NEW ADDITIONS

Africa

16691: SEUTTER, Matthais AFRICA Iuxta Navigatoiones et Ob, Servationes Recentissimas...Augsburg, c1740 (19" x 23") Based on Homann’s 1715 map, this striking image is typical of the fiction and mythology of interior Africa. at the time. Huge lakes of Zaire and Zaflan feed the Nile and other major river systems, huge northern river crosses the desert, accented coast lines. Elaborate title cartouche showing natives, exotic animals and a dragon. Single fold as issued, full margins. Color and paper bright. Slight wrinkling along centerfold with some lightening of color. Minor, mostly marginal soiling.  Good. $1000.00 View Map

Americas

16686: SEUTTER, Matthias Novus Orbis sive AMERICA Meridionalis et Septentrionalis... Augsburg, c.1740 (19" x 22") Beautiful and elaborate map of the Americas, boldly engraved with exceptional cartouches. California as an island, “Quivi”, Missouri River flowing almost to the Pacific coast. Above California “Fretum Anian” separates the island from “Terra Isonis incogn”. Tracks of several voyages are shown in the Pacific. Two, uncolored, elaborate cartouches with scenes of native life and conversion to Christianity. Numerous other features make this a fun, and particularly attractive map to study. Single fold as issued, full margins. Bright color on sturdy paper, bright paper. Some marginal soiling from handling, just affecting border at lower right. Very Good. $2250.00 View Map

Asia

16692: SEUTTER, Matthias  ASIA cum omnibus Imperiis Provinciis, Statibus et Insulis...Augsburg (19" x 22") Beautiful map of all of Asia, including the East Indies to northern “Nova Hollandia”. Japan with huge “ Terra Yedso”, with “Compagnie Land” just across the straight “Fretum Vries”. Mythical lakes and rivers in Southeast Asia, the Great Wall protecting Peking, several parts of the East Indies still undefined. Nova Zembla connected to the continent along a poorly understood northern coast. Full of interesting detail. Hand color distinguishes kingdoms and major regions. Two very elaborate cartouches embellish the map. Single fold as issued, full margins and bright paper. Marginal soiling at lower right. Very Good. $1100.00 View Map

Atlases, Books and Title pages

16711: ARROWSMITH, John The London Atlas of Universal Geography, Exhibiting the Physical & Political Divisions of the Various Countries of the World... London, 1835 (22" x 15")  Early edition of this desirable, large folio atlas, containing 50 large, double page engraved maps of principle countries of the world, including Arrowsmith’s early Australia maps. Original hand color in outline and wash. The United States map extends west to the Northwest Territory of Huron, Mexico map names the region of Texas and shows early knowledge of southwest. Finely engraved and highly detailed maps throughout. Original ½ calf binding in good condition. A few minor repairs to some maps, but in general maps are very clean and in exceptional condition. A very nice example of this uncommon edition. Very Good+. $11,250.00 A B C D E

16714: BRION ATLAS General, Civil, Ecclesiastique et Militare... Paris, 1772 (11-1/2" x 9") Third edition of this lovely atlas, 45 double page maps, plus spheres and plates for 54 total plates. World in two hemispheres shows huge Sea of the West and suggested Northwest Passage. Early Australia/East Indies. Separate Eastern and Western hemispheres. 4 maps on the Americas, including desirable “L’Amerique Dresse pour I etude”and “Nouveau Mexique, Louisiane, Canada et Nell Angleterre”. All maps are set within classic, separately pressed elaborate border. 34 page index. Early, or original hand color. Maps are in excellent condition. Original binding in good condition. Comes in clamshell box.  Very Good. $3850.00 A B C D

16715: BONNE  Atlas De Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre... Paris, ca.1780 (10" x 8") Excellent example of this atlas, with 50 copperplate engraved maps on thick hand made paper. 23 maps cover Americas and Caribbean. Also includes 28 pages of text and 22 folded tables [in French]. Original paper covered boards, with wear. Maps are Very Good to Near Fine. Comes in nice clamshell box. $2650.00  A B C D               

16708: CAREY & LEA: A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical AMERICAN ATLAS, being a Guide to the History of North and South America, and the West Indies... Philadelphia, 1822 (18" x 12-1/2", binding) Here is the first edition of one of Carey & Lea’s  most desirable atlases, focused entirely on the Americas. Many highly sought after maps are included in the 46 double paged maps, including individual state maps with detailed text about history, climate and other key aspects. Original hand color. A very informative reference for an early United States. Rebound with ½ black calfskin, gilt decorated spine matching existing, paper covered boards with black leather gilt decorated corners and label. Pages were professionally cleaned where needed, and any chips, etc. repaired. Most maps near fine, others with faint foxing. Pages quite flexible and not brittle. One would be hard pressed to find a better copy of this landmark atlas. Great addition for the serious collector.  Very Good. $21,500.00 A B C D E F

16713: DE FER, Nicholas Introduction a la Geographie Avec une Description Historique Sur touttes les parties de la Terre Paris, 1717 (7-1/2" x 5") Excellent example of this work, containing 5 folding maps and sheet of globes plus engraved title page. Three images of California as an island; on the world map, the Americas map and on title page. Scarce World map, “Mappe-Monde ou’ Carte Generale de la Terre...”is a great example of knowledge and supposition of the day: California as an island, set below a blank northwest coast, New Guinea connected to partial New Holland, odd Pacific coast above Japan for examples. World map surrounded with medallions of explorers. All maps are very appealing and in exceptional condition. One minor tear to Asia map, just into image. Maps contained in body of text describing each region. Original full leather cover with minor wear, starting to separate at front top. Comes in clamshell box. Very good. $1800.00 A B C

16709: FINLEY, Anthony: A New General ATLAS Comprising a Complete Set of Maps representing the Grand Divisions or the GLOBE... Philadelphia, 1824 (13-3/4" x 11") A very nice example of this atlas, complete with 58 maps and two prints. World and hemisphere maps, North America, Canada, United States, 24 individual state maps, West Indies, South America, Europe and many country maps from around the world.  New red leather spine with gilt lettering and stamped decorative divisions matching existing and bound into existing red half calf binding. Original marbled boards, a bit soiled.  Maps are very clean, without defects, and in near fine condition. A great example of this atlas.  Very Good. $6,000.00 A B C D

16710: FINLEY, Anthony Atlas Classica; or Select Maps of Anchient Geography, both Sacred and Profane Philadelphia, 1829 (14" x 11") Complete, with 10 listed maps plus additional map of Palestine. Text pages accompany the world map (“Terra Veteribus Nota”) and the map of ancient Greece. The last map is an inset of ancient world, within large chart showing chronological history of empires of the world as they were understood. Great map of the Land of Moriah with legend. Great reference. Very attractive original hand color throughout. Professionally rebound, occasional foxing, minor tears, but generally maps are clean and bright and in very good condition. Good. $650.00 A B C D

16717: GREENLEAF, Jeremiah A New Universal Atlas Comprising Separate Maps of all the Principle Empires, Kingdoms & States Throughout the World and forming a distinct Atlas of the United States...Brattleboro, Vermont, 1843 (14-1/2" x 12-1/2") Scarce second edition of this atlas, significant for the inclusion of original early map of Texas and one of the territories of Iowa and Wisconsin. Of the 65 plates, 37 focus on the Americas, including individual maps of states and territories in the USA. Wonderful, highly desirable depictions of early Texas, Oregon, Wisconsin and Iowa. Mexico map shows oddly shaped independent Texas. Map of North America with extended northwest boundary, above which lies “Unexplored Territory”, independent Texas, uncertain arctic region. Original hand color is bright.  A great study of the time. Original leather spine, light wear to covers. Occasional light foxing spots, heavier in text. Exceptional example of this scarce and highly desirable edition. Comes in nice clamshell box. Very Good. $11,500.00 A B C D E

16716: JOHNSTON, W. & A.K.  The Physical Atlas of Natural Ph enomena Edinburgh, 1856 (22" x 15") Very impressive, elephant folio atlas containing 35 large, engraced thematic maps of all regions, with beautiful hand color. Subjects covered include hydrography, meteorology, botany, ethnology, and more. Additional illustrated plates in text. 137 pages including index. Original binding with only light wear. Gilded edges. Some occasional light scattered foxing but images very bright.  Very Good. $1600.00 A B C D

16712: TANNER, H. S.  A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World, With a special map of each of the United States, plans of Cities...  Philadelphia, 1836 (16" x 13") Uncommon, early edition published by Tanner himself, this atlas contains maps of each of the then existing States in the USA, along with traditional maps of various major countries, 70 maps in total. Original hand color distinguishes counties and provinces and political boundaries throughout. The Mexico map shows an early configuration of Texas, still shown as a  province of Mexico, but naming the Austin colony. Great detail within each state, early county configurations in the then western most states. Original marbled boards, new black leather corners. Some minor stains and age toning throughout, colors nice and bright. Author’s note and table of contents pages with loss. USA map with tear at bottom, tapped on verso, without loss. A few other maps with minor tears, without loss. Most maps clean, all bright.  Good. $7500.00 A B C D

Australia

16543: VANDERMAELEN Partie de la Nouvelle Hollande. Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Sheet 29 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. Here the islands north of the extreme northern coast of Australia around Melville Island are shown, including modern Kep. Tanimbar and much of Kep. Aru. From the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, very faint age toning. Very Good. $250.00 View Map

16544: VANDERMAELEN Iles de L’Amiraute. Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Sheet 24 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. Here the Bismark Archipelago is shown, with most of New Britain and New Ireland shown. New Guinea just enters at lower left. From the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, very faint age toning. Very Good. $150.00 View Map

16549: VANDERMAELEN [two map set] Sheets 2 & 5 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. Iles Mariannes. And Partie des Isles Mariannes.  Brussels, 1827 (each map 18" x 22") Here the Mariana Islands are show. Large text insets, in French, describing Sandwich Islands and Philippines. From the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, very faint age toning. Very Good. $250.00 A B

16551: VANDERMAELEN Archipel de Magellan.  Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Here the Bonin and Volcano Islands are shown, including now Iwo Jima, with a large text inset in French. Sheet 1 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, very faint age toning. Very Good. $150.00 View Map

16555: VANDERMAELEN Archipel des Nlles. Herbrides  Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Here the Hebrides islands are shown, with a large text inset in French. Sheet 39 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, very faint age toning. Very Good. $150.00 View Map

16556: VANDERMAELEN Nouvelle Caledonie  Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Here the island of New Caledonia is shown, with a large text inset in French. Sheet 46 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, very faint age toning. Offsetting from green pigment. Very Good. $200.00 View Map

16559: VANDERMAELEN [Caroline Islands, two map set] each map titled Partie des Iles Carolines  Brussels, 1827 (each map 18" x 22") Sheets 8 and 9 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. The Caroline Island group is shown on two sheets, along with large text insets, in French. From the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, very faint age toning, a few tiny spots in blank areas. Very Good. $280.00 A B

16560: VANDERMAELEN [Solomon Islands, three map set] Sheets 25, 32 & 33 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale.  Partie des Iles Salomon, Partie des Iles Salomon and Parte de L’Arch.l de la Nlle. Irlande  Brussels, 1827 (each map 18" x 22") The Salomon Islands are shown, including ‘Nouvelle Irlande’, with large text insets, in French, describing the region. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, faint age toning, a few small marginal nicks. Some light offsetting from green pigment and light darkening in parts of centerfolds. Very Good. $420.00 A B C

16564: VANDERMAELEN Iles Radak et Iles Ralik  Brussels, 1827 (18" x 21") Here the Marshall Islands are shown, along with a large text inset in French about the region. Sheet 10 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfold. Very Good. $150.00 View Map

16566: VANDERMAELEN Iles des Amis  Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Basically the Tonga Islands shown with a large text inset in French. Sheet 47 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfold. Very Good. $150.00 View Map

16567: VANDERMAELEN [Set of four maps of French Polynesia] Sheets 42, 43, 48 & 49 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. Archipel des Iles de la Societe,  Parte de L’Archipel des Iles Basses  Brussels, 1827 (each map 18" x 21") French Polynesia is shown, with text insets in French about the region. From the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfolds. Very Good. $400.00 A B C D

16571: VANDERMAELEN Iles Fidji  Brussels, 1827 (18-1/2" x 21-1/2") Here the Figi Islands are mostly shown, along with a large text inset in French. Sheet 40 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfold. Very Good. $200.00 View Map

16572: VANDERMAELEN  Iles des Navigateurs  Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Here the Navigator Islands are mostly shown, along with a large text inset in French. Sheet 41 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfold. Very Good.  $160.00 View Map

16573: VANDERMAELEN Archipel de Mendana Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Here the remote Marquesas Islands are shown, northern extent of the Tuamotu Archipelago. Large text insert in French. Sheet 34 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, very faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfold. Very Good. $150.00 View Map

16575: VANDERMAELEN   Partie des Iles Moluques Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Centered on the northern extent of the Banda Sea, here ‘Mer des Moluques’, with a portion of Celebs at left and Bourou center right. Great detail of the area. Sheet 21 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfold. Very Good. $180.00 View Map

16576: VANDERMAELEN Iles du Scarborough Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Here the remote Scarborough islands appear below a large body of text in French providing extensive detail of the region. Sheet 16 from the ‘Oceanique’ volume of Vandermaelen’s monumental 6 volume “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Full margins, faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfold. Very Good. $140.00 View Map

16577: VANDERMAELEN   Cartie De L’Ile Gilolo Brussels, 1827 (18" x 22") Here the northern extent of the ‘Passage des Moluques’ lays between the islands of Manado and Gilolo [Halmahera], with the extreme southern tip of the Philippines just entering at top. The famous Spice Islands shown. Sheet 15 from Vandermaelen’s monumental “Atlas Universel de Geographie...”, the first atlas to map the world on a uniform scale. This is also the first atlas to use the newly developed lithographic technique, finely executed on sturdy paper. Original hand color. Full margins, faint age toning and slight darkening along centerfold. Very Good. $180.00 View Map

 

Central America

16701: HARREVELT, E. Van/CHANGUION, D.J.  Carte du Lac de MEXICO et de ses Environs... Amsterdam, 1756 (8" x 6") After Bellin, here is a rare Dutch edition map of Mexico City, little changed from first reports. From “Atlas Portatif pour servir a l’intellignece de l’Histoire Philosophique...” Original hand color. Nice impression on very bright, clean strudy paper. Very Good. $180.00 View Map

East Indies, China, Japan &c.

16699: LANGENES, B.  Nova Guinea et in Solomonis Amsterdam/Frankfurt, 1609 (3-1/2" x 5").  Fine miniature map of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands as they were know at the time. Jagged northern coast of New Guinea, one river shown - “Terra Baisca”. The map is one of the earliest ones to indicate New Guinea was separate from Australia. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius. Nice dark impression, good margins. Text on verso. Very Good. $400.00 View Map

Eastern Europe

16684: DAPPER, Oliver Paskaert vande Caspise Zee Amsterdam, c.1672 (11-1/2" x 13-3/4") Unusual and striking image of the Caspian Sea, surrounded by adjoining countries, distinguished with lovely hand color in outline. Rhumb lines create a sea chart look and the sea is embellished with five ships and compass rose. Cyrillic and Roman names are shown. Several costal cities depicted. Lovely title cartouche with diverse grouping of peoples of the region. North to left. A great item for the serious collector of the region. I find no record of this in previous sales. Single fold. Lower margin trimmed close to neatline, compass rose area repaired with light facsimile touch-up, still Very Good. $6 00.00 View Map

16149: DE VAUGONDY Royaume De POLOGNE Paris, 1778 (9-1/4" x 11") Nice copperplate engraved map of the kingdom of Poland as is was at the time. Original hand color distinguishes major regions and interior provinces. Single fold, as issued, full margins. Uniform light age toning. Good. $120.00 View Map

16685: PROBST, Johann Michael Die Europaeische order Kleine Tartarey nebst den Angraenzenden Laendern  Augsburg, 1789 (6" x 9-1/2") Lovely and nicely detailed map of the Black Sea area. Early color distinguishes political boundaries of the time, and are marked for reference to legend at right; “PU” for Polnische Ukraine, “TO” for Tartaria Oczakoviens as examples.  Full margins, bright color. Very faint age toning. Fine. $140.00 View Map

Europe

16682: SEUTTER, Matthias EUROPA Religionis Christianae Morum et Pacis AS Belli Artiun Cultu...Augsburg, c.1740 (19" x 22") Lovely, boldly engraved map of all of Europe, including Iceland and east just to the Caspian Sea. Large German Empire; Ottoman Empire in Europe; Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine as one larger kingdom.  Beautiful detail with accented rivers, lakes, mountains and coastlines. Elaborate title cartouche, uncolored. Single fold as issued, full margins, bright color and paper. Light creasing along bottom of centerfold, minor marginal soiling including two spots at top, well away from image. Very Good. $850.00 View Map

France

15366: AYOUARD, Jacques  Plan du Port de Pormiou en Prouence Marseilles, 1732-1746 (11-1/2" x 17-1/2") Finely engraved chart of this port on the Mediterranean coast of France in the Province region. Soundings and anchorages, with legend identifying 5 various sites. North to the North-northeast. From “Recueil de Plusieurs Plans des Ports et Rades ... de la Mer Mediterranee”. Single fold as issued, sturdy paper with full margins. Strong, dark impression. Faint offsetting of compass rose in blank sea area. Very Good. $200.00 View Map

15367: AYOUARD, Jacques Plan de la Rade du Brusc ou des embiez  Marseilles, 1732-1746 (11-1/2" x 17-1/2") Finely engraved chart of this port on the Mediterranean coast of France in the Province region. Soundings, anchorages. Piers and buildings on land. “Isle des embiez” with lookout. North to the South-southeast. Text inset, compass rose with rhumb lines. From “Recueil de Plusieurs Plans des Ports et Rades ... de la Mer Mediterranee”. Single fold as issued, sturdy paper with full margins. Strong, dark impression. Light printer’s ink smudging, not distracting.  Very Good. $250.00 View Map

Italy

15368: AYOUARD, Jacques  Plan de Rade... [four charts on one sheet] du Tuelle...De Bacon...de St. Souspir en Savoye...De Sestri Marseilles, 1732-1746 (11-1/2" x 17-1/2") Finely engraved charts of four ports on the Mediterranean coast of Italy. Soundings and anchorages. North orientation varies from chart to chart, with each chart having a nice compass rose with rhumb lines. From “Recueil de Plusieurs Plans des Ports et Rades ... de la Mer Mediterranee”. Single fold as issued, sturdy paper with full margins. Strong, dark impression. Very faint offsetting of compass roses. Near Fine. $275.00 View Map

15370: AYOUARD, Jacques Plan du Port et Rade De Livourne...  Marseilles, 1732-1746 (11-1/2" x 17-1/2") Finely engraved chart of the port at Livorno [Leghorn] Italy in Tuscany. Excellent detail of the port and walled Livourne showing numerous soundings and anchorages. At far left the offshore shoals and lookout post are shown. Very nice compass rose with rhumb lines, north slightly to east.\. From “Recueil de Plusieurs Plans des Ports et Rades ... de la Mer Mediterranee”. Single fold as issued, sturdy paper with full margins. Strong, dark impression. Very faint offsetting. Near Fine. $300.00 View Map

15369: AYOUARD, Jacques Plan du Port et rade de Livourne...  Marseilles, 1732-1746 (11-1/2" x 17-1/2") Finely engraved very close view and chart of the port at Livorno [Leghorn] Italy in Tuscany. Larger scale that #15370, focusing on the walled city and docks. Two lighthouses shown, numerous soundings. Very nice compass rose with rhumb lines, north to the West-northwest. From “Recueil de Plusieurs Plans des Ports et Rades ... de la Mer Mediterranee”. Single fold as issued, sturdy, bright paper with full margins. Strong, dark impression. Very faint offsetting. Near Fine. $275.00 View Map

15374: AYOUARD, Jacques  Plan de la Baye de Gayette  Marseilles, 1732-1746 (11-1/2" x 17-1/2") Finely engraved plan and chart of Gaetain in the province of Latina in Lazio, central Italy. Detailed layout of the fortified city with several smaller settlements further on shore. Very nice compass rose with rhumb lines, north to the east northeast. From “Recueil de Plusieurs Plans des Ports et Rades ... de la Mer Mediterranee”. Single fold as issued, sturdy bright paper with full margins. Strong, dark impression. Faint offsetting. Near Fine. $300.00 View Map

15377: AYOUARD, Jacques Plan du faro de messine...  Marseilles, 1732-1746 (13-1/4" x 20-1/2") Finely engraved chart of the Stretto di Messina, with the fortified city of Messina., Sicily shown with harbor and surrounding land. The coast of Italy across the straight is detailed. Very nice compass rose with rhumb lines, north to the east. From “Recueil de Plusieurs Plans des Ports et Rades ... de la Mer Mediterranee”. Multiple folds as issued, sturdy bright paper with full margins. Strong, dark impression. Faint offsetting. One double fold intersection has wear and tiny hole in blank area. Very Good. $480.00 View Map

16151: DE VAUGONDY  L’Italie, Paris, 1778 (9-1/2" x 11"). A general map of Italy, including also Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia, with original outline color distinguishing the various kingdoms and states at the time of publication. Ornate title cartouche at top right. Good. $130.00 View Map

16152: DE VAUGONDY  La Lombardie, le Duche de Toscane l’Etat du St. Siege, et l’Isle de Corse Paris, 1778 (9-1/2" x 11"). Original outline color marks the boundaries at the time of the various duchies, states and kingdoms that make up present-day northern Italy, including also Corsica. Ornate title cartouche at lower left. Single fold as issued, full margins. Light age toning in margins and short fold tear, neither affecting image. Very Good. $140.00 View Map

16153: DE VAUGONDY  Royaume de Naples et de Sicile Paris, 1778 (9-1/2" x 11"). Here the southern states of Italy, including also Sicily by means of an inset map, are shown in original outline color. Decorative title cartouche at top left. Single fold as issued, full margins. Faint age toning, extra crease along fold. Good. $100.00 View Map

16700: LE ROUGE, G.L.  Republique de Genes Paris, 1756 (8" x 10-3/4") Very nice map of the gulf of Genoa, with original hand color in outline distinguishing provinces. Decorative title cartouche with manuscript date of 1749 inscribed. Single fold as issued. Toning of paper edges only, well away from image. Very Good. $130.00 View Map

16702: MAGINI, G.A.  Istria, Olim Iapidia Venice, 1620 (114" x 18-1/2") Striking, very attractive and uncommon map of Istria region of Italy. Embellished with internal mountains, forests, rivers and villages. Elaborate, classic cartouches further enhance the image. East to the top. Single fold as issued, good margins. Light soiling in margins. Centerfold reinforcement from early wear, with some minor loss, still a great example of this uncommon map. Good. $650.00 View Map

16693: SANSON, N.  Italie Amsterdam, 1721 (5-1/2" x 6-1/2") Charming small map of Italy, including Sicily, Corsica, and Sardina. Hand color distinguishes kingdoms and regions. Light age toning on paper edges, well away from image, bright color, good margins. Very Good. $120.00 View Map

USA General

16703: BURGESS, David Map of the United States and Texas, Designed to Accompany Smith’s Geography for Schools New York, 1839 [dated] (10-1/4" x 17-1/4") Great map of the United States during a dynamic time of its evolution. Here Texas is an independent republic, huge Indian Territory , and the vast Oregon Territory and Mandan District. Iowa extends to Canada, as does Wisconsin. Few settlements in the interior west, but several landmarks noted, such as Long’s Peak and Castle Rock. Population of the Republic of Texas shown as 200,000. Larger inset map of Mexico and Guatemala emphasizes Texas as well. Single fold as issued, professional backing to strengthen paper. Tiny pinholes of loss along fold, lower right tip of neatline with facsimile. These minor defects do not distract form the map’s visual appeal.  Good. $850.00  View Map

USA East

16697: REID, John The State of Rhode Island, from the Latest Surveys. 1796. New York, 1796 (17" x 13") Scarce map of an early Rhode Island, from the second folio atlas ever published in the United States. Cartography largely taken from Carey’s map of one year earlier. Outstanding detail of rivers, lakes, early roads, towns and coast. Numerous early bridges named. A great study of the state in a very early period. Strong, dark impression on sturdy bright paper with very good margins. Single fold as issued (and apparent earlier fold, pressed flat). It would be hard to find a better copy of this scarce map. Near Fine. $950.00 View Map

16698: REID, John The States of Maryland and Delaware, from the latest Surveys. 1795. New York, 1796 (14" x 17") Scarce map of the states, from the second folio atlas ever published in the United States. Elegant detail of rivers, lakes, early roads, towns and coast. Plot of the City of Washington evident. Inset map showing western Maryland. A great study of the states in a very early period. Strong, dark impression on sturdy bright paper with very good margins. Single fold as issued (and apparent earlier fold, pressed flat). One tiny spot away from any image. It would be hard to find a better copy of this scarce map. Near Fine. $950.00 View Map

USA Northeast

16687: Brion de la Tour Carte du Theatre De La Guerre Entre les Anglais et les Americains... Paris, 1778 (30" x 20") One of the earliest maps available relating to the American Revolution. Copperplate engraved with period color. From eastern Lake Ontario, up river to Quebec in the north, and south to Philadelphia, this maps covers the area primarily involved. Derived from Jeffery’s map of the region. Numerous Indian tribal areas noted, early roads and forts in the  interior. An important map for collectors of the period. Professionally re-backed, with several areas of damage repaired, including some facsimile, some repaired areas with broken crease. Color a bit light. Despite faults, the map is visually pleasing and a great study. Normally a $4500+ map, discounted due to faults. $1850.00 View Map

16697: REID, John The State of Rhode Island, from the Latest Surveys. 1796. New York, 1796 (17" x 13") Scarce map of an early Rhode Island, from the second folio atlas ever published in the United States. Cartography largely taken from Carey’s map of one year earlier. Outstanding detail of rivers, lakes, early roads, towns and coast. Numerous early bridges named. A great study of the state in a very early period. Strong, dark impression on sturdy bright paper with very good margins. Single fold as issued (and apparent earlier fold, pressed flat). It would be hard to find a better copy of this scarce map. Near Fine. $950.00 View Map

16694: REID, John The State of Pennsylvania, from the Latest Surveys. New York, 1796 (12-3/4" x 17-3/4") Scarce, very early map of Pennsylvania, from the second folio atlas ever published in the United States. Outstanding detail of rivers, lakes, early roads, etc. Apparent how northwest region of state still largely unsettled. A great study of the state in a very early period. Strong, dark impression on sturdy bright paper with very good margins. Single fold as issued (and apparent earlier fold, pressed flat). Faintest of age toning. It would be hard to find a better copy of this scarce map. Near Fine. $950.00 View Map

16695: REID, John The State of New York, Complied from the most Authentic Information, 1796. New York, 1796 (15" x 18") Scarce, very early map of New York, from the second folio atlas ever published in the United States. Cartography largely taken from Carey’s map of one year earlier. Outstanding detail of rivers, lakes, early roads and settlements. Center of the state shows early land grants. A great study of the state in a very early period. Strong, dark impression on sturdy bright paper with very good margins. Single fold as issued (and apparent earlier fold, pressed flat). Slight, and very faint staining in blank area of British Territory. Centerfold with slight wear. Very Good. $950.00 View Map

16696: REID, John Connecticut From the best Authorities New York, 1796 (14" x 17") Scarce map of an early Connecticut, from the second folio atlas ever published in the United States. Excellent detail of rivers, lakes, early roads, towns and coast. Long Island Sound shown in full. Strong, dark impression on sturdy bright paper with very good margins. Single fold as issued (and apparent earlier fold, pressed flat). Two faint, small stains in blank area at bottom, professionally repaired tear, top center left. Very Good. $850.00 View Map

West Indies

16690: BONNE, Rigobert Isles de Cuba et de la Jamaique Paris, c.1787 (9" x 13-1/2") Very nice map of the whole island of Cuba, with Jamaica and part of St. Dominique and Bahamas. Major costal features named along with some interior places. Single fold as issued, full margins, nice outline color, printed on sturdy paper. One small spot of wax in blank portion of the sea, one dark stain outside plateline. Good. $185.00 View Map

16689: HONDIUS/JANSSON Mappa Aestivarum Insularum, atlas Barmudas dictarum...c1647 (15-1/2" x 20") Famous, classic map of the Bahamas, based on survey by Richard Norwood in 1618. The island is divided in to the original “Tribes”, which became administrative parishes. Each is named for a major stockholder in the Bermuda Company, also known as Somers Isles Company. The landowners are shown in legend at bottom of map. The image of Bermuda is superimposed on the Atlantic with parts of Virginia, Hispaniola and England shown, with a small image of Bermuda at center. Single fold as issued, sturdy paper with full margins. Very nice color. Small marginal tear repaired. Near Fine. $2750.00 View Map

World Maps

16680: SCHERER [untitled, Pacific Ocean, and northern regions] Munich, c1700 (9" x 13-1/2") Unusual projection, taken from the center of the earth looking out at the land masses of Japan, north, and across the Pacific to California. Includes an eastern hemisphere globe as inset. California as an island, Japan with huge “Iedso”. Exquisite engraving style unique to Scherer. Exotic land and sea animals, forests, mountains and ships embellish the image. The Great wall shown protecting “Pechin”. Single fold as issued, full margins and very bright sturdy paper. Light toning of centerfold, else Fine. $950.00 View Map

16681: SEUTTER, Matthias  Diversi Globi Terr-Aquei...Augsburg, c.1740 (19" x 22") Seutter’s striking map of the world in two hemispheres, surrounded by eight smaller world perspectives and four smaller spheres. The primary eastern and western hemispheres are full of great detail, known and supposed. California as an island, below a large “Terra Essonis” and with Quivira on the mainland. Australia is taking shape but largely undefined. Japan with large “Terra Yedso”. The tracks of several early explorers shown, including Dampier and Tasman. Six polar projections elaborate on the still largely unknown polar regions. Bold engraving embellishes map with wind-heads, ornate cartouches and several notes.  Single fold as issued, early color, full margins. Some minor soiling in margins. Very Good. $3850.00 View Map