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Click here to subscribeBooks-Frank.T. Bullen-The Cruise Of The `Cachalot` published by Smith, Elder & Co, London, first edition 1898 with folding map and illustrations, full leather bound, together with David Livingstone-A Popular Account Of Missionary Travels And Researches In South Africa, published by John Murray, Albemarle Street, London, New Edition 1875, with folding map and illustrations, full leather binding with tooled school prize inscription
YORKSHIRE. NINETEEN MAPS BY CHRISTOPHER SAXTON, JOHN SPEED, HERMAN MOLL AND OTHER CARTOGRAPHERSincluding several road maps by John Ogilby, Thomas Gardner and Michael Drayton, various editions, all coloured some finely so, several with wide margins, none examined out of the frame, c43 x 49cm and smaller, 17th-early 19th c, in sixteen frames and a folding map by Emanuel Bowen published by Carrington Bowls (et al), marbled slip case, worn (17)++All in acceptable condition with a few marginal faults and old repairs here and there, some fine
THOROTON (ROBERT)THE ANTIQUITIES OF NOTTINGHAMSHIREfolio, engraved double page map and plates, some folding, contemporary ownership signature of P[aul] Pegge Burnell Beauchief Abbey on ffe, another on the title, engraved armorial bookplate of B[roughton] B[enjamin] Pegge Burnell (d1850), contemporary calf with raised bands, worn, London 1677++++
MAP and "Imperial D" 1) "MAP", 1921. French frontstroke machine by "Manufacture des Armes de Paris". (3/2-) - And: 2) "Imperial Portable Mod. D", 1919. Good condition. (2/2) "MAP" und "Imperial D" 1) "MAP", 1921. Vorderanschlagmaschine der "Manufacture des Armes de Paris". (3/2-) - Und: 2) "Imperial Portable Mod. D", 1919. Relativ gut erhaltene 3-reihige englische Typenhebelmaschine mit Vorderanschlag. Interessantes Sammlungsstück. (2/2) Condition: () Starting Price: €80
MAPS - A 19TH CENTURY HAND COLOURED MAP of The County of Warwick, published by Greenwood & Co. of Regent Street, Pall Mall, London, corrected and published February 24th 1830, with coloured vignette of Warwick Castle showing the usual explanation and refere nce to The Hundreds, 58cm x 68cm in plain glazed Hogarth frame
MAPS - JOHN SPEED “A New and Accurat Map of the World.” London; George Humble 1626 (1627), a later coloured engraving twin hemisphere Map of the World State 1 showing California depicted as an island, with decorative borders incorporating Polar celestial hemispheres, medallion portraits of the first four circum navigators (Magellan, Drake, Cavendish and Van Noort), allegorical figures of the four elements and diagrams of solar and lunar eclipses, having two page general description verso, 39cm x 51cm , plain glazed in moulded black and gilt frame
Title Pages (Le Monde ou la Description Generalle de ses Quatres Parties…), 1660. 8 x 12.5”. (HC) This title page comes from the well-known history and geography series by Pierre Davity (or d`Avity), sieur de Montmartin, who was a French writer, historian and geographer. After serving in the French military, Davity decided to write an encyclopedia on the history and geography of France, which he later expanded to include all regions of the world. After his death in 1635, Davity`s popular work was republished many times and expanded to six volumes, including this edition with revisions by Jean-Baptiste de Rocoles, published by Denis Bechet and Louis Billaine. This title page features miniature maps of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, with four male figures representing each of the continents. A French cavalryman wearing a laurel crown fills the upper portion. Lovely color with a few minor spots and some tiny abrasions in the map of Asia and below it. Trimmed close to neatlines, but still ample room for framing. There is a printer`s crease at bottom right and a couple of extraneous creases that have been pressed flat. Backed with tissue. (+B)
Frontispiece - Portrait (Ioannes Baptista Homann…), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, ca. 1740. 10.5 x 15”. (BW) This portrait of Johann Baptist Homann depicts the great cartographer sitting in a library, with a map of Germany before him. Engraved by Johann Wilhelm Winter after the portrait by Johann Kenckel, an employee of neighboring publisher and engraver Christoph Weigel. Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) was a German geographer and cartographer. In 1715 Homann was appointed Imperial Geographer of the Holy Roman Empire, as well as a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. Shortly thereafter, Homann published his masterpiece Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt (Grand Atlas of all the World). There are some small abrasions near center and a couple of small spots. (+B)
World (Figura del Mondo Universale), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1571. 15 x 11”. (BW) This famous woodblock map is presented on an oval projection surrounded by clouds and wind heads with the title above the map. The continents are shown in rough outline only. North America is shown with the large cleft nearly separating the east coast from the continent, often referred to as the Sea of Verazano. What appears to be a large Northwest Passage stretches towards Asia. South America has a very strange shape as well. In Africa, the Nile is prominently shown with its twin sources beginning in a range of southern mountains. The mythical islands of Grisonum and Calensuan are placed in the proximity of Australia, where there is also the label Mare Pacificum. A sailing ship and several fierce sea monsters occupy the oceans. Initials of the engraver David Kandel in lower left-hand corner. This is the second `modern` world map to appear in Munster`s Cosmographia, published between 1550 and 1578. This example is from an Italian edition, which were published in 1571 in Venice and 1578 in Cologne, with Italian text on verso. Ref: Shirley no.92; Manasek no.12. Two tiny worm tracks towards top and some faint spots. (+B)
World (Universi Orbis Descriptio Ad Usum Navigantium), Magini and Porro, Geiographicae Universae…, Venice, ca. 1597. 6.8 x 5.3”. (BW) This small mariner`s map is based on one of the most important world maps of the 16th century; Gerard Mercator`s multi-sheet map of 1569. The map reflects the belief in wide Arctic sea passages and depicts a huge southern continent, to which Magini has added fanciful ranges of mountains. A fine network of rhumb lines criss-cross the map and the oceans are stipple engraved in the Italian style. Printed on a full sheet of Italian text (9.5 x 14.2") with text below the map providing navigational instructions. This map, engraved by Girolamo Porro, is from the Venetian edition of the quarto edition of Ptolemy`s Geography that was edited by the distinguished Italian geographer Giovanni Magini. Ref: Shirley no.196. Light even toning with a few minor damp stains in blank margins, not affecting map. (A)
World (Designatio Orbis Christiani), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.8”. (HC) This is one of the first thematic maps, and it is the second world map in the Mercator-Hondius Atlas Minor. It is on a planispherical projection and uses symbols (identified in the key at bottom) to designate those areas of the world that are Christian (cross), Muslim (crescent), and idolaters (arrow). This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Ref: Shirley no.260. There are a few faint spots and the map has been professionally remargined at top right with a small amount of neatline in facsimile. Cardinal directions written in manuscript ink in blank margins. (+B)
World ([World and Horological Diagrams]), Ritter, Speculum Solis…, [1607]. 13.3 x 11”. (BW) A rare and extremely unusual map shows the world projected from the North Pole as if it were the table of a sundial. The landmasses are drawn to scale in proportion to their distance from the pole. The result is a very distorted, though mathematically correct, projection. Ten horological diagrams surround the central map and all are enclosed in a decorative border. The plate was designed for Ritter`s first edition of the Speculum Solis in 1607, and is a synopsis of all the plates that appear in his later editions. Ref: cf Shirley no.270. Watermarked paper with a few minute tears that have been professionally closed on verso. Also professionally remargined. (A)
World (Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1635. 21.3 x 16.3”. (HC) A magnificent map featuring a carte-a-figures border with allegorical representations of the sun, the moon, the five known planets, the four elements and the four seasons. Along the bottom are vignettes showing the seven wonders of the world: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus straddling the harbor at Rhodes, the Pyramids, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus at Cairo, the Temple of Diana, the Statue of Jupiter and the lighthouse at Alexandria. Josua van Ende engraved this map, reducing it from Blaeu`s 1605 wall map for inclusion in atlases. Petrus Plancius` world map of 1592 was the main source of geographical information. The map is shown on Mercator`s projection with a massive Southern Continent attached to New Guinea, with the coastal names of Beach and Psittacorum regio noted from Marco Polo`s travel memoirs. North America has the westward bulge characteristic of the time, with the Strait of Anian noted. Korea is shown as an island and Japan is in a kite-like shape. The map itself is richly decorated with cartouches, sea battles, monsters and compass roses. Fourth state with Tierra del Fuego shown as an island and the date omitted from the lower cartouche on the right. French text on verso. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) no.1; Shirley no.255. Lovely color with slightly uneven toning and two small, insignificant spots in blank areas of map image. (+B)
World (Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula), Pitt, The English Atlas, ca. 1680. 20.8 x 15.5”. (HC) This beautiful map is one of the most intriguing examples of the internal workings of the map publishing business in the seventeenth century. The copperplate from which the map was printed was originally engraved by Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius) in 1608. It then passed into the hands of Jan Jansson in 1620, and finally to Jansson’s heirs who formed a partnership with the Englishman, Moses Pitt. The plate was reworked several times and a comparison of the various states provides a compelling view of the changing image of the world during the 17th century. In this final state, the classic carte-a-figures borders remain unchanged, while the map itself was updated with actual discoveries such as Australia, Tierra del Fuego and the straits of Magellan and Le Maire. Other changes reflect prevailing, but erroneous, theories such as an insular California, a peculiar isthmus linking Nova Zemla to northern Asia, and a revived huge Antarctic landmass. The map is very scarce because Pitt’s ambitious atlas project was a commercial failure, resulting in his confinement in debtor’s prison. This map is a classic example of the mapmaker`s art with carte-a-figures borders depicting allegorical representations of the sun, moon, the five known planets, the four elements and the four seasons. Along the bottom are vignettes showing the seven wonders of the world: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus over the harbor at Rhodes, the Pyramids, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus at Cairo, the Temple of Diana, the Statue of Jupiter and the lighthouse at Alexandria. Ref: Shirley no.504 (cf no.264). Attractive color and wide margins with a couple of insignificant small spots and marginal soiling. (A)
World (Werelt Caert), Stoopendaal, Rotterdam, ca. 1690. 18 x 12.3”. (HC) This decorative double hemisphere map from a Dutch bible is based on Visscher`s similar map of 1663. The surrounding allegorical representations of the continents were copied from Visscher, but the map has been updated to show California as an island with a flat northern coastline, Australia`s western and northern coastlines, a revision in the coastline for New Guinea, and the addition of some islands in the South Pacific. Diagrams of the Copernican and Ptolemaic solar systems rest between the hemispheres. This is the smaller version of this world map, without the banner title. Dutch text on verso. Ref: cf Shirley no.498; Poortman & Augusteijn no.136-KII2. Lovely color with light show-through of text on verso and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1/4" into map image at bottom. There is also a tear that enters 3/4" into map image at top that has been professionally repaired. (+B)
World (Typus Orbis Terrarum), Cluver, Introductio in Universam Geographicam…, [1697]. 12 x 6.2”. (HC) Charming small double hemisphere map with the peninsular form for California and a huge Terra Australis Incognita. The corners are decorated with the female representations of the four continents. Tucked between the cusp at bottom is the figure of Atlas holding the world on his shoulders, wind heads, and fire. Ref: Shirley no.586. There is some printer`s ink residue along the top right neatline and some marginal soiling. (+B)
World (Nieuw Aerdsch Pleyn), Robijn (Robyn), Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 20.5 x 23.3”. (HC) This magnificent world map on a single polar projection was inspired by Cassini`s map of 1650. Based on Jacob Robyn and Hendrick Doncker`s four-sheet world map, this edition was also likely devised by Andreas van Luchtenburg, with the surrounding allegorical scenes engraved by Jacob Harrewyn. This is the second state with Robyn`s imprint replaced with that of Cornelis Danckerts. The map is presented in a circular form on the equidistant azimuthal projection created by Le Mayerne Turquet in 1648, in which the latitudes appear as equidistant concentric circles. In North America, only one Great Lake is depicted, and Nieu Nederland appears on the East Coast as opposed to New York, as it was renamed in 1644. California is shown as an island with a flat northern coastline. In South America, the two mythical lakes Parime Lacus and Xarayes are depicted. Parts of New Zealand and Tasmania are also shown, and Australia is connected to New Guinea. Ref: Shirley no.582. Lovely original color, trimmed to neatlines and remargined on all sides. There is some light soiling, a few faint damp stains, and small abrasions in vignettes. The centerfold has been reinforced on verso with Japanese tissue. (+B)
World (Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita), Stoopendaal, Rotterdam, ca. 1714. 18 x 14”. (HC) This decorative double hemisphere world map was issued in a Dutch Bible published by the Keur family. It is based on Visscher`s Bible map of 1663 and is surrounded by nearly identical engravings, which include numerous exotic animals and four female allegorical representations of the continents. At the top and bottom are two diagrams depicting the Copernican and Ptolemaic theories of the solar system. California is depicted as an island with a flat northern coast. Australia includes the western and northern coasts and the discoveries of Van Diemen. There are numerous Pacific islands including much of the western coastline of New Zealand. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Shirley no.498; Poortman & Augusteijn no.130 (GII-2). Ample margins and lovely color with a tiny hole in the mountains at top right due to a paper flaw. There are separations and tiny abrasions along the centerfold that have been archivally repaired with minute loss of image. (B)
World (Carte Generale du Monde, ou Description du Monde Terrestre & Aquatique), Covens & Mortier, Amsterdam, ca. 1730. 18.7 x 15”. (HC) This is Pierre Mortier`s unique world map drawn on Mercator`s projection. It depicts California as an island and the Detroit d`Anian connected by dotted lines through the Northwest Passage to Button`s Bay located to the west of Hudson Bay. There is an erroneous large lake shown as the source for the Rio Norte (Rio Grande River) located in the Southwest, as well as an early, open-ended version of the Great Lakes named Mer Douce. A small coastline of New Zealand appears in the Pacific. The northeast coast of Asia is severely truncated and shows Witsen`s Cap de Glaces. Australia`s northern coast is shown connected to New Guinea, and two disjointed coastlines appear to the south, including Van Diemen`s Land. The most interesting features of the map are the five spheres presented along the top depicting day and night, the flood, the phases of the moon, and the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. The map was precisely engraved by Jan van Luchenburg (imprint at lower left). This is the second state with the Covens and Mortier imprint. Ref: Shirley no.622. There is an archivally repaired tear that enters 2.5" into image at bottom and a faint pencil mark to the left of North America. (+B)
World (An Essay of a New and Compact Map, Containing the Known Parts of the Terrestrial Globe), Bellin, Paris, 1750. 27 x 20”. (HC) Bellin`s popular world map is presented on Mercator`s projection with two fine compass roses orienting the chart. North America is shown with a very pronounced River of the West connecting through a series of rivers and lakes from Lake Superior to the Pacific - representing the elusive Northwest Passage. A portion of the Asian coastline is depicted a short distance from the supposed western coast. The Russian discoveries in the North Pacific are not yet shown, although there is a note about the voyages of 1743. Able Tasman`s new discoveries in New Zealand and Australia are shown. Australia is labeled Hollandia Nova with Nova Guinea linked to the mainland by the Carpentier coastline. Terre de Diemen, also labeled I. Tasman, is connected to the mainland by conjectural dotted lines. A large, decorative title cartouche completes the composition. Published by Peter de Hondt with titles in French and Dutch in lower margin. Issued folding, now pressed with wide margins and slight printer`s ink residue. A few small fold separations, as well as a long tear in upper-right corner, have been professionally repaired. (+B)
World (A Map of the World, on Mercators Projection), Anon., Gentleman`s Magazine, London, 1755. 11.3 x 7.3”. (BW) Jolly called this "a neatly executed map showing the state of discovery with little fanciful speculation." The west coast of North American is labeled New Albion and a note in the Pacific reads "Land discovered in 1741, see Gent. Mag. Vol. 24." The entire eastern coast of Australia is indicated as unknown by a dotted line and Van Diemens Land is still connected to the continent. Only the western coast of New Zealand is shown. Cape Circumcision floats alone in the south Atlantic well below the Cape of Good Hope. The map is still bound in the original December 1755 issue that includes an article on the map. Ref: Jolly (GENT-94) Issued folding, with uneven toning. The magazine`s first few pages are detached. (B)
World (Nieuwe Wereld Kaart, waar in de Reizen van den Hr. Anson Rondsom de Wereld…), Tirion, ca. 1769. 16 x 9”. (BW) Simple, but handsome, map of the world on Mercator`s projection showing the voyage of the British naval officer, Commodore Anson. In 1740 Anson and his crew sailed from Britain past Cape Horn to Manila and then onwards back to Britain. During this trip they captured a Spanish galleon and confiscated its treasure worth half a million pounds. The map shows the island of California and only part of Australia. There is little interior detail with the focus of the map being this important voyage. A very sharp impression with a few spots in the image and a hint of toning, else very good. (+B)
World (A General Chart on Mercator`s Projection, to Shew the Track of the Lion and Hindostan from England to the Gulph of Pekin in China, … also the Limits of the Chinese Empire, as Extended by the Conquests of the Present Emperor Tchien-Lung.), Barrow, An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain…, London, 1796. 36.5 x 23.5”. (BW) This large chart was part of an account of George Macartney`s travels to China. Macartney was Britain`s first envoy to China, and was tasked with convincing emperor Emperor Qianlong to ease restrictions on trade between Great Britain and China by allowing the British to have a permanent embassy in the country. The map shows the track of two ships, the Lion and Hindostan, on their routes from England to China and back. Each day`s progress was recorded along the route along with several notations to the dangers along the way. The map was drawn by John Barrow, who was the private secretary to Lord Macartney. He was later Secretary to the Admiralty and was a vice-president and founding member of the Royal Geographical Society. Published by George Nicol. Nice impression on thick, watermarked paper with a few tiny spots, else fine. (A)
World (Map of the World on a Globular Projection Exhibiting Particularly the Nautical Researches of Capn. James Cook…), Arrowsmith, Boston, 1799. 72.5 x 38.5”. (HC) This impressive large-scale double-hemisphere map was designed to illustrate the routes and discoveries of Captain Cook. Originally published in 1794, it illustrates the important discoveries made in the Pacific and Arctic at the end of the 18th century. The map is dedicated to Alexander Dalrymple, the British Hydrographer, and includes a portrait of Dalrymple at bottom and one of Cook at top. There are numerous notations throughout of discoveries by various explorers, including Cook, Mackenzie and Hearne. The United States is depicted just prior to the Louisiana Purchase, which occurred in 1803. The important discoveries made by Cook on the east coast of Australia (New Holland) are carefully noted and the newly discovered (1798) Bass Strait between Australia and Tasmania is present. Printed on four sheets, joined, with title and dedication separately printed and pasted on the map, as issued. Aaron Arrowsmith established his own cartographic business in 1790 after working with Faden and Cary for two decades. He quickly became one of the most prominent mapmakers in London and established an international reputation. That reputation was built on his ability to gather up-to-date information from a wide variety of sources and compile the most accurate and highly detailed maps. He went on to become Hydrographer to the King of England and Geographer to the Prince of Wales. He specialized in large-format, multi-sheet, separately issued maps that are now very scarce. Ref: Stevens & Tree (MCC-39) no.91b; Kashnor, Leon (MC no.4), p.29. Original outline color with minor refreshing, a few small spots, and faint damp stains in top portion of the map. There are two 2.5" tears in the northern portion of the eastern hemisphere, as well as minor tears and chips along sheet edges that have all been professionally repaired. Excellent condition for a map of this size. (A)
World (Mappe-Monde ou Carte Generale de toutes les Parties du Globe, Corrigee et Augmentee des Decouvertes de Cap. Cook…), Delamarche, Paris, 1804. 15 x 9.3”. (HC) This copper engraved map of the world is drawn on Mercator`s projection. Considering the scale, there is good detail of major place names, watershed and islands of the world. The map has been updated to illustrate the recent discoveries of Cook, La Perouse, Vancouver, and Mackenzie. Notations in the Arctic discuss recent explorations, and there is good detail of the islands of the Pacific. This map was issued in three versions based on the three legends at top, depicting how the world is divided by religion, skin color, and facial features. This version identifies the four main religions of the world. Title cartouche notes that Delamarche is the successor to Robert de Vaugondy. Light toning along centerfold, with light foxing in blank margins. (+B)
World (Mappe-Monde Dressee Suivant les Nouvelles Relations…), Robert de Vaugondy/Delamarche, Paris, 1804. 29 x 18.8”. (HC) Fifth state of this attractive double hemisphere world first issued in 1749. The map has been updated with information, particularly the additional discoveries of Cook, La Perouse, Vancouver, and Mackensie to the year 1802 as noted in the supplementary cartouche. With these discoveries now reflected in the map, we no longer see the notion of a Northwest Passage. However, much of the inland Pacific Northwest is still relatively blank. The tracks of explorations and trade routes are shown in detail throughout. The large title cartouche is draped with a garland of flowers. Originally by the Robert de Vaugondy family, this map was reissued by their successor, Charles Francois Delamarche. Ref: cf. Pedley no.6. Outline color on watermarked paper, with an archivally repaired centerfold separation that enters 4" into map image at bottom. There are some small worm tracks that have been professionally repaired, with a minute amount of map border in facsimile. (+B)
World (Terre Suivant la Projection de Mercator, et Conforme a l`Etat Actuel des Connaissances Geographiques), Andriveau-Goujon, Atlas Universel, Paris, 1836. 23 x 16.5”. (HC) This map of the world on Mercator`s Projection is filled with place names and topographical details. The coastal regions in the Polar and Antarctic regions are largely uncharted. Alaska is named Amerique Russe. The map is adorned with an attractive swash letter title and a keyboard-style border. Engraved by P. Rousset. Ref: cf. Phillips (Atlases) no.791. Original outline color and wide margins with faint offsetting and light toning along centerfold. (+B)
World (Planiglob in Mercators Projection. Zugleich als Karte v. Australien), Stieler, Stieler`s Schul-Atlas, Gotha, ca. 1840. 9 x 7.3”. (HC) Handsome world map with minimal geo/political information. A time-bar at bottom shows the difference in times around the world from Paris. A few faint spots. (+B)
World (Westliche Halbkugel Oestliche Halbkugel), Stieler, Stieler`s Schul-Atlas, Gotha, ca. 1840. 9.5 x 8”. (HC) A charming double-hemisphere map showing good detail of islands, with an inset of Australia and its surrounding islands. The inset is flanked by text giving the sizes of the continents and dimensions of earth. Light soiling. (+B)
World (The World on Mercator`s Projection), Tallis, London, ca. 1851. 13.8 x 10.5”. (HC) This is a very handsome steel-engraved world map that was produced from the same plate used to celebrate the explorations by Captain James Cook. This issue has seven vignettes rather than only one vignette of Cook`s ship Endeavour. The beautifully rendered vignettes on this issue show important places and cities of the world including London, Constantinople, Niagara, the Pyramids of Ghizah, Port Neuf in Paris, Gibraltar, and Vesuvius. In the seas the "Steam Routes to the Colonies" are shown in color. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, the illustrations are by H. Warren, engraved by J.B. Allen. Published by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Original outline color with light toning and a couple of tiny centerfold separations that have been archivally repaired. (+B)
World (Mappemonde), Vuillemin, Paris, ca. 1856. 29 x 17.5”. (HC) This is a nice double-hemisphere map of the world centered on the Pacific Ocean with the Western Hemisphere on the right. There is good detail of the islands in the Pacific Ocean and the coastline of Australia. Alaska is noted as Amerique Russe and the Pacific Northwest is labeled the Oregon District. Below the hemispheres is an attractive celestial chart titled Systeme Planetaire showing the planetary orbits in the solar system. There are a couple of 1" separations along the centerfold, which have been closed on verso with archival tape along with a few abrasions. (B)
Ancient World (Tabula Itineraria ex Illustri Peutingerorum Bibliotheca…), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1650. 159.3 x 7.3”. (HC) This impressive long map is the famous Peutinger Table, or a Roman road map of the world. The original parchment document was found by Konrad Celtes in a library in Augsburg, came into the hands of Konrad Peutinger and later went to his relative Mark Welser who was the first to publish a copy of it in 1591 at Aldus Manutius in Venice. This map, based on the original manuscript, was first popularized by Ortelius in 1598 and became an important part of his great historical atlas. Jansson`s version is nearly identical to that of Ortelius. This decorative strip map depicts the imperial roads and posts within the Roman Empire throughout Europe, North Africa and Asia as far as Toprobana (Sri Lanka). Printed on 8 sheets, now joined. Ref: Shirley no.393. Issued folding, with some minor fold separations that have been archivally repaired. (A)
Ancient World (Geografische Kaarte van de Oude Weereld Volgens de Verdeeling der Kinderen van Noach…), Calmet, Paris, ca. 1725. 17.5 x 12.8”. (HC) This classic map of the ancient world depicts Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names. The prominent rococo-style cartouche and a large compass rose with fleur-de-lis adorn the elegant sheet. Watermarked paper with faint toning along centerfold at top. (A)
North Pole (Septentrionalium Terrarum Descriptio), Mercator, Gerardi Mercatirus Atlas…, [1613]. 15.5 x 14.8”. (HC) This influential map was the first separately printed map devoted to the Arctic. The hemisphere is surrounded by a floral design with four roundels in each corner. These contain the title, the Faeroe Isles, the Shetland Isles, and the mythical island of Frisland. The North Pole is shown according to legend as a large rock in a giant whirlpool and surrounded by four islands separated by rivers. One of the islands is noted as being inhabited by pygmies. The magnetic north is depicted as a separate island rock just outside the polar mass. In North America, there is a very early reference to California (California regio, sola fama Hispanis nota), curiously shown north of the El streto de Anian. The map depicts the attempts of Frobisher and Davis to locate the northern passages to Asia. This is the second state of the plate with updates in the region north of Russia including undefined coastlines to one of the islands surrounding the pole and Novaya Zemlya. French text on verso. Ref: Burden no.88; Kershaw no.22a. Original color and wide margins with several centerfold separations and some cracking adjacent to centerfold towards bottom, caused by the oxidation of the green pigment, all of which have all been expertly repaired. There is one small worm hole just west of Greenland that has also been professionally repaired, with minute loss of image. (+B)
North Pole (Polus Arcticus cum Vicinis Regionibus), Mercator/Hondius, Historia Mundi, Amsterdam, ca. 1635. 7.3 x 5.3”. (HC) This is a reduced version of the second state of Mercator`s famous North Pole map. It depicts the region between the pole and the Arctic Circle. This is one of the most intriguing early maps, combining medieval geographic concepts with some of the most advanced cartography of its day. The North Pole is shown as a rocky island surrounded by `in-drawing seas` between four huge islands. The map shows an awareness of recent discoveries, including those of Frobisher and Davis, as well as the northern sea passage through America to Asia. It is a striking example of baroque engraving, with the map set off by the roundel title cartouche and inset maps of the Faeroes, the Shetlands and the mythical Frisland in the corners, and framed by a border of interlocking acanthus designs. English text on verso. Ref: Burden no.154; Kershaw no.29. Light show-through of text on verso and minor soiling and archival paper repairs in blank margins. (A)
North Pole (Repraesentatio Geographica Itineris Maritimi Navis Victoriae in qua ex Personis), Scherer, Atlas Novus, ca. 1700. 14 x 9”. (HC) This very graphic map is presented on a north polar projection and depicts all of the world except the South Pole, with California shown as an island. The map illustrates the remarkable circumnavigation led by Ferdinand Magellan. On the left is an illustration of Victoria, the only remaining ship from Magellan’s Armada de Molucca that sailed from Seville in 1519 in search of a westward route to the Spice Islands. On the right, the few expedition survivors (18 out of the original 237) are shown making their way to the Santa María de la Victoria church in Seville, where they went to give thanks for their safe return. The title cartouche includes the date of their return, September 7, 1522. Ref: Shirley no.626. (A)
North Pole (A Correct Draught of the North Pole…), Bowen, Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca…, Philadelphia, ca. 1747. 17.5 x 15.5”. (HC) A highly detailed map that shows the tracks of navigators in their numerous attempts to find a northern passage to the economic riches of Asia. The map shows great information on the hunt for the Northwest Passage via Hudson Bay. Much of Greenland and the western part of North America remain undiscovered. A decorative title cartouche obscures the unknown northwest coast. Panels of English text at the bottom describe the explorations and probabilities of finding a Northwest Passage via Hudson Bay, with particular interest in the outcome of the 1746 Arthur Dobbs expedition. Published by John Harris. Ref: Kershaw no.418. Trimmed at top with some loss of neatline. There are tiny archivally repaired tears and chips in blank margins, a few of which just enter neatline at top. (+B)
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