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Lot 575
13 x Britains 1/32 scale Farm Implements: 9552 Transplanter; 9561 Cultivator; 9548 Crop Spray; 9543 Buck Rake; 9533 Roller; 9544 Disc Mower (damaged box window); 9553 Disc Harrow; 9557 Bale Sledge; 9600 Post Hole Digger; 9536 Cultivator (damaged box window); 9538 Vari-Spreader; 9534 Disc-Harrow; 9535 Muledozer. Overall appear G-VG, in mostly F-G boxes.
Lot 581
Kenna Models metal 1/43 scale Standard Vanguard `Electro-Hydraulics` (with certificate, no.42/150); Vanguard Models No.3 Morris J Van (with certificate, no.119/150, produced for Merley House & Model Museum, wing mirror in box). Together with Minichamps 1/18 scale Car Collection Morris Minor (VG/E boxed). (3)
Lot 172
THE CAPTAIN RICHARD TRAVERS DIXON ARCHIVE The R.T. Dixon archive, two photograph albums, three log books from the 1930's and a volume of yacht plans circa 1895, together with five ivory scale rules used by Thomas Dixon. Condition Report: There are 3 log books, one of these dated 1932. The vessel is called "Sea Crest". The other photographs have different vessel names. The albums must be circa 1930's. They look of this age and are together with log books which are dated 1932. One album has 56 pages of which the photos range from 1-9 on a page. The smallest photo is approx. 2"x2" and the largest is approx. 7"x5". The other album is called "The Yachtsman Album" which has 51 pages of printed copies of photographs, the largest being 7"x9".
Lot 970
A Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Italian Art Deco vase, decorated in silver onlay with four deer under stylised willow trees within scale bands on a green ground, printed mark to the base No.M1672 450E, height 22cm. Condition Report: Generally the vase is in good condition, however there is a small flaking chip to the edge of the foot rim. There is also a fine chip on the edge of the vase.
![Ritter, Franz 1607 [Untitled - World and Horological Diagrams] ""A rare and extremely unusual map shows the world](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/15-20142515381_468x382.jpg)
Lot 15
Ritter, Franz 1607 [Untitled - World and Horological Diagrams] ""A rare and extremely unusual map shows the world projected from the North Pole as if it were the table of a sundial. Although at first glance it appears as if the landmasses are melting off the earth, they are actually drawn to scale based on a mathematical projection that links time and location. Ritter uses a gnomonic projection, in which surface points of a sphere are projected from the center of the earth onto a tangent plane. Meridians and the Equator are shown as straight lines, while all other parallels are depicted as ellipsis, parabolas or hyperbolas. In order to use the map to tell time, the center point would be 45°N 10°E, from which point a shadow would be cast onto a meridian to indicate the local sun time. The gnomonic projection was originally called horologium due to its relationship to sundials. The result is a very distorted, though mathematically correct, projection, with the distortion increasing rapidly away from the center point. The geography on the map is limited to major rivers and a few place names, including Florida in North America and the fabled golden city of Manoa on the mythical Parime Lacus in South America. The British Isles are curiously omitted, despite numerous small islands dotting the Atlantic. One small sea monster graces the waters between Africa and Madagascar. Surrounding the central map are ten horological diagrams, all enclosed in a decorative border. These diagrams include a windrose at top center (bearing the date Anno MDCVII), signs of the zodiac, and sundials for morning, midday and evening hours. The plate was designed for Ritter`s first edition of the Speculum Solis in 1607, and is a synopsis of all the plates that appear in his later editions. This is the first state."" 13.4"" W x 11.2"" H A nice impression on watermarked paper with a few small spots. Binding trims at left that have been replaced with old paper, with a small amount of neatline expertly replaced in facsimile. Issued folding, now pressed with a tear that enters 3"" into imag
Lot 83
Bonne, Rigobert 1781 Carte Generale de l`Amerique Septentrionale Great map of North America displaying some of the most intriguing cartographic mis-mapping of the late eighteenth century. The most apparent deviation is the huge Mer de l` Ouest, complete with several fictitious islands and the fabled wealthy city of Quivira on its southern shore. This sea is connected to the Pacific by the Entre of Jean de Fuca and the Entre de Martin d` Aguilar. In the middle of Canada is a gigantic Grande Eau from which flows the mythical R. de los Reyes (a remnant of the Northwest Passage theories). Also striking is the treatment of Alaska, shown as a vast group of islands, the most prominent of which is named Alaschka. Longitude is measured from Paris on lower scale and from I`Isle de Fer on upper. With seven distance scales. 12.5"" W x 8.3"" H There are a few minor spots in the image, else very good.
![Schraembl, Franz Anton 1788 [On 4 Sheets] Generalkarte von Nordamerica samt den Westindischen Inseln This large-scale map of](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/85-201425155953_468x382.jpg)
Lot 85
Schraembl, Franz Anton 1788 [On 4 Sheets] Generalkarte von Nordamerica samt den Westindischen Inseln This large-scale map of North America includes excellent detail of towns, political boundaries, roads, rivers, mines, Indian villages, and tribal territories. The map is a German-language edition of Emmanuel Bowen and John Gibson`s An Accurate Map of North America Describing and Distinguishing the British, Spanish and French Dominions on this Great ContinentÂ…, which was first published in 1763 to illustrate the seat of the French and Indian War. Hundreds of settlements and Indian villages are located, with interesting notations referring to native tribes and historical events. A number of roads are shown on the map stretching all the way to New Mexico and Neu Navarra. There are two interesting inset maps. One shows the discoveries of Father Eusebius Kino in the Southwest that proved that California was not an island. The other illustrates the ongoing search for a Northwest Passage, showing Baffin and Hudson Bays with the fictional Lake de Fonte (See de Fonte) reaching nearly to Baffin Bay. The title cartouche also credits Thomas Pownall`s map of the Middle British Colonies, updated from Lewis Evans` map, with valuable geographic knowledge of the Ohio River Valley. The routes of the Spanish treasure galleons are shown throughout the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The map is adorned with a rococo cartouche containing distance scales and a legend, and a decorative title cartouche featuring a female figure representing America and two cherubs. Engraved by Johann Stenger. Printed on four sheets, as issued without centerfolds; size varies slightly. Full sheets measure 36 x 25.3"" (bottom two sheets) and 38.5 x 25.3"" (top two sheets). 23"" W x 19.9"" H Nice impressions with slightly faded original outline color and a couple of small, unobtrusive spots. Printed on heavy, watermarked paper with the most generous margins we`ve ever seen.
![Delamarche, 1838-44 [Lot of 2] Carte de l`Amerique Septentrionale et des Antilles [and] Carte de l`Amerique SeptentrionaleÂ…](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/91-2014251604_468x382.jpg)
Lot 91
Delamarche, 1838-44 [Lot of 2] Carte de l`Amerique Septentrionale et des Antilles [and] Carte de l`Amerique SeptentrionaleÂ… ""A. Carte de l`Amerique Septentrionale et des Antilles, dated 1844 (11.3 x 17""""). Uncommon edition of this map of the continent with the Independent Republic of Texas and early western territorial borders in the United States. The District Oregon ou Colombie extends into present-day British Columbia and is bounded by the Rocky Mountains. Missouri Territory takes in the entire region between Oregon and the Mississippi except for the young states of Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. The map is filled with the locations of many Indian Districts and Tribes. The Aleutian Islands are shown in an inset on the same scale as the main map. A table at right lists 26 states and the territories of the United States, and another table lists 20 states for Mexico. Condition: Faint, scattered foxing primarily confined to blank margins. B. Carte de l`Amerique Septentrionale, dated 1838 (11.3 x 16.3""""). Attractive map of North America featuring an interesting territorial configuration during a very transitory period of the development of the United States boundaries. Oregon Territory is shown reaching high into present-day British Columbia at the latitude of 54°40`. Missouri Territory extends from the shores of Lake Michigan, south to the Red River and west to the Rockies. The entire Southwest is part of Mexico, with Texas named as a town inside the state of Saint Louis de Potosi. A small inset of the Aleutian islands is included in the bottom left corner. Condition: There are a few light spots in the image and light scattered foxing confined to the blank margins."" "" W x "" H See description above.
Lot 106
Jefferys/Sayer & Bennett, 1775 A Chart of the Banks of Newfoundland, Drawn from a Great Number of Hydrographical Surveys, Chiefly from Those of Chabert, Cook and Fleurieu, Connected and Ascertained by Astronomical Observations A large-scale chart of Newfoundland, part of Cape Breton Island and the Great Banks. Tracks of the three great surveys are shown with vignettes of their ships. The banks are filled with soundings and the coasts are finely detailed. A table of astronomical observations on which this chart is grounded includes Cook`s observations of an eclipse of the sun on August 5, 1766 and longitudes ascertained by the marine clocks of Berthoud. 26"" W x 19.5"" H Issued on watermarked paper with light offsetting, centerfold toning, and centerfold separations at top and bottom confined to the blank margins.
Lot 110
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1754 Carte Reduite du Golphe de St. Laurent Contenant l`Isle de Terre-Neuve et Partie de la Coste des Esquimaux... This large-scale, copper engraved map shows St. Lawrence Bay with Anticosti Island, Prince Edward Island (Isle St Jean), Cape Breton Island (Isle Royale), Newfoundland and the adjacent mainland. Numerous place names are identified along the coastlines, and a few topographical details are shown inland. The waters are filled with soundings, anchorages, rocks, and shoals, and the fishing banks are delineated, including the Banc aux Balaines (whale bank). The map is adorned with a decorative rococo-style cartouche. This is the third state of the map with a revised title cartouche and alterations to the southeastern coast of Newfoundland. 33.8"" W x 20.9"" H Issued folding with old color, some soiling, and a small chip in a blank area of the engraving under the word ""Golphe."" The map was trimmed close to the neatline on all sides, dissected horizontally, and backed with linen.
Lot 112
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757 Karte von dem Laufe des Flusses St. Laurenz... This fascinating map by Bellin details the course of the St. Lawrence River from Anticosti Island and the mouth west to beyond Quebec. Many rocks and shoals are shown in the river as well as numerous villages and forts lining the shore. The map is decorated with a rococo-style cartouche that includes a distance scale. From a German edition published in 1758 by Johann Joachim Schwabe. 11.9"" W x 7.6"" H Issued folding with a few tiny spots of foxing.
Lot 146
Wyld, James 1846 The United States & The Relative Position of the Oregon & Texas This interesting map depicts the United States in the midst of dramatic westward expansion, just after the annexation of Texas and the resolution of the Oregon Boundary Dispute, and just prior to the Mexican-American War. The map shows several previous and proposed western boundaries. In the Pacific Northwest there is the Line Proposed by the Convention of the 20th October 1818, the Line Proposed by the Americans in 1824 & 1826, and the Line Proposed by the English in 1826. The boundary is shown on the map as set by Oregon Treaty in 1846, but there is no mention of the treaty itself. The Line of the Treaty of Florida of the 22nd February 1819 and of 12th January 1828 forms the U.S. boundary with Mexico and the northern border of Texas. The Line Proposed to Mexico by the United Sates in 1835 shows an obscure proposed boundary roughly on the 37th parallel. Texas is shown in its largest configuration with the panhandle elongated to include the panhandle of present-day Oklahoma, and parts of New Mexico and Colorado. The Oregon Route is shown crossing the plains and the Rocky Mountains at South Pass. An inset of Great Britain is on the same scale in the Atlantic. This edition was published circa 1846 after the Oregon Boundary Dispute had been settled. 21.5"" W x 15"" H Very light toning with a few edge tears with that have been closed on verso with archival material, only one of which enters 1"" into the map image.
Lot 166
Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats Unis. No. 51 This finely engraved and extremely detailed map covers the region from just south of the Chesapeake to Long Island, and up to Cape Cod, showing all or part of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. There is good detail of the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays and the counties, towns, rivers, roads, mountains, rivers and islands. The map has extensive notes on commerce, government, religion, revenues and weather. A large table gives state by state populations, showing growth by decade for 1790, 1800, and 1810. Expanded details for 1820 include populations for whites, slaves and free blacks, as well as populations of non-citizens, and information on the type of employment, broken down by agriculture, commerce and manufacturing. The second table gives the total populations for Indians by state. The ""Atlas Universel"" contained 400 lithographed maps in 6 volumes. It was the first atlas to present all the maps on the same scale (1: 1,641,836). There was only one edition of this scarce atlas, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that only 810 copies were sold. 22.3"" W x 19"" H Attractive original color with light offsetting primarily confined to the Atlantic Ocean and explanation table.
Lot 167
Hall, Sidney 1829 United States Nice small map with an extended Arkansas Territory that touches the border of Mexico (Texas) with the Red River serving as part of the southern border. The region to the north of Arkansas Territory and lying between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains, with the exception of Missouri, is noted as Western States and contains the names of numerous Indian tribes. Texas is labeled as Mexican Territory. Wisconsin is a large territory that includes today`s Minnesota and extends to the Red River. Inset ""Continuation of Florida"" is on the same scale and locates Key Largo, St. Augustine, Cape Florida, Pt. Tancra, etc. Engraved by Sidney Hall and published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Green from Paternoster Row, London. 9.3"" W x 7.3"" H Slightly toned with light soiling.
Lot 174
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757 Carte de la Nouvelle Angleterre Nouvelle Yorck et Pensilvanie This French & Indian War period map details the English colonies from Pennsylvania through to Castine, Maine, with their early boundaries. It is fully engraved with topographical features and includes many early place names. The colonies are shown confined east of the Allegheny Mountains with the Nations Iroquoises, Indian villages, and several French forts located west of the mountains. It extends to show Lake Ontario and most of Lake Erie. A flourishing French rococo-style cartouche with distance scale decorates the map. 11.7"" W x 8.1"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with faint offsetting, a few minor misfolds, and a tear confined to the top blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape.
Lot 189
U.S. Corps of Engineers, 1925 Air Navigation Map No. 46 (Experimental) Washington, D.C. to Middletown, PA. ""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 Geological Survey and U. S. Army Engineer Reproduction Plant. By 1926, the preparation of air maps shifted to 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 Washington D.C. to Middletown, Pennsylvania (near Harrisburg) and shows elevation and contours, cities and towns, rivers, roads and railroads. Airfield classifications are shown with different symbols including seaplane landings. True north and magnetic north are depicted. On a scale of 8 miles per inch."" 10.2"" W x 19.5"" H A colorful example with some minor toning. Backed in linen. Ex-library stamp on verso.
Lot 191
Railroad Companies, (Various) 1835 Map and Profile of the Route of the Wilmington and Susquehanna Railroad... This rare, early railroad survey was compiled by J. Trautwine under the direction of W. Strickland and published in the Journal of the Franklin Institute. The map covers the route of this proposed railway from Wilmington, Delaware to Charlestown, Maryland. Detail includes waterways, roads, villages and towns, and structures with ownersÂ’ names. The map was lithographed by Lehman & Duval Lith. and has a scale of 1 inch to a mile. 27.2"" W x 7.4"" H Issued folding on a bright sheet which has been remargined at right to repair a few edge chips and tears with very minor loss of neatline. Faint toning along one fold.
Lot 208
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas 1757 Carte de la Louisiane et Pays Voisins pour Servir a l`Histoire Generale des Voyages This superb small map, based on Delisle`s 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. 12.1"" W x 8.8"" H Issued folding on watermarked paper with a binding trim to the neatline at top left, faint offsetting, and just a hint of toning. There is a thin 2.25"" slice along a fold at bottom left that appears to have occurred during the publishing process.
Lot 211
Carey & Lea, 1823 Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Arkansa Territory / Map of Arkansa and other Territories of the United States For this commercial atlas version of the Stephen Long report map, Carey & Lea chose a single sheet format at a reduced scale with the political boundaries highlighted in color. Extraneous details, including Major Long`s astronomical notations, camp site locations, and elevation profile were eliminated, and information about Arkansas and surrounding territories was added in columns framing the map at the sides. The geological details were retained thus qualifying the map for an affordable alternative to Long`s report-version map. Minor variations in place names, landform engravings and lettering between the atlas and Long`s map exist with the most obvious being ""Great Desert"" substituted from Long`s famous ""Great American Desert"" found on his report map. Other interesting differences exist, such as ""Pawnee villages deserted in 1810"" whereas the Long map uses the date of 1820 on the first edition, thereafter changing to 1810. This second edition Carey & Lea edition also contains minor variations in the surrounding text. Claims are sometimes made that the first edition (1822) Carey & Lea map preceded the publication of the Long report map based on a date of 1823 for the report. However, both were actually published in 1822 making the distinction impossible to tell from date alone. Even Wheat erroneously assigns an 1823 date to the Long report map. An interesting question that deserves further study. The map itself measures 14.5 x 14.5"". Drawn by Stephen Long and engraved by Young & Delleker. 20.6"" W x 16.6"" H Fine, original hand color with light offsetting and toning along centerfold. There is an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom that does not enter map.
Lot 221
U.S. Corps of Engineers, 1925 Air Navigation Map No. 47 (Experimental) Dayton, Ohio to Mt. Clemens, Mich. ""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 Geological Survey and U. S. Army Engineer Reproduction Plant. By 1926, the preparation of air maps shifted to 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 Dayton, Ohio to Mt. Clemens, Michigan and shows elevation and contours, cities and towns, rivers, roads and railroads. Airfield classifications are shown with different symbols including seaplane landings. True north and magnetic north are depicted. On a scale of 8 miles per inch."" 10.2"" W x 34.8"" H A colorful example with minor light toning. Backed in linen. Ex-library stamp on verso.
Lot 222
U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, 1928 Airway Map No. 105 Kansas City, MO., to Moline, 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 Geological Survey and U. S. Army Engineer Reproduction Plant. By 1926, the preparation of air maps shifted to 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 Kansas City, Missouri to Moline, Illinois and shows elevation and contours, cities and towns, rivers, roads and railroads. Airfield classifications are shown with different symbols including seaplane landings. True north and magnetic north are depicted. On a scale of 8 miles per inch."" 10.2"" W x 43.1"" H A colorful example with some minor soiling at top and bottom. Backed in linen. Ex-library stamp on verso.
![1852-65 [Lot of 2] Map of the Territories & Pacific States to Accompany ""Across the Continent"" [an](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2901770/227-201425154018_468x382.jpg)
Lot 227
1852-65 [Lot of 2] Map of the Territories & Pacific States to Accompany ""Across the Continent"" [and] Map to Illustrate Capt. Bonneville`s Adventures Among the Rocky Mountains, Compiled by J. H. Colton ""A. Map of the Territories & Pacific States to Accompany """"Across the Continent"""", by Samuel Bowles, dated 1865, hand color (18.0 x 13.7""""). A handsome map of the western United States showing the routes of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads, the Butterfield Express and Stage route, mail routes and the tracks of the Colfax expedition. The Spanish Trail and Emigrant Road are also featured on this very detailed map that was engraved by Goldthwaite and printed by Colton on banknote paper. The large Dakota Territory includes today`s Wyoming and Arizona is still in possession of the southern tip of Nevada. An inset titled Plan of Central California on an Enlarged Scale is at lower right. Condition: Issued folding with light scattered stains and minor extraneous creases in the image. B. Map to Illustrate Capt. Bonneville`s Adventures Among the Rocky Mountains, Compiled by J. H. Colton, by George P. Putnam, dated 1852, black & white (17.6 x 11.3""""). This interesting map is based on Fremont`s map. The region west of the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean is delineated with the rivers and towns of the gold region in California well shown. The expedition route described is that of Captain Benjamin Bonneville who explored the American West from 1832-1836. The expedition party traveled parallel to the course of the Snake and the Columbia Rivers, going as far as Fort Walla Walla before turning back. Fremont`s route through California is shown, as well as Kearny`s route along the Gila River and the Emigrant route. Published by J.H. Colton, No. 172, William Street, New York. Printed on fine banknote quality paper. Condition: Issued folding with a binding trim at lower right trimmed to just inside the neatline."" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.
Lot 236
Derby, George Horatio (Lt) 1849 The Sacramento Valley from the American River to Butte CreekÂ… A map of major importance to the California Gold Rush. On a scale of 4-1/2 miles to the inch, it provides a detailed view of the region with numerous small towns, ranches, Diggings (including Mormon and Dry), trails and roads. Interesting notations concern grazing, road conditions and soil fertility. This early look at the Gold Regions locates Sacramento City just south of the American River (as a simple grid pattern), Vernon, Fremont, Sutter and Green Spring. 17.5"" W x 22.5"" H Issued folding with a few very light stains along the folds and a binding trim at left.
Lot 239
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.
![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)
Lot 298
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.
Lot 307
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)
Lot 313
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.
Lot 324
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.
Lot 341
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.
Lot 344
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.
Lot 352
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.
Lot 363
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
Lot 366
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.
Lot 374
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.
Lot 378
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.
Lot 384
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.
Lot 399
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.
Lot 424
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.
Lot 462
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.
Lot 471
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)
Lot 485
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.
Lot 505
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)
Lot 517
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.
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