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Wytfliet, Cornelis 1597 Residuum Continentis cum Adiacentibus Insulis This map of the southern Caribbean islands and the coastline of Venezuela appeared in Wytfliet`s "Descriptionis Ptolemaicae Augmentum…", which is considered the earliest atlas to focus on the Americas. Wytfliet`s work was referred to as a continuation of Ptolemy, despite the fact that there was no connection with Ptolemy except for his name on the title page. Wytfliet compiled his atlas using multiple published sources, including Ramusio, Hakluyt and De Bry. This map depicts coastal towns, rivers and the mountainous topography of Venezuela, and is adorned with a strapwork cartouche and a moiré-patterned sea. 11.5" W x 9" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with some printer`s ink residue, a hint of toning, a crease adjacent to centerfold, and a minor abrasion in an unengraved area of South America.

Montanus, Arnoldus 1671 Venezuela cum Parte Australi Novae Andalusiae Beautifully engraved map based the Hondius/Blaeu map of the region, which was in turn based on the cartography of the important Dutch cartographer, Hessel Gerritsz. The map concentrates the detail along the coastlines with the interior graphically engraved to show mountains, forests and rivers. The superb title cartouche is surrounded by Neptune, explorers and maidens, and the distance scale cartouche is surrounded by natives and animals. The sea is embellished with a compass rose, rhumb lines and ships. 14.3" W x 11.3" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with light soiling and a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold. A small chip in bottom right corner has been professionally repaired, not affecting map.

Blaeu, Willem 1643 Guiana sive Amazonum Regio Blaeu`s beautiful map of Guiana covers the coastline from the Isla Margarita in the northwest to the coast of northern Brazil near Sao Luis east of the Amazon delta. At center lies a large inland sea, "Parime Lacus"; on its northwestern shore is the fabled city "Manoa del Dorado", or the golden city of the Incas. The search for this city led many explorers, including Sir Walter Raleigh, on wild adventures through the jungles. The map is beautifully decorated with three cartouches, ships engaged in a sea battle, a sea monster, and a fine compass rose. French text on verso, published between 1643 and 1650. 19.6" W x 14.8" H There is minor toning along the centerfold and faint scattered foxing in the image.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1764 Plan de Fernambouc a la Coste de Bresil This handsome map shows the area around Recife (Pernambuco), extending north to include Olinda. There are depth soundings, anchorages, and rocks shown, along with several navigational notes. On shore, forts, batteries, and the road between Pernambuco and Olinda are shown. Decorated with a rococo title cartouche. 6.9" W x 8.7" H A nice impression with attractive color and minor soiling in the wide margins.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1756 Carte du Paraguay et des Pays Voisins Detailed chart covering the region of northern Argentina with Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil and part of Bolivia and Chile. The mythical "Lac des Xareyes" is shown as the source of the La Plata River at the top of the map, and Buenos Aires is shown at the bottom. The title is contained within a garland style cartouche. 12.2" W x 8" H Watermarked paper with attractive color and a couple of light spots.

Wytfliet, Cornelis 1598 Plata Americae Provincia This fascinating map is from the first printed atlas relating exclusively to America. The map provides graphic details of the Rio de la Plata and its tributaries based on early Spanish explorations in search for the Silver Mountain of the "White King" and the lost city of Los Cesares. Sebastian Cabot`s ill-fated settlement at "S. Espirito" is shown at the confluence of the Carcarana and Parana Rivers and Cabeza de Vaca`s settlement of "Assumption" (Asuncion) is located on the banks of the "Rio Lepeti". The settlement on the "R. de Buenos arres", first established in 1536, is not noted on this map as it had been abandoned after Indian attacks in 1539 and 1541. 11.4" W x 9.1" H Watermarked paper with attractive color, light offsetting and creasing along centerfold, and faint damp stains at far right and left.

Hondius/Blaeu, 1635 Peru Beautifully engraved map based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz. The map covers the Pacific coast of South America from Ecuador as far south as the Atacama Desert in the northern reaches of Chile. It includes the Potosi silver mines, Titicaca, Cusco, Quito and numerous other towns and villages. The dramatic strapwork cartouche incorporates both the title and the distance scales. A large compass rose orients the map with north to the left. It is further decorated with four Spanish galleons and three sea monsters. This is one of the plates that Blaeu acquired from the widow of Jodocus Hondius in 1629. French text on verso. 19.4" W x 14.9" H Original color on bright, watermarked paper with wide margins. There are professional repairs to a short centerfold separation and to a small hole to the right of the compass rose.

Montanus, Arnoldus 1671 Peru This attractive map covers Peru with parts of Ecuador and northern Chile. Dense with place names and topographical detail, it provides a marvelous view of the region. The map is oriented with north to the left although the compass rose incorrectly depicts north at top. The decorative title cartouche features natives and exotic fauna (llama, armadillo, snake, and a strange lizard) and the distance scale is ornamented with merfolk and military banners and flags. Galleons and a sea monster complete the lavish composition. 13.8" W x 11.4" H A nice impression with isolated foxing and a tear entering 1.75" into the neatline at left that has been repaired on verso with old paper.

Anon., 1840 Mapa Topografico de la Provincia de Sana en el Obispado de Truxillo en el Reino del Peru "Manuscript map" that shows the northwestern coast of Peru from the Piura region to today`s La Libertad region, here called "Provincia de Truxillo". Several towns are identified, with a small drawing of a building to denote each one. There is a fleur-de-lis in the "Mar del Sur" that orients north to the left, as wells as a few islands: "Ysla de Lobos de Tierra", "Ysla de Lobos de Fuera", and "Farallones de Malabrigo". 15.8" W x 11.2" H On watermarked paper with light scattered foxing and several tiny holes that are only visible when held up to light. The margin has been extended at left with old paper. Ex libris stamp on verso.

1745 [Lot of 2] A Plan of Lima [and] A Plan of the Town of Payta in the Kingdom of Santa-Fee "A. “A Plan of Lima”, by John Harris, from “Navigantium”, hand color (8.5 x 7.7”). A lovely bird`s-eye plan of the city of Lima with a numbered key at bottom identifying 30 locations on the map. This sheet was published with a view of Potosi at bottom, which has been removed from this example. Reference: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.HARR-1a #5.1. Condition: On watermarked paper that has been remargined at bottom. There are a few short tears in the blank margins, most of which have been closed with archival tape on verso. B. “A Plan of the Town of Payta in the Kingdom of Santa-Fee”, by George Anson, from “A Voyage Round the World...”, black & white (15 x 8.6”). This plan is based on Anson`s sack of Paita in November of 1741. A lettered key at the bottom notes important locations such as “The Convent of Mercenarians” and “The Custom-House, where most of the Treasure was found”. Reference: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) G.ANS-1a #6. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper with minor toning and faint offsetting." #VALUE! See description.

Duval, Pierre 1682 Chili This delightful miniature map extends from "Rio Salado" to "Chilue" and depicts major towns and key topographical features. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson`s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. 3.9" W x 4.8" H Watermarked paper with one tiny, unobtrusive spot.

Sanson, Nicolas 1683 Le Chili Tire de Alf de Oualle de la C. d. I. et Divise en Treize Iurisdictions Fine small version of Sanson`s important map of Chili showing the Cuyo provinces. The map is based on the descriptions of Alfonso de Ovalle, and is completed by a graceful title cartouche. 7.5" W x 10.7" H Issued folding, with a binding trim at bottom left that has been professionally replaced with old paper. The impression is a bit uneven.

Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1719 Carte Particuliere du Perou, Plan de la Ville de Lima, Description de Quelques Plantes, Animaux, & Machines du Pays. Avec l`Habillement des Hommes & des Femmes Espagnoles qui y Demeurent This interesting folio sheet contains two maps and two engravings surrounded by panels of French text. The top map covers the northwest coast of South America from Panama to northernmost Chili, with detail of towns, rivers, and mountain ranges. The map is flanked by two engravings depicting the people, tools, animals, and plants of the region. At bottom is a bird`s-eye plan of Lima showing its fortifications. 14.8" W x 19.3" H On watermarked paper with faint scattered foxing and a few short fold separations in the blank margins.

Moll, Herman 1720 A Map of Peru and the West Part of the Country of the Amazones This small map covers present-day Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and western Brazil. The mythical lake" Xarayes" is shown at right and the interior has a note describing that the "Country and its Inhabitans are very little known." Gold mines are located along the Amazon River and The Inca Way is shown from la Plata in Peru to Pasto in Colombia. Decorated by a simple block style title cartouche. 7.1" W x 10.2" H Issued folding with a small unrepaired hole and edge tear along the right neatline that has been closed on verso with archival tape. There is a small remnant of non-archival tape on verso confined to the top blank margin.

Jansson, Jan 1653 Tabula Magellanica, qua Tierrae del Fuego, cum Celeberrimis Fretis a F. Magellano et I. le Maire Detectis Novissima et Accuratissima Descriptio Exhibetur This is one of the most elaborately decorated maps to focus on the tip of South America with the Strait of Magellan and Le Maire Strait. The coastlines are depicted as very mountainous, while the interior is completely without detail. Instead the region is filled with a hunting scene, exotic birds including rheas and penguins, and a quaint scene of village life. The map is further adorned with a pair of compass roses, three sailing ships, and four beautiful cartouches. The cartouches at top contain the map key and a dedication to Gualthero de Raet with his coat of arms. The cartouches arrayed across the bottom of the map present a unique distance scale in checkerboard format and the title with a tribe of Fuegian natives, penguins and shells. Spanish text on verso. 20.8" W x 16.1" H A nice impression with light soiling and two archivally repaired tears that enter 2" and 4" into map at left. There are a few small chips and tears in blank margins that have also been archivally repaired.

Mallet, Alain Manesson 1684 Dt. de Magellan A sailing ship and a tiny sea monster embellish this remarkable little map of the southern tip of South America. The title is held aloft in a ribbon-style cartouche. 4.2" W x 5.9" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with marginal soiling.

Moll, Herman 1740 A Map of Chili, Patagonia, Part of La Plata &c. Detailed copper engraved map of the southern tip of South America with Tierra del Fuego, Le Maire Strait, and a partial outline of the Falkland Islands. Decorated with a simple block style title cartouche and a compass rose. 6.9" W x 10" H Moderate toning with light offsetting from an opposing text page.

Bonne, Rigobert 1787 Le Chili, avec les Contrees Voisines et le Pays des Patagons Attractive copper engraved map of the southern part of South America covering present-day Chili and Argentina. Displays good detail of coastal place names, the river system, and topography. Engraved by Andre. 9.2" W x 13.6" H Light offsetting with a few minor spots.

Tallis, John 1850 Falkland Islands and Patagonia Two maps within one decorative border. The map of the Falklands is very detailed and is surrounded by finely rendered engravings of penguins, sea birds, and tall ships anchored off Jason Island. The map of Patagonia has good detail along the coastline, but little in the interior. It has a large vignette of Christmas Sound in Tierra del Fuego with clippers under sail plus a small vignette of Fugeans in a boat. Illustrations by H. Winkles and engraved by W. Lacey, maps drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. 10.1" W x 13.6" H Original outline color and faint soiling confined mostly to the blank margins.

Bellin/Van Schley, 1746 Carte de l`Ocean Meridional Dressee pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages... This attractive chart of the South Atlantic is centered on a large compass rose with rhumb lines radiating across the ocean. A good portion of the coastlines of South America and Africa are shown with major port cities named. The Prime Meridian is shown through "l`Isle de Fer" and the Meridian of Paris is shown just west of the coast of Africa. A large rococo title cartouche graces the otherwise blank interior of South America. Dutch title below map: "Kaart van de Zuid-Zee, om te Dienen Voor de Historische Beschryving der Reizen." 17.7" W x 13.4" H A fine impression with attractive color on watermarked paper. Issued folding, now pressed with minor printer`s ink residue, just a hint of toning, and one tiny fold separation.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Situs Insulae Atlantidis, a Mari olim Absorptae ex Mente Aegyptiorum et Platonis Descriptio This "mythical map of Atlantis" is printed with north at the bottom, leaving the coast of America to the right, and Africa and Spain on the left. The Island of Atlantis ("Insula Atlantis") is a huge land mass which occupies a majority of the Atlantic Ocean. Two mountains and six rivers are depicted within the island, otherwise the interior is blank. The map is embellished with a fully ruled sea, a two masted sailing ship at upper right, a curtain-style cartouche and a simple compass rose. From Kircher`s masterpiece, "Mundus subterraneus" (The Underground World) which was the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth, proposing theories (sometimes fantastic) in the areas of physics, geography, geology, and chemistry. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Mundus subterraneus" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.4 x 14.5". 6.3" W x 4.1" H Marginal soiling.

Tallis, John 1850 Islands in the Atlantic Beautiful steel engraved map consisting of four maps with six vignette views. Maps include the island groups of Cape Verde, Canary, Azores, Bermuda and Madeira. Vignettes include Fayal, Villa Franca, and Pico (Azores), Chapel in the Rock St. Vicente (Cape Verde), Teneriffe (Canary Islands), and Funchal (Madeira). All surrounded in a delicately engraved border. Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, illustrations drawn and engraved by H. Winkles. 9.6" W x 13.8" H Original outline color with a few small stains in the image and minor soiling in the blank margins.

Coronelli, Vicenzo Maria 1690 Isole Azzori, o Azzoridi dette Altrimenti Acipitrum, Tertiae, Flandricae, et Superiores... This handsome map of the Azores includes an elaborate inset bird`s-eye plan of Angra enclosed in an ornate, drape-style cartouche. Detail is limited to coastal place names. The beautifully composed title cartouche features shells, coral, fish, and pearls. The map exhibits the fine engraving style typical of maps from this coveted Venetian atlas. 23.6" W x 17.8" H A vivid impression on watermarked paper with faint toning along the centerfold and two pairs of small wormholes along centerfold that have been infilled with old paper on verso.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1746 Carte des Isles du Cap Verd Dressee sur les Journaux et les Remarques des plus Habiles Navigateurs Charming small map of these important Atlantic islands showing topography, ports, and towns. The chart is centered on a fine compass rose and adorned with a delicately engraved title cartouche. 11.3" W x 8.5" H A crisp impression with a couple of tiny spots and faint offsetting.

Bowles, Carrington 1770 A Draught of Falklands Islands... This chart depicts the routes of the British ships HMS Carcass and HMS Jason during their survey of the Falkland Islands in 1766. The two northwestern-most islands were named after the two vessels. A few English and French settlements are shown, and the islands are surrounded by depth soundings, anchorages, rocks, and shoals. Above and at bottom right are 9 coastal approach views of the Jason Islands, formerly called the Sebaldine Islands by the Spanish. The map is based on a chart by Captain Macbride, who commandeered the HMS Jason and published an account of the survey in "A Journal of the Winds and Weather ... at Falkland Islands" in 1767. 27.4" W x 17.7" H Original color on watermarked paper with light toning and offsetting, some soiling, and an extraneous crease running adjacent to centerfold.

Montanus, Arnoldus 1671 Mappa Aestivarum Insularum, Alias Barmudas Dictarum... This attractive map is based on Blaeu`s chart of the island (1635), which in turn was based on the famous survey by John Norwood of the Bermuda Company in 1618. The map shows the division into the original "Tribes", or shares and shows the various landowners with their names in a table below the map. Bermuda was colonized in 1612, just shortly after Jamestown in 1606. Roanoke Colony had already failed by this time, but it is noted on the map and in the cartouche. The map uses Blaeu`s previous projection to show Bermuda`s correct proportion and position in the North Atlantic by superimposing this map over a smaller scale map of the Atlantic with the coastlines of Britain, North America and Hispaniola, with a tiny island of Bermuda appearing just beneath the title cartouche. The map is decorated with an aquatic themed title cartouche, including Neptune riding a pair of sea monsters, surrounded by putti. The scale of miles cartouche shows a vignette of natives and Englishmen surveying the land, and the coats-of-arms for England and Bermuda are displayed at top. 14.1" W x 9.7" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and a few light spots. There are professional repairs to a centerfold separation that enters 1/2" into tables at bottom and a chip in top blank margin.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Tabula Fluxus et Refluxus, Rationes in Mari Anglico... This unusual map is from Kircher`s masterpiece, the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth, proposing theories (sometimes fantastic) in the areas of physics, geography, geology, and chemistry. It was the first book to describe the ocean`s currents, shown here with the coastlines of Britain, Scandinavia, Iceland and the mythical island of "Frisland", as well as sketchy coastlines of Western Europe and Canada. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.8 x 14.9". 7.8" W x 7.8" H Marginal soiling.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1744 Carte de l`Ocean Occidental et Partie de l`Amerique Septentrionale Dresse pour l`Intelligence du Journal du Voyage. Que le R.P. de Charlevoix de la Compagnie de Jesus a Fait en 1720... Attractive chart of the Atlantic, from about 15° north latitude with rhumb lines radiating from 32 points topped with a fleur-de-lys. A good portion of Europe and Africa is depicted, but with only a few coastal place names. Most of the settled parts of North America are mapped with the interior topography shown. The British colonies and French "Louisiane" are both delineated, and several French sea routes are shown. The map is based on information from the 1720 journal of Charlevoix. Engraved by Desbruslins. 14.9" W x 9.6" H A strong impression issued folding on watermarked paper with faint toning and offsetting.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1765 Carte Reduite du Detroit de Davids Faite au Depost des Cartes Plans et Journaux de la Marine... This large-scale sea chart of the Davis Strait was created for whaling ships, and illustrates the importance of offshore activities in the region. Oriented with north to the right, the coastline of Greenland at the bottom of the map is well detailed with place names, soundings, water currents, and anchorages. In contrast, the eastern coastline of "L`Isle James" (Baffin Island) is only partially outlined. This map is based on a similar map by Gerard van Keulen from 1719. The seal of the Depot de la Marine is at bottom right, with "Prix Trente Sols" below the neatline. 34.2" W x 21.5" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold, a few small spots, and a short tear in left blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Petermann, Augustus Herman 1867 Das Nordlichste Land der Erde, Entdeckt 1616 bis 1861 This unique map traces the history of exploration of the Baffin Bay region from 1616 to 1861. Starting with the Bylot and Baffin voyage to find the Northwest Passage, which resulted in the mapping out of the bay and the discovery of Smith Sound, the sheet shows the discoveries of each successive expedition: Ross in 1818, Inglefield in 1852, Kane in 1855, and, finally, the Hayes in 1861. Here, the map reflects Hayes` false claims of having traveled to 81°35` North, 70°30` West. Published by Justus Perthes. 16.8" W x 9.7" H Issued folding with faint toning along one of the folds.

Munster/Petri, 1588 Gemeine Beschreibung aller Mitnachtigen Lander / alss Schweden / Gothen / Norwegien / Denmarck / &c. This attractive woodblock map is based on Ortelius`" Septentrionalum" of 1570, which in turn was based on the mapping of Nicholas Zeno in 1558. Petri had this woodblock cut in 1588, reverting to coverage of Munster`s earlier, simpler map of "Schonlandia." The map shows two Greenlands, one just above the other with the name of "Groclandt", and the coast of "Estotilandt" (Newfoundland) is nearby. The imaginary islands of "Frisland, Icaria, Podalida", and" St. Brendain" are shown, along with many other small, phantom islands in the North Sea. The North Pole carries a note of "Pigmei hic habitandt," indicating that pygmies live there. Title is above the map. There is also a cartouche containing, "Schweden ist reich an Bergwerck Fischen…" 14.3" W x 12.2" H A good impression with nice, original margins, very light toning, and a couple of small spots. There are two small worm holes in bottom border, and a couple of small worm holes in blank margins.

Ortelius, Abraham 1595 Europam, sive Celticam Veterem... Beautiful map of ancient Europe that was based on classical sources such as Salustius, Plinius, Herodotus, Strabo and Dionysius. The land is fully engraved with forests, mountains and rivers, and there are numerous ancient place and region names. Richly embellished with three cartouches, ships and a sea monster. This example was published in 1595, the first year this map appeared in the "Theatrum". Latin text on verso. 18.6" W x 13.9" H Attractive color, remargined at bottom with a portion of border expertly replaced in facsimile.

Hondius/Purchas, 1625 Romani Imperii Imago "A superb map of the Roman Empire covering most of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Near and Middle East. The map is richly decorated with two strapwork cartouches and two portraits. The cartouche in the lower section of the map contains a brief account of Roman dominion. On full sheet of English text (8.5 x 12.5”) with text on verso. At the beginning of the 17th century, Samuel Purchas, an English cleric, set out to publish a compendium of voyages to foreign countries. To illustrate his work, Purchase obtained the rights to use Jodocus Hondius` copperplates from “Atlas Minor”. Over 60 maps were included in “Purchas His Pilgrimes”, most of which were from Hondius` plates, with English titles inserted above them. Purchas also had a few additional maps engraved, including those for India, China, Greenland, North America, and Nova Scotia." 7.4" W x 5.9" H Light text show through with one small spot in the title cartouche and a few small damp stains confined to the blank margins.

Mercator, Gerard 1628 Europa, ad Magnae Europae Gerardi Mercatoris P. Imitationem, Rumoldi Mercatoris F. Cura Edita, Seruato Tamen Initio Longitudinis ex Ratione Magnetis, quod Pater in Magna sua Universali Posuit A beautiful map in Mercator`s strong engraving style with the seas filled with waves and the land dotted with tiny cities. All of Europe is depicted, as well as "Americae Pars", Greenland, Iceland, a Polar landmass, along with the mythical islands of "Frisland, Drogeo, and Bradain". A large strapwork title cartouche completes the sheet. French text on verso. 18.5" W x 15.2" H On watermarked paper with nice margins. There is some printer`s ink residue, faint show-through of text on verso, and minor soiling and toning confined mainly to the blank margins.

Blaeu, Willem 1640 Europa Recens Descripta This classic map of Europe is presented in the carte-de-figures style with vignettes on three sides. The upper frieze has nine bird`s-eye views of Amsterdam, Prague, Constantinople, Venice, Rome, Paris, London, Toledo and Lisbon. The side borders contain the costumes of the noblemen and women of ten European nations. The map is embellished with sailing ships, sea monsters, bears and Neptune riding a dolphin and holding his trident. A beautiful map produced at the height of the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking; it was included in the first volume of Blaeu`s magnificent atlas. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43. 22.1" W x 16.4" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with professional repairs to separations along the centerfold and a 2" tear in image across top left corner. Also professionally remargined at right and left with a portion of border expertly replaced in facsimile at top left.

La Feuille, Daniel de 1706 L`Europe Selon les Auth. les Plus Modernes Charming small map of Europe flanked by panels displaying the coats of arms of all the major nations. The title cartouche shows "Europa" riding Zeus in the form of a bull. 8.1" W x 5.9" H Issued folding, now pressed with marginal soiling.

Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1720 Carte pour Servir a l`Intelligence de l`Histoire Eclessiastique & a Faire Connoitre les Persecutions de l`Eglise, les Schismes Dont Elle a Ete Troublee, les Ordre Religieux... Very interesting large French chart illustrating the various religious divisions in Europe and the Mediterranean. At center is a map (13.5 x 8.5") of Europe with adjacent maps (5.7 x 7.2" each) of Egypt and the Holy Land. All surrounded by tables of text describing the persecutions of Christians, chronology of various kingdoms, popes, etc. On two joined sheets as issued. 47.4" W x 19.7" H Issued folding with attractive color. A few of the folds have been archivally reinforced on verso.

Rowe, Robert 1803 A New Map of Europe, with its Modern Divisions This uncommon folding map illustrates the political divisions of Europe on the eve of the Napoleonic Wars. This is the first edition, dated Nov. 1, 1803, published shortly after the dissolution of the Treaty of Amiens that had temporarily ended the hostilities between the French Republic and the British Empire. A color key at lower right indicates the boundaries of the dominant empires and alliances, as well as the “limits of France before the Revolution” and “the Boundary of Poland before its Dismemberment by Russia, Prussia and Austria.” This British map was issued, in both pocket and wall-map versions, in several editions over a short period of time to illustrate the changes and progress of the wars. Dissected, mounted on original linen, and folded into original pasteboard slipcase with a handwritten label. 34.1" W x 28.5" H Original color with very light surface soil. There is minor rubbing on the slipcase. Excellent overall.

1915 Het Gekkenhuis (Oud Liedje, Nieuwe Wijs) "This fascinating propaganda map was created by Louis Raemaekers, a famous Dutch cartoonist, at the beginning of World War I. Early in the war Raemaekers crossed the border into Belgium to witness first-hand the brutality of the advancing Germans. Despite Holland`s neutrality, the atrocities Raemaekers witnessed compelled him to create anti-German cartoons. The cartoons depicted such harsh critiques of the Germans, that Germany demanded that Holland put Raemaekers on trial for compromising Dutch neutrality, and even put a bounty of 12,000 Guilders for his capture, dead or alive. Raemaekers was acquitted and fled to London to continue his work. During the war he created hundreds of political cartoons, which were distributed on posters, postcards, brochures, and in newspapers and magazines. The dissemination of his work is considered one of the most extensive propaganda activities of World War I. The title of this map translates roughly as: “The Insane Asylum (Old Song, New Tune)” referring to Holland`s perspective of the war waging around them. Although Holland is depicted sitting peacefully, smoking a pipe, he is holding a gun and keeps an ever-watchful eye on his neighbor. In contrast, Portugal and Spain are embroiled in their own affairs, ignoring the unrest around them. France and Germany are engaged in a fist-fight, while the British Isles are depicted as a strong, fierce Highlander. Italy and a giant Russia appear to be playing tug-of-war with the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After declaring itself neutral at the onset of the war, the Ottoman Empire accepted military support from Germany, causing the Allies to declare war on the Ottoman Empire. The situation caused disorder within the Empire, which is cleverly depicted here with a Turk cutting his own throat with a sword stamped “Made in Germany.” Each country is cleverly depicted as a human figure - all of which are male except for the gentle Norway and Sweden and the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. Published by Senefelder. The original brown paper wrappers are present but unattached." 20.6" W x 16.4" H Issued folding, now pressed with professional repairs to several fold separations and a few short tears extending from folds. There are a few small abrasions and tiny holes at fold intersections that have also been professionally repaired, with a small amount of color touched up in those areas. The wrappers are lightly sunned along the spine.

Jansson, Jan 1646 Britannia Prout Divisa fuit Temporibus Anglo-Saxonum, Praesertim Durante Illorum Heptarchia Elaborate vignettes depicting kings and scenes from Saxon history flank this magnificent map of Britain. The scenes are identical in subject matter to those used by John Speed. However they are presented in the dramatic, Dutch miniature style. The left border contains portraits of the earliest kings, while the right one depicts later kings in the process of conversion to Christianity. Included is a scene of Ethelbert receiving instruction from Saint Augustine and another of Sebert re-consecrating the temples of Diana and Apollo, now St. Paul`s, London and St. Peters, Westminster. The map shows England, Scotland and Wales divided into the various Saxon kingdoms, each decorated with its coat-of-arms. A superb example of Dutch cartographic design and engraving. Jansson copied Blaeu`s map of the same title, adding several additional decorative elements - compass roses with radiating rhumb lines, three sailing ships, and an escutcheon in Ireland. The verso of the map is blank, which was seen on Jansson`s maps beginning in 1646. 20.6" W x 16.6" H Bold original color with minor color touch-ups, a hint of toning, and several small cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment that have all been professionally reinforced on verso.

Jansson, Jan 1653 Magnae Britanniae et Hiberniae Nova Descriptio Jan Jansson based this elegant piece on Willem Blaeu`s 1631 map of the British Isles. The isles themselves are densely detailed, with a great deal of towns, rivers, and topographical features identified. There are three strapwork cartouches, encasing the title, an inset of the Orkney Islands, and a trio of distance scales. A royal coat of arms appears at top left, flanked by a lion and a unicorn, and several sailing ships, two compass roses, and a sea monster fill the ocean. Spanish text on verso, published between 1653-66. 21.6" W x 16.9" H A nice impression with light soiling, a professionally repaired centerfold separation at bottom, and an extraneous horizontal crease.

Visscher, Nicolas 1679 Magnae Britanniae Tabula, Angliam, Scotiam, et Hiberniam Continens, in Lucem Edita This spectacular map of the British Isles expands on the half-century-old plate of Visscher`s father, Claes Janszoon, to include the Orkneys, more of inland Europe, and new cartouches. The UK is shown in magnificent detail, with many towns, cities, and shires identified. A putti with a fishing rod looms over the decorative title cartouche in a nod to Visscher. Another cartouche at bottom left houses two distance scales and is capped by the royal coat of arms for the United Kingdom. A compass rose, the individual coats of arms for Scotland, England, and Ireland, and several sailing ships fill the seas. This is the fifth state, likely issued after Visscher`s death by his son. 21" W x 17.8" H Light toning. There are several small centerfold separations at bottom and two small abrasions in unengraved areas, all of which have been repaired with archival material on verso.

Keulen, Johannes van 1698 Paskaart van`t Canaal Engelandt Schotlandt en Yrland. Naaukeurig. Opgestelt en Dienstig Voor die Achter Yrland Omkomen… This is the second of Johannes van Keulen`s sea charts of the British Isles, which was designed for "Zee-Fakkel". Oriented by two compass roses with north on the left, the map provides a detailed picture of the coastlines of the English Channel and Britain. The large title cartouche obscures much of the east coast of England and Scotland. The scene was probably etched by Jan Luyken who signed the title page of both of Van Keulen`s atlases. It presents a quaint scene of a shepherd boy with his sheepdog and a picnic basket, surrounded by his sheep and goats in a lovely pastoral landscape. This is the second state with the plate number 11, but still includes the apocryphal sandbank "Nieuwgeronde Droogte" in the Atlantic which was removed in later examples. It appeared in both the "Zee-Fakkel" and in the "Zee-Atlas" from about 1704 onwards. The second state of this map is very scarce and rarely appears on the market. 23" W x 20" H A nice impression on double-thick paper with light soiling and a few short tears in blank margins. There is a small professionally repaired hole in an unengraved area in Scotland, and a tiny worm hole adjacent to the Island of Man that has been closed on verso with archival tape. Partially remargined at right and left to accommodate framing.

La Feuille, Daniel de 1706 Les Iles Britanniques ou les Royaumes d`Angleterre d`Ecosse et d`Irlande avec les Iles qui en Dependent Very handsome small map decorated with an interesting title cartouche and flanked with columns of heralds. The coat of arms at the top of the title cartouche is the out-of-date Stuart arms. 8.7" W x 6.3" H Issued folding, now pressed with wide margins and very light toning along folds.

Andriveau-Goujon, J. 1842 Carte Generale des Iles Britanniques Contenant l`Angleterre l`Ecosse et l`Irlande A large, detailed 19th century map of the British Isles with information on towns, political boundaries, roads, railroads, canals, rivers and the topography of the land. An inset at top left shows the Shetland Islands. Surrounded by a decorative keyboard-style border. Dissected and mounted on linen with a printed paper label on verso. 24.3" W x 34.1" H Moderate toning and soiling with a few small separations in linen at fold intersections.

Morden, Robert 1695 Westmorland A handsome map of Westmorland, a historic county in northern England now administered by Cumbria. Towns, roads, rivers, mountains, and forested areas are well depicted. The map locates Kendal, Penrith, Kirkby Lonsdale, Ambleside, Kirky Steven and Abaliaba as well as many smaller villages. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchill. 16.4" W x 14.1" H A fine impression with attractive color, a few tiny worm tracks along centerfold just south of Kendal, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation in bottom blank margin. Remargined at right and left with period-correct paper.

Morden, Robert 1722 Glocester Shire "This county map of Gloucestershire shows the early road system from Bristol north to Tewkesbury and Campden. The map is divided into Hundreds and displays interesting detail including the locations of buildings, rivers, bridges and parks. Adorned by an attractive drape-style cartouche and three distance scales. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham & John Churchil. Morden was one of the first English cartographers to show longitudes measured from the meridian of St. Paul`s Cathedral (shown in degrees at the bottom of the map) and time in minutes measure locally from the sun (shown at the top in Roman numerals). The roads on his maps are based on Ogilby`s earlier survey. The” Britannia “was first published by historian William Camden (1551-1623) in 1586. After the publication of the final edition of “Britannia” in 1637, the work was not published again until 1695 when Gibson revised and translated the text from the original Latin and included fifty maps, mostly of the English counties, prepared by Robert Morden, replacing the outdated maps of Christopher Saxton." 16.5" W x 13.7" H Watermarked paper with a few minor spots and faint toning.

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1753 Carte de l`Entree de la Tamise avec les Bancs, Passes, Isles et Costes Comprises Entre Sandwich et Clay Large-scale chart of the eastern coastline of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, from Sheringham in the north extending south to the Isle of Thanet. The handsome sea chart is filled with navigational information at the entrance to the Thames River, including soundings, anchorages, shoals, etc. A large inset map shows the course of the Thames River from its entrance to London. Two large compass roses orient north to the right. 35.3" W x 18" H A crisp impression on heavy, watermarked paper with light offsetting and faint toning along the centerfold.

Morden, Robert 1722 Hereford Shire This small county map of Herefordshire shows the early road system, with the town of Hereford located at the center of the sheet. The county is divided into eleven Hundreds and shows numerous place names, churches, rivers and topography. Decorated by an attractive title cartouche and three distance scales. 8.9" W x 6.8" H Issued folding, now pressed.

Bowles & Carver, 1798 Bowles`s Reduced New Pocket Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster, with the Borough of Southwark, Exhibiting the New Buildings to 1798 This very detailed map of London and vicinity was published at the very end of the 18th century and covers the area from Knightsbridge east to Shadwell, and Islington south to Newington Butts. The densely filled map shows buildings, churches, roads and parks with a table at bottom keying 99 churches and 50 public buildings. Published by Bowles & Carver at No. 69 in St. Paul’s Church Yard. Dissected and backed in linen and folds into a tan paper case. This example is in between states 10 and 11 according to Howgego. 21.6" W x 15" H The linen has separated along several segments, but the map is still intact overall. Light toning with some soiling at bottom. Slip case is heavily worn, but also still intact.

1849 [Lot of 4] Plan of the East and West India Docks... [and] Plan of the Up Town Warehouses Belonging to the East & West India Dock Company [and] Plan of the London Docks [and] River Thames with the Docks... [on sheet with] Plan of Liverpool Docks "These four maps show the development of the London docks and were published for the Senate during the 2nd Session of the 30th Congress. The largest map, “Plan of the East and West India Docks”, shows very good detail of the Eastern and Western docks along the Thames River with several notations along the river`s edge displaying the operating companies and individual land holders. The lot also includes one small view of the docks at Liverpool. A. “Plan of the East and West India Docks 15th”, by C.B. Graham (21.5 x 16.6”). Condition: Issued folding with a few insignificant spots mostly in the blank margins. (A) B. “Plan of the Up Town Warehouses Belonging to the East & West India Dock Company” (8.8 x 8.1”). Condition: Light toning along the centerfold. (B) C. “Plan of the London Docks” (9.1 x 5.3”). Condition: Light toning and offsetting. (B) D. “River Thames with the Docks from Blackwall to the Tower” [on sheet with] “Plan of Liverpool Docks” (12.0 x 10.6”). Condition: Issued folding with faint offsetting and one misfold. (B+)" #VALUE! See description.

Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Magnae Britanniae Pars Meridionalis, in qua Regnum Angliae tam in Septem Antiqua Anglo-Saxonum Regna… This handsome map is based upon Visscher`s map of 1695, delineating counties and showing the boundaries of the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The map is decorated by a beautiful cartouche surrounded by angels and the British coat of arms. Two other angels hold the Welsh armorial shield, and at bottom is a large vignette of the king holding court. The map is densely engraved with detail including roads. This is the second state of the map without Homann`s privilege "Cum Privilegio Sac. Caes. Majestatis". 19.1" W x 22.4" H Original color in map with later coloring in decorative elements. There is light soiling, a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold, and several faint damp stains at very bottom of map.

Jansson, Jan 1657 Cambriae Typus Auctore Humfredo Lhuydo Denbigiense Cambro Britanno This superb map of Wales was prepared by Humphrey Lhuyd, an antiquary and philosopher, who is regarded as the first Welsh cartographer. The map is beautifully engraved and richly decorated with sea monsters, putti, a compass rose, and sailing ships. Blank verso. 19.3" W x 13.7" H Nice impression and color with wide original margins and a bit of printer`s ink residue near title cartouche. The bottom fold has been professionally repaired, well away from the map.

Speed, John 1616 Caermarden Both Shyre and Towne Described This is a classic decorative county map from John Speed’s important English atlas. Besides presenting the most up-to-date information in his maps, Speed also included detailed city plans; in this instance of the town of Carmarthen. This plan shows St. Peter`s Church, the largest parish church in Wales, as well as the River Towy with two ships sailing through. The map is decorated with the royal coat of arms, the coat of arms of Llywelyn the Great, a compass rose, and a distance scale. Imprint of John Sudbury and George Humble. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. 19.9" W x 15.1" H Backed with old paper. There is light toning, a small abrasion within the town plan inset, and two short centerfold separation that just enter the neatline and have been closed with archival tape.

Collins, Capt. Greenvile 1693 Holy-Head Is Most Humbly Dedicated and Presented to Capt. William Wright "This very handsome chart shows Holy Island (historically known as Holyhead Island) and the western coast of the Isle of Anglesey. Only a few place names appear on the coast, including the town of Holyhead and “Penthrine” (Penrhyn). The chart shows good navigational detail, with soundings, anchorages, shoals, and rocks. A decorative compass rose orients the chart with north to the left, and four ships sail the surrounding waters. At bottom right is an inset with a coastal view of the islands of Anglesey and Holy. The decorative title cartouche features two female figures, one holding a cross and a chalice, and the other holding a serpent. The map is dedicated to Captain William Wright. In 1681 Capt. Greenville Collins (fl.1669-1694) an officer in the Royal Navy was appointed by the Admiralty to make a complete survey of the coasts of Great Britain. Prior to this date the charts used by English mariners were copies of Dutch charts that had many inaccuracies. The task of surveying the entire coasts was formidable and took about 7 years, at the end of which only 46 surveys were finally used in an atlas titled “Great Britain`s Coasting-Pilot Being a New and Exact Survey of the Sea-Coast of England,” which was first published in 1693." 22.1" W x 17.4" H A nice impression with attractive color printed on heavy paper.

Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1719 Nouvelle Carte d`Ecosse, ou l`on Fait Observer l`Etat de la Nobles se: les Villes, et les Bourgs qui Deputent au Parlement, et Diverses… Beautifully engraved map with good detail throughout and pictorial representations of topography and towns. The map is roughly 13" x 13" with the title above and tables on either side. These interesting tables list more than 300 towns, villages, baronies, duchies, viscounts, counts and marquis that are keyed to the map. The Orkney Islands are inset at the upper right. 18.2" W x 14" H A nice dark impression on a clean sheet of watermarked paper.

Blaeu, Johannes 1654 [Lot of 2] Caricta Borealis vulgo the Northpart of Carrick [and] Carricta Meridionalis / The South Part of Carrick "This pair of finely engraved maps depict the historic region of Carrick, now part of South Ayrshire. The maps, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, include great detail of the rivers, cities, villages and castles. The city of Ayr appears at the top of the northern sheet. Each map features an elaborate title cartouche and scale of miles cartouche, illustrated with regional figures and putti. Latin text on verso of the southern sheet only. A. “Caricta Borealis vulgo the Northpart of Carrick” (20.7 x 16.5”). Condition: Attractive color and wide margins with a hint of offsetting and a bit of printer`s ink residue. (A) B. “Carricta Meridionalis / The South Part of Carrick” (20.7 x 15.1”). Condition: Attractive color and wide margins with light offsetting and some show-through of text on verso. (B+)" #VALUE! See description.

Blaeu, Johannes 1654 Cantyra Chersonesus, Cantyr a Demie-yland This finely engraved map depicts the peninsula of Kintyre within Argyll and Bute, with north oriented to the right. The map, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, includes great detail of the rivers, villages and castles. An elaborate title cartouche and scale of miles cartouche decorate the map, both illustrated with putti. Latin text on verso. 19.6" W x 16.3" H Attractive color and wide margins with light offsetting and some show-through of text on verso.

Blaeu, Johannes 1654 Knapdalia Provincia, que sub Argathelia Censetur / The Province of Knapdail which is Accounted a Member of Argyll This finely engraved map depicts Knapdale, a rural district of Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Highlands, just west of Loch Fyne. The map, based on the work of Timothy Pont, famous surveyor of Scotland in the late sixteenth century, includes great detail of the rivers, cities, villages and castles. An elaborate title cartouche decorates the map, illustrated with putti, sea monsters and mer-people. Latin text on verso. 21" W x 16.6" H Attractive color and wide margins with light offsetting and some show-through of text on verso.

Hondius/Bertius, 1616 [Lot of 7] Hibernia [and] Hibernia Septentr. in qua Ultonia Connatia [and] Connatia [and] Media [and] Hibernia Austral. in qua Momonia Lagenia [and] Lagenia [and] Udrone "This matched set of 7 miniature maps comprise the entire section on Ireland from Bertius` geographical treatise. Each map is beautifully engraved with a strapwork title cartouche, and several maps are further adorned with moire-patterned seas, sailing ships, and sea monsters. While the majority of the maps for Bertius` geographical treatise were engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jr. after Mercator, the individual maps of England, Scotland and Ireland were engraved by Salomon Rogiers after John Speed. French text on verso. Size varies slightly. This lot includes: A. “Hibernia” B. “Hibernia Septentr. in qua Ultonia Connatia” C. “Connatia” D. “Media” E. “Hibernia Austral. in qua Momonia Lagenia” F. “Lagenia” G. “Udrone” 5.3" W x 3.8" H Nice impressions with marginal soiling.