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Central America - Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama (Isthmus of Panama), Tallis, Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World, London, ca. 1851. 13.3 x 10”. (HC) Lovely map of the region from Nicaragua through Panama, drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. There are three proposed canals and roads shown; two in Panama, and another in Nicaragua. The map is ornamented with two steel-engraved vignettes: The Fort at Chagres and Gold Seekers on their way over the Cordilleras, designed and engraved by H. Warren and J. Wrightson respectively. Ref: Kapp (MCC-73) no.116. Original outline color with a few small, unobtrusive spots. (+B)

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum Terris Adiacentibus), Montanus, De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld…, Amsterdam, [1671]. 14.2 x 11.2”. (HC) This is the first state of this outstanding map of the West Indies that also incorporates the eastern coast of North America from the Chesapeake Bay through the Gulf of Mexico, Central America and the northern coast of South America. The cartography is based on Hessel Gerritsz` chart of 1631 and Blaeu`s map of 1634. The scenic title cartouche fills the North American continent and an equally graphic scale of miles cartouche fills the interior of South America, each surrounded by Native Americans and European merchants. The seas are embellished with rhumb lines, ships and compass roses. Ref: Burden no.414. There is a hint of toning along the centerfold and remnants of hinge tape on verso. (A)

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Kaart van het Middelste deel van America), Dampier, Nieuwe Reystogt Rondom de Werrel, London, [1698]. 11.3 x 6.3”. (BW) This is from de Hondt`s rare Dutch edition of William Dampier’s voyages. The English edition`s map, titled "A Map of the Middle Part of America," is identical in its depiction; this edition is re-engraved to use Dutch names. This chart shows part of the route of William Dampier`s first circumnavigation voyage in the 1680s with his passage across the isthmus of Panama. The map covers the area of northern South America through Central America into what is now the southern United States with Mary-Land, Virginie, Caroline, Floride, and N. Mexique named. There is an inset map detailing the Cape Verde Islands with the route of exploration delineated. Nice impression with a few minor stains and light toning in the blank margins. Issued folding. (+B)

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Carte du Golphe du Mexique et des Isles de l`Amerique), Bellin, La Harpe`s Abrege de l`Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1754. 14.7 x 10.7”. (HC) Attractive map of the islands of the Caribbean with the parts of the United States and Mexico that border the Gulf of Mexico, Central America, and the northern coastline of South America. Routes of several explorers are shown, including Cortez, Ponce de Leon, and Hernandez de Cordova, along with many coastal place names. A delicately engraved rococo-style title cartouche fills the upper right. Ref: Sellers & Van Ee no.1683. Watermarked paper with light offsetting, two tiny holes, and a few faint spots. The margin has been extended at lower right due to binding trim. Issued folding. (+B)

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Map of the European Settlements in Mexico or New Spain and the West Indies), Kitchin, Robertson`s History of America, London, 1783. 20 x 12.3”. (BW) This detailed and expansive map covers all of the southern United States north to the Carolinas at Cape Henry. The map continues west through the region labeled Great Space of Land unknown to the southern tip of Baja California. All of the Caribbean is shown, naming the Great Antilles, Cuba, and the Bahamas, with the Windward and Leeward together identified as the Caribbe Is. It is filled with place names and rivers and Indian tribes. The map is decorated with a delicate title cartouche. Issued folding, now pressed with a minute hole at a fold intersection, and another caused by a paper flaw, both of which are only visible when held to light. Remargined at top right. (A)

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean ([On 2 Sheets] Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America), Arrowsmith, London, 1810. 55.1 x 23.8”. (HC) At the time of its publication, Arrowsmith’s impressive chart of the West Indies was the most accurate map of the region. It was drawn from several important surveys including those of John William Gerard de Brahm of the Georgia coast, Bernard Romans of Florida, and Spanish surveys of the Gulf of Mexico. First issued in 1803, this is the second state, with additions to 1810 and the width reduced eliminating the portion covering Mexico and the southwestern US. The map gives great detail of the coastlines with soundings, anchorages, and navigational hazards. The interior of the US is blank with the exception of rivers and a few place names, and reaches west just past Galveston Bay. Florida is divided into East and West along the St. Marks River, and West Florida extends to the Mississippi River. There is great topographical detail of the Caribbean islands and Central America. The map also includes several interesting notes including one in Central America describing the "Canals proposed to be cut by the Spaniards in 1528." Four sheets, joined to form two large sheets, as issued. Size is for each sheet; map would measure 56 x 47.5" if all four sheets were joined. Ref: Stevens & Tree (MCC-39) no.89b. Original color with light offsetting, a few small spots, and toning in left blank margin extending into border. There are some short fold separations that have been archivally repaired. (+B)

Caribbean (Descripcion del Destricto del Audiencia de la Espanola), Herrera y Tordesillas, Madrid, ca. 1723. 8 x 8”. (HC) Antonio de Herrera Y Tordelisllas was the official historian of Spain and the Indies. He compiled a history of the Spanish conquests and early explorations in the Americas, which included this simply engraved map of the Caribbean. His work (Historia general de los hechos de los Castellanos) was originally published in 1601 with several editions and translations thereafter, all of which are scarce. This map is from an early 18th century edition. The cartography is based on the manuscript charts of Juan Lopez de Velasco (c. 1575-80). This map is an excellent view of the Spanish presence in Florida, the West Indies and northern South America. The distinctive narrow Florida peninsula includes a fairly accurate delineation of the R. de S. Matheo (St. Johns River) with a large lake at its headwaters. There are several place names, including S. Augustin (St. Augustine) and Pta del Canaveral. Ref: Burden no.142. Wide margins and watermarked with "Gaspar Solernou." There is light printer`s ink residue and marginal soiling. (A)

Florida, Cuba, Bahamas (Nova Tabula Exhibens Insulas Cubam et Hispaniolam vulgo S. Domingo Dictam Insulas Lucaias seu Bahamanas ac Peninsulam Floridae…), Ottens, Amsterdam, ca. 1740. 21.3 x 17.8”. (HC) This important map of the Florida peninsula, Cuba, the Bahamas, and part of Hispaniola was prepared at the time of the War of Jenkin`s Ear between Britain and Spain. The map details the route of the Spanish treasure ships arriving in Havana from Spain, and then heading south towards Cartagena. Three insets at top depict the harbors of St. Augustine, Havana, and Santo Domingo. The map was issued separately and as part of a large six-part map illustrating the War of Jenkin`s Ear in 1740-41. This is the separately issued state as it contains its own title cartouche. Lovely original color with faint offsetting and minor damp stains in top blank margin and an old repair on the fold separation in the bottom blank margin. (A)

Cuba ([Lot of 2] A New Chart of the Seas, Surrounding the Island of Cuba… [and] A Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna, Capital of the Island of Cuba), London Magazine, London, [1762]. x ”. A. A New Chart of the Seas, Surrounding the Island of Cuba..., by Thomas Kitchin, hand color (14.5 x 10.5"). This attractive chart displays the tracks of galleons from Carthagena to Havana and the track of the "Galleons home" off the Florida coast. The depiction of southern Florida with many inland waterways was typical of the time. Includes the inset a "Plan of the Harbour and Town of Havana, Taken on the Spot by an Officer of the Navy." Decorated with a rococo-style title cartouche and large compass rose with rhumb lines. Published in the October 1762 issue. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper with a few tiny fold separations that have been partially closed on verso. There is a binding trim at left that has been repaired with old paper and a resulting tear that enters 1" into image that has been archivally repaired, as well as an archivally repaired tear that enters 0.5" at bottom. B. A Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna, Capital of the Island of Cuba, black & white (4.5" x 7"). Map shows the harbor and town with the surrounding area. Legend keyed to map gives location of 19 important places and a castle. From the May 1762 issue. Condition: There is a miniscule hole in the lower right neatline, only visible when held to light and some faint toning. Ref: Jolly LOND-217 & LOND-213. See descriptions. (+B)

Puerto Rico & Vieques (Charte der Insel Puertorico und der Insel Bieque nach Don Tomas Lopez von Ledru), Weimar Geographisches Institut, Reise nach den Inseln Teneriffa, Trinidad, St. Thomas, St. Cruz und Porto-Rico, Weimar, 1814. 13 x 8.3”. (HC) A scarce and densely engraved map of Puerto Rico and the adjacent island of Vieques. Numerous place names, navigational hazards, and anchorages are shown along the coastline, while the interior is filled primarily with topographical detail and just a few place names. The map is based on the work of Andree Pierre Ledru, who served as botanist to the expedition of Captain Nicolas Baudin in the Canary Islands and the Caribbean. Engraved by C. Ehnlich. Ref: Phillips (Maps of America), p. 719. Wide margins with light toning. (+B)

Lesser Antilles (Canibales Insulae), Blaeu, Atlas Maior sive Geographia, Amsterdam, ca. 1662. 21 x 16.5”. (HC) This is the first Dutch map to focus on the Lesser Antilles. It covers the Windward and Leeward Isles from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Margarita. Centered on a compass rose with north at right, the chart is less decorative than other maps by Blaeu, having instead a practical navigational chart appearance. The title - Islands of the Cannibals - is certainly evocative. It illustrates the European impression of the mysterious islands of the New World resulting from many explorers` accounts of the savage Caribbean warriors who devoured their prisoners. Blaeu`s map appeared only in editions of the great Atlas Maior from 1662, thus it is relatively uncommon. Latin text on verso. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) p. 162. Lightly toned, watermarked paper with a few faint spots and light show-through of text on verso. There is some scattered foxing primarily in the blank margins and a small hole in right blank margin, not affecting map image. (B)

Barbados (Insula Barbadoes in suas Parochias Distincta, una cum Oris Maritimis, Viis &c. ad Fidem Anglicani Authoris Delineata), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, ca. 1737. 11 x 13.3”. (HC) This bold copper-engraved map of Barbados was copied from Moll`s map of 1729. The island is divided into parishes, with numerous cities, churches, plantations, and roads depicted. A decorative compass rose orients west at the top of the map. Contained in the title cartouche are a legend, a list of the eleven parishes with their population, and a note giving a brief history of Barbados from the reign of King James I. The Barbados map was one of five maps on the sheet, including St. Kitts, Antigua, Bermuda, and Jamaica, which have been trimmed from this folio sheet. Above the map is an elaborate title cartouche for the whole sheet in both Latin and German, decorated with coconut trees and local flowers. Ref: Campbell, Tony (MCC-21) no.26. Light soiling, a few creases, and a minute tear in title cartouche that has been archivally repaired. Trimmed to neatlines at left and bottom and remargined. (+B)

Lesser Antilles - St. Kitts, Guadalupe, Martinique (A New Mapp of the Island of St. Christophers being an Actuall Survey Taken by Mr. Andrew Norwood), Mount & Page, The English Pilot, London, ca. 1770. 21 x 17”. (HC) This is an excellent map of St. Christophers, now known as St. Kitts, showing the parishes, forts, settlements, and churches. The map is beautifully composed with two other maps on the same sheet. They are inset into the main map with a vine border and each has its own cartouche and compass rose; A New Mapp of the Island of Guadalupa, and A New Mapp of the Island of Martineca. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) M.M&P-5h no.15.1-3. Light toning and offsetting with some printer`s ink residue. There are some small tears and chips in blank margins that have been archivally repaired, one of which just enters neatline at top. (+B)

The Grenadines, Bequia (The Island of Becouya…), Norie, London, 1827. 18.5 x 12.5”. (HC) A lovely and rare navigational chart of the island of Bequia, just south of St. Vincent in the Grenadines. The rocky coastline and the topography are well depicted in addition to the few roads and villages on the island. A large inset shows Admiralty Bay, as surveyed by Captain Dovers, with numerous soundings and navigational hazards. The inset includes details such as "the only windmill," a battery of three guns, a burial ground, and "negro houses." Bequia and the Grenadine islands were ceded to Britain in the Treaty of Paris in 1763, and the islands remained under British control until their independence in 1979. Light soiling with a couple of minor abrasions and minute worm holes, and short fold separations that have been closed on verso with archival materials. There are three tears that enter about 1/2" into map at top that have also been closed with archival materials. Narrow right and bottom margin. (B)

Curacao (Curacao to Holland), Philip, London, ca. 1852. 12 x 9.8”. (HC) This map of Curacao details the settlements, roads and topography of the island. An inset shows Fort Amsterdam at the mouth of Scottegat inlet, with depictions of the battery, gallows, and fortifications. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Curacao changed hands among the British, the French, and the Dutch several times. The island returned to Dutch rule in 1815, and is currently a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Light toning with a few tiny spots. Trimmed close to neatline at top and right with margins extended to better accommodate framing. (+B)

South America (America Meridionalis), Hondius, Mercator`s Atlas, Amsterdam, ca. 1623. 19.3 x 14.3”. (HC) Superb folio map of the continent that was added by Jodocus Hondius for publication in his continuation of the Mercator Atlas. The interior features the large mythical Parime Lacus straddling the equator and an equally interesting river system. The huge Rio de la Plata flows south from the conjectural Eupana Lacus in Brazil, while the R. Grande flows north from the same lake to join the Amazon River. The Strait of Magellan is shown, but Tierra del Fuego is part of the large southern continent. The map is beautifully engraved with a wave pattern in the oceans, which are filled with ships, sea monsters and a native canoe. The continent is flanked by two elaborate cartouches; title to the right and a large inset plan of Cuzco incorporated into the distance scale cartouche on the left. A Native American is seen with a bow and arrow in the interior. Latin text on verso. A fine impression with a couple of insignificant spots. There is light toning and soiling in blank margins. (A)

South America ([Lot of 3] Carte du Nouv. Rme. de Grenade, de la Noule. Andalousie, et de la Guyane… [and] Carte du Perou avec une Partie des Pays qui en sont a l`Est… [and] Carte de la Partie Meridionale Du Bresil), Bonne, Paris, ca. 1780. 12.3 x 8.3”. (BW) A) Carte du Nouv. Rme. de Grenade, de la Noule. Andalousie, et de la Guyane, avec les Pays Limitrophes qui en sont au Sud, (12.3 x 8.3). Detailed copper engraved map of the northern part of the continent. A remnant of the mythical L. Parime is shown in Guyana. There is very good detail of settlements and topography, and the direction of the trade winds are shown in the Atlantic. B) Carte du Perou avec une Partie des Pays qui en sont a l`Est… (8.5 x 12.5"). Attractive regional map of the western coast of South America extending from Ecuador, through Peru and present-day Bolivia, into northern Chili. There is nice detail with the locations of numerous missions and many other place names throughout. C) Carte de la Partie Meridionale Du Bresil (12.5 x 8.3"). This map depicts southern Brazil from Porto Seguro to the mouth of the La Plata River. The direction of trade winds are shown in the Atlantic. The interior is sparsely detailed except for Indian tribes and the locations of Jesuit missions. Some areas of light printer`s ink residue. Map C has light soiling in upper blank margin. (A)

South America (South America), Lucas, A General Atlas…, Baltimore, ca. 1823. 8.5 x 10.3”. (HC) This map of South America depicts a large United Provinces, consisting of Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. Colombia extends to include Venezuela and Ecuador, and Patagonia encompasses the southern tip of the continent. Lucas` General Atlas is known as one of the finest general atlases produced in the U.S. at the time, due to the high quality paper, superior engraving quality, and attractive coloring style. Engraved by J. Yeager. Wide margins with light toning and minor foxing. (B)

Northern South America (Mapa de la Provincia, y Missiones de la Compania de IHS del Nuevo Reyno de Granada), El Orinoco Ilustrado y Defendido, ca. 1741. 16 x 11.1”. (HC) This rare map of the northern tip of South America is centered on the Orinoco River, extending from Cartagena, Colombia in the west to present-day French Guiana in the east. The mythical Laguna de Parima is depicted along the equator. A legend identifies cities and towns, Jesuit schools and missions, and locations where missionaries died. An inset at bottom right depicts part of the Amazon River. A decorative cartouche at bottom dedicates the map to Francisco de Miranda. Drawn by Padre Joseph Gumilla, engraved by Paulus Minguet, and published by Manuel Fernandez. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a few tiny fold separations that have been repaired with archival materials. There is an archivally repaired tear that enters 2.5" into map image at right. The map has been remargined at right and left with part of left-hand border in facsimile. (B)

Northern South America (Carta del Corso del Maragnone O sia del gran Fiume Dell` Amazzoni…), Rossi, Gazzettiere Americano, Rome, 1763. 12.5 x 8.5”. (BW) This interesting map of the Amazon region is based on astronomical observations conducted by Charles-Marie de La Condamine, a French explorer, geographer, and mathematician. After traveling to Ecuador in 1735 to test Isaac Newton`s hypothesis that the Earth was not a perfect sphere, La Condamine was unable to travel back to France directly due to insufficient funds. Instead, he traveled eastward down the Amazon River from 1743-44, and performed the first scientific exploration of the great river. This map depicts the Amazon River from its mouth in the Atlantic west to its tributaries in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, with La Condamine`s route depicted with dotted lines. Issued folding. A fine impression with wide margins and just a hint of toning along centerfold. (A)

Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica & Ecuador ([Lot of 2] Colombia [and] Carte des Pays Situes sur la Mer du Sud Depuis Panama jusqu`a Guayaquil…), London, ca. 1779-1828. x ”. (HC) A) Colombia, by Sidney Hall, from A New General Atlas, published 1828, hand color (20.3 x 16.5"). This detailed map of Colombia includes Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador and part of Brazil. It identifies key regions, towns, rivers and depicts mountains via hachure. The map is surrounded by a lovely keyboard style border. Ref: Kapp (Colombia) no.143. Condition: Wide margins with faint, scattered foxing. There is cello tape residue in upper blank margin, and a short tear in left blank margin far from map image. (B+) B) Carte des Pays Situes sur la Mer Du Sud Depuis Panama jusqu`a Guayaquil..., by William Robertson, from Histoire de l`Amerique, circa 1779, black & white (9.5 x 14.5"). This map stretches from Costa Rica to Colombia, to the tip of Peru in the south, and depicts the towns, rivers and a few roads. The map is adorned by a decorative floral title cartouche and a simple compass rose. Engraved by Benard. Condition: Folding, as issued, with a binding trim at left. There is light offsetting and two faint spots - one in blank area of map image at left and the second just entering map border at bottom. (B+) See description. ()

Guyana (Pas-Kaart van de Zee-Kusten van Guiana tusschen Cabo Noord en Rio Amano…), Keulen, Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 23.3 x 20.5”. (BW) Scarce sea chart centering on the bay at what is now Georgetown in Guyana, with an inset of the mouth of the Essequibo River and a plan of Fort Cajana. The map is detailed with soundings, currents, shoals and anchorages and embellished with rhumb lines, a sailing ship and compass roses oriented with north to the right. The striking title cartouche features two natives with their tame leopards. A dark impression with light offsetting and a few small abrasions and a tiny tear in the upper right blank margin. (+B)

Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana (Partie de Terre Ferme ou sont Guiane et Caribane. Augmentee et Corrigee Suivant les Dernieres Relations), Sanson/Mariette, Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde…, Paris, 1656. 21.1 x 16”. (HC) This map of present-day Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and part of Brazil depicts several conjectural lakes and rivers. The mythical Lac Parime is prominently shown in a rectangular shape, with the fabled Manoa o el Dorado (City of Gold) on its western shore. The Orinoco River flows in a southern, rather than western, direction and connects to another conjectural lake, Cassipa Lacus. The map extends to include Trinidad, Tobago, and Isla de Margarita in the north and the mouth of the Amazon River in the south. A large, decorative cartouche fills the otherwise blank ocean. Ref: Pastoureau, Sanson V-A [92]. Original outline color on watermarked paper with light toning along centerfold and a spot of printer`s ink residue at bottom left. (+B)

Brazil (Le Bresil, dont la Coste est Possedee par les Portugais, et Divisee en Quatorze Capitanieries…), Sanson/Mariette, Paris, ca. 1662. 11 x 8”. (HC) This is a reduced version of Sanson`s important map showing the Portuguese possessions in Brazil. The coastal regions were divided by the Portuguese Crown into fourteen Capitaineries, or hereditary harbor offices. The holders of these grants, called donees (donatários), were responsible for their defense and development. There is also a fair amount of detail in the interior, along the major rivers. The mythical Lago de los Xarayes appears at left and the otherwise unknown interior is conveniently covered by the garland-style title cartouche. Minor soiling and an extraneous crease at left that has been pressed flat. There is a manuscript notation in upper blank margin. (+B)

Brazil (Accuratissima Brasiliae Tabula), Hondius/Schenk & Valck, Amsterdam, ca. 1708. 19 x 14.8”. (HC) Magnificent depiction of Brazil with north oriented to the right by a handsome compass rose. The map is inset with two regions of Dutch interest in the area: Baja de Todos los Sanctos and Pernambuco. The interior is bereft of geographical information except for largely imaginary rivers and forests. Instead the region is filled with dramatic scenes of the indigenous people, including warfare and cannibalism, and some curious wildlife. The hereditary captaincies established by the Portuguese are noted along the coastline. The decorative title cartouche is flanked by a native family and the seas are adorned with sailing ships, a sea monster and a compass rose. Wide margins with a few minor spots of foxing and light stains. (+B)

Brazil (Littora Brasiliae / Pascaert van Brasil), Renard/De Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1715. 22.3 x 19”. (HC) This magnificent map of Brazil is primarily a sea chart with details confined to the coastline. Oriented with north to the left by two fine compass roses, it covers the Brazilian coastline from the mouth of the Amazon to the Rio de la Plata in what is now Argentina. A dramatic title cartouche that fills the interior is constructed of a montage of scenes showing Portuguese and Dutch explorers and missionaries, an Indian ceremony, mining, exotic animals and produce, etc. Rhumb lines cross the entire map, which is further embellished by four sailing ships. North is oriented to the left. This is the Renard edition of the map that was first published by Frederick de Wit, circa 1675. There is some minor soiling and small worm holes and tracks that have been professionally infilled near the centerfold, with a small amount of image in facsimile and a few tiny areas of loss of image. (+B)

Brazil (A New & Accurate Map of Brasil. Divided into its Captainships Drawn from the Most Approved Modern Maps & Charts…), Bowen, A Complete System of Geography…, London, ca. 1744. 16.8 x 13.8”. (HC) Copper engraved map with good detail along the coastal areas with scores of place names. The map covers the region between northern Paraguay and north to the mouth of the Amazon. A large inset of the Island of St. Katharine fills the blank ocean. In a lengthy note at bottom, Bowen states that he intentionally "omitted the imaginary Island of Ascension, upon the authority of Dr. Halley." The map includes several other notes, including an area said to "abound with Gold and Silver." (A)

Brazil ([Lot of 3] Carte Reduite de la Cote du Bresil Comprise entre Porto Seguro et Pernambuco… [and] Carte Reduite de la Cote du Bresil Comprise entre Pernambuco et Ciara [and] Carte Reduite de la Rade de Pernambuco…), Depot de la Marine, Paris, 1824-26. x ”. (BW) These detailed navigational charts outline the coast of Brazil and are based on an expedition tracked by M.M. Givry along the coast in 1819 and 1820. The charts cover the eastern coast from Porto Seguro in the south past Fortaleza (Ceara) in the north, noting Recife (Pernambuco), Salvador, and numerous other cities along the coast. The seal of the Depot de la Marine is engraved on each map. A. Carte Reduite de la Cote du Bresil Comprise entre Porto Seguro et Pernambuco, dated 1825 (23.8" x 35.5"). Condition: There are damp stains, a few archivally repaired tears at right, and a couple of tiny worm holes. B. Carte Reduite de la Cote du Bresil Comprise entre Pernambuco et Ciara/I>, dated 1826 (35.8" x 24"). Condition: There are some faint spots in the image and faint pencil marks in the Atlantic. The top left corner is chipped with slight loss of neatline. C. Carte Reduite de la Rade de Pernambuco et de ses Atterages Situes a la Cote Du Bresil… [on sheet with] Plan de la Rade de Pernambuco/I>, dated 1824 (36" x 24"). Condition: There are a couple of extraneous creases with a short tear along one crease at top and some faint spots. The two maps are joined together on verso with archival tape. All maps have light soiling and are trimmed to the neatlines. See description for more details. (B)

Eastern Brazil (Capitaniae de Cirii, et Parnambuco), Jansson, Atlas Novus, Amsterdam, ca. 1657. 21.5 x 17.5”. (HC) This rare chart of the Captaincies of Ceara and Pernambuco extends from the Rio Formosa to the Rio Estremo and is centered on the Rio de San Francisco. Much information is derived from maps drawn for the Dutch West Indies Company during its bid to rest control of the region from the Portuguese. North is oriented to the right of the chart by a compass rose. It is finely adorned with two cartouches and sailing ships. Lovely original color with light offsetting, two 1/2" centerfold separations towards the top, and a couple of minute cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment. There is a tear that just enters map border at bottom that has been closed with archival materials. (+B)

Salvador, Brazil (Aenwysinge van de Stadt Salvador, ende de Baya de Todos Los Santtos), Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1624. 16.5 x 11.5”. (HC) This rare map of Salvador and Baia de Todos os Santos (Bay of Saints) ) is a very early depiction of the Dutch attack and capture of the city of Salvador in May 1624. Salvador, then the capital of Brazil, was a strategic port under Portuguese control. The Dutch, determined to seize control of Brazil, formed the West India Company in 1621 and sent a large expedition to Brazil. On May 8, 1624, the Dutch fleet under the command of Admiral Jacob Willekens and Vice Admiral Pieter Heyn arrived in Salvador and attacked the city. The Dutch succeeded in capturing the city, although the Portuguese regained control less than a year later. This map depicts the city of Salvador and its fortifications, with the 26 Dutch ships advancing on the city. The remainder of the coastline is sparsely engraved with a few small towns, trees, and hills. The map is oriented with north to the left and includes an inset bird`s-eye plan of Salvador, with 16 locations identified in a key in the title cartouche. A later edition of the map shows fewer ships attacking the city, perhaps illustrating a later Dutch attack. The imprint at lower right credits Henricus Hondius in The Hague. It is unclear if this is the well-known Amsterdam publisher or the lesser-known engraver and printer from Delft who worked during the same period. Light soiling with a few tiny tears along centerfold that have been repaired with archival materials. There is a small hole in right blank margin that has been closed on verso with old paper, and a tiny worm hole near I. Pycco. (+B)

Paraiba, Brazil (Afbeeldinghe van Pariba ende Forten), Commelin, Amsterdam, ca. 1651. 14 x 10.8”. (HC) This bird`s-eye map shows the region of Paraiba and Portuguese fortifications at the mouth of the River Paraiba. The scene of the Dutch attack on the region is illustrated with the Dutch fleet and the defending Portuguese armies. Watermarked paper with one faint spot in center, and faint damp stains in blank margins, not affecting image. (A)

Central South America, Paraguay (Paraguay, o Prov. de Rio de la Plata cum Regionibus Adiacentibus Tucuman et Sta. Cruz de la Sierra), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 19 x 14.8”. (HC) Superb map of the region including the Paraguay River basin and the Peru-Chilean coast with Lake Titicaca. The Rio de la Plata is boldly shown with many large islands in the broad river. The mythical Lago de los Xarayes is featured on the map, which was believed to connect the Rio de la Plata and Amazon River systems. Several towns are named including R. Ianeiro, S. Paulo, Buenos Ayres, Corduba, Medoca, Arica, Potosi and Cusco. A large decorative title cartouche incorporates the distance scales, while a smaller cartouche features an armillary sphere. A fine, large compass rose with fleur-de-lys also adorns the sheet. Dutch text on verso. Old color and wide margins with light damp stains that just enter map border at bottom & a couple tiny tears in wide original margins, none affecting the map. (+B)

Argentina and Uruguay (Plata Americae Provincia), Wytfliet, Histoire Universelle des Indes Occidentales et Orientales, Louvain, ca. 1598. 11.5 x 9”. (BW) 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 (Asunción) 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. Slightly uneven impression with an expertly repaired centerfold separation and printer`s ink residue in upper-right corner. (+B)

Peru (Peru), Keere, Caert-Thresoor, ca. 1609. 4.8 x 3.5”. (BW) An interesting miniature map of Peru oriented with north at right, and extending into Ecuador, Bolivia and Chile. Major cities and villages are noted, including Quito, Lima, Cuzco and La Paz. A simple strapwork cartouche and moiré-patterned sea adorn the map. Dutch text on verso. Ref: King (2nd ed.) pp. 80-82. A few faint spots, marginal soiling and two minute tears in top blank margin. There is some show-through of text on verso. (+B)

Peru (Peru), Gerritsz/De Laet, ca. 1633. 14 x 11”. (HC) This great map is a foundation map for later Dutch maps of Peru. The map is the work of Hessel Gerritsz, one of the truly important Dutch cartographers of the 17th century. Most of his work was only done in manuscript and these maps, published by De Laet, are the only Gerritsz maps available to the collector today. The map vividly depicts the mountainous region and the large Titicaca lake, which is dotted with islands. A splendid strapwork title cartouche and compass rose adorn the map. Watermarked paper with light surface soil and a crease along right side, now pressed. There are two minute worm holes only visible when held to bright light. Remargined at bottom and expert repairs of a couple tiny marginal tears. (+B)

Chile (Chili), Gerritsz/De Laet, ca. 1630. 14 x 11”. (BW) This bold map covers Chili, from Puente de Vetes in the North to Cap de Diego Gallego in the south with north to the left. Beautiful title cartouche, scale of miles, map key and a large compass rose make this a very attractive sheet. Hessel Gerritsz`s cartography of South America laid the foundation for many other cartographers. Johannes de Laet, the director of the Dutch West India Company, was privy to the latest topographical knowledge. There are a few worm tracks and wormholes in the lower blank margin and the sheet is lightly toned. (+B)

Western South America (Map of the Valley of the Amazon to Accompany Lt. Herndon`s Report), Herndon, Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon…, Washington D.C., ca. 1853. 24 x 18”. (PC) This is one of three maps that accompanied Herndon`s report, Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon. In 1851, Lieutenant Herndon was commissioned to lead the first American expedition of the Valley of the Amazon, "to explore the Amazon, to sound its streams and to report as to their navigability." The exploration and resulting report were made under the direction of the U.S. Navy Department. Herndon journeyed through parts of Peru, Bolivia and Brazil for nearly a year and went on to become the captain of the ill-fated Central America, which sank in 1857 with a load of gold and newly minted gold coin from the Carson City mint. The gold, valued at more than a billion dollars, was recovered in a deep water project completed in 1989. This seldom seen map details the basin and valley of the Amazon River. The range extends from the Pacific in Peru and Ecuador to the Atlantic and the mouth of the Amazon at the I. Marajo. The watershed is shown in great detail and the tracks of both Herndon and Lt. Lardner Gibbon, who was ordered to explore a different area of the Amazon, are also depicted. At top is a view of a Vertical Section of Route from Callao to Para. Drawn by H.C. Elliot. The map folds into the original covers, titled Herndon`s Valley of the Amazon Maps. Part 1. Covers are brown cloth-covered boards, with decorative embossing and gilt title. Map of the Rivers Huallaga, Ucayali & Amazon… was originally included in the covers, but has been removed. Folding, as issued, with uneven toning, and still attached to original covers. There are several fold separations, with very small areas of loss in blank areas of map image at two fold intersections. Covers are faded in areas with spots on front cover and a 1" tear along spine. (+C)

Western South America, Peru (Carte Particuliere du Perou, Plan de la Ville de Lima, Description de Quelques Plantes, Animaux, & Machines du Pays…), Chatelain, Amsterdam, ca. 1719. 14.5 x 19”. (BW) 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. Folding, as issued, with wide margins. There is a tiny worm track along fold in bird`s-eye view at bottom. Otherwise clean and bright. (+B)

Southern South America (Fretum Magellanicum, und dessen Eigentliche Beschreibung…), Bry, Grand Voyages Part IX, [1601]. 11.8 x 6.5”. (BW) This small copper engraved map illustrates the voyages of Sebald de Weert and Olivier van Noordt through the Straits of Magellen in 1598. It features renderings of the native inhabitants taken from the illustrations to De Weert’s voyage and an interesting depiction of a penguin and a giant snail. The map is further adorned with a compass rose orienting the map with south at the top, and two strapwork cartouches. Ref: Garratt [TMC-9] pp. 2-11, no.G13. Wide margins with just a hint of toning. (A)

Southern South America (Destroit de Magellan, Terre, et Isles Magellanicques, &c.), Sanson/Mariette, L`Amerique en Plusieurs Cartes…, Paris, ca. 1665. 9.5 x 8”. (HC) This attractive, small map shows the tip of South America with Tierra del Fuego. It illustrates the Strait of Magellan, Le Maire Strait and the mythical Destroit de Browers. Ref: Pastoureau, Sanson II C. Old color and wide margins with toning along centerfold and a few faint spots. (+B)

Southern South America ([Lot of 2] Plan de la Ville de Buenos-Ayres [and] Argentine Republic, Chili, Uruguay & Paraguay), Paris, ca. 1757-1855. x ”. A. Plan de la Ville de Buenos-Ayres, by Jacques Bellin, from Histoire Generale des Voyages, circa 1757, black & white (10.8 x 7.0"). This early plan of Buenos Aires is laid out in blocks with unnamed streets. A few important buildings are identified and the fort is prominently shown on the coast with its ramparts well delineated. Embellished with a large compass in the bay and a rococo-style title cartouche that incorporates a distance scale. Condition: Nice dark impression with faint offsetting and a few tiny spots. Issued folding. B. Argentine Republic, Chili, Uruguay & Paraguay, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, from the General Altas, dated 1855, hand color (11.8 x 14.5"). This attractive map displays Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. Political boundaries are delineated along with the locations of numerous towns, rivers, lakes and topography. Just to the south of Argentina is a note stating that the area is "inhabited by wandering tribes of Indians." While the map is dated 1855, the 1857 edition of the General Atlas is the only one to use this plain border. Condition: There is a small 1" tear in the upper portion of the image that has been closed on verso with archival tape, and there are a few minor extraneous creases and light even-age toning. See descriptions. (+B)

Southern South America (Chili la Terra Magellanica coll` Isola della Terra del Fuoco), Zatta, Atlante Novissimo, Venice, 1785. 12.3 x 16.3”. (HC) This Italian map covers present-day Chili and Argentina with an inset of Tierra del Fuego and the Straits of Magellan. There is good detail of topography, rivers and place names. Decorated by a simple scroll title cartouche. Wide margins on watermarked paper with several extraneous creases and a light damp stain at lower left and right. (+B)

Tierra del Fuego ([Lot of 4] Extremite Meridionale de l`Amerique [and] [4 Coastal Views] [and] View of the Indians of Terra Del Fuego... [and] A Man of Christmas Sound, Tierra del Fuego…), Paris, ca. 1784-88. x ”. (BW) A) Extremite Meridionale de l`Amerique, by Rigobert Bonne, from Atlas Encyclopedique, published 1787-88 (13.5 x 9.3"). This copper-engraved sheet of Tierra del Fuego is centered on a large compass rose. The map details the treacherous track through the Straits of Magellan. Five insets show bays, small groups of islands, soundings, rocks, and anchorages. Engraved by Andre. Condition: Wide margins with faint offsetting and light toning along centerfold. There are a few minute worm holes in upper blank margin, far from map image. B) [4 Coastal Views], engraved by Walker, from A New Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World, published by Alexander Hogg, 1784 (13.2 x 8"). Condition: One small, insignificant spot in blank area of view near bottom. There are three minute holes in upper blank margin and binding holes in lower blank margin. C) View of the Indians of Terra Del Fuego, with a Representation of a Hut, and their Domestic Mode of Living, engraved by Morris, from A New Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World, published by Alexander Hogg, 1784 (13 x 8"). Condition: A few light spots, primarily confined to blank margins. There are three minute holes in upper blank margin and binding holes in lower blank margin. D) A Man of Christmas Sound, Tierra del Fuego [on sheet with] A Woman of Christmas Sound, Tierra del Fuego, from A New Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World, published by Alexander Hogg, 1784 (13.3 x 8.8"). Condition: There is a tiny bit of paper glued to neatline at bottom. There are three minute holes in upper blank margin and binding holes in lower blank margin. See description. (+B)

Atlantic Ocean (H. Benzos Scheep-Togt uit Italie over Spanje na de Westindize Eylanden, en Kusten van`t Zuider America), Aa, Leiden, ca. 1706. 9 x 6”. (BW) This lovely small map of the Atlantic Ocean depicts the route of explorer Hieronymus Benzo, who traveled from Spain to the Americas, and back to Italy from 1541-56. The map includes large portions of North America, South America and Africa. Many of the cartographic myths at the turn of the eighteenth century are also shown, including a large inland lake in the Carolinas, an inaccurate depiction of the Great Lakes, and Parime and Xarayes Lakes (here unnamed) in South America. The map is adorned with a vignette of the European explorers and natives. Issued folding with light offsetting and a few spots of printer`s ink residue. (+B)

Canary Islands (Isles Canaries), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, [1672]. 4.8 x 3.8”. (HC) This miniature map of the Canary Islands depicts a few towns and 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. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI C. Watermark of a crown with light toning along centerfold and in blank margins. (A)

Iceland (Islanda), Porcacchi, L`Isole piu Famose del Mondo, ca. 1576. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) This wonderful little map of Iceland shows the island prior to when any actual surveys were completed. It reflects very sketchy knowledge of the island, which is shown surrounded by many smaller islands. The minutely engraved map features delightful depictions of topography and elaborate cities. Mount Hecla is shown as a flaming mountain and named Mons Helafiel. Several icebergs are shown floating off the coast. The map is oriented by a simple compass and adorned with a deftly engraved cartouche. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.3") of Italian text. Ref: King (2nd Ed.), p. 57-59. A couple of unobtrusive spots with marginal soiling. (+B)

Iceland (Island), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 5.3”. (HC) Delightful small map of Iceland, which is shown filled with mountains including the volcanic Hecla. The sea is stipple engraved and includes a spouting sea monster. Delicately engraved strapwork title and distance scale cartouches adorn the map. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. Marginal soiling with a few tiny tears and light creases in blank margins. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (A)

Iceland (Tabula Islandiae Auctore Georgio Carolo Flandro), Hondius/Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1644. 19.6 x 15”. (HC) This handsome copper engraved map of Iceland was based on information from a Dutch navigator named Joris Carolus in about 1620. The map shows the influence of both versions of Bishop Gudbrandur`s previous maps, a coastline resembling the Ortelius version, and Mercator`s selection and spelling of many place names. The island`s topography is dominated by huge mountains and volcanoes and its shoreline is a rugged labyrinth of fiords. It is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses, rhumb lines, a sailing ship and two sea monsters. The cartouche features two winged sprites, an important symbol in Icelandic and Norse mythology. Along with elves and dwarves, sprites were magical beings who aided the gods. The map was first issued by Jodocus Hondius and then re-issued by Willem Blaeu with his imprint. It became the prototype for the mapping of Iceland and its influence did not wane until the mid-18th century. Latin text on verso. Nice impression and color with just a few minor spots and faint show through of text on verso. (A)

Arctic & Scandinavia (Septentrionalium Partium Nova Tabula), Ruscelli, La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…, Venice, ca. 1562. 9.5 x 7”. (BW) This is a reduced version of the landmark Zeno map showing the mythical islands in the North Atlantic and small coastlines of Labrador (Estotiland) and possibly Newfoundland (Drogeo). Frisland is depicted in considerable detail, with many place names indicated. The only cartographic difference between this and the woodcut map published by Zeno is that there is no land bridge between Greenland and Scandinavia on this edition. The plate mark runs off the sheet at top indicating that two maps were printed together, then separated for inclusion in the atlas. There is one surviving full, uncut sheet that reveals the sister map was the Ptolemy world. First state with Latin text on verso. In 1558, Nicolo (the Younger) Zeno claimed to have discovered a 14th century manuscript recording a voyage made by his ancestors Nicolo and Antonio. According to the text, in the year 1380 a storm swept the Zenos into the North Atlantic where they found a group of unknown lands named Frisland, Estotiland, Estland, Icaria, and Drogeo. As a result, maps throughout the 16th century continued to show these fictional islands, especially Frisland. Ref: Burden no.29; Ginsberg no.18; Manasek no.19. Faint toning in the centerfold and marginal soiling. (A)

Arctic & Scandinavia (Septentrionalium Regionum Descriptio), Ortelius/Galle, Il Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, [1577]. 4.3 x 3”. (BW) Delightful miniature map based on Ortelius` important map of the Arctic regions and the North Atlantic with the mythical islands of Drogeo (unnamed) and Friisland. Greenland is shown as a large island separated from the Pigme Ihio Habitant (land in habited by pigmies). This is the first edition of the miniature map which is a reduced version of the folio by Ortelius in 1570. On a full sheet (5.5 x 7.5") of Italian text. On the recto of this sheet is the map of Livonia. Ref: Burden no.127; Ginsberg no.27. Small printer`s creases in the lower right portion of the image, else fine. (A)

Europe ([Europa Regina]), Munster, Cosmographia, Basel, ca. 1588. 6.5 x 10”. (HC) This is one of the most famous of cartographic oddities, showing Europe in the shape of a woman. The representation of Europa Regina or Queen of the World was first drawn by Jonannes Bucius in 1537. This simplified version appeared in several editions of Munster`s Cosmography from 1580 onwards. West is shown at top with Spain forming the crown and head, France and Germany the neck and bust, Bohemia the heart, Italy the left arm holding an orb (Sicily) and Denmark the right arm holding a scepter with Britain as the flag. The remainder of the figure is a flowing robe with Greece and Russia at the feet. It has been argued that instead of a woman, the map represents Charles V of Spain, modeling a Europe that had Spain as its crown, or that it symbolizes a Habsburg-dominated Europe. Whatever the source, this is an extraordinary example of the art of mapmaking. German text on verso. Ref: Tooley (MCC-1) no.6, Plt. V; Manasek no.3.21. Light show-through of text on verso and marginal soiling. (+B)

Europe (Romani Imperii Imago), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607]. 7.5 x 6”. (HC) 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 containing portraits. The cartouche in the lower section of the map contains a brief account of Roman dominion. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. There is a printer`s crease at top left and a few manuscript ink notations on map. Several small chips and tears in blank margins have been expertly repaired, and the top margin has been extended to better accommodate framing. Manuscript page number and cardinal directions in blank margins. (+B)

Europe (Europ, and the Cheife Cities Contayned therein Described; with the Habits of Most Kingdoms Now in Use), Speed, A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, London, 1626. 20 x 15.5”. (HC) This is one of the most beautiful carte-a-figure maps of Europe, surrounded with vignettes on three sides. The upper frieze has eight bird`s-eye views of London, Paris, Rome, Constantinople, Venice, Prague, Amsterdam and Lisbon. The side borders contain the costumes of the noblemen and women of ten European nations. The map shows the well-detailed but fictitious island of Frisland just off the coast of Iceland, and the seas are alive with sea monsters and ships. Beautifully engraved by Abraham Goos and published by George Humble between 1627-32. Related English text on verso. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SPE-2a no.4. Attractive color on watermarked paper with light show-through of text on verso, minor soiling, and professional paper repairs along centerfold. There is a small repaired hole in the Gulf of Venice with minor loss of image. Expertly remargined on all four sides with a small amount of border in top left corner in facsimile. (B)

Europe (Europa Recens Descripta), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1645. 21.8 x 16.3”. (HC) 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. French text on verso. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) no.4, p.30. Lovely color with a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 3" into map image at bottom and a couple of tiny tears in blank margins, one of which just touches neatline at right. There are a few faint spots and marginal soiling. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (+B)

Europe (Carte d`Europe Dressee pour l`Usage du Roy…), Delisle/Covens & Mortier, Amsterdam, 1739. 23.3 x 18.8”. (HC) This densely engraved map of Europe depicts towns, roads, rivers, lakes, counties, etc. The decorative title cartouche is surmounted by the French Royal coat of arms. Engraved by Johannes Condet. The Latin title above neatline, Europa Accurate in Imperia, Regna, Status & populos Divisa, ad Usum Ludovici XV Galliarum Regis, dedicates the map to King Louis XV. Light impression, original outline color with a few faint spots and a couple of short tears in blank margins, far from map image. (+B)

Europe (Europe), Bossuet, Discours sur l`Histoire Universelle…, Amsterdam, [1755]. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) This handsome map of Europe is based on Sanson`s pocket atlas map and includes a considerable amount of information for such a small map. (+A)

Europe (Subject Nationalities of the German Alliance…), ca. 1917. 36.3 x 27”. (PC) This unusual thematic map documents the population and nationalities of the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire) engaged in World War I. It locates Jewish Colonies in Palestine and the Expropriations of the German Ansiedelungs Kommission (Prussian Settlement Commission), one of Germany`s efforts to Germanize Polish territories. Below the title is a quotation from the Allies in response to President Wilson`s note on December 19th, 1916 reading "The civilised [sic] world knows that the aims of the Allies include the reorganization [sic] of Europe, guaranteed by a stable settlement, based alike upon the principle of nationalities and on the right which all peoples, whether small or great, have to the enjoyment of full security and free economic development." Printed by the Dangerfield Printing Co. and published by Stanford`s Geographical Establishment, London. There are a numerous small splits at fold intersections and a few small edge tears, one of which extends 0.75" past the neatline. (B)

Britain (Isles Britanniques), Bossuet, Discours sur l`Histoire Universelle…, Amsterdam, [1755]. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) This little map of the British Isles extends to include the Fero and Shetland Islands, as well as part of the European coastline. It is based on Sanson`s pocket atlas map and includes a considerable amount of information for such a small map. (+A)

British Islands (Insula Sacra; Vulgo Holy Iland; et Farne), Blaeu, Atlas Nuevo, Amsterdam, ca. 1660. 18.3 x 15.3”. (HC) This attractive map portrays Holy and Farne Islands off the coast of Northumberland. Farne Island is shown with the Tower in a fortification. On Holy Island, the Old Fort, an abbey, and the King`s Bridge are shown. The mainland is devoid of detail except for a few cities and castles. The map is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and a beautiful rendering of the royal coat of arms. Spanish text on verso. Original color and wide original margins on watermarked paper with some offsetting and toning in the image, primarily along the centerfold and in the cartouche. There is an archivally repaired tear in bottom left corner, not affecting map. (B)

England (Wigorniensis Comitatus et Comitatus Warwicensis; nec non Coventrae Libertas. Worcester, Warwik Shire and the Liberty of Coventre), Blaeu, Atlas Novus, Amsterdam, ca. 1662. 20 x 16.3”. (BW) This map of Worcester and Warwickshire was first published in Blaeu’s Atlas Novus in 1645, and was one of many English county maps included in Volume IV. Blaeu based this work on the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine published by his English colleague John Speed in 1611. The map is peppered with tiny villages and forests, and includes the royal coat of arms and the coats of arms of nobility in the counties. Latin text on verso. Nice strong impression with a centerfold separation that enters 1" into map image at top and some light toning along the centerfold. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (+B)