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Cluver, Philipp 1697 Macedoniae et Thessaliae Regiones This handsome map shows the historical regions of Macedonia and Thesalia in northern Greece. It is embellished with a strapwork title cartouche themed on the ancient military heroes of the region. 10.1" W x 7.9" H A dark impression with attractive color.

Cluver, Philipp 1697 Peloponnesus nunc Morea Charming map of the Peloponnesian peninsula, the heart of ancient Greece, with the cities of Sparta, Corinth, Argos and Olympia. An inset plan of Corinth balances the title cartouche featuring Neptune and his entourage. 10.1" W x 8.3" H Attractive color with a hint of toning along centerfold and a couple of tiny spots.

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Corcyra vel Corfu Miniature map of this important Greek island, handsomely adorned with a sailing ship and a sea monster. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5". 4.1" W x 2.9" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and minor show-through of text on verso.

Seutter, Matthias 1725 Nova et Exactissima Totius Italiae Sardiniae et Corsicae Delineatio Opera et Impensis Superb 18th century map of the whole of Italy, which also includes the islands of Corsica and Sardinia, part of Sicily, and the coastline of the Balkans. Beautifully engraved with Seutter`s typical bold style and detail. Title cartouche at top right features several cherubs and in the opposite corner the distance scale supports a river god, a globe and several putti. 22.5" W x 19.4" H Attractive color with scattered foxing, a long centerfold separation that has been closed on verso, and a tiny tear near center of map that has been closed with archival tape.

Elwe, Jan Barend 1792 L`Italie Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences... A fine large map showing all of Italy, including Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica, the surrounding parts of France and the Balkans, and a portion of North Africa. It is based on the geography of Guillaume Delisle and the observations of the astronomer Riccioli. The map is filled with detail and decorated with an ornate title cartouche alluding to the Catholic Church, with a cherub wearing a cardinal`s miter. 21.6" W x 18.2" H Original color on bluish, watermarked paper with wide margins and a hint of toning along the centerfold.

Walker, Samuel 1840-52 [Lot of 2] Italy [and] Plan of the City of Syracuse Beseiged by the Athenians "A. “Italy”, circa 1840 (7.6 x 9.1”). Detailed map of the nation naming regions and showing cities, rivers, and mountains. Engraved by Boynton. Condition: Lightly foxed with a short edge tear well away from image. (B+) B. “Plan of the City of Syracuse Beseiged by the Athenians”, from “Rollin`s History”, circa 1852 (6.4 x 8.1”). Striking plan of the historic city of Syracuse in Sicily featuring topographical detail, fortifications, and other structures. A key at bottom identifies the various Athenian and Syracusan fortifications. Engraved by Kelly. Condition: Faint foxing in the blank margins. (A)" #VALUE! See description.

Mercator/Hondius, 1607 Lombardiae Alpestris Pars Occidentalis cu Valesia Handsome small map of the mountainous Lombardy region of northern Italy with the glacial lakes of Maggiore, Lugaro and Como roughly in the center and Lake Geneva to the left. The map is simply ornamented with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. 7.3" W x 5.8" H A dark impression with marginal soiling. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins.

Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudicae Status in quo Ducatus Sabaudiae Principatus Pedemontium et Ducatus Montisferrati... This fully engraved map of northwestern Italy is bounded by Geneva in the north (depicted along the top border of the map), Grenoble in the west, the Gulf of Genoa in the south, and Milan and Lake Como in the east. There is great detail of towns, roads, political boundaries, and rivers. The decorative title cartouche features Athena, goddess of war and wisdom, and two royal figures. 22.6" W x 19.8" H Watermarked paper with original color that has been partially refreshed and light printer`s ink residue.

Jansson, Jan 1652 Latium Lovely map of the Lazio province on Italy`s central-west coast showing a bird`s eye view of Rome with several Roman ruins visible, including the Colosseum. Towns, roads, mountains, rivers, and forested areas fill the countryside. "Fucinus Lacus" (Fucine Lake), which was drained in 1875, is prominently depicted at right. The map is handsomely adorned with elegant script lettering, a distance scale held aloft by putti, and a strapwork title cartouche featuring Roman soldiers. 19.1" W x 13.9" H Wide original margins with a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold at bottom and a few small spots of foxing.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Tabula Catadupam Velini Fluminis et Montem Aeolium Caesianorum Situmq Circum Adjacentium Locorum Exhibens This unusual map centers on Terni in central Italy, and features a spectacular waterfall and Lago di Piediluco. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. Published in a Dutch edition of Kircher`s famous "Subterranean World" by Johann Waesberger. On a full sheet of Dutch text measuring 9.3 x 14.9". 7.6" W x 5.7" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling.

Homann Heirs, 1748 Status Ecclesiastici nec non Magni Ducatus Toscanae Nova Tabula Geographica… Handsome map of central Italy with fine detail of topography, roads, cities, fortifications, etc. The northeastern tip of Corsica is also shown. Decorated with a title cartouche incorporating the arms of Rome and Tuscany. French title above map: "Les Etats de l`Eglise & du Grand Duche de Toscane…" 21.2" W x 19" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed and a few abrasions in right blank margin.

Ortelius, Abraham 1574 Regni Neapolitani Verissima Secundum Antiquorum et Recentiorum Traditionem Descriptio, Pyrrho Ligorio Auct. This is a beautiful map of southern Italy with north oriented to the left as identified by the handsome compass rose. The map is filled with detail and based on the work of Pirro Ligorio who was best known as an architect involved in the building of St. Peter`s in Rome. The title is contained in a flowing banner and a fine sailing ship further adorns the map. Latin text on verso, published between 1574-75. 19.8" W x 14.5" H Watermarked paper with professional repairs to a centerfold separation that enters 2.5" into map at bottom and some small chips confined to blank margins. There are a couple of faded manuscript ink notations on map.

Braun & Hogenberg, 1581 [Map of the Grotto of the Cumaean Sibyl and Lake Agnano] "This is a very unusual and interesting sheet, consisting of two views, one atop the other, and each surrounded in an elaborate strapwork framework which includes Latin text. Both are drawn by Georg Hoefnagel. Latin text on verso. The top one is a view of Lake Averno from the east, showing the entrance to the Grotto of the Cumaean Sibyl (marked as “A”), and the temple of Apollo (marked as “B”). At center, Hoefnagel and Ortelius discuss the ancient context to the name of the lake, which means “birdless” in Greek. Yet Hoefnagel points out the ducks swimming in the lake, thereby disputing the claim that the lake was the entrance to the Underworld, as previously believed. The bottom view is of the volcanic Lake Agnano. The cartouche at right is translated as: “A true delineation of Lake Agnano and the deadly cave, which is neither spacious nor does it penetrate deeply into the mountain, but slopes gently towards the north. If any living creature enters it or is sent in, it will die at once; but if it is immediately pulled out and thrown into the aforementioned lake, it will slowly recover and come to life again. This is often tried out with dogs.” Along Lake Agnano is the Grotta del Cane (Dog`s Cave, marked “B”), which received its name due to the gases that rise approximately 45 cm from the floor, such that any dog who entered would be rendered unconscious. The structure to the far right of the lake (marked “C”) is the Stufe di San Germano, where the hot sulphur gases are stored for medicinal purposes." 18.3" W x 12.7" H Attractive color with a tiny hole along centerfold towards bottom, a centerfold separation in bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape, and light toning in blank margins.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Tabula Freti Siculi, Charybdis et Scyllae, Aliorumque Aestuum Rationes Explicans This interesting little map focuses on the Stretto di Messina between Calabria and the island of Sicily. It depicts an underground canal, currents, the famous Scylla and Charybdis, all evidently connected to Mt. Etna. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. 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". 6.8" W x 4.6" H Marginal soiling.

Fer, Nicolas de 1705 Les Environs de la Ville de Naples, dans la Province de Labour, avec la Routte de Cette Ville a Rome… This is a very fine map of the region between Rome and Naples with the major roads delineated, including the Via Appia through the Pontine Marshes. Both Rome and Naples are illustrated in plan-view format, indicating their importance. The title cartouche incorporates a uniquely formed inset map of "Nouveau Port de Nettuno". The map was beautifully engraved by Vincent de Ginville. 13.4" W x 9" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and minor creasing in blank margins.

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Ischia Ins Charming miniature map of this Italian island famous for its therapeutic baths. The map is oriented with north to the bottom, and towns are depicted as tiny castles. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5". 3.9" W x 2.7" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and minor show-through of text on verso.

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Siciliae Descriptio This great little miniature map shows rivers, lakes, and many towns on the island of Sicily. The stipple sea is adorned with a sailing ship, a galley, a sea monster, and an erupting volcano. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5". 4.1" W x 2.9" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and minor show-through of text on verso.

Cluver/Jansson, 1661 Siciliae Veteris Typus Charming small map of ancient Sicily based largely on Ortelius and Gastaldi. Engraved by Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius) and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and decorative calligraphy. 7.7" W x 6.3" H Issued folding, now pressed, with attractive color. Remargined at left to accommodate framing.

Rapin-Thoyras, Paul de 1745 Plan of the Works of the City of Messina, one of the Strongest and Most Considerable Cities of Sicily, and a Fine Sea-Port This map appeared in the fourth volume of Rapin de Thoyras` "History of England", as continued by Nicholas Tindal. This bird`s-eye plan depicts Messina during the War of the Quadruple Alliance, in which Spain was defeated by an alliance of Britain, France, Austria, and the Dutch Republic. After losing all of the Spanish possessions in Italy and the Low Countries in the Treaty of Utrecht at the end of the War of the Spanish Succession, King Philip V of Spain set out to retake territories in Italy and to claim the French throne. In July 1718 the Spanish invaded Sicily, first taking Palermo on July 7 and then sending half their troops along the coast to attack Messina. The Spanish succeeded in capturing Messina, but soon thereafter were defeated by an Austrian offensive. This plan depicts the Spanish and Austrians engaged in battle, with a decorative arrow orienting north to the right. A rococo-style cartouche contains a key identifying numerous locations on the map. Engraved by James Basire. 18.5" W x 16.5" H Watermarked paper with attractive color and short centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins that have been professionally repaired.

Chatelain, Henry Abraham 1719 Roma Vetus This attractive copper engraving shows a bird’s eye view of the fortified city of Ancient Rome with the Tiber river flowing through its walls. The plan shows numerous buildings, churches, monuments, and theaters with a large key at bottom naming 196 different locations. North is oriented to the left. Derived from earlier works by Braun & Hogenberg and Jodocus Hondius. 16.9" W x 13.1" H Watermarked paper with several ink notations in the image and blank margins. There are centerfold separations at top (entering 1/2" into map) and bottom (confined to blank margin) that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Jansson, Jan 1657 Insular Aliquot Aegaei Maris Antiqua Descrip… This sheet contains several maps of Mediterranean islands in classical times, all based in part on Ortelius. The central map [Euboea Insula] describes the Greek island Euboea and is surrounded by nine maps of other islands. This composition includes the islands of Sardinia and Corsica [Insularum Sardiniae et Corsicae Antiqua Descriptio] at top instead of Cyprus, as on Ortelius` map. Each shows tiny villages, rivers and mountains in profile and is decorated by sailing ships, except for Samos, which is adorned with a sea monster. 19.4" W x 16.9" H Very good with just a hint of toning.

Kircher, Athanasius 1665 Mappa Maris Mediterranei Fluxus Currentes et Naturam Motionum Explicans An unusual map 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. The map is devoid of political information and instead focuses entirely on ocean currents in the Mediterranean Sea. The map extends to include the Black Sea and parts of the Caspian and Red Sea. Kircher`s theories included the notion that the world`s oceans were all interconnected and thus this map depicts subterranean tunnels connecting the oceans and seas. The decorative title cartouche is surmounted by two putti. 21.9" W x 13.4" H Watermarked paper with a few small spots, a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold, and a tiny hole at bottom of map caused by a paper flaw.

Walker, Samuel 1824 Map of the Carthaginian Empire Centered on modern day Tunisia, this map stretches from Spain to a portion of the coast of today`s Albania. There is nice detail along the coasts, with many towns, ports, rivers, and mountains shown. An inset zooms in on Carthage. Engraved by Kelly. 13.2" W x 6.9" H Issued folding on sturdy paper with sizable margins. There is some minor scattered foxing, mostly concentrated in the blank margins, and some faint offsetting.

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Malta Olim Melita Insula Charming miniature map of Malta with towns depicted with castles. The map is richly adorned with a sea monster, sailing ship, and the Apostle Paul`s shipwreck depicted off the northern coastline, with two swimming survivors and several onlookers on land. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5". 4.1" W x 2.9" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and minor show-through of text on verso.

Duval, Pierre 1682 Isle de Malthe This miniature map of Malta 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. 5" W x 4" H Watermarked paper with very minor soiling in wide, original margins.

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Cyprus Insula This tiny map is a charming depiction of the island showing the rivers and cities. The island is surrounded by sailing ships and a sea monster. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5". 4.1" W x 3" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and minor show-through of text on verso.

Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Cyprus A handsome miniature map of Cyprus, showing towns, rivers, and the topography of the island. The map is embellished with a moire-patterned sea, two galleons, and two strapwork cartouches. French text on verso. 5.3" W x 3.8" H Minor show-through of text on verso.

Jansson, Jan 1653 Cyprus Insula This superb map of the island of Cyprus is geographically based on the earlier work of Ortelius, and was first published by Blaeu in 1635. Its beautiful composition makes it one of the most desirable maps of the island. At top are two coats of arms; at center the arms of the House of the Lusignans, and at left the Turkish arms. The map is attractively arrayed with compass roses, sailing ships, and rhumb lines. The large cartouche at bottom right shows Aphrodite being drawn across the sea in a seashell chariot pulled by a pair of swans, while Cupid pierces her heart with an arrow. Spanish text on verso, published between 1653-66. 19.8" W x 15.1" H Attractive color with wide margins, light printer`s ink residue, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 3" into map at top. There is marginal soiling and a repaired tear in bottom blank margin near the centerfold.

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Candia Olim Creta Beautifully and fully engraved copper plate map features exceptional detail of the island. The map has numerous place names and is embellished with a full stipple sea that has two sailing ships and a vigorous sea monster. Shows the mythological Labyrinth where the Minotaur was confined. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5". 4.1" W x 2.9" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and minor show-through of text on verso.

Hondius/Purchas, 1625 Candia [on sheet with] I Corfu [and] Zante [and] Milo [and] Nicsia [and] Scarpanto Crisply engraved, reduced version of Mercator`s handsome map of Crete with small inset maps of the islands of Corfu, Zante, Milos, Naxos, Santorini and Scarpanto at top. It is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and a moiré patterned sea. English text on verso. 7.2" W x 5.6" H A nice impression with light show-through of text on verso, minor soiling mostly confined to the blank margins, and some small remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Ortelius/Marchetti, 1598 Sardinia This charming miniature map delineates all of Sardinia and part of Corsica. North is oriented to the left. The stipple engraved sea is embellished with a sailing ship and sea monster. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius` folio "Theatrum". It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the "Epitome". The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle`s 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text measuring 5.5 x 7.5". 4.1" W x 2.9" H Watermarked paper with marginal soiling and minor show-through of text on verso.

Ortelius, Abraham 1598 Natoliae, quae olim Asia Minor, Nova Descriptio [on sheet with] Aegypti Recentior Descriptio [and] Carthaginis Celeberrimi Sinus Typus Three maps are on one folio sheet. On the left is a map of Turkey oriented with east at the top. The detailed map is based on the cartography of Gastaldi/Forlani and extends to include Candia and Cyprus. At top right is a map of northern Egypt showing the Nile River delta. Below is a map of the vicinity of ancient Carthage (Tunis) with many oared ships in the sea. French text on verso and marked page 113. 19.5" W x 12.7" H Watermarked paper with wide, original margins, all edges gilt, and a few small spots of foxing.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Communicatio Maris Mediterranei et quod Mortuum Dicunt, cum Mari Rubro This interesting little map covers the eastern part of the Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Nile Delta. It depicts the Red Sea, Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee with underground canals connecting them with the Mediterranean. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. 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". 6.1" W x 4" H A slightly uneven impression at right with marginal soiling.

Anon., 1700 Geographische Beschreibung von dem Wanderschaft der Apostelen und Reysen des H. Apostels Pauli... Very decorative map after Visscher describing the Apostle Paul`s travels by boat from Jerusalem to Rome showing the region from Sicily to the Persian Gulf. Graphic panels across the top and bottom depict 26 events from the Book of Acts, and the sea is filled with tiny ships and a compass rose. German text on verso. 18.5" W x 12.4" H There is light soiling, some show-through of text on verso, and some minor rippling of the paper.

Homann, Johann Baptist 1720 Imperium Turcicum in Europa, Asia et Africa Regiones Proprias, Tributarias, Clientelares... Striking map of the Turkish Empire stretching from the Balkan peninsula to the Caspian Sea and from Egypt through the Arabian peninsula. The elaborate title cartouche is surrounded by figures representing the conquest and the riches of the empire. This map is based on Delisle`s map of the region from 1701, with the exception of Saada and Sanaa, which have been omitted. 22.6" W x 19.1" H Watermarked paper with original color that has been partially refreshed and light printer`s ink residue, particularly along the left neatline.

Visscher, Claes Janszoon 1648 De Gelegentheyt van t`Paradys Ende t`Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders de Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen… Superb Dutch Bible map covering the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, featuring the Garden of Eden located near the city of Babel. The strapwork title cartouche is flanked by scenes of Eve offering Adam the apple and the expulsion from paradise. In the sea beneath Cyprus is a scene of Jonah and the whale. A lovely, decorative map with the scale of miles featuring a figure of an old fisherman (the mark of Visscher). Dutch text on verso. 18.8" W x 12.1" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with good margins, light soiling, and two small worm holes in unengraved areas of image, one of which has been professionally infilled.

Kircher, Athanasius 1682 Typus Communicationis Maris Caspii, cum Persico et Euxino This interesting little map covers the region including the Black and Caspian Seas and the Persian Gulf with a system of underground canals connecting them. The only city shown is Constantinople. This is from Kircher`s masterpiece, an immense and amazing work covering all aspects of anything that dwelled or occurred within the earth`s interior - from dragons, to fossils, to mountain springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Kircher`s work 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. He suggested the existence of a vast network of underground springs and reservoirs, as well as the theory that subterranean temperatures increase directly in proportion to depth. 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". 6.3" W x 6.5" H Marginal soiling.

Wit, Frederick de 1680 Nova Persiae Armeniae Natoliae et Arabiae This splendid map of the Middle East covers the region from Turkey and Egypt to Afghanistan with the Arabian peninsula prominently shown. The detail in Arabia is based on Sanson`s map of 1654, one of the largest scaled and best detailed maps of the region until the mid-seventeenth century. The decorative title cartouche features several exotic figures, animals and a merchant ship. A mapmaker works atop the scale of miles cartouche using dividers and other tools of the trade. 22.1" W x 18.8" H Lovely old color with light soiling. There are short centerfold separations at top and bottom and a 1.5" tear in the Persian Gulf that have all been professionally repaired.

Duval, Pierre 1682 La Turquie en Asie This uncommon miniature map shows the territory between the Mediterranean, Black, Caspian, and Red seas. 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. 5" W x 4" H Watermarked paper with very minor soiling in wide, original margins.

Cluver, Philipp 1697 Persia sive Sophorum Regnum cum Armenia Assyria Mesopotamia et Babilonia Charming small map covering the region from the Mediterranean to Pakistan, including the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, and part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is fully engraved with mountains, forests, many ancient place names and adorned with a decorative title cartouche. 10.2" W x 8.2" H Attractive color with a hint of offsetting and light toning along centerfold.

Goeree, Willelm & Jan 1700 De Reys-togten van Abraham, Gaande uit Ur der Kaldeen na Kanaan This stunning map of the Middle East depicts Patriarch Abraham`s travels from Ur to Canaan. The map is surrounded by an elaborately engraved frame containing twenty-one scenes illustrating the life of Abraham, spanning his departure from Ur to his death. Each scene includes a citation from the corresponding chapter in the book of Genesis. The map is based on a similar one by Abraham Ortelius, published between 1590-1624. 14.8" W x 11.6" H Lovely impression and color with a tiny hole adjacent to vignette for Genesis 21. Issued folding, now pressed, with a few short fold separations that have been professionally repaired.

Halma, Francois 1709 Descriptio Paradisi, et Terrae Canaan, Regionumque a Patriarchis Primum Habitatarum Nice map that displays the Middle East from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. The Garden of Eden is located in present-day Iraq, near the city of Babylon and "Mons Ararat" in the upper right corner is noted as the site of Noah`s Ark. Abraham`s journey from Ur is traced and numerous other biblical places are noted. The title cartouche features the serpent in the apple tree. 13" W x 8.3" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with good, original margins. Issued folding.

Stoopendaal, Daniel 1714 De Gelegentheyt van `t Paradys en `t Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders d`Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen … This Dutch Bible map covers the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, depicting numerous Biblical sites, including the wanderings of the Children of Israel, Jonas & the whale, and the Garden of Eden. The map is richly embellished with a banner style title cartouche and four corner vignettes - the creation of Adam & Eve, Paradise, Eve offering Adam the apple, and the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. At bottom center is a large scene of the Ark. Dutch text on verso. 18.1" W x 13.8" H Light soiling and some very faint offsetting.

1840-76 [Lot of 2] Turquie d`Asie, Arabie, Perse, Caboul, Beloutchistan, et Turkestan [and] Asie Occidentale et les Pays du Nil "Pair of nicely engraved maps that prominently feature the Arabian Peninsula. The maps show all of Turkey and the Black and Caspian seas, and extend east to include the region of today`s Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan. Many place names and topographical detail fill the maps, and political divisions are indicated by color. A. “Turquie d`Asie, Arabie, Perse, Caboul, Beloutchistan, et Turkestan”, by Charles V. Monin, circa 1840 (14.8 x 11.2”). Condition: Two light damp stains in top left and right corners that enter 2” into map image. (B+) B. “Asie Occidentale et les Pays du Nil”, by Justus Perthes, from “Atlas General”, circa 1876 (9.9 x 7.8”). Condition: Minor toning. (A)" #VALUE! See description.

Walker, Samuel 1853 Map to Explain the History of the Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians. Including Alexander`s Expedition This map of the Middle East spans from eastern Thrace to the western edge of India and shows Alexander the Great`s route through the region. Many rivers, mountains, deserts, and important cities and towns are identified. Also included are a few notes identifying places of interest, such as "Cyreschata the Cyropolis taken by Alexander" and "A Lake wherein the Oxus and Jaxartes are said to lose themselves and from which their streams are greatly enlarged". Engraved by Kelly. 15.3" W x 9.9" H Issued folding on sturdy paper with light scattered foxing and a few tiny edge tears and fold separations along the top of the sheet, outside the image.

Blaeu, (Family) 1640 Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor This handsome map of present-day Turkey includes several Aegean Islands and Cyprus prominently shown in the south. A fierce sea battle rages in the Mediterranean along with curious looking sea monsters. Two winged female creatures suspend the banner style title cartouche, and the map is further decorated with a surveyor holding an unusual vertical scale of miles. Dutch text on verso. 19.5" W x 15" H Nice impression and color with wide original margins. There is a centerfold separation at top confined to the blank margin that is closed on verso with archival material and a large professionally repaired chip in the right blank margin.

Cluver, Philipp 1697 Chersonesi quae hodie Natolia Descriptio Decorative, small map of Asia Minor including part of the Greek Archipelago and Cyprus. Adorned with a drape-style title cartouche held aloft by a putto. 10" W x 8.1" H Attractive color with a hint of offsetting.

Ptolemy/Mercator, 1730 Tab. I. Asiae, in qua Galatia, Cappadocia, Pontus, Bithynia, Asia Minor, Pamphylia, Lycia, ac Cilicia... A fine Ptolemaic map of Turkey and Cyprus showing its ancient political divisions. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and two fierce sea monsters in the Mediterranean Sea. Mercator originally published this map in his 1578 edition of Ptolemy`s great Geography. Although he is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term "Atlas" for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. The maps were beautifully engraved as nearly as possible to their original form and embellished with fine cartouches. This is the third state with a re-engraved title cartouche and the addition of a grid, published by R. and J. Westenios and Guil. Smith. 18" W x 13.5" H Nice impression and color on watermarked paper with light toning along sheet edges and damp stains in bottom corners, far from image.

Walker, Samuel 1853 The Expedition of Cyrus, and Retreat of the Ten Thousand This fascinating map traces the route of the Ten Thousand through the Persian Empire. The Ten Thousand were an army of Greek mercenaries commissioned by Cyrus the Younger to bring down Artaxerxes II, the king of Persia and his brother. Engraved by Kelly. 12.8" W x 8.4" H Issued folding on sturdy paper with wide margins as well as light scattered foxing and minor offsetting. There are a few short fold separations and an edge tear in the blank margins, all well away from image.

Porcacchi, Tomaso 1572 Constantinopoli This uncommon map is based on Munster`s important early bird`s-eye view of the Golden Horn of Constantinople. It shows the major sections of the city with the palaces, mosques and churches. Several types of ships and boats are shown in the Bosphorus Strait. Printed on a full sheet of Italian text (7.2 x 10.4"). 5.5" W x 4" H A few small spots in image with manuscript writing and soiling in blank margins.

Moxon, Joseph 1715 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments... [bound with] The Book of Common Prayer [and 6 Biblical maps] "This magnificent folio-sized King James Bible is bound with “The Book of Common Prayer”, “The Books Called Apocrypha”, “The New Testament”, and “The Whole Book of Psalms: Collected into English Metre” by Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins. This edition of the King James Bible includes marginal notes from the Geneva Bible, an ironic combination because the Geneva Notes apparently played a role in King James` decision to commission a new Bible. In addition, this Bible features a series of 6 Biblical maps originally by Nicholas Visscher and translated from Dutch by Joseph Moxon: A. “A Map of All the Earth and How After the Flood it Was Divided Among the Sons of Noah”. The map illustrates how the world was divided up among the sons of Noah after the Flood. It is centered on the Old World and only the place names are concentrated there. The rest of the world is shown only with continental outlines, rivers and lakes. The “island of California” appears across the expansive Pacific Ocean where there are partial outlines for Japan, Australia and New Zealand. A series of vignettes surround the map illustrating the Creation and the Garden of Eden at top, with scenes from the Fall of Man to the Crucifixion of Christ at bottom. Two cartouches further decorate the sheet, including a dedication to Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the second state, with the addition of Pennsylvania marked on the map. Reference: Shirley #457; Laor #516A. B. “Paradise, or the Garden of Eden. With the Countries Circumjacent Inhabited by the Patriarchs”. An attractive and uncommon map of the Middle East, including Cyprus, a portion of the Persian Gulf and the north shore of the Red Sea filled with details of Old Testament locations, including Babel and Nineveh. There is a coat of arms at upper left and a cartouche at upper right showing the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by the Angel. Reference: Laor #517. C. “Israels Peregrination, or the Forty Years Travels of the Children of Israel out of Egypt through the Red Sea, and the Wilderness into Canaan, or the Land of Promise”. This lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicts the flight from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Includes a fine title cartouche, ships sailing in both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, numerous putti, several engravings of religious icons, Moses, Aaron, and a charming scene of Jonas and the whale. Reference: Laor #519. D. “Jerusalem”. This detailed bird`s-eye view was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem during the seventeenth century. While it is imaginary, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets, with 36 principal sites numbered and keyed to a table in a scroll at left, which is held aloft by an eagle. Solomon`s Temple is at upper center and Herod`s Palace is located at the far left. The scenes in the foreground include the Crucifixion at left and Salomon`s anointment at right. Reference: Laor #1084A. E. “Canaan, or the Land of Promise. Possessed by the Children of Israel: and Travelled Through by our Saviour Jesus Christ; and His Apostles”. This fine map of present-day Israel is oriented with north to the right. There is a large, decorative title cartouche at bottom flanked by vignettes depicting the life of Christ. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles. Tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. At top center is a coat of arms with a dedication to Lord Bishop Humphrey. Reference: Laor #522A. F. “The Travels of St. Paul and Other the Apostles...” This map portrays the Eastern Mediterranean from Rome, through Asia Minor and the Holy Land, to Babylon. Territorial divisions reflect the political conditions of the first century A.D. The route of Apostle Paul is charted from Jerusalem to Rome. The decorative panels at top and bottom show the major events of Paul`s journey; each vignette being a composite of two or three episodes. The one at the left of the cartouche shows Paul`s conversion, his baptism by Ananias, and finally his daring escape from the city. Other scenes depict the young Paul before his conversion, healing the paralytic, his ship wreck at Malta, and his appearance before Nero. At bottom left is a coat of arms with a dedication to Seth, Lord Bishop of Salisbury. Reference: Laor #523A. This example also includes three pages of meticulous genealogical notes of the Joseph Maude and Thomas Holme families (from 1662-1863) written in delicate manuscript by a previous owner. 6 maps, 91pp, 719pp, 160pp, 248pp, 54pp. Original full diced paneled brown calf over beveled wooden boards, with a central, ornate blind-stamped lozenge to each board, and raised bands on spine. The original brass clasps and catches are no longer present." 10.6" W x 16.8" H Five of the six maps are in very good condition with faint, scattered foxing and minor offsetting. The sixth map (Canaan) is in good condition with some show-through of old manuscript ink on verso. The text is mostly very good with light scattered foxing and toning, with heavy toning on the first and last few pages. The binding is sound but the hinges are starting. The front cover is cracked vertically near the fore-edge and has been professionally repaired. The spine is cracking and is missing a 4x2" piece at bottom. There is a bookplate from a previous owner (Rosa Walter Meertief, born c. 1872) on front pastedown.

Munster, Sebastian 1550 [Title on Verso] Terra Santa This untitled woodblock map of the Holy Land and Cyprus covers the region from Southern Turkey to the Nile Delta. Contains two inset panels of Italian text. On verso is an illustration of Moses and the Ten Commandments, also accompanied by Italian text. 6.5" W x 10.2" H Trimmed close to the neatline at left with light soiling at bottom right.

Ortelius, Abraham 1590 Abrahami Patriarchae Peregrinatio, et Vita Ortelius designed, and probably also engraved this beautiful Holy Land map. It details the wanderings and life of the Patriarch Abraham. The map is displayed as though on a banner hung on a wall; it shows Palestine and a portion of Egypt, inset with a small map of the Middle East from the Mediterranean to the Euphrates River. The imaginative design includes an elaborately engraved frame containing twenty-two scenes illustrating the life of Abraham, spanning his departure from Ur to his death. This is less common first plate, which was used from 1590-95. This example has a blank verso, indicating that it was published in the 1590 Latin edition, of which Van den Broecke estimates that only 20 copies were printed. 18" W x 13.9" H A fine impression and excellent color on watermarked paper with a few small, manuscript ink notations (on the fourth medallion and on the wooden roller holding up the map).

Ortelius, Abraham 1598 Terra Sancta, a Petro Laicstain Perlustrata, et ab eius ore et Schedis a Christiano Schrot in Tabulam Redacta This striking map is considered the most `modern` of Ortelius` maps of the Holy Land. It is a very detailed map, centered on Samaria, with north oriented to the left. The map was drawn by Christian Schrot with cartography based on Peter Laicksteen`s wall map describing his 1566 visit to the Holy Land. The elaborate title cartouche incorporates vignettes of the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The map is further adorned with a bold distance scale featuring the head of Medusa and a dramatic scene depicting Jonah falling from a ship into the waiting jaws of the whale. French text on verso with page number 112. 20" W x 14.5" H Watermarked paper with wide original margins and all edges gilt. There is light soiling along centerfold and several small, unobtrusive spots.

Mercator/Cloppenburgh, 1630 Terra Sancta quae in Sacris, Terra Promissionis Palestina This small map is based on Ortelius` famous map of the Holy Land. It is oriented with east at the top and centered on Samaria. The Dead Sea has four cities shown burning within it: Sodoma, Gomorra, Adama and Seboim. The map is adorned with a strapwork cartouche. French text on verso. 10.2" W x 7.5" H Attractive color with some tiny tears in blank margins that have been professionally repaired, a few of which just enter the neatline. Very narrow right margin, apparently as issued.

Jansson, Jan 1657 Tabula Itineraria Patriarcharum Abrahami, Isaaci et Iacobi A fine decorative map illustrating the travels of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the Patriarchs of the Bible. The map is devoid of detail except in the regions described in the biblical accounts. It covers the region from Cyprus to Iraq and the great city of "Babel", and from Egypt to the deserts of Arabia. The decorations represent the bounty of the Promised Land with the title and scale cartouche adorned with a cornucopia of fruit and vegetables, and the imprint cartouche featuring a host of putti harvesting fruit and vegetables. 20.4" W x 14.8" H Nice impression and color with a repaired fold separation in bottom margin.

Visscher, Nicolas 1663 Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse der Kinderen Israels... This lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicts the flight from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Includes a fine title cartouche, ships sailing in both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, numerous putti, several engravings of religious icons, Moses, Aaron, and a charming scene of Jonas and the whale. Drawn by Claes Janszoon Visscher and engraved by A. vanden Broeck (their imprints are in the bottom right corner) and published by Nicolas Visscher in a Dutch Bible. Dutch text on verso. 18.8" W x 12.5" H Attractive color with light soiling, a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 3" into map at bottom. There are some stains along sheet edges, not affecting map.

Duval, Pierre 1677 [On 2 Sheets] Terra Sancta quae et Terra Chanaan, Terra Promissionis, Terra Hebreorum, Terra Israelitarum, Iudaea, et Palestina... This large-scale map of the Holy Land is printed on two sheets and divides the region into the Twelve Tribes of Israel. It covers the region with the shoreline from Sidon to Gaza and inland to Syria and the Arabian Desert. A large inset map in the southern sheet shows the Nile Delta, Sinai and Canaan with the Wandering of the Children of Israel, titled "Peregrinatio et Mansiones Israel Itarum, in Deserto". The maps are filled with fine detail with a large title cartouche gracing the southern sheet, featuring Moses, Adam eating an apple in the Garden of Eden, and God atop a cloud. Size is for each sheet; if joined the map would measure approximately 20.9 x 30.5". 20.9" W x 15.4" H Watermarked paper with minor soiling.

Sanson, Nicolas 1700 Geographiae Sacrae ex Veteri, et Novo Testamento Desumptae Tabula in qua Terra Promissa, sive Iudaea in suas Tribus Partesq. Distincta A fine map illustrating the lands described in the Old and New Testament. The Kishon River connects the Mediterranean to the Sea of Galilee. The map provides good detail throughout and is adorned with a wreath-style title cartouche. 19.7" W x 15.8" H Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a binding trim at bottom left that has been replaced and the margin at bottom extended, both of which have been done very skillfully. There is light discoloration along a 2" fold separation at bottom right that was previously closed with cello tape, which has since been entirely removed and professionally repaired.

Reland, Adrien 1714 Facies Palaestinae ex Monumentis Veteribus This map shows the Holy Land in Roman times divided into "Galilee, Samaria" and "Judea" with "Peraea Batanaea" on the west side of the Jordan River. Although Reland uses the traditional format for his map of the Holy Land, he excludes the fanciful names and imaginary rivers from previous maps. The allegorical title cartouche features a terrestrial globe, mapmaker`s tools, and Judea in chains, with the port of Jaffa in the background. Engraved by Broen. 19.4" W x 21.9" H A fine impression with attractive color and light toning. Narrow margins, as issued.