Journeaux l`Aine. Folds into orange paper boards with a paper label on front cover. 30.3" W x 21.7" H Original color on heavy, bluish watermarked paper with light toning along folds, a few short fold separations, and a couple of stains. Covers are stained and worn.

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Lot 455

Hachette, Louis Christophe Francois 1856 Nouveau Plan de Paris This detailed folding plan of Paris shows all the streets and boulevards as well as monuments and places of interest, including the Louvre and Notre Dame. The map folds into black embossed cloth covers and contains a 31 pp. street directory. Drawn by Vuillemin and engraved by E. George. 30.8" W x 25.9" H Issued folding and backed with linen. There are numerous light stains in the image and the front cover and attached street directory are detached.

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Lot 458

Zatta, Antonio 1775 La Catalogna li Regni di Aragona, ed Alta Navarra di Novissima Projezione This striking map focuses on three of Spain`s autonomous communities: Catalonia, Aragon, and Navarre. The mountainous topography of these areas is depicted along with many towns and rivers. The map extends beyond northwestern Spain to show the Spanish-French border, a bit of Basque Country, and Valencia. The wonderful title cartouche provides a glimpse into the rural activity in the region. 15.2" W x 11.2" H On watermarked paper with original color and ample margins, light toning along the centerfold, and a couple of notations in pen strictly confined to the blank margins.

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Lot 465

Seutter, Albercht Karl 1756 Intervalla Viaeque Publicae Electoratus Saxoniae… This is a rare and extremely interesting postal map of Saxony. The map is centered on the course of the Elbe, from Magdeburg to Prague and extends from Gotha to the Silesiae (Polish) boundary. It emphasizes the postal roads with the distances between the larger towns and villages noted. The large map is embellished with a title cartouche and a quaint allegorical scene showing the messenger, "Mercury", in a chariot drawn by four "Pegasus" steeds, and another of the hunting goddess, "Diana", in her chariot drawn by a pair of stags. Printed on two joined sheets, as issued. 37.8" W x 22.3" H Issued folding, with two tiny splits at fold intersections, minor toning and soiling, and some light damp stains in the margins.

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Lot 467

Jansson, Jan 1680 Comitatus Glatz Handsome map of the Silesia region with Glatz at center. The forested region was renowned for its wild game and the map includes tiny illustrations of the wildlife. Two dogs paw at an armillary sphere atop the decorative title cartouche, and another cartouche encloses the distance scale and key. A coat of arms adorns the upper left corner. 17.9" W x 14.9" H There is light toning along the centerfold, a 1/2" centerfold separation that has been closed with hinge tape on verso, and a long extraneous crease to the left of the centerfold.

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Lot 468

Mercator/Hondius, 1606 Bohemia This fine map of Bohemia is centered on Prague. It is boldly engraved in Mercator`s style with mountains, forests and hundreds of tiny villages. Two strapwork cartouches at bottom hold the title and distance scale. Latin text on verso. 19" W x 13.5" H Old color on watermarked paper with wide margins, light printer`s ink residue, and some stains confined to the edges of sheet due to the use of non-archival tape on verso, and a chip in top left corner. There is a small crack at left caused by the oxidation of the green pigment that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

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Lot 471

1855 Roadmap of Switzerland / Reisfahrig der Schweiz / Carta Stradale della Svizzera / Carte Routiere de la Suisse This densely engraved map of Switzerland is translated into four languages: English, German, Italian and French. The topography of the land is well-depicted, and a detailed legend at bottom identifies everything from towns of various sizes, railroads, post roads, horse trails, canals, tunnels, and forts to pilgrimages, ruins, cheese factories, caverns, battle fields, and more. In the four corners are inset maps of the neighboring regions. On verso are miniature bird`s-eye plans of Geneva, Basel, Bern and Zurich as well as a table of distances between towns and other statistical information. Engraved by H. H. Mullhaupt and published by H. F. Leuthold. Dissected and mounted on linen and housed in a paper board slipcase. 36" W x 25.5" H Very light soiling and wear. Slipcase is lightly soiled and worn.

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Lot 473

1759-60 [Lot of 2] A New Map of the Circle of Austria; from the Best Authorities [and] A View of the City of Vienna "A. “A New Map of the Circle of Austria; from the Best Authorities”, by George Rollos, from Barrow`s “New Geographical Dictionary”, circa 1759 (11.3 x 7.6”). Shows towns and cities, topography and watershed with the Danube boldly depicted. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche. Condition: (A) B. “A View of the City of Vienna”, from “Royal Magazine”, circa 1760 (8.6 x 6.5”). Attractive view of the city with the Danube River shown passing through it. Condition: Issued folding with light foxing. (B)" #VALUE! See description.

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Lot 482

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1758 [Lot of 3] Carte des Pais Habites par les Samojedes et Ostiacs [and] Partie de la Mer Glaciale, Contenant la Nouvelle Zemble et le Pais des Samoiedes [and] Carte du Detroit de Waeigats, ou de Nassau "Attractive lot of three maps focusing on 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. The first two maps show the entire island along with the northern coast of Russia, while the third map details the southern part of Novaya Zemlya and the Kara Strait. A. “Carte des Pais Habites par les Samojedes et Ostiacs” (9.6 x 6.3”). Condition: Watermarked paper with some light toning along centerfold. B. “Partie de la Mer Glaciale, Contenant la Nouvelle Zemble et le Pais des Samoiedes” (13.7 x 8.5”). Condition: Watermarked paper with a few small spots. Remargined at left and right. C. “Carte du Detroit de Waeigats, ou de Nassau” (12.0 x 7.8”). Condition: Watermarked paper with some light toning along sheet edges." 9.6" W x 6.3" H See description.

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Lot 483

Mercator, Gerard 1609 Taurica Chersonesus nostra Aetate Przecopsca, et Gazara Dicitur Mercator`s fine map of the region north of the Black sea encompasses the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine. This map served as the basis of most other cartographer`s depictions of the region throughout the seventeenth century. The interior is filled with large forests and mountains with little information on settlements except along the rivers. It is embellished with small strapwork title cartouches. French text on verso. 15.8" W x 12.3" H Original color and wide margins on watermarked paper with light toning and minor creasing along the centerfold. There is discoloration in the blank margins due to the use of non-archival tape on verso, far from map image.

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Lot 484

Blaeu, (Family) 1640 Taurica Chersonesus, Nostra Aetate Przecopsca, et Gazara Dicitur Attractive map of the region north of the Black Sea based on Mercator with the toponym from medieval portolan charts. The map covers the region from Moscow in the north to the Black Sea and from the mouth of the Danube to approximately Sochi in the east. The interior is filled with large forests and mountains with little information on settlements except along the rivers. It is embellished with small strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches and three ships. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43. 19.8" W x 15.1" H Watermarked paper with light show-through of text on verso, minor soiling, and professional repairs to a few short centerfold separations and a clean cut that enters 3" into map at top adjacent to centerfold.

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Lot 485

Cantelli da Vignola/de Rossi, 1684 Tartaria d Europa Overo Piccola Tartaria... This rare map of the Ukraine extends south to Istanbul, north to Moscow, and east to the Caspian Sea. The map is filled with information on towns, political boundaries, rivers, mountains, and forested areas. The large allegorical title cartouche represents the numerous conflicts waged in the region, with warriors on horseback carrying swords, spears, and bows and arrows. The map was created by Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola, a cartographer from Modena, Italy who worked on many maps in Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi`s atlas, "Mercurio Geografico". Engraved by Vincenzo Mariotti. 21.7" W x 17" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with original outline color in map and later color in cartouche. There is a stain along centerfold at top caused by the use of non-archival tape on verso, and there is one small crack caused by the oxidation of the original green pigment that has been professionally reinforced on verso. There are light soiling, a faint damp stain that enters 2.5" into map at bottom, and very narrow top and bottom margins.

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Lot 486

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Transilvania Attractive miniature map of Romania and Hungary and the surrounding region. The tiny map is filled with place names, each symbolized by a tiny castle and pictorial depictions of the mountainous countryside. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.6". 4.1" W x 2.9" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and a light damp stain along bottom edge of sheet.

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Lot 488

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. V. Europae, in qua Raetia, Pannonia, Noricum, Liburnia, Dalmatia, cum Italiae Parte... An attractive Ptolemaic map of the Balkan coast and northern Italy along the Adriatic Sea, extending north to include parts of Austria and Hungary. The map is embellished with a strapwork cartouche and a sea monster. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term "Atlas" for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This is the third state with a re-engraved title cartouche and the addition of a grid, published by R. and J. Westenios and Guil. Smith. There is evidence of a crack in the plate at bottom adjacent to the sea monster. 17.9" W x 12.5" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold and light toning along sheet edges, far from image.

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Lot 489

Munster, Sebastian 1565 [Les Citez & Villes de la Transsylvanie] Bold wood block map of the Balkans covering the regions of present-day northern Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania. Only the major cities are shown with castle icons. On a full sheet of French text measuring 8.4 x 12.1". 7.4" W x 6" H A nice impression with attractive color, a few tiny worm holes only visible when held to light, and a professionally repaired cut running along the neatline at left.

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Lot 493

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Slavoniae, Croatiae, Carniae, Istriae, Bosniae, Descri. Lovely miniature map of northeastern section of the Balkans - present day Slovenia and Croatia with the Adriatic Sea located at the lower left. The map is filled with tiny cities and good detail of the rivers systems. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.6 x 7.6". 4" W x 2.8" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and light show-through of text on verso.

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Lot 494

Blaeu, Willem 1640 Walachia Servia, Bulgaria, Romania This attractive map of the Eastern Balkans is centered on Bulgaria and includes Macedonia, Serbia, the Bosphorus and Constantinople. It is based on Gerard Mercator`s map of the region. The Danube and its tributaries flow across the map. It is adorned with decorative title and distance scale cartouches, the title festooned with the accoutrements of war and topped with emblem of the Turkish Empire. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43. 20.1" W x 15.2" H A nice impression with attractive color, some printer`s ink residue, light offsetting, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation at top.

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Lot 495

Porcacchi, Tomaso 1576 [Lot of 17 - Greece] "This lot includes 17 maps of Greece and its islands published in Porcacchi`s “L`Isole piu Famose del Mondo”, all engraved by Girolamo Porro of Padua. Each map is on a full sheet of Italian text (7.0 x 10.5”). Size varies slightly. This lot includes: A. “Arcipelago”. Condition: A spot of printer`s ink residue and marginal soiling. (B+) B. “Il Sito de` Curzolari”. Condition: There are a number of cracks that have been closed on verso with archival tape and marginal soiling. (B) C. “Morea Penisola”. Condition: Light soiling and a few small worm holes in text below map. (B+) D. “Negroponte”Condition: Numerous minute pinholes along coastlines, light soiling, and manuscript writing in blank margins. (B) E. “Corfu”Condition: Light soiling with one small ink spot in image. (B+) F. “Milo”Condition: Light soiling with a few small worm holes in image at left. (B) G. “Zante”Condition: Light soiling with a printer`s crease above compass rose. (B+) H. “Scarpanto”Condition: Some soiling with a worm track in text below map. (B+) I. “Rhodi”Condition: Minor soiling. (B+) J. “Candia”Condition: There is light soiling, show-through of manuscript ink on verso, and a worm track in text below map. There is an old paper repair in right blank margin. (B) K. “Santorini”Condition: A couple of faint spots and a tiny worm hole in left blank margin. (B+) L. “Stalimene”Condition: Light soiling. (B+) M. “Metellino”Condition: Marginal soiling. (A) N. “Scio”Condition: Light soiling. (B+) O. “Nicsia”Condition: There are a few small worm holes in map at left, and an old paper repair in left blank margin. (B+) P. “Cefalonia”Condition: Light soiling with a small worm hole and ink stains in text below map. (B+) Q. “Cerigo”Condition: Light soiling with a worm track in text below map. (B+)" 5.5" W x 4" H See description.

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Lot 497

Delisle, Guillaume 1707 Carte de la Grece Dressee sur un Grand Nombre de Memoires Anciens et Nouveaux... This large, detailed map shows Greece and the western part of Turkey. It extends to show the boot of Italy, Albania, Macedonia, and part of Cyprus. Decorated with a lovely allegorical title cartouche that includes ruins, a figure in a yoke, and a winged old man. 25.7" W x 17.9" H On watermarked paper with light scattered stains and minor toning.

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Lot 500

Porcacchi, Tomaso 1576 [Untitled - Battle of Lepanto] Descrittione del Conflitto Navale Successo a` Curzolari nel Mare Ionio a VII. d`Ottobre MDLXXI This engraving depicts the Battle of Lepanto, waged between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire in the Gulf of Corinth on October 7, 1571. The battle was a decisive defeat for the Ottoman Empire, and prevented the Ottomans from further advancing into the Mediterranean. It is estimated that the Ottoman Empire lost over 20,000 men and 180 ships due to capture and sinking. Although the Ottoman Empire quickly rebuilt ships for their navy, it took many years before they were able to train sufficient sailors, soldiers and oarsmen to man the ships. Engraved by Girolamo Porro of Padua and printed on a full sheet of Italian text (7.1 x 10.4"). 5.5" W x 4" H Light soiling primarily confined to blank margins.

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Lot 507

Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudicae Status in quo Ducatus Sabaudiae Principatus Pedemontium et Ducatus Montisferrati... This fully engraved map of northwestern Italy is bounded by Geneva in the north (depicted along the top border of the map), Grenoble in the west, the Gulf of Genoa in the south, and Milan and Lake Como in the east. There is great detail of towns, roads, political boundaries, and rivers. The decorative title cartouche features Athena, goddess of war and wisdom, and two royal figures. 22.6" W x 19.8" H Watermarked paper with original color that has been partially refreshed and light printer`s ink residue.

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Lot 514

Braun & Hogenberg, 1581 [Map of the Grotto of the Cumaean Sibyl and Lake Agnano] "This is a very unusual and interesting sheet, consisting of two views, one atop the other, and each surrounded in an elaborate strapwork framework which includes Latin text. Both are drawn by Georg Hoefnagel. Latin text on verso. The top one is a view of Lake Averno from the east, showing the entrance to the Grotto of the Cumaean Sibyl (marked as “A”), and the temple of Apollo (marked as “B”). At center, Hoefnagel and Ortelius discuss the ancient context to the name of the lake, which means “birdless” in Greek. Yet Hoefnagel points out the ducks swimming in the lake, thereby disputing the claim that the lake was the entrance to the Underworld, as previously believed. The bottom view is of the volcanic Lake Agnano. The cartouche at right is translated as: “A true delineation of Lake Agnano and the deadly cave, which is neither spacious nor does it penetrate deeply into the mountain, but slopes gently towards the north. If any living creature enters it or is sent in, it will die at once; but if it is immediately pulled out and thrown into the aforementioned lake, it will slowly recover and come to life again. This is often tried out with dogs.” Along Lake Agnano is the Grotta del Cane (Dog`s Cave, marked “B”), which received its name due to the gases that rise approximately 45 cm from the floor, such that any dog who entered would be rendered unconscious. The structure to the far right of the lake (marked “C”) is the Stufe di San Germano, where the hot sulphur gases are stored for medicinal purposes." 18.3" W x 12.7" H Attractive color with a tiny hole along centerfold towards bottom, a centerfold separation in bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape, and light toning in blank margins.

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Lot 526

SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1838 Venice. Venezia. Venedig This very finely engraved plan of Venice features excellent detail of the canals, streets, and scores of named buildings. A large inset "Plan of the Environs of Venice, Shewing the Lagunes" is contained within a handsome scroll border. There is a well rendered bird`s-eye "View of the Mint, St. Mark`s Church, the Palace, &c." and along the bottom are elevations for eleven important buildings. At lower right is a text block that discusses the number of houses, churches, and a "Population of 112,000 souls" along with 149 canals, and 306 bridges throughout the city. Engraved by B.R. Davies from W.R. Clarke`s drawing and published by Chapmann & Hall. Printed on two sheets that have been professionally joined. 22.9" W x 15.2" H There is light offsetting and some scattered abrasions.

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Lot 531

Thomson, John 1817 Chart of the Mediterranean Sea Very handsome chart of the Mediterranean Sea from the Strait of Gibraltar to the coasts of Egypt, Turkey and Palestine. The chart extends north to include the Black Sea, and shows islands with numerous place names along the coasts. Includes seven inset charts with bird`s-eye plans, soundings, and sea battle plans: "Bay & Roads of Marseilles"; "The Harbour of Genoa"; "Plan of the Rock & Bay of Gibraltar Shewing the Position of the Combined Fleet and Attack of the Battering Ships in 1782"; "Leghorn Road"; "Sketch of the Watering Place of Algeziras"; "Attack on Algiers by the Fleet under the Command of Admiral Lord Exmouth. Aug. 22, 1816"; and "Gulf of Smyrna". 23.5" W x 19.3" H Light toning and offsetting with a few minor spots and one small abrasion in the image.

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Lot 538

Jansson, Jan 1653 Cyprus Insula This superb map of the island of Cyprus is geographically based on the earlier work of Ortelius, and was first published by Blaeu in 1635. Its beautiful composition makes it one of the most desirable maps of the island. At top are two coats of arms; at center the arms of the House of the Lusignans, and at left the Turkish arms. The map is attractively arrayed with compass roses, sailing ships, and rhumb lines. The large cartouche at bottom right shows Aphrodite being drawn across the sea in a seashell chariot pulled by a pair of swans, while Cupid pierces her heart with an arrow. Spanish text on verso, published between 1653-66. 19.8" W x 15.1" H Attractive color with wide margins, light printer`s ink residue, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 3" into map at top. There is marginal soiling and a repaired tear in bottom blank margin near the centerfold.

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Lot 540

Hondius/Purchas, 1625 Candia [on sheet with] I Corfu [and] Zante [and] Milo [and] Nicsia [and] Scarpanto Crisply engraved, reduced version of Mercator`s handsome map of Crete with small inset maps of the islands of Corfu, Zante, Milos, Naxos, Santorini and Scarpanto at top. It is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and a moiré patterned sea. English text on verso. 7.2" W x 5.6" H A nice impression with light show-through of text on verso, minor soiling mostly confined to the blank margins, and some small remnants of hinge tape on verso.

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Lot 546

Anon., 1700 Geographische Beschreibung von dem Wanderschaft der Apostelen und Reysen des H. Apostels Pauli... Very decorative map after Visscher describing the Apostle Paul`s travels by boat from Jerusalem to Rome showing the region from Sicily to the Persian Gulf. Graphic panels across the top and bottom depict 26 events from the Book of Acts, and the sea is filled with tiny ships and a compass rose. German text on verso. 18.5" W x 12.4" H There is light soiling, some show-through of text on verso, and some minor rippling of the paper.

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Lot 547

Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Imperium Turcicum in Europa, Asia et Africa Regiones Proprias, Tributarias, Clientelares... Striking map of the Turkish Empire stretching from the Balkan peninsula to the Caspian Sea and from Egypt through the Arabian peninsula. The elaborate title cartouche is surrounded by figures representing the conquest and the riches of the empire. This map is based on Delisle`s map of the region from 1701, with the exception of Saada and Sanaa, which have been omitted. 22.6" W x 19.1" H Watermarked paper with original color that has been partially refreshed and light printer`s ink residue, particularly along the left neatline.

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Lot 549

Visscher, Claes Janszoon 1648 De Gelegentheyt van t`Paradys Ende t`Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders de Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen… Superb Dutch Bible map covering the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, featuring the Garden of Eden located near the city of Babel. The strapwork title cartouche is flanked by scenes of Eve offering Adam the apple and the expulsion from paradise. In the sea beneath Cyprus is a scene of Jonah and the whale. A lovely, decorative map with the scale of miles featuring a figure of an old fisherman (the mark of Visscher). Dutch text on verso. 18.8" W x 12.1" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with good margins, light soiling, and two small worm holes in unengraved areas of image, one of which has been professionally infilled.

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Lot 551

Wit, Frederick de 1680 Nova Persiae Armeniae Natoliae et Arabiae This splendid map of the Middle East covers the region from Turkey and Egypt to Afghanistan with the Arabian peninsula prominently shown. The detail in Arabia is based on Sanson`s map of 1654, one of the largest scaled and best detailed maps of the region until the mid-seventeenth century. The decorative title cartouche features several exotic figures, animals and a merchant ship. A mapmaker works atop the scale of miles cartouche using dividers and other tools of the trade. 22.1" W x 18.8" H Lovely old color with light soiling. There are short centerfold separations at top and bottom and a 1.5" tear in the Persian Gulf that have all been professionally repaired.

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Lot 553

Cluver, Philipp 1697 Persia sive Sophorum Regnum cum Armenia Assyria Mesopotamia et Babilonia Charming small map covering the region from the Mediterranean to Pakistan, including the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, and part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is fully engraved with mountains, forests, many ancient place names and adorned with a decorative title cartouche. 10.2" W x 8.2" H Attractive color with a hint of offsetting and light toning along centerfold.

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Lot 556

Stoopendaal, Daniel 1714 De Gelegentheyt van `t Paradys en `t Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders d`Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen … This Dutch Bible map covers the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, depicting numerous Biblical sites, including the wanderings of the Children of Israel, Jonas & the whale, and the Garden of Eden. The map is richly embellished with a banner style title cartouche and four corner vignettes - the creation of Adam & Eve, Paradise, Eve offering Adam the apple, and the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. At bottom center is a large scene of the Ark. Dutch text on verso. 18.1" W x 13.8" H Light soiling and some very faint offsetting.

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Lot 557

1840-76 [Lot of 2] Turquie d`Asie, Arabie, Perse, Caboul, Beloutchistan, et Turkestan [and] Asie Occidentale et les Pays du Nil "Pair of nicely engraved maps that prominently feature the Arabian Peninsula. The maps show all of Turkey and the Black and Caspian seas, and extend east to include the region of today`s Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan. Many place names and topographical detail fill the maps, and political divisions are indicated by color. A. “Turquie d`Asie, Arabie, Perse, Caboul, Beloutchistan, et Turkestan”, by Charles V. Monin, circa 1840 (14.8 x 11.2”). Condition: Two light damp stains in top left and right corners that enter 2” into map image. (B+) B. “Asie Occidentale et les Pays du Nil”, by Justus Perthes, from “Atlas General”, circa 1876 (9.9 x 7.8”). Condition: Minor toning. (A)" #VALUE! See description.

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Lot 558

Walker, Samuel 1853 Map to Explain the History of the Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians. Including Alexander`s Expedition This map of the Middle East spans from eastern Thrace to the western edge of India and shows Alexander the Great`s route through the region. Many rivers, mountains, deserts, and important cities and towns are identified. Also included are a few notes identifying places of interest, such as "Cyreschata the Cyropolis taken by Alexander" and "A Lake wherein the Oxus and Jaxartes are said to lose themselves and from which their streams are greatly enlarged". Engraved by Kelly. 15.3" W x 9.9" H Issued folding on sturdy paper with light scattered foxing and a few tiny edge tears and fold separations along the top of the sheet, outside the image.

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Lot 561

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. I. Asiae, in qua Galatia, Cappadocia, Pontus, Bithynia, Asia Minor, Pamphylia, Lycia, ac Cilicia... A fine Ptolemaic map of Turkey and Cyprus showing its ancient political divisions. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and two fierce sea monsters in the Mediterranean Sea. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term "Atlas" for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This is the third state with a re-engraved title cartouche and the addition of a grid, published by R. and J. Westenios and Guil. Smith. 18" W x 13.5" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with light toning along sheet edges and damp stains in bottom corners, far from image.

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Lot 563

Walker, Samuel 1853 The Expedition of Cyrus, and Retreat of the Ten Thousand This fascinating map traces the route of the Ten Thousand through the Persian Empire. The Ten Thousand were an army of Greek mercenaries commissioned by Cyrus the Younger to bring down Artaxerxes II, the king of Persia and his brother. Engraved by Kelly. 12.8" W x 8.4" H Issued folding on sturdy paper with wide margins as well as light scattered foxing and minor offsetting. There are a few short fold separations and an edge tear in the blank margins, all well away from image.

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Lot 567

Moxon, Joseph 1715 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments... [bound with] The Book of Common Prayer [and 6 Biblical maps] "This magnificent folio-sized King James Bible is bound with “The Book of Common Prayer”, “The Books Called Apocrypha”, “The New Testament”, and “The Whole Book of Psalms: Collected into English Metre” by Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins. This edition of the King James Bible includes marginal notes from the Geneva Bible, an ironic combination because the Geneva Notes apparently played a role in King James` decision to commission a new Bible. In addition, this Bible features a series of 6 Biblical maps originally by Nicholas Visscher and translated from Dutch by Joseph Moxon: A. “A Map of All the Earth and How After the Flood it Was Divided Among the Sons of Noah”. The map illustrates how the world was divided up among the sons of Noah after the Flood. It is centered on the Old World and only the place names are concentrated there. The rest of the world is shown only with continental outlines, rivers and lakes. The “island of California” appears across the expansive Pacific Ocean where there are partial outlines for Japan, Australia and New Zealand. A series of vignettes surround the map illustrating the Creation and the Garden of Eden at top, with scenes from the Fall of Man to the Crucifixion of Christ at bottom. Two cartouches further decorate the sheet, including a dedication to Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the second state, with the addition of Pennsylvania marked on the map. Reference: Shirley #457; Laor #516A. B. “Paradise, or the Garden of Eden. With the Countries Circumjacent Inhabited by the Patriarchs”. An attractive and uncommon map of the Middle East, including Cyprus, a portion of the Persian Gulf and the north shore of the Red Sea filled with details of Old Testament locations, including Babel and Nineveh. There is a coat of arms at upper left and a cartouche at upper right showing the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by the Angel. Reference: Laor #517. C. “Israels Peregrination, or the Forty Years Travels of the Children of Israel out of Egypt through the Red Sea, and the Wilderness into Canaan, or the Land of Promise”. This lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicts the flight from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Includes a fine title cartouche, ships sailing in both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, numerous putti, several engravings of religious icons, Moses, Aaron, and a charming scene of Jonas and the whale. Reference: Laor #519. D. “Jerusalem”. This detailed bird`s-eye view was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem during the seventeenth century. While it is imaginary, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets, with 36 principal sites numbered and keyed to a table in a scroll at left, which is held aloft by an eagle. Solomon`s Temple is at upper center and Herod`s Palace is located at the far left. The scenes in the foreground include the Crucifixion at left and Salomon`s anointment at right. Reference: Laor #1084A. E. “Canaan, or the Land of Promise. Possessed by the Children of Israel: and Travelled Through by our Saviour Jesus Christ; and His Apostles”. This fine map of present-day Israel is oriented with north to the right. There is a large, decorative title cartouche at bottom flanked by vignettes depicting the life of Christ. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles. Tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. At top center is a coat of arms with a dedication to Lord Bishop Humphrey. Reference: Laor #522A. F. “The Travels of St. Paul and Other the Apostles...” This map portrays the Eastern Mediterranean from Rome, through Asia Minor and the Holy Land, to Babylon. Territorial divisions reflect the political conditions of the first century A.D. The route of Apostle Paul is charted from Jerusalem to Rome. The decorative panels at top and bottom show the major events of Paul`s journey; each vignette being a composite of two or three episodes. The one at the left of the cartouche shows Paul`s conversion, his baptism by Ananias, and finally his daring escape from the city. Other scenes depict the young Paul before his conversion, healing the paralytic, his ship wreck at Malta, and his appearance before Nero. At bottom left is a coat of arms with a dedication to Seth, Lord Bishop of Salisbury. Reference: Laor #523A. This example also includes three pages of meticulous genealogical notes of the Joseph Maude and Thomas Holme families (from 1662-1863) written in delicate manuscript by a previous owner. 6 maps, 91pp, 719pp, 160pp, 248pp, 54pp. Original full diced paneled brown calf over beveled wooden boards, with a central, ornate blind-stamped lozenge to each board, and raised bands on spine. The original brass clasps and catches are no longer present." 10.6" W x 16.8" H Five of the six maps are in very good condition with faint, scattered foxing and minor offsetting. The sixth map (Canaan) is in good condition with some show-through of old manuscript ink on verso. The text is mostly very good with light scattered foxing and toning, with heavy toning on the first and last few pages. The binding is sound but the hinges are starting. The front cover is cracked vertically near the fore-edge and has been professionally repaired. The spine is cracking and is missing a 4x2" piece at bottom. There is a bookplate from a previous owner (Rosa Walter Meertief, born c. 1872) on front pastedown.

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Lot 568

Munster, Sebastian 1550 [Title on Verso] Terra Santa This untitled woodblock map of the Holy Land and Cyprus covers the region from Southern Turkey to the Nile Delta. Contains two inset panels of Italian text. On verso is an illustration of Moses and the Ten Commandments, also accompanied by Italian text. 6.5" W x 10.2" H Trimmed close to the neatline at left with light soiling at bottom right.

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Lot 570

Ortelius, Abraham 1598 Terra Sancta, a Petro Laicstain Perlustrata, et ab eius ore et Schedis a Christiano Schrot in Tabulam Redacta This striking map is considered the most `modern` of Ortelius` maps of the Holy Land. It is a very detailed map, centered on Samaria, with north oriented to the left. The map was drawn by Christian Schrot with cartography based on Peter Laicksteen`s wall map describing his 1566 visit to the Holy Land. The elaborate title cartouche incorporates vignettes of the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The map is further adorned with a bold distance scale featuring the head of Medusa and a dramatic scene depicting Jonah falling from a ship into the waiting jaws of the whale. French text on verso with page number 112. 20" W x 14.5" H Watermarked paper with wide original margins and all edges gilt. There is light soiling along centerfold and several small, unobtrusive spots.

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Lot 573

Visscher, Nicolas 1663 Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse der Kinderen Israels... This lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicts the flight from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Includes a fine title cartouche, ships sailing in both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, numerous putti, several engravings of religious icons, Moses, Aaron, and a charming scene of Jonas and the whale. Drawn by Claes Janszoon Visscher and engraved by A. vanden Broeck (their imprints are in the bottom right corner) and published by Nicolas Visscher in a Dutch Bible. Dutch text on verso. 18.8" W x 12.5" H Attractive color with light soiling, a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 3" into map at bottom. There are some stains along sheet edges, not affecting map.

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Lot 577

Sanson, Nicolas 1700 Geographiae Sacrae ex Veteri, et Novo Testamento Desumptae Tabula in qua Terra Promissa, sive Iudaea in suas Tribus Partesq. Distincta A fine map illustrating the lands described in the Old and New Testament. The Kishon River connects the Mediterranean to the Sea of Galilee. The map provides good detail throughout and is adorned with a wreath-style title cartouche. 19.7" W x 15.8" H Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a binding trim at bottom left that has been replaced and the margin at bottom extended, both of which have been done very skillfully. There is light discoloration along a 2" fold separation at bottom right that was previously closed with cello tape, which has since been entirely removed and professionally repaired.

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Lot 579

Reland, Adrien 1714 Facies Palaestinae ex Monumentis Veteribus This map shows the Holy Land in Roman times divided into "Galilee, Samaria" and "Judea" with "Peraea Batanaea" on the west side of the Jordan River. Although Reland uses the traditional format for his map of the Holy Land, he excludes the fanciful names and imaginary rivers from previous maps. The allegorical title cartouche features a terrestrial globe, mapmaker`s tools, and Judea in chains, with the port of Jaffa in the background. Engraved by Broen. 19.4" W x 21.9" H A fine impression with attractive color and light toning. Narrow margins, as issued.

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Lot 580

Aa, Pieter van der 1729 De Veertig-Jaarige Reys-Togten der Kinderen Israels Num. XXXIII… This is a spectacular panoramic landscape view of the Sinai Peninsula and the desert where the Children of Israel wandered for forty years. It is shown from a perspective high above the Mediterranean Sea. The view begins with Mt. Pisgah on the left and shows the Dead Sea, Jordan, Mt. Sinai and the Red Sea. The encampments are shown throughout the landscape along the road taken. The view is adorned with a dramatic cartouche and was printed on two joined sheets. 30.3" W x 11.6" H A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and one minute worm hole only visible when held to light.

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