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Texas This rare map of Texas was issued in Edward Stiff`s The Texan Emigrant: Being a Narration of the Adventures of the Author in Texas and was intended as a guide for people who planned to settle in Texas. Howes calls it ""one of the most objective accounts of Texas affairs issued in the days of the Republic."" The map itself is similar to those issued by William Hooker several years earlier but with fewer details. Texas is shown in its smaller Republic configuration with the Nueces River designated as the southwestern boundary of Texas. Fourteen land grants are named including Beales Grant, Austin & Williams Grant, and DeWitts Grant to name just a few. Austins Colony locates many settlements including San Felipe de Austin, Houston, Columbus and Montgomery. Engraved by Doolittle & Munson and published by George Conclin in Cincinnati. An important map rarely seen on the market. Issued folding and now flattened and backed with linen to reinforce and repair several short fold separations and a 1.5"" binding tear at lower right. Light soiling and moderate toning. 9.4"" W x 11.4"" H 1840

Map of Texas from the Most Recent Authorities This is a very early map of the new state of Texas drawn by J.H. Young. It portrays early counties, towns, and villages and shows ""Texas North of the Red River"" in an inset at lower left. This panhandle extends north to the Green Mts., just west of Pikes or James Peak in present-day Colorado, and west to the Rio Grande River, thus incorporating Santa Fe and Taos. There is a comment taken from Arrowsmith`s 1841 map in West Texas that the area ""as far as North Canadian Fork was explored by Le Grand in 1833, [and] it is naturally fertile, well wooded, and with a fair proportion of water."" San Patricio County occupies the south tip, while Bexar, Milam and Robertson counties take up the majority of the western region. Several early roads are depicted including the Presido Road, and Fort Alamo, mines, and the Presidios of Rio Grande, del Norte el de las Yuntas, del Paso del Norte are identified. This map was included in H.S. Tanner`s New Universal Atlas published in 1845. Original color with a small amount of color offsetting to the left of the title cartouche and light toning primarily along sheet edges. There are several knife cuts along the platemark at top (far from the image) that have been archivally repaired. 12"" W x 14.5"" H Williams, C. S. 1845

Texas Compiled from the Latest and Best Authorities According to Rumsey, this map comes from a rare 1848 reissue of Greenleaf’s 1842 Universal Atlas. Greenleaf`s earlier 1842 map of Texas, which is nearly identical to this example, was based upon Burr’s map of 1833 (which was the first to show the territorial claims that would eventually become the Republic). Texas is now part of the United States with the only update being the southern border now shown along the Rio Grande (the earlier edition conservatively had the border along the Nueces River) and the addition of San Patricio county. Development is confined to areas to the east of San Antonio and Austin, with the areas to the west void of detail except for the river system. Portions of Indian Territory, Arkansas and Louisiana are also shown. A nice impression with a few tiny edge tears and chips confined to the blank margins and minor toning along the top of the sheet. 10.7"" W x 12.8"" H Greenleaf, Jeremiah 1848

New Map of the State of Texas Compiled from J. De Cordova`s Large Map This handsome Texas map is based on an important 1849 map by Jacob de Cordova, which was the first to be drawn from General Land Office records. It shows extensive detail throughout the settled part of the state. The western third is comprised of the large unsettled areas of Presidio, El Paso, Bexar and El Llano Estacado or the Staked Plain. Cooke County in the northern part of the state is oversized and extends well into the Staked Plain. The other county development is consistent with 1855-56, indicating that this was likely published circa 1857. Railroads, forts, post offices, roads, springs, and topographical detail are all clearly indicated. Three insets show the panhandle, Galveston Bay, and Sabine Lake. Original color with light offsetting, faint scattered foxing, and toning around the sheet`s edges. There is a tiny centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin. 16.5"" W x 24.9"" H Colton, Joseph Hutchins 1855

[Lot of 2] County Map of Texas [and] Texas [on sheet with] California A. County Map of Texas, by Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr., dated 1860 (13.5 x 10.8""). One of the most attractive maps of the state of Texas, inset with a map of Galveston Bay, and Vicinity. West Texas is made up of Young Territory, Bexar Territory, El Paso and Presidio counties, and clearly shows the Llano Estacado or Staked Plain with a notation about the region being ""destitu[t]e of both wood and water."" Erath County is mistakenly identified as ""Earth"" County. The map shows trails, roads, a limited railroad system that extends only into Austin, and proposed railroads indicated by dashed lines. The map is surrounded by a fine floral border. Copyright date 1860, published circa 1864. The county development is up-to-date for 1864 as Dawson County, abolished in 1866, is included. Condition: Light toning with a narrow top margin, a faint damp stain at bottom right, and a crease at top right. B. Texas [on sheet with] California, by S.S. Cornell, dated 1856 (12.8 x 10.1""). This map was published in Cornell`s High School Geography... and shows both Texas and California on one sheet. West Texas is composed of El Paso and Presidio counties and Bexar Territory. Development is confined to the eastern portion of the state. Shows ""Laredo Road"" and ""Route to Ft. Smith."" Published by D. Appleton & Company. Condition: There are a few edge tears including one that extends 1"" into the image at left, which have been closed on verso with archival tape. See description See description 1856-60

Map of the Great Salt Lake and Adjacent Country in the Territory of Utah [on sheet with] The Great Salt Lake (Mormon) City and Surrounding Country (on an Enlarged Scale) This sheet contains two maps. The upper map covers the region from the Great Salt Lake and Lake Utah east to Vernal and the Ashley Creek area (unnamed) and Fort Bridger in the north. It shows Salt Lake City in a block plan. Also locates Ogden, but no sign of Logan. Fort Utah is on the eastern shore of Lake Utah. The lower map is centered on Salt Lake City and features much more detail. The city plan clearly shows its rectangular grid layout and wide streets. The Welsh Settlement is shown to the southwest on the other side of the Jordan River. Both maps delineate the mountains in hachure and good detail of watershed. Lithographed by Day & Son. Drawn and engraved by Edward Weller of Bloomsbury. A scarce issue, more so due to the yellow, embossed stamp on the upper left noting this map was published as a supplement to the Sunday Weekly Dispatch of July 11th, 1858. Light toning and soiling. 12.3"" W x 12"" H Weller, Edward 1858

Vermont from Actual Survey This early map of Vermont is the second edition as evidenced by ""Engraved for Carey`s American Edition of Guthrie`s Geography Improved"" above the neatline and the number 25 at upper right. It is divided into seven counties with townships shown and named. The major towns, Dartmouth College, and a fairly extensive road network is delineated. Engraved by Amos Doolittle, a New Hampshire cartographer and engraver who produced many of the best early maps of New England. This map of Vermont is a fine example of his work. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins, a couple of light creases, and faint offsetting. 14.7"" W x 11.9"" H Carey, Mathew 1795

Wisconsin This map of Wisconsin Territory shows county development as it stood in 1842 with the recent formation of Richland County in the southwest from the large Crawford County, which was organized in 1818. The border with Michigan is here shown along the Montreal River to Lake Superior. Carver`s Claim and numerous Indian lands are located. Samuel Augustus Mitchell would take ownership of Tanner’s plates approximately two years later and publish it in the Universal Atlas. Original color with minor soiling, a few spots of foxing, and a short edge tear at top left that just touches the neatline and has been closed on verso with archival tape. 15.8"" W x 13.3"" H Tanner, Henry Schenck 1844

Wyoming. Compiled by Permission from Official Records in U.S. Land Office This rarely seen map was originally published in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Issued four years before statehood, it delineates only eight counties. Topography and hydrology are well developed, shows Yellowstone National Park, Shoshone Indian Reservation, towns, railroads, telegraph lines, common roads, and the areas containing coal and gypsum. In 1883 the cattle industry comprised 90% of all commerce, but the brutal winter of 1886-87 dealt a disastrous setback to this limited economy and contributed to delaying statehood. Blevins calls this ""fantastic"" map the most detailed and accurate of the period because of its scale and sources. Drawn by Frank & Fred Bond and printed by N. Peters, Photo-Lithographers, Washington, D.C. Issued folding with light toning along a few folds and two short fold separations confined to the blank margins closed on verso with archival tape. 20.5"" W x 24"" H Holt, G.L. 1883

Sketch of the Yellowstone Lake and the Valley of the Upper Yellowstone River. Route of Capt`s J.W. Barlow and D.P. Heap, Corps of Engineers, in their Reconnaissance of that Region during the Summer of 1871. This scarce map is from Barlow and Heap`s ""Letter from the Secretary of War, Accompanying an Engineering Report of a Reconnaissance of the Yellowstone River in 1871."" The captains were dispatched by Lieut. General Sheridan to investigate the reports of extraordinary phenomena in the Yellowstone region. They entered the area that would become Yellowstone National Park in July 1871 under the same military escort provided for the Hayden party. After splitting from the main group, the expedition visited Tower Falls, Mount Washburn, the lower and upper falls of the Yellowstone River, Mud Volcano, Yellowstone Lake, and numerous geyser basins. They then proceeded southward to explore the basins of the upper Snake and Yellowstone Rivers, the first detailed exploration of these areas since the 1830s. The map details the routes traveled and locates camp sites with dates. There is detailed topography, watershed and landmarks. Blevins comments that Barlow and Heaps`s ""map provides the first detail of many areas of the park as the Hayden maps based upon his 1872 survey would not be published until 1873."" An important map that should be in any Yellowstone collection. Accompanied by the complete, disbound, 43-page report. Scattered foxing with a binding tear that just passes the neatline. Text is generally clean with damp stains in the bottom corners of the pages.. 27.2"" W x 12"" H U.S. War Department, 1871

Carte de la Partie de l`Amerique Septentrionale, Comprenant les Possessions Espagnoles This uncommon map depicts the Spanish possessions in North America. The map covers the region from Florida to the west coast, with the western part of the present-day United States left completely blank and labeled Nouvelle Albion Suivant Drake and Quivira. There is good detail of the river systems and Indian tribes, particularly in the Southwest and the Mississippi River valley. Issued folding on watermarked paper with very faint offsetting and one tiny spot. Binding trim at upper right has been replaced with old paper. 8.9"" W x 10.8"" H Brion de la Tour, Louis 1785

Mexique This very nicely engraved, copper plate map features the Province de Texas. There is good detail throughout, especially along the coast of California and throughout Mexico. The title is surrounded by a large vignette of falls and cliffs. Original outline color with minor damp stains confined to the blank margins. 8.8"" W x 11.8"" H Tardieu, Jean Baptiste Pierre 1808

Mexico and Guatimala Map covers the western United States south to Costa Rica. Mexico is divided into provinces with a mountain range running like a spine through much of the country. Texas is named ""Texas or New Estremadura"" and the Great Basin has the notation ""Plains of Senora de la Luz."" The river system is well developed and numerous places are identified, particularly along the coast. Decorated by a simple title cartouche and distance scale. A nice impression with a few tiny spots. 8.1"" W x 9.8"" H Young, James H. 1830

Map of the United States and Texas, Designed to Accompany Smith`s Geography for Schools This great school atlas map with early territorial borders in the West features the Independent Republic of Texas with Austin shown as the capital by a large star. Oregon Territory covers the northwest and extends well into Canada. The huge Indian Territory lies north of Texas and extends to the Mandan District, which in turn goes to the border with Canada. Iowa Territory is in a rare configuration, stretching from Missouri to the Canadian border and bounded east and west by the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Annotated with the populations for the states and Texas. The large inset at lower left is a detailed ""Map of Mexico and Guatimala"" and shows the Republic of Texas. Drawn and engraved by Stiles, Sherman & Smith. There is one tiny spot in Indian Territory and a short, archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom. 10.4"" W x 17.6"" H Burgess, Daniel 1839

[On 2 Sheets] Carte Generale des Etats-Unis et du Mexique Comprenant l`Amerique Centrale et les Antilles Attractive, large 19th century map of the United States, Mexico, and the West Indies with insets of Central America, Lesser Antilles, New York, and Atlantic travel and cable routes. It features a truly unusual configuration of California. The eastern boundary of California follows the Sierra Nevadas and then extends to include the southern portion of present-day Nevada, which contains Las Vegas named as Vegas de Quintana. The large Dacotah territory is shown before its division into north and south in 1889, and Oklahoma is named as Territoire Indien. The overland routes to Santa Fe, Mexico, and California are noted as well as notations of native tribes and topography. There is color key at bottom to identify the colonial possessions, but it has not been filled in. Original color with a hint of offsetting and toning along the sheets` edges. There are centerfold separations on the eastern sheet that are confined to the blank margin. 24.5"" W x 18.3"" H Andriveau-Goujon, E. 1876

Nueva Hispania Tabula Nova This is a foundation map in the cartography of the American Southwest, and a must for collectors of that region. It is an enlarged version of Gastaldi`s map of 1548 with the only notable change being the peninsular Yucatan. The legendary seven cities of Ciuola are prominently depicted and Mexico City is shown floating in a large lake. The place names along the upper Gulf Coast reveal the explorations of Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca and Moscosso. The Mississippi makes its appearance as the Rio de Spiritu Santo and the R. Tontonteanc flows in the vicinity of the Colorado River. Considered the earliest relatively obtainable map of Mexico and the American Southwest. This is the first state according to Burden. Latin text on verso.See also lot 737 for the first edition of Ruscelli`s atlas, La Geografia de Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino… A dark impression on watermarked paper with faint offsetting, light text show-through, and minor toning along centerfold. 7.3"" W x 9.5"" H Ruscelli, Girolamo 1564

Hispania Nova This is one of the earliest maps of the American Southwest and Mexico, including the southern part of present-day Texas, here called Floridae Pars, with the Rio Grande, labeled R. de Palmas. The map concentrates on the Spanish area of influence and is one of nineteen regional maps of the Americas contained in Wytfliet`s atlas, which was the first devoted exclusively to the New World. Stipple engraved seas, calligraphy and a decorative title cartouche adorn the map. Fine impression and color on watermarked paper with two soft creases and light printer`s ink residue. 9"" W x 11.3"" H Wytfliet, Cornelis 1598

Le Nouveau Mexique avec la Partie Septentrionale de l’Ancien, ou de la Nouvelle Espagne This small and attractive map details the region from West Florida through California and northern Mexico. In Texas, there is a city named Texas and a notation concerning the death of the explorer La Salle. There is excellent detail, particularly of the Jesuit missions in Mexico and the Southwest. In present-day Arizona, the Gila River is named Rio de los Apostolos. The map is filled with place names and Indian villages, particularly in today`s Arizona and New Mexico. The Baja peninsula is wildly misshapen. A nice impression with minor soiling and a few faint extraneous creases at bottom. 8.1"" W x 12.4"" H Bonne, Rigobert 1780

Spanish Dominions in North America An uncommon map by Arrowsmith that shows an oddly shaped western coast of Mexico, names the town of Texas on the Rio Colorado or Cannes R, locates the fictional Quivira, and much more. This copper engraved map further shows numerous place names, provinces, topography, missions, towns, forts and Indian tribes. The relief is shown by hachure and the seas are fully engraved with closely placed ruled lines. A simple title cartouche floats in the lower left. A rarely offered and desirable map of the Southwest. Light damp stains at left and bottom right with a worm track in the bottom right corner of the sheet, away from map image. 8"" W x 9.5"" H Arrowsmith & Lewis, 1804

Spanish North America The Spanish possessions in North America are the focus of this large, significant map. Especially noteworthy is the delineation of the great western river systems - particularly the Platte flowing east and south of the Rocky Mountains. The conflict between the United States and Spain at the beginning of the 19th century is vividly illustrated on this map. Spanish control of the southwest region is limited to part of Texas and a strip of land in present day New Mexico that includes Santa Fe and Albuquerque. East of that is a huge Louisiana Territory, and the country to the west is unnamed and largely Unknown Parts. A city named Texas appears near present-day Austin, within the province of St. Louis de Potosi, which is also labeled New Santander. In this edition, Pikes Peak is not named but is labeled as the Highest Peak. According to Wheat, the map originated primarily from the epic Humboldt and Pike maps and to some extent the Pinkerton and Arrowsmith maps published a few years earlier. This very handsome map names many Indian tribes and villages, with terrific early information on topography and watershed. Original color with minor soiling and a 4.5"" fold separation at top and a 0.5"" edge tear at bottom that have been closed on verso with archival tape. 20"" W x 24.3"" H Thomson, John 1814

[Lot of 2] Mexico [and] Possessioni della Spagna nell` America Settentrionale o Carta Generale del Messico This lot includes two uncommon maps of Mexico and the American Southwest. The first, by John Cary, shows Texas appearing within the province of ""San Luis Potosi."" In the Valle Salado (present-day Utah) is a lake with the notation ""Western Limits of this lake are unknown."" Many Indian tribes and villages are named, with roads, topography and watershed also shown. The second map is an Italian map from Nuovo Atlante di Geografia universale in 52 Carte.... engraved by F. Bordiga and published in Milan by Luigi Rossi and Vincenzo Batelli. The cartography is broader than the first, covering an area from the Southeast west to San Francisco. Very early place names are identified in the Southwest and Florida is divided into East and West. A. Mexico, by John Cary, dated 1816 (9.2 x 11.4""). Condition: Original color with wide margins on thick paper. There is one small spot in the image and some light dampstaining confined to the lower right blank margin. B. Possessioni della Spagna nell` America Settentrionale o Carta Generale del Messico, by Luigi Rossi & Vincenzo Batelli, circa 1820 (9.8 x 7.8""). Condition: A clean, bright example with wide margins, light printer`s ink residue, and just a few spots of foxing confined to the far blank margins. See description See description 1816-20

Mexico und Centro-America Handsome and finely engraved map that includes portions of central, southern and western America. Texas is shown as a small state with its northern boundary ending well south of the Red River. Neu Mexico is a narrow strip of land that follows the Rio Grande del Norte to just north of Taos, naming Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Neu Californien is well detailed and shows numerous coastal cities and missions including S. Diego, S. Juan [Capistrano], San Carlos del Monterey, and San Francisco. An inset of Mexico City and its lakes is at lower left. Tables list the states of each region. Drawn by Von Stulpnagel. A crisp impression with original outline color on a clean sheet. 12"" W x 14"" H Stieler, Adolph 1828

Mexico & Guatemala This map of the southwest shows Texas as still a part of Mexico with Austins Colony noted. Sonora extends north into present-day Utah and is wedged between New Mexico and Upper California. The rivers Timpanogos and San Buenaventura run straight through the Great Basin into the Pacific. Insets include the Valley of Mexico and Guatemala. The map presents a great picture of the region prior to Texas declaring its independence. Original color with one small spot in New Mexico, else fine. 11.7"" W x 14.7"" H Tanner, Henry Schenck 1834

Texas and Part of Mexico & the United States, Showing the Route of the First Santa Fe Expedition This map shows the failed Republic of Texas expedition, under President Mirabeau Lamar, to gain jurisdiction over Sante Fe and develop trade links between Texas and New Mexico. Many enterprising Texans believed New Mexico would be interested in this relationship, but upon the party’s arrival in Sante Fe, they were met by 1,500 Mexican troops. Spared their lives, the Texan party was forced to march the 2,000 mile route to Mexico City before diplomatic measures guaranteed their release a year later. Also depicted on the map is Josiah Gregg’s route from Van Buren, Pike’s route from Ft. Smith, and the Chihuahua Trail. Published in George Kendall`s Narrative of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition. Issued folding with light printer`s ink residue and a binding trim at right and associated 1.5"" binding tear closed on verso with archival material. There are a few misfolds and short fold separations that have been archivally repaired. 15.8"" W x 12"" H Kemble, W. 1844

Audience de Guadalajara Nouveau Mexique, Californie, &c. This map was first published in 1656 and introduced the so-called second Sanson model of California as an island. This depiction shows a small peninsula (Agubela de Cato) above the island, two bays along the island`s northern coast and two new place names, Tolaago and R. de Estiete. Sanson actually based this on information from the less well known map by Luke Foxe, but it was this map that influenced many other cartographers throughout the rest of the century. On the mainland there are new Indian tribes identified in the region of the R. del Norte, which flows southwest from a large inland lake. The map was re-engraved for this edition, with only very minor differences from Sanson`s map of 1657. This is the second state of the Ribbius edition, with the addition of a grid of longitude and latitude. A dark impression, issued folding, with minor printer`s ink residue and a professionally repaired tear confined to right blank margin. 8"" W x 9.4"" H Sanson, Nicolas 1700

[Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 52 [and] Amer. Sep. Partie de la Vielle Californie. No. 53 A. Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 52, (19.7 x 18.3""). This map features the central California coast from approximately Monterey south to Catalina Island. A chart of elevations fills the bottom of the map. Condition: Original color with light toning and foxing with a small damp stain confined to the top blank margin. B. Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 53, (20.8 x 18.5""). This sheet shows the coast from San Juan de Capistrano to about Santa Rosalita, including the north end of the Sea of Cortez and the mouth of the Colorado River, and inland to Tucson (Pres. de Tubson). There are many notes on the Native tribes and the landmarks of San Xavier del Bac and Casa Grandes are shown. Condition. Original color with a few faint stains and light scattered foxing. The Atlas Universel contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare. See description See description Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825

Central America II. Including Texas, California and the Northern States of Mexico This excellent map covers the southwestern United States just a few years before Mexico lost the region in the Mexican-American War. Texas is shown as an Independent Republic with its panhandle extending well north up to Spanish Peaks. Excellent detail throughout Texas shows many towns and villages, roads and trails, topography, and watershed. All of the Southwest and California are here noted as ""Generally called Upper California."" Large swamps and lakes in the Great Basin drain through a complex R. Buenaventura system. The map displays excellent detail throughout and includes many frontier forts, Indian tribes, etc. There are interesting notations; a Supposed Petrified Forest in the western part of Texas, Supposed residence of the Aztecs in 12th century (Humboldt ) in the Moquis (Hopi) region of present-day Arizona. Published by Chapman and Hall, engraved by J. & C. Walker. Dated 15 Oct. 1842. A nice example with a hint of toning and one small chip in the top right corner of the sheet, away from map image. 12.2"" W x 15.5"" H SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1842

[On 4 Sheets] A New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces Compiled from Original Documents This is one of the most important maps of Texas and the Southwest from the early 19th century. Arrowsmith`s map was the first to incorporate the discoveries of both Zebulon Montgomery Pike and Alexander von Humboldt. Pike`s official account had just become available in 1810, and Humboldt`s map of New Spain was published in 1811. It is not known how Arrowsmith obtained an early copy of Humboldt`s map, and Humboldt accused him of plagiarism for neglecting to properly credit his work. However, Arrowsmith`s success came from relying on multiple sources of information. He carefully sifted through conflicting data between explorers and incorporated the most accurate cartographical information to create the most accurate, up-to-date map of the region.The California coastline was based on the explorations of Vancouver, whose track is noted in the map, as well as information provided to Arrowsmith by the Hudson`s Bay Company. The Rocky Mountain region and the Gulf Coast draw primarily on Humboldt, while present-day Texas and the Brazos and Guadalupe River regions were based on Pike`s accounts. The Dominguez-Escalante Expedition of 1776 from Santa Fe through present-day Colorado, Utah, and Arizona is also depicted. Additional notes on the mapping of the region are provided throughout the map.The eastern boundary of US and Mexico extends approximately 50 miles east of the present-day boundary of Texas at the Sabine River, to the Mermentau River in Louisiana. This was the official Spanish stance on the eastern boundary as reported by Humboldt. The boundary follows the Mermentau River to the northeast and then turns to the northwest until it passes the 32nd parallel just south of the Red River, and then begins to head southwest. Between the 99th and 100th meridians, the boundary again turns northwest up to the town of San Saba, which remains under Spanish control. The boundary then again heads southwest until it reaches the Rio del Norte.The map includes three inset maps of locations in Mexico. Below the title cartouche is the Valley of Mexico, from Mr. Humboldt`s Map showing the area surrounding Mexico City with excellent topographical detail, as well as towns, roads, and rivers. The other two insets illustrate the harbors of Veracruz and Acapulco, with numerous soundings, rocks, shoals, anchorages and navigational notes.There were several editions of the map with corrections in 1815, 1816, and 1817, with a note in the title indicating the date of the additions. A final edition was published in 1825 with further corrections, including the US-Mexico boundary reflecting the Adams Onis Treaty of 1819, although this edition is still dated 1810, and is occasionally mistakenly identified as the first edition (including by Streeter). According to Martin & Martin, Arrowsmith was able to synthesize the best information from various explorers, while omitting their errors, thereby creating a ""significantly improved depiction of the region."" Arrowsmith`s map of Texas and the southwest is a landmark map that was one of the most influential and widely copied maps for several decades.Printed on four double elephant-folio sized sheets. Size is for each sheet, which varies slightly. If joined, the map would measure approximately 62 x 50.5"". Fine impressions and bold original color on sturdy paper with ""J. Whatman 1811"" watermarks. There is light offsetting on each sheet, which are otherwise clean and bright. The bottom left sheet has a hint of toning along the centerfold and a 1/2"" centerfold separation at bottom. Please note that the image of the map as a whole is a composite image - the four sheets are not joined. 25.4"" W x 31.1"" H Arrowsmith, Aaron, Sr. 1810

Mexico This is the first edition of Arrowsmith`s folio-sized map of southwestern United States, Texas and Mexico, and was published four years prior to Texas gaining independence from Mexico. In Upr. or New California, there is an American Fur Co. Depot on the eastern shore of Youta or Gt. Salt L.. The Great Spanish Road is shown extending from the Red River on the US-Mexico boundary and past Santa Fe to Nutrias. A note through present-day New Mexico states that the area is ""frequented by roving bands of Indians who roam about in the quest of game."" A large inset depicts central Mexico, centered on Mexico City and showing the important ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz and Tampico. Original color on sturdy paper with a few tiny, unobtrusive spots. 19.1"" W x 23.7"" H Arrowsmith, John 1832

Mexico This is an attractive representation of the present-day southwestern United States, Texas and Mexico. The map depicts the new state of Texas in its stovepipe configuration, bound by the Rio Grande on its western border. In Upper or New California, there is an American Fur Co. Depot on the eastern shore of L. Youta or Salt L.. The Great Spanish Road is shown from the Red River to Santa Fe, and then heading south through the length of Mexico. The map continues into Central America in an inset of Guatimala. Original outline color with light toning and a few sports of foxing. 10.3"" W x 14.5"" H Hall, Sidney 1846

Republic of Mexico. And Texas This map covers the region from northern California south to Guatemala and shows the political divisions of Mexico in full color. There is good detail of topography and the river system with a note in the Great Basin stating ""L. Youtaw probably L. Timpanogos of the Spaniards."" A table at bottom left shows the population and square miles of the provinces of Mexico. Decorated by a fancy title cartouche and surrounded by a keyboard style border. Engraved by Stockley. Attractive color with one small spot south of Baja California. 9"" W x 10.8"" H Wyld, James 1850

Mexico, California and Texas This is the first state of this fine steel-engraved map. The outline for the original state borders of Texas is shown extending into Colorado with much of present-day New Mexico included, although on this particular example the colorist traced the border along the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers, creating a peculiar configuration of the Lone Star state. Two vignettes depict Mexican peasants and the ancient Mayan ruins at Uxmal. The very decorative border incorporates native plants of the region. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin, the vignettes by H. Warren and engraved by J. Rogers. Original outline color with minor toning along the centerfold. 10"" W x 13"" H Tallis, John 1850

Carte de la Californie Suivant I. la Carte Manuscrite de l`Amerique de Mathieu Neron Pecci olen Dressee a Florence en 1604... This sheet has five depictions of California that present a fascinating cartographic history of the region. It was one of ten maps compiled by Robert de Vaugondy for Diderot`s important encyclopedia and depicts the mapping of California by five important cartographers. The earliest map reproduces Neron Pecci`s manuscript map of 1604 showing the peninsula with a ragged coastline and place names derived from Cabrillo`s voyage of 1542-3. The second map is a detail from Sanson`s 1656 map showing the island of California with place names from the voyage of Vizcaino. Map three is from Delisle`s map of America of 1700 with the question of California`s insularity left open to interpretation. Next is Fra. Eusebio Kino`s important map of 1705 that finally ended that cartographic myth. It is based on his overland expedition from the mainland to the Sea of Cortez. Finally, map five is a portion of a Spanish map, showing the Jesuit explorations, that first appeared in Miguel Venegas` Noticia de la California in 1757, which is the first published history of California. This is an essential map for any California map collection.See also lot 766 for Fite and Freeman`s excellent reference work, which describes this map. A fine impression on watermarked paper with wide margins and a few minor spots of printer`s ink residue. 11.7"" W x 14.6"" H Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772

Nova Hispania Nova Galicia Guatimala This well-engraved map, based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz, includes Mexico through Costa Rica with nice detail. It also includes the U.S. Gulf coast, southwest Florida and a bit of Cuba with less detail. The large pictorial cartouche depicts Native Americans loading goods for a European merchant. A dark impression with attractive color on watermarked paper. There is light printer`s ink residue at top and a printer`s crease at bottom adjacent to centerfold that has been pressed flat. 11.5"" W x 14.1"" H Montanus, Arnoldus 1671

Mexique ou Nle. Espagne This charming map of Mexico and Central America includes the western portion of Cuba and the southern tip of Florida. Texas is named Floride, while Florida is named Teqeste. 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. A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and light toning along the centerfold. 3.9"" W x 5.2"" H Duval, Pierre 1682

De Landschappen Tabasco en Iucatan Tussen de Golf van Mexico en de Zuyd Zee Gelegen This finely engraved map of southern Mexico and part of Central America down to Nicaragua was designed to illustrate the expedition of Spanish Conquistador Gil Gonzalez Davila. From 1522-24, Gonzalez made his way through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras, baptizing Natives and acquiring sizeable amounts of pearls and gold. The title cartouche includes a Native with a bow with others seining for fish. This map was published in Van der Aa`s compilation of early voyages of exploration. A dark impression with attractive color and light toning. The top margin has been extended to accommodate framing. 6"" W x 8.8"" H Aa, Pieter van der 1710

Hispaniae Novae sivae Magnae, Recens et Vera Descriptio This is the first state of this important map, depicting the central and western coastal regions of Mexico. This cornerstone map of New Spain was the prototype for most maps of the early 17th century. It covers the Pacific coast from present-day Acapulco to about Mazatlan and inland to Mexico City, which is situated on a large lake. Several gold and silver mines are located in the central region. The map is beautifully embellished with three ornate strapwork cartouches and two sailing ships. Latin text on verso, published in 1579. Fine impression and color on watermarked paper with very minor soiling. 13.6"" W x 19.8"" H Ortelius, Abraham 1579

Parte della Nuova Spagna, o del Mexico doue Sono le Provincie di Guadalaira Xalisco Mecoacan e Mexico... This scarce and superbly decorative map of western and central Mexico covers from Xiamora to Acapulco and includes Mexico City and Guadalajara along with cities, towns, mines, missions and Indian villages. Notations in the mountains north of Mexico City describe the rich deposits of silver and other annotations describe the manners and customs of the Indians. The active volcano at Popocatepec (Popocatzin) is vividly erupting in the lower right corner. Coronelli, a Franciscan priest, was a highly respected cartographer & globe maker. Largely through his religious connections, Coronelli had access to geographical information from the expeditions exploring the southwestern regions of North America. This map is decorated with an elaborate title cartouche with mythological figures and an equally attractive cartouche for the scale of miles. Nice impression and color with light soiling along centerfold and archival repairs to several separations along the centerfold. 17.8"" W x 23.9"" H Coronelli, Vicenzo Maria 1691

Audience de Mexico This is an attractive small map focusing on the region of central and southern Mexico with the Yucatan Peninsula. It is adorned with a drape-style title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine de Winter. A dark, crisp impression, issued folding with minor marginal soiling. 6.6"" W x 10.8"" H Sanson, Nicolas 1700

A Map of the Bay of Campechy [with related text] This is a scarce map of the Bay of Campeche and the Yucatan Peninsula. It covers the region first explored in 1517 by Fernando de Cordoba and Antonio de Alaminos and visited by Dampier twice prior to his circumnavigations. The city of Campeche, on the west coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, derives its name from the Mayan city of Kan pech. The Sacrificious I. (Island of Sacrifices), located just offshore from Veracruz, notes the location of a prominent Aztec temple discovered by the Spanish in 1518. There are no place names along the coastline now known as Riviera Maya, but Cozumel Island is named and the city of Valladolid is located. Included is 132 pp. of related text (4.8 x 7.5""). William Dampier (1652-1715) was a soldier, buccaneer, pirate, British navy captain and hydrographer. He was also among the most influential of travel writers. Dampier completed his first circumnavigation between 1679 and 1691, during which he was among the first group of Englishmen to land in New Holland (Australia). A strong impression with a few faint spots in the image and a narrow left side margin as issued. Disbound text is lightly toned with scattered foxing mostly in the blank margins. 5.8"" W x 11"" H Moll, Herman 1705

Carte du Lac de Mexico, et de ses Environs Lors de la Conqueste des Espagnols… Map showing Mexico City as it was when discovered by the Spaniards. The city is located in a large lake with a series of causeways linking the main city and other islands in the Lac d`Eau Salee with the mainland. Tacuba, Capistlan, Xicolopa, and Curtaleco are located in the surrounding countryside. On watermarked paper. 8.2"" W x 6"" H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1754

Carta Particolare dell` Mare del` Zur che Comincia con il Capo Lucar e Finisce con Cagidos nella Nuova Spagnia, e la Baia di Honduras… This elegant sea chart is crisply engraved in the sparse Florentine style with superb calligraphy throughout. The map covers a portion of Central America, extending along the Caribbean Sea from the Bay of Honduras to Cape Camaron, and along the Pacific Ocean from southern Mexico to Nicaragua. The coasts are filled with place names, rocks, anchorages, and soundings. Short navigational notes are indicated throughout the chart. A large compass rose and a strapwork title cartouche embellish the chart. Engraved by A.F. Lucini. This is the first state. Printed on two joined sheets, as issued.Robert Dudley was the first Englishman to produce a sea atlas, Dell Arcano del Mare (Secrets of the Sea). A skilled mathematician and navigator, Dudley was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. He introduced a totally new style for sea charts in the atlas with only lines of latitude and longitude and no rhumb lines. The charts were meticulously compiled from original sources and were both scientific and accurate for the time. This important atlas was the first sea atlas of the whole world; the first to use Mercator`s projection throughout; the earliest to show the prevailing winds, currents and magnetic deviation; and the first to expound the advantages of Great Circle Sailing. In an introductory leaf found in one copy in the British Library, the engraver states that he worked on the plates in seclusion for twelve years in an obscure Tuscan village, using no less than 5,000 pounds of copper for the printing plates. It was only issued in two editions and the maps are rarely seen on the market. Watermarked paper with good, original margins, minor foxing, and one short fold separation closed on verso with archival material. 18.7"" W x 29.4"" H Dudley, Robert (Sir) 1646

The Bay of Honduras A finely detailed map of the Bay of Honduras including present-day Belize and much of Guatemala and Honduras. This area was hotly contested between England and Spain throughout the colonial period. The British logwood cutters were a constant thorn in the side of the Spanish and the cluster of camps at the mouth of the Belize River (Belize City today) was one of the most ransacked settlements in the new world. The map provides an excellent view of the tortuous Atlantic coastline and shows numerous channels, anchorages, soundings, keys, reefs, shoals and islands including the popular, present-day tourist destinations of Ambergris Caye and Roatan Island. Numerous English settlements are shown in The Logwood Cutters region and along the Mosquito Coast and a few roads are depicted. Several volcanoes are shown on the Pacific coast. This is sheet 10 of Jeffery`s 16-sheet chart of the West Indies that formed the heart of the West-India Atlas. Watermarked paper with light offsetting. 18.6"" W x 25"" H Jefferys/Sayer, 1775

Carta Maritima del Reyno de Tierra Firme u Castilla del Oro Comprehende el Istmo y Provincia de Panama; las Provincias de Veragua, Darien y Biruquete This is a rare Spanish map of western Panama, from Portobelo to the Costa Rican border. Rivers and mountain ranges running primarily from north to south fill the region. Towns are labeled along the coasts, with several roads depicted around Panama City. A flaming Volcan Baru is shown along the border with Costa Rica, despite the fact that it is not believed to have erupted since 500 AD. A block of text in the Pacific Ocean attributes the cartography to d`Anville, de Herrera, Bellin, Jefferys, and others. This is the western sheet of a two-sheet map. A fine impression with wide margins on deckle-edged paper. There is a printer`s crease adjacent to the block of text. 14.2"" W x 15.3"" H Lopez, Juan (don) 1785

Culiacanae, Americae Regionis, Descriptio [on sheet with] Hispaniolae, Cubae, Aliarumque Insularum Circumiacientium, Delineatio Two great early maps of important regions in the New World are combined into this interesting composition. The first covers the region of western Mexico around Culiacan and the Spanish settlement of Villa S. Michael`s, the region noted for its silver mines. The second is the first detailed map of the Greater Antilles with detail in southern Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean that is quite remarkable for the period. Ortelius based the maps on a variety of sources including Mercator’s world map (1569) and other maps by Guttierez and Alonso De Santa Cruz. Three strapwork cartouches and sailing ships decorate the map. Dutch text on verso with page number 8, published between 1598-1613. Lovely original color on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and a few small stains near center of map. 13.9"" W x 19.5"" H Ortelius, Abraham 1598

Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum Terris Adiacentibus This fine map centered on the West Indies reflects the firsthand knowledge of Hessel Gerritsz during his voyage to South America and the West Indies undertaken in 1628. It covers the same region as the Gerritsz map of 1631; from Chesapeake Bay to the northern coastline of South America, with the addition of the west coast of Central America. The nomenclature in North America is virtually identical with the notable addition of the name Virginia. The nomenclature was probably derived from a Spanish chart as it lacks any French influence. The map is richly adorned with three lovely cartouches, sailing ships, rhumb lines and compass roses. A fine impression and attractive color on watermarked paper with wide margins and light toning along sheet edges. 15"" W x 20.7"" H Blaeu, Willem 1635

A Map of the English Plantations in America This handsome map focuses on the Gulf of Mexico and extends to the Caribbean, Central America, and north to New England. The topography is indicated simply and includes an unusual Felis Lake west of Pennsylvania. The early colonial settlements of Boston, Cape Cod, James Towne, and Charles Towne are noted. On a full page of English text measuring 7.9 x 12.2"". Minor show-through of text on verso. 7.1"" W x 7.4"" H Moll, Herman 1695

A Map of the West-Indies &c. Mexico or New Spain. Also ye Trade Winds, and ye Several Tracts Made by ye Galeons and Flota from Place to Place Terrific copper engraved map covering the southern part of the United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. Florida is shown as a stubby peninsula and the Gulf Coast cartography is still a bit confused. Locates Charlestown in the huge Carolina which includes Georgia. The map is filled with fascinating notations concerning the movements of Spain`s wealthy galleons. Their route took them into British waters off the coast of Florida and Carolina. The seas are fully engraved with the directions of trade winds added. Simple rectangular title cartouche. On watermarked paper with light toning, one spot at bottom right, and a small chip in the lower right corner of the sheet, away from the image. 7.8"" W x 10.4"" H Moll, Herman 1740

A New and Correct Large Draught of the Tradeing Part of the West Indies This two-sheet map of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean gives excellent detail along the coastlines. The map extends north just past the May River in present-day South Carolina. Southern Florida is depicted as a series of large islands, with a prominent R. Dais extending to the northwest. A large river and delta located where the Mississippi River should be is left unnamed, with the huge Carlile Island located at the mouth. Instead, theR. Messisepy and B. de Spirito Sancto is erroneously labeled in the area of Galveston Bay.Place names, soundings, rocks, shoals, and anchorages are identified throughout. A dotted line along the shore of the Bay of Mexico and along the eastern coast of Nicaragua indicates the area within which soundings have been measured. The map is embellished with two compass roses and three sailing ships. This map appeared in the pirated edition of The English Pilot, published by George Grierson in 1749 and by his son, Boulter Grierson, in 1767.This map is extremely scarce. We have found only two examples of it being offered for sale in the last 35 years, one of which was still bound in the atlas. A nice impression with light printer`s ink residue on the western sheet. Issued folding, now pressed with very minor archival repairs along the folds. 20.1"" W x 32.8"" H Thornton, Samuel 1749

West-Indien und Centro-America, Nebst dem Meerbusen v. Mexico This crisp map depicts the West Indies, Central America, northern South America and the southern United States. It is color-coded to depict the colonial possessions of the English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Danes and Swedes. Drawn with the typical German precision and decorated by a simple title and distance scale. Original outline color with light soiling. 7.3"" W x 9.4"" H Stieler, Adolph 1840

Les Isles Antilles Entre Lesquelles sont les Lucayes, et les Caribes Attractive map covering the southern tip of Florida and all of the Caribbean islands. There is good detail, especially on Cuba and Hispaniola, which display numerous place names and mountains in profile. Engraved by Antoine d`Winter. A dark, crisp impression, issued folding, with minor printer`s ink residue and a narrow top margin. 8.3"" W x 12.2"" H Sanson, Nicolas 1700

Americae Septentrionalis Pars IV This scarce German map of the Caribbean and Central America is part of a four-sheet map of North America. Each sheet stands alone with a decorative cartouche and full borders. The map is nicely detailed with place names in both German and English and shows many of the smaller islands, shoals and reefs. The map extends north to Cumberland Island, Georgia and west to Pensacola, Florida. Florida is quite narrow with southern Florida depicted as a series of large islands. A number of rivers and small lakes fill the peninsula. In contrast, there is little inland detail in South America, where Lake Maracaibo is given an elongated, narrow shape. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche, small compass rose, and Euler`s engraved ""cum privilegio"" stamp at bottom right. Watermarked paper with light soiling and a few minor creases. 13.6"" W x 14.2"" H Euler, Leonhard 1750

[Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Curacao. No. 74 [and] Amer. Sep. Grandes Antilles. No. 73 The Atlas Universel contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare. Included in this lot are: A. Amer. Sep. Curacao. No. 74 (22.0 x 19.7""). Shows the island of Curacao along with Aruba, the northern tip of Venezuela, and the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. A large panel of text at center describes Haiti`s phsical features, government and geology. Condition: Light toning and scattered foxing. (B+) B. Amer. Sep. Grandes Antilles. No. 73 (21.6 x 18.0""). Depicts a portion of the southern coast of Jamaica along with Banc Pedro and Cayo Alburquerque. Includes a panel of text describing Jamaica`s topography and climate. Condition: Scattered foxing and toning. (B) See description See description Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825

A New Map of the Island of Cuba with Correct Plans of All the Principal Ports and Harbours It Contains This handsome sheet contains a map of Cuba surrounded by 10 small insets of the principal ports and harbors of the island. The map of Cuba shows towns, roads, rivers and mountains, with some navigational information in the surrounding waters. The inset maps depict Matanzas, Nipe Bay, Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, Mariel, Baracoa, Guantanamo, Cape San Antonio, Bahia Honda, Cabanas.The Universal Museum was a very short-lived British periodical published between 1762 and 1764. Maps from this publication are rarely seen on the market and we can find no record of this map except in a few institutional collections. It would be an important addition to any Cuban map collection. A strong impression, issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with minor archival repairs to a few short fold separations. There is a binding tear that extends 3.5"" into map at right that has also been archivally repaired. 11.8"" W x 13.6"" H Gibson, John 1760

Carte Particuliere de l`Isle de la Jamaique Dressee au Depost des Cartes Plans et Journaux de la Marine... Superb, large-scale sea chart of Jamaica that is politically divided into parishes. The map includes remarkable detail with scores of place names and safe anchorages along the coast, in addition to mountains, roads, sugar, coffee and indigo plantations, taverns, watershed and a host of other information. The chart is embellished with two rococo-style cartouches. The engraved Depot de la Marine stamp is at bottom right, with a price of ""Prix. Trente Sols"" just below the neatline. Excellent impression and color on watermarked paper with original margins and one small abrasion in a blank area of map near bottom center. Overall a very clean and bright example. There is a bluish shadow along the centerfold in the image that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map. 22.3"" W x 35.2"" H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1758

[Lot of 2] Carte de l`Isle de Saint Domingue [and] Ville de S. Domingue dans l`Isle de ce Nom A. Carte de l`Isle de Saint Domingue, from La Harpe`s L`Histoire Generale des Voyages, circa 1758 (11.6 x 7.6""). This copper-engraved map of Hispaniola names several capes, ports, and bays running along the coast of the island, as well as identifying numerous towns and rivers inland. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis radiates rhumb lines and a title cartouche draped in garlands adorns the upper left corner. Condition: On watermarked paper with minor offsetting and a hint of toning. (B+) B. Ville de S. Domingue dans l`Isle de ce Nom, from Le Petite Atlas Maritime, circa 1764 (6.4 x 8.7""). This is a very nice street plan of Santo Domingo, the present capital of the Dominican Republic. A legend indicates the location of 22 significant features on the map. Santo Domingo is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the Americas, and was at the time of this map`s publication a Spanish colonial possession. The chart is embellished with rococo-style cartouche, rhumb lines, and fleur-de-lys. Condition: On watermarked paper. (A) See description See description Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1758-64

Carte des Isles des Vierges An uncommon chart focusing on the Virgin Islands with particularly good detail for a small map. The handsome chart is embellished with a compass rose, rhumb lines and a shell-shaped title cartouche. A nice impression on watermarked paper with very wide margins, light soiling and some abrasions within the title cartouche. 8"" W x 9.7"" H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1764

Carta de la Isla de San Christoval... Uncommon Spanish map of this Leeward island with detail of cities, towns, roads, forts, plantations, anchorages and shoals. The mountains, rivers and forested areas are depicted with a lovely two-dimensional quality. The island is divided into seven Parroquias (Parishes) and nine Quarteles (Quarters). A paragraph in the upper right corner credits Emanuel Bowen and Bellin as the cartographical sources for the map. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color, light scattered foxing, and a few minor extraneous creases. There are some archival paper repairs confined to the blank margins. 14.3"" W x 15.6"" H Lopez, Juan (don) 1780

Isle St. Vincent Levee en 1773. Apres le Traite Fait avec les Caraibes. Traduit de l`Anglais This handsome copperplate map of St. Vincent is the first French edition of Thomas Jefferys` 1775 map of the island. The mountainous terrain is well defined and settlement is shown along the coastlines and rivers. The treaty to which the title refers was short-lived and it was not until 1797 that Carib resistance was finally crushed. The island was an important part of the British presence in the Caribbean due to sugar production. A note below the title explains that ""the island is 18 miles 1/8 long, and 11 miles 1/5 broad, has 22 rivers capable of turning sugar mills, and contains 84,286 acres."" The map illustrates the important rivers and shows the four parishes. The northern part of the island is noted as Terre des Caraibes where the Morne a Garou mountains dominate the topography. Watermarked paper with light offsetting and faint damp stains that just enter neatline in corners at right. 23.8"" W x 18"" H Le Rouge, George Louis 1778

La Grenade Divisee par Paroisses Levee par Ordre du Gouverneur Scott... Handsome and hard to find map of the island shows the topography by use of hachure along with roads, towns, hospitals, and plantations. A note at bottom left describes the attributes of the land and notes the fifty paces along the coast belonging to the King of England. Grenada had passed back and forth between the British and French colonial powers during the 18th century, with France ceding the island to Britain in the 1763 Treaty of Paris. The French regained control during the American battle for independence, and won the island during the 1779 Battle of Grenada. In 1783, the island was ceded back to the British with the Treaty of Versailles. The coastlines are well delineated and include the locations of safe harbor and soundings in the bays. The map has a striking compass rose orienting the map with north to the left. The map is based on Thomas Jefferys` map of the island, first published in 1775. Second French title at top: La Grenade Cedee a la Grande Bretagne par le Dernier Traite de Paix. Watermarked paper with light offsetting and a faint damp stain at top left, just entering neatline at top corner. 17.9"" W x 23.8"" H Le Rouge, George Louis 1778