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Tab. VIII. Europae, in qua Sarmatia, Maeotis Palus, ac Germaniae, Daciaeq Pars... A crisply engraved Ptolemaic map covering the region from the Vistula River eastward, includes the Sea of Azov and the Baltic Sea. Engraved with rope-like mountains, ancient place names and a nomadic group pictured in the Asiatic part of Sarmatia (present-day Russia). Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography; this is from the last edition and two cracks in the plate at top and center are evident in this example. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a minor crease adjacent to centerfold. 16.8"" W x 13.4"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Retreat of the French Army, from Moscow, to the Banks of the Neimen Engraved for Sir Robert Ker Porter`s Narrative . This map is an interesting bit of military history, tracing the retreat of Napoleon`s severely weakened Grande Armee from Moscow in late 1812. The map extends as far as St. Petersburg in the north down to below Ovruch in Ukraine, and includes the Baltic states, much of Poland, all of Belarus, and Russia out to Ryazan. The routes of the Grande Armee and its detachments are shown in detail, as are the movements of the Russian army. Armies are represented by colored rectangles, and battles are marked with crossed swords. Napoleon`s failure in Russia was a major turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, devastating not only the leader`s army, but his reputation and ambitions as well. Issued folding with several mis-folds on a toned sheet with a few fold separations and short splits at fold intersections. There are light stains in the image and small chips and tears along the sheet`s edges. There are some old manuscript notations in the title cartouche. 17.7"" W x 16.1"" H . . 1815

A Correct Map of Moscovy Humbly Dedicated to the Honourable Sr. Thomas Powell of Broadway in Carmarthenshire... A beautiful cartouche crowns this rare, large-scale map of the heart of Russia, printed on two sheets, now joined. It covers from the White Sea to the Sea of Azov and from Lake Ladoga to the Kama and Volga River valleys. The map is filled with incredible detail and extensive notations locating cities, villages, salt mines, fortifications, castles, ruins, forests, and roads. At St. Petersburg there is a note that the town was built by the Czar. Charles Price was an English mapmaker whose works were nearly all collaborative efforts in a succession of ill-fated partnerships that were not commercially successful. This map was sold by George Wieldey & Timothy Brandreth at the Archimedes & Globe in Ludgate Street, London. While dated 1711, it was likely issued after Wildey’s acquisition of some of Price’s plates in 1713. George Wiledey (aka Wildey), a spectacle and scientific instrument maker and a publisher, went on to become a notable toy maker. A dark impression with original outline color. The map has been professionally backed in tissue to repair numerous separations, tears, and small holes along the folds. There is also light soiling and some toning along the folds. 25.4"" W x 38.1"" H . Price, Charles . 1711

[Lot of 2] Partie Occidentale de l`Empire de Russie, ou se Trouve Distinguee la Russie Europeenne... [and] Partie Orientale de l`Empire de Russie en Asie... A pair of large, finely engraved maps that cover the entire Russian Empire. Size varies slightly. The first map shows the western part of the Russian Empire extending from Poland, and east to Irkurkoy, Ilimskoy, and the R. Tunguska, and south to include part of the Black and Caspian seas. The map provides topographical details, watershed, forests, and cities. The decorative title cartouche features a trio of wind heads and two bears. This map was done by Didier Robert de Vaugondy. The second map describes the region from Tomsk eastward to include the Kamchatka and Sakhalin. Decorative rococo-style title cartouche fills the lower corner. This map was done by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy. Both are on watermarked paper with toning along the centerfolds and light color offsetting. The bluish hue that appears in the scanned images is a result of the scanning process and is not present on the actual sheets. 23.3"" W x 18.7"" H . Robert de Vaugondy, 1750

Russiae, vulgo Moscovia, Pars Australis. Auctore Isaaco Massa . This map covers the southwestern part of the Russian Empire bordering the Caucasus. The cities of Moscow, Smolensk, Vologda, Nizhniy Novgorod, and Azov are depicted with miniature castles, and smaller towns are shown along the river systems in the region. The map is elaborately embellished with richly dressed people and wild animals flanking three cartouches. The strapwork title cartouche credits the map to Isaac Massa, who visited Moscow in the early 1600s. The imprint of Johann and Cornelius Blaeu is at bottom, just left of centerfold. French text on verso. A nice impression on watermarked paper with very wide margins, attractive color, and light printer`s ink residue. 20.8"" W x 15.3"" H . Blaeu, (Family) . 1663

Plan of the Canal of Vishnei Voloshok, Which Unites the Baltic and the Caspian [on sheet with] Plan of the Ladoga Canal . This sheet contains two maps depicting canals connecting waterways in western Russia near St. Petersburg. The top map depicts a canal in the town of Vyshniy Volochek, a town that lies between St. Petersburg and Moscow. The map shows the various rivers and lakes surrounding the town, while the title explains that the canal connects the Baltic and Caspian Seas. The bottom map depicts the southern end of Lake Ladoga, just east of St. Petersburg. The Ladoga Canal, which was built to connect the Baltic and the Arctic White Seas, follows the coastline, with several rivers, roads and towns surrounding the canal. Engraved by Thomas Kitchin and published by Thomas Cadell. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light offsetting. There are remnants of non-archival tape on verso, which have caused stains on the recto, mostly outside the image. 9.2"" W x 11.9"" H . Kitchin, Thomas . 1784

Dwinae Fluvii Nova Descriptio . A scarce map depicting the course of the Dvina River in strip map style. The headwaters are at bottom left, with the mouth at Archangelsk at upper right. The map is decorated with a superb title cartouche surrounded by putti and a distance scale flanked by wildlife. The plate was originally engraved by Jan Jansson. After his death it was inherited by his son-in-law, known as Jansson-Waesberg, who published it in conjunction with Moses Pitt. Blank verso. Original color with oxidation of green pigment causing two small cracks to the right and left of the distance scale and two small chips in the right feathers of the title cartouche, all of which have been repaired on verso with archival material. Otherwise a clean and attractive example. 21.3"" W x 18.2"" H . Jansson/Pitt, 1680

Nova et Accurata Wolgae Fluminis, Olim Rha Dicti Delineatio Auctore Adamo Oleario . This beautifully engraved map shows the Volga River in two parts based on the travels of Adam Olearius. The left side of the map charts the river between Nazhniy Novgorod and Saratov, the right side continues to Astrachan and the Caspian Sea. The map is richly embellished with a title cartouche showing tribesmen and camels with wineskins and bunches of grapes, and a distance scale cartouche festooned with putti and garlands. A dedication on the right to Benedicto Bagge de Berga is topped with his crest and flanked by two maidens above a grape garland.Adam Olearius was a German scholar, mathematician, geographer and librarian. He was sent in 1633 by Duke Frederick III to Moscow and Persia to seek treaties favoring the newly-founded city of Friedrichstadt as the terminus for an overland silk road. The party traveled from Hamburg to Moscow via Lubeck, Riga, Dorpat, Revel, Narva, Ladoga and Novgorod. A favorable treaty was struck with Michael Romanov in 1635. Later that year Olearius returned to Moscow and then on to Persia via the Volga and the Caspian Sea. After an arduous journey he met the shah in August 1637, but negotiations were not successful. On the return trip, Olearius left his party at Revel heading directly for Lubeck. He mapped the Volga along the way, bringing this knowledge to Europe. Fine impression and color on watermarked paper with minor creasing along the centerfold. There is a pale blue shadow along the centerfold that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 21.5"" W x 18.3"" H . Jansson/Pitt, 1680

Moscow . Handsome and boldly engraved plan of the city centered on the Kremlin names all major streets, many public places and buildings and details many fortified areas. The map is enhanced by the beautiful vignette of the Church of the Assumptions in the Kremlin and another large view of the city from Sparrow Hill. Drawn by W.B. Clarke, engraved by B.R. Davies and published by Baldwin & Cradock. Additional title in Cyrillic Russian. Original outline color with a hint of toning. 14.1"" W x 12.7"" H . SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1836

Lectori S. Hunc Borysthenis Tractum ut ad Nostrum Geographiae Tabulam… . Superb, large map showing the course of the Dnieper River from Cherkasy to the estuary on the Black Sea. The map is in strip style with two vertical maps following the course of the river, each decorated with cartouches and compass roses and including numerous lengthy notations describing the cataracts, cities, salt mines, fortresses, and the historical traditions of the Kozaks. Putti flank a large cartouche at bottom. This map is based on an inset map from the important Radziwill-Makowski map of the Duchy of Lithuania (1613), which was the most accurate map of Lithuania and served as a resource for all other maps of the region for 150 years. Blaeu first published the map, along with the inset of the Dnieper River, as a four-sheet map in his Appendix in 1631. The map of Lithuania and the strip map of the Dnieper River then appeared separately in subsequent Blaeu atlases. Engraved by Hessel Gerritsz. Two sheets joined, as issued. Blank verso. Original color on watermarked paper with minor soiling, some extraneous creases, and a small hole along the centerfold to the right of the river in the left-hand strip. 12.8"" W x 29.6"" H . Blaeu, (Family) . 1640

Principatus Transilvaniae in Quinque Nationes Earumque Regiones et Comitatus cum Finitimis Vicinorum Statuum Provinciis Accurate Divisus, ex Conatibus . This handsome map of the Transylvania region of Romania is boldly engraved to show the mountainous topography. The only major city that appears here is the fortified Hermanstatt Zeben (Sibiu), but there are hundreds of tiny villages located. The map is adorned with a large title cartouche decorated in a military theme with a note underneath discussing the region`s cultural make-up. A nice impression on watermarked paper with original color and some small light spots. A tear that extends 2"" into map at top has been closed on verso with archival tape, and two tears that touch the neatline have been closed on recto with cello tape. 22.8"" W x 18.8"" H . Homann, Johann Baptist . 1720

Tab. V. Europae, in qua Raetia, Pannonia, Noricum, Liburnia, Dalmatia, cum Italiae Parte... An attractive Ptolemaic map of the Balkan coast and northern Italy along the Adriatic Sea, extending north to include parts of Austria and Hungary. The map is embellished with a strapwork cartouche and a sea monster. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This is the third state with a re-engraved title cartouche and the addition of a grid, published by R. and J. Westenios and Guil. Smith. There is evidence of a crack in the plate at bottom adjacent to the sea monster. A nice impression with attractive color and wide margins. There is a damp stain on the bottom edge of the sheet, far from map image. 18.1"" W x 12.8"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Danubius, Fluvius Europae Maximus, a Fontibus ad Ostia, cum Omnibus Flumnibus ab Utroque Latere, in Illum Defluentibus . This dramatic map depicts the course of the river Danube and the surrounding countries from its headwaters in the Black Forest of southern Germany to its mouth on the Black Sea. The river flows through a series of broad and fertile valleys with several of eastern Europe`s most important cities on its banks. This is one of Blaeu`s largest atlas maps, printed on two joined sheets. The extravagant title cartouche is flanked by the Holy Roman Emperor and Europa on one side and the Ottoman Sultan and Asia on the other, representing the long struggle between the two powers for control of the region. The scale of miles is attended by an assortment of muscular river gods and putti representing the mighty river and its tributaries. Blank verso. A fine impression with full original color. Issued folding with extraneous creasing and light soiling along the folds, as well as some fold separations and tiny tears along the folds that have been archivally repaired. 36.9"" W x 16.1"" H . Visscher, Nicolas . 1680

Liburnia . This handsome miniature map of Croatia extends to include part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The map shows numerous towns, including Fiuma (Rijeka) to the north. Many islands fill the coastline along the Adriatic Sea, here called the Golfo di Venetia. French text on verso. A fine impression and attractive color with a minor damp stain in left blank margin, far from image. 5.3"" W x 3.7"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Le Gouvernement de Raguse, Estant une Partie de Dalmatie, avec Quelques Isles, Tres Exactement Mis en Escrit par le Pere Corneille . This elegantly engraved work features two maps on the same sheet based on Coronelli, both focusing on the islands off the coast of Croatia. The map at top shows the Peljesac peninsula with nearby Korcula, Mljet, the southern part of Hvar, and various smaller islands. Dubrovnik (Ragusi) is shown as well with a note in Italian text explaining that the city was destroyed and then rebuilt after an earthquake in 1667. A decorative title cartouche at top right includes the pope. The second map ventures farther up the Croatian coast to depict the islands of Cres and Losinj. There is some nice topographical detail and several place names. The bridge at Osor spanning the narrow channel between the islands is visible. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis inaccurately orients the north to the top left; it is actually oriented to the left. A fine impression with original outline color on a sheet with wide margins. 19.6"" W x 11.3"" H . Schenk, Pieter, Jr. 1720

Tab. IX. Europae, Continens Daciam, Misiam, Thraciam, ac Macedoniae Partem... This Ptolemaic map covers the northern Balkans with emphasis on the Danube River valley. A strapwork title cartouche lies in the Black Sea. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This is the third state with a re-engraved title cartouche and the addition of a grid, published by R. and J. Westenios and Guil. Smith. There is evidence of a crack in the plate at bottom in the Aegean Sea. Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with light toning along sheet edges, far from image. 17.7"" W x 13.7"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Seat of War -- Russia and Turkey . This uncommon woodcut map illustrates the theater of the Crimean War and its surroundings. It stretches from the Adriatic and Ionian seas in the west to the Black Sea and the Euphrates in the east. Many cities are named, especially to the west and south of the Black Sea, where much of the fighting was concentrated. Important battle locations that appear include Oltenita, where the war`s first official battle took place; Sinope, where the Russians took down an Ottoman fleet early in the war; and Sevastapol, then the capital of Crimea and later in the war the site of one of the most harrowing sieges in history. Neutral Territory is noted around the Danube Delta. Published for The Express Messenger, likely when the war was just beginning. Issued folding with light toning, moderate offsetting, and an extraneous crease at left. 29.1"" W x 21.3"" H . . 1854

Walachia Servia, Bulgaria, Romania . This attractive map of the Eastern Balkans is centered on Bulgaria and includes Macedonia, Serbia, the Bosphorus and Constantinople. It is based on Gerard Mercator`s map of the region. The Danube and its tributaries flow across the map. It is adorned with decorative title and distance scale cartouches, the title festooned with the accoutrements of war and topped with emblem of the Turkish Empire. Latin text on verso, published between 1644-55. Full original color on watermarked paper with light toning and some color offsetting. 20"" W x 15.1"" H . Blaeu, Willem . 1644

Ristretto della Dalmazia Divisa ne Suoi Contadi, gia Presentata alla Serenissima Republica di Venezia, etc. This spectacular two-sheet map centers on the historical region of Dalmatia in Croatia and extends north to the Istria region and south to Albania. There is excellent topographical detail, with mountains, rivers, and various types of forests depicted alongside myriad place names. Notes in Italian on the history and topography of the region are scattered throughout the map. Text at bottom notes Venetian victories against the Ottoman Empire in the Great Turkish War, still ongoing when this map was first published. There is a large and elaborate title cartouche at top right and an exquisite vignette at bottom left that features the Doge of Venice being hoisted across the Adriatic by a band of merfolk, putti, and hippocamps. In another vignette on the opposite sheet, the Dalmatian coat of arms is held aloft by merfolk. North is oriented to the left. The map comes from Coronelli`s Isolario Descrittione Geografico-Historica..., the second part of his massive Atlante Veneto published in 1696-97. Coronelli established the society of geographers ""Accademia degli Argonauta"", one of the oldest in the world, and became the official geographer of the Venetian Republic. His maps of the Adriatic Sea were of particular strategic and economic importance and were also often used to glorify Venice and its victories over the Turks. A fine impression on watermarked paper with a very faint damp stain along the upper centerfold and a few short edge tears at top left that have been closed on verso with archival material. 45"" W x 17.6"" H . Coronelli, Vicenzo Maria . 1696-97

Le Royaume de Dalmacie, Divise en Ses Comtez, Territoires etc. La Morlaquie, et la Bosnie... The historic region of Dalmatia in Croatia is the focus of Coronelli`s handsome map, issued by Nolin. It extends to include parts of Bosnia, Serbia, present-day Montenegro, and Albania, and Royaume de Naples appears across the Adriatic. A small inset at left depicts northern Croatia. Throughout the map, there is excellent topographical detail and plenty of place names. A key at bottom right that helps to locate bishoprics, archbishoprics, places under Turkish control, and more is encased in a beautiful cartouche embellished with the coats of arms of Bosnia, Dalmatia, and Croatia. Another cartouche for the title adorns the bottom left corner. Nicolas Guerard engraved the cartouches. Coronelli established the society of geographers ""Accademia degli Argonauta"", one of the oldest in the world, and became the official geographer of the Venetian Republic. His maps of the Adriatic Sea were of particular strategic and economic importance and were also often used to glorify Venice and its victories over the Turks. On a sturdy sheet with original outline color. There are few faint spots in the image and toning along the sheet`s edges, away from map image. 23.3"" W x 17.5"" H . Coronelli/Nolin, 1700

Stato di Ragusi. Bocca del Fiume Narenta, Isole di Lesina e Curzola nella Dalmatia... This beautifully engraved map depicts the islands off the coast of the Dalmatia region in Croatia. It centers on the Peljesac peninsula and extends to include Hvar (the longest island in the Adriatic), Korcula, Mljet, and numerous smaller islands. There is excellent topographical detail throughout that emphasizes the mountainous terrain of the region. Notes in Italian text mark Venetian victories in the Great Turkish War and the destruction of Dubrovnik (Ragusi) in the earthquake of 1667, and Venetian coats of arms are sprinkled throughout the landscape. The decorative title cartouche at top right features the pope, and another cartouche at bottom for the distance scales includes the Dalmatian coats of arms with three crowned lions. Coronelli established the society of geographers ""Accademia degli Argonauta"", one of the oldest in the world, and became the official geographer of the Venetian Republic. His maps of the Adriatic Sea were of particular strategic and economic importance and were also often used to glorify Venice and its victories over the Turks. A fine impression on watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold, minor offsetting, and a centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin. There is a small hole in the top left blank margin away from the map image. 23.9"" W x 17.9"" H . Coronelli, Vicenzo Maria . 1706

Nova Totius Graeciae Descriptio . Fine new map of Greece and her islands designed by Jansson for later editions of Mercator`s Atlas. Engraved in Mercator`s style with a moiré patterned sea and elegant calligraphy and embellished with a sailing ship and strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with an archivally repaired tear that enters 3"" into map at top near centerfold, a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold at bottom, and a tiny hole in border at right. 18.5"" W x 14.3"" H . Mercator/Jansson, 1638

Graecia Antiqua ad Thucydidis Historiam Accomodata . This map of ancient Greece extends to show a portion of western Turkey and northern Crete. The map is based on the work of Thucydides, an Athenian historian (460-395 BC), and is filled with details of political divisions, towns, rivers and topography. A fine impression, issued folding, on watermarked paper with marginal soiling. 16.6"" W x 13.1"" H . Wetstein/Smith, 1730

Italia . A handsome small map of Italy, including the islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. The map is adorned with strapwork title and distance scale cartouches and a stippled sea. French text on verso. Attractive color on watermarked paper with a minor damp stain in left blank margin, far from image. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

L`Italie Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences... A fine large map showing all of Italy, including Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica, the surrounding parts of France and the Balkans, and a portion of North Africa. It is based on the geography of Guillaume Delisle and the observations of the astronomer Riccioli. The map is filled with detail and decorated with an ornate title cartouche alluding to the Catholic Church, with a cherub wearing a cardinal`s miter. A fine impression with original color in the map and later coloring in the cartouche. There is a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1"" into map at bottom. 23.6"" W x 19.3"" H . Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730

Senensis Ditionis, Accurata Descrip. [on sheet with] Corsica [and] Marcha Anconae, olim Picenum . Folio sheet with three separate maps. At left is a map of part of the Tuscan region in Italy with Sienna near the top, based on the work of Cesare Orlandi in 1573. At top right is the island of Corsica, based on the work of Agostino Giustiniani in 1567, and below that is the Ancona region along the coast of the Adriatic, based on an anonymous map from 1564 published by Vincenzo Luchini. Each map is adorned with decorative cartouches. French text on verso, published in 1581. A good impression with light printer`s ink residue and a crease adjacent to centerfold that has been pressed flat. There is some paper weakness along the plate mark at right, which has been archivally reinforced on verso. 19.3"" W x 13"" H . Ortelius, Abraham . 1572

Campagna di Roma . This charming miniature map is centered on Rome with north oriented to the left. The map depicts the rivers, towns, and topography in the surrounding province. 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 sheet of Italian text measuring 5.4 x 7.5"". Watermarked paper with a printer`s crease through map, minor show-through of text on verso, and marginal soiling. 4.1"" W x 2.9"" H . Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598

Latium sive Campania di Roma . Lovely little map of Lazio on Italy`s central-west coast with the city of Rome shown at left. It extends to include Lake Bracciano and continues down the coast to Gaeta. Good topographical detail, including forested areas. Fucine Lake, which was drained in 1875, is prominently depicted at right. Adorned with a lovely strapwork cartouche and a unique distance scale on a stone monument. French text on verso. A fine impression and attractive color with one small spot in the bottom blank margin. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Tuscia . This handsome map of Tuscany shows the cities of Florence, Sienna and Rome, among numerous others. The map extends to include the island of Elba. It is crisply engraved and shows forests, mountains and bridges, and is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. A nice impression with attractive color and original margins. There is a soft crease adjacent to centerfold and two tiny pin holes near the center of the map. 18.4"" W x 13.1"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Regno di Napoli . This is a superb map of the Kingdom of Naples, when it was a part of the Spanish dominions of the Habsburg Empire in Europe, as indicated by the Spanish arms at upper right. It is one of Blaeu`s most elaborate regional maps with panels of provincial armorials at each side. It is based on a 1620 map by Giovanni Antonio Magini, the notable Italian mathematician, cartographer, and professor of astronomy in Bologna. The arms of Naples is supported on the title monument, which is flanked by two comely mermaids. The detailed map is further embellished with six sailing ships, including a sea battle, and two fine compass roses. French text on verso, published between 1640-50. Fine impression and color with professional repairs to a centerfold separation that enters 2"" into map at top and to several small chips and tears confined to blank margins. 19.6"" W x 15"" H . Blaeu, Johannes . 1640

Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio . This is the first state of this splendid composite of six maps of the major islands in the Mediterranean: Sardinia, Sicily, Corfu, Djerba, Elba, and Malta. Each map is beautifully engraved and embellished with a variety of ships including a sinking ship off the coast of Malta where Saint Paul was supposed to have shipwrecked. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color on watermarked paper with a couple of unobtrusive spots in the title cartouche and marginal soiling. 18.8"" W x 14.3"" H . Ortelius, Abraham . 1579

Cyprus Ins. This superb map of the island of Cyprus is geographically based on the earlier work of Ortelius. This map was added to Mercator`s Atlas by Hondius, as Mercator never published a map of Cyprus. Hondius changed the orientation from Ortelius` map, likely influenced by Ptolemy. The beautiful composition of the map makes it one of the most desirable maps of the island. At bottom are inset maps of five Greek islands: Lemnos, Chios, Lesbos, Evia, Kythira, and Rhodes. The map itself is handsomely adorned with a sea monster, a sailing ship, two strapwork cartouches, and a moire patterned sea. A nice impression with attractive color and original margins. There is an old paper repair in bottom blank margin, far from image, and faint damp stains in far left and right margins. 19.5"" W x 13.9"" H . Hondius, Jodocus . 1623

Creta Iovis Magni Medio Iacet Insula Ponto . A handsome map of ancient Crete filled with details of towns, rivers and mountain ranges. The mythical labyrinth of the Minotaur is located near the center of the island. Although many of the maps in Quad`s Europae Totius Terrarum Orbis Partis Praestantissimae were based on maps by Ortelius, this map of Crete is apparently based on classical sources. The map is embellished with a blank coat of arms, a cartouche containing Latin text on the island, and a stippled sea. Published by Johannes Bussemacher, whose imprint appears adjacent to the distance scale. Latin text on verso. A superb dark impression on watermarked paper with a hint of toning. 12.2"" W x 9.1"" H . Quad, Matthias von Kinckelbach . 1596

Candia cum Insulis Aliquot Circa Graeciam . This attractive sheet contains seven maps. The large map features the island of Crete and locates towns, villages, rivers and the topography of the island. Above this are smaller inset maps of the islands of Corfu, Zante, Milos, Naxos, Santorini and Scarpanto flanking the strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso. Attractive color with original margins, light foxing primarily in the blank margins, and some offsetting along the centerfold. 18.9"" W x 13.4"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Corsica [on sheet with] Sardinia . Two boldly engraved maps of Corsica and Sardinia on a single folio sheet, each enclosed in its own border. Each is filled with depictions of the topography and cities and is adorned with strapwork cartouches. Latin text on verso. Attractive color with wide original margins and one spot of foxing at bottom right of Sardinia map. 18.4"" W x 13.6"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1623

Voyage d`Enee Tire de Virgile . Virgil`s epic poem, the Aeneid, is illustrated on this handsome map of the eastern Mediterranean. The route of the legendary Aeneas from Troy to Italy is traced, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. The Aeneid has long been considered a fundamental member of the Western canon and this early eighteenth century map illustrates its historical importance. A nice impression on watermarked paper with marginal soiling. 13.1"" W x 9.6"" H . Fer, Nicolas de . 1705

Geographische Beschryvinge, van de Wandeling der Apostelen ende Pauli... This uncommon map of the eastern Mediterranean covers the region from Rome through Asia Minor and the Holy Land and depicts the track the ship of the Apostle Paul on his route from Jerusalem to Rome. The map is a smaller version of Claes Janszoon Visscher`s map of the region. This is the third state with Visscher`s name removed from the cartouche. The engraver`s imprint (G. Coeck) is at bottom. A nice impression with marginal soiling. 15.7"" W x 6.6"" H . Visscher, Claes Janszoon . 1748

The Turkish Empire. Newly Augmented . This splendid carte-de-figures map covers the region from Greece across the Middle East to include Persia and Arabia, the Black and Caspian Seas, and the Red Sea. Based on Hondius` map of the region, the interior is fully engraved with mountains, deserts, and numerous towns and villages. The Persian Gulf is labeled the Sea Elcatif sometimes the Arabian Gulfe. Included along the top are eight bird`s-eye views of important cities including Damascus, Jerusalem, Constantinople, Rhode, Alexandria, Ormus and Famagusta. Along each side are five full portraits of Greek, Egyptian, Assyrian, Arabian, and Persian men on the left and their wives on the right. With numerous annotations in blank areas giving historical and geographical details. This edition has the imprint of George Humble, published between 1627-32. The English text on verso provides a fascinating contemporary description of the region. The spectacular title cartouche features the crescent moon and a crown. A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper. There are professional repairs to several separations along the centerfold, a 4"" tear through western Arabia, and a 1.5"" tear to the right of the title cartouche. Remargined at bottom with a portion of neatline replaced in facsimile. 20.3"" W x 15.5"" H . Speed, John . 1626

Syriae, sive Soriae. Nova et Accurata Descriptio . Handsome map of Syria and Lebanon, fully engraved with mountain ranges, forests and cities. Damascus is at the bottom of the map and Edessa (Sanliurfa) is at the top. The coastal cities include Alexandria, Antioch, Tyro, Tripoli, Sidon, and Curco. The map is embellished with a fine strapwork title cartouche flanked by a shepherd and his flock, a scale of miles held aloft by three cherubs, a sailing ship, compass rose and a sea monster. No text on verso. A dark impression on a sheet that has been professionally backed with tissue to repair one small hole at bottom center and three tears that enter 2-3"" into the map at top and bottom near the centerfold. The bottom left corner margin has been restored. The map still presents well. 20.3"" W x 17"" H . Jansson, Jan . 1640

Description de l`Empire du Sophi des Perses Tiree en Partie de l`Arabe de Nubie, et en Partie de Plusieurs et Diverses Relations . This attractive map of the Persian Empire covers the region of present-day Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran with a part of the Arabian Peninsula. The map is fully engraved to show mountains as well as cities and villages. A decorative title cartouche adorns the bottom left corner. Engraved by I. Somer. . A dark impression on watermarked paper with original outline color. There are a few small spots in the image with minor toning along sheet edges and a worm hole in the bottom blank margin. 20.5"" W x 15.4"" H . Sanson/Mariette, 1658

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

De Gelegentheyt van t` Paradys ende t` Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders de Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen . Charming reduced version of C. J. Visscher`s Dutch Bible map covering the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, featuring the Garden of Eden located near the city of Babel. This version was engraved by Abraham van den Broeck, who worked with Visscher. The title cartouche is flanked by scenes of Eve offering Adam the apple and the expulsion from paradise. Van den Broeck has added a scene of Abraham`s travels from Ur to Canaan below the title, which does not appear in Visscher`s larger edition. In the sea beneath Cyprus is a miniature scene of Jonah and the whale. This is the third state with Visscher`s name removed from the cartouche. . 8.5"" W x 6.7"" H . Visscher, Claes Janszoon . 1748

Alexandri Magni Macedonis Expeditio . The conquests of Alexander the Great in the Middle East and Persia are illustrated on this historical map. The region covered extends from the Adriatic Sea to the Indus valley. The Caspian Sea is depicted in a round, rather than elongated, shape. The large decorative cartouches emphasize the military theme. Blank verso. Fine impression and color with wide, original margins and a minor printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold. 18"" W x 14"" H . Jansson, Jan . 1652

Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor . This handsome map of present-day Turkey includes several Aegean Islands and Cyprus prominently shown in the south. A fierce sea battle rages in the Mediterranean along with curious looking sea monsters. Two winged female creatures suspend the banner style title cartouche, and the map is further decorated with a surveyor holding an unusual vertical scale of miles. Blank verso. A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor soiling and a few creases that have been pressed flat. There is a 1"" tear off the western coast of Turkey that has been professionally repaired. 19.6"" W x 15"" H . Blaeu, (Family) . 1635

Beschreibung des Heiligen Landes . Woodblock map of the Holy Land divided among the twelve tribes of Israel. The cities, mountains, rivers and seas are graphically presented and the Dead Sea is shown in a crescent shape. Three sea monsters frolic in the Mediterranean. German text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color. Remargined at right to accommodate framing. 15.1"" W x 10.6"" H . Bunting, Heinrich . 1582

Reisen der Kinder Israel aus Egypten . This bold woodblock map illustrates the route taken by the Israelites in the Exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land. The map is very graphic with illustrations of the Pharaoh drowning in the Red Sea and Jonah on the back of a whale in the Mediterranean. German text on verso. A nice impression with several minor creases along the centerfold and a professionally repaired tear in top blank margin. The right and left margins have been extended to accommodate framing. 14.5"" W x 10.2"" H . Bunting, Heinrich . 1582

Terra Sancta, a Petro Laicstain Perlustrata, et ab eius ore et Schedis a Christiano Schrot in Tabulam Redacta . This striking map is considered the most `modern` of Ortelius` maps of the Holy Land. It is a very detailed map, centered on Samaria, with north oriented to the left. The map was drawn by Christian Schrot with cartography based on Peter Laicksteen`s wall map describing his 1566 visit to the Holy Land. The elaborate title cartouche incorporates vignettes of the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The map is further adorned with a bold distance scale featuring the head of Medusa and a dramatic scene depicting Jonah falling from a ship into the waiting jaws of the whale. Dutch text on verso, published between 1598-1613. Full original color on watermarked paper with light soiling and a few professionally repaired centerfold separations. The bottom margin was detached (including a portion of the border at the corners) and professionally reattached. 19.8"" W x 14.6"" H . Ortelius, Abraham . 1598

Tabula Cananae ae Prout Tempore Christi et Apostolorum Divisa Suit . Handsome small map of Canaan divided as in the time of Jesus Christ and his Apostles, oriented with west at top. The map extends from Sidon to Anthedon and inland to Philadelphia. Sodom and Gomorrha are located in the Dead Sea. The sea is decorated with a scene of Jonah and the whale. Embellished with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. French text on verso. A fine impression and attractive color with a minor damp stain in top blank margin, away from image. 5.3"" W x 3.9"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Terra Sancta quae in Sacris, Terra Promissiones Palestina . This small map is based on Ortelius` famous map of the Holy Land. It is oriented with east at the top and centered on Samaria. The Dead Sea has four cities shown burning within it: Sodoma, Gomorra, Adama, and Seboim. The map is adorned with a strapwork cartouche. Just a few tiny spots of foxing in the image. 10.1"" W x 7.4"" H . Mercator/Cloppenburgh, 1676

Tribus Simeon Nempe ea Terrae Sanctae Portio, quam Tribus Simeon in Ingressu Nacta Suit . Oriented with north to the left, this map shows the portion of the Holy Land that was divided into the tribe of Simeon. The map depicts numerous biblical sites identified by both name and number, which are more fully described in Adrichom`s text.The Theatrum Terrae Sanctae was an atlas and history of the Holy Land and was Adrichom`s most important and famous work. Born in Delft, Christian Kruik van Adrichem, or Christianus Crucius Adrichomius, was a Catholic priest and theologian. Adrichom worked for thirty years on his three-part history of the Holy Land, and only succeeded in publishing the first part, Urbis Hierosolyma Depicta, during his lifetime. The remaining two parts were published posthumously by Georg Braun in 1590, with subsequent editions in 1593, 1600, 1613, 1628, and 1682. The Theatrum Terrae Sanctae contained 12 maps and plans: one of the Holy Land, nine of territories of the Tribes of Israel, one of the Exodus, and a town plan of Jerusalem. A fine impression on watermarked paper with attractive color. There is very minor toning in the top blank margin. 14.2"" W x 7.1"" H . Adrichom, Christian van . 1682

Pharan Desertum, et Confinia eius cum Parte Aegypti, ea Videlicet Terrae Regio, in qua Filij Israel Post Exitum de Aegypto... Oriented with north to the left, this map shows the Exodus and the wandering of the Children of Israel. The map depicts the Desert of Pharan, extending to the Dead Sea in the North, the Gulf of Suez in the south, and Egypt and the Nile River Delta in the west. Numerous biblical sites identified by both name and number, which are more fully described in Adrichom`s text. Mount Sinai is shown with Moses at the top and the Children of Israel at the bottom, dancing around the Golden Calf. The Tabernacle is depicted at the bottom center of the map, surrounded by the encampment of the tribes.The Theatrum Terrae Sanctae was an atlas and history of the Holy Land and was Adrichom`s most important and famous work. Born in Delft, Christian Kruik van Adrichem, or Christianus Crucius Adrichomius, was a Catholic priest and theologian. Adrichom worked for thirty years on his three-part history of the Holy Land, and only succeeded in publishing the first part, Urbis Hierosolyma Depicta, during his lifetime. The remaining two parts were published posthumously by Georg Braun in 1590, with subsequent editions in 1593, 1600, 1613, 1628, and 1682. The Theatrum Terrae Sanctae contained 12 maps and plans: one of the Holy Land, nine of territories of the Tribes of Israel, one of the Exodus, and a town plan of Jerusalem. A fine impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and a few faint spots of foxing. 19.4"" W x 13.6"" H . Adrichom, Christian van . 1682

Tribus Ephraim, Beniamin, et, Dan, is te Videlicet Terrae Sanctae Tractus, qui in Regionis Partitione Istis Tribus Tribubis Datus Est . Oriented with north to the left, this map shows the portion of the Holy Land that was divided into the tribes of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Dan. The map is centered on Jerusalem and depicts numerous biblical sites identified by both name and number, which are more fully described in Adrichom`s text.The Theatrum Terrae Sanctae was an atlas and history of the Holy Land and was Adrichom`s most important and famous work. Born in Delft, Christian Kruik van Adrichem, or Christianus Crucius Adrichomius, was a Catholic priest and theologian. Adrichom worked for thirty years on his three-part history of the Holy Land, and only succeeded in publishing the first part, Urbis Hierosolyma Depicta, during his lifetime. The remaining two parts were published posthumously by Georg Braun in 1590, with subsequent editions in 1593, 1600, 1613, 1628, and 1682. The Theatrum Terrae Sanctae contained 12 maps and plans: one of the Holy Land, nine of territories of the Tribes of Israel, one of the Exodus, and a town plan of Jerusalem. A fine impression on watermarked paper with attractive color. 18.6"" W x 15.1"" H . Adrichom, Christian van . 1682

Chorographia Terrae Sanctae in Angustiorem Formam Redacta, et ex Variis Auctoribus a Multis Erroribus Expurgata . Panels illustrating sacred objects surround this stunning map of the Holy Land. Oriented with east at top, the map includes the territories of the twelve tribes on both sides of the Jordan River and the route of the Exodus and Wandering. At center is an inset bird`s-eye plan of ancient Jerusalem based on the Spanish biblical geographer, Juan Bautista Villalpando. The decorative panels include a menorah, the arc of the covenant, the altar of sacrifices, the Tabernacle, and a plan and elevations of the Temple. Two sheets joined as issued. Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with very light soiling along left fold and a few tiny tears in bottom blank margin that have been archivally repaired. 33.3"" W x 12.9"" H . Tirinus, Jacobus . 1688

Arabia . This miniature map of the Arabian Peninsula is divided into three regions. A number of towns are shown, including Medina and Mecca, but they are placed too far north of their actual locations. A few small rivers are shown along the coasts, and a large mountain range dominates the interior. Adorned with two decorative cartouches. French text on verso. Excellent impression on watermarked paper. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Carte de la Coste d`Arabie, Mer Rouge, et Golfe de Perse. Tiree de la Carte Francoise de l`Ocean Oriental . This attractive map of Arabia and the Red Sea emphasizes the coastlines and the interior is primarily left blank. The shoals and navigational hazards in the Red Sea and the pearl banks off the coast of Bahrain are also noted. The map is nicely decorated with a title cartouche and a compass rose. Issued folding on a watermarked sheet. 9.9"" W x 8.6"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1740

Arabia with Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia . This exquisitely detailed map centers on the Arabian Peninsula and extends to show the northeastern part of Africa from Egypt down to Somalia as well as part of present-day Iran. Several towns, cities, rivers, tribes, routes, and deserts are located, and there is excellent topographical detail throughout most of the map, although a large area of the peninsula is left blank, with a note explaining, ""Nothing known of this coast or of the interior."" The map is filled with notes providing information of interest to travelers including the type of terrain and the locations of walled cities, water sources, and ruins. Engraved by J. & C. Walker and published by Charles Knight & Co. Original outline color with light toning along the sheet`s edges and a few short edge tears, none of which enter the image. 15.9"" W x 13.1"" H . SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1843

Persicum Regnum . This small map shows the region from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf. The map is filled with place names and pictorial topography and is adorned with strapwork cartouches for the title and scale of miles. French text on verso. A nice impression and attractive color. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

New Map of Persia Divided into its Provinces from the Latest Authorities . This attractive map covers the Persian Empire, which included the Caucasus, the Caspian Sea and the region of present-day Afghanistan. The map features handsome engraving and is filled with great detail, characteristic of Kitchin`s cartography. Decorated with a fine title cartouche and small compass rose. Filled with place names including the regions of Georgia, Armenia, Fars, Kerman, Mekran, and Korasan. Extends to the east into Western Tartary and to the west to include Baghdad. Issued folding with one archivally repaired fold separation and a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light. A binding trim at bottom right has been replaced with old paper to accommodate framing. 13.5"" W x 15"" H . Kitchin, Thomas . 1782

Tab. II. Asiae Sarmatiam Asiaticam Repraesentans... This lovely map covers the region north of the Black and Caspian Seas as far as the Hyperborie Montes. An illustration of the Alexandrii Columne is featured near the center of the map and a group of shepherds are shown with their flock. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography; this is from the last edition and a crack in the plate at the top of the title cartouche is just beginning to show in this example. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches and cultural scenes. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a few minor creases. There is a pale blue shadow along the centerfold that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 18.1"" W x 14.1"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

[Title on Verso] Tabula Octava Asiae Continent Scythiam Extra Imaum Montem, et Sericam . Woodblock map illustrating the Ptolemaic concept of the central Asian steppe, ancient Schytia Extra Imaum, in a trapezoidal projection. The kingdom of Serica is shown, which is thought to represent ""land where silk comes from."" The map is reduced from Martin Waldseemuller`s map. Title is on the verso along with Latin text. A dark impression on watermarked paper with minor soiling and a hint of toning along centerfold. 14.1"" W x 12"" H . Waldseemuller/Fries, 1541