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Colonial New England and Canada (Partie Orientale de la Nouvelle France ou du Canada), Bellin, Paris, 1755. 21.3 x 17”. (HC) This is the final state of Bellin`s definitive map of eastern Canada and New England showing the mouth of the St. Lawrence, the length of the river, the Maritime provinces and French claims in the region. There are some very interesting details of the coastal towns, showing Havre de Baston for Boston Harbor, up the coast to Portsmouth in New Hampshire, Wells, York and Cape Elizabeth in Maine. There is considerable information shown on the extent of French exploration in the region. In this state, Bellin updated the plate with changes to the Saint Lawrence River, Lake Ontario and Cape Code. A large decorative cartouche incorporates two distance scales. Ref: Kershaw no.689; McCorkle no.745.1, Sellers and Van Ee no.273. Watermarked paper with a couple of minor spots, few miniscule worm holes at top right, and a light damp stain with a couple of tiny tears along centerfold at bottom. Remnants of paper tape on verso. (+B)

Colonial United States and Canada (Partie du Nord de l`Amerique Septentrionale pour Servir a l`Histoire Philosophique et Politique…), Bonne, Raynal`s Histoire Philosphique et Politique, Geneva, ca. 1774. 9.3 x 12.6”. (HC) This attractive map of the eastern part of North America shows the British colonies confined along the eastern seaboard with French Louisianne and Canada taking up the interior. In the upper left is a series of rivers and lakes purportedly connecting Hudson Bay with "la Mer de l`Ouest" (Sea of the West). Features include the notation of the Natchitoches tribe in Louisiana Territory, along with numerous additional native tribes. Three distance scales and a fine shield-style cartouche embellish the composition. No engraver`s imprint on this edition. Ref: McCorkle no.774.1. Watermarked paper with some minor extraneous creasing and a few small spots. (+B)

Colonial United States and Canada (A General Map of North America from the Latest Observations), Lodge, The North American Gazzetteer, London, [1778]. 15 x 10.8”. (BW) An interesting map showing the British view of their colonies at the outbreak of the American Revolution. Based on the cartography of Thomas Jefferys, the map covers from James Bay to the Gulf of Mexico and provides many details about the frontier wilderness, including numerous early forts, Indian villages and tribal territories. The mythical islands in Lake Superior are a hold-over from earlier French cartographers. The large triangular table at the lower right provides distances between major cities and forts. Shows Earl Granville`s Property in North Carolina extending beyond the Mississippi River. Ref: McCorkle no.776.15; Sellers & Van Ee no.160. There is faint toning and a few tiny tears along centerfold, along with a few minor spots and abrasions. (B)

Canada and Great Lakes (Carte des Lacs du Canada…), Bellin, Prevost`s Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1757. 11.4 x 7.6”. (HC) This is an excellent French & Indian War period map depicting the five Great Lakes. While this map uses the same title as Bellin`s prototype map of the Great Lakes, published in Charlevoix’s Histoire et Description Generale de la Nouvelle France in 1744, it has been updated with information from Bellin`s similar map of 1755. Lakes Erie and Ontario are more accurately defined and the spurious islands in Lake Huron have been eliminated. However, several large, bogus islands still remain in Lake Superior, including I. Minong (called I. Philippeaux on some issues) and I. Pontchartrain. The Michigan peninsula is still misshapen with a massive mountain range down its center. Numerous forts are located: S. Jgnace, Niagara, des Miamis, and Toronto to mention a few. The ornate rococo title cartouche is draped with ivy. Ref: Kershaw no.953; Tooley (MCC-96) no.871; Portinaro & Knirsch plt no.CXXVI. There is minor soiling and a binding trim at lower left that does not enter map image. Folding as issued. (+B)

Eastern United States & Canada (Tierra Nueva), Ruscelli, La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…, Venice, ca. 1561. 9.5 x 7.1”. (HC) This important early map devoted to the East Coast of North America is based on Giacomo Gastaldi`s map of 1548, which combined data from the Verrazano and Cartier voyages. The cartography is unchanged, with the exception of the depiction of the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers (unnamed), which are shown connected upriver, a notion he borrowed from Ramusio. Engraved on copper by Giulio and Livio Sanuto in the unmistakable Italian style. This is the first state, with Italian text on verso, published in 1561 and 1564. Ref: Burden no.30; Kershaw no.18a; McCorkle no.561.2. Watermarked paper with a few faint spots in ocean and marginal soiling. (A)

Eastern Canada & United States (Carte des Colonies Anglaises dans l`Amerique Septentrionale Terminee par la Re. Ohio), Poilly, Paris, ca. 1756. 18.3 x 14.5”. (HC) This uncommon map is one of a series of important maps that illustrate the parts of North America that were disputed between France and England during the French and Indian War. It covers the area from Labrador to Cape Hatteras and west to Lake Superior and the Ohio river valley. It shows the English colonies, Indian villages, towns, forts and rivers. The map is based upon Henry Overton`s earlier map of 1754, with revisions from Nollin`s map of 1756, and enlarged to include Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The key areas of the British offensive, in what French Canadians refer to as La guerre de la Conquête (The War of Conquest), are highlighted with a lengthy explanation and color key describing the various boundaries, treaties and incursions. The map is decorated by a lovely floral title cartouche. Ref: McCorkle no.756.13; Sellers & Van Ee no.71. Original color with a few minute wormholes. Margins have been extended at bottom and sides to better accommodate framing. Issued folding. (+B)

Eastern Colonial United States & Canada ([On 2 Sheets] An Exact Chart of the River St. Laurence, from Fort Frontenac to the Island of Anticosti Shewing the Soundings, Rocks, Shoals, &c. with Views of the Lands and All Necessary Instructions for Navigating that River to Quebec), Jefferys/Sayer & Bennett, The American Atlas, London, 1775. 18.8 x 23.5”. (BW) This large-scale map of the St. Lawrence River was first issued in 1757. It is based on the surveys of Jean Desayes with an updated depiction of the river from Lake Ontario to Quebec based on D`Anville. This great navigational chart is complete with soundings, rhumb lines, sailing directions, and coastal profiles. The central part of the map shows the river from Anticosti Island to Quebec, and it includes a number of insets depicting important sections of the river with greater detail. First issued in 1757, it was reissued in 1775 by Sayer and Bennet prompted by the growing tensions between the British government and its colonies, which generated an increasing demand for maps of North America. Printed on two sheets, unjoined, which would measure 37.5" x 23.5" if joined. Ref: Kershaw no.669; Stevens & Tree no.76-d. Nice impression on thick watermarked paper. There is some slight extraneous creasing and light toning along the centerfold and toning along the edges of the sheet. (+B)

Eastern Colonial United States & Canada (America Septentrionalis a Domino d`Anville in Galliis Edita nunc in Anglia Coloniis in Interiorem Virginiam Deductis nec non Fluvii Ohio Cursu…), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1777. 20 x 18”. (HC) This is the Revolutionary War issue of Homann`s map that was originally published during the French and Indian War in 1756 after Jeffery`s map from the previous year. This edition includes several alterations and updates plus the line "et ad bellum praesentis temporis accomodata" added to the imprint. It shows the area from James Bay and Newfoundland in the north to northern Florida and the Gulf coast in the south, and depicts the British and French possessions during the first full year of the war. The western extent of the map is just west of the Mississippi River, and is called Mississippi or Louisiana. The boundaries of Virginia and North Carolina, shown with dotted lines, extend westward off the map. The boundary of New York still appears to cross Lakes Ontario, Huron and Erie to include the lower peninsula of Michigan, but the western extent is not clearly delineated. There is an early depiction of Georgia with its boundary on the Mississippi. The map is embellished with a large title cartouche. The extensive German text at upper left and lower right describes the British claims and French encroachments with historical context. Ref: McCorkle no.756.1; Sellers & Van Ee no.68. A slightly uneven impression with light toning along centerfold and a few unobtrusive spots in the image. There is light soiling, two archivally repaired worm holes, and a few tiny chips and tears all confined to the blank margins. (+B)

Eastern Canada & United States (A New and Correct Map of the British Colonies in North America Comprehending Eastern Canada with the Province of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, ... Newfoundland: with the Adjacent States of New England, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey), Laurie & Whittle, A New and Elegant Imperial Sheet Atlas, London, 1794. 25.8 x 18.5”. (HC) This detailed map includes eastern Canada with Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland together with New England, New York, New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. The great fishing banks are graphically depicted. There are numerous interesting notations throughout, e.g., "This vast Tract of Land, which is the Antient Couchsachrage one of the Four Beaver-Hunting Countries of the Six Nations, is not yet Surveyed" and "Col. Arnold`s Rout [sic] in 1775" referring to Benedict Arnold`s winter campaign at the start of the American Revolution. The title cartouche is surmounted by a beaver. Ref: Stevens & Tree no.65-c. A fine impression with offsetting and a couple of small abrasions. A few centerfold separations have been closed on verso with archival materials. (+B)

Eastern Canada & United States (Nouvelle Carte des Etats-Unis, des Haut et Bas-Canada, de la Nouvle. Ecosse, du Nouvau.-Brunswick, de Terre-Neuve &c.), Brue, Paris, 1839. 37 x 24.8”. (HC) This scarce map shows the United States east of the Texas panhandle and Arkansas and Missouri River valleys, which are divided into the Ozark, Osage, Sioux, and Mandan Indian Districts. It also includes the eastern, settled parts of Canada. The map is beautifully engraved and incredibly detailed, particularly of the roads and railroads. Notations throughout concern the Indian tribes, river courses, and early western trails. Includes seven insets: Newfoundland, Southern Florida, Western United States, Philadelphia & Trenton vicinity, New York City vicinity, Boston vicinity and Baltimore & Washington. All surrounded in a bold keyboard style border. Printed on thick paper with the embossed seal of the Brue firm above title. Dissected and backed with old linen, with an engraved paper label by publisher Ch. Picquet on verso. Original color with light offsetting and a few unobtrusive spots. There are a couple of small holes in the linen at fold intersections. (+B)

Eastern Canada & United States (Part of the United States, Lower Canada & New Brunswick), Blackwoods Magazine, [1840]. 10.5 x 12.3”. (BW) This interesting map focuses on the Maine boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain. The dispute was settled during the Aroostook War, a nonviolent confrontation that ended in 1842 with the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of Washington. The map depicts the topography of the land with the "Disputed Territory" well delineated. Adapted from an 1832 map by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, North America Sheet II Lower Canada and New Brunswick with Part of New York, Vermont and Maine. Published by J. M. Mason for Blackwoods Magazine. Issued folding, now pressed, with faint offsetting and some minute worm holes only visible when held to light. There is an archivally repaired fold separation in top blank margin. (+B)

Western Canada & United States (Charte von der Nordwestkuste Americas nach Vancouver), Anon., 1818. 8 x 9.8”. (HC) Nice map of the Pacific coast stretching from present-day San Francisco north to Anchorage, Alaska. There is extensive detail of the coastline naming Vancouver Island, Prince William Sound and Kodiak Island. There is also a numbered key to the left of the image naming 24 different points of interest. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light soiling. There is a binding trim in left blank margin, with ample room for framing. (+B)

New England and Canada (Theatre des Operations de l`Armee du Nord, et Desert que le General Arnold Traversa en Marchant Contre Quebec), Marshall, Vie de George Washington, Philadelphia, ca. 1807. 8.5 x 10”. (BW) This map depicts the region along the Hudson River and Lake Champlain and the area east of it where General Arnold crossed on his march to attack Quebec in the American Revolution. This map appeared in the French edition of Marshall`s Life of Washington. A few unobtrusive spots and a binding trim in left blank margin, with ample room for framing. (+B)

United States ([Map of Proposed Routes of Western Railroads]), Whitney, Report No. 733, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Washington D.C., 1848. 15.5 x 9.6”. (BW) This important map of the United States shows the existing (finished and unfinished) railroads in the eastern states with a proposed railroad shown beginning at Prairie du Chin and stretching toward the Pacific through South Pass. There is also an unusual railroad stretching from Memphis to Guaymas with a connector reaching to Matagorda. This is named as Mill`s Road. Robert Mills proposed linking the two coasts by rail as early as 1819 and was among the project`s most ardent supporters. The map portrays the United States prior to the acquisition of California and the Southwest, with a large Oregon Territory and a large Texas. The map, engraved by O.H. Throop, was issued for Whitney`s report to the 30th Congress in 1848, which is included with the map. The report is "Report No. 733 (To accompany H.R. bill No. 468.) House of Representatives. Railroad to Oregon. June 23, 1848." The complete report includes the second Whitney map, an untitled world map " (20.7 x 12.5") prepared by Mr. Whitney for Mr. Breese`s report to the Senate." This map shows the United States at the center with Whitney`s railroad connecting to sailing routes throughout the world, making us "the centre and thoroughfare" to the 950,000,000 people of the world. 8vo, 77pp, 2 folding maps. Uncommon to find the report and maps together. Asa Whitney was one of the earliest backers of an American Transcontinental Railway. It was as early as 1830 that Whitney first became enthralled with railroads and foresaw their future role in business and transport. Whitney`s proposed route from Lake Michigan through South Pass to the Pacific was not accepted mainly because of the growing sectionalism before the Civil War. However, the map is an important part of the railroad history of the United States. Maps are issued folding. The U.S. map is lightly toned with a hint of offsetting, a few minor spots, and an extraneous crease at lower left. The world map has some scattered foxing and an extraneous crease at lower left. The report has light scattered foxing. (B)

United States (Mills` Map of the Several Routes Proposed to the Pacific Ocean from the Head Waters of the Missouri, to the Isthmus of Darien), U.S. Government, Sen. Doc. no.51, 1 Sess. 30th Cong., Baltimore, [1848]. 9 x 8.3”. (BW) This interesting and historically important map was one of the first to promote to Congress the idea of a trans-continental railroad. The map shows four major routes; Whitney`s route (connecting New York, Chicago and Astoria), the Albuquerque-Memphis route (connecting Memphis, Little Rock, Albuquerque and San Diego), the Vicksburg and New Orleans route (from New Orleans to Vicksburg and on to San Antonio and Guaymas) and finally the Mills Telegraph Route (cutting across Texas and Mexico from Matagorda to an unnamed terminal in the vicinity of Los Mochis). Robert Mills proposed linking the two coasts by rail as early as 1819 and was among the project`s most ardent supporters. Included with the map is the 5 pp. pamphlet report. Ref: Wheat (Gold) no.54; Wheat (TMW) no.564. Lightly toned, narrow bottom margin, and 1" centerfold separations at top and bottom that have been closed on verso with archival tape. (+B)

United States (Vereinigte Staaten von Nordamerika), Flemming, ca. 1854. 27 x 20.5”. (HC) This large, detailed map of the United States extends to include part of Canada and Mexico, although information is focused on the United States. The map provided an excellent view of the American West with five large territories encompassing almost the entire west, shown to be mostly the domain of numerous Indian nations. Minosotah Territory takes in the Dakotas with Missouri Territory stretching to the Rocky Mountains. Indian Territory encompasses present day Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. West of the Rockies are the state of California and the territories of New Mexico, Utah and Oregon, which encompasses present-day Washington, Idaho and Oregon. The border with Mexico is shown along the Gila River, pre Gadsden Purchase. The map depicts towns, missions, forts, railroads, and canals, and includes a list of the highest mountain peaks. A table lists the states and territories, with populations in 1840, number of counties, and size. Lithography by Handtke. Printed on four sheets joined. Wide margins with light, scattered foxing and toning in far blank margins. (B)

United States (A New Map of the United States of America by J.H. Young), Desilver, Mitchell`s New Universal Atlas, Philadelphia, 1857. 26.3 x 16”. (HC) This is the uncommon edition published by Charles Desilver, 251 Market Street, Philadelphia. It features an inset of the Gold Region of California and contains some of the largest western territorial boundaries. The large Kansas Territory borders Utah and New Mexico as there is no Colorado. Washington and Oregon both extend eastward to the Rocky Mountains at the Continental Divide. Utah and New Mexico are both shown at their largest configuration, with New Mexico occupying the entire Southwest. A large area in the southern portion of today`s Nevada is Unexplored Region. Minnesota Territory stretches to the Missouri River, which it shares as a boundary with a huge Nebraska Territory that extends north to the Canadian border and west to the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. The map is filled with details and place names, forts, Indian Tribes, emigrant roads and much more. Several exploration routes are shown, including those of Fremont, Marcy, and Kearney. The proposed routes for the "Great Pacific Railroad" are traced. A second inset contains a plan of the District of Columbia. The map is copyright 1856, but this edition is dated 1857 in the title. Original color with a few faint, unobtrusive spots and light toning in blank margins. (+B)

United States ([Puzzle] Outline Map of the United States), Milton Bradley Co., ca. 1881. 22.5 x 15.5”. (PC) This is a very early, complete puzzle map of the United States in its original box produced by Milton Bradley & Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. There is basic detail including the location of major cities, rivers and railroads along with illustrations of a train and sailing ship in the blank areas. The circa date is based on railroad construction progress on the map, which show lines ending at Miles, Montana; Durango, Colorado; and El Paso, Texas. These cities were all reached in 1881. The puzzle is housed in a solid wood box with paper title label attached to the top, "Dissected Outline Map of the United States of America." The 61 puzzle pieces are made of 1/16" thick compressed paper board and are all 4 sided with straight edges instead of the more common state shaped pieces. Milton Bradley established his color lithography shop in 1860 and soon thereafter started making board games. During the Civil War he produced small games that soldiers could easily pack in their knapsacks – considered the first American travel games. By the 1870s the company was producing dozens of different types of games and in 1880 began making jigsaw puzzles. Milton Bradley was an early advocate of the idea of kindergarten and many of the company’s products were educational in nature. This is a great example of his early work. The puzzle has some light wear and a few abrasions. The box is solid with light wear and soiling. (+B)

United States (Map of the United States Showing Areas Surveyed on a Scale Suitable for the Purposes of the U.S. Geological Survey…), Powell, Washington D.C., 1883. 28 x 17.5”. (PC) This map shows the progress of the United States geologic surveys through 1883. The primary focus is on the western states including Colorado, Utah, Nevada and California. The legend shows nine different surveying efforts, 7 of which were federal projects with the other 2 being the New Hampshire and New Jersey Geological Surveys. Included with the map is Powell`s 72 pp. report, disbound. Map is clean and bright with a fold separation that extends 0.75" beyond the neatline at top, minor damp stains in the top blank margin that extend just past the border along two folds, and a few ink smudges at far right. (+B)

United States ([Lot of 4 - USGS Maps]), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Washington D.C., 1884-97. 28 x 17.5”. (PC) This lot of four USGS maps exhibits the progression of surveying efforts during the 1880s and 1890s. The maps were published in the 5th, 14th and 18th Annual Reports under the direction of John Wesley Powell and Charles Walcott. A. Map of the United States Exhibiting the Progress Made in the Geographic Survey 1884, dated 1884. Condition: Light offsetting. (B+) B. Map Showing Condition and Progress of Topographical Surveys for the Fiscal Year 1892-3, dated 1893. Condition: (A) C. Map Showing Condition and Progress of Topographic Surveys and Location of Gaging Stations for the Fiscal Year 1896-1897, dated 1897. Condition: Light toning along one fold with one fold separation confined to the blank margin. (B+) D. Map Showing Condition and Progress of Astronomic Location, Primary Triangulation, Primary Traverse and Precise Levelling for the Fiscal Year 1896-7, dated 1897. Condition: Light toning in the left blank margin and along one fold. (B+) See descriptions. Issued folding. ()

United States (United States), Johnston, Edinburgh, 1885. 38 x 45”. (PC) This attractive wall map was published for J.L. Smith in Philadelphia by T. Ruddiman Johnston in Edinburgh, Scotland. The map shows a mostly current configuration, with "public lands" occupying the panhandle of Oklahoma, which is marked Indian Territory. The area between New Mexico and Texas is noted as "Staked Plains." At lower left is an inset of Alaska, and all of Mexico is shown. Rollers are present and attached. Overall very good for a wall map. There is some minor cracking and tears along the top roller, some of which have been repaired with paper tape on verso. Publisher imprint has been pasted on top of the sheet. (+B)

United States and Texas (Stati-Uniti), Geografia Storica, Genoa, ca. 1850. 12 x 8.8”. (HC) This is a scarce Italian edition of Thunot Duvotenay`s map of the United States lithographed by the Doyen Brothers in Turin. The map illustrates a tumultuous period in U.S. history and the confusion this caused among European publishers as they tried to keep up-to-date with the rapid political changes in North America. It shows both an independent Republic of Texas (1836-46) as well as the U.S. acquisition of the Southwest and California (1846-48). Large Indian Districts or Distrecttos cover the area west of the Mississippi River, and the northwest shows the border well into present-day Canada, reflecting United States interests in Oregon Territory. Issued folding with wide margins, light toning along folds, a few tiny spots of foxing, and an extraneous crease. (+B)

Eastern United States (United States), Smith, Smith`s New General Atlas, London, 1820. 14 x 11”. (HC) Attractive map of the United States focusing on the states east of the Mississippi River with the Missouri Territory beyond. North West Territory takes in the region of present-day Wisconsin and Minnesota. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois are misplaced too far west and Lake Michigan is too small, so that Illinois does not have a border on Lake Michigan. There are several interesting notations concerning early boundaries and several early roads are shown. The southern part of Florida is shown in a inset. The map extends north to include Newfoundland. Ref: Phillips (A) no.6042-50. Original color on watermarked paper with an unobtrusive spot near scale of miles and light toning along sheet edges. (A)

Eastern United States (United States), Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., New Universal Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1854. 12.6 x 15.8”. (HC) Nicely detailed example of Samuel Augustus Mitchell`s map of the eastern United States. The map extends westward to include Arkansas, Missouri and Iowa. Minnesota Territory is not named and will not be established for four years. There is good detail throughout showing railroads, wagon roads, canals, watershed and topography. Surrounded by a decorative border in green with the extra small line in the inner border, dating it to circa 1854. There is no imprint or copyright. Dark impression and fine original color, with minor toning in blank margins and a few small, unobtrusive spots. (+B)

Eastern United States, Civil War (Distance Maps. Map of the Atlantic States, Showing 50 Mile Distances from Washington. Map of the Battle Ground [at Manassas], Showing 5 Mile Distances from Washington. Map of Fortress Monroe, Showing 1 Mile Distances from the Fortress.), Prang, 1861. 12.5 x 21.8”. (PC) This rare Civil War broadside includes 5 maps and statistical information from the 1860 census. This sheet was designed to illustrate the theater of the war that was engulfing the nation and to highlight the recent major battlefields. The largest map, Map of the Atlantic States, Showing 50 Mile Distances from Washington, is centered on Washington DC and shows 50 mile distances in concentric circles from the capital. Existing and proposed railroads are noted, along with forts. The smaller maps at top and bottom include Map of the Battle Ground [at Manassas], Showing 5 Mile Distances from Washington, Map of Fortress Monroe, Showing 1 Mile Distances from the Fortress, Position of Forces at Bull Run and Fortress Monroe. This is one of Prang’s earliest war maps, issued just months after the start of the war. It was distributed by J. Haven, Prang’s agent in New England. Louis Prang, a lithographer in Boston, became well-known for his Civil War maps. Prang used a clever marketing program to promote his maps. They were distributed at newsstands or as a premium for newspaper subscribers and accompanied by red and blue colored pencils with which the user could plot the progress of the armies. Due to their ephemeral nature, these maps are quite rare today especially in good condition. There are no listings of this map being for sale in the last 30 years. Ref: Stephenson no.15; Rumsey no.5440.000. There are two tiny holes in the map image and a number of edge tears, mostly at top that have been closed on verso with archival tape. The map is lightly toned, has an extraneous crease that does not distract, and a few small stains. (B)

Eastern United States, Civil War (Colton`s United States Shewing the Military Stations, Forts &c.), Colton, Victor`s History of the Southern Rebellion, New York, 1862. 16.3 x 14.5”. (HC) This unusual, Civil War period map covers the United States east of the 103rd meridian, including Dakota Territory, Nebraska, eastern Colorado, and most of Texas. The map exhibits interesting details; the Pony Express Route, railroads, U.S. Mail routes and other important roads together with hundreds of forts. Four tiny ships sailing in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico symbolize the Union blockade of the Confederacy. Printed on thin banknote-style paper. There is a binding trim at lower left but still ample room for framing, and a few small stains primarily near North Carolina. Issued folding with a hint of toning at top. (+B)

Colonial New England and Mid-Atlantic (Nova Anglia Novum Belgium et Virginia), Jansson, Atlas or a Geographicke description of the Regions…, Amsterdam, [1636]. 20 x 15.3”. (HC) This is the first state of Jansson`s important map of the eastern coast of North America covering from just south of the outer banks in present-day North Carolina to Nova Scotia. The map is based on the less well-known map of Johannes de Laet of 1630, but covers a slightly larger area. Because of its wider distribution, Jansson`s map was much more influential, particularly with its depiction of the Dutch of Nieuw Nederland (New York). Cape Cod, Lake Champlain, Long Island, and the Chesapeake Bay are easily recognized compared to earlier maps. In fact, this map contains some of the earliest accurate cartography of the region showing New Amsterdam, Manhattan Island (Manbattes), Fort Orange, the Hudson (Noordt River) and the Delaware (Zuydt River). The map includes part of the Great Lakes, labeled Grand Lac and Lac des Yroquois, an unnamed Lake Champlain, and a fictitious lake at the headwaters of the Delaware River. According to Karpinski, this "is the first printed complete map of Lake Superior" although according to Burden there is no evidence to support that and Grand Lac is more likely Lake Huron. The map is adorned with two decorative cartouches, ships, sea monsters and compass roses. A portion of the entertaining English narrative on the verso describes the edible denizens of the sea in verse: The Luscious Lobster, with the Crabfish raw. The Brinish Oyster, Muscle Periwigge And Tortoise Sought for by the Indian Squaw Which to the flats dance many a winters Jigge, To dive for Cocles, and to digge for Clammes, Whereby her Lazie Husbands guttes she crammes. Ref: Burden no.247; Cumming (SE) no.39; Karpinski, p. 26 & 31 plt. II; McCorkle no.636.2. The map has been professionally cleaned with a 1" tear to the left of the title cartouche and centerfold separations at top and bottom extending 2" and 0.5" into the image respectively, all of which have been almost invisibly repaired. A number of chips and tears in the blank margins have also been expertly repaired. The original color is a bit faded and there is a minute hole in the title cartouche. (B)

Colonial New England (A Map of Connecticut and Rhode Island, with Long Island Sound, &c.), Anon., Gentleman`s Magazine, [1776]. 9 x 6.8”. (BW) This Revolutionary War period map has good detail of early settlements including roads, villages and ports, and locates New London, Groton, Stanford, Norwalk, New Haven, Seabrook, etc. The counties of Fairfield, New Haven and New London are noted in Connecticut. There is a copper mine near Simsbury, CT. Includes a portion of eastern Long Island from Hog Neck to Montuck Point, noting villages and roads. This is the last of a series of four maps issued in the Gentleman’s Magazine during 1776 to illustrate the growing unrest in the colonies. Ref: Jolly: GENT-249; Sellers & van Ee no.819; Thompson no.25. Issued folding, now pressed with a couple of minute pinholes only visible when held to light, and light soiling. There is a fold separation in top blank margin that has been closed on verso with Japanese tissue. (+B)

Colonial Mid-Atlantic (Nova Virginiae Tabula), Hondius/Blaeu, Novus Atlas, Amsterdam, [1642]. 19 x 15”. (HC) The early settlement of Jamestown is noted as Iamestowne, and there are a number of other place names, both English and Native American. The map was derived from Capt. John Smith`s map of 1612, which was the first to depict the bay and its tributaries with any accuracy. In the upper left corner is an engraving of the great Indian chief, Powhatan, seated on his throne and surrounded by his subjects. A Susquehanna chief is depicted on the right under the British coat-of-arms and a key cartouche. The plate was engraved by Dirck Grijp and was originally published by Jodocus Hondius Jr. in 1618. It was purchased by Willem Blaeu shortly after Hondius` death (1629) and Blaeu`s imprint replaced that of Hondius. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Burden no.193; Portinaro & Knirsch KXXIV; Tooley (Amer) p. 161-62. Very strong impression with some insignificant spots primarily in the blank margins. The original outline color is faded. (A)

Colonial Mid-Atlantic (A Map of the Country round Philadelphia Including Part of New Jersey New York Staten Island & Long Island), Anon., Gentleman`s Magazine, Edinburgh, [1776]. 8.5 x 7”. (BW) This Revolutionary Warperiod map encompasses the area of Eastern Pennsylvania through Long Island and south to include Chesapeake Bay. The map was issued to illustrate the British Army`s objective of defeating Gen. Washington at Long Island and then to march to Philadelphia and put a quick end to the conflict. It is centered on Philadelphia, includes most of New Jersey, Delaware, Long Island, southwest Pennsylvania, northern Chesapeake Bay and the greater New York City area. The southern New Jersey coast is labeled Sandy Barren Deserts. The map is filled with interesting features including Indian villages, towns and cities, ferries, and roads (including the distances between towns). Adorned with a simple compass rose. Ref: Jolly GENT-247; Phillips (M) p.699; Klein G76.6; Sellers and Van Ee 1041. Issued folding, with light offsetting and a few short fold separations in blank margins, closed on verso with archival tape. (+B)

Colonial Mid-Atlantic (Carte de la Virginie et du Maryland Dressee sur la Grande Carte Angloise de Mrs. Josue Fry et Pierre Jefferson…), Robert de Vaugondy, Atlas Universel, Paris, ca. 1793. 25.5 x 19.3”. (HC) This handsome map is the fifth state of Didier Robert de Vaugondy`s edition of the Fry-Jefferson map that was published in London by Thomas Jeffreys in the same year (A Map of the most Inhabited part of Virginia). It details the region from Cape May in New Jersey to the Currituck Inlet and inland with finely engraved details of the interior regions of Virginia, the ridges and valleys of the Appalachians, and the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. The locations of native camps and wagon roads are noted as well. Delaware is labeled as De La War Counties. Peter Jefferson was Thomas Jefferson`s father, and Joshua Fry was a commander in the colonial militia during the French and Indian War. Due to the rarity and high value of the English version of the Fry-Jefferson map, this French version is the earliest obtainable map to accurately depict the interior of Virginia beyond the Tidewater, and is an essential map for the Virginia map collection. Ref: cf Cumming (SE) no.281; Pedley no.470; Phillips, (VA) pp. 49. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide original margins. There is faint offsetting and a couple of spots in the image. (+B)

Colonial Mid-Atlantic United States (A Map and Chart of those Parts of the Bay of Chesapeak York and James Rivers which are at Present the Seat of War), Lodge, Political Magazine, London, 1781. 14.5 x 10”. (BW) Rarely seen Revolutionary War map shows the seat of the Battle of Yorktown, where the British General Cornwallis surrendered on October 19, 1781, effectively leading to the end of the war with Britain. This map was published in the November 30th, 1781 edition of the magazine, not long after the battle. The map shows soundings in fathoms, the locations of Rochambeau and Washington`s armies, as well as those of the ill-fated Cornwallis. A French fleet is located off of Cape Henry. Published by John Bew. Ref: Jolly no.POL-38. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with light offsetting from opposing text page. The right-hand fold has light soiling with some fold separations and a few short tears that have been archivally repaired. (B)

Mid-Atlantic United States (A Map of Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey & Maryland, with the Parts Adjacent), Thackara, The History of Pennsylvania, Boston, [1798]. 15.3 x 12.3”. (BW) This rare map was engraved by James Thackara and published in Robert Proud`s The History of Pennsylvania. The map covers an area from southern New York to Central Virginia and displays rudimentary topographical detail of the Allegheny Mountains and Chesapeake Bay as well as towns, settlements, roads and rivers. Delaware is also labeled as Territories of Pennsylvania. A simple compass rose adorns the Atlantic Ocean. Ref: Wheat & Brun no.312. Issued folding with a few tiny fold separations that have been closed with archival tape on verso, a very small wormhole at lower right and some scattered spots in the image. There is a binding trim and minor insertion tear at lower right that has been repaired with old paper. (B)

Mid-Atlantic United States (Theatre des Operations les Plus Importantes de l`Armee du Sud, dans la Virginie, dans les deux Carolines, et dans la Georgie), Marshall, Vie de George Washington, Philadelphia, ca. 1807. 10 x 14”. (BW) This map extends from Norfolk, Virginia to Savannah, Georgia and depicts the southern theater of the Revolutionary War. Towards the end of the war, the British shifted their attention towards the southern colonies, and succeeded in seizing control of several important port cities, including Savannah and Charleston. The map depicts towns, roads, rivers, mountains and important battle sites, including the Battle of Cowpens, shown at left. This map appeared in the French edition of Marshall`s Life of Washington. Light offsetting and a few spots. (+B)

Mid-Atlantic United States (Theatre des Operations des Armees Americaine et Britanique en 1776 et 1777, depuis la Riviere de Rariton, dans le Jersey de L`Est, jusqu a la tete de L`Elk Dans le Maryland), Marshall, Vie de George Washington, Philadelphia, ca. 1807. 15 x 9.8”. (BW) Detailed map of the field of operations in 1776 and 1777 centered on Philadelphia, and including Princeton, Wilmington, Burlington, etc. with positions of English and American forces during the Revolutionary War. Map depicts from the Rariton River (New Brunswick) in New Jersey to Elk Head (Elkton) in Maryland with great detail of the army positions, forts, roads, town and taverns. This map appeared in the French edition of Marshall`s Life of Washington. (A)

Mid-Atlantic United States (Map of the Country Embracing the Several Routes Examined with a View to a National Road from Washington to Lake Ontario), U.S. War Department, Washington D.C., ca. 1829. 17 x 37”. (BW) This pair of early maps reflect the federal government`s early concern for providing a viable transportation system across the country. The detailed and interesting maps were based on a map by Col. Stephen H. Long, compiled by F. Harrison, Jr., drawn by A.J. Stansbury, and engraved on copper by W. Harrison. The first sheet covers an 80-mile section from just below Washington D.C. to Athens, PA, on a scale of five miles to the inch. The various routes run through Harrisburg, Williamsport, Baltimore and Lancaster. The second map is untitled and shows the road system north of the Susquehanna River to Lake Ontario. Both are filled with great detail of country roads, turnpikes, towns and even locates taverns and stores. Each is printed on two joined sheets. Size given is for the first map, the second untitled map measures 17 x 28.5". Both banknote style maps show moderate offsetting and toning especially where the sheets are joined. The southern sheet also has some staining in the upper portion of the image and a tiny hole 2" above Frederick, MD. (+C)

Mid-Atlantic United States (Sketch of the Country Embracing Several Routes from Portsmouth Ohio, to Linville, N.C…), U.S. Corps of Engineers, 1832. 41 x 12.3”. (BW) This map details the country between Lake Erie south to the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah. The route of the proposed road originates in Portsmouth on the Ohio River and meanders down through Kentucky, [now] West Virginia, Tennessee and to the Vicinity of Morgantown in North Carolina. The National Road is shown running between Columbus and east to Brownsville, PA. The map locates Louisville, Sparta, Savannah, Charleston, Columbia, Parkersburg, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and many more. Important places like the Charleston Salt Works are also located. Drawn by Lieut. F.L. Darcy under the direction of Lieut. Col. S.H. Long, Topographical Engineers. Signed in the plate. There is some light staining primarily near the title and along the edges in the blank margins. Issued folding. (B)

Colonial Southeast (Carte de la Caroline et Georgie), Bellin, L`Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1757. 11.2 x 7.3”. (HC) Delicately engraved map of the colonies of Carolina and Georgia from Albemarle Sound to the Alatamaha River. It probably owes its origin to the 1752 map of the region by Emanuel Bowen. There are numerous English settlements along the coast and Indian villages are located throughout, including a number west of the Appalachian Mountains. There is more detail in the area west of the Blue Ridge than in many other maps of the period. It shows a rudimentary course of the Tennessee River in the northwestern section of the map. A decorative rococo-style title cartouche incorporates the distance scale. Ref: Cummings (SE) no.311; Sellers & van Ee no.1384. Nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins. (A)

Colonial Southeast (A New and Accurate Map of North Carolina, and Part of South Carolina, with the Field of Battle between Earl Cornwallis and General Gates), Lodge, Political Magazine, London, 1780. 15 x 10.8”. (BW) This scarce map of the Carolinas, published during the American Revolution, is apparently based on Henry Mouzon`s 1778 foundation map of the region. It is filled with topographical notes and the locations of important plantations, court houses, meeting houses, swamps, and chapels. This map illustrates the region involved in the southern theater of the war. After General Clinton seized Charleston in May of 1780, the British began a campaign into the Carolinas in pursuit of the remnants of the Continental Army. The map illustrates the Battle of Camden in August, 1780, where the American General Gates was defeated by British General Cornwallis. Ref: Jolly no.POL-16. Issued folding, now pressed with light soiling. There are several fold separations, tears, extraneous creases and small holes along left-hand fold that have all been closed on verso with archival materials, with minute loss of image. (B)

Southeast United States (A New Map of North & South Carolina, & Georgia…), Kitchin, London Magazine, London, [1765]. 9 x 6.8”. (HC) A charming small map of the southeast with the boundaries of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia extending from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River, illustrating the territorial gains the British made during the French-Indian War, which ended in 1763. The map depicts towns, Indian villages and tribal territory, forts, and the topography of the land. Ref: Jolly no.LOND-244; Cumming no.348; Sellers & Van Ee no.1390; Phillips (Maps) p. 295, 613 & 819. Issued folding with minor creasing along folds and a minute hole at top right caused by a paper flaw. (A)

Southeast United States (Carte de la Partie Sud des Etats Unis de l`Amerique Septentrionale), Bonne, Paris, ca. 1778. 12.5 x 8.3”. (HC) Attractive and concise copper-engraved map that covers the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia in the new United States. All settlement is confined east of the Appalachians with les Cherokees the only note in the otherwise blank region west of the mountains. There are four distance scales located on the left side of the map. Engraved by Andre. Ref: Sellers & Van Ee no.1406. Faint offsetting. (A)

Southeast United States (Southern Provinces of the United States), Thomson, A New General Atlas, Edinburgh, [1817]. 23.3 x 19.5”. (HC) This finely engraved, large map covers a much broader region than indicated by the title, including the states and territories east of the Mississippi River to the Atlantic and as far north as Lake Erie and eastern Connecticut. The focus of the map however is the southern region with a huge Georgia incorporating today`s Alabama and Mississippi. The only settlements shown in this immense territory are located along the Savannah River and the Atlantic Ocean. The balance of the territory is shown under the control of Native Americans with numerous villages, hunting grounds and a few scattered forts located. The area north of the Ohio River also appears to be unorganized except for a few forts. There are also several peculiar mountain ranges shown in this region. There is a scenic vignette of the Hudson River in the top left corner. There is a centerfold separation that enters 3" into map at bottom and a separation at top that just passes the neatline. Light offsetting, centerfold toning, and a few spots. (B)

Florida, Georgia ([Lot of 2] Florida. Nach den besten Quellen bearbeitet [and] Neueste Karte von Georgia mit seinen Strassen, Eisenbahnen und Entsernungen), Meyer, Hand Atlas, 1845. 11.5 x 14.5”. (HC) A. Florida. Nach den besten Quellen bearbeitet. This is an interesting map of the state of Florida based on the important Mitchell series showing towns, forts, roads, canals, major rivers and lakes. There are references to forts, battlefields, and routes used by the Army during the Seminole War. There are also three inset maps detailing Pensacola, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine. Water routes from St. Augustine and Pensacola to various ports are described along the upper and lower margins. B. Neueste Karte von Georgia mit seimen Strassen, Eisenbahnen und Entsernungen. This is the German edition of the Tanner/Mitchell Georgia map from the New Universal Atlas, with a German title but using English place names. Along the bottom of the map are the steamboat routes from Savannah to Augusta and Charleston (here spelled Carleston). The map shows early county development along with gold mines, canals, trails, roads and railroads. It has a remarkable twelve distance scales. Florida has a few faint spots with light toning along sheet edges Georgia is lightly toned with a few edge tears confined to the blank margins that are closed on verso with archival tape. (+B)

Southern United States (A Correct Map of the Georgia Western Territory), Morse, Morse`s American Gazetteer, Boston, 1798. 6 x 7”. (BW) An interesting and historical map that covers the region that would become Mississippi and Alabama. There is good information on the watershed and some topography is shown. Many rivers are named, but only four towns: New Orleans, Natches, Mobile and Pensacola. Along the Mississippi River are lands of the Upper Mississippi Company and the Georgia Company, and to the east is the Tennessee Company. These lands were a part of the infamous Yazoo Land Fraud. In 1795 the governor of Georgia, George Mathews, signed a bill that agreed to sell almost 40 million acres to speculators in the Yazoo Land Act. This corrupt land deal led to the downfall of many popular politicians. President George Washington, speaking about Yazoo said "These acts embrace an object of such magnitude and in their consequences may so deeply affect the peace and welfare of the United States..." Read more about this early scandal here. Ref: Wheat & Brun no.618. Issued folding with a couple of faint spots. (A)

Southern United States ([Lot of 2] Johnson`s Pennsylvania and Virginia [and] County Map of Kentucky and Tennessee), ca. 1862-73. x ”. (HC) A. Johnson`s Pennsylvania and Virginia by Johnson & Browning, circa 1862, (22.5 x 16"). This is a map showing Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia with county boundaries delineated. There is extensive detail of cities, roads, railroads and waterways and an illustration of the city of Baltimore at lower right. Virginia includes the counties of West Virginia, making the map circa 1862 or earlier. Condition - Nice clean image. There are minor separations on the centerfold which have been repaired with tissue on verso. (A) B. County Map of Kentucky and Tennessee by S.A. Mitchell, circa 1873, (21.3 x 14.3"). County boundaries are delineated and there is good detail of roads, railroads, rivers and place names. (A) See descriptions. ()

Southern United States - Georgia (A Map of Georgia, also the Two Floridas, from the Best Authorities), Thomas and Andrews, Morse`s Universal Geography, Boston, [1796]. 12 x 7.3”. (BW) This is an early American map depicting Georgia Territory extending from the Atlantic seaboard to the Mississippi River, with East and West Florida along the Gulf Coast. Most of the interior is dominated by various Indian tribes, including the Chickasaws, Creeks, Chactaws, and Muskogees with several prominent villages located. Fifteen early counties are shown along the Atlantic coast and the Savannah River. Several trading paths are noted in the west. Mobile, Pensacola and New Orleans are noted. Engraved by Amos Doolittle and published by Thomas & Andrews, Boston. Ref: Wheat & Brun no.614. Issued folding, now pressed with a few small spots and an archivally repaired tear that enters 1/2" into map at top left. (+B)

Central United States (Louisiana), Ehrmann, Schilderung von Louisiana, Weimar, [1804]. 6.6 x 8.5”. (HC) An interesting little map showing the Mississippi basin. The United States are labeled Freye Staaten with the frontier showing a huge Indiana, an incompletely formed Kentucki, and Georgia taking in all the region to the Mississippi, including the area of Tennessee. Locates many Indian villages as well as early western forts. Ref: Phillips (Maps) p. 371. Issued folding with light toning in blank margins. (A)

Central United States (The Upper Territories of the United States), Carey, General Atlas…, ca. 1814. 12.5 x 17”. (HC) This early American map focuses on what was then the western frontier. It shows the new territories that had been created from the original Northwestern Territory of the River Ohio - Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and the remainder of Northwest Territory (Wisconsin and Minnesota). It shows Chicago in the Northwestern Territory, as the northern Illinois border is shown south of the present-day boundary without touching Lake Michigan. The spurious Phillipeaux Island still persists in Lake Superior. There is excellent detail of the Mississippi River and above to the Lake of the Woods. Detroit is shown with its Canadian neighbor, Windsor, named Sandwich. Numerous frontier forts and Indian villages are located, but much of the territory still appears unsettled. The apocryphal mountain ridges are the most prominent topography on the map. Engraved by Kneass & Delleker. Ref: Karpinski, p. 215, no.27; Phillips (Atlases) no.722-25. Original outline color on watermarked paper with light toning, a few tiny spots, and a small chip in bottom-left corner. There is a short tear that just enters map border at left, and one just outside of neatline at top left, that have both been closed on verso with archival tape. (B)

Central United States ([Lot of 2] Geological Map of the Middle and Western States [and 22 plates from the Report]), Hall, Geology of New York, Part IV...Survey of the Fourth Geological District, New York, [1843]. 32 x 22.5”. (HC) This colorful lithographed geological map, produced by the eminent American geologist James Hall, blends science and the art of cartography. Twenty-three geological formations are named and differentiated using hand applied color. The map covers the region of the United States from its western boundary along the Mississippi River, east to Long Island and the Atlantic. It includes all or parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. The lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario are shown. Lithographed by Endicott of New York and signed in the plate by James Hall. A very nice example of an early and scarce geological map. Blank verso. This important regional geological map employs the "New York System" of stratigraphic nomenclature developed by Hall and others at the New York Geological Survey. This system emphasized the importance of paleontology for delineating geological units and introduced the concept of "type locality," a primary reference location used for defining the characteristics of geological formations. This map is the first regional application of this new system, which evolved into the standard nomenclature used today for North America and much of the rest of the world. Included with the map are 22 attractive and detailed plates from the disbound report which feature numerous hand colored profile sections of the area, along with many views and images of fossils. Ref: Marcou no.32. The map is very good with narrow side margins as issued, light offsetting, and an edge tear at top that enters 0.5" into the image. The original binding strap is attached at top left. Plates and text are generally good with some scattered foxing. (+B)

Western United States (Map of Upper California by the U.S.Ex.Ex. and Best Authorities 1841), Wilkes, Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, Washington D.C., 1841. 11.5 x 8.3”. (HC) This crisply drawn map covers all the American West south of 42 N. and west of the Rocky (Anahuac) Mountains, with by far the greatest detail in California. The cartography is distinctly pre-Fremont. The Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys combine to form the large Buenaventure Valley with the Rio San Buenaventura in the area of today`s Salinas River. The map pre-dates the discovery of gold by several years, but in the vicinity of Sutter`s mill where the settlement of New Helvetica is located. Along the coast the mission towns are named, but there is no mention here of Los Angeles even though it was a self-sustaining farming community as early as 1821. The Colorado River is shown trending in an oddly straight course giving no credit to the Grand Canyon. The Great Basin, called the Great Sandy Plain, is crossed by Smith`s Track and is bounded east and west by the Colorado Range and the California Range. The Great Salt Lake is Youta Lake and the Salt River is called the Inconstant R. Interesting notes explain the unknown qualities of the land and another describe the Indians as "the most miserable objects in creation," an unfortunate depiction. Ref: Wheat (TMW) no.458; Wheat (Gold) 23. Light offsetting with slightly uneven toning and an archivally repaired tear in top blank margin, far from map image. (+B)

Western United States (Western Territories of the United States), Robinson, 1847. 17.5 x 10.5”. (HC) This is a great map showing the transitional boundaries of the American West. Oregon and Washington Territories are massive, stretching all the way from the Pacific to the Rocky Mountains at the Continental Divide. The wide Utah Territory reaches across to a newly formed Kansas Territory, and the huge Nebraska Territory extends from Canada`s border down to Kansas. Minnesota is a large territory as well, which includes a vague Dacotahs region that extends to the Missouri River. A Mormon settlement is noted on the Great Salt Lake - this is one of the earliest maps to note that fact, as Joseph Smith and his followers had just settled in this region in 1847. Original color with toning, some light scattered spots, and the centerfold is reinforced with archival tape. (B)

Western United States (A New Map of the State of California, the Territories of Oregon & Utah), Meyer, Auswanderungs-Atlas fur Nord Amerika, 1852. 12 x 15.3”. (HC) An interesting map of the new state of California and the large western territories based on the important Mitchell series. The map is filled with interesting information, notably, the exploration routes of Lewis and Clark, Fremont, Kearney, and Cooke, and the Spanish and Oregon Trails. Oregon Territory, with Oregon City as its capital, has its eastern boundary in the Rocky Mountains adjoining Missouri Territory. Utah Territory extends to Old Park and Long`s Peak in present-day Colorado. New Mexico Territory encompasses parts of Colorado, Nevada and Arizona and displays a pre-Gadsden Purchase border along the Gila River. Only a few counties are delineated in California and the capital is at San Jose. A large inset shows San Francisco and Environs, which includes much of the Gold Region. It is this unique inset that differentiates this from the Mitchell map. From Meyer’s Auswanderungs-Atlas (Emigration Atlas), this map was targeted to the large number of German immigrants that flooded into the United States in the aftermath of the March Revolution of 1848. A few minor spots, else fine. (A)

Western United States (Map Illustrating the General Geological Features of the Country West of the Mississippi River), Hall, U.S. and Mexican Boundary Survey, Vol. I, New York, [1857]. 23.3 x 20.3”. (HC) This great map of the western United States was one of the first geological maps of the region. It illustrates the many mineral resources that helped spur westward migration and expansion. The legend uses color to identify twelve geological formations. The map is also filled with terrific detail of mountains, watersheds, cities and roads. It covers the country from the Ohio River Valley to the Pacific and extends to include the states of Sonora and Chihuahua in Mexico. The political divisions include the large western territories of Washington, Oregon, Utah, New Mexico, Nebraska and Kansas. Drawn by Thomas Jekyill. Lithographed by Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, New York. Ref: Marcou & Marcou no.52; Wheat [TMW] no.922; Blevins Wyoming no.76. A nice example with bright original color. There is a binding trim at left with a resulting binding tear that extends 2" into the image that has been closed on verso with archival tape and an extraneous crease at lower left that has been reinforced with archival tape on verso. (+B)

Western United States (Map to Illustrate Capt. Bonneville`s Adventures among the Rocky Mountains), Colton, Irving`s Adventures of Captain Bonneville, New York, 1857. 18.6 x 11.6”. (BW) This interesting map is based on Fremont`s map. The region west of the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean is delineated with the rivers and towns of the gold region in California well shown. The expedition route described is that of Captain Benjamin Bonneville who explored the American West from 1832-1836. The expedition party traveled parallel to the course of the Snake and the Columbia Rivers, going as far as Fort Walla Walla before turning back. Fremont`s route through California is shown, as well as Kearny`s route along the Gila River and the Emigrant route. Published by J.H. Colton, No. 172, William Street, New York. Printed on fine banknote quality paper. There is a tear that extends through the title cartouche that has been repaired on verso with archival tape. Issued folding, the map is lightly toned with a few small spots and extraneous creases. (B)

Western United States (Sketch Indicating the Advancement of the Surveys of the Public Lands and the Military Topographical and Geological Surveys West of the Mississippi), Wheeler, Washington D.C., 1879. 44.3 x 32.5”. (PC) Beautifully lithographed in four colors with impressive detail throughout. The map locates more than 130 forts and camps (many flying tiny American flags), nearly 70 Indian reservations, the routes of dozens of early explorers, completed and projected railroads with their land grants, and dozens of Spanish land grants noted. Survey details plotted include base lines, meridians and townships. Wheeler`s surveying efforts are shown as shaded regions. Map consists of four joined sheets. Ref: Cohen pp. 192-194. The map is clean and bright with a few tiny splits and folds separations that are repaired on verso with archival tape. Issued folding. (+B)

Northwestern United States (Map of the United States Territory of Oregon West of the Rocky Mountains Exhibiting the Various Trading Depots or Forts occupied by the British Hudson Bay Company Connected with the Western and Northwestern Fur Trade), Albert/Hood, Report of the Senate Select Committee on the Occupation of the Oregon Country, Washington D.C., 1838. 20.3 x 17.4”. (HC) This map accompanied an important report intended to awaken public interest in the American occupation of Oregon Territory in the controversy with Great Britain, who also claimed the territory south to the Columbia River. Among the many interesting details are the locations of the various trading posts or forts connected with the American and British northwestern fur trade. The map covers present day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. The region east of the Rocky Mountains is named Mandan District. It also shows much of southwestern Canada. The map was copied from John Arrowsmith`s 1832 map of British North America. At lower left is the wording of an ultimatum given to the British by Henry Clay, Secretary of State, stating that the 49th parallel will be the boundary. Engraved by M.H. Stansbury. Ref: Claussen & Friis no.221; Hayes no.197; Wheat (TMW) no.434. Clean paper with a bright impression. Issued folding with some light scattered damp staining. (+B)

Northwestern United States, Washington, Oregon (Washington and Oregon), Colton, General Atlas, New York, 1853. 14.8 x 11.8”. (HC) A great map of the Pacific Northwest showing both territories extending to the Continental Divide and incorporating the region that would become Idaho. Of specific interest is the notation of all the major exploration routes, wagon trails and the proposed routes for the transcontinental railway as explored by Gov. Stevens. A few organized counties are confined to a narrow band along the coast and Wascopen, Skamania and Walla Walla are the only counties east of the Cascade Range. Dated 1853 but published circa 1857. There is some damp staining primarily in the left and right margins and a few insignificant edge tears that have been repaired with archival tape on verso. (+B)

Southwestern United States ([Lot of 2] Military Reconnaissance of the Arkansas, Rio del Norte and Rio Gila… [and] Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California…), Emory, Washington D.C., 1847-48. 67 x 30”. (BW) A) Military Reconnaissance of the Arkansas, Rio del Norte and Rio Gila, by W.H. Emory, dated 1847, (67" x 30"). An important Mexican-American War period map that shows the route of Col. Kearny and his Army of the West as they traveled from Ft. Leavenworth to Los Angeles via Santa Fe and San Diego. Wheat states that the map was an important milestone in the cartographic development and accurate determination of the geography of the West. Published in Senate Doc no.7, 30th Cong., 1st Session. A large map printed on three sheets, joined as issued. Ref: Wheat [TMW] no.544. Condition: Scattered foxing with numerous short splits at fold intersections and a few light damp stains at left. Folds into attractive contemporary hard blue covers with ribbon tie closures. (C+) B) Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California..., by W. H. Emory, published 1848, (6" x 9"). This is the Senate edition of Emory`s important report documenting the 1846-1847 journey of the advanced guard of General Kearny`s Army of The West. Emory was Brevet Major of the Corps of Topographical Engineers. Emory`s reports are enjoyable reads and this is no different, with passages such as "I stopped in the little town of Isoletta, to visit my friend, the accolade, who has the reputation, Indian though he be, of being the most honest man and best maker of brandy in the territory." The report summarizes the activity of the U.S. Army of the West after the capture of New Mexico with important early views of the region. It is illustrated with 26 lithographed views, three battle maps, and 14 botanical plates. The important view of San Diego is present. The battle plans are: Sketch of the Actions fought at San Pasqual in Upper California…; Sketch of the Passage of the Rio San Gabriel...; and Sketch of the Battle of Los Angeles Upper California. Fought between the Americans and Mexicans Jany. 9th, 1847. Complete with the two page report (Appendix No. 7) by P. St. Geo. Cooke, Major 2d Dragoons. Printed by Wendell and Van Benthuysen. This is the second edition printed, and thus did not originally contain the large folding map by Emory, which was included in the first and third editions. 416 pages + plates. 8vo, hardbound in brown cloth covers with original paper label on spine. Ref: Wagner & Camp no.148:2. Condition: Moderate to heavy foxing throughout the text with the plates showing only light scattered foxing. Label and covers are very worn. (B) See descriptions. ()

Southwestern United States (Map of the Route Pursued in 1849 by the U.S. Troops, under the Command of Bvt. Lieut. Col. Jno. M. Washington, Governor of New Mexico, in an Expedition Against the Navajos Indians), Simpson/Kern, Navajo Journal, 31st Congress, 1st Session, Senate Exec. Doc. No.64, Washington D.C., 1849. 27.5 x 20”. (BW) This map is the product of a punitive expedition against marauding Navajo Indians. The expedition traveled from Santa Fe to Jemez Pueblo, then on the Navaho trail to Chaco Canyon, and via Washington Pass to Canyon de Chelly. They engaged the Navajo in their strongholds at Chaco Canyon and Canyon de Chelly where the tribe was soundly defeated. The soldiers then explored the area and were the first white men to discover and describe the prehistoric pueblos in the region. The return route traveled south of the Zuni Pueblos and east past Inscription Rock and Laguna Pueblo to the Rio Grande. A seldom seen map that Wheat calls "an arresting production, bringing out many new details of the region." Ref: Wheat (TMW) no.641. There is a 1" binding tear at upper left and a 0.25" edge tear at top left, both of which have been closed on verso with archival tape. The top left corner is chipped, just passing the neatline and there is some light toning primarily along a few folds. Fold intersections have been reinforced with archival tape on verso. (B)

Southwestern United States (Topographical Map of the Road from Fort Smith, Arks. to Santa Fe, N.M. and from Dona Ana N.M. to Fort Smith), Marcy, 31 Cong., 1st Sess, House Ex. Doc No. 45, Washington D.C., [1850]. 27.5 x 14.5”. (BW) This important map is bound in the original and complete report "Route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe. Letter from the Secretary of War" by Capt. R.B. Marcy, 5th U.S. Infantry, made by order of Bvt. Brig. Gen. M. Arbuckle. On the first page the report is forwarded by J.J. Abert, Col. Corps Top. Eng. to Hon. Geo. W. Crawford, Secretary of War and finally to the Hon. Howell Cobb, Speaker of the House of Representatives. This excellent topographical map delineates, for the first time, the region along the Red and Canadian Rivers. It shows two major roads from Fort Smith to Santa Fe, plus several other routes and Indian trails. The map also notes various tribal lands, topography and hydrology as well as the location of daily campsites. It is filled with interesting details and notations including the Apache Trail and Comanche Trail - "Said to be a good route for wagons, with water daily." It includes a very early depiction of Dallas located along the Trinity River. Wheat says "Marcy`s was the first comprehensive map of this area…" Disbound, 89pp, large folding map, and two plates by R. H. Kern, including "View of Santa Fe and Vicinity from the East." Ref: Howes S500, [map] Wheat TMW no.681. Light scattered foxing and toning along the folds. The pages are mostly clean with some scattered light foxing and a few stains on the title page. Map and report are housed in an attractive, contemporary brown clamshell folder. (+B)