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The West Indies According to the Best Authorities . This early map of the Caribbean provides excellent detail on the islands to include northern South America, all of Central America and most of Mexico. Extends to show the delta of the Mississippi River. Florida is East Florida and the southern portion is oddly shaped with numerous waterways slicing the peninsula into many islands. The region of Texas is labeled New Mexico. With a simple oval title cartouche. Legend at upper right was to indicate colonial possession, but remains uncolored in this edition. Published by Charles Dilly and G. Robinson on January 1, 1785. Issued folding with light toning along the folds and faint scattered foxing. 20.8"" W x 11.2"" H . Dilly & Robinson, 1785

T Vaste Land van Darien. Ten Zuyden Cuba en Hispaniola Gelegen . Pedro Arias Davila was a Spanish explorer who led the first great expedition to the New World. Arias Davila established colonies in Panama and Nicaragua, and was responsible for other explorations in Costa Rica and Peru. This map was designed to illustrate his explorations in Central America, northern South America, and the Caribbean. The title cartouche features two natives with several wild animals in the background. This map was published in van der Aa`s compilation of early voyages of exploration. Excellent impression and color. The top margin has been extended to accommodate framing. 8.7"" W x 5.9"" H . Aa, Pieter van der . 1710

A New & Accurate Map of the Seat of the Late War in the West Indies with a Plan of the City and Harbour of Havannah . An uncommon pair of maps on one sheet, showing the results of the Treaty of Paris in the Caribbean, which ended the French and Indian War in 1763. The bottom of the map shows the Caribbean with a key above indicating islands ceded by France to Great Britain, conquered by Britain and restored to France, conquered by Britain and restored to Spain, and neutral islands ceded to France. The port of Havana, which was captured by the British in 1762, is charted at the top of the sheet with north oriented to the left. A nice impression, issued folding with light offsetting. Remargined at top and bottom with a portion of bottom border replaced in facsimile. 9.2"" W x 7.8"" H . Entick, John . 1763

Carta Esferica que Comprehende desde el Rio Guaurabo Hasta Boca-Grande en la Parte Meridional de la Isla de Cuba . This crisp and detailed Spanish map of the southern coast near present-day Trinidad includes coastal features, anchorages, soundings, navigational hazards, currents, coastal islands and settlements. At top are profile views of the Trinidad and the Sancti Spiritus mountains as viewed from the water. Drafted by Jose del Rio who began his military service in 1775, traveled to Havana in 1776, and became a commissioned captain in 1794. During his land duty he was attached to the Hydrographic Office where he drew various plans of Cuba, Eastern Florida and the mosquito coast of Central America. Spanish sea charts are rarely offered on the market, especially from this very rare first edition. On watermarked paper with some light foxing and staining. Overall very good condition for a large sea chart. 22.7"" W x 34.8"" H . Direccion de Hidrografia, 1805

Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae Descriptio . This is the first state of a very rare English map showing the island divided into precincts. In 1670, Sir Thomas Modyford ordered a survey of the island, which was completed by John Man, the Surveyor General of Jamaica from 1661-71. The following year, John Seller, John Ogilby and Richard Blome each used the survey to publish maps of Jamaica. Seller`s map, which closely resembles Ogilby`s version, depicts the most prominent settlements with the landowners named in the large key at bottom. Port Royal is correctly located, and there are numerous settlements shown in the southern portion of the island. Anchorages, rocks, shoals and depth soundings are identified along the coastline. The map is handsomely embellished with a strapwork title cartouche supporting the coat of arms of Jamaica and putti holding aloft the coats of arms of Governors of the island: Doyley, Winsor, Modiford and Lynch. The large dedication cartouche is left blank, surmounted by Indians and flanked by alligators. Additional decorative elements include a man shooting a bull, a compass rose, a sea monster and a sailing ship.John Seller was a pioneering British publisher of nautical charts and one of the most important figures in the early history of British cartography. Seller`s shop, located near the Tower of London in Wapping, became a gathering place for seamen arriving with the latest news of distant places and provided Seller with information critical to his nautical chart business. In addition to sea charts he produced a vast array of cartographic material, the first to rival the large Dutch firms such as Blaeu and Jansson. Seller was appointed Royal Hydrographer by Charles II in 1671, and also served under James II and William III. Unfortunately his business was built on a shaky foundation and though he made several attempts to avoid bankruptcy, including a consortium partnership with other cartographers such as William Fisher and John Thornton, he was ultimately unsuccessful. As a result Seller`s maps are quite rare on the market . A nice impression with attractive color, light soiling, minor toning, an extraneous horizontal crease and a couple of very tiny holes. There are archivally repaired centerfold separations that enter map 1"" at top and 5.5"" at bottom. The map has been trimmed on all sides, with complete loss of the neatline and loss of the border and a small amount of the image at bottom. 21.2"" W x 16.3"" H . Seller, John . 1671

The Island of Jamaica . Large, handsome sea chart of the island with an inset of the Port Royal Harbor and sailing instructions. Shows harbors, shoals, navigational hazards and landmarks, parishes, towns and forts along the coastline. The map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines. This map appeared in many issues of The English Pilot, until it was replaced with a new chart in 1773. Watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue and soiling. There is an archivally repaired chip at top along centerfold that enters 1/2"" into image. 20.8"" W x 16.1"" H . Thornton, John . 1689

[Lot of 2] Carte de l`Isle de Saint Domingue [and] Baye et Ville de Bayaha ou Port-Dauphin dans l`Isle de St. Domingue . A. Carte de l`Isle de Saint Domingue, from La Harpe`s L`Histoire Generale des Voyages, circa 1758 (11.5 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 a faint damp stain around the centerfold and minor offsetting. (B+)B. Baye et Ville de Bayaha ou Port-Dauphin dans l`Isle de St. Domingue, circa 1764 (13.8 x 8.5""). This lovely chart centers on Fort-Liberte Bay in Haiti. Excellent topographical detail highlights the coastline, rivers, forests and fields, and there are numerous soundings in the water. Fortifications appear in Fort Dauphin and on Ilet des Boucaniers. A large compass rose orients north to the left. Condition: A nice impression with two faint damp stains in the top blank margin. (A) . See description . See description . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1758-64

[Lot of 4] Plan de la Rade et Ville du Petit Goave dans l`Isle de St. Domingue [and] Plan de l`Isle a Vache... [and] Carte des Bayes du Mesle des Flamands et de Cavaillon... [and] Plan de la Baye Saint Louis... This nice grouping of four engraved charts includes several important ports along the coast of southern Haiti. Most have decorative cartouches, soundings, rhumb lines and fleur-de-lys.A. Plan de la Rade et Ville du Petit Goave dans l`Isle de St. Domingue, (12.1 x 8.6""). The village of Petit-Goave is shown in a block-style plan and the ancient village of Acul is located. Fortifications are noted on an island and at the tip of Pointe des Mangles. Condition: A hint of offsetting and faint damp stains in the upper blank margin. B. Plan de l`Isle a Vache a la Coste du Sud de S. Domingue, (6.5 x 8.5""). This single-page map details the island, surrounding shoals, rocks, islets, and more. Condition: On a watermarked sheet with minor soiling in the blank margins.C. Carte des Bayes du Mesle des Flamands et de Cavaillon dans l`Isle de St. Domingue, (13.1 x 8.8""). This chart shows three bays along the belly of the island in excellent topographical detail. Condition: On a watermarked sheet with minor offsetting and faint damp stains in the upper blank margin. D. Plan de la Baye Saint Louis dans l`Isle de St. Domingue, (13.8 x 8.9""). Locates Fort St. Louis and the Ville de St. Louis and is decorated with nice cartouche compass rose. Condition: On watermarked paper with a small amount of printer`s ink residue and faint damp stains in the upper blank margin. See description . See description . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1764

[Lot of 2] Carta dell` Isola Grenada [and] Plan of the Town & Fort of Grenada . A. Carta dell` Isola Grenada, by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, from Teatro Della Guerra Marittima, circa 1781, hand color (6.2 x 8.3""). Very well described chart of the island showing administrative subdivisions, villages, churches, watershed, and some relief. Many features are named along the coastline. This is the third Italian edition appearing in Teatro Della Guerra Marittima. Ref: Tooley (MCC-62) Grenada #21; cf. Sellers & Van Ee #2098. Condition: Issued folding with faint offsetting and a binding trim at left that has been replaced using old paper.B. Plan of the Town & Fort of Grenada, by Caylus, from London Magazine, published 1762, black and white (6.9 x 9.8""). Fine plan of the harbor and town of St. George`s. Details include soundings, anchorages, and shoals in the harbor, and the barracks, parade ground, church, and guardroom in the fort. The map is fully engraved with vegetation and shows the location of an Ancient Town abandon`d. Includes an inset map of the island. From the December 1762 issue. Ref: Jolly #LOND-219; Sellers & Van Ee #2103. Condition: A dark impression with some minor offsetting from an opposing page of text. See description . See description . . 1762-81

Plan de l`Isle de la Grenade... Large-scale topographical map of this mountainous island in the Windward Islands with great detail of the roads, plantations, villages, ports and fortifications. 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 French and British struggled for dominance of the island through much of the 18th century. It was captured by the British in 1762, during the Seven Years` War, and formally ceded to Great Britain in 1763 through the Treaty of Paris. The British governor of Grenada and the Windward Islands, George Scott, ordered the survey shown on this map. This is a French edition of Jefferys` map that was published in A General Topography of North America and the West Indies. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold. 25"" W x 19.1"" H . Jefferys, Thomas . 1763

Carte de l`Isle St. Thomas l`une des Vierges . Outstanding and uncommon map of St. Thomas is a slightly larger version and unique to this 1764 edition. Beautifully engraved, it shows the nearby islands, soundings, anchorages, navigational hazards, villages, and Ft. Christian. A handsome chart that is embellished with a compass rose and rococo-style title cartouche. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and a few tiny, insignificant spots. 14.2"" W x 8.9"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1764

America Australis . A crisply engraved map of South America filled with towns and pictorial representations of the mountainous topography. Near Guyana, the fictitious lake of Parime is named with the mythical city of Dorado shown upon its shores. A number of ships sail the seas, and the map is decorated with a cartouche showing the bounty of South America, including fat-tailed sheep. The scale of miles is topped with the symbol for the Society of Jesus. Heinrich Scherer, professor of mathematics at Munich, was a devout Jesuit. Many of the maps and plates in his atlas emphasize the Catholic hierarchy and the spread of Jesuit missions throughout the world. A nice impression on a bright sheet with attractive color. 14.1"" W x 9.1"" H . Scherer, Heinrich . 1699

South America Agreeable to the Most Approved Maps and Charts . Attractive small map of the continent with good detail of rivers and mountains. Much of the Amazonia region and interior of Brazil is mostly blank. The map extends to part of Central America and the African coastline with Cape Verde Islands. In the South Atlantic, a tiny coastline labeled Terra Australis is shown. In the Pacific, the Galapagos Islands are well depicted and to the south there is a small coastline of Easter Island labeled Land seen by Capt. Davis in 1686. Title cartouche is decorated with a native, wildlife and an erupting volcano. Issued folding with a slightly uneven impression in the title cartouche, minor soiling and two tiny holes along the Tropic of Capricorn. There are a couple extraneous creases running vertically through the map, archivally reinforced on verso. 14.8"" W x 13.3"" H . Kitchin, Thomas . 1778

An Accurate Map of South America, from the Best Modern Maps and Charts . This delicately engraved map of the continent features simple interior topography. The map is full of place names and locates many native tribes. The interior is mostly blank with some notes of waterfalls and rivers in the Amazon basin. The coastal areas are well detailed, and the Galapagos Islands are noted and named, as well as a phantom island near the southern tip named Peppy`s I. Imaginary. Issued folding with several short edge tears and separations that just enter the image at bottom which have been closed on verso with archival material. There is light soiling and a few extraneous creases along the folds. 18.1"" W x 12.8"" H . Bowen, Thomas . 1788

South America . This is a very lovely and well-engraved map of South America. It is filled with detail, including rivers, lakes, towns and villages, and many place names along the coast. The continent is surrounded by eight vignettes and a decorative border and title cartouche. The vignettes shows gold mining in Brazil, a Brazilian rope bridge, condors and llamas of Peru, natives of Chili, Valparaiso, and a view of Rio de Janeiro. John Rapkin drew and engraved the map. The vignettes were illustrated by J. Marchant and engraved by J. Rogers. There are centerfold separations at left and right that just enter the image, minor soiling primarily in the blank margins, and a small edge tear in the top blank margin that has been repaired on verso with old paper. 9.5"" W x 14.1"" H . Tallis, John . 1851

[Manuscript Map] Amerique du Sud . Decorative map of South America showing political divisions and numerous place names along the coastline. The Galapagos islands are shown just inside the left neatline. Decorated by a cartouche featuring a perched hummingbird. Drawn by Marie Demicule. Light scattered foxing and offsetting with several fold separations closed on verso with archival tape. Map is trimmed to the neatlines and adhered to a larger sheet to create margins, apparently as issued. 12.2"" W x 17.2"" H . . 1879

Terra Firma ost Vaste Land van Darien, Veragua, Cartagena, en Nieuw Andalusie, etc. This handsome small map of northern South America was designed to illustrate the explorations of Sebastian de Ocampo, who is believed to have been the first European to circumnavigate Cuba circa 1508, and is also credited with the first European discovery of the Gulf of Mexico. The map shows the rivers, mountains, and a few towns in northern South America. The mythical Parime Lacus fills the bottom right corner, with the fabled Manoa el Dorado on its northern shore. This map was published in van der Aa`s compilation of early voyages of exploration. Excellent impression and color with light toning. The top margin has been extended to accommodate framing. 8.7"" W x 5.9"" H . Aa, Pieter van der . 1710

Scheeps-Togt door Rodrigue de Bastides en P. Alvares Polomina uyt de Haven van St. Domingo op Hispaniola, Gedaan na St. Martha . An attractive, small map of the northern coast from Panama through Venezuela and including Hispaniola and the Lesser Antilles. The cartouche mentions Rodrigue de Bastides, who sailed up the Atlantic coast of South America to the coast of Panama, and thence to Hispaniola. Bastides had on board with him Vasco Núñez de Balboa, who would later explore the Pacific. Includes a pictorial title cartouche showing a man stabbing a person within a decorative tent, referring to Bastides` death while he was administering the office of governor of Trinidad. Some of his subordinates conspired against his life, and he was stabbed by them one night while asleep. He died shortly thereafter (1526) at Santiago, Cuba from his wounds. This map was published in van der Aa`s compilation of early voyages of exploration. Excellent impression. The bottom margin has been extended to accommodate framing. 8.8"" W x 5.9"" H . Aa, Pieter van der . 1710

Carta Esferica del Mar de las Antillas y de las Costas de Tierra Firme, Desde las Bocas del Rio Orinoco Hasta el Golfo de Honduras... This large-scale chart depicts the coastlines surrounding the Caribbean Sea, extending from Belize to Venezuela and including the Caribbean islands from Jamaica through the Lesser Antilles. Hundreds of capes, points, rivers, and other place names are noted along the coasts, with depth soundings, rocks and shoals filling the coastal waters. Below the map are insets of four important Venezuelan ports: Puerto Cabello, Barcelona, La Guaira, and Cumana. Each inset includes extensive soundings, a key to the type of material found on the ocean floor in various locations, and a lettered key identifying points of interest. This is a very uncommon sea chart created by Jose de Espinosa y Tello de Portugal, an officer in the Spanish Royal Navy and Director of the Hydrographic Office in Madrid. A dark impression with some offsetting, light toning along centerfold and top edge of sheet, and a centerfold separation that enters 1"" into map at bottom. There is an archivally repaired tear that enters 1.5"" into a blank area of Puerto Cabello inset at bottom. There is a pale blue shadow along the centerfold that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 37.8"" W x 25.5"" H . Direccion de Hidrografia, 1810

Castilia Avrifera cum Vicinis Provinciis . This map is from the first atlas devoted entirely to maps of the Americas. Wytfliet`s work was referred to as a continuation of Ptolemy, despite the fact that there was little connection with Ptolemy except for his name on the title page. Wytfliet compiled his atlas using multiple published sources, including Ramusio, Hakluyt and De Bry. The map covers Colombia, Panama and part of Venezuela. Several important colonial settlements are named and located, including Cartago, Victoria, Cartagena, and Panama (City). Embellished with a strapwork title cartouche at upper left. A nice impression on watermarked paper with a few small abrasions along centerfold and near map border. 11.6"" W x 9.1"" H . Wytfliet, Cornelis . 1597

Carte du Perou et Bresil Sepl. de Tierra-Firme de Guayana, et de la Riviere des Amazones... This handsome map of the northern section of South America is based on D`Anville`s important 3-sheet map of the continent. It covers the continent north of the equator and provides a particularly detailed view of the rivers. Large regions are completely blank with notations regarding the various Indian tribes. This edition was issued by Remondini. Watermarked paper with light soiling, a few minor creases, and faint damp stains in blank margins, just entering map less than 1"" at bottom left. 26.3"" W x 18.3"" H . D`Anville/Santini, 1779

Carta Particolare del` India Occidentale che Comincia con il Capo S: Romano nel` Mare del` Nort, e finisce con il` Rio Coquele… . This elegant sea chart is crisply engraved in the sparse Florentine style with superb calligraphy throughout. The map covers the coastlines of Panama, Colombia and western Venezuela, extending to Aruba. The coasts are filled with place names, soundings, rocks, and shoals, with short navigational notes included throughout. 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 sheets, joined 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. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide original margins and a bit of printer`s ink residue. There are a few tiny worm holes only visible when held to light. 29.5"" W x 18.9"" H . Dudley, Robert (Sir) . 1647

A Chart of the Coast of America, from Cartagena to Bocca del Drago . This chart depicts the coastline from Cartagena, Columbia to west of Portobelo, Panama. There is good detail of rocks, shoals, islands, and anchorages off the shore. Rivers, bays, points, and ports are named all along the coast. A large inset shows the bay of Portobelo, protected by two forts: Forta de la Mare and Forta Granda.The map is a collaborative effort by Jeremiah Seller and Charles Price. Jeremiah, John Seller`s son, apprenticed under his father and was a mapmaker, instrument-maker and publisher. He formed a partnership with Price, another young mapmaker, and became ""Hydrographers to ye Queen"" and ""Compass makers to the Navy Royall."" In about 1705, complaints over the quality of their instruments caused Seller and Price to lose their contract with the Admiralty and the firm was forced into bankruptcy. Thus their maps are rare in today`s market. We can find no sales records for this map for the past 35 years, and only one example appears to exist in library collections, at the Newberry Library. A nice impression with light toning and soiling, a faint damp stain at top right, and a few edge tears 1.5"" or less in length, all of which have been archivally repaired. Trimmed at top with complete loss of neatline. 21.4"" W x 17.6"" H . Seller and Price, 1690

Venezuela, cum Parte Australi Novae Andalusiae . Beautifully engraved map based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz covering the northern coast of South America, Venezuela, east to the mouth of the Orinoco, and including the offshore islands from Aruba through Dominica and Tobago. The fine engraving illustrates the mountains, forests, rivers and indigenous animals but shows place names primarily along the coastlines owing to the relatively few explorations made into the interior. The map is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses and a galleon. Engraved by Evert Symonsz Hamersveldt and S. Rogeri. French text on verso. Original color on watermarked paper with wide margins and light printer`s ink residue. 19.3"" W x 14.8"" H . Hondius, Henricus . 1633

Guiana sive Amazonum Regio . Blaeu`s beautiful map of Guiana covers the coastline from the Isla Margarita in the northwest to the coast of northern Brazil near Sao Luis east of the Amazon delta. At center lies a large inland sea, Parime Lacus; on its northwestern shore is the fabled city Manoa del Dorado, or the golden city of the Incas. The search for this city led many explorers, including Sir Walter Raleigh, on wild adventures through the jungles. The map is beautifully decorated with three cartouches, ships engaged in a sea battle, a sea monster, and a fine compass rose. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64.This is a fascinating and rare example, in which the publisher accidentally printed Blaeu`s map of Guinea on the sheet. After realizing the mistake, he printed the correct map of Guiana on a separate sheet, and then carefully pasted it over the map of Guinea. When holding this map up to the light, the underlying map can clearly be seen hiding behind the pastedown. This unique piece gives insight into the complexity of the printing process and the high cost of reprinting sheets. One can image that perhaps the copper plates were organized alphabetically by title! . A nice impression and original color on a sound sheet with wide margins. There is minor show-through of the Guinea map. The bottom corner of the pastedown, extending just a bit into the map border, was torn off and reattached, most likely during the printing process. 19.4"" W x 14.7"" H . Blaeu, Willem . 1642

A Chart of the Coast of Guayana, from the Entrance of the River Orinoco, (in the Lat. 8.30.` N. Long. 61. W. from London) to the Entrance of the River Amazones . This chart depicts the coastline between the Orinoco and Amazon Rivers, naming forts, rivers, capes, and other key locations in between. Two large insets show detailed views of the mouth of the Orinoco River and the area surrounding the Suriname River, each with numerous depth soundings and shoals depicted to aid in navigation. The map is attributed to Robert Waddington. A nice impression, issued folding with light printer`s ink residue, several extraneous creases, and a few short fold separations that have been archivally repaired. 24.6"" W x 18.4"" H . Mount & Page, 1758

Brasilia . Charming miniature map of Brazil with numerous place names along the coastline. A large spurious Lacus Eupama dominates the interior. Decorative title cartouche. Latin text on verso. This is from the first edition, with a mis-print of the title above the map (Descriptio Regni Chili). A fine impression with light, overall toning. 5.2"" W x 3.9"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Brasilia . This map is Blaeu`s second map of eastern Brazil with detail confined to the coastlines and the map oriented with north to the right of the chart. The coastline is very detailed, while inland the cartography is highly conjectural and mostly empty, with the exception of the mythical Parime Lago in Guiana and Xarayes Lago in Brazil. The map reflects the short-lived Dutch influence in Brazil through the Dutch West-India Company. It is richly embellished with a title cartouche featuring the Dutch coat of arms, a distance scale cartouche with three putti, compass roses, galleons, and rhumb lines. The map is dedicated to Christoph Arciszewski von Artischau, who was a Polish nobleman and officer in the service of the West India Company. French text on verso, published between 1643-50. A crisp impression on a watermarked sheet with light show-through of text on verso and a few short worm tracks straddling the centerfold that have been infilled with old paper. 19.5"" W x 15.2"" H . Blaeu, Johannes . 1643

Brazil . A handsome and decorative steel engraved map showing the region in great detail. It features five vignettes, drawn by H. Winkles and engraved by W. Lacey: ""Boats on the Rio Negro,"" ""St. Catharina,"" ""Monte Video,"" ""Cape St. Antonio, Bahia,"" and ""Rio de Janeiro."" Surrounded by a delicately engraved decorative border. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Original outline color with a few small faint spots within the image and marginal soiling. 9.6"" W x 13.7"" H . Tallis, John . 1851

[Lot of 2] Carte du Perou pour l`Histoire Generale des Voyages [and] Carte du Paraguay et des Pays Voisins, pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages . A. Carte du Perou pour l`Histoire Generale des Voyages (8.2 x 14.4""). A nice map of Peru showing the coast from the Baye de Buenaventura that extends south to the border with Chile. There is excellent detail along the coastline, and many rivers are identified inland. A decorative title cartouche adorns the map. Engraved by Benard. Condition: Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with some minor offsetting.B. Carte du Paraguay et des Pays Voisins, pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages, dated 1756 (12.3 x 8.2""). Detailed chart covering the region of northern Argentina with Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil and part of Bolivia and Chile. The mythical Lac des Xareyes is shown as the source of the La Plata River at the top of the map, and Buenos Aires is shown at the bottom. The title is contained within a garland style cartouche. Condition: Watermarked paper with some faint toning. See description . See description . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1756

Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of the United Provinces of South America . This map centers on the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata, comprised of present-day Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. The United Provinces formed in the wake of the May Revolution of 1810, when the people of Buenos Aires forced out the Spanish viceroy. The map is divided into eight ""intendancies"" with towns, cities, rivers, and the Andes also located. The Great Plains or Pampas are shown in the southern part of the Cordova province, with Patagonia visible below. A note between the Quinto, Cuarto, and Saladillo rivers reads, ""Those Rivers communicate during inundations."" The map is on a full folio sheet (20.8 x 16.5"") and is surrounded by text describing the region`s topography, climate, population, history, and more. Drawn by James Finlayson and engraved by Young and Delleker. Original color on a bright, clean sheet with minor toning along the centerfold and a hint of offsetting. 9.1"" W x 13"" H . Carey & Lea, 1822

Peru . This charming miniature map depicts Peru and Ecuador, identifying numerous cities, including Lima, Cusco, and Quito. The map is oriented with north to the left, and the equator runs vertically at left. Decorated with a strapwork cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. The majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator. French text on verso. Nice impression and color with minor soiling and light creasing in blank margins. 5.2"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Suite du Perou Audience de Lima . Copper engraved map covering the northern two-thirds of Peru. The map shows Pisco near the bottom and extends north to above 6° S. latitude. It names Lima, Cuzco, Abancay, Guamanga, Guamuco, Cambas, Yurimanguas, Naranjos, Moyobamba, and more. There is nice detail of smaller towns, mountain ranges, and rivers. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins and a couple of minor spots. 11.3"" W x 8"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1770

[Lot of 2] The Port of Callao, in the South Sea; with the Adjacent Islands, Rocks & Coasts, to Windward and Leeward, and the Soundings in Fathoms [and] A Plan of Lima . A. The Port of Callao, in the South Sea; with the Adjacent Islands, Rocks & Coasts, to Windward and Leeward, and the Soundings in Fathoms, by Thomas Jefferys, from Gentleman`s Magazine, published 1753 (14.3 x 8.1""). This interesting map covers the present-day Lima Metropolitan Area from the fishing village of Ancon to the fortifications of Callao and the city of Lima further inland. The map is very detailed with numerous soundings, roads, and rivers. There is a decorative cartouche with a ship under full sail and the compass rose orients the chart with north on the left. Ref: Jolly #GENT-82. Condition: A crisp impression issued folding on a watermarked sheet with a binding trim to the neatline at bottom left, minor offsetting, and faint toning along one fold. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso. B. A Plan of Lima, by John Harris, from Navigantium, circa 1744 (8.5 x 7.7""). A lovely bird`s-eye plan of the city of Lima with a numbered key at bottom identifying 30 locations on the map. This sheet was published with a view of Potosi at bottom, which has been removed from this example. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.HARR-1a #5.1. Condition: Remargined at bottom with old paper and remnants of hinge tape on verso. See description . See description . . 1744-53

[Lot of 2] Piano Scenografico della Citta dei Re, o Sia di Lima Capitale del Regno del Peru… [and] Plan de la Ville de Paita dans le Royaume de Santa Fe… . A. Piano Scenografico della Citta dei Re, o Sia di Lima Capitale del Regno del Peru…, by Veremondo Rossi, circa 1763 (10.7 x 10.2""). This is a very detailed view of the fortified city of Lima. The river protects one side and extensive ramparts and suburbs surround the other sides. Across the top the legend lists and keys 70 buildings and important features within the city and vicinity. Drawn by Veremondo Rossi with no attribution given for the engraver. A beautifully engraved and scarce Italian-produced map. Condition: Ample margins with light toning along the centerfold and sparse scattered foxing, mostly confined to the blank margins. An edge tear in top blank margin has been repaired on verso with archival tape. (B+)B. Plan de la Ville de Paita dans le Royaume de Santa Fe / Grond-Tekening van de Stad Paita, in `t Koningryk Santa-Fe, by J. Van Schley, circa 1755 (14 x 7.9""). This bird`s-eye plan of the town of Paita shows a basic block city plan with several roads leading out of the town. Paita was an important Spanish seaport city in northern Peru during the 16th century. In 1741, George Anson landed in Paita and sacked the city during his voyage around the world. The dotted line between ""A"" and ""B"" shows the movements of Anson`s crew through the town. This plan first appeared in Richard Walter`s A Voyage Around the World, and was later re-engraved by van Schley for a Dutch edition of Prevost`s Histoire Generale des Voyages. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper. (A) . See description . See description . . 1755-63

[Lot of 2] Le Roi du Perou Porte en Pompe lors que l`Armee Marche en Bataille... [and] Phisiognomie, & Habits des Habitans du Perou, en Amerique... This lot of fine copper engravings comes from La Galerie Agreable du Monde, the monumental Dutch work by one of the most prolific Dutch publishers. The work was issued in 66 parts containing over 3000 maps, town plans, and topographic prints. It was the largest picture and map book ever published. Many of the engravings were printed from multiple plates and enclosed in elaborate, picture-frame borders. The views from La Galerie Agreable du Monde are rarely seen on the market, as only 100 copies of the 66 volumes of this incredible atlas were produced. All edges gilt. A. Le Roi du Perou Porte en Pompe lors que l`Armee Marche en Bataille [on sheet with] Marques de Guerre des Perouviens [and] Funerailles des Rois de Perou [and] Enterrement des Rois en Perou. This engraving includes four scenes of Peruvian natives on one sheet, each surrounded by a decorative border, showing a king in a litter among his people as they march to battle, a battle between two groups of natives, a king`s funeral, and, finally, the burial of the king. Condition: A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor toning and printer`s ink residue. (B+)B. Phisiognomie, & Habits des Habitans du Perou, en Amerique [on sheet with] Fete des Habitans de Perou [and] Maniere de Sacrifier en Usage ches les Habitans du Perou [and] Enterrements des Personnes de Consideration en Perou, avec leurs Vivans Concubines et leurs Domestiques. This engraving includes four vignettes of native Peruvians on one sheet depicting the appearance and dress of the people, a festival, an animal sacrifice ceremony, and the burial of a person of import with their prized possessions and concubine. Condition: A dark impression on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along the centerfold. (A) . See description . 16.4"" W x 13.3"" H . Van der Aa, Pieter . 1729

[On 2 Sheets] Carte des Declinaisons et Inclinaisons de l`Aiguille Aimantee Redigee d`Apres la Table des Observations Magnetiques Faites par les Voyageurs Depuis l`Annee 1775 . This chart, printed on two sheets, came from a series of 8 maps published in the scarce mineralogy section of Buffon`s Historie Naturelle. The variations in terrestrial magnetism at different points on the earth`s surface are indicated throughout the map, especially along the western coast of Africa and eastern coast of South America. Only the outlines of the continents are depicted along with a few place names. If joined together, the chart would measure 20.5 x 33.5"". Issued folding on heavy, watermarked paper with moderate offsetting and light scattered foxing. Please note that the blue hue in the image is caused by our scanner and not in the physical map. 21"" W x 16.7"" H . Buffon, Comte de . 1780

[Lot of 2] Carte des Isles Canaries. Dressee sur les Journaux des Navigateurs [and] Carte de l`Isle de Teneriffe Suivant les Observations Astronomiques et les Journaux de Navigateurs . A. Carte des Isles Canaries. Dressee sur les Journaux des Navigateurs, from Prevost`s Histoire Generale des Voyages, dated 1746 (11.2 x 8.1""). This attractive map shows these important Atlantic islands off the northwest coast of Africa in nice detail. Numerous towns are located and the mountains of the islands are well rendered. Includes a delicately engraved French-style title cartouche, compass rose capped with fleur-de-lis, and rhumb lines. Condition: On a watermarked sheet with a hint of offsetting and a few light creases.B. Carte de l`Isle de Teneriffe Suivant les Observations Astronomiques et les Journaux de Navigateurs, from Le Petit Atlas Maritime , circa 1764 (5.9 x 8.2""). This small chart focuses on Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. It features nice topographical detail and names several towns including Santa Cruz de Tenerife (here Se. Croix) and San Cristobal de La Laguna (here just Laguna). There are three anchorages and notes on Fort St. Jean and gold mines in the northern mountains. Half a compass rose topped with a fleur-de-lis radiates rhumb lines at bottom. Condition: A fine impression on a sturdy sheet. See description . See description . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1746-64

Carte de Maidenland ou de la Virginie de Hawkins, Decouverte par Sir Richard Hawkins en 1574, et du Canal Falkland ainsi Appelle par le Capne. Jean Strong qui le Traversa en 1689. Sur le Farewell Vaisseau de Londres . This striking chart of the Falkland Islands shows many harbors, channels, capes, bays, shoals, islands, rocks, and soundings. The title erroneously claims that Sir Richard Hawkins discovered the Falkland Islands in 1574, when he would have been twelve years old. Hawkins did map the northern coastline of what may have been the islands in 1593, but the islands appeared on charts before that date. The map identifies a rock named by Hawkins and traces the track of Capt. John Strong`s exploration in 1689, when he discovered the sound in between the two main islands. On watermarked paper with faint damp stains that enter the map in the top corners and minor offsetting. 11.8"" W x 8.7"" H . Benard, Robert . 1760

Carta Particolare del` Mare Occeano dal` Isole d`Asores di Flores, e Corvo sin alla Terra Nuova in America ... This elegant sea chart is crisply engraved in the sparse Florentine style with superb calligraphy throughout. The map covers a portion of the North Atlantic Ocean, from the southeastern tip of Newfoundland to the Azores Islands. The coast of Newfoundland is filled with place names, rocks and an anchorage, with several large shoals offshore. Only the northwestern Azores Islands of Corvo and Flores are shown. 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 second state.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. A fine, dark impression on watermarked paper with good margins and light printer`s ink residue. 14.9"" W x 18.9"" H . Dudley, Robert (Sir) . 1661

Nuevo Mundo . This extremely rare map was issued in Medina’s ""Art of Navigation,"" which is considered to be the first practical book on the science of navigation. Medina traveled to the New World with Cortes, so the map is based in part upon his own knowledge and observation. The map is the first to depict the Papal Line of Demarcation, which runs prominently down the middle of the map. The Line was a result of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 by which all lands to the west of the line belonged to Spain (including most of the Americas) and all lands to its east to Portugal (including a portion of eastern Brazil). Surrounding a large compass rose is a series of sailing ships indicating the navigational routes to and from Spain to the New World. Geographically, the region around Central America is reasonably well depicted including the Isthmus of Panama and the Yucatan peninsula. Elsewhere the mouths of both the Mississippi and St. Lawrence Rivers are taking shape. Spanish text on verso. According to Burden, this is the first state of the map with a single wood block and 16 rhumb lines (later editions had two woodblocks and only 8 rhumb lines). We have found only one other auction record for this first edition map in the last 30 years (Christie`s, Sale 2013, Lot 248 - book with maps).See also lot 775 for Philip Burden`s excellent reference work on the mapping of North America, which discusses this map. A particularly fine impression with expert repairs to a 2"" and 1.75"" tear in the lower portion of the map in South America, an edge tear at left that extends 0.5"" into the image just below the title banner, and several small edge chips and short edge tears confined to the blank margins. Faint damp staining. 9.6"" W x 5.8"" H . De Medina, Pedro . 1545

[Untitled - Globe Gore of the Atlantic Ocean] . This large, attractive globe gore of the Atlantic Ocean includes considerable coastline detail along the northeastern seaboard of North America, the West Indies and the northern coast of South America. The map shows both the northern and southern sailing routes to Europe, a fishing vessel off the coast of New England, two rowboats, and a group of manatees. Vincenzo Coronelli was a Franciscan priest and renowned mathematician and cartographer. He was appointed official Cosmographer to the Venetian Republic in 1685 and founded the world`s earliest geographic society, L`Accademia Cosmografica degli Argonauti. Watermarked paper with minor soiling at bottom and a few minor printer`s creases. 11"" W x 18"" H . Coronelli, Vicenzo Maria . 1697

Carte Reduite de l`Ocean Occidental, Contenant les Cotes Occidentales de l`Europe et de l`Afrique, et les Cotes Orientales de l`Amerique... This beautifully engraved chart shows the Atlantic Ocean north of the equator, delineated with rhumb lines. A good portion of each of the continents is shown with major port cities identified, including New Orleans. In North America the Appalachian Mountains are depicted extending south to Florida and the colonies of Carolina, Virginia, New York, and New England are named. The coastline of the colonial United States is rendered as a series of peninsulas. The map includes two fleurs-de-lis. Engraved by Le Roy. On watermarked paper with minor offsetting and a few scattered faint spots. 17.9"" W x 11.4"" H . Buy de Mornas, Claude . 1761

Islandia . This handsome miniature map depicts Iceland with an erupting volcano, and is based on Ortelius. The map is adorned with a moiré-patterned sea and two strapwork cartouches. French text on verso. A dark impression with a hint of toning. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Tabula Islandiae Auctore Georgio Carolo Flandro . This handsome copper engraved map of Iceland was based on information from a Dutch navigator named Joris Carolus in about 1620. The map shows the influence of both versions of Bishop Gudbrandur`s previous maps, a coastline resembling the Ortelius version, and Mercator`s selection and spelling of many place names. The island`s topography is dominated by huge mountains and volcanoes and its shoreline is a rugged labyrinth of fiords. It is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses, rhumb lines, a sailing ship and two sea monsters. The cartouche features two winged sprites, an important symbol in Icelandic and Norse mythology. Along with elves and dwarves, sprites were magical beings who aided the gods. The map was first issued by Jodocus Hondius and then re-issued by Willem Blaeu with his imprint. It became the prototype for the mapping of Iceland and its influence did not wane until the mid-18th century. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64. A dark impression with superb original color, minor printer`s ink residue, and a few minute pinholes only visible when held to light. 19.5"" W x 15"" H . Hondius/Blaeu, 1642

Nova Totius Europae Tabula ex Magnis Gerardi de Iudaeis P. Desumpta... This handsome map of Europe appeared in only one edition of de Jode`s Speculum Orbis Terarrum, published in 1593 by his son, Cornelis de Jode. Cornelis revised many of the plates for the 1593 edition, published two years after Gerard`s death, and added several plates, including this one. The date of 1613 (MDCXIII) in the title of the map was an error, and was meant to state 1593 (MDXCIII). The map shows good detail of the towns and rivers throughout Europe and northern Africa, however the most interesting aspect is the large landmass in the arctic, Terra Nova Zemla, depicting several Northeast Passages. A note on the landmass explains that Novaya Zemlya had been discovered by the English in 1550, and that the inhabitants were Pygmies who were ""four feet long."" Several mythical islands also appear in the North Atlantic, including Frislandt, S. Brandain, and Bresil. Although Cornelis claimed that the map was based on his father`s work, there are few similarities between this map and Gerard`s previous maps of Europe, particularly regarding the depiction of Novaya Zemlya and the greatly elongated Scandinavia. Interestingly, the cartography appears quite similar to the 1570 world map by Abraham Ortelius (see Shirley #122), one of de Jode`s strong competitors.The map is adorned with a strapwork cartouche at right depicting 20 costumed figures. The majority of the figures are male/female pairs representing the dress of various European inhabitants, although an African slave and several Turkish and Persian soldiers are also shown. The title dedicates the map to Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn, Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg from 1573 until his death in 1617. Latin text on verso. Attractive old color on watermarked paper with wide margins and minor refreshing of color. There are expert and nearly invisible repairs to a few short centerfold separations and to several tears: one that extends from the centerfold to the right side of the sheet, just above the costumed figures, another that extends 4"" across northern Africa, and a couple of tears that enter less than 1"" into image at bottom. There are additional professional repairs to some chips and tears confined to blank margins. Despite these imperfections, this map appears in near fine condition to the naked eye, as the expert repairs are only visible when held to light. 17.4"" W x 13"" H . Jode, Gerard de . 1613

Summa Europae Antiquae Descriptio . This map of Europe shows its ancient divisions, as it was in the time of the Roman emperors, and is fully engraved with forests. Decorated by a moire-patterned sea and strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by Nicolaas van Geelkerken. A nice impression on a watermarked sheet with two small worm holes in the image and worm tracks in the upper left and right border which have all been repaired with old paper with a tiny portion of the image in facsimile. 13.9"" W x 10.6"" H . Cluver, Philipp . 1616

L`Europe par N. Sanson Geographe Ordre. du Roy. Reveue et Changee en Plusieurs Endroits Suivant les Memoires les Plus Recents . This elegantly engraved map of Europe is based on the cartography of the elder Sanson (Nicolas) and taken from a plate engraved in partnership with Pierre Mariette, whose name has been elided on this example. The map is well detailed and adorned with a garland draped title cartouche with putti seated on top. The great age of French cartography originated with the work of Nicolas Sanson. His success was partly due to his partnership with the publisher Pierre Mariette. Guillaume was Nicolas` son and successor as geographer to the king. Original outline color on a watermarked sheet with light damp stains that enter into image in the top corners, a couple of tiny worm tracks, a 0.5"" along the centerfold near the bottom, and minor soiling. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso, and a chip that extends into the border at top right has been archivally repaired. 21.8"" W x 16.3"" H . Sanson, Guillaume . 1683

L`Europe Selon les Auth. les Plus Modernes . Charming small map of Europe flanked by panels displaying the coats of arms of all the major nations. The map extends to include part of Greenland to the northwest, and to the Black Sea in the east. The title cartouche shows Europa riding Zeus in the form of a bull. A dark impression with attractive color. Issued folding, now pressed with several fold separations that have been professionally repaired. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. 7.8"" W x 5.8"" H . La Feuille, Daniel de . 1706

Europe . This lovely map of Europe is done in Moll`s singular engraving style. The map extends to show parts of Greenland (where Hudsons hold with Hope and icy mountains are noted), northern Africa, and the Middle East, stretching far enough east to include the northern part of the Persian Gulf (here called Gulf of Bassora). It depicts some topographical detail and names several major cities. Nova Zembla appears with only one clearly defined coast. Issued folding, now flat, with good margins and faint text offsetting in the blank margins. 10.3"" W x 7.8"" H . Moll, Herman . 1739

A New and Accurate Map of Europe Collected from the Best Authorities, Assisted by the Most Approv`d Modern Maps & Charts... This well-engraved map of Europe includes Iceland and extends east to where the Volga River discharges into the Caspian Sea. The map is filled with political boundaries, cities, rivers, and a few topographical details. The title cartouche is depicted on stone ruins. Original outline color with later coloring in the cartouche. On watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold. 16.7"" W x 13.7"" H . Bowen, Emanuel . 1747

[On 2 Sheets] A New and Accurate Map of Europe. Divided Into Its Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics, &c. Drawn by the Sieur Robert de Vaugondy... This is Kitchin`s version of Robert de Vaugondy`s detailed four-sheet map of Europe. Named places are shown in abundance and boundaries are included. An inset of Iceland appears above the decorative title cartouche. Tables at sides provide a wealth of information on the major empires, and the flags of all the nations are aligned along the bottom of the southern sheet. This edition was published by Robert Sayer. Printed on four sheets (joined to form two pairs) as issued. Original color on watermarked paper with light offsetting, minor soiling, and small chips at bottom. The southern sheets are in ""B"" condition with two fold separations entering 1/2"" and 3"" into map at bottom. The northern sheets are in ""C+"" condition with significant extraneous creases along the left-hand fold and a 5"" fold separation at bottom that has been archivally repaired. 41.6"" W x 20.4"" H . Kitchin, Thomas . 1772

Vo den Britannischen Inseln Albione / das ist Engelland und Hibernia… . Simple yet evocative miniature woodblock Ptolemaic map showing a broad outline of the British Isles with no detail other than the location of the cities of Edinburgh and Dover. Wales is depicted as a narrow-necked peninsula and Scotland veers to the east in Ptolemaic fashion. The map is on a full sheet of German text measuring 7.5 x 11.8"". Marginal soiling. 5.4"" W x 3.3"" H . Munster, Sebastian . 1572

Insularum Britannicarum Acurata Delineatio ex Geographicis Conatibus Abrahami Ortelii . A handsome map of the British Isles that has seas filled with sailing ships, sea monsters and compass roses, with north oriented to the right. This is Jansson`s historical map of the British Isles after Abraham Ortelius, crisply engraved by Petrus Kaerius. Hadrian`s Wall stands as a major feature separating Scotland from England, and the Antonine Wall is noted across the central part of England as well. The interior of the map is filled with place names and charming, pictorial topography. The map is further embellished with a large and decorative title cartouche flanked by a Briton and a Celt. This is the second state with the addition of three compass roses and radiating rhumb lines. No text on verso. A lovely old colored example on a clean, bright sheet with excellent margins and very minor retouching of color. 20.1"" W x 15.5"" H . Jansson, Jan . 1650

Cary`s Six Sheet Map of England and Wales, with Part of Scotland: On Which Are Carefully Laid Down All the Direct and Principal Cross Roads, the Course of the Rivers and Navigable Canals... This large map of England, Wales and a portion of Scotland was printed on six sheets, which were joined to form three sheets, dissected and mounted on linen. Counties are delineated in full color. The map is absolutely filled with detail including postal roads, turnpike roads, canals and rivers, and names numerous cities, towns and parks. Includes distance scales in British Statute miles and miles. Published by John Cary at 86, St. James`s Street. The map is housed in a green paperboard slipcase. The map has several areas, especially in the North Sea, where the adhesive that holds the map to the linen has shown through, appearing as a damp stain. There is one map panel at the top of the second sheet that has become loose and a few are dog-eared. The slipcase is heavily rubbed with a few stains. 40.1"" W x 17.6"" H . Cary, John . 1828

Holy Iland [on sheet with] Garnsey [and] Farne [and] Iarsey . This folio sheet has four maps finely engraved by Jodocus Hondius for Speed in 1610 as noted in the imprint at lower left. The islands of Holy Island and Farne (Lindisfarne), off the Northumberland coast are shown at left, and at right are Guernsey and Jersey. The islands are described in English text on verso. Each map is embellished with a compass rose, title and scale cartouche. At the bottom, the cartouche includes the coat of arms with two cherubs and the imprint of Bassett and Chiswell indicating it was published in 1676. English text on verso. Light toning along the centerfold with a separation at bottom that just touches the neatline and a few small spots. Faint text show-through. 20"" W x 15"" H . Speed, John . 1676

[Lot of 3] Sylley Islands Their Distances & Flats [and] Iles Detachees d`Angleterre [and] Scilly Isles . A. Sylley Islands Their Distances & Flats, by James Mynde, from Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, published 1753-54 (5.8 x 5.6""). This small map of the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall in southwest England comes from Volume 48 of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, the world`s oldest and longest running scientific journal. It originally accompanied an article entitled ""An Account of the Great Alterations Which the Islands of Sylley Have Undergone since the Time of the Antients..."" by the Cornish geologist William Borlase. Several small islands are named, including St. Mary`s and St. Martins. There is a compass rose to the west of the isles and two arrows to the east that point to Land`s End and Lizherd. Condition: There is a small faint spot in an unengraved area by the neatline at left.B. Iles Detachees d`Angleterre, by John Pinkerton, from Geographie Moderne, published 1804 (7.9 x 9.7""). This sheet features three different maps of various islands around the Great Britain. The Scottish archipelago Shetland appears at top, with the Isles of Scilly at bottom left and the Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey) at bottom right. Condition: There is a small paper flaw in an unengraved area at bottom. C. Scilly Isles, by John Bartholomew, circa 1860 (9.0 x 5.3""). This small but dense steel engraving of the Isles of Scilly is filled with various tiny islands, bays, rocks, ridges, ledges, towns and cities, and topographical detail. The largest settlement in the Isles of Scilly, Hugh Town, appears as a miniature plan, and additional places of interest such as lighthouses, castles, and abbey ruins are located. An inset at right focuses on Weymouth and Portland in similarly sharp detail. Published by A. Fullarton & Co. Condition: On a sturdy sheet with minor soiling in the blank margins. See description . See description . . 1753-1860

The Isle of Man . This is one of the most attractive maps of the Isle of Man. It was engraved by James Bingley for Thomas Moule in 1833 and this edition was published by George Virtue with his imprint. The map is decorated with extravagant gothic architectural borders, coats of arms and a vignette featuring the allegorical female representation of Mona presiding over stormy seas. The map itself provides detailed information, particularly of the roads. On a sturdy sheet with a few faint, unobtrusive spots and a few short edge tears, none of which enter into the map. 10.6"" W x 7.6"" H . Moule, Thomas . 1843

Northamtoniae Comitatus Descriptio in quo Coritani Olim Insederunt . This is an early map of the county of Northamptonshire engraved by William Kip and based upon the famous survey by Christopher Saxton. It is fully engraved to illustrate all the salient features of the county including market towns, rivers, castles, forests, parks, hills, and bridges. Parts of several surrounding counties are shown as well. The map is further decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches, with the names of the county`s hundreds in a key beneath the title. North is oriented to the right. On a watermarked sheet with light toning along the centerfold and light printer`s ink residue. There is a short centerfold separation at bottom that just enters the map image, and a short one at top confined to the blank margin. 14.1"" W x 11.1"" H . Saxton/Kip, 1610

Dorcestriae Comitatis Vulgo Dorsett Ubi Olim Durotriges Insederunt . This is an early map of the county of Dorset engraved by William Kip and based upon the famous survey by Christopher Saxton. It is fully engraved to illustrate all the salient features of the county including market towns, rivers, castles, forests, parks, hills, and bridges. Parts of Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire are shown. Two sailing vessels and a massive sea monster appear in the English Channel. The map is further decorated with strapwork title and scale cartouches and a compass rose. On watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue. 15.1"" W x 10.8"" H . Saxton/Kip, 1637