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Gallia Vetus The cartography of this fine map of ancient France during the Roman Empire is engraved to show the mountains, rivers, cities, and political boundaries. A sharp impression on watermarked paper with light offsetting and a hint of toning along centerfold. 9.4"" W x 13.6"" H Bonne, Rigobert 1788

Franciae Comitatus A charming miniature map of the region surrounding Paris, filled with details of towns, rivers and forested areas. The map is adorned with two strapwork cartouches. French text on verso. A fine impression with attractive color, a hint of toning, and marginal soiling. 3.8"" W x 5.4"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Britannia A charming miniature map of the Brittany region in France, including the towns of Nantes, Rennes and Brest. There is good detail of towns, political boundaries, rivers, and the topography of the land. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche. French text on verso. A fine impression with attractive color, a hint of toning, and a minor damp stain in top left corner, away from image. 3.8"" W x 5.4"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Memoires de la Classe des Sciences Mathematiques et Physiques de l`Institut Imperial de France In this volume, Cuvier and Brongniart provide an expanded version of their important work on the Tertiary rocks of the Paris basin, first published in 1808, with a special part devoted to geological descriptions, maps, and sections. Their revised stratigraphic sequence included formations that were unknown in Werner`s rock classification system later adopted as Tertiary after the terminology first suggested by Arduino. Geikie credits them with establishing ""on a basis of accurate observation the principles palaeontological stratigraphy"" by showing a definite succession among the strata using fossils for establishing geological chronology and correlating formations over distances. Still bound into the book is their large map of the Paris basin, entitled Carte Geognostique des Environs de Paris (28 x 24"") which beautifully displays geologic features in 11 colors and patterns. Gohau, Carozzi and Carozzi (A History of Geology) state that this map ""was in fact the first modern geological map of France, or of a European country."" Accordingly, this report and map represent a landmark in the history of geology. Also contained within this volume is Laplace`s Memoire sur les Integrales Definies, et Leur Application aux Probabilities... plus papers by Mirbell, Bosc, Lelievre, Berthollet, Malus, and Legendre. First edition, complete volume divided into two parts (347 pp. & 183 pp.) with 3 engraved plates (2 folding) and large folding map. Hardbound in full tree calf with gilt title on spine, gilt floral decorations on the front cover and blue marbled endpapers and fore-edges. The map is near fine with just a hint of offsetting. Contents are clean and tight. There is a 1"" split along the bottom of the front joint, the covers are lightly worn and the corners are bumped. An overall very attractive example. 10.3"" W x 8.1"" H 1811

Galecia A charming miniature map of Galicia, just north of Portugal. The map extends east as far as Oviedo and south past Vigo. Towns, rivers and political boundaries are noted throughout. The map is embellished with two strapwork cartouches and a moiré patterned sea. French text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and a hint of toning. 3.9"" W x 5.4"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Castiliae Veteris et Novae Descriptio A fine early map of Spain showing the area of Castile with numerous cities and towns including Madrid and Toledo. The map is beautifully embellished with three strapwork cartouches and the Castilian coat of arms. Latin text on verso, published in 1623. A fine impression with attractive color, two printer`s creases that have been pressed flat, and several centerfold separations that have been professionally repaired. 14.3"" W x 19.8"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1606

A New Map of Hungary, with Its Divisions into Gespanchafts or Counties; the Principality of Transylvania, Croatia &c. from the Latest Authorities This highly detailed map of the Hungarian Empire encompasses Hungary, the Slovak Republic, Croatia, and the majority of Serbia and Romania. There is great detail of towns, roads, political boundaries, rivers, and topography. A table at bottom identifies 60 counties in Hungary. A fine impression and original color on watermarked paper with wide margins and light offsetting. 18.1"" W x 20.4"" H Cary, John 1811

Carte de l`Allemagne par Cercles en 1789 This intriguing map shows the Holy Roman Empire as it was configured in 1789 on the eve of the French Revolution, centering on the land in between the North, Baltic, and Adriatic seas. The ten imperial circles are listed in the top left corner. Engraved by Thierry. Original color. 8.9"" W x 12"" H Malte-Brun, Conrad 1837

Ducatus Luneburgensis Adiacentiumq Regionum Delineatio. Auctore Iohanne Mellingero This is a fine decorative map of the Luneburg Heath and the vicinity including Hamburg, Luneburg, Bremen, Hannover and Magdeburg. It is beautifully engraved to show topography and cities and embellished with two decorative cartouches. The map was based on the work of the 16th century German cartographer Johann Mellinger. German text on verso, published between 1634-35. Full original color on watermarked paper with wide margins, light printer`s ink residue, and some creasing along centerfold. Remnants of paper tape on verso in far blank margins. 14.9"" W x 19.4"" H Blaeu, Willem 1634

[Lot of 2] Episcopatus Numburgensis et Cizensis Delineatio Geographica… [and] Delineatio Geographica Ditionis Martisburgensis Hodie Regiis et Electoralibus Auspiciis Florentis Edita This is a matched pair of maps of the region surrounding Merseburg and Naumburg, just east of Leipzig. The maps present excellent detail of the region, including roads, towns of various sizes, individual houses, mills, churches, and much more. The cities are illustrated as towers closely surrounded by buildings, which vary in size according to the size of the actual town. Engraved by Tobias Conrad Lotter.A. Episcopatus Numburgensis et Cizensis Delineatio Geographica… This map shows the region just to the south of Merseburg, with Naumburg to the west and Zeitz to the south. At bottom is a lovely bird`s-eye view of Naumburg, with many buildings identified with a numbered key. The allegorical title cartouche features Athena and putti.B. Delineatio Geographica Ditionis Martisburgensis Hodie Regiis et Electoralibus Auspiciis Florentis Edita. Striking and meticulously detailed map of the area around Merseburg in eastern Germany, extending to the town of Halle in the north, Leipzig in the east and Lutzen in the south. The cartouche is what is truly amazing on this map - it is a cascading, richly Baroque concoction filled with angels, cherubs and the Holy Grail held by a maiden who has her foot on a grim torso. Bold original color with minor printer`s ink residue and minor soiling in wide margins. Sheets are deckle-edged. The second map has a tiny tear along the centerfold just above the city view only visible when held to light. 19.3"" W x 22.5"" H Seutter/Lotter, 1730

Mappa Geographica, Continens Archiepiscopatum et Electoratum Coloniensem, cum Conterminis Ducatibus Iuliacensi et Montensi, nec non Comitatu Mursano, Cura et Sumtibus This highly detailed map of western Germany follows the Rhine River from just north of Duisburg (near the border with the Netherlands) to beyond Bonn. The Meuse River also dominates the landscape through Venlo and Maastricht. Centered on Dusseldorf, the map extends to include the walled cities of Cologne, Wesel, Aachen and Dorsten. A nice title cartouche is surrounded by allegorical figures and the crests of the regions of Cologne, Montensis, Juliacum, and Meurs, which are also identified on the map. Original color with minor toning along the centerfold. A long centerfold separation and tiny worm track have been professionally repaired, with a very minor amount of image in facsimile. 19.9"" W x 23.1"" H Seutter, Matthias 1740

Nova Famigerabilis Insulae ac Ducatus Rugiae Descriptio... This striking map of the island of Rugen is filled with decorative elements, and is based on a map by Eilhard Lubbin, a mathematician and cartographer from Rostock. Flanking the map are 30 coats of arms of the leading families on the island. In the top right corner of the map are the coats of arms of Rugen and the Duchy of Pomerania. Additional embellishments include ships, compass roses, sea monsters, and a distance scale supporting large measuring dividers. A crack in the plate is visible adjacent to the title cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color. There are professional repairs to a tear that extends 2"" into image at left, 1/2"" into image at bottom, and a long centerfold separation at bottom with a small amount of image expertly replaced in facsimile. 14.9"" W x 19.4"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1623

A New Map of Bohemia and Moravia, from the Latest Authorities This is a very handsome and detailed map of these historic regions in the present-day Czech Republic showing much information of the towns, roads, political boundaries, rivers and topography. A fine impression and original color on watermarked paper with wide margins, light offsetting, and a tiny hole in image at bottom right. 18.1"" W x 20.3"" H Cary, John 1811

Nova Totius Helvetiae cum Suis Subditis ac Sociis Tab. Geogr. Robustly engraved map surrounded by vignettes of natural phenomena, including the Devil`s Bridge in the Alps, whirlpools, fossils, avalanches, and even the legendary fire-breathing, winged dragon that haunts the mountains near Lucerne. Superb detail throughout the country with vigorous depictions of the mountainous topography. The decorative title cartouche is flanked by river gods, armorial crests and people engaged in agrarian pursuits. A lettered key at the top names the marvels illustrated in the map. Bold original color on sturdy paper with light printer`s ink residue. 19.3"" W x 22.4"" H Seutter, Matthias 1730

Nova et Accuratissima Helvetiae, Foederatarumque cum ea nec non Subditarum… / Les Cantons Suisses, leurs Allies & pays Sujets… Large map of Switzerland detailing the land from Lake Geneva to Lake Constance. The map shows the various cantons and has excellent pictorial representation of the topography. At the top of the map is a row of armorial shields for the cantons noting whether they were Catholic, Protestant or a mixture of both. The lower left corner contains a key to the location of towns of varying sizes, rivers and roads that are easy to difficult to cross, and the location of public baths. A nice impression with original outline color and marginal soiling. 17.7"" W x 23.4"" H Ottens, Reiner and Joshua 1740

Swisserland [on sheet with] Mont Blanc Nearly Three Miles above the Level of the Sea This is a very handsome map of Switzerland with a dramatic view of Mont Blanc below the map. The map shows excellent detail of the political boundaries and topography of the land. Dimensions given for map (19.3 x 15"") and view (19.3 x 7"") together. Original color on watermarked paper with a few tiny, insignificant spots. 23"" W x 19.4"" H Thomson, John 1814

Basilea A very detailed bird`s-eye view of the fortified city of Basel based on Sebastian Munster`s map of circa 1538. The city is strategically situated on a great bend in the Rhine River where the borders of Switzerland, France and Germany meet. The view provides great details of the individual streets, buildings, bridges, towers, churches, gardens and the busy river traffic. One of the most intriguing aspects of the view are the large tents and archery range that appear just outside the city walls at upper right. A legend at lower left locates 27 buildings. There is evidence of a crack in the plate just below the bridge. French manuscript text on verso. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and one printer`s crease. There is a dark pencil line in left blank margin and several tiny holes, all away from image. The bottom right corner of the sheet has been trimmed. 14.6"" W x 14.8"" H Braun & Hogenberg, 1597

Saltzburg Archiepiscopatus cum Ducatu Carinthiae Handsome map of Salzburg and Carinthia illustrating the mountainous topography, forests, cities and villages. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color, marginal soiling, and a professionally repaired tear that enters less than 1"" into map at bottom adjacent to centerfold. 13.6"" W x 18.9"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1623

S.R.I. Principatus et Archiepiscopatus Salisburgensis cum Subjectis, Insertis, ac Finitimis Regionibus... This large and boldly engraved map is centered roughly on Salzburg. It features the region`s mountains, rivers, roads, villages, towns and fortifications. A small inset shows the vicinity of Krems and the river Donau. Two very large and decorative allegorical cartouches fill the upper corners; the larger cartouche includes a map of the region showing Salzburg`s location in relation to other important cities in the region. The map is a very fine example of the ebullient engraving style that was popular with German cartographers in the early eighteenth century. A clean and bright example with bold original color on watermarked paper. Trimmed close to neatlines at right and left, as issued. 19.1"" W x 22.7"" H Homann, Johann Baptist 1720

Russia in Europe A detailed map of the Russian possessions between the Baltic, Black and White Seas, extending east to the Ural Mountains. The Russian empire encompasses the Ukraine, Belarus and the Baltic states. There is excellent detail of the towns, rivers, and political boundaries in the region. This map was copied from John Pinkerton`s map, published in his Modern Atlas. Engraved by J. Moffat. Original color on paper with ""J. Whatman"" watermark. There is light toning along the centerfold and minor soiling. 23.3"" W x 19.4"" H Thomson, John 1811

[On 2 Sheets] Carte de Moscovie Dressee par Guillaume de l`Isle de l`Academie Royale des Sciences a son Excellence Monseigneur Andre Artemonides de Matueof… Matched pair of the northern and southern sheets of Delisle`s important map of the Russian Empire. Both sheets provide great detail of the towns, roads, forests and topography. The northern map is decorated with a nice title cartouche featuring a sleigh, coat of arms, animals and a hunter. The southern sheet includes Moscow and features three distance scales. Size given is approximate for each sheet. A very attractive example of this map in its original unjoined state. If joined the map would measure approximately 24.3 x 39"". Fine impressions with original color on watermarked paper and a soft crease adjacent to centerfold on northern sheet. There are some shadows that appear in the images that are caused by our scanner, and do not appear on the maps themselves. 19"" W x 24.3"" H Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730

Moscovia Woodblock map of European Russia, including part of present-day Ukraine. Moscow is prominently featured at center and the map is filled with graphic representation of the rivers, mountains, forests, cities and tent encampments with a bull roaming the countryside. On a full sheet of German text measuring 7.7 x 11.7"". Marginal soiling. 6.9"" W x 6.4"" H Munster, Sebastian 1572

Dwinae Fluvii Nova Descriptio A scarce map depicting the course of the Dvina River in strip map style. The headwaters are at bottom left, with the mouth at Archangelsk at upper right. The map is decorated with a superb title cartouche surrounded by putti and a distance scale flanked by wildlife. The plate was originally engraved by Jan Jansson. After his death it was inherited by his son-in-law, known as Jansson-Waesberg, who published it in conjunction with Moses Pitt. Blank verso. A fine impression and full original color on watermarked paper with wide margins. There are just a couple of tiny spots of foxing. There is a faint grid pattern that has been lightly pressed onto the recto. 18.3"" W x 21.5"" H Jansson/Pitt, 1680

Pascaarte van Witte-Zee Begrypende de Custen van Laplandt... This scarce chart depicts the central portion of the White Sea, extending to Archangelsk in the southeast. The area labeled Laplandt represents the Kola Peninsula. The map is handsomely adorned with two strapwork cartouches, three compass roses, a galleon and a fishing boat. On watermarked paper with light toning, minor soiling, and one small burn hole at bottom left. 16.9"" W x 20.3"" H Keulen, Johannes van 1690

Paskaart van de Mont van de Witte Zee. Beginnende van Tiepena tot Pelitza... This very uncommon sea chart depicts the southern portion of the Barents Sea leading into the White Sea. The area labeled Laplandt represents the Kola Peninsula, and is largely obscured with 5 insets showing enlarged details of the Kola River, Lombascho, Swetenoes, the northeastern coastline of the Kola Peninsula, and Kildin Island. The map is handsomely adorned with a sailing ship, a large compass rose, and a decorative title cartouche featuring a bear hunt. North is oriented to the right. On watermarked paper with light toning and minor soiling. There are a few short edge tears, two of which enter less than 1"" into the map at top and have been closed on verso with archival tape. 20.2"" W x 22.9"" H Keulen, Johannes van 1690

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