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Tyson, Philip 1850 Geological Reconnoissances in California This California Gold Rush map shows the area from San Francisco Bay north and east to the Yuba River and east to the Calaveras River. Published in Tyson`s, Report upon the Geology and Topography of California, the map traces his route from San Francisco by way of Vernon to the Yuba diggings, then south passed the Emigrant`s Road to the Salt Lake, through the gold region to the Calaveras River, and west through Bonsal`s Ferry, Livernore’s Ranch and Martinez. It notes dates of his encampments, geological formations and the points where gold was being mined. According to Wheat, Tyson`s work was ""probably the earliest work of a true scientific research to emerge from the Gold Rush."" 14.8"" W x 11.7"" H Issued folding and trimmed to the neatline at top with some light stains along one fold. There are a few edge chips confined to the left blank margin.

Parke, John G. (Lt.) 1854-55 Map No. 1 From San Francisco Bay to the Plains of Los Angeles... Wheat dedicates more than a full page to what he calls ""a map of the greatest interest, not only for its route, which is that of the Southern Pacific Coast Line, but because of its showing of ranchos and missions along the route."" The proposed line is shown from San Jose south to the Pubela de Los Angeles, San Bernardino and through the San Gorgonio Pass on its way east. Remarkable detail along the route including well rendered hachure depicting elevation. The Spanish Trail, mail route to Salt Lake City and Whipple`s route are shown passing through Cajon Pass and on to the Mojave River. 34.8"" W x 28.2"" H Issued folding, with light toning along a few fold lines. Professionally backed in tissue to support a few separations along folds and a couple of small holes at fold intersections. A binding trim at bottom left, with small loss of neatline, has been re

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 52 ""This map features the central California coast from approximately Monterey south to Catalina Island. A chart of elevations fills the bottom of the map. The Atlas Universel contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare."" 19.6"" W x 18.3"" H Original color with scattered foxing.

U.S. Government, 1847 [Lot of 4] Sketch of the Battle of Los Angeles Upper California... [and] Sketch of the Passage of the Rio San Gabriel... [and] Sketch of the Actions Fought at San Pascal... [and] [Untitled - Map of the California Coast] ""This lot of four government issued maps displays troop positions and actions in Southern California during the Mexican-American war. These maps were published in the Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the First Session of the Thirtieth Congress in 1847. A. Sketch of the Battle of Los Angeles Upper California, Fought Between the Americans and Mexicans Jany. 9th 1847 (8.4 x 5.8""""). A very early map showing Los Angeles. Locates the Pueblo de Los Angeles, the Rio de Los Angeles, and the moving positions of forces during the battle. B. Sketch of the Passage of the Rio San Gabriel, Upper California, by the Americans, --Discomfiting the Opposing Mex: Forces, Jan: 8th 1847 (8.3 x 6.3""""). Shows the American troops advancing across the Rio San Gabriel and the resulting withdrawal of Mexican forces. C. Sketch of the Actions Fought at San Pascal in Upper California between the Americans and Mexicans Dec. 6th & 7th 1846 (8.0 x 11.2""""). Depicts the battle between Kearny`s troops and those of Mexican Major Andres Pico. Once reinforcements arrived, Kearny was able to push Pico`s troops south and reach San Diego. D. [Untitled - Map of the California Coast] (12.0 x 14.5""""). Covers the California coast from Fort Sacramento south with an inset of lower Baja California. It displays the route of the American militia from Sutter`s Fort to San Diego from mission to mission. There is a key at left that gives the number of men present between different points of the march."" "" W x "" H Issued folding with a few minor spots in the image. The third and fourth map each have binding trims at top, and the third map has one small binding tear closed on verso with archival tape.

1923 [Lot of 5] Los Angeles Times Annual Midwinter Number Parts I-V ""This fascinating lot is a special edition of the Los Angeles Times praising the virtues of Southern California. This """"Midwinter"""" edition, issued on New Year`s Day, ran from 1885 until 1954. It grew in size from a twenty-four page paper in 1886 up to 240 pages composed of five magazines - the maximum size allowable under the postal regulations. The magazines, printed on newspaper, are divided into five parts: Part I - The Year`s Achievements Part II - Commerce, Industry Part III - Encyclopedia Part IV - The Great Southwest Part V - Pictorial Journey (black & white) Part I includes a map of the Southwest United States on the cover and a centerfold entitled """"Los Angeles Harbor"""" which is a bird`s-eye view of the region by Charles H. Owens with an explanation of the points on the map on the preceding page. Part II has a very nice full page illustration of the """"Oil Pools and Wells at Santa Fe Springs."""" Part III has a double-page map by Owens of """"Motor Routes through the Heart of California"""" showing the topography of the state from Sacramento to the Mexican Border. Part IV has a dramatic centerfold map of the Southwest by Owens """"How the Mighty Colorado Will Put to Work for the Whole Southwest,"""" and a full page map of """"Rancho de las Palomas,"""" a massive ranch in Mexico on the U.S. border owner by a Los Angeles family. Part V includes """"The End of the Journey - Los Angeles, Metropolis of the West, Has Room for Expansion,"""" a large, double-page topographical map (black & white) by Owens of the region with an aerial photograph of the center city. In addition to the maps and views listed above, the magazines are absolutely filled with color illustrations and informative content. Folio, complete in five parts, 48 pp. per magazine. A very unique piece for any Southern California collector."" 11.7"" W x 16.4"" H The overall condition is very good considering it is newsprint. The magazines have light to moderate toning with edge tears and chips as to be expected. A few of the pages are loose, and Part V has some dampstaining on the sides and bottom, not signific

1903 Map of the City of Los Angeles ""This great pocket map extends west to the L.A. Country Club at Arlington Street and Wiltshire, east to beyond Evergreen Cemetery and south to Ascot Park. The map extends to the northeast, roughly following Figueroa Street (here named Pasadena Avenue), to Highland Park. Red overprinting radiates from downtown delineating the routes of the Los Angeles Railway, Pacific Electric Railway, Los Angeles Pacific Railway, the Traction Line, and the Los Angeles - Redondo Electric Line. Detailed route information is in a panel at top and right. City street index is at left. Blank verso. Folds into the booklet """"Newman`s Directory Guide and Handbook of Los Angeles and Southern California."""" The 101-page guide of Los Angeles covers everything imaginable """"For Strangers and Residents."""" Plus many unnumbered pages of pictorial advertisements including Morosco`s Burbank Theatre, Hotel Nadeau, Redondo Floral Co., The Automobile Livery and several railroad companies. Beige paper covers, 16mo. Published by T. Newman, 409 Mason Opera House, Los Angeles. The population is listed as only 160,000."" 20"" W x 21.2"" H Map is fine. Text is very good with a few pencil notations in the blank margins.

1925 Engineer`s Preliminary Map of Monterey Peninsula Country Club Subdivisions No. 1 and No. 2 This map shows the preliminary design for the Monterey Peninsula Country Club, which opened in 1926. The layout includes hundreds of homes, the Shore Golf Course, Dune Golf Course, tennis courts, a trapshooting course and an open air theater to name a few of the features. An inset shows the country club’s footprint on the Monterey Peninsula. Issued by the Del Monte Properties Company. Only 1 copy of a larger version of this map is found on OCLC. 14.6"" W x 13"" H Issued folding with a few small ink notations.

1925-48 [Lot of 3] [Untitled - Map of Avalon Bay] [and] [Untitled - Map of Catalina Island] [and] Avalon Town ""This charming lot contains three promotional brochures of Catalina Island and the town of Avalon including: A. [Untitled Map of Avalon Bay], by Frank E. Brown, dated 1925 (22.0 x 8.3""""). This folding brochure includes a detailed panoramic view of Avalon Bay. Identifies the names of several buildings including Hotel St. Catherine, Catalina Country Club, the estate of William Wrigley Jr., and the training ground of the Chicago Cubs. The verso contains text and illustrations describing the island and its attractions. Brochure measures 9.0 x 4.0"""". Condition: The bottom right corner of the brochure is dog-eared with some very minor soiling along the sheet edges. (B+) B. [Untitled Map of Catalina Island], circa 1927 (13.9 x 6.0""""). Folding brochure containing a pictorial map of the island in the style of Jo Mora or Ruth White. A key at top identifies 24 different points of interest on the island. The verso contains text and illustrations describing the island and its attractions. Brochure measures 9.0 x 4.0"""". Condition: (A) C. Avalon Town, by Wren Lister, dated 1948 (21.6 x 16.5""""). This attractive bird`s-eye view depicts Avalon and the surrounding hills. Vignettes around the border feature the pleasures of the area including water skiing, fishing, sailing, etc. A sticker in the middle of the map image identifies the location of the Sea Breeze Cottages, and a pink paper label with additional advertising for the cottages has been neatly pasted over the central index of the directory. On the verso is an additional map showing all of Catalina. Folds into a mailer measuring 8.5 x 5.5"""". Condition: (A+)"" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Hollister, Ovando J. 1867 Map of Colorado Territory to Accompany Hollister`s `Mines of Colorado` Corrected from the Public Surveys of 1866 [with book] Mines of Colorado This scarce map of Colorado shows great detail throughout. The map lists sixteen counties and a large Indian Reserve, which is divided into Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribes. There is extensive watershed information and mountains are shown in hachure. Locates all mining communities, forts, railroads, and more. The map is accompanied by an important book on Colorado: ""The Mines of Colorado."" It provides a view of the geography, geology, climate and agriculture with extensive information on over 165 mining enterprises. 450 pp. Hardbound in quarter leather with tips over marbled paper boards with gilt title on spine. 21"" W x 16"" H The loose folding map is very good with light toning along one fold and a binding trim at right and an associated 2"" binding tear just touching Arapahoe County that has been closed on verso with archival tape. The book is internally very clean and sound

Carey & Lea, 1822 Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of the District of Columbia This map of the nation`s capital is on a full folio sheet (20.6 x 16.6"") with surrounding text describing boundaries, climate, population, nearby towns, commerce, government, and history. Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown are shown as plans, and several waterways and roads are identified. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis indicates that the north is oriented to the upper left and an arrow indicates the direction of the Potomac River. Engraved by Young and Delleker. 10.5"" W x 10.8"" H Original outline color with centerfold separations at top and bottom that do not enter the map image and have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1850 City of Washington This finely engraved plan of the Capital names all major streets and buildings; notably, the President`s House, the Smithsonian Institute, and the Navy Yard. The Mall is mostly blank, but the Washington Monument Reservation is present along the Potomac River. Extensive table at lower left lists and keys to map 107 important buildings. Decorative scroll-style border with an engraved vignette depicting the ""Plan of the Principal Floor of the Capitol."" 15.6"" W x 12.5"" H Original color with some light toning along the edges of the sheet.

1861-62 [Lot of 2] Johnson`s Georgetown and the City of Washington The Capital of the United States of America [and] Plan of the City of Washington. The Capitol of the United States of America ""A. Johnson`s Georgetown and the City of Washington The Capital of the United States of America, by Johnson & Browning, circa 1862 (15.1 x 12.3""""). This fine nineteenth century plan of the city also portrays three large vignettes of The Capitol, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Institution. All major streets and buildings are named. The map is surrounded with a decorative, metalwork border typical of the earlier Johnson maps. Condition: Light toning with a few tiny edge tears. B. Plan of the City of Washington. The Capitol of the United States of America, by S.A. Mitchell, dated 1861 (13.6 x 11.0""""). Nice example of this map with major buildings and sites noted including the Presidents House, Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Institute. Engraved by W.H. Gamble. Surrounded by a floral and ribbon border, which appeared in Mitchell`s atlases from 1863-66. Condition: Just a few tiny spots of foxing and minor soiling in the blank margins."" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

1784 Cartes Particulieres des Concessions Faites par l`Angleterre a la France et a l’Espagne par la Traite de 1783 ""These four maps represent British possessions that were handed over to Spain and France as a result of the Treaty of Paris. The territories of East and West Florida and Minorca were given to Spain while France gained Tobago and Senegal. The map of Florida is shown with a northern border at 31 degrees latitude, about half a degree farther north than its present border. A huge area along the east coast is shown as swamp, most likely a misplaced Everglades. Each of the maps show only a few place names and basic topography. The map appeared in Nicolas Ponce and Francois Godefroy`s Recueil d`estampes representant les differents evenements de la guerre qui a procure l`independance aux Etats unis de l`Amerique. This was the first French publication to name the United States in its title. On a sheet of French text measuring 8.0 x 9.0""""."" 6.9"" W x 5.1"" H There is a faint damp stain occupying the left portion of the image and an infilled worm track in the bottom left corner of the text beneath the map image.

Hinton, John Howard 1832 Map of the State of Florida The title of this early map is misleading because in 1832 Florida was a territory and not a state. There are only a few counties designated including Monroe County taking in the entire southern tip, and Mosquito County taking in most of the east coast. Seminole Indians are shown in Central Florida and an Indian Path connects a solitary road, that terminates in the Tampa vicinity, with the east coast. A road along the east coast terminates at a town named Florida near present-day Miami. 9.8"" W x 8"" H There are a few small spots of foxing in the image, else very good.

Matthews-Northrup Co, 1926 Map of the Peninsula of Florida and Adjacent Islands. Florida East Coast Railway This 1926 edition is one of the last examples of this map, which first appeared in the 1890s. It shows the Flagler railroad system from Jacksonville to Miami and Key West, with steamboat connections to Havana. Apart from the panhandle, which does not appear on this map, all the current Florida counties are depicted along with cities, roads, rivers and lakes. Includes an inset at bottom ""Map of Florida and the West Indies."" 15.6"" W x 39.8"" H Issued folding with a few fold separations that have been closed on verso with archival tape. There are a few closed edge tears and small damp stains confined to the blank margins.

U.S. Government, 1837 A Plat Exhibiting the State of the Surveys in the Territory of Florida This map is one of the earliest to illustrate the status of public land surveys in the Eastern Land District (east of the Suwanee River) and the Western Land District (west of the Suwanee) in the Florida Panhandle. Survey efforts south of the Indian Boundary Line (marked in red/pink) in southern Florida were largely suspended due to the guerilla warfare of the ongoing Second Seminole War. St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and Tallahassee are named. In this early edition, the supposed boundary of the Forbes Purchase is uncolored and the legend notes that its limits are undefined. From the Surveyors Office in Tallahassee by Robert Butler, Surveyor General for the Territory of Florida. A very early edition of this chart. 23"" W x 8.4"" H Issued folding with a few short fold separations confined to the blank margins that have been closed on verso with archival materials and some minor toning, mostly along the sheet`s edges and folds.

Ives, Joseph C. (Lt.) 1911 Military Map of the Peninsula of Florida South of Tampa Bay Compiled from the Latest and Most Reliable Authorities This is a rare reprint of the 1856 map covering the southern portion of Florida. Issued under the direction of Jefferson Davis, this highly detailed map depicts swamps, marshes, sawgrass, scrubs and prairie land. In addition to the vegetation, the map shows towns and villages, forts, wagon roads and trails with an extensive note below the image. 16.5"" W x 21.3"" H A nice example with some light toning and one tiny split at a fold intersection.

1852-56 [Lot of 3] Karte von Iowa [and] A New Map of the State of Iowa [and] Iowa ""A. Karte von Iowa, by Joseph Meyer, from Grosser Hand-Atlas, dated 1852 (15.1 x 11.6""""). This is the German edition of Mitchell`s map of Iowa from the New Universal Atlas, with a German title but English place names. This map was issued only six years after Iowa became a state and development is still confined to the eastern part of the state and along major waterways. The map shows good detail of the mid-19th century county development as well as the cities, towns, forts, topographical details and roads, including the Mormon Trail from Polk City to Wheeling`s Ford. The capital is located at Iowa City and Des Moines is still Ft. Des Moinis. Many of the western counties are newly organized, but contain no settlements. Condition: Some faint foxing along the top and bottom neatlines. (A) B. A New Map of the State of Iowa, by Charles Desilver, from A New Universal Atlas, dated 1856 (15.9 x 13.1""""). This striking map focuses on the various transportation routes in the state, depicting roads (including those proposed and those in progress), canals, and railroads in addition to counties, towns, and rivers. Engraved by J.L. Hazzard. Condition: There are a few tiny spots scattered throughout the map and the margins have been cropped at top and bottom, with loss of part of the decorative border at top. (B+) C. Iowa, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, from Colton`s Atlas of the World, dated 1855 (15.3 x 12.7""""). This detailed state and county map includes railroads, roads, post offices, and topographical information. All counties are present, but the northwestern quarter of the state is largely unsettled. Condition: Light soiling, minor scattered foxing, and an edge tear that enters about 1"""" into the neatline that has been closed on verso with non-archival tape. (B)"" "" W x "" H See description above.

1869 Map Showing Location of Pottawattamie Reserve; Lands in Kansas Belonging to Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe R.R. Co. This promotional brochure extols the benefits of land in the Pottawattamie Reserve, an area just west of Topeka. In addition to the reserve area owned by the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroad company, the map shows county boundaries, towns and cities, and several railroad lines. The verso describes the land for sale and the many benefits of the area. Lithographed by A. Gast & Co. in St. Louis. 12.4"" W x 10.6"" H Issued folding and now flattened with an extraneous crease at left and some light text show-through from verso.

1852-56 [Lot of 7 - Engineering Maps of the Ohio River] ""This group of maps show the planned improvements to the canal that bypassed the Falls of the Ohio River between Louisville and Portland, Kentucky. The canal was originally constructed in 1830 by the Louisville and Portland Canal Company, but the government eventually acquired it and made several improvements to it. The establishment of the canal was quite significant as the Falls was the only obstacle on the Ohio River from its source in Pennsylvania all the way to the Mississippi River. A. Plans of the Various Improvements at the Falls of the Ohio Made Under the Direction of the Board of Engineers..., by J.W. Abert, dated 1852 (32.1 x 20.4""""). B. Plan of the Survey and Details of a Canal on the Indiana Side of the Falls of the Ohio, by J.W. Abert and G.K. Warren, dated 1852 (32.0 x 21.5""""). C. Plan of the Louisville and Portland Canal Showing the Proposed Enlargement and Extension Made Under the Direction of the Board of Engineers..., by George F. Fuller, dated 1852 (34.2 x 23.4""""). D. Map Showing the Location of the Louisville and Portland Canal at the Falls of the Ohio with the Enlargement and Extension Proposed by Edward Watts, C.E., by W.H. Bradley, dated 1856 (32.5 x 22.3""""). E. [Untitled - Ohio River Map], by A. Hoen & Company, circa 1852 (27.3 x 19.0""""). F. Plan Sections & Elevations of a Canal Lock for the Enlargement and Extension of the Canal Around the Falls of the Ohio..., by G.K. Warren, dated 1852 (34.2 x 21.5""""). G. Plan of Guard Gate Walls and Plan and Elevation of Draw-Bridge Piers for the Enlargement and Extension of Canal Around the Falls of the Ohio..., by G.K. Warren, dated 1852 (27.6 x 20.0"""")."" "" W x "" H The maps are generally good to very good with a few splits at fold intersections, extraneous creases, pleasant toning, and an occasional tape repair on verso. One of the maps (map D) has a few long separations.

U.S. Government, 1827 Plan of the Front Part of the City of New Orleans, in 1818 An uncommon map of the front of the early city of New Orleans, surveyed by Gilbert Joseph Pilie, and published in 1827. The map shows the custom house, water works, Chartres Street, and the levees along the Mississippi River. At bottom, a compass rose orients the map with north toward the upper right corner. 22"" W x 7.3"" H Issued folding with good margins and a light damp stain along one fold.

U.S. Government, 1838 [Lot of 2] Map of the Northern Part of the State of Maine and the Adjacent British Provinces… [and] Extract from a Map of the British and French Dominions in the North America by Jn O. Mitchell The first map details the boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain relating to Maine. Hand coloring is used to show the boundary as claimed by the United States and by Great Britain, with a third line labeled ""that of the Arbiter"" which closely corresponds to Maine`s present-day border with Canada. A table gives the major points of contention in this border dispute. Another table names land grants belonging to six land holders. The second map (13.3 x 13"") was included in the same Senate report for historical purposes. It was extracted from Mitchell`s map of 1755 by W.J. Stone. 16.5"" W x 15.3"" H Issued folding with some light stains in the image and binding trims at left.

Finley, Anthony 1824 Maryland This copper engraved map of the state details the county seats, roads, towns and settlements, and watershed. Locates the District of Columbia which was created (in part) from a portion of Montgomery and Prince George`s county. Engraved by Young & Delleker. According to Ristow, Finley published his atlases between 1824 to 1834, with separate issues published in the years 1824, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33 and 1834. 11.2"" W x 8.6"" H A strong impression on a clean sheet with attractive color.

U.S. Government, 1894 [Map with Report] Map Showing the General Location of the Natural Oyster Grounds of Maryland… [in] Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission. Vol. XII, for 1892 ""This colorful chart details oyster fishing beds throughout Chesapeake Bay and part of Chincoteague Bay in remarkably fine detail. The map locates Washington, D.C., Annapolis, Baltimore and Philadelphia in a street grid pattern. It locates areas where oyster gathering is authorized, and by which method, as shown by the color coded key at upper left to include Dredging, Scraping and Tonging. The legend also locates Compact and Scattered Reefs. By the 1870`s, Maryland`s oyster fields were becoming severely depleted, which led to oyster management efforts in the form of laws and regulations. The map is still bound into a bulletin of the U.S. Fish Commission containing 12 reports: 1. Bibliography of the Salmon of Alaska and Adjacent Regions, by Tarleton Bean 2. Life History of the Salmon, by Tarleton Bean 3. On the Viviparous Fishes of the Pacific Coast of North America, by Carl H. Eigenmann 4. Description of a New Sucker (Pantosteus Jordani) from the Upper Missouri Basin, by Barton W. Evermann 5. The Fishes of Texas and the Rio Grande Basin, Considered Chiefly with Reference to Their Geographical Distribution, by Barton W. Evermann and William C. Kendall 6. Report on the Salmon Fisheries of Alaska, by Marshall McDonald 7. List of Fishes Collected at Sea Isle City during the Summer of 1892, by H. P. Moore 8. Summary of Fishery Investigations Conducted in the North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea from July 1, 1888, to July 1, 1892, by the U. S. Fish Commission Steamer Albatross, by Richard Rathbun 9. The Fyke Nets and Fyke-Net Fisheries of the United States, with Notes on the Fyke Nets of Other Countries, by Hugh M. Smith 10. Economic and Natural-History Notes on Fishes of the Northern Coast of New Jersey, by Hugh M. Smith 11. The Oyster Industry of Maryland, by Charles H. Stevenson 12. A Review of the Embiotocidae, by Albert B. Ulrey and C. H. Eigenmann 489 pp. with 118 plates. Quarto, hardbound in dark brown cloth with gilt title on spine."" 22"" W x 35"" H The map, in vivid color, has light toning along one fold, a small puncture in a blank area of the map image, and a 1.7"" binding tear that has been closed with archival tape. Contents are mostly clean and tight and the covers show minimal wear.

1872 F. Klemm`s Map of Baltimore and the Proposed Extension of the City Limits, Compiled from Actual Surveys… This large folding map depicts the city of Baltimore with its proposed extension. The map delineates 20 wards and is surrounded by 29 vignettes of prominent businesses and landmarks in the city. Text along the bottom of the map describes the city`s population, property values, and a listing of fire alarm stations. Lithographed by A. Hoen & Co. in Baltimore, and folds into dark green cloth covers with dark blue title label on front cover (7.9 x 10.5""). 37.1"" W x 29"" H Issued folding with light toning and staining. Mounted on linen to reinforce and repair a few fold separations. Covers show typical wear and the back cover is partially separated.

Smith, Charles 1796 A Plan of the Action at Breeds Hill*, on the 17th of June 1775. Between the American Forces, and the British Troops. *Erroneously Called Bunkers Hill This rare map is a reduced version of Thomas Hyde Page`s plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although the battle resulted in a British victory and loss of control of Boston, the campaign was considered one of the first steps towards American independence. Page served as aide-de-campe to General Howe during the action. His plan was first published by Faden and later in Charles Stedman`s history of the American Revolution. Smith`s edition of the plan, in addition to being publishing in the United States, is important because it correctly identifies Breed`s Hill as the site of the battle. It also changes the title to emphasize the American forces: ""...between the American Forces, and the British Troops"" vs. ""...between His Majesty`s Troops under the Command of Major General Howe, and the Rebel Forces."" The map shows British landing places, lines of attack, movements of the British ships, Warren`s Redoubt, and the deployment of the defending forces. The British troops are shown in red with the American forces depicted in blue. Due to the ephemeral nature of Smith`s Military Repository, this map is rarely found on the market. 8.3"" W x 9.2"" H Overall toning with minor soiling and margins professionally restored with skilled facsimile of the top neatline.

1889-96 [Lot of 4] Provincetown Harbor Massachusetts...[and] Physical Survey Cape Cod Mass. Comparison of Surveys Showing Changes in Shore Line... [and] Cross-Sections on the Ocean Shore of Cape Cod, Mass... [and] Map Showing Changes in Cotamy Beach… ""These four maps show the surveying efforts in the area about 25 years before the Cape Cod canal was established in 1914. The map of Provincetown identifies the high and low water lines, shows numerous soundings and docks, and was drawn under the direction of Lieut. Col. S.M. Mansfield of the Corps of Engineers in 1896. The other three maps demonstrate the shifting shore lines and were included in the 1889 Coast and Geodetic Survey report. A. Provincetown Harbor Massachusetts..., by S.M. Mansfield, dated 1896 (27.5 x 19.8""""). B. Physical Survey Cape Cod Mass. Comparison of Surveys Showing Changes in Shore Line, 1848-1888 , by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, dated 1889 (42.4 x 8.3""""). C. Cross-Sections on the Ocean Shore of Cape Cod, Mass. Surveyed in 1887-88, by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, dated 1889 (25.5 x 8.3""""). D. Map Showing Changes in Cotamy Beach Martha`s Vineyard from Surveys Made in 1886, 1887 and 1889, by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey , dated 1889 (29.3 x 9.3"""")."" "" W x "" H Issued folding, the maps are clean and bright with only light toning along a few folds and minor offsetting in map D.

1925-34 [Lot of 3] Cape Cod [and] [Untitled - Map of Cape Cod] [and] [Untitled - Map of Cape Cod] ""A. Cape Cod, by Kenneth E. Morang, dated 1934, black & white (19.4 x 19.4""""). A graphic map of Cape Cod drawn by Kenneth E. Morang and issued by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. The map shows points of interest in Cape Cod and includes many historical notes, including a point off of Eastham where a German submarine fired a shot inland, """"the only shot to land on American soil in the World War."""" The seas are filled with ships, and a sacred cod, complete with halo. The key lists roads by types, including those """"`particularly recommended for quaintness and charm."""" The sides are filled with tourist related information. The map is further embellished with fancy ribbon-style titling and a large compass rose. The map self-folds into a mailer with the chamber`s address at top left. Condition: Light toning with several small fold separations. A previous owner has drawn """"approximate town lines"""" in blue ink throughout the map. (B) B. [Untitled - Map of Cape Cod], by Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, circa 1934, printed color (12.8 x 12.8""""). This small promotional map of Cape Cod lists the numerous hotels and golf courses in the area. A panel of text to the right of the map shows the driving distances between various cities. Folds into tan wrappers with 8 pp. of text. (4.1 x 7.1""""). Condition: There is one small separation where the map folds into the wrapper. (B+) C. [Untitled - Map of Cape Cod], by Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, circa 1925, printed color (12.8 x 12.8""""). This is the same map as above but folds into pictorial wrappers with 15 pp. of illustrations showing the history and beauty of the area (4.1 x 8.9""""). Condition: The map is clean and bright but is secured to the brochure by two small rusty staples. (B+)"" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Scarborough Company, The 1904 Scarborough`s Commercial Map of Michigan and Portions of Adjoining States. With Inset Maps of Detroit, Sault Ste. Marie, Panama, and Eastern Asia... This uncommon map shows the state of Michigan on the recto with a map of the United States on verso. There is good detail throughout showing roads, towns and villages, railroads and watershed. The map includes insets of the city of Detroit, Eastern Asia, as well as distance tables and population statistics. Decorated by a keyboard-style border and fancy titling. Self-folds into brown cloth boards (5.0 x 9.7""). 39.1"" W x 42.1"" H Issued folding with several short splits at fold intersections. The covers have a few light stains.

Allen, James (Lt.) 1860 Map of the Route Passed over by an Expedition into the Indian Country in 1832 to the Source of the Mississippi An important map, originally issued to accompany a report by Schoolcraft & Allen (HR doc 323, 23rd Cong.). It covers present-day Minnesota from the western tip of Lake Superior to the Red River. It depicts Ft. Snelling, scores of Sioux villages, trading posts of the American Fur Company and many other details. Schoolcraft led the expedition into the Upper Mississippi Valley to attempt a reconciliation between the Sioux and the Chippewa and to vaccinate the Chippewa Indians against Smallpox. In the process he found time to search for the headwaters of the Mississippi River, which led him to its source in Lake Itasca. As many of the Congressional reports written before 1833 were never printed and many never survived, this map was considered of sufficient importance to be published again in the American State Papers, a compendium of early Congressional documents. 18.7"" W x 15.2"" H Issued folding with very faint offsetting and toning.

Carey & Lea, 1822 Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Missouri. This is the first published map of Missouri as a state and is surrounded by text describing the boundaries, rivers, climate, chief towns, commerce, education, and religion of the state. The map depicts 15 counties with virtually all settlement concentrated along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. In the western portion of the state the Osage Boundary Line is shown, in reference to the Treaty of Fort Clark (1808) in which the Osage Nation ceded everything east of this line and north of the Arkansas River to the United States. On a full folio sheet (20.5 x 16.5"") and engraved by Young & Delleker. 9.8"" W x 11.7"" H A nice impression on a clean sheet with light toning along the centerfold.

1823 Map of the State of New-Hampshire [with book] A Gazetteer of the State of New-Hampshire This early illustrated state gazetteer for New Hampshire is composed of eight plates and a folding map, as well as a geographical and statistical description of the state, distance tables, and notices of each town. The attractive colored map was engraved by Abel Bowen, and is entitled Map of the State of New Hamshire, copied with corrections from the map of P. Carrigain. The map shows counties, townships, roads, rivers and topography. The plates show the statehouse, Exeter Academy, a view of Portsmouth, the White Mountains, and an interesting comparative view of New Hampshire mountains. 276 pp., 12mo., hardbound in original full leather with gilt title on spine. 9"" W x 11.9"" H The map, which is loose, is in good condition with some light color offsetting, a few small damp stains, and a binding trim and associated binding tear that enters 1"" into the image at bottom closed on verso with archival tape. Contents are very good wit

Boardman, Harvey 1858 Map of the White Mountains New Hampshire from Original Surveys This attractive map of the White Mountains contains images of 9 prominent houses and scenic views in the area including the Flume House, Profile House and a view at the top of Mt. Washington. Intended for the tourist, the map shows towns, roads, rivers and detailed topography by hachure. Two tables of distances are included at bottom right. Folds into blind stamped blue boards (3.8 x 5.6"") with gilt title on the front cover, New Map of the White Mountains. 22.4"" W x 19.5"" H Issued folding with light toning and a few short splits at fold intersections.

Phillips, Richard (Sir) 1806 A Plan of the Northern Part of New Jersey, Shewing the Positions of the American & British Armies, After Crossing the North River in 1776 This interesting chart illustrates military activity in the region from the autumn of 1776 through the summer campaign of 1778. It extends to include Trenton and Sandy Hook, north to Tappan and Dobbs Ferry, and to New York City, Staten Island, and the western part of Long Island. The map details troop positions, roads, rivers, and mountain ranges. Scores of towns are located, including some rather odd ones: Aquakununk, Watessing, Bottlehill, Vealtown, Pluckamin, and Quibbletown. A fine Revolutionary War plan. Engraved by Neele. 9.9"" W x 15.7"" H Issued folding with minor offsetting, a few extraneous creases, and a short edge tear that just enters the neatline.

Anon., 1776 Sketch of the Country Illustrating the Late Engagement in Long Island This is the first edition, published in October 1776, of this map that shows the initial troop positions and battle activity of this important and early American Revolution battle. Troop and battle deployments are clearly shown. A fascinating Revolutionary War map designed to inform the British people about the American cause of independence. 12.4"" W x 7.8"" H Issued folding with faint offsetting and a few misfolds. A binding trim at left has been replaced with old paper.

1824-1852 [Lot of 2] Map of the State of New York Compiled by the Latest Authorities [and] Geographisch-Statistische und Historische Charte von Neuyork ""A. Map of the State of New York Compiled by the Latest Authorities, by S.A. Mitchell, from New Universal Atlas, published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., circa 1852 (26.3 x 16""""). This double-page atlas map of New York presents a great amount of information. The map shows the counties, cities, towns, turnpikes, and railroads (proposed, in progress and completed). Five large insets depict the vicinities of Rochester, Albany, Niagara Falls, New York City, and a long inset details the course of the Hudson River from Albany to New York Bay. At both sides are county statistical tables; the major towns with populations from the 1850 census, county area and population, and miscellaneous, for example 184,882 emigrants arrived, 32 steamboats built, 814 students in 4 medical schools. Condition: An attractive map with light centerfold toning at top and a few insignificant spots. (A) B. Geographisch-Statistische und Historische Charte von Neuyork, by Carl Ferdinand Weiland, circa 1824 (15.8 x 11.8"""") This map is an uncommon German edition of Carey & Lea`s map of New York. It shows early towns, roads, rivers, mountains, lakes and other geographical features. The road details are quite noteworthy. Carey & Lee`s Atlas of North America (1822) adopted the style of the Lavoisne Atlas with descriptive text surrounding the map, rather than on the verso or other sheets. The atlas was a commercial success. In addition to the second and third editions published in Philadelphia, a French edition was published by Buchon in 1825, and a German edition was published by Weiland in 1824. For the German edition, the maps were re-engraved by the Weimar Geographischen Institut. The German edition is by far the rarest and the maps are among the earliest state maps printed outside the United States. Text on three sides, overall sheet dimensions are 22 x 18.5"""". Condition: Original outline color with some soil in the map and faint damp stains in the margins and text. (B+)"" "" W x "" H See description above.

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1832 Map of the State of New York Compiled from the Latest Authorities This very early Mitchell wall map presents a wealth of information. The map shows counties, cities, towns, turnpikes, canals and railroads (proposed and completed). The recently completed Erie canal is depicted running from Albany to Buffalo, and the only railroads noted are two short lines near Albany and the uncompleted Boston to Albany line. Five large insets depict the vicinities of Rochester, Albany, Niagara Falls, New York City, and a long inset detailing the course of the Hudson River from Albany to New York Bay. Decorated by keyboard style border and fancy titling. The map is attached to its original rollers with brass ring and ribbon tie downs. 30.5"" W x 19.5"" H Overall good condition for a wall map of its age with overall toning and some minor cracks and chips in the image and blank margins. Rollers are in excellent condition while most of the silk along the sides of the sheet is missing.

Rogers, Peet & Co., 1879 The City of New York. A Birdseye View. This detailed bird’s-eye view of New York City was a promotional vehicle for the clothing company of Rogers, Peet & Co. The map depicts the Brooklyn Bridge (4 years prior to its opening), the company’s building on Broadway, hundreds of boats and ships in the Hudson and East Rivers, and a key to 16 different points of interest. The verso contains a ""Strangers’ Guide to New York."" Drawn by J.W. Williams and copyrighted by Root & Tinker. Folded brochure measures 3.0 x 5.5"". 7.8"" W x 10.8"" H Issued folding with minor soiling and a few edge tears confined to the blank margins closed on verso with archival tape.

U.S. Army, 1866-1900 [Lot of 3] Sketch of Vicinity of Fort Fisher… [and] Plan and Sections of Fort Fisher… [and Untitled Map of Wilmington] ""The first two maps are plates No. 5 and No. 6 from the report and are early published Civil War maps; most reports and maps withheld publication until the 1890`s to allow time for the national wound to heal sufficiently for a public discussion of the conflict. A. Sketch of Vicinity of Fort Fisher Surveyed Under the Direction of Brvt. Brig. Gen. C.B. Comstock Chief Engineer (9.8 x 14.4""""). Provides good detail of the peninsula, locating Ft. Buchanan, Mound Battery, Fort Fisher, headquarters, Wharf, Hospital, the Commissary and Fort Lookout to the north. Also locates the Wreck of the """"Powder Vessel"""" some 830 yards north of Fort Fisher. Condition: Light toning along the folds. B. Plans and Sections of Fort Fisher Carried by Assault by the U.S. Forces Maj. Gen. A.H. Terry Commanding Jan. 15th 1865 (15.3 x 10.6""""). Very close detail of the Fort to show the position of all armament along the fortified walls. Locates cannon (""""rifle"""") locations including the huge Columbia 10"""" cannons at each end with many smaller (4.5"""" to 8"""") cannons positioned between. The map shows Electric Wires leading out from the walls to a Line of Torpedoes protecting the open ground beyond the fort`s wall. It is quite rare to see this type of weapon mentioned on a map. Further research shows electrically triggered land-based torpedoes were used as early as during the Crimean War, 1854-1856. Condition: Light toning along the folds with a few short splits at fold intersections. C. [Untitled Map of Wilmington], circa 1900 (4.8 x 6.7""""). Shows the area from Wilmington south to Cape Fear and the defenses. Condition: Light toning."" "" W x "" H Issued folding. See description above for additional details.

Crevecoeur, Michel Guillaume De 1787 Esquisse du Muskinghum [on sheet with] Esquisse du Sioto [and] Esquisse de la Riviere du Grand Castor ""Interesting map from a French edition of Crevecoeur`s important early collection of essays (Letters from an American Farmer). The sheet contains three separate maps showing the Indian villages in the region of the Ohio River. Engraved by Pierre Francois Tardieu. At upper left above neatline is """"Tome IIIme. Page 413."""" Crevecoeur was a French-born surveyor who settled in New York, where he produced this classic collection of twelve essays that reflected on the nature of American life, particularly its customs and manners. His description of bountiful American lands spurred many French people to immigrate to America. Howes describes Crevecoeur`s work as follows: """"Description of American life of great influence in attracting European immigration in the post-revolutionary period. As literature unexcelled by any American work of the eighteenth century."""" See also Lot 178 for Crevecoeur`s three-volume Lettres d`un Cultivateur Ameriquain."" 20.4"" W x 9.3"" H Issued folding on thick hand-laid watermarked paper with some light offsetting.

Columbian Magazine, 1787 Plan of the Remains of Some Ancient Works on the Muskingum [with magazine] The Columbian Magazine, or Monthly Miscellany, for May, 1787 This rare issue with the map and accompanying article represent the birth of American Anthropology as they are ""thought to have been the first description and plan of an American earthwork ever published"" (American Anthropologist, Vol 10, p. 343.). About two pages are devoted to an ""Account of Some Remains of Ancient Works, on the Muskingum..."" by Captain Jonathan Heart of the First American Regiment. Heart was commissioned as a Captain by Congress and was ordered to the Muskingum Valley to protect the surveying parties there. It was during his service there that he produced the account and plan of the ancient Indian works located near present-day Marietta, Ohio. As an experienced draughtsman it is likely the plan of the ancient mound works was his. The plan contains a key for circular mounds, walls, caves and graves, and details an area of about one square mile on the east bank of the Muskingum River. The plan is on a scale of 10 chains to an inch (666 feet). The accompanying magazine contains another fold-out plate and extracts of articles by Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. 8.6"" W x 7.1"" H Issued folding with scattered foxing and staining along one fold. A few short fold separations have been closed on verso with archival tape and there is a binding trim at lower right. Disbound text is good with scattered foxing and toning.

1887-98 [Lot of 2] Map of Indian Territory Drawn and Engraved on Copper-Plate Expressly for Johnson`s Cyclopaedia [and] Indian Territory Compiled Under the Direction of Charles H. Fitch... ""A. Map of Indian Territory Drawn and Engraved on Copper-Plate Expressly for Johnson`s Cyclopaedia, by A.J. Johnson, from Johnson`s Universal Cyclopaedia, circa 1887, hand color (8.1 x 6.0""""). This appealing map of the Indian Territory shows the land allocations for the various tribes packed into the region. The Indian Territory was initially established as a place to relocate the principal eastern Indian tribes and the Five Civilized Tribes formed the nucleus of an organized government. By 1887, however, representatives of some fifty tribes had settled on lands once promised to the original five. This map reflects many of these allocations and is divided into 28 separate regions. A small portion of the panhandle is shown and labeled Public Lands. Condition: There are a few edge tears well away from image, else fine. (A) B. Indian Territory Compiled Under the Direction of Charles H. Fitch..., by U.S.G.S., from Eighth Annual Report Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, dated 1898, printed color (18.0 x 20.0""""). This uncommon map matches the configuration of the rare State of Sequoyah, which the Indian Nations attempted to create in 1905 in an effort to thwart the expansive tendencies of the United States. It is also similar to the rare 1896 Senate edition which was issued in printed color. The regions of the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, Cherokee, and several other Indian tribes are named. The Territory of Okalahoma hovers ominously in the northwest. Fitch was the topographer in charge of the Indian Territory Surveys. Compiled and drawn by Malcolm Lloyd Cudlipp & F.E. Matthew. Lithography by Julius Bien & Co. Condition: A crisp example, issued folding, with just a few tiny splits at fold intersections, a binding trim at left, and light toning along some of the folds. (B+)"" "" W x "" H See description above.

General Land Office, 1907 Oklahoma Territory A colorful map, and the last of Oklahoma Territory that details the region right before statehood. It covers present-day western Oklahoma with the panhandle, but only the western portion of the rest of the state is shown. A key at bottom identifies Indian Reserves, Military Reserves, Forest Reserves and Land Offices. Gutherie is shown as the capital. Drawn by Charles J. Helm and compiled under the direction I.P. Berthrong (1907), Chief of Drafting. 22.1"" W x 13.8"" H A clean and bright example with a couple of short fold separations and a short edge tear that extends 1"" into the image, all of which have been closed on verso with archival tape.

1917 Railroad Map of Oklahoma This large format map of Oklahoma depicts the expanding railroad network in the state. Twenty-one different lines are displayed including the Sante Fe Railway; the Missouri, Kansas & Texas; and the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. Distances are shown along the various rail lines, and the map also identifies oil and gas pipelines. Decorated by a large illustration of a rail car and a gushing oil well. Published by the engineering department of the Corporation Commission of Oklahoma. 50.8"" W x 26"" H There are several splits at fold intersections resulting in minor image loss with some toning in the right portion of the map.

1838-51 [Lot of 3] Chart of the Columbia River for 90 Miles from Its Mouth... [and] Sketch K Preliminary Survey of the Mouth of the Columbia River... [on sheet with] Sketch K No. 2 Cape Hancock... [and] Map of the Oregon Territory from the Best Authorities ""A. Chart of the Columbia River for 90 Miles from Its Mouth. Drawn from Several Surveys in the Possession of W.A. Slacum U.S.N., by M.C. Ewing, circa 1838 (9.1 x 16.3""""). Detailed map of the river from Point Adams/Cape Disappointment east to Ft. Vancouver, showing villages along the way. The map shows the navigability of the river with soundings, sand bars and islands. It was drawn from several surveys in the possession of W. A. Slacum, USN. This is a companion map to Hood`s map of the """"United States Territory of Oregon, West of the Rocky Mountains."""" Ref: Claussen & Friis #222. Condition: Issued folding with a few minor spots and faint printer`s ink residue. (B+) B. Sketch K Preliminary Survey of the Mouth of the Columbia River Oregon Territory [on sheet with] Sketch K No. 2 Cape Hancock (or Disappointment) Oregon..., by U.S. Coast Survey, dated 1850-51 (8.0 x 9.8""""). Shows the entrance to the Columbia River with numerous soundings and hazards identified. On the same sheet is a proposed site for a new lighthouse at Cape Hancock. Condition: Light toning. (B+) C. Map of the Oregon Territory from the Best Authorities, by Charles Wilkes, dated 1849 (13.1 x 8.3""""). This is the reduced edition of Wilkes` map that was a major contribution to American cartography and the most detailed map of the region north of the Sacramento River. It provided Americans with an accurate view of an area still virtually unknown in the mid-nineteenth century. Wilkes supported the view of Senator Lewis Linn that the northwest boundary of America should be 54° 40` North, the famous 54-40 or Fight controversy. This map was used to illustrate that his claim was based on `topographical` grounds and was instrumental in setting the scene for American interests in the territory. The map covers the region from Fraser`s Fort and Fort St. James in British Columbia south to the upper Sacramento River, and from the Pacific coast to the Black Hills east of the Rocky Mountains. The map provides excellent detail of the region including dozens of forts, watershed and other place names. A large inset map """"Columbia River Reduced from a survey made by the U.S. ex. Ex. 1841"""" depicts the river from Ft. Walla Walla to its mouth, where one of Wilkes` ships, the Peacock, was lost on the infamous Columbia Bar. It also features details of missions, Indian villages, and the major mountains. North is oriented to the left. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #655; Hayes 199. Condition: Issued folding with a few minor stains in the image and a binding trim at lower right. (B)"" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Thackara, James 1797-98 A Map of Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey & Maryland, with the Parts Adjacent [with 2 volumes] The History of Pennsylvania, in North America... ""This rare map covers an area from southern New York to Central Virginia and displays rudimentary topographical detail of the Allegheny Mountains and Chesapeake Bay as well as towns, settlements, roads and rivers. Delaware is also labeled as Territories of Pennsylvania. A simple compass rose adorns the Atlantic Ocean. The map was issued in Robert Proud`s two volume The History of Pennsylvania. Robert Proud was born in Yorkshire, England and moved to Philadelphia in 1759. He started his career there as a school teacher but later went into seclusion to write on various subjects. Proud was a staunch Loyalist and his beliefs came through in his writings. Even his most famous work, The History of Pennsylvania, was widely considered unsuccessful and not widely distributed due to its loyalist bias at a time of great American pride and enthusiasm. 1025 pp. of text including a preface (16 pp.), introduction (149 pp.), main text (694 pp.), appendix (146 pp.) and index (20 pp.). Includes a frontispiece of William Penn in Volume I. Octavo, rebound in red buckram with gilt title on spine."" 14.3"" W x 12.3"" H The map is issued folding (loose) with light offsetting and toning. There is a binding trim at right and an associated tiny binding tear confined to the blank margin that is closed on verso with archival tape. Contents are very good with light toning an

Smith, J.L. 1887 Map of City of Lancaster Lancaster County, Penna. Showing Manufacturing Establishments, Available Manufacturing Sites Public Buildings &c. &c. This city plan of Lancaster outlines the streets between Liberty Street in the north, South Street in the south, beyond College Avenue in the west, and to North Broad Street in the east. Public buildings (highlighted in blue), manufacturing facilities (highlighted in yellow), and available manufacturing sites are marked throughout the plan. Lancaster, named after the English town of Lancaster, was founded in 1730 and laid out by James Hamilton in 1734. The Lancaster County Prison, which was built in 1737 and styled after Lancaster Castle in England, is located at far right. The Pennsylvania iron works, an iron foundry, and a rifle works are all noted, remnants of the burgeoning iron industry and production of the Pennsylvania long rifle in the aftermath of the American Revolution. Tobacco warehouses are marked simply with a T.W. Published for the Lancaster Board of Trade. 17.3"" W x 21.3"" H Issued folding with original color, a few small areas of loss at fold intersections, and numerous fold separations that have all been closed on verso with archival tape. There is light toning along one fold and a few small spots.

Phillips, Richard (Sir) 1806 A Map of Part of Rhode Island, Shewing the Position of the American & British Armies at the Siege of Newport, & the Subsequent Action on the 29th of August 1778 A copper engraved Revolutionary War plan shows Providence and Newport with the British fleet offshore and the various military positions throughout the area. The map locates towns and villages, roads, and the college (Brown). Distance scale below title indicates a scale of approximately 2 miles per inch. Elegant fleur-de-lis lies at right. 10.1"" W x 16.8"" H Issued folding with light offsetting and a few small spots.

Anon., 1779 A New and Accurate Map of the Province of South Carolina in North America There is a vast amount of information on this uncommon map of South Carolina including precincts, townships, towns, forts, Indian villages and reservations, roads and trails, ferries, courthouses, landmarks, swamps, rivers, creeks, harbors, islands and shoals. The border with North Carolina is marked both Boundary in 1772 and Old Boundary Line. Even though the Board of Trade in London order the first survey of the boundary line in 1730, the royal governors of the two colonies took seven years to choose the surveyors - none of whom had any surveying experience. The men were directed to follow a northwestern course, from an agreed-upon point on the coast, until they reached the 35th parallel and then to go due west. After months of battling swamps and other hardships the surveyors quit 11 miles south of the 35th parallel. In 1764, after the Catawba Indian’s 15-miles-square reservation was agreed upon in the Treaty of Augusta, another surveying party was ordered to pick up where the earlier group had stopped. Instead of taking the boundary line 11 miles to the north, as originally instructed, the second party went due west for 62 miles before stopping at a place now known as Old North Corner. It was not until 1772 that commissioners and surveyors from both colonies were appointed to run a revised line, which in fact just carried on in a northwestern course from the Old North Corner to a point about 11 miles north of the 35th parallel (in order to make adjustment for the previous error that resulted in a loss of territory for South Carolina). The line then proceeded west and ended at the Cherokee Line. 11"" W x 13.3"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with light off-setting, a minor printer`s crease at top, and a tiny hole near center. There is a binding trim at bottom left that does not affect map.

Lodge, John 1780 Charles Town, South Carolina, with a Chart of the Bars & Harbour This Revolutionary War period chart of Charleston was published just one month after British General Sir Henry Clinton`s successful siege on Charleston. The chart gave the British readership of Westminster Magazine a glimpse of the war. In addition to a note identifying Clintons advanc`d Post, the map includes two British warships, the Acteon and the Sphinx, marking the Battle of Sullivan`s Island. It also features military forts and installations, a lighthouse, depth soundings, and details about bridges and channels. The map is oriented with north to the right. 7.6"" W x 7.4"" H Issued folding with some minor soiling and a couple of extraneous creases.

Ramsay, David 1787 Plan du Havre de Charleston, Montrant la Disposition de la Flotte Britannique, Commandee par le Vice-Amiral Marie Arbuthnot, a l`Attaque du Fort Moultrie dans l`Isle Sullivan, en 1780 ""This rare, small map of the Siege of Charleston is from the French edition of Ramsey`s The History of the Revolution of South Carolina. It depicts Charleston Harbor and the surrounding area, including Fort Johnson, Fort Moultrie and the fortification at Charleston. Numerous ships are shown in the harbor, including the blockade along the Cooper River. The Siege of Charleston was a major battle in the Revolutionary War and occurred in the later stages of the war as the British focused their efforts on the colonies to the south. After a six-week battle, the Americans surrendered the largest number of troops in the entire war. Ramsay was a resident of Charleston and is known for his accurate historical reporting. Originally engraved by Thomas Abernethie, a Scottish engraver in Charleston, these maps were re-engraved by Picquet for the French edition."" 11.5"" W x 6.9"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with faint offsetting, a few minor misfolds, and a clean 2.5"" tear at lower right that has been professionally repaired. Minor soiling in blank margins.

Ramsay, David 1787 Plan de la Situation et des Stations des Vaisseaux Britanniques, sous le Commandement de Sir Pierre Parker, a l`Attaque du Fort Moultrie, dans l`Isle Sullivan Le 28 Juin 1776 This uncommon French map depicts an early American Revolution battle scene. In 1776, South Carolina patriots began to build a fort to protect Charleston and its harbor. On June 28th of that same year, British Admiral Sir Peter Parker brought nine ships to attack the fort that was still under construction. The attack was unsuccessful and Parker lost one of his ships in the process, here shown running aground. It wasn`t until the Siege of Charleston in 1780 that the British were able to take over the fort. Published in the French edition of Ramsey`s The History of the Revolution of South Carolina. Ramsay was a resident of Charleston and is known for his accurate historical reporting. Originally engraved by Thomas Abernethie, a Scottish engraver in Charleston, these maps were re-engraved by Picquet for the French edition. 11.4"" W x 6.4"" H Issued folding with a few extraneous creases adjacent to the left fold and very faint offsetting.

Phillips, Richard (Sir) 1806 The Siege of Charlestown This fascinating Revolutionary War map depicts Charleston under British control after the siege of 1780. British ships fill the waterways and the location of their camp is indicated. The Siege of Charleston was a major victory for the British, who had shifted their attention to the southern colonies in the final stretch of the war. Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered approximately 5,000 American troops after six weeks of battle-- the largest number of American forces to surrender throughout the entire war. Engraved by Cooper. 12.7"" W x 8.2"" H Issued folding with ample margins.

Bowen & Co., John T. 1860 [Lot of 2] Map of Charleston Harbor S.C. [and] Chart of the Eastern Extremity of Fort Reef, Charleston Harbor, S.C. Exhibiting the Location of Fort Sumter... [on sheet with] Plan and Sections Presenting a General View ... Fort Sumter ""A. Map of Charleston Harbor S.C., hand color (22.6 x 17.6""""). This uncommon chart shows the approaches to Charleston. It was first published in 1835 and republished in the American State Papers. Using a scale of 4 inches = 1 mile, it served as the basis for subsequent maps of the Coast Survey. A key in the lower left says """"The curves drawn in red represent lines on the bottom of the harbor at the depths of 6, 12, 18, and 24 feet below mean low water. The part of the Harbor where the water is 18 feet deep is colored with India ink. The surface always covered with water is colored blue. The surface between high and low water marks is colored with bistre."""" Shows drainage, vegetation, cultivated areas, swampland, roads. The forts are prominently featured, and nine inch circles delineate the range of their guns. Fort Sumter, with smaller guns, uses six inch lines to show their range. Condition: A nice example, issued folding, with light toning at top, minor offsetting, and one tiny split at a fold intersection. Binding trim at lower left. B. Chart of the Eastern Extremity of Fort Reef, Charleston Harbor, S.C. Exhibiting the Location of Fort Sumter... [on sheet with] Plan and Sections Presenting a General View of the Actual Condition of the Foundations of Fort Sumter, black and white (24.0 x 10.5""""). This chart accompanies the map above and shows the position and foundation of Fort Sumter. Condition: Issued folding with light offsetting and a fold separation that extends 1.5"""" into the image repaired on verso with archival tape."" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Morse & Breese, 1844 Texas This scarce, desirable map of the Independent Republic of Texas extends north to above the Red River to the Old Wichita Village, and west to the Presidio Rio Grande and the Rio Colorado at about 101° West. It is an early example of the cerographic engraving process, and was originally issued as a loose supplement, later bound into Morse`s atlas. The map locates early land grants, counties, towns and missions, wagon roads, watershed, forts, and many other details. Blank verso. 12.5"" W x 15"" H Faint toning with a few edge tears and chips confined to the blank margins. There is a hole punch stamp from a previous owner in the bottom blank margin.

Williams, C. S. 1845 Map of Texas from the Most Recent Authorities This is a very early map of the new state of Texas drawn by J.H. Young. It portrays early counties, towns, and villages and shows ""Texas North of the Red River"" in an inset at lower left. This panhandle extends north to the Green Mts., just west of Pikes or James Peak in present-day Colorado, and west to the Rio Grande River, thus incorporating Santa Fe and Taos. There is a comment taken from Arrowsmith`s 1841 map in West Texas that the area ""as far as North Canadian Fork was explored by Le Grand in 1833, [and] it is naturally fertile, well wooded, and with a fair proportion of water."" San Patricio County occupies the south tip, while Bexar, Milam and Robertson counties take up the majority of the western region. Several early roads are depicted including the Presido Road, and Fort Alamo, mines, and the Presidios of Rio Grande, del Norte el de las Yuntas, del Paso del Norte are identified. This map was included in H.S. Tanner`s New Universal Atlas published in 1845. 14.5"" W x 12"" H Original color with a few minor spots in the image and light toning along sheet edges. There is a stain in the lower blank margin where cello tape previously closed a short edge tear, now archivally repaired.

Flemming, Carl 1845 Texas This scarce German map, a reduced version of Arrowsmith`s 1841 Republic of Texas map, shows the extent of Texas` claims to the region of the upper Rio Grande, including Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque. The detailed map identifies many roads, rivers, towns, and forts. Thirty land districts are outlined and named in a table in the top right corner. The northern panhandle is divided into 12 sections, with the German notation (copied from Arrowsmith) that the land was well wooded and watered. There is an inset with a small map of Galveston Bay in the lower left. The outline color on this example delineates both the counties and republic boundaries. The county lines are somewhat misrepresented, with San Patricio encompassing the southern tip of the state which is consistent with 1845, but without the counties of Lamar and Bowie in northeastern Texas, which were already organized by 1841. Published in Glogau. 12.5"" W x 15.5"" H A sturdy sheet with minor color offsetting and light damp stains in both top corners and the bottom right corner of the map.

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1846 No. 13 Map of the State of Texas This map features the ""Stovepipe"" configuration showing Texas at its largest extent when first admitted to the Union. It shows the western boundary at the Rio Grande del Norte, putting Santa Fe in Texas. Part of Texas continues to the northwest above Taos in an area labeled the Green Mountains. This edition is the first to name Dallas. There are no counties formed west of about 98°, but there is a large unorganized Bexar region above San Antonio de Bexar and below a region labeled Wild Horses. In the western region a number of Indian tribes are named. This is the most desirable map of Texas from the Mitchell school geographies. 8"" W x 10.5"" H A little marginal toning and foxing with some just entering map at left, else very good.

Colton, Joseph Hutchins 1855 Texas This is Colton`s only map of Texas published on a single sheet. The handsome map has extensive detail throughout the settled part of the state. County development ends with the recent organization of Bosque, Johnson, Coryelle, and Karnes counties. Tarrant county appears, but not the 1855 addition of Parker to Tarrant`s west. The western third is comprised of the large unsettled areas of Presidio, El Paso, Bexar and the Staked Plain. It locates railroads, forts, post offices, roads, springs, and topographical detail. With two insets: Plan of Galveston Bay from the U.S. Coast Survey, and Plan of Sabine Lake. All contained in Colton`s decorative scroll border. The map is accompanied by an additional sheet of text describing the state. 16"" W x 12.8"" H Map image is near fine with light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1878-84 [Lot of 2] County Map of the State of Texas Showing Also Portions of the Adjoining States and Territories [and] County Map of the State of Texas Showing Also Portions of the Adjoining States and Territories ""This lot includes two double-page maps of Texas showing the growth of the state over a six-year period. The maps present an excellent view of the county development with only the large regions of West Texas yet to be organized. Galveston’s role as a main port of entry is obvious as it is depicted in a large inset. The Llano Estacado, or Staked Plain, is shown extending from the New Mexico Territory through the Texas panhandle. In the later map, the railroad network has extended its reach to El Paso and Laredo. Drawn and engraved in Philadelphia by W. H. Gamble. A. County Map of the State of Texas Showing Also Portions of the Adjoining States and Territories, dated 1878. B. County Map of the State of Texas Showing Also Portions of the Adjoining States and Territories, dated 1884."" 21.4"" W x 14.3"" H Nice impressions and original color with good margins.