Nova Famigerabilis Insulae ac Ducatus Rugiae Descriptio... This striking map of the island of Rugen is filled with decorative elements, and is based on a map by Eilhard Lubbin, a mathematician and cartographer from Rostock. Flanking the map are 30 coats of arms of the leading families on the island. In the top right corner of the map are the coats of arms of Rugen and the Duchy of Pomerania. Additional embellishments include ships, compass roses, sea monsters, and a distance scale supporting large measuring dividers. A crack in the plate is visible adjacent to the title cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with attractive color. There are professional repairs to a tear that extends 2"" into image at left, 1/2"" into image at bottom, and a long centerfold separation at bottom with a small amount of image expertly replaced in facsimile. 14.9"" W x 19.4"" H Mercator/Hondius, 1623
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Dwinae Fluvii Nova Descriptio A scarce map depicting the course of the Dvina River in strip map style. The headwaters are at bottom left, with the mouth at Archangelsk at upper right. The map is decorated with a superb title cartouche surrounded by putti and a distance scale flanked by wildlife. The plate was originally engraved by Jan Jansson. After his death it was inherited by his son-in-law, known as Jansson-Waesberg, who published it in conjunction with Moses Pitt. Blank verso. A fine impression and full original color on watermarked paper with wide margins. There are just a couple of tiny spots of foxing. There is a faint grid pattern that has been lightly pressed onto the recto. 18.3"" W x 21.5"" H Jansson/Pitt, 1680
Karstia, Carniola, Histria et Windorum Marchia. Ger. Mercatore Auctore A fine map of the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Venice, present-day northeastern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Decorated with a title cartouche, compass rose, distance scale cartouche and a sailing ship. Latin text on verso. Original color with isolated foxing and light toning mostly confined to the blank margins. There is a printer`s crease at lower left. 15.1"" W x 19.7"" H Blaeu, Willem 1635
Senense Territorium This handsome miniature map depicts southern Tuscany with north oriented to the left. The map extends north to Siena and south to include the islands of Giglio and Giannutri. The map is adorned with a strapwork distance scale and a shell-like title cartouche. French text on verso. A fine impression with attractive color and a hint of toning. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618
Thuscia This charming miniature map depicts the Tuscany and Lazio regions from Firenze in the north to Rome in the south. Tiny towns, rivers, and lakes fill the map, which is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and a decorative distance scale. French text on verso. A fine impression with attractive color and a hint of toning. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618
Tractus Perusinus This handsome miniature map depicts the region in central Italy bounded by Lake Trasimeno and Lake Bolsena. Numerous towns are identified, including Perugia and Orvieto. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche incorporating the distance scale. Attractive color with a hint of toning. 3.7"" W x 5.2"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618
Abruzzo This charming miniature map depicts the Abruzzo region in central Italy. Numerous tiny towns are shown, including L`Aquila, Pescara, and Termoli. Adorned with a strapwork cartouche incorporating the distance scale. French text on verso. Watermarked paper with light toning and show-through of text on verso. 3.8"" W x 5.3"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618
Magni Turcarum Domini Imperium in Europa, Asia, et Africa... This large-scale map shows the extent of the Turkish Empire in Europe, Asia and Africa. The map is densely engraved with details of cities, political boundaries, rivers, and mountains. The Caspian Sea is depicted in an almost square shape. The map is adorned with a handsome allegorical cartouche. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Attractive original color that has been partially refreshed. Professionally backed in Japanese tissue to repair a number of cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment. 19.8"" W x 33.1"" H Visscher, Nicolas 1680
Estats de l`Empire du Grand Seigneur des Turcs, en Europe, en Asie, et en AfriqueÂ… A large, decorative map of the Turkish Empire, covering territories in the Balkans, Anatolia, Levant, North Africa and Arabia. The map includes an inset of the eastern-most provinces in North Africa. It is embellished with a drape-style distance scale cartouche and a large title cartouche decorated by angels, soldiers and the royal French arms. The Latin title appears above the map: ""Nova Impreii Turcarum Tabula, ad Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis."" A dark impression with minor soiling, a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1.5"" into image at bottom, and a few small tears and chips in blank margins that have also been professionally repaired. 17.9"" W x 24.4"" H Jaillot/Ottens, 1740
Iudaea, seu Terra Sancta quae Hebraeorum Sive Israelitarum in Suas Duodecim Tribus Divisa... This spectacular map of the Holy Land shows the division of Judea into the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The map is based on the cartography of Guillaume and Nicholas Sanson and is from a series of greatly enlarged maps published by Jaillot in collaboration with the heirs of Sanson. It is filled with notations, topography and place names, including the locations of Gomorra, Sodoma, Seboim and Adama as flaming cities in the Dead Sea. There are a pair of extravagant cartouches adorning this map. The title cartouche is festooned with garlands, ribbons and fruit, and is surmounted by the French royal coat of arms and flanked by the figures of Moses and Aaron. At the foot of the title cartouche is a minutely engraved medallion featuring Moses and the brazen serpent. The distance scale cartouche includes the key to the royal and priestly cities and sanctuaries. It is topped by a scene of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, with the serpent and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Engraved by Cordier. This is the first state, printed on 2 joined sheets, as issued. A fine impression and lovely color with one short repaired edge tear at bottom that extends 0.5"" into the image, a few small insignificant spots, and two very faint pencil notations in the image. Professionally mounted on linen. 21.5"" W x 33.5"" H Sanson/Jaillot, 1677
Iapan This very beautifully engraved map of Japan shows a few major cities, rivers and the mountainous topography. The map extends to include much of the Korean peninsula. The stippled sea features a large ship and a sea monster. The map is also adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that also incorporates the distance scale. French text on verso. A fine impression with light show-through of text on verso. 3.9"" W x 5.2"" H Hondius/Bertius, 1618
Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae Superb map of the Spice Islands based on the islands described by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten. This map was the first large-scale map of the region and depicts the islands that provided, first the Portuguese and then the Dutch, with a monopoly on the lucrative spice trade. Each of the islands is shown with groves of the prized clove and nutmeg trees and the location of their protective fortresses. Originated by Jodocus Hondius, the plate was purchased by Blaeu in 1629. One of the very decorative cartouches encloses an inset map of Bachian Island. Rhumb lines, calligraphy, two compass roses, various types of sailing ships, and sea monsters further enrich this engaging sheet. French text on verso, published between 1643-50. A nice impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and wide margins. There is a small rust spot at bottom right, a stain in the distance scale cartouche, and light damp stains along the sheet edges, away from map. 14.7"" W x 19.3"" H Hondius/Blaeu, 1643
East Indies This is a nice chart of the East Indies showing the islands of Java, Sumatra, Celebes, Borneo as well as the lesser islands of the archipelago. The map extends further than most purporting to show the East Indies, as it includes the Maldives, Ceylon and India up to Tibet, Siam, Cambodia, much of China, Formosa, and the Philippines in their entirety. Most of New Guinea is shown in the east while the islands of Timor and Flores are at the bottom of the map, excluding any part of Australia. At the extreme top edge are Japan and Corea. The title is contained in a nice cartouche with includes a distance scale. Issued folding with light printer`s ink residue, one tiny piece of archival tape on recto along the western edge of India, and a few tiny edge tears confined to the blank margins. 7.3"" W x 11.6"" H Jefferys, Thomas 1760
Insula Zeilan, olim Taprobana Nunc Incolis Tenarisim Superb map of Ceylon oriented with north to the left with two compass roses and rhumb lines. The island is well delineated with mountains, forests, roads, cities, forts, and temples. The map is richly embellished with sailing ships, a sea monster and two fine cartouches. The title cartouche at top is flanked by the allegorical female representation for Asia and a native holding elephant ivory. The scale of miles cartouche at bottom is surrounded by a group of adorable putti. Blank verso, published between 1650-57. A nice impression on paper with an elephant watermark. There are a few short tears, separations, and abrasions along the centerfold that have been archivally repaired. 16.3"" W x 20"" H Jansson, Jan 1657
![[Lot of 2] Chart Showing the Track of the Flagships of the U.S. Japan Expedition to the Eastd. of the Cape of Good Hope [and](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/672-2014116145041_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 2] Chart Showing the Track of the Flagships of the U.S. Japan Expedition to the Eastd. of the Cape of Good Hope [and] Ost-Indien A. Chart Showing the Track of the Flagships of the U.S. Japan Expedition to the Eastd. of the Cape of Good Hope, by (Adm.) Matthew Perry, from Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, circa 1856, black & white (16.3 x 10.4""). This chart tracks the course of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry on his 1852-53 expedition to Japan. It spans from southern Africa to east of Australia, covering the whole of the Indian Ocean. Perry`s ship the Mississippi is specifically noted, and its course is traced from around the southern tip of Africa, through the Singapore Strait, and up the coast of eastern Asia to Japan. A few towns and cities are named along the coastlines, but for the most part the interiors of the continents are left blank. Numerous small islands are identified. Lithography by Ackerman. Condition: Issued folding with faint scattered foxing and toning along the edges of the sheet. (B+)B. Ost-Indien, by Justus Perthes, from Stieler`s Hand-Atlas, dated 1878, hand color (15.9 x 12.0""). This handsome and intricate steel-engraved chart prominently shows the East Indies, but extends to India and north to include all of the Philippines, Siam, and Burma. Part of northwestern Australia is visible in the bottom right corner. An inset of the British Isles provides a sense of scale. The chart is hand colored to indicate colonial control by Holland, France, England, Spain, and Portugal. Condition: A crisp impression on a sturdy sheet with original outline color and minor toning along the edges of the sheet. (A) See description See description 1855-78
Partie Occidentale d`Afrique ou se Trouve les Isles Canaries, et du Cap Verd dans la Mer Atlantique les Etats du Roy de Maroc... This uncommon map of western Africa provides a surprising amount of information. The Canary and Cape Verde Islands are prominently featured, as are the kingdoms along the Guinee coast that were so important to European trade. The map is centered on the Tropic of Cancer and includes a compass rose, a distance scale, and a table with the latitude and longitude for various locations. The map is accompanied by a sheet of related text. A fine impression on watermarked paper with a couple of tiny spots of foxing and light toning along sheet edges. 8.9"" W x 12.9"" H Fer, Nicolas de 1700
Report from the Commissioner of the General Land Office, showing the Operations of that Office since the 17th December, 1838 This report contains eleven early maps by the General Land Office. Each map is drawn on the scale of 18 miles per inch and all are hand colored. A. Sketch of the Public Surveys in the North Part of Michigan (13 x 21.5""). By W.J. Stone this map locates Grand Traverse Bay, Saginaw Bay, Mackinaw Island and shows good watershed detail north from the Kalamazoo River. Condition: There is a binding tear confined to blank space at right, some toning in the top margin, and a small hole at a fold intersection. (B+) B. Sketch of the Public Surveys in Iowa Territory (7 x 11""). By W.J. Stone this map is centered on Iowa City and locates Salem, Bloomfield, Eldford, Davenport, etc. Good watershed detail and the townships are colored to indicate the progress of surveys. Condition: Light toning in the top blank margin. (A) C. Sketch of the Public Surveys in Wisconsin (12 x 11""). Extends from Prairie du Chien to Green Bay and also to show part of the valley of the Wisconsin River where Grigon`s Trading & Farming Establishment, several mills including Conant`s, and Whitneys, and Yellow Banks and Plover Portage are identified. Locates the lands of the Stockbridge and Oneida Indians. Condition: Light toning and scattered foxing. (B) D. Diagram of the State of Illinois (12 x 21.5""). Shows the entire state with townships hand colored to indicate the progress of surveys. Major towns are located. Condition: Light toning with a binding trim confined to blank space at left. (B+) E. Diagram of the State of Missouri, 1839 (22 x 18""). Shows the entire state with townships hand colored to indicate the progress of surveys, which is in very early stage. Major towns are located. Condition: Light scattered foxing mostly in the blank margins. (B+) F. Arkansas, 1839 (17 x 17""). Very nicely color using a wider pallet than normally seen in early GLO maps. Great detail of watershed and towns and settlements in the state. The region in the southwest is Disputed Territory. Condition: Light scattered foxing mostly in the blank margins. (B+) G. [Four maps of Louisiana] Map of the South Western District (10 x 13""); South Eastern District (11 x 8""); Map of the District North of Red River (9 x 8.5""); and St. Helena District (8 x 5""). Each township is noted and the hand colored one indicate the progress of surveys. Condition: Light toning mostly in blank margins and a few spots of foxing. (B+) H. A Plat Exhibiting the State of the Survey in the Territory of Florida (22.5 x 11""). This early, interesting map shows the status of public land surveys in the Eastern and Western Land Districts of the Florida Panhandle. Red outlines the boundary of the Forbes Purchase. St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and Tallahassee are named. An area outlined in red is designated ""Supposed Indian Boundary Line"" while the legend indicates that red outlining is used to indicate proposed new survey areas. Survey efforts in south Florida continue to be hampered by the guerilla warfare of the Second Seminole War (1837-1842). From the Surveyors Office in Tallahassee by Robert Butler Survey General Territory of Florida. Condition: Toning in top and bottom margin with some faint offsetting. (B) Text pages are good with scattered foxing. Maps are good to very good. See individual descriptions above for condition codes. 9"" W x 5.5"" H General Land Office, 1839
L`Amerique Septentrionale. Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l`Academie Royale des Sciences. & Quelques Autres, & sur les Memoires les Plus Recens This historically important foundation map made three significant contributions to the cartography of North America. It was the first map to revert back to the peninsular form for California, even before the publication of Kino`s report. Although on close inspection one can see a small gap at the head of the Gulf of California, leaving open the possibility that California might still be an island. Delisle`s second contribution to North American cartography was a more accurate rendition of the Great Lakes region. Third, Delisle corrected the position of the lower Mississippi River, moving the mouth of the river from an area near Galveston Bay to a more correct location in Louisiana. The English settlements are confined east of the Allegheny Mountains, French forts and settlements are located throughout Louisiana and Spanish forts are clustered around Santa Fe. The first mention of what would be called the Sargasso Sea is noted in the North Atlantic. The map is decorated with an aquatic-themed figural cartouche and a draped scale of miles. This sixth state of the original plate engraved by N. Guerard was published circa 1708. Erasures of Renard`s imprint can be seen below the title cartouche. Watermarked paper with minor soiling and printer`s creases adjacent to centerfold at bottom. There are professional repairs to small chips in the blank margins, a tear that enters 2"" into map at right, and two small holes and a tear that extends 3"" east of South America with a minor amount of image expertly replaced in facsimile. 17.9"" W x 23.8"" H Delisle, Guillaume 1700
![[On 2 Sheets] A Map of Louisiana and Mexico / Carte de la Louisiane et du Mexique This highly detailed large-scale map of we](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/94-2014116145415_468x382.jpg)
[On 2 Sheets] A Map of Louisiana and Mexico / Carte de la Louisiane et du Mexique This highly detailed large-scale map of western North America extends north to Queen Charlotte Sound and James Bay in Canada, east just past the Mississippi River, and south to Guatemala. The map depicts the U.S. just after the settlement of its boundary with Mexico in 1819. The Adams-Onis Treaty, or Transcontinental Treaty, of 1819 was critical in defining the U.S.-Mexico boundary. In the provisions of the treaty, the U.S. ceded to Spain its claims to Texas, New Mexico and California in exchange for Spain`s claims to east Florida and the Oregon Country north of the 42nd parallel (the present-day northern border of California). This map shows the new boundary between the U.S. and Mexico, and leaves the boundary between the U.S. and Canada open to the west, reflecting the joint interests in the area between the Americans and British.There is incredible topographical detail of the Rocky Mountains, and the extensive network of rivers in the U.S. is also well defined. Towns and early roads are also identified. California and Nevada are left blank with the exception of the R. del Carmelo o S. Felipe connecting the Pacific Ocean to L. Teguayo. Both L. Teguayo and nearby L. Timpanogos are noted as ""doubtful."" U.S. state boundaries are identified east of the Mississippi River, including the Northwest Territory, encompassing Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. To the west of the Mississippi River is the enormous Louisiana, which is divided into the state of Louisiana, Arkansas Territory, and Missouri Territory with an undefined western border. Present-day Texas is divided into several Mexican provinces with only a few towns noted (including S. Antonio) and one long trail crossing the state. The Red River is illustrated dipping too far south.A note at bottom explains the cartographical sources for the map. Upper Louisiana was based on the work of Pike and Lewis and Clark, while the state of Louisiana was based on the work of William Darby. Arkansas Territory and the Province of Texas were derived from John Melish`s map of the United States. Several other cartographers are also noted, including Alexander von Humboldt and Aaron Arrowsmith.This map was published for distribution in Paris by J. Goujon and in New York by Anthony Girard. On two sheets. If joined, the map would measure approximately 31"" x 43"". A bright, clean example with original color and just a few tiny spots of foxing. Trimmed to neatlines at sides. Please note that the image of the map as a whole is a composite image - the 2 sheets are not joined. 20.9"" W x 31"" H Tardieu, Pierre Antoine 1820
![[Lot of 2] Carte du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent Depuis son Embouchure Jusqu`au Dessus de Quebec... [and] Carte du Golphe](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/100-2014116143347_468x382.jpg)
[Lot of 2] Carte du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent Depuis son Embouchure Jusqu`au Dessus de Quebec... [and] Carte du Golphe de St. Laurent et Pays Voisins pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages A. Carte du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent Depuis son Embouchure Jusqu`au Dessus de Quebec..., dated 1757 (11.9 x 7.6""). Nice example of the second state of this copper engraved map, published by La Harpe circa 1780-86. The map details the course of the St. Lawrence River from Anticosti Island and the mouth west to beyond Quebec. It details many rocks and shoals in the river with numerous villages and forts located along the shore. Decorated with a rococo-style cartouche that includes a distance scale.B. Carte du Golphe de St. Laurent et Pays Voisins pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages, circa 1780 (14.2 x 8.7""). This attractive, copper engraved map shows St. Lawrence Bay with Anticosti Island, Prince Edward Island (I. St Jean), Cape Breton Island (Isle Royale), Newfoundland and the adjacent mainland. The map is adorned with a decorative rococo-style cartouche. This is the second state, with ""Tome 14. In 8o. Page 263"" engraved at bottom right, outside of neatline. Published by La Harpe. Clean and bright examples on watermarked paper with nice impressions. The map of St. Lawrence Bay is issued folding with minor offsetting. See description Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757-80
Nouvelle Carte Particuliere de l`Amerique, ou Sont Exactement Marquees, une Partie de la Baye d`HudsonÂ… / Â… Ou sont Exactement Marquees la Nouvelle Bretagne, le Canada, ou Nouvelle FranceÂ… These are the two northern sheets of the Dutch four-sheet version of Henry Popple`s important map, A Map of the British Empire in America, published by Covens and Mortier. Popple`s map was the most important map that detailed the country before John Mitchell`s map of 1755. Popple based his map on first-hand information gathered over several years at the Board of Trade and Plantations. The map, first issued in London on twenty sheets in 1733, was the first large-scale British map to provide an overall view of the eastern half of North America. As tensions grew between the colonial powers, the map became immensely influential throughout Europe and was copied by several cartographers. Each map of the four-sheet edition by Covens and Mortier carried a separate title and was surrounded by full borders, so that each sheet could be sold individually. In this example the two sheets have been joined, with the cut-off borders retained on verso.The northwestern sheet covers the Mississippi River valley from just below St. Louis, the Great Lakes, and extends to Hudson Bay. The superb detail includes forests, lakes, bogs, rivers, portages, forts, towns, and Indian villages. The Great Lakes are shown with considerable distortion and several hypothetical lakes are prominently shown. The advertising cartouche at upper left boasts of the map`s accuracy and includes a recommendation by the prominent astronomer, Edmund Halley.The northeastern sheet covers the region from Labrador to Cape Fear, North Carolina, and inland to the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. The map is filled with incredible detail including the important Grand Fishing Bank of New-Foundland. The sea is filled with a myriad of different ships and fishing boats. Original outline color with light toning and minor soiling. Several worm tracks and tears located primarily within the title and top border, as well as a 3"" worm track along border at bottom left, have all been archivally repaired. The map has been trimmed to the neatlines, and a 2"" fold separation at far left has been closed on verso with archival tape. 22.5"" W x 40.1"" H Popple/Covens & Mortier, 1737
Nova Virginiae Tabula This is a very decorative, carefully made map based on the Hondius/Blaeu version of John Smith`s prototype of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay. It is beautifully engraved with mountains, rivers, and forests and provides a wealth of information concerning the Indian villages in the region. The title and distance scale cartouches feature putti and a scene at upper right features Native Americans with a llama, unicorn and a fat-tailed sheep. This is the first state. A fine impression on watermarked paper with minor offsetting. 11.6"" W x 14.1"" H Montanus, Arnoldus 1671
Carte de la Baye de Chesapeack et Pays Voisins pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages Finely engraved colonial map covering most of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware with a bit of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The interior is fully engraved with mountains and great detail along the rivers. An early network of trails and wagon roads are delineated, plus watershed and some topographical information. It extends west to beyond Fort Cumberland and locates Annapolis, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Philadelphia. The delicate rococo-style title cartouche incorporates the distance scale. Issued folding on watermarked paper with light offsetting, a closed edge tear confined to the lower blank margin, and a binding trim at upper right replaced with old paper. 7.5"" W x 11.5"" H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757
![[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
Carte de la Caroline et Georgie pour Servir a l`Hist. des Etablissemens Europeens This is the Dutch edition of Bellin`s 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. Engraved by A. van Krevelt.See also lot 764 for Cumming`s excellent reference work, which describes this map. A nice impression with a few damp stains and tiny spots of color offsetting. 7.4"" W x 11.3"" H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1773
Carte de la Floride, de la Louisiane, et Pays Voisins... Superb small map based on Delisle`s map of the French colony of Louisiana. This finely engraved and detailed map of French Louisiana extends from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from Nouveau Mexique to Florida (not showing the tip of Florida). Many Indian place names, forts and early European settlements are shown. Nouveau Mexique in the far west includes Santa Fe and names the S. Jerome de Taos. The decorative title cartouche includes the distance scale. Issued folding on a clean watermarked sheet with faint offsetting and a binding trim at upper right that has been replaced with old paper. 8.8"" W x 12"" H Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757
Airway Map No. 110 St. Louis, Mo. to Chicago Ill. In 1921, the United States Army Air Corps initiated a compressive evaluation of aeronautical charts in an effort to develop a standardized map for aerial navigation. Based upon this study, the Air Corps issued 63 air navigation maps covering most of the military routes in the United States. Prior to 1926, these maps were jointly compiled by the Geodetic Survey and U. S. Army Engineer Reproduction Plant. By 1926, the preparation of air maps were fully compiled by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (under the Commerce Department) with the passage of the Air Commerce Act. Maps from this point on were intended to merge the growing commercial airways system with the military network. This map covers the area from St. Louis to Chicago and shows elevation and contours, cities and towns, rivers, roads and railroads. Airfield classifications are shown with different symbols. True north and magnetic north are depicted. On a scale of 8 miles per inch. A colorful example backed in linen with minor toning along edges of sheet and an ex-library stamp on verso. 37.5"" W x 10.3"" H U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, 1929
Preliminary Surveys of Harbors on the Western Coast of the United States This terrific chart is from the first official scientific reconnaissance of the Pacific coast. The main portion of the chart shows Santa Cruz Harbor and Vicinity. Details include the town and mission with fully engraved topography inland. In the harbor scores of soundings are given along with tables on tides and other information. Point Santa Cruz is located. Above this map is another on the same scale illustrating Point Ano Nuevo Anchorage, which continues the Santa Cruz map. At upper right the inset Sub-Sketch Showing the positions of Santa Cruz & Ano Nuevo Harbors continues north to San Francisco Bay. The map was drawn under the command of James Arden Lieut. USN with topography by A.M. Harrison. Engraved by A. Maedel, J. Young & C.A. Knight. The map is embellished with a magnetic rose and the seal of the Coast Survey Office. A fine impression issued folding on a bright sheet with one tiny hole at a fold intersection at top right, a short binding tear at top left, and a few short tears also at left that have been archivally repaired. A binding trim has been replaced with old paper at top left. 12.3"" W x 12.6"" H U.S. Coast Survey, 1854
Lincoln International Enid Blyton`s Noddy Woo-Woo train, 1962 issue, magic action battery operated with whistle, tin plate and large scale train, in blue, black, red and plastic, complete with Noddy driver figure, head is mounted on a spring allowing him to nod his head (train 31cm long, Noddy 21cm), in a good, illustrated box with an extra Noddy (unstrung).
Lincoln International Enid Blyton`s Noddy Woo-Woo train, 1962 issue, magic action battery operated with whistle, tin plate and large scale train, in blue, black, red and plastic, complete with Noddy driver figure, head is mounted on a spring allowing him to nod his head (train 31cm long, Noddy 21cm), in a good, illustrated box with an extra Noddy (unstrung).
A French brass cased aneroid barometer with alcohol and mercury thermometers, The 14.5cm circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches to upper section and mounted with alcohol and mercury Reaumur, Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale thermometers to lower section, the circular bevel glass fitted with a brass recording pointer retained in a moulded brass case with suspension loop, diameter 17cm. seated on a carved cradle
A Mandarin palette tea pot of cylindrical form with canted shoulder, straight spout and twin ribbed strap handles terminating in foliate emblems, the whole decorated in overglaze enamels with scenes of ladies at leisure within a fenced garden, on a pink scale ground with sepia landscape vignettes, the shallow cover with a pomegranate knop, height 13.2cms, 18th/19th century
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