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Tab. VII. Asiae, Exhibens Scythiam, intra Imaum Sogdianam, Bactrianam, Hircaniam, aliasq. Asiae Regiones… . This fine copper engraved map covers Central Asia east of the Caspian Sea and what is now Turkestan, the Steppes, Afghanistan and beyond. The Himalayas and Northern India run across the bottom of the map. 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 and cultural scenes. This map includes scenes of shepherds and their flocks and a great sea monster. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a few spots of printer`s ink residue. There is a damp stain on the bottom edge of the sheet, far from map image. 17.9"" W x 13.3"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

La Table de la Region Orientale, Comprenant les Dernieres Terres & Royaumes d`Asie . This map is based on the recent geographical discoveries by Portuguese navigators. The outline of the Asian mainland is relatively well-established, but Munster omits the extreme northeast of Asia, still believed to be joined to the New World. Japan is also lacking, as it appeared on Munster`s New World map instead. India appears as a peninsula and Sri Lanka, called Zaylon, is correctly located. Cambay, Goa and Cannonore are all shown, reflecting the Portuguese presence on India`s west coast, and this edition names Calicut, unlike the earlier examples of the map. Malacca is correctly located on the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra has inherited the name Taprobana from Sri Lanka, but also bears the name Sumatra. Java appears as two islands, Java Maior and Java Minor, shown north of the other. The famed Spice Islands of the Moluccas are located, but oddly shaped. An archipelago of 7448 islands lies off the eastern coastline of China, from the reports of Marco Polo. A huge sea monster and a fantastic two-tailed mermaid preside over the Indian Ocean. French text on verso. There are a couple of spots of soiling in the image and a 1/2"" tear just above the sea monster that has been professionally repaired. 13.6"" W x 10.2"" H . Munster, Sebastian . 1552

Asia Vetus Nicolai Sanson, Christianiss Galliar Regis Geogr. Recognita... This interesting map is a later edition of the updated version of the elder Sanson`s map of ancient Asia by Guillaume Sanson. The map illustrates the known geography but employs Ptolemaic place names only in the regions prior to the Great Discoveries. In this map the outline of Hokkaido is more accurate, but the island is practically attached to the mainland. A small coastline of North America is labeled Atlantis Insula. Korea is shown as a long thin peninsula based on the Mercator-Hondius model. An important revision on this map is the orientation of the Caspian Sea on a more correct north-south axis. Engraved by F. Bertin. On a bright, clean sheet with faint toning along the centerfold and a small amount of printer`s ink residue. A short edge tear in the top blank margin has been archivally repaired. 21.6"" W x 15.6"" H . Sanson, Guillaume . 1694

Tartaria . This splendid map covers all of northern Asia from Moscow to the Anian Fretum and Americae Pars. Korea is shown as an island. Illustrations include the Great Wall in China, rivers, villages, mountains etc. The newly discovered northern coastline of Nova Zembla is shown with a notation concerning the Dutch expedition led by Willem Barents in 1594-96. An interesting notation in Siberia, Ung quae Gog and Sumongul quae Mogog, refers to the mythological lands of Gog and Magog. These lands, noted in the Bible as being situated in the remotest parts of the earth, were originally depicted on maps just north of Israel and gradually moved across Asia as more discoveries were made. The map is beautifully decorated with costumed people, a camp scene and three large strapwork cartouches. It is a fabulous example of Hondius` bold engraving style. Latin text on verso. A bright, clean sheet with attractive color and a 1/2"" tear near the center of the map that has been professionally repaired. 19.6"" W x 13.5"" H . Hondius, Jodocus . 1623

La Grande Tartarie, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences, etc. Augmentees de Nouveau . This is a great small map of the northern parts of Asia extending from the Black Sea through northern China and Korea. The map is filled with an amazing amount of detail for its size. Terre de Jelmer, ""discovered in 1664 by Corn Jelmerse Kok,"" forms a bridge between Novaya Zemlya and the mainland east of the Yenisey estuary. Witsen`s Icy Cape protrudes in the Arctic Ocean. The pictorial title cartouche features a Cossack encampment. A dark impression issued folding with light scattered foxing and minor toning. 11.8"" W x 8.9"" H . Aa, Pieter van der . 1714

Imperii Russici et Tartariae Universae tam Majoris et Asiaticae, quam Minoris et Europaeae Tabula... Finely engraved and detailed map that covers all of the region from the Baltic Sea across Siberia and south into China including Korea, Japan and Formosa. The eastern coastline is taking shape with the formation of the Kamchatka peninsula. The Terra Eso is still a bit misshapen and the region formerly labeled Companies Land is named Terra Societatis Batavicae. There are three decorative cartouches. The cartouche at top of this edition has been revised and is titled ""Annae Magna Vietrici Russorum Imperatrici..."" It features a tribute to Anna I (Anna Ivanovna), the Empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740. A fine, dark impression with attractive color on watermarked paper with an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 4"" into map at bottom. 21.5"" W x 18.7"" H . Haas/Homann Heirs, 1739

De Agtste Oostindize Reys voor d` Engelze Maatschappie onder Kapitein Ioan Saris, Gedaan na Iava, de Moluccos, en Iapan . John Saris was a Captain who commanded the first English voyage to Japan in 1613 in an effort to establish trade relations. This map depicts the route of Saris` voyage, extending from India in the west to Indonesia in the east. India appears in an almost trapezoidal shape, and the mythical Chiamai L. is depicted in China with four southerly flowing rivers. New Guinea is given a thin, elongated shape, and the northern tip of Nova Hollandia (Australia) is shown. This map was published in van der Aa`s compilation of early voyages of exploration. A dark impression. The bottom margin has been extended to accommodate framing. 9"" W x 6"" H . Aa, Pieter van der . 1710

Carte des Indes, de la Chine & des Iles de Sumatra, Java &c. Dressee sur les Memoires les Plus Nouveaux & sur les Meilleures Observations, Tirees des Relations les Plus Fideles . This large, attractive map covers the vast region extensively explored by the Europeans with particular emphasis on the trade routes on the mainland and the islands of the Philippines and the East Indies. In Japan, Hokkaido (Terre d` Yeco ou d`Eso) is attached to the Asian mainland, and the Sea of Japan is named Mer Orientale ou Mer de Coree. Korea is correctly shown as a peninsula, although much too wide. The mythical Lac de Chiamay appears in present-day Burma with several rivers flowing south. The map is filled with details of towns, roads, rivers and topography. French text block in map with title at top. A fine impression with attractive color. Issued folding with a 1"" tear in southern Vietnam that has been professionally repaired. 19.3"" W x 19.9"" H . Chatelain, Henry Abraham . 1715

Carte des Isles Kouriles d`Apres la Carte Russe . Attractive map of the Kuriles, a chain of volcanic islands belonging to Russia and extending from Kamchatka (Russia) to Hokkaido (Japan) in the northern Pacific, that shows many harbors and small offshore islands. The map includes numerous inaccuracies and fanciful names for a number of the islands including Is. Tsitronnoi ou des Citrons (Island of Lemons) and Is. des Trois Soeurs (Islands of the Three Sisters). A decorative title cartouche in the French style with a cache of weapons adorns the map. Engraved by Laurent. A fine impression on watermarked paper. 10.4"" W x 9.4"" H . Bellin, Jacques Nicolas . 1754

Chine . This miniature map of China, Korea and Taiwan depicts major towns and key topographical features. The Great Wall is illustrated at top and Korea appears as a strangely shaped peninsula. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson`s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Watermarked paper with attractive color. 4.1"" W x 5.1"" H . Duval, Pierre . 1682

China . This miniature map of China is oriented with north to the right. Rivers and small towns fill the interior, and the Great Wall is prominently shown. The map extends to include Korea in island form and Luconia Insula, which is most likely Luzon. Embellished with two strapwork cartouches. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 7.7 x 12.5"". A dark impression with faint show-through of text on verso and minor soiling in the blank margins. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1640

Chorographie de l`Empire de la Chine... This charming map shows China, Korea (Kaoli Koue ou Royaume de Coree), and Japan. Political divisions, towns and cities, rivers, and mountains are located in China and Korea, and the Great Wall of China is depicted. There are no place names in Japan, just topographical detail. The decorative title cartouche at bottom right features flags and weaponry. Engraved by Mathieu. A nice impression with a narrow, but adequate, bottom margin. 16.4"" W x 10.9"" H . Philippe De Pretot, Etienne Andre . 1775

Japonae ac Terrae Iessonis Novissima Descriptio . This small map of Japan is based upon the Blaeu/Martini model. Hokkaido is shown as being a part of the main continent, labeled Land of Jesso. To its east is the Strait of Vries which depicts a small channel between Asia and North America. Korea is properly shown as a peninsula. Third state of the map marked page 41 in upper left corner. A nice impression with just a hint of centerfold toning and a few small stains. 5.2"" W x 4.5"" H . Morden, Robert . 1700

[Japanese Pocket Map] Tsukiji Hacchobori Nihonbashi Minami Ezu . This map was created by Kageyama Chikyo and published by Owariya Seishichi. The map shows a portion of Chuo City in Tokyo, including the areas of Tsukiji (site of the Tsukiji fish market), Hatchobori, and the south of Nihonbashi (a business district). This colorful woodblock pocket map was printed on two sheets and joined, as issued. The map folds into stiff paper self wrappers in bright blue with a paper label on front wrapper. Travel and tourist maps are called dochuzu or ""on-the-road-maps"". A nice impression with numerous worm holes and tracks, most of which have been closed on verso with tissue. The covers show moderate wear. 19.8"" W x 18.2"" H . . 1849

Exacta & Accurata Delineatio cum Orarum Maritimarum tum Etiam Locorum Terrestrium quae in Regionibus China, Cauchinchina, Camboja sive Champa, Syao, Malacca, Arracan & Pegu... This influential map was the first published map of the Far East to be derived from Portuguese sources. Thus it is credited with breaking the Portuguese monopoly on the East Indian trade and was among the most important sources of information on Southeast Asia during the sixteenth century. The map is oriented with north to the left by two gorgeous compass roses. While based primarily on Portuguese portolan charts, Linschoten also drew on the cartographic work of Plancius. Southeast Asia and Japan are based on the cartography of Fernão Vaz Dourado, and China on the map of Barbuda. The Philippines is drawn from de Lasso with the curious orientation of Palawan. In other regions, Linschoten draws upon the reports of Marco Polo, most notably for the location of the mythical land of Beach provincia auriferain the region where Australia would eventually be discovered. On the mainland, the course of the Mekong is placed too far west, significantly distorting the region and four large lakes in the interior are based on Chinese legend. Corea is shown as a large circular island. The map was beautifully engraved by Langren and is richly adorned with sea monsters and sailing vessels, along with a number of animals in the interior of China. Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with some areas of printer`s ink residue. 20.8"" W x 15.4"" H . Linschoten/Langren, 1596

India Orientalis . This beautifully engraved small map of Southeast Asia is based on Ortelius` classic map of the region, sans the decorative details. Sumatra is named as Taprobana, and Japan is shown in its kite-shaped configuration. The western coast of North America appears in the upper right corner with the place names of Quivira, Cicuic and Tiguex. A massive New Guinea appears in the lower right, while a little protrusion of the southern continent is named as Beach pars, derived from the reports of Marco Polo. The seas are stipple engraved with dramatic calligraphic lettering. Engraved by Girolamo Porro. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with one small rust spot in the top blank margin. 6.6"" W x 5"" H . Magini, Giovanni Antonio . 1596

India Orientalis . This distinctive map is one of the earliest Dutch maps to focus on the region covering the Indian peninsula, through Burma and Thailand, to the Philippines and extending to the tip of the Malaysian peninsula with parts of Borneo and Sumatra. Elegantly engraved with a wave-patterned sea, a galleon, a sampan, and a sea monster. Inland the dominate feature is the mythical Chiamai Lacus, from which five rivers flow, and two other spurious lakes in central China. One of the most interesting and unusual features of the Malay peninsula is its dissection in two, the southern part becoming an island just south of Malacca. Further embellished with three fine strapwork cartouches. French text on verso. A dark impression with bold color, minor show-through of text on verso, and light toning that is confined to the blank margins. 19.1"" W x 14"" H . Hondius, Jodocus . 1609

India Orientalis, et Insulae Adiecentes . This beautiful and uncommon map is based on Blaeu`s map of the same period. It covers from India to southern Japan and includes detail of the Dutch discoveries in the Gulf of Carpenteria, Northern Australia and New Guinea, which seems to be attached to Australia. Korea is noted as an island, and the southern coastline of Japan has several place names. Finely decorated with sailing ships, a compass rose, a sea monster and a lovely title cartouche flanked by a merchant and a warrior. A dark impression on watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue. 14.1"" W x 10.8"" H . Merian, Matthaus . 1646

Les Isles Philippines Molucques et de la Sonde . This is Sanson`s map of the Philippines, Malaysia and the East Indies. While French cartography of South East Asia primarily followed standard Dutch models, the map is presented in Sanson`s handsome style with restrained embellishment. It extends to show the Mariana Islands, Islas de los Ladrones and a sketchy New Guinea that includes the Dutch discoveries in the region. Beautifully engraved by J. Somer with a title cartouche formed by the wings of two mythical harpies. . Original color on watermarked paper with light toning primarily along sheet edges, a few spots of foxing, and several extraneous creases near the center of the map image. There are a few chips and edge tears confined to the blank margins. 21.7"" W x 15.4"" H . Sanson/Mariette, 1654

Les Indes Orientales, ou sont Distingues les Empires et Royaumes… . A crisply engraved map describing India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the island of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and a portion of Sumatra. The map is filled with detail, particularly of the coastlines and small islands, including the tiny island of Sinca poura (Singapore). A decorative floral cartouche surrounds the title, and three scales of miles are located at the bottom of the map. Engraved by Guillaume Delahaye. Original outline color on watermarked paper with one tiny hole just off the eastern coast of India, some very faint printer`s ink residue, and a small hole confined to the left blank margin. 22.3"" W x 19"" H . Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles . 1751

Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indes Orientales, Contenant les Isles Maldives, Ceylan, Malacca, Sumatra &c. avec les Terres Adjacentes de Couchin, Negombo, Colombo & Sourabaia... This decorative map is centered on a large compass rose. It details the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Sumatra and the Malaysian peninsula with three inset detail maps along the bottom including a part of the Malabar coastline, a part of the Sri Lankan coast including Negombo, and the Maduran Strait between Java and Madura. Original color on watermarked paper with light color offsetting and several edge tears confined to the lower blank margin closed on verso with archival material. Manuscript notations in top blank margin. 23.7"" W x 20.4"" H . Elwe, Jan Barend . 1792

Scheeps-Togt van Malacca na de Golf van Bengale, en de Kusten van Siam tot in China . This uncommon map spans from the eastern coast of India and Sri Lanka across the Bay of Bengal to Indochina and part of southern China. It includes several towns and cities, rivers, and mountains. The title cartouche appears to portray a meeting between Portuguese diplomat Fernao Pires de Andrade (who is noted below the neatline at right) and a representative of the East as men in the background unload trade goods from vessels. A burning ship in the background could be a nod to the Malaccan crew who set fire to their own ship during a battle with de Andrade and the explorer and conqueror Afonso de Albuquerque. This map comes from van der Aa`s compilation of early voyages of exploration. A dark impression, issued folding with a faint damp stain along the right fold at top. 9"" W x 6.1"" H . Aa, Pieter van der . 1706

Insulae Indiae Orientalis Praecipuae, in Quibus Moluccae Celeberrimae Sunt . This impressive map reflects the increasing Dutch interest in South East Asia in the wake of the establishment of the Dutch East India Company. It is one of two Asian maps that Hondius added to his expanded edition of the Mercator Atlas first published in 1606. The map covers the Malaysian Peninsula, Indochina, the Philippines and all of the East Indies as far as New Guinea, thus illustrating the vitally important Spice Islands. Much of the geographical data for this map is based on the portolan charts of the Portuguese cartographer, Bartolomeu Lasso and Plancius` important map of the region. There are important new details added on the northern islands of the Philippines and Marianas, and a curious channel bisects the Malaysian Peninsula. The southern coastline of Java is incomplete except for a bay with a note that Sir Francis Drake landed there during his circumnavigation of the globe. This is one of the few maps to show any trace of Francis Drake`s explorations in South East Asia. A detailed note at lower right discusses the location of Marco Polo’s Java Minor. The map is richly embellished with strapwork cartouches, compass roses, a sea monster, and a sea battle between Dutch and Spanish galleons. Latin text on verso. Fine impression and color with original margins. There is one small rust spot in New Guinea and light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. 18.9"" W x 13.6"" H . Hondius, Jodocus . 1623

Insularum Moluccarum Nova Descriptio . The famous Spice Islands, the cornerstone of the Dutch trading empire in the East Indies throughout the 17th Century, is the focus of this exquisite map. Similar to Blaeu`s map, except that it extends further south to include the island of Bachian. The very decorative title cartouche is supported by two sea monsters, and another cartouche contains the scale of miles. It is further embellished with various sailing vessels, sea monsters, two elaborate compass roses with north oriented to the right, and a native couple displaying the costumes and weapons of the region. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-57. Full original color with moderate printer`s ink residue and two faint spots in the title cartouche. There are centerfold separations in top blank margin and extending 2.5"" into the image at bottom that have been archivally repaired. 19.8"" W x 15.2"" H . Jansson, Jan . 1646

Insulae Indicae cum Terris Circumvicinis . This charming small map of Southeast Asia is filled with topographical details and place names. Nova Hollandia (Australia) is depicted at bottom right with mountains and forests along the coastline. The interior of Australia is covered up with the scale of miles cartouche, surmounted by the Jesuite symbol. Papua New Guinea is shown as two partially delineated islands named Terra dos Papous and Nova Guinea, separated by a narrow strait. Four sailing ships and a decorative title cartouche embellish the map. A nice impression, issued folding, with attractive color. 13.8"" W x 9"" H . Scherer, Heinrich . 1700

The Sunda Islands vitz Borneo, Sumatra and Iava &c. Agreable to Modern History . This handsome chart, done in Moll`s distinctive engraving style, covers the western portion of the East Indies to include Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and the southern portion of the Malaysian peninsula. In Sumatra the map locates the Aceh region (Achen), Palembang (Palambam), Batahan, Padang, and the famous textile center of Bandar Lampung (Iampin). In Java, Jakarta is Batavia and Palembang is erroneously added in the east. Stretches to include Bali, Lambok, Sumbawa, and part of the Celebes, which extends off the map into the border. The Straits of Sincapora (Singapore), and the Malacca are named. Distance scale of English Miles. Issued folding, now flat, on a watermarked sheet with good margins and minor offsetting. 10.3"" W x 7.8"" H . Moll, Herman . 1739

Eastern Passages to China Sheet II . This large sea chart spans from the southern part of the Celebes Sea into the Banda and Timor seas. It traces three different routes to China: through the Strait of Macassar, from the Java Sea through the Bouton and Gillolo passages, and from Europe through the Ombay and Pitts passages. Numerous islands are named and located with shoals, soundings, anchorages, and more coastal information shown. West Papua appears with an unfinished coastline and six small views of various shores from the vantage of the water. The map extends to the south as far as Van Diemen Gulf and Melville Island. Originally published in 1826, but corrected to 1849. Engraved by John Bateman. There is light soiling and a few tears in the image at bottom, including one that runs about 9"", that have been repaired on verso with archival tape. 25.4"" W x 37.4"" H . Horsburgh, James (Capt) . 1849

[Title on Verso] Tabula X Asiae . A nice example of this early and desirable Ptolemaic map of India, which is depicted in a distorted form with a severely truncated peninsula. The map presents the mountains, rivers and places compiled by the Alexandrian geographer, which though crude and confusing, is a remarkable view of the region between the deltas of the Indus and Ganges Rivers, both of which are shown. The map is reduced from Martin Waldseemuller`s map, and incorrectly shows the northern tip of Taprobana to the west of the subcontinent. The title is on the verso along with Latin text and an architectural woodcut illustration. A nice impression on watermarked paper with several minor creases, a 2"" tear along the Ganges River that has been professionally repaired, and a worm hole along the centerfold in the top blank margin that has been professionally infilled. A tiny portion of the image has been trimmed at left by the bookbinder, as issued. 18.9"" W x 11.8"" H . Waldseemuller/Fries, 1525

India Proper or the Empire of the Great Mogul. Agreable to Modern History . This interesting map of India extends from the Maldives and Sri Lanka in the south to Tibet in the north and locates regions, towns, mountains, rivers, and roads. The British interests in this region correspond to the East India Company`s growing influence in India. Published in London in Thomas Salmon`s Modern History: or the Present State of All Nations. A nice impression issued folding with a binding trim at bottom left. 7.8"" W x 10.3"" H . Moll, Herman . 1739

[Lot of 9] India I... [and] India II... [and] India III... [and] India IV [and] India VII [and] India Sheet VIII... [and] India IX [and] India X [and] India XI . This set features 9 of the 12 SDUK maps showing India under the Raj. The general index map and maps V and VI, which cover the Gulf of Kutch and the area of central India that includes the Malwa region, are missing. Each map covers part of the country in great detail, including a very nice map of Sri Lanka along with India`s tip (Map I) and the region of Nepal on sheet X. All are crisp steel engravings with keyboard style borders. A. India I and Ceylon, dated 1831(13.5 x 10.4"").B. India II Madras Presidency, dated 1831 (13.5 x 10.3"").C. India III Bombay Presidency, dated 1832 (14.5 x 10.3"").D. India IV, dated 1832 (13.9 x 10.4"").E. India VII, dated 1832 (14.6 x 10.2"").F. India Sheet VIII Bengal Presidency, dated 1831 (10.2 x 14.2"").G. India IX, dated 1833 (10.1 x 13.8"").H. India X, dated 1834 (14.3 x 10.4"").I. India XI, dated 1836 (14.0 x 10.3""). All of the maps feature original outline color and are in very good condition with marginal toning, a few small worm holes, and light scattered foxing appearing on a few of the sheets. A small edge tear on sheet IX has been closed on verso with archival tape. See description . SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1831-36

Descriptio Nova Imperii Malabar, Canara, Decan; et Aliarum Provinciarum . This uncommon map was created by Philip Baldaeus, a Dutch missionary in the Malabar and Coromandel districts. His work, Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel…, is considered one of the foremost sources regarding Dutch settlements in southern India. The map depicts western India from the southern tip up to Surat, including a portion of the Kathiawar peninsula. Numerous small towns are noted along the coastline and along the rivers, including Mumbai (Bombaia), Goa, Calicut, Cochin (Cotchyn), and Quilon (Coulan). The coastal area is divided into several regions: Malabar, Canara (Kanara) and Decan (Deccan). The map is embellished with a compass rose, a distance scale topped with measuring dividers and maps, and a decorative title cartouche flanked by three natives. Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with light printer`s ink residue, a hint of offsetting, and a few tiny worm holes, only visible when held to light. 14.3"" W x 11.6"" H . . 1672

Aanwysing der Voornaamste Wooningen, Poorten, Thuynen, Tanken, enz: op Hoegly Ao. 1721 . This striking bird`s eye plan depicts a settlement along the Hooghly River, near Kokata in eastern India. The settlement served as a port for the Dutch East India Company, whose ships are shown anchored in the river. Oriented with north to the right, the map identifies numerous buildings and important sites with a lettered key. Valentyn was a prominent historian of the Dutch East India Company who is best known for Oud en Nieuw Oost Indien, his vast illustrated account of the Dutch trading empire in Asia. He twice traveled to the East Indies and served as Calvinist minister to Ambon between 1686 and 1694. In preparing this monumental work, he was given privileged access to the previously secret archives of the VOC, containing transcripts and copies of important earlier Dutch voyages. A fine impression on watermarked paper with superb color and a couple of tiny, insignificant spots. 14.3"" W x 10.9"" H . Valentyn, Francois . 1726

Ins. Ceilan quae Incolis Tenarisin Dicitur . This exquisite, early map of Sri Lanka is shown with an unusual five-sided shape. North is oriented to the left by an elaborate compass rose. The map was beautifully engraved by Petrus Plancius with pictorial detail of mountains, roads, forests, villages, kingdoms, mines, stupas and spice plantations. It is embellished with three strapwork cartouches and further adorned with a finely rendered sailing ship and animals roaming the interior (including a large elephant with his manhout). French text on verso, published between 1628-33. Original color on watermarked paper with remnants of paper tape on verso along edges of sheet. 19.5"" W x 13.5"" H . Mercator/Hondius, 1628

Insula Ceilon olim Taprobana Incolis Tenarisin et Lankawn Exactissime Delineata et Nuperrime Edita . Superb map of Ceylon with north oriented to the right. The island is well delineated with mountains, forests, roads, cities, forts, and temples. Adam’s Peak is prominently depicted near the center of the island. The legendary Adams Brugh (Adam`s Bridge or Rama`s Bridge) is clearly shown linking Mannar island off Sri Lanka with Rameswaram island of the coast of India. Decorated by a title cartouche featuring natives and an elephant. Blank verso. Original color with an archivally repaired fold separation at bottom that enters 1.25"" into the image, light soiling, and three wormholes only visible when held to light. 23.1"" W x 19.5"" H . Visscher/Schenk, 1713

[Lot of 2] Carte de l`Indoustan, Suivant les Cartes les Plus Recentes... [and] Suite de la Carte de l`Indoustan IIe. Feuille... A pair of maps together depicting the Indian subcontinent, with nicely detailed topography. The first map (13.3 x 8.7""), depicts the northern part, which includes present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. A river extending west from Baleshwar has a note indicating that the course of the river is unknown. The second (9.5 x 8.5""), covers the southern part along with Sri Lanka. The maps stand on their own, with decorative title cartouches, and Dutch titles below. Both are fine impressions with original color on watermarked paper. The first has a small wormhole just inside the neatline at left, and the second a small abrasion by the centerfold at bottom in an unengraved area. See description . Bellin/Van Schley, 1752

[Title on Verso] Tabula IX Asiae . This rare Ptolemaic map covers the region of present-day Pakistan and part of Afghanistan. Convoluted mountain ranges and river systems dominate the trapezoidal map. The map is enhanced with a small illustration of a king. The title appears on verso along with Latin text and woodblock illustrations. Laurent Fries produced the woodblocks for this edition of Ptolemy`s Geography in a reduced version of the Waldseemuller maps from the 1513 edition. A fine impression on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and a few small worm holes in top and bottom blank margins. 16.3"" W x 12.1"" H . Waldseemuller/Fries, 1525

Bokhara, Cabool, Beloochistan &c. Superb map of the region packed with detail. There are roads, trails, forts, ruins, and wells with interesting notations including the number of days journey with laden camels between major cities. It also locates where Noah`s Ark is said to have rested. The map extends to the Arabian Sea and includes the bordering regions of Pakistan and Iran. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Original outline color with faint scattered foxing and light toning. There are a few small edge tears, none of which enter into the image. 12.3"" W x 15.6"" H . SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1838

[Lot of 4] Terre de Kerguelen, Appellee par M. Cook... [and] Plan du Port Palliser, dans la Terre de Kerguelen [on sheet with] Plan du Havre de Noel, dans la Terre de Kerguelen [and] Vue du Havre de Noel, Terre de Kerguelen [and] Isle de Noel . A. Terre de Kerguelen, Appellee par M. Cook, Isle de la Desolation, (11.3 x 9.5""). This copper engraved map depicts the Kerguelen Islands in the Southern Indian Ocean. It shows the tracks of Captain James Cook who sheltered from a storm at Kerguelen on Christmas Day, 1776. An inset at bottom right zooms in on a couple smaller islands. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper with a couple small unobtrusive spots in the image. B. Plan du Port Palliser, dans la Terre de Kerguelen [on sheet with] Plan du Havre de Noel, dans la Terre de Kerguelen, (8.9 x 6.5""). This sheet features two charts focusing on the Kerguelen Islands. The chart at left shows part of Rhodes Bay with nearby small islands. Christmas Harbor is featured at right. Both charts are oriented with the north to the right and include anchorages and soundings. Condition: A dark impression. C. Vue du Havre de Noel, Terre de Kerguelen, (14.3 x 8.8""). This view depicts Christmas Harbor with Cook`s ships at anchor, natives on shore and in small boats, a flock of penguins, and rocky cliffs in the background. Condition: Issued folding with a few faint spots and marginal toning.D. Isle de Noel, from Atlas du Troisieme Voyage de Cook, circa 1785 (8.8 x 6.8""). The legend along the top border of this striking chart of Christmas Island indicates that the Resolution and Discovery came across the uninhabited island in 1777. Cook discovered the island on Dec. 24th and named it Christmas Island. He stayed until Jan. 1778. North is oriented to the left. Christmas Island is one of the Line Islands; now part of Kiribati, it is today called Kiritimati. Condition: A nice impression with marginal foxing. See description . See description . Cook/Benard, 1785

Ile de la Reunion Colonie Francaise (Ocean Indien) . The island of Reunion is a French Possession in the Indian Ocean between Mauritius and Madagascar. Formerly Ile Bourbon, the island is an important sugar producer and home to one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Its capital St. Denis is clearly delineated on the northwest coast, and all principal harbors are noted around the island. The map is bordered on both sides by very finely engraved depictions of foliage, barrels, fruit, fish, and animals. Oval portrait-medallions of Parny and Bertin, the island`s early governors, are engraved on either side. Text at the bottom provides additional statistical information on the island. Original outline color and a hint of toning along the centerfold. 16.5"" W x 11.1"" H . Levasseur, Victor . 1850

I. S. Lauretij sive Madagascar . Charming miniature map of Madagascar that the Portuguese named St. Laurence. North is oriented to the left and the Tropic of Capricorn cuts across the southern tip of the island. French text on verso. A fine impression and attractive color on watermarked paper with a faint damp stain in left blank margin, far from image. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Isle de Madagascar dite de St. Laurens et Aujourdhui Isle Dauphine . This miniature map of Madagascar extends to include the southeastern coast of Africa, and depicts major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson`s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Watermark of a crown with faint toning along centerfold and marginal soiling. There is evidence of a crack in the plate in the top border. 4.9"" W x 4"" H . Duval, Pierre . 1682

[Lot of 2] Carte de la Cote Orientale de Madagascar, Depuis la Pointe de l`Est Jusques et Compris le Lac Nosse Be [and] Carte Reduite de l`Archipel du Nord-Est de l`Isle Madagascar, Depuis la Ligne Equinoctiale Jusqu`au 21d. 30.m. de Latitude Meridionale . This pair of charts shows the northeastern portion of Madagascar`s coast and several nearby islands. Both include a compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis, rhumb lines, soundings, shoals, and hazards. A. Carte de la Cote Orientale de Madagascar, Depuis la Pointe de l`Est Jusques et Compris le Lac Nosse Be, (19.1 x 26.4""). The first chart extends from Lake Tampolo (Lac de Nosse Be to north of Antongil Bay. It features four insets that provide close-up views of varying sections of coastline. Engraved by Guillaume Nicolas Delahaye. Condition: A nice impression on a sturdy, watermarked sheet with light soiling, a pair of worm holes around the centerfold, and minor offsetting. B. Carte Reduite de l`Archipel du Nord-Est de l`Isle Madagascar, Depuis la Ligne Equinoctiale Jusqu`au 21d. 30.m. de Latitude Meridionale, (26.4 x 19.3""). The second chart zooms out to reveal the small islands to the northeast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Northern Madagascar appears in the bottom left corner; the rest of the chart is dominated by ocean. Reunion (I. de Bourbon), Mauritius (I. de France), and the southern Maldives are among the islands pictured. Condition: A sharp impression on a watermarked sheet with light soiling, two pairs of worm holes around the centerfold, faint offsetting, and a centerfold separation that touches the neatline at bottom. There are damp stains in the blank margins, one of which just enters the map image at bottom left. A French sailor and hydrographer, D` Après de Mannevillette (1707-1780) used new instruments to correct the latitudes measured by previous explorers. His atlas Le Neptune Oriental, first published in 1745, was considered a major achievement and an indispensable resource for navigators. See description . See description . Apres de Mannevillette, Jean B. N. D. 1775

Africae Tabula Nova . This striking map is one of the cornerstone maps of Africa and remained the standard map of Africa well into the seventeenth century. It was designed by Ortelius from elements of contemporary maps by Gastaldi, Mercator, and Forlani and used several recent sources: Ramusio in Navigationi et Viaggi (1550), Joao de Barros in Decadas da Asia (1552), and Leo Africanus in Historiale description de l`Afrique (1556). The majority of the nomenclature is taken from Gastaldi. The Nile is based on the Ptolemaic concept, originating from two large lakes south of the equator. Curiously Ortelius did not represent the Mountains of the Moon (a prominent feature on most prior maps) and the twin lakes are not named. Ortelius introduced two important changes to the shape of the continent on this map; the Cape of Good Hope is more pointed, and the eastward extension of the continent was reduced significantly. The map is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche, a grand sea battle (copied from Diego Gutierez` wall map of the Americas), and sea monsters. The presence of the ghost monster is barely visible in the sea off the Arabian peninsula. This beautiful map was engraved by Frans Hogenberg who engraved many of the maps for the Theatrum. This is the fifth state with a colon added after Oceanus Aethio and the emergence of a crack along the right-hand letters in the title cartouche. French text on verso, published in 1598.See also lot 827 for Norwich`s Maps of Africa. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and several short centerfold separations that have been professionally repaired. Two tears that enter 1/2"" to 1"" into image at bottom right have been expertly and nearly invisibly repaired. 19.8"" W x 14.7"" H . Ortelius, Abraham . 1570

Africa . A reduced version of Hondius` superb map of the continent. It is based on the Mercator model with revisions to the coastlines, particularly that of Madagascar. Hondius improved the Cape area by inserting C. Falco and discarding Cayneca. In western Africa, the Niger River flows in a fairly straight line to the Atlantic, and two large lakes south of the equator are shown as the source of the Nile River. The map is crisply engraved and decorated with strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. French title page on verso. Excellent impression and color. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Nova Africae Tabula . In 1606 Jodocus Hondius acquired the copperplates of Mercator`s Atlas, to which he added thirty-seven of his own composition, and republished this enormously influential atlas. His map of Africa strongly reflects Mercator`s style with the moiré style engraving to denote the oceans and large handsome cartouche of interlocking strap design. It is also geographically based on Mercator with updates from many sources including Pigafetta, Ramusio, De Barros, and Linschoten. The eastern coastline, particularly that of Madagascar, is considerably altered. Hondius improved the southern tip by inserting Saldanha Bay and Cape False and discarding Cayneca. The map is embellished with several sailing ships, sea monsters, and a large strapwork cartouche. Latin text on verso. Attractive color with original margins and light, scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. 19.8"" W x 14.8"" H . Hondius, Jodocus . 1623

Africae Accurata Tabula ex officina . This handsome map is a close copy of Nicolas Visscher`s 1658 map of the continent with the same title. The depiction of Africa is typical of the late seventeenth century, including updated information taken from Blaeu`s wall map of the continent. The Cuama and Spirito Santo Rivers are shown with a common source in the Sacaf Lacus in South Africa. The Nile arises from the two lakes of Zaire and Zafflan, located below the Equator, as according to Ptolemy The interior is decorated with elephants, ostriches, monkeys, lions and rhinoceros. The title cartouche is flanked by natives and angels. The changes Van Schagen has made are to some of the decorative elements, with six additional ships sailing the seas, and the replacement of the dedication cartouche at bottom left with a vignette of Neptune and Venus standing atop a large shell, surrounded by hippocampi and sea horsemen. This map was published in Dutch composite atlases. A nice impression with attractive color and wide margins. There are four tiny worm holes in the image, only visible when held to light. 21.4"" W x 17.3"" H . Schagen, Gerrit Lucaszoon van . 1671

Africae Dei Mater Alicubi Nota & Haec Ibidem Beneficta . While this map is primarily focused on Africa, it also covers most of Europe, the Arabian Peninsula, the South Atlantic and most of Brazil and the Caribbean Islands. The Christian theme of this map of Africa is boldly presented in the graphic illustration of a Jesuit and a native African kneeling before the Virgin Mary and Jesus. The map itself is a fine example of the state of geographic knowledge (or lack thereof) at the beginning of the 18th century. The continent is presented with a fairly accurate coastline, but most of the interior is entirely fictional. The Nile is shown in the traditional manner with its source in the large southern lakes of Zaflan and Zembre. The Zembre, also labeled Lac Zaire spawns the Congo and Zaire Rivers as well. The locations of Catholic churches and missions are prominently shown. A missionary ship is shown off the coast of Brazil. A clean, bright example with a sharp impression, attractive color, and one tiny pinhole in the southern Atlantic. A few creases have been pressed flat, and several of them have been reinforced on verso. 14"" W x 9.1"" H . Scherer, Heinrich . 1699

Africa . Interesting small map of the continent. The source of the Nile is in the correct vicinity, here called Nilehead and shown to be in Tzana Lake. Several regions are named, including Caffraria, Hottentots, and the Sahara, here labeled Zaara or the Desart. The twin lakes of Zaire and Zaflan are shown north of the Mountains of the Moon. The map stretches to include the eastern tip of South America, as well as parts of Europe and Asia, but these areas are largely left blank. A decorative title cartouche depicts a coastal scene complete with a crocodile. Engraved by Thomas Phinn. . Issued folding on a toned sheet with a tiny worm hole, minor offsetting, and some soiling. 9.3"" W x 7.1"" H . Salmon, Thomas . 1771

Afrique . This decorative 19th century map of the continent shows the colonial possessions and major tribal kingdoms. The interior is mostly void of detail, with the exception of the mythical Monts de la Lune, or Mountains of the Moon in the center of the continent. These legendary mountains were long thought to be the source for the Nile, dating back to Ptolemy. Stanley traced a fluvial connection from the Nile back to a mysterious snowy mountain range in Central Africa in 1888, dubbing the mountains Ruwenzori and proclaiming them the Nile source that Ptolemy described. The map is surrounded by steel-engraved scenes by Raimond Bonheur including the pyramids, wild animals, natives, the French army in Algeria and vignettes of Alexandria, Cairo, and Algiers. The map also includes population statistics from the major countries and French text describing the continent and the engravings surrounding the map. . Minor chipping at paper edges, with one small, unobtrusive spot in the Atlantic, but overall near fine. 17.3"" W x 11.4"" H . Levasseur, Victor . 1845

Barbaria . A handsome miniature map of Northern Africa, extending from Morocco to Libya. The map includes the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, and the islands in the western Mediterranean. Numerous small towns, rivers and mountain ranges are shown. A small ship is depicted sailing to the Strait of Gibraltar. French text on verso. Attractive color with a minor damp stain in left blank margin, far from image. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Africae Pars Borealis . This decorative map covers the northern half of the continent. It is full of the spurious geography of the period with inaccurately located large lakes, rivers, and mountains. The title cartouche incorporates African wildlife, and sailing ships add further interest to the map. A fine impression with a hint of toning along centerfold at top and an archivally repaired worm hole in top blank margin. 14.1"" W x 9.3"" H . Scherer, Heinrich . 1699

Tab. III. Africae, in qua Cyrenaica, Marmarica, ac Lybia Exterior... Great Ptolemaic map of eastern Libya and Egypt with numerous ancient place names, particularly along the course of the Nile. The interior is filled with fanciful animals and monsters including a superb dragon. 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. There is evidence of a crack in the plate near the cartouche. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, a crease adjacent to centerfold, and light soiling along centerfold. There is a damp stain on the bottom edge of the sheet, far from map image. There is a pale blue shadow along the centerfold that is caused by our scanner and does not appear on the map itself. 18.6"" W x 13.3"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Royaume et Desert de Barca, et l`Aegypte Divisee en Ses Principales Parties . This attractive map covers northern Africa from Tripoli to the Red Sea. The topography is mostly spurious with numerous mountain ranges and oases prominently located. The map is embellished with a bold title cartouche festooned with fruit symbolizing the fertility of the Nile valley. Engraved by Jean Lhuillier, whose initials appear beneath the title cartouche. Remargined on all sides with heavy old paper. There is a slight edge tear at top right and spots of printer`s ink residue. 11.1"" W x 6.8"" H . Sanson, Nicolas . 1656

Insulae Capitis Viridis . A charming miniature map of the Cape Verde Islands and a portion of the northwestern coast of Africa from Mauritania to Senegal. The map is embellished with a strapwork cartouche. 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

Tab. I. Africae, in qua Mauritania Tingitana et Caesariensis... Mercator`s fine engraving style is evident on this attractive Ptolemaic map of northwestern Africa. The interior portrays mountain ranges, rivers and cities, as well as lions, a leopard and an elephant. The map includes the Straits of Gibraltar and is decorated with two sailing ships, compass rose and a fine strapwork title cartouche with two chubby child-like creatures with wings and fishtails. 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. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a minor crease adjacent to centerfold. 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

Aegyptus Antiqua. Terra Suis Contenta Bonis, non Indiga Mercis aut Iouis, in Solo Tanta est Fiducia Nilo . This handsome map is based on Ortelius` previous two-sheet map of Ancient Egypt with the cartographic sources of Diodor, Herodotos, Strabo and Plinius. The map is oriented with north to the right and provides an excellent view of the Nile River valley. An inset of Alexandria and its surroundings is depicted at top. The map is adorned with a large strapwork title cartouche and ships sailing in the Red Sea. Latin text on verso, published in 1603. A fine impression with attractive old color and a hint of toning along centerfold. 20.2"" W x 14.1"" H . Ortelius, Abraham . 1595

Appendix Tab. III. Africae, Aegyptum Inferiorem Exhibens... Lovely map of the Nile delta based on the Ptolemaic model. 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 map includes two sailing ships in the stipple engraved sea. A fine impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a few spots of printer`s ink residue. 14.5"" W x 9.8"" H . Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Isles du Cap Verd Coste, et Pays des Negres aux Environs de Cap Verd... This is an attractive map of the important Cape Verde Islands and the opposite African coast from Cap Blanc to Sierra Leone. There is a lot of detail along the African coastline, with numerous cities, capes, rivers, and more identified. A fancy decorative title cartouche adorns the bottom of the map. Engraved by Jean Lhuillier. There is minor scattered foxing and a small amount of printer`s ink residue. 11.2"" W x 7.8"" H . Sanson, Nicolas . 1656

Congo Regnum Christian in Africa . This handsome miniature map depicts a portion of Central Africa from the equator to Angola. The Congo River is prominently depicted, as are the Lunae Montes (Mountains of the Moon), shown below the title cartouche. The map is embellished with a strapwork cartouche, sailing ship, and a sea monster. French text on verso. . A fine impression and attractive color with a minor damp stain in left blank margin, far from image. 5.4"" W x 3.8"" H . Hondius/Bertius, 1616

Royaume de Congo, &c. This detailed map spans Gabon, the Congo, and Angola from Cape Lopez and Sao Tomé to approximately the border with present-day Namibia. The map is fully engraved with mountains, rivers, forests, and trails and decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. There are many place names along the coastline. Engraved by Jean Lhuillier. A dark impression remargined on all sides with heavy old paper. There is light soiling, and the old paper used for remargining is separating at left. 11"" W x 8.1"" H . Sanson, Nicolas . 1656