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Sylvanus, Bernard 1511 [Untitled - World] ""This rare and distinctive """"modern"""" world map, from the 1511 edition of Ptolemy`s Geograhia, is an extremely early example of 16th century Venetian cartography and one of the earliest maps obtainable by today`s collectors. This Latin edition of Ptolemy was the first published in Venice, by Jacobus Pentius de Leucho, and was the first atlas to use two-color woodblock printing. The maps were printed in black with place names and headings printed in red ink by means of type set into the woodblock and applied with a second strike of the plate. The text was based on a Latin translation by Jacobus Angelus, with revised maps by Bernardus Sylvanus. Little is known of Sylvanus, a native of Southern Italy, although he is believed to have been a monk. Realizing that Ptolemy`s maps were outdated, Sylvanus set out to update them with modern information, often from contemporary manuscript sources. The resulting effect was an unusual hybrid of classical and modern information. Sylvanus also introduced a new world map, depicted for the first time in a distinctive cordiform (heart-shaped) projection, which was adopted by several later cartographers and used for a number of important 16th century maps. This world map was the first to show the newly discovered Americas in an edition of Ptolemy`s Geograhia, and presents a fascinating view of the post-Columbian world. South America, of which only the eastern coast is shown, is named Terra Sanctae Crucis but bears no additional place names. The islands of Cuba and Hispanola appear overly large and surrounded by numerous small, unnamed islands. Further north and quite close to Ireland are the island Terra Laboratorus and a partially delineated region named Regalis Domus, resulting from the Portuguese explorations of the Corte Real brothers in 1501. On the opposite side of the map the island of Zampagv (Japan), which appears for only the second time on a printed map. The first appearance being on the Contarini/Rosselli map of 1506, of which there is only one known copy. The land masses are vigorously engraved with mountain ranges, rivers and place names, and the map is surrounded by decorative wind heads and signs of the zodiac. Printed on two sheets, joined."" 22"" W x 16.3"" H A nice impression with light soiling, about 10 small worm holes (most only visible when held to light), and a couple of small chips along sheet edge at right, far from image. The bottom wind head has been partially cut off, apparently as issued as the to

Munster, Sebastian 1553 Das Erst General Inhaltend die Beschreibung und den Circkel des Gantzen Erdtrichs und Mores This famous woodblock map is presented on an oval projection surrounded by clouds and wind heads with the title above the map. The continents are shown in rough outline only. North America is shown with the large cleft nearly separating the east coast from the continent, often referred to as the Sea of Verazano. What appears to be a large Northwest Passage stretches towards Asia. South America has a very strange shape as well. In Africa, the Nile is prominently shown with its twin sources beginning in a range of southern mountains. The mythical islands of Grisonum and Calensuan are placed in the proximity of Australia, where there is also the label Mare Pacificum. A sailing ship and several fierce sea monsters occupy the oceans. Initials of the engraver David Kandel in lower left-hand corner. This is the second `modern` world map to appear in Munster`s Cosmographia, published between 1550 and 1578. This example is from a German edition, which were published between 1550-78, with German text and an elaborate woodblock engraving on verso. 15"" W x 10.9"" H There are expert repairs to a few minor centerfold separations and light toning that is slightly uneven along the centerfold. A small chip in bottom blank margin along centerfold has also been archivally repaired.

Ortelius, Abraham 1587 Typus Orbis Terrarum Ortelius` beautiful oval world map is a simplified version of Mercator`s influential map of 1569. From surviving correspondence, it is known that Mercator encouraged Ortelius and provided him with information, particularly with co-ordinates of places in the Americas. This is the first state of Ortelius` third world map updated with the more correct shape of South America and the first depiction of the Solomon Islands off the coast of New Guinea. North America is nearly bisected by a lengthy St. Lawrence River, and the lands of Anian Regnum and Quivira are noted on the western coast. The Atlantic Ocean is filled with phantom islands, including Frieslant, St. Brandain, Brasil and many others. A huge Southern Continent incorporates Tierra del Fuego, and the mythical lands of Beach, Maletur and Lucach. The oval projection is surrounded by an intricate strapwork design with four corner medallions containing quotations from Cicero and Seneca. Italian text on verso, indicating a publishing date of 1608-12. 19.4"" W x 14.1"" H A nice impression with old color and full, original margins on watermarked paper. There are a few tiny abrasions and a centerfold separation that enters 6"" into map at bottom that has been professionally repaired with old paper on verso. Remnants of hin

Quad, Matthias von Kinckelbach 1597 Typus Orbis Terrarum, ad Imitationem Universalis Gerhardi Mercatoris... This is Quad`s version of Mercator`s planispherical map of 1569, with the addition of the figure of Christ in an oval frame in the top left quadrant of the map. The North American continent is shown overly large and South America is depicted with the incorrect bulge on the western coast. Quad also retains the mythical islands of Groclant, Thule, Frischlant, and S. Brandam around Greenland. Large landmasses are shown at both poles, and there is a distinct Northern Passage to Asia. A boldly engraved frame border surrounds the map, containing both the title at top and a quotation from Cicero at bottom. 12.3"" W x 8.6"" H A nice impression with a professionally repaired tear that just enters map border at bottom and a couple of tiny worm holes, only visible when held to light. There are a few small chips confined to the blank margins that have also been professionally rep

Ritter, Franz 1607 [Untitled - World and Horological Diagrams] ""A rare and extremely unusual map shows the world projected from the North Pole as if it were the table of a sundial. Although at first glance it appears as if the landmasses are melting off the earth, they are actually drawn to scale based on a mathematical projection that links time and location. Ritter uses a gnomonic projection, in which surface points of a sphere are projected from the center of the earth onto a tangent plane. Meridians and the Equator are shown as straight lines, while all other parallels are depicted as ellipsis, parabolas or hyperbolas. In order to use the map to tell time, the center point would be 45&degN 10&degE, from which point a shadow would be cast onto a meridian to indicate the local sun time. The gnomonic projection was originally called horologium due to its relationship to sundials. The result is a very distorted, though mathematically correct, projection, with the distortion increasing rapidly away from the center point. The geography on the map is limited to major rivers and a few place names, including Florida in North America and the fabled golden city of Manoa on the mythical Parime Lacus in South America. The British Isles are curiously omitted, despite numerous small islands dotting the Atlantic. One small sea monster graces the waters between Africa and Madagascar. Surrounding the central map are ten horological diagrams, all enclosed in a decorative border. These diagrams include a windrose at top center (bearing the date Anno MDCVII), signs of the zodiac, and sundials for morning, midday and evening hours. The plate was designed for Ritter`s first edition of the Speculum Solis in 1607, and is a synopsis of all the plates that appear in his later editions. This is the first state."" 13.4"" W x 11.2"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with a few small spots. Binding trims at left that have been replaced with old paper, with a small amount of neatline expertly replaced in facsimile. Issued folding, now pressed with a tear that enters 3"" into imag

Hondius/Le Clerc, 1633 Orbis Terrae Novissima Descriptio ""This is the first of two world maps engraved by Jodocus Hondius for Parisian publisher Jean Le Clerc. The map is based on Rumold Mercator`s double-hemisphere map from 1587 (see Shirley #157), which in turn was based on his father`s great world map of 1569. The North Pole is depicted as a landmass surrounding a sea from which four rivers radiate and there is a well depicted Northwest Passage. There is a huge Terra Australis, and the lands of Maletur and Beach (from the travel account of Marco Polo) are noted along the coast in the vicinity of present-day Australia with a large island labeled Iava Minor located in the same region. Japan is shown in a kite-shaped configuration, with the fictitious Satyrorum insule (Satyr`s Island) shown above. Hondius updated Mercator`s map by eliminating the bulge in the southwest coast of South America and adding the islands of Queen Elizabeth at the southern tip. In addition, Hondius elongated New Guinea and added several islands to its east. The hemispheres are surrounded by an elaborate decorative border with an armillary sphere and 32-point compass rose tucked between the hemispheres. Hondius has balanced the title at top with one of his favorite quotations from the Psalms at bottom. The composition is completed with several diagrams in the corners, including two wind roses with the wind names in Dutch and Italian, a diagram of the phases of the moon, and a final diagram of the climatic zones. Le Clerc`s map was issued both separately and in editions of Mercator-Hondius atlases and Le Clerc`s own atlas (Theatre Geographique du Royaume de France). This is the third state, dated 1633, with the coastline of Terra Australis partially erased and without the line of small islands between New Guinea and South America. Blank verso."" 19.9"" W x 12.9"" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with good margins and faint damp stains in blank margins, just entering map border at far right and left.

Blaeu, Willem 1640 Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula ""A magnificent map featuring a carte-a-figures border with allegorical representations of the sun, the moon, the five known planets, the four elements and the four seasons. Along the bottom are vignettes showing the seven wonders of the world: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus straddling the harbor at Rhodes, the Pyramids, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus at Cairo, the Temple of Diana, the Statue of Jupiter and the lighthouse at Alexandria. Josua van Ende engraved this map, reducing it from Blaeu`s 1605 wall map for inclusion in atlases. Petrus Plancius` world map of 1592 was the main source of geographical information. The map is shown on Mercator`s projection with a massive Southern Continent attached to New Guinea, with the coastal names of Beach and Psittacorum regio noted from Marco Polo`s travel memoirs. North America has the westward bulge characteristic of the time, with the Strait of Anian noted. Korea is shown as an island and Japan is in a kite-like shape. The map itself is richly decorated with cartouches, sea battles, monsters and compass roses. Fourth state with Tierra del Fuego shown as an island and the date omitted from the lower cartouche on the right. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43."" 21.6"" W x 16.2"" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with minor printer`s ink residue in the Barents Sea and expertly repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom.

Hondius/Mariette, 1642 Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydpographica Tabula The Hondius world map of 1617 was the prototype for a series of maps by French publishers who combined Hondius` geographical information with the more scientific border decorations from Boisseau`s map of 1636. The map depicts the discovery of the Le Maire Strait at the tip of South America. In North America, the St. Lawrence River runs nearly the entire width of the continent, terminating in a large lake not far from the infamous Civolo 7 citta (7 cities of Cibola). Hudson Bay is depicted after the work of Gerritsz. In Asia, Korea is shown as an island, the northern coast of New Guinea is more properly located and there is a large Terra Australis Incognita with Boach named in the region of the Australian continent. The surrounding engravings include a pair of celestial charts, circular diagrams containing the compass points, the names of the winds, the climatic zones, the heavenly orbits and a thirty-year calendar. The map is richly adorned with a variety of decorations including three cartouches, two featuring native figures, numerous sailing ships, sea monsters, flying fish and a depiction of Neptune. This is the first state with Mariette`s imprint. Although dated 1642, this was likely published in the 1653 edition of Mariette`s Theatre Geographique de France. 22"" W x 15"" H A fine impression, issued folding and now flattened on watermarked paper with light soiling. There are professional repairs to a small hole at far left as well as a few short separations and tiny holes along the folds. The left and right margins have be

Visscher, Nicolas 1658 Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tabula Visscher`s magnificent large map is regarded as the foundation for highly decorative Dutch world maps produced throughout the remainder of the 17th century. The twin hemispheres are surrounded by dramatic scenes drawn by Nicolas Berchem. These superb engravings represent the abduction of Persephone by Hades, Zeus being carried across the heavens in an eagle-drawn chariot, Poseidon commanding his entourage, and Demeter receiving the fruits of the Earth. Inset between the cusps are smaller polar projections, each flanked by allegorical representations of Fire, Air, Water and Earth. Geographically the map is based on Blaeu`s large world map of 1648 with minor variations in the island of California shown here with a flat northern coast, and Anian appearing adjacent to a strait leading within striking distance of the western shores of Hudson Bay. In China, stippling is used for the first time in a general map to denote a desert, Xamo Desertum, just west of the Great Wall. The map appeared in Jansson`s Novus Atlas in 1658 and was used in several later atlases both by Jansson and Visscher, all in this unchanged state. 22.1"" W x 18.4"" H A fine impression with attractive old color, light toning, and a few small spots of foxing. There is an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 8.5"" into map at bottom. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Visscher, Nicolas 1663 Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita per N. Visscher This superb double hemisphere world map is surrounded by engravings including allegorical representations of the continents as well as native inhabitants and wildlife. Visscher`s decorations were so popular several other cartographers copied them. Two diagrams depicting the Ptolemaic and Copernican theories of the solar system appear within the cusps of the hemispheres. The northwest coast of North America is greatly exaggerated with the fictional El Streto d`Anian, while California is shown as a peninsula. In the Pacific, Western Australia, Van Diemens Landt and a bit of New Zealand are also noted. This is the first state. Dutch text on verso. 18.6"" W x 12.2"" H A nice impression, issued folding and now flattened with minor soiling, a few small abrasions along centerfold at bottom of map, and several short fold separations that have been professionally repaired.

Anon., 1670 Mappe-Monde pour Connoitre les Progres & les Conquestes les Plus Remarquables des Prouinces-Unies, Ainsy que Celles des Compagnies d`Orient et d`Occident, et les Pais Quelles Possedent dans l`un et dans Lautre Hemisphere The voyages and discoveries of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and other Dutch trading companies are the subject of this handsome, double-hemisphere map of the world. California is shown as a prominent island, the Great Wall is shown in China, and the incomplete coasts of Australia and New Zealand are shown in the South Pacific. The principal countries are named and other locations are numbered and related to the keys above and below the map. The numbers 1 to 34 and the text refer to the voyages by Dutch explorers from 1594 (the first attempt to locate a Northeast Passage) to 1665 when New Holande (New York) was captured by the British. Items 35-47 describe the Dutch colonial possessions in Asia. Published by Jean Malherbe. Listed by Shirley as scarce. 18"" W x 13.1"" H Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with some minor creasing at bottom and a few small, professionally repaired fold separations.

Wit, Frederick de 1670 Nova Orbis Tabula, in Lucem Edita ""This is one of the most attractive double-hemispherical world maps of the late seventeenth century. The corners are filled with images of the seasons, the zodiac, and the elements, all combined within four well-composed vignettes. At top left is a personification of Spring, who also represents Virgo, with the element of Air billowing her robes. The bull of Taurus and the ram of Aries are shown to the right. The top right vignette represents Autumn, with the shore in the background illustrating the element Water. A putti holds a crab representing Cancer, and another holds the lion of Leo. The twins of Gemini flank the inset of the North Pole at top. The lower left scene presents Summer and Earth with a wine-imbibing Bacchus and a scene of drunkenness The signs for Scorpio and Libra are held by two followers, while Sagittarius gallops in the background. Winter holds court in the final vignette, with the element of Fire shown to the left. Aquarius is represented by a child pouring water into a basin. A group of raucous children in the background hold a goat representing Capricorn and a fishing pole with the double fish of Pisces. In North America, the Great Lakes appear as one large semi-circle with an open western end, and the island of California is shown on the Briggs model with a flat northern coast, and a portion of Anian appears in the Pacific Northwest. South America has the mythical L. Parime astride the equator, with the imaginary golden city of Manoa on its shores. Asia displays a Japan with an oversized Iedso (Hokkaido) shown on the map of the Western Hemisphere. A partial coastline for Australia is shown, and both New Zealand and Tasmania are indicated by only one stretch of coastline. The inset of the North Pole shows Hudson Bay with two southern bays, and the inset of the South Pole is nearly blank save for the very tip of South America and Tierra del Fuego. This is the second plate with cherubs in the cusps and the appearance of Nova Guinea and Quiri Regio in the western hemisphere."" 22.5"" W x 18.9"" H Attractive color with gilt highlights and a few minor creases in corners of map that have been pressed. There are professional repairs along centerfold to several separations and minor creases in the map, as well as to some small chips and tears in blank

Pitt, Moses 1680 Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula ""This beautiful map is one of the most intriguing examples of the internal workings of the map publishing business in the seventeenth century. The copperplate from which the map was printed was originally engraved by Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius) in 1608. It then passed into the hands of Jan Jansson in 1620, and finally to Jansson’s heirs who formed a partnership with the Englishman, Moses Pitt. The plate was reworked several times and a comparison of the various states provides a compelling view of the changing image of the world during the 17th century. In this final state, the classic carte-a-figures borders remain unchanged, while the map itself was updated with actual discoveries such as Australia, Tierra del Fuego and the straits of Magellan and Le Maire. Other changes reflect prevailing, but erroneous, theories such as an insular California, a peculiar isthmus linking Nova Zemla to northern Asia, and a revived huge Antarctic landmass. The map is very scarce because Pitt’s ambitious atlas project was a commercial failure, resulting in his confinement in debtor’s prison. This map is a classic example of the mapmaker`s art with carte-a-figures borders depicting allegorical representations of the sun, moon, the five known planets, the four elements and the four seasons. Along the bottom are vignettes showing the seven wonders of the world: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus over the harbor at Rhodes, the Pyramids, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus at Cairo, the Temple of Diana, the Statue of Jupiter and the lighthouse at Alexandria. This example has been printed on very wide-margined paper that has been double red-lined ruled just outside of the plate mark, which was a common embellishment for a royal presentation set."" 21"" W x 15.7"" H A nice impression in full original color, printed on an extra-large watermarked sheet. There is light soiling, some minor color offsetting, and a few small abrasions at bottom right of image. There are professional repairs to centerfold separations at t

Zurner/Schenk, 1700 Planisphaerium Terrestre cum Utroque Coelesti Hemisphaerio, sive Diversa Orbis Terraquei... / Vlakke Aard-Kloot met het Beide Hemelsch Half-Rond, of de Onderscheidene Verbeelding van de Land-Water-Waereld… This is a stunning double hemisphere world map with up-to-date cartography for the period. California is shown as an island with an indistinct Fretum Anian and Terra Esonis above it. There is a River of the West emptying into a small sea just northeast of California. Australia is shown to be separate from New Guinea, Carpentaria and Diemens Land. Nova Britannia is shown as a separate island off the coast of New Guinea with the notation that it was discovered by Dampier in 1700. Several explorer`s tracks are traced, including Magellan, Dampier, Tasman, Gaetani and Charmont. The map is enclosed in broad bands containing information on the winds and climates. Tucked between the hemispheres are beautiful celestial maps and arrayed throughout the border are twenty-six smaller astronomical diagrams and world maps on various projections. At the bottom is a panorama illustrating tempests, earthquakes, tides, vortices, volcanoes with a textual commentary on the natural phenomena depicted. 22.6"" W x 19.8"" H Attractive color with soiling confined to blank margins.

Mortier, Pierre 1700 Carte Generale de Toutes les Costes du Monde, et les Pays Nouvellement Decouvert, Dressee sur les Relations les Plus Nouvelles... Fine example of this large world map on Mercator`s projection, published in Mortier`s counterfeit version of Le Neptune Francois in 1693. The original Neptune Francois was published in France by Hubert Jaillot in 1693, but Mortier re-engraved the maps the same year and published his version in Amsterdam with French, Dutch and English text. The known coastlines are accurate for the period but many interior details from recent discoveries have been omitted. The Great Lakes are depicted as a large Mer Douce with two smaller unnamed lakes. California is shown as an island on the Sanson model. This is the second state with Hudson Bay entirely re-engraved to now include three large islands and a distinctive Northwest Passage with Mer Glaciale extending through to the Detroit d` Anian, just to the north of California. The northeastern coast of Asia is truncated, but several promontories have been added. Australia is charted according to the discoveries of Tasman`s voyages and many of the earlier Dutch discoveries. Two sheets joined, as issued. 35.6"" W x 23.1"" H Original color with gilt highlights, minor soiling, and a few small cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment that have been archivally repaired.

Fer, Nicolas de 1705 Mappe-Monde ou Carte Generale de la Terre, Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences Fine double hemispheric map that features California as an island. Surrounding the hemispheres are nine medallion portraits of explorers, including La Salle, Tachard, Dampier, Magellan, Drake, Columbus, Vespucci, Marco Polo, and Schouten. The map shows early mapping of North America with the Great Lakes not completely formed. The northeast coast of Asia includes a coastline labeled Roye. de Coree stretching off the map in the direction of North America. Australia and New Zealand are tentatively drawn and named Nouvelle Hollande and Nouv. Zeeland. According to Shirley, this map may have been copied directly from the similar map by Mortier (see Shirley #572), however since the dating on the Mortier map is uncertain, it is possible that Mortier copied de Fer. This is the second edition, dated 1705. 13.6"" W x 9.1"" H A dark impression with minor soiling and a professionally repaired tear that just enters map border at bottom.

Danckerts, Cornelius 1710 De Werelt Caart This is Cornelius Danckerts` second world map; his first being a re-engraved version of his father`s map. This map is presented in the new scientific style popular at the turn of the 18th century. Danckerts retained the continental outlines from his father`s map, including the island form of California. However, he updated information on the course of the Mississippi from recent French discoveries. Terra Esonis stretches across the Pacific from just above California nearly to Asia and the land of Yedso above Japan. Tasman`s discoveries relating to Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania are shown in the Pacific. North and south polar projections appear at the top and bottom between the spheres. In each upper corner are illustrations of the Ptolemaic theory on the revolution of the planets and stars around the earth. In the lower corners are diagrams of the movement of the Sun throughout varying degrees of latitude, and a plan of the Sun, Moon and Earth during lunar and solar eclipses. There are extensive notations in Dutch at the top and a keyed table of latitude at the bottom. Dutch text on verso, from a Dutch Bible. This edition does not have Danckerts` imprint at bottom, which is more commonly found. 20.4"" W x 14.6"" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with minor toning and soling with narrow margins.

Aa, Pieter van der 1720 Mappe-Monde, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences, etc. Augmentees de Nouveau Vignettes symbolizing the four continents fill the corners of this uncommon, double hemispheric world map. The map illustrates the routes of several sixteenth century explorers in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including Magellan, Tasman, Chevalier de Chermont, Mendana and others. The western coastline of New Zealand is illustrated, along with parts of Australia and Tasmania. The entire northwest coast of North America is blank above the peninsular California. There is a remnant of the coastline that suggested a connection between North America and Asia on earlier maps; here with a notation concerning the discoveries of Vasco de Gama. The eastern coast of Asia is truncated and a huge Terre d`Yeco forms the northern part of Japan. The title cartouche at top is balanced with an advertisement cartouche at bottom. The map is enclosed in a superb picture-frame style border, printed from a separate plate. 16.3"" W x 13.3"" H A fine impression, issued folding and now pressed on watermarked paper with a vertical printer`s crease near center of map. The binding trim at left has been professionally replaced with old paper to accommodate framing.

Moll, Herman 1736 A New Map of the Whole World with the Tradewinds According to ye Latest and Most Exact Observations Very nice map with California as an Island. Northwestern North America is largely left blank, with Annian Str. appearing north of California. The eastern seaboard is labeled as the English Empire. Northeast Asia is only partially delineated, with a note in northern Russia that reads, ""Parts Unknown."" The borders of Australia and Tasmania are incomplete. Above the hemispheres is a north polar projection. The bottom is filled with unusual male representations of the continents and other interesting allegorical scenes. This early thematic map uses arrows to depict the trade winds and their directions. A note at top discusses trade winds and monsoons and incorporates a list of the zodiac signs. Imprint below bottom neatline notes that the map was printed for Thos. Bowles Print and Map Seller next ye Chapter House in St. Pauls Churchyard, and John Bowles Print and Map Seller at the Black Horse in Cornhill, London. 10.3"" W x 7.9"" H Issued folding, now pressed flat, with attractive color. There is a faint damp stain in the blank right margin, well away from image.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1748 Essay d`une Carte Reduite Contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre... Early issue of this fine large world chart on Mercator`s projection decorated with a large title cartouche and two compass roses. North America is shown with a very pronounced River of the West connecting through a series of rivers and lakes from Lake Superior to the Pacific - representing the elusive Northwest Passage. The Russian discoveries in the North Pacific are not yet shown, although there is a note about the voyages of 1743. Australia is labeled Nouvelle Hollande with Terre de Diemen and Nouv. Guinee both linked to the mainland. New Zealand is only partially formed and there are numerous islands in the Pacific. On four sheets, professionally joined. 25.5"" W x 18.9"" H Issued folding, now pressed flat, on watermarked paper with faint offsetting and a few spots scattered throughout the map. The left margin is very narrow with a portion trimmed to the neatline.

Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1770 Mappemonde a l`Usage du Roy Covens and Mortier issued this impressive large double hemisphere map based upon the work of both Delisle and Bauche. The map shows well formed continents with the latest discoveries as mentioned in the cartouche at bottom. The routes of numerous explorers are depicted, including Magellan (1520), Mendanna (1595), Quiras (1605), Le Maire (1615), Tasman (1642), St. Louis (1708), and Antoine (1710). The western portion of North America is still largely blank with the exception of a large Mer de l`Ouest. A broken coastline continues to the northwest with several notes of explorers` discoveries. Australia and New Zealand are only partially mapped, and there is no sign of Hawaii, indicating that this map does not include updates based on Captain Cook`s second and third voyages. Above the map is a decorative cartouche featuring the French coat of arms surrounded by allegorical figures representing the four continents. This is the fourth state, with the additional coastline added to the northwest coast of North America. Engraved by J. Condet. Printed on two joined sheets, as issued. 26.1"" W x 17"" H Attractive color on watermarked paper with good margins. A portion of the joint between the two sheets (around Australia) has come loose.

Tallis, John 1850 [Lot of 2] Western Hemisphere [and] Eastern Hemisphere ""A lovely pair of finely rendered hemispheric maps that are some of the most decorative maps produced in the 19th Century. Both maps were engraved by J. Rapkin and show a circular hemisphere completely surrounded by vignettes drawn by H. Warren, featuring whales, natives, and indigenous animals, with a fancy vine-style border. The western map extends to include New Zealand and the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, and the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic. Alaska is Russian America, New California occupies all the west coast with the Baja called California, and the coast of Antarctica is partially defined. The eastern map includes major cities, topography and watershed. The """"Mail Route"""" for the British Empire is shown and identified in a key near the South Pole; it extends from Britain through the Mediterranean Sea, over land to the Red Sea, across the Arabian Sea to Calcutta, through the East Indies and around Australia with stops in Perth, Adelaide, Hobart (Tasmania) and Sydney."" 13.4"" W x 10.1"" H Both maps feature original outline color with minor soiling and faint toning along the centerfold. The western map has one small hole near the North Pole.

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1860 Map of the World on the Mercator Projection, Exhibiting the American Continent as Its Centre This crisply engraved map with the Western Hemisphere at center features the tracks of several explorers including Cook, Gore, and Ross. In this first edition map, the continent of Antarctica is named, but only small portions of its coastline are delineated, naming Graham`s Land, Palmer`s Land, and showing the track of the U.S. Exploring Expedition. The Trans-Atlantic telegraph cable is shown between Newfoundland and Ireland. Alaska is shown here Russian Territory. 18"" W x 14.1"" H There is an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom that just enters the map border, a few tiny spots in the image, and some soiling in the right blank margin.

Anon., 1720 La Terre Connue Lorsque l`Evangile sut Publie This uncommon map illustrates those parts of the world that were known in ancient times; covering all of Europe, Northern Africa and Central Asia. The ancient regions and cities are named and large rivers and lakes are noted, but there is little other detail. The cartography is up-to-date, rather than on the Ptolemaic model. The inset at upper right is a double hemisphere world showing the contemporary knowledge of the whole world. It features the mythical island of California and large southern continent. Evidence of a plate repair is in the bottom border. 16.6"" W x 12.6"" H An excellent impression on sturdy, watermarked paper with a few very minor creases.

Mercator/Hondius, 1609 Polus Arcticus cum Vicinis Regionibus This is a reduced version of the second state of Mercator`s famous North Pole map. It depicts the region between the pole and the Arctic Circle. This is one of the most intriguing early maps, combining medieval geographic concepts with some of the most advanced cartography of its day. The North Pole is shown as a rocky island surrounded by `in-drawing seas` between four huge islands. The map shows an awareness of recent discoveries, including those of Frobisher and Davis, as well as the northern sea passage through America to Asia. It is a striking example of baroque engraving, with the map set off by the roundel title cartouche and inset maps of the Faeroes, the Shetlands, and the mythical Frisland in the corners, and framed by a border of interlocking acanthus designs. German text on verso. 7.4"" W x 5.3"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor toning.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 La Description des Hyperborees This captivating miniature map of the North Pole is based on Gerard Mercator`s map published in 1595. It depicts the region between the pole and the Arctic Circle with both the North Pole and the magnetic pole shown as rocky islands. The pole is surrounded by `in-drawing seas` between four huge islands. Four scenes of Arctic wildlife fill the corners of the engraving, including a reindeer, fox, walrus, whale, and polar bears. French title page on verso. 4.8"" W x 3.9"" H A fine impression with a light stain at left, some printer`s ink residue in bottom blank margin, and light text show-through.

Delisle, Guillaume 1714 Hemisphere Septentrional pour Voir Plus Distinctement les Terres Arctiques This is the first edition of this important map of the Northern Hemisphere, drawn with Delisle’s characteristic scientific approach. This is the first map to correctly place the west coast of North America, moving it substantially east from previous mapping. California is shown as a peninsula at a time when it was often still shown as an island, even in other maps drawn by Delisle, although a dotted line still hints at the possibility of the island form. Near the northern coast of Asia is Terre de la Compagnie with a note about its discovery by Jean de Gama. Delisle based his depiction of the Northern Pacific on the voyage of Fondant in 1709. 17.8"" W x 17.9"" H On watermarked paper with ample margins. There is light soiling and a few small scattered stains within the map image.

Bowen, Emanuel 1744 A Correct Draught of the North Pole and of All the Countries Hitherto Discovered, Intercepted Between the Pole and the Parallel of 50 Degrees... A highly detailed map that shows the tracks of navigators in their numerous attempts to find a northern passage to the economic riches of Asia. The map shows great information on the hunt for the Northwest Passage via Hudson Bay. Much of Greenland and the western part of North America remain undiscovered. A decorative title cartouche obscures the unknown northwest coast. Panels of English text at the bottom describe the explorations and probabilities of finding a Northwest Passage via Hudson Bay, with particular interest in the outcome of the 1746 Arthur Dobbs expedition. Published by John Harris. 17.2"" W x 15.4"" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and two small stains to the right of the title cartouche.

Zatta, Antonio 1779 Emisfero Terrestre Settentrionale Tagliato su l`Equatore Based on Robert de Vaugondy`s map, this polar projection covers from the North Pole to the equator. In North America, the mythical Northwest Passage is shown connecting through the Strait of Anian and L. de Fonte to Hudson Bay. The map also includes Lahontan’s system of rivers and lakes in the west; it labels the river connecting the Mississippi River to the Pacific the Beautiful River. The Arctic discoveries of the eighteenth century are all well depicted. 16.5"" W x 13"" H Original color on watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold and a few tiny spots of foxing.

Carey, Mathew 1795 A Map of the Countries Situate About the North Pole as Far as the 50th Degree of North Latitude This is the first state of the first map of the North Pole published by an American cartographer. The map illustrates information from the late eighteenth century explorations in the Canadian north by Hearne and Mackenzie. Engraved by William Barker. 9.3"" W x 9.8"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper, now flattened, with wide margins. There is a faint damp stain near the center of the image and marginal soiling.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Description de la Terre Soubs-Australe This handsome miniature map is one of the first to focus solely on the South Pole. It depicts a large Magallanica Sive Terra Australis Incognita incorporating Terra del Fuogo, Beach Provincia, Psittacorum Regio, and Promontorium Terrae Australis. The large landmass is separated from South America by the Strait of Magellan, and almost joined to Nova Guinea, with the Salomon Islands depicted nearby. The map is handsomely adorned with a fierce sea monster, a sailing ship, and two compass roses orienting north away from the South Pole. French title page on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with minor marginal soiling and light text show-through.

Burritt, Elijah H. 1835 Atlas, Designed to Illustrate the Geography of the Heavens, Comprising the Following Maps or Plates. ""Complete celestial atlas with eight charts of the constellations. This popular star atlas was intended for the general public, rather than for professional astronomers. Only the brighter stars and nebulae, and their allegorical forms, are depicted on the charts. The stiff paper covers include a vignette of astronomers using a telescope. Charts include: 1) A Plan of the Solar System Exhibiting its Relative Magnitudes and Distances... 2) The Visible Heavens in January, February, and March. 3) The Visible Heavens in October, November, and December. 4) The Visible Heavens in April, May, and June. 5) The Visible Heavens in July, August, and September. 6) Southern Circumpolar Map for each Month in the Year. 7) Northern Circumpolar Map for each Month in the Year. 8) A Celestial Planisphere, or Map of the Heavens."" 14.3"" W x 16.5"" H This atlas is nearly always found in poor condition, however in this example most of the charts are in B to B+ condition. The charts are in original color with light offsetting and scattered foxing throughout - primarily in the first chart and then quite

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Schema Corporis Solaris, Prout ab Authore et P. Scheinero. Romae Anno 1635 Observatum Suit This stunning engraving is an early view of the sun shown with solar flares and surface eruptions based on the observations of Kircher and Christoph Scheiner in 1635. Kircher`s masterpiece, titled Mundus subterraneus (The Underground World) was the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth, proposing theories (sometimes fantastic) in the areas of physics, geography, geology, and chemistry. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous Subterranean World by Johann Waesberger. 16.5"" W x 14.6"" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with an expertly and nearly invisibly repaired tear that enters title cartouche at top. There are small chips in top and bottom margins that have also been expertly repaired, two of which enter map border, with bord

1814 [Untitled - Napoleon Bonaparte Portrait] ""This satirical cartoon depicts Napoleon Bonaparte in a style derived from Giuseppe Arcimboldo, a 16th century Italian artist who is famous for his portraits represented by flowers, fruits and other common objects. In this caricature, Napoleon`s hat is a black eagle, representing Germany, with its talons gripping Napoleon`s head. His face is cleverly composed of corpses, with his collar symbolizing a river of blood. His coat is a map depicting major battle sites in Germany. Napoleon`s medal of the Legion of Honor is replaced with a spider in its web. The coat also features a golden epaulette made from a hand, with the Eye of Providence on the wrist and fingers named for the primary powers engulfed in the Napoleonic Wars against France (England, Russia, Austria, Prussia and Sweden). The hand appears to be tugging on one of the threads of the spider`s web, ready to unravel it, symbolizing the beginning of Napoleon`s demise. This caricature was originally created by the Henschel brothers immediately after the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig to commemorate German victory over Napoleon. The cartoon was first issued as a New Year`s card, often with accompanying text describing each element, and was soon copied in various printed versions all over Europe."" 2.1"" W x 3.7"" H Original color with light scattered foxing.

1815 Journal de la Belgique. Pieces Officielles. Nouvelles Diverses This is a four-page publication of the Journal De La Belgique from June 15, 1815, in French, giving news from around Europe. The journal used a miniature version of the Leo Belgicus map as their logo. The Leo Belgicus, in which the Low Countries were depicted in the form of a lion, was one of the highpoints in the Golden Age of mapmaking. This version is based on the original 1538 Aitsinger form with the lion standing facing right with a paw raised and holding a shield. The shield bears the motto, L`Union Fait la Force, which translates as ""Unity Gives Strength."" Two tax stamps appear to the right of the title. The Leo Belgicus measures 1.4 x 1.7"". 9.3"" W x 11"" H The map itself is clean and bright. The bifolium has a few spots of toning and a faint damp stain at bottom.

Milton Bradley Co., 1880 Puzzle Map of the United States This uncommon puzzle map, published by Milton Bradley of Springfield Mass., is accompanied by its original chromolithograph decorated box. The map is basic and displays the states and territories, major rivers, and a few cities in each state or territory. While most boundaries reflect current configurations, Dakota territory is still present and Yellowstone National Park is separately delineated. The map is printed on thin stock and cut into equal sized rectangles. 20.3"" W x 13.5"" H The puzzle has some minor soiling and foxing. The top of the paper box is missing two sides with tape repairs holding up the other two sides.

Munster, Sebastian 1559 Tabula Novarum Insularum, quas Diversis Respectibus Occidentales & Indianas Vocant This map of the New World is often credited with popularizing the name America due to the popularity of Munster`s Cosmographia and the numerous editions published in the sixteenth century. The influence of Marco Polo`s 13th century explorations in Asia are evident with the 7448 islands in the North Pacific and Zipangri (Japan) shown only a short distance off the western coast of North America. The North American continent is very oddly shaped without a California landmass and the eastern region is nearly bisected by a body of water, known as the Sea of Verrazzano. The Yucatan is still shown as an island, Cozumel is named nearby as Cozumela, and the lake at Temistitan (not named in this state) is connected to the Gulf of Mexico. South America has a large bulge on the western coast, the Amazon River is very short, and cannibals inhabit the continent shown with the name Canibali next to a gruesome vignette with human limbs. The map is very decorative with Magellan`s surviving ship Victoria appearing in the Pacific. The flags of Spain and Portugal depict their respective spheres of influence in the New World. This is the 10th state per Burden and the 9th state per Kershaw, without the place name Temistitan but with the lost stereotype Sciana now replaced in italics on the Caribbean island that holds the Royal Standard. 13.4"" W x 10.6"" H Minor marginal soiling and a couple of small, insignificant spots.

Ortelius, Abraham 1579 Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio ""This is one of the most famous maps of America, and one that had enormous influence on the future cartography of the New World. The map is primarily based on Gerard Mercator`s great multi-sheet world map of 1569. The most recognizable features of the map are the bulbous Chilean coastline and the exaggerated breadth of the North American continent. North America shows a lengthy St. Lawrence River reaching across the continent to nearly meet the fictitious, westward flowing Tiguas Rio. The strategically placed title cartouche hides the unknown South Pacific and therefore most of the conjectural great southern continent, which is shown attached to both New Guinea and Tierra del Fuego. This map is from the second copper plate that contains identical geography to the first plate [1570]. In this plate the largest ship in the Pacific is now sailing east and away from the viewer. Due to religious persecution Ortelius had been forced to leave Antwerp and as a result there was a four year lapse in the publication of the Theatrum. When he reestablished himself in Liege he used the great printing house of Christopher Plantin to resume publication with a number of revised plates. This plate had a relatively short life of only 8 years, being replaced in 1587 with the plate easily distinguished from the revised shape of South America. Latin text on verso."" 19.6"" W x 14.2"" H A nice impression and superb color with a few tiny, insignificant spots. Remnants of hinge tape in top blank margin on recto.

Blaeu, Willem 1647 Americae Nova Tabula This stunning carte-a-figures map is a superb example of the fine art of decorative cartography and a seventeenth-century European view of the New World. The coastal outlines generally follow Ortelius and Wytfliet with nomenclature from a variety of explorers and colonists. Panels at sides, each with five portraits of the native inhabitants, were taken from John White (Virginia), Hans Staden (Brazil) and other early explorer`s accounts. Across the top are nine town plans including Havana, St. Domingo, Cartegena, Mexico City, Cusco, Potosi, I. la Mocha in Chile, Rio de Janeiro and Olinda in Brazil. This is one of the few maps of the Americas by this famous Dutch cartographer. The map itself is similar to Blaeu`s wall map of 1608 with the additional discoveries of Henry Hudson in North America, and Tierra del Fuego with Le Maire Strait. This is the fifth state of the plate with the imprint changed to Auct: Guiljelmo Blaeuw and some re-engraving of the sea surrounding the ships and sea monsters. Dutch text on verso, published between 1647-64. 22"" W x 16.3"" H A nice impression with original color that has been partially refreshed, moderate printer`s ink residue, and some professional repairs along the centerfold. The left and right margins have been expertly extended to accommodate framing.

Duval, Pierre 1664 L`Amerique Autrement le Nouveau Monde et Indes Occidentales This is an uncommon map of the Americas based largely on the cartography of Nicolas Sanson, Duval`s uncle. In North America, the Great Lakes are shown open-ended in the west and California is depicted as an island. Above California is the Destroit d` Anien and the large Terre de Iesso, or land of Jesso, that was the result of confusing reports by De Vries on his expedition in the waters north of Japan. Several colonial settlements appear on the eastern seaboard including Iamestoun, Christina, London al: Boston, N. Amsterdam al: Manhate. In South America, the mythical Parime Lake is located in Guiana with its legendary Manoa-el dorado (City of Gold). There is good detail of the missions. The map includes the western coasts of Europe and Africa and the Prime Meridian goes through the Isle de Fer. The map was originally engraved in 1655 and appeared in several states until Duval`s death in 1683. Engraved by Jan L`Huilier. 15.1"" W x 14.4"" H Nice impression with original outline color and wide original margins on watermarked paper. Minor repairs in top blank margin, well away from map.

Kircher, Athanasius 1665 Mappa Fluxus et Reflxus Rationes in Isthmo Americano in Freto Magellanico, Caeterisque Americae Littoribus Exhibens Very unusual map depicting all of South America and most of North America. The map is totally devoid of political detail with the exception of the floating city of Mexico, shown a bit too far north, and California is named. Instead the map features the principal rivers, lakes, mountains and volcanoes in South America. A huge crater lake, probably Lake Titicaca although it is situated too far north, is depicted as the source of the Amazon. The Andes are shown as a range of live volcanoes. Three sailing ships and a strapwork title cartouche adorn the map. Kircher is credited with publishing the first book describing the ocean`s currents and this map is a beautiful example of his representations that are surprisingly accurate. 16.4"" W x 13.6"" H Excellent impression and color on watermarked paper with a very faint damp stain at bottom and a few professionally repaired chips and tears in blank margins.

Delisle, Guillaume 1722 Carte d`Amerique Dressee pour l`Usage du Roy This detailed map of the Americas is one of the most popular maps of the 18th century and provides a great deal of information about the state of geographic knowledge in the New World in the early part of the century. In North America the western coast is blank above California. The French territory of Louisiane takes up the lion`s share of North America at the expense of the British colonies. This political bias is due to Delisle`s position as geographer to the King of France. South America is well represented with a good depiction of the river systems and the locations of the Jesuit missions. The is the second state with d`Amerique in block-style lettering in the title cartouche. The map has a long publishing history that spans nearly 100 years! 24"" W x 19.1"" H A strong impression with old color on a watermarked sheet with very good margins. There is a faint horizontal crease through the middle of the map.

Homann, Johann Baptist 1730 Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis Novissima Repraesentatio quam ex Singulis Recentium Geographorum Tabulis Collecta Luci Publicae Accommodavit This attractive map is a revision of the elder Homann`s 1710 map of the Americas. After his death in 1724, his son (Johann Christoph Homann) re-engraved the plate to correct the western coastline of North America, shown here extending very far west and north, with very little detail. California is no longer shown as an island, although the remnants of the interior sea can be seen near the Pais de Moozemleck where a river nearly connects with the Mississippi River system, hinting at the possibility of a Northwest Passage. The Great Lakes are taking shape, being actively explored by the French fur traders and the Hudson Bay Company. The Solomon Islands are prominently placed in the Pacific, considerably too far to the east. The map is decorated with two large pictorial cartouches, the one at top shows natives worshipping a fearsome demon at the right, while at left they listen placidly to a priest. The lower cartouche also features the landscape and native fauna. 22.719"" W x 19"" H On watermarked paper with overall light toning, faint scattered foxing, and a 3"" centerfold separation at bottom that has been repaired on verso with archival materials.

Haas/Homann Heirs, 1746 Americae Mappa Generalis Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae Regulas Relationes que Recentissimas... This is a handsome, decorative eighteenth century map of the Americas with considerable detail throughout. It extends to the western part of Africa and southwest Europe. There is only an amorphous coastline shown above the peninsular California, with the Pacific Northwest left blank. The very large title cartouche includes two erupting volcanoes, Native Americans, palm trees, sugar cane, parrots, and a pot of gold. Johann Matthias Haas was a professor of mathematics at Wittenberg, and he worked with the Homann Heirs updating their map stock. 20.8"" W x 18.3"" H A fine dark impression in old color with wide margins and a 0.75"" tear in Africa that has been archivally repaired, some minor color offsetting, and three small pieces of tape in the far blank margins, well away from the map image.

Janvier/Lattre, 1762 L`Amerique Divisee par Grands Etats A fine map of the Americas that features a huge, imaginary Sea of the West and hints of a possible Northwest Passage. Alaska is shown in an early configuration with a rough shape incorporating the Aleutians and notations concerning the coastline discoveries in 1741 by the Russians. In North America, the British colonies are shown east of the mountains, French Louisiana takes in most of the interior and Spain controls Florida, New Mexico and Mexico. There are several islands shown in the Pacific and just the western coastline of New Zealand. A handsome map with a decorative rococo-style title cartouche. 17.6"" W x 12"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold.

Zatta, Antonio 1776 L`America Divisa ne Suoi Principali Stati di Nuova Projezione This handsome map of the Americas depicts the first voyage of Capt. Cook around South America and across the Pacific to New Zealand. In North America a variety of interesting cartographic theories are evident. The mythical Northwest Passage and the supposed discoveries of Admiral de Fonte are prominently depicted in the northern region. The interior river systems illustrates the persistent belief in a network of navigable waterways between the Mississippi and the Pacific with Baron Lahontan`s Long River (F. Longo) and Le Page du Pratz` Beautiful River (Bella Riviera). The pictorial title cartouche portrays a sleeping lion. 15.8"" W x 12"" H An attractive example on watermarked paper with some light toning along the centerfold and one spot in the north Pacific.

Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1778 L`Amerique This handsome small map of the Americas is sparsely detailed, but interesting nonetheless. The western coast of North America is truncated with a partial coastline and a notation indicating a possible Northwest Passage per the supposed discoveries of Admiral de Fonte. The British Colonies are confined east of the Mississippi River. This is the second state with the date removed from the cartouche and the comment concerning the discoveries of Admiral de Fonte added, published by Fortin. 8.8"" W x 9.4"" H A crisp impression on bluish watermarked paper with ample margins and a couple spots of minor soiling.

Laurie & Whittle, 1794 A New Map of the Whole Continent of America, Divided into North and South and West Indies wherein are Exactly Described the United States of North America... An impressive, four-sheet map of North and South America, originally drawn by John Gibson in 1763 with a slightly different title. The map went through several revisions; this being the final state. The huge map is filled with incredible detail and is based on D`Anville`s cartography, as well as Spanish explorations on the west coast of North America and the journals of Governor Pownall in New England and Canada. The new United States is shown with its boundary on the Mississippi River. In the west are two possible locations for a River of the West; one with its source at Pike`s Lake, the other further north at Lake Winnipeg. A Chinese colony, Fou Sang is shown in present-day British Columbia. At lower left is an inset map of Hudson and Baffin`s Bay. Above the inset is a large text panel listing of the states and the colonial possessions of the various European powers. The baroque style title cartouche features a beaver, a crocodile, an Indian headdress amid trees, a waterfall and tropical flora. The left and right sheets have been joined creating a northern and southern pair (each 46.8 x 20.3""). 46.8"" W x 40.5"" H An attractive example on sturdy sheets of watermarked paper with narrow top margins, a few misfolds and light toning along one fold. Occasional light soil and edge chips in the blank margins.

Aspin, Jehoshaphat 1845 North & South America; For the Elucidation of the Abbe Gaultier`s Geographical Games This is a very unusual and interesting map of the Western Hemisphere with a large inset of the United States, engraved for the ""Geographical Games."" The large inset shows the eastern United States, which extends to just beyond the Mississippi River. This inset gives a very late depiction of the proposed state of Franklinia. In 1785, settlers in western North Carolina and what would become 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 appears on only a small number of maps and this is a late appearance of this frontier political experiment. This scarce map was not included in Baynton-Williams` Map Collector article, ""Maps marking the American State of Franklin,"" (TMC-72, pp12). Engraved by Hewitt. 16.9"" W x 13.5"" H Very nice example on blue paper with a strong impression, coloring, and full margins. There are a few small spots within the image.

Sanson/Mariette, 1650 Amerique Septentrionale par N. Sanson d`Abbeville… Sanson`s important map of North America is the first to show all of the Great Lakes in a recognizable form, and the first to name lakes Superior and Ontario. The Arctic bears the cartography typical of this date, with Greenland shown as three islands, and another three-island mass in Baffin Bay. Buttons Bay is left open-ended to the west, allowing the hopeful possibility of a Northwest Passage. The map extends to include Iceland and Britain, as well as Central America and the Caribbean. On the east coast, Nouvelle Amsterdam (New York) is located on a very small and misplaced island. Delaware is noted as N. Suede, the first such place name on a printed map referring to the Swedish colony located there in 1638. The Southeast features two fictional lakes near the Carolinas, and the Chesapeake Bay is greatly enlarged. Many native tribes are identified in New Mexico where the R. del Norte (Rio Grande) mistakenly flows from an interior lake and empties into the Mar Vermeio (Gulf of California). This is the third state of the map with Lake Ontario properly shaded. Engraved by A. Peyrounin. 22"" W x 15.5"" H Watermarked paper with an archivally repaired edge tear at lower left that extends 3.5"" into the image, scattered foxing, and uneven toning. A long centerfold separation and two tiny worm holes along the centerfold have been professionally repaired. The

Sanson, Nicolas 1720 L`Amerique Septentrionale This is an uncommon little map of North America showing a large island of California with a flat northern coastline. The Rio Grande (R. de Nort) is shown flowing incorrectly into the Gulf of California, rather than the Gulf of Mexico. All five Great Lakes are shown but are still misshapen, and Erie is not yet named. A small stretch of Terre de Iesso appears west of California. The title cartouche in the upper left corner shows a kneeling native making an offering to a standing European with a wriggling snake in the foreground. This is apparently a later edition from a smaller plate with the engraver`s imprint erased. 9"" W x 6.4"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with moderate offsetting and some light uneven toning. There is a binding trim at right with an associated tear that just enters less than 0.5"" into the neatline and has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772 Carte des Parties Nord et Ouest de l`Amerique Dressee d`Apres les Relations les Plus Authentiques... Robert de Vaugondy`s rendition of Samuel Engel`s map of 1764 alters the North American coastline slightly and extends to include part of Asia. The myth of a Northwest Passage continues to persist, here linking the Detroit d Anian with Lac Michinipi by a system of rivers and a large Lac des Conibas. There is also a River of the West that connects to another large lake, L. des Tahuglanuks that is located near a remnant of Lanhotan`s R. Longue. Alaska is shown as a series of large islands. California is labeled Grand Quivira. A great map that illustrates many of the cartographic myths of the period. 15.1"" W x 11.7"" H A nice impression, issued folding on sturdy paper with a faint damp stain in California and a binding tear just entering the neatline at left that has been professionally repaired on verso.

Conder, Thomas 1779 North America Agreeable to the Most Approved Maps and Charts A Revolutionary War era map shows early colonial boundaries and much interesting cartography. The Carolinas, Virginia, and West Florida all extend to the Mississippi River. The Red River of the North, R. Rouge, is shown correctly flowing from Lake Winnipeg, but connected a little too directly to the Mississippi River. The western part of the continent is described as both Parts Unknown and Intirely Unknown. The West Coast shows the straits of both Juan de Fuca and Martin Aguilar, in addition to the port of San Francisco, noting that Sir Francis Drake spent five weeks there. The interest in a Northwest Passage via Hudson Bay is evident by the notes surrounding the region, including an assertion that ""If a West Passage exists it must be thro one of these Bays."" An uncommon map. 14.6"" W x 13.2"" H A crisp impression on watermarked paper with a few minor ink smudges.

Bonne, Rigobert 1781 Carte Generale de l`Amerique Septentrionale Great map of North America displaying some of the most intriguing cartographic mis-mapping of the late eighteenth century. The most apparent deviation is the huge Mer de l` Ouest, complete with several fictitious islands and the fabled wealthy city of Quivira on its southern shore. This sea is connected to the Pacific by the Entre of Jean de Fuca and the Entre de Martin d` Aguilar. In the middle of Canada is a gigantic Grande Eau from which flows the mythical R. de los Reyes (a remnant of the Northwest Passage theories). Also striking is the treatment of Alaska, shown as a vast group of islands, the most prominent of which is named Alaschka. Longitude is measured from Paris on lower scale and from I`Isle de Fer on upper. With seven distance scales. 12.5"" W x 8.3"" H There are a few minor spots in the image, else very good.

Brion de la Tour, Louis 1783 L`Amerique Septentrionale, ou se Remarquent les Etats Unis The large map provides a good illustration of the state of geographical knowledge in North America at the end of the 18th century. The region east of the Mississippi valley is well mapped. The United States is shown confined along the eastern seaboard but there is already considerable settlement on the frontier. The entire western part of the continent is marked Pays inconnus (unknown lands), except for the regions of the Southwest that were settled by the Spanish. A River of the West snakes its way from the headwaters of the Mississippi into the blank part of the map, alluding to the sought after Northwest Passage. The west coast is depicted from the discoveries of the Russians and Capt. Cook, with Cook`s route of 1778 traced along the northwest coast. The route of the Spanish Manila Galleons is also shown. The title cartouche features ships and a mariner representing trade and commerce, and an allegorical scene of America nursing her children representing the young United States. When first issued in 1779, it was one of the earliest maps to acknowledge the Etats Unis in the title. 28.8"" W x 20"" H On watermarked paper with light extraneous creasing along centerfold and a small hole at bottom that just enters the map border.

Schraembl, Franz Anton 1788 [On 4 Sheets] Generalkarte von Nordamerica samt den Westindischen Inseln This large-scale map of North America includes excellent detail of towns, political boundaries, roads, rivers, mines, Indian villages, and tribal territories. The map is a German-language edition of Emmanuel Bowen and John Gibson`s An Accurate Map of North America Describing and Distinguishing the British, Spanish and French Dominions on this Great Continent…, which was first published in 1763 to illustrate the seat of the French and Indian War. Hundreds of settlements and Indian villages are located, with interesting notations referring to native tribes and historical events. A number of roads are shown on the map stretching all the way to New Mexico and Neu Navarra. There are two interesting inset maps. One shows the discoveries of Father Eusebius Kino in the Southwest that proved that California was not an island. The other illustrates the ongoing search for a Northwest Passage, showing Baffin and Hudson Bays with the fictional Lake de Fonte (See de Fonte) reaching nearly to Baffin Bay. The title cartouche also credits Thomas Pownall`s map of the Middle British Colonies, updated from Lewis Evans` map, with valuable geographic knowledge of the Ohio River Valley. The routes of the Spanish treasure galleons are shown throughout the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The map is adorned with a rococo cartouche containing distance scales and a legend, and a decorative title cartouche featuring a female figure representing America and two cherubs. Engraved by Johann Stenger. Printed on four sheets, as issued without centerfolds; size varies slightly. Full sheets measure 36 x 25.3"" (bottom two sheets) and 38.5 x 25.3"" (top two sheets). 23"" W x 19.9"" H Nice impressions with slightly faded original outline color and a couple of small, unobtrusive spots. Printed on heavy, watermarked paper with the most generous margins we`ve ever seen.

Neele, Samuel John 1793 An Accurate Map of North America with the New Discoveries This striking small map of North America was printed by David Ramsay for The New Gazetteer; or, Modern Geographical Index. The United States is confined to east of the Mississippi while the Spanish control the west. Quivira appears in the northwest, as does the River of the West, which empties into the Entrance of Juan de Fuco. The site of Sir Francis Drake`s landing is identified, with the adjacent coastal area labeled as New Albion. Rivers, some cities, and several Indian tribes are named, including the Cenis in Texas. 9.3"" W x 7.7"" H Issued folding with minor soiling and an archivally repaired edge tear that just enters the neatline at top.

Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.) 1797 A New Map of North America Shewing All the New Discoveries ""This small map of North America served as the frontispiece to Morse`s American Gazetteer. Florida is divided into East and West Florida. Sir Francis Drake`s Harbor is shown on the coast of present-day California which is labeled New Albion. A prominent River of the West flows into the Pacific at the Entrance of Juan de Fuca and an elaborate, apocryphal Northwest Passage links Hudson Bay with Prince William Sound through a laborious system of rivers and lakes in Canada. The Arctic shoreline is indicated with a dashed line. Engraved by Samuel Hill."" 9.1"" W x 7.6"" H Issued folding with two short fold separations that have been closed on verso with archival tape and faint soiling.

Blondeau, Alexandre 1800 Amerique Septentrionale This small map of North America is an interesting document of a continent still in the process of being explored. The Mississippi River serves as the western boundary of the United States, with the western frontier under Spanish rule. Several states, cities, rivers, and Indian tribes are named. Out west, Santa Fe is the most prominent city to appear. Mythical Teguaio is located near the Colorado River, while Quivira is placed farther north than usual. Here, the R. de l`Ouest originates from the Oregon River. The northwest coast of the continent reflects Cook`s recent discoveries. 8.8"" W x 7.3"" H On watermarked paper with minor foxing confined to the blank margins.

Darton, William 1812 North America from the Latest Authorities An uncommon copper engraved chart in which Mexico controls the entire west from the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, and north to the Oregan R. and River of the West at about today`s border with Canada. California and the Northwest are here called New England. Virtually blank, the area has a few conjectural mountain ranges and the Colorado River is named. 10.8"" W x 9"" H Issued on watermarked paper with wide margins and a few minor pencil marks in the lower left corner of the map.