Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle. Californie. No. 52 ""This map features the central California coast from approximately Monterey south to Catalina Island. A chart of elevations fills the bottom of the map. 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."" 19.6"" W x 18.3"" H Original color with scattered foxing.
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![Columbian Magazine, 1787 Plan of the Remains of Some Ancient Works on the Muskingum [with magazine] The Columbian Magazine,](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/298-201425154219_468x382.jpg)
Columbian Magazine, 1787 Plan of the Remains of Some Ancient Works on the Muskingum [with magazine] The Columbian Magazine, or Monthly Miscellany, for May, 1787 This rare issue with the map and accompanying article represent the birth of American Anthropology as they are ""thought to have been the first description and plan of an American earthwork ever published"" (American Anthropologist, Vol 10, p. 343.). About two pages are devoted to an ""Account of Some Remains of Ancient Works, on the Muskingum..."" by Captain Jonathan Heart of the First American Regiment. Heart was commissioned as a Captain by Congress and was ordered to the Muskingum Valley to protect the surveying parties there. It was during his service there that he produced the account and plan of the ancient Indian works located near present-day Marietta, Ohio. As an experienced draughtsman it is likely the plan of the ancient mound works was his. The plan contains a key for circular mounds, walls, caves and graves, and details an area of about one square mile on the east bank of the Muskingum River. The plan is on a scale of 10 chains to an inch (666 feet). The accompanying magazine contains another fold-out plate and extracts of articles by Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. 8.6"" W x 7.1"" H Issued folding with scattered foxing and staining along one fold. A few short fold separations have been closed on verso with archival tape and there is a binding trim at lower right. Disbound text is good with scattered foxing and toning.
Phillips, Richard (Sir) 1806 A Map of Part of Rhode Island, Shewing the Position of the American & British Armies at the Siege of Newport, & the Subsequent Action on the 29th of August 1778 A copper engraved Revolutionary War plan shows Providence and Newport with the British fleet offshore and the various military positions throughout the area. The map locates towns and villages, roads, and the college (Brown). Distance scale below title indicates a scale of approximately 2 miles per inch. Elegant fleur-de-lis lies at right. 10.1"" W x 16.8"" H Issued folding with light offsetting and a few small spots.
![Bowen & Co., John T. 1860 [Lot of 2] Map of Charleston Harbor S.C. [and] Chart of the Eastern Extremity of Fort Reef, Ch](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/313-201425154247_468x382.jpg)
Bowen & Co., John T. 1860 [Lot of 2] Map of Charleston Harbor S.C. [and] Chart of the Eastern Extremity of Fort Reef, Charleston Harbor, S.C. Exhibiting the Location of Fort Sumter... [on sheet with] Plan and Sections Presenting a General View ... Fort Sumter ""A. Map of Charleston Harbor S.C., hand color (22.6 x 17.6""""). This uncommon chart shows the approaches to Charleston. It was first published in 1835 and republished in the American State Papers. Using a scale of 4 inches = 1 mile, it served as the basis for subsequent maps of the Coast Survey. A key in the lower left says """"The curves drawn in red represent lines on the bottom of the harbor at the depths of 6, 12, 18, and 24 feet below mean low water. The part of the Harbor where the water is 18 feet deep is colored with India ink. The surface always covered with water is colored blue. The surface between high and low water marks is colored with bistre."""" Shows drainage, vegetation, cultivated areas, swampland, roads. The forts are prominently featured, and nine inch circles delineate the range of their guns. Fort Sumter, with smaller guns, uses six inch lines to show their range. Condition: A nice example, issued folding, with light toning at top, minor offsetting, and one tiny split at a fold intersection. Binding trim at lower left. B. Chart of the Eastern Extremity of Fort Reef, Charleston Harbor, S.C. Exhibiting the Location of Fort Sumter... [on sheet with] Plan and Sections Presenting a General View of the Actual Condition of the Foundations of Fort Sumter, black and white (24.0 x 10.5""""). This chart accompanies the map above and shows the position and foundation of Fort Sumter. Condition: Issued folding with light offsetting and a fold separation that extends 1.5"""" into the image repaired on verso with archival tape."" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.
1920 Amarillo District Oil Fields Very detailed and uncommon broadside of the Amarillo District Oil Fields. The map focuses on the various holdings surrounding the Canadian River, which is to the north of Amarillo. A legend identifies gas wells, abandoned wells, producing wells and dry holes. Beneath the title is a brief history of the oil fields by M.C. Nobles, the President of the Amarillo Oil Company. The map is on an unusual scale of 4,000 varas per inch (approximately 2.1 miles per inch), and is surrounded by local advertisements with 2-4 digit phone numbers indicating the map was published no later than the 1920s. 20.6"" W x 26"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with a few tiny fold separations and several pencil notations in the image, indicating it was a working map.
Brue, Adrien Hubert 1840 Carte Generale des Etats-Unis Mexicains de la Republique du Texas et des Etats de l`Amerique Centrale Handsome and uncommon map that details the independent Republic of Texas, the Southwest United States and Mexico. The lower left quadrant is filled with a large inset with Central America shown on the same scale as the main map. The title contains one of the few direct references to the Republic of Texas. Excellent detail throughout. With Brue`s embossed seal and surrounded by a decorative keyboard-style border that indicates longitude from Paris. Fancy title lettering embellished with flourishes. 14.3"" W x 20.3"" H Original outline color with light toning, color offsetting, and a fold separation confined to the left blank margin closed on verso with archival tape. Faint pencil notations in right blank margin.
Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Nova Hispania A handsome small map of Mexico and southern Texas, noting numerous rivers and towns, including Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Veracruz (Cruz). The R. de Palmas is approximately where the current border lies between Mexico and Texas, and the R. Escondido is believed to be the Nueces River. Adorned with a decorative cartouche incorporating the distance scale. French text on verso. 5.2"" W x 3.9"" H A fine impression with minor show-through of text on verso and a damp stain in bottom blank margin.
Coronelli, Vicenzo Maria 1690 Parte della Nuova Spagna, o` del Mexico doue Sono le Provincie di Guadalaira Xalisco Mecoacan e Mexico This scarce and superbly decorative map of western and central Mexico covers from Xiamora to Acapulco and includes Mexico City and Guadalajara along with cities, towns, mines, missions and Indian villages. Notations in the mountains north of Mexico City describe the rich deposits of silver and other annotations describe the manners and customs of the Indians. The active volcano at Popocatepec (Popocatzin) is vividly erupting in the lower right corner. Coronelli, a Franciscan priest, was a highly respected cartographer & globe maker. Largely through his religious connections, Coronelli had access to geographical information from the expeditions exploring the southwestern regions of North America. This map is decorated with an elaborate title cartouche with mythological figures and an equally attractive cartouche for the scale of miles. 23.9"" W x 17.9"" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with attractive color. This is a clean, bright example with a few minor centerfold separations that have been professionally repaired.
Sayer & Bennett, 1779 A New General Chart of the West Indies from the Latest Marine Journals and Surveys, Regulated and Ascertained by Astronomical Observations A spectacular, large-scale chart of the Gulf of Mexico, Florida and the Caribbean printed on two separate sheets and joined. The map is extremely detailed, and filled with information on coastal features, soundings, shoals and hazards. It extends to Central America and the northern tip of South America. The colonial possessions are denoted in color: pink for the British, yellow for the Spanish, and green for the French. The title is surrounded with a well-engraved cartouche comprised of items relating to the trade in the region. An uncommon map. 40.2"" W x 27.3"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with original color, archival repairs to a few short fold separations, and very light toning along one fold. There are a few light spots of foxing and minor soiling. Please note that the bluish shadows running vertica
Lapie/Tardieu, 1806 A Map of the West-Indies and of the Mexican-Gulph / Carte des Indes Occidentales et du Golfe du Mexique This extremely rare large-scale map of the Gulf of Mexico shows the European possessions through a color-coded key adjacent to the title cartouche. The regions and islands controlled by the French, Spanish, British, Danish, Dutch, and Swedish are shown, along with the area belonging to the United States. This map was published shortly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and shows the United States in control of Louisiana. Florida is divided into East and West, and extends to the Mississippi River. There is great topographical detail throughout, and rivers and place names fill the map. Engraved by Tardieu and separately issued in Paris by Tardieu and Dezauche. 29.1"" W x 19"" H Printed on heavy, bluish, watermarked paper with very minor offsetting.
Bonne, Rigobert 1785 L`Isle de Cuba Attractive copperplate engraving of Cuba and the Bahamas. It is geographically accurate with some overall scale distortion, most notably in present-day Bay de Buena Vista, Golfo de Batabano, and Golfo de Guacanayabo. In the lower part of the map are the Cayman Islands and in the north are part of the Florida Keys to include the Tortugas. Interior and coastal information includes shoals, towns, missions, hospitals and plantations. The southern coast is a fragmented collection of islands and shoals. 12.6"" W x 8.5"" H Watermarked paper with light offsetting and soiling.
Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Hispaniola A beautiful miniature map of the island also showing the eastern tip of Cuba. The ribbon style title cartouche incorporates the distance scale and the map is ornamented with a sea battle and two sea monsters. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression with minor show-through of text on verso and a damp stain in bottom blank margin.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757 Carte de de l`Isle St. Christophe pour Servir a l`Histoire Genle. des Voyages This lovely map of St. Kitts is fully engraved with mountains, rivers, lakes, and towns. The island has twelve quarters and parishes, which are sometimes indicated by hand coloring, but not on this example. In the center of the island a note on the mountain Mont Misery locates Mines de Souffre. Grande Saline, Ville de la Basse Terre, forts, churches, and more are identified. Decorated with baroque-style title and scale of miles cartouches and a fleur-de-lys. 12.2"" W x 7.8"" H There is minor foxing and toning confined to the blank margins.
Hondius, Henricus 1636 Venezuela, cum Parte Australi Novae Andalusiae Beautifully engraved map based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz covering the northern coast of South America, Venezuela, east to the mouth of the Orinoco, and including the offshore islands from Aruba through Dominica and Tobago. The fine engraving illustrates the mountains, forests, rivers and indigenous animals but shows place names primarily along the coastlines owing to the relatively few explorations made into the interior. The map is richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses and a galleon. Engraved by Evert Symonsz Hamersveldt and S. Rogeri. German text on verso. 19.2"" W x 14.9"" H Nice impression and color with wide original margins, minor printer`s ink residue in the image, and just a few small areas of paper weakness at far left and right.
Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Magellanici Freti Delineatio Miniature map of the strategic Strait of Magellan. Tierra del Fuego is still shown as a large landmass with the strapwork title and scale cartouches conveniently obscuring its extents. The tiny map is beautifully engraved with a stippled sea, elaborate compass rose and penguins decorating the scale cartouche. French text on verso. 5.4"" W x 3.8"" H A nice impression with minor show-through of text on verso.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1773 Carte de l`Entree de la Tamise avec les Bancs, Passes, Isles et Costes Comprises Entre Sandwich et Clay Large-scale chart of the eastern coastline of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, from Sheringham in the north extending south to the Isle of Thanet. The handsome sea chart is filled with navigational information at the entrance to the Thames River, including soundings, anchorages, shoals, etc. A large inset map shows the course of the Thames River from its entrance to London. Two large compass roses orient north to the right. This is a Depot de la Marine issue with the seal and the price (Prix trente Sols) below the title. 35.8"" W x 18"" H A nice impression on heavy, watermarked paper with moderate soiling and professional repairs to a long centerfold separation and a 5"" tear extending from the compass rose at left.
Morden, Robert 1695 Britannia Saxonica The Saxon kingdoms are the focus of this historical map of England and Wales. Saxon place names and battlefields are shown. The distance scale cartouche includes a key to the symbols used and gives examples of Saxon lettering. The map was engraved by John Stuart, with his imprint at bottom. 11.7"" W x 14.6"" H A fine impression on watermarked paper with light offsetting.
![1745-50 [Lot of 2] La Scandinavie ou les Royaumes de Danemark de Norvege de Suede et Laponie... [and] Sweden, Denmark, Norwa](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/485-201425154815_468x382.jpg)
1745-50 [Lot of 2] La Scandinavie ou les Royaumes de Danemark de Norvege de Suede et Laponie... [and] Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland ""A pair of well-engraved eighteenth century maps of Scandinavia. A. La Scandinavie ou les Royaumes de Danemark de Norvege de Suede et Laponie..., by Elias Baeck, circa 1745 (8.8 x 5.5""""). Although it lacks topographical detail, this small map of the region is flanked by columns of coats-of-arms and has a banner running over top of it providing coordinates in German and French. The map also extends to show parts of the United Kingdom and Iceland. Condition: Some color offsetting, minor soiling, and marginal toning. B. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, by Thomas Jefferys, circa 1750 (9.1 x 7.4""""). Filled with details of towns, political boundaries, rivers, and topography, this map includes an elaborate title cartouche, a distance scale enclosed in a drape style cartouche, and an inset showing Svalbard. Condition: Issued folding, now flat, with some minor toning on the left side of the image and a spot in an unengraved area within the inset."" "" W x "" H See description above.
Mercator/Hondius, 1607 Leodiensis Dioec. Splendid small map of the Meuse River valley, centered roughly on Liege with east oriented at the top of map. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. 7.6"" W x 5.1"" H Watermarked paper with light foxing in blank margins. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins.
![Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 [On 2 sheets] Le Gouvernement General de Languedoc Divise en Trois Lieutenances Generales](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/517-201425154924_468x382.jpg)
Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 [On 2 sheets] Le Gouvernement General de Languedoc Divise en Trois Lieutenances Generales Scavoir la Haut Languedoc, la Bas Languedoc et les SevennesÂ… Handsome two-sheet map of the Midi-Pyrenees and Languedoc Roussillon regions extending from Pau in the west to Avignon in the east, and from Martel and St. Flour in the north to Perpignan in the south. The map is densely engraved with information, with particular emphasis on the fortified cities, which are colored in red. The distance scale at bottom right incorporates a legend, identifying towns of various sizes, castles, and ports. The large title cartouche features putti and a river god and goddess. The size given is for each sheet, which varies slightly. If joined, the map would measure 35.3 x 23.3"". 18.1"" W x 23.3"" H Dark impressions with original color on watermarked paper, minor offsetting, and marginal soiling.
Blaeu, Willem 1643 Rhenus Fluviorum Europae Celeberrimus, cum Mosa, Mosella, et Reliquis, in Illum se Exonerantibus, Fluminibus This splendid map depicts the Rhine River valley from its headwaters in southern Switzerland to where it empties into the North Sea in the Netherlands. The map is fully engraved with the tributaries of the Rhine, hundreds of towns, political boundaries, and even graphic depictions of mountains and forests. Oriented with north to the right, the map is embellished with a large allegorical cartouche featuring Bacchus, river gods, and woodland animals. A decorative cartouche at top right dedicates the map to Andreae Bickero. The distance scale includes a row of putti holding the coats of arms of the regions represented in the map. Blank verso. On two sheets, professionally joined. 38.9"" W x 16.4"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed. There is some very minor soiling and crumpling of the bottom edge of the sheet, not affecting the map.
Mercator/Hondius, 1607 Wesphalia cum Dioecesi Bremensi This small map centers roughly on Bremen and shows the waterways of northern Germany in careful detail. The map reaches from Emden in the west to the Elbe River in the east. It is adorned with a small ship and a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the scale of miles. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. 7.4"" W x 5.5"" H A nice impression with one small spot in image at top right. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins.
Mercator/Hondius, 1607 Saxonia Inferior et Mekleburg Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg are the central theme of this appealing map. It covers from Lubeck and the Baltic Sea in the north to Celle, Rathenow and Spandau in the south. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. This is from the first edition, with Latin text on verso. 7.7"" W x 5.5"" H A nice impression with very light soiling. Cardinal directions and page number written in manuscript ink in blank margins.
Blaeu, Willem 1640 Polonia Regnum, et Silesia Ducatus This splendid map of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth extends just past Lublin in the east and Krakow in the south. There is excellent detail of towns, rivers, and forested areas. The map is handsomely adorned with an allegorical title cartouche, the coat of arms of Poland held aloft by putti, and a distance scale surrounded by putti and the coat of arms of Silesia. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43. 20.3"" W x 16.5"" H A fine impression on a bright sheet of watermarked paper with professionally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom.
Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 Estats de la Couronne de Pologne Subdivises Suivant l`Estendue des Palatinats... This large map covers the region of present-day Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and part of Ukraine based on sources including Starovolsk, Beauplan, Hartnoch and Hevelius. It is still filled with topographical information, roads, forests and place names. The title cartouches is richly engraved with figures and is balanced by a decorative distance scale cartouche. An alternate Latin title, ""Tabula Regni Poloniae, Ducatus Lithuaniae &c."", can be found in the upper margin. 23.9"" W x 17.8"" H A dark impression with original color on watermarked paper.
Blaeu, (Family) 1640 Danubius, Fluvius Europae Maximus, a Fontibus ad Ostia, cum Omnibus Fluminibus, ab Utroque Latere, in Illum Defluentibus This dramatic map depicts the course of the river Danube and the surrounding countries from its headwaters in the Black Forest of southern Germany to its mouth on the Black Sea. The river flows through a series of broad and fertile valleys with several of eastern Europe`s most important cities on its banks. This is one of Blaeu`s largest atlas maps, printed on two joined sheets. The extravagant title cartouche is flanked by the Holy Roman Emperor and Europa on one side and the Ottoman Sultan and Asia on the other, representing the long struggle between the two powers for control of the region. The scale of miles is attended by an assortment of muscular river gods and putti representing the mighty river and its tributaries. Blank verso. 38.2"" W x 16.4"" H A fine impression on a bright sheet with a few unobtrusive spots.
Haas/Homann Heirs, 1744 Hungariae Ampliori Significatu et Veteris vel Methodicae Complexae Regna: Hungariae Propriae, Croatiae Dalmatiae Bosniae Serviae Bulgariae Cumaniae Principatum: Transsylvaniae... This is a wonderfully detailed map of the region of present-day Hungary, Romania, and the Balkan republics. Political divisions, towns and cities, and topographical details are shown. Johann Matthias Haas was a professor of mathematics at Wittenberg and provided several fine maps for Homann`s various atlases. The map is completed by large decorative title and distance scale cartouches at the bottom corners, and an alternate title running along the top: Carte d` Hongrie en General Contenant Selon la Division Ancienne & Methodique, la Hongrie en Particulier la Croatie la Dalmatie, la Bosnie, la Servie la Boulgarie; la Principaute de Transylvanie les Despotats de Walchie & de Moldav.... 23.4"" W x 18.7"" H On a cockled sheet with light toning and some minor soiling. The margins have been trimmed at left and right, with a tiny portion of the neatline missing on both sides. Manuscript notations appear in the lower right corner and lower blank margin, and th
Blaeu, Willem 1643 Walachia Servia, Bulgaria, Romania This attractive map of the Eastern Balkans is centered on Bulgaria and includes Macedonia, Serbia, the Bosphorus and Constantinople. It is based on Gerard Mercator`s map of the region. The Danube and its tributaries flow across the map. It is adorned with decorative title and distance scale cartouches, the title festooned with the accoutrements of war and topped with emblem of the Turkish Empire. French text on verso. 20"" W x 15.1"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed, light printer`s ink residue at top, and a soft crease at top left of image. There are some faint damp stains in bottom blank margin that enter map border in a few sp
Blaeu, Willem 1643 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. French text on verso. 19.7"" W x 15.1"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with old color that has been partially refreshed and a soft crease at top left of image. There are some faint damp stains confined to bottom blank margin.
Nolin, Jean Batiste 1691 Les Etats de Savoye et de Piemont Dressez sur les Memoires les plus Nouveaux... This large-scale map depicts the regions of Piedmont, Italy and Savoy, France during the Nine Years` War, also known as the War of the Grand Alliance or the War of the League of Augsburg. The map was published by Nolin and presented to King Louis XIV ""for the service of his troops"" and in celebration of French victories over Victor Amadeus II, the Duke of Savoy. The map is densely engraved with towns of various sizes, roads, political divisions, rivers, and graphic depictions of mountains and forested areas. At bottom left are three inset maps depicting bird`s-eye plans of Turin and Vercelli and a view of the fortified town of Verrua, situated on the Po River between Turin and Casale. The striking title cartouche incorporates numerous elements highlighting French power and superiority. At top are triumphant angels of Fame flanking a view of Chambery, the capital of Savoy, illuminated by a sun representing the Sun King, Louis XIV. Below are chained prisoners, instruments of war, and symbols of the defeated enemies of the Grand Alliance, including an Imperial eagle, Dutch lion, and the python of rebellion. The composition is completed with bird`s-eye plans of the fortifications of Nice and Montmelian in France and Carmagnole and Yvree in Italy, each taken by Louis XIV early in the war. Dated 1691 but published circa 1694. 24.7"" W x 31.4"" H A dark impression with light toning, minor soiling, and a number of tiny tears that enter map border at right and left that have been archivally repaired.
Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 Carte de l`Isle et Royaume de Sicile This important and graphic map of the island of Sicily extends to include the Aeolian Islands, which are here called the Lipari Islands. It is filled with a wealth of interesting detail including roads, forests, fortresses, churches, abbeys, ancient ruins, aqueducts, and towns. The most prominent feature of the map is the large active volcano, Mt. Etna. The inset at lower left focuses on the islands of Malta and Gozo, and includes its own scale and a list of significant buildings and fortifications. 22.8"" W x 18.8"" H A nice impression with original color and two soft creases. There are some shadows that appear in the image that are caused by our scanner, and do not appear on the map itself.
![Meteren, Emmanuel van 1614 [Untitled - Baya de Gibraltar] This large-scale copper engraved view illustrates the celebrated s](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/593-201425155155_468x382.jpg)
Meteren, Emmanuel van 1614 [Untitled - Baya de Gibraltar] This large-scale copper engraved view illustrates the celebrated sea-battle that took place in the Bay of Gibraltar on the 25th April, 1607. It was a crucial event in the history of the Netherlands` fight for independence against the Spanish. The Dutch fleet, led by Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck, surprised the Spanish fleet that was anchored off the coast of Gibraltar. Within four hours, Don Juan d`Alvares d`Avila`s entire fleet was destroyed. The ships of the Spanish admiral and vice- admiral are shown completely surrounded by Dutch ships including those of Admiral Van Heemskerck and Captain Madderer. An inset map at bottom depicts the strategic Strait of Gibraltar. Printed on three joined sheets, as issued. The Dutch title of this engraving was masked during printing, resulting in the blank cartouche at top. 32.2"" W x 12.9"" H Attractive color on watermarked paper with professional repairs to a tear that enters 8"" into image at bottom center (and is now barely perceptible), some tiny worm holes in image, and a chip in blank margin at top right.
Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Corsica A handsome miniature map of Corsica, showing towns, rivers, and the topography of the island. The map is embellished with a strapwork title cartouches and a distance scale depicted in a shell. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression with minor show-through of text on verso.
![Plancius/Cloppenburg, 1612 [Lot of 6] Tabula Geographica, in qua Paradisus... [and] ...in qua Iisraelitarum... [and] ...in q](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/606-201425155221_468x382.jpg)
Plancius/Cloppenburg, 1612 [Lot of 6] Tabula Geographica, in qua Paradisus... [and] ...in qua Iisraelitarum... [and] ...in qua Omnes Regiones ... Fluvii Israeliae... [and] Waerachtige Beschryvinge ... Ierusalem [and] ...in qua Regiones Cananaeae [and] ...in qua Omnes Regiones... ""This is the second series of Dutch bible maps by Petrus Plancius, first published in 1604 by Johannes Cloppenburg. The first series consisted of a world map and 4 small maps of the Holy Land and Middle East, engraved by Johannes van Deutecum and his two sons, Johannes and Baptista. After Johannes van Deutecum (the younger) published a new set of maps in 1595, Plancius realized that his own maps required updating. He commissioned Baptista van Deutecum to engrave the second series, who also enlisted the assistance of engravers Daniel van Bremden and Pieter Bast. Plancius` second series retained the same world map (not included in this set) and 6 larger, re-engraved maps of the Holy Land and Middle East. The purpose of the maps was to help explain the biblical texts, but Plancius decided to take the maps one step further by adding 15 biblical vignettes surrounding each map, thereby transforming each map into a work of art. This matching set of maps are the first state of the second series, each with Dutch text on verso. Size varies slightly. A. Tabula Geographica, in qua Paradisus, nec non Regiones, Urbes, Oppida, et Loca Describuntur; Quorum in Genesi Mentio Sit. This supremely graphic map features a large engraving of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, surrounded by a variety of animals and birds. The scene is juxtaposed beside the map locating Paradisus just south of Babylon. The sheet is then further embellished with fifteen oval vignettes from Genesis. Engraved by Baptista van Doetichum, with the large Garden of Eden vignette engraved by Daniel van Bremden. References: Laor #565; Poortman & Augusteijn #73. B. Tabula Geographica, in qua Iisraelitarum, ab Aegypto ad Kenahanaeam Usque Profectiones Omnes, et Stationes Describuntur. This extremely decorative Bible map illustrates the region surrounding the Dead Sea through the Nile Delta and depicts the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Beautifully engraved panels at the top and bottom include vignettes of important events of Exodus, Deuteronomy and Numbers. Inset within the map are two depictions of the Tribes surrounding the Tabernacle in the desert. The signature of the engraver P bast F (Peiter Base Fecit) appears in the vignette of Exodus 12 at left. References: Laor #566; Poortman & Augusteijn #75. C. Tabula Geographica, in qua Omnes Regiones, Urbes, Oppida, Loca et Fluvii Israeliae Describuntur; Quorum Mentio Sit in Iosua, et Aliis Veteris Testamenti Libris de Integro Multis in Locis Emendata.... This map covers the region from Sidon to Rinocoruru and is oriented with north to the left. The Kishon River connects the Mediterranean with the Lake of Tiberia. The area is divided among the twelve tribes and is filled with place names and regions as mentioned in the Book of Joshua. Fifteen vignettes from the Book of Joshua surround the map including a scene of the battle between David and Goliath. Based on Jodocus Hondius` Terrae Promissionis quae Palestina Vocatur, Descriptio circa 1595, this is one of two maps added by Plancius for his second series of Bible maps. Engraved by Baptista van Deutecum. References: Laor #567; Poortman & Augusteijn #78. D. Waerachtige Beschryvinge Vande Wydvermaerde Conincklicke Hoost Stadt Ierusalem; Waerinne Oogenschynelick Verthoont Wordt de Eygenthicke Gelegenheydt Vande Oude Stadt.... This attractive plan of Jerusalem displays its well laid out streets and major religious sites within the outer walls, with west oriented to the top. Numerous market places are noted, including those for wood, cattle and fish. This is the second new map that was added to Plancius` second series of Biblical maps, and is based on Van Adrichem`s plan. Fifteen Biblical vignettes surround the plan, including temple vessels and other religion icons. References: Laor #1101; Poortman & Augusteijn #79. E. Tabula Geographica in qua Regiones Cananaeae, et Locorum Situs Prout ea Tempore Christi, et Apostolorum Suerunt de Integro Describuntur, ac Suis Limitibus Distinguntur. A superb and graphic map depicting the land of Canaan with political divisions during the time of Christ. Fifteen vignettes illustrating the life of Christ surround the map, beginning with the genealogy of Jesus and ending with his appearance to the disciples after the Resurrection. The map is nicely detailed and is decorated with a strapwork scale cartouche, sailing ship and a compass rose orienting north to the left. Engraved by Baptista van Deutecum. References: Laor #569; Poortman & Augusteijn #80. F. Tabula Geographica, in qua Omnes Regiones, Urbes, Oppida, et Loca Describuntur, Quorum Mentio Sit in Actis et Espistolis Apostolorum, et Apocalypsi; de Integro Multis in Locis Emendata, ac Regionum Suntibus Destincta. This superb map of the eastern Mediterranean, from Rome to Babylon, depicts the spread of Christianity as reported in the Acts of the Apostles. This is the final map of the standard set of Holy Land maps normally found in Dutch Bibles. The map is surrounded by fifteen Biblical vignettes including the apostles receiving heavenly inspiration, and the events of the Apocalypse as in the book of Revelations. The map includes a small inset of the whole Mediterranean region and is further decorated with a compass rose, sailing ship and strapwork distance scale. Engraved by Baptista van Deutecum. References: Laor #570; Poortman & Augusteijn #82."" 19.3"" W x 11.4"" H The maps are all early, dark impressions issued folding and now pressed with lovely, original color, with just a few minor touch-ups. The left and right side margins are very narrow, as issued. There are some short fold separations and cracks due to the
Hondius/Bertius, 1618 Ormus Regnum This miniature map is centered on the Persian Gulf, depicting portions of Arabia and Persia. The focus of the map is the Kingdom of Ormus, which existed between the 10th and 17th centuries. Tiny towns, rivers, and mountains are depicted, along with a strapwork title cartouche incorporating the distance scale. French text on verso. 5.3"" W x 3.8"" H A fine impression with minor show-through of text on verso.
Delisle/Covens & Mortier, 1730 L`Asie Divisee en Ses Principales Regions, et ou se Peuvent Voir l`Estendue des Empires, Monarchies, Royaumes, et Estats... An attractive map of Asia based on the Sanson-Jaillot map of 1692, with the now obsolete delineation of Siberia and Japan. The island of Hokkaido is attached to the mainland as part of the Yupi peninsula. Korea appears as an elongated peninsula, and the mythical Lac de Chiamay is shown as the source of five major rivers in Cochinchine. Covens & Mortier updated the map to include the northern coastline of Australia (Nouvelle Hollande) based on the Delisle configuration of 1705. The upper corners contain a decorative title cartouche with a dedication to the Duc de Bourgogne and a scale of miles cartouche. The title appears in Latin above the map: ""Asia Divisa in Imperia Regna & StatusÂ…"" 22.9"" W x 18.4"" H A fine impression with original color and a hint of toning along sheet edges.
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Laurie & Whittle, 1794 [On 2 Sheets] Asia and Its Islands According to d`Anville: Divided into Empires, Kingdoms, States, Regions, with The European Possessions and Settlements in the East IndiesÂ… A superb, large-scale map based on the cartography of the famous French cartographer Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d` Anville. It provides an extremely detailed view of the continent and extends to include all of South East Asia and numerous islands of the Pacific, with emphasis on English exploration. The discoveries of Capt. Cook appear in the Aleutian Islands (Foxes Islands) and the Northeast coast of Asia. Hokkaido is featured as an archipelago named Isles of Yeso, including the Three Sisters. The Carolines are accurately depicted on an east-west axis. The large decorative cartouche features an Asian merchant, his exotic goods, and a camel. If joined together, the map would measure 46.8 x 40.4"". 46.8"" W x 20.2"" H Issued on watermarked paper with moderate offsetting, brown stains, a 6-7"" clean fold separation on each sheet, and two small holes along the top border.
Jansson, Jan 1656 Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio. Auctore Joh van Loon This superb map of the Chinese Empire is drawn largely from the Blaeu map compiled by Jesuit Father Martino Martini who traveled through the region between 1643 and 1650. It deviates from that model in its depiction of the Korean peninsula, which is shown with a cluster of islands at its southern tip. The map is embellished with sailing ships and Chinese junks. The title cartouche is flanked by Chinese and Jesuit men and the scale of miles cartouche is surrounded by putti. Engraved by Johannes van Loon. 21"" W x 18.6"" H Marginal soiling.
Fer, Nicolas de 1705 Les Vrays Indes dits Grands Indes ou Indes Orientales An attractive small map covering the region from India east to Thailand and the Malay peninsula, north to China. The map is filled with towns and villages along the coastline, rivers and topography. Adorned by a decorative drape-style title cartouche and distance scale. Engraved by Charles Inselin. 12.4"" W x 9"" H Nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins.
Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 Oceanique. Iles des Amis. No. 47 This fine, large-scale map depicts the Tonga (or Friendly) islands and includes the southeastern portion of the Fiji islands as well. The inset text block describes the explorations of the islands by Tasman and Cook, as well as the flora, fauna and inhabitants of the islands. This map is from the Atlas Universel, the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836), with each map covering an area of approximately 20 degrees of longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. The atlas was also the first lithographic atlas ever published. There was only one edition, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that 810 copies were sold. 21.9"" W x 18.7"" H Original color on a clean, bright sheet with a minor amount of offsetting in the title.
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1894 [Vellum Manuscript Indenture] ""This indenture serves as testament to the sale of land owned by the Walsall Wood Colliery to several members of the Macpherson family of Wyrley Grove, Lachlan Andrew Macpherson, his wife Elizabeth Macpherson, and George Macpherson. The land was sold for 1175 pounds with the contingency that the Walsall Wood Colliery retained the right to mine beneath the land. The Walsall Wood Colliery would not be permitted to enter the surface of the land, but could extend mine shafts from adjacent lands, without liability for any damage caused either to the surface of the land or any buildings upon the land. A large plat is included on the indenture with a scale of 4 chains per inch, depicting the boundary lines of the land in the sale. A table at bottom describes each of the areas on the plat and indicates in which parish the areas reside. The top of the indenture is cut in a jagged (""""toothed"""") line, as was the common practice with indentures. The legal contract was duplicated on a single sheet, and then the copies were separated by a jagged edge, so that the two pieces could be fit together again to verify authenticity. The indenture include tax stamps, the red embossed stamp of the Walsall Wood Colliery Company, and five red wax seals."" 27.1"" W x 21.7"" H Minor toning and soiling.
A good scale model of a live-steam beam engine `Miss Peggy`:, single cylinder, Watt`s parallel motion on a fluted central column supporting the main beam, open crank with eccentric and shaft to steam valve and 9 1/2 inch spoked flywheel, bevelled gearing to speed governor, finished in blue and grey paint work with polished steel brightwork, on a steel and mahogany plinth with wooden bound butane fired boiler, 38cm x 58cm x 28cm overall size.
Eagle 1/1200 scale plastic construction kits Ship Series: Includes No 5 Sinking Of The Bismark, Prinz Eugen, Bismark, King George V , Prince of Wales, Victorious, Norfolk, No 4 Battle Of The Atlantic - Peacocok, Allington Castle Balfour, British Oil Tanker, U-Boats, Saar, and Acheron, all boxed. (22). $$ TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR SALE ON THE 19TH FEBRUARY
Eagle 1/1200 scale plastic construction kits Ship Series: No 2 Capture of The Altmark, includes HMS Cossack, Altmark, Series No 7 Fighting Merchantmen; Admiral Scheer, Lutzow, Nordmark, Admiral hipper, Tirpitz, Series No 6 Sinking The Scarnhorst; Duke of York, Series No 8 The Battle of Cape Matapan; HMS Perth, HMS Orion, HMS Valiant, all boxed. (21). $$ TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR SALE ON THE 19TH FEBRUARY
Airfix, 1/72nd scale plastic construction kits, various series: includes Phantom, Heron, Wellington, Fairey Battle, Dauntless, Avenger, Kingfisher, Hellcat, Swordfish, Beaufighter, Sea King, Boston, Helldiver, Skyraider, N.A. 39, Buccaneer, some duplicates, all boxed. $$ TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR SALE ON THE 19TH FEBRUARY
Airfix, 1/72nd scale plastic construction kits, various series: in polythene bags with paper headers, includes Wildcat, Joan of Arc, Harvard, Seahawk, Auster, Camel, Tank Transporter, Lysander, R.E.8, Assault Gun, Panther, Bren Carrier, Spitfire IX, D.U.K.W., Tiger Tank, Tiger Moth, Walrus, Matador & 5.5 Gun, 25 Pounder Field Gun, Churchill, Sherman, Panther, Bloodhound, Buffalo, together with a boxed Dakota.
Airfix, collection of OO/HO scale polythene figures, mostly boxed; include, Romans, RAF Personel, WWI French Infantry, WWi German Infantry, WWI American Infantry, WWI British Infantry, Wagon Train, Civilians, American Civil War Figures, WWII figures, together with numerous loose figures. $$ TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR SALE ON THE 19TH FEBRUARY
A collection of 18th century porcelain wares comprising a Worcester blue scale ground cup with reserved painted panels of exotic birds, insects, etc, with square shaped mark to the base together with two further Worcester blue ground cups, a miniature cup with brown painted floral sprigs and three saucers with various painted decoration
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