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Duval, Pierre 1682 Egypte A charming miniature map of Egypt, extending south to Quesir (Cossir). The pyramids are depicted just south of Giza. 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. 4.1"" W x 5"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive old color that has been lightly refreshed and light toning along centerfold and sheet edges.

Thomson, John 1817 Egypt [on sheet with] Abyssinia Two maps on one sheet. The left side shows a portion of Egypt along the Nile river from Luxor to the Mediterranean Sea. A slightly larger map at right shows Ethiopia with the tracks of various explorers displayed in outline color with an index at bottom. Both maps have various notations about natives and explorers and show basic detail of topography and place names. 23.4"" W x 19.4"" H Original color with a few light stains and minor offsetting.

1869 The Illustrated London News No. 1529. - Vol. LIV... This issue of The Illustrated London News was published March 13, 1869, and features two maps, four engravings, and an in-depth article focused on the Suez Canal, then under construction. The first map, Plan of the Harbour of Port Said, and the Mediterranean Entrance of the Canal (5.0 x 6.1""), is a detailed plan of the northern terminus of the canal, locating various basins and other sites of interest, including the famous Light-house of Port Said, which would have been in progress at the time. Below this plan is the second map, Plan of the Maritime Canal, with the Small Fresh-Water Canal (9.3 x 3.5""), which zooms out and shows the entire length of the canal and its surroundings. In addition to these maps, four striking engravings are included that provide a glimpse into the region: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal: Workmen Loading Dromedaries (9.4 x 8.1""); The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal: Breakwater at Port Said, and Mediterranean Entrance to the Canal (13.5 x 9.6""); Lake Menzaleh (9.4 x 6.0""); and The Pelusian Plain (9.4 x 5.9""). The magazine contains several other engravings, including a portrait of the newly elected President Ulysses S. Grant and a full page showing helmets and shields on display at the Great Exhibition Palace in South Kensington at the time. 11.3"" W x 15.8"" H Clean and bright, with one sheet loose from the original string ties and minor extraneous creases on a few pages.

Langenes, Barent 1598 Guinea A beautiful miniature map of the west coast of Africa covering the coast from Liberia to Cameroon. The majority of the place names are confined along the coast, while the interior is largely blank except for the Niger River and a large lake. Though not signed, this map was likely engraved by Petrus Kaerius, who engraved the majority of the maps of the Caert-thresoor (Map Treasury). This is the scarce first state without degrees of latitude in the borders, published by Cornelius Claesz and printed by Langenes. Dutch text on verso. 4.9"" W x 3.5"" H There is light show-through of text on verso, marginal soiling, and a chip in bottom right blank margin that has been repaired with old paper.

Mount & Page, 1739 A Chart of the Grain Ivory & Quaqua Coasts in Guinea. From Cape St. Anee to Teen Pequene This is an uncommon English coastal chart engraved by Francis Lamb. It covers the coast from Malegete (Sierra Leone) to the Ivory or Tooth Coast (Cote d`Ivoire). An inset map at upper right continues the coverage with the Band and Quaqua Coast (Gold Coast, Ghana). The handsome map has a strapwork title cartouche, two compass roses and rhumb lines. 20.7"" W x 16.9"" H The thick, watermarked paper has a bit of faint uneven toning and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1.5"" into image at bottom.

Blaeu, Willem 1642 Aethiopia Inferior, vel Exterior... This handsome map formed the standard for the depiction of South Africa throughout the 17th century, covering the region from Congo-Zanzibar to the Cape. Blaeu based the map on Portuguese exploration and most detail is confined to the coastlines. There are two large lakes in the interior, one unnamed and the other called Zachef, which is the lake out of which the Zambere (Zambesi River) flows, probably based on reports of Lake Ngami, which was not conclusively discovered until the mid-19th century. The interior shows the mythical Mountains of the Moon or Lunae Montes. Indigenous animals including elephants and monkeys are illustrated, while large galleons sail the sea. The dramatic title cartouche is drawn on an ox hide held up by natives, with monkeys and turtles at their feet. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64. 19.6"" W x 14.9"" H Original color with light, overall toning and a few faint spots of foxing.

Duval, Pierre 1682 Cafrerie et Monomotapa Charming small map of the southern part of Africa fully engraved with mountains, several large rivers, and lakes. The kingdom of Monomotapa covers most of the interior. 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. 4.9"" W x 4.1"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold and sheet edges.

Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 Carte du Congo et du Pays des Cafres This meticulously detailed map is emblematic of all Delisle`s works, distinguished by his scientific approach to cartography. His work was the basis of most African maps made in the 18th century. The map is filled with information concerning European trade, native kingdoms and mineral wealth. It covers Africa south of the Equator and includes Madagascar and several islands in the Indian Ocean. This is the Covens & Mortier edition. 23.8"" W x 18.6"" H Original color on watermarked paper with some very faint offsetting. There are some shadows that appear in the image that are caused by our scanner, and do not appear on the map itself.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1754 Das Land der Hottentoten an dem Vorgebirge der Guten Hoffnung A beautifully engraved copper-plate map of the Cape of Good Hope from Saint Helena Bay to Mossel Bay. Dutch settlements are mostly confined along the coast and southern regions. The inland regions are depicted as deserts, savannas, forests and mountain ranges with tribal names indicated and a few Boer colonies. 13.4"" W x 9.6"" H A dark impression, issued folding, now pressed.

Arrowsmith, John 1842 Pacific Ocean An informative map of the Pacific and surrounding continents in Arrowsmith`s typically precise and scientific fashion. The date of the first land fall for many islands is noted. Sheet shows all of New Zealand and Australia, the East Indies to Java and Borneo (but not Sumatra), the Philippines and Japan. There is minimal detail in southwestern Australia, with only a few rivers and place names noted. In North America the map provides fine detail of the Aleutian Islands and the coast of Alaska; place names continue from British Columbia all the way to the southern tip of South America and Tierra del Fuego. The Baja is Old California. 23.8"" W x 19.8"" H Original color on a full sheet with a hint of toning and offsetting along centerfold, one small spot, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation confined to bottom blank margin.

Ortelius, Abraham 1580 Tartariae sive Magni Chami Regni Typus ""This extremely decorative map is important for several reasons and therefore becomes a foundation map for a variety of collection subjects. It is the earliest printed map to focus on the North Pacific and the Stretto di Anian. Ortelius` depiction increased public awareness of Gastaldi`s theory of a strait between the continents of Asia and America. It also includes a very early depiction of Japan, which is shown as a huge group of islands taking up nearly the entire North Pacific and located equal distance from both Asia and America. A notation reveals that Japan, called Zipangri by Marco Polo and also Chryse, was once attacked by the great Khan. It is also one of the earliest (obtainable) maps to depict Northwestern America and to name California (C. Califormio). Six of the mythical Seven Cities of Cibola are located in the present-day Southwestern United States. This information was derived from reports of the ill-fated expedition of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in 1541. The map was designed to illustrate the expansive Kingdom of the Great Khan in Asia, which according to Ortelius is bounded by the river Ob, Lake Kataia, the Volga, the Caspian Sea, the river Chesel, the mountains of Usson, the area of Tibet, the river Caromora and the Morning Ocean. The map was beautifully engraved by Frans Hogenberg and is filled with decoration including two encampments of Tartars, sailing ships, a flying fish and two elaborate strapwork cartouches. This is the second state with German text on verso, published between 1580-89."" 18.6"" W x 13.8"" H Original color on watermarked paper with light toning and soiling. There is one tiny worm track above the ""R"" in Septentrio, only visible when held to light.

Robert de Vaugondy, Didier 1772 Carte des Nouvelles Decouvertes dressee par Phil. Bauche… [on sheet with] Extrait d`Une Carte Japonise de l`Univers… 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. 14.9"" W x 11.7"" H Issued folding on a clean sheet, now pressed flat. There is some faint off-setting, one small spot, and a binding trim at lower left.

1797-1847 [Lot of 2] Chart of the New Discoveries East of New Holland and New Guinea [and] Asiatischer Archipel und Neu Holland ""A. Chart of the New Discoveries East of New Holland and New Guinea, by Jedidiah Morse, from Morse`s American Gazetteer, dated 1797, black & white (9.7 x 6.5""""). This is a small map covering Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. Easter Island appears at the far right of the map. While the map shows the discoveries made by Captain Cook, it does not show his exploration route. The tracks of other explorers from 1595 to 1769 are traced. Van Diemen`s Land (now Tasmania) is shown attached to New Holland (Australia) which was thought to be attached to the mainland until Matthew Flinders and George Bass circumnavigated it in 1798-99. Engraved by Benjamin Callender, Jr. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper with faint offsetting and a few minor spots. (B+) B. Asiatischer Archipel und Neu Holland, by Hildburghausen Bibliographisches Institut, dated 1847, hand color (10.6 x 8.0""""). Covers Australia and the East Indies with insets of New South Wales and Western Australia. The map is colored to show the claims of England, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal. Condition: There is a faint damp stain along the centerfold, else fine. (A)"" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 Oceanique. Iles des Amis. No. 47 This fine, large-scale map depicts the Tonga (or Friendly) islands and includes the southeastern portion of the Fiji islands as well. The inset text block describes the explorations of the islands by Tasman and Cook, as well as the flora, fauna and inhabitants of the islands. This map is from the Atlas Universel, the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees of longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. The atlas was also the first lithographic atlas ever published. There was only one edition, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold. 21.9"" W x 18.7"" H Original color on a clean, bright sheet with a minor amount of offsetting in the title.

Benard, Jacques Francois 1774 Carte et Vues de l`Isle Pitcairn... Small map of the rocky island with four sailor`s prospective views below. Pitcairn Island was discovered by Admiral Carteret and named for Robert Pitcairn, the midshipman that first sighted the island in 1767. One of the most romantic tales of the Pacific centers on the remote Pitcairn Island, located southeast of the Tuamotu Archipelago. In 1790 nine mutineers from the British ship Bounty, accompanied by 18 Polynesians, sought refuge on the island and remained hidden until the small colony was discovered in 1808. 9.9"" W x 7.2"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper.

Cook, James (Capt.) 1778-99 [Lot of 2] The Island of Otaheite According to the Survey Taken by Cap. Cook 1769, Corrected by His Later Astronomical Observations [and] Carte des Isles Decouvertes aux Environs d`Otahiti, dans Plusieurs Voyages Faits Autour du Monde... ""A. The Island of Otaheite According to the Survey Taken by Cap. Cook 1769, Corrected by His Later Astronomical Observations, from A Missionary Voyage to the Southern Pacific Ocean..., dated 1799, (15.2 x 11.2""""). Copper engraved map of the island of Tahiti based on the survey of Capt. Cook and improved by William Wilson with the location of houses along the shores and the addition of numerous place names. A Curious Lake is located near the center of the large island. Condition: Issued folding, now pressed flat, with light soiling, and some extraneous creasing, especially in the bottom right corner. A few edge tears that enter into the neatline have been repaired on verso as well. A binding trim at bottom right has been replaced with old paper. B. Carte des Isles Decouvertes aux Environs d`Otahiti, dans Plusieurs Voyages Faits Autour du Monde..., from Hawkesworth`s Account of the Voyages, circa 1778, (20.4 x 9.7""""). This is a chart that depicts the Society Islands, including Tahiti, and the tracks of Commodore Byron, Capt. Cook, Capt. Carteret, and Capt. Wallis. Drawn on a Mercator projection and engraved by Benard for the Paris edition of John Hawkesworth`s Account of the Voyages. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper with four short fold separation that have been closed on verso with archival tape and some minor offsetting. The map has been remargined with old paper at top."" "" W x "" H See description above.

Tallis, John 1851 Polynesia, or Islands in the Pacific Ocean This very detailed map covers Oceania from the east coast of Australia to California. Scores of islands, the Society, Friendly, New Hebrides, Caroline, and Sandwich island groups are located, including tiny islands and shoals. A delicately engraved border surrounds the area and vignettes of Kalakakooa - Sandwich Islands; Otaheite; Harbour of Dory - New Guinea; and Resolution Bay - Marguesas. The Baja Peninsula is Old California. 13.5"" W x 10"" H Original outline color with some minor soiling and tiny edge tears confined to the blank margins. Binding holes in top blank margin.

Brue, Adrien Hubert 1826 Carte de l`Australie, (Partie Sud-Ouest de l`Oceanie) This is a terrific and attractive map of New Holland which includes New Zealand and New Guinea, plus many smaller islands of the East Indies. The coastal detail is exceptional with a large number of place names, but the interior is virtually blank. An inset of the southeast coast is centered on the unnamed Sydney and has a key locating the nine political divisions. The inset locates Port Macquarie, Port Jackson, Port Hunter, Port Stephens, Botany Bay, and extends into the interior well west of the Blue Mountains. With Brue`s embossed seal and a decorative keyboard-style border. 21"" W x 14.3"" H Wide, original margins with one small spot above title, light offsetting in the image, and a centerfold separation confined to top blank margin that has been closed on recto with archival tape.

Tallis, John 1851 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. 9.6"" W x 13.5"" H An attractive example with ample margins and a few minor creases and chips confined to blank margins.

Tallis, John 1851 Victoria, or Port Phillip Superb steel engraved map of New South Wales roughly centered on Melbourne. Vignettes of Aborigines, a kangaroo, the River Glenelg, Victoria and a large view of Melbourne across the water with a sailing ship and two early steam ships maneuvering in the foreground. Surrounded by a delicately engraved decorative border. 12.7"" W x 10.5"" H Original outline color with a few faint spots of foxing and some minor soiling confined to the blank margins. Bottom blank margin is trimmed, but there is still ample room for framing.

Tallis, John 1854 Van Diemen`s Island or Tasmania This decorative steel-engraved map of the island with good detail of cities, rivers, boundaries, and topography. The map features three well-rendered vignettes: Hobart Town, a Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacinus Cynocephalus), and the Residence of the V.D.L. Company`s Agent, Circular Head. The V.D.L. (Van Diemen’s Land) Company was a large landholder in the north west corner of Tasmania. Surrounded by a delicately engraved decorative border. 9.9"" W x 13.7"" H Minor offsetting with a hint of toning along centerfold.

SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1844 The Islands of New Zealand Fine 19th century map of the islands with primarily coastal detail. Features interesting notes such as High mountains said to be covered with perpetual snow, Supposed coal fields, and Lookers on appearance of a fine harbour. Engraved by J. and C. Walker. 12.3"" W x 15.6"" H A hint of toning along sheet edges.

Cluver, Philipp 1694 [2 Volumes] Introductio in Omnem Geographiam Veterem Aeque… ""Cluver’s Introductio is considered the standard for 17th century geographical text books, as he is the father of modern historical geography. This edition of Cluver`s geography was published in 1694 by the heirs of Johann Buno in Wolfenbuttel, Germany. There are 37 copper-plate engravings including the world map, maps of the continents (America, Africa, Asia, and Europe), and many regional European maps. A few of the European maps have outline color. The map of America (9.8 x 8"""") was derived from the Nicolas Visscher map of 1658, with a Briggs type island of California and no Great Lakes in North America. The interior rivers of South America are all connected to a large, spurious lake labeled Lago de los Xarzyes. A depiction of the discoveries of Maarten Gerritsz de Vries` voyage appears in the waters north of Japan, and Abel Janszoon Tasman`s discoveries are shown in New Zealand. The map of Africa, Africa, Antiqua, et Nova (10.2 x 8.4""""), is an interesting continental map that is very similar to Sanson`s Africa Vetus. Well engraved with few place names in the south and only the major river systems and mountains shown. The Nile originates from two large lakes well south of the Equator in the Ptolemaic style. 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. 608 pp. of Latin text. Octavo, original full calf binding with ornately embossed covers and raised bands on spine. All edges gilt (a.e.g.)."" 6.8"" W x 8.5"" H The maps have light to moderate foxing and toning throughout. A few of the regional maps have damp stains in the lower blank margin and a few others have manuscript notations in the blank margins (including the world map). Text has scattered foxing but

Bonne/Raynal, 1780 Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre, Dresse Pour l`Historie Philosophique & Politique… ""This is the atlas volume for Abbe Raynal`s """"L`Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens et du Commerce des Europeens dans les Deux Indes."""" The atlas is complete and is filled with Bonne`s well-drawn maps and charts engraved by Andre. Included are a title page, list of maps, Analyse Succincet de Cet Atlas (28 pp.), and 50 maps. The map contents include two world maps, Europe, Asia, Africa, ten related to Europe, three related to Africa, two related to India, Arabia, the East Indies, the Moluccas, China, Persia, Philippines, Russia, six related to South America, several Caribbean charts, plus North America and those related: Mexico; le Nouveau Mexique; Terre-Neuve, Acadia...; Occidentale du Canada; Louisiana & Florida; Partie Nord des Etats Unis; and Partie Sud des Etats Unis. In the North America map, the entire western part of the continent is left mostly blank. Indian tribes occupy the edges of defined territory -- Apaches, Sioux, Outagamis, and Assenipouels. The British Colonies and a few major cities are named along the eastern seaboard and in the Great Lakes region. Alaska is shown as a group of islands, the largest of which is labeled Alaschka. Full original leather with gilt tooling and title on spine. The atlas volume did not carry any publication information on the title pages, but was known to be published in 1780."" 8.3"" W x 10.3"" H Nearly all of the maps are very good to near fine with some occasional foxing, faint offsetting (much less than average for this atlas), and a few of the regional maps have some toning. Some of the maps are printed on bluish paper, but not throughout. B

Buchon, Jean Alexandre 1825 Atlas Geographique, Statistique, Historique et Chronologique des Deux Ameriques et des Iles Adjacentes... ""This very attractive atlas is from the French edition of Carey & Lea`s American Atlas. Included are 63 maps and tables of North America, South America, the United States and the West Indies. Each of the maps is surrounded by text including economic, political, social and historical data. Of particular interest are the following maps: Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de l`Amerique Septentrionale (14.3 x 14.0""""). The United States extends to the Pacific Ocean and reaches far north into Canada showing the boundary that becomes the Fifty-Four Forty or Fight dispute between England and the U.S. Alaska is Amerique Russe with good detail and place names along the coastal region, but a fully blank interior. Many Indian regions are noted throughout. In Texas (unnamed) only a few places are named; S. Antonio, Rancho, Matagorda, and San Saba. A bizarre mountain range diagonally crosses the Great Basin from Utah and nearly reaches the coast in the direction of San Clemente. The R. del Carmelo ou St. Phelipe, originating in L. Teguanyo ou Salo, freely runs through the Great Basin to its mouth at Monterrey. Etats-Unis d`Amerique (21.0 x 16.8""""). This map is directly derived from John Melish`s seminal map of the United States. The large Arkansas Territory takes in most of present-day Oklahoma; the new state of Missouri has a vertical western border; Michigan Territory includes most of present-day eastern Wisconsin; and the Northwest Territory takes in present day Wisconsin and Minnesota. The balance of the Midwest is included in the Territoire d`Oregon and is filled with information on numerous Indian tribes. The Grand Desert Americain takes in the southern plains region. Texas is a part of Mexico. Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique du Territoire d`Arkansas (14.2 x 14.1""""). Reflecting Major Stephen H. Long`s exploratory expeditions, this is an important map of the early western territories, focusing on the large Arkansas Territory, and depicting an early western border in Missouri. The map extends to the Rocky Mountains, and the plains are labeled Grand Desert. Numerous Indian villages are shown based on information gained from the Lewis and Clark expedition, and other important exploration routes are shown. The map shows Arkansas Territory extending to include present-day Oklahoma. The western portions of the map are identical to Long`s map of 1823, also published by Carey & Lea. Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de Michigan (10.3 x 14.2""""). This fine early map of Michigan Territory depicts a western boundary on a line 10° 30` West Longitude from Washington, resulting in Green Bay and a strip of present-day Wisconsin being incorporated into Michigan. The Frontiere Indienne divides lower Michigan on a diagonal line. The only settlements shown are in the southeast around Detroit, and along the Saginaw River is a Nouveaux Etablissements. The initial counties of Michilimakinak, Monroe, Oakland, DeWayne and Macomb are named but not delineated. There is a road depicted from Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Mt. Clemens. The rest of the territory is virtually blank except the a few portages and Indian villages. Several battlegrounds from the War of 1812 are located by tiny flag symbols. Complete. Large folio, hardbound in marbled paper boards. Text block has deckled edges."" 14.9"" W x 22.2"" H Maps and text are very good to near fine with some occasional light soiling and damp stains in the blank margins. Covers are worn and detached and the spine has perished. Given the quality of its contents, this atlas would benefit from professional rest

Morse & Gaston, 1859 The Diamond Atlas with Descriptions of All Countries … The Western Hemisphere This is a very desirable edition of this small atlas that contains pre-Civil War American state and territory maps. It includes maps of all the Americas, with specific focus on the U.S. states and territories, several interesting thematic world maps showing data like animal distribution, religions and climate. The map of the territories of Washington and Oregon extends to the Continental Divide. The map of Utah and New Mexico is nearly identical to Colton`s important map of the territories. The first 30 pages of the book feature beautiful engravings of ships, animals, natural disasters and climates. The book contains two title pages, publishers` preface, table of contents, text and 54 maps (two double page), 239pp. Rebound using original red leather embossed boards with new spine and endpapers. All edges gilt. 6.4"" W x 7.5"" H Maps are in original color and are very good with light toning and very occasional foxing. The original boards are bumped and worn.

Johnson & Ward, 1864 Johnson`s New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, with Physical Geography, and with Descriptions Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, Including the Latest Federal Census… ""This complete atlas contains 66 beautifully rendered, steel-engraved maps, including 34 double-page maps. There are several thematic maps and diagrams interspersed throughout the text that display the geology, weather, tides, agriculture, flags and animal kingdoms of the world. The beautiful American Atlas frontispiece shows Native Americans overlooking a rapidly developing river valley. This 1864 edition is the last year with steel engraved plates, with a few of the maps featuring vignettes, and some retaining the early strap-work style borders. It also has the desirable edition of the New Military Map of the United States which shows all state and territory boundaries rather than the limits of military divisions. And it features the double-page Civil War map Vicinity of Richmond. The Southwest map is the early 1864 edition in this series of maps. Arizona still claims the Southern tip of Nevada and has the county configurations of the old New Mexico Territory, with the addition of Castle Dome and Ewell counties in the south. The Utah/Nevada border is now at 115°. This is a completely new plate with extensive revisions in the watershed and mountain detail and several of the earlier notations removed. The map details the U.S. Mail routes, the Emigrant roads to California, the proposed railroad route through Utah, Nevada and California, and the Pony Express trail. The double-page map of Texas shows county development mostly in eastern Texas and only the three large counties of El Paso, Presidio and Bexar in the west. The panhandle, noted as the Staked Plains (Elevated Table Land, without Wood or Water), includes a large section that is unorganized. There is nice depiction of the wagon roads, many named, with several completed railroads. The inset maps include a `Plan of Sabine Lake,` `Plan of the Northern part of Texas,` and `Plan of Galveston Bay.` The map of the Northwest shows the newly created territory of Idaho. The map of Minnesota shows the newly created region of Dakota with an undefined western boundary. Folio. Hardbound in original green cloth with quarter calf spine and tips, embossed covers with gilt titling on cover and spine, and marbled edges and end papers."" 14.8"" W x 18.8"" H Contents are generally very good with light toning and foxing. The map of the world on Mercator`s projection is completely separated along the centerfold, and the map of England & Wales has a 2"" centerfold separation at top. Covers and spine show only l

Black, Adam & Charles 1882 Black`s General Atlas of the World… This attractive atlas includes 33 double-page and 34 single-page maps of the world and continents, with regional maps of the United States. There are four detailed maps of the South Pacific including Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and Oceania (the map of New Zealand is not present). Unlike other atlases of the time, the maps have blank versos and have been tipped into the binding. Includes an impressive 70-page index. Published by Adam and Charles Black in Edinburgh. Hardbound, quarter calf with leather tips over green cloth with gilt title on front cover. All edges gilt (A.E.G.). 13"" W x 18"" H The maps are generally clean and bright with a few occasional tears and separations, including the United States and world map. Two maps have complete separations and are loose - the southern half of England and western Germany. Covers are worn and deta

Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Co., 1889 Arbuckles` Illustrated Atlas of the United States of America ""A nice example of this unusual atlas that was designed to advertise Arbuckle`s 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, plus the covers. The front pictorial cover features a fine bird`s-eye view of the Capitol building in Washington with an eagle and small map of the District of Columbia on the U.S. shield. The back cover has a great map of Alaska surrounded by regional views of seals and whalers caught on an ice field by two Polar bears, plus a moonlit view of the Arbuckle`s Coffee factory in New York. Each of the 48 interior maps is surrounded by vignettes showing the beauty and commerce of the state, with text on the facing page describing the state or territory. Each of the 50 maps is beautifully lithographed in full color. 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. Arbuckle 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."" 11.2"" W x 7"" H The maps are near fine with very minor soil along the edges of the sheet and a few tiny creases in the blank margins. The back cover is separated and both covers contain numerous small chips and stains.

Iliff & Co., John W 1891 Iliff`s Imperial Atlas of the World This is the eleventh census edition of this attractive, complete atlas that contains 128 cerographic maps, of which 21 are double-page. The atlas features numerous diagrams, tables, wood engraved vignettes, and an exhaustive 89-page index. The maps were originally produced by George Cram, and feature the entire railroad system and postal routes of the United States in good detail. Roads, counties, provinces, topography, Indian reservations and many other details are shown. An index of towns and counties lists the population according to the census of 1890. An engraved vignette on the title page shows a large globe surrounded by items representing industry, agriculture, transportation, history and the arts. Hardbound in original red cloth boards with embossed titling on front cover. Folio with 319 pages. 12"" W x 15"" H Maps are generally good with some occasional soiling, especially the United States map. The accompanying text is lightly toned, the front endpaper is torn, and there is a damp stain in the top 2-4"" of the first 10 pages including the three world maps. H

Peacock, W. 1793 A Compendious Geographical Dictionary, Containing, a Concise Description of the Most Remarkable Places, Ancient and Modern, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, Interspersed with Historical Anecdotes... This little geography book contains 7 folding maps of the world, solar system, Africa, South America, North America, Asia, and Europe. The world map shows Tasmania still attached to Australia, however the rest of the world is fairly accurately portrayed, including the Alaskan coastline. The North America map most notably contains a River of the West, extending from Strait of Juan de Fuca and almost connecting to several rivers west of the Great Lakes, reminiscent of the elusive northwest passage. Cartographically, the United States is confined to east of the Mississippi River, Florida is divided into East and West and both are still a Spanish possession, and Texas is named. The book includes dictionary-style descriptions of historical anecdotes and the most important places within the four continents. A chronological list of ""remarkable events, discoveries, and inventions,"" a monthly list of the ""fixed fairs in England and Wales,"" and a table of currency for different cities and countries all appear at the end of the book. 24mo, bound in red leather with gilt title and embellishments on spine, marbled end papers, a.e.g. 3.8"" W x 5.2"" H Maps are in original outline color with light offsetting and a small 0.5"" edge tear on the left side of the world map. Text is very clean. Covers and spine show moderate wear and the edges are bumped. Previous owner pastedown on inside front cover and

Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.) 1796 Elements of Geography: Containing a Concise and Comprehensive View of That Useful Science... This the second edition of the work first published in 1795. Elements of Geography was written for students and explains the world as a whole with an emphasis on North America. It also includes sections on Asia, Africa, and Europe and how America was ""peopled."" The geography includes two small maps: Chart of the World on Mercator`s Projection (4.5 x 6""), and A Map of the United States of America (4.5 x 5"") which shows the United States confined to east of the Mississippi with a large Georgia and Northwestern Territory. 143 pp., 24mo., hardbound in quarter calf over marbled wooden boards. 3.4"" W x 5.8"" H Maps and text show light toning, moderate foxing, and several damp stains. Covers and spine show moderate wear but the binding is sound.

1800 [2 Volumes] Geographie Moderne et Universelle, Precedee d`un Traite de la Sphere, et d`un Precis d`Astronomie… This comprehensive geographic work by Nicolle de la Croix includes eight hand-colored folding maps by Bonne including a world map, Europe, France, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and ancient world. The text gives detailed information about both countries and regions discussing history and politics, astrology and geography. Volume 1 has a finely engraved frontispiece. Two volumes - Volume 1 (679 pp.) and Volume 2 (752 pp.). Hardbound in full calf with gilt title and embossing on spine. 5"" W x 8"" H Maps are overall very good to near fine with occasional tiny spots and a few short binding tears confined to the blank margins. Contents are tight, the hinges are starting, and the covers and spine show average wear.

Morse, Sidney Edwards 1845 System of Geography, for the Use of Schools. Illustrated with More Than Fifty Cerographic Maps, and Numerous Wood-Cut Engravings Morse`s popular series of geographies, with their easy to read maps and fact-filled text, quickly became a standard for American educators during the early 19th century. This edition contains a total of 53 wax-engraved maps including a double-page map of the United States that features a large Indian Territory that stretches as far west as the Rocky Mountains, and a large Territory of Iowa that includes most of Minnesota and the Dakotas. Another nice map is North America, which shows an Independent Texas in an unusual shape. 4to. 72 pages. Complete. Hardbound in original decorative paper covered boards with a black paper spine. 9.5"" W x 12.5"" H Contents are generally good with light to moderate foxing. Front cover has a few abrasions and light wear, spine has a few cracks.

1882-89 [Lot of 2] Guyot`s New Intermediate Geography [and] Geography of the Pacific Coast Region ""A. Guyot`s New Intermediate Geography, by Charles Scribner`s Sons, published 1882 (9.0 x 11.8""""). 100 pp. of text with 18 maps including a world map, maps of the continents, two United States maps, and several U.S. regional maps. This is the New York edition with a 13 pp. supplement accompanied by a state map and one of New York City. Condition: Contents are generally very good with light toning and some occasional pencil notations in the map images. Covers and spine show moderate wear. B. Geography of the Pacific Coast Region, by James Monteith, published 1889 (7.8 x 9.6""""). This unusual geography is dedicated to the western states with the typical format for these books: maps, statistics and student questions. 17 pp. with 5 color maps and 2 b&w relief maps. Condition: Internally good with light toning. Covers show light wear."" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Emory, William Hemsley 1848 Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, Including Part of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers ""This is the House edition of Emory`s important report documenting the 1846-1847 journey of the advanced guard of General Kearny`s Army of The West. Emory was Brevet Major of the Corps of Topographical Engineers. This report features full-page lithographs of the natives, rivers, landscapes, towns and pueblos, flora and fauna that were encountered during the march to the Pacific. Emory`s reports are enjoyable reads with passages such as """"I stopped in the little town of Isoletta, to visit my friend, the alcalde, who has the reputation, Indian though he be, of being the most honest man and best maker of brandy in the territory."""" This expanded edition contains Emory`s report plus the reports of Lt. Abert, Col. Cooke and Capt. Johnston. Together these reports summarize the activity of the U.S. Army of the West after the capture of New Mexico with important early views of the region. It is illustrated with 64 lithographed plates (40 Emory + 24 Abert), 3 battle plans and 2 folding maps. The maps are both important contributions to western cartography. The first map,Map of the Territory of New Mexico (25.5 x 19.5"""") was compiled by Lieutenants Abert and Peck after the conquest of New Mexico. The second, Sketch of Part of the March and Wagon Road of Lt. Colonel Cooke, From Santa Fe to the Pacific Ocean (12 x 23"""") shows the route of the Mormon Battalion from Santa Fe to the Gila River. Among the important illustrations are views of Santa Fe, several New Mexican pueblos, the Junction of the Gila and Colorado Rivers (Yuma), San Diego, and Sketch of the Battle of Los Angeles Upper California Fought Between the Americans and the Mexicans Jan. 9th 1847 (not referenced in Wagner & Camp). Printed by Wendell and Van Benthuysen. 614 pages. 8vo. Original hardbound in brown cloth with original paper label on spine."" 6"" W x 9"" H Text and plates are generally very good with some light scattered foxing and about 15 pages of text separated from the block. The first map (New Mexico Territory) has some light toning along one fold, a few tiny wormholes along the left neatline, and a f

Beadle, D. W. 1852 The American Lawyer, and Business-Man`s Form Book… This is the second edition which carries the first edition copyright date on the title page, but is dated 1852 on its cover. 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. Pictorial paper boards, 8vo, quarter-leather, 359pp. 5"" W x 7.8"" H Text and maps are generally good with scattered foxing, damp stains and toning. Covers and spine are bumped and rubbed and the hinges are starting.

1887 Transactions of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Vol. XV. This book contains 63 papers on various mining-related topics which, in addition to the C.H. Hitchcock paper describing the geology of the entire United States, include significant papers and maps on the geology and vein structure of southwest Colorado (San Juan Mountain region) by Theodore Comstock, and the silver mines of Calico, California, by Waldemar Lindgren. Complete with several folding plates including Sketch Map of the Clifton Mining District, Arizona; design plans for a ""Sectional hanging Pipe Hot Blast Oven""; Orographic Features of Southern Colorado, Showing Boundaries of Mineral Zones; Geological Map of S.W. Colorado; Map of the Central San Juan Area, with the Red Mountain District and the Rico Tract""; Map of the Oil & Gas Fields in McKean & Elk Counties, Pennsylvania; Sketch Map of Calico District, San Bernardino, Cal. and a few others. All folding maps are printed on fine banknote style paper. Hardbound in original quarter leather and tips over pebbled boards with gilt title and raised bands on spine. 6"" W x 9.3"" H The large Hitchcock map is near fine with a binding tear confined to the left blank margin. Contents are clean and tight and the covers show some wear.

Skelton, R. A. 1965 Decorative Printed Maps of the 15th to 18th Centuries Second impression, this being a revised edition of ""Old Decorative Maps and Charts"" by A.L. Humphreys with new text by R. A. Skelton. 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. Hard bound in blue cloth, titled in gilt on spine. 10"" W x 12"" H Text and plates are generally clean and bright. Dust jacket has some wear and abrasions.

Shirley, Rodney W. 1983 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, with illustrated dust jacket. Slips into a matching red slipcase. An absolutely essential reference work in splendid condition. 9.8"" W x 13.7"" H Overall excellent condition. Text and covers are nearly flawless with only slight wear to dust jacket and slipcase.

A selection of `Newnes Motorists Touring Guide` and `Road Map of the British Isles` and motoring encyclopedia magazines, etc

Two Royal Family and Armed Forces memorabilia certificates, together with an old map relating to the coronation Durbah Delhi, 1911, together with two pieces of trench art

A Canadian horn powder flask with incised map decoration, a copper powder flask and leather shot flask: (3)

Tozer, Edward J.F - The South Devon Hunt : map in rear pocket, org. cloth torn on spine, 4to, 1916. With others on hunting. (box)

"Cheltenham and Gloucestershire Directory 1911" red cloth, "The Bristol and Hotwell Guide... Clifton... the Memoirs of Chatterton", Bristol printed by Mills & Co fourth edition, folding map frontis, one coloured plate, card covers with title printed on front boards, re-bound covers laid down, Bardsley "Our English Surnames, their Sources and Significations" Chatto and Windus, no date Cripps, Wilfred Joseph "The Royal North Gloucester being notes from the regimental orders and correspondence of the Royal North Gloucester Militia ...", Nicholls & Sons 1875 frontis, some foxing throughout blue cloth with insignia to front board and various volumes relating to Gloucestershire (8)

The Thames Tunnel - A broadside advertising the public opening of the Thames Tunnel, two folders with descriptions of proposed Thames tunnel with foldout map and a similar French description for the Thames tunnel Please note we do not guarantee books regarding collation. Bidders must be completely satisfied with condition and collation before bidding.

Miege, G. "The Present State of Britain and Ireland...", fourth edition, printed London, J. Nicholson, 1718, maps suffering some loss, annotations in the text, includes "The Present State of His Majesty's Dominions in Germany...", printed for John Nicholson, 1717, map complete, the whole rebound library cloth, a quarter leather with raised bands and gilt titles Please note we do not guarantee books regarding collation. Bidders must be completely satisfied with condition and collation before bidding.

Pennant, Thomas "A Tour in Scotland" third edition, Warrington, W Eyres part one 1774, engraved plates, some folding, not collated, part two, printed for Bery White 1776, folding and other plates, "A Tour in Scotland and Voyage to the Hebrides" Chester John Monk 1774, folding and other plates, re-bound brown library cloth, not collated Forsyth, R "The Beauties of Scotland ..." four volumes, Vernon & Hood 1805, illustrations, all re-bound brown library cloth Morris Brewer, J "... the Beauties of England and Wales" J. Harris 1818, folding map, illustrations, bookplates, re-bound library cloth in uniform with previous items (1 box) Please note we do not guarantee books regarding collation. Bidders must be completely satisfied with condition and collation before bidding.

Murchison, Roderick Impey "The Silurean System founded on Geological Researches in the Counties of Salop, Hereford, Radnor etc..", John Murray, 1839, numerous illustrations, folding and other plates, no stamps, marbled boards, detached half leather, backstrip missing, (n map) but not collated Please note we do not guarantee books regarding collation. Bidders must be completely satisfied with condition and collation before bidding.

WWII gun sight together with a WWII dispatch map case (2)

Triumph Road Map by the Triumph Motorcycle Company, probably 1930's, eight sections, linen/flax, cased

Emanuel Bowen and Thomas Kitchin, "An Accurate Map of Northampton shire, Divided into its Hundreds, hand-coloured country map, with Baroque style dedication and ornamented title, with descriptive notes, 71 x 54cms.

A die cast model of the LNER "Flying Scotsman" Steam Engine, a further A4 Class "Mallard" model engine together with a two sectional map of the railways of Great Britain dated 1946, also together with a selection of mostly hardback books relating to railway, travel and other subjects

A pair of Victorian chromolithographs of hunting scenes after De Condamy, 38 x 47 cm approx total in birdseye maple frames with gilt slips together with a contemporary embroidered map of Gloucestershire in burrwood style frame

A collection of 19th century pictures including a sepia pen study of a child examining a flower, wearing a bonnet, signed bottom right E B Farr and inscribed "Tell me Daisy ere I go whether my love is true or no", of oval form, 17 cm maximum in black and gilt frame, an engraved map of Aintree Race Ground dated 1842, 11 x 20 cm, a set of twenty miniature Baxter prints, subjects include Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, equestrian figures, river views, etc (in two frames with gilded divisions), 21 x 17 cm overall and a photographic portrait of a young woman in black frame with painted floral detail, 22 x 18 cm

A 17th century coloured map of Gloucestershire with cartouche lower right "Christopher Saxton Descrip, Gulielmus Hole Sculptit", 30 x 33 cm in black frame

An acrylic painting on board of a Welsh farm building, signed bottom right Laurence and dated 92, with label verso "Abertreweren Farm near Defynogg, Laurence Gray acrylic, Winter 92", 32 x 25 cm in grey frame with gilt slip together with three various watercolours of landscape subjects including example signed G Barwise and dated 86, example signed Pat Yallup, etc, also together with a reproduction map of the West Country and Wales, etc

The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton and illustrated by E J Sullivan, published London 1896 together with The Oarsman`s & Angler`s Map of the River Thames from The Source to London Bridge - scale 1 inch to a mile (with notes on punting)

After H. Moll, a tinted engraved map of Cornwall (21.5cm x 34cm) - unframed

After Christopher Saxton and Guliel Hole, a tinted engraved map of Derbyshire (33.5cm x 38.5cm) - unframed