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Blaeu, Willem 1642 Guiana sive Amazonum Regio ""Blaeu`s beautiful map of Guiana covers the coastline from the Isla Margarita in the northwest to the coast of northern Brazil near Sao Luis east of the Amazon delta. At center lies a large inland sea, Parime Lacus; on its northwestern shore is the fabled city Manoa del Dorado, or the golden city of the Incas. The search for this city led many explorers, including Sir Walter Raleigh, on wild adventures through the jungles. The map is beautifully decorated with three cartouches, ships engaged in a sea battle, a sea monster, and a fine compass rose. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64. This is a fascinating and rare example, in which the publisher accidentally printed Blaeu`s map of Guinea on the sheet. After realizing the mistake, he printed the correct map of Guiana on a separate sheet, and then carefully pasted it over the map of Guinea. When holding this map up to the light, the underlying map can clearly be seen hiding behind the pastedown. This unique piece gives insight into the complexity of the printing process and the high cost of reprinting sheets. One can image that perhaps the copper plates were organized alphabetically by title!"" 19.4"" W x 14.7"" H A nice impression and original color on a sound sheet with wide margins. There is minor show-through of the Guinea map. The bottom corner of the pastedown, extending just a bit into the map border, was torn off and reattached, most likely during

1763 Carte de la Guyane Francoise ou France Equinoxiale Grand, Beau et Tres Fertile Pays de l`Amerique Meridionale, Situee, Entre la Riviere de Marauny, et le Cap Nord... This scarce and handsome map depicts the coastline between the Maroni River along the western border of French Guiana to the Araguari River, just north of the Amazon River. There is good detail of the rivers, mountains, and settlements in the region. There are several notations regarding the quality of the land and the location of Native Indians, including one that explains that ""this land is very good and is inhabited by the Maures, with whom we are at war."" At right are large insets of St. Lucia, incorrectly oriented with the northern end of the island pointing west, and a bird`s-eye plan of the city of Cayenne with numerous locations identified by a lettered key. An extensive description of the region accompanies the map. Below the main title is the imprint of Mr. Beteow, who is not listed in Tooley`s Dictionary of Mapmakers. 18.1"" W x 14.6"" H Watermarked paper with light toning along centerfold, minor soiling, and a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light.

Hondius/Jansson, 1652 Accuratissima Brasiliae Tabula Magnificent depiction of Brazil with north oriented to the right by a handsome compass rose. The map is inset with two regions of Dutch interest in the area; Baja de Todos los Sanctos and Pernambuco. The interior is bereft of geographical information except for largely imaginary rivers and forests. Instead the region is filled with dramatic scenes of the indigenous people, including warfare and cannibalism, and some curious wildlife. The hereditary captaincies established by the Portuguese are noted along the coastline. The decorative title cartouche is flanked by a native family and the seas are adorned with sailing ships, a sea monster and a compass rose. French text on verso, published between 1652-58. 19.3"" W x 14.9"" H Attractive old color with light toning, minor printer`s ink residue, a few spots of foxing, and several professionally repaired centerfold separations.

Duval, Pierre 1682 La Plata This miniature map of Paraguai (Uruguay) is centered on the Rio de la Plata and depicts major towns and key topographical features. 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. 4.8"" W x 3.9"" H A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and light toning along the centerfold.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1771 Carte du Paraguay et des Pays Voisins pour Servir a l`Histoire des Etablissemens Europeens Detailed chart covering the region of northern Argentina with Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil and part of Bolivia and Chile. The mythical Lac des Xareyes is shown as the source of the La Plata River at the top of the map, and Buenos Aires is shown at the bottom. Engraved by A. v. Krevelt. 12.2"" W x 8.2"" H Fine impression with original color and light toning along sheet edges.

Bertius/Claesz, 1606 Peru An interesting miniature map of Peru oriented with north at right, and extending into Ecuador, Bolivia and Chile. Major cities and villages are noted, including Quito, Lima, Cusco and La Paz. A simple strapwork cartouche and moire-patterned sea adorn the map. Latin text on verso. This map was originally published in Cornelis Claesz` Map-Treasury, with maps engraved by Jodocus Hondius and Pieter van den Keere. 4.9"" W x 3.5"" H There is some printer`s ink residue at bottom of map and two small worm holes in right blank margin, not affecting image.

Hondius/Blaeu, 1635 Peru Beautifully engraved map based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz. The map covers the Pacific coast of South America from Ecuador as far south as the Atacama Desert in the northern reaches of Chile. It includes the Potosi silver mines, Titicaca, Cusco, Quito and numerous other towns and villages. The dramatic strapwork cartouche incorporates both the title and the distance scales. A large compass rose orients the map with north to the left. It is further decorated with four Spanish galleons and three sea monsters. This is one of the plates that Blaeu acquired from the widow of Jodocus Hondius in 1629. French text on verso. 19.4"" W x 14.9"" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with a faint extraneous crease adjacent to the centerfold and two small worm tracks near center of map that have been professionally repaired.

1645-84 [Lot of 2] Callao [and] Vertoning van `t Callao de Lima ""In 1614 the Dutch West India Company dispatched a fleet of ships under the command of Joris van Spilbergen to promote Dutch trade in South America and the East Indies. Over the next decade, numerous battles ensued between the Dutch and the Spanish, who maintained control over the important port city of Callao. These engravings depicts two of those battles. A. Callao, by Alain Manesson Mallet, from Beschreibung des Ganzen Welt-Kreisses…, circa 1684 (4.1 x 5.5""""). This engraving depicts a fleet of galleons in the harbor engaged in battle with an army of infantry on land. The city of Callao is depicted in the background. Condition: Watermarked paper with light soiling. B. Vertoning van `t Callao de Lima, by Jacques l`Hermite, from Iovrnael van de Nassausche Vloot, circa 1645 (8.0 x 6.1""""). On May 12, 1624 Dutch Admiral Jacques L`Hermite attacked Callao and succeeded in burning 30 Spanish ships. This engraving was published in L`Hermite`s account of his voyage around the world from 1623-26. This bird`s-eye view shows the port of Callao with Spanish and Dutch ships in the bay, engaged in battle. Each of the Dutch ships are labeled on the map, including the Hollandia, the Delft, the Amsterdam, and the Eendracht. A compass rose orients north to the bottom left. Condition: There is one small hole in an unengraved area of the image. There is some paper weakness in top blank margin, with one small tear that has been archivally repaired."" "" W x "" H See description above.

1713-70 [Lot of 2] Plan of the City of Lima Capital of Peru [and] Plan de la Ville du Callao Scituee ala Cote du Perou par 12 7 de Latitude Australe ""A. Plan of the City of Lima Capital of Peru, by Thomas Jefferys, circa 1770 (6.7 x 5.6""""). A lovely bird`s-eye plan of the city of Lima with a numbered key at left identifying numerous locations on the map including churches, hospitals, monasteries, palaces, the university, a copper mill, and the cathedral. Condition: Issued folding, with a hint of offsetting from an opposing text page. B. Plan de la Ville du Callao Scituee ala Cote du Perou par 12 7 de Latitude Australe, by Frezier, dated 1713 (11.4 x 6.9""""). This bird`s-eye plan of Callao includes a lettered key identifying various churches and a numbered key naming the bastions fortifying the city. Below the plan is a land approach view of the port city. The cartouche is surrounded by flags, cannons, shields, and other weaponry. A compass rose orients north to the bottom left. Condition: Watermarked paper with attractive color."" "" W x "" H See description above.

1806-41 [Lot of 3] Viceroyalty of Peru [and] Charte der Provinz oder Audiencia von Lima oder des Alten Konigreichs Peru [and] Perou et Bolivie ""This lot of 3 maps illustrates the fascinating political changes that took place in Peru during the first half of the 19th century. A. Viceroyalty of Peru, by Cadell & Davies, dated 1806, hand color (8.1 x 9.9""""). This topographical map depicts Peru extending from Tumbes in the north to past Iquique in the south, well into present-day Chile. Lake Titicaca falls entirely outside of Peru, in the Viceroyalty of La Plata; however the eastern border of Peru encompasses portions of Brazil and Bolivia. Mountains are shown by hachures and rivers are well delineated. Engraved by Lowry. Condition: Watermarked paper with light soiling and one tiny hole in image. B. Charte der Provinz oder Audiencia von Lima oder des Alten Konigreichs Peru, by Weimar Geographisches Institut, dated 1820, hand color (11.5 x 16.3""""). This map was published just 4 years before Peru gained its independence from Spain, and again shows Peru extending from Tumbes in the north to past Iquique in the south, however the Viceroyalty only encompasses a narrow strip along the coast. The majority of the region surrounding the Maranon River is labeled Land der Missionen oder der Amazonen. The map is filled with information on the river systems, mountains, towns, and political boundaries. Condition: Original color on watermarked paper. Issued folding with light offsetting and a few small spots. There is a binding trim at bottom left, but still ample room for framing. C. Perou et Bolivie, by Frederic Lacroix, from L`Univers Pittoresque Histoire et Description de tous les Peuples, de Leurs Religions, Moeurs Coutumes, etc., dated 1841, black & white (9.0 x 6.9""""). Peru, now an independent country, still extends south into present day Chile, and now also encompasses a portion of Lake Titicaca. However Bolivia extends west almost to Cusco. The northeastern portion of Peru is labeled Pays Inconnus (land unknown). There is good detail of the rivers and mountains, with a few place names primarily near the coast. Engraved by Jenotte. Condition: Issued folding with a few tiny spots."" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Fullarton, Archibald & Co. 1860 West Coast of South America Including Chili & Part of Bolivia & Peru This sheet contains four maps encompassing the western coast of South America from southern Peru to Taitao Peninsula in Chile. The top map includes charts of the principal mountains and passes in the region with their heights. The maps are surrounded with vignettes of regional figures and animals, as well as a view of Valparaiso. Drawn and engraved by J. Dunlop. 12.5"" W x 18.7"" H Attractive color on a clean sheet with a narrow right margin, as issued.

Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1719 Carte du Paraguai, du Chili, du Detroit de Magellan &c. Dressee sur les Memoires les Plus Nouveaux & les Observations les Plus Exactes Large, finely engraved map of the southern part of South America with great topographical detail and notations throughout. The tracks of several explorations are noted in both oceans and Amerigo Vespucci`s ship is shown sailing in the Atlantic. A depiction of a water fowl is also shown in the Atlantic, with a note that there are a lot of animals in the arctic waters that are ""half bird and half fish."" 20.3"" W x 15.9"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with light, scattered stains, and archivally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom. There are a few small holes at bottom of image near centerfold that have also been archivally repaired.

Homann Heirs, 1733 Typus Geographicus Chili Paraguay Freti Magellanici &c.… Handsome, detailed map covering the southern part of the continent based on the cartography of Delisle and the information gleaned from the voyages of Brouwer, Narbouroug and Beauchesne. Filled with information of settlements, missions, forests, rivers, volcanoes and mountains. In the lower right corner is an inset plan of the city of Santiago and in the lower left corner is a decorative title cartouche incorporating an erupting volcano. 22.4"" W x 19"" H Watermarked paper with minor toning and a few soft creases.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Magellanici Freti Delineatio Miniature map of the strategic Strait of Magellan. Tierra del Fuego is still shown as a large landmass with the strapwork title and scale cartouches conveniently obscuring its extents. The tiny map is beautifully engraved with a stippled sea, elaborate compass rose and penguins decorating the scale cartouche. French text on verso. 5.4"" W x 3.8"" H A nice impression with minor show-through of text on verso.

Fer, Nicolas de 1700 Le Detroit de Magellan... This attractive map provides excellent detail of the coastlines, soundings, anchorages and navigational hazards of the Strait of Magellan. The title is enclosed in a large drape style cartouche. Finely engraved by Charles Inselin. 13.4"" W x 8.9"" H A nice impression with a few small spots and a hint of offsetting.

Thornton, Samuel 1706 A New Mapp of Magellan Straights Discovered by Cap. John Narbrough (Comander Then of His Majesties Ship the Sweepstakes) as He Sayled Through the Sade Straights ""In 1670, John Narborough was the first Englishman to sail through the Strait of Magellan in both directions; thus demonstrating the falsity of the accepted wisdom that the wind and currents would prevent any eastward passage of the strait. He had been commissioned by James, Duke of York (later James II), to sail to South America to investigate potential trade possibilities. Narborough`s expedition proved that a profitable trade with South America was possible, and this set the course of Britain`s foreign policy for the next half century. Narborough published his journal of the voyage in An Account of Several Late Voyages… in 1694. His description of the Strait of Magellan provided the basis for British charts of the strait until the time of Captain Cook. This map is closely based on the map from Narborough`s book, and provides a detailed view of the tortuous course of the strait with soundings and safe anchorages carefully noted. There are several notations along the coasts describing the countryside. A large inset map shows Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. This re-issue was first published by John Thornton with the addition of numerous embellishments, including the English royal coat of arms of Charles II, a European soldier, Native Americans, ships, animals such as a rhea and guanaco, and a native American dwelling. Samuel Thornton, John Thornton`s brother, took over John`s business in 1706, and then re-published the map with his own imprint, as seen here. Both the original Narborough map and the Thornton re-issues are extremely scarce. We have only found one record of either states of the Thornton map being on the market in the past 25 years."" 20.8"" W x 16.6"" H Wide, original margins with a hint of toning along centerfold. A very nice, clean example.

Aa, Pieter van der 1706 A. Knivets Zeldzame Reystogt door de Straat Magellaan na de Zuyd Zee tot aan zyn Vlugt in Angola Agtervolgt This map of the Atlantic Ocean depicts the areas explored by Anthony Knivets, an English sailor who traveled with Thomas Cavendish in 1591 on a voyage to Brazil. After developing frostbite in the Strait of Magellan, Knivets was abandoned on a remote island, where he was captured by the Portuguese. Knivets was forced to work as a slave for many years in South America, but escaped and fled to Angola and eventually made his was back to England. Knivets` memoir of his travels was published by Samuel Purchas in his Purchas his Pilgrimage in 1613. This map was published in van der Aa`s compilation of early voyages of exploration. 8.9"" W x 6"" H A nice impression with minor toning and several small worm holes within the image, some of which have been closed on verso using archival materials. There are also three short edge tears that just enter the neatline, all of which have been archivally rep

Bonne, Rigobert 1785 Kaart ter Opheldering der Geschiedenis, van de Bezittingen en den Koophandel der Europeaanen in de Beide Indien This chart is roughly centered on the Atlantic Ocean and includes most of Africa, the southern part of North America, the West Indies and all of South America. The focus of the chart is European trade and commerce with the Americas. Arrows depict the directions of the currents or prevailing winds in the oceans. There is a fair amount of detail in Central and South America. Two mythical lakes, L. Parim and L. Xarayes, appear in South America. The Baja is here called Californie, and only the cities of New Orleans, Santa Fe and St. Augustine appear in the U.S. Embellished with a decorative title cartouche. The map is based on the work of Rigobert Bonne, who is credited in the title cartouche. Drawn by Th. Koning and engraved by M. Schalekamp. 18"" W x 12.6"" H Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with light soiling and minor offsetting.

Tallis, John 1851 [Lot of 2] Islands in the Atlantic [and] Islands in the Indian Ocean ""Size varies slightly. A. Islands in the Atlantic. Beautiful steel engraved map consisting of four maps with six vignette views. Maps include the island groups of Cape Verde, Canary, Azores, Bermuda, and Madeira. Vignettes include Fayal, Villa Franca, and Pico (Azores), Chapel in the Rock St. Vicente (Cape Verde), Teneriffe (Canary Islands), and Funchal (Madeira). All surrounded in a delicately engraved border. Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, illustrations drawn and engraved by H. Winkles. B. Islands in the Indian Ocean. Beautifully engraved map featuring vignette views with delicate decorative borders and titling. The main map is centered on the Indian Ocean and extends from Africa and Madagascar to Sumatra including the southern part of India. Names numerous small islands. Uncolored vignettes include """"Point de Galle - Ceylon,"""" """"Port Louis - Mauritius,"""" """"North Beach - Prince of Wales Island,"""" and """"Falls of the River Roche - Isle of Bourbon."""" Additional map of the island of Mauritius is enclosed within a large inset and is very detailed."" 9.8"" W x 13.9"" H Original outline color with binding holes and faint toning along sheet edges, away from the map image.

Duval, Pierre 1682 Isles Terceres dites Acores A handsome miniature map of the Azores Islands featuring the title cartouche in the form of a large sailing ship. 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.

Duval, Pierre 1682 Isles Canaries This miniature map of the Canary Islands depicts a few towns and topographical features. 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"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light toning along centerfold and sheet edges.

Bonne, Rigobert 1780 Carte des Isles Canaries, avec l`Isle de Madere, et Celle de Porto Santo This copper engraved map of the Canary Islands includes the islands of Porto Santo, de Madere, Tenerife, Palme, de Fer, de Canarie and Fortaventure. There are three distance scales including French leagues, marine leagues and Spanish leagues. 8.4"" W x 12.7"" H On watermarked paper with faint toning along the centerfold, two tiny worm holes, and a hint of offsetting.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1746 Carte des Isles du Cap Verd Dressee sur les Journaux et les Remarques des plus Habiles Navigateurs Charming small map of these important Atlantic islands showing topography, ports, and towns. The chart is centered on a fine compass rose and adorned with a delicately engraved title cartouche. 11.2"" W x 8.5"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper

Hall, Sidney 1823 Map of the Island of Saint Helena, Drawn for the Memorial de Sainte Helene, by an Engineer Formerly of Napoleon`s Cabinet... This excellent map of St. Helena provides a very detailed glimpse into the topography of the island. Several locations related to the British military presence in the area are identified, as are the names and locations of many residents. A key at bottom notes fifteen other sites of interest, including several relating to the island`s most significant resident, Napoleon, such as his residence at the start of his exile and his tomb. North is oriented to the bottom of the map. Published by Henry Colburn & Co. and M. Bossange & Co. in August of 1823. 11.9"" W x 8.8"" H Issued folding on sturdy paper, now pressed flat, with minor offsetting.

Bowen, Emanuel 1740 A Map of the King of Great Britain`s Dominions in Europe, Africa, and America ""This scarce map drawn on a circular projection shows the extent of Great Britain`s empire in the middle of the 18th century. It centers on the Western or Atlantick Ocean and stretches from the Arctic Circle down to the equator. A note beneath the title at top right explains the color coding of the map, with all areas outlined in yellow part of the contemporary British empire, and those in green formerly belonging to England. Additionally, places distinguished by a fine black stroke drawn under their respective Names are under the crown`s rule as of the time of publication, while a dashed stroke indicates a former possession. On the Western Hemisphere, nine colonies are delineated and outlined in yellow, with St. Augustine, Charleston, Boston, and many capes and bays identified along the coast. The area west of the Appalachians is labeled as Louisiana. Florida appears in an unusual shape. Several islands in the West Indies are also yellow. Curiously, the area of Canada called New Britain is left uncolored. A rather sizable note of the coast of Newfoundland announces The Great Fishing Bank of New-Found Land, with text at top left outside the map discussing the places the French can legally fish in the area after the Treaty of Utrecht. On the Eastern Hemisphere, Portugal and the coast of France are outlined in green. Much of Africa is left unengraved except for around Grain Coast, Gold Coast, and Slave Coast, where several places are named and specified as British possessions."" 17.4"" W x 14.6"" H Issued folding, now pressed flat, with several edge tears at top and bottom, including one that enters about 1.25"" into the image, all of which have been archivally repaired. A tiny portion of the paper at lower left has been replaced with a minute amoun

Duval, Pierre 1682 L`Islande A delightful little map of Iceland that is based on the map of Joris Carolus. M. Hekla is shown erupting, with towns and other topographical features depicted. 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. This is one of the few maps in the atlas that is not based on his uncle`s work, and did not appear until the second edition of Duval`s Geographie Universelle. 5.1"" W x 4.3"" H A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper and light toning along the centerfold.

Ortelius, Abraham 1573 Septentrionalium Regionum Descrip. Ortelius based this influential map on the work of earlier authorities including Mercator, Zeno and Magnus. Of particular interest are the mythical islands of Brasil, Frisland, Drogeo, Icaria, and St. Brendan. Part of Mercator`s imaginary polar continent is depicted with a Latin note that it is inhabited by pygmies. Iceland (Islant, Thule) is basically unchanged from Mercator´s map of Europe from 1554 with the shape originated by Zeno. Greenland is separated from Europe by a wide sea and a portion of North America appears in the upper left corner with the name Estotilant. The map is adorned with a variety of very inventive creatures including a half-man, half-sea creature playing a lute. This is the second state, prior to the addition of the dot on the second ""i"" in ""Liuoniae."" Dutch text on verso. 19.3"" W x 14.1"" H Bold original color on watermarked paper with minor soiling and a few small creases. There are damp stains in the blank margins that just enter the neatline at the corners of the map.

Blaeu, Willem 1643 Europa Recens Descripta This classic map of Europe is presented in the carte-de-figures style with vignettes on three sides. The upper frieze has nine bird`s-eye views of Amsterdam, Prague, Constantinople, Venice, Rome, Paris, London, Toledo and Lisbon. The side borders contain the costumes of the noblemen and women of ten European nations. The map is embellished with sailing ships, sea monsters, bears, and Neptune riding a dolphin and holding his trident. A beautiful map produced at the height of the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking; it was included in the first volume of Blaeu`s magnificent atlas. French text on verso. 21.9"" W x 16.2"" H Old color with moderate toning, a centerfold separation entering 0.75"" into neatline at top that has been closed on verso with archival materials, and a few small abrasions. There is also an edge tear entering about 0.5"" into image at top as well as a cr

Sanson, Nicolas Fils 1683 Europe A very lovely little map of Europe filled with fully engraved towns and topography. The map is decorated with a strapwork cartouche and a simple compass rose. Engraved by Antoine d` Winter. 9.2"" W x 7.3"" H Light soiling along centerfold and left margin has been extended with old paper to accommodate framing.

Weigel, Christopher 1720 Scena Historiarum Occidentalis Quinti Seculi P. N. Chr. in qua Imperii Romanorum & Accolarum Barbarorum Status Sistitur Accurate A handsome map of Europe and north Africa, filled with detail of cities, political boundaries, rivers, and topography. Includes an inset of the western hemisphere with no place names but showing the major rivers and lakes in the New World, the islands in the Pacific, and a partial outline of New Zealand. Off the coast of Africa, the Canary islands are named Fortunatae Insulae. The map also features a number of notations in Latin. Engraved by Michael Kauffer. 15.9"" W x 12.7"" H A nice impression with a few printer`s creases and minor soiling mostly confined to the blank margins.

Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1739 Carte d`Europe Dressee pour l`Usage du Roy… This densely engraved map of Europe depicts towns, roads, rivers, lakes, counties, etc. The decorative title cartouche is surmounted by the French Royal coat of arms. Engraved by Johannes Condet. The Latin title above neatline, Europa Accurate in Imperia, Regna, Status & populos Divisa, ad Usum Ludovici XV Galliarum Regis, dedicates the map to King Louis XV. 23.1"" W x 18.7"" H A nice impression with original color on sturdy paper. There are some shadows that appear in the image that are caused by our scanner, and do not appear on the map itself.

1782 Neue Carte von Europa This rare map of Europe was published by August Freidrich Wilhelm Crome, and includes detailed information on the commercial and industrial production of each country. Tables on either side of the map list the products made by each country, and a lettered key at bottom further identifies the specific locations from where these products derive, including gold, silver, honey, fruit, rice, wine, fish, horses, tobacco, pearls, and many more. The map is embellished with a decorative cartouche showing a rocky seaside view with various commodities. With text the sheet measures 28 x 21.3"". 20.3"" W x 17.3"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with original outline color and later color in the cartouche. Issued folding, now pressed, with professional repairs to several minor fold separations and a few large chips at top, with a portion of top neatline exp

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Anglia Scotia et Hibernia This handsome miniature map depicts the British Isles and is filled with place names. The map extends to show parts of Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway. While the majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator, the individual maps of England, Scotland and Ireland were engraved by Salomon Rogiers after John Speed. Adorned with two strapwork cartouches and a moire-patterned sea. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression on watermarked paper.

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. I. Europae, Continens Albion, Britanniam, et Hiberniam... This fine Ptolemaic map of the British Isles shows ancient place names and divisions. Scotland is presented with its distinctive east-west orientation. The map is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche, a sea monster and a fishing scene in the North Sea. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography; this is from the last edition and a crack in the plate at top is evident in this example. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term `atlas` for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and decorated with strapwork cartouches and interesting vignettes reflecting the customs of the region. 15.6"" W x 13"" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper. What appears in the image to be centerfold toning is simply show-through of the backstrap.

Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles 1754 Les Isles Britanniques qui comprennent les Royaumes d`Angleterre, d`Ecosse et d`Irlande This finely engraved map of the British Isles is filled with a plethora of place names. A large inset details the Shetland, Orkney and Faroe Islands. The decorative title cartouche incorporates trade goods, military flags and canon, and the royal coat of arms. This is the first state with no islands to the west of Ireland. The cartouche was engraved by one of the talented Haussard sisters. It was published in 1757 as part of the first edition. 23.2"" W x 18.9"" H On watermarked paper with light soiling, a few extraneous creases adjacent to the centerfold, and a printer`s crease at lower right. In bottom blank margin are a faint damp stain and a tear that has been repaired on verso with old paper.

Delisle/Buache, 1772 Les Isles Britanniques ou sont le Rme. d`Angleterre Tire de Sped Celuy d`Ecosse... This is Buache`s reissue of Delisle`s influential map of the British Isles that was first published in 1702. It is based on the foremost authorities: Speed for England and Wales, Pont for Scotland, and Petty for Ireland. The bottom right shows the coasts of the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France and at the upper right is the southern tip of Norway. The important fishing banks in the North Sea are prominently illustrated and De Kimmen ou le Borneur traces what is now known to the edge of the European continental shelf. The note at lower left explains that Delisle doubts the existence of the islands of Brasil and Assmanda, which appeared on earlier maps. The large title cartouche incorporates mermen, fishing nets, sea birds and sea monsters and is surmounted by Neptune. Another decorative cartouche contains five distance scales flanked by hunting dogs. This is the seventh state, issued just before Buache`s death. 24.1"" W x 18.5"" H On watermarked paper with printer`s ink residue concentrated at the top of the centerfold.

SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1834 [Lot of 2] Ancient Britain I [and] Ancient Britain II Nice matched pair of maps showing Britain according to Ptolemy with the Roman roads and stations according to the Itinerary of Antonine. Map I covers England and Wales and map II covers Scotland. Keyboard style borders. Published by Baldwin & Cradock. Size varies slightly. 11.9"" W x 14.6"" H Map I has light scattered stains. There is a slight abrasion in the upper border of Map II. Both maps have light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Blaeu, Johannes 1645 Surria Vernacule Surrey Beautiful county map with London illustrated at upper right. The map is fully engraved to show the topography, forests, parks, towns and villages, and divided into the thirteen hundreds. Richly embellished with the royal coat of arms and the armorials of ten noblemen; three of which are blank. The title cartouche features a stag and hunting hound. Latin text on verso. 19.5"" W x 14.8"" H Original color with wide original margins, minor soiling, a few small abrasions, and an archivally repaired 1.5"" crack from Camerwell to Grenewich (below London) due to the oxidation of the green pigment. There is a centerfold separation confined to the

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1773 Carte de l`Entree de la Tamise avec les Bancs, Passes, Isles et Costes Comprises Entre Sandwich et Clay Large-scale chart of the eastern coastline of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, from Sheringham in the north extending south to the Isle of Thanet. The handsome sea chart is filled with navigational information at the entrance to the Thames River, including soundings, anchorages, shoals, etc. A large inset map shows the course of the Thames River from its entrance to London. Two large compass roses orient north to the right. This is a Depot de la Marine issue with the seal and the price (Prix trente Sols) below the title. 35.8"" W x 18"" H A nice impression on heavy, watermarked paper with moderate soiling and professional repairs to a long centerfold separation and a 5"" tear extending from the compass rose at left.

Stow, John 1720 Shoreditch, Norton Folgate, and Crepplegate Without, Taken from ye Last Survey with Corrections A handsome bird`s-eye plan of the area between Liverpool Station, Old Street and Goswell Road, reaching east to Shoreditch High Street and Norton Folgate. Several tables surrounding the map identify streets, yards, squares, churches and public buildings. The boundary between the parishes of St. Leonard Shoreditch and St Giles Cripple Gate is marked with a dotted line. Hoxton Square, which was laid out in 1683 and is believed to be one of the oldest squares in London, is shown to the right of the title cartouche. John Stow`s Survey of London was first published in 1598, and was updated by John Strype with new plans and republished in 1720 and 1755. 13.8"" W x 11.1"" H Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with light soiling and several minor misfolds.

1841-49 [Lot of 7] Plan of the East and West India Docks [and] Plan of the London Docks [and] Plan of the St. Katharine Docks... [and] [Map of Warehouses...] [and] River Thames with the Docks... [and] Plan of Docks and Warehouses... [and] Plan of Liverpool Docks ""These seven maps show the development of the London and Liverpool docks and were published for the Senate during the 2nd Session of the 30th Congress. The largest map, Plan of the East and West India Docks, shows very good detail of the Eastern and Western docks along the Thames River with several notations along the river`s edge displaying the operating companies and individual land holders. Also included is Plan of the Liverpool Docks, which shows good detail of the docks in current operation, those under construction, and proposed docks along the Mersey River. A table above the map is filled with information about water, quay space and dock dimensions for each individual dock. A. Plan of the East and West India Docks, by C.B. Graham, dated 1841, black and white (21.4 x 16.5""""). Condition: Issued folding with minor foxing in the image. (B+) B. Plan of the London Docks, circa 1849, black and white (9.0 x 5.3""""). Condition: Light toning along the left neatline and faint offsetting. (B) C. Plan of the St. Katharine Docks the Nearest Docks to the Seat of Business, circa 1849, black and white (8.9 x 6.6""""). Condition: Light toning along the left neatline and faint offsetting. (B) D. [Map of Warehouses Near Blackwall Railway], circa 1849, black and white (8.8 x 7.9""""). Condition: Trimmed to the neatline at top and thus missing the title placed above the neatline with a few minor spots in the image. (B) E. River Thames with the Docks from Blackwall to the Tower [on sheet with] Plan of Liverpool Docks, circa 1849, black and white (11.9 x 10.5""""). Condition: Issued folding and trimmed to the neatline at left with a small edge tear confined to the blank margin closed on verso with archival tape. (B+) F. Plan of Docks and Warehouses Proposed to Be Made at Birkenhead, in the County of Chester, by C.B. Graham, dated 1844, hand color (16.7 x 11.0""""). Condition: Issued folding with faint offsetting and toning along one fold. (B+) G. Plan of the Liverpool Docks, by C.B. Graham, dated 1846, hand color (29.8 x 11.3""""). Condition: Issued folding with light toning and faint offsetting. (B+)"" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Morden, Robert 1695 Norfolk ""This map of Norfolk is an early county map to show the local roads. The county is divided into """"Hundreds"""" (sometimes abbreviated as Hund on the map), an old English term for an area that would support a hundred families. It locates towns, buildings, forests, rivers, bridges and parks, which are noted by fenced areas. There is a decorative cartouche and three different distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Engraved by John Sturt. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The Britannia was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of Britannia in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton."" 23"" W x 14.7"" H A clean, bright example with a tiny tear entering the top border that has been professionally repaired. Issued folding, now pressed and partially trimmed to neatlines at left, top and right.

Mercator/Hondius, 1595 Anglia Regnum This attractive map of Elizabethan England is filled with names taken from Saxton`s map of 1579. County boundaries and the Latinized names of counties are shown. The map is beautifully engraved in Mercator`s characteristic style featuring a stipple engraved sea with a sailing ship, bold calligraphy and a handsome title cartouche. Latin text on verso, published between 1595-1602. 18.1"" W x 13.8"" H An early impression on watermarked paper with a few small spots and a centerfold separation that enters 3"" into map at top and has been repaired with old paper on verso.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 [Lot of 8] Anglia [and] Northumbr. Cumberlan.... [and] Westmorlad... [and] Cambria [and] Cornub. Devonia... [and] Eboracum Lincolnia... [and] Warwicum Northapton... [and] Anglesey Ins. [on sheet with] Wight ol. Vectis [and] Ins Garnesay [and] Ins. Iarsay ""This matched set of 8 miniature maps comprise the entire section on England and Wales from Bertius` geographical treatise. Each map is beautifully engraved with a strapwork title cartouche and moire-patterned seas. While the majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator, the individual maps of England, Scotland and Ireland were engraved by Salomon Rogiers after John Speed. Rogiers` imprint appears on the map of Anglia. French text on verso. Size varies slightly. This lot includes: A. Anglia. B. Northumbr. Cumberlan. Dunelm. Episcop.. C. Westmorlad: Lancastria Cestria etc.. D. Cambria. E. Cornub. Devonia Somserset etc.. F. Eboracum Lincolnia Derbia Staffordia etc.. G. Warwicum Northapton Hunting. etc.. H. Anglesey Ins. [on sheet with] Wight ol. Vectis [and] Ins Garnesay [and] Ins. Iarsay."" 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H Dark impressions with a faint damp stain in top blank margin. Anglia and Cambria each have one professionally repaired tear in right blank margin.

Morden, Robert 1695 Britannia Saxonica The Saxon kingdoms are the focus of this historical map of England and Wales. Saxon place names and battlefields are shown. The distance scale cartouche includes a key to the symbols used and gives examples of Saxon lettering. The map was engraved by John Stuart, with his imprint at bottom. 11.7"" W x 14.6"" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with light offsetting.

Ogilby, John 1698 The Road from Monmouth to Llanbeder in Cardigansh South Wales This attractive strip-style map covers the road from Monmouth to Llanbedr, through Abergavenny and Brecon. It is in the pictorial style pioneered by Ogilby with the road laid out in several ribbon-like panels. The road detailed is 68 miles long. Each of the six panels has a decorative compass rose to orient the traveler. The strapwork title cartouche features the royal coat of arms and several putti herding Welsh Mountain Sheep. 17.3"" W x 12.9"" H Attractive color with minor soiling and some light creasing.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 [Lot of 3] Scotia [and] Scotia Septentrion. [and] Scotia Australis This matched set of 3 miniature maps comprise the entire section on Scotland from Bertius` geographical treatise. Each map is beautifully engraved with a strapwork title cartouche and moire-patterned seas. While the majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator, the individual maps of England, Scotland and Ireland were engraved by Salomon Rogiers after John Speed. Rogiers` imprint appears on the map of Scotia. French text on verso. Size varies slightly. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H Dark impressions with a faint damp stain in top blank margin.

Mercator/Hondius, 1628 [On 2 Sheets] Scotiae Regnum The cartography of this beautiful pair of maps of Scotland shows the influence of an earlier map by Nicolas de Nicolay. Mercator`s depiction of Cape Wrayght or Faro Head was to influence maps of Scotland for almost two centuries. The Hebrides and Orkney Islands are also superbly delineated. The maps are richly engraved with a moire pattern in the seas and strong topographical features in the interior. The northern map is decorated with Mercator`s trademark metalwork cartouche, while the southern section is untitled and decorated with a single sailing ship. A matched pair, with French text on verso, published between 1628-33. Size varies slightly. 17.9"" W x 13.9"" H Nice impressions with light soiling, archival repairs to several separations along the centerfold, and a couple of printer`s creases.

Blaeu, (Family) 1654 Fifae Pars Occidentalis, the West Part of Fife Beautifully engraved map of the region that stretches from the western edge of Fife to Leven, with the Firth of Forth to the south. The map is covered with mountains, forests, castles, lakes, and villages and includes the cities of Kirkcaldy, Dumfermline, Rosyth, and Falkland. A lovely title cartouche with a pastoral theme adorns the top right corner. Dutch text on verso, from an edition published from 1654 to 1662. 21.2"" W x 16.5"" H This example has ample margins as well as a light damp stain running along the centerfold, scattered mildew stains, minor show-through of text on verso, and a bit of offsetting.

Mercator/Jansson, 1638 Hiberniae Pars Australis This is the southern sheet of Mercator`s two-sheet map of Ireland compiled from his landmark map of Britain (1564). It is one of five Irish maps Mercator designed for the second part of his Atlas. The map is richly engraved with strong topographical features in the interior. The sheet contains a large strapwork title cartouche and has full borders. The map was first published by Mercator in 1595, and was reissued by Jansson with the stippling removed and the title cartouche re-engraved. Latin text on verso. 18.4"" W x 13.4"" H A nice impression with attractive color, wide margins, and a printer`s crease in left blank margin. There is minor show-through of text on verso, a few small spots of foxing, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 2"" into map at bot

1745-50 [Lot of 2] La Scandinavie ou les Royaumes de Danemark de Norvege de Suede et Laponie... [and] Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland ""A pair of well-engraved eighteenth century maps of Scandinavia. A. La Scandinavie ou les Royaumes de Danemark de Norvege de Suede et Laponie..., by Elias Baeck, circa 1745 (8.8 x 5.5""""). Although it lacks topographical detail, this small map of the region is flanked by columns of coats-of-arms and has a banner running over top of it providing coordinates in German and French. The map also extends to show parts of the United Kingdom and Iceland. Condition: Some color offsetting, minor soiling, and marginal toning. B. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, by Thomas Jefferys, circa 1750 (9.1 x 7.4""""). Filled with details of towns, political boundaries, rivers, and topography, this map includes an elaborate title cartouche, a distance scale enclosed in a drape style cartouche, and an inset showing Svalbard. Condition: Issued folding, now flat, with some minor toning on the left side of the image and a spot in an unengraved area within the inset."" "" W x "" H See description above.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Gotland This charming miniature map depicts the island of Gotland, with several towns named throughout. Soundings are noted along the coast, and the map is adorned with a 16-point compass rose. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H Light toning and show-through of text on verso.

Blaeu, (Family) 1643 Dioecesis Stavangriensis, & Partes Aliquot Viciniae, Opera L. Scavenii, S.S. This fine map shows the Bishopric of Stavanger and the adjacent regions from the work of Laurids Clausen Scavenius, the bishop of Stavanger from 1605 to 1626. The map locates the major villages and towns and presents reasonable coastal detail. However, the interior topography is not very accurate with Opslo Tellemarck shown as a large empty region, save for a large lake and a notation describing the road from Stavanger to Hallengdal as ""very hard due to the steepness of the mountains."" The map is beautifully embellished with two coats of arms, four sailing ships and two fine cartouches. French text on verso. 19.6"" W x 16.4"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed. There are a few spots of foxing and damp stains in bottom blank margin that just enter map border in a few spots.

Homann, Johann Baptist 1729 Tractus Norwegiae Danicus Magnam Dioeceseos Aggerhusiensis The focus of this map of Aggerhus is the spectacular cross-section of a mountain mine that fills the right side of the map. The map itself covers the vicinity of Oslo (Christania) and provides a fine view of the roads, towns, villages and forts in the region. The large title cartouche is beautifully engraved with putti in a cloud background. 21.5"" W x 18.8"" H Light offsetting and toning with a short centerfold separation at bottom that just passes the neatline and has been closed on verso with archival tape. There is a small printer`s crease in the bottom left corner. There are a few small spots of sticky re

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Delineatio Spitsbergiae A small and very early map of the island showing just a small part of the western coastline from Point Loockhoute to Ysfe Caep. It is beautifully engraved with two sailing ships, a raft of penguins, a compass rose and a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression with light show-through of text on verso.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 Europe. Spitsberg. No 1 (Ter) This striking map depicts islands of the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. There is good coastal and topographical detail along with several notes throughout the map that indicate navigational hazards or details of the terrain. 19.2"" W x 19.1"" H Original color with spots of minor foxing along the centerfold and a faint stain that just enters the neatline at right.

Blaeu, Johannes 1662 Magnus Ducatus Finlandiae Auct. Andrea Buraeo Sueco This superb map was the first separately printed map of Finland, and was also found in several editions of Blaeu`s Atlas Maior and in a few composite atlases. The map is attributed to Anders Bure (1571-1646), a Swedish cartographer and mathematician. Bure, also known as Andreas Bureus, is best known for his 6-sheet map of Scandinavia and for serving as the first director of the Swedish land survey. The map shows the numerous lakes, rivers, and waterways in Finland, which was a Grand Duchy of the Swedish Empire at the time of publication. The title cartouche is adorned with the coats of arms of the various regions in Finland, held aloft by two putti. The map is dedicated to Gustav Horn, a Swedish/Finnish politician and military commander who was appointed Field Marshall by the King of Sweden at the outset of the Thirty Years War. No text on verso, indicating that this example was likely bound in a composite atlas. 20.6"" W x 17.1"" H Nice impression and color with just a hint of toning along centerfold.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Livoniae Descrip. A charming small map of the eastern Baltic Sea and present-day Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia. The map is adorned with a strapwork cartouche and moire patterned seas. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression with very light toning, minor show-through of text on verso, a printer`s crease in left blank margin, and a chip in top blank margin.

Mercator/Cloppenburgh, 1630 Livonia Petrus Kaerius Caelavit Beautiful map of present-day Estonia, Latvia and part of Lithuania. Fully engraved to illustrate the forests, cities and villages. Larger cities, including Stockholm and Riga, are depicted with miniature castles. Embellished with a strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius). French text on verso, published between 1630-36. 10"" W x 7.3"" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper.

Hogenberg, Frans 1600 Die Belegerung von Middelburg Finely engraved bird’s-eye plan of the city, which is completely encircled by a canal. The scene depicts the Siege of Middleburg (1572-74), which was a two year battle during the Dutch War of Independence. The panoramic view displays the fortified city, surrounding farms, soldiers and numerous boats and ships in the harbor. The plan of the city is a reduced version of a similar map in Civitates Orbis Terrarum, which depicts the city at a time of peace. This engraving was included in Hogenberg`s Geschichtsblatter, or history broadsheets, which was a series of several hundred prints depicting various battles during the Dutch War of Independence, published between 1569 to 1637. After Frans Hogenberg`s death in 1590, his publishing firm was continued well into the 17th century by his son, Abraham. 11.6"" W x 8.4"" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with minor printer`s ink residue.