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A modern oak refectory style dining table and set of six bar back dining chairs CONDITION REPORTS Chairs and table appear to be very heavy / of very solid construction. General wear and scuffs, and some chips to edges. Some marks to top, but overall appear in reasonable condition.
A Victorian pine and painted drop-leaf kitchen table CONDITION REPORTS Various wear, scuffs and splits. Appears to have had reinforcing batons attached around edges of top and flaps to support planks. Legs and base have been repainted, and feet may have been cut down slightly. Various old woodworm holes.
A 20th century oak refectory style dining table in the 17th century manner CONDITION REPORTS Overall with general wear and scuffs. Some quite large splits and chips, and some losses to ring turned sections to legs, splits to legs. One leg with large repaired section to top. Various deep scratches and marks to top which have been polished / varnished over (some of which may be intentional to give an 'aged' look). Size approx 244cm long x 92cm wide.
Stereoscopic Cards 1860s: France, including rural railway station, HTL of mounted cavalry, donjon at Vincennes (104), Italy, including John Philpot image of carriage (15), Adolphe Braun of Stuttgart (1), UK and others (10), with quantity of 1890s cards, P-G and H C White Perfecscope table viewer
Ptolemy/Mercator, 1704 Claudii Ptolemaei Tabulae Geographicae Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti This striking, classical title page is from Mercator`s edition of Ptolemy. It features two river gods in the foreground, and personifications of music, art, and learning are shown mapping the globe, while the angel of Fame trumpets above. Engraved by Jan van Vianen. Although Mercator is most renowned today for the projection he popularized and for first using the term "Atlas" for a collection of maps, he devoted much of his life to his Ptolemaic maps. This example is on a folio sized sheet and still attached to the table of contents for the atlas, published by Francois Halma and Guiljelmus van de Water. 9.3" W x 14.4" H Light soiling with a few small spots of foxing.
Ritter, Franz 1610 [Untitled - World] "This scarce and extremely unusual map" shows the world projected from the North Pole as if it were the table of a sundial. The landmasses are drawn to scale in proportion to their distance from the pole. The result is a very distorted, though mathematically correct, projection. The map is filled with engravings of animals, sea monsters, ships, and a few bizarre characters, such as a pair of headless humans, and is surrounded by a floral border. This is the first state. 14.4" W x 11.6" H A fine impression on watermarked paper. Issued folding with one minute hole at a fold intersection. Binding trims in left blank margin have been replaced with old paper to accommodate framing. An excellent example.
Ortelius, Abraham 1598 Tabula Itineraria ex Illustri Peutingerorum Bibliotheca…Nobilissimo Viro Marco Velsero "These four sheets are Ortelius` scarce version of the famous “Peutinger Table.” These decorative maps, in a sequence of four plates, each with two strip maps, depict the imperial roads and posts within the Roman Empire throughout Europe, North Africa and Asia as far as “Toprobana” (Sri Lanka). The format distorts the landmasses, but provides an excellent view of the cities and roads, which include distances between the posts. The three most important cities of the Roman Empire, Rome, Constantinople and Antioch, are represented by enlarged symbols including the emperor seated on a throne. Size given is for each plate. The original parchment document for this incredible map is thought to have been made in the thirteenth century. The original now resides in the Vienna National Library, but is so damaged that the Ortelius version is now the most reliable representation. The “Peutinger Table”, as it is generally known, derived its name from Konrad Peutinger, who once owned the original. Ortelius had manuscript copies made in 1598 from the original scroll and supervised the engraving, but did not live to see their publication. This is the Parergon edition with Latin text on verso, printed by Balthasar Moretus and published in 1624." 20.5" W x 15.5" H Watermarked paper with attractive color, light soiling, a faint damp stain along centerfold at top, and professional repairs to some centerfold separations. There are tears that enter map image 1" at bottom on 1st sheet, 2" at top on 2nd sheet, and 1/2" at bottom on 4th sheet that have all been professionally repaired.
Homann Heirs, 1731 Tabula Poliometrica Germaniae ac Praecipuorum Quorundam Locorum Europae / Neu Vermehrter Curioser Meilen-Zeiger der Vornehmsten Stadte in Europa Besonders in Teutschland… This table lists the distances between major European cities, with a primary focus on cities in Germany. The title cartouche describes how to use the table, explaining how one must use their pointer-fingers to locate where a row and column meet. The explanation also claims that the table "answers 7798 questions" regarding distances between cities. The title cartouche is surrounded by allegorical figures, including Mercury, Athena, putti and cherubs. 21.3" W x 18.1" H Watermarked paper with original color that has been partially refreshed and a few small spots.
Buffon, Comte de 1780 Carte des Declinaisons et Inclinaisons de l`Aiguille Aimantee Redigee d`Apres la Table des Observations Magnetiques Faites par les Voyageurs Depuis l`Annee 1775 This chart is sheet number 5 from a series of 8 maps and covers all of North America with an emphasis on the west coast. Many place names are identified including Cap Blanc, Cap Foulweather and Nootka with the coastline only partially mapped. The ocean is filled with magnetic readings from various explorers after 1775. Published in Buffon`s "Histoire Naturelle Histoire des Mineraux". Please see lot 616 for the map of eastern Asia from this same set that could be joined to form a larger map depicting the entire northern Pacific Ocean. 21.8" W x 22.3" H Issued folding on heavy, watermarked paper with light offsetting and a few tiny spots in the image. Please note that the blue hue in the image is caused by our scanner and not in the physical map.
Flemming, Carl 1845 [On 4 sheets] Vereinigte Staaten von Nordamerika This large, detailed map of the United States extends to include part of Canada and Mexico, although information is focused on the United States. The map provided an excellent view of the American West with several large territories encompassing the entire west, shown to be mostly the domain of numerous Indian nations. "Jowa" extends from Missouri and Wisconsin stretching to the Missouri River. "Tejas", "Missouri Territory" and "Oregon Territory" encompass the remainder of the west. Although Texas is listed as a state, only a portion of its border is colored, leaving the western extent undefined. The border with Mexico is shown along the Gila River, pre-Gadsden Purchase. The map depicts towns, missions, forts, railroads, and canals, and includes a list of the highest mountain peaks. A table lists the states and territories, with populations in 1840, number of counties, and size. Lithography by Handtke. Printed on four separate sheets, as issued. If joined the map would measure approximately 27 x 20". 13.6" W x 10.2" H All sheets have original outline color with a damp stain confined to bottom blank margin. Three of the four sheets are in "A" condition and are clean and bright with a couple of tiny, insignificant spots. The northeast sheet is in "B" condition with light, scattered foxing.
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 color with light offsetting and two tiny spots in the image.
Colton, G.W. & C.B. 1881 Map Showing the Line of the Norfolk and Western and Shenandoah Valley Railroads and Their Connection with the Virginia, Tennessee & Georgia Air Line [with report] First Annual Report of the President and Directors of the Norfolk & Western Railroad Company This very detailed map of the eastern United States shows the extensive railroad network. The tracks of the Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line are highlighted in red, with the Louisville and Nashville system in blue. Concentric circles are drawn showing the distance from various points to Roanoke, Va, with a table of distances at bottom. The map is still bound into the back of the "First Annual Report of the President and Directors of the Norfolk & Western Railroad Company". 51 pp., 8vo with light blue paper wrappers. 25.6" W x 19.1" H A clean and bright example issued folding with a few tiny splits at fold intersections and light toning along a few folds. Text and wrappers are in excellent condition, although back cover is beginning to detach.
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1846 A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with Their Canals, Roads & Distances This is the rare Burroughs edition of this attractive map that carries nice detail of the counties, cities, roads and railways. A large inset of Baltimore includes a key to significant buildings. Across the top of the map is a table of Steam Boat Routes - from Baltimore to Norfolk, Baltimore to Philadelphia, and Baltimore to Washington with total and incremental mileage between stops. Mitchell obtained Tanner`s entire business and the production facilities and plates for Tanner`s New Universal Atlas. He first printed it under his name in 1846, retaining Tanner`s copyright notice on most of the maps. A second 1846 edition was then published using the imprint H.N. Burroughs. Nothing is known about Burroughs, but Ristow surmises he may have been an employee or associate of Mitchell`s. 14.3" W x 11.3" H Original color with a hint of toning.
Vandermaelen, Philippe Marie Guillaume 1825 [Lot of 2] Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49 [and] Amer. Sep. Embouchures du Mississipi No. 61 "A. “Amer. Sep. Partie des Etats-Unis. No. 49”, (23.0 x 18.8”). This interesting map provides an excellent view of Missouri and Illinois with very early county development. The map is centered on the Missouri River, extending to the Platte and Omaha regions. There is excellent information on Indian Tribes and village populations, mineral deposits, explorers routes, etc. Condition: Light toning. B. “Amer. Sep. Embouchures du Mississipi No. 61”, (20.6 x 18.3”). This rare chart details the delta of the Mississippi River south from New Orleans, and part of the Gulf coast at Apalachicola and the region just west of Mobile, including the Pascagoula area, Dog Island, Deer Island, St George, St. Joseph, St. Blas, Port St. Joe, and Apalachee Bay. Below the coastline is a large table “Tableau de la Population du Nouveau Monde en l`Annee 1823” which gives the population throughout the Western Hemisphere by race and religion. Condition: A few tiny spots in the image. The “Atlas Universel” was 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 longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of latitude. It was also considered to be the first lithographic atlas ever published. The maps were meant to be joined together to form a huge globe measuring 7.775 meters in diameter. There was only one edition of the atlas, published in 1825-27, and the subscription list shows that only 810 copies were sold." #VALUE! See description.
Crofutt, George A. 1873 Map of the Union Central Great Trans-Continental Railroad and Its Connections from the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast This folding map depicts the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroad from Omaha to Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay. The map is surrounded by various advertisements for jewelry, canned goods, clothing and sewing machines to name a few. A table at right shows the passenger fares from San Francisco to various ports in Asia. On the verso is a small map (7.7 x 6") of the newly constructed railroad bridge over the Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs which connected this line with points east. This map was originally included in one of Crofutt’s tourist guides. The full sheet with advertisements measures 32.5 x 10". 27.5" W x 6" H Issued folding with faint toning along one fold with a few fold separations that have been closed on verso with archival tape. There are a few minor chips in blank margins.
U.S. Government, 1838 [Lot of 2] Map of the Northern Part of the State of Maine and the Adjacent British Provinces… [and] Extract from a Map of the British and French Dominions in the North America by Jn O. Mitchell The first map details the boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain relating to Maine. Hand coloring is used to show the boundary as claimed by the United States and by Great Britain, with a third line labeled "that of the Arbiter" which closely corresponds to Maine`s present-day border with Canada. A table gives the major points of contention in this border dispute. Another table names land grants belonging to six land holders. The second map (13.3 x 13") was included in the same Senate report for historical purposes. It was extracted from Mitchell`s map of 1755 by W.J. Stone. 16.5" W x 15.3" H Very light offsetting with a few small spots and binding trims at left.
Colton, Joseph Hutchins 1853 Colton`s Railroad & Township Map of the State of Ohio This attractive map of Ohio is surrounded by Colton`s decorative border and a vignette of the State Capitol at lower right. Counties are delineated in full hand color with towns, cities, railroads and canals depicted. A table at right shows county population growing from 1.5 million in 1840 to nearly 2 million in 1850. Folds into brown gilt-stamped cloth covers. 28.8" W x 24" H Issued folding with a few minor spots, short splits at fold intersections, and minor soiling primarily confined to the blank margins. Front cover is nearly separated.
Flemming, Carl 1845 Texas This scarce German map, a reduced version of Arrowsmith`s 1841 "Republic of Texas" map, shows the extent of Texas` claims to the region of the upper Rio Grande, including Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque. The detailed map identifies many roads, rivers, towns, and forts. Thirty land districts are outlined and named in a table in the top right corner. The northern panhandle is divided into 12 sections, with the German notation (copied from Arrowsmith) that the land was well wooded and watered. There is an inset with a small map of Galveston Bay in the lower left. The outline color on this example delineates both the counties and republic boundaries. The county lines are somewhat misrepresented, with San Patricio encompassing the southern tip of the state which is consistent with 1845, but without the counties of Lamar and Bowie in northeastern Texas, which were already organized by 1841. Published in Glogau. 12.5" W x 15.5" H Original color with moderate toning and scattered foxing.
Arrowsmith, John 1839 Map of the Leeward Islands; Comprising Antigua, Montserrat, Barbuda, St. Christopher, Nevis, Anguilla, Virgin Islands & Dominica... A precisely engraved map of the Leeward Islands extending from the eastern half of Puerto Rico to Dominica. The colonial interests are named for each island and keyed to a color legend. There is very fine detail along the coastlines of the major islands, and a table lists the parishes in Nevis and St. Christopher (St. Kitts). The title continues, "under the Administration of Lieut. Colonel Sir Wm. M.G. Colebrooke, K.C.H. Compiled principally from documents in the Colonial Office and Admiralty." 23.9" W x 18.4" H Original color with minor soiling and light offsetting.
Montanus, Arnoldus 1671 Mappa Aestivarum Insularum, Alias Barmudas Dictarum... This attractive map is based on Blaeu`s chart of the island (1635), which in turn was based on the famous survey by John Norwood of the Bermuda Company in 1618. The map shows the division into the original "Tribes", or shares and shows the various landowners with their names in a table below the map. Bermuda was colonized in 1612, just shortly after Jamestown in 1606. Roanoke Colony had already failed by this time, but it is noted on the map and in the cartouche. The map uses Blaeu`s previous projection to show Bermuda`s correct proportion and position in the North Atlantic by superimposing this map over a smaller scale map of the Atlantic with the coastlines of Britain, North America and Hispaniola, with a tiny island of Bermuda appearing just beneath the title cartouche. The map is decorated with an aquatic themed title cartouche, including Neptune riding a pair of sea monsters, surrounded by putti. The scale of miles cartouche shows a vignette of natives and Englishmen surveying the land, and the coats-of-arms for England and Bermuda are displayed at top. 14.1" W x 9.7" H A dark impression on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and a few light spots. There are professional repairs to a centerfold separation that enters 1/2" into tables at bottom and a chip in top blank margin.
Bowles & Carver, 1798 Bowles`s Reduced New Pocket Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster, with the Borough of Southwark, Exhibiting the New Buildings to 1798 This very detailed map of London and vicinity was published at the very end of the 18th century and covers the area from Knightsbridge east to Shadwell, and Islington south to Newington Butts. The densely filled map shows buildings, churches, roads and parks with a table at bottom keying 99 churches and 50 public buildings. Published by Bowles & Carver at No. 69 in St. Paul’s Church Yard. Dissected and backed in linen and folds into a tan paper case. This example is in between states 10 and 11 according to Howgego. 21.6" W x 15" H The linen has separated along several segments, but the map is still intact overall. Light toning with some soiling at bottom. Slip case is heavily worn, but also still intact.
1855 Roadmap of Switzerland / Reisfahrig der Schweiz / Carta Stradale della Svizzera / Carte Routiere de la Suisse This densely engraved map of Switzerland is translated into four languages: English, German, Italian and French. The topography of the land is well-depicted, and a detailed legend at bottom identifies everything from towns of various sizes, railroads, post roads, horse trails, canals, tunnels, and forts to pilgrimages, ruins, cheese factories, caverns, battle fields, and more. In the four corners are inset maps of the neighboring regions. On verso are miniature bird`s-eye plans of Geneva, Basel, Bern and Zurich as well as a table of distances between towns and other statistical information. Engraved by H. H. Mullhaupt and published by H. F. Leuthold. Dissected and mounted on linen and housed in a paper board slipcase. 36" W x 25.5" H Very light soiling and wear. Slipcase is lightly soiled and worn.
Moxon, Joseph 1715 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments... [bound with] The Book of Common Prayer [and 6 Biblical maps] "This magnificent folio-sized King James Bible is bound with “The Book of Common Prayer”, “The Books Called Apocrypha”, “The New Testament”, and “The Whole Book of Psalms: Collected into English Metre” by Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins. This edition of the King James Bible includes marginal notes from the Geneva Bible, an ironic combination because the Geneva Notes apparently played a role in King James` decision to commission a new Bible. In addition, this Bible features a series of 6 Biblical maps originally by Nicholas Visscher and translated from Dutch by Joseph Moxon: A. “A Map of All the Earth and How After the Flood it Was Divided Among the Sons of Noah”. The map illustrates how the world was divided up among the sons of Noah after the Flood. It is centered on the Old World and only the place names are concentrated there. The rest of the world is shown only with continental outlines, rivers and lakes. The “island of California” appears across the expansive Pacific Ocean where there are partial outlines for Japan, Australia and New Zealand. A series of vignettes surround the map illustrating the Creation and the Garden of Eden at top, with scenes from the Fall of Man to the Crucifixion of Christ at bottom. Two cartouches further decorate the sheet, including a dedication to Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the second state, with the addition of Pennsylvania marked on the map. Reference: Shirley #457; Laor #516A. B. “Paradise, or the Garden of Eden. With the Countries Circumjacent Inhabited by the Patriarchs”. An attractive and uncommon map of the Middle East, including Cyprus, a portion of the Persian Gulf and the north shore of the Red Sea filled with details of Old Testament locations, including Babel and Nineveh. There is a coat of arms at upper left and a cartouche at upper right showing the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by the Angel. Reference: Laor #517. C. “Israels Peregrination, or the Forty Years Travels of the Children of Israel out of Egypt through the Red Sea, and the Wilderness into Canaan, or the Land of Promise”. This lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicts the flight from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Includes a fine title cartouche, ships sailing in both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, numerous putti, several engravings of religious icons, Moses, Aaron, and a charming scene of Jonas and the whale. Reference: Laor #519. D. “Jerusalem”. This detailed bird`s-eye view was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem during the seventeenth century. While it is imaginary, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets, with 36 principal sites numbered and keyed to a table in a scroll at left, which is held aloft by an eagle. Solomon`s Temple is at upper center and Herod`s Palace is located at the far left. The scenes in the foreground include the Crucifixion at left and Salomon`s anointment at right. Reference: Laor #1084A. E. “Canaan, or the Land of Promise. Possessed by the Children of Israel: and Travelled Through by our Saviour Jesus Christ; and His Apostles”. This fine map of present-day Israel is oriented with north to the right. There is a large, decorative title cartouche at bottom flanked by vignettes depicting the life of Christ. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles. Tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. At top center is a coat of arms with a dedication to Lord Bishop Humphrey. Reference: Laor #522A. F. “The Travels of St. Paul and Other the Apostles...” This map portrays the Eastern Mediterranean from Rome, through Asia Minor and the Holy Land, to Babylon. Territorial divisions reflect the political conditions of the first century A.D. The route of Apostle Paul is charted from Jerusalem to Rome. The decorative panels at top and bottom show the major events of Paul`s journey; each vignette being a composite of two or three episodes. The one at the left of the cartouche shows Paul`s conversion, his baptism by Ananias, and finally his daring escape from the city. Other scenes depict the young Paul before his conversion, healing the paralytic, his ship wreck at Malta, and his appearance before Nero. At bottom left is a coat of arms with a dedication to Seth, Lord Bishop of Salisbury. Reference: Laor #523A. This example also includes three pages of meticulous genealogical notes of the Joseph Maude and Thomas Holme families (from 1662-1863) written in delicate manuscript by a previous owner. 6 maps, 91pp, 719pp, 160pp, 248pp, 54pp. Original full diced paneled brown calf over beveled wooden boards, with a central, ornate blind-stamped lozenge to each board, and raised bands on spine. The original brass clasps and catches are no longer present." 10.6" W x 16.8" H Five of the six maps are in very good condition with faint, scattered foxing and minor offsetting. The sixth map (Canaan) is in good condition with some show-through of old manuscript ink on verso. The text is mostly very good with light scattered foxing and toning, with heavy toning on the first and last few pages. The binding is sound but the hinges are starting. The front cover is cracked vertically near the fore-edge and has been professionally repaired. The spine is cracking and is missing a 4x2" piece at bottom. There is a bookplate from a previous owner (Rosa Walter Meertief, born c. 1872) on front pastedown.
Braun & Hogenberg, 1572 Hierosolyma, Clarissima Totius Orientis Civitas, Judae Metropolis… This interesting engraving contains two bird`s-eye views of the city; one an imaginary view as it was during the time of Christ and the other contemporaneous to the 16th century. The view on the left also portrays the procession of Jesus to Golgotha, with Judas hanging from a tree outside the city walls. Each has a key to important buildings and places. At lower right is a vignette of Moses receiving the Commandments and a table identifying the garments and accoutrements worn by Aaron. Latin text on verso. 19.3" W x 13.5" H Attractive color and good, original margins with one tiny worm track along centerfold that has been repaired on verso with archival material.
Putte, I. 1715 De Heylige en Wytvermaerde Stadt Ierusalem Eerst Genaemt Salem This detailed bird`s-eye plan was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem during the seventeenth century. While it is imaginary, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets, with 36 principal sites numbered and keyed to a table below the map. Solomon`s Temple is at upper center and Herod`s Palace is located at the far left. Biblical scenes are shown on the hillsides in the foreground, including the crucifixion and Salomon being anointed king. This is a later issue of Cornelius Danckert`s map, published by Isaac van der Putte. 16.5" W x 13.3" H A nice impression with attractive color, wide margins, and minor soiling. There are three professionally repaired tears: one that just passes neatline at left, one that enters 1/2" into image near centerfold at bottom, and one that enters 8" into map at bottom right.
Buffon, Comte de 1780 Carte des Declinaisons et Inclinaisons de l`Aiguille Aimantee Redigee d`Apres la Table des Observations Magnetiques Faites par les Voyageurs Depuis l`Annee 1775 This chart is sheet number 4 from a series of 8 maps and covers the Pacific Ocean from the Phillipines north to Korea, Japan and a portion of Alaska. The ocean is filled with magnetic readings from various explorers after 1775 with particular emphasis along the coast of Japan, Kamtchatka and the Bering Strait. Published in Buffon`s "Histoire Naturelle Histoire des Mineraux". Please see lot 86 for the map of western North America from this same set that could be joined to form a larger map depicting the entire northern Pacific Ocean. 22.3" W x 22.3" H Issued folding on heavy, watermarked paper with light offsetting. Please note that the blue hue in the image is caused by our scanner and not in the physical map.
Moll, Herman 1723 The Compleat Geographer: or, the Chorography and Topography of All the Known Parts of the Earth. To Which Is Premis`d an Introduction to Geography ... The Fourth Edition... "This is the fourth edition of Moll`s “Compleat Geographer” and contains a total of 42 maps interspersed within the text, most with attractive outline color (all but the Americas). There are two volumes within the atlas: volume one (402 pp.) is focused on Europe and contains 20 maps including a world map featuring the “island of California”, Europe, Britain, Italy and Russia to name a few. The second volume (288 pp.) includes 9 maps of Asia, 4 of Africa, 4 of North America and 5 of South America. Of particular importance is “The Isle of California. New Mexico. Louisiane. The River Misisipi. And the Lakes`s of Canada” which prominently features the “island of California” and the western part of North America and combines a vast amount of information and quite a bit of misinformation. Just north of California are “The North Straits” that separate the island from “Agubela de Cato” and the “Land of Panimaha”. Further north lies the “Straits of Annian” and the partial coastline of” Annian”. Four major rivers flow west into the Gulf of California with “The 7 Cittys” near the mouth of the “Coral R.”, just west of Acoma. “Conibas Lake” forms the source of the “North or Bravo R.” (Rio Grande), which correctly empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Much of the map appears to have been derived from Hennepin, but it contains vastly more detail and the locations of numerous Indian villages, including the “Missourits” on the bank of what would become the Missouri River. In Canada, the “Mission des Recolets” is located just south of the “Lake of Assinibouels”, and is noted as “ye Farthermost in ye whole Country”. The other maps related to North America include “The English Empire in America...” which covers the entire eastern seaboard from Florida north to Newfoundland; “Mexico, or New Spain. Divided into the Audiance of Guadalayara, Mexico, and Guatimala, Florida”, and “America “which depicts the entire Western Hemisphere. Contents include frontis, title page, advertisement, table of contents, index, introduction (51 pp.) and main text (690 pp.). Folio, hardbound in original leather with raised bands on spine." 9.5" W x 14.2" H The maps range from good to near fine with some offsetting and light text show-through in the image on some. There is a damp stain at the top and bottom of the gutter throughout that does not impact any of the map images. Covers are very worn and detached and the spine has perished, resulting in the text block being separated into two sections. Given the complete map count, this atlas would benefit from professional rebinding.
Rand McNally & Co., 1902 Rand, McNally & Co.`s Universal Atlas of the World... This nearly complete atlas contains 82 single-page and 37 double-page maps (missing only the maps of Puerto Rico and United States Acquisitions, in addition to the title page). All double-page maps are printed on two sheets. Although this is a world atlas, the majority of the maps are of U.S. interest, including all states and territories and numerous city plans. The atlas is illustrated with dozens of black and white photographs interspersed throughout the text, including presidential portraits and a facsimile of the U.S. constitution. Introduction, table of contents, text and maps, 461 pp., including an exhaustive 92 pp. listing of towns and counties for each state. This example does not contain the "History of the Spanish-American War with Handy Atlas Maps and Full Description of Recently Acquired United States Territory" supplement sometimes seen at the back of these atlases. Hardbound in original green cloth with blue cloth spine and leather tips. Gilt and embossed title to cover with graphic elements including a compass rose and sailing ship. 11.5" W x 13.3" H Condition code is for the maps which are generally very good with some light toning and a very thin damp stain in the top blank margin away from the images. Contents are tight, the covers are loose and starting to detach, and the extremities show some wear with two small chips in the front cover. The perished spine has been replaced with a denim cloth material.
AUTOGRAPHES. Isographie des hommes célèbres ou Collection de fac-simile de lettres autographes et de signatures (Paris, Alexandre Mesnier, 1828-1830) ; 2 tomes reliés en un fort volume in-fol., reliure de l`époque demi-basane verte, dos orné (rousseurs ; rel. usagée). , Important recueil de 645 fac-similés d`autographes, réalisés par l`Imprimerie lithographique de Th. Delarüe. Le volume comprend la Préface, la liste des souscripteurs, le feuillet d`errata, les 645 fac-similés (d`Adams à Zwingli), et la table.
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