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Old World Auctions SALE 139 Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Maps Atlases · Globes · Reference Books Historical & Decorative Graphics

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OLD WORLD AUCTIONS AUCTION NO. 139 Closing: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 (10 pm EST)

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A+ Fine condition with no noticeable imperfections in the image or blank margins. Any minor restorations or repairs are confined to the margins and have been accomplished professionally. A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Sale 139

Section

Lot #

World Maps, Title Pages, Celestial Charts

1-75

Maps - Western Hemisphere

76-96

Maps - North America

97-112

Maps - Canada

113-131

Maps - United States

119-290

Maps - Latin America & West Indies

280-381

Maps - Atlantic & Arctic

382-394

Maps - Europe & Mediterrean

395-566

Maps - Asia, Middle East & Holy Land

567-673

Maps - Africa

674-697

Maps - Pacific

698-707

Decorative Prints

708-735

Miscellany (Incunabula, etc.)

736-749

Atlases & Books

750-806

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Title Pages, World Maps, Polar, Celestial & Globes 1.

Title Pages (Libellus Novus Politicus Emblematicus Civitalum Pars Septima), Meisner, Sciographia Cosmica, 1638. 6 x 4.8”. (HC) This is the title page for part seven of Paulus Furst’s edition of Meisner’s famous emblem book. The corner medallions illustrate the four elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. The central engravings show a tree in full foliage includes the Latin phrase Haud Facile Virtus Extinguitur (virtue is not easily extinguished) and without foliage with the Latin phrase Gaudium Meum Spes Est (hope is my joy). There is a short tear and minor soil in the blank margins. (A) $140-180

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Title Pages (Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas Tome Second), Hondius, Amsterdam, 1642. 9.3 x 15.3”. (HC) This is a very beautiful and elaborate introduction page. Raised on a theatrical stage, the four women in center represent the continents (Asia, Europe, America and Africa from left to right). The top third of the page is crowded with many classical elements. In the center is a large armillary sphere flanked by astronomers with a celestial globe and a cartographer and Geography with a terrestrial globe. To the right of the sphere is Apollo with his lyre and Juno to the left, whose four lactating breasts represent the Milky Way. Around them are representations of the four elements: air, fire, earth and water. The publisher’s imprint has been pasted to the engraved sheet as was common at this time. Ref: cf. Shirley (TP) #46. There are a few faint spots and a very small abrasion at center right near the platemark with some minor soiling in the blank margins. (B+) $400-500

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Title Pages (Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle Contenant les Descriptions, les Cartes, et le Blason, des Principaux Pais du Monde), Duval, Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle, Paris, 1682. 5 x 4”. (HC) The title page for Duval’s miniature world geography depicts the four continents of Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa in the corners. At top is a tiny double-hemisphere world map. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including this fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. Ref: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau (Duval XI Fb). Original color with gilt highlights and faint toning along centerfold. (A) $110-140

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Title Pages ([Lot of 2] Description de l’Univers), Mallet, Paris, [1685]. 4.7 x 7”. (HC) This lot includes the frontispiece and title page for the first volume of Johann David Zunner’s French edition of Allain Manesson Mallet’s Description de l’Univers. Mallet originally published his five-voume series of the world in French in 1683. The books were so popular that they were translated into German and re-issued by Zunners the following year. New plates were engraved for Zunner’s edition, but were based closely on the original plates. For the French edition in 1685, Zunner used the German plate of the frontispiece, and simply pasted the French title over the German one. The frontispiece, engraved by Johann J. Vogel, depicts Hercules on the left and Neptune on the right standing before columns. Between them is the heavenly chariot of Eternity drawn by a pair of lions. Above them sit the personifications of Day and Night, flanked by an armillary sphere on the left and a terrestrial globe on the right. The accompanying title page is printed in both red and black ink. Some damp stains and tears in margins. (B+) $160-220

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Title Pages (Atlas Historique Tome II), Chatelain, Amsterdam, ca. 1710. 9.3 x 15”. (HC) The frontispiece from the second volume of Chatelain’s historical atlas was designed to convey to the reader that the work was based on the classics; thus it is filled with mythical figures. Seated on the plinth at center is the allegorical figure of Truth gazing into her mirror at the past and assisting a scholar in recording historical events. Above her sits Zeus identified by his attributes of an orb, scepter and eagle. Other figures in the complex scene include Time with his scythe and figures representing maritime trade, the Holy Roman Emperor, and the European nations that are described in volume II. The beautiful composition was designed by Romain de Hooghe and engraved by P. Sluyter. It was published by les freres Chatelain, a partnership of Henri and his brother, Zacharie Jr., which flourished between 1707 and 1715. Ref: Shirley (TP) #75A. Lovely color on watermarked paper. (A+) $250-325

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Title Pages ([Lot of 6] Orbis Antiqui Tabulae Geographicae Secundum Cl. Ptolemaeum, cum Indice Philologico Absolutissimo…), Ptolemy/Mercator, Amsterdam, 1730. 12 x 19”. (HC) This lot includes the frontispiece accompanied by two title pages, the preface on two pages, and the list of maps in the atlas. These are from the final edition of Mercator’s Ptolemaic atlas, published over 130 years after his death. 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. The frontispiece features four female figures surrounding a globe. The females are believed to be Poesy holding a trumpet and lyre, Pictura with a palette, Geometria with surveying instruments, and a winged angel representing History or Geography. Above the scene flies the angel of Fame with her two trumpets, who directs her attention to the portraits of the ancient authors pictured in the medallions set atop the obelisk. Sea and river gods sit in the bottom of the scene, with the engraver’s imprint, Jan van Vianen, just below the sea god’s foot. The preface features an engraving above it which depicts an allegorical scene showing two Oriental gentlemen, Fame blowing her trumpet, and personifications of three of the four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, with a mirror and snake; Justice, with scales and a sword; and Fortitude, with a liberty cap. Ref: Shirley (TP) #14B. Light soiling with a minute amount of insect damage in blank margin, far from image. (B+) $350-450

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Title Pages (Atlas ou Recueil de Cartes Geographiques), Fer, Paris, ca. 1746. 11.3 x 15.3”. (HC) This lovely title page features a small world map atop an architectural structure. The map features California as an island and the North American coastline continuing to the top of the map. On top of the structure is De Fer’s mark - an armillary sphere with the words A la Sphere Royale flanking it. To the left is Urania using an astrolabe and Atlas supports a globe on the right. The central cartouche at bottom has been completed in manuscript brown ink on a separate piece of paper and pasted onto title page, attributing the publisher, Guillaume Danet, who was De Fer’s son-in-law and successor. The coats of arms of the king of Spain and le Dauphin are also featured. Ref: Mclaughlin, #TP-11; Pastoureau, p. 185-88. On heavy, watermarked paper with a few spots. Professionally remargined on all sides with old paper, with some loss of neatline. (B+) $220-300

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Title Pages (Captain James Cook, F.R.S.), Cadell, London, 1777. 7.8 x 11”. (BW) This is a large and strongly engraved portrait of Captain Cook surrounded by an oval frame. Originally painted by William Hodges and engraved by James Basire. There are a few small spots primarily in the lower blank margin and some light toning. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B+) $200-250

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Title Pages (The Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical…), Tallis, London, ca. 1851. 13 x 8.5”. (HC) A lovely steel engraved title page from this popular nineteenth century atlas. The title is enclosed in a delicate vine border with male representations of the four continents in each corner. The large scene at center depicts the personae from Europe, Asia, and Africa, a port scene and an early railroad locomotive in the background. Ref: Shirley (TP) #97A. There are a few tiny holes in the upper left portion of the sheet that have been repaired with old paper on verso. (B+) $180-220

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Title Pages (Atlas National Illustre des 86 Departements et des Possessions de la France…), Levasseur, Paris, 1854. 16.3 x 11.5”. (HC) Attractive title page from one of the last decorative atlases of the nineteenth century. The steel engraved scenes surrounding the script title are enclosed in a border of tree branches and grapevines engraved by Eugene Duchez. Infantry and naval battle scenes, portraits, armor and weaponry, ballooning, an early railroad engine, a river god and goddess and a group of cherubs engaged in a variety of scientific and artist pursuits enrich the sheet. There is a crease in left blank margin and a few spots in blank margins. There is faint manuscript writing in top blank margin and a previous owner’s stamp on verso. (A) $120-150

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Frontispiece ([Frontispiece]), Anon., ca. 1600. 6 x 8.5”. (HC) This lovely strapwork engraving centers on a globe with the Latin motto Non Ultra (Nothing Beyond) on a scroll banner above it. On the globe, North America is labeled Nueva Hispania and Terra de Bacalao. South America is labeled Peru, and is only separated from a large southern continent by a narrow strait. Atop the strapwork design sit twin Nikes, the winged Goddesses of Victory. Latin text on verso. The margins and text have been trimmed. (A) $160-200

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Frontispiece (The Atchievement of Our Soveraigne King Charles the IId…), Speed, The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, London, ca. 1676. 9.3 x 15”. (HC) Engraved by Robert White, this is the frontispiece to Speed’s final edition of The Theatre of the Empire.... The royal coat of arms of Charles II fills the center of this elaborate sheet. The thirty-eight smaller heraldic shields forming the border denote all the associated kings of the ancient realm. Ref: cf. Shirley (TP) #33. A few short tears confined to blank margins have been closed on verso with archival materials. (A) $200-240

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Frontispiece ([Reizen door de vermaardste Deelen]), Bruyn, [1698]. 7 x 11.5”. (HC) This frontispiece to Bruyn’s accounts of his travels depicts Hercules floating in a cloud with the winged angel of Fame with her trumpet and laurel wreath. Below them sit three females, one holding a hammer and chisel representing Art, Thalia representing Comedy, and Clio representing History with a scroll showing architecture. Pyramids and ruins fill the background while cherubs practice using various measuring devices in the foreground. Cornelius de Bruyn (1652-1726) was a Dutch artist who traveled through the Holy Land and other portions of Asia. De Bruyn had to disguise his activities because this was a repressive period during the Ottoman rule when foreigners were regarded with suspicion and the making of “graven images” was prohibited. De Bruyn avoided detection by pretending to be picnicking with two Franciscan monks who stood guard while he made his drawings. His works are particularly historically valuable because of their accuracy. Wide margins with light soiling in blank margins. (A) $160-200

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Portrait (Spectandum Dedit Ortelius Mortalib. Orbem, Orbi Spectandum Galleus Ortelium), Ortelius/Galle, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1579. 8.5 x 12.8”. (BW) This famous portrait of Ortelius, at the age of about 50, was engraved by Philippe Galle and appeared in the Theatrum from 1579 onwards. Few other portraits of the great cartographer have survived. The Latin title translation is, “By looking, Ortelius gave to mortal beings the world, by looking at his face, Galleus gave them Ortelius.” The portrait is surrounded in a strapwork and garland frame. Latin text on verso. Superb impression with light, marginal soiling. (A) $275-350

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Portrait, Mississippi Bubble (Mre. Jean Law Coner. du Roy en Tous Ces Conils. Controleur Gnal des Finances en 1720), Schenk, Het Groote Tafereel der Dwaasheid…, Amsterdam, ca. 1720. 6.8 x 10.5”. (BW) This is a fine portrait of the infamous Scottish financier John Law. Exiled to Europe because of a duel, Law managed to become a financial adviser to the Duke of Orleans. Law proposed the establishment of a state-chartered bank with the power to issue unbacked paper currency, the Banque Générale, which was established in 1716. He was then granted control of Louisiana and founded the Compagnie de la Louisiane d’Occident, in 1717. Law developed an elaborate plan to exploit the fabulous resources of the region, which quickly gained popularity and people rushed to invest, not just in France, but throughout Europe. This resulted in the development of several other overseas companies, such as the English South Sea Company and a number of smaller companies in the Dutch Republic. The share prices rose dramatically in a frenzy of speculation. In 1720 the bubble burst; speculators cashed in, caused a run on the shares, and the company went bankrupt. As a consequence of the failure, confidence in other similar companies failed, and thousands of individual investors across Europe were ruined. A minute tear in bottom blank margin has been closed with archival materials. (A) $140-180

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World & Continents ([Lot of 5] Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula [and] Americae Nova Tabula [and] Africae Nova Descriptio [and] Asia Noviter Delineata… [and] Europa Recens Descripta), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 21.3 x 16”. (HC) A superb set of world and continents maps by Willem Blaeu, all with cartes-a-figures borders. These maps were issued separately, and then first used in an atlas in Blaeu’s Atlantis Appendix in 1630. These examples have no text on verso, which is extremely rare. Blaeu’s atlases published after 1635 had text on the verso, which are more commonly found on the market. This magnificent set includes: A. Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula. A magnificent map featuring a carte-a-figures border with allegorical representations of the sun, the moon, the five known planets, the four elements and the four seasons. Along the bottom are vignettes showing the seven wonders of the world: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus straddling the harbor at Rhodes, the Pyramids, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus at Cairo, the Temple of Diana, the Statue of Jupiter and the lighthouse at Alexandria. Josua van Ende engraved this map, reducing it from Blaeu’s 1605 wall map for inclusion in atlases. Petrus Plancius’ world map of 1592 was the main source of geographical information. The map is shown on Mercator’s projection with a massive Southern Continent attached to New Guinea, with the coastal names of Beach and Psittacorum regio noted from Marco Polo’s travel memoirs. North America has the westward bulge characteristic of the time, with the Strait of Anian noted. Korea is shown as an island and Japan is in a kite-like shape. The map itself is richly decorated with cartouches, sea battles, monsters and compass roses. Fourth state with Tierra del Fuego shown as an island and the date omitted from the lower cartouche on the right. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) #1; Shirley #255. Cond: Centerfold separations and tiny tears near centerfold have been expertly repaired. (A) B. Americae Nova Tabula. This stunning carte-a-figures map is a superb example of the fine art of decorative cartography and a seventeenth-century European view of the New World. The coastal outlines generally follow Ortelius and Wytfliet with nomenclature from a variety of explorers and colonists. Panels at sides, each with five portraits of the native inhabitants, were taken from John White (Virginia), Hans Staden (Brazil) and other early explorers’ accounts. Across the top are nine town plans including Havana, St. Domingo, Cartegena, Mexico City, Cusco, Potosi, I. la Mocha in Chile, Rio de Janeiro and Olinda in Brazil. This is one of the few maps of the Americas by this famous Dutch cartographer. The map itself is similar to Blaeu’s wall map of 1608 with the additional discoveries of Henry Hudson in North America, and Tierra del Fuego with Le Maire Strait. This is the third state of the plate with the imprint changed to Auct: Guiljelmo Blaeuw. Examples without text on verso are particularly rare. Ref: Burden #189; Goss (Blaeu) p. 156; Tooley (Amer) p. 297. Cond: Right and left-hand margins have been extended to better accommodate framing, and two short tears that enter 3/8” into map image at right and left have been expertly repaired. There is a minute hole west of Peru that has also been expertly repaired. Manuscript page number at top right. (A) C. Africae Nova Descriptio. This is one of the most decorative seventeenth century maps of the African continent and a superb example of the Dutch carte-a-figures style. The map is surrounded on three sides with vignettes of native peoples and nine principal cities. The Nile is shown according to Ptolemy with its sources arising in the lakes Zaire and Zaflan, the fictitious Lake Sachaf of Laurent Fries appears, as well as the R. de Spirito Santo. The map is further embellished with numerous ships, sea monsters (including a great seahorse), a compass rose and exotic animals wandering all over the continent. This is the second state of the map with the imprint changed to Auct: Guiljelmo Blaeuw. Ref: Betz #57.2; Norwich #32. Cond: A centerfold separation that enters 5” into map image at bottom and a tiny tear west of Monomotapa have both been professionally repaired. (B+) D. Asia Noviter Delineata…. This is one of the most famous 17th century maps of the continent of Asia. It is surrounded in a beautiful carte-a-figures border and is richly ornamented with animals, sea monsters and sailing ships. The eastern coastline of Asia is severely truncated, Korea is shown as an island, and Japan is depicted on the Ortelius-Teixeira model. The Indian subcontinent is too narrow and the islands of Indonesia are very sketchy. A large island labeled Ceiram probably represents the western part of New Guinea. In the interior, the Caspian Sea is oriented on an east-west axis and there are several large erroneous lakes in China including the mythical Chiamay Lacus. The frieze across the top features vignettes of the cities of Candy, Calecut, Goa, Damascus, Jerusalem, Hormuz, Banten, Aden and Macao. The inclusion of Banten reflects the emergence of the Dutch as a major commercial power in the East Indies. The side panels flanking the map depict costumed figures of the various Asian peoples. Ref: Walter #25; Yeo #24. Cond: Short centerfold separations and a tear that enters 1” into map image at bottom have been professionally repaired. (B+) E. Europa Recens Descripta. This classic map of Europe is done in the carte-de-figures style with vignettes on three sides. The upper frieze has nine bird’s-eye views of Amsterdam, Prague, Constantinople, Venice, Rome, Paris, London, Toledo and Lisbon. The side borders contain the costumes of the noblemen and women of ten European nations. The map is embellished with sailing ships, sea monsters, bears and Neptune riding a dolphin and holding his trident. A beautiful map produced at the height of the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) #4, p.30. Cond: Several centerfold separations and a tear that just enters map border at bottom have been professionally repaired. (B+) Ref: See description. Attractive color with some small tears and chips in blank margins that have been expertly repaired. See description for additional details. $47000-55000

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World & Continents (La Mappe-Monde [and] Carte Generale de L’Europe [and] Carte Generale de L’Asie [and] Carte Generale de L’Afrique [and] Carte Generale de L’Amerique), Herisson, Paris, 1809-17. 12 x 16”. (HC) This is a fine set of matching maps showing major new discoveries around the world. The maps are dissected in 8 parts and linen-backed. All maps are folding, measure approximately 30 x 20” and are bound in decorative paper-board covers with a cloth spine. A. La Mappe-Monde ou le Globe Terrestre Represent en Deux Hemispheres..., dated 1809. Captain Cook’s three voyages are chronicled on this scarce, large-scale chart. Precisely engraved and filled with finely rendered detail in the interior and along coastlines. The map includes the latest information from the discoveries of Cook. The legend gives the dates and delineates the route of the three different voyages. In the Pacific, New Zealand is shown with both its French title and the original Maori names for each island. In Africa the interior is left largely blank, but the Nile is still shown originating from a lake above the Mountains of the Moon. Cook’s observations in Antarctica are detailed including large ice floes. B. Carte de L’Amerique Septentrionale et Meridionale ou se Trouve les Decouvertes les plus Nouvelles et les Trois Voyages de Cook Mackenzie et Vancouver, dated 1809. This uncommon map of the Americas shows the three voyages of Captain Cook, along with the tracks of Vancouver and Mackenzie. The arctic passage of Cluny in 1768 is delineated. The map extends beyond the Americas to include nearly all the South Pacific with both islands of New Zealand shown. It also extends to show western Europe and Africa. Two insets feature the islands of Hispaniola and Martinique. C. Carte Generale de L’Afrique Divisee en Plusieurs Royaumes Contenant aussi les Pays et Etats Voisins ou l’on Trace les Routes des 3 Voyages de Cook et les Decouvertes les plus Recentes de Bruce Renell et Levaillant, dated 1809. This map of Africa extends to the eastern coast of Brazil, and illustrates the three voyages of Captain Cook, as well as the new discoveries in Africa by James Bruce, James Rennell, and Francois Levaillant. Condition: Trimmed to neatline at upper right. D. Carte Generale de L’Asie, ou se Trouve les Decouvertes des Isles de Bougainville, Surville, Dampierre, & La Perouse, dated 1809. This map charts the sea routes and discoveries of Cook and Surville in eastern Asia and the Pacific, and identifies additional discoveries by Bougainville, Dampierre and La Perouse. The southern coast of Papua New Guinea is still not delineated. Condition: Creasing along one fold, and trimmed to neatline at right. E. Carte Generale de L’Europe avec les Divisions des Principaux Etats…, dated 1817. This detailed map of Europe is divided by country, and shows Captain Cook’s routes from his various voyages. Condition: Trimmed to neatline at bottom. Grid marks drawn around Great Britain in pencil. Foxing along folds with some toning and soiling in blank margins. Additional condition issues for individual maps noted in description. Covers are worn and stained, and the spine is missing in parts. Original owner has written his name in ink along with the date 1818 on the front pastedown. (B) $1400-1800

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World & America ([Lot of 2] Mappe-Monde ou Carte Generale du Globe Terrestre, Representee en Deux Plan-Hemispheres [and] Amerique), Bossuet, Discours sur L’Histoire Universelle…, Amsterdam, [1755]. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) These maps from the uncommon Discours sur L’Histoire Universelle... were modeled on Nicolas Sanson’s cartography. On the world map, California is shown as an island with the disembodied Iesso als Ieco landmass stretching nearly to Japan. At the South Pole there are still remnants of Terre Magellanique Australe et Incogneue which nearly connects with a partial coastline of New Zealand. New Guinea is shown in approximately its correct position. The Americas map reflects different cartography without the Jesso landmass between North America and Asia or the spurious Southern Continent. Tierra del Fuego is correctly shown as an island and Le Maire Strait is depicted. In the South Pacific, there is a partial coastline labeled Quiri Regio and there is no sign of New Zealand. Both maps show the short-lived N. Danemarck or Dania Nova west of Hudson Bay. The pair presents an interesting comparison of the state of cartographic knowledge in the mid-18th century. Size varies slightly. Issued folding, with a few faint spots, and trimmed close to neatline at left, but still adequate room for framing. (B+) $275-375

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Continents (Europa Poly Glotta… [on sheet with] Asia Poly-Glotta… [and] America cum Supplementis Poly-Glottis [and] Africa Poly-Glotta), Homann Heirs, Synopsis universae philologiae, Nuremberg, [1741]. 16.8 x 15”. (HC) This is a fascinating set of four separate thematic maps of the continents (each measuring approximately 7.7 x 6”) on a folio sheet. Each map identifies the different countries and linguistic divisions, with tables displaying their script, alphabets and spoken languages. Important in the history of thematic mapping, this is one of the first to use color to distinguish areas and subjects on a theme. A Latin key in the lower right of the Africa map describes the colors used to show the habitation of descendants of Ham, Japheth and Shem after the Flood. The American map depicts California as an island, and oddly includes what appears to be Persian and Indian alphabets in panels to the right. Drawn by Gottfried Hensel and engraved by S. Dorn. Ref: McLaughlin #229; Robinson, pp 55-56, and 130-132. Original color with a small printer’s crease that extends from the Africa map to the America map along with a few scattered spots. There is also some creasing and soiling in the blank margins. (B+) $1100-1400

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World (Typus Universalis), Munster, Geographia, Basel, ca. 1545. 13.5 x 10.3”. (BW) First state of Munster’s ‘modern’ map of the world presented on an oval projection surrounded by vigorous clouds and wind heads. North America is shown with the large cleft nearly separating the east coast from the continent, often referred to as the Sea of Verrazano, and a Northwest Passage stretches towards Asia with a note in Latin that it leads to the Moluccas. The lands in the Arctic are all joined together in one large promontory that includes Iceland and Scandinavia with the name of Terra Nova sive Bacalhos. Terra Florida and Francisca are the only place names on the eastern portion of North America, while the western coast is filled with the name of Temistitian. South America is shown in an ungainly shape labeled America seu Insula Braslii, with the Strait of Magellan noted below. In Africa, the Nile is prominently shown with its twin sources beginning in a range of southern mountains. The mythical islands of Grisonum and Calensuan are placed in the proximity of Australia. The Pacific Ocean is named for the first time on a printed map as the Mare Pacificum. Zipangri is noted for Japan, and the island of Taprobana (Sri Lanka) is named off the coast of India. A sailing ship and several fierce sea monsters occupy the oceans. Latin text on verso. Ref: Shirley #77. Light toning along centerfold with marginal soiling and a chip in bottom right corner that has been repaired with old paper. There are two tiny holes along centerfold in top and bottom blank margins, and 4 tiny wormholes in bottom blank margin, none affecting map image. (B+) $6000-8000

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World (Carta Marina Nuova Tavola), Ruscelli, La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…, Venice, ca. 1574. 10 x 7.3”. (BW) Ruscelli’s mariner’s map is based on Gastaldi’s map of 1548. The landmasses are shown with little interior detail but with a fair number of coastal place names. The North American continent is most interesting with the western coastline extending to join Asia, and conversely the eastern coastline connects to Greenland and then onto Scandinavia. The continent is nearly divided by a large inland sea, often referred to as the Sea of Verazzano. Below South America is a huge island of Tierra del Fuego. Loxodromic lines cross the map radiating from sixteen focal points and the sea is stipple engraved. Italian text on verso. Ref: Shirley #111. There is some printer’s ink residue in blank margins, and a few minute worm holes along centerfold, only visible when held to bright light. (A) $800-1000

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World (Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio), Mercator, Atlas Sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica…, 1587. 20.6 x 11.4”. (HC) An elaborate strapwork border surrounds this beautiful double-hemisphere map, and an armillary sphere and 32-point compass rose are tucked between the hemispheres. Rumold Mercator based this map on his father’s great world map of 1569. The North Pole is depicted as a landmass surrounding a sea from which four rivers radiate and there is a well depicted Northwest Passage. The huge Terra Australis is shown as a part of Tierra del Fuego, and the lands of Lucach, Maletur and Beach (from the travel account of Marco Polo) are noted along the coast in the vicinity of present day Australia with a large island labeled Iava Minor located in the same region. Japan is shown in a kite-shaped configuration, with the fictitious Satyrorum insule (Satyr’s Island) shown above. South America has a bulge on its southwest coast, and New Guinea is depicted in a large, circular configuration. The map embodies many ancient authorities and is a wonderful view of classical cartography. Cracks in the copper plate are visible in the title, indicating a later publication circa 1619. French text on verso. Ref: Shirley #157; Portinaro & Knirsch XLVIII; Suarez (Veil) #31, plt. XI. Wide margins with short centerfold separations and some vertical cracks adjacent to centerfold that have all been expertly repaired. Remargined at right and left to accommodate framing. (B+) $5000-7000

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World (Typus Orbis Terrarum, ad Imitationem Universalis Gerhardi Mercatoris…), Quad, Cologne, ca. 1597. 12.3 x 8.5”. (HC) Quad’s version of Mercator’s planispherical map of 1569, with the addition of the figure of Christ in an oval frame in the top left quadrant of the map. The North American continent is shown overly large and South America is depicted with the incorrect bulge on the western coast. Quad also retains the mythical islands of Groclant, Thule, Frischlant, and S. Brandam around Greenland. Large landmasses are shown at both poles, and there is a distinct Northern Passage to Asia. Boldly engraved frame border containing both the title at top and a quotation from Cicero at bottom. Ref: Shirley #197. Two small paper repairs in blank margins, with light show-through of

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$1900-2300

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World ([World]), Ritter, Astrolabium…, ca. 1613. 9 x 9”. (BW) This scarce and extremely unique 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 river systems in South America and Africa are quite enlarged, with the source of the Nile depicted as twin lakes south of the equator. The cartography in the South Pacific is quite conjectural, with a landmass south of Iava Maior with the coastal name of Beach regnum, and an enlarged Nova Guinea attached to another large landmass. Ref: Shirley #282. Trimmed and mounted on old, watermarked paper for a previous binding. There is a tiny, unobtrusive abrasion just north of the Salomon Islands and a small rust mark in Northern Africa. (A) $4000-5000

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World (Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula), Hondius, Gerardi Mercatoris et I. Hondii Atlas…, Amsterdam, 1630. 21 x 15”. (HC) Henricus Hondius created this baroque-style world map when he updated the Mercator Atlas in response to competition from the Blaeu publishing firm. The map features hemispheres surrounded by voluptuous representations of the four elements: Fire by Apollo driving the Sun’s chariot across the sky; Aeros, the goddess of Air, surrounded by clouds and birds; Mother Earth, surrounded by animals and the earth’s bounty; and Water represented by a Siren and sea monsters. Tucked between the hemispheres are a celestial globe with the figure of the sun at top, and a scene of Europa receiving tribute from Asia, America and Africa with a figure of the moon at bottom. Four portraits fill the corners: Julius Caesar, Claudius Ptolemy, Jodocus Hondius and Gerard Mercator. The scenes are all beautifully linked together with a rich garland of fruit. For geographical detail Hondius presents California as an island, the Dutch discoveries on the Carpentaria coast of Australia, and Queen Anne’s forland (Baffin’s Island) on the northeast coast of Canada. The faint outline of Terra Australis Incognita is still in evidence. Latin text on verso. This is the first state. Ref: Shirley #336. Fine original color with one unobtrusive spot in blank area of map and a centerfold separation that just enters map border at bottom and has been closed on verso with old paper. There are a few light spots of candle wax in upper blank margin, one of which enters map border. Overall very good condition with minor imperfections. (B+) $12000-15000

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World (Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1635. 21.4 x 16”. (HC) A magnificent map featuring a carte-a-figures border with allegorical representations of the sun, the moon, the five known planets, the four elements and the four seasons. Along the bottom are vignettes showing the seven wonders of the world: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus straddling the harbor at Rhodes, the Pyramids, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus at Cairo, the Temple of Diana, the Statue of Jupiter and the lighthouse at Alexandria. Josua van Ende engraved this map, reducing it from Blaeu’s 1605 wall map for inclusion in atlases. Petrus Plancius’ world map of 1592 was the main source of geographical information. The map is shown on Mercator’s projection with a massive Southern Continent attached to New Guinea, with the coastal names of Beach and Psittacorum regio noted from Marco Polo’s travel memoirs. North America has the westward bulge characteristic of the time, with the Strait of Anian noted. Korea is shown as an island and Japan is in a kite-like shape. The map itself is richly decorated with cartouches, sea battles, monsters and compass roses. Fourth state with and Tierra del Fuego shown as an island and the date omitted from the lower cartouche on the right. French text on verso. Ref: Goss (Blaeu) #1; Shirley #255. Lovely color with minor professional repairs in the blank margins and along centerfold, and a printer’s crease to the right of centerfold at bottom. Blank margins at right and left have been professionally remargined, with a minute amount of neatline in facsimile at bottom right. All repairs are extremely well done. (A) $20000-24000

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World (Orbis Terrarum Typus de Integro in Plurimis Emendatus, Auctus, et Icunculis Illustratus), Visscher, Amsterdam, ca. 1660. 18.8 x 12.5”. (HC) This map is a direct derivative of Nicolas Visscher’s first world map designed for inclusion in Dutch Bibles. It has been re-engraved, is nominally larger, and this example is from a German Bible. Identical engravings including allegorical representations of the continents as well as native inhabitants and wildlife surround the double hemisphere world map. Two celestial spheres are displayed in the Eastern Hemisphere. In the lower part of the Western Hemisphere is text describing the discovery of America and recent voyages of discovery. Two diagrams depicting the Ptolemaic and Copernican theories of the solar system are tucked between the hemispheres. The northwest coast of North America is exaggerated and shows California correctly as a peninsula. Parts of Australia and Van Diemen’s Land are shown but the north coast of Australia is not depicted. It also includes the western coastline of New Zealand. German text on verso. Shirley notes several derivatives in his Corrigenda and Addenda (2001 revised edition of The Mapping of the World). This most closely matches #414A, although there is no additional outer scroll border. Ref: Shirley #414. Short centerfold separations have been professionally repaired and there is one faint spot southwest of Africa. Remargined at left with a small amount of neatline at bottom left in facsimile, and there are a few tiny tears in blank margins that have been repaired with archival materials. (B+) $2300-2750

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World (Mappe-Monde ou Carte Generale du Globe Terrestre Representee en Deux Plan-Hemispheres…), Sanson/Mariette, Theatre du Monde ou Representation de Tout l’Univers…, Paris, 1669. 22.3 x 16.5”. (HC) This simple, yet elegant map is based on Nicolas Sanson’s world map of 1651. Nicolas drew this map for his 1660 atlas, and after his death in 1667, his sons Guillaume and Adrien used it in their atlases of 1669 and 1678. This edition shows Australia with a bit more definition, along with Tasmania and a small portion of New Zealand’s coastline. It is the first map to indicate N. Danemarck west of the Hudson Bay, here named the Mer Christiane. California is shown as an island, and Acoma and Santa Fe are noted in the Southwest, with Acoma shown correctly atop a mesa. The coastline of Asia is shown with the discoveries of the De Vries noted, including Terre de Iesso or Ieco, and a land called Yupi. The Great Lakes are not updated from the 1651 version, and do not show all five lakes. The map is typical of Sanson’s “scientific” style of cartography that did not bother with decorative elements nor fanciful geography. It was published in conjunction with Pierre Mariette (father and son), who published many of Sanson’s works after 1645. Ref: Shirley #419. Top margin has been trimmed into the neatline. Other margins have chipping and tears with paper restorations and tissue repairs including facsimile of the neatline at upper right. (B) $800-1000

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World (Nova Orbis Tabula, in Lucem Edita), Wit, Antwerp, ca. 1670. 21.8 x 18.5”. (HC) This is one of the most attractive double-hemispherical world maps of the late seventeenth century. The corners are filled with images of the seasons, the zodiac, and the elements, all combined within four well-composed vignettes. At top left is a personification of Spring, who also represents Virgo, with the element of Air billowing her robes. The bull of Taurus and the ram of Aries are shown to the right. The top right vignette represents Autumn, with the shore in the background illustrating the element Water. A putti holds a crab representing Cancer, and another holds the lion of Leo. The twins of Gemini flank the inset of the North Pole at top. The lower left scene presents Summer and Earth with a wine-imbibing Bacchus and a scene of drunkenness The signs for Scorpio and Libra are held by two followers, while Sagittarius gallops in the background. Winter holds court in the final vignette, with the element of Fire shown to the left. Aquarius is represented by a child pouring water into a basin. A group of raucous children in the background hold a goat representing Capricorn and a fishing pole with the double fish of Pisces. In North America, the Great Lakes appear as one large semi-circle with an open western end, and the island of California is shown on the Briggs model with a flat northern coast, and a portion of Anian appears in the Pacific Northwest. South America has the mythical L. Parime astride the equator, with the imaginary golden city of Manoa on its shores. Asia displays a Japan with an oversized Iedso (Hokkaido) shown on the map of the Western Hemisphere. A partial coastline for Australia is shown, and both New Zealand and Tasmania are indicated by only one stretch of coastline. The inset of the North Pole shows Hudson Bay with two southern bays, and the inset of the South Pole is nearly blank save for the very tip of South America and Tierra del Fuego. This is the first state of the plate without cherubs in the cusps and no outside border. Ref: Shirley #451. Lovely color with a few faint spots. There is a centerfold separation that enters 4.75” into map image at bottom and a 1” tear extending to the left from the centerfold (near Fretum Magellanicum) that have been professionally repaired. (B+) $4750-6000

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World (Typus Orbis Terrarum), Cloppenburg, Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas…, Amsterdam, ca. 1673. 10.3 x 7.5”. (HC) This decorative double-hemisphere map was from the fourth and last reduced version of Mercator’s atlas, published by Cloppenburgh. In this edition, reprinted by Jansson’s heirs in 1673 and 1676, Australia has been redrawn and Tasmania is named t’Land van A V. Diemen. Also in the eastern hemisphere, the Nile in Africa originates from twin lakes south of the equator, and Korea appears as a very skinny peninsula. America features numerous mountain ranges and large rivers with no Great Lakes, while South America is depicted with the two mythical lakes Lacus Parime in Guiana and Lacus Epana in Brazil. The hemispheres are supported by pillars, with illustrations of the Garden of Eden and the Last Judgment between them and the four elements of earth, fire, air and water in the far corners. The map is further adorned with sea monsters and numerous tiny sailing ships. Ref: Shirley #334. A few extraneous folds with a small paper flaw near center and a few tiny fold separations in blank margins. There is a binding trim near neatline at bottom left, but still ample margin for framing. (B+) $800-1200

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World (Typus Orbis Terrarum), Duval/Beer, Geographiae Universalis…, Paris, [1681]. 5 x 4”. (HC) While not containing a lot of detail, this miniature map includes several interesting errors that illustrate a still evolving cartographic picture of the world. In North America, the Great Lakes are only partially formed, and a large lake in the west spawns a river that flows into the Pacific between the mainland and the island of California. The huge landmass of Iesso fills the North Pacific and several disjointed coastlines occupy the South Pacific. The northern coast of East Asia is severely truncated and Korea is shown as an island. Unusually, the Nile River appears to rise from a single large lake south of the equator, rather than the Ptolemaic concept of twin lakes. Only the western and northern coastlines of Australia are depicted, and Antarctica appears as a very large continent. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson’s nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson. This map is from the German edition of Duval’s world geography. The maps were probably engraved by Sigismund G. Hipschman (as his signature appears on the title page and the larger world map) and have Latin titles rather than the original French. The maps are often attributed to Johann C. Beer, who translated the work into German. Ref: King (2nd ed.) pp. 144-45. Professionally remargined at left. (A) $300-400

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World (Mappe-Monde Geo-Hydrographique, ou Description Generale du Globe Terrestre et Aquatique en Deux Plans-Hemispheres…), Jaillot, Atlas Nouveau, Paris, 1691. 35.3 x 21”. (HC) This beautiful double-hemisphere map by Nicolas Sanson was reworked by his sons Guillaume (1633-1703) and Adrian (16391718) and published in 1691 by Alexis-Hubert Jaillot. The map displays some interesting cartographic myths such as California as an island and a large Terre de Iesso. In addition, the northwestern coast of North America is largely blank and the Great Lakes are in early formation. The cusps of the spheres are decorated at top with cherubs supporting the coat of arms of the Dauphin of Viennois and at bottom with mermen supporting the publisher’s cartouche. This is the first state of the fourth plate of this map. Ref: Shirley #462. A nice crisp example printed on heavy paper with original outline color, reinforced with Japanese tissue on verso to repair some paper loss in the blank margins and the lower centerfold. (B+) $3500-4250

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World ([Lot of 2] Facies Una Hemisphaerii Terrestris [and] Facies Altera Hemisphaerii Terrestris), Zahn, Mundus Mirabili, Nuremberg, [1696]. 16.5 x 14”. (BW) This very scarce world map is presented as a pair of hemispheres, printed on two separate sheets. The cartography is based on contemporary Dutch maps and is consistent for the period. In North America, California is shown as an island with a flat northern coastline, the Straet Anian hints at a possible Northwest Passage, and there is a single, large open-ended Great Lake. Partial coastlines for Australia and New Zealand, and numerous islands appear in the Pacific. The Asia continent is truncated without any indication of Kamchatka or the spurious Yedso, which does show up on the Western Hemisphere sheet (just to cover all the bases). The surrounding decorations are presented in an unique and original manner with a broad zodiacal band at the top of each hemisphere, and the bottom corners filled with graceful female representations of the four seasons and cherubs representing the four elements. Johann Zahn (1641-1707) was a German mathematician and philosopher who is known for his creation of an advanced camera obscura. He was also the author of a number of curious scientific publications including the Mundus Mirabili (Marvelous World). Ref: Shirley #584; Burden #723. A tear that crosses the bottom left corner of image (near the putti) has been expertly repaired in the Americas map that can’t be detected on the face of the map. There is minor soiling in the margins and some very light printer’s ink residue in the image. (B+) $3750-4500

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World (Iter S. Francisci Xaverii Ex Europa in India, & Iaponiam), Scherer, Atlas Novus … Part IV, Munich, ca. 1700. 14 x 9”. (HC) This unusual and very decorative world map is presented on an oval projection. Scherer, a devout Jesuit, produced his geographical compendium to depict the Catholic hierarchy and the spread of Jesuit missions throughout the world. This map marks the travels of St. Francis Xavier with views of his ship decorating each corner. The map depicts California as an island and hints at a northwest passage. Parts of Australia and New Zealand are shown in the South Pacific. The mythical island called Compagnie Land is illustrated east of Japan, which was supposedly discovered by Jean de Gama. Ref: Shirley #632. Lovely color with a minute pinhole along centerfold at top and a tiny amount of soiling in bottom right blank margin. (A) $1200-1500

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World (Mapemonde Planisphere ou Carte Generale du Monde), La Feuille, ca. 1705. 8.5 x 6”. (HC) This small map displays several interesting cartographic myths that were prevalent at the turn of the 18th century. The western hemisphere presents the island of California and a partial outline of Ter de Iesso (Hokkaido) that reaches almost to North America. Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific are partially mapped and misshapen, and there is still a huge southern continent labeled Terres Antarctiques. Issued folding, now pressed with archival repairs on fold separations. (B+) $150-180

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World (Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio), Rosaccio, Universus Terranam Orbis Scriptorum, Florence, [1713]. 10 x 6.5”. (BW) A finely engraved double hemisphere map based on Rumold Mercator’s great map of 1587. It includes a large southern continent, no Korean peninsula, the “kite” shaped Japan, and several mythical islands in the North Atlantic. The engraving is in the Italian style with a stipple-engraved sea and simple border. This map originally appeared in Rosaccio’s edition of Ptolemy’s Geographia in 1598, and subsequently in Lasor a Varea’s Universus Terranam Orbis Scriptorum (with T.2.pag.284 printed at the top right). Ref: Shirley #217. There is a bit of printer’s ink residue, otherwise clean and bright with wide original margins. (A+) $550-700

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World (Mappe-Monde ou Carte Generale de la Terre, Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences…), Fer, Introduction a la geographie…, Paris, 1717. 13.3 x 9”. (BW) Fine double hemispheric copper engraved map that features California as an island. Surrounding the hemispheres are nine medallion portraits of explorers, including La Salle, Tachard, Dampier, Magellan, Drake, Columbus, Vespucci, Marco Polo, and Schouten. The map shows early mapping of North America with the Great Lakes not completely formed. The northeast coast of Asia includes a coastline labeled Roy. de Coree stretching off the map in the direction of North America. Australia and New Zealand are tentatively drawn and named Nouvelle Hollande and Nouv. Zeeland. Shirley says this map may be copied directly from the similar map by Mortier (see Shirley 572), or perhaps the Mortier edition was in fact copied from this map as the dating may be incorrect. This is the third edition, dated 1717. Ref: Shirley #601 Nice bright example. Two very small repairs on verso. Issued folded with narrow margins and a binding trim at left, as issued. (B+) $650-850

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World (Werelt Caert), Stoopendaal, Rotterdam, ca. 1719. 18 x 11.5”. (HC) This decorative double hemisphere map from a Dutch bible is based on Visscher’s similar map of 1663. The surrounding allegorical representations of the continents were copied from Visscher, but the map has been updated to show California as an island with a flat northern coastline, Australia’s western and northern coastlines, a revision in the coastline for New Guinea, and the addition of some islands in the South Pacific. Diagrams of the Copernican and Ptolemaic solar systems rest between the hemispheres. This is the smaller version of this world map, without the banner title. Dutch text on verso. Ref: cf Shirley #498. A centerfold separation at bottom and a few small holes along centerfold have been professionally repaired. Right and left-hand margins have been remargined with 1/8” of map image on each side expertly reproduced in facsimile. (B+) $1000-1300

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World (Mappemonde ou Description Generale du Globe Terrestre), Chatelain, Atlas Historique…, Amsterdam, ca. 1720. 17.5 x 13.3”. (HC) This captivating double hemisphere world map is surrounded by a florid vine pattern with depictions of the sun, moon and a compass rose. The map has California as an island with the coastline above stretching nearly to Asia. This map includes a particularly extraordinary version of Terres Australes Inconnues; it is shown across the entire base of the map and is connected to Australia at Terre de Nuyts. There is no sign of New Zealand, or any other Pacific islands. The voyages of Drake, Cavendish, and others are shown and several ships sail the oceans. The Great Wall is shown in China. Below the map are tables of French text listing the nations of the world and geographic terms. (A+) $800-1000

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World (Mappe Monde ou Description Generale du Globe Terrestre Suivant les Observations de Messieurs de l Academie Royale des Sciences), Anon., Amsterdam, ca. 1735. 8.3 x 5.5”. (BW) This charming little double-hemisphere map depicts an early 18th century view of the world based on the cartography of Delisle. Although California is depicted in a peninsular formation, the northwestern coast of North America is left entirely blank. Only the western half of Australia’s (Nouvelle Hollande) coastline is shown, and it is shown attached to New Guinea. New Zealand is partly illustrated but is not named. In the north Pacific Japan is attached to a large Yedo, with the hint of another landmass just to the east. Issued folding, with faint toning in blank margins and a minor paper flaw just below title at right. (A) $190-220

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World ([World]), Jagen, Amsterdam, ca. 1741. 17.8 x 12”. (HC) Lovely double hemisphere from a Dutch Bible published by the Keur family. The map is surrounded by allegorical representations of the continents based on Visscher. The Keur publishing family used Daniel Stoopendaal’s world map titled “Werelt Caert” (Ref: Shirley #498) for 70 years in their Bibles. When the plate became worn, Jan van Jagen was commissioned to engrave a new plate. It was updated with California shown correctly as a peninsula, the addition of several Pacific islands and a corrected East Asian coastline. The northwest coast of North America is left

Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographies completely blank, Australia is partially mapped and there is only a hint of New Zealand. Diagrams of the Copernican and Ptolemaic solar systems rest between the hemispheres. J. v. Jagen’s signature at bottom just left of center. Dutch text on verso. Ref: Poortman & Augusteijn #137. A very sharp imgpression and good margins all around. A centerfold separation that enters 1” into map image at bottom and a 3/4” tear adjacent to centerfold at bottom have both been professionally repaired. There are a few other tiny repaired tears in blank margins. (B+) $1300-1500 42.

World (Orbis Vetus in utraque Continente juxta Mentem Sansonianam Distinctus, nec non Observationibus Astronomicis Redactus…), Robert de Vaugondy, Atlas Universel, Paris, 1752. 28 x 18.8”. (HC) This impressive, large double hemisphere world map is beautifully engraved in the robust style characteristic of Robert de Vaugondy. The map presents a historical perspective by depicting 18th century cartography, but only those place names that were known to the ancients. The continents are divided into ten regions named for ten sons of Neptune. The Western Hemisphere is labeled Atlantis Insula and the northwest coast of North America is completely blank. In the Eastern Hemisphere, the explored bits of the Australian coastline are shown and connected into a conjectured shape by dotted lines. There are several quotations from ancient authors, most referring to the legendary Atlantis. The map is decorated with two large cartouches tucked between the spheres. The top cartouche features Father Time and two putti. Ref: Pedley #13. Original outline color with some very faint offsetting in the image along with a few wormholes and light soiling in the blank margins. (B+) $800-1000

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World (A New Map of the World, on Mercators Projection), Anon., New Geographical Dictionary, Nuremberg, ca. 1760. 11.3 x 7.5”. (BW) This attractive chart of the world is presented on Mercator’s Projection. The Virginia and North Carolina boundaries extend beyond the Mississippi River with the North Carolina boundary shown all the way to the Pacific. Most of western North America is left blank but dotted lines speculate on the possibility of a navigable River of the West. Only the western Australian coastline is shown and Tasmania is still attached to the mainland. Published in Coote’s New Geographical Dictionary. (A) $100-130

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World (The World on Mercators Projection), Rees, The Cyclopaedia, or Universal Dictionary…, London, ca. 1806. 16 x 9.5”. (BW) This world map on Mercator’s projection is centered on the Atlantic Ocean, and excludes both polar regions. The Pacific Northwest and most of Canada, Africa and Australia is largely blank. An unusual feature of the map is that portions of Australia and Asia are redundantly shown at left and right with slightly different configurations. Engraved by Gideon Fairman. Ref: Phillips (A) #711. There are narrow side margins but adequate for framing purposes. (A) $120-150

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World (Planisphere), Levasseur, Atlas Universel Illustre, Paris, ca. 1848. 16 x 11.5”. (HC) This lovely steel-engraved map is from one of the last decorative atlases of the nineteenth century. It is drawn on Mercator’s classic projection and is surrounded by fine steel engravings including vignettes representing the four seasons, allegorical figures of the continents and several mythical figures, Adam and Eve, and an astrological banner stretching across the night sky at the top. In North America, a very large Oregon Territory appears on the west coast stretching from Mexico and the Baja well into British Columbia, reflecting U.S. claims in the region. Wide original margins with a few minor stains confined to the lower blank margin. (A) $200-230

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World (The World on Mercators Projection Shewing the Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World), Tallis, London, ca. 1851. 13 x 9.5”. (HC) Steel engraved world map produced to celebrate the incomparable explorations by Captain James Cook. The complete path of the three voyages throughout the world are shown by different style engraved lines with dates. A well rendered vignette of Cook’s ship Endeavour is featured at bottom. Decorative border with a vignette of native weapons. Wide margins compared to most Tallis maps with light toning along centerfold and archivally repaired short centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins. There is also a tiny repaired tear in blank margin just above title. (B+) $160-200

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World (The World on Mercator’s Projection), Tallis, The Illustrated Atlas…, London, ca. 1851. 14 x 10.3”. (HC) This is a very handsome steel-engraved world map that was produced from the same plate used to celebrate the explorations by Captain James Cook. This issue has seven vignettes rather than only one vignette of Cook’s ship Endeavour. The beautifully rendered vignettes on this issue show important places and cities of the world including London, Constantinople, Niagara, the Pyramids of Ghizah, Port Neuf in Paris, Gibraltar, and Vesuvius. In the seas the “Steam Routes to the Colonies” are shown in color. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, the illustrations are by H. Warren, engraved by J.B. Allen. Published by the London Printing and Publishing Company. Original outline color with a hint of toning in the blank margins, else fine. (A) $180-220

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Ancient World (Typus Orbis A Ptol. Descriptus), Munster, Geographia Universalis, Basel, ca. 1545. 13.5 x 10”. (BW) Clouds and eight named wind heads surround Munster’s woodblock world map. Displays the prevailing conception of the world geography prior to the discovery of the New World and according to Claudius Ptolemy. Enclosed Indian Ocean, large Taprobana (Ceylon), and multiple lake sources for the Nile. This is the second edition with the fine vertical crack line across the upper right-hand part of the map. Latin text on verso. This map is also found in editions from 1541, 1542 and 1552. Ref: Shirley #76. Watermarked paper with a few small worm holes in bottom blank margin, not affecting map image. (A) $1000-1200

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Ancient World (Aevi Veteris, Typus Geographicus), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, 1590. 17.5 x 12.5”. (HC) This interesting map presents the regions of the earth that were known in classic times within a large oval projection showing the relative size of the now-known world. The map extends into Asia as far east as Sumatra and south to Madagascar and the Mountains of the Moon in Africa. The climate zones are shown as Zona frigida, temperata, and torrida, with the Zona frigida noted as being uninhabitable. An ornate border surrounds the map and incorporates four small insets: Europe, Asia, Africa and America representing the “modern” world. Latin text on verso, published between 1601-1612. Ref: Shirley #176; Van den Broecke #186. Old color on watermarked paper with light soiling in wide, blank margins. Manuscript “N.3” in top blank margin. (A) $1200-1400

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Ancient World (Tabula Itineraria ex Illustri Peutingerorum Bibliotheca…), Jansson, Horn’s Accuratissima Orbis Antiqui Delineatio, Amsterdam, ca. 1652. 20 x 15.5”. (HC) Four sheets making up the famous Peutinger Table, or a Roman road map of the world. The original parchment document was found by Konrad Celtes in a library in Augsburg, came into the hands of Konrad Peutinger and later went to his relative Mark Welser who was the first to publish a copy of it in 1591 at Aldus Manutius in Venice. These maps, based on the original manuscript, were first popularized by Ortelius in 1598 and became an important part of his great historical atlas. Jansson’s version is nearly identical to that of Ortelius. 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). French text on verso. Size given is for each plate. Ref: Shirley #393. Light soiling with professionally repaired centerfold separations that enter 1-2” into map image at top and bottom. There are a few additional short tears in blank margins that have been professionally repaired. Segmentum IV has a tiny amount of image in facsimile along centerfold at bottom. (B+) $3000-3750

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Polar (Carte des Deux Regions Polaires…), Buffon, 1778. 4 x 6”. (BW) Interesting map of the poles that shows numerous tracks of explorers, including Tasman, Furneaux, Halley, Marion and the 1773 expedition of Cook. There is an unusual and utterly spurious Northwest Passage shown from Hudson Bay via Wager Inlet into a Grand Eau des Sauvages down into L de Fonte and thus to the Pacific. There are many ice floes or icebergs depicted in both poles. The map is bound into a copy of Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle, 372pp, and measures 8.5 x 17.5”. Condition code is based upon the map. Nice example with some soiling in the right blank margin along with a few small spots in the image. Leather covers are showing some cracking but are structurally sound. Contents tight and clean. (B+) $250-350

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North Pole (Polus Arcticus cum Vicinis Regionibus), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.3 x 5.3”. (HC) This is a reduced version of the second state of Mercator’s famous North Pole map. It depicts the region between the pole and the Arctic Circle. This is one of the most intriguing early maps, combining medieval geographic concepts with some of the most advanced cartography of its day. The North Pole is shown as a rocky island surrounded by ‘in-drawing seas’ between four huge islands. The map shows an awareness of recent discoveries, including those of Frobisher and Davis, as well as the northern sea passage through America to Asia. It is a striking example of baroque engraving, with the map set off by the roundel title cartouche and inset maps of the Faeroes, the Shetlands and the mythical Frisland in the corners, and framed by a border of interlocking acanthus designs. German text on verso. Ref: Burden #154; Kershaw #25a. A tiny paper flaw in California regio and a printer’s crease at bottom. (A) $400-500

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North Pole (Pole Arctique ou Terres du Septentrion), Boisseau, Tresor des Cartes Geographiques, Paris, [1643]. 7.5 x 5.5”. (BW) This map of the North Pole is based on Jansson’s Septentrionalium Terrarum Descript from the Atlas Minor, published in 1628, which incorporated the discoveries of the recent voyages that attempted to locate a northern route to Asia. In North America, at top left, Hudson Bay has been omitted. Fictitious islands appear in the North Atlantic, including

Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographies Frislande, and a simplistic Strait of Anian is depicted at right. Boisseau’s rare Tresor des Cartes, the first true French world atlas, was created for the eight-yearold future King Louis XIV. Ref: Burden (NA) #263; Kershaw, K.A. #114. Minor soiling in bottom-right corner. Two small binding holes in left blank margin. (B+) $275-350 54.

North Pole (Regiones Sub Polo Arctico), Blaeu, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Amsterdam, [1649]. 20.8 x 16.3”. (HC) This important prototype map of the Arctic incorporates new information from the explorations of Capt. Thomas James with the bay named for him labeled here James his Bay. The Arctic coast of Russia provides information from Willem Barentsz’ voyage and Spitsbergen is shown according the Danish expedition of James Hall. Rhumb lines radiate from the North Pole and a large title cartouche, with two figures and numerous wind heads, conveniently hides the northwest coast of America. The map is further decorated with several compass roses, ships and an additional cartouche that features men in parkas, a polar bear and foxes. Dedication to Guilielmo Backer de Corneliis (with Johanes Blaeu’s imprint), indicates this issue is from the second state of the plate. Latin text on verso. Ref: Burden #252; Goss (Blaeu) #2. Original color with light soiling in wide, blank margins and a couple of faint, unobtrusive spots. (A) $1200-1500

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North Pole (Nova et Accurata Poli Arctici et Terrarum Circum Iacentium Descriptio), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1684. 21 x 16.3”. (HC) This beautiful map, originally published in 1637, eventually replaced Hondius’ map of the North Pole and became the prototype for many later maps including those of Blaeu. This map incorporates the discoveries made by Captain Thomas James along the southern and western shores of Hudson Bay in 1631-2. The delineation on Russia’s Arctic coast is derived from the information from Willem Barents’ exploration of 1596-7. A small island off the coast of Lapland is named for the English explorer Hugh Willoughby (Sir Hugo Willoughby’s Landt), who led a failed expedition to find a Northeast Passage in 1553. Rhumb lines radiate from the North Pole and several compass roses embellish the chart. A large title cartouche, with two figures and numerous wind heads, conveniently hide the northwest coast of America. The map is further decorated with ships and a cartouche with Jansson’s imprint, which depicts men in parkas, a polar bear and foxes. This is the fourth state of the plate with a legend beneath the cartouche and a completed coastline of Spitzbergen. Ref: Burden #250; cf Kershaw #105. A few minute holes near Fretum Davis only visible when held to light, and some light soiling. (B+) $800-1000

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North Pole ([Globe Gore - North Pole]), Coronelli, Corso Geographico Universale, Venice, ca. 1695. 15 x 15”. (HC) North polar calotte depicting the Arctic north of the 70th degree latitude with a 7-line description around the North Pole. Notations are included to identify the discoveries of several Arctic explorers in Baffin’s Bay, Davis Straight, Greenland, Spitzberg and Nova Zembla. The sheet is beautifully engraved with fascinating scenes of men hunting sea monsters and various animals. Coronelli is well known for making a concerted effort to delineate only verified discoveries and this map is a perfect example of his careful cartography. Ref: Kershaw #169. Wide margins with marginal soiling and a few short centerfold separations that have been professionally repaired. (A) $1400-1800

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North Pole (De Noord Pool waar in Aangetoont Werd alle de Nieuwe Landen tot op Heeden toe Ondekt [on sheet with] De Eilanden van Sangir Sjauw en Pangasare), Keizer/De Lat, Atlas Portatif, Amsterdam, [1747]. 10.5 x 7”. (HC) An interesting Dutch map that includes a map of the North Pole featuring the island of California with a narrow isthmus near the center of its eastern coast, and a faint coastline labeled, Onbekend Land, nearly connecting Asia and North America. A second map that takes up nearly a third of the sheet covers the volcanic islands of the Sangihe Archipelago in Indonesia. Ref: McLaughlin #231. Issued folding, now pressed with a couple of minute holes only visible when held to light and a few small chips in left blank margin that have been reinforced on verso with Japanese tissue. There is some minor toning at top. (B+) $160-200

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Celestial (Le Globe Celeste Represente en Deux Plans-Hemispheres…), Anon., Paris, ca. 1740. 8.4 x 6.2”. (HC) Charming double hemisphere celestial map based on the observations of Philippe de la Hire, a famous French astronomer who was one of the first to present the full celestial skies in a double hemisphere format. The twin hemispheres include the allegorical representations of the constellations. Above and below are small diagrams of the Sun, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Mercury and the Moon from the observations of Cassini, Kircher, and Galileo. This map contains no attribution. However, representations of La Hire’s maps are known to have been published by Nicolas de Fer, Le Rouge, Chiquet, and De Guignes. Ref: Wagner, p. 148. Light toning just outside border. (A) $250-325

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Celestial (Hemisphaerium Coeli Boreale in quo Fixarum Loca Secundum Eclipticae Ductum ad Anum 1730…), Doppelmayr/Homann, Atlas Coelestis, [1742]. 23 x 19.3”. (HC) A magnificent celestial chart that illustrates the northern firmament, north ecliptic pole to ecliptic. The constellations are per the catalogue of Johannes Hevelius and include Virgo, Leo, Gemini, Ursa Major, Aries, Libra, and Sagittarius. The corners of the chart are decorated with vignettes of the astronomical observatories of Tycho Brahe at Hven, at Paris, of Hevelius at Danzig, and of Eimmart at Nuremberg . At both sides of the celestial chart are tables of the constellations with their magnitudes and the locations of their main stars. Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr was a professor of mathematics at the Aegidien Gymnasium in Nuremberg, and collaborated with Homann on most of Homann’s celestial maps. Ref: Kanas #7.8.3; Warner p. 64, 1C. A few centerfold separations have been professionally repaired. Light, marginal soil and a few short tears in blank margins that do not enter map image (B+) $1500-1800

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Celestial ([Lot of 4] Premiere Partie de l’Hemisphere Celeste Septentrional [with] Seconde Partie de l’Hemisphere Celeste Septentrional [and] Premiere Partie de l’Hemisphere Celeste Austral [and] Seconde Partie de l’Hemisphere Celeste Austral), Back, Le Spectacle de la Nature, Amsterdam, ca. 1743. 11.5 x 5.8”. (HC) This interesting set of celestial charts presents the northern and southern skies. The constellations are finely engraved with figures, including Orion, Gemini, Perseus, Leo, Arcturus, Hercules, Sagittarius, and the Milky Way. Each hemisphere is split and illustrated on two separate sheets. Four sheets total, paper size varies slightly. There is a hint of offsetting in the image, and the third sheet (first hemisphere - southern part) has a slightly extended left margin. (B+) $425-500

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Celestial, Religion ([Lot of 2 - Celestial Charts]), ca. 1795. 8 x 8”. (HC) This pair of French zodiac charts is from Charles-Francois Dupuis’ L’Origine de tous les Cultes, depicting religious beliefs of various cultures. Plate 19 depicts the position of the sky at the moment that Jesus Christ was born on December 25 at midnight. To the east (Orient) is Virgo, the virgin, with Aries opposite her. Capricorn is at bottom and at top is Cancer, called the “creche” (manger) of Cancer. In his writings, Dupuis notes that it is quite fitting that on the night that Christ was born, the sky was filled with the virgin, a manger, and animals. Plate 16 depicts the beliefs of the disciples of Zoroaster, a prophet believed to have been born in Iran sometime between 6000 BC to 100 BC. According to the disciples, time is divided in 12 thousand years: 6 thousand years in which man lives happily in the garden of Ormusd, and six thousand years in which man lives unhappily under the Empire of Ahriman. Man re-enters the garden of Ormusd through the door of Aries; from whose throne runs the river of Orion, or the Cyon, one of the rivers of earthly Paradise. Watermarked paper with a few faint spots in blank margins. There is a minor unobtrusive paper flaw on sheet No. 19. (A) $140-180

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Celestial Atlas (Atlas, Designed to Illustrate the Geography of the Heavens…), Burritt, 1835. 14.3 x 16.3”. (HC) Complete celestial atlas with eight charts of the constellations. This popular star atlas was intended for the general public, rather than for professional astronomers. Only the brighter stars and nebulae, and their allegorical forms, are depicted on the charts. The stiff paper covers include a vignette of astronomers using a telescope. Charts include: 1) A Plan of the Solar System Exhibiting its Relative Magnitudes and Distances... 2) The Visible Heavens in January, February, and March. 3) The Visible Heavens in October, November, and December. 4) The Visible Heavens in April, May, and June. 5) The Visible Heavens in July, August, and September. 6) Southern Circumpolar Map for each Month in the Year. 7) Northern Circumpolar Map for each Month in the Year. 8) A Celestial Planisphere, or Map of the Heavens. Lightly toned with moderate foxing and offsetting, with the maps ranging from fair to good . There are several short tears affecting the first map. The celestial planisphere map (#8) is attached but coming loose. The covers are in excellent shape for this type of atlas. (C+) $325-400

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Solar System (Planisphaerium Copernicanum sive Systema Universi Totius Creati ex Hypothesi Copernicana in Plano Exhibitum), Cellarius/Schenk & Valck, Harmonia Macrocosmica…, Amsterdam, ca. 1708. 20.8 x 17.5”. (HC) This magnificent chart depicts the Copernican solar system, based on his theory of a

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heliocentric solar system, published in the mid-sixteenth century. In this chart, the sun is depicted at center radiating outwards and surrounded by planetary rings with the twelve signs of the zodiac in the outer ring. The Earth is shown with its moon and Jupiter is shown with four moons. The title cartouche is split into two ornate Baroque banners. At bottom right is Copernicus with Galileo at bottom left, both pictured with instruments and globes. Galileo was a strong supporter of Copernicus’ ideas, which resulted in him being sentenced to house arrest by the Inquisition in 1633. Ref: Kanas, p. 191-94. Faint soiling in blank margins, still fine. (A+) $1600-2000 64.

Solar System (Planisphaerium Arateum sive Compages Orbium Mundanorum ex Hypothesi Aratea in Plano Expressa), Cellarius/Schenk & Valck, Harmonia Macrocosmica…, Amsterdam, ca. 1708. 20.8 x 17.5”. (HC) This stunning celestial chart is based on the theories of the 3rd century Greek astronomer, Aratus, in which the Earth is at the center of the celestial universe with the Sun and Moon orbiting around it. The orbits of the planets are shown with the twelve signs of the zodiac and their human representations depicted around the edge of the sphere, with additional illustrations of principal Greek gods and goddesses. The title cartouche is split into two banners held aloft by putti. At bottom are scenes of scientists studying the earth and sky with several terrestrial and celestial globes. Ref: Kanas, p. 191-94. Lovely color with wide margins and a few small cracks caused by the oxidation of the original green pigment. (B+) $1600-2000

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Globes ([Lot of 2 - Wilson & Sons Thirteen-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Globes]), Albany, 1831. 18 x 18”. (HC) This stunning pair of desk globes were produced by Wilson & Son’s Co., James Wilson, a farmer and blacksmith, is widely considered the father of American globe-making. He was the first to manufacture globes in the United States, and taught himself geography and engraving. These thirteen inch globes are each created with 12 copper engraved and hand colored gores on metal orbs. They are supported with a full bronze meridian and raised on four turned leg mahogany stands with central supports. Overall the globes stand 18” tall. The horizon bands feature a colored paper ring showing degrees of amplitude and azimuth, compass directions, days and months of the year, and the names of the signs of the zodiac. The terrestrial globe shows excellent detail of the voyages of many famous navigators including Cook, Vancouver and La Perouse. Geographically, in North America the United States shows a large Arkansas and Missouri Territory, and the border with Canada is shown only as far as Montana. Texas is not labeled and is part of a large area of Mexico marked as “Internal Provinces.”. In Africa, there is a “Chain of Mountains Supposed to extend across the Continent” and Australia is named both New Holland and Australasia. The globe title cartouche reads, “A New American Thirteen Inch/ Terrestrial Globe,/Exhibiting with the greatest possible Accuracy,/ The Positions of the Principal Known/ Places of the Earth;/ With the Tracks of various Circumnavigators, together with/ New Discoveries and Political Alterations down to/ the present Period: 1831/ By J. Wilson & Sons, Albany St. N.Y./S. Wood & Sons Agents N. York. The celestial globe’s delicately engraved skies are depicted with the larger constellations shown in allegorical form. In addition to the better-known constellations, the globe includes some lesser known ones, including Bootes, Corona Borealis, Camelopardalis, Perseus and the Head of Medusa. A circular title cartouche reads “A New/American/Celestial Globe/Containing the positions of nearly 5000/Stars, Clusters, Nebulae &c. Carefully compil’d/& laid down from the latest & most approv’d/astronomical tables reduced to the present/time/By J. Wilson & Sons/1831/Albany, ST. N.Y.” This matched pair is an exceptional and rare find. These beautiful globes with original color have benefited from professional restoration. Both globes have been revarnished. The celestial globe has four small repaired cracks and a few tiny areas of gore loss, but is overall in very good condition (A). The terrestrial globe has an impact area just below the title cartouche that has been professionally repaired, with a few minor areas in facsimile. The impact area also caused some cracking in North America and the Pacific Ocean that have been repaired, and a 1.5” repair spot in Mongolia (B). Both globes have some scattered foxing and staining as is normal for globes of this age. The stand, meridian and horizon are in excellent condition, and the stand is original with original finish. $30000-35000

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Globes ([8-inch Terrestrial Globe]), Weber Costello Co., Chicago, ca. 1930. 11 x 16.5”. (PC) This desirable 8” desk globe is constructed from 12 lithograph gores over a traditional plaster orb. It is supported with a metal, full meridian ring on a bronzed Art Nouveau metal base with claw and ball feet. The globe shows Peking (1928) and Constantinople (1930), but Iran is still called Persia (1935) and Manchuria has not been renamed to Manchukuo (1931). All of this suggests the globe was published circa 1930. Isothermal lines are featured in blue and pink, and ocean currents are also shown in yellow. Complete with hour ring at the North Pole and an analemma in the Pacific Ocean. Total height is 16.5”. There is some minor chipping in Asia and Africa with a 1.5” narrow crack near Manchuria. There is some light surface scuffing in the middle of the Atlantic. Meridian and base are in excellent condition. (B+) $700-900

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Globes - Book (Johann Schoner Professor of Mathematics at Nuremberg - A Reproduction of His Globe of 1523 Long Lost…), 1888. 5.5 x 7.5”. (BW) This rare book was created by Henry Stevens, an American bibliographer, to commemorate the Schoner globe he owned. The book describes the work of globe-maker Johann Schoner, and outlines the history of the globe Stevens owned, up until it passed out of his hands. The book features an engraving of Schoner as a frontispiece and a slipcase in the inside back cover containing three folded illustrations: A. Figures 1-4: the Hunt-Lennox Globe, the gores of the Boulonger Globe, and outlines of the western half of Schoner’s first and second globes. B. Figure 5: The globe gores of Schoner’s third globe of 1523. C. Outline Section for the “Carta da Nauigar per le Isole Nouamte Tr(ovate) in le Parte de L’india” More Commonly Known as the Cantino Map of 1502. Also included in the book are a facsimile reproduction of Schoner’s dedicatory letter to Reymer von Streytperck, translations of other relevant contemporaneous documents, and an introduction by C.H. Coote of the British museum. Published by Chiswick Press. 12mo, 206 pp. Cloth-covered boards with gilt titling on spine and marbled endpapers. The three sheets in the slipcase are in near fine condition, with a tiny fold separation on the first sheet. There is light foxing on the frontispiece, but text is otherwise in near fine condition. Covers and spine are faded with faint spots, and corners are lightly bumped. (A) $275-350

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Cartographic Miscellany ([Monsters] Meerwunder und Seltzame Thier / wie die in den Mitnachtigen Landern / im Meer und auff dem Landt Gefunden Werden), Munster, Cosmographey das ist Beschreibung, Basel, ca. 1550. 14 x 10”. (BW) This is one of the more fanciful cartographic curiosities and a unique view of Renaissance attitudes toward the unknown lands beyond the civilized world. This woodblock illustration presents a compendium of monsters that were thought to exist in the sixteenth century, and used by many subsequent mapmakers to illustrate the creatures thought to inhabit the seas and land of the unexplored world. Across the top is a panel showing land-based creatures, including reindeer, elk (here shown pulling a sleigh), snakes and a gluttonous bear. The majority of the ‘monsters’ are ferocious sea creatures shown devouring hapless sailors and wrecking ships. There is a massive lobster shown with a person in its claws, and a huge, fanged whale erupting fountains of water from its head, as well as a tree that appears to bear ducks as fruit. German text on verso. Ref: Manasek, p. 118. A few light spots and some separations along centerfold that have been professionally repaired with old paper on verso. There are a few printer’s creases and a 1/2” tear adjacent to centerfold at top of image that is partially closed on verso with old paper. (B) $950-1100

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Cartographic Miscellany ([Lot of 2 - Volvelles]), Galluci, Theatro del Mundo ye del tiempo, [1657]. 5.5 x 5.5”. (HC) These are two fascinating volvelles, which were used to solve problems concerning the calendar, tide tables, the rising and setting of the sun, moon, or stars, and the positions of planets. Galluci included 51 different volvelles in this important early star atlas. Because of their delicate nature, most volvelles have not survived intact. Galluci’s work, originally published in Latin (Theatrum Mundi, et Temporis…) in 1588, was completed only 45 years after Copernicus’s landmark astronomical work, and is notable for being the first star atlas to use a complete coordinate system. The atlas was very popular and went through numerous printings including the Spanish editions from 1606-57 that were printed in Granada. Marginal soiling. (A) $200-250

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Cartographic Miscellany (Figura II. Machina Anemica [on sheet with] Figura III), Kircher, Mundus Subterraneus, Amsterdam, ca. 1676. 7.3 x 9.5”. (BW) This scene shows a wind-driven mine shaft ventilator being blown by a wind head. The verso shows a scene of two men raising a bucket of water from a well. This engraving was part of Athenasius Kircher’s Mundus Subterraneus, which was one of the first books in the study of geology. On a full sheet of text (9 x 14”). (A) $80-100

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Cartographic Miscellany (A Map of the Principal Rivers Shewing Their Courses, Countries, and Comparative Lengths), SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful

Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographies Knowledge, London, 1834. 12.3 x 15.5”. (BW) A very attractive and interesting comparative thematic chart uniquely arranged on concentric circles around a classic compass rose. The rivers are depicted with their relative distance from the sea, including an index of each river’s length in English miles. Associated towns and lakes are noted and respective countries are identified in capital letters keyed with an index at lower left. Two smaller, partial concentric circles located in the upper corners show additional rivers in the same fashion. This is a fine thematic map that utilizes a unique method to graphically compare the rivers of the world. Only the lakes are hand colored with a green wash, the balance of the map being uncolored. Published in London by Baldwin and Cradock. Toning along margins and minute tear in top margin not entering map image; otherwise fine. (A) $150-180 72.

Cartographic Miscellany ([World]), Morrell, Boston, ca. 1910. 12 x 15.3”. (BW) This original illustration by G. F. Morrell depicts a very sad face on our Earth due to political unrest in the world. Viewing the world from the heavens, the artist points out some of the deadly incidents from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as the naval revolt in Brazil in the 1890’s and the revolution in Portugal in 1910. Illustration using watercolor, guache, pencil and ink. This will be a most unusual, one-of-a-kind, additional to any cartographic collection. George F. Morrell was a British illustrator and writer. He was the ‘astronomical correspondent’ for The Children’s Newspaper from its first issue in 1919 until shortly before his death in 1962. Morrell was a pioneer in visual education and his unusual illustrations frequently included geographic and astronomical subjects. His illustration titled, If London were on Saturn sold for $3450 at Christies in 2008. Laid on board with scattered light foxing and a small chip in bottom right corner. Still a worthy addition to any cartographic collection. (C+) $400-600

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Cartographic Miscellany - Seas (Vergleichende Urbersicht der Binnen-Meere und Ausgezeichneten Seen der Oestlichen Hemisphaere / Vergleichende Urbersicht der Binnen-Meere und Ausgezeichneten Seen der Westlichen Hemisphaere), Weiland, Weimar, 1833. 24.3 x 20”. (BW) This scarce and fascinating chart depicts the land-locked seas and lakes in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, all drawn on the same scale to show relative size. Below the chart are tables giving specifics on the exact size and location of each sea depicted. A few small, faint spots and light creasing, with light foxing in wide, blank margins. (B+) $250-325

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Cartographic Miscellany - United States Puzzle Map ([Puzzle Map] A New Dissected Map of the United States), McLoughlin Bros., 1887. 18 x 11.5”. (PC) Terrific Victorian period map puzzle with original box. Complete with all pieces, box, and full color map to aid in assembling the puzzle. Many of these puzzles carry the date 1887 but were published later. This is an 1887 or 1888 edition based on the undivided Dakota Territory. The original paper label on box is reminiscent of a cigar box label as it combines the printing processes of multi-stone chromolithography, solid color zinc plate, and gold stamping to produce a beautiful image. The label image is similar to later editions, but is obviously earlier artwork. McLoughlin Bros., Inc. was a New York publishing firm that pioneered the systematic use of color printing technologies in children’s books, particularly between 1858 and 1920. The firm’s publications served to popularize illustrators including Thomas Nast, William Momberger, Justin H. Howard, Palmer Cox, and Ida Waugh. By 1886, the firm published a wide range of items including cheap scrapbooks, large folio picture books, linen books, puzzles, games and paper dolls. It is rare to find a nineteenth century puzzle with all pieces and in such nice condition. The puzzle is near fine with some light soiling along the edges. The guide map has several fold separations that have been repaired and reinforced with archival tape on verso. The box has some minor wear with a slightly concave cover. (A) $325-400

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Cartographic Curiosities (Afbeeldinge van ‘t Zeer Vermaarde Eiland Geks-Kop…), Anon., Het Groote Tafereel der Dwaasheid…, ca. 1720. 9 x 6.5”. (BW) This satirical engraving is from the important account of one the most infamous financial meltdowns in history, known as the Mississippi Bubble incident. The general term Bubble was applied to such schemes and this great engraving is filled with puns referring to the greed and foolishness of the speculators and investors. The central map is contained in an elaborately engraved cartouche surrounded by scenes of ill-fated investors. The map of the island of Madhead is in the shape of a man’s head with the ears of a jackass, wearing a fool’s cap. The islands of Poverty, Sorrow, and Despair surround the main island. The Dutch title translates, “Representation of the very famous island of Mad-head, lying in the sea of shares, discovered by Mr. Law-rens, and inhabited by a collection of all kinds of people, to whom are given the general name shareholders.” There are two columns of verses in Dutch below the scene. John Law, a Scottish financier, established the Banque Generale (central bank) in France. He was then granted control of Louisiana and founded the Compagnie de la Louisiane d’Occident, in 1717. Law developed an elaborate plan to exploit the fabulous resources of the region, which quickly gained popularity and people rushed to invest, not just in France, but throughout Europe. This resulted in the development of several other overseas companies, such as the English South Sea Company and a number of smaller companies in the Dutch Republic. The share prices rose dramatically in a frenzy of speculation. In 1720 the bubble burst; speculators cashed in, caused a run on the shares, and the company went bankrupt. As a consequence of the failure, confidence in other similar companies failed, and thousands of individual investors across Europe were ruined. Ref: Mapforum.com Issue #5. Marginal soiling. (A) $475-600

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Western Hemisphere (Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Basel, 1587. 19 x 14”. (HC) This is one of the most famous maps of America and one that had enormous influence on the future cartography of the New World. Frans Hogenberg engraved this map and it is primarily based on Gerard Mercator’s great multi-sheet world map of 1569. The map features an exaggerated breadth of the North American continent, with a lengthy St. Lawrence River reaching across the continent to nearly meet the fictitious, westward flowing Tiguas Rio. The strategically placed title cartouche hides the unknown South Pacific and therefore most of the conjectural great southern continent, which is shown attached to both New Guinea and Tierra del Fuego. This is the third of the plates that Ortelius used of the Americas, evidenced by the removal of the bulge on the southwestern coast of South America and an added cartouche in North America. Also on this plate, the Solomon Islands are noted for the first time since their discovery in 1568, and the names California, R. de los estrechos, and C. Mendocino have been added to the west coast of North America. The native name of Wingandekoa has been added to the eastern coast, originating from an unsuccessful attempt to colonize the Outer Banks by the English. French text on verso, published in 1598. Ref: Burden #64; Van den Broecke #11. A fine impression with wide, original margins and light soiling in bottom right blank margin. (A) $6000-7000

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Western Hemisphere (America Noviter Delineata), Hondius, Atlas, Amsterdam, 1631. 19.8 x 15”. (HC) This beautiful and popular map of the Americas was emulated by numerous cartographers and went through various editions. Originally issued by Jodocus Hondius II in 1618 with carte-a-figures borders, it was derived from two earlier maps by Blaeu. North America retains the peninsular California and the East Coast is beginning to take shape, although it still lacks detail in the mid-Atlantic region. In the Southwest, the famous seven cities of Cibola appear on the banks of a large lake. In South America, there is a large inland sea on the equator and two engraved scenes - one detailing a cannibalistic feast. Two stylized insets of the polar regions are enclosed in strapwork cartouches; the North Pole depicts Frobisher’s theory of the Northwest Passage and the South Pole shows the long-held notion of the mythical southern continent. The map is richly ornamented with a strapwork title cartouche, fleets of ships and sea monsters. Shortly after Jodocus Hondius’ death in 1629 the plate passed into the hands of his brother, Henricus. The borders were removed to facilitate the smaller atlas. This is the third state with the imprint of Henrico Hondius and a date of 1631. Dutch text on verso, published in 1634. Ref: Burden #192; Goss #27; Tooley (America), plt. 172. There is a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1/4” into map image at bottom and faint show-through of text on verso. (A) $2000-2400

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Western Hemisphere (Nouvelle Description de L’Amerique), Boisseau, Tresor des Cartes Geographiques, Paris, [1643]. 7.5 x 5.5”. (BW) This western hemisphere map is from Boisseau’s rare atlas, Tresor des Cartes, which was the first true French world atlas, and was created for the eight-year-old future King Louis XIV. Based largely on Jansson’s map of America from Atlas Minor, 1628, the most dominant feature of the map is the curious depiction of the west coast of North America, which is completely bisected by an unnamed straight (Northwest Passage), possibly derived from reports of Juan de Fuca’s disputed voyage. The bulging northwest coast of North America continues another 65 degrees and is separated from Asia by a narrow Estroit d’Anian. These features were derived from the Van den Keere and Plancius globe of 1614. Previous maps had depicted the supposed Northwest Passage through the Strait of Anian. Other interesting features include the St. Lawrence River flowing from a small lake in the West and no Great Lakes. Ref: Burden, #262 A small hole has been professionally repaired at right on the Tropic of Capricorn, and a few minute holes remain that are only visible when held to light. Backed with Japanese tissue. (A) $400-475

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Western Hemisphere (Nouveau Continent avec Plusieurs Isles et Mers), Mallet, Beschreibung des Ganzen Welt-Kreisses, Paris, [1684]. 4 x 5.5”. (HC) This is the second state of this charming miniature map drawn in a hemispheric projection, with the various seas named on the map. California is depicted as an island on the Briggs model, with a flat northern coast. Part of the coasts of New Guinea and New Zealand are depicted but not named, and the named Solomon Islands dominate the Pacific. A minutely engraved galleon decorates the map. Titled above in German: Das Neue Veste Land Nebst Vielen Inseln with fig. 86. Ref: Burden #559; McLaughlin #85-1. Light printer’s ink residue and faint toning in blank margins. (A) $160-200

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Western Hemisphere ([Western Hemisphere]), Happel, ca. 1687. 11.3 x 11.5”. (BW) This rare map of the Western Hemisphere was engraved by Heinrich Irsinger, an obscure German engraver from Ulm. California as an island is featured with the coastline of Anian to the northeast of the island. In the South Pacific, New Zealand’s western coastline is depicted as well as a group of Polynesian islands. In South America, the mythical Lago de los Xarayes is shown at the center of the continent. The sheet is decorated with evocative, somewhat naïve figures representing the natives of continents. According to Shirley these maps appeared in Happel’s Mundus Mirabilis (1687) and Historia Moderna Europae (1692) and may have been included in other works published by Matthaeus Wagner. Ref: Shirley (Corrigenda and Addenda) #535A; Shirley (Map Collector #64) p. 4. Watermarked paper with a few small, faint spots and a short centerfold separation in top blank margin. There are a few small damp stains and light soiling in wide, blank margins. (B+) $1400-1800

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Western Hemisphere (Novissima et Accuratissima Septentrionalis ac Meridionalis Americae…), Wit, Atlas Maior, Amsterdam, ca. 1690. 23 x 19.5”. (HC) This is the seventh state of this great map of the Americas, originally engraved circa 1675, and updated with the addition of New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Quiri Regio, Fretum Aniani and Terra Esonis. While the decorative features follow Visscher, the cartography is largely based on Sanson. California is an Island, the Great Lakes are open-ended in the west, and the R. del Norte flows from a large western lake into the Mare Vermio. The mythical lakes of Parime Lacus and Xarayes appear in South America. De Wit also changed the large title cartouche slightly so that the chief is standing under an umbrella on the left supervising what appears to be a mining scene. The upper cartouche depicts two angels helping a Native American to heaven while a devil falls away. The sheet is further embellished with native animals in the north and a village and battle scene in Brazil. Ref: Burden #465; McLaughlin #49, Tooley (America) p.120 #33. Original color with a few minute holes only visible when held to light and some small cracks due to the oxidation of green pigment that have been professionally reinforced on verso. Remargined at right and left with some of the border in facsimile, and a chip that enters map image 1/2” at bottom along centerfold has also been repaired with a small amount of map image in facsimile.. (B) $1200-1600

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Western Hemisphere (Atlantis Insula a Nicolao Sanson Antiquitati Restituta; nunc demum Majori Forma Delineata, et in Decem Regna, iuxta Decem Neptuni Filios Distributa ... ex Conatibus Geographicis Gulielmi Sanson Nicolai Filii …), Sanson, Tabulae Geographicae, Quibus Universa Geographia vetus Continentur…, Paris, 1694. 21.5 x 15.5”. (HC) This is Sanson’s unusual composition showing ancient geography within a contemporary outline of the Americas, which is noted in the cartouche as the mythical island of Atlantis. This is a purely topographical map and the only cities shown are Mexico City and Cuzco, the capitals of the New World. The continents are divided into ten regions, named for the ten sons of Neptune. The Great Lakes are shown but still very misshapen. A large lake in the western part of North America is the source of a river that empties into the sea between the continent and the island of California. The map includes both Asian and European coastlines and bits of New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia. The large cartouche is surrounded by Neptune and his ten sons. This is a later derivative published in an historical atlas by the Typographia Seminary in Padua, which is indicated in the cartouche. Ref: Burden #405; McLaughlin #46; cf. Tooley p. 124, #51. Old color and wide margins with marginal soiling. (A) $1000-1300

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Western Hemisphere (Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis Novissima Repraesentatio…), Homann, Nuremberg, ca. 1730. 22.5 x 19.3”. (HC) This attractive map is a revision of the elder Homann’s 1710 map of the Americas. After his death in 1724, his son (Johann Christoph Homann) re-engraved the plate to correct the western coastline of North America, shown here extending very far west and north, with very little detail. California is no longer shown as an island, although the remnants of the interior sea can be seen near the Pais de Moozemleck where a river nearly connects with the Mississippi River system, hinting at the possibility of a Northwest Passage. The Great Lakes are taking shape, being actively explored by the French fur traders and the Hudson Bay Company. The Solomon Islands are prominently placed in the Pacific, considerably too far to the east. The map is decorated with two large pictorial cartouches, the one at top shows natives worshipping a fearsome demon at the right, while at left they listen placidly to a priest. The lower cartouche features the landscape, native fauna and two natives. Original color. There are two small opposing holes in the Atlantic and Pacific which have been repaired with archival materials with a tiny amount of image in facsimile, along with some soiling and a few scattered spots. (B) $700-900

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Western Hemisphere (Americae Mappa Generalis…), Haas/Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1746. 21.5 x 19”. (HC) This is a handsome, decorative eighteenth century map of the Americas with considerable detail throughout. It extends to the western part of Africa and southwest Europe. There is only an amorphous coastline shown above the peninsular California, with the Pacific Northwest left blank. The very large title cartouche includes two erupting volcanoes, Native Americans, palm trees, sugar cane, parrots and a pot of gold. Johann Matthias Haas was a professor of mathematics at Wittenberg, and he worked with the Homann Heirs updating their map stock. Sharp impression in the cartouche, which is weak on many examples of the map. There are a few light spots, and some expert paper repairs along centerfold, to the southeast of South America, and in blank margins. (B+) $550-700

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Western Hemisphere (A New and Accurate Map of America…), Bowen, Philadelphia, ca. 1748. 17.5 x 13.8”. (BW) The attractive map of the Americas illustrates the Course of the Trade Winds in Both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In North America, the Pacific Northwest is left open, completely blank and labeled Parts Undiscovered. The coastline stops in the vicinity of Alaska with the notation The Supposed Straits of Annian. The British colonies are shown east of the Appalachian Mountains, with French Louisiana sandwiched between them and the Spanish possession of New Mexico. The only settlements named in the West are Cenis in Texas, Santa Fe and Alamillo in New Mexico, and Casa Grande in Arizona. A very large Lake Superior is shown to contain several islands. In South America, the Amazon River is well delineated but the mythical Xarayes L. still appears as the headwaters for the Rio de la Plata. The map extends from the Salomon Islands in the Pacific to the coastlines of Spain and Africa. The decorative cartouche features Native Americans and wildlife with a treasure chest and a group of European merchants in the background. Nice example with a sharp impression. Left and right margins have been remargined with the left neat line partially in facsimile. Very faint offsetting, else very good. (B+) $450-550

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Western Hemisphere (Nieuwe Kaart Van het Westelykste Deel der Weereld …), Tirion, 1754. 13 x 14”. (BW) An attractive map of the Americas that also includes a good bit of western Europe and Africa. The map displays a speculative River of the West through North America, beginning at the Great Lakes and emptying into the Pacific at about 50 N. latitude. The entire western part of North America is virtually blank, with the northwest coastline terminating with a notation concerning the Russian explorations in 1743 in the region of Alaska, with a nearby coast of Asia. A simple title cartouche and nice compass rose adorn the map. Issued folding, now backed with heavy paper with light scattered foxing primarily in the blank margins. (B+) $200-275

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Western Hemisphere (L’Amerique pour la Concorde de la Geographie des Differents Ages), Lattre, Paris, ca. 1760. 7.8 x 5.5”. (HC) This is an attractive and uncommon small map of the Americas, which delineates political divisions. While there is very little detail, there is a very nice presentation of the huge Mer de l’Ouest and the Archipel S. Lazare appears at the entrance to a possible Northwest Passage. A portion of the New Zealand’s coastline is shown along with many islands in the South Pacific. Ref: McGuirk #125. Issued folding with a hint of offsetting, else fine. (A) $240-325

88.

Western Hemisphere (L’Amerique Suivant le R.P. Charlevoix Jte. Mr. de la Condamine, et Plusieurs Autres Nouvle. Observations), Le Rouge, Paris, 1777. 25 x 19.3”. (HC) This fascinating map illustrates some of the most interesting mythical cartography juxtaposed with important new discoveries in North America. The routes of Delisle and Tchirikow are shown in 1741 terminating on a vague island in the approximate location of Alaska. A Northwest Passage (shown by lightly engraved lines) links the Pacific with Hudson Bay where there is a note concerning the British discoveries of 1742. The Riv. de l’ Ouest stretches from Lake Superior nearly to the Pacific, based on the reports of the Jesuit missionary, Pierre de Charlevoix. In South America, the Amazon River is detailed according to Condamine’s expedition. A text table lists the colonial possessions. This is the fourth state, with La Rouge’s imprint and date printed separately. Ref: McGuirk #15. A very good impression on strong, watermarked paper with original outline color. There is a short tear in the lower blank margin, repaired on verso with old paper. (A) $900-1200

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Western Hemisphere ([Isles, Caps et Ports de Mer de l’Amerique]), Clouet, Paris, ca. 1787. 21.5 x 12.5”. (HC) This map of the Americas is presented in a style that gained great popularity in France at the end of the 18th century, where the map is flanked by lengthy text panels. The map itself presents very little inland detail and the western coast of North America is not delineated and noted as Parts Unknown (Pays inconnu). There is good detail of the coastline along both continents

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(A)

$200-250

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Western Hemisphere (A New Map of the Whole Continent of America. Divided into North and South and West Indies…), Laurie & Whittle, London, 1794. 47 x 41”. (HC) An impressive, four-sheet map of North and South America, originally drawn by John Gibson in 1763 with a slightly different title. The map went through several revisions; this being the final state. The huge map is filled with incredible detail and is based on D’Anville’s cartography, as well as Spanish explorations on the west coast of North America and the journals of Governor Pownall in New England and Canada. The new United States is shown with its boundary on the Mississippi River. In the west are two possible locations for a River of the West; one with its source at Pike’s Lake, the other further north at Lake Winnipeg. A Chinese colony, Fou Sang is shown in present-day British Columbia. At lower left is an inset map of Hudson and Baffin’s Bay. Above the inset is a large text panel listing of the states and the colonial possessions of the various European powers. The baroque style title cartouche features a beaver, a crocodile and an Indian headdress amid trees, a waterfall and tropical flora. Ref: Tooley (America) p. 52, #3.f. Beautiful example. Map is backed with linen to join the sheets and repair a few minor chips and tears along the edge with a few just extending into neatline. There is some light wear where the sheets join, but it does not distract. There is occasional light staining primarily around the borders. (B+) $1500-2000

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Western Hemisphere (Carte d’Amerique, Dressee pour l’Instruction…), Delisle/Dezauche, Paris, 1799. 23.8 x 18.8”. (HC) Dezauche, the successor to the Delisle cartographic firm, issued this edition of the famous Delisle map of the Americas first published in 1722. The map was extensively updated through numerous revisions. This edition includes the information from Cook’s discoveries in the Northwest and Alaska in an inset “Supplement a la Partie Nord Ouest de l’Amerique d’apres les Decouvertes du Capitaine Cook.” The newly independent United States extends to the Mississippi River in the west and to Florida in the south. In South America, the mythical Lac Xarayes still appears. A garland style title cartouche and another cartouche containing an advertisement decorate the lower corners. In this edition the Privilege is changed from “du Roi” to “d’Auteur An 7.” Due to the French Revolution the Royal arms were erased from the cartouche and replaced by ribbons, the king’s name was removed from the title, and the date (An 7) refers to the French Republican calendar. Ref: Tooley (Amer) p.16, #14. A bright, clean example on watermarked paper with wide margins and a printer’s crease along centerfold at top. (A+) $475-600

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Western Hemisphere (Charte von America, nach den Neuesten Entdeckungen und Astronomischen Ortsbestimmungen Berichtiget und Gezeichnet), Reinecke, Weimar Geographisches Institut, Weimar, 1804. 24.2 x 20.1”. (HC) Very scarce German map of the Americas. North America is shown with several large mountain ranges in the Midwest and a few suggested ranges in the rather blank western interior. West Florida is shown extending into present day Texas, with the settlement of Texas named. The lower left of the map has a large inset showing the discoveries of Cook, Hearne, Vancouver and Mackenzie in Alaska and the Arctic regions. The European colonial interests are depicted in outline color as identified in a legend in the upper-left corner. The centerfold has been professionally reinforced with the leaf-casting method. The bottom right corner is chipped, not affecting the map and there are a few short tears in blank margins. The sturdy hand-laid paper has a slight bluish tone, common to French paper of this period. (A) $550-700

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Western Hemisphere (America), Tanner, American Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1823. 21.3 x 18.3”. (HC) A handsome map that shows the Western Hemisphere from Cape Horn to Baffin Bay, and from the Sandwich Isles to the western fringes of Europe and Africa. In North America, the United States is shown with its current northern border until the Pacific Northwest at which point it shows neither United States nor British claims, as this region was jointly occupied during this period. Alaska is still largely unexplored while Mexico is in control of Texas and the Southwest. There is good detail of the islands in the South Pacific including the Dangerous Archipelago. Very good condition with original color. There is some minor loss and soiling in the blank margins with very faint toning along the centerfold. (B+) $300-400

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Western Hemisphere (Map of America), Wyld, 1833. 23 x 20.8”. (HC) This handsome, large map shows the United States and Mexico with early borders. Texas is still part of Mexico and is unnamed while the boundary between the United States and Canada is drawn to present-day boundaries. The map extends through the Pacific Ocean to include New Zealand and the Pacific Islands where Hawaii is prominently shown. In South America, there is still a remnant of Lake Parime. In the Antarctic Icy Sea, and just peaking out of the border are the South Sandwich Islands, labeled Sandwich Land and Southern Thule. Nice strong impression on thick paper with a hint of offsetting, else fine. (A) $350-450

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Western Hemisphere (Carte de l’Amerique Septentrionale), Lapie, Paris, 1838. 15.8 x 22”. (HC) This is an interesting 19th century map of the continent showing the United States in an evolving configuration. The boundary between the United States and Canada reflects the United States claims in the disputed Columbia region (Oregon) and there is an independent Republic of Texas. Alaska is named “Amerique Russe”. The map shows good detail of cities, rivers and locations of Indian tribes but does not show state or territorial boundaries. At lower left is an inset of the Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea. Engraved by Pierre Tardieu. There are two small fold separations confined to the blank margins that have been repaired with archival tape on verso along with two stains in the top and bottom margin. (B+) $230-275

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Western Hemisphere (The Physical Features of North & South America, Showing the Mountains, Table-Lands, Plains, and Slopes), Johnston, The Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena, 1852. 24.3 x 20.3”. (HC) A finely engraved chart that is filled with information. The map of North America has good detail of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, topography and watershed. The cross-sections which fill the lower portion emphasize the geological nature of the North American continent. More detail is shown with insets: Island of Trinidad; Table-Land of Quito; Enlarged Map of the Andes of Bolivia; Volcano of Jorullo; Section of the Table-land of Bolivia; and Section of the Table-land of Quito. Another section indicates the complex geology of the Appalachian region. Surrounded by a fine keyboard-style border. There are some faint spots at center and a small centerfold separation at bottom that is confined to the blank margin. (B+) $150-200

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North America (L’Amerique Septentrionale et les Terres Polaires Arctique), Fer, Petit et Nouveau Atlas, Paris, 1693. 10.8 x 8”. (HC) This uncommon map is based on Coronelli’s large, two-sheet depiction of the continent from 1692. California is depicted as an island on the second Sanson model with two indented bays in the northern coast. De Fer’s map deviates from Coronelli’s cartography in a couple of regions; Lake Ontario forms the headwaters of the St. Lawrence River leaving the other Great Lakes landlocked, and Baffin island is shown. The map is small, and thus not heavily detailed, but the eastern coast includes the names of Boston, New York, Providence, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Carolina and Florida. The title is displayed on a drape-style cartouche. This is the first state of the map, engraved by C. Inseln. Ref: Burden #696; McLaughlin #111. There are two closed edge tears in the upper margin, else fine. (A) $650-750

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North America (L’Amerique Septentrionale Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences…), Delisle, Paris, 1700. 23.8 x 18”. (BW) This historically important foundation map made three significant contributions to the cartography of North America. It was the first map to revert back to the peninsular form for California, even before the publication of Kino’s report. Although on close inspection one can see a small gap at the head of the Gulf of California, leaving open the possibility that California might still be an island. Delisle’s second contribution to North American cartography was a more accurate rendition of the Great Lakes region. Third, Delisle corrected the position of the lower Mississippi River, moving the mouth of the river from an area near Galveston Bay to a more correct location in Louisiana. The English settlements are confined east of the Allegheny Mountains, French forts and settlements are located throughout Louisiana and Spanish forts are clustered around Santa Fe. The first mention of what would be called the Sargasso Sea is noted in the North Atlantic. The map is decorated with an aquatic-themed figural cartouche and a draped scale of miles. This final state of the original plate engraved by N. Guerard, with Geographe du Roy added to the title, was published circa 1718. Ref: Mercator’s World Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 44-49; Tooley (Amer) p. 19, #31; Wheat [TMW] #79; Burden #761. Minor toning along the centerfold and in the blank margins, else very good. (B) $2000-2500

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North America (Nouvelle Carte de l’Amerique Septentrionale Dressee sur les Plus Nouvelles Observations …), Chatelain, Atlas Historique…, Amsterdam, ca. 1720. 23 x 18.3”. (HC) This is Chatelain’s re-engraved version of Delisle’s foundation map of North America. The cartography is nearly identical to the Delisle map, with California returned to its peninsular position rather than as an island. Mendocin is the farthest northern point on California, and the northwest portion of the continent is left blank. The Great Lakes are well-defined, based on Coronelli. The Mississippi River valley is well developed with recent French settlements. A chart to the right lists the primary divisions of North America with colonial interests, native tribes, and towns. Ref: Lowery #263; Phillips (A) 579. There is a

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$550-700

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North America (Kaartje van het Noorder-Deel van America), Lat, Atlas Portatif Tres Exact ou Livre de Carte…, Deventer, [1747]. 9.3 x 7”. (HC) Uncommon, small map featuring California as an island in addition to a rather imaginative Pacific Northwest showing a large inlet with an attached Onbekend Land that stretches across the Pacific, perhaps all the way to Asia. The Mississippi River has a tributary loosely drawn from Lahontan’s Riviere Longue, here named the Moingona R. The map is filled with minutely engraved place-names, and is enhanced with a simple compass rose. Ref: McLaughlin #232. Issued folding, now pressed with professionally repaired fold separations, light soiling, and a couple of faint printer’s creases. (B+ ) $275-350

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North America (North America), Gibson, London, ca. 1756. 12.8 x 11”. (BW) This map of North America extends to include northern South America, Ireland and the Azores Islands. The British Colonies are confined along the eastern seaboard. The Pacific Northwest is left completely blank except for part of Lanhotan’s Longue River and another river hinting at the possibility of a passage to the Pacific. Only a few place names are shown and the land is engraved with tiny trees. The map is adorned with a delicately engraved title cartouche and a simple compass rose. A professionally repaired chip at top with a minor amount of map border in facsimile, and a tiny tear in Upper Lake. There are two fold separations that enter 1” into map image at bottom that have been repaired with archival materials. (B) $250-325

102.

North America (America Septentrionalis, Concinnata juxta Observationes Dnn Academiae Regalis Scientiarum et Nonnullorum Aliorum, et juxta Annotationes Recentissimas, per G. De L’Isle …), Lotter, Atlas Novus, ca. 1772. 22.5 x 17.8”. (HC) This attractive map is Lotter’s version of Guillaume Delisle’s foundation map of North America (1700). The Great Lakes are based on the Coronelli model showing the French strong points at Tadousac, Quebec, Fort Sorel, Montreal and Fort Frontenac. The English settlements are confined east of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers and include all the land around both lakes Erie and Ontario. French Louisiana is comprised of a narrow strip between the Mississippi and New Mexico, but stretches south to include most of present-day Texas. Numerous tracks in the Pacific show the routes of different voyages. The Sargasso Sea is graphically shown in the Atlantic. The most interesting aspect of the map is the region of California. Delisle was the first cartographer to revert to a peninsula form for California. Lotter follows that here, but engraved the map with a small gap at the head of the Gulf of California, thus leaving the possibility still open for the island theory. The large cartouche features a Native American and a ship’s captain. Ref: cf Tooley (America) #34, p. 19; Sellers & Van Ee; #126. Original color on watermarked paper with light creasing along centerfold and marginal soiling. Short fold separations in top and bottom blank margins have been closed on verso with old paper. A small tear in upper blank margin that just enters neatline has been professionally repaired, with minute loss of neatline. (B+) $1000-1200

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North America (A General Map of North America Drawn from the Best Surveys), Reid, An Historical Geographical and Philosophical View…, New York, 1795. 18 x 14.3”. (HC) This uncommon map of presents a fine view of the developing cartography of North America. Alaska is still a bit misshapen, but much of the northwest coast is beginning to take shape. Juan de Fonca’s Inlet appears in the general vicinity of Seattle and there is no Vancouver Island. Two large, unnamed lakes appear in the otherwise blank western part of the United States and the Stony Mountains make an early appearance for the Canadian Rockies. The discoveries of Hearne and Mackenzie are shown in the Arctic. The United States are confined east of the Mississippi where 15 states are identified. Maine is not named and is given a very squat shape. The map was engraved by John Scoles. This is the first state published by Smith, Reid, and Wayland. Ref: Wheat [TMW] #233; Wheat & Brun #56. Issued folded, now flattened with some tissue reinforced folds. The binding trim at lower right has been extended to better accommodate framing and a short binding tear that just enters the border has been repaired. (B+) $350-450

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North America (A New Map of North America Shewing all the New Discoveries), Morse, American Gazetteer, 1797. 9.3 x 7.5”. (BW) This small map of North America served as the frontispiece to Morse’s American Gazetteer. Florida is divided into East and West Florida. Sir Francis Drake’s Harbor is shown on the coast of present-day California which is labeled New Albion. A prominent River of the West flows into the Pacific at the Entrance of Juan de Fuca and an elaborate, appcryphal Northwest Passage links Hudson Bay with Prince William Sound through a laborious system of rivers and lakes in Canada. The Arctic shoreline is indicated with a dashed line. Engraved by Samuel Hill. Ref: Wheat & Brun #60, Wheat (TMW) #244. The upper margin has been extended to better accommodate framing causing the publisher’s imprint to be only partially visible. There is also a small spot in the Atlantic Ocean next to the neatline. (B+) $200-250 105.

North America (Charte von Nord-America zur Erlauterung des Systems der Winde und Stromungen), Weimar Geographisches Institut, Weimar, 1804. 13 x 8.8”. (BW) This unusual thematic map shows the wind and ocean current systems in North America. Two notes in northern Canada indicate the discoveries of Mackenzie and Hearne, and a note that stretches from Canada through the U.S. indicates “plains, or massive expanses of meadows like in Tartary.” In Central America, Honduras is named Mosquitos. Issued folding, now pressed, with faint toning along folds and a few small, insignificant spots. The top margin is trimmed close at left, but is still adequate for framing (B+) $120-150

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North America (A Map of North America, Denoting the Boundaries of the Yearly Meetings of Friends and the Locations of the Various Indian Tribes [and] Aboriginal America, East of the Mississippi [complete with report]), ..Religious Society of Friends towards the Indian Tribes…, [1844]. 6 x 9”. (HC) This lot contains two interesting maps illustrating the status of Indian nations in the United States in the middle of the 19th century. The two maps are included in the original Some Account of the Conduct of the Religious Society of Friends Towards the Indian Tribes in the Settlement of the Colonies of East and West Jersey and Pennsylvania, which was published by the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers as they are more commonly known. It was produced for the Aborigines’ Committee of the Meetings of Sufferings in London, 1844. The Quakers held these meetings every year, in which they focused on the wrongs suffered by aboriginal peoples all over the world. Both of these maps were drawn by Jim Bowden and lithographed by H. Clark. The report, 247 pp, is bound in original embossed brown cloth. A. A Map of North America, Denoting the Boundaries of the Yearly Meetings of Friends and 425the Locations of the Various Indian Tribes, (21 x 18.5”). This map shows the United States all the way to the West Coast with a great Republic of Texas reaching into present-day Colorado. The United States has no claims to the Southwest yet, and the northwest border with Canada and the U.S. has been left undefined due to the unsettled claims in that region. The extent of immigration and developed territories is confined to east of the Mississippi. The map names all the known tribes and where they are located with a color key at left that also informs us that the Catawba, Uchee and Natchez Indians are extinct. A key shows the location of annual Friends meetings and a table at the right notes the number of tribal members of each tribe and also how many had, at that point, been moved from their homelands. Condition - the map has some light toning and a few spots, else very good. B. Aboriginal America, East of the Mississippi, (4.3 x 6.5”). The map shows the United States to the Mississippi River. It names the known tribes and locations with a color key at right that names the Algonquin, Dahcota, Huron - Iroquois, Catawba, Cherokee, Uchee, Natchez, and Mobilian Indians. Fine condition. The spine has been replaced and covers show some light wear. (B+) $700-800

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North America (North America), Tallis, London, ca. 1851. 9.5 x 13.8”. (HC) The vignettes surrounding this decorative map of North America were drawn by J. Marchant and engraved by J. Rogers. The map is filled with forts and locates many Indian tribes. Texas is shown in a curious configuration without a panhandle, Western Territory takes up much of present-day Kansas and Oklahoma, and New Mexico is shown as a tiny strip of land above Texas. The vignettes include an Ancient Monument in Mexico, Convoy of Diamonds, Falls of Niagara, Beavers, Elk, and North American Indians. Across the top are Russian Cossacks (representing the Russian Possessions in Alaska), an Eskimo dog sled and Mount Hekla, Iceland. The map was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Original outline color with light toning along centerfold and a few faint spots. There are a few tiny chips and tears in blank margins and some extraneous creasing adjacent to centerfold at right. (B+) $180-220

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North America (Ethnographische Karte von Nordamerika), Perthes, Berghaus’ Physikalisher Atlas, Gotha, 1852. 15.8 x 12”. (HC) This interesting and uncommon map of North America lists and locates the various native people throughout the continent. 38 different tribal groups are listed, 34 of which are color-coded on the map. An inset identifies the distribution of the European and African languages. Berghaus’ Physical Atlas was the first truly comprehensive thematic atlas and a monumental work in the history of thematic cartography. Ref: Robinson pp. 65-67. There is a small damp stain in the left and right blank margins and some very faint notations in the upper blank margin, else fine. (A) $275-325

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North America, Texas (Amerique Septentrionale), Levasseur, Atlas Universel Illustre, Paris, ca. 1845. 17.1 x 12”. (HC) This richly engraved map of North

Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographies America shows the United States’ claims into present-day Canada reflecting the Oregon boundary dispute. The Republic of Texas is shown, and Mexico’s northern border is drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here misprinted as 1810). Russia is in control of Alaska. The map is surrounded by beautifully engraved scenes of North and Central America including wildlife, a ship stranded in the polar sea and a Mayan temple. Original outline color with a small abrasion above population statistics table and an archivally repaired centerfold separation in bottom blank margin. (B+) $240-300 110.

Colonial North America and West Indies (Amerique Septentrionale Publiee sous les Auspices de Monseigneur le Duc d’Orleans…), Anville, Paris, ca. 1763. 34 x 32.5”. (HC) First state of this striking map of North America and the West Indies. It is one of the best French maps of North America prior to the French & Indian War. D’Anville was the Royal Geographer and Cartographer to the King of France. He followed Delisle as the chief proponent of scientific cartography, and his influence on his contemporaries was profound. Because he had direct access to the many official French records of North America his maps are known for their excellent detail and clearly presented information. This map provides good information in New Mexico and the Mississippi and Missouri River Valleys. A remnant of Lahontan’s fabled Grande Rivier is retained west of Lac du Bois. The region of the Ohio River Valley and below the Great Lakes reflects the superior knowledge of the French in these regions. The newly formed colony of Georgia appears squeezed between South Carolina and the Spanish claims to Florida. The map names Tecas and includes a notation on the Texas coast concerning Port Francois referring to La Harpe’s expedition. Many place names, Indian tribes, and forts are located. At upper left is an inset of Hudson and Baffin Bays. Map engraved by Guillame Delahaye, decorative cartouche drawn by Graevlot and engraved by Major. Printed on four sheets, joined. Ref: Karpinski (MI) p. 138; Lowery #381; Tooley (Am) pp. 316-17. Strong impression in original outline color. There is scattered foxing in the image and a few stains in the margins. (B) $1500-2000

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Colonial North America and Caribbean (Carte du Mexique et des Etats Unis d’Amerique, Partie Meridionale…), Delisle/Dezauche, Paris, 1783. 25.5 x 19”. (HC) The title of this map contains a very early recognition of the newly formed United States, as 1783 is the earliest that the name appears on a printed map. This is the last issue of Delisle’s map that was first issued in 1703 with the title Carte du Mexique et de la Floride. Delisle’s map is regarded as the first map to correctly show the course of the lower Mississippi, accurately place the Great Lakes and locate many English coastal settlements. Its longevity and numerous copies by other mapmakers attest to the importance of this engraving. Dezauche was Buache’s son-in-law, and the successor to the Delisle business. He altered the original title on the map to include the words Etats Unis. He also added a legend and color-coding to show the colonial possessions of England, France, Spain and the extent of the United States. Ref: Tooley (Amer) p.22 #53; cf Cumming (SE) #137; Martin (TX) p.92-3. Some minor paper repairs along centerfold at top, with a few minute worm holes only visible when held to light, and some light damp stains just entering map image at bottom. There are some worm tracks in bottom blank margin, two of which enter map border near centerfold, that have been professionally repaired with a minor amount of border in facsimile. (B+) $1200-1500

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Western North America (Carte de la Partie de la Cote Nord-Ouest de l’Amerique Reconnue pendant les Etes de 1792, 1793 et 1794…), Vancouver, Paris, ca. 1799. 23 x 29.3”. (BW) This remarkably detailed chart covers the entire scope of Vancouver’s expeditions of 1792-94. These expeditions finally closed the door on the idea of a Northwest Passage and at the same time opened the region to commerce and the fur trade. His charts of the lower Columbia River were used by Lewis and Clark on their monumental explorations. The chart includes the entire west coast from below San Diego north to Cook Inlet and Kodiak Island in Alaska. The finely engraved chart shows surprisingly good detail along the coast as it locates Port St. Francisco, Monterey Bay, C. Mendocino, C. Fairweather and more. Good detail up the Columbia River to Pte. Vancouver. Dotted lines delineate the tracks of his ships. Drawn by Lieutenant Edward Roberts and engraved by Blondeau. A historical and desirable chart that is seldom offered in this larger edition. Ref: Falk #1799-3. A strong impression on heavy paper with light soiling and a few fold separations that have been professionally repaired. There are a few short tears in blank margins, and several folds have been reinforced on verso with Japanese tissue. (B) $275-350

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Canada & Greenland (La Baja d’Hudson Terra di Labrador e Groenlandia con le Isole Adiacenti di Nuova Projezione), Zatta, Atlante Novissimo…, Venice, 1778. 16 x 12”. (HC) This is a very handsome map focused on Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay, part of Greenland, Labrador and Northern Canada to beyond the Arctic Circle to about 70 N. It includes an interesting depiction of a passage between Lake Winnipeg and Hudson Bay alluding to a possible Northwest Passage, in addition to a few other potential passages emanating from Hudson Bay. This is a near identical variant of Bonne’s map (1771) of the same area. The map is adorned with an attractive floral cartouche. Drawn by G. Giuliani and engraved by G. Pitteri. Ref: Kershaw #479. Original color with wide margins and paper watermarked with three moons. (A+) $220-275

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Canada - Native Americans ([Lot of 2] Carte qui Contient la Maniere dont se Fait la Chasse des Boeufs Sauvages et des Elans… [and] Description des Castors & de Leur Industrie, des Canots, Habitations, Habillemens, Maniere de Vivre des Sauvages du Canada…), Chatelain, Atlas Historique…, Amsterdam, ca. 1719. 17 x 14.5”. (BW) A. Carte qui Contient la Maniere dont se Fait la Chasse des Boeufs Sauvages et des Elans... A very unique sheet of various engravings concerning Native American customs and indigenous animals in North America. Includes a large view of an American buffalo and a grand view of Niagara Falls. At center is a table with engravings of various Indian activities, weapons and ceremonies. Most interesting are the engravings identified as the coat of arms of the Indian Nations. Sheet contains extensive explanation in French text. Condition: A large, light damp stain and two minute worm holes. B. Description des Castors & de Leur Industrie, des Canots, Habitations, Habillemens, Maniere de Vivre des Sauvages du Canada... This is the famous beaver sheet from Volume Six of Chatelain’s mammoth atlas. It contains descriptions and illustrations of beavers and their industry, and of the canoes, dwellings, hunting, fishing, clothes, customs and writing of the Canadian Native Americans. The part of the text entitled Amors & mariages des sauvages details how the prospective groom would woo his bride, which is also illustrated above. The large and pointy-toothed beaver is recognizable in later cartouches by Robert de Vaugondy, Santini and others. Condition: A large, light damp stain and two minute worm holes. There is a short tear in bottom blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape. See description. (B) $275-350

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Eastern Canada (Canada Orientale nell’America Settentrionale…), Coronelli, Atlante Veneto, Venice, ca. 1695. 24 x 18”. (BW) This handsome map is based on Nolin’s Partie Orientale du Canada ou de la Nouvelle France, but is focused on Newfoundland and the mouth of the St. Lawrence, showing Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Isle de Anticosti and Prince Edward Island. Coronelli has taken the relevant area from Nolin’s map and transcribed it with a magnificent, aquatic cartouche. There is particular interest paid to the Grand Bank and other fishing banks of the region, mapping them as carefully as the coastline. There are some notations on the map by Coronelli referring to the quantity and varieties of fish to be found in the waters. Kershaw notes that this map is of considerable importance to a collector as a derivative of Nolin’s map. Ref: Kershaw #162; Portinaro & Knirsch, Plate XCVIII. Printed on Coronelli’s typical sturdy, white paper with light printer’s ink residue. There are a couple of small worm tracks and stains in upper blank margins, far from map image. (A) $1100-1400

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Eastern Canada (West Canada), Tallis, London, ca. 1851. 13 x 10”. (HC) A fine steel-engraved map of the region of present-day Ontario surrounded in a decorative border. The map includes vignettes of Niagara Falls, an Indian encampment, a view of Kingston, the national seal, and a small river otter. The vignettes were drawn by H. Warren and engraved by Robert Wallis. The map itself was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Original color with light soiling, a few small chips in blank margins, and short centerfold separations in top and bottom blank margins that have been closed on verso with Japanese tissue. (B+) $130-170

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St. Lawrence River, Canada (The River St. Lawrence, Accurately Drawn From D’Anville’s Map…), Harrison, Atlas to Accompany Rapin’s History of England, London, ca. 1784. 16.5 x 13.3”. (BW) A detailed map of the course of the seaway from Lake Ontario to Point Kamouraska at the mouth of the river. The map locates channels, islands, shoals, waterfalls, rocks and rapids in the river, as well as detail of the towns, forts and place names in the river valley. This depiction was drawn from an inset in D’Anville’s large, four-sheet map. Ref: Kershaw #681; Phillips (A) #5206-20; Sellers & Van Ee #251. A strong impression and wide margins with some light creasing. (A) $190-220

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Quebec, Canada (A Plan of the City of Quebec), Weld, Travels through the States of North America, ca. 1798. 9.5 x 6.8”. (BW) This is an uncommon plan of Quebec that contains a very decorative title cartouche with trees, ships in the harbor and a man planting the French flag. There is excellent detail of street layout with a legend in the lower left locating the more important buildings and places of the city. The protective fortifications and walls are well shown. Distance scale

Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographies in the lower margin is in feet. This map is virtually identical to Andrews’ edition but lacks the date in the cartouche and the engraver’s attribution, and hatching has been added to the buildings and the waterline is emphasized with additional printing. Ref: Kershaw #1079; Howes #W-235. There is a hint of offsetting and a few minor spots, issued folding. (B+) $140-200

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Colonial United States & Canada (Tierra Nueva), Ruscelli, La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Allessadrino…, Venice, [1598]. 9.7 x 7”. (BW) This important early map devoted to the East Coast of North America is based on Giacomo Gastaldi’s map of 1548, which combined data from the Verrazano and Cartier voyages. The cartography is unchanged, with the exception of the depiction of the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers (unnamed), which are shown connected upriver, a notion he borrowed from Ramusio. Engraved on copper by Giulio and Livio Sanuto in the unmistakable Italian style. This is the last state with several additional place names, including Virginia, Nova Francia, Estotilant, and India Nuova, and a galleon and fierce sea monster adorning the sea. Italian text on verso. Ref: Burden #30; Kershaw #20; McCorkle #561.2. Light printer’s ink residue with two small tears near centerfold at top of map image that have been professionally repaired. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (B+) $1100-1400

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Colonial United States & Canada (Canada ou Nouvelle France, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences…), Aa, Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde ou la Geographie Royale, Leiden, ca. 1730. 15 x 10.5”. (HC) Beautifully engraved map of northeastern North American and the Great Lakes region based on Delisle’s important map of 1703. The Great Lakes are reasonably well delineated, but Hudson Bay and the upper Mississippi River basin are distorted. Lahontan’s mythical Riviere Longue is shown linking a large western lake with the Mississippi River. It is thought that the lake’s origin is derived from Indian stories concerning the Great Salt Lake. The map is filled with place names, Indian tribes and interesting notations. The large title cartouche is surrounded by scenes of natives and indigenous animals. This is the much more decorative, and uncommon, third state with the map enclosed in a superb picture frame-style border with incredible 3-dimensional quality. The plate in this edition was issued with a map of Florida on the same sheet. Ref: Kershaw #329. Bottom margin has been trimmed, with loss of 1/8” of map border. Small tear in right-hand border, and printer’s crease in left-hand border. (B) $650-750

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Colonial United States & Canada (Carte du Canada ou de la Nouvelle France et des Decouvertes qui y ont ete faites…), Delisle/Covens & Mortier, Paris, ca. 1730. 22.5 x 19.5”. (HC) First issued in 1703, this richly detailed map provides the most accurate rendering of the Great Lakes of the time, with the lakes fully enclosed and properly placed in longitude and latitude. Delisle’s map of Canada and the Great Lakes is one of the most outstanding and influential maps of the eighteenth century. Detroit marks it’s debut on this map, only two years after its founding. Delisle’s cartography is very meticulous and adds new information from Joliet, Franquelin, and the Jesuit explorers. It correctly positions the Ohio River but confuses its name with the Wabash River. West of the Mississippi Lahontan’s fictitious Riviere Longue is prominently depicted. In Canada special attention is given to the rivers and lakes between Hudson Bay and the St. Lawrence, and Lac de Assenipoils (Lake Winnipeg) connects to Hudson Bay. Sanson’s three islands of the Arctic are retained. The exquisite cartouche with a beaver, natives, priest and friars, was engraved by Guerard. This is the second state of the map and remains essentially unchanged from the first edition. Ref: Kershaw #318; Tooley (Amer) p. 20 #39 Some minor toning and soiling, else very good. (B+) $1300-1600

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Colonial United States & Canada (Dominia Anglorum in America Septentrionali), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, ca. 1740. 21.5 x 19.8”. (HC) Great sheet consisting of four separate maps: Virginia und Maryland; Carolina nebst einem Theil von Florida; New Engelland, New York, New Yersey und Pensilvania; and New Foundland, od. Terra Nova, S. Laurentii Bay, die Fisch-Bank, Acadia, nebst einem Theil New Schotland. Each map details the British possessions in North America, with roads, forts, towns, coastal shoals. Text panel at bottom. German title at right, Die Gros-Britannische Colonie-Laender in Nord America. Ref: Cumming (SE) #223; McCorkle #740.1; Portinaro & Knirsch #63; Sellers & Van Ee #83. A couple of printer’s creases adjacent to centerfold and one small spot at top right. A few tiny chips and tears in blank margins have been professionally repaired. (A) $600-800

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Colonial United States & Canada (A Map of the British and French Settlements in North America), Lodge, Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1755]. 15.3 x 11”. (BW) This is the first of several similar maps illustrating the French/British conflict in North America. It was issued just before the French and Indian War was officially declared and depicts, by hachure, the French encroachment into British claimed territory. Earl Granville’s Property is shown in North Carolina and extending to the western-most edge of the map, which is about the 100th Meridian. Several treaty lines are shown in addition to British and French forts and numerous Indian tribes. Decorative title cartouche and lengthy description of the history of the colonies enhance the map. Still bound into the original July, 1755 issue of the magazine with an early mention of Colonel George Washington. Ref: Jolly GENT-91; McCorkle #755.24. There is some extraneous creasing and a binding trim at lower left with a tiny binding tear that just passes the neatline. Lower blank margin was trimmed at left corner, removing a miniscule amount of neatline. (B+) $400-500

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Colonial United States & Canada (An Exact Chart of the River St. Laurence, from Fort Frontenac to the Island of Anticosti Shewing the Soundings, Rocks, Shoals, &c. with Views of the Lands and All Necessary Instructions for Navigating that River to Quebec), Jefferys/Sayer & Bennett, The American Atlas, London, 1775. 37.5 x 23.5”. (HC) This large-scale map of the St. Lawrence River was first issued in 1757. It is based on the surveys of Jean Desayes with an updated depiction of the river from Lake Ontario to Quebec based on D’Anville. This great navigational chart is complete with soundings, rhumb lines, sailing directions, and coastal profiles. The central part of the map shows the river from Anticosti Island to Quebec, and it includes a number of insets depicting important sections of the river with greater detail. First issued in 1757, it was reissued in 1775 by Sayer and Bennet prompted by the growing tensions between the British government and its colonies, that generated an increasing demand for maps of North America. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued. Ref: Kershaw #669; Stevens & Tree 76-d. Original outline color on thick paper, issued folding. A number of folds have been reinforced with old paper and linen to repair a few separations. There is some light offsetting and one small split at a fold intersection. (B) $900-1100

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Colonial United States & Canada ([On 2 Sheets] Partie de l’Amerique Septentrionale, qui Comprend le Canada, la Louisiane, le Labrador, le Groenland, la Nouvelle Angleterre, la Floride &c.), Bonne/Lattre, Atlas Moderne, Paris, 1776. 17 x 12.5”. (HC) Finely engraved pair of Revolutionary War maps covering the Eastern parts of North America. This map was first issued in 1771; here it is seen in the second state with the addition of Theatre de la Guerre en Amerique along the top of the first sheet, and the date of 1776. The first sheet contains the decorative title cartouche, and it covers eastern Canada and Greenland from the bottom of Hudson Bay, northward beyond the Arctic Circle to about 70 deg. N. Latitude. It includes an interesting depiction of a passage between Lake Winnipeg and Hudson Bay alluding to a possible passage to the Pacific. The second map covers French Louisiane and the British Colonies with their western boundary on the Mississippi River. Nice detail, particularly of the French forts and Indian villages. Ref: Kershaw #474; McCorkle #771.2. Watermarked paper with faint toning along centerfold. (A) $600-750

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Colonial United States and Canada - Great Lakes (Le Canada, ou Nouvelle France, &c Tiree de Diverses Relations des. Francois Anglois Hollandois, &c.), Sanson, Paris, ca. 1715. 11.8 x 8”. (HC) This is a reduced version of one of the most influential seventeenth century maps of the French and English colonies in North America. It concentrates on the region of greatest French interest. The entire Great Lakes basin and the St. Lawrence River are shown in great detail. The most important aspect of the map is the first appearance of L. Erie, ou du Chat as a recognizable lake on an atlas map. This delineation influenced the cartography of the region for more than 100 years and was not superceded until Delisle’s “Carte du Canada” in 1703. The map is also an outstanding source for Indian tribal names and locations. Two names (Aouentsiouaeron and Attiouandarons) appear here for the first time. Lake Superior and Michigan (Lac du Puans) are left open-end to the west. This issue is from a re-engraved plate published by Joannes Ribbius and Simon de Vries. Ref: Burden #325; Kershaw #135. Light toning along centerfold and a tiny tear adjacent to centerfold in Nouv. Pays Bas. (B+) $800-950

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Canada & United States (A New and Correct Map of the British Colonies in North America Comprehending Eastern Canada with the Province of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, ...Newfoundland: with the Adjacent States of New England, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey), Laurie & Whittle, A New and Elegant Imperial Sheet Atlas, London, 1794. 26.5 x 18.8”. (HC) This detailed map includes eastern Canada with Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland together with New England, New York, New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. The great fishing banks are graphically depicted. There are numerous interesting notations throughout, e.g., “This vast Tract of Land, which is the Antient Couchsachrage one of the Four

Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographies Beaver-Hunting Countries of the Six Nations, is not yet Surveyed” and “Col. Arnold’s Rout [sic] in 1775” referring to Benedict Arnold’s winter campaign at the start of the American Revolution. The title cartouche is surmounted by a beaver. Ref: Stevens & Tree #65-c. A fine impression with light offsetting and a faint printer’s crease adjacent to centerfold at bottom. Remnants of hinge tape on verso. (A) $700-900 128.

Eastern Colonial United States and Canada (A New Map of the British Dominions in North America; with the Limits of the Governments Annexed thereto by the Late Treaty of Peace, and Settled by Proclamation, October 7th, 1763), Kitchin, Annual Register, London, 1763. 12 x 9.5”. (HC) This very historical map illustrates the British colonies after the Treaty of Paris and at the conclusion of the French and Indian War in America. The treaty ended French colonial ambitions in North America with minor exceptions. As a result, Spain ceded East and West Florida to Great Britain, France relinquished the title to the Louisiana Territory to Spain, and the Mississippi River was established as the British-Spanish Boundary. The map reflects the claims of the southern colonies that their charters extended to the Mississippi River. Also of interest are the names and locations of many Indian tribes and nations located away from the more populated areas of English settlements. An inset of East Florida on the same scale lies between the coastline and the decorative rococo-style title cartouche. A simple compass rose rests in the Atlantic. Ref: McCorkle #763.5; Sellers & Van Ee #103; Jolly ANNREG-3. Issued folding, now pressed, on watermarked paper with two minute holes at fold intersections closed on verso with tissue. A binding trim at top left has been repaired with old paper to better accommodate framing. (A) $500-600

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Eastern Canada & United States (A Map of New England, and Nova Scotia; with Part of New York, Canada, and New Britain & the Adjacent Islands of New Found Land Cape Breton &c.), Kitchin, London Magazine, London, [1758]. 13 x 10.8”. (BW) This scarce map of eastern Canada and Newfoundland extends south to Long Island. It illustrates the theater of the French and Indian War at a time when the tide began to turn in favor of the British. The map depicts harbors, towns, forts, and even waterfalls. Several Indian tribal territories are named, including Chomonchouans and Atticameoueks. There is good detail of the fishing banks in the North Atlantic. Ref: Kershaw #708; Sellers & Van Ee #80; Jolly LOND-145; McCorkle #758.7. Issued folding on watermarked paper with a few minute splits at fold intersections. Several folds are reinforced with tissue on verso. Trimmed close to neatline at left. (B+) $375-450

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Eastern Canada & United States (Carte de la Partie Septentrionale des Etats Unis, comprenant le Canada, La Nouvelle Ecosse, New Hampshire, Massachuset’s Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-Yorck, Etat de Vermont avec partie de Pensilvanie et de New-Jersey), Tardieu, Atlas Universel de Geographie Physique et Politique, Paris, ca. 1797. 16.8 x 12.5”. (HC) Finely detailed map of the Northeast extending from Philadelphia up the coast to Ile d’Anticosti and the mouth of the St. Lawrence, and inland to show part of Lake Ontario. Fine detail particularly along the Hudson River locates scores of towns and villages, shows roads, mountains and watershed. Four distance scales at upper left and a simple block-style title cartouche. Longitude is measured from Paris on the lower scale and from Isle de Fer at top. Engraved by Andre and published by Chanlaire & Mentelle. Ref: McCorkle #797.5. Thick, bluish hand-laid paper with wide, original margins. There is one minute hole at top left caused by a paper flaw, and light toning along centerfold. (B+) $275-350

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Western Canada and Alaska (A Map Shewing the Communication of the Lakes and the Rivers Between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America), Anon., Gentleman’s Magazine, London, 1790. 9.3 x 8”. (BW) This intriguing map is based on the map and report by Peter Pond in 1787. The map traces the route from Lake Superior to Lake Winnipeg and then through an interconnected chain of lakes and rivers to Arabaska Lake and Slave Lake. The most interesting feature is the speculative river flowing out of Slave Lake, over “falls said to be the largest in the known world,” and emptying into Cook Inlet in Alaska, a remarkable journey considering the topography. Pond’s map influenced Alexander Mackenzie’s quest to find the Northwest Passage in his famous expedition in the region. Published in the March 1790 issue with no attribution to the engraver. Ref: Hays #130; Jolly GENT-283; Kershaw #1159; Wheat [TMW] #222. Light offsetting and toning in upper blank margin. (B+) $300-400

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United States (United States), Morse, Jedidiah & Sydney, ca. 1822. 17 x 10.5”. (HC) This uncommon map of the United States was engraved by Annin & Smith and published in Boston. Arkansas is in it’s large configuration extending to Mexico, while Texas is named and is part of Mexico. The large North West Territory is bounded on the west by the Mississippi River and stretches to lakes Superior and Michigan. The central plains and Northwest are labeled Missouri Territory. The border between the United States and Canada stops in Montana, reflecting the disputed boundary between the U.S. and Britain in the Pacific Northwest. An unknown river bisects the unnamed Great Basin with a hopeful notation predicting it “will probably be the communication between the Atlantic and Pacific.” There is some faint offsetting and the lower centerfold has been reinforced with paper on verso. (B+) $275-350

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United States (Carte Generale des Etats-Unis, du Canada et d’une Partie des Pays Adjacents), Brue, Paris, 1825. 20 x 14.3”. (HC) This handsome and finely engraved map covers the United States with most of Mexico and a bit of Canada. The United States are shown with their claims into British Columbia (Territoire Oregon) and Mexico still controls all of Texas and the Southwest, most of which is blank with only conjectural topography shown. The West also features some fictitious rivers, including the S. Buenaventura, flowing from the Rockies into Salt Lake, and then conjecturally through the Pay Inconnu (unknown land) to the Pacific. Two dotted lines trace the course of two rivers from L. Timpanagos to the Pacific. Farther south the Rio de la Pyramyde is suggested near the short Rio de los Martires, both of which appear to go nowhere. The western territories include North West Territory (encompassing present-day Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan), and the large Arkansas Territory. Original outline color and nice impression. There are faint damp stains in the wide original margins (A) $350-450

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United States ([Lot of 3] Der Nordliche Theil der Vereinigten Staaten von Nord America… [and] Etats-Unis… [and] Verein-Staaten von Nord-America, Mexico, Yucatan U. A.), ca. 1832-51. . (HC) A. Verein-Staaten von Nord-America, Mexico, Yucatan U. A. by Adolph Stieler, dated 1851, (15.5” x 12.8”). This handsome German map shows the important territorial acquisitions of the Mexican-American War, pre-Gadsden Purchase, plus the new state of California - though the borders are incorrectly shown so that San Diego is in Yutah Terr., which encompasses the balance of the former Upper California region. Several Indian tribes are located in this region that is otherwise noted as