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Baynards Castle Ward and Faringdon Ward within with Their Divisions into Parishes According to a New Survey . Decorative and detailed plan of central London with St. Paul’s Cathedral at center. Surrounded by vignettes of the churches at St. Andrew`s Wardrobe, St. Martin`s Ludgate, and St. Bennets Pauls Wharf. Includes the coats of arms of Sir Robert Ladbrook Knt and William Bridgen Esq at bottom. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light toning and remnants of masking tape in the blank margins, far from map image. 18"" W x 14"" H . Cole, Benjamin . 1755

Le Royaume d`Angleterre Distingue en Ses Provinces . This is the first state of this handsome map of England and Wales. It also includes a small portion of Ireland`s eastern coast, southern Scotland, the Channel Islands, and a stretch of French coastline. England and Wales are divided into counties, and several towns, cities, rivers, and topographical details are shown. The stunning decorative title cartouche features the United Kingdom coat-of-arms with a banner underneath reading Je Maintiendray (""I will maintain,"" which is strangely enough the motto of the Netherlands), along with trumpeting angels, mermen, and symbols of military might. A second cartouche flanked by putti encloses the six distance scales. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis appears in the Irish Sea. Jaillot, in partnership with the sons of Nicolas Sanson, re-engraved Sanson`s map on a larger scale in the 1680s. This particular map was published 20 years later, and while based on Sanson`s cartography (who is credited in the cartouche), it is a Jaillot composition. There is an alternate title running along the top neatline: Le Royaume d`Angleterre, Distingue en Ses Provinces; Scavoir en Northumberland, Mercie, East-Angles, Essex, Kent, Sussex, West-Sex, et la Principaute de Galles. Printed on two sheets that have been joined. A dark impression and original outline color with light offsetting and minor toning. 22.9"" W x 29.8"" H . Sanson/Jaillot, 1693

Britanniae sive Angliae Regnum tam Secundum Prisca Anglo-Saxonum Imperia… . This attractive map is based on Homann`s (and Seutter`s) earlier map of England and Wales. It is densely filled with information on cities, towns, villages, churches, roads and canals. The prominent title cartouche combines symbolic and everyday figures in a display of life in Georgian times with scenes illustrating the sciences, trade and industry, agriculture and maritime activity throughout the realm. This is the third state of the map. Attractive color on watermarked paper with just a few faint spots. 19.3"" W x 22.3"" H . Lotter, Tobias Conrad . 1756

[Lot of 3] A New and Accurate Map of England [and] A New Map of England and Wales Divided into Counties Drawn from the Best Authorities [and] Britannia Antiqua . A. A New and Accurate Map of England, by Thomas Bowen, from Sydney`s History of England, circa 1760 (8.8 x 12.8""). This striking map of England and Wales is filled with counties, cities, towns, rivers, post roads, and crossroads. Hadrian`s Wall is identified as Picts Wall. Parts of Ireland, Scotland, and the northern coast of France appear with little to no detail. The decorative title cartouche features a lion, the Royal Arms of England, and several items representing knowledge and might. Condition: On watermarked paper with minor toning. The right margin has been extended to accommodate framing. (B+)B. A New Map of England and Wales Divided into Counties Drawn from the Best Authorities, by John Barrow, from New Geographical Dictionary, circa 1759 (11.2 x 7.6""). Ref: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #13-16. This boldly engraved map centers on England and Wales. It shows counties, towns and cities, rivers, mountains, nearby islands, and Hadrian`s Wall. It extends to parts of Ireland, Scotland, France, and the Low Countries. A compass rose and decorative title cartouche adorn the top right corner. Engraved by George Rollos. Condition: A strong impression with slight toning along the sheet`s edges, well away from image. (A)C. Britannia Antiqua, by Sidney Hall, circa 1825 (7.1 x 9.4""). This fascinating historical map presents Roman Britain split into four provinces: Maxima Caesariensis, Britannia Secunda, Flavia Caesariensis, and Britannia Prima. Numerous Celtic tribes are named, including the Iceni, Dobunni, and Trinobante, and Hadrian`s Wall and Watling Street are located. Published by Longman & Co. Condition: A fine impression with faint scattered foxing and light soiling, mostly in the blank margins. (B+) . See description . See description . . 1759-1825

[On 2 Sheets] England and Wales Drawn from the Most Accurate Surveys Containing All the Cities Boroughs Market Towns & Villages... Large and magnificent four sheet map filled with remarkable details down to the smallest village. The map shows hundreds of roads with distance information between towns. The legend identifies numerous physical features through icons for towns and villages by size, local markets, astronomical observation sites, and more. The large title cartouche with fancy lettering depicts Britannia holding a staff with the liberty cap, Athena, Hermes, an angel with a harp and a book of Shakespeare, a lion with a trident, surveying instruments, a globe, etc. The seas are embellished with numerous sailing ships and a fine compass rose. The imprint of Robert Sayer Map & Printseller at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street appears below the neatline at bottom. As issued with two sheets joined to form a two-part map. When top and bottom are joined, the map will measure approximately 39 x 46"". A nice impression with attractive color and minor soiling. There are a few short fold separations and edge tears that enter about 1"" to 2"" into map that have been closed on verso with archival material. There are pale blue shadows along the folds which are caused by our scanner and to not appear on the map itself. 38.9"" W x 23"" H . Rocque, John . 1761

Carte de l`Angleterre . England and Wales are the focus of this elegantly engraved map, which also extends to include small portions of Scotland, Ireland, and the northern coast of France. Counties, towns and cities, rivers, and mountains are shown, and several islands around Great Britain, including Isle of Man, Anglesey, and, spilling out of the border at bottom left, the Isles of Scilly. A decorative title cartouche adorns the upper right corner. A nice impression on a sturdy sheet. 9.4"" W x 9.3"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1764

[On 2 Sheets] Scotiae Regnum . The cartography of this beautiful pair of maps of Scotland shows the influence of an earlier map by Nicolas de Nicolay. Mercator`s depiction of Cape Wrayght or Faro Head was to influence maps of Scotland for almost two centuries. The Hebrides and Orkney Islands are also superbly delineated. The maps are richly engraved with a moire pattern in the seas and strong topographical features in the interior. The northern map is decorated with Mercator`s trademark metalwork cartouche, while the southern section is untitled and decorated with a single sailing ship. A matched pair, with Latin text on verso. Size varies slightly. Nice impressions with attractive color and original margins. There is light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins, and a faint damp stain in bottom blank margin on the northern sheet. 18.1"" W x 13.9"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

[Lot of 2] Scotland [and] Scotland . A. Scotland, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, from General Atlas, dated 1855 (12.9 x 15.9""). This steel-engraved map of Scotland shows counties, notable towns and cities, railroads, canals, and common roads. Several mountains are named along with their elevations, and historical battlefields are located with crossed swords and the date of the battle. An inset at top right depicts the Orkney Isles, and another at bottom left focuses on the Shetland Isles. Surrounded by a decorative scroll border. Condition: A few faint, unobtrusive spots.B. Scotland, by John Rapkin, circa 1860 (9.9 x 13.9""). This impressive map of Scotland features excellent detail of the counties, towns and cities, and topography. An inset in the upper right corner zeroes in on the Shetland Islands. Enclosed in an elegant border. This is a later edition of the similar Tallis map, with updates and no vignettes, published by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Condition: Issued folding with a binding trim at upper right that has been replaced with old paper and an associated binding tear just touching the border that has been closed with archival materials. Minor toning primarily in the blank margins. See description . . 1855-60

[Lot of 2] The Environs of Edinburgh [and] A New Map of Berwick Shire. From the Best Authorities . A. The Environs of Edinburgh, by SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, dated 1838 (15.8 x 12.3""). This detailed steel engraved plan shows the city of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside about 10 miles in each direction. Roads, railroads, and various places of interest including castles, churches, manses, mills, and an asylum are located. Sites of battles are marked with crossed swords and the year when they occurred. Features a keyboard style border. Engraved by B.R. Davies. Condition: A few faint spots with light toning and a few edge tears confined to the blank margins. B. A New Map of Berwick Shire. From the Best Authorities, by Thomas Kitchin, from London Magazine, published 1772 (8.6 x 6.8""). This lovely small map centers on the historic county of Berwickshire within the Scottish Borders. Towns and cities, roads, and topographical detail are shown. The date July 22, 1333, appears next to Hollydown Hill, commemorating the Battle of Halidon Hill during the Second War of Scottish Independence. A compass rose and decorative cartouche are also included. Ref: Jolly #LOND-294. Condition: A dark impression issued folding on a lightly toned sheet with faint offsetting and a few fold separations that have been closed on verso with tape. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso. See description . See description . . 1772-1838

[Lot of 2] Ireland [and] Ireland . A. Ireland, by Henry Schenck Tanner, from Tanner`s Universal Atlas, circa 1836 (8.9 x 11.2""). This handsome map of Ireland shows the nation divided into counties. Roads, canals, and railroads are identified in addition to the many towns and cities, rivers, and lakes shown. There is excellent detail along the coastline as well, with bays, harbors, ports, and islands noted. A lighthouse appears near Dublin. Condition: Minor soiling, otherwise fine. (A)B. Ireland, by John Rapkin, circa 1860 (9.4 x 13.4""). This intricately detailed map of Ireland emphasizes the four provinces of Ulster, Connacht (here spelled Connaught), Leinster, and Munster. It also features excellent coastal and topographical detail and locates counties, towns and cities, and railroads. A couple submarine telegraph lines can be found around Belfast Lough and Dublin Bay. These lines were first installed in 1853 and allowed Ireland to transmit telegrams across the Irish Sea to Great Britain. The beautifully engraved border is comprised of shamrocks, with a harp entwined in shamrocks at the bottom. This is a later edition of the similar Tallis map, with updates and no vignettes, published by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Condition: Issued folding with a 2"" tear in an unengraved area at right that has been closed on verso with archival tape. There are a few small chips and short edge tears, one of which enters into the border, and light toning mostly confined to the blank margins. (B+) . See description . 9.4"" W x 13.4"" H . . 1836-60

Nouvelle Carte des Differents Etats du Roi de Prusse, et de Ceux des Autres Princes de la Maison de Brandebourg . This map focuses on Northern Germany and covers the area from the French border to Konigsburg (Kaliningrad), thus including part of today`s Poland. The bottom is composed of four detail plans: the Frederick William Canal in Brandenburg, the principality of Orange, the principality of Neuchatel and Vallangin, and the vicinity of Berlin. City crests adorn the map. An attractive, clean example with two tiny wormholes southwest of Berlin only visible when held to light. 18.8"" W x 15"" H . Chatelain, Henry Abraham . 1720

Synopsis Plagae Septentrionalis, sive Sueciae Daniae et Norwegiae Regn. Accuratissime Delineatum Stilo et Studio . This masterfully engraved map of Scandinavia extends to the east to include portions of Russia, the Baltic states, and the northern part of Germany and Poland. Political divisions are delineated, and numerous towns and cities are located. A decorative title cartouche featuring Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden, and an Edenic scene adorns the top left corner. A crisp impression with a few faint spots. There are light damp stains along the upper edge of the sheet confined to the blank margin and some marginal soiling. 22.9"" W x 19.3"" H . Seutter, Matthias . 1730

Norwegen und Schweden . This uncommon German map of Scandinavia was engraved by Karl Jaettnig. It is dense with detail, depicting towns and cities, political divisions, and plenty of topographical detail. A key within the title cartouche identifies numerous other locations of interest, including universities, castles, locations of land and sea battles (with the date when they occurred), and various types of mines. There are two insets that focus on Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Issued folding on watermarked paper with some light offsetting from an opposing page of text at top right and faint scattered foxing, mostly concentrated in the top right blank margin. The margin is trimmed close to the neatline at left. 12.3"" W x 11.1"" H . . 1830

La Suede . This map of Sweden extends to include Finland as well. There is good detail of towns, political boundaries, rivers, and topography. Parts of Norway, Empire de Russie, and Poland appear as mostly unengraved areas. Includes a decorative title cartouche in the lower right corner. Engraved by E. Dussy. This is the second state, appearing without the privilege, date, and imprint. On a sturdy watermarked sheet with minor scattered foxing, mostly concentrated in the blank margins. 7.6"" W x 9.4"" H . Robert de Vaugondy, Didier . 1778

La Suezia Divisa ne` suoi Regni di Nuova Projeziones . This handsome and detailed Italian map shows Sweden and Finland. Political divisions, towns and cities, rivers, and lakes are depicted, and the mountainous terrain is rendered in good detail. Neighboring countries such as Norway are left blank. The title cartouche features a lovely coastal scene. Engraved by Zuliani with lettering by Pitteri. Original color on watermarked paper with wide margins, some minor soiling, and a few light spots. There is a damp stain in the upper left corner, away from map image. 12.2"" W x 15.8"" H . Zatta, Antonio . 1792

Ducatus Uplandia . A decorative map of the area around Stockholm with well-engraved detail of the interconnected waterways from the Baltic through to Lake Malaren and its tributaries. The map is embellished with a number of coats of arms with the heraldry for Uppsala being the most prominent. The map is dedicated to Jacob de la Gardie in the lower left, while farmers and allegorical figures flank the title cartouche on the right. This is the second state with French text on verso. Attractive original color on a sheet with wide margins and a large elephant watermark. There are a few faint spots, an abrasion above the title cartouche, and some creasing along the centerfold. 19.4"" W x 15.1"" H . Blaeu, (Family) . 1663

Episcopatus Bergensis . This superb map covers the area around Bergen with graphic topographical detail. It extends to include the mountain plateau that is now the Hardangervidda National Park. It is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches surrounded by putti, and sailing ships in the sea. A sharp impression on watermarked paper with wide margins and a hint of offsetting. 20.8"" W x 17.3"" H . Jansson/Pitt, 1680

Magni Ducatus Finlandiae Russiae Partim, Partim Sueciae Subjecti; Sinus Item Bothnici ac Finnici Nova et Accurata Delineatio Calamo et Sumtibus . This superb map covers the lower half of Finland, where the nation touches the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland. It includes part of western Sweden, the northern coast of present-day Estonia, and a portion of Russia. There is excellent detail of the mountainous terrain and the network of waterways, and many towns and cities are identified. The elegant title cartouche features the greater coat of arms of Sweden, Neptune with his trident, Fortuna with her scale, and other allegorical figures. This state features Lotter`s imprint. A fine impression with just a few short edge tears, well away from map image. 22.7"" W x 19.3"" H . Seutter/Lotter, 1772

Livonia . Beautiful map of present-day Estonia, Latvia and part of Lithuania. Fully engraved to illustrate the forests, cities and villages and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and original margins. There is light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. 18.8"" W x 14.4"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Livonia . Beautiful map of present-day Estonia, Latvia and part of Lithuania. Fully engraved to illustrate the forests, cities and villages and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and a scale of miles. On a full sheet of English text measuring 8.8 x 13.1"".At the beginning of the 17th century, Samuel Purchas, an English cleric, set out to publish a compendium of voyages to foreign countries. To illustrate his work, Purchase obtained the rights to use Jodocus Hondius` copperplates from Atlas Minor. Over 60 maps were included in Purchas His Pilgrimes, most of which were from Hondius` plates, with English titles inserted above them. Purchas also had a few additional maps engraved, including those for India, China, Greenland, North America, and Nova Scotia. Fine impression and color on watermarked paper with marginal soiling. 7.4"" W x 5.9"" H . Hondius/Purchas, 1625

A Chart of a Part of the Gulf of Finland from Island Dago to Stoneskar & with the Light Houses Marked... This large, uncommon chart of a stretch of Estonian coastline is by Leontiy Spafaryev (often spelled in English as ""Spafarief"" or ""Spafarieff""), cartographer of the Russian Admiralty. It extends from the northern part of the island of Hiiumaa (Dago) to east of Eru Bay. Small islands, soundings, hazards, anchorages, and other navigational details are included. Several lighthouses are identified in the middle of semicircles that show their range, and the Catherendal Lighthouse is shown in plan form. This unusual emphasis on lighthouses is unsurprising given that Spafaryev organized the system of lighthouses as the head of the Lighthouse Administration. Much of the map`s information is offered in English and Russian, including the title. On watermarked paper (dated 1813) with moderate offsetting and minor soiling especially concentrated around the corners of the sheet. The bluish line that appears in the image is caused by the scanner and not on the actual map. 36.5"" W x 23"" H . . 1817

Dania Regnum . This is a large, attractive map of Denmark and southern Sweden with good detail throughout. Skaneland, the historical region at the southern tip of the Scandinavian peninsula, is part of Denmark here, as the map was not updated to reflect the region`s return to Sweden after the 1658 Treaty of Roskilde. The map is adorned with five sailing ships and a title cartouche featuring the Danish coat of arms supported by the traditional woodwoses. French text on verso, published between 1643-50. A nice impression with original color that has been partially refreshed. There are faint damp stains that just enter map border at bottom, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation in top blank margin. 20.6"" W x 16.8"" H . Blaeu, (Family) . 1643

Le Royaume de Danemark Subdivise en Ses Principales Provinces Tire de Plusieurs Memoires . This bold map of Denmark and southern Sweden is engraved to show political divisions, rivers, marshes, shoals, forests, and towns. The northern parts of the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland appear as well. The decorative title cartouche features Diana, goddess of the hunt, with a quiver of arrows and animals running around her. Another cartouche encloses five distance scales. There is an alternate title running across the neatline at top: Le Royaume de Danemark, ou sont les Isles de Seelande et de Fyonie, le Duche de Sleswick, et les Dioeceses de Rypen, Aarhus, Alborg, Wiborg, dans la Presquisle de Iutlande.... Printed on two sheets that have been joined. A nice impression and original outline color. Nearly the entire sheet has been damp stained, but the paper quality remains durable. There is light offsetting, including some color offsetting, and a short separation along the joint at bottom. 34.2"" W x 21.6"" H . Sanson/Jaillot, 1692

A New Map of the Kingdom of Denmark with the Dutchy of Holstein &c. According to the Newest Observations... This decorative map of Denmark divides the country into dioceses, extending south to include Hamburg. There is good detail of towns, roads, rivers and topography. A lovely title cartouche fills the interior of Sweden, featuring a pastoral scene and a dedication to Lord Balhaven. Engraved by Herman Moll. A fine impression on watermarked paper with original outline coloring and later color in the cartouche. There is minor soiling, archivally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom, and a tear that just enters map border at bottom that has also been archivally repaired. 21.8"" W x 19.2"" H . Senex, John . 1719

Typus Frisiae Orientalis. Auctore Vbbone Emmio . Beautiful map of East Frisia and its important shipping center of Emden and the Watten Islands, from the cartography of Ubbo Emmius, a local cartographer and historian (1547-1625). An inset shows the region inundated by the great flood on Christmas Day, 1277. Finely adorned with cartouches, animals, Neptune, ships, surveyors, a compass rose and two elaborate coats of arms. French text on verso. Original color on watermarked paper with one short centerfold separation confined to the bottom blank margin and a remnant of cello tape on verso, well away from the map image. 19.5"" W x 15"" H . Hondius/Jansson, 1633

Hollandiae Septentrionalis & Frisiae Occidentalis Accuratissima Delineatio . This attractive map depicts Amsterdam and the area directly to the north of the great city, extending to Den Helder. The tiny street patterns of the major cities are shown along with good detail of the surrounding provinces. At bottom right is an inset of the Wadden Islands from Texel to the tip of Ameland. The map is adorned with an allegorical title cartouche featuring Mercury, a satyr, and a river god. Lovely original color that has been partially refreshed, with light soiling and two small holes in unengraved areas that have been professionally repaired. There are light damp stains at far right and left, and the map has been remargined at right and left with neatline skillfully replaced in facsimile. 23.3"" W x 19.7"" H . Ram, Johannes de . 1680

Paskaarte van de Zuyder Zee, met Alle des Zelfs Inkomende Gaaten... This is an early edition of van Keulen`s magnificent chart of the Ijsselmeer and the Wadden Islands. The waters are filled with soundings, sandbars, and navigational notes. The chart also shows the key rivers and towns on land, with the larger cities depicted with miniature bird`s-eye plans. Two lovely compass roses orient north to the right, and Amsterdam is located at bottom right of the chart. The map is handsomely embellished with ships and two lovely cartouches. The title cartouche features Europa, Mercury, and a lion to symbolize the Dutch Republic; the second cartouche displays van Keulen`s imprint and is surrounded by putti and the coat of arms of Amsterdam. A fine, dark impression with lovely color. Remargined at top with a portion of the border expertly replaced in facsimile, and chips in right and left blank margins have also been professionally repaired, with a small amount of image in facsimile. 22.5"" W x 20.1"" H . Keulen, Johannes van . 1705

Flandriae Comitatus in Ejusdem Subjacentes Ditiones Accuratissime Divisus una cum Adjacentibus . This map of the historical region of Flanders traces the coastline from Grevelingen to Zeeland at de Hont oste Westerschelde, south to below Douay, and east to Brussels. Beautifully engraved and highly detailed, the map shows political divisions, forests, roads, canals, hundreds of tiny villages, and several fortified towns including Brussels and Antwerp. A purely decorative cartouche appears at bottom left, featuring a Belgian lion coat-of-arms and allegorical figures. A nice impression with original color. There is a centerfold separation that enters 0.5"" into the image at bottom that has been closed on verso with tape and an extraneous crease parallel to the centerfold. There is faint show-through of a stamp on verso at top and a short edge tear that just enters into the title. 22.9"" W x 19.3"" H . Visscher, Nicolas . 1700

Ducatus Lutzenburgi Novissima et Accuratissima Delineatio . This striking map of Luxembourg and its surroundings includes the cities of Metz, Trier, Leige, and Namur. There is great detail of mountains, forests, villages, fortified cities and roads. The map is embellished with title and distance scale cartouches surrounded by putti. Lovely original color that has been partially refreshed and a few small spots. Remargined at right and left with neatline at left expertly replaced in facsimile. 22.4"" W x 18.4"" H . Visscher, Nicolas . 1680

Carte des Sept Provinces-Unies des Pays-Bas, Connues sous le Nom General de Hollande. Avec les Provinces Autrichiennes Situees dans le Meme Pays . This densely detailed map of the Low Countries shows the area from the islands off the coast of Friesland and Embden in the north to Luxembourg in the south. The seventeen provinces are named, as are several rivers and towns, including major cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague, Bruges, Brussels, Luxembourg and Haarlem. Includes seven distance scales. Engraved by Andre. On a sturdy sheet with minor toning along the sheet`s edges, well away from image. 8.6"" W x 12.6"" H . Bonne, Rigobert . 1781

Carte Geographicque des Postes qui Traversent la France Dediee . This is the first postal map of France. Each route is shown in great detail with all postal stops named. The routes leave Paris in a spider-like pattern with eight spokes and extend throughout the county as far south as Nice. With three decorative cartouches including the title, imprint, and a distance scale. The dedication portion of the decorative title cartouche is blank. Further embellished with the royal coat of arms at upper right and three ships under full sail at left. Tavernier`s imprint states ""Avec Privillege du Roy."" A note at right describes the postal system. A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and light toning along centerfold. A couple of tiny tears confined to bottom blank margin have been archivally repaired. 21"" W x 16.3"" H . Tavernier, Melchior . 1632

The Post Roads of France, from the Map of Jaillot... This detailed map of France is based on Jaillot`s map of the late seventeenth century, which was one of the earliest postal maps of the country. Postal routes appear along with provinces, numerous towns and cities, mountains, lakes, and rivers. The distances between posts are indicated. The map extends to include the English Channel and parts of the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Corsica. A nice impression on sturdy watermarked paper with original color, a 7.5"" centerfold separation at bottom that has been closed on verso with linen and some minor toning, mostly concentrated along the centerfold. There are short edge tears and a few stains confined to the blank margins. 22.7"" W x 18.4"" H . Kitchin, Thomas . 1772

Champaigne et Brie etc. This attractive copper engraving depicts the northeastern part of France from Paris east to Nancy, and from Reims south to Auxerre. The map is filled with tiny villages, churches, and forests throughout. It is adorned by a decorative title cartouche at top left featuring a dear, farm animals, a woman clutching wheat, and Bacchus. Two putti, one wielding a compass, embellish the distance scale at bottom right. A fine impression with original color and light toning primarily along the platemark. 19.6"" W x 15.8"" H . Sanson, Nicolas . 1650

Plan of Toulon, with a View of its Road, and the Situation of its Towns &c. Detailed plan of the French Mediterranean city, with fortifications, troop positions, ships in harbor, etc. This scene depicts the siege of Toulon by the British fleet in August 1707 during the War of the Spanish Succession. The inset plan at bottom left shows the advancing of the guards. Finely engraved by Isaac Basire. Issued folding on watermarked paper with attractive color, a printer`s crease near the center of the map, and light printer`s ink residue. 18.3"" W x 14.4"" H . Tindal, Nicholas . 1732

Plan de Grenoble . This superb manuscript map provides an excellent bird`s-eye plan of the city of Grenoble, located at the foot of the French Alps in southeastern France. The plan locates 94 key sites, with a numbered key at right and left. Numerous famous locations are identified, including the church of St. Laurent, the palace at the Place Saint Andre, the Jardin de Ville, and Place Grenette. The Isere River divides the city from the ancient fortifications of the Bastille, located on the mountain-side to the north of Grenoble. The artistry of both the drawing and coloring of this map are extraordinary. The artist`s signature is at bottom right, and appears to be ""Girand.""The paper bears the watermark: ""Fin de M [fleur-de-lis] Iohannot d`Annonay 1749."" The paper was made by the Johannot family, who manufactured paper in Annonay, just 100 kilometers west of Grenoble. On hand-laid paper with the watermark of ""Fin de M [fleur-de-lis] Iohannot d`Annonay 1749."" There is moderate soiling, and several short edge tears have been archivally repaired. A large chip at bottom left has been professionally repaired with old paper, with some loss of the numbered key. 16.3"" W x 11"" H . . 1750

L`Espagne Divisee en tous ses Royaumes, Principautes, &c. a l`Usage de Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne… . An early example of this large, handsome map of the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Spain and the Balearic Islands. Exceptionally detailed, the map is divided into principalities and royal regions. The map is adorned with two lovely, baroque cartouches; the mileage scale is topped with an armorial shield and the title cartouche is surrounded in a vine motif with a lion on top and a horse on the bottom. Titled in Latin above: ""Nova Regni Hispaniae Accurata Descriptio, ad usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis."" . Watermarked paper with bold original color in the map and later coloring in the cartouches. There is light soiling, a few small abrasions along the centerfold, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom. There are a number of cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment, all of which have been professionally repaired on verso. 23.3"" W x 17.9"" H . Jaillot, Alexis-Hubert . 1696

Il Regno di Castiglia Vecchia Descritto da Giacomo Cantelli da Viga Geografo del Sereniss Sigr. Duca di Modena ... This detailed map covers the northern portion of Spain from Pamplona in the northeast down to Guadalajara and Segovia in the south. It is boldly engraved to depict topography, cities and villages. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche featuring a castle and three distance scales. Lightly toned and remargined at top and bottom to better accommodate framing. 21.9"" W x 17"" H . Rossi, Giamcomo Giovanni . 1696

Gallaecia Regnum . Handsome map of Galicia in northwestern Spain centered on Santiago di Compostella, Orense and Monforte de Lemos. It is ornamented with two strapwork cartouches, a moiré patterned sea and two galleons. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and original margins. There is very light soiling, just a hint of offsetting along the centerfold, and scattered foxing in the blank margins. 16.3"" W x 14.5"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Regni Valentiae Typus . This handsome map of Valencia covers the coastline from Cartagena to Benicarlo with north oriented to the right. It is boldly accented with a sailing ship, sea monster, and a fully engraved moiré-patterned sea in which decorative title and distance scale cartouches float. Dutch text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color, original margins, and a small hole along neatline at top right. There is light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. 18.9"" W x 14"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Portugallia . A handsome miniature map of Portugal, with north oriented to the right. There is good detail of the towns and rivers in the region. Adorned with two strapwork cartouches. 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 on watermarked paper with very light toning. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Portugalliae que olim Lusitania, Novissima et Exactissima Descriptio, Auctore Vernando Alvaro Secco, et de Integro Emendata, Anno 1600 . Baptista van Doetecum engraved this magnificent map of Portugal, one of the few maps he engraved for the Mercator/Hondius atlas. It is oriented with north to the right and richly adorned with three strapwork cartouches, a compass rose, coat-of-arms, sailing ships and a very devilish-looking sea monster. The map is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco`s map of 1561. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and original margins. There is light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. 19.5"" W x 13.3"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Routes des Postes et des Voitures pour les Marchandises et pour les Voyages par l`Empire dans les Principaux Etats de l`Europe . Centered on Germany, this dense and elegantly engraved postal route map stretches from Cambridge to east of Warsaw, going as far north as Denmark and down to Venice in the south. In addition to postal routes, it shows political divisions, topographical detail, and myriad towns and cities, including Berlin, Paris, Budapest (still split across the Danube), Hamburg, Vienna, and Warsaw. Includes a cartouche with nine distance scales. Engraved by I. Stemmers. Printed on two joined sheets. A crisp impression and original outline color with minor soiling and faint offsetting. 26.6"" W x 19.2"" H . Ottens, Reiner and Joshua . 1745

Frisia Orientalis . This terrific map of East Frisia comes from the first edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. It is based on the manuscript map by Jon Bloemmaerts or Johannes Florianus and depicts the important shipping center of Emden and the Watten Islands, An inset shows the region inundated by the great flood on Christmas Day, 1277, surrounded by an elaborate strapwork cartouche. The map is finely engraved with a stippled sea and a distance scale surmounted by male and female figures displaying the costumes of the region. Latin text on verso. A dark impression on watermarked paper with moderate toning along the centerfold, some printer`s ink residue, and archivally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom. There is scattered foxing confined to the blank margins. 19.8"" W x 14.8"" H . Ortelius, Abraham . 1592

Circulus Suevicus Complectens Omnes Status Subdivisos... This elegantly engraved map of southern Germany includes Heidelberg, Augsburg, Stutgart, Constance, and Strassburg. Teeming with information, it shows a number of cities in the form of miniature plans and many smaller towns and villages. The decorative title cartouche features two Roman soldiers and a river god. Full original color. There are a couple of minor spots, a centerfold separation that just enters the neatline at top, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1"" into map at bottom. 22.8"" W x 19.4"" H . Valck, Gerard . 1730

Osnabrugensis Episcopatus. Auctore Ioanne Gigante . This handsome map of the German province of Hanover was drawn by Joannes Gigas (Gigante) for Jodocus Hondius shortly before his death. This plate was among the 39 Hondius copper plates that were purchased by Willem Blaeu in 1629. He replaced Hondius` imprint with his own and published them as part of his first atlas. It is centered on Osnabruck at center and the large strapwork title cartouche incorporates a fine view of the city with its many steeples dominating the sky-line, attended by a finely attired surveyor. At lower right is an inset of Reckenberg. Further embellished with a coat of arms, small provincial armorials and a smaller cartouche. French text on verso. Attractive color with very light toning. 19"" W x 14.6"" H . Hondius/Blaeu, 1643

Mosellae Fluminis Tabula Specialis in qua Archiepiscopatus et Electoratus Trevirensis... This detailed map of the western part of Rheinland Pfalz shows the area along the Mosel River, the archbishopric of Trier, and the Rhine River from Bonn to Mainz in the south. Many place names, mountains, forests, and rivers are shown on the map. A large decorative allegoric title cartouche fills the lower right corner, featuring river gods to represent the rivers in the region. On watermarked paper that has been trimmed to the neatline at bottom, as issued. There are a few short edge tears and tiny worm holes in the top blank margin. 22.5"" W x 19.3"" H . Homann, Johann Baptist . 1716

Polonia et Silesia . This handsome map depicts most of present-day Poland and a portion of the Czech Republic. The map is fully engraved to show cities, towns, villages, rivers, and mountains. Among the major cities to appear are Warsaw (Warzonia), Krakow (Craconia), and Wroclaw (Breslaw). Silesia is clearly outlined and labeled. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with very light toning and scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. A centerfold separation in bottom blank margin has been repaired with old paper on verso. 18.1"" W x 13.6"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Prussiae Descrip. This tiny map of the Prussian region or present-day Poland is oriented with north to the left. It is adorned with a sailing ship and a strapwork title cartouche. 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 5.4 x 7.6"". Watermarked paper with marginal soiling, minor show-through of text on verso, and a light damp stain along bottom edge of sheet. 4.1"" W x 2.9"" H . Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598

Pomeraniae Ducatus Tabula. Auctore Eilhardo Lubino . Stunning map of the historic region of Pomerania on the shores of the Baltic Sea, extending west past Straslund and the island of Rugen. This region had been variously annexed by Sweden and Prussia over the years and is today primarily in Poland with a portion controlled by Germany. The map is based on the surveys of Eilhard Lubbin and engraved by S. Rogiers. Two decorative cartouches, an elaborate coat of arms, two compass roses and sailing ships decorate this map. French text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and a minor printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold towards bottom of map. 19.4"" W x 14.9"" H . Blaeu, Willem . 1643

Ichnographica Urbis Wratislaviensis Delineatio, Praeter Alia Exactissime Etiam Repraesentans Singula Templa et Monasteria... A stunning bird`s-eye view of Wroclaw (Breslau) on the Oder River in southwestern Poland. The city streets, buildings, fortifications, and surrounding countryside are depicted in great detail. A numbered key appears both below the map and at left inside a scroll, identifying numerous important buildings and sites. A color-coded key designates the various parishes in the area. The city`s coat of arms appears below the map. Original color that has been partially refreshed with light toning and archivally repaired centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins. 21.7"" W x 16.4"" H . Homann Heirs, 1752

Tabula Generalis Marchionatus Moraviae in Sex Circulos Divisae quos Mandato Caesareo Accurate Emensus hac Mappa Delineatos Exhibet . Handsome map of Moravia, the southeastern part of the Czech Republic, showing its six political divisions. The major cities are Brno (Brunn) and Olomouc (Olmutz), and there are hundreds of other cities and villages located. The map is beautifully engraved and embellished with a very decorative cartouche composed of allegorical figures and a coat-of-arms. In the lower left, a pastoral scene with a river god adorns the distance scale. Attractive color on a watermarked sheet with a few insignificant spots. There are centerfold separations at top and bottom that do not enter into the map image. 22.8"" W x 19.1"" H . Homann, Johann Baptist . 1720

Moraviae Nova et Post Omnes Priores Accuratissima Delineatio. Auctore I.A. Comenio . Handsome map of Moravia based on the work of Johan Amos Comenius (1592-1670), a Czech educator and bishop. The map is filled with detail of the cities, rivers, mountains and forests and is adorned with four cartouches filling each of the corners. Above the map are lovely views of four cities: Polna, Olmuts (Olomouc), Brin (Brno) and Znaim (Znojmo). Visscher`s Latinized name, Nicolao Johannide Piscatore, appears below the legend. Engraved by Abraham Goos, although his imprint does not appear on the map. This is the fourth of seven states, first published in 1627. Excellent impression and color with numerous chips in blank margins that have been professionally repaired. Two chips just enter the neatline at left and in the top right corner, with a very minor portion of the neatline expertly replaced in facsimile. 21.4"" W x 17.5"" H . Visscher, Nicolas . 1645

Novissima et Accuratissima Helvetiae Rhaetiae, Valesiae et Partis Sabaudiae Tabula . This large and very detailed map of Switzerland graphically depicts the mountainous region. Hundreds of tiny villages are named and political boundaries are outlined. The map is decorated with a drape-style cartouche held aloft by putti. A bright, clean example with a dark impression and original color. 22.3"" W x 19.1"" H . Ottens, Reiner and Joshua . 1740

Alpinae seu Foederatae Rhaetiae Suditarumque ei Terrarum Nova Descriptio . Handsome map of eastern Switzerland and northern Italy around Lake Como. The region is known as Graubunden, which was once part of a Roman province called Raetia. The map highlights the fortifications along the Adda River, as well as provides excellent information on the topography, cities and tiny villages throughout the region. Each corner of the map is adorned with a decorative cartouche. The title cartouche credits Philip Cluver and features a soldier and river gods, and the cartouche at top right dedicates the map to Hadrianus Pauw. Engraved by Evert Symonsz van Hamersveldt. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-43. Old color and wide margins with some printer`s ink residue, marginal soiling, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation in bottom margin. 19.7"" W x 15"" H . Blaeu, Willem . 1642

Hungaria Regnum . Budapest is at the heart of this handsome map. It covers most of present day Hungary, but also includes a bit of Austria with Vienna in the upper left corner. Richly engraved with mountains, cities and forests and a title cartouche with the coat of arms, a river god, Pan, a cherub, and a female figure symbolizing the bounty of the land. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43. A fine impression on watermarked paper with light soiling and a long centerfold separation that has been professionally repaired. There are tears that enter 5"" into map at top and 5.5"" at bottom that have also been professionally repaired. Remargined at bottom to better accommodate framing. 20.4"" W x 16.7"" H . Blaeu, (Family) . 1640

Landtafel des Ungerlands / Polands / Russen / Littaw / Walachei und Bulgarci . Woodblock map of the region containing present-day Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine, with parts of Poland, Belarus and Russia. It has graphic depictions of the rivers, mountains, forests, and towns, with many ancient place names. German text on verso with an elaborate woodblock panel attributed to Hans Holbein. A nice impression with light soiling, a couple of tiny worm holes, and a damp stain that enters 1.5"" into the image along the centerfold at top. Two short tears in the bottom blank margin have been archivally repaired. 13.5"" W x 10.1"" H . Munster, Sebastian . 1556

Russia cum Confinijs . This beautiful map covers Russia, Scandinavia, Poland and the Baltic States with pictorial indications of topography and forests. A large inset details the countryside northwest of Moscow. The map is beautifully engraved in Mercator`s distinctive style with stippled seas and a strapwork cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color and original margins. There is light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins, and a minor damp stain in bottom blank margin, far from map. 18.8"" W x 14"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Estats de la Couronne de Pologne . Detailed map covering the region of present-day Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine, extending to the tip of the Black Sea. Engraved by Anthony d`Winter without the normal borders that are usually found on his maps for Sanson`s quarto atlas of Europe. French text on verso. A nice impression with old color on watermarked paper. 10.1"" W x 7.4"" H . Sanson, Nicolas Fils . 1683

Sarmatia et Scythia, Russia et Tartaria Europaea . Handsome copper engraved map of the region from Poland to the Ural Mountains and from Scandinavia to the Black and Caspian Seas. Fully engraved, it depicts mountains, forests, and towns, with many ancient place names. Decorative title cartouche at lower right. A dark impression issued folding on watermarked paper with a few small damp stains and toning confined to the sheet`s edges. 10.1"" W x 9.4"" H . Cluver, Philipp . 1697

La Pologne Dressee sur ce qu`en ont donne Starovolsk, Beauplan, Hartnoch, et autres Auteurs… . This is a fine map of Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and part of the Ukraine. The map extends as far east as Moscow, which is shown in the border at right, and as far south as the northern tip of the Black Sea near Odesa. Towns, political boundaries, rivers, forests and mountains are well detailed. The map is decorated with a title cartouche flanked by two heralding angles mounted on hippocampi. A nice impression with original outline color and a few tiny, insignificant spots. 24.9"" W x 19"" H . Delisle, Guillaume . 1720