Plancius, Petrus 1625 Orbis Terrarum Typus de Integro Multis in Locis Emendatus... This handsome world map, first issued in 1590, was based on Rumold Mercator`s map of 1587. It incorporates the improvements made by Ortelius with a re-shaped South America and inclusion of the Solomon Islands. Plancius introduced new information, based on Portuguese reports, on the far-west coast of America and the western coastline of Africa. Japan is shown for the first time as one small and three larger islands, although still misshapen. It is beautifully engraved in a strapwork surround with a compass rose and armillary sphere tucked between the hemispheres. This example is the third state from a Dutch Bible with the attribution D.R.M. Mathes. Engraved by Baptista Doeticum, Dutch text on verso. 20.3" W x 11.3" H Issued folding, now pressed. Dutch Bible maps are often found with damaged side margins, but the margins on this example are in excellent condition. There are a few small, unobtrusive spots in the image and light stains in top blank margin, far from image.
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Blaeu, Willem 1635 Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula "A magnificent map featuring a carte-a-figures border with allegorical representations of the sun, the moon, the five known planets, the four elements and the four seasons. Along the bottom are vignettes showing the seven wonders of the world: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus straddling the harbor at Rhodes, the Pyramids, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus at Cairo, the Temple of Diana, the Statue of Jupiter and the lighthouse at Alexandria. Josua van Ende engraved this map, reducing it from Blaeu`s 1605 wall map for inclusion in atlases. Petrus Plancius` world map of 1592 was the main source of geographical information. The map is shown on Mercator`s projection with a massive Southern Continent attached to New Guinea, with the coastal names of “Beach” and “Psittacorum regio” noted from Marco Polo`s travel memoirs. North America has the westward bulge characteristic of the time, with the “Strait of Anian” noted. Korea is shown as an island and Japan is in a kite-like shape. The map itself is richly decorated with cartouches, sea battles, monsters and compass roses. Fourth state with “Tierra del Fuego” shown as an island and the date omitted from the lower cartouche on the right. French text on verso, published between 1635-50." 21.5" W x 16.1" H Watermarked paper with old color that has been refreshed, a minor printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold at bottom, and marginal soiling.
Blaeu/Valck, 1695 Novus Planiglobii Terrestris per Utrumque Polum Conspectus This uncommon, beautifully engraved map showing the world on a polar projection was the final world map executed by Johannes Blaeu in circa 1672. A tragic fire destroyed the Blaeu company that same year before the map was published. The plate itself survived and was acquired by Gerald Valck, who replaced Blaeu`s imprint with his own. Traces of the original imprint can still be discerned in the cartouche. The map shows "California as an island"; the only Blaeu map to depict this cartographic myth. In the Pacific, the coastline of Australia is beginning to take shape. In South America, two mythical lakes are shown: "Parime Lacus" is on the Equator and "Lago de los Xarayes" appears in the center of the continent. The southern tip of South America is oddly truncated due to the projection. Surrounding the map are billowing clouds, the sun, moon and an armillary sphere at top. The bottom of the map shows Eve emerging from the rib of Adam on the left, and on the right, a clothed and ashamed Adam is about to depart the Garden of Eden. 21.1" W x 15.9" H Attractive color with light soiling in wide, blank margins.
Scherer, Heinrich 1700 Typus Totius Orbis Terraquei Geographice Delineatus, et ad Usum Globo Materiali Superinducendus This is an interesting and uncommon set of globe gores. It is one of eleven world maps that appeared in the "Novus Atlas" that was published between 1702 and 1710. "California is shown as an island", "Iedso" is a part of Japan, and Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand are not yet fully formed. A small, strapwork title cartouche contains the date. 13.7" W x 8.6" H Issued folding, now pressed, with a minor spot of printer`s ink residue and some soiling in top blank margin.
Stoopendaal, Daniel 1714 Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita This decorative double hemisphere world map was issued in a Dutch Bible published by the Keur family. It is based on Visscher`s Bible map of 1663 and is surrounded by nearly identical engravings, which include numerous exotic animals and four female allegorical representations of the continents. At the top and bottom are two diagrams depicting the Copernican and Ptolemaic theories of the solar system. "California is depicted as an island" with a flat northern coast. Australia includes the western and northern coasts and the discoveries of Van Diemen. There are numerous Pacific islands including much of the western coastline of New Zealand. Dutch text on verso. 18.1" W x 14" H Issued folding, now pressed with attractive color, several professionally repaired fold separations, and minor soiling.
Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Planiglobii Terrestris cum Utroq Hemisphaerio Caelesti Generalis Repraesentatio This is one of the most decorative eighteenth century world maps. The two hemispheres are surrounded by vivid engravings of natural phenomena such as waterspouts, a rainbow, earthquakes, and a volcano. Wind heads occupy the starry heavens, and two putti hold the title banner aloft. The map itself shows a typical geographical view of the period. "California is shown as an island" with an indistinct "Fretum Anian" and "Terra Esonis" above it. There is a "River of the West" emptying into a small sea just northeast of California. The partial coastlines of Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea are noted. Australia is shown to be separate from New Guinea, Carpentaria and Diemens Land. Nova Britannia is shown as a separate island off the coast of New Guinea with the notation that it was discovered by Dampier in 1700. Several explorer`s tracks are traced, including Magellan, Dampier, Tasman, Gaetani and Charmont. Nestled between the hemispheres are two detailed celestial maps. Text panels at bottom describe the natural phenomena. Homann borrowed both the cartography and depictions of natural phenomenon from Zurner`s similar map circa 1700. 22" W x 19.3" H Attractive color on watermarked paper with professional repairs to a long centerfold separation at bottom and an adjacent tear that extends from the bottom of the sheet to the south Atlantic.
Senex, John 1730 A New and Correct Map of the World from the Latest Observations This small English-produced world map was published by Patrick Gordon in "Geography Anatomiz`d" and engraved by John Senex. The double hemispheric map depicts a period of extensive exploration and geographical discoveries. Australia (New Holland) is vaguely formed with some coastal areas undefined. The continent is still connected to New Guinea that also has blank, undefined coastal areas. New Zealand is depicted with only an indistinct coastline. The mysterious coastline of "Davis`s Land" also appears in the eastern South Pacific. "California is shown as an island" and a large Anian Strait indicates the possibility of a Northwest Passage. In the North Pacific Ocean the faint outline of "Compagnies Land" stretches between Asia and North America. 11.6" W x 6" H Issued folding with a few small, faint spots.
Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1745 Mappe-Monde Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences et Quelques Autres et sur les Memoires les Plus Recens "This handsome double hemisphere map is an updated version of Delisle’s first world map, issued in 1700. Delisle had used accounts from French explorers and colonizers of the Gulf of Mexico region, and also had access to accounts from survivors of La Salle’s expedition in the late 1680`s. The tracks of major explorers and their discoveries are charted throughout the oceans. Although Covens & Mortier made numerous updates to Delisle`s map, there are still several cartographic inaccuracies that remain. New Guinea is connected to Australia, however “Nouv. Bretagne” is now shown as a separate and very round island. In addition, “Terre de la Compagnie” still appears to the northeast of Japan. In this edition new information corrects the representation of the Great Lakes, South America, Japan as an island, and the Niger River in Africa. But the most interesting part of the map is the Pacific Northwest and the Bering Sea, where a conjectural coastline now appears with notations of the discoveries of Vitus Bering`s first and second expeditions. A “River of the West” is also depicted almost connecting the Pacific to “L. Winipigue”. The elegantly engraved title cartouche features female representations of the continents balanced by a ribbon-style banner. Covens & Mortier`s imprint appears in a new and more decorative cartouche at bottom featuring sea monsters and mer-men, with a lovely seascape and sailing ships behind them. In addition, four polar projections have been added to the previously blank corners of the sheet, with partial outlines of Antarctica shown in the southern projections at left. A very lovely and rare map that features a wealth of cartographic information." 25.4" W x 19.7" H Attractive color on watermarked paper with a few small spots of foxing and professional repairs along centerfold at top and bottom. There is a 1.3" tear adjacent to centerfold at bottom of image that has also been professionally repaired.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1748 Essay d`une Carte Reduite Contenant les Parties Connuees du Globe Terrestre... Early issue of this fine large world chart on Mercator`s projection decorated with a large title cartouche and two compass roses. North America is shown with a very pronounced "River of the West" connecting through a series of rivers and lakes from Lake Superior to the Pacific - representing the elusive "Northwest Passage". The Russian discoveries in the North Pacific are not yet shown, although there is a note about the voyages of 1743. Australia is labeled "Nouvelle Hollande" with "Terre de Diemen" and "Nouv. Guinee" both linked to the mainland. New Zealand is only partially formed and there are numerous islands in the Pacific. 27.5" W x 19.8" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with some faint toning, two tears near the lower compass rose that have been professionally repaired on verso, and a few tiny splits at fold intersections.
Guthrie, William 1794 Map of the World from the Best Authorities This double hemispheric world map incorporates the discoveries of Capt. Cook. Of interest is the depiction of a huge New South Wales that stretches across the entire east coast of "New Holland" from "Van Diemens Land" (still attached) to the Cape York Peninsula. New Guinea`s southern coastline is indistinctly drawn. A note near Hawaii states, "Owhyhee where C. Cook was killed." Engraved by B. Baker. 14.1" W x 7.3" H Issued folding with light scattered foxing, a damp stain along the right edge of the sheet that just enters image, and a few short fold separations that do not enter map image.
Johnston, W. & A.K. 1848 The Geographical Distribution of Plants According to Humboldt`s Statistics of the Principal Families & Groups; Schouw`s Twenty Five Phyto-Geographic Regions, and the Distribution of the Family of Palms and the Genera Pinus (Pine) & Erica (Heath) This large map is a superb example of thematic mapping with various colors and diagrams used to illustrate the distribution of plants throughout the world. A chart at top, "Outlines of Botanical Geography...", provides a graphic display of the type of indigenous vegetation in the major mountain regions of the world. At bottom is a map of the world with the distribution of plants depicted through the use of color. This handsome chart is from the English version of Heinrich Berghaus` "Physikalischer Atlas", which resulted in the first truly comprehensive thematic atlas. It is a very early example of printed color, the development of which made a huge impact on cartography in general and specifically the graphic portrayal of geographical data on thematic maps. 22.8" W x 19.4" H All edges gilt on thick paper with faint offsetting and a barely noticeable abrasion near the border at bottom that does not affect the map image.
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Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Poli Arctici Constitutio [on sheet with] Poli Antarctici Constitutio Interesting copper engraving showing the two poles. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work was the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth, proposing theories (sometimes fantastic) in the areas of physics, geography, geology, and chemistry. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. 7.6" W x 13" H Marginal soiling.
Hondius/deWit, 1715 Poli Arctici, et Circumiacentium Terrarum Descriptio Novissima Hondius` important map is one of the most decorative maps of the North Pole. It replaced Mercator`s map in the Mercator/Hondius atlases in 1636, and incorporated much of the knowledge gained by the English in their search for a Northwest Passage to Asia. The cartography is based on Henry Briggs` depiction of Hudson Bay, showing a pair of bays in the bottom of Hudson Bay named "Iames his Bay" and "The Great Bay of God`s Deliverance." There are more names based on Hudson`s explorations, including the note of "Ne Ultra" in an inlet at the top of the bay indicating that they could go no further there. There are several Dutch names in Labrador, many appearing for the first time on this map. The fascinating whaling scenes that surround the map also depict Dutch activity in the region. There are many types of ship and boats shown, as well as whales, seals and cormorants. This is De Wit`s issue, with his imprint in the title cartouche, and re-engraved areas around Iceland and at the base of "Nova Zemla". 19.6" W x 17.1" H An excellent impression with attractive color, one unobtrusive spot below the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and a couple of minute worm holes only visible when held to light.
Duval, Pierre 1682 Terres Antarctiques Dites Autrement Australes et Inconnues Finely engraved miniature map of the South Pole, showing a large "Terre Australe", which appears to be connected to New Zealand. Australia and Tasmania are depicted with conjectural coastlines, leaving uncertainty as to whether or not they are connected. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson`s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. 5" W x 4" H Watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and some printer`s ink residue in wide, original margins.
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Dearborn, Nathaniel 1841 Chart of Recent Discoveries in the Southern Polar Regions [in report] The Monthly Chronicle, of Events, Discoveries, Improvements and Opinions… This basic map of Antarctica is centered on the longitude of New Zealand and shows portions of New Holland, Africa and South America. Portions of the continent are shown including Enderby’s Land, Palmer’s Land, Alexander’s Land and South Victoria. The routes of several explorers are also shown including Cook, Ross, Wilkes and Weddel. The map is included in the complete November 1841 edition of "The Monthly Chronicle of Events, Discoveries, Improvements and Opinions". This obscure publication included an article and letter from Captain James Ross who was then on voyage of discovery in the Antarctic, and the article reported that he had reached the highest latitude in the Southern Hemisphere. 95 pp. Published by Bradbury & Soden in Boston. 6" W x 7.4" H The map has a little toning and offsetting primarily at top. The text has scattered foxing and the back paper wrapper is detached.
Cook/Benard, 1775 Carte de l`Hemisphere Austral Montrant les Routes des Navigateurs les plus Celebres par le Capitaine Jacques Cook This scarce chart is a French edition of Cook`s voyage in the southern hemisphere that is drawn in a circular polar-projection. Lists beside the map provide details of discoveries and destinations in the southern hemisphere. The chart includes the routes of other explorers including Tasman, Dampierre, Carteret, Byron, Bougainville, Furneaux and others. The copper-engraved chart shows all of Australia (Nouvelle Hollande) with Tasmania attached to the mainland. There is good detail of the East Indies and the Celebes. An important chart for any collector of Antarctic material. 21" W x 21" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with light offsetting and a rust spot at bottom. Please note that the blue hue in the image is caused by our scanner and not in the physical map.
La Hire/De Fer, 1702 Planispheres Celeste par Mr. de la Hire... This decorative twin hemisphere star chart is the work of Philippe de la Hire, a notable French astronomer, and was engraved by Herman van Loon. Warner speculates this small map was a prototype for his larger celestial maps that were also published by De Fer. The allegorical constellations figures are derived from Bayer`s Uranometria. The spheres are surrounded by several diagrams of the sun, moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn - each with their namesakes in Greek mythology. This is the first state. 13.1" W x 9.1" H On watermarked paper with minor soiling.
Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Typus Sympathicus Microcosmi cum Megacosmo Sive Signaturas Plantarum, cum Singulis Humani Corporis Membris Exprimens This interesting engraving represents the theory that the human body is the cosmography of the microcosm in correlation to Ptolemy`s cosmography of the macrocosm. Thus the workings of the human body are an analogy for the workings of the universe. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, "Subterranean World", an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work was the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth, proposing theories (sometimes fantastic) in the areas of physics, geography, geology, and chemistry. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. 8.3" W x 12.7" H Marginal soiling with a few tiny worm tracks in the blank margins, not affecting image.
Seutter/Lotter, 1730 Colossus Monarchic Statua Danielis Dan. II, 31 One of the most interesting cartographic curiosities in Seutter`s famous series of large symbolic figures. The figure of Colossus, with sword and scepter, represents Daniel`s interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar`s dream (Dan. 2:39-40). History`s great empires are engraved on the breastplate; Oriental empires on the left leg, Western ones listed on the right. Mythical animals also representing the great monarchies flank the figure. 19.2" W x 22.8" H An example featuring attractive color on watermarked paper with a 6" fold separation near the middle of the image, and several other tears that measure between 1-4" that have all be closed on verso with archival tape and old paper. Additionally, there are several edge tears and cracks scattered about the image, which have been similarly repaired. Despite these faults, it presents well.
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Milton Bradley Co., 1865 [Puzzle] Dissected Outline Map of the United States of America "This complete, rare, and very early puzzle map of the United States was produced by Milton Bradley & Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. The map shows basic detail of cities and railroads, including the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific (which were not completed until 1869 and 1870). The map is dated circa 1865 as Wyoming Territory had not yet been organized from Dakota Territory, and Nevada had not yet gained its southern tip from Arizona and its eastern portion from Utah. The map is decorated by a train and a ship in the Atlantic with a fancy title at lower left. The puzzle is housed in a paper box with paper title label attached to the top. The inside cover has a paper ad for Milton Bradley Japanese Backgammon which was intended to amuse children and keep them from the “temptations of the street.” The puzzle pieces are made of 1/16” thick compressed paper board, and are all 4-sided with straight edges instead of the more common state shaped pieces. Milton Bradley established his color lithography shop in 1860 and soon thereafter started making board games. During the Civil War he produced small games that soldiers could easily pack in their knapsacks - considered the first American travel games. Milton Bradley was an early advocate of the idea of Kindergarten and many of the company’s products were educational in nature. This is a great example of his early work." 23" W x 16.5" H The map has some minor spots and soiling. Original box is in very good condition with light wear.
Hondius, Henricus 1631 America Noviter Delineata "This beautiful and popular map of the Americas was emulated by numerous cartographers and went through various editions. Originally issued by Jodocus Hondius II in 1618 with carte-a-figures borders, it was derived from two earlier maps by Blaeu. North America retains the peninsular California and the East Coast is beginning to take shape, although it still lacks detail in the mid-Atlantic region. In the Southwest, the famous seven cities of Cibola appear on the banks of a large lake. In South America, there is a large inland sea on the equator and two engraved scenes - one detailing a cannibalistic feast. Two stylized insets of the polar regions are enclosed in strapwork cartouches; the North Pole depicts Frobisher`s theory of the Northwest Passage and the South Pole shows the long-held notion of the mythical southern continent. The map is richly ornamented with a strapwork title cartouche, fleets of ships and sea monsters. Shortly after Jodocus Hondius` death in 1629 the plate passed into the hands of his brother, Henricus. The borders were removed to facilitate the smaller atlas. This is the third state with the imprint of Henrico Hondius and a date of 1631. French text on verso, published between 1639-44." 19.7" W x 14.9" H A nice impression with old color, wide margins, very minor offsetting, and an extraneous horizontal crease.
Danckerts, Justus 1696 Recentissima Novi Orbis sive Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis Tabula Second state of this beautiful map of the Americas and an interesting version in this series of maps inspired by Nicolas Visscher in 1658. Danckerts` map follows Sanson`s geography for the interior of North America with open-ended Great Lakes, the "island of California", and the "R. del Norte" being a confusion between the Rio Grande (with Santa Fe located near its source) and the Colorado River (emptying into the "Mer Rurbrum"). Added above California is a huge "Terra Esonis" stretching nearly to Japan, a bit of which is visible in the upper left border. There are dozens of place names along this spurious coastline. The cartography of South America is derived from De Wit and depicts the northern region overly wide. De Wit`s tribal vignettes fill the interior of Brazil and "Parime Lac" appears on the Equator. One of the most interesting features of the map is the early appearance of "Quiri Regio" in the South Pacific, reflecting early Dutch exploration in the vicinity of Australia. This is the second state with nomenclature in "Terra Esonis". 23" W x 19.5" H A clean, bright example.
Stridbeck/Bodenehr, 1700 Der Neuen Welt Begriff, Bestehende in 2 Haubt Theilen als Nord America und Sud America, Warinnen der Erste Meridian nach Frantzosicher art Gezogen Attractive small map of the Americas with the "Island of California" (based on Sanson) and part of the coast of New Zealand. Third state of the plate with the added coastlines of New Guinea, "Diemens Land", Japan, and "Land von Jesso" in the Pacific. 5.2" W x 5.9" H Printer`s ink residue and some faint soiling.
Brion de la Tour/Desnos, 1764 L`Amerique Dressee pour l`Etude de la Geographie... Very decorative map with a landscape-style title cartouche and numerous sailing ships, some engaged in battle. While the interior of the map contains little cartographic information, the northwest part of North America is quite interesting. A large bay labeled "Entrée de Martin d’Aguilar en 1603" indents the coastline, while above that, a river and lake system provide a complex "Northwest Passage". Just above this fictitious passage is a notation that the existence of a "Sea of the West" is questionable. 10.3" W x 9.3" H On watermarked paper with light toning, especially along the centerfold and printer`s ink residue concentrated in the top left corner of the map image.
Delamarche, Charles Francois 1800 L`Amerique Divisee dans les Principaux Etats avec les Nouvelles Decouvertes du Capit. Cook... This large, rare map of the Americas extends to show New Zealand, a portion of northeastern Asia, and part of Japan. Within the United States, important cities and settlements such as Jamestown, Philadelphia, Boston, Charleston, and New Orleans are identified, as are the locations of several Indian tribes. Cook`s discoveries in Hawaii and Alaska are reflected within the map, as are his routes throughout the oceans. John Meare`s routes appear near Alaska, and the northwest coast is presented in Meare`s configuration with a "Sea of the West" ("Vue de la Terre la Mer la Mer"). In addition to Hawaii, many other islands in the Pacific are also included. The Caribbean and South America are rendered in fine detail. A decorative title cartouche featuring indigenous vegetation adorns the bottom right corner. 25.7" W x 20" H On watermarked paper with sizable margins and printer`s ink residue. There is also a printer`s crease and two marginal tears that have been closed on verso with Japanese tissue.
Sanson, Nicolas 1679 America Septentrionalis This is a charming little map of North America with "California as an island" embellished with a strapwork title cartouche. California is shown with an indented northern coastline in the Foxe form. The detached coastline to the northwest of California is named "Terra Iesso", rather than reflecting Sanson`s earlier belief that it was an extension of the American continent. The "R. de Nort" drains into the Gulf of California from a large interior lake in the country of Les Apaches. The two western-most Great Lakes are left open-ended and Lake Erie remains unnamed. This map was published in Johann David Zunners` very rare German translation of Sanson`s "L`Amerique en Plusieurs Cartes". The map was re-engraved for this edition, and there are a few notable differences from Sanson`s map of 1657. Both the names "Virginie" and "Floride" are omitted here, and the entire eastern seaboard is now marked as non-French territory. Along the Gulf Coast the Bay and River of S. Esprit are also missing. 9.6" W x 7.2" H A nice impression with attractive color and very light soiling.
Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1720 Nouvelle Carte de l`Amerique Septentrionale Dressee sur les Plus Nouvelles Observations de Messieurs de l`Academie des Sciences et des Meilleurs Geographes avec des Tables Tres Instructives et Curieuses... This is Chatelain`s re-engraved version of Delisle`s foundation map of North America. The cartography is nearly identical to the Delisle map, with California returned to its peninsular position rather than as an island. "Mendocin" is the farthest northern point on California, and the northwest portion of the continent is left blank. The Great Lakes are well-defined, based on Coronelli. The Mississippi River valley is well developed with recent French settlements. A chart to the right lists the primary divisions of North America with colonial interests, native tribes, and towns. 23.3" W x 18.5" H Issued folding on bright, watermarked paper with a short fold separation on Greenland, a few minor abrasions concentrated in the Caribbean, an area with slight toning along a fold, and some fold separations, most of which have been repaired with archival tape. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso.
Covens & Mortier, 1735 L`Amerique Septentrionale, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences, etc. Augmentees de Nouveau A delicately engraved map of North America and the West Indies, based on Delisle`s important map of 1700. This map depicts an interesting version of California that is ambiguous about whether it is an island or not, as the Gulf of California is left open ended, and the Northwest coast is left blank. Neptune and two Native Americans flank the large title cartouche. The routes of the explorers Cortez, Drake and Olivier are shown in the Pacific. This map was originally published by Pieter van der Aa. 11.6" W x 8.7" H Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with original outline color and later coloring in the cartouche. There is light toning and soiling along the folds, and several fold separations have been professionally repaired. A tiny hole in northern South America has also been professionally repaired, with a tiny amount of image replaced in facsimile.
Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772 Carte des Parties Nord et Ouest de l`Amerique… Robert de Vaugondy`s rendition of Samuel Engel`s map of 1764 alters the North American coastline slightly and extends to include part of Asia. The myth of a "Northwest Passage" continues to persist, here linking the "Detroit d Anian" with "Lac Michinipi" by a system of rivers and a large "Lac des Conibas". There is also a "River of the West" that connects to another large lake, "L. des Tahuglanuks" that is located near a remnant of Lanhotan`s "R. Longue". Alaska is shown as a series of large islands. California is labeled "Grand Quivira". A great map that illustrates many of the cartographic myths of the period. 14.3" W x 11.3" H A dark impression, issued folding with some light printer`s ink residue in the image and a binding trim at lower left.
Buffon, Comte de 1780 Carte des Declinaisons et Inclinaisons de l`Aiguille Aimantee Redigee d`Apres la Table des Observations Magnetiques Faites par les Voyageurs Depuis l`Annee 1775 This chart is sheet number 5 from a series of 8 maps and covers all of North America with an emphasis on the west coast. Many place names are identified including Cap Blanc, Cap Foulweather and Nootka with the coastline only partially mapped. The ocean is filled with magnetic readings from various explorers after 1775. Published in Buffon`s "Histoire Naturelle Histoire des Mineraux". Please see lot 616 for the map of eastern Asia from this same set that could be joined to form a larger map depicting the entire northern Pacific Ocean. 21.8" W x 22.3" H Issued folding on heavy, watermarked paper with light offsetting and a few tiny spots in the image. Please note that the blue hue in the image is caused by our scanner and not in the physical map.
Levasseur, Victor 1843 Amerique Septentrionale This richly engraved map of North America shows the United States` claims into present-day Canada reflecting the "Oregon boundary dispute". The "Republic of Texas" is shown, and Mexico`s northern border is drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here misprinted as 1810). Russia is in control of Alaska. The map is surrounded by beautifully engraved scenes of North and Central America including wildlife, a ship stranded in the polar sea and a Mayan temple. 17" W x 11.2" H A lovely example with marginal soiling.
Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Regni Mexicani seu Novae Hispaniae, Ludovicianae, N. Angliae, Carolinae, Virginiae et Pensylvaniae nec non Insularum Archipelagi Mexicani in America Septentrionali Accurata Tabula This superb map covers the region from the Great Lakes and Nova Scotia through Central America, the Caribbean and Venezuela, and from New Mexico (naming Taos and Santa Fe) to the eastern seaboard. The map is based largely on Delisle`s map of 1703 ("Carte du Mexique et de la Floride"), depicting the social, political, and economic outcomes from the War of the Spanish Succession, also known as Queen Anne`s War. The British colonies are shown confined east of the Appalachians and extending south almost to St. Augustine, deep into Spanish-claimed territory. The map itself is filled with settlement place names, Indian tribes and villages. In present-day Texas, Corpus Christi and El Paso ("el passo") are noted. Sea routes of treasure fleets from Vera Cruz and Cartagena to Havana and Spain are outlined. Richly embellished, a fine title cartouche depicts two native figures with items to trade, such as hides and blankets. In the Atlantic, there is a large scene of extensive gold mining operations, with Indians bringing their treasures to fill the Europeans` chest. Off the Pacific coast of Mexico is yet another opulent engraving of a raging sea battle, reminiscent of the battles fought in Queen Anne`s War. 22.4" W x 18.8" H On watermarked paper with light soiling and professionally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom.
Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772 Carte de la Californie et des Pays Nord-Ouest separes de l`Asie par le Detroit d`Anian, extraite de deux cartes publiees au commencement du 17e siecle This handsome sheet has two contrasting historical maps, one inset into the other. The inset map is based on a world map by Plancius issued in 1641, while the larger map is based on Visscher`s map of 1612. Other than a recognizable Baja California, the maps depict a distorted Pacific coastline and are filled with the cartographic myths of the 17th century. The northwest coast bulges too far to the west. Both maps feature the seven cities of "Cevola" gathered around a spurious lake in the American Southwest. 14.3" W x 11.5" H Very faint offsetting and light toning in far blank margins.
Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772 Carte Generale des Decouvertes de l`Amiral de Fonte representant la grande probabilite d`un Passage au Nord Ouest This is probably the most extravagant of all the "Northwest Passage" maps based on the Jefferys model. Thomas Jefferys was an ardent believer in the northern route to Asia through a passage described by Juan de Fuca in 1592 and in the fictitious story of Bartholomew de Font`s discoveries in 1640. Alaska is shown in an early, peninsular form based on the map of Mueller. This map is from a series prepared by Didier Robert de Vaugondy to illustrate the articles written by Samuel Engel concerning the recent discoveries and cartographic theories in the northern regions. 14" W x 11.5" H A fine impression, issued folding with an extraneous crease at top and a binding trim at lower left.
Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1773 Carte Qui Represente Les Differentes Connoissances Que l`on a Eues des Terres Arctiques Depuis 1650 Jusqu`en 1747 Ausquelles il Faut Comparer La Carte Suivante This is the second state of a fascinating group of four maps on one sheet illustrate the cartography of Sanson in 1650, Delisle in 1700 and 1703 and that of the famous Arctic explorer Henry Ellis in his quest for a Northwest Passage via Hudson Bay in 1746-47. All of the maps depict the Hudson and Baffin Bay region, showing the development of the region`s cartography between 1650 and 1747. 13.5" W x 11.5" H Issued folding with one extraneous crease near the center of the image and a binding trim at lower left.
Zatta, Antonio 1785 La Parte Occidentale della Nuova Francia o Canada This is an important map of the region between James Bay, Lake Mistassini (Lac Mistassine), Lake Huron and Montreal (named in the lower right as "Monreal." The map is actually one of twelve sections comprising the Italian version of Mitchell`s landmark map of North America. This Italian edition is richly illustrated with annotations not found on the English version. It includes remarkable detail regarding towns, roads, rivers and mountains. The boundary of the Six Nations is prominently shown. 16.9" W x 12.2" H Original color on watermarked paper with marginal soiling.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1781 Carta dell` Acadia Isola Reale, e Paesi Vicini This is the scarce Italian version of this map, which covers all of Nova Scotia including Cape Breton with Prince Edward Island ("Isola S. Giovanni") shown in good detail. The Micmac tribe is located near Shelburne. The southeastern part of Nova Scotia is named "Acadia. " South of Nova Scotia numerous banks are noted, where "la Pescaggione e ottima" (the fish are very good). A decorative rococo-style cartouche fills the lower right corner of the map. 12.8" W x 8.1" H Issued folding with minor soiling. The left side of the sheet has been remargined with old paper and the neatline has been reproduced in facsimile.
1750 A Plan of the Harbour of Chebucto and Town of Halifax This very attractive and early map of the town of Halifax and vicinity is commonly referred to as "The Porcupine Map" for its awkward depiction of a porcupine at lower right. The top of the map is oriented to the west. It includes Bedford "formerly call`d Torrington Bay," Cornwallis Island, and a grid plan of Halifax with fortifications. The map is decorated with coats of arms, the Ensign of Nova Scotia, a Musk Beetle, and the Orange Underwing Tyger and White Admirable butterflies. The seven coats-of-arms are of the baronets of Nova Scotia and include those of Pinkington, Pickering, Longueville, Musgrave, Meredith, Slingsby, and Gascoigne. Issued in the July 1750 issue of Gentlemen`s Magazine. Kershaw attributes the map to Moses Harris due to his initials appearing in the vegetation below the title block. However, Jolly credits Thomas Jefferys because the butterflies depicted were a part of a collection advertised in the associated article as being on display at Jefferys` address in Caring Cross. 10.5" W x 8.7" H Issued folding, now pressed flat, with a few scattered small abrasions, light soiling, some extraneous creases, and show-through of stamp on verso. The right margin, neatline, and a chip in the image adjacent to the porcupine`s head have been professionally repaired using old paper with the neatline and a tiny amount of the image replaced in facsimile.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1754 Carte Reduite du Golphe de St. Laurent Contenant l`Isle de Terre-Neuve et Partie de la Coste des Esquimaux... This large-scale, copper engraved map shows St. Lawrence Bay with Anticosti Island, Prince Edward Island ("Isle St Jean"), Cape Breton Island ("Isle Royale"), Newfoundland and the adjacent mainland. Numerous place names are identified along the coastlines, and a few topographical details are shown inland. The waters are filled with soundings, anchorages, rocks, and shoals, and the fishing banks are delineated, including the "Banc aux Balaines" (whale bank). The map is adorned with a decorative rococo-style cartouche. This is the second state, with fewer rhumb lines than the first state, and Bellin`s imprint in the title cartouche, which was removed in later states. 33.4" W x 20.8" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor toning along the centerfold and several professionally repaired centerfold separations.
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Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757-64 [Lot of 2] Carte du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent Depuis son Embouchure Jusqu`au Dessus de Quebec... [and] Cours du Fleuve de Saint Laurent Depuis la Mer Jusqu`a Quebec "Two fascinating maps by Bellin detailing the course of the St. Lawrence River from Anticosti Island and the mouth west to beyond Quebec. Both show many rocks and shoals in the river as well as numerous villages and forts lining the shore. The first is a nice example of the second state, published circa 1780-86. It is decorated with a rococo-style cartouche that includes a distance scale. The second, larger map stretches farther north to show Lake Mistassini, Quebec`s largest natural lake, and also includes a decorative title cartouche with the title and distance scale enclosed by elegant columns wrapped in flora. A. “ Carte du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent Depuis son Embouchure Jusqu`au Dessus de Quebec...”, from “La Harpe`s L`Histoire Generale des Voyages”, dated 1757 (12.0 x 7.6”). Condition: A nice impression on watermarked paper. (A) B. “Cours du Fleuve de Saint Laurent Depuis la Mer Jusqu`a Quebec”, from “Le Petit Atlas Maritime..., circa 1764 (13.8 x 8.5”). Condition: On watermarked paper with scattered foxing and a few tiny spots. (B+)" #VALUE! See description.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1764 Plan de la Ville de Quebec This attractive and historical map of Quebec presents the city as it would have appeared when the French surrendered at the end of the "French and Indian War". It is based on earlier plans by Bellin, first published in 1744, that continued to be the definitive view for many years. The list at right names and keys 24 buildings, batteries, and forts; it locates Fort S. Louis, the Hotel Dieu, and St. Roch. The map locates Ancient retrenchment, the high village, and more. This terrific plan is oriented with north to the right as indicated by a decorative compass rose with fleur-de-lys. 13.8" W x 8.4" H A nice impression with ample margins and scattered foxing.
Ruscelli, Girolamo 1562 Tierra Nueva This important early map devoted to the East Coast of North America is based on Giacomo Gastaldi`s map of 1548, which combined data from the Verrazano and Cartier voyages. The cartography is unchanged, with the exception of the depiction of the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers (unnamed), which are shown connected upriver, a notion he borrowed from Ramusio. Engraved on copper by Giulio and Livio Sanuto in the unmistakable Italian style. This is the first state, with Latin text on verso, published in 1562 and 1564. 9.5" W x 7.1" H Watermarked paper with minor soiling primarily confined to the blank margins and light show-through of text on verso.
Sanson, Nicolas 1683 Le Canada, ou Nouvelle France, &c. Tiree de Diverses Relations des Francois, Anglois, Hollandois, &c. This is a reduced version of one of the most influential seventeenth century maps of the French and English colonies in North America. It concentrates on the region of greatest French interest. The entire Great Lakes basin and the St. Lawrence River are shown in great detail. The most important aspect of the map is the first appearance of "L. Erie, ou du Chat" as a recognizable lake on an atlas map. This delineation influenced the cartography of the region for more than 100 years and was not superceded until Delisle`s "Carte du Canada" in 1703. The map is also an outstanding source for Indian tribal names and locations. Two names (Aouentsiouaeron and Attiouandarons) appear here for the first time. Lake Superior and Michigan ("Lac du Puans") are left open-end to the west. Embellished with a nice title cartouche. Engraved by Anthony d`Winter for a Dutch edition of Sanson’s small atlas. 11.9" W x 8.2" H A nice impression with attractive color and light toning along centerfold. Narrow bottom margin.
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Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d` 1755 [On 3 Sheets of 4] Canada Louisiane et Terres Angloises "This map covers the region from Labrador to the north of Florida, and from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean. It also extends to include the southern end of James Bay, and shows all of Great Lakes and the course of the St. Lawrence. The map provides early detail along the lower portion of the Missouri (alternately the “Pekitanoui”) and the upper waters of the Mississippi. The Keweenaw peninsula is named as “Kiaonan”, and Isle Royale is called” I. Minong.” It is filled with scores of Indian tribes and villages named and located. The map was based in part on Mitchell`s famous map of the United States which appeared earlier in the same year. D`Anville developed his version of the map with an emphasis on French influence on the area, omitting Mitchell`s legend, references to English factories in the disputed trans-Allegheny area, and drew on French sources for additional details over the Mitchell map. The most obvious change, however, is the large inset of the St. Lawrence River basin (“Le Fleure Saint-Laurent”), which completely fills the lower right (not present in this example). D`Anville`s usual, superb cartographic detail is seen throughout. A handsome cartouche designed by Gravelot fills the upper left of the map. Issued on four sheets, with the three sheets covering the mainland present. The top left sheet measures 21.9 x 18.8”, the top right sheet measures 22.5 x 18.8”, and the bottom left sheet measures 25 x 15.3”." 21.9" W x 18.8" H On thick hand laid, watermarked paper with wide original margins. There is some light offsetting, faint centerfold toning, a few faint stains in the top left sheet, and a long vertical crease on the top right sheet.
Gibson, John 1760 A Particular Map, to Illustrate Gen. Amherst`s Expedition, to Montreal; with a Plan of the Town & Draught of ye Island After the fall of Quebec, Montreal was the sole remaining French power center in Canada. The British General, Jeffery Amherst, occupied Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point in the fall of 1759. He began a three-pronged offensive converging on Montreal the following spring. When Vaudreuil de Cavagnal surrendered on September 8, 1760, this ended the last major campaign of the "French and Indian War". This map shows the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City to the "Great Falls of Niagara 140 ft" and east to include the Hudson River, Albany and Lake Champlain. Details include several forts, "Drowned Lands", and Indian tribes. An inset at lower right shows the environs of Montreal Island. At upper left, a plan of the walled city of Montreal portrays individual buildings and has an index of 16 important features including the Arsenal, hospital, the Governor`s Palace, and the gardens of Mons Beausou and de Quain. 8.8" W x 7" H Issued folding with a couple of minor spots. A slightly uneven impression at bottom right.
Spilsbury, J. 1761 A New Map of North America from the Latest Discoveries This is the uncommon first state, not the 1763 edition from " London Magazine", of this fine map noting the colonial possessions in North America eastward from Texas to the Atlantic coast. It shows early settlements, forts, Indian villages, and tribal territory. The colonies have boundaries extending past the map`s western border. Various treaty and charter boundaries are shown. "Earl Granville`s Property" stretches from the Atlantic west to beyond the Mississippi River. In Florida, a line from Fort St. George to St. Mark delineates the "Limits Stipulated in 1738" and below, nearly to Cape Canaveral, are the "Bounds of Carolina by Charter of 1665". The fishing banks off Canada are prominently outlined. The map is enhanced by a delicate title cartouche and fancy compass rose. 15" W x 10.9" H A nice impression issued folding on watermarked paper. There is a 1/2" binding tear at right, a small stain in Canada, and faint offsetting.
Bonne, Rigobert 1778 Kaart van het Noorder deel van Noord Amerika ter Opheldering der Geschiedenis van de Bezittingen... This uncommon map comes from a Dutch translation of Raynal`s " Histoire Philosphique et Politique..." published in 1778. The map shows the British colonies confined along the eastern seaboard with French Louisiana and Canada taking up the interior. In the upper left is a series of rivers and lakes purportedly connecting Hudson Bay with "de West Zee" (the West Sea). Several native tribes are identified, including the Natchitoches in Louisiana Territory. Three distance scales and a fine shield-style cartouche embellish the composition. Engraved by Koning. 9.2" W x 12.5" H Issued folding with some light spots and faint offsetting. A slight binding tear at left confined to the blank margin that has been repaired on verso with archival tape.
Zatta, Antonio 1785 L`Acadia, le Provincie di Sagadahook e Main, la Nuova Hampshire, la Rhode Island, e Parte di Massachusset e Connecticut This great regional map covers New England and Nova Scotia and details the early settlements and roads with the adjacent fishing banks. It includes Cape Cod, Boston, Newport, New London, Portsmouth, and much more. Delineates the roads along the coast and westward from Concord. Provides excellent detail in Acadia and of the adjacent fishing banks. Towns, villages, roads, trails, and watershed topography were drawn from the earliest available English and indigenous surveys. This map is one sheet of the Italian version of Mitchell`s seminal map of the British Dominions in North America that Zatta issued in 12 sections with the whole titled "Le Colonie Unite dell` America Settentrle." The map was also included in the Italian edition of Abbe Raynal`s "Storia dell` America Settentrionale." 16.9" W x 12.7" H Original color on watermarked paper with marginal soiling.
D`Anville/Santini, 1776 Partie Orientale du Canada, avec la Nouvelle Angleterre, l`Acadie, et la Terre-Neuve... This large, attractive map covers New England, the St. Laurence River, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. It presents good detail of boundaries, towns and cities, harbors, bays, rivers and lakes, Indian tribal territory, and fishing grounds. Though crediting D`Anville, the map is also partially based on the cartography of Bellin and Robert de Vaugondy. The large cartouche, featuring a ferocious-looking beaver, is copied from Robert de Vaugondy`s 1755 map of Canada and the Great Lakes. Second state without pagination. 23.8" W x 19.2" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with a small faint stain in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Tallis, John 1850 British America This decorative map is surrounded in a delicately engraved border and further embellished with six vignettes. The area mapped extends to show all of today`s Canada and Alaska, here called Russian America. In Canada, at least 23 districts are outlined. Dots indicate the numerous forts and principal stations of the Hudson`s Bay Company. This edition includes a bird`s-eye view of Montreal, a seal, whale fishing, Eskimo (here called Esquimaux), polar bears, and a nautical scene showing the ships Fury and Hecla, which made expeditions to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage under William Edward Parry. The illustrations are by H. Warren and engraved by Robert Wallis; the map is drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. 13" W x 10.4" H Original outline color with light soiling.
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Hitchcock, Edward 1853 [Maps with Report] A Geological Map of the United States and Canada [and] Outline of the Geology of the Globe "The first map (24.2 x 16”) is Hitchcock`s landmark map of 1853. Essentially, it is a compilation of Lyell’s map for the eastern portion combined with M. Boue’s “Geological Map of the World” for the western portion modified by the author’s generalizations derived from the relations of geography to geology, as argued in the report. In this respect, he freely admits that such generalizations for the western US might be greatly erroneous. This map provides early detail of the geological formations. An explanatory key to the colors indicates fifteen geologic formations. The second map (23 x 18”) is drawn on Mercator`s Projection. It shows the entire world with a separate hemisphere of the “Supposed Antarctic Continent” that locates Wilke`s Land, South Victoria, Enderby Land and Cook`s sighting of 1774. This map uses six different colors to locate as many geological formations. Along the bottom are the comparative heights of mountains and volcanoes aligned with the position on the map. Condition: Clean and bright with original color, a short binding tear at left that just passes the neatline, a few small abrasions along the left portion of the image, and two tiny holes to the left of the explanatory key. These important geological maps are bound in the original report “Outline of the Geology of the Globe, and of the United States in Particular; with Two Geological Maps, and Sketches of Characteristic American Fossils,” by Edward Hitchcock, Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Company, 1853, 5.5 x 9”. First edition, octavo, 136 pp., 6 plates, and 2 folding hand-colored geological maps. In original blue blind stamped cloth with gilt title on spine. This work is notable for containing his first attempt at a geological map of the United States. His son C. H. Hitchcock also notes that “the part relating to the United States is the first attempt to show the distribution of rocks from the Atlantic to the Pacific border.” The report and it`s two maps are rarely seen together." #VALUE! Maps are clean and bright with original color. Covers show light wear and a few stains.
Bonne, Rigobert 1820 L`Isle de Terre-Neuve, l`Acadie, ou la Nouvelle Ecosse, l`Isle St. Jean et la Partie Orientale du Canada This small map covers the Maritimes and extends as far west as Lake Ontario, as well as to New England and the Atlantic coast to Philadelphia. The map is detailed to show the provinces, towns, forts, harbors, Indian tribes, and the fishing banks in the North Atlantic. Engraved by Dien. 12.5" W x 8.3" H A nice impression, issued folding, now pressed, with a printer`s crease at top right. There is a professionally repaired tear confined to right blank margin, and light toning along sheet edges.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757 Carte des Lacs du Canada pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages This is an excellent "French & Indian War" period map depicting the five Great Lakes. While this map uses the same title as Bellin`s prototype map of the Great Lakes, published in Charlevoix’s "Histoire et Description Generale de la Nouvelle France" in 1744, it has been updated with information from Bellin`s similar map of 1755. Lakes Erie and Ontario are more accurately defined and the spurious islands in Lake Huron have been eliminated. However, several large, bogus islands still remain in Lake Superior, including "I. Minong" (called "I. Philippeaux" on some issues) and "I. Pontchartrain." The Michigan peninsula is still misshapen with a massive mountain range down its center. Numerous forts are located: S. Jgnace, Niagara, des Miamis, and Toronto to mention a few. The ornate rococo title cartouche is draped with ivy. 11.5" W x 7.8" H A crisp impression with offsetting and a few tiny spots. Issued folding.
Colton, G.W. & C.B. 1866 Colton`s Map of the United States of America This is a great large-format map of the United States with evolving western territorial boundaries. A large "Dakota" territory includes present-day Wyoming and the eastern edge of Idaho. Arizona territory includes the southern tip of present-day Nevada, and the eastern border of Utah is still shown in a larger territorial configuration. The map is filled with place names, forts, and Indian tribes as well as several proposed routes for a transcontinental railroad, the Pony Express route, and the U.S. Mail Route. Decorated by a sailing ship, a vignette of the Capitol building, and surrounded by a floral border. Originally folded into green embossed cloth boards with gilt title on front cover. Covers are still present, but detached. There has been only one dealer listing of this map in the last 30 years. 34.8" W x 19.3" H Issued folding and now flattened and backed with tissue to repair numerous fold separations. Light toning along the folds with several small brown spots in the image. Detached covers are in very good condition with light shelf wear.
1925 Bill Whiffletree`s Bootlegger`s Map of the United States This unique wall map spoofing prohibition is by Edward McCandlish. Filled with puns, nothing is sacred in this hilarious look at alcohol and prohibition. Many place names are plays on words, like Chi-keg-o, Albu-Corky, Fill-More, Booze (Boise), and many more (some so bad they hurt) - "The pints of the compass are Norse, Wets, Yeast, and Souse". McCandlish was a prominent illustrator for the children`s page in many newspapers in the 1920`s and 1930`s, making this parody a radical departure. A wonderful piece of Americana that beautifully captures the humor and mood of the time. Backed in linen and mounted on wooden rollers, with linen ties. 30.1" W x 20.3" H There are several cracks and small tears in the image that are supported by the linen. Moderate overall toning with several edge chips and short tears in the blank margins. Rollers are present and intact.
1937 A Good-Natured Map of the United States Setting Forth the Services of The Greyhound Lines and a Few Principle Connecting Bus Lines "Full-color pictographic map that is filled with charming vignettes and figures. This brightly colored map is the best of a number of maps issued by Greyhound in the 1930s and 1940s, the heyday of bus transportation in the US. The Greyhound bus routes are delineated in bold black with the interconnecting routes in dotted line. Small pictographs highlight the attractions throughout the country and most are accompanied by humorous text including “thar`s room in Texas for all of Yurrup and half of Africa, yes suh” and in Nebraska, “no use making a pig of yourself, get out there an` give a lady a chance.” The title cartouche is bounded with two vintage Greyhound buses. The map is further embellished with a fancy legend cartouche featuring the sleek greyhound associated with the business, and a large compass rose and fleur-de-lys in the Atlantic. The map is in the style of Jo Mora. There is no artist attribution, but there is a monogram at lower right with a “K” followed by the delta symbol. Printed by Sunset Press." 29.3" W x 19.5" H Issued folding in vivid color with a couple of faint spots in title cartouche.
Conder, Thomas 1778 Various Plans and Draughts of Cities, Towns, Harbours &c. Drawn from the Latest Authorities This very attractive sheet has five maps: "Plan of the Harbour of New-York and Parts adjacent", "The Town & Harbour of Boston &c.", "Draught of the River Delaware from Chester to Philadelphia", "Plan of the Harbour of Charles Town, South Carolina", and "Plan of the City & Harbour of Havana, Capital of Cuba". Each map is very detailed with city plans, islands, and channels. Filled with interesting and early place names: Old Town and New Town on Staten Island, Elizabeth Town, Penny Ferry, Inn de Marmoleno, Johnstons Fort, etc. Top and bottom have decorative garlands. 8.4" W x 11.9" H Some toning due to being backed with a non-archival matte that is darkest outside of the image`s border and remnants of hinge tape on verso.
Kalm, Peter 1772 Nieuwe en Nauwkeurige Kaart van een gedeelte van Noord Amerika, behelzende Nieuw Engeland, New York, Pensylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, een Stuk van Virginia, Kanada en Halifax "This scarce map covers Virginia through New England, the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario and Lake Erie and extends west to the confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers. The map is filled with detail of the colonies, as well as settlements, forts (including Fort Detroit), and Indian villages west of the Ohio River. There is great detail of the Swedish settlements, particularly along the Delaware River and in southern New Jersey. There are several interesting notations such as where to locate coal, salt and whetstones, and the place where elephant bones were found along the Ohio River. The map is among the earliest maps to identify “Petroleum” in western Pennsylvania, near present-day Titusville where the first oil well was drilled nearly a century later. The map was issued to illustrate Peter Kalm`s book of his travels and adventures in the region. Kalm’s work is one of the most important and reliable eighteenth-century accounts of American natural history, social organization, and political situation. It also provides important accounts of the American Swedish settlements. This is the more decorative and rare Dutch version, engraved by Carel Jacob de Huyser." 29.9" W x 22" H A sharp impression with a few unobtrusive spots. Issued folding and now flattened with a couple expert repairs on minor fold separations. There is a small printer’s ink smudge in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hoffman, W. 1828 Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-America This is an uncommon German edition of Melish’s important map, depicting the United States from the eastern seaboard west to the Rockies and a portion of the Great Basin. The "Northwest Territory "occupies the area that would become Wisconsin and a portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Minnesota. Missouri is now a state with a huge unnamed Missouri Territory to its west and north occupying the land all the way to the Columbia River. Despite this being a German map, most of the place names are in English. 20.3" W x 16.1" H Issued folding and now flattened on "J Whatman" watermarked paper with numerous fold separations professionally repaired on verso with archival material. A previous owner has traced a route in red ink along the right side of the map and the color in Georgia and Arkansas has been erroneously applied.
Chambers, William & Robert 1845 United States This map of the eastern United States extends into the Great Plains here labeled "Western Territory". Texas is shown in its stovepipe configuration right around the time it became a state as Iowa is still shown as a territory (Iowa achieved statehood in 1846). Wisconsin is depicted with an odd western boundary that follows the Mississippi River above Fort S. Anthony and ends at Lake of the Woods. Drawn and engraved by J. Gellatly and published by William and Robert Chambers in Edinburgh. 10.3" W x 8.3" H Light even-age toning.
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