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Sanson, Nicolas Fils 1683 Allemagne This copper engraved map covers the German Empire, which covered the heart of Europe at the time and stretched from Belgium through Poland and from the Baltic Sea to the Gulf of Venice. The map shows the political divisions and major cities and towns. It is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and was engraved by A. d`Winter. 9.8"" W x 7.4"" H Lightly toned with a few small spots. Margin extended with old paper at left to accommodate framing.

La Feuille, Daniel de 1706 L`Allemagne avec Ses Confins et Ses Dependances Attractive small map of the German Empire, which covers the heart of Europe. The map is flanked by panels of coats of arms. 8.2"" W x 5.9"" H Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with wide margins. A nice impression with light toning along folds.

1870 Oro-Hydrographische und Eisenbahn-Wand-Karte von Deutschland This giant folding map extends from Copenhagen in the north to Toulouse and Florence in the south, and from Paris in the west to Warsaw in the east. Red lines criss-crossing the map depict the extensive system of railroads throughout central Europe, with red dashed lines denoting rail lines under construction. The various towns and cities identified in the map are limited to those that fall on or near railroad lines. A secondary purpose of the map is to show the relation of the mountains to drainage and water sheds in the region. The topography of the land is graphically depicted and the size of the rivers is indicated through the width of the black lines. Surrounded in a decorative border with oak leaves and acorns. Created by Dr. Heinrich Mohl and printed by Theodor Fischer in Kassel. Dissected and backed in linen. 60"" W x 58"" H Brightly colored with light soiling and a few small abrasions at the top of the map. The dissected sections are detaching from the linen, and some of the sections have a tendency to stick together when folded, but they are fairly easily separated without

Chanlaire & Mentelle, 1797 Carte de la Hongrie, de la Transilvanie et des Pays Adjacents Appartenants a la Maison d`Autriche Nicely detailed map centered on present day Hungary and Romania. There is good detail of rivers and mountains, and hundreds of towns and cities are identified, including Vienna, Graz, Belgrade, Krakow, and Budapest, here still split across the banks of the Danube as Bude and Pest. Includes five distance scales. 16.7"" W x 13"" H On bluish paper.

Mercator/Hondius, 1607 Wesphalia cum Dioecesi Bremensi This small map centers roughly on Bremen and shows the waterways of northern Germany in careful detail. The map reaches from Emden in the west to the Elbe River in the east. It is adorned with a small ship and a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the scale of miles. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. 7.4"" W x 5.5"" H A nice impression with one small spot in image at top right. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins.

Mercator/Hondius, 1607 Saxonia Inferior et Mekleburg Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg are the central theme of this appealing map. It covers from Lubeck and the Baltic Sea in the north to Celle, Rathenow and Spandau in the south. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. 7.7"" W x 5.5"" H A nice impression with very light soiling. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins.

Blaeu, Willem 1640 Polonia Regnum, et Silesia Ducatus This splendid map of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth extends just past Lublin in the east and Krakow in the south. There is excellent detail of towns, rivers, and forested areas. The map is handsomely adorned with an allegorical title cartouche, the coat of arms of Poland held aloft by putti, and a distance scale surrounded by putti and the coat of arms of Silesia. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43. 20.3"" W x 16.5"" H A fine impression on a bright sheet of watermarked paper with professionally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom.

Blaeu, (Family) 1643 Comitatus Glatz Authore Jona Sculteto Handsome map of the Silesia region with Glatz (Klodzko) at center, attributed to the work of Jonas Scultetus (1540-1614). The forested region was renowned for its wild game and the map includes tiny illustrations of the wildlife. Two large strapwork cartouches at bottom are surrounded by hunters and game animals. French text on verso. 19.8"" W x 16.4"" H A nice impression with an abrasion southeast of Glatz and faint damp stains at bottom of image.

Blaeu, (Family) 1643 Silesia Ducatus a Martino Helwigio Nissense Descriptus Decorative map centered on Breslaw (Wroclaw) and bordered by Brandenburg and Bohemia. The map is embellished with the elaborate coat of arms of Silesia and a figurative title cartouche festooned with birds, animals, a nymph and a satyr. Based on the surveys of Martin Helwig. French text on verso. 19.7"" W x 15.1"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed. There are some faint damp stains in bottom blank margin that enter map border in a few spots.

Blaeu, (Family) 1640 Bohemia A beautifully engraved map centered on Prague and filled with pictorial representations of the topography and towns that cover the countryside. The map is adorned with cartouches for the title and key and two heralds fill the upper corners of the map. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43. 21.6"" W x 16.3"" H A fine impression on a bright sheet with professionally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom.

Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 Nova Helvetiae, Foederatarumque cum ea, nec non Subditarum Regionum Tabula, ad Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis... This densely engraved map of Switzerland depicts the rugged terrain of the area along with the numerous lakes. The map is flanked by the coats of arms of towns throughout Switzerland, and a note on the country`s allies. A legend at bottom right identifies towns of various sizes, abbeys, locations with Protestant or Catholic affiliations, baths, etc. A note below indicates that the map is more correct than any previous maps, but that the authors don`t guarantee that it is ""perfect."" 24.1"" W x 18.6"" H A nice impression with original color on watermarked paper.

Blaeu, (Family) 1643 Zurichgow et Basiliensis Provincia This fine map of the northern part of Switzerland includes Zurich, Schaffhausen, Basel, and Solothurn. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and distance scales. French text on verso. 19.6"" W x 15"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed. There are some faint damp stains in bottom blank margin that enter map border in a few spots.

Blaeu, Willem 1643 Alpina seu Foederatae Rhaetiae Subditarumque ei Terrarum Nova Descriptio Handsome map of eastern Switzerland and northern Italy around Lake Como. The region is known as Graubunden, which was once part of a Roman province called Raetia. The map highlights the fortifications along the Adda River, as well as provides excellent information on the topography, cities and tiny villages throughout the region. Each corner of the map is adorned with a decorative cartouche. The title cartouche credits Philip Cluver and features a soldier and river gods, and the cartouche at top right dedicates the map to Hadrianus Pauw. Engraved by Evert Symonsz van Hamersveldt. French text on verso. 19.7"" W x 14.9"" H A nice impression with old color that has been lightly refreshed and damp stains in bottom blank margin that just touch neatline in a few spots.

Hondius/Blaeu, 1640 Austria Archiducatus Auctore Wolfgango Lazio This striking, large map of the Danube River valley is based on the cartography of Wolfgang Lazio. Vienna is prominently featured with the Danube river flowing across the center of the map. The map extends south to Graz and west past Linz, but not as far as Salzburg. Numerous tiny villages, cities, mountains, forests and lakes are depicted. Three decorative cartouches grace the map including a coat of arms. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43. 21.6"" W x 14.5"" H A fine impression on a bright sheet with professionally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom.

Blaeu, Willem 1643 Saltzburg Archiepiscopatus, et Carinthia Ducatus. Auct. Ger. Mercatore Handsome map of the archbishopric of Salzburg and the Duchy of Carinthia. The map illustrates the mountainous terrain filled with rivers, lakes, forests and villages. The title acknowledges that the map is based on Gerard Mercator`s map of the region. It is adorned with coats of arms displayed by three cherubs. Visually a very striking map. French text on verso. 19.7"" W x 15"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed. There are some faint damp stains in bottom blank margin that enter map border in a few spots.

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. VIII. Europae, in qua Sarmatia, Maeotis Palus, ac Germaniae, Daciaeq. Pars... A crisply engraved Ptolemaic map covering the region from the Vistula River eastward, includes the Sea of Azov and the Baltic Sea. Engraved with rope-like mountains, ancient place names and a nomadic group pictured in the Asiatic part of Sarmatia (present-day Russia). Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography; this is from the last edition and two cracks in the plate at top and center are 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 embellished with fine cartouches. 16.6"" W x 13.3"" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper.

Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 Estats de la Couronne de Pologne Subdivises Suivant l`Estendue des Palatinats... This large map covers the region of present-day Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and part of Ukraine based on sources including Starovolsk, Beauplan, Hartnoch and Hevelius. It is still filled with topographical information, roads, forests and place names. The title cartouches is richly engraved with figures and is balanced by a decorative distance scale cartouche. An alternate Latin title, ""Tabula Regni Poloniae, Ducatus Lithuaniae &c."", can be found in the upper margin. 23.9"" W x 17.8"" H A dark impression with original color on watermarked paper.

Homann Heirs, 1773 Mappa Geographica Regni Poloniae ex Novissimis quot quot sunt Mappis Specialibus Composita et ad LL. Stereographica Projectionis Revocata a Tob. Mayero This map of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was published just one year after the First Partition of Poland. A note below the map indicates that areas marked in ""violet"" were seized by the ""three neighboring powers"" in 1772. After the reign of Augustus III (1696-1763) weakened the Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia and Habsburg Austria decided upon partitions of the Commonwealth, and simultaneously sent troops to occupy the newly annexed territories. The Commonwealth was unable to protect the occupied provinces, and ultimately lost 30% of its overall territory in the partition. The title cartouche attributes the map to Johann Tobias Mayer, whose detailed map of the Polish Empire was based on Barnikel`s map of Curland (1747) and Jan Nieprzecki`s map of Lithuania (1749). Poland extends along the Baltic coastline from Riga to Gdansk and stretches southeast to include much of present-day Romania and Ukraine. Topographical information is very good and there is a wealth of information on towns, rivers, lakes, forests and political divisions. French title is outside top border: Carte des Etats de la Couronne de Pologne, Nouvellement dessinee par Mr. Tob. Mayer... 20.1"" W x 17.3"" H Watermarked paper with original color that has been partially refreshed. There is light toning and some printer`s ink residue.

Robinson, G. G. 1799 Poland Great map of the Prussian Empire that extends from Poznan and Vienna in the west to Kiev and the Dnieper River in the east, as well as north to Riga and south to the Carpathian Mountains; thus extending from modern day Poland into parts of modern Latvia, Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Belarus and Ukraine. Numerous towns, rivers, and geo-political subdivisions are shown. Engraved by Neele. 15.4"" W x 13.6"" H Light toning along the centerfold with a few minor stains and printer`s creases.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Polonia A miniature map of Poland, extending east to Kiev, Ukraine along the Dnieper River (Nijepper flu.). The map is filled with information on towns and rivers. Embellished with two strapwork cartouches and a moire-patterned sea. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H Light show-through of text on verso.

Blaeu, (Family) 1643 Russiae, Vulgo Moscovia, Pars Australis. Auctore Isaaco Massa This map covers the southwestern part of the Russian Empire bordering the Caucasus. The cities of Moscow, Smolensk, Vologda, Nizhniy Novgorod, and Azov are depicted with miniature castles, and smaller towns are shown along the river systems in the region. The map is elaborately embellished with richly dressed people and wild animals flanking three cartouches. The strapwork title cartouche credits the map to Isaac Massa, who visited Moscow in the early 1600s. The imprint of Johann and Cornelius Blaeu is at bottom, just left of centerfold. French text on verso. 20.9"" W x 15.3"" H A nice impression with old color that has been partially refreshed and light toning. There are some faint damp stains confined to bottom blank margin.

Merian, Matthaus 1650 Moscva Great bird`s-eye plan displaying Moscow situated at the junction of the Moskva and Neglinnaya Rivers, which form a moat protecting all but the northeast flank of the Kremlin. The map shows the Kremlin and old city, Kitay-gorod, at center. These are surrounded by successive rings of fortifications in an elegant and superbly well-protected metropolis. The plan is ornamented with a coat of arms, simple compass rose and a key to the numbered features, quarters and buildings contained in a monument-style cartouche. 14.1"" W x 10.8"" H Attractive color with several printer`s creases and a hint of toning along centerfold.

Mercator/Hondius, 1628 Taurica Chersonesus Nostra Aetate Przecopsca et Gazara Dicitur Mercator`s fine map of the region north of the Black sea encompasses the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine. This map served as the basis of most other cartographer`s depictions of the region throughout the seventeenth century. The interior is filled with large forests and mountains with little information on settlements except along the rivers. It is embellished with small strapwork title cartouches. French text on verso, published between 1628-33. 15.9"" W x 12.4"" H Original color with a few tiny abrasions and some small cracks caused by the oxidation of the original green pigment, all of which have been reinforced on verso with archival material. There are some damp stains and tears closed with archival tape in the

Homann, Johann Baptist 1716 Ukrania quae et Terra Cosaccorum cum Vicinis Walachiae, Moldaviae, Minorisq., Tartariae Provinciis This splendid map covers the Ukraine and extends to take in Moldavia, Romania and Bulgaria. The map is beautifully engraved to illustrate the topography and show the locations of the major fortified cities, villages, and roads. The handsome title cartouche reflects the Cossacks` struggle for Ukrainian independence. 22.8"" W x 18.9"" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling.

Homann, Johann Baptist 1719 Le Cours du Danube des sa Source jusqu`a ses Embouchures… This map details the course of the Danube and covers parts of northern Italy, Switzerland, Bavaria, Austria, Tyrol, Carinthia, Balkins, and Monrovia. Extends west to St. Tropez, north to Nuremberg, east to Wein and Canischa, and south to Rome. As the title cartouche indicates, the course of the Danube is ""illuminated in red."" A legend identifies towns of various sizes, universities, and Archbishoprics. Latin title above map: Danubii Fluminis (a Fontibus Prope Doneschingam usqe Posonium urbem Designati) Pars Superior, in qua Suevia, Bavaria, Austria, Stiria, Carinthia, Carniola, Tyrolis et Helvetia cum magna parte Italiae Exhibentur… 21.9"" W x 19.1"" H A nice impression with original color and a bit of printer`s ink residue in the Adriatic Sea. The map was separated along the centerfold, and has been professionally repaired.

Blaeu, (Family) 1640 Danubius, Fluvius Europae Maximus, a Fontibus ad Ostia, cum Omnibus Fluminibus, ab Utroque Latere, in Illum Defluentibus This dramatic map depicts the course of the river Danube and the surrounding countries from its headwaters in the Black Forest of southern Germany to its mouth on the Black Sea. The river flows through a series of broad and fertile valleys with several of eastern Europe`s most important cities on its banks. This is one of Blaeu`s largest atlas maps, printed on two joined sheets. The extravagant title cartouche is flanked by the Holy Roman Emperor and Europa on one side and the Ottoman Sultan and Asia on the other, representing the long struggle between the two powers for control of the region. The scale of miles is attended by an assortment of muscular river gods and putti representing the mighty river and its tributaries. Blank verso. 38.2"" W x 16.4"" H A fine impression on a bright sheet with a few unobtrusive spots.

Janvier/Lattre, 1771 Le Royaume de Hongrie Divise en Haute et Basse Hongrie Transilvanie Esclavonie et Croatie This is a handsome and cleanly engraved map covering the region from Vienna through Moldavia and from the Dalmatian coast to the Bulgarian coast of the Black Sea. There is good detail particularly along the Danube River. The map is decorated with a garland draped cartouche that incorporates the Hungarian coat of arms. 17.4"" W x 12.1"" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with a minor crease along centerfold and marginal soiling.

Haas/Homann Heirs, 1744 Hungariae Ampliori Significatu et Veteris vel Methodicae Complexae Regna: Hungariae Propriae, Croatiae Dalmatiae Bosniae Serviae Bulgariae Cumaniae Principatum: Transsylvaniae... This is a wonderfully detailed map of the region of present-day Hungary, Romania, and the Balkan republics. Political divisions, towns and cities, and topographical details are shown. Johann Matthias Haas was a professor of mathematics at Wittenberg and provided several fine maps for Homann`s various atlases. The map is completed by large decorative title and distance scale cartouches at the bottom corners, and an alternate title running along the top: Carte d` Hongrie en General Contenant Selon la Division Ancienne & Methodique, la Hongrie en Particulier la Croatie la Dalmatie, la Bosnie, la Servie la Boulgarie; la Principaute de Transylvanie les Despotats de Walchie & de Moldav.... 23.4"" W x 18.7"" H On a cockled sheet with light toning and some minor soiling. The margins have been trimmed at left and right, with a tiny portion of the neatline missing on both sides. Manuscript notations appear in the lower right corner and lower blank margin, and th

Blaeu, Willem 1643 Sclavonia, Croatia, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte. Auct. Ger. Mercatore The course of the Danube and its tributaries across the northwestern Balkans is the focus of this handsome map. It shows the political divisions of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia and Dalmatia and locates even the tiniest hamlets. The title is enclosed in a strapwork title cartouche that credits the map to Gerard Mercator. The coats of arms of the Venetian Republic, Habsburg Monarchy, and Ottoman Empire reflect the power struggle that dominated this region. French text on verso. 19.7"" W x 15.1"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed and a soft crease at top left of image. There are some faint damp stains in bottom blank margin that enter map border in a few spots.

Blaeu, Willem 1643 Walachia Servia, Bulgaria, Romania This attractive map of the Eastern Balkans is centered on Bulgaria and includes Macedonia, Serbia, the Bosphorus and Constantinople. It is based on Gerard Mercator`s map of the region. The Danube and its tributaries flow across the map. It is adorned with decorative title and distance scale cartouches, the title festooned with the accoutrements of war and topped with emblem of the Turkish Empire. French text on verso. 20"" W x 15.1"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed, light printer`s ink residue at top, and a soft crease at top left of image. There are some faint damp stains in bottom blank margin that enter map border in a few sp

Blaeu, Willem 1643 Karstia, Carniola, Histria et Windorum Marchia. Ger. Mercatore Auctore A fine map of the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Venice, present-day northeastern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Decorated with a title cartouche, compass rose, distance scale cartouche and a sailing ship. French text on verso. 19.7"" W x 15.1"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed and a soft crease at top left of image. There are some faint damp stains confined to bottom blank margin.

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. X. Europae, Macedoniam, Epirum ac Peloponnesum Repraesentans... A beautiful map of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece, Crete and the Aegean islands. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term Atlas for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This cartouche shows frolicking mer-people. 17.6"" W x 13.4"" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper.

Cluver, Philipp 1697 Achaia quae et Hellas Hodie Livadia Crisply engraved map showing part of ancient Greece with two nice insets of Athens and ancient Thebes. The large title cartouche portrays a dramatic scene of Greek heroes conquering foes in battle. 10.1"" W x 7.9"" H Attractive color with a visible tiny crack in plate at top.

Quad, Matthias von Kinckelbach 1596 Italia This attractive map of Italy extends to show portions of the Balkan peninsula including Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Albania. The islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily are well depicted including an erupting Mt. Etna. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche, sailing ship and sea monster. Bears the imprint of Johan Bussemacher, who published several of Quad`s works. Latin text on verso. 10.7"" W x 8.3"" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold and some minor printer`s ink residue along the left platemark.

Ortelius, Abraham 1598 Ducatus Mediolanensis, Finitimarumq Regionu Descriptio, Auctore Ioanne Georgio Septala Mediolanense Handsome map of Northern Italy with north oriented to the right. The map is based on the cartography of Johannes Septala and is filled with detail and embellished with an ornate title cartouche, a sea monster and a sailing ship. French text on verso. 19"" W x 14.2"" H Watermarked paper with wide, original margins, all edges gilt, and just a hint of toning along centerfold.

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Veronensis Ager This handsome miniature map is centered on Verona, with north oriented to the left. The map extends west to Lake Garda and east to Vicenza, and depicts numerous small towns, rivers and mountains. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5"". 4.1"" W x 2.9"" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling, minor show-through of text on verso, and a worm track in top blank margin.

Ortelius, Abraham 1598 Larii Lacus vulgo Comensis Descriptio, Auct. Pavio Jovio [on sheet with] Territorri Romani Descrip [and] Fori Iulii, vulgo Friuli Typus Handsome and beautifully composed sheet with three maps of important districts in Italy. At top is a map of Lake Como based on the cartography of Paulus Jovius. At bottom left is a fine map of the region surrounding Rome based on Eufrosino della Volpaia and at right a map of Friuli at the tip of the Gulf of Venice taken from the work of Gregorio Amaseo and Giovanni di Vavassore. French text on verso with page number 81. 19.2"" W x 13.4"" H A dark impression with wide, original margins and all edges gilt. There are a couple of small, faint spots in map image that do not distract.

Jansson, Jan 1662 Italia Gallica Sive Gallia Cisalpina ex Conatibus Geographicis Handsome map of northern Italy showing the region during Roman times. The map was copied from Abraham Ortelius` map, which in turn was based on classical sources including Livius, Ausonius, Tacitus, Cato, Linius, Polybius and Cassidore. The Roman road, Aurelia via Antonino, is shown along the southern coast and into the important marble quarry district. Richly decorated with three cartouches and engraved by Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius). French text on verso. 18.1"" W x 13.6"" H A nice impression with attractive color and wide, original margins.

Nolin, Jean Batiste 1691 Les Etats de Savoye et de Piemont Dressez sur les Memoires les plus Nouveaux... This large-scale map depicts the regions of Piedmont, Italy and Savoy, France during the Nine Years` War, also known as the War of the Grand Alliance or the War of the League of Augsburg. The map was published by Nolin and presented to King Louis XIV ""for the service of his troops"" and in celebration of French victories over Victor Amadeus II, the Duke of Savoy. The map is densely engraved with towns of various sizes, roads, political divisions, rivers, and graphic depictions of mountains and forested areas. At bottom left are three inset maps depicting bird`s-eye plans of Turin and Vercelli and a view of the fortified town of Verrua, situated on the Po River between Turin and Casale. The striking title cartouche incorporates numerous elements highlighting French power and superiority. At top are triumphant angels of Fame flanking a view of Chambery, the capital of Savoy, illuminated by a sun representing the Sun King, Louis XIV. Below are chained prisoners, instruments of war, and symbols of the defeated enemies of the Grand Alliance, including an Imperial eagle, Dutch lion, and the python of rebellion. The composition is completed with bird`s-eye plans of the fortifications of Nice and Montmelian in France and Carmagnole and Yvree in Italy, each taken by Louis XIV early in the war. Dated 1691 but published circa 1694. 24.7"" W x 31.4"" H A dark impression with light toning, minor soiling, and a number of tiny tears that enter map border at right and left that have been archivally repaired.

Ortelius, Abraham 1584 Perusini Agri; Exactissima Novissimaque Descriptio: Auctore Egnatio Dante Ortelius based this handsome map of the Umbria region of Italy on Egnatio Danti`s 1580 map of Perugia. Centering on the city of Perugia, the map captures the region in intricate detail, with rivers, bridges, mountains, and Lake Trasimeno illustrated, and many towns depicted as miniature castles. The map is adorned with an elegant strapwork title cartouche, and a blank cartouche in the top left corner. French text on verso. 18.5"" W x 13"" H On watermarked paper with wide, original margins and all edges gilt. There is some light foxing, primarily in the blank margins, as well as minor offsetting.

Ortelius, Abraham 1598 Florentini Dominii, Fidelissima et Nova Descriptio. Auctore D. Stephano Monacho Montisoliueti Ortelius based this map of Tuscany on a map by Stefano Buonsignori, engraved by Domenico Vito in 1584. Centered on Florence, this map depicts the towns, mountains, and rivers of the Tuscany region, and extends east to the Adriatic Sea. Florence, Siena, Pisa, and several other large cities are illustrated with miniature views. The map is adorned with three large galleons, a strapwork cartouche featuring the head of a monkey, and the coast of arms of the Medici family, a political dynasty from the 15th to 18th centuries in Tuscany. French text on verso. 18.5"" W x 13.5"" H Watermarked paper with wide, original margins, all edges gilt, and minor foxing in blank margins.

Weigel, Christopher 1718 Typus Regni Neapolitani in suas Provincias Diligenter Divisi This handsome map of southern Italy features a legend identifying cities of various sizes, archbishoprics, bishoprics, universities, and castles. The map is embellished with a lovely vignette of a smoking Mt. Vesuvius and the coastline of Naples, as well as a decorative title cartouche featuring two large arachnids, woodwind instruments, and sheet music. Likely engraved by Michael Kauffer, who engraved the maps for this atlas, although his imprint does not appear here. 13.1"" W x 15.4"" H Original color on watermarked paper with minor soiling and an archivally repaired chip in left blank margin.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Elba This miniature map of Elba and adjacent islands provides a delightful view of the important Mediterranean island of Elba with graphic depictions of the topography, cities, and the fortification of Cosmopoli (Portoferraio). The coastline of Tuscany is at far right. The map is adorned with a winged sea monster, a sailing ship, and a decorative title cartouche in the form of a lion-like creature. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression with light show-through of text on verso.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Ischia Insula A nicely engraved copper plate map of this Italian island at the edge of the Gulf of Naples. The map is oriented with north to the bottom, and towns are depicted as tiny castles. The Romans were the first to discover the healing effects of the island`s hot springs, which are still in use today. Adorned with a decorative strapwork cartouche. French text on verso. 5.2"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with one faint stain in image and minor show-through of text on verso.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Sicilia This tiny map portrays Sicily with castles marking the major cities, and a few rivers and mountains noted. The map is adorned with a flaming Mt. Etna, a strapwork title cartouche, and a stippled sea. French text on verso. 5.4"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression with minor show-through of text on verso.

Morden, Robert 1700 Sicilia Delightful small map of Sicily filled with topographical detail, early roads, and place names. The island is divided into three valleys, and a smoking Mt. Etna is depicted at right. Embellished with a ribbon title cartouche. This map was published in editions of Morden`s Atlas Terestris and Geography Rectified. On a page of English text measuring 6.1 x 7.8"". 5.1"" W x 4.3"" H A nice impression on a full sheet with minor toning along sheet edges.

Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 Carte de l`Isle et Royaume de Sicile This important and graphic map of the island of Sicily extends to include the Aeolian Islands, which are here called the Lipari Islands. It is filled with a wealth of interesting detail including roads, forests, fortresses, churches, abbeys, ancient ruins, aqueducts, and towns. The most prominent feature of the map is the large active volcano, Mt. Etna. The inset at lower left focuses on the islands of Malta and Gozo, and includes its own scale and a list of significant buildings and fortifications. 22.8"" W x 18.8"" H A nice impression with original color and two soft creases. There are some shadows that appear in the image that are caused by our scanner, and do not appear on the map itself.

Keulen, Johannes van 1728 Pas-caart van de Middellandsche Zee, Verthoonende Alle de Zee-kusten van Granaden, Catalonien, Provencen Italien... This rare sheet depicts the entire Mediterranean, divided into two charts, with the western portion at top and the eastern portion at bottom. The coastlines are filled with place names, and navigational hazards are shown in the coastal waters, including shoals and rocks. Tiny islands throughout the Mediterranean are numbered, with two corresponding tables identifying the names of each island. The chart is adorned with two compass roses and an allegorical title cartouche featuring Mercury. 23.5"" W x 20.8"" H A nice impression with a professionally repaired hole near centerfold at bottom of map. Numerous chips in the bottom blank margin have also been professionally repaired, a few of which just enter the neatline.

Tallis, John 1851 British Possessions in the Mediterranean Finely engraved sheet with several maps of Mediterranean islands, including Corfu, Gibraltar, Malta, Gozo, and the Ionian Islands. There are also six lovely vignettes, including Gibraltar, Valetta, Ithaca, Corfu and two ships. The illustrations are drawn and engraved by H. Winkles, and the map is by J. Rapkin. 9.8"" W x 13.5"" H Original outline color with some minor soiling confined to the blank margins. Binding holes in right blank margin.

Meteren, Emmanuel van 1614 [Untitled - Baya de Gibraltar] This large-scale copper engraved view illustrates the celebrated sea-battle that took place in the Bay of Gibraltar on the 25th April, 1607. It was a crucial event in the history of the Netherlands` fight for independence against the Spanish. The Dutch fleet, led by Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck, surprised the Spanish fleet that was anchored off the coast of Gibraltar. Within four hours, Don Juan d`Alvares d`Avila`s entire fleet was destroyed. The ships of the Spanish admiral and vice- admiral are shown completely surrounded by Dutch ships including those of Admiral Van Heemskerck and Captain Madderer. An inset map at bottom depicts the strategic Strait of Gibraltar. Printed on three joined sheets, as issued. The Dutch title of this engraving was masked during printing, resulting in the blank cartouche at top. 32.2"" W x 12.9"" H Attractive color on watermarked paper with professional repairs to a tear that enters 8"" into image at bottom center (and is now barely perceptible), some tiny worm holes in image, and a chip in blank margin at top right.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Malta Charming miniature map of Malta with towns depicted with castles. The map is embellished with a horned sea monster and a decorative strapwork cartouche. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H Light toning and show-through of text on verso.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Sardinia Attractive miniature map of Sardinia with north oriented to the left. Towns, rivers, and the mountainous topography are depicted. The map is embellished with a title cartouche in the form of two birds spouting water. French text on verso. 5.2"" W x 3.7"" H A fine impression with minor show-through of text on verso.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Corsica A handsome miniature map of Corsica, showing towns, rivers, and the topography of the island. The map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouches and a distance scale depicted in a shell. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression with minor show-through of text on verso.

Ortelius, Abraham 1609 Natoliae, quae Olim Asia Minor, Nova Descriptio [on sheet with] Aegypti Recentior Descriptio [and] Carthaginis Celeberrimi Sinus Typus Three maps are on one folio sheet. On the left is a map of Turkey oriented with east at the top. The detailed map is based on the cartography of Gastaldi/Forlani and extends to include Candia and Cyprus. At top right is a map of northern Egypt showing the Nile River delta. Below is a map of the vicinity of ancient Carthage (Tunis) with many oared ships in the sea. Latin text on verso and marked page 125, published between 1609-12. 19.4"" W x 12.7"" H Original color on watermarked paper with light toning and soiling, three small worm holes, and archivally repaired centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins.

Savry, Jacob 1648 Geographische Beschryvinge, van de Wandeling der Apostelen ende de Reysen Pauli… This map portrays the Eastern Mediterranean from Rome, through Asia Minor and the Holy Land, to Babylon. Territorial divisions reflect the political conditions of the first century A.D. The route of Apostle Paul is charted from Jerusalem to Rome. The decorative panels at top and bottom show the major events of Paul`s journey; each vignette being a composite of two or three episodes. The one at the left of the cartouche shows Paul`s baptism by Ananias and his daring escape from Damascus. Other scenes depict the young Paul before his conversion, healing the paralytic, his ship wreck at Malta, and his appearance before Nero. Dutch text on verso. 19.3"" W x 13"" H A nice impression, issued folding with professional repairs to several fold separations and some light soiling.

Sanson, Nicolas 1683 Turquie en Asie Handsome, decorative map of the region from the Balkans to the Caucasus, and from Egypt to the Persian Gulf. The map is filled with cities, topography and is adorned with a decorative title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d` Winter. 9.8"" W x 7.5"" H A dark impression with a spot of printer`s ink residue along centerfold at top. The right margin has been extended with old paper to accommodate framing.

Visscher, Claes Janszoon 1748 Geographische Beschryvinge, van de Wandeling der Apostelen ende Pauli... This uncommon map of the eastern Mediterranean covers the region from Rome through Asia Minor and the Holy Land and depicts the track the ship of the Apostle Paul on his route from Jerusalem to Rome. This is the third state with Visscher`s name removed from the cartouche. The engraver`s imprint (G. Coeck) is at bottom. 15.5"" W x 6.6"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with light soiling.

Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 Carte de la Turquie de l`Arabie et de la Perse Dressee sur les Memoires les Plus Recens Rectifiez par les Observations de Mrs. de l`Academie Royle. des Sciences Superb map of the Ottoman Empire stretching from the Balkans through present-day Turkmenistan in the north and including Northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The map is boldly engraved, packed with information and decorated with a fine title cartouche. Delisle`s maps of the Middle East were some of the most accurate early maps published until the end of the 18th century. 22.6"" W x 18.4"" H A fine impression with original color and a hint of toning along sheet edges.

Stoopendaal, Daniel 1729 De Gelegentheyt van t` Paradys en t` Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders d`Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen... This Dutch Bible map covers the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, depicting numerous Biblical sites, including the wanderings of the Children of Israel, Jonas & the whale, and the Garden of Eden. The map is richly embellished with a banner style title cartouche and four corner vignettes - the creation of Adam & Eve, Paradise, Eve offering Adam the apple, and the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. At bottom center is a large scene of the Ark. Dutch text on verso. 18.1"" W x 13.8"" H A nice impression and color on a bright, clean sheet with wide margins and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1/2"" into map at bottom.

Plancius/Cloppenburg, 1612 [Lot of 6] Tabula Geographica, in qua Paradisus... [and] ...in qua Iisraelitarum... [and] ...in qua Omnes Regiones ... Fluvii Israeliae... [and] Waerachtige Beschryvinge ... Ierusalem [and] ...in qua Regiones Cananaeae [and] ...in qua Omnes Regiones... ""This is the second series of Dutch bible maps by Petrus Plancius, first published in 1604 by Johannes Cloppenburg. The first series consisted of a world map and 4 small maps of the Holy Land and Middle East, engraved by Johannes van Deutecum and his two sons, Johannes and Baptista. After Johannes van Deutecum (the younger) published a new set of maps in 1595, Plancius realized that his own maps required updating. He commissioned Baptista van Deutecum to engrave the second series, who also enlisted the assistance of engravers Daniel van Bremden and Pieter Bast. Plancius` second series retained the same world map (not included in this set) and 6 larger, re-engraved maps of the Holy Land and Middle East. The purpose of the maps was to help explain the biblical texts, but Plancius decided to take the maps one step further by adding 15 biblical vignettes surrounding each map, thereby transforming each map into a work of art. This matching set of maps are the first state of the second series, each with Dutch text on verso. Size varies slightly. A. Tabula Geographica, in qua Paradisus, nec non Regiones, Urbes, Oppida, et Loca Describuntur; Quorum in Genesi Mentio Sit. This supremely graphic map features a large engraving of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, surrounded by a variety of animals and birds. The scene is juxtaposed beside the map locating Paradisus just south of Babylon. The sheet is then further embellished with fifteen oval vignettes from Genesis. Engraved by Baptista van Doetichum, with the large Garden of Eden vignette engraved by Daniel van Bremden. References: Laor #565; Poortman & Augusteijn #73. B. Tabula Geographica, in qua Iisraelitarum, ab Aegypto ad Kenahanaeam Usque Profectiones Omnes, et Stationes Describuntur. This extremely decorative Bible map illustrates the region surrounding the Dead Sea through the Nile Delta and depicts the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Beautifully engraved panels at the top and bottom include vignettes of important events of Exodus, Deuteronomy and Numbers. Inset within the map are two depictions of the Tribes surrounding the Tabernacle in the desert. The signature of the engraver P bast F (Peiter Base Fecit) appears in the vignette of Exodus 12 at left. References: Laor #566; Poortman & Augusteijn #75. C. Tabula Geographica, in qua Omnes Regiones, Urbes, Oppida, Loca et Fluvii Israeliae Describuntur; Quorum Mentio Sit in Iosua, et Aliis Veteris Testamenti Libris de Integro Multis in Locis Emendata.... This map covers the region from Sidon to Rinocoruru and is oriented with north to the left. The Kishon River connects the Mediterranean with the Lake of Tiberia. The area is divided among the twelve tribes and is filled with place names and regions as mentioned in the Book of Joshua. Fifteen vignettes from the Book of Joshua surround the map including a scene of the battle between David and Goliath. Based on Jodocus Hondius` Terrae Promissionis quae Palestina Vocatur, Descriptio circa 1595, this is one of two maps added by Plancius for his second series of Bible maps. Engraved by Baptista van Deutecum. References: Laor #567; Poortman & Augusteijn #78. D. Waerachtige Beschryvinge Vande Wydvermaerde Conincklicke Hoost Stadt Ierusalem; Waerinne Oogenschynelick Verthoont Wordt de Eygenthicke Gelegenheydt Vande Oude Stadt.... This attractive plan of Jerusalem displays its well laid out streets and major religious sites within the outer walls, with west oriented to the top. Numerous market places are noted, including those for wood, cattle and fish. This is the second new map that was added to Plancius` second series of Biblical maps, and is based on Van Adrichem`s plan. Fifteen Biblical vignettes surround the plan, including temple vessels and other religion icons. References: Laor #1101; Poortman & Augusteijn #79. E. Tabula Geographica in qua Regiones Cananaeae, et Locorum Situs Prout ea Tempore Christi, et Apostolorum Suerunt de Integro Describuntur, ac Suis Limitibus Distinguntur. A superb and graphic map depicting the land of Canaan with political divisions during the time of Christ. Fifteen vignettes illustrating the life of Christ surround the map, beginning with the genealogy of Jesus and ending with his appearance to the disciples after the Resurrection. The map is nicely detailed and is decorated with a strapwork scale cartouche, sailing ship and a compass rose orienting north to the left. Engraved by Baptista van Deutecum. References: Laor #569; Poortman & Augusteijn #80. F. Tabula Geographica, in qua Omnes Regiones, Urbes, Oppida, et Loca Describuntur, Quorum Mentio Sit in Actis et Espistolis Apostolorum, et Apocalypsi; de Integro Multis in Locis Emendata, ac Regionum Suntibus Destincta. This superb map of the eastern Mediterranean, from Rome to Babylon, depicts the spread of Christianity as reported in the Acts of the Apostles. This is the final map of the standard set of Holy Land maps normally found in Dutch Bibles. The map is surrounded by fifteen Biblical vignettes including the apostles receiving heavenly inspiration, and the events of the Apocalypse as in the book of Revelations. The map includes a small inset of the whole Mediterranean region and is further decorated with a compass rose, sailing ship and strapwork distance scale. Engraved by Baptista van Deutecum. References: Laor #570; Poortman & Augusteijn #82."" 19.3"" W x 11.4"" H The maps are all early, dark impressions issued folding and now pressed with lovely, original color, with just a few minor touch-ups. The left and right side margins are very narrow, as issued. There are some short fold separations and cracks due to the