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Click here to subscribeMoluccae Insulae Attractive miniature map of the Indonesian Spice Islands located between Borneo and Irian Jaya. Locates the islands of Celebes, Halmahera, Buru, Banda, etc. A very early look at this famous part of the world. The majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator. French text on verso. A dark impression with attractive color on watermarked paper. 3.7 W x 5.3 H Hondius/Bertius, 1618
Isles Molucques Charming miniature map of the famous Spice Islands depicting even some very tiny islands. 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. A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and light toning along the centerfold. 3.9 W x 4.9 H Duval, Pierre 1682
Nova Guinea et Ins. Salomonis Charming miniature map showing the northern coastlines of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands with numerous place names and the southern coastlines purely conjectural. Title in decorative cartouche. 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. 3.7 W x 5.3 H Hondius/Bertius, 1618
Taprobana Charming map of the island nation of Sri Lanka with north oriented to the right of the map. Only a bit of the Indian mainland is shown and it is incorrectly depicted to the east of the island. Strapwork title cartouche, an unusual compass rose, and a stipple engraved sea combine to make this a very attractive map. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (8.3 x 11.6"") of Italian text. A fine impression with light scattered foxing concentrated along the sheet`s edges, well away from image. 4.1 W x 5.7 H Porcacchi, Tomaso 1586
Les Vrays Indes dits Grands Indes ou Indes Orientales An attractive small map covering the region from India east to Thailand and the Malay peninsula, north to China. The map is filled with towns and villages along the coastline, rivers and topography. Adorned by a decorative drape-style title cartouche and distance scale. Engraved by Charles Inselin. Lightly toned with minor offsetting along the centerfold. 9 W x 12.4 H Fer, Nicolas de 1705
Karte von dem Morgenlaendischen Ocean oder dem Indischen Meere... This is a fine, copper engraved, sea chart covering from eastern Africa across to Western Australia (Neu Holland). The map provides great detail of the islands and coastlines. Rhumb lines, fleur-de-lis, and a delicate title cartouche make this a very attractive map. Published in a German edition of Bellin`s travel book. Nice impression printed on sturdy, watermarked paper. Issued folding, trimmed close at binding side with a 1/2"" binding tear into map, closed on verso with archival tape. 13.5 W x 18.6 H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1758
Islands in the Indian Ocean Beautifully engraved map featuring vignette views with delicate decorative borders and titling. The main map is centered on the Indian Ocean and extends from Africa and Madagascar to Sumatra including the southern part of India. Names numerous small islands. Uncolored vignettes include ""Point de Galle - Ceylon,"" ""Port Louis - Mauritius,"" ""North Beach - Prince of Wales Island,"" and ""Falls of the River Roche - Isle of Bourbon."" Additional map of the island of Mauritius is enclosed within a large inset and is very detailed. Attractive color with light toning along sheet edges and a small chip in bottom right corner. Trimmed at bottom with partial loss of publisher`s imprint, as issued. 10.3 W x 13.4 H Tallis, John 1851
Africa mit Seinen Befundern Landern / Thieren und Wunderbarlichen Dingen This small woodblock map of the continent excludes the Horn of Africa and the Cape of Good Hope. It concentrates on the many kingdoms of Central and North Africa and depicts the Nile`s origins in twin lakes located near the Motes Lunae. On a full sheet of German text measuring 8 x 12.3"". A nice impression with one small worm hole at southern tip of Africa and faint damp stains confined to blank margins. 5.6 W x 6.4 H Munster, Sebastian 1550
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. Latin title page on verso, published in the first edition. Light, overall toning. 3.8 W x 5.3 H Hondius/Bertius, 1616
Africae Nova Descriptio This is one of the most decorative seventeenth century maps of the African continent and a superb example of the Dutch carte-a-figures style. The map is surrounded on three sides with vignettes of native peoples and nine principal cities. The Nile is shown according to Ptolemy with its sources arising in the lakes Zaire and Zaflan, the fictitious Lake Sachaf of Laurent Fries appears, as well as the R. de Spirito Santo. The map is further embellished with numerous ships, sea monsters (including a great seahorse), a compass rose and exotic animals wandering all over the continent. This is the second state of the map. Latin text on verso. Original color, with some cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment, all of which have been archivally repaired on verso. A centerfold separation that enters 3"" into map at bottom has been professionally repaired. 16.1 W x 21.7 H Blaeu, Willem 1631
L`Afrique Divisee Suivant l`Estendue de ses Principales PartiesÂ… Gerard Valck was granted privilege to produce maps copied from Sanson/Jaillot in late 1695 and issued this map of Africa along with the other continents and the world to appeal to increasing demands in the French market for maps with French text. The map shows details typical of the late seventeenth century. The large rivers are marked and the Nile appears according to the ancient pattern, arising from two lakes located south of the equator. No tribal names appear in the south other than the Monomotapa kingdom. There are two islands of St. Helena, as so often appear in maps of this period. The title cartouche in the upper right corner consists of two cherubs holding a fringed blanket on which the title appears. At the lower left corner is a distance scale cartouche featuring a lion, an elephant, a leopard, a camel and a crocodile. An additional French title is in the top margin. A nice impression with original color, light soiling, a 1"" edge tear at bottom closed on verso with archival tape, and two small worm holes in unengraved areas of map. 18.4 W x 22.8 H Valck, Gerard 1696
A New Map of Libya or Old Africk Shewing Its General Divisions, Most Remarkable Countries or People, Cities, Townes, Rivers, Mountains &c. Wells` atlas contained two maps of each region - one with its then current form and another with ancient and classical names. This is his `ancient` map of Africa, and although the whole continent is shown, only the geography of Ptolemy is presented. Therefore, the map is largely blank, particularly in the south, which is noted as Unknown to the Ancients. The only city south of the Equator is Rapta metropolis Barbariae and there is a notation at the tip that Vasquez de Gama was the first to sail around Africa in 1497. The large title cartouche is surmounted by the coat of arms of the Duke of Gloucester, who was Wells` student at Oxford and to whom Wells dedicated his atlas. Engraved by R. Spofforth. This is from an early edition, prior to the addition of engraved plate numbers. There is light soiling and an extraneous crease adjacent to the off-center centerfold. 14.6 W x 19.2 H Wells, Edward 1701
L`Afrique Dressee Selon les Dernieres Relat. et Suivant les Nouvelles Decouvertes... This handsome little map is a reduced derivative of De Fer`s wall map of Africa (1696-98) with its characteristic thickened west coast. Unusual islands appear in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans including a mythical second island of St. Helena. Monomotapa is shown in the south and the southwest coastline is distorted and there is an incorrect placement and shape of the Cape of Good Hope. In Central Africa is a paragraph concerning the origin of the Nile in Abyssinia, however, the two sub-equatorial Ptolemaic lakes are still shown on the map. The map is graced with a decorative dedication to the Dauphin and a title cartouche featuring lime kilns. The map was first published in 1700; this is the second state. Excellent impression and color on watermarked paper with marginal soiling. 9.3 W x 12.6 H Fer, Nicolas de 1705
L`Afrique Selon les Autheurs les plus Modernes Attractive little map of the continent with a title cartouche featuring figures and native inhabitants. The source of the Nile is correctly located. The map is flanked by the coats of arms of several major nations, with additional coats of arms left blank. Attractive color on watermarked paper with wide margins and minor printer`s ink residue at bottom. 5.6 W x 8.1 H La Feuille, Daniel de 1706
Africa Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae Regulas et Juxta Recentissimas Relationes et Observationes in Subsidium Vocatis Quoque Veterum Leonis AfricaniÂ… Johann Matthias Haas was a professor of mathematics at Wittenberg. For his map of Africa he used J.B. Homann`s 1715 map, augmented to include important cartographic developments after Guillaume Delisle and D`Anville. Thus, his map presents a fairly accurate picture without most of the fictitious lakes and rivers of previous cartography. It focuses on the known coastal regions of the continent, leaving the interior blank or marked Terra Incognito. Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia are shown as distinct entities, Lake Nyasa is shown as Lac Marawi, and the Congo is located. The Dutch settlements of Castell Batov and Stellenbosch are shown at the Cape. Below the map is a legend identifying the location of various religious affiliations by color, including Catholics, Evangelicals, and Pagans. The most striking feature of the map is the large title cartouche that is framed by elephant tusks and a horned serpent. In the foreground is a scene of natives negotiating with European traders, surrounded by indigenous animals. In the background is a view of Table Bay and Table Mountain. Watermarked paper with original color in the map and later coloring in the cartouche. There is very light soiling and a few minor spots of foxing. 18.2 W x 21.8 H Haas/Homann Heirs, 1737
[Lot of 2] Africa, According to ye Newest and Most Exact Observations [and] An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements A. Africa, According to ye Newest and Most Exact Observations, by Herman Moll, from Salmon`s Modern History, circa 1740 (10.1 x 7.1""). This is a charming small map of the continent with a plethora of islands in the Indian Ocean. The Nile shows its correct source in the Abyssinia highlands; however, the twin lakes of Zaire and Zaflan are still faintly engraved just north of the Luna Mts, and several other spurious lakes are faintly engraved in the Sahara region. B. An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements, by George Rollos, from Barrow`s Geographical Dictionary, circa 1759 (11.2 x 7.6""). A similar map to the above with more accurate information inland and a better depiction of the river systems. The twin lakes of Zaire and Zaflan are not present. Maps are near fine with just a little soiling confined to the blank margins. 1740-59
Barbariae et Biledulgerid, Nova Descriptio Handsome map of the famed Barbary coast based on Gastaldi`s Africa. The map extends from Morocco to Libya and the western Mediterranean showing the proximity of the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, southern Italy and Sicily. Richly engraved with place names, mountains, and numerous spurious lakes in the Sahara Desert. The title is contained in a strapwork panel across the top. Two fantastic sea monsters and a sailing ship ornament the map. Latin text on verso with page number 114, published in 1595. Full original color with a few insignificant spots and minor toning confined to blank margins. 13 W x 19.8 H Ortelius, Abraham 1595
Antiquorum Africae Episcopatuum Geographica Descriptio This map illustrates the ancient geography of the Barbary Coast from present day Morocco through the Tripoli region of Libya. The Atlas Mountains form a boundary between the coastal empires and Libia Interioris pars which is mostly obscured by the large, strapwork title cartouche. Tavernier`s imprint appears in the cartouche at left, while the dedication cartouche at right is left blank. Watermarked paper with original outline color in the map and later coloring in the cartouche. There are a few tiny spots of foxing and a hint of offsetting along centerfold. A very attractive example. 14.6 W x 20 H Tavernier, Melchior 1640
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 nice impression on watermarked paper with wide, original margins. There are a few minor damp stains along sheet edges. 9.7 W x 14.4 H Ptolemy/Mercator, 1698
Typus Orarum Maritimarum Guineae, Manicongo, & Angolae ultra Promontorium Bonae Spei Â… This is one of the most richly ornamented maps in early cartography, superbly engraved in the Flemish style by Arnold Florent van Langren. The cartouche contains a description of the region in both Latin and Dutch that credits the source as ""the very best Indian maps"" - referring to maps that Linschoten had access to when he was Secretary to the Portuguese Archbishop of Goa in India. The map covers the southwestern coast of Africa from the Gulf of Guinea to just beyond the Cape of Good Hope with excellent detail along the coastline. The fictitious cities of Vigiti Magna and Monomotapa are located and most place names and geographical features have Portuguese nomenclature. The mainland is embellished with snakes, an elephant, a rhinoceros, a lion and a pair of sirens in Lake Zaire. The balance of the sheet is filled with fabulous cartouches, the Portuguese arms, elaborate compass roses, sailing ships and a sea monster. The large bottom cartouche encloses views of Ascension and St. Helena Islands; important refueling ports in the route around Africa. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a couple of insignificant spots. Expertly remargined at left, right and bottom with old paper. 15.5 W x 21 H Linschoten/Langren, 1596
Abissinorum Imperium A charming miniature map of central Africa, showing the extensive river system of the Nile. The source of the Nile is shown as two large lakes south of the equator. Adorned with a decorative cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color. 3.8 W x 5.4 H Hondius/Bertius, 1618
Coutumes Moeurs & Habillemens des Peuples qui Habitent aux Environs du Cap de Bonne Esperance avec une Description des Animaux et Reptiles qui se Trouvent dans ce Pais This fascinating sheet focuses on the Cape of Good Hope and the region surrounding it. At top is a small map of South Africa with a few place names, rivers, and depictions of indigenous animals. A large mountain and forested area on the map is labeled Namaquas. The map is a close copy of one published by Guy Tachard in a travel book of Africa in 1686. Surrounding the map are columns of text describing the region and engravings of native African people (Hottentots and Namaquas). The bottom half of the sheet depicts 8 different types of animals from the region with additional descriptions, including a rhinoceros, a horned snake, a chameleon, a deer, and several types of lizards. A full sheet with attractive color and a hint of toning. 14.9 W x 17.4 H Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1713
Partie de l`Afrique audela de l`Equateur, Comprenant le Congo, la Cafrerie &c. The cartographical content of this decorative map of southern Africa is moderately accurate. Hottentot tribes are mentioned and Fort Hollandois is shown at the Cape. The western coast is labeled Cote Deserte with the kingdoms of Benguela, Angola, Congo and Benin delineated. On the east coast several kingdoms are shown including Monomotapa and Zanguebar. The title is enclosed in a decorative cartouche and map is enclosed in a rococo style border (printed from a separate copper plate), making this a very desirable map. A dark impression with original color and some minor soiling. 10.7 W x 12 H Brion de la Tour/Desnos, 1766
Nouvelle Carte des Decouvertes Faites par des Vaisseaux Russiens aux Cotes Inconnues de l`Amerique Septentrionale avec les Pais Adiacents... This is an uncommon Dutch edition of Gerhard Muller`s landmark map of 1754 showing the discoveries of Captains Bering and Tschirikow. Muller was a German scholar who worked for the Russian Imperial Academy of Sciences. He originally published his map in response to Joseph Delisle and Philippe Buache`s map that showed previously unknown Russian discoveries and an elaborate (and entirely speculative) depiction of the imaginary voyage of Admiral De Fonte through a Northwest Passage. Muller`s map shows an elongated landmass roughly in the shape of the Alaskan Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands. The speculative Northwest Passage is shown nearly connecting to Hudson Bay via a mythical River of the West. Muller`s map was copied numerous times by different publishers due to increased interest in the region and the De Fonte controversy. This edition was published in 1766 by Marc Michel Rey in Amsterdam with minor changes to the title cartouche and publishing information has been added in the bottom margin. A rare and fascinating addition to any collection of the Pacific Northwest. Printed on two joined sheets, as issued. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light toning and a few spots of foxing, mostly along the left edge of the sheet. 17.6 W x 24.8 H Muller, Gerard Friedrich 1758
Carte des Nouvelles Decouvertes dressee par Phil. BaucheÂ… [on sheet with] Extrait d`Une Carte Japonise de l`UniversÂ… Two very contrasting maps within a single border. Each map covers the north Pacific, including the continents bordering it. The top map depicts the theories of Philip Buache concerning the Northwest Passage, with numerous possible routes through North America, including Lace de Valasco, Lac de Fonte, and Mer de l`Ouest. Alaska is shown as an elongated island. In Asia, Kamchatka is fairly well formed but Japan is still quite misshapen. The bottom chart depicts the region per Kaempfer, with Japan nicely detailed, but the coasts of both Asia and North America very deformed. Issued folding with a few tiny spots, minor offsetting, and a binding trim at lower left. 11.7 W x 14.9 H Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772
Asiatischer Archipel und Neu Holland This small map depicts Australia, Tasmania and the Malay Archipelago. Highly detailed along the coastlines, the map shows those areas that are controlled by the English, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese. The South Coast is divided into Nuytsland, Flindersland, Baudin`s Land and Grants Land. Includes two insets showing Western Australia and New South Wales. Published by the Hildburghausen Biblio Institut. Very light scattered foxing and a bit of toning along the upper margin. 8.2 W x 10.5 H Radefeld, Carl Christian Franz 1849
Chart of Part of the Coast of New South Wales, from Cape Tribulation to Endeavour Straits This map outlines the eastern shore of Cape York from Cape Tribulation to the Endeavour Strait at the northern tip. The track of Captain Cook`s ship from his first voyage to the South Pacific is shown. The anchorages of the Endeavour are depicted, along with rocks, shoals, and soundings. A notation near Cape Tribulation identifies where the ship ""laid 23 hours, and received much damage."" A fleur-de-lis orients north to the right. This map appeared in John Hawkesworth`s An Account of the Voyages Undertaken by the Order of his Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere..., which details the explorations of Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook. Engraved by J. Cheevers and published in 1773 by W. Strahan and T. Cadell. A fine impression, issued folding, with marginal soiling. 11.8 W x 13.2 H Cook, James (Capt.) 1770
Part of South Australia Finely engraved map featuring a large and well-rendered vignette city view of Adelaide, natives on a canoe, and smaller vignettes of the state`s seal, a dingo, and a tropical bird. The steel engraved map details the region to include Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, York Peninsula, and Spencer Gulf. Mining districts are noted with hand coloring as given by small legend at upper left. Surrounded by a delicately engraved decorative border. The vignettes were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by J. Rogers, while the map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Original outline color with a spot of printer`s ink residue at bottom left. 13.6 W x 9.7 H Tallis, John 1851
Pavillons d`Espagne &c. / Spaanse Vlaggen &c. In the 1680`s, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Minister of Finance of France under the rule of King Louis XIV, commissioned a group of astronomers, mathematicians, and hydrographers to map the coast of the Europe from Norway to Gibraltar. The result of their efforts was Le Neptune Francois, first published in 1693 by Alexis-Hubert Jaillot. Pierre Mortier, having been granted in 1690 the privilege of distributing in Holland the maps and atlases of French publishers, republished Le Neptune Francois the same year with re-engraved plates. Le Neptune Francois was the most expensive sea atlas published in Amsterdam during the latter part of 17th century. Mortier published further additions in English, Dutch, and again in French circa 1700-03. In a few of these later French and Dutch editions, Mortier included 12 engravings of sea flags. Because Mortier`s sea flags were only published in a few editions, they are extremely rare. This engraving depicts the flags of the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Portugal, Castille, several variations for Portugal, and Burgundy. A fine impression with minor soiling and light toning along the bottom edge of the sheet. Top and bottom margins are narrow, as issued. There is slight tackiness on verso, as the engraving was professionally removed from an archival board. 19.5 W x 20.8 H Mortier, Pierre 1700
Pavillon d`Italie &c. / Italiaanse Vlaggen &c. In the 1680`s, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Minister of Finance of France under the rule of King Louis XIV, commissioned a group of astronomers, mathematicians, and hydrographers to map the coast of the Europe from Norway to Gibraltar. The result of their efforts was Le Neptune Francois, first published in 1693 by Alexis-Hubert Jaillot. Pierre Mortier, having been granted in 1690 the privilege of distributing in Holland the maps and atlases of French publishers, republished Le Neptune Francois the same year with re-engraved plates. Le Neptune Francois was the most expensive sea atlas published in Amsterdam during the latter part of 17th century. Mortier published further additions in English, Dutch, and again in French circa 1700-03. In a few of these later French and Dutch editions, Mortier included 12 engravings of sea flags. Because Mortier`s sea flags were only published in a few editions, they are extremely rare. This engraving depicts the flags of the Pope of Rome, Monaco, Ragusa, Tuscany, Savoy, Livorno, Genoa, Modena, and Jerusalem. A fine impression with a short printer`s crease at bottom center, a 1/2"" tear at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival tape, and a narrow bottom margin, as issued. There is slight tackiness on verso, as the engraving was professionally removed from an archival board. 19.4 W x 20.7 H Mortier, Pierre 1700
A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World [bound with] England Wales Scotland and Ireland DescribedÂ… This handsome miniature atlas is famously known as the ""miniature Speed"" atlas since the maps, engraved by Pieter van den Keere, were based on John Speed`s folio-sized maps published under the same title, A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. This example is a dual atlas containing both the world atlas and an atlas of the British Isles. Both atlases had an interesting publication history, beginning with the atlas of the British Isles, which was first published between 1605 and 1610. In 1619, the British Isles maps came into the hands of London printer George Humble, who included additional maps and reprinted them under the name of John Speed, thereby initiating the popular series of ""miniature Speed"" atlases. George Humble had published the first edition of John Speed`s folio-sized Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain in 1612 and A Prospect in 1627, both of which saw great success. The first edition of the miniature Prospect atlas appeared in 1646 published by George Humble`s son, William Humble, and was sometimes bound separately from the British Isles atlas and sometimes bound in a dual atlas. The miniature maps in A Prospect were engraved by Van den Keere while in his 70`s, and are believed the be the last maps engraved by him before his death at the age of 75. The atlas contains 19 of 20 maps: Asia, Africa, Europe, Americas, eleven maps of European countries, Persia, the Turkish Empire, China and Tartary. (The world map is perished.) Each of the maps is single page with text on verso taken from Speed`s folio atlas, and all are signed with Van den Keere`s Latinized name, Petrus Kaerius. The simple, typographic title page contains the list of maps and is dated 1646 with the imprint of William Humble. The western hemisphere map, America, depicts California as an island with a flat northern coast and several place names. The cartography of this map is based on Goos` folio map from 1626, and omits any French presence in Canada. Newe Ing. Land is located north of the St. Lawrence River, and Plymuth is the only European settlement depicted. Interestingly, in this example the printer accidentally printed the map of the Low Countries on the verso of the page of text describing Germany. He corrected the error by printing the map of Germany on a separate sheet, and then pasting it on top of the map of the Low Countries (which also correctly appears later in the atlas).There are 62 (of 63) maps in England Wales Scotland and Ireland, including separate maps of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and 58 county maps. (The folding map of the British Isles is not included.) The majority of the British Isles maps were also engraved by Van den Keere and were based on Saxton for the English and Welsh county maps, on Ortelius for the Scottish maps, and on Van den Keere`s own map of Ireland for the Irish maps. It is believed that the map of England was not engraved by Van den Keere, but was commissioned by Humble for the 1627 edition and was based on Speed`s folio map, omitting the costumed figures. The text in this atlas was derived from Speed`s Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain. The title page is dated 1627 with the imprint of George Humble and features two putti, a Dane and a Norman.This is the first edition of the dual atlas to be published. Oblong octavo. New linen spine with original leather boards.The provenance of this atlas is quite fascinating, as it comes from a direct descendent of the cartographer John Speed. The Speed family believes the atlas was purchased in the 1800`s and then passed down from generation to generation. This is the second of only two atlases consigned by the Speed family. Condition code is for the maps, which are all in very good to near fine condition (with the exception of the world map, which has perished) with very light toning on some. There is a light damp stain in the gutter at top, entering the top corner of a few maps. The folding map of Yorkshire has a very small rust hole and stain. There are chips along the edges of the first and last few pages, including the Prospect title page. The England title page is remargined at bottom and has a few pencil markings. Original covers are moderately worn with a repaired crack on the back cover and the corners are bumped and chipped. 4.3 W x 6.6 H Speed/Kaerius, 1627-46
Philippi Cluverii Introductionis in Universam Geographiam Attractive example of the standard geographical textbook of the seventeenth century, by the father of modern historical geography. The atlas is complete with thirty eight maps. The Introductionis was published numerous times between 1624 and 1729 with each successive edition becoming more elaborate and the later editions including finely engraved maps. About half the maps are classical ones derived from Ortleius` Paregon. The world map shows California as an island. This edition was published by Daniel Elzevir. 24mo, engraved title page, 388 pp., 1 folding table, 38 double-page folding maps, table of Roman Emperors and index. Original full calf binding with raised embossed bands on spine. Maps range from very good to near fine with some light damp staining along the lower border of some maps. The maps of Scandinavia and Italy have small chips in the blank margins just touching the neatline. The title page is moderately toned and soiled. Covers are worn, there are small chips to the spine at top and bottom, and the hinges are starting. 5.5 W x 3.3 H Cluver, Philipp 1661
A New General Atlas, Constructed from the Latest Authorities, by Arrowsmith, Hydrograher to the Prince RegentÂ…Comprehended in Fifty Three Maps from Original Drawings This complete atlas features 53 copperplate maps, each drawn by Arrowsmith the younger and engraved by Sidney Hall, with a few engraved by Thomson in collaboration with Hall. The maps include two world, 29 related to Europe and Scandinavia, 16 on Asia, Africa, and Oceania, and 6 related to the Americas. The United States map shows Georgia extending from the coast to the Mississippi River. The area west of the Mississippi is blank and labeled Louisiana. Some of the maps have a modest amount of original color, otherwise they are uncolored. Title page has Atlas holding the globe above two putti, one sailing a dingy, the other engaged in cartographic studies with a globe, map and dividers. Hardbound with marbled paper and original paper label, engraved title page, Index, maps with many tissue guards still in place. In front of the title page are two pages promoting the new ""Edinburgh Gazetteer"" accompanied by an atlas by A. Arrowsmith. The maps are sound, but have overall foxing. Front and back covers are detached with the first few end papers and the advertisement loose. 11.5 W x 9.8 H Arrowsmith, Aaron, Jr. 1817
A Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical AtlasÂ… This is Lavoisne`s second American edition folio atlas ""carefully revised and corrected"" by C. Gros and J. Aspin. Published by M. Carey and Sons, and printed by T.H. Palmer ""on the Ruthven Press, and on J. & T. Gilpin`s Machine Paper."" The atlas is complete and contains 28 double-page maps, plus scores of detailed and colorful tables, chronological and historical, on 71 plates. The maps are listed below.World in hemispheres; Ancient World; Ancient World of Noah; Canaan & Egypt (two single-page maps); Ancient Greece; Roman Empire; Incursion of the Barbarians; Europe 1820; England, Scotland & Ireland; England & Wales; Scotland; Ireland; France; FranceÂ…Treaty of 1815 with Netherlands, Switzerland and part of Italy; Spain & Portugal; Germany; Kingdom of Netherlands; Italy; Poland; Russia; Denmark (single page); Sweden (single page); Turkey in Europe (single page); Turkey in Asia (single page); Asia; China; Hindoostan or India; Africa; North America (single page); South America with the Conquests of Pizarro (single page); United States; and South America. The United States map, by John Melish, provides a detailed view of the Missouri River and the headwaters of the Columbia River based on information from Lewis and Clark`s expedition. The new state of Missouri is shown with a straight western border. Michigan Territory includes the eastern part of present-day Wisconsin, which is still a part of the North West Territory. The large Arkansas Territory takes in most of present-day Oklahoma. Texas is a part of Mexico. One of the most interesting features of the map is the river system in the West, near the Highest Peak, where the headwaters of several major rivers all originate within a few miles of one another - Red River of California (Colorado), Multnomah (Willamette), Rio del Norte (Rio Grande), Arkansaw (Arkansas), and the Platte.Hardbound in quarter calf and tips over olive boards. Title page, introduction, contents, maps and tables. The bookplate states ""This book belonged to the library of Anson Phelps Stokes, Esq. 1838-1913 of New York City, a merchant, banker, publicist, and multimillionaire, and on his beath became the propoerty of Rev. Anson Phelps Stokes."" Overall maps are in good to near fine condition in original color, with light toning and offsetting. A few of the maps, most notably the Americas, Asia and India, have a small area of color oxidation near the gutter (with the Americas map having a few resultant cracks). The map of South America has a short centerfold separation and edge tears resulting in minute loss of image. Covers are moderately stained and worn and the hinges are starting. A previous ownerÂ’s pastedown is located on the inside front cover with ex-library stamps on the verso of the title page. 17.8 W x 12.3 H Lavoisne/Aspin, 1820
A General Atlas, Containing Maps Illustrating Some Important Periods in Ancient History; and Distinct Maps of the Several Empires, Kingdoms and States, in the World... This complete atlas contains 44 maps (two of which are double-page) and two tables: Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains and Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers. The atlas begins with two chapters on A Memoir of the History of Geography and Outlines of Physical Geography, which include several engravings of mountains around the world interspersed within the text. The maps include four of the ancient world, a double-hemisphere world map and one on Mercator`s projection, maps of the continents, eighteen maps of European countries, six maps of Asian countries, United States, West Indies, three maps of the South Pacific, and one map of the Arctic Circle. Each map (with the exception of the two world maps) features one or more vignettes illustrating a subject related to the map. The maps were drawn by Wyld and engraved by N.R. Hewitt and W.H. Lizars. Published by John Thomson in Edinburgh, to whom the atlas is sometimes credited. The map of the young United States includes several important historical regions. One of the most unique and scarce features on early maps of the United States is the appearance of Franklinia. This ephemeral state appeared on only a small number of maps into the early part of the 19th century, this being a late example. Another interesting feature is the region labeled Indiana that takes up what is now West Virginia. This land was a major contention between the private Indiana Land Company and the State of Virginia in the latter part of the 18th century. Georgia extends from South Carolina to the Mississippi River. Several interesting place names include the Heckerton Settlement, many early forts, Indian villages, and the location of the winter camps for Lewis & Clark in 1803/04 and Lieut. Pike`s two years later. The large Western Territory takes up present-day Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio with the large Louisiana Territory further west. The map of the Arctic Regions (Discoveries of Capts. Ross, Parry & Franklin in the Arctic Regions) shows recent discoveries up to 1827. The discoveries and routes of Captains Ross, Parry and Franklin are depicted, and there are notes on MacKenzie`s discoveries and the point reached by the HMS Blossom under Capt. Beechey. Alaska is named Russian Settlements, and the coastline is still quite conjectural. The map features five vignettes of coastal views, including Baffin Bay, Burnet`s Inlet, Coppermine River, and the south side of Scoresby`s Sound. The two maps of Australia, on one sheet, show the extent of interior exploration. The Map of Van Diemens Land shows the new road linking Hobart and Launceston and includes a view of Hobart Town. The map of New South Wales focuses on the region around Sydney, which is divided into 38 districts, and includes a view of Sydney.Folio. Rebound with quarter faux leather and tips over original green cloth boards, with new endpapers. The maps, in original color, are very good to near fine with some occasional light offsetting. The title page and frontispiece have heavy offsetting. Text is very good. Binding is sound with lightly worn covers. 14.5 W x 11 H Wyld, James 1827
[Lot of 2] An Atlas of Ancient Geography [and] Mitchell`s Ancient Atlas. Containing Maps Illustrating Classical and Sacred Geography Nice pair of small atlases showing ancient geography. A. An Atlas of Ancient Geography, by Samuel Butler, dated 1847 (6 x 9""). Complete with all pages, advertisements, and the 21 double page maps per list of maps. Condition: The maps are near fine, clean and bright, but with light offsetting. Beautiful, wide outline coloring. A few maps have early pen or pencil marginal notations. Hardbound in cloth boards with leather spine and original paper label with wear to spine and front cover detached. B. Mitchell`s Ancient AtlasÂ…, by S. Augustus Mitchell/E.H. Butler, dated 1861 (9.8 x 12.2""). Complete with twelve maps on eight sheets including a double page map of the Roman Empire. Extensive eleven-page index keys hundreds of place names to the maps. Hard paper covers with title page on cover. Condition: Some occasional scattered foxing, original color and dark impression. Covers a little rubbed around edge and some wear to spine. See descriptions above. 1847-61
A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the Various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World... The title continues ""With a special map of each of the United States, Plans of Cities &c. Comprehended in seventy four sheets and forming a series of one hundred and twenty two Maps Plans and Sections."" This is an attractive copy of this famous and highly sought after atlas, complete with 74 hand-colored maps of the world, North America and the other continents, Oceanica, the United States and its territories, and numerous city plans. The map of Texas, first issued in 1846 by Mitchell, depicts the new state boundaries that were determined by the Compromise of 1850 with the panhandle in an inset ""Texas North of Red River"" at lower left. San Patricio occupies the south tip while Milam and Robertson are long counties that begin at the Nacogdoches-San Antonio road and arc to the northwest all the way to the Red River. The comment in the panhandle claims that the area ""as far as North Canadian Fork was explored by Le Grand in 1833, [and] it is naturally fertile, well wooded, and with a fair proportion of water"" is from Arrowsmith`s 1841 map. The impressive map of the west has Oregon extending to the Continental Divide, the huge Utah territory extending from California to Indian Territory, and New Mexico occupying all of the Southwest with a pre-Gadsden Purchase border. The double-page map of the United States features the same borders depicted in the western map, plus it has a large inset ""Gold Region of California."" The map of Minnesota features the large region of Pembina extending to the Missouri River. The frontispiece is a hand-colored, engraved diagram showing the lengths of rivers and heights of mountains. The title page includes a fine chromolithographic image titled ""First Landing of Columbus in the New World."" Folio. Hardbound, frontis, pictorial title page, table of contents, 74 hand-colored maps. Bound in original marbled paper with red leather tips and spine, and a red leather title label on front cover. This edition was published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. who had purchased the copyright from Samuel Augustus Mitchell in 1850. The maps, in original color, are in overall very good to near fine condition with some light toning along the sheet edges. The maps of Maine and New Hampshire/Vermont have a small rust stain in the image and the Wisconsin and Minnesota maps are trimmed to the border as issued. Some minor chips along the sheet edges of the title page have been replaced with old paper, and the top right corner of the front endpaper has been removed. Covers and spine are moderately worn and bumped. 17.3 W x 14 H Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1852
Allgemeine Weltkunde oder Encyklopaedie fur Geographie, Statistik und StaatengeschichteÂ… This uncommon encyclopedia and geographical atlas was compiled by Johann Georg August Galletti. It includes 34 single-page maps and 2 double-page maps including the world and a comparative view of rivers and mountains. The majority of the maps are focused on Europe, along with maps of the continents, and a few regional maps including the United States. Both the maps of North America and the United States have some very unusual configurations given the published date of 1854. In the North America map, the entire southwest is shown in Mexican control while the map of the United States appears to show Texas as an Independent Republic. Published in Pesth, Wien and Liepzig with German text. 969 pp. Hardbound in quarter leather with tips over green cloth boards with gilt title on spine. Maps are in original color, which are generally good with moderate toning and soiling. The hinges are perished and the covers are lightly worn with bumped corners and beginning to detach. There are library pastedowns on the inside front and back cover and there is a large chip on the title page at bottom right. 11.6 W x 9.5 H 1854
Johnson`s New Illustrated Family Atlas of the WorldÂ… This popular atlas contains 43 single and half-page maps, and 22 double-page maps. The following maps are missing: World on Mercator`s Projection, Texas, Africa, and the Roman Empire or Bible Map. These are all beautiful, steel engraved plates with rich color and tremendous detail. Many of the maps include vignettes showing important buildings and vivid scenes. This desirable atlas is highlighted by the short-lived New Military Map of the United States in the desirable configuration showing states and territories rather than by military districts. Other maps of interest include Georgetown and the City of Washington; a great map of the plains territories, a nice map of the Pacific Northwest, and a beautifully engraved frontispiece. This atlas also contains several thematic maps and diagrams interspersed throughout the text. The map of the Southwest is one of the most desirable editions. Arrizona shows up in the southern part of New Mexico Territory. This is thought to represent the Confederate Territory of Arizona that existed for nearly a year from August 1861 until July of 1862. The Confederate General Baylor appointed himself the territorial governor and claimed all of New Mexico Territory south of the 34th parallel. In the southern part of Arizona is the ""Gadsden Ten Million Purchase of Mexico."" The Utah/Nevada border follows the 116th meridian. The map is filled with historic and interesting notations. One note in the area of Quartzite, Arizona refers to the area as being ""exceedingly fertile and abundantly timbered and well watered."" Additional details include the U.S. Mail routes, the Emigrant road to California, the proposed railroad route through Utah, Nevada and California, and the Pony Express trail. The map of the Northwest shows the large Washington Territory wrapping around Oregon, taking in the region that would eventually become Idaho. The map of the plains region includes the newly organized Dakota Territory and Nebraska with its panhandle stretching west to the Rocky Mountains. Folio. Original hardbound quarter calf and tips with embossed brown cloth covers, titling in gilt on front cover and spine, and marbled endpapers. The maps are good to very good with a damp stain in the upper quarter throughout, light toning, and occasional offsetting. The military map of the United States has a small, 3/8"" puncture in Mississippi, and the map of Scandinavia has a long tear nearly severing the sheet in half. Covers are worn, stained, and the front cover is slightly warped. Hinges are starting and the corners are bumped. 18.5 W x 14.8 H Johnson & Ward, 1862
The New Comprehensive Atlas of Modern Geography This Scottish-produced atlas is complete with 60 maps and two thematic plans. Each map measures approximately 12 x 9"" inches or 19 x 12"" inches for the double page sheets. The maps include four of the world, 20 of European interest including a double page England & Wales, ten of Asia, six of Africa, 12 of the Americas and three of Australia and New Zealand including a highly detailed map of Van Diemen`s Land. Plus five uncolored finely engraved double page ancient maps; two show Greece and three of Italy. The map of the East Indies is curiously titled ""Oriental Islands."" In the United States, Arizona Territory occupies the southern portion of Nevada and the Nevada/Utah border is one degree west, the last year Utah was in an oversized configuration. Fabulous title page in architectural style with columns, peoples of the world at each corner and other graphic elements. The two thematic plans are quite handsome: ""Rivers. Mountains."" (the frontispiece) and ""Lakes. Waterfalls."" Hardbound in quarter black leather with tips and gilded tool work, Moroccan leather label and raised bands on spine, folio, n.d., 20 pp + Index 56 pp, 62 maps and plans. An uncommon, complete folio atlas. The maps, in original color, vary from good to very good with occasional foxing or soiling, generally more in margins. Binding is excellent with only minor wear. 14.5 W x 11.3 H Hughes, William 1863
Statistical Atlas of the United States Based on the Results of the Ninth Census 1870 This large and important atlas is the first statistical atlas of the United States. It is complete with fifty-four plates, most double-page maps, providing a view of the physical, economic, and social geography of the United States. Most maps are colorful and thematic in nature including the desirable Geological Map of the United States by Hitchcock. Of special interest are the maps that show the population density for each decennial census from 1790 to 1870. Schwartz & Ehrenberg commend this atlas saying it was a ""pioneering work [and] was the first atlas of analytical maps that showed the patterns of associations and it greatly influenced the development of thematic mapping in the Untied States."" Francis A. Walker was the Superintendent of the Ninth Census and Professor of Political Economy and History in the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale College. Rebound in red cloth with original black pastedown with gilt title on spine. An important and desirable atlas in very good condition. Contents and maps are very good to near fine with some light toning along the sheet edges and some occasional faint spots of foxing. A few of the sheets have very minor edge tears well away from the map images. The title page is toned with chipped edges. Covers and spine show light wear and the corners are bumped. 21.8 W x 16.3 H Walker, Francis 1874
Geographie Universelle Atlas Migeon... This French atlas is one of the most decorative atlases of the late 19th century. In addition to being hand colored, the majority of the maps feature one or more superb vignettes showcasing key cities or monuments from the region. The atlas contains 43 maps (41 of which are double-page), including one celestial chart, six historical maps, and 37 modern maps. The modern maps consist of 2 world, 18 of Europe, 4 of Asia, 8 of Africa, 4 of the Americas, and 1 of Oceania. Each map is accompanied by two pages of text with geographical, political and historical information about the region. The map of the United States shows an extensive system of roads, several territories, and a lovely vignette of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. The maps are all single-sided and tipped into the atlas with back straps. The decorative title page is printed in red and black and features a vignette of Cybele, the goddess of towns, pointing to a location on a globe, surrounded by instruments representing the arts, sciences, agriculture, and war. Behind her are inventions both old and new: the Sphinx and great pyramids of Giza and a ship, as well as a steam locomotive and a hot air balloon.Folio, with original brown pebbled cloth covers with gilt embossed titling and decorations on spine and covers. The maps are almost all near fine, with light toning along sheet edges. A couple of maps have a few small spots of foxing. The binding is sound with light wear to covers and spine. 14.5 W x 10.8 H Migeon, J. 1887
Arbuckles` Illustrated Atlas of Fifty Principal Nations of the World A nice example of this unusual atlas that was designed to advertise Arbuckles Coffee. The atlas is printed on loose pages held together with original twisted string tie. This oblong 4to atlas has 12 sheets, each with four beautiful chromolithographic maps. The front pictorial wrapper has a map of Palestine plus the western hemisphere with numerous cherubs around the bottom. The rear wrapper has a map of Brazil plus a view of the Arbuckle`s factory and two finely dressed women enjoying Arbuckle`s coffee. Text on facing page describes the map. Beginning in the mid-1880`s, the Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Company began to include advertising cards, commonly referred to as ""trade cards"" in packages of their coffee. This was a common device used by companies of the time to tout the virtues of their products. But the Arbuckle company carried the concept a step further and created a series of very desirable images. They then encouraged their customers to collect the entire series of cards and to trade cards with their neighbors in order to complete their sets. Thus, ""trade"" cards began to evolve into ""trading"" cards. Arbuckles issued a great variety of cards including birds, animals, cooking, satire, sports and maps. The map series, U.S. States and Nations of the World, were extremely popular. Both series were reissued in album format, available from the company as a mail-order premium. These fascinating cards and albums are still actively collected today, more than 120 years after they were issued. The original Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Company, on the other hand, vanished from the scene over 60 years ago. The maps are very good to near fine with the first two sheets containing small edge tears that just enter the image at top. There is a minor extraneous crease along the upper left portion of all sheets, and both covers are heavily chipped with a portion of the back cover missing. The front cover is separated and the back cover is loosely attached with cello tape. 7 W x 11.2 H Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Co., 1889
Geography Anatomiz`d: or, the Geographical GrammarÂ… This geography book consists of two parts - the first focusing on the ""General View of the Terraqueous Globe"" and the second focused on the ""Particular View of the Terraqueous Globe"" with copper-engraved plates by John Senex. Complete, there are 17 maps including 12 of Europe and one each of the world, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. Both the world map and the North America map feature California as an Island and a huge blank area in Northwestern North America. 12mo, 432 pp. Hardbound in original full calf. The maps are generally good with light to moderate toning, minor offsetting, and some maps also showing some damp stains. Text is good to very good with light toning and foxing. The front hinge is perished, the front cover is nearly detached, and both covers are somewhat worn with bumped edges. 7.5 W x 5 H Gordon, Patrick 1744
The American Geography; or, a View of the Present Situation of the United States of America... With the folding maps: ""A Map of the Northern and Middle States; Comprehending the Western Territory and the British Dominions in North America from the Best Authorities;"" ""A Map of the States of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia; Comprehending the Spanish Provinces of East and West Florida;"" and ""A Map of Kentucky Drawn from Actual Observations."" Rebound in quarter faux leather over red marbled boards. Quarto, 642 pp. (deckled edges) with three folding maps. This is the John Stockdale edition published from London. Of particular interest is the rare Kentucky map which was first produced by Filson in 1784 and here republished in 1793. The map extends from the Ohio River in the north to the Cumberland River in the south and shows three counties: Fayette, Jefferson and Lincoln. It is filled with notations including ""a bloody battle fought here"" and ""the large Bones are found here"", settlements, the river system and topography. Includes an inset at top ""A Plan of the Rapids, in the River Ohio"" which was not on the 1784 edition. John Filson (1753 - 1788) was the first Historian of Kentucky. Moving from Pennsylvania about 1782, he settled in Lexington where he divided his time between teaching and surveying land claims. He wrote The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke in 1784. In 1788, while on a surveying expedition near the Great Miami River, he disappeared when the party was attacked by Shawnee Indians. The second map, by Joseph Purcell, is an uncommon, early depiction of the Southeast and shows a well defined New State of Franklin, within the borders of North Carolina. In 1785, settlers in present-day western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee organized a state government to be named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Congress turned down their appeal but the state maintained a legislature and governor until 1788. This ephemeral state appeared on a small number of maps into the early part of the 19th century. The map shows early settlements, including a Moravian Settlement in North Carolina, and the Cumberland Settlements in present-day Tennessee. The map also notes native tribes and various Bounty Land Grants lands along the upper Mississippi River. The third map of the Northern and Middle States describes the area from Maine (Province of Main), south to Virginia. Lesser detail extends west to the Great Lakes and the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, and north to eastern Canada up to James Bay. There are several Bounty Land Grants including Genl. Clarks, Donation Lands from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Ohio Company in Ohio, and Wabash Company, New Jersey Company, and Illinois Company in Illinois. This is the first edition, with information taken from Amos Doolittle`s map of the same title. Condition code is for the maps which have moderate to heavy offsetting with numerous fold separations closed on verso with old paper and archival tape. Text is good with some light scattered foxing, and the top blank margin of the title page has been replaced with old paper. New binding is excellent. 11.5 W x 9.2 H Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.) 1794
[Lot of 4] Colton and Fitch`s Modern School Geography... [and] Physical Geography [and] A System of Modern Geography... (1874) [and] ... (1890) A. Colton and Fitch`s Modern School Geography. Illustrated by Forty Maps, and Numerous Engravings, by George Woolworth Colton, published 1866, hand color (8.2 x 9.6""). Includes double page world map, large North America, the United States and a fine ""Texas and Indian Territory."" Many other maps in text. Pictorial paper covers, 1/2 leather, large 8vo, 134pp, numerous maps. Condition: Contents tight, covers with some rubbing to spine and light stains on cover. (B+) B. Physical Geography, by Arnold Guyot, published 1873, printed color (10.3 x 12.8""). Filled with thematic maps, graphics, and more. Pictorial paper covers, 1/2 leather, 124pp. Very nicely colored maps, double page are tipped in. Condition: Spine with 1"" missing section at center, covers rubbed and soiled. Contents tight and pages mostly clean with even ivory toning, a few with short edge tears. (A) C. A System of Modern Geography, Designed for the Use of Schools and Academies..., by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, published 1874, hand color (9.7 x 12.2""). Numerous full page maps each with one or more states. The ""Map of Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas"" includes Indian Territory. Condition: Double page map of the United States has short split at lower centerfold. Covers worn, rubbed and bumped, spine chipped at top and bottom. Contents tight except first and last end papers, front cover starting. (C+) D. A System of Modern Geography, Designed for the Use of Schools and Academies..., by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, published 1890, hand color (10.1 x 12.7""). These maps are late examples of hand coloring, done in a very fine hand with lovely color and a wider pallet than we`re accustomed to seeing in a school geography. Basically the same maps as the 1874 geography above including Texas. Includes a very nice map of Canada. Condition: Three pages are torn with loss, not affecting maps except for Great Britain of which most is missing. Covers rubbed and a little faded. Contents are completely loose. (C+) See description above. 1866-90
[Three Facsimile Volumes] A Journey in North America, Containing a Survey of the Countries Watered by the Mississipi, Ohio, Missouri, and Other Affluing RiversÂ… This example is a 1924 reprint of Collot`s famous journey to the interior of the United States. In 1796, Collot was appointed by Pierre Adet to reconnoiter the interior parts of the country. Adet was concerned that the United States would join British forces in the Anglo-Spanish War and needed better intelligence on the area if they did. Collot`s journey took him from Pittsburgh down the Ohio River, and then up to St. Louis on the Mississippi before finally heading downstream to New Orleans where he was promptly arrested by the Spanish. He was released shortly thereafter and returned to France in 1800 with the intention of publishing his maps and notes. Collot died in 1805 prior to printing, but his accounts were eventually published by the firm of Arthur Bertrand in 1826. A mere 300 French copies and 100 English copies were produced. This reprint includes two separate volumes of text (310 pp. and 290 pp. respectively) and an atlas volume with 36 folding maps, several of which are large. Published for Reprints of Rare Americana No. 4. Hardbound in quarter calf and tips over marbled boards. Overall the maps and text are clean and bright but are stiff and rippled throughout. A few of the maps have small edge and binding tears with the most notable being a 5"" binding tear in plate 29 (Map of the Missouri). Covers and spine show typical wear with bumped corners and the front hinge of volume 1 has separated. 13.5 W x 10.2 H Collot, George Henry Victor 1924
The Gentleman`s Magazine, and Historical Chronicle This lot includes 8 individual monthly issues and the supplement from 1759 during the heart of the Seven Years War (missing April, May, October and November). All maps and plates are present for the monthly issues included. The six maps, all listed in Jolly, include: A. Compleat Map of Germany Comprehending in One View the Different Seats of the Present War (11 x 13.3""). B. A Map of Martinico, from the Latest and Best Authorities, by John Gibson (7.5 x 9.5""). C. A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadaloupe, Marie-Galante &c. from the Best Authorities, by John Gibson (4.8 x 11.5""). D. Plan of Have de Grace [on sheet with] The Bombardment of Have de Grace July 4th 1759 [and] [Untitled - English Channel] (7.5 x 10""). E. A Map of That Part of Westphalia, in which the French Army Where [sic] Defeated Aug. 1. 1759 (4.3 x 7.3""). F. A Map of Pomerania and Brandenburg with the Frontiers of Poland (7.5 x 10.3""). In addition to the maps listed above, there is a folding View of the Trinity Bridge over the Arno at Florence and a schematic depiction of battle lines entitled Line of Battle of the Allied Army, before the Engagement, on the First of August, 1759. Disbound, 8vo. The maps and plates are very good with some occasional foxing. The map of Germany has a 0.5"" binding tear at lower right. Disbound. 8.3 W x 5.3 H Anon., 1759
The American Lawyer, and Business-Man`s Form BookÂ… This is the second edition with an 1852 publication date on the title page. It contains numerous double-page maps, each printed on a separate page. The map Utah New Mexico and California shows a huge Gold Region with important rivers named including the Feather and American. There are numerous other state maps, mostly from east of the Mississippi River, but also Louisiana and a nice Texas. The map of the United States shows Oregon Territory, a large Nebraska Territory (encompassing present-day Montana, Wyoming and Colorado), and an extremely large Indian Territory. Full calf, 12vo, 359pp. A very clean example of this book with some occasional light scattered foxing. Covers and spine show moderate wear with a few small stains and bumped edges, and the top portion of the spine is partially detached. 7.7 W x 5 H Beadle, D. W. 1852
The Island of Lost Maps: A True Story of Cartographic Crime This is the dramatic tale of famed map thief, Gilbert Bland; an especially interesting story in light of the recent similar crimes. Written by Miles Harvey. 405 pages. Hardbound with pictorial dust jacket. Like new. 7.6 W x 5.8 H 2000
[Lot of 2] The New World - The First Pictures of America [and] Atlas of Columbus and the Great Discoveries A. The New World - The First Pictures of America, by Stefan Lorant, published 1946 (9.3 x 12.3""). A fascinating history of the first French and English settlements on eastern North American seaboards from eyewitness accounts including those of John White and Le Moyne. Heavily illustrated in b/w and color with the water colors of John White (1585), de Bry`s engravings of the Virginia and Florida settlements, and excerpts from Thomas Hariot`s ""New Found Land of Virginia"" (1588). 292 pp., index, bibliography. First edition, Duell, Sloan & Pearce, NY. Hardbound in beige linen with gilt map on front cover. Condition: Contents fine with slight wear to the dust jacket including a partially repaired small tear on the back. B. Atlas of Columbus and the Great Discoveries, by Kenneth Nebenzahl, published 1990 (11.3 x 14.8""). This wonderful reference illustrates a selection of the most significant materials of the period, beginning with the world as known to Europeans before Columbus` first voyage. More than 100 color illustrations depict maps by Ptolemy, Pizzagano, Martellus, Waldseemuller, Mercator, Hondius and others. 168 pp., with index & bibliography. Published by Rand McNally. Hardbound in blue cloth with title in gilt and illustrated dust jacket. Condition: Near fine. 1946-90
[Lot of 3] A Topographical Description of the Dominions of the United States of America... [and] The Discovery of North America [and] The Exploration of North America 1630-1776 A. A Topographical Description of the Dominions of the United States of America..., by Thomas Pownall, published 1949, black and white (8.8 x 12.3""). This is the revised and enlarged version of Pownall`s work, originally published in 1776. 235 pp. with 2 large folding facsimile maps including A Map of the Middle British Colonies in North America by Pownall and A General Map of the Southern British Colonies by Romans. Hardbound in tan cloth boards with gilt text on the front cover and spine. Condition: Contents very good with minimal shelf wear. (A)B. The Discovery of North America, by W.P. Cumming, R.A. Skelton, and D.B. Quinn, published 1972, printed color (9.3 x 12.2""). This extensive textual history, profusely illustrated, covers early explorations across the Atlantic to 1633. It is an important reference for any library. 304 pp. with 370 plates, 75 in color. Hardbound in black cloth with gilt titles and an illustrated dust jacket. Condition: Near fine condition. (A)C. The Exploration of North America 1630-1776, by W.P. Cumming, S.E. Hiller, D.B. Quinn, and G. Williams, published 1974, printed color (9.3 x 12.2""). Written by four experts in American history and cartography. The book is a follow-up to The Discovery of North America, presenting a well documented and meticulous survey of European expansion in the New World, featuring eye-witness accounts and narratives of the explorers and settlers. Each chapter contains a historical survey of the opening up of new land and the main exploration routes. 272 pp, 400 illustrations, 47 in full color. Hardbound in original green cloth with gilt title on spine, and pictorial dust jacket with additional plastic cover. Condition: Light toning along sheet edges with some slight wear to the dust jacket, including a few short tears closed with tape. (B+) See description above. 1949-74
[Lot of 2] Maps - A Historical Survey of Their Study and Collecting [and] Decorative Printed Maps of the 15th to 18th Centuries A. Maps - A Historical Survey of Their Study and Collecting, published 1972, black and white (5.5 x 8.3""). This compact and thought-provoking volume originated in Skelton`s series of lectures at the Newberry Library and focuses on the history of cartography and how it has evolved as a field of study. 138 pp. Hardbound in gray cloth boards with a pictorial paper dust jacket. Condition: Contents generally very good with a few pages highlighted in red ink with minor wear to dust jacket.B. Decorative Printed Maps of the 15th to 18th Centuries, published 1952, printed color (9.8 x 12.6""). First edition of this revised edition of Old Decorative Maps and Charts by A.L. Humphreys. Mr. Skelton was the Superintendent of the Map Room at the British Museum when he published this work. 84 images in color and b/w, 80 text pages. Hardbound in red cloth, titled in gilt on spine. The dust jacket features Danckerts`s Novi Belgii... and is protected by a plastic cover. Condition: Contents very good with light toning along sheet edges and minor wear to dust jacket. See description above. Skelton, R. A. 1952-72
The Mapping of the World Early Printed World Maps 1472-1700 This standard reference work on world maps includes 18 color-plates and hundreds of black and white illustrations, each with a detailed description and carto-bibliography. The scholarship behind this work is unparalleled, providing comprehensive information about each map. 669 pages, extensive index and appendices. Hardbound in red cloth with gilt and black titling at spine and illustrated dust jacket. Slips into a matching red slipcase. An absolutely essential reference work. Internally very clean with some minor wear to covers, spine and dust jacket. The slipcase is structurally sound with some minor surface abrasions. 13.7 W x 9.8 H Shirley, Rodney W. 1983
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