12.5 x 8 cm card signed by Canadian Lt Col John Keefer Mahony VC CD. On 24 May 1944 Major Mahony led his company across the Melfa River in Italy under heavy artillery fire. His task was to secure a bridgehead for the 1st Canadian Corps to break through the Adolf Hitler Line. Threatened by vastly superior forces, Mahony?s company managed to hold the bridgehead for 5 hours until reinforcements arrived. In 2 German counter attacks, his men destroyed 3 enemy self propelled guns and a tank - a significant feat considering they had no anti - tank guns! He suffered 3 wounds, but inspired his men and directed the fire of the light anti - tank weapons on hand. For his exemplary leadership and courage in this action, Major Mahony was awarded the Victoria Cross. Lt Col Mahony died in London, Ontario 15.12.1990.An extremely rare signature. Good condition.
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Margaret Thatcher Rare Benham Signed Silk FDC commemorating Christmas 1984. Signed by the following: Margaret Thatcher - John Ebor (John Hapgood, Archbishop Of York 83 95) David Sheppard (Former England Cricketer, Who Has Signed Twice, Once As David Liverpool, Bishop Of Liverpool) Norman Tebbit - Lord Carrington - Terry Waite And Bruce Kent. Good condition
Honoré Daumier 1808 Marseille - 1879 ValmondoisEn Chemin de Fer .. Un Voisin agréable. 1862.Lithografie. Delteil 3252 I (von II). Im Stein monogrammiert und bezeichnet. Unterhalb der Darstellung typografisch betitelt. Seltenes unverpresstes Blatt des 1. Zustands. Auf Velin, mit der üblichen Mittelfalte und verso mit dem Text. 19,9 x 24,4 cm (7,8 x 9,6 in). Papier: 29 x 39,1 cm (11,4 x 15,4 in).Erschienen in der Zeitschrift `Le Boulevard`, 21. September 1862.PROVENIENZ: Privatsammlung Baden-Württemberg (verso mit dem Sammlerstempel, nicht bei Lugt). Daumier kommentiert mit dieser Illustration in `Le Boulevard` auf ironische Weise die Tücken und Unannehmlichkeiten des neuen öffentlichen Personentransportes: `In der Eisenbahn - Ein angenehmer Nachbar`. Ende der 1830er Jahre beginnt der Bau der ersten Verbindungsstraßen, 1843 werden die ersten Eisenbahnstrecken zwischen Paris und Orléans sowie zwischen Paris und Rouen eröffnet. Es gibt drei verschiedene Reiseklassen, eingerichtet sind die Wagons ähnlich den Pariser Pferdekutschen. Wissenschaftler warnten damals vor den möglichen schweren Gehirnschäden aufgrund der hohen Geschwindigkeit von 25 km/h. [CB]. ca. 16.02 h +/- 20 Min.ENGLISH VERSIONHonoré Daumier 1808 Marseille - 1879 ValmondoisEn Chemin de Fer .. Un Voisin agréable. 1862.Lithograph. Delteil 3252 I (of II). Monogrammed and inscribed in stone. Typographically titled below image. Rare sheet of 1st state. On wove paper, with typical centerfold and text on verso. 19,9 x 24,4 cm (7,8 x 9,6 in). Sheet: 29 x 39,1 cm (11,4 x 15,4 in).Published in magazine `Le Boulevard`, 21 September, 1862.PROVENANCE: Private collection Baden-Württemberg (with collector stamp on verso, not in Lugt). Similar to the sheet ?Madeleine-Bastille? Daumier made an ironic comment with this illustration in ?Le Boulevard? on the intricacies and inconveniences of public transport: ?On the train ? A pleasant neighbor?. The first routes were built in the 1830s, in 1843 the lines between Paris and Orléans were opened. There were three different categories, the carriages were similar to the horse carriages in Paris. Scientist warned that the speed of 25 km/h could cause severe brain damage. [CB].ca. 16.02 h +/- 20 min.
Giacomo Valegio Tätig um 1548/87 in VeronaThronende Madonna mit Kind und zwei Heiligen, darüber Gottvater, Heiliger Geist und zwei Engel. 2. Hälfte 16. Jahrhundert.Radierung. In der Platte bezeichnet. Schöner Druck auf Bütten, auf die Darstellung beschnitten. 36,3 x 23,4 cm (14,2 x 9,2 in), blattgroß. Äußerst seltenes Blatt.Der in Verona als Zeichner, Kupferstecher und Verleger tätige Giacomo Valegio wird künstlerisch beeinflusst von Gian Giacomo Caraglio, einige seiner Blätter sticht er nach Vorlagen von Paolo Farinati. Das hier angebotene Blatt ist laut Thieme/Becker nach eigener Idee entstanden. [CB].ca. 14.02 h +/- 20 Min.ENGLISH VERSIONGiacomo Valegio Tätig um 1548/87 in VeronaThronende Madonna mit Kind und zwei Heiligen, darüber Gottvater, Heiliger Geist und zwei Engel. 2nd half of 16th century.Etching. Inscribed in plate. Nice impression on laid paper, trimmed to image. 36,3 x 23,4 cm (14,2 x 9,2 in), the full sheet. Extremely rare sheet. ca. 14.02 h +/- 20 min.
Rare 18th Century aquatint - A Perspective View Of The Draw-Bridge, Quay & Clare Street, With The Towers Of St Stephen, Werburgh, All Saints And Christ Church, Bristol, 39.5cm x 47.5cm The print appears to be trimmed to both sides, staining across whole image particularly to the title area, some fade - ** General condition consistent with age
Rare 18th Century aquatint - A Perspective View Of The Draw-Bridge, Quay & Clare Street, With The Towers Of St Stephen, Werburgh, All Saints And Christ Church, Bristol, 39.5cm x 47.5cm The print appears to be trimmed to both sides, staining across whole image particularly to the title area, some fade - ** General condition consistent with age
A 1914/15 TRIO TO THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE CANTEEN A 1914/15 Star named to 760 Pte W Harrison EX.FCE.CAN, British War & Victory medals 760 Pte W Harrison EX.FCE.CAN. A rare trio to the (ASC) Expeditionary Force Canteen, the recipient William Harrison served in France from 3/9/1915. Applying for his medals 1/6/1922. He lived at 70 Kilburn Park Rd, Kilburn, London, NW6. Another W Harrison S/Sjt 763 also served with the E/F/Canteen from 6/9/1915.
IAN NEWTON: THE SPARROWHAWK, 1986, 1st edn + HEIMO MIKKOLA: OWLS OF EUROPE, 1983, 1st edn + DONALD WATSON: THE HEN HARRIER, 1977, 1st edn + J T R AND E M SHARROCK: RARE BIRDS IN BRITAIN, 1976, 1st edn + M A OGILVIE (2 ttls): WILD GEESE, DUCKS OF BRITAIN AND EUROPE, 1978, 1775, 1st edns + RONALD HICKLING (ed): ENJOYING ORNITHOLOGY, 1983, 1st edn, each pub T & A D Poyser, each orig cl, gt d/w?s, (7)
J T R SHARROCK: SCARCE MIGRANT BIRDS IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND, 1974, 1st edn + J N DYMOND ET AL: RARE BIRDS IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND, 1989, 1st edn + BARBARA AND DAVID SNOW: BIRDS AND BERRIES, 1988, 1st edn + C H FRY: THE BEE-EATERS, 1984, 1st edn + IAN NEWTON: POPULATION ECOLOGY OF RAPTORS, 1979, 1st edn + DESMOND AND MAIMIE NETHERSOLE-THOMPSON: GREENSHANKS, 1979, 1st edn + VALERIE M THOM: BIRDS IN SCOTLAND, 1986, 1st edn, each published T A D Poyser, each orig cl gt d/w?s, (7)
6 Classic Car Log Books 1961 ? 1972 including 1961 Hillman Minx Saloon reg no: 115KB, Original Logbook issued by Liverpool CBC, covers the period to 1967 ? 3 owners (original owners Imperial Chemical Industries), chassis no: B0102792/H/HSO, engine no: B0102792/H/H50 plus 1961 Austin A40 Deluxe, reg no: 481WN0 Original Logbook issued by Essex CC, covers the period to 1967 ? 3 owners (original owners Harlow Development Corporation) chassis no: AA256-150466, engine no: 9DVH-151753 plus 1963 Humber Sceptre Saloon, reg no: 92EVA, Original Logbook issued by Leeds CBC, covers the period to 1967 ? 5 owners, chassis no: B3101071/0D/HSO, engine no: B3101071/OD/HSO plus 1966 Vauxhall Cresta Deluxe, reg no: MOY132D, Original Registration Book issued by GLC, covers the period to 1967 ? 5 owners, chassis no: PCD16165557, engine no: 8684 plus 1966 Singer Gazelle Saloon, reg no: GLJ906D, First Two Logbooks for this vehicle ? original plus continuation book, Original Logbook issued by Bournemouth CBC, covers the period to 1968 ? 2 owners, chassis no: 70600977/HSO, engine no: 706009077/HSO, Continuation Book issued by Hampshire CC ? covers the period to 1975 ? 1 owner plus rare Isle of Man Logbook 1972 Morris Marina Saloon, reg no: MN3832, Original Logbook issued by Isle of Man Highway and Transportation Board, covers the period to 1990 ? 4 owners, chassis no: MA459/16574DM, engine no: 71399 (7)
3 Vintage Car Lognooks 1926 ? 1927 including 1926 Rover 9/20 Super re no: WU9397, Continuation Book issued by Doncaster CBC in 1932, covers the period to 13th July 1932 ? 1 owner, chassis no: 51373, engine no: 51373 plus 1927 Austin Landaulett, reg no: KW454, original Registration Book issued by Bradford CBC covers the period to 1936 ? 1 owner (Bradford CBC), chasis no: 5PL4695, engine no: PS14275 plus 1927 Crossley Saloon, reg no: CX7420, original Registration Book issued by Huddersfield CBC, covers the period to 1935 ? 3 owners, chassis no: 40203, engine no: 40202, rare manufacturer, (3)
2 Vintage Vehicle Logbooks 1921 Star Open Body Lorry, reg no: T8506, Continuation Logbook issued by Devon CC in 1925, covers the period from 2nd March 1925 ? 1 owner, chassis no: 2239, engine no: BB578 (NB: this is A1910 engine), rare manufacturer plus 1923 Belsize three seater model ?BB?, reg no: NM2610, Continuation Logbook issued by Bedfordshire CC in 1929, covers the period to 1933 ? 1 owner, chassis no: 1453, engine no: 1121, rare manufacturer, (2)
5 Vintage Vehicle Logbooks 1927 ? 1935 including 1927 Morris Oxford Saloon, reg no: WB8525, Continuation book issued by City of Sheffield, covers the period to 1934 ? 7 owners, chassis no: 176182, engine no: 200596 plus 1933 Singer Kaye Don Saloon, reg no: WJ5777, original Registration Book issued by City of Sheffield, covers the period to 1939 ? 2 owners, chassis no: 5158, engine no: 5192, extremely rare model plus 1933 Morris 10 Saloon, reg no: AGC971, original Registration Book issued by London CC, covers the period to 1937 ? 3 owners, chassis no: 9014, engine no: 8892 plus 1934 Lanchester Saloon, reg no: WF6215, Continuation Book issued by Yorks West Riding CC in 1947, covers the period to 1955 ? 6 owners, covers the War period with limited petroleum supplies, chassis no: 20775, engine no: 66649 plus 1935 Austin Saloon, reg no: CGN 149, 1st two Registration Books for this vehicle ? original plus Continuation Book, original Registration Books issued by London CC, covers the period to 1946 ? 3 owners, chassis n: F27455/13, engine no: IF21783, Continuation Book issued by Kent CC in 1946, covers the period to 1962 ? 1 owner
Pair: Troop Sergeant Major W. Farr, 15th HussarsMilitary General Service 1793-1814, three clasps, Sahagun, Vittoria, Toulouse (W. Farr, Troop Serjeant Major, 15th. Hussars.); Waterloo 1815 (Serjeant William Farr 15th. or King's Reg. Hussars), with original steel clip and contemporary straight bar suspension, this cracked, with contemporary silver riband slide bar, minor edge bruise, nearly very fine, the MGS nearly extremely fine, the Sahagun and Waterloo combination rare (2) Troop Sergeant Major William Farr, born Thurlston, Leicestershire, 1779; enlisted in the 15th King's Hussars, December 1799; served with the Regiment in the Expedition to Corunna, in the Peninsular, and in the Waterloo Campaign, 16-18.6.1815- on the 18th June the 15th Hussars immediately came under intense artillery fire. Numerous charges were made, and the 15th were constantly attacking and retreating during the day, as the enemy attacked up the hill towards the British positions. Casualties were heavy, and at one point command of the Regiment changed hands three times within a few minutes. Farr was subsequently with the Regiment in Manchester, August 1819, when the 15th Hussars were called upon to disperse an unruly mob of 60,000 agitators protesting at St. Peter's Field, Manchester, 16.8.1819- the cavalry charged, and a number of the protestors were either killed or wounded in what became known as the 'Battle of Peterloo'; discharged, November 1826, after 28 years and 315 days with the Colours.Approximately 104 'Sahagun' clasps awarded, nearly all to the 15th Hussars.Provenance: Glendining, June 1992Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Fine Group of Five Life-Saving Awards to Captain G. Davies, Royal Navy, Later Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire, For His Outstanding Gallantry and Service Spanning Over 38 Years With the Royal Navy and H.M. Coastguarda) Royal National Institute for the Preservation of Life From Shipwreck Medal, silver, type 1 1824-62, obverse: head of King George IV facing left (Lieut. Geo. Davees [sic] R.N. Voted 17 Apr. 1839), engraved in upright serif capitals, with integral band, eyelet suspension, and riband ringb) Royal National Institute for the Preservation of Life From Shipwreck Medal, silver, type 1 1824-62, obverse: head of King George IV facing left (Lieut. Geoe. Davies R.N. Voted Dec 17 1840), engraved in upright serif capitals, with integral band, eyelet suspension, and riband ringc) Lloyd's [of London] large Silver Medal for Life-Saving, 73mm, set in a contemporary silvered frame, the rim engraved 'To Captain George Davies. Royal Navy.', with lunettes, these loosed) France, July Monarchy 1830-48, Ministry of the Merchant Marine and Colonies Life Saving Medal, 1st 'large' type, with wreath, 41mm, gilt, reverse embossed 'A Davies (Georges) Lieutenant de la Marine Anglaise,1835', pierced as issued and subsequently pluggede) France, July Monarchy 1830-48, Ministry of the Merchant Marine and Colonies Life Saving Medal, 2nd 'small' type, with wreath, 37mm, gilt, reverse embossed 'A Davies Lieutenant de la Marine Royale Anglaise, 1839', pierced as issued and subsequently plugged, generally very fine, an extremely rare combination (5) Captain George Davies, R.N., was born in Wells, Somerset, in December 1800, and entered the Royal Navy as a 1st Class Volunteer in June 1813, serving in H.M.S. Ajax (74 guns). In that ship he assisted, while at the siege of St. Sebastian, in taking the island of Santa Clara, and was present, as a Midshipman, at the blockade of Rochefort and of Toulon, the surrender of Marseilles, and the capture of a vast number of the enemy's armed and other vessels. Joining next the Queen Charlotte (100 guns), he took part in the bombardment of Algiers, 27.8.1816, and on that occasion he particularly attracted the notice of his Commander-in-Chief, whose orders he was throughout the action employed in conveying to the different ships of the fleet. The boat he commanded was frequently under the necessity of being partially re-manned, in consequence of the great loss of her crew killed and wounded. In 1817 he proceeded to St. Helena in H.M.S. Sappho (18 guns) to guard the exiled Emperor Napoleon, before transferring to the Seringapatam, in the boats of which he assisted in the capture and destruction of various pirate vessels in the West Indies. Subsequently serving in H.M.S. Naiad (46 guns) in the Mediterranean, he contributed to the defeat of the Algerine corvette Tripoli (18 guns), 31.1.1824, and also to the destruction of a 16-gun brig moored alongside the walls of the fortress of Bona, in which there was a garrison of about 400 soldiers, who kept a tremendous fire onto the deck, 23.5.1824; afterwards, in charge of the ship's barge, he brought out a piratical mistico from the island of Hydra. Re-joining the Seringapatam, he frequently landed, at the head of a division of Seamen, in order to co-operate with the marines of both the Seringapatam and Revenge in hostilities against the pirates of other Greek settlements in the Archipelago. Promoted for his gallantry at Bona to Lieutenant, June 1826, he returned to England, and was appointed to the Coastguard, July 1832. Later that year he was awarded his first R.N.I.P.L.S. Silver Medal for the rescue of the sole survivor of the sloop Dartmouth, wrecked at Rye, Sussex, the citation reading: '11th November 1832: The sloop Dartmouth was wreck
Army Temperance Association: Home, 6 Month Medal, bronze (ATAH.1), extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 1 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.2), extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 1 Year Medal, with 2 Year award 'Fidelity' top riband bar, silver (ATAH.2), toned, nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 3 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.3), very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 3 Year Medal, with 4 Year award 'Excelsior' top riband bar, silver (ATAH.3), nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 4 Year Medal (2), silver (both Hallmarks London 1911) (ATAH.4), very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 5 Year Medal, silver and enamel (ATAH.5), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 5 Year Medal, with 6 Year award 'Watch and be Sober' top riband bar, silver and enamel (ATAH.5), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 7 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.6), very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 8 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.7), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 10 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.8), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 12 Year Medal, 'Union is Strength' type, silver (Hallmarks for London 1912) (ATAH.9(a)), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 15 Year Medal, silver and silver-gilt (ATAH.10), nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal 1897, silver (ATAH.13), very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, Committee Medal, obverse featuring the 'ATA' monogram, the reverse inscribed 'For One Year Committee Man', with 'Fidelity' top riband bar, silver (unrecorded in Dawson), nearly very fine, rare (16) A similar medal to the Committee Medal, but without the top riband bar, was sold by Spink in June 1992 (Lot 528).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Battles of the British Army in Portugal, Spain, and FranceA Set of 13 hand-coloured circular aquatint views of the Battles of Vimiero, The Douro, Talavera, Busaco, Albuera, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pampeluna, St. Sebastian, Toulouse, and Waterloo, by Edward Orme, London, 66mm diameter, each on thin card, with an historical account of the action on the reverse, contained in a circular bronze case in form of a medallion, bust of the Duke of Wellington on obverse lid; winged muse of history seated beneath an olive tree recording on a tablet the 'Record of British Valour' on reverse lid, 'Picture Medal' inscribed below; 'The Battles of the British Army in Portugal, Spain and France from the Year 1808 to 1814 under the Command of England's Great Captain Arthur Duke of Wellington' title card on inside of both lids, traces of tabs that originally held the cards together, otherwise very fine and rare (13) Mr. Edward Orme, of Bond Street, London, was, after Ackermann, the most important publisher of coloured aquatint prints. British success at sea and on land was one of the staple subjects of his publishing: 'He has omitted no opportunity of bringing forward to public admiration, by the graphic art, the principal events in which our arms have triumphed both by sea and land, publishing at various periods engravings of those great exploits most calculated to impress the mind with correct ideas of the arduous struggles which have immortalised the British name.' (The History of Aquatint Engraving, by S.T. Prideaux refers). It is thought that he produced over 700 of this series.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour for Cyprus, G.VI.R., silver-gilt neck Badge, 42mm, with integral loop and ring suspension, unnamed as issued, extremely fine and rare, with neck riband, in Royal Mint case of issue Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Rare Pair of Three Color Diamond Earrings Set with approx. .70 Carat Marquise Cut Pink Diamond, SI1-SI2 Clarity; .60 Carat Round Cut Diamond, F-G Color, VS1 Clarity and 3.25 Carat Marquise Cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds VS1-VS2 Clarity set in 18 Karat Yellow, Pink and White Gold. Unsigned, backs signed 14K. Very Good Condition. Measure 1-1/4 Inch Long. Approx. weight: 4.35 Pennyweights. Shipping $30.00
![[Lot of 2] Map No. 1 [and] Map No. 2 Reconnaissance and Survey of a Railway Route from Mississippi River near 35th ParallelÂ…](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/194-2014116143629_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 2] Map No. 1 [and] Map No. 2 Reconnaissance and Survey of a Railway Route from Mississippi River near 35th ParallelÂ…to Pacific Ocean These are the larger maps that were included in the rare 8vo Pacific Railway atlas. They should not be confused with the same titled, smaller and much more common maps from the 4vo volume. This pair of matching maps are the result of the explorations and surveys of Lieut. A.W. Whipple and Lieut. J.C. Ives, Topographical Engineers, and A.H. Campbell, Civil Engineer. Wheat says Whipple ""had demonstrated that the route which he had surveyed was practicable for a railroad, and the Santa Fe Railroad now traverses much of it Â… This is an important map, in its two parts, and reflects great credit upon Whipple and his entire party."" The first map extends from the vicinity of Memphis and Vicksburg to the Rio Grande valley at Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Locates forts Arbuckle, Washita, Smith and numerous Indian villages. Drawn by A. Schimmelfinnig. Map No. 2 continues from Albuquerque westward to Los Angeles via Cajon Pass. Also locates forts, Indian lands, pueblos such as Zuni, and the gold and silver mines in New Mexico. Drawn by M. von Hippel. The route of the exploring parties is delineated on both with each camp site indicated. The size given is approximate for each map: together they are over 12 feet in length! These maps are uncommon and are rarely offered together. Issued folding with light offsetting, numerous short splits at fold intersections, and toning along the folds. Map No. 1 has a 3"" binding tear at left. 26.5"" W x 75"" H Whipple, Amiel Weekes 1855
Map of the State of New-York with Part of the States of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey &c. This is Lay`s rare, separately published wall map of the great Empire State. Lay first published this map of the entire state of New York in 1817, based on previous editions in 1801 and 1812 that only depicted the northern portion of the state. According to Ristow, the 1819 edition was the first revision of the map, with further editions in 1822, 1823, 1824, and 1826. The map shows the majority of Pennsylvania, extending south to Philadelphia, and includes parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The map also provides a detailed view of the Canadian border just a few years after the United States declared war on Great Britain in the War of 1812. The map shows most of Lake Erie and all of Lake Ontario with the counties of Upper Canada well shown. It delineates the St. Laurence River to St. Regis at the US/Canada boundary. There is excellent detail of county development, roads, turnpikes, courthouses, forts, mills, Indian villages, battlefields, and iron works, identified by a key at top left. The ""proposed"" routes of the Erie Canal are shown extending to the Hudson River, with construction already having begun in 1817. The eastern end of Long Island is inset in the Atlantic. County development is up-to-date for 1818, with the newly organized Tompkins county, but prior to Seneca extending south into Tompkins in 1819.Printed on 8 sheets, joined. A nice impression with original outline color that has been partially refreshed and a few printer`s creases at top left. There is light soiling and scattered foxing in the bottom half of the map, becoming more moderate in the top half. There are professional repairs to a few small holes, primarily in northeast Pennsylvania. There are some tears and cracks (mostly 1"" to 4"" in length, with one 6"" crack at top right) that have also been professionally repaired. Margins have been extended a bit to accommodate framing. 50"" W x 50.1"" H Lay, Amos 1819
A Plan of the Attack of Fort Sulivan, near Charles Town in South CarolinaÂ… This rare Revolutionary War battle plan depicts a pivotal British naval assault on Fort Sullivan, near Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston was a critical location as it was the largest city and only port in the South. In the summer of 1776, the British dispatched a fleet of ships to regain the possession of Fort Sullivan from the Americans. The map shows the original positions of the British ships, along with their regiment numbers, in the upper-right corner. An inset map depicts the plan of Fort Sullivan. Behind the fort, a makeshift ""bridge of boats"" connects Sullivan`s Island with the mainland and the site of the Rebel`s camp. The British ships are illustrated near the fort along with their names and the number of guns on each. Due to tactical errors and misinformation, the British lost the battle despite the fact that they had more than double the manpower and firepower than the Americans. This is the first state of the map, and includes a dedication to Commodore Sir Peter Parker by Lt. Colonel Thos. James. Original color and wide margins, with light toning confined to the blank margins. 11"" W x 14.6"" H Faden, William 1776
Texas This rare map of Texas was issued in Edward Stiff`s The Texan Emigrant: Being a Narration of the Adventures of the Author in Texas and was intended as a guide for people who planned to settle in Texas. Howes calls it ""one of the most objective accounts of Texas affairs issued in the days of the Republic."" The map itself is similar to those issued by William Hooker several years earlier but with fewer details. Texas is shown in its smaller Republic configuration with the Nueces River designated as the southwestern boundary of Texas. Fourteen land grants are named including Beales Grant, Austin & Williams Grant, and DeWitts Grant to name just a few. Austins Colony locates many settlements including San Felipe de Austin, Houston, Columbus and Montgomery. Engraved by Doolittle & Munson and published by George Conclin in Cincinnati. An important map rarely seen on the market. Issued folding and now flattened and backed with linen to reinforce and repair several short fold separations and a 1.5"" binding tear at lower right. Light soiling and moderate toning. 9.4"" W x 11.4"" H 1840
Texas Compiled from the Latest and Best Authorities According to Rumsey, this map comes from a rare 1848 reissue of GreenleafÂ’s 1842 Universal Atlas. Greenleaf`s earlier 1842 map of Texas, which is nearly identical to this example, was based upon BurrÂ’s map of 1833 (which was the first to show the territorial claims that would eventually become the Republic). Texas is now part of the United States with the only update being the southern border now shown along the Rio Grande (the earlier edition conservatively had the border along the Nueces River) and the addition of San Patricio county. Development is confined to areas to the east of San Antonio and Austin, with the areas to the west void of detail except for the river system. Portions of Indian Territory, Arkansas and Louisiana are also shown. A nice impression with a few tiny edge tears and chips confined to the blank margins and minor toning along the top of the sheet. 10.7"" W x 12.8"" H Greenleaf, Jeremiah 1848
Map of the United States and Texas, Designed to Accompany Smith`s Geography for Schools This great school atlas map with early territorial borders in the West features the Independent Republic of Texas with Austin shown as the capital by a large star. Oregon Territory covers the northwest and extends well into Canada. The huge Indian Territory lies north of Texas and extends to the Mandan District, which in turn goes to the border with Canada. Iowa Territory is in a rare configuration, stretching from Missouri to the Canadian border and bounded east and west by the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Annotated with the populations for the states and Texas. The large inset at lower left is a detailed ""Map of Mexico and Guatimala"" and shows the Republic of Texas. Drawn and engraved by Stiles, Sherman & Smith. There is one tiny spot in Indian Territory and a short, archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom. 10.4"" W x 17.6"" H Burgess, Daniel 1839
![[Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 52 [and] Amer. Sep. Partie de la Vielle Californie. No. 53 A. Ame](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/328-2014116144015_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 52 [and] Amer. Sep. Partie de la Vielle Californie. No. 53 A. Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 52, (19.7 x 18.3""). This map features the central California coast from approximately Monterey south to Catalina Island. A chart of elevations fills the bottom of the map. Condition: Original color with light toning and foxing with a small damp stain confined to the top blank margin. B. Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 53, (20.8 x 18.5""). This sheet shows the coast from San Juan de Capistrano to about Santa Rosalita, including the north end of the Sea of Cortez and the mouth of the Colorado River, and inland to Tucson (Pres. de Tubson). There are many notes on the Native tribes and the landmarks of San Xavier del Bac and Casa Grandes are shown. Condition. Original color with a few faint stains and light scattered foxing. The Atlas Universel contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare. See description See description Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825
De Cust van Westindien, Tusschen Punta St. Blaes, en Punta d Naes This rare chart focuses on the coastline between Portobelo and the Gulf of San Blas. This area was extremely important to the Spanish treasure fleets during the 16th century. The port cities of Nombre de Dios and Portobelo, established in 1510 and 1597 respectively, are shown. Two forts are situated at the entrance to the Bay of Portobelo. The chart gives detail of anchorages, soundings, rocks and shoals. Two fine compass roses orient the chart with north on the bottom and a strapwork cartouche completes the adornment. Arent Roggeveen, a land surveyor and mathematician, taught navigation for the Dutch East and West India Companies. He also helped maintain their collection of hydrographic manuscripts and charts. In the mid 1660s, Roggeveen compiled a series of large-scale sea charts of North America and the West Indies, which was published by Pieter Goos in Het Brandende Veen or The Burning Fen. This landmark atlas was the first Dutch pilot to focus on the Americas, with a number of regions mapped in larger scale than in any previously printed work. After Goos died in 1679, his widow sold the plates to Jacob Robijn, who reissued the maps with his name added to the title, as seen here. Both editions are extremely rare. Watermarked paper with a narrow top margin, as issued. 16.8"" W x 19.8"" H Roggeveen, Arent 1675
Carta Maritima del Reyno de Tierra Firme u Castilla del Oro Comprehende el Istmo y Provincia de Panama; las Provincias de Veragua, Darien y Biruquete This is a rare Spanish map of western Panama, from Portobelo to the Costa Rican border. Rivers and mountain ranges running primarily from north to south fill the region. Towns are labeled along the coasts, with several roads depicted around Panama City. A flaming Volcan Baru is shown along the border with Costa Rica, despite the fact that it is not believed to have erupted since 500 AD. A block of text in the Pacific Ocean attributes the cartography to d`Anville, de Herrera, Bellin, Jefferys, and others. This is the western sheet of a two-sheet map. A fine impression with wide margins on deckle-edged paper. There is a printer`s crease adjacent to the block of text. 14.2"" W x 15.3"" H Lopez, Juan (don) 1785
![[Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Curacao. No. 74 [and] Amer. Sep. Grandes Antilles. No. 73 The Atlas Universel contained 400 maps in si](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/366-2014116144122_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Curacao. No. 74 [and] Amer. Sep. Grandes Antilles. No. 73 The Atlas Universel contained 400 maps in six volumes. It was the first atlas made up of lithographed maps, and the first to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. If all the maps were joined together they would form a globe of 7.75 meters in diameter. The maps were published by subscription between 1825 and 1827, with each part containing ten maps. There was only one edition and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold; thus the maps are quite rare. Included in this lot are: A. Amer. Sep. Curacao. No. 74 (22.0 x 19.7""). Shows the island of Curacao along with Aruba, the northern tip of Venezuela, and the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. A large panel of text at center describes Haiti`s phsical features, government and geology. Condition: Light toning and scattered foxing. (B+) B. Amer. Sep. Grandes Antilles. No. 73 (21.6 x 18.0""). Depicts a portion of the southern coast of Jamaica along with Banc Pedro and Cayo Alburquerque. Includes a panel of text describing Jamaica`s topography and climate. Condition: Scattered foxing and toning. (B) See description See description Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825
Fretum Magellanicum cum Terris & Insulis Adjacentibus A charming small map of Tierra del Fuego showing both the Strait of Magellan and Le Maire Strait. Inland detail is confined to a mountain range and several rivers, and the mythical Destroit de Browers is labeled at far right. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Published in Johann David Zunners` rare German translation of Sanson`s L`Amerique en Plusieurs Cartes. Issued folding on watermarked paper with minor creasing. Backed in old paper to reinforce several short fold separations and to close 3 small worm holes. 8.2"" W x 9.8"" H Sanson, Nicolas 1679
Europa/ die Erst Tafel des Ersten Buchs This rare and striking woodcut map of Europe is oriented with south at the top. Although the map is a derivative of Munster`s map of Europe, first published in his Cosmographia in 1544, it supersedes Munster`s map with its elaborate decorations. The continent is filled with miniature bird`s-eye views of towns, trees, exaggerated rivers, and rope-like mountain ranges. The surrounding waters are teeming with galleons and sea monsters of every variety, reminiscent of Olas Magnus` Carta Marina. At the top of the map, to the right of Sardinia, is the sea God Triton, who plays music to calm or raise the waves in the sea. The various seas are labeled in decorative cartouches.This map was first published in Stumpf`s Gemeiner Loblicher Eydgnoschafft, which was the first national atlas of Switzerland, and the first national atlas published in Europe. Twenty-three woodblock maps were included in the first edition of Stumpf`s atlas, of which 10 were acquired from Honter`s Rudimenta Cosmografica. The remaining 13 maps, including this map of Europe, were newly engraved for Stumpf`s atlas based on the work of Waldseemuller and Munster. It is believed that Stumpf`s atlas was such an excellent example of bookmaking that it incited Munster to make significant improvements to his second edition of Cosmographia. An excellent impression with original margins, light toning along the centerfold, and a few small spots of foxing. There is marginal soiling and an archivally repaired centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin, far from map. 11"" W x 15.4"" H Stumpf, Johann 1548
Provinces des Pais Bas, Divisees Suivant les Traites d`Utrecht, de Rastatt, et d`Anvers... This rare map of the Low Countries includes great detail of towns, rivers, and the topography of the land. The political boundaries are drawn according to the Treaties of Utrecht, Rastatt and Antwerp (also known as the Barrier Treaty) between 1713 and 1715. A table at bottom left identifies the provinces possessed by the French, Austrians, Prussians and United Provinces as dictated by the treaties. The decorative title cartouche features the coasts of arms of the French, Austrians, Brandenburg and the United Provinces (Etats Generaux). Engraved by P. Starckman. Watermarked paper with a couple of tiny tears along the centerfold and at left. There is a printer`s crease at right as well as several extraneous creases. 18.2"" W x 24.1"" H Fer, Nicolas de 1737
Confluenza Coblenz This rare bird`s-eye view depicts the fortified city of Koblenz. The city straddles the Rhine River, and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is shown on a mountain top, overlooking the city. In the foreground are a couple harvesting grapes, and a man leading a horse and two cows, pulling a cart full of wooden barrels. Two putti hold blank banners above the city. Below the view is a blank coat of arms flanked by Latin and German text describing the city. Joseph Friedrich Leopold was a well-known and respected engraver in Augsburg known for his views of cities. He was among a circle of famous engravers including Friedrich Bernhard Werner, Martin Engelbrecht and Johann Georg Ringlin. Attractive old color on watermarked paper with light toning and foxing, primarily at bottom. Trimmed to the neatlines at the sides. 6.8"" W x 11.7"" H Leopold, Joseph Friedrich 1710
Graecia Foederata sub, Agamemnone ob Helenae Raptum in Troiam Coniurans ex Homero Collecta Conatibus Geographicis This rare map of ancient Greece depicts the region at the time of Agamemnon, Helen of Troy and Homer. The map extends to show western Turkey. Embellished with an elaborate title cartouche symbolizing the wars in the region, with a vignette of a seaside town and galleons below. A fine impression with original color, wide margins, and a hint of toning along centerfold. 15.8"" W x 20.1"" H Sanson/Covens & Mortier, 1730
A New and Accurate Map of the Island of Corsica Divided into Pieves from a Late Survey This rare map was published in the August 1768 issue of Universal Magazine. The map shows excellent topographical detail of Corsica, as well as towns, roads and rivers. The island is divided into pieves, an ecclesiastical appointment, typically comprised of multiple parishes. Issued folding, now pressed, with attractive color and a few small abrasions along the folds at left. A binding trim at right has been replaced with old paper. 9.8"" W x 16.7"" H Anon., 1768
Carte des Quatre Grandes Monarchies, des Assiriens, des Perses, des Grecs, et des Romains; Dressee pour Bien Entendre l`Histoire Sainte, l`Histoire Prophane, et Particulierement... This rare map shows the empires of the four great monarchies: Assyrian, Persian, Greek and Roman. The map includes the majority of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and parts of central Asia. Printed on two joined sheets. Original color with some creasing along centerfold. 11.2"" W x 27.3"" H Ottens, Reiner and Joshua 1756
![A New and Correct Chart of Mergui with the Islands... [on sheet with] A New and Correct Chart of Acheen Road with the Island](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/646-2014116144955_468x382.jpg)
A New and Correct Chart of Mergui with the Islands... [on sheet with] A New and Correct Chart of Acheen Road with the IslandsÂ… This rare sheet includes two charts filled with navigational details, including soundings, anchorages, rocks, and shoals. The top chart shows the western coast of Burma near the southern tip of the country, centered on Tenasserim. Several large compass roses orient north to the left. The bottom chart shows the coast along the northwestern tip of Sumatra, with the adjacent islands of Pulau We, Pulau Breueh, and Pulau Nasi. The lower map includes a large compass rose orienting north to the top left and a land approach view with a lettered guide explained in the title cartouche. A fine impression with attractive color on a heavy sheet of watermarked paper. Issued folding with a hint of offsetting and professional repairs to two tiny holes and a short fold separation in the bottom blank margin. 19.4"" W x 23.7"" H Mount & Page, 1750
![[Lot of 2 - Coptic/Arabic Lectionary Leaves] Two very fine manuscript leaves from a Coptic-Arabic lectionary written in Egyp](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/723-2014116145212_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 2 - Coptic/Arabic Lectionary Leaves] Two very fine manuscript leaves from a Coptic-Arabic lectionary written in Egypt in the early part of the 17th century. The first sheet is embellished with superb Coptic decoration on both recto and verso. The text is written in two columns, Coptic with an Arabic translation, in black, red and yellow ink. These are very rare, museum quality leaves. Watermarked paper with light soiling and one drop of wax in the center of the first sheet on recto. Offsetting on the second sheet. 13.1"" W x 9.3"" H Anon., 1620
Carey`s Minor American Atlas; Containing Nineteen Maps... This is the complete first edition of this very rare atlas, which was published again in 1810. It contains largely the same maps as in Carey`s American Pocket Atlas, first published in 1796. The 19 maps in the atlas are: United States, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, N.W. Territory, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia. The map of the United States is a larger folding map, while the remaining maps are all single page. The title explains that the maps are ""with the main roads correctly laid down."" The maps are engraved by William Barker, Amos Doolittle, and J. H. Seymour.The first map, ""The United States of America,"" depicts the young country stretching west to the Mississippi River. The states and territories are named with marked boundary lines, including Georgia, which extends from the Atlantic to the Mississippi River. Between Georgia and Florida is the short-lived Mississippi Territory. Rivers, topographical features, and towns fill the map. A large Northwest Territory is shown, with Bellin`s mythical islands in Lake Superior, and a Grand Portage extending west.The individual map of the Northwest Territory shows the land north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi, and mirrors the same features in and around Lake Superior as the United States map. A large portion of Michigan is labeled as an extensive high plain. Present-day Ohio is divided into Indian lands, Army lands, Virginia lands, and the Seven Ranges, which was the first tract to be surveyed under the Public Land Survey System. Numerous forts and towns are named, including Chicago and Detroit.The significant map of Georgia covers from the Atlantic seaboard to the Mississippi River; present-day Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. There is good topographical information particularly in the north. Towns, Indian villages, and rivers fill the map. The road system exists only in the far eastern region of the state. Mississippi Territory is not shown, and Florida is divided into East and West, with a large swamp noted in East Florida.The Province of Maine shows the boundary line with New Brunswick (here called Nova Scotia) further to the east than the present-day boundary. Roads extend the length of the coastline, with numerous small towns noted along the way. The interior of the province is filled with rivers, lakes and mountain ranges.This rare atlas gives a fascinating view of the states and territories at the beginning of the 19th century. 4to, with marbled paper boards and a new, brown faux-leather spine. The majority of the maps are in good condition with toning, scattered foxing, and a few small stains. The folding map of the United States has moderate offsetting. The maps of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts are in satisfactory condition with more significant stains. The covers are heavily rubbed with bumped corners and some stains. The front paste-down has the name of a previous owner, Benjamin S. Webb, written in manuscript ink. 10.6"" W x 8.4"" H Carey, Mathew 1802
![[Lot of 3] The Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation [and] The Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation ... New Edition [and] Proce](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/765-2014116145329_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 3] The Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation [and] The Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation ... New Edition [and] Proceedings of the Vinland Map Conference A. The Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation, by R.A. Skelton, Thomas E. Marston, and George D. Painter, published 1965, black & white (9.1 x 11.8""). 291 pages with 30 illustrations and maps. This book analyzes 2 documents that surfaced in the late 1950`s. The first is a manuscript account of the expedition of Friar Carpini across Central Asia on a mission to the Mongols in 1245-47. The second is a world map including the Western Ocean with representations of Iceland, Greenland and a land mass named ""Vinland"" (the North American mainland as known to the medieval Norsemen). Hardbound in red boards. Condition: The spine is sunned and dust jacket missing. Contents very good. B. The Vinland Map and the Tartar Relation ... New Edition, by R.A. Skelton, Thomas E. Marston, and George D. Painter, published 1995, printed color (9.3 x 11.8""). New edition of the above title with an introduction by George Painter and essays by Wilcomb Washburn, Thomas Cahill, Bruce Kusko and Laurence Witten, II. The Vinland Map is reputed to be the only pre-Columbian map showing Norse discoveries in America. The claim is that if this part of the map originated in the North, and probably in Iceland, it represents the only surviving medieval example of Norse cartography. Painter`s new introduction presents scientific and humanistic evidence of the map`s authenticity, while the new essays focus on the maps provenance, the tests that have been performed on it, and its compositional and structural aspects. Also included is an account by the rare-book dealer who sold the map. 291 pages plus 65 pages of new material with 9 figures (maps) and 4 color plates, plus a large folded map (figure 1), 19 plates (3 large folded), and 26 pages of the facsimile of the original manuscript. Condition: Contents very good with a few short tears on the dust jacket.C. Proceedings of the Vinland Map Conference, by Wilcomb E. Washburn, published 1971, black & white (8.8 x 11.3""). Two-page color plate of the Vinland Map, black & white illustrations. A comprehensive chronicle of the debate surrounding the then controversial Vinland Map. If genuine, the Vinland Map, believed to be printed mid-15th Century, is the only known pre-Columbian map showing the existence of North America. Edited by Washburn and published for the Newberry Library by The University of Chicago Press. Maroon cloth and blue boards, with dust jacket. 185pp. Condition: Contents very good with one small chip and an unobtrusive abrasion on the dust jacket, else fine. See description See description 1965-95
![[Lot of 6] Etudes Geographiques This extraordinary and complete puzzle consists of six maps which are on the face of 30 wood](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/50-2014116144522_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 6] Etudes Geographiques This extraordinary and complete puzzle consists of six maps which are on the face of 30 wooden cubes. The cubes neatly fit into the original wooden box with decorative paper label on top. Included with the puzzle are the six sample maps to assist in putting the puzzle together. These guides lay in the top of the box, held in place with a woven white string. When assembled correctly, the cubes make the following maps of the continents: A. Amerique du NordB. Amerique du Sud C. Afrique D. Asie E. Australie & Oceanie F. Europe A rare cartographic curiosity that has survived very well given its purpose as a game. The puzzle pieces are good to very good with some light soiling and staining as to be expected. The sample maps have scattered foxing and soiling more prevalent in the maps of the Americas. The box has a little shelf wear along the sides and the paper title aid on the top of the box is moderately soiled and stained. 9.6"" W x 11.5"" H Issleib, Wilhelm 1875
![[Map and 3 Text Volumes] Carte Generale des Etats de Virginie, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvanie, Nouveau-Jersey, New-York, Co](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/137-2014116143449_468x382.jpg)
[Map and 3 Text Volumes] Carte Generale des Etats de Virginie, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvanie, Nouveau-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut, et Isle de Rhodes...[and] Lettres d`un Cultivateur AmericainÂ… This is an updated French edition of Evans` rare and important map of the Middle Colonies that was first published in 1755. It was produced for St. John de Crevecoeur`s book and includes some additions in New England, but fewer than the extensive additions of Pownall`s 1776 reissue, according to McCorkle. Engraved by Pierre Francois Tardieu. Highly detailed, the map covers the frontier, not just the better known populated areas of the states. It extends to include Lakes Ontario and Erie, and the St. Lawrence River to Montreal. The map randomly uses French or English for the scores of place names, while most notations and the legend are in English. A large inset at upper left ""Esquis se duresse de la Riviere de l`Ohio"" shows the course of the Ohio River to the Mississippi and up to Lakes Michigan and Huron. The French had better knowledge of the Great Lakes area as evidenced by additions on this map not found on the original Evans. For example, the Portage of Chikago, Fort Erie, and St. Louis are shown and the Niagara River valley contains more detail of the watershed in the region. De Crevecoeur also included updated information in New England particularly in Vermont, where Dartmouth College, Putney, Bennington, and Westminster are located. Kentucky is erroneously named as a state and there are early references to important cities in the region like Louisville and Leestown, which was the first Anglo-American settlement on the north side of the Kentucky River and is now part of Frankfort. The map names Indian tribes and a legend explains their status: Extinct; Nearly extinct; and those that are Still considerable. Included with the map are the three matched volumes of text, including an untitled bridge plate over the Shetuket River near Norwich, CT. Volume 1 (478 pp.), volume 2 (438 pp.), volume 3 (592 pp.). Octavo, hardbound in original full calf with gilt title on red labels on spine, marbled endpapers and all edges gilt. A very attractive map with complete text.See also lot 773 for Schwartz and Ehrenberg`s excellent reference work, which describes this map. The map is issued folding with faint offsetting. A 0.5"" fold separation and an adjacent 1"" tear near the center of the map image have been closed on verso with archival tape. Text is clean and tight and front hinges are starting. Covers are lightly rubbed with bumped edges. 18.9"" W x 25.8"" H Crevecoeur, Michel Guillaume De 1787
![[Lot of 5 - Coal Fields Maps] This rare set of maps of the coal fields are the companions to the oil maps presented in Sweet](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/160-2014116143531_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 5 - Coal Fields Maps] This rare set of maps of the coal fields are the companions to the oil maps presented in Sweet`s elusive report on the oil regions of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Each map is folding, printed in blue ink with light brown overprinting to indicate coal reserves. Each is highly detailed showing coal deposits and the transportation network of roads, railroads and canals. The lot includes the following:A. Map of Pennsylvania Shewing Routes by Railroad & Water from the Coal Fields (30.3 x 20.9""). Includes part of New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Extensive portion of western Pennsylvania indicates coal reserves. B. Map of Middle Coal Basin Compiled from the Latest Reliable Sources (28.6 x 15.1""). Extremely detailed on a scale of approximately 1.75 miles per inch, this map is centered on Mount Carmel showing much of the region covered with coal. The larger towns located are Bloomburg, Northcumberland, and Pottsville. C. Map of Southern or Schuylkil Coal Basin (28.5 x 16.9""). The detailed map is centered on Pottsville and names North Lebanon, Sunbury and Hamburg. D. Map of the Wyoming & Lackawanna Coal Basin (15.9 x 16.6""). The map is roughly centered on Pittston and names Wilkesbarre, Tuckhannock, Providence and Carbondale. E. Cumberland Coal Region Shewing the Relative Positions of the Mines (22.0 x 8.3""). This coal mining map shows Maryland and northern Virginia. The map has two panels: the first shows the Piedmont area at the confluence of the North Branch of the Potomac River and Georges Creek. The right panel depicts the various coal holdings along Georges Creek near Dans Mountain. Both name property owners, roads, topography, and railroads. Issued folding with an occasional spot of foxing and light toning along a few folds and the edges of the sheets. The map of the Schuylkill coal basin has a red ink smudge in the image. See description Sweet, S.H. 1865
Wisconsin and Iowa According to Rumsey, this map comes from a rare 1848 reissue of GreenleafÂ’s 1842 Universal Atlas. By this time, the southern portion of Iowa Territory had become the state of Iowa, although there is no engraved northern border to indicate this fact and the area is essentially still one large territory. County development is confined along the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. Outside of the developed areas, numerous Indian tribes are located and the river system is depicted in good detail. Minor toning along sheet edges, else fine. 10.3"" W x 13.1"" H Greenleaf, Jeremiah 1848
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