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Colton, Joseph Hutchins 1855 Colton`s Map of the United States, the Canadas &c. Showing the Rail Roads, Canals & Stage Roads… This very large folding map offers an exceedingly detailed view of the eastern United States up to the Great Plains. Printed on fine bank note paper, the map extends to show part of Texas, Indian Territory, and a large Minnesota. In the south, the map extends in Florida to only about half of Lake Okeechobee, or about 60 miles south of Tampa. The map is filled with place names, roads, rail roads and rivers. A large inset (8.5 x 19.5") gives more detail to New England and eastern New York. Another inset shows all of the U.S. in a post-Gadsden Purchase configuration. A third, smaller inset details the Isthmus of Panama. All surrounded by a decorative floral and grapevine border. The map is still attached to the original brown cloth-covered boards with embossed covers, gilt title and 166pp. of text. 28.5" W x 26.3" H Issued folding with vivid original outline color. There are numerous splits and chips at fold intersections resulting in small loss of image with some toning along the folds. The text is in very good condition with light, scattered foxing. Covers are worn and sunned.

Colton, G.W. & C.B. 1881 Map Showing the Line of the Norfolk and Western and Shenandoah Valley Railroads and Their Connection with the Virginia, Tennessee & Georgia Air Line [with report] First Annual Report of the President and Directors of the Norfolk & Western Railroad Company This very detailed map of the eastern United States shows the extensive railroad network. The tracks of the Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line are highlighted in red, with the Louisville and Nashville system in blue. Concentric circles are drawn showing the distance from various points to Roanoke, Va, with a table of distances at bottom. The map is still bound into the back of the "First Annual Report of the President and Directors of the Norfolk & Western Railroad Company". 51 pp., 8vo with light blue paper wrappers. 25.6" W x 19.1" H A clean and bright example issued folding with a few tiny splits at fold intersections and light toning along a few folds. Text and wrappers are in excellent condition, although back cover is beginning to detach.

Blaeu, Willem 1662 Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova This important map, first issued in 1635, is one of the first to focus on the Dutch colony in North America and to name "Nieu Amsterdam" (New York). It is based on the manuscript of Andriaen Block (1614), a Dutch fur trader, who explored the area between Cape Cod and Manhattan and was the first to correctly delineate the longitudinal scale of the coastline and establish Manhattan as an island. The colony of "Nieu Pleimonth" is identified, as well as other English names along the coast, which were derived from Smith`s map of New England in 1616. The map is oriented with north to the right and is richly adorned with a variety of wildlife, including the first appearance of beavers, polecats and otters on a printed map. Quebec is noted with a minute depiction of the fort and buildings, and the mythical kingdom pf "Norumbega" is noted near the" R. Pentagouet " (Penobscot River) in present-day Maine. A large Mohawk village is shown derived from the White-de Bry engravings. It is further embellished with a large title cartouche flanked by two natives, sailing ships, canoes, and compass roses. Latin text on verso. 19.7" W x 15.2" H A fine impression with wide, original margins, light show-through of text on verso, and a number of tiny worm holes along centerfold that have been professionally infilled with a small amount of image in facsimile. There are some small chips and tears in blank margins that have also been professionally repaired.

Moll, Herman 1708 New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pensilvania &c. First state of Herman Moll`s earliest map of New England with great early colonial detail throughout. New York is confined to a narrow strip along the Hudson River and New Jersey is divided into East and West New Jersey. The coastal area from Casco Bay to Chesapeake Bay is full of detail with a multitude of place names. The Massachusetts and Plymouth colonies are noted, as well as the location of the "Sasqahana Indian Fort." 10" W x 7" H Issued folding with faint toning and an edge tear that extends 1.5" into the image at left that has been repaired on verso with archival material.

Lotter, Tobias Conrad 1776 A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England, Containing the Provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the Colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island… The title continues "Divided into Counties and Townships: The whole composed from Actual Surveys and its Situation adjusted by Astronomical Observations. Published by Tobias Conrad Lotter, in Augsburg." This is Lotter`s German edition of one of the most detailed, accurate, and certainly most visually impressive, maps of New England. The map was originally published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755 (McCorkle #755-19), at the beginning of the "French and Indian War". Jefferys` map was compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) from influential contemporary sources, but curiously not including Douglass’ Plan of the British Dominions of New England in North America. Lotter`s edition does not give attribution to Jefferys’ map, but is virtually identical. This pre-Revolutionary War map provides remarkable detail in the region from Long Island in the south up to 44°30’ to include Brunswick and George Fort. The map shows villages, towns, roads, counties, watershed, mountains and topography, and information along the coast, including islands and bays, and much more. The map includes two fine insets: "A Plan of the Town of Boston" and "A Plan of Boston Harbor" and a superb vignette of the Pilgrims` 1620 landing lies beneath the title cartouche. Engraved on four folded separate sheets, here joined. 38" W x 40.2" H A nice impression with original color on watermarked paper with minor foxing at bottom. There is toning and soiling along vertical folds at far right and far left, with numerous separations, tears, and holes along the folds that have been closed on verso.

Kitchin, Thomas 1778 A Map of the Colony of Rhode Island: with the Adjacent Parts of Connecticut, Massachusets Bay. &c. A scarce small map of Rhode Island extending north to Boston and Boston Harbor, and south to Long Island, New York. Martha`s Vineyard and Nantucket Island are depicted, along with the roads, towns and rivers in the region. The map illustrates a major theater in the war for American independence following France’s recognition of the United States. American and British forces had been at a standoff at Newport since the beginning of the war. News of the French involvement rallied support for the cause, and militia began streaming into Rhode Island from the adjacent colonies. Several small conflicts culminated in the Siege and Battle of Rhode Island on August 29, 1778. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche and compass rose. 9.5" W x 7" H Issued folding with a few tiny tears and light soiling in blank margins.

Bertholon, C. 1799 Carte de la Nouvelle Angleterre, Nouvelle York, Nouvelle Jersey, et Pensilvanie This interesting map of New England exhibits some very odd boundaries. The states appear as amorphous strips stretching north-south displaying the lack of French knowledge of the existing boundaries. In New England, Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire seem to have been added to the plate, and are spelled "Massachusset Bey" and "Hew Hampshire". The map is a close copy of Joseph La Porte`s 1780 map of the same title, with a simplified cartouche and the change of "Possessions Angloises" in the Atlantic to "Etats Unis" reflecting the French support for American independence. 8.5" W x 6.8" H Watermarked paper with very minor soiling.

Merian, Matthaus 1627 Virginia - Erforshet und Beschriben durch Capitain Iohan Schmidt "John Smith`s map was the most important map of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay of the seventeenth century. It was the prototype map of the region and was instrumental in creating interest in the new Virginia colony. The map depicts a number of explorations and observations made by Smith and the Jamestown settlers, with small crosses marking the range of those explorations. The information on the locations of the Indian tribes and villages is very extensive; in fact it is still in use by archaeologists today. The engraving is adorned by a decorative and functional thirty-two point compass rose placed in the Atlantic at lower left, and is a good example of a transitional compass rose. The rhumb lines extend from the compass, but only as far as the coastline so as not to interfere with the more useful depiction of topography and settlements. Eventually, land maps would phase out the use of compass roses. The other decorative elements that fill the map, including Powhatan`s Council and a Susquehannock Indian, are based on John White`s drawings made during the first attempt to form a colony in Virginia (present-day North Carolina), as published in the first part of Theodore de Bry`s “Grand Voyages”. This third derivative of Smith`s map accompanied the 13th part of the “Grand Voyages”, which was published posthumously by his son-in-law, Mathaus Merian. “Provenance”: This example was featured in conjunction with the British Museum`s collection of John White watercolors entitled “A New World: England’s First View of America from the British Museum,” during the exhibit`s travelling exposition at the North Carolina Museum of History from October 2007 to January 2008." 14" W x 11.3" H A very attractive example on a clean sheet of watermarked paper with a few tiny spots of excess watercolor in the image.

Mallet, Alain Manesson 1683 Virginie Well engraved miniature map of the Chesapeake Bay region locating the colony of Jamestown and the village of Pomejok. Several Indian tribes are named including the Powhatan. Virginia is bounded to the west and north by "Canada ou Nouvelle France". Title is in a curtain draped cartouche at top. French text on verso. 4.1" W x 5.9" H On watermarked paper with faint show-through of text on verso, a small amount of printer`s ink residue, and hinge tape remnants on verso.

Moll, Herman 1740 Virginia and Maryland This map of the eastern coast of Virginia, Maryland, and the Chesapeake Bay was based on Augustine Hermann`s map of 1673. The map labels counties, towns, water ways, Indian lands, plantations, and provides useful notations such as "the swamp here not passable." A key under the title identifies English plantations and Indian plantations and houses. Published in London in Thomas Salmon`s "Modern History: or the Present State of All Nations." 8" W x 10.7" H Light toning and text offsetting from the opposing page with a few chips in the right blank margin.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757 Carte de la Virginie, de la Baye Chesapeack, et Pays Voisins pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages... Finely engraved colonial map covering most of Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware with a bit of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The interior is fully engraved with mountains and great detail along the rivers. An early network of trails and wagon roads connects the communities along the seaboard and stretches as far west as "Frederic Town ou Winchester", with one road continuing further southwest. Fort Cumberland, "Bukingham", and many frontier villages are located. A delicate rococo-style title cartouche completes the composition. 11.4" W x 7.6" H A nice impression with good margins.

Kitchin, Thomas 1757 A Map of Maryland with the Delaware Counties and the Southern Part of New Jersey &c. A wonderful example of this map which describes the Mid-Atlantic region during the French and Indian Wars. Centered on Annapolis, the map includes all of Delaware, Maryland, and the Chesapeake (here "Chesopeak") Bay, with parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The map is very crisply detailed with roads, portages, forts, towns and villages, watershed, and mountains. A surprising number of wagon roads fill the map, extending as far west as Cumberland Fort. Locates Harper`s Ferry, Standing Stone, "The Meadows", a town simply called "Dick`s", Port Tabacco, several forts, and more. In the western frontier there are several settlements including Crasson, Rays T., Enoch`s, Nevil`s Orchard, etc. The map was printed for R. Baldwin in Pater Noster Row, and appeared in the August 1757 issue of the London Magazine. As was the practice of the day, longitude from Philadelphia is noted at top, and from London along the bottom. The rococo-style title cartouche includes a scene with birds, forest, and hunters. 8.9" W x 6.5" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with tiny binding holes in the blank margins.

Anon., 1769 A Map of That Part of America Where a Degree of Latitude Was Measured for the Royal Society by Cha. Mason & Jere. Dixon This interesting little map covers the Delaware peninsula north to Philadelphia with only a few cities and roads including Annapolis, Baltimore, and Greenwich. It locates many early settlements and shows the roads that connect them. The focus of the map is the initial measurements made by Charles Mason & Jeremiah Dixon for what has become known as the "Mason-Dixon Line". These two British astronomers were employed to make this survey in order to resolve a long-standing dispute between the Calvert family, proprietors of Maryland, and the Penn family of Pennsylvania. This map, one of the first to show the results of the Mason- Dixon survey, shows this initial degree of latitude set into the context of the lands around the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. The map is a slight variant of a map that appeared the previous year in "The Philosophical Transactions" of the Royal Society of London, reflecting the general public interest in this border dispute in the American colonies. 3.8" W x 6.6" H A few negligible spots, else fine.

Anon., 1779 A Chart of Delaware Bay and River, from the Original by Mr. Fisher of Philadelphia - 1776 This "Revolutionary War" map was based on the chart Joshua Fisher made of Delaware Bay in 1756 and expanded upon in 1776. The Fisher map was the most important map of the bay and river in the eighteenth century. This map was derived from the 1776 edition, and was published with an article updating the British public on the war in the colonies. It shows the bay and beyond to Philadelphia and is filled with place names and the location of many hazards to navigation along the waterway. Locates Cape May, Turtle Gut Inlet, Cape James, Egg Island, Salem, and much more. Two distance scales and the direction rose with fleur-de-lis orients north to the right. Published in the July, 1779 issue of the Gentleman`s Magazine. 9.2" W x 7.2" H Issued folding with one faint spot below distance scale.

Blunt, Edmund 1841-54 [Lot of 2] The Bay and River of Delaware [and] Entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. Reduced from the Surveys Made by D.P. Adams and Others by Order of the Navy Commissioners of the U.S. "A. “The Bay and River of Delaware”, dated 1841 (8.5 x 7.4”). This chart of the Delaware Bay comes from the 14th edition of “The American Coast Pilot”, published by Edmund and George W. Blunt. It shows soundings, rhumb lines, and various channels, flats, capes, inlets, beaches, and smaller waterways that branch off from the Delaware River. Philadelphia appears on the right of the map, as do many towns and cities in Delaware and New Jersey that border the bay. The north is oriented to the right. Engraved by Hooker. Condition: Issued folding with some faint spots, slightly uneven impression at bottom, and a damp stain along the right edge, well away from image. (B) B. “Entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. Reduced from the Surveys Made by D.P. Adams and Others by Order of the Navy Commissioners of the U.S.”, dated 1854 (8.4 x 7.2”). Engraved for the 17th edition of “The American Coast Pilot”, published by E. & G.W. Blunt, this chart details the southern portion of Chesapeake Bay around Hampton. It extends north to show Mob Jack Bay and Old Plantation Flats. Shows Cape Charles, Cape Henry and its lighthouse, Lyn-Haven and Hampton Roads, the York Spit, Back River and more. Locates the James, Back, and York Rivers. Soundings and shoals are located, such as the Tail of the Horse Shoe. Engraved by Hooker. Condition: Issued folding with a few minor spots and a printer`s crease entering the neatline at left. (A)" #VALUE! See description.

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1846 A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with Their Canals, Roads & Distances This is the rare Burroughs edition of this attractive map that carries nice detail of the counties, cities, roads and railways. A large inset of Baltimore includes a key to significant buildings. Across the top of the map is a table of Steam Boat Routes - from Baltimore to Norfolk, Baltimore to Philadelphia, and Baltimore to Washington with total and incremental mileage between stops. Mitchell obtained Tanner`s entire business and the production facilities and plates for Tanner`s New Universal Atlas. He first printed it under his name in 1846, retaining Tanner`s copyright notice on most of the maps. A second 1846 edition was then published using the imprint H.N. Burroughs. Nothing is known about Burroughs, but Ristow surmises he may have been an employee or associate of Mitchell`s. 14.3" W x 11.3" H Original color with a hint of toning.

Hondius, Jodocus 1619 Virginiae Item et Floridae Americae Provinciarum, Nova Descriptio This stunning map was compiled from two of the most important source maps of the early colonial period: John White`s Virginia and Jacques le Moyne`s Florida. Hondius` map became the prototype map of the region for the first half of the 17th century and continued to influence the cartography of the region until the middle of the 18th century. Largely due to the enormous success of Hondius` "Atlas", Le Moyne`s erroneous depiction of a large inland lake ("Lacus aquae dulcis") from which the "R. de May" (St. John`s River) flows in a southeasterly direction was popularized. Chesapeake Bay, here called "Chesepioock Sinus", and the area south towards "C.S. Romano Hispanis" are shown in their White delineations. The Indian villages of "Paquiwok, Croatoan", and "Wococon" are named in the Outer Banks and several others along the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds. The map is extensively decorated with depictions of Indian villages incorporated in the title cartouche, a Floridian king and queen and Virginian natives in a canoe taken from De Bry, wildlife including a wild turkey, ships, sea monsters and a superb compass rose. French text on verso, published in 1619. 19" W x 13.5" H Attractive original color with wide margins, archivally repaired centerfold separations confined to top and bottom blank margins, and a few small spots in image. This is very nearly and "A" example.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757 Carte de la Caroline et Georgie. Pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages Delicately engraved map of the colonies of Carolina and Georgia from Albemarle Sound to the Alatamaha River. It probably owes its origin to the 1752 map of the region by Emanuel Bowen. There are numerous English settlements along the coast and Indian villages are located throughout, including a number west of the Appalachian Mountains. There is more detail in the area west of the Blue Ridge than in many other maps of the period. It shows a rudimentary course of the Tennessee River in the northwestern section of the map. A decorative rococo-style title cartouche incorporates the distance scale. 11.3" W x 7.4" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with good margins. There are minor damp stains confined to blank margins, and a small hole in top blank margin that has been professionally repaired.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1764 Carte de la Nouvelle Georgie This uncommon small map depicts the coastline from St. Augustine to St. Helena Sound and inland as far as Augusta. The boundary between Georgia and Florida is shown as of 1738. There are only a few settlements and one road connecting Augusta, Savannah, and St. Augustine. Simple title block and fine fleur-de-lis topped compass rose are the only embellishments. 5.9" W x 8.4" H A nice impression with generous margins and a slight amount of printer`s ink residue.

Bonne, Rigobert 1778 Carte de la Partie Sud des Etats Unis de l`Amerique Septentrionale Attractive and concise copper-engraved map that covers the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia in the new United States. All settlement is confined east of the Appalachians with "les Cherokees" the only note in the otherwise blank region west of the mountains. There are four distance scales located on the left side of the map. 12.5" W x 8.3" H A nice impression on thick paper with just a hint of soiling.

Zatta, Antonio 1785 Parte Orientale della Florida, della Giorgia, e Carolina Meridionale This detailed map covers the coastline from Wilmington and Cape Fear to St. Augustine and Cape Canaveral. The map depicts cities, town, Indian villages, forts and roads and is especially noteworthy for naming early counties in South Carolina. An Italian notation concerning the British attack on Charleston in 1776 and a key to the map appears in the Atlantic. At this time Florida was still British, having been acquired from Spain in 1763. The map is sheet XI from Zatta`s "Le Colonie Unite dell` America Settentrle", which is often referred to as the Italian edition of John Mitchell`s map, on which it is based. Zatta`s maps retain Mitchell`s scale, but being smaller are more legible. Zatta also included updated legends (in Italian) with notations concerning the "Revolutionary War". Each sheet stands on its own and has full borders. 17" W x 12.7" H Watermarked paper with light, scattered foxing and a small worm hole in an unengraved area of map.

Lewis, Samuel 1806 A Map of Those Parts of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia which were the Scenes of the Most Important Operations of the Southern Armies This map documents the route of Cornwallis` Southern campaign from Savannah, to Charleston, then up to the interior of the Carolinas. The campaign ended at the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia with Cornwallis surrendering to American and French forces in 1781. Engraved by Samuel Neele on the Strand and published by Richard Phillips. 10.3" W x 14.3" H Issued folding with two complete but clean fold separations that have been closed on verso with linen.

Sanson, Nicolas 1683 La Floride This influential map shows the Spanish and French possessions in the southern part of the United States. The map extends from the southernmost part of Virginia to the coast of what is now Texas. When first introduced by Sanson in 1657, this map was the first to use the name "L. Erie" in an atlas and to introduce several new rivers in Virginia. The French claims in the Carolinas are reasserted with the region named "Floride Francoise", despite the region not having had any French presence for nearly 100 years. The place name "Caroline" is not related to the future English colony of Carolina. Instead it is a confusion between the French Fort Caroline on the St. Johns River, and Charlefort that was located near Port Royal. This is the first state as defined by Burden. 9.9" W x 7" H A fine impression with attractive color.

Moll, Herman 1728 Florida Calle`d by ye French Louisiana &c. This map is based on Moll`s larger map of 1720 and portrays the Gulf Coast and Florida with detail of Indian villages, missions, mines, and forts. It is one of the earliest printed maps to describe the roads and trading paths in the region. It is also filled with interesting notations including notes on La Salle`s landing in Texas in 1685, the "Cenis Missions" and early Texas settlements in 1716-17, and the limits of King Charles II`s Grant to the Lord Proprietors (Carolina) in 1663. This is the first state with the erroneous apostrophe in "calle`d" in the title and the date. 10.7" W x 7.8" H A slightly uneven impression, issued folding, with some printer`s ink residue.

Russell, John C. 1795 Map of the Southern States of America, Comprehending Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Territory Sth: of the Ohio, North Carolina, Tennesse Governmt., South Carolina, & Georgia Very interesting map of the early, post-colonial southern states in which Georgia extends to the Mississippi River, sharing land with the Choctaw and Creek tribes. The short-lived reservation that was set aside for the Catawba tribe of Native Americans is shown in a small block on the border between North and South Carolina. This fifteen square mile parcel was set aside for their tribe in 1760. However, nothing was done by the government to remove the ever-increasing white settlers who encroached on the Catawba`s land. The tribe sold this land back to the government in 1840. Tennessee is named "Tennessee Government". There are several Bounty Land Grants including "Colonel Simmes", " Donation Lands from the Commonwealth of Virginia", and "Ohio Company" in Ohio, and "Wabash Company", "New Jersey Company", and "Illinois Company" in Illinois. A section of northwestern Virginia is named "Indiana". This region was originally granted to a Philadelphia trading company by the Iroquois Confederacy in 1768. Then in 1776 it was sold to the Indiana Land Company, but was also claimed by the State of Virginia as a part of her original charter. The resulting battle between the private land company and Virginia resulted in the Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and is one of the most interesting chapters in the history of the young United States. 19.9" W x 14.4" H A crisp impression issued folding, now pressed flat, with faint offsetting, minor printer`s ink residue, and a few very minor abrasions.

U.S. Army, 1866 Map Showing Route of Marches of the Army of Genl. W. T. Sherman from Atlanta, GA. to Goldsboro, NC. This map provides a view of General Sherman`s campaign to include the colored routes taken by the 15th, 17th, 14th and 20th Army Corps and the Cavalry. Although not mentioned in the title, the map extends to show the Chattanooga to Atlanta operations, from May 5th to Sept. 4th, 1864, detailing in red and blue overprinting the Union and Rebel Works. Five battle maps representing each Army and the Cavalry are above the title. This map is plate No. 3 from the report and is an early published Civil War map; most reports and maps withheld publication until the 1890`s to allow time for the national wound to heal sufficiently for a public discussion of the conflict. 16" W x 11" H Issued folding with light toning along the folds and a binding trim at lower left.

Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.) 1797 A Map of the State of Kentucky and the Tennessee Government Compiled from the Best Authorities by Cyrus Harris This very early map shows some topographical features, villages and a few roads. The "New & Short Road" to Virginia crosses the Big Sandy River at Vancouver. It names Clarksville, Nashville, Lexington, Bards Town, Harrods Town, Danville, the Forts Hamilton, Washington, Massac and the Harmons Station. Published by Thomas & Andrews, Boston, and engraved by Amos Doolittle. Title is in a simple oval shaped cartouche. 11.5" W x 7.5" H Issued folding, now pressed with light offsetting and a few minor stains in the image.

Hinton, Simpkin & Marshall, 1831 Map of the States of Alabama, and Georgia This is an uncommon early 19th century map of Georgia and Alabama, showing towns, roads, rivers, lakes, mountains, swamps, court houses, Indian villages, forts, etc. A large region dedicated to Cherokee Indians and several largely unsettled counties appear in eastern Alabama and northwestern Georgia. The inset plan of Savannah shows the city in street and block layout. Engraved and printed by Fenner Sears & Co. 15.8" W x 10" H Issued folding, now pressed with light offsetting and a professionally (and almost invisibly) repaired tear that enters 3" into map at bottom.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 [Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49 [and] Amer. Sep. Embouchures du Mississipi No. 61 "A. “Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49”, (23.0 x 18.8”). This interesting map provides an excellent view of Missouri and Illinois with very early county development. The map is centered on the Missouri River, extending to the Platte and Omaha regions. There is excellent information on Indian Tribes and village populations, mineral deposits, explorers routes, etc. Condition: Light toning. B. “Amer. Sep. Embouchures du Mississipi No. 61”, (20.6 x 18.3”). This rare chart details the delta of the Mississippi River south from New Orleans, and part of the Gulf coast at Apalachicola and the region just west of Mobile, including the Pascagoula area, Dog Island, Deer Island, St George, St. Joseph, St. Blas, Port St. Joe, and Apalachee Bay. Below the coastline is a large table “Tableau de la Population du Nouveau Monde en l`Annee 1823” which gives the population throughout the Western Hemisphere by race and religion. Condition: A few tiny spots in the image. The “Atlas Universel” was the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. It was also considered to be the first lithographic atlas ever published. The maps were meant to be joined together to form a huge globe measuring 7.775 meters in diameter. There was only one edition of the atlas, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that only 810 copies were sold." #VALUE! See description.

Kenyon Company, The 1903 Map of the Oil and Gas Fields of Southeastern Kansas, Osage and Cherokee Nations This promotional map shows the oil and gas fields in southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma. The large oval surrounding Bartlesville, Oklahoma would become a hugely productive oil field that made the state of Oklahoma and the Osage Indian tribe very wealthy. Per OCLC, no other copies have been found in the last 30 years. 24.8" W x 20.3" H There are a few chips in the right blank margin away from the image.

Morse, Jedidiah (Rev.) 1796 A Map of the North Western Territory This early and fascinating map primarily describes the area between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, detailing watershed and many forts. Indian lands ceded to the United States as part of the Treaty of 1795 are identified in Ohio. A huge area "Extensive High Plains" appears in northern Michigan. The fictitious Bellin-Charlevoix islands are shown in Lake Superior, the "Indian Line" is delineated and the Connecticut and Virginia Lands are identified. The Mississippi River is labeled "Sources Unknown." The Missouri River is "Said to be navigable 1300 Miles." Frontier villages include S. Louis, Tawas, and Kaskaskias. A copper mine is noted in today`s Upper Peninsula. Only four of the Great Lakes are shown with Ontario off the map. On the southwest shore of Illinois Lake is "Old Priorias F & V." An early map that was published in Boston by Thomas & Andrews. Engraved by S. Hill. 9.4" W x 7.4" H Issued folding with one tiny fold separation that just enters the neatline at top.

Stiles, Sherman & Smith, 1839 Map of the Western States This finely engraved map shows the states of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, with parts of Iowa Territory, Wisconsin Territory, Kentucky, Michigan and Virginia. The detail is excellent with all counties named and hundreds of towns and villages depicted. Delineates the National Road to the Mississippi River. The legend indicates court houses, capitals, railways and canals. Dated at lower left, "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1839 by Daniel Burgess in the Clerk`s Office of the District Court of Connecticut." 17.6" W x 10.5" H A mostly clean sheet with some faint offsetting, minor soiling, and a short centerfold separation at bottom that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Smith, J. Calvin 1854 Guide Through Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin & Iowa. Showing the Township lines of the United States Surveys, Locations of Cities, Towns, Villages, Post Hamlets. Canals, Rail and Stage Roads. This beautifully engraved pocket map was issued as a guide for travelers and immigrants. It is densely filled with information on Stage Roads, railroads, political divisions, towns and villages, watershed and canals. The areas of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin are sparsely settled. Two large tables lists the routing and distances for Steam Boat Routes throughout the area. The map is embellished with a decorative floral border and the engraved vignette "Maidens Rock, Lake Pepin on the Mississippi." Published in Colton`s Western Tourist and Emigrant`s Guide including 89 pp. of informative text and 23 pp. of advertisements for the Colton firm. Published by J.H. Colton, 86 Cedar Street. 24.5" W x 19" H Issued folding with a few short splits at fold intersections resulting in minor loss just to the left of Chicago with some small scattered stains above the title cartouche. Covers are somewhat worn and bumped, and the map has been separated from the back cover.

Bureau of American Ethnology, 1898 [Lot of 2] Kiowa Migration Route Home Country from 1832 to 1868 and Present Reservation [and] The Kiowa Range Showing the Location of the Plains Tribes in 1832… These two maps cover the region from British Columbia south to Texas. The first map shows the Kiowas migration from the Black Hills area of South Dakota to their settlement in Eastern Colorado, Southern Kansas, and the panhandle of Oklahoma. The map identifies pueblos, military posts and trading posts as well as the tracks of raids and trade routes. The second map shows the numerous Plains Indians tribes in vivid color. The strong relationships between the southern Plains Indians were instrumental in keeping Spanish colonists away from the area, who instead settled in Mexico south of the Rio Grande. 9.9" W x 16.4" H The first map has faint toning along the centerfold, else fine.

Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1853 A New Map of the State of California, the Territories of Oregon, Washington, Utah & New Mexico A great map of California and the large western territories from this important series of maps originating with Samuel Augustus Mitchell. The map is filled with early county configurations, the exploration routes of Lewis and Clark, Fremont, Kearney and Cooke, and the Spanish and Oregon Trails. Washington and Oregon have their eastern boundaries in the Rocky Mountains adjoining Missouri Territory and county development is confined to west of the Cascades. Utah Territory extends to Middle Park and Long`s Peak in present-day Colorado where it borders Indian Territory. There are no settlements yet in the area of Denver, however St. Vrains Fort is located. New Mexico Territory encompasses parts of present-day Colorado and Arizona and displays a pre-Gadsden Purchase border along the Gila River. County development in California is well underway except in the south. Decorative scroll borders in the characteristic green color. 12.7" W x 15.6" H Original color with a few minor spots in the image and a small repaired chip in the top left corner confined to the blank margin.

U.S. Coast Survey, 1853-54 [Lot of 2] Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States Middle Sheet from San Francisco to Umpquah River... [and] Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States (Lower Sheet) from San Francisco to San Diego... "Two terrific charts from the first official scientific reconnaissance of the Pacific coast: A. “Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States Middle Sheet from San Francisco to Umpquah River...”, dated 1854. The chart delineates the coast from the entrance of San Francisco Bay at Points Lobos and Bonita north to show Bodega Bay, Mendocino City, Shelter Cove, Cape Mendocino, Trinidad, Crescent City, Port Orford, Cape Aragos and to above the mouth of the Umpquah River. The most impressive features are the twelve views of entrances and promontories along this rugged coastline, including Mendocino City Cove, Point Blanco, and the Entrance to San Francisco Bay. Geographical positions were determined by G. Davidson Assistant. Map made under the command of Lieut. James Alden U.S.N. B. “Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States (Lower Sheet) from San Francisco to San Diego…”, dated 1853. This map is one of three prepared by Lieutenant James Alden for this important survey. This sheet covers the region from the Mexican boundary to Point Reyes. It outlines the coastal littoral, shows dangerous reefs and shoals, gives offshore bathymetric soundings, plus general and specific harbor sailing instructions. The most impressive feature is the 17 views of entrances and promontories along this rugged coastline - among them Santa Barbara, Catalina Harbor, and the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The map was drawn by W.M. McMurtie and engraved by G. McCoy. Engraving of the views is also by McCoy and S.V. Hunt." 21.9" W x 24.8" H Strong impressions on heavy paper with a bit of printer`s ink residue confined to the blank margins. These two examples are uncommon issues as they are typically found issued folding on thin paper.

Crofutt, George A. 1873 Map of the Union Central Great Trans-Continental Railroad and Its Connections from the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast This folding map depicts the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroad from Omaha to Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay. The map is surrounded by various advertisements for jewelry, canned goods, clothing and sewing machines to name a few. A table at right shows the passenger fares from San Francisco to various ports in Asia. On the verso is a small map (7.7 x 6") of the newly constructed railroad bridge over the Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs which connected this line with points east. This map was originally included in one of Crofutt’s tourist guides. The full sheet with advertisements measures 32.5 x 10". 27.5" W x 6" H Issued folding with faint toning along one fold with a few fold separations that have been closed on verso with archival tape. There are a few minor chips in blank margins.

Bien, Julius 1883 Map of the Northern Pacific Railroad, its Branches and Allied Lines "This map illustrates the historic Northern Pacific Railroad, which connected the Great Lakes with the Pacific Northwest, opening vast new agricultural and mining lands and linking Washington and Oregon to the rest of the country. The railroad was chartered by Congress in 1864 and construction began in 1870, but due to several financial obstacles including bankruptcy, was not completed until 1883. It continued to expand and was embroiled in the financial panics and monopolies that dominated the railroad industry at the end of the 19th century. The map itself details the lines from St. Paul and Duluth, Minnesota to a number of locations in Oregon and Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland. The existing lines are highlighted in red and the proposed lines are dashed red. Also shows the lines of the Oregon Railway in blue. Lithographed by Julius Bien & Co." 28" W x 12.4" H Issued folding with some very light soiling and a few tiny holes and splits at fold intersections.

Bien, Julius 1904 [Lot of 2] Preliminary Map Showing Present State of Knowledge Relating to Underground Waters in the Central Great Plains [and] Preliminary Geologic Map of the Central Great Plains "A. “Preliminary Map Showing Present State of Knowledge Relating to Underground Waters in the Central Great Plains”. This attractive map of western Nebraska and Colorado and parts of bordering states shows considerable detail. Topography and hydrography are well developed. Several railway lines are identified. Eight geologic units are indicated by color. B. “Preliminary Geologic Map of the Central Great Plains”. Same geography as above in vivid color with eighteen geologic units shown. Drawn by N.H. Darton." 30" W x 30.3" H Issued folding.

Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825-27 Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats Unis. No. 40 "This very unusual map of part of the Oregon Territory actually covers eastern Montana and the western part of the Dakotas with the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. The map incorporates information from the explorations of Verendrye, Trudeau, Dorion, Hunt, and Lewis & Clark, with Lewis & Clark`s route along the Missouri River carefully noted. Several Indian tribes are located (along with their populations). No towns or settlements are shown, although it locates Fort Mandan where the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered in 1804-1805. The “Atlas Universel “contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare." 20.3" W x 18" H Moderate toning with a few small spots.

Albert/Hood, 1838 Map of the United States Territory of Oregon West of the Rocky Mountains Exhibiting the Various Trading Depots or Forts occupied by the British Hudson Bay Company Connected with the Western and Northwestern Fur Trade This map accompanied an important report intended to awaken public interest in the American occupation of Oregon Territory in the controversy with Great Britain, who also claimed the territory south to the Columbia River. Among the many interesting details are the locations of the various trading posts or forts connected with the American and British northwestern fur trade. The map covers present day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. The region east of the Rocky Mountains is named "Mandan District". It also shows much of southwestern Canada. The map was copied from John Arrowsmith`s 1832 map of British North America. At lower left is the wording of an ultimatum given to the British by Henry Clay, Secretary of State, stating that the 49th parallel will be the boundary. Engraved by M.H. Stansbury. 20.3" W x 17.4" H Issued folding with light scattered foxing, faint toning primarily along the folds, and a binding trim at left.

Matthews-Northrup Co, 1893 Up-to-Date Map of Washington and Oregon. This is an uncommon vest-pocket map produced by the same company that created the Century Atlases in the period 1897-1905, with the same remarkably precise engraving and coloring style. It shows the counties, topography, roads, railroads, cities, towns and the progress of the public surveys. A full index appears on the verso. The map folds into small red, embossed paper covers (2.2 x 5.3") as an "Up-to-Date Map" noting this is part of the "indexed vest-pocket series." This was part of Matthew-Northrup`s attempt to compete with Rand, McNally`s vest pocket series. Evidently the project was not a commercial success, as these maps are very scarce today. 9.5" W x 12" H Map is very good with a few short splits at fold intersections and along sheet edges, as well as faint show-through of text on verso. Covers are lightly worn and the back cover is partially separated.

Colton, Joseph Hutchins 1855 Territories of New Mexico and Utah The uncommon "First State" of this iconic map of the American Southwest, is distinguished by the lack of Colton’s name in the title or beneath the title. It depicts the new territories of Utah and New Mexico, which were created in 1854. Utah Territory encompasses all of today`s Nevada and extends west to the Continental Divide into present-day Colorado with Fillmore City as it`s capital. Nebraska and "Kanzas" territories bound Utah on the east. New Mexico Territory includes part of southern Colorado and stretches west to include Arizona and the southern tip of present-day Nevada. The map was compiled from information garnered by John Charles Fremont in the 1840s, Howard Stansbury in 1850 and the Pacific Railroad surveys of 1853-54. Fremont`s routes, proposed routes for the Pacific Railroad, the Cimarron Trail, the Oregon Route of 1843, the Spanish Trail and several other wagon roads are all traced. Wheat found this interesting map important enough to use as the frontispiece to Volume 4 of his "Mapping the Transmississippi West". It is one of the rarest and most desirable of all Colton atlas maps, dated and published in 1855. 15.4" W x 12.6" H Toned with faint damp stain at upper right. A short edge tear was repaired with archival tape, well away from the map.

1890-1904 [Lot of 2] General Chart of Alaska [and] Map of Alaska "A. “General Chart of Alaska”, by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, dated 1890 (49.6 x 26.0”). Very detailed chart with particular emphasis on the coast and Aleutian Islands including hundreds of soundings. There is good detail of the interior, considering the date of the map, with forts and numerous Indian villages. The map includes a large section of the Russian coastline. Two sheets joined and folded, as issued. Condition: Several short splits at fold intersections and moderate toning along the folds. (B) B. “Map of Alaska”, by the Department of the Interior, dated 1904 (47.0 x 32.9”). This detailed map shows the topography and watershed based upon the U.S. Geological Survey as well as the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. An inset at bottom depicts the Aleutian Islands. Issued as a supplement to the May 1904 National Geographic magazine. Condition: Issued folding with light toning along a few folds and a few short splits at fold intersections. (B+)" #VALUE! See description.

U.S. Coast Survey, 1853 City of San Francisco and its Vicinity California… This early plan of the city of San Francisco covers the region from North Point to Mission de Delores and to Point San Quentin. The city plan was derived from a number of sources, including Eddy`s official map of the city and the now rare map by Cooke and Le Count, with topography by A.F. Rodgers. The streets are clearly laid out and named with detail down to individual buildings and contour lines at 20 ft. intervals showing elevation. Buildings are shown in black along the streets in both San Francisco and Mission de Dolores, and " Plank Road" connects the two communities. A key indicates sixteen public buildings and fifteen reservoirs and numerous notes describe the soundings and navigational hazards. 17.8" W x 25.6" H A nice strong impression on heavy paper with some very light printer`s ink residue due to scratches in the plate primarily confined to the blank margins. This is a unique example as most of these maps are issued folding on thin paper.

U.S. Government, 1870 Sketch of a Plan and Section of a Breakwater This uncommon map of Santa Barbara extends inland to include the Mission and "Ruined Village." Topography is well depicted and numerous soundings are noted in the Pacific, which is shown to have "thick kelp." At bottom is a diagram showing tidal elevation. 12.1" W x 18.3" H Issued folding with a hint of toning along folds.

1896-1901 [Lot of 5] Plate CXVII...California Mt. Lyell Quadrangle [and] Plate CXVI...California Yosemite Quadrangle [and] Plate XC...California Dardanelles Quadrangle [and] Map of the Yosemite National Park...[and] Yosemite National Park California "The first three maps, published by the USGS, show pastures, timber land and barren land in vivid color. The maps depict very detailed topography and watershed and were issued under the supervision of Charles D. Walcott. Also included in the lot are two topographic maps of the National Park that show topography and patented lands. A. “Plate CXVII...California Mt. Lyell Quadrangle”, by U.S. Geological Survey, dated 1901, printed color (14.0 x 19.0”). Condition: Light toning with one tiny split at a fold intersection. (B+) B. “Plate CXVI ... California Yosemite Quadrangle”, by U.S. Geological Survey, circa 1901, printed color (14.0 x 19.1”). Condition: Light toning with one tiny split at a fold intersection. (B+) C. “Plate XC ... California Dardanelles Quadrangle”, by U.S. Geological Survey, circa 1901, printed color (13.9 x 19.1”). Condition: Light toning. (B+) D. “Map of the Yosemite National Park Prepared for Use by U.S. Troops...”, by N.F. McClure, dated 1896, black and white (19.9 x 16.3”). Condition: (A+) E. “Yosemite National Park California”, by Julius Bien and Co., circa 1898, printed color (13.9 x 10.8”). Condition: Binding trim at upper right. (A+)" #VALUE! See description.

1940 Map of Colorado...Issued by the Colorado State Game and Fish Department This map of Colorado, issued by the Game and Fish Department, shows all state game refuges in red shaded areas, as well as fish hatcheries located by red stars. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this map, however, are notations made by a previous owner indicating which refuges were opened in 1938 and others that were closed in that same year. Additional information includes an index to the larger cities in the state, county boundaries, roads and railroads. 32.7" W x 24.4" H Outside of the ink and pencil notations made by a previous owner, the map is in very good condition with some minor soiling and a damp stain in the lower blank margin. Backed with linen.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), 1895 Economic Geology Colorado Cripple Creek Special Map to Accompany the Sixteenth Annual Report, Part II This striking topographic map from a 1894 USGS survey shows the mining town (and former ghost town) Cripple Creek and its surroundings in what is today Teller County. Several mountains, gulches, and hills are named, and a few towns appear in grid-like plans, including Victor and Cripple Creek itself. A legend to the right of the map explains the corresponding rock type for each color and pattern combination on the map. The map is also freckled with several small stars that represent various gold mines and prospects. Produced under the direction of Charles D. Walcott. 16.1" W x 19.6" H Issued folding, now pressed flat, with a fold separation at top that has been closed on verso with Japanese tissue and a few minor spots, mostly in the blank margins.

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1879 Plan of the City of Washington. The Capitol of the United States of America Nice example of this map with major buildings and sites noted including the Presidents House, Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian Institute. Engraved by W.H. Gamble. Surrounded by a floral and ribbon border. The verso contains a "Plan of Baltimore". 13.5" W x 11" H There are a few tiny tears that just enter the map border at top and a small crease in the upper left corner.

U.S. Corps of Engineers, 1890-91 [Lot of 4] Map of the City of Washington Showing the Variety of Street Pavements… [and] …for the Use of the Engineer Department… [and] …Showing the Location of Sewers… [and] …Showing the System of Water Supply and Distribution… This set of thematic maps was published to show the large-scale improvements in the infrastructure of the city. They were prepared by Capt. W.T. Rossell of the Army`s Corps of Engineers to accompany the annual report of the Commissioners, District of Columbia. Each map carries the title "Map of the City of Washington..." and is drawn on an identical scale, showing the street pattern of Washington in great detail. Each has a specialized focus, with the titles continuing: 1) "Showing the Varieties of Street Pavements;" 2) "For Use of the Engineer Department District of Columbia;" 3) "Showing the Location of Sewers;" and 4) "Showing the System of Water Supply and Distribution." Each is colored to match its thematic legend. The first map is particularly handsome as it uses seven colors to indicate types of road surface. An important set of four matched maps that provide a remarkable look into the capital`s infrastructure in the early 1890`s. 27.5" W x 28" H Issued folding with light toning along a few folds and a few short splits at fold intersections.

U.S. Government, 1901 [Lot of 2] Map of the District of Columbia 1901 ... for the Preparation of a Plan for the Improvement of the Park System of the District of Columbia [and] Map of the District of Columbia Showing Areas Recommended to Be Taken as Necessary for New Parks... "A. “Map of the District of Columbia 1901 ... for the Preparation of a Plan for the Improvement of the Park System of the District of Columbia” (28.0 x 26.4”). This large and colorful plan depicts current park areas, proposed street development plan, topography and schools. This ambitious map is replete with information including the Permanent System of Highways and Authorized New Railroad Locations. Twenty different areas name their controlling agency including the War Department, Navy, Interior Department, and Smithsonian. It extends to show a corner of Alexandria in the south, and in the north some or all of Kenilworth, Burrville, Woodridge and Takoma, west to American University Park, and east about two miles past the Anocostia River. Numbered “No. D-99” at lower left. North is oriented to the upper left. Prepared by J.G. Langdon and printed by A. Hoen & Co. of Baltimore. Condition: Issued folding on a clean sheet with one tiny edge tear at left that just touches the neatline. (A) B. “Map of the District of Columbia Showing Areas Recommended to Be Taken as Necessary for New Parks and Park Connections...” (26.6 x 26.6”). This map covers the same geography as above but depicts those areas that are recommended to be purchased by the Park Commission. Also shows proposed “elevated drives” along the Potomac River. Numbered “No. D-288” at lower left. Condition: Issued folding with several splits at fold intersections and a few small spots in the image. (B)" #VALUE! See description.

Silver, Thomas 1742 A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine, and the English Camp Before It June 20, 1740 This is a depiction of British General John Oglethorpe`s first unsuccessful expedition against the Spanish at St. Augustine. The bird`s-eye view depicts the Matanza River, the "castle", the North and South Channel and warships in the foreground. A lengthy key and explanatory notes fill the bottom third of map. General Oglethorpe was the founder of the American colony of Georgia, which was situated as a buffer colony between Spanish Florida and South Carolina. Size includes the key and text. 6.6" W x 11.8" H A fine impression, issued folding on watermarked paper with minor extraneous creasing.

Masi, Gio. Tommaso 1763 Piano della Citta, e Porto di Sant. Agostino This is a scarce and very detailed plan of the port and harbor of St. Augustine with the city shown in a simple block plan with heavy surrounding fortifications. The plan features soundings, fortifications, anchorages, rivers, etc. Map locates Fort Piccolo, Fort Negro, the battery defending the mouth of the port, a sentinel, several roads, and Native Indian cities. North is oriented to the right by a fleur-de-lys. Distance scale is in Italian miles. Engraved by Giusepe Pazzi and drawn by Viol. Vanni. 11.3" W x 8" H A fine impression, issued folding with wide margins.

Ives, Joseph C. (Lt.) 1911 Military Map of the Peninsula of Florida South of Tampa Bay Compiled from the Latest and Most Reliable Authorities This is a rare, if not scarce, reprint of the 1856 map covering the southern portion of Florida. Issued under the direction of Jefferson Davis, this highly detailed map depicts swamps, marshes, sawgrass, scrubs and prairie land. In addition to the vegetation, the map shows towns and villages, forts, wagon roads and trails with an extensive note below the image. Only one dealer listing of this map has appeared in the last thirty years. 16.5" W x 21.3" H Issued folding with light toning and several long fold separations that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

U.S. Army, 1864 Map Illustrating the Siege of Atlanta, GA. By the U.S. Forces under the Command of Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman This fine "Civil War" map is dated 1864 but was published in the Chief Engineer`s report of 1866. The title continues "from the passage of Peach Tree Creek, July 19th, 1864 to the commencement of the movement upon the Enemy`s lines of communications south of Atlanta, August 26, 1864." The map extends to show the towns of East Point and Decatur and northward to Buckhead. Details the Union and Rebel positions in the Battle of Atlanta, the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, and the Battle of Ezra Creek in red and blue overprinting. Scores of small towns and villages, headquarters` of various armies, and much more are located. This is plate No. 2 from the report and is the earliest printed street level map of Atlanta. This early published map describes the intense military conflict to take Atlanta from the Confederacy. 21" W x 12" H Issued folding with light toning along the folds, a hint of offsetting, a few tiny splits at fold intersections, and a binding trim at lower left.

White, Ruth Taylor 1935 Hawaii The Travelers` Treasure Islands Ruth Taylor White`s charming pictorial maps are among the most popular collectible maps of the early 20th century. These whimsical maps, often known as cartographs, combine graphic style, color and comical observation and are drawn in the same style of Jo Mora`s celebrated work of the same period. In this map, the entire chain of Hawaiian Islands is depicted and decorated with cartoonish characters, with major roads and points of interest noted. Decorated by a large ribbon-style banner cartouche, quoting Mark Twain, that states "The loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean." 15.2" W x 24.3" H Vivid color with some minor surface abrasions and faint color touch-ups in the image and one closed edge tear confined to the right blank margin. Archivally mounted on an oversized piece of canvas.

Burr, David H. 1834 Illinois This is Burr`s first edition map of the state. Filled with many interesting details including place names, counties, rivers, forts, a proposed canal from Lake Michigan to Peoria, and the National Road from Terre Haute to St. Louis. Ristow states that Burr had managed to copyright only eight of the maps needed to complete his world atlas before being appointed as topographer of the U.S. Post Office Department in 1832. The rest of the maps were completed by the firm of Illman & Pillbrow, and published by D.S. Stone, New York in 1835. 10.8" W x 12.3" H Original color with some minor oxidation of the pigment with light toning on verso.

Burr, David H. 1836 Map of Illinois with Parts of Indiana, Wisconsin, &c. This detailed map provides information on the counties, watershed, settlements, Indian villages and railroads. The proposed routes of the Illinois Central Railroad, Alton and Mount Carmel Railroad, Hillsboro Rail Road, Northern Cross Rail Road, and the Warsaw and Peoria Rail Road are shown. The Indian land boundary and the area ceded to the U.S. by the Sioux, Sac, and Fox nations are noted. Burr was a commercial cartographer and publisher of some note, in addition to being the Topographer to the Post Office and the Geographer to the House of Representatives. 12.5" W x 17.5" H Clean and bright example. Issued folding and now flattened.

Tanner, Henry Schenck 1841 A New Map of Illinois with Its Proposed Canals, Roads & Distances from Place to Place along the Stage & Steam Boat Routes This fine early map depicts counties, roads, railroads, canals and settlements. The National Road is shown crossing the southern portion of the state from Terre Haute to St. Louis. An inset at bottom displays the lead region of northwestern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and identifies smelting furnaces, lead ore and copper mines. Tables at both left and right display the distances along various steamboat routes to and from St. Louis. Published by Carey & Hart in Philadelphia. 10.8" W x 13.6" H Original color with a few minor spots in the image.