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

Estats, de l`Empire des Turqs en Europe; et Pays Circomvoisins; Entre Lesquels sont Hongrie, Transilvanie, Valaquie, Moldavie, Petite Tartarie. &c... This map of the Balkans shows the extent of the Turkish Empire in Europe. The map extends from Italy in the west to Turkey in the east, and as far north as Krakow, Poland. There is good detail of towns and political boundaries. A nice impression on watermarked paper with a small hole in the title cartouche and damp stains entering the map in top corners. 15.8"" W x 19.8"" H Sanson/Mariette, 1655

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

Neuw Griechenlandt mit Andern Anstossenden Landern/ wie es zu Unsern Zeiten Beschriben ist An early double-page woodblock map of Greece, the Aegean Sea and western Turkey, focused on the Dardanelles (Hellespont), which separates Europe from Asia. It locates Athens, Constantinople, Arcadia, Crete, Rhodes, Bursa (Byrsa), and more, extending to show part of the Black Sea. Troy (Troia) is on the coast near Lesbos Island. Major rivers are named and mountains are shown in typical Ptolemaic fashion. On verso is an elaborate woodblock engraving with German text. A nice impression with a hint of toning along centerfold and a professionally repaired tear that extends 1"" into image at bottom. 10.1"" W x 13.7"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

Graecia Foederata sub, Agamemnone ob Helenae Raptum in Troiam Coniurans ex Homero Collecta Conatibus Geographicis This rare map of ancient Greece depicts the region at the time of Agamemnon, Helen of Troy and Homer. The map extends to show western Turkey. Embellished with an elaborate title cartouche symbolizing the wars in the region, with a vignette of a seaside town and galleons below. A fine impression with original color, wide margins, and a hint of toning along centerfold. 15.8"" W x 20.1"" H Sanson/Covens & Mortier, 1730

[Lot of 2] Grece Ancienne [and] La Laconie, la Messenie et l`Ile de Cythere A. Grece Ancienne, by Conrad Malte-Brun, from Precis de la Geographie Universelle..., circa 1812 (11.8 x 8.6""). This appealing map centers on the Aegean Sea and shows the extent of ancient Greece. Historical regions, rivers, mountains, and towns and cities are named. The title cartouche is a classical Greek structure complete with columns. Engraved by Jean Baptiste Marie Chamouin and drawn by Giraldon. Condition: Original outline color with a few faint, unobtrusive spots.B. La Laconie, la Messenie et l`Ile de Cythere, by Anonymous, circa 1820 (8.3 x 5.9""). This striking map of the Peloponnesian Peninsula shows mountains, roads, political divisions, rivers, and towns and cities. The Messenian, Laconian, and Argolic gulfs are featured, as is the island of Cythera. Condition: A crisp impression with original color and a few insignificant spots. See description See description 1812-20

Morea This handsome miniature map depicts the historic peninsula of Morea. The map is embellished with a sea monster, a moiré patterned sea, and two strapwork cartouches. French text on verso. A dark impression that is slightly uneven at top with attractive color and a hint of toning. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

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

Cefalonia This handsome miniature map depicts the island of Cephalonia, just off the western shore of Greece. The map is adorned with two sea monsters and a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and a hint of toning. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

[Northern Italy] [on verso] Italie Beschreibung nach Aller sei ner Gelegenheit... This full sheet (7.6 x 11.8"") of German text contains two maps of Italy. On verso is map (5.1 x 6.4"") covering northern Italy with Corsica, with north oriented to bottom. On the recto there is a small (5.2 x 3"") map of the entire country (except Sicily) with the major cities of Milan, Venice, Genoa, Rome and Naples. Marginal soiling with a chip at bottom left that has been replaced with old paper. 6.4"" W x 5.1"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

L`Italie Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences... A fine large map showing all of Italy, including Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica, the surrounding parts of France and the Balkans, and a portion of North Africa. It is based on the geography of Guillaume Delisle and the observations of the astronomer Riccioli. The map is filled with detail and decorated with an ornate title cartouche alluding to the Catholic Church, with a cherub wearing a cardinal`s miter. Original color with very minor soiling and archivally repaired centerfold separations confined to top and bottom blank margins. 18.3"" W x 21.9"" H Ottens, Reiner and Joshua 1740

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

[Lot of 2] Italy, North Part [and] Italy, South Part This elegant pair of maps of Italy shows regions, railways, topographical detail, rivers, and towns and cities. The first map includes an inset of Rome and its surroundings. Malta is featured in an inset on the second sheet. Engraved by Sidney Hall. Both sheets have a single tiny worm hole at top center and faint scattered foxing, more apparent on the first sheet. 10.4"" W x 14.9"" H Black, Adam & Charles 1862

Pedemontana Regio cum Genvensium Territorio & Montisferrati Marchionatu This densely engraved map covers the Piedmont region and the Mediterranean coast from Nice to just beyond Genoa. The map includes the cities of Milan and Turin. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and stippled sea. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and marginal soiling. There are two short worm tracks along the centerfold that have been professionally repaired with a minute amount of image replaced in facsimile. 14.2"" W x 18"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1623

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

Tarvisina Marchia et Tirolis Comitatus This copper-engraved map of northeastern Italy shows the Veneto and Trentino Alio Adige regions, as well as a portion of the Lombardia region. The map is centered approximately on Lake Garda, and extends west to Bergamo, south to Ferrara, and north past Bolzano. The map is filled with details of cities, rivers, and mountains, and is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and marginal soiling. There are two short worm tracks along the centerfold that have been professionally repaired with a minute amount of image replaced in facsimile, as well as centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins that have also been professionally repaired.. 14.2"" W x 17.3"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Florentini Dominii, Fidelissima et Nova Descriptio. Auctore D. Stephano Monacho Montisoliueti Ortelius based this map of Tuscany on a map by Stefano Buonsignori, engraved by Domenico Vito in 1584. Centered on Florence, this map depicts the towns, mountains, and rivers of the Tuscany region, and extends east to the Adriatic Sea. Florence, Siena, Pisa, and several other large cities are illustrated with miniature views. The map is adorned with three large galleons, a strapwork cartouche featuring the head of a monkey, and the coast of arms of the Medici family, a political dynasty from the 15th to 18th centuries in Tuscany. Latin text on verso. Old color on watermarked paper with an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 2"" into image at top and a few small spots. There is a damp stain in left blank margin. 13.4"" W x 18.2"" H Ortelius, Abraham 1595

Senense Territorium This handsome miniature map depicts southern Tuscany with north oriented to the left. The map extends north to Siena and south to include the islands of Giglio and Giannutri. The map is adorned with a strapwork distance scale and a shell-like title cartouche. French text on verso. A fine impression with attractive color and a hint of toning. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Thuscia This charming miniature map depicts the Tuscany and Lazio regions from Firenze in the north to Rome in the south. Tiny towns, rivers, and lakes fill the map, which is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and a decorative distance scale. French text on verso. A fine impression with attractive color and a hint of toning. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Ager Orivetanus This charming miniature map, oriented with north to the left, depicts a portion of the Lazio region just north of Rome. The map extends from Orvieto in the north to Cerveteri in the south, with Lake Bolsena and Lake Bracciano prominently depicted. Adorned with two strapwork cartouches. French text on verso. A nice impression on watermarked paper with a hint of toning. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Tractus Perusinus This handsome miniature map depicts the region in central Italy bounded by Lake Trasimeno and Lake Bolsena. Numerous towns are identified, including Perugia and Orvieto. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche incorporating the distance scale. Attractive color with a hint of toning. 3.7"" W x 5.2"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

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

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

Regionum Italiae Mediarum Tabula Geographica... This handsome map of central Italy is roughly centered on Rome, and extends from Lake Bolsena and the town of Spoleto in the north, to Naples in the south. The map is filled with details of towns, an extensive road system, political boundaries, aqueducts, rivers, and mountains. Fucinus Lacus (Fucine Lake), which was drained in 1875, is prominently depicted east of Rome. At bottom left is an inset of the Seven Hills of Rome to the east of the Tiber River, with the Vatican Hill and the Janiculum Hill to the west. A nice impression with original color, a hint of offsetting, and a few tiny spots. 17.8"" W x 24.3"" H Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730

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

Cyprus Small woodcut map of Cyprus with Nicosia, Famagusta and Kyrenia located. An oared warship sails the Mare Syrum. Set in a full sheet of German text (7.8 x 11.7"") with an illustration of a stag and his mate below the map. A slightly uneven impression and marginal soiling. 3.9"" W x 6"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

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

A New and Accurate Map of the Island of Corsica Divided into Pieves from a Late Survey This rare map was published in the August 1768 issue of Universal Magazine. The map shows excellent topographical detail of Corsica, as well as towns, roads and rivers. The island is divided into pieves, an ecclesiastical appointment, typically comprised of multiple parishes. Issued folding, now pressed, with attractive color and a few small abrasions along the folds at left. A binding trim at right has been replaced with old paper. 9.8"" W x 16.7"" H Anon., 1768

Magni Turcarum Domini Imperium in Europa, Asia, et Africa... This large-scale map shows the extent of the Turkish Empire in Europe, Asia and Africa. The map is densely engraved with details of cities, political boundaries, rivers, and mountains. The Caspian Sea is depicted in an almost square shape. The map is adorned with a handsome allegorical cartouche. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Attractive original color that has been partially refreshed. Professionally backed in Japanese tissue to repair a number of cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment. 19.8"" W x 33.1"" H Visscher, Nicolas 1680

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

Magni Turcarum Dominatoris Imperium per Europam, Asiam, et Africam... This striking map covers the Turkish Empire, extending to Greece, Arabia and Libya, with the Caspian and Black Seas and the eastern Mediterranean. The map is a close copy of Visscher`s map from 1690, and is filled with details of towns, rivers and mountains. There are a number of geographical errors, such as Yemen (Iemeni Princ) located in Oman, and Oman (Omanae Princ) located in the middle of the desert. The gorgeous, large title cartouche featuring the emperor, merchants, soldiers and a lion was engraved by Abraham Drentwet, Jr. A bright, clean example with just a touch of toning along centerfold, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that just enters map border at bottom. 19.5"" W x 22.7"" H Seutter, Matthias 1730

Estats de l`Empire du Grand Seigneur des Turcs, en Europe, en Asie, et en Afrique… A large, decorative map of the Turkish Empire, covering territories in the Balkans, Anatolia, Levant, North Africa and Arabia. The map includes an inset of the eastern-most provinces in North Africa. It is embellished with a drape-style distance scale cartouche and a large title cartouche decorated by angels, soldiers and the royal French arms. The Latin title appears above the map: ""Nova Impreii Turcarum Tabula, ad Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis."" A dark impression with minor soiling, a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1.5"" into image at bottom, and a few small tears and chips in blank margins that have also been professionally repaired. 17.9"" W x 24.4"" H Jaillot/Ottens, 1740

Carte des Quatre Grandes Monarchies, des Assiriens, des Perses, des Grecs, et des Romains; Dressee pour Bien Entendre l`Histoire Sainte, l`Histoire Prophane, et Particulierement... This rare map shows the empires of the four great monarchies: Assyrian, Persian, Greek and Roman. The map includes the majority of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and parts of central Asia. Printed on two joined sheets. Original color with some creasing along centerfold. 11.2"" W x 27.3"" H Ottens, Reiner and Joshua 1756

[On 2 Sheets] Empire Ottoman This striking two-sheet map of the Ottoman Empire centers on Turkey and covers the area from the Balkans to the Caspian Sea. Fine topographical detail, numerous place names, roads, railroads (both completed and under construction), ancient place names, ruins, and more are located with the help of a key at bottom on the right sheet. A chart on the same sheet provides translations of important geographic terms into Russian, Turkish, Persian, and Arabic. Printed by Alfred Chardon Jr. and engraved by Smith, Gerin, Rousset, and Fontaine. Attractive original color with minor printer`s ink residue and toning along the sheet`s edges. 24.6"" W x 17.9"" H Andriveau-Goujon, E. 1879

A Map of the Situation of ye Garden of Eden as Also of Mt. Ararat, Whereon the Ark Rested This attractive and uncommon map is filled with ancient and biblical place names. It spans from Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean Sea to northeast of a misshaped Caspian or Hyrcanian Sea. The ancient kingdoms of Phrygia, Kush (appearing as Ld. of Cush), and Assyria are located, as are biblical locales such as Babel, Canaan, Shinar, Havilah, and the Land of Nod, where Cain was exiled after killing his brother Abel. The Mountains of Ararat are shown in Armenia with a note referencing Noah`s Ark that reads, ""Gordiean Mt. where Ark supposed to rest."" Three Edens appear: the first, just plain Eden, is north of Canaan on the Mediterranean coast; the Country of Eden is just north of the Persian Gulf; and the third, the Garden of Eden, circles the confluence of the Pison, Gihon, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers. A dark impression issued folding on watermarked paper with faint offsetting and a tiny edge tear at bottom left that has been closed with archival tape on verso. 6.8"" W x 8.5"" H Moll, Herman 1711

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

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

[Lot of 3] Turkey in Asia [and] Asia Minor [and] Turkey in Europe This lot of three steel engraved maps covers the area from the Adriatic to the Caspian Sea. Size varies slightly.A. Turkey in Asia. Decorative map that features three engraved vignettes: a large view of Jerusalem, The Castles of Europe and Asia, and four figures with a spire behind them. The map covers the region of present-day Turkey, Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Iraq, with portions of Egypt and Iran as well. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. The vignettes were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J.B. Allen; the map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin.B. Asia Minor. This fine map is centered on Turkey, extending from the Aegean Sea across Turkey to beyond Trabzon on the coast of the Black Sea. Cyprus and Rhodes appear with several cities identified in both. The very beautifully rendered vignettes of Mount Olympus, Rhodes, and two Turks were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J.H. Kernot. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Surrounded by a decorative border done in a maze-like pattern. C. Turkey in Europe. Handsome map that focuses on the Balkans north of Greece and features three vignettes drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J. Rogers: a large view of Constantinople from the sea, the Ottoman Albanian leader Ali Pasha, and a Greek caloyer (a monk of the Greek Orthodox Church). Bosnia, Croatia, Herzegovina, Monte Negro, Servia, Macedonia, Albania, Moldavia, Walachia, Bulgaria, and Rumilia are named. An inset details the island of Candia. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. Drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. All have original outline color and minor toning and/or soiling in the blank margins. The first map has a small worm hole in the blank margin. 10.3"" W x 12.8"" H Tallis, John 1850

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

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

Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis ol: Palestina East is at the top of this striking map of the Holy Land. The land is shown divided into the Twelve Tribes and is centered on Samaria. This map is based on Ortelius` map of the region from 1570, which in turn was based on Peter Laicksteen`s wall map describing his 1566 visit to the Holy Land. The Dead Sea has four cities shown burning within it: Sodoma, Gomorra, Adama and Seboim. The Mediterranean Sea is enlivened with a depiction of Jonah being cast out of the ship and into the waiting jaws of the whale. The map is adorned with two strapwork cartouches. Latin text on verso. A fine impression with attractive color and a number of small worm holes and tracks that have been professionally repaired with a minute amount of image replaced in facsimile. 14.1"" W x 19.6"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1618

Iudaea, seu Terra Sancta quae Hebraeorum Sive Israelitarum in Suas Duodecim Tribus Divisa... This spectacular map of the Holy Land shows the division of Judea into the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The map is based on the cartography of Guillaume and Nicholas Sanson and is from a series of greatly enlarged maps published by Jaillot in collaboration with the heirs of Sanson. It is filled with notations, topography and place names, including the locations of Gomorra, Sodoma, Seboim and Adama as flaming cities in the Dead Sea. There are a pair of extravagant cartouches adorning this map. The title cartouche is festooned with garlands, ribbons and fruit, and is surmounted by the French royal coat of arms and flanked by the figures of Moses and Aaron. At the foot of the title cartouche is a minutely engraved medallion featuring Moses and the brazen serpent. The distance scale cartouche includes the key to the royal and priestly cities and sanctuaries. It is topped by a scene of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, with the serpent and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Engraved by Cordier. This is the first state, printed on 2 joined sheets, as issued. A fine impression and lovely color with one short repaired edge tear at bottom that extends 0.5"" into the image, a few small insignificant spots, and two very faint pencil notations in the image. Professionally mounted on linen. 21.5"" W x 33.5"" H Sanson/Jaillot, 1677

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

Palestine Ancienne & Moderne d`Apres les Sources les Plus Authentiques This map of the Holy Land is packed with detail. It delineates the area of the ancient land of the Hebrews before the Babylonian captivity, the locations of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, and the scope of Palestine under Roman rule. A key helps to identify roads, towns and cities (both ancient and modern), the remains of Roman roads, the caravan route from Egypt to Damascus and Damascus to Mecca, and more. An inset at top left details the Sinai Peninsula. Beneath this is a smaller inset of the Gulf of Suez and a comparison of the levels of various bodies of water in the area. At bottom left is a view comparing the elevations of mountains and other places in the region. A small key at bottom translates Arabic geographical terms into French. Jerusalem appears in plan form in an inset at bottom right with an extensive legend pointing out sites of interest. Printed by Chardon and engraved by Gerin, Rousset, and Fontaine. Original color with a hint of offsetting. There is a tiny edge tear at bottom, a centerfold separation at left, and toning, all confined to the blank margins. 24.6"" W x 18.4"" H Andriveau-Goujon, E. 1876

Persiae Regnum sive Sophoru Imperium A handsome map of the Persian empire based on Ortelius` map of the region. The map is centered on Persia, and it also shows present-day Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Indus River. It is filled with scores of place names, details of the Persian Gulf, and graphic detail of the topography and cities. Printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Latin text on verso. A dark impression on watermarked paper with some show-through of text on verso and marginal soiling. 8.2"" W x 10.4"" H Quad, Matthias von Kinckelbach 1600

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

[Tartaria olim Scythia] Woodblock map of the region between the Black and Caspian Seas including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia up to about Volgograd. Strongly engraved, it features the rivers, forests, mountains and major cities. German text on verso. A slightly uneven impression at top left and marginal soiling. 9.4"" W x 6.5"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

Asia ex Magna Orbis Terre Descriptione Gerardi Mercatoris Desumpta, Studio et Industria G.M. Iunioris Derived from the elder Mercator’s world map of 1569, this map of Asia was engraved by his grandson. The coasts of Northeast Asia and Northwest North America are separated by Gastaldi`s fabled Strait of Anian. South of this strait a beautifully engraved galleon gives speculation to the possibility of a northern route to Asia. Sumatra has a curiously archaic outline, while the relationship between New Guinea and Terra Australis is left to the viewer`s imagination. The place names, Beach, Regio, Lucach and Maletur are all taken from Marco Polo`s account, but erroneously ascribed to locations in the vicinity of present-day Australia. Latin text on verso. A fine impression with attractive color. There are professional repairs to a long centerfold separation at bottom, a short tear near the center of the map, and a chip along the centerfold at bottom that enters 1/2"" into image, with a small amount of image expertly replaced in facsimile. 14.9"" W x 18.4"" H Mercator, Gerard (the younger) 1623

Asiae Nova Descriptio This excellent map of Asia was Hondius’ update of Mercator’s map of 1595. Though it corrected many of Mercator’s errors, the map still has many interesting early depictions. Korea is shown as a very long island. Japan is depicted on the Ortelius-Teixeria model with three principal islands. In India, the Gulf of Cambay is very exaggerated but the shape of Ceylon has been improved. The mythical Chami Lacus appears to the northeast of India. The Philippines are marked as the Philippina Insulae, as well as Archipelagus S. Lazari, Magellan’s original name for the group. The southern coastline of Java is left blank. The northern coastline of New Guinea includes many place names from Spanish expeditions, and there is a note that it is unknown if New Guinea is a part of Terra Australis. Across the Anian Fretum lies part of North America, labeled Americae Pars, with a cartouche notation concerning the searches for a Northwest Passage. The map is richly decorated with strapwork cartouches, ships, and numerous sea monsters. A nice impression with attractive color, two small rust spots in image at top left, and a small professionally repaired hole in cartouche at top right. 14.8"" W x 19.8"" H Hondius, Jodocus 1623

Asie This decorative map of the Asian continent is surrounded by steel engraved vignettes depicting the various peoples of Asia in costume, several exotic animals, and a seated portrait of Adam and Eve. The map graphically depicts the Great Wall of China, and extends to include Sumatra and Borneo. Iran is Perse, Thailand is Siam and Sri Lanka is Ceylan. There is an interesting population chart at right totaling only 638,550,000 for the entire continent. The illustrations were drawn by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous painter Rosa Bonheur, who trained under her father. Fine impression and attractive color with minor foxing confined to blank margins. 11.3"" W x 17.3"" H Levasseur, Victor 1845

Tartarie This miniature map of Tartary extends from the Caspian Sea to the Pacific, and to the Arctic Ocean in the north. The map depicts major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson`s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Attractive color on watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold. 3.9"" W x 5"" H Duval, Pierre 1682

Lant Kaarte, van `t Oost Tartarie This fascinating map of northeastern Asia by Nicolaas Witsen shows numerous geographical misconceptions. Although Korea is correctly shown as a peninsula, there are conjectural dotted lines connecting it to Eso (Hokkaido). Further to the east is Compagnies Lant, which was supposedly discovered by Jean de Gama. A long, slender peninsula protrudes east from northeastern Siberia -- presumably the Kamchatka Peninsula -- with a notation that it consists of ""ice and stone cliffs."" The Amur River is shown flowing west, rather than south-southwest, with its mouth in the Sea of Okhotsk (Oceanus Orientalis), rather than in the narrow Strait of Tartary, which divides the Russian mainland from the island of Sakahlin. In China, the Great Wall is prominently depicted and several cities are named. In this map, Peking is correctly shown at 40 degrees latitude, which had been measured by the Jesuits. (However in Witsen`s similar map of the region, Peking is incorrectly depicted at 44 degrees latitude. See lot 621.)Nicholaas Witsen (1641-1717) was a Dutch statesman, administrator of the VOC, and cartographer. After studying Russia for over 20 years, Witsen became the first to publish a comprehensive work on Siberia and the Far East, Noord en Oost Tartarye, first published in 1685. There were several editions, often containing updated maps. This map appeared in the first edition as well as at least one 18th century edition. A nice impression on watermarked paper. Issued folding with one short fold separation in bottom blank margin that has been archivally repaired. 11.1"" W x 14.5"" H 1685

Nieuwe Lant-Kaarte, der Tartars van Niuche This fascinating map of northeastern Asia by Nicolaas Witsen shows numerous geographical misconceptions. Although Korea is correctly shown as a peninsula, there are conjectural dotted lines connecting it to Eso (Hokkaido). The Amur River is shown flowing west, rather than south-southwest, with its mouth in the Sea of Okhotsk (Oceanus Orientalis), rather than in the narrow Strait of Tartary, which divides the Russian mainland from the island of Sakahlin. In China, the Great Wall is prominently depicted and several cities are named. Peking is shown at 44 degrees latitude, despite the fact that the Jesuits had correctly measured it at 40 degrees latitude. Although Witsen was aware of this discovery, he chose instead to use the figure determined by Dutch Jesuit Father Verbiest, who had calculated the latitude and brought his findings to Witsen. As a result, many of the remaining cities noted are also miscalculated by 4-7 degrees. (However in Witsen`s similar map of the region, Peking is correctly depicted at 44 degrees latitude. See lot 620.)Nicholaas Witsen (1641-1717) was a Dutch statesman, administrator of the VOC, and cartographer. After studying Russia for over 20 years, Witsen became the first to publish a comprehensive work on Siberia and the Far East, Noord en Oost Tartarye, first published in 1685. There were several editions, often containing updated maps. This map appeared in the first edition as well as at least one 18th century edition. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins. 5.6"" W x 7.3"" H 1685

Carte de Tartarie Dressee sur les Relations de Plusieurs Voyageurs de Differentes Nations... This is the Covens & Mortier edition of Delisle`s expansive map that includes Russia, Northern China and Tibet, from Novaya Zemla in the north to Afghanistan. The Pacific coast shows a portion of the Terre d`Eso, with the small Isle de Amour shown above. The map is fully engraved with forests and mountains and, for the period, has quite good detail of cities and towns. The Great Wall is graphically depicted, as are the extensive trade routes. A decorative cartouche surrounds the title in the lower left. Latin title above the map: ""Tartaria, sive Magni Chami Imperium."" A fine impression with original color and minor soiling in blank margins. 18.8"" W x 24.1"" H Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730

Nouvelle Representation des Cotes Nord et Est de l`Asie pour Servir d`Eclaircissment aux Articles du Supplement de l`Encyclopedie... Interesting map of the northeast coast of Asia depicting Kamchatka, Japan and Korea. It also shows part of what is present-day Alaska. The Tchutski (Chukotskiy) Peninsula stretches very close to the American landmass, hinting at a possible land bridge. Within the larger map are two insets (one within the other). The insets represent an evolving understanding of the geography of Kamachatka, with the map being the latest iteration. The first inset, No. 1, was completed by Abu al-Ghazi Bahadur, who was the ruler of Khiva in present-day Uzbekistan for 20 years. A dark impression issued folding with faint damp stains that enter into the image at top. The sheet has been remargined with old paper at left. There are old ink notations outlining Japan and Korea in inset No. I. 11.8"" W x 15.2"" H Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772

Carte des Parties Nord et Est de l`Asie qui Comprend les Cotes de la Russie Asiatique le Kamschatka, le Jesso, et les Isles du Japon Dressee en 1760 par M... This unusual map details the northern coastline of Russia (including Scandinavia), the eastern coast of Asia to below Nanking, and a bit of the coast of America called Anian. Inset into the map are four small maps of the western part of North America: I - Features the entire western coast with Japan just a short distance offshore; II - Focuses on Nova Granada showing the Mexican coast of the Gulf of California; III - Focuses on the Zubgara and Tolm Regnum of Nova Granada and the mythical seven cities of Cibola; and IV - Depicts Anian Regnum including Quivira Regnum and another Tolm Regnum. All together a fascinating view of some of the early cartographic theories concerning the western part of North America. A crisp impression issued folding on watermarked paper with a hint of offsetting and a tiny hole in inset IV. 11.9"" W x 15.1"" H Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772

Carte de la Tartarie Orientale pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages Tiree des Cartes Levees par les P.P. Jesuites This handsome map covers the eastern part of Tartary with part of present-day Manchuria and Sakhalin Island. The map was based primarily on Jesuit and English sources and is particularly detailed with regard to the river systems. Features a lovely decorative cartouche. A hint of offsetting and faint toning along the centerfold. 8.3"" W x 12.4"" H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1780

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

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

China An attractive and very detailed map of China including Formosa (Taiwan), Hainan, and part of Luzon in the Philippines. The map show the Tract of the Hindoostan and Lion with the British Embassy to China 1793 - the first British Embassy to China. This detailed map shows provinces, towns, topography, and the Great Wall of China. Original color on watermarked paper with minor toning and offsetting and a centerfold separation that just enters map border at right. Trimmed close to neatline at left, as issued. 22.8"" W x 20.1"" H Thomson, John 1815