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Milan (Milano) This very finely engraved and detailed plan of the walled city features the façade view of twelve important buildings including the Duomo and Royal Palace. A legend at right provides an Italian/English translation to assist the reader of the map. Drawn by W.B. Clarke, engraved by J. Henshall, and published by Baldwin & Cradock. There are two short edge tears along the sheet`s lower edge, that have been archivally repaired and neither of which enter the image. 12.6 W x 15 H SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1832

Maiorica This graphic little map is one of the earliest separate maps of Majorca, first issued in 1572. The island is depicted with its major cities and is surrounded with a variety of fantastic sea monsters and adorned with a decorative title cartouche. A compass rose orients the map with southeast at top. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (8.2 x 11.6"") of Italian text. There is some scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins. 4.1 W x 5.7 H Porcacchi, Tomaso 1586

Majorcae et Minorcae Descrip This charming miniature map depicts the islands of Majorca and Minorca, noting a few towns, rivers, mountains, and forested areas. The map is handsomely adorned with two strapwork cartouches, a galleon, and two sea monsters. The majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator. French text on verso. Nice impression and color with a hint of toning. A chip in top blank margin has been professionally repaired with old paper. 3.8 W x 5.3 H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Nieuwe Kaart van `t Eiland Maltha met Gozo en Comino... Handsome, large map of the Maltese Islands with superb detail of the topography, roads, villages and fortifications. The important forts, harbors and Valetta are particularly well illustrated with a key locating important sites. A nice compass rose orients north in the lower right corner. Issued folding with a hint of offsetting and a professionally replaced binding trim at top right. 11.1 W x 18.2 H Tirion, Isaac 1761

A New Sea & Land Chart of the Sovereign Principality of Malta; Laid Down from the Best Authorities and the Different Manuscript Maps Communicated to the Chevr. Louis de Boisgelin... This rare, desirable and very detailed engraving depicts the islands of what is now called ""The Republic of Malta"", the southern-most of European countries. The map was published in Boisgelin`s definitive history ""Ancient and Modern Malta: Containing a Full and Accurate Account...."" published in 1805. The map displays the larger islands of Malta, Gozo and lesser isles with a large pictorial title cartouche depicting a Knight of Malta reaching for a sinking ship flying a flag with a Maltese Cross. The detail is fine enough to include roads as well as structures in the rural areas. Topography is shown through dense hachuring, and the coastline is marked with soundings and anchorages. The Malta Historical Society has stated that ""of all the printed maps of Malta, Boisgelin’s map is the second largest, coming only after the Carte Generale de la Principaute Souveraine des Isles de Malte et du Goze (53.1x 22.8""), made by Gervais de Palmeus and published in Paris in 1752."" First edition, published by G. & J. Robinson, Pater-noster Row. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Issued folding with moderate offsetting and a few extraneous creases. There are several short splits at fold intersections and some small tears along the sheet edges confined to the blank margins, all of which have been closed on verso with archival tape. 21.6 W x 50.8 H Neele, Samuel John 1804

Cyprus Insula This superb map of the island of Cyprus is geographically based on the earlier work of Ortelius. But it is the beautiful composition that makes it one of the most desirable maps of the island; many of its decorative features were copied by other cartographers. At top are two coats of arms; at center the arms of the House of the Lusignans, and at left the Turkish arms. The map is attractively arrayed with compass roses, sailing ships, and rhumb lines. The large cartouche at bottom right shows Aphrodite being drawn across the sea in a seashell chariot pulled by a pair of swans, while Cupid pierces her heart with an arrow. German text on verso. Nice impression and original color. Trimmed close to the neatline at left and right with a chip in bottom right corner replaced with old paper, with a small portion of neatline replaced in facsimile. There is light show-through of text on verso. 15 W x 19.9 H Blaeu, Willem 1641

Candia A charming miniature map of Crete, showing towns, rivers and mountains. The map is embellished with two strapwork cartouches, a galleon, and a sea monster. The majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator. French text on verso. Nice impression and color with a hint of toning. 3.8 W x 5.3 H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Tab. VII Europae Complecten Sardiniam, Siciliam, ac Corsicae Partem... A striking Ptolemaic map of Sardinia and Sicily, shown with a flaming Mt Aetna. 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. Nice impression and color on watermarked paper. 12.6 W x 17.9 H Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Tabula Geographica, in Qua Omnes Regiones, Urbes, Oppida, et Loca Describuntur, quorum mentio sit in Actis et Epistolis Apostolorum, et Apaocalypsi… This superb, graphic map of the eastern Mediterranean, from Rome to Babylon, depicts the spread of Christianity as reported in the Acts of the Apostles. This is the final map of the standard set of five Holy Land maps normally found in Dutch Bibles. The map is surrounded by fifteen Biblical vignettes including the apostles receiving heavenly inspiration, and the events of the Apocalypse as in the book of Revelations. The map includes a small inset of the whole Mediterranean region and is further decorated with a compass rose, sailing ship and strapwork distance scale. This is the second state with Plancius` name in the cartouche replaced by D.R.M. Mathes. Dutch text on verso, from a Dutch Bible published by Cloppenburg. This is the second series of Dutch bible maps by Petrus Plancius, first published in 1604 by Johannes Cloppenburg. The first series consisted of a world map and 4 small maps of the Holy Land and Middle East, engraved by Johannes van Deutecum and his two sons, Johannes and Baptista. After Johannes van Deutecum (the younger) published a new set of maps in 1595, Plancius realized that his own maps required updating. He commissioned Baptista van Deutecum to engrave the second series, who also enlisted the assistance of engravers Daniel van Bremden and Pieter Bast. Plancius` second series retained the same world map and 6 larger, re-engraved maps of the Holy Land and Middle East. The purpose of the maps was to help explain the biblical texts, but Plancius decided to take the maps one step further by adding 15 biblical vignettes surrounding each map, thereby transforming each map into a work of art. Issued folding, now pressed with a 3"" tear adjacent to centerfold near bottom that has been professionally repaired. Remargined at both sides to accommodate framing. 11.3 W x 19.3 H Plancius/Cloppenburg, 1643

Geographische Beschryvinghe van de Wandeling der Apostelen ende de Reysen Pauli… This map portrays the Eastern Mediterranean from Rome, through Asia Minor and the Holy Land, to Babylon. Territorial divisions reflect the political conditions of the first century A.D. The route of Apostle Paul is charted from Jerusalem to Rome. The decorative panels at top and bottom are taken from the elder Visscher`s similar map. They show the major events of Paul`s journey; each vignette being a composite of two or three episodes. The one at the left of the cartouche shows Paul blinded on the road to Damascus, his baptism by Ananias, and finally his daring escape from the city. Other scenes depict the young Paul before his conversion, healing the paralytic, his ship wreck at Malta, and his appearance before Nero. Engraved by A. vanden Broeck, first state. Dutch text on verso. Attractive color with professional repairs to several centerfold separations, a tear that enters 2"" into title cartouche, and a tear confined to bottom blank margin. Narrow side margins, as issued, with a chip in left blank margin. 12.5 W x 18.9 H Visscher, Nicolas 1663

De Beschryvingh van de Reysen Pauli en van de andere Apostelen… This beautiful map of the eastern Mediterranean region details the travels of Apostle Paul. It is richly decorated with scenes from St. Paul`s travels in vignettes along the top and bottom and numerous sailing ships and a compass rose in the sea. This is the first state. Dutch text on verso. Issued folding, now pressed with one extraneous horizontal crease, a tiny hole at the center, and a few minor printer`s creases. There are some minute worm holes only visible when held to light. 13.8 W x 18 H Stoopendaal, Bastiaan 1686

De Gelegentheyt van `t Paradys en `t Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders d`Eerst... 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, Jonas & the whale, and the Garden of Eden. The map is richly embellished with a banner style title cartouche and four corner vignettes - the creation of Adam & 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. Dutch text on verso. A fine, early impression with attractive color, good margins, and marginal soiling. 13.8 W x 18.3 H Stoopendaal, Bastiaan 1686

Tab. IV. Asiae, in qua Mesopotamia, Syria, Arabia Petrea, ac Deserta... Great Ptolemaic map of the region between the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. A ship sails just below Cyprus and the map is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. 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. Nice impression and color on watermarked paper. 13.4 W x 18.2 H Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

[Lot of 2] Turkey in Asia: or Asia Minor &c. Agreeable to Modern History [and] Persia. Agreeable to Modern History A. Turkey in Asia: or Asia Minor &c. Agreeable to Modern History. This uncommon map focuses on the Turkish Empire in Asia, showing the extent of the empire to include Cyprus, Syria, the Holy Land, northern Iraq, Armenia and much of Georgia. B. Persia. Agreeable to Modern History. This detailed map covers the region from the Black Sea east to the Indus River. Depicts the numerous mountains in the area, the river systems, and is filled with place names. Overall strong dark impressions on clean sheets. The Persia map`s impression is slightly uneven at the very bottom of the image near the border. 7.8 W x 10.2 H Moll, Herman 1740

Turcicum Imperium A handsome miniature map of the Middle East, extending from Italy in the west to the Arabian Sea and a horizontally oriented Caspian Sea in the east. Tiny towns, rivers and mountain ranges are depicted, and the map is adorned with a strapwork cartouche and stippled sea. The majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator. French text on verso. Nice impression and color with a hint of toning. 3.7 W x 5.2 H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

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 nice impression on watermarked paper with good margins and two tiny worm holes in top border. There are professional repairs to several short centerfold separations and a small hole adjacent to centerfold at bottom, with a minor amount of image in facsimile. Expertly remargined at top to accommodate framing. 15.5 W x 20.3 H Speed, John 1626

Nova Persiae Armeniae Natoliae et Arabiae This splendid map of the Middle East covers the region from Turkey and Egypt to Afghanistan with the Arabian peninsula prominently shown. The detail in Arabia is based on Sanson`s map of 1654, one of the largest scaled and best detailed maps of the region until the mid-seventeenth century. The decorative title cartouche features several exotic figures, animals and a merchant ship. A mapmaker works atop the scale of miles cartouche using dividers and other tools of the trade. A fine impression with original color that has been partially refreshed and a professionally repaired tear that enters 3"" into map at bottom. There is a manuscript title in French in the top blank margin. 18.8 W x 22.1 H Wit, Frederick de 1680

Turcicum Imperium This is the first state of this very handsome map covering the Turkish Empire at the height of its power. The region extends from the Balkans to Persia and from Northern Africa through the Arabian Peninsula, and is filled with place names, topographical features, and notes. It is embellished with a fine title cartouche with three Turks. Engraved by Joannes Lhuilier. A nice impression with original color, light soiling, minor offsetting, and a 5"" centerfold separation at bottom that has been archivally repaired. There are damp stains as well as several small chips and edge tears in the blank margins, most of which have been closed on verso with archival tape. 17.9 W x 21.9 H Wit, Frederick de 1680

Nouvelle Carte pour Servir a l`Histoire de l`Empire d`Orient Depuis les Premiers Empereurs Romains Jusques Apres les Successeurs de l`Empereur Theodose avec des Tables et des Remarques Trens Instructives This map illustrates the extent of the Roman Empire into Asia. It covers the region from the eastern Mediterranean to the Indus River, including the Black and Caspian Seas. The map features good topographical detail, and provinces, client states, cities, and rivers are named. Tables of French text provide additional information and an index to the major cities on the map. A crisp impression issued folding with faint offsetting, minor toning, and an extraneous crease at top left. 19.8 W x 22.9 H Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1719

[Lot of 3] Turkey in Asia [and] Asia Minor [and] Turkey in Europe This lot of three steel engraved maps covers the area from the Adriatic to the Caspian Sea. Size varies slightly.A. Turkey in Asia. Decorative map that features three engraved vignettes: a large view of Jerusalem, ""The Castles of Europe and Asia,"" and four figures with a spire behind them. The map covers the region of present-day Turkey, Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Iraq, with portions of Egypt and Iran as well. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. The vignettes were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J.B. Allen; the map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin.B. Asia Minor. This fine map is centered on Turkey, extending from the Aegean Sea across Turkey to beyond Trabzon on the coast of the Black Sea. Cyprus and Rhodes appear with several cities identified in both. The very beautifully rendered vignettes of Mount Olympus, Rhodes, and two Turks were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J.H. Kernot. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Surrounded by a decorative border done in a maze-like pattern. C. Turkey in Europe. Handsome map that focuses on the Balkans north of Greece and features three vignettes drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J. Rogers: a large view of Constantinople from the sea, the Ottoman Albanian leader Ali Pasha, and a Greek caloyer (a monk of the Greek Orthodox Church). Bosnia, Croatia, Herzegovina, Monte Negro, Servia, Macedonia, Albania, Moldavia, Walachia, Bulgaria, and Rumilia are named. An inset details the island of Candia. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. Drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. All have original outline color, minor soiling, and light toning along sheet edges. 10.3 W x 12.9 H Tallis, John 1850

Natolia Charming miniature map of Turkey and Cyprus showing major towns and rivers. Adorned with two strapwork cartouches. The majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator. French text on verso. Nice impression and color with minor show-through of text on verso. 3.7 W x 5.4 H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

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 an unusual vertical scale of miles. Spanish text on verso, published between 1653-66. A fine impression with very light soiling and a few professional repairs along the centerfold. 15.1 W x 19.7 H Jansson, Jan 1653

La Romelie et les Environs de Constantinople Attractive map of Turkey centered on Istanbul that covers the region from Sophia to Kutahya with good detail of topographical features and the river system. The map is adorned by three sailing ships and a distance scale above the imprint. A dark impression with light scattered foxing and a damp stain that just passes the border at top. 17.1 W x 21.9 H Santini, P. 1778

Soria et Terra Santa Nuova Tavola This early map of Syria, the Holy Land and Cyprus is an enlarged version of Gastaldi`s important map of the same title. Girolamo Ruscelli, the editor, and Valgrisi, the publisher, improved on Gastaldi`s map by following the revisions made by Gastaldi in the Holy Land area of his eight-sheet map of Asia that was published in 1561. The coastline, Jordan Valley and inland seas are much improved from earlier maps, but there are still a number of errors; Mount Lebanon (Monte Libano) is shown well east of Damascus, Jerusalem is too close to the coast, Beirut (Baruto) is too far inland, and some rivers are overstated. Still it is a remarkable presentation of the region for the time period. Engraved in the Italian style with a stippled sea and mountains distinguishing the interior. This is the third edition with a ship added in the Mediterranean. Italian text on verso, published between 1598-99.See also lot 732 for a complete first edition of Ruscelli`s Geographia. Good margins with light soiling. 7.4 W x 9.5 H Ruscelli, Girolamo 1598

Terra Sancta quae in Sacris, Terra Promissionis 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. A nice impression with attractive color and a few small chips and tears confined to blank margins. 7.5 W x 10.1 H Mercator/Cloppenburgh, 1630

Peregrinatio Israelitaru In Deserto A handsome small map depicting the Exodus and the wandering of the Children of Israel. An inset of the Encampment of Israel is enclosed in a strapwork border. English text on verso. Lightly toned with some show-through of text on verso. 5.8 W x 7.4 H Mercator/Hondius, 1635

Situs Terrae Promissionis SS Bibliorum Intelligentiam Exacte Aperiens Adrichom`s stunning map of the Holy Land was based on numerous sources, including Peter Laicksteen and Christian Sgrooten, Tilleman Stella, Jacob Ziegler, Sebastian Munster, Gerard Mercator, Buchard of Mt. Sion, and even Josephus, Jerome and Ptolemy. This map became immediately popular with leading cartographers such as Jan Jansson and Nicholas Visscher, who used it as the basis for their own maps of the Holy Land. With north oriented to the bottom left, the map extends from the Nile delta to Sidon and is divided into the twelve tribes. There is no bend where Palestine meets Egypt, and the Kishon River erroneously connects the Sea of Galilee with the Mediterranean. The map is finely engraved with minute detail and depicts numerous biblical scenes including the Exodus, Jonah and the Whale, the wandering of the Children of Israel, and several battle scenes. Four burning cities are shown in the Dead Sea: Sodoma, Gomorra, Seboim, and Adama. Sailing ships, sea monsters, Adrichom`s coat of arms, and a compass rose complete the composition. On two sheets, joined as issued.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 nice impression with attractive color. Issued folding with light creasing along the joint. 13.8 W x 39.3 H Adrichom, Christian van 1682

Het Beloofde Landt Canaan door Wandelt van Onsen Salichmaecker Iesu Christo, Nessens Syne Apostelen Graphic map of Israel filled with biblical scenes. A compass rose orients the map with north in the top right corner. The large decorative title cartouche at bottom is flanked with the four evangelists and vignettes depicting the life of Christ, including his birth, crucifixion and resurrection. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles, and tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. Published by Hendrik and Jacob Keur in a Dutch Bible, with Dutch text on verso. A fine impression, issued folding, now pressed, with minor printer`s ink residue at top center and a few minor fold separations confined to blank margins. 14 W x 18.3 H Stoopendaal, Bastiaan 1686

Het Beloofde Landt Canaan, door Wandelt van Onsen Salichmaaker Iesu Christo, Nessens Syne Apostelen Very graphic map from a Dutch Bible depicting the land of Canaan with north oriented to right. The map is based on Nicolas Visscher`s map of 1657, but the decorative elements are completely original. The large decorative title cartouche features allegorical figures at the bottom representing strife and death, and at top the promise of everlasting life. Two insets flanking the title depict the Christ`s Birth and Crucifixion. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and a scale of mile, and tiny ships sail in the sea. Dutch text on verso. Issued folding, now pressed with a small paper flaw at far right, an insignificant spot in title cartouche, and several professionally repaired fold separations confined to blank margins. 13.8 W x 17.8 H Avelen, Jan van den 1687

Nouvelle Carte de la Terre Sainte pour Servir a l`Intelligence de l`Ancien, & du Nouveau Testament This is a handsome map showing the divisions of the twelve tribes in the Holy Land, with many place names and topographical details. A decorative title cartouche adorns the map featuring Moses` spies carrying the fruit from the Promised Land. A nice impression and color on watermarked paper with a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold and a hint of toning along sheet edges. 10.7 W x 14.9 H Anon., 1750

The Picture Map of the Holy Land This unusual and attractive map covers the region from Cairo through the Holy Land north to Damascus. Numerous places and events are described including Mt. Sinai where ""Jehovah Gave Moses the Laws"" and where ""God Speaks to Moses from the Burning Bush."" Vignettes feature ancient caravan routes, the Pharaoh pursuing the Israelites, and the flight into Egypt. Includes inset maps of Jerusalem and a topographical map of the area. A profile view at bottom shows the relative heights of various places including Jaffa, Jerusalem and Nazareth. Created by Harold Haven Brown and published by R.R. Bowker Company in New York. Vivid color on a clean sheet with one tiny rust spot and a few short edge tears confined to the blank margins. 30.1 W x 20.6 H Brown, H. 1928

Plan Nouveau de l`Ancienne Jerusalem Selon l`Auteur A simple bird`s-eye view of the ancient city of Jerusalem showing its divisions with the Temple of Solomon and the royal palace and gardens prominently depicted. The map is oriented with west at top. Nice impression and color with light toning and some small faint spots primarily confined to the blank margins. 12 W x 17.3 H Calmet, Augustin 1730

Arabia, According to the Newest and Most Exact Observations By the early eighteenth century European knowledge of the coastlines of Africa and India had advanced considerably, and the interiors of these lands were beginning to take shape. However, the lack of navigable rivers made Arabia difficult to chart, and the locations of inland towns remained largely speculative. This map is a great example of this period when cartography was largely based on unreliable and often conflicting reports. It is filled with notations, particularly concerning water or the lack thereof. The Muslim pilgrimage route from Basra to Mecca is shown. A dark impression on watermarked paper. 7 W x 10 H Moll, Herman 1712

Tabula Asiae V A Ptolemaic woodblock map of ancient Persia, the region between the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea, naming Babylon and Mesopotamia as well as several ancient religious sites. Latin text and elaborate woodcut on verso. Fine impression and color with marginal soiling. 10 W x 13.6 H Munster, Sebastian 1540

[Lot of 2] Persia, and Afghanistan [and] Persia A. Persia, and Afghanistan, by Sidney Hall, from General Atlas of the World (15.3 x 10.4""). This map includes Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Pakistan and Turkmenistan, with good detail of towns, roads, and states. Published by A. & C. Black. Condition: Attractive original color with wide margins and just a hint of toning. (A)B. Persia, by John Tallis, from Illustrated Atlas (9.8 x 13.8""). Tallis` map of Persia depicts modern-day Iran, filled with towns, roads, and topographical details. Surrounding the map are vignettes of the city of Isfahan, a group of Kurds, a Persian on a horse, and a camel. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin and the vignettes were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by S. Fisher. Condition: Light, overall toning and a short tear that just enters map border at right that has been closed on verso with archival tape. (B+) See description above. 1850

Carte de Perse Dressee pour l`Usage du Roy This handsome map of the region is one of the more important maps in the evolution of cartography in the Persian Gulf in the eighteenth century. The map stretches from the Caucasus through Afghanistan and from the Arabian Desert to the Indus River, and shows a new, still developing shape. The map is filled with impressive detail including roads, bridges, forts, cities, villages, watering places and much else of interest. Finely engraved by P. Starckman with his imprint at lower right. The Latin title is in the top margin: Nova et Accurata Imperii Persici Delineatio ad Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis. A fine impression with original color, a light crease adjacent to centerfold, and a stain that just enters map border at right. 19.1 W x 24.1 H Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730

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 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 and cultural scenes. Nice impression and color on watermarked paper. 14 W x 18 H Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730

Asia This Italian map is based on Ortelius` map of the continent, with the exception of the addition of a strait dividing the southern portion of the Malay Peninsula. Girolamo Porro engraved this map for Magini`s edition of Ptolemy`s Geography, which was first published in 1597. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with a couple of minor creases in left blank margin. 5.1 W x 6.6 H Magini and Porro, 1617

Asia ex Magna Orbis Terre Descriptione Gerardi Mercatoris Desumpta, Studio et Industria G.M. Iunioris Derived from the elder Mercator’s world map of 1569, this map of Asia was engraved by his grandson. The coasts of Northeast Asia and Northwest North America are separated by Gastaldi`s fabled Strait of Anian. South of this strait a beautifully engraved galleon gives speculation to the possibility of a northern route to Asia. Sumatra has a curiously archaic outline, while the relationship between New Guinea and Terra Australis is left to the viewer`s imagination. The place names, Beach, Regio, Lucach and Maletur are all taken from Marco Polo`s account, but erroneously ascribed to locations in the vicinity of present-day Australia. French text on verso, published between 1628-33. A nice impression with original color and wide margins. There are numerous small separations and tears along centerfold that have all been archivally repaired. 14.9 W x 18.4 H Mercator, Gerard (the younger) 1628

Asiae Nova Delineatio Superb large map of the whole of Asia and the East Indies. The discoveries of Tasman, Janszoon, and Cartensz are reflected in Australia and New Guinea. The delineation of Japan follows that of Mercator-Hondius, but also includes the discoveries of De Vries in Yedso. A long stretch of desert identified as the Xamo (Mandarin for sandy desert) appears in the western part of China. The map is ornamented with various types of sailing vessels, a compass rose, and animals on the African continent. There is a splendid title cartouche surrounded by mermaids and the angel of Fame, as well as a dedication cartouche featuring the coat of arms of D. Henrico Spiegel, Senator of Amsterdam. A crisp impression with original color, minor toning, light soiling, and some short edge tears and chips in the blank margins, the longest of which have been closed with archival tape. There is a 5.5"" centerfold separation at bottom, and another at top that just enters the neatline both of which have been archivally repaired. A damp stain along the top edge of sheet just enters into map image. 17.1 W x 21.4 H Visscher, Nicolas 1670

D`Oost-Indize Landschappen, Zeen en Eylanden, door de Portugysen en Anderen Ondekt en Bevaren This map of the continent extends from the Mediterranean and eastern Africa in the west to Nova Guinea and Hollandia Nova in the east, which are depicted with incomplete coastlines. The map was created to illustrate the voyages of Francisco d`Almeida, a Portuguese nobleman, soldier and explorer who was appointed as the Portuguese Viceroy to India by King Manuel I. A decorative title cartouche cleverly obscures a large landmass to the east of Asia. A crisp impression on watermarked paper. 5.9 W x 10.6 H Aa, Pieter van der 1705

L`Asie Small map of the continent and the East Indies with little internal detail. Northeast Asia is still confused with an odd peninsula inserted between Niphon and Ter de Iesso. The title cartouche includes a warrior and an elephant. A nice impression with attractive color and wide margins. 5.3 W x 7.3 H La Feuille, Daniel de 1706

Carte de l`Asie Selon les Auteurs Anciens Enrichie de Remarques Historiques sur les Changemens qui y Sont Arrivez This historical map of Asia and the East Indies depicts the parts of Asia known during ancient times. Geographically it is based on Sanson`s Asia Vetus with a huge unidentified landmass to the east of the continent and Japan on Tiexeira`s outline. The Philippines are identified as the Isles Sabadines. Surrounded with panels of French text by Nicholas Gueudeville. Overall size to neatline with text is 19.1 x 14.8"". A crisp impression on watermarked paper with minor offsetting. 11.9 W x 14.9 H Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1719

Asie This decorative map of the Asian continent is surrounded by steel engraved vignettes depicting the various peoples of Asia in costume, several exotic animals, and a seated portrait of Adam and Eve. The map graphically depicts the Great Wall of China, and extends to include Sumatra and Borneo. Iran is Perse, Thailand is Siam and Sri Lanka is Ceylan. There is an interesting population chart at right totaling only 638,550,000 for the entire continent. The illustrations were drawn by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous painter Rosa Bonheur, who trained under her father. Original color with toning along sheet`s edges. 11.7 W x 16.8 H Levasseur, Victor 1850

Nouvelle Carte de Moscovie ou sont Representes les Diferents Etats de sa Maieste Czarienne en Europe et en Asie et le Chemin d`un de Ses Ambassadeurs a Peking Ville Capitale de l`Empereur de la Chine et Son Sejour Ordinaire Attractive and very detailed map of Russia, Tartary and northern China featuring river systems, forests, deserts, towns, etc. A table at the bottom of the page locates principal provinces and towns by lettered keys, and is flanked by panels of text with notes about the region and its inhabitants. A nice impression and color, issued folding with a few minor misfolds at bottom. 19.9 W x 23 H Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1719

Tartariae Maioris sive Asiaticae Tabula, quae Praesertim Complectit Tartariam Russicam, Tartariam Sinensem, et Tartariam Independentem sive Reliquam... This detailed chart of northern Asia extends from the Baltic, Black, and Caspian seas to include all of Russia and Siberia, and south to include Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Political divisions, cities, and excellent topographical detail are shown. A misshapen and partially delineated Nova Zemlya appears with Spitsbergen visible to the north. The islands north of Japan in the Sea of Okhotsk are ambiguously rendered. A dedicatory cartouche in the top left corner honors Anna of Russia, who was empress at the time of the map`s publication. Two hunters, one armed with a bow and arrow and the other with a rifle, take aim at a bear around the title cartouche. A third decorative cartouche at bottom right encloses three distance scales. Despite the 1730 date in the cartouche, this map was published after 1739, as indicated by a note beneath the lower neatline that notes the up-to-date boundary between Russia and Little Tartary. There are a couple of printer`s creases and an extraneous crease running parallel to the centerfold on the map`s lower half. 18.8 W x 21.6 H Haas/Homann Heirs, 1739

Carte Nouvelle de la Grande Tartarie ou de l`Empire du Grand Cham, Dressee sur les Memoires Originaux & sur d`Autres Observations Tres Exactes de Divers Voyageurs A strongly engraved map of Russia, from the Caspian Sea to Korea, filled with minute detail and beautifully engraved to show the topography. Novaya Zemlya is only partially delineated, and the Kamchatka peninsula extends eastward and is labeled Scopuli. Numerous notes are scattered throughout the map, and an inset with explanatory French text describes the region as sparsely populated with white bears, wolves, and ""the best rhubarb in the world."" A fine impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and minor printer`s ink residue at far right. Issued folding with light toning. 15.8 W x 20 H Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1719

Russia Asiatica Divisa nelle sue Provincie The Asiatic regions of Russia are detailed on this Italian map. It stretches from Novaya Zemlya and Turkmenistan to Kamchatka and Sakhalin Islands. Topography and the river systems are well depicted. On watermarked paper with a few small spots near the title cartouche and along the sheet edges. 12.3 W x 16 H Zatta, Antonio 1785

Carte des Indes et de la Chine Dressee sur Plusieurs Relations Particulieres Rectifiees par Quelques Observations 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. Two sheets, joined, as issued. A fine impression with original color on watermarked paper. Issued folding with a tiny hole at the fold intersection and minor mis-folds along the bottom fold. 24 W x 24.6 H Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730

Carte sur Laquelle est Trace la Route qu`a suivie l`Ambassade Anglaise, Depuis Zhe-Hol en Tartarie jusqu`a Pekin, et de Pekin Han-Choo-Foo, en Chine This very scarce map records the first attempt by the British to negotiate more favorable trade agreements with the Chinese emperor. The 1792 embassy of Lord Macartney was granted an audience with Emperor Qianlong, but failed to secure the agreements. The map follows the Grand Canal, the longest ancient canal in the world, from Hangzhou to Beijing. The official courier stations, each placed at intervals of 35 to 45 km, are noted along the route. Dissected and mounted on brown linen with the title in manuscript brown ink on a paper label. There is faint toning, minor soiling, and a hint of offsetting. 25.5 W x 17.9 H Tardieu, Jean Baptiste Pierre 1800

Fokien Imperii Sinarum Provincia Undecima Based on the remarkably accurate compilations of the Jesuit Father Martino Martini during his travels between 1643 and 1650, this map depicts the province of Fujian (Fokien), which lies opposite Taiwan (Formosa). A legend at left identifies cities and towns of various sizes, forts, and mines for gold, silver, tin and iron. The map is embellished with two strapwork cartouches flanked by Chinese figures, a tiger and putti. Spanish text on verso. Wide margins with light show-through of text on verso and minor soiling. There is a professionally repaired tear that extends 9"" into map at right, and a small abrasion along centerfold in top border. 15.9 W x 19.3 H Blaeu, Johannes 1650

Karte von den Eylanden in der Mundung des Flusses Canton nach den Wahrnehmungen der Schiffahrer This is the German version of this map centered on the mouth of the Pearl River, here called the Canton. The map features nice detail of the islands off the coast of Southeastern China including part of Macao. There are numerous soundings noted as well as a large compass rose, fleur-de-lis, rhumb lines and decorative title cartouche with distance scale. Issued folding. 8.1 W x 12.5 H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1754

Carte de l`Entree de la Riviere de Canton Dressee sur les Observations les Plus Recentes This copper engraved map centers on the mouth of the Canton River with the island of Macao and the future site of Hong Kong, here called Sinn-gan-hien. The fortified city of Canton is divided into Tartar and Chinese districts. Soundings and anchorages are shown and the map is decorated with a cartouche, rhumb lines, and fleur-de-lis. ""Tom. V. No. 16"" at lower right outside neatline. Issued folding, now flat, with some minor offsetting most evident in the blank margins. 10.1 W x 8.1 H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1748

A Plan of the City and Harbour of Macao a Colony of the Portugueze Situated at the Southern Extremity of the Chinese Empire... This large chart was part of an account of George Macartney`s travels to China. Macartney was Britain`s first envoy to China, and was tasked with convincing Emperor Qianlong to ease restrictions on trade between Great Britain and China by allowing the British to have a permanent embassy in the country.The chart gives very fine detail of the town and harbor. Macao is shown with a key to 36 buildings and places including forts, parishes, colleges, convents and chapels. Terrain is shown as engraved hills and the waters are filled with soundings and notations on type of bottom. The fortified city of Tchinshang is shown well north of Macao. This uncommon map was engraved by B. Braker and published on April, 12, 1796 by George Nicol. On a sturdy sheet with a ""J. Whatman"" watermark, a few faint spots in the image, and minor offsetting. 27.4 W x 20.8 H Barrow, John (Sir) 1796

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. Latin text on verso. Attractive color on watermarked paper with light toning. 3.8 W x 5.3 H Hondius/Bertius, 1618

Carte de l`Empire de la Chine, de la Tartarie Chinoise, et du Royaume de Coree: avec les Isles du Japon This copper engraved map of the region displays good topographical detail. Numerous cities are spread throughout China, however considerably fewer are shown in Korea and Japan reflecting the lack of knowledge of these regions in the late 18th century. The directions of the trade-winds are shown. An excellent impression and color with scattered foxing in margins. 12.2 W x 8.2 H Bonne, Rigobert 1788

[Lot of 2] Empire of Japan [and] Empire of Japan A. Empire of Japan, by Abraham Rees, from Cyclopaedia of Arts Sciences and Literature, circa 1820, black & white (15.8 x 9.6""). Finely engraved and detailed map showing numerous place names, topography, gold mines and more. The peninsula of Corea is left entirely blank, and an island in the Pacific is called Fatsisio, or Unhappy I. The Place of Exile for the Japanese Grandees. Oceans are fully ruled, and two distance scales appear in Korea. Engraved by Henry Schenck Tanner. Condition: Issued folding with faint scattered foxing and a narrow margin at top right. B. Empire of Japan, by SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, dated 1835, hand color (12.6 x 15.3""). A handsome map of Japan with insets of Nagasaki Harbor and the eastern point of Yeso. Below the title are notes concerning both the homes of the Koubo (Secular Emperor ), at Yedo, and the Dairi (Spiritual Emperor ), at Meaco. Japan was in the midst of several years of turmoil and political upheaval regarding foreign trade. The Koubo regarded open trade as a economic necessity, whilst a growing anti-foreign movement supported an Imperial restoration. Engraved by J & C Walker and published by Baldwin & Cradock. Keyboard style border. Condition: Light toning along sheet edges with a handful of miniscule worm holes only visible when held up to light. There is a chip out of the bottom right corner of the sheet that does not affect the map image. See description above. 1820-35

Plan du Port et de la Ville de Nangasaki Bellin`s smaller version of this great plan of Nagasaki. The map is oriented to the southwest with a bold compass rose. The map locates the principal points of interest and major buildings. The Desima is central to the map. This artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki was where the VOC (Dutch East India Company) were allowed to trade with the representatives of the Shogun in Edo. Locates a large Temple complex at the end of the bay. The rococo-style title cartouche incorporates the key to locations. Engraved by Dheulland. A fine impression on a clean, bright, watermarked sheet. Issued folding. 7.8 W x 13.4 H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1763

Carte du Tunquin This uncommon map covers Northern Vietnam and is centered on Hanoi and the Gulf of Tonkin. Includes basic detail of the river system and several place names. Engraved by Canu, who illustrated several reports of early French Jesuit explorations. Printed on two sheets, joined. Issued folding with light offsetting, toning at top, and soiling along one fold. There is a binding trim at left and an associated 0.5"" binding tear. 13.6 W x 14.3 H Anon., 1730

Isole Molucche This map of Southeast Asia and the East Indies illustrates how very little was actually known of the region in the sixteenth century. Beautifully engraved by G. Porro, the map is based on Gastaldi`s 1548 map. The Malaysian Peninsula is distorted and Sumatra is a huge triangular shaped island. The Cebu and Mindanao lie to the east of Luzon in the Philippines, and a misshapen Borneo is named Iava Menor (Java Minor). The famous Spice Islands are unrecognizable save for several names such as Ambom (Ambon) and Tereneta (Ternate). On a full sheet (8.3 x 11.6"") of Italian text. A fine impression with a touch of foxing along the sheet`s edges, well away from image. 4.1 W x 5.7 H Porcacchi, Tomaso 1586