Auction No. 82
(Archive Information Only - Closed February 28, 1998)

Antique Maps of the United States
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44. United States (New Military Map of the United States…), Johnson & Ward, New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World, New York, 1861. 23.7 x 17.2". (FC) Fine Civil War period map. This is a later issue (probably 1864) which shows the states and territories rather than the military departments. There is a very large Idaho Ty. which encompasses present-day Montana and Wyoming. Other territories with provisional borders include Dakota, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Nine insets: New Orleans, Mobile Bay , Pensacola Bay, Key West, Savannah River & Savannah, Charleston Harbor, Hampton Roads area, Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Names many forts and military outposts. Minor light foxing, mostly in margins. (B) $200

45. United States (Map of the United States), Mitchell, Primary Geography, Philadelphia, ca. 1861. 10.2 x 5.2". (FC) Interesting western territories with Dakota and Nebraska reaching to the Rocky Mountains. Washington wrapping around Oregon and encompassing all of present day Idaho, a large Utah with a narrow Nevada including part of California up to the Sierra Nevada Mtns., and Arizona below New Mexico as a Confederate Ty. Trimmed at bottom to within 1/8" of neatline. Recent color. (A) $45

46. United States, Geo. Cram, Unrivaled Family Atlas, Chicago, [1883]. 18 x 11.5". (PC) Double page. One Dakota and Indian Territory. Good impression and color. Notes many railroads and cities. Decorative border. (B) $25

47. United States (Sketch of the General Progress (Eastern and Western sheets)), U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1896. 24.6 x 30". (BW) Two folding sheets, un-joined, covering the United States and exhibiting the progress of the various surveys. (A+) $50

48. United States, eastern and southern (A Map of the British American Plantations, extending from Boston in New England to Georgia …), E. Bowen, The Gentlemen’s Magazine, 1754. 11 x 8.7". (BW) Interesting, very detailed map. Shows the watershed in great detail. Names many rivers, Indian tribes and trails, & mountain ranges. Pictorial cartouche with two crowned Indians and the head of an Anglo with an arrow stuck in it. A most desirable sheet still bound into the original Gentleman’s Magazine, July, 1754. Ref: GENT-89. Binding holes and a little glue residue at binding margin, well outside map. Light & uneven toning. (B) $250-275  [Click here to view image of the map]

49. United States, eastern (Map of the Northern Part of the United States of America), Abraham Bradley, Morse’s American Gazetteer, [1797]. 15.5 x 8.4". (BW) Copper engraved map covering from Maine to just past the Mississippi River and south to include Kentucky and Virginia. Good detail in the east of cities and towns. The western part of the map is filled with interesting topographical detail, notations such as "Fine Prairies" and "Very Large Meadows". Map has been laid down on a sheet of rag mat, else fine and clean. (A) $200

50. United States, eastern (Eastern States), Olney, New & Improved School Atlas, 1829. 7.7 x 9.5". (FC) Handsomely colored map of New England. Minor foxing. (B) $30

51. United States, eastern (Etats-Unis de L’Amerique du Nord), Anon., ca. 1830. 10 x 7.7". (OC) Interesting map with states shown up to the Mississippi River. Depicts Arkansas Territory and "Districts" for numerous Indian nations. Texas is shown as a state in Mexico. (A) $75

52. United States, eastern, (United States) John Tallis, London, [1857]. 12.7 x 9.5". (OC) Great map of the eastern states and some very interestingly shaped western territories up to about the Rocky Mountains. Surrounded by a fully colored, decorative border and vignettes including a buffalo hunt, Penn’s treaty with the Indians, Washington’s Monument (which includes a statue at the top which was never actually installed), portraits of Franklin and Washington, and two U.S. seals. Very attractive coloring and fine condition. (A+) See page 56. $275-325  [Click here to view image of the map]

53. United States, eastern (Colton’s United States Shewing the Military Stations, Forts &c.), J.H. Colton, N.Y., 1862. 14.5 x 15.5". (FC) Scarce folding, CIVIL WAR, map printed for the "Rebellion Record". Stretches west to about the 103rd Meridian. Depicts Pony Express Route, railroads, U.S. Mail routes and other important roads. Four ships decorate the map. Very fine condition. (A+) $450-500

54. United States, northeast (Township Map of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island), Taintor & Merriil, American Household & Commercial Atlas, N.Y., [1876]. 20.5 x 28.5". (FC) Finely engraved, well-colored with very decorative border. Extremely detailed at 10 miles per inch showing small roads, railroads, villages, etc. Railway extends to Provincetown on Cape Cod. A scarce, large and desirable sheet. (A) $90

55. United States, eastern (Dealer’s lot of New England maps), (FC) Lot of 4 maps from mid-19th century geographies and atlases. Three regional maps and one of the state of Maine. Minor marginal defects. (B) $50

56. United States, eastern (Sketch of the Coast from Cape Ann to New York Showing Progress of Surveys with Sub-sketches of Charleston and Port Royal Harbors), U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, [1896]. 17.5 x 17.2". (BW) Detailed, folding, coastal survey chart. (A+) $35

57. United States, southern (A Map of Part of West Florida, from Pensacola to the Mouth of the Iberville River …), J. Lodge, Gentleman’s Magazine, 1772. 13.5 x 7.3". (BW) Includes Mobile Bay and Ft. Conde, New Orleans and "Plantations" on the Mississippi well north of New Orleans. Large inset Plan for a New Settlement shows much detail including docks along the river. This map was published in response to reports the British government was considering the settlement of a colony on the banks of the Mississippi. The point suggested was near today’s Baton Rouge. A good impression of a desirable map. Ref: GENT-217. (A) $200-225  [Click here to view image]

58. United States, southern (Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana), Johnson & Ward, New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World, New York, [1863]. 17.2 x 24". (FC) Nice map of the states, colored by county and showing railroads and roads. Decorative border. Split on fold and short tear, repaired with archival tape. (B) $45

59. United States, southeastern (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia & District of Columbia), Asher & Adams, New Statistical and Topographical Atlas, New York, 1871. 22.5 x 16". (FC) Very detailed with hundreds of place names and railroads. A pretty map with pastel coloring. Short split on fold, repaired with archival tape. (A) $45

60. United States, southern (Sketch Showing Progress of Surveys on the Gulf Coast, Lake Pontchartrain, Mobile and Pensacola Bays with Sub-sketch of Tortugas Harbor), U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, 1896. 24 x 24". (BW) Detailed, folding, coastal survey. (A+) $35

61. United States, central (The United States - Valley of the Mississippi), Blackie & Son, The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of the World, Edinburgh, [1884]. 13.2 x 19.5". (PC) Excellent detail of the extensive railroad network. Covers the eastern parts of Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Indian Ty. & Texas over to about the 85th Meridian (A+) $35

62. United States, southwest (Sketch of part of the march & wagon road of Lt. Col. Cooke from Santa Fe to the Pacific Ocean, 1846-7.), U.S. War Dept., ca. 1847. 22.5 x 11.5". (BW) Route of the Mormon Battalion through the Southwest. Filled with notations and comments. Table of distances from "Independence Mtns. To Pacific" Crisp, fine impression. Map is near mint: clean, no tears and no splits - extraordinary condition for this map. (A+) $175

63. United States, southwest (California, Territories of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah), Johnson & Ward, New Illustrated Family Atlas, N.Y., [1863]. 24.2 x 17". (FC) Fine example of this interesting map of the Southwest. The first Arizona Terr. boundaries still showing the old New Mexico county divisions. Early provisional boundary between Nevada and Utah on the 115th Meridian. Filled with many wonderful and often incorrect notations. Shows forts, U.S. Mail routes, the Pony Express Route, emigrant route to California and proposed R.R. routes. Two tiny light spots in title, else, clean and bright. (B) $250-350  [Click here to view image]

64. United States, southwest (United States of North-America, South West Sheet), T. Ettling, Weekly Dispatch Atlas, [1863]. 12 x 16.7". (OC) Most of Texas and Indian Territory except for the eastern portion from about Matagorda Bay and Ft. Washita in Indian Territory. Also much of New Mexico, but not Santa Fe. Many notations including "Wild Horses and Cattle." Good impression and color. Margins a little rough, soft fold, but map fine, (A) $70

65. United States, western (The United States of North America, Pacific States), Blackie & Son, Edinburgh, ca. 1880. 10 x 13.4". (PC) Crisply printed and finely detailed map showing CA, OR, WA, NV, UT, ID, AZ and parts of WY and MT. Great RR’s detail with spurs ending at Frisco, UT; Baker City, OR; Hailey, ID; Eureka, NV, to name a few. (A) $25

66. Alaska (Map of Alaska), Rand McNally, Atlas of the World, Chicago, 1895. 12.2 x 9.2". (PC) Nice map of the territory with good topographical and coastal detail. Klondike Region is noted. Inset of the Aleutian Islands. (A+) $15

67. Alaska (General Chart of Alaska), US Coast & Geodetic Survey, 1896. 49.5 x 27". (BW) Large, folding map compiled from U.S. and Russian sources. Very detailed. (A+) $150

68. Alaska, Dodd & Mead, 1907. 10.5 x 8.5". (PC) Fascinating map colored to depict the locations of various natural resources including gold, silver, tin, coal and others. (A+) $15

69. Arizona & New Mexico (Sketch of Public Surveys in New Mexico, to accompany Report of the Survey General 1856), U.S. State Surveys, 1856. 32 x 22". (BW) Very early state survey of the region which also includes much of Utah and Indian Territory. Most major rivers are shown, but inaccurately. Hardly any information on mountains. Names many Indian tribes. A fascinating early look at our Southwest. Folds as issued. Browning only along a couple folds, close at binding side (as issued), short tear, repaired with archival tape - overall much better than normally found. (B) $225

70. Arkansas, Matthews-Northrup, The Century Atlas, 1902. 15.5 x 11". (PC) Crisp impression with fine detail and coloring. Keyboard borders, sunburst in title. The Century maps represent some of the finest printing of the time. Centerfold repaired with archival tape. (A) $15

71. California, Geo. Cram, Unrivaled Family Atlas, Chicago, [1883]. 12 x 18.5". (PC) Double page sheet with good color, decorative borders. Detailed with RR’s, topo and political divisions. A few light stains in map. Nevada on back (B). $25

72. California & Nevada (Asher & Adams’ California & Nevada - Northern Portion [together with] Southern Portion)), 1872. 23 x 16.5". (FC) Two detailed maps with light coloring, Northern map covers from just above San Jose to the state line. Counties, cities, watershed and lakes shown. Large number of RR’s, the furthest north ends at Red Bluff, none shown into Virginia City. The Southern map extends south from just above the Bay of Monterey and Santa Cruz. No RR’s in the LA area. Includes the Catalina Islands and down to San Clemente Is. Las Vegas is not named. Browned at edges with a few tears, tiny portion of one corner missing, far from neatline. The pair. (B) $60

73. California & Nevada (Boundary Survey Between California and Nevada (Sheets 1 & 2)), U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, 1896. 20 x 20.5". (BW) 2 folding maps, detailed. (A+) $25

74. Colorado (Preliminary Sketch … in the Colorado Section of Geographical Survey West of 100th Meridian), Lt. George Wheeler, 1875. 14.3 x 21". (BW) The preliminary sketch of the map eventually published in 1881. Covers the region that includes Gray’s Pk, Colorado Springs, Pagosa Springs and south to Taylor Pk and Las Vegas, NM. Browning along folds and splits at fold intersections. Needs a little TLC. (C) $60

75. Connecticut (Geographical, Historical and Statistical Map of Connecticut), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Phila., [1822]. 11.5 x 9.7". (FC) First edition of this detailed map of the state surrounded by text on a folio sheet. Revolutionary War battle sites are located. Interesting text, particularly regarding Yale University, which is noted as having 5 professors and a student body of 412. Minor browning along centerfold and light damp stain in margins. (B) $200

76. District of Columbia (Plan of the City of Washington), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1867. 13.5 x 11". (FC) Very nice plan depicting the original shape of the city. The Capitol and other major monuments and sites are shown. Decorative grapevine border. Light spotting in lower quarter. (B) $45

77. Delaware (Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Delaware), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1827. 9.7 x 11.7". (FC) Detailed map surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Beautifully colored. Manuscript written date under title in map, else fine. (A) $200

78. Delaware and New Jersey, A & C Black, ca. 1890. 15 x 10.5". (PC) Two maps within one border. Very detailed, color attractively outlining the county boundaries. Inset of New England. A couple of marginal tears, two just entering neatline and repaired with archival tape. (B) $10

79. Florida, Matthews-Northrup, The Century Atlas, 1902. 10.5 x 15". (PC) Insets show the panhandle, Key West, St. Augustine, Tampa Bay, and vicinity of Jacksonville. Crisp impression , fine detail and coloring. Keyboard borders and sunburst in title. The Century maps represent some of the finest printing of the time. (A+) $25

80. Georgia, Geo. Cram, Unrivaled Family Atlas, Chicago, [1883]. 9.8 x 12". (PC) Nice impression with good coloring. Very detailed with many railroads named, counties, etc. SC on back. Decorative border. (A) $15

81. Idaho and Wyoming, Matthews-Northrup, The Century Atlas, 1897. 13 x 10.5". (PC) Crisp impression with very fine detail. Includes large inset of Yellowstone Park. Keyboard borders and sunburst in title. Nice later map. (A) $20

82. Illinois (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Illinois), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, [1822]. 8.7 x 11.7". (FC) This is the first separate map of Illinois to be published in an atlas. Very early county development (19), only in the southern part and a large section of "Bounty Lands" between the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. The state capital is Vandalia. The site of Chicago is identified as "The garrison attacked by the Indians, and, after their surrender, basely murdered". Present day Iowa is part of Missouri Territory and Wisconsin is North West Territory. Surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Professionally repaired split on centerfold. A very important, and scarce map. (A) $300 [Click here to view image of the map]

83. Indiana (Geographical, Statistical & Historical Map of Indiana), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, [1822]. 8.6 x 11.2". (FC) First Atlas map of the Indiana. County development confined to the southern part and the Indian Boundary shown. Surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Beautifully colored. Split on fold, professionally repaired. (A) At right. $275

84. Indiana, Jeremiah Greenleaf, A New Universal Atlas, Boston, [1848]. 10.7 x 12.7". (FC) Detailed map showing numerous cities, counties and roads. National Road goes through Centerville, Indianapolis, Terre Haute and on to Marshall, IL. Several early railroads shown. Lightly age toned, else fine. (A) $90

85. Indiana, J.H. Colton, New General Atlas, N.Y., 1855. 12.7 x 15.5". (FC) Detailed, colored by county with numerous railroads & roads throughout. Decorative border (A) $50

86. Iowa & Missouri (County Map of the States of Iowa and Missouri), S.A. Mitchell, General Atlas, 1861. 11.5 x 14". (FC) Fine impression and good coloring. Numerous RR’s shown, including the S.W. Branch of the Pacific RR as proposed, to name one of several. A few spots and insect damage in lower margin, not affecting map image. Floral borders. (B) $35

87. Kansas, Rand McNally, Indexed Atlas..., Chicago, 1898. 26 x 19". (PC) Large, attractive map with good detail especially of railroads, with hundreds of little towns located. (A+) $30

88. Kentucky (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Kentucky), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Phila., [1822]. 18.5 x 11.2". (FC) Large map of the state with early county development. Floyd and Hickman counties are conspicuously oversized. Several eastern counties have no towns. Text below, on a full folio sheet. Includes an addition sheet of text related to the state. Minor browning along centerfold with professionally repaired split. (B) $250  [Click here to view image]

89. Louisiana (Grondvlakte van Nieuw Orleans, de Haoofdstad van Louisiana (and) De Uitloop van de Rivier Mississippi (and) De Oostelyke ingang van de Mississippi met en Plan van het Fort ‘t welk het Kanaal beheerfcht), Isaac Tirion, Amsterdam, ca. 1769. 17.5 x 13". (FC) Derived from Bellin’s plan of New Orleans and made about 50 years after the city’s founding. The plan depicts large empty tracks of land surrounding the city core with each building depicted. The other two maps depict the Delta in great detail. Very nice later hand coloring. (A+) RESERVE $550. $675-750   [Click here to view image of the map]

90. Maine (Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Maine), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1827. 9.5 x 11.7". (FC) Map surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Beautifully colored. Manuscript written date under title in map, damp stain in margin with a couple of marginal tears, none affecting map. (B) $175

91. Maine, Jeremiah Greenleaf, A New Universal Atlas, Boston, [1848]. 10.7 x 12.5". (FC) Detailed and finely engraved. Shows much topographical information, cities, political boundaries, railroads, etc. Scroll engraved around title and keyboard style border. The northern portion is completely unsettled. Dotted line extends outside established border to show the boundary formerly claimed by Maine. (A+) $90

92. Maine, J.H. Colton, A New General Atlas, New York, 1855. 12.7 x 15.7". (FC) Lovely pastel coloring of this detailed map surrounded by Colton’s distinctive border. (A+) $40

93. Maryland (City of Baltimore Maryland), J.H. Colton, A New General Atlas, New York, 1855. 15.5 x 12.7". (FC) Lovely city plan with many buildings noted, railways and other points of interest. Colton’s distinctive border. (A+) $60

94. Maryland (Plan of Baltimore), S.A. Mitchell, A New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1867. 11.2 x 9.5". (FC) Nice plan of the city with major buildings noted and surrounded by a grapevine border. Attractively colored. (A) $45

95. Massachusetts (Plan de la Ville de Boston et ses Environs), Bellin, Le Petite Atlas Maritime, Paris, [1764]. 10.7 x 6.5". (BW) Great early plan of the cities of Boston and Charles Town. Large index table in French text. Folding as issued. (A+) $325

96. Massachusetts (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Massachusetts), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, [1822]. 18.5 x 11.7". (FC) Detailed map of the state surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Includes an additional sheet of text. Light foxing, mostly in margins, with professionally repaired centerfold. (B) $200

97. Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, S.A. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1867. 13.7 x 11.5". (FC) Nicely colored map with good railroad detail and a grapevine border. Some foxing in border and a little in map. (B) $35

98. Massachusetts (Map of Boston), Rand McNally, Atlas of the World, ca. 1880. 9.7 x 12.5". (PC) Nice plan of the city and harbor depicting the transportation system. (A) $30

99. Massachusetts (Map of Massachusetts), Commonwealth of Mass. Commission of Waterways and Public Lands, 1917. 52 x 29". (PC) Large, folding map compiled from U.S. Geological Survey. Depicts counties but features topographical and waterways prominently. A scarce separately issued map. Minor separations on fold intersections, overall very good. (B) $75

100. Michigan (Geological Map of the Environs of Marquette, Negaunee and Ishpeming), C. Rominger (State Geologist), Geological Survey of Michigan, New York, 1881. 30 x 20". (PC) Colorful, folding map of the Upper Peninsula region. (A+) $25

101. Michigan (Northern Michigan), Rand McNally, Indexed Atlas of the World, Chicago, 1898. 26 x 18.5". (PC) Very large map of the Upper Peninsula with good detail of the islands in Lake Michigan. Large chip in margin not affecting image, else fine. (A) $30

102. Minnesota, Asher & Adams, New Statistical and Topographical Atlas, New York, 1872. 16.2 x 22". (FC) Detailed county and township map with pastel coloring. Good railroad detail. Northern part of the state is not surveyed. Short marginal split on fold, repaired with archival tape, else fine. (A) $40

103. Missouri, Geo. Cram, Unrivaled Family Atlas, Chicago, [1883]. 12 x 9.5". (PC) Good impression and coloring. Detailed with many railroads named. Iowa on back. Decorative border. (A) $15

104. Nebraska, Geo. Cram, Unrivaled Family Atlas, Chicago, [1883]. 12 x 9.5". (PC) Good impression and coloring with much detail including named railroads. Kansas on back. Decorative border. (A) $15

105. New Hampshire (Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of New Hampshire), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Phila., ca. 1827. 8.7 x 12". (FC) Detailed map surrounded by text on a folio sheet. Beautifully colored. Only 7 counties and all but the extreme northern portion of the state is divided into large townships, with some areas still noted as "Ungranted Land". There is a "Grant to Dartmouth College". The text includes much of interest concerning Dartmouth and Phillips Exeter Academy. Manuscript written date under title in map, minor offsetting and short split on centerfold, not affecting map. (B) $150

106. New Hampshire, Rand McNally, Indexed Atlas of the World, Chicago, 1898. 12.2 x 19". (PC) Large and detailed map with hundreds of little towns not normally shown on atlas maps. Marginal damp stain affecting one corner. (B) $25

107. New Jersey (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of New Jersey), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, [1822]. 9.5 x 11". (FC) 1st edition. Detailed map of the state surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Split along centerfold, professional repaired. (A) $200

108. New Jersey, Jeremiah Greenleaf, A New Universal Atlas, Boston, [1848]. 12.7 x 15". (FC) Delicately colored by county and showing railroads and major cities. Keyboard style border & scroll engraving around title. Very light age toning, else fine. (A) $80

109. New York (Map of the State of New York Compiled from the Latest Authorities), S.A. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1833. 21 x 16.7". (FC) Folding, pocket map of the state with great detail concerning the transportation system. Insets of Vicinity of the Falls of Niagara, Vicinity of Rochester, Map of the Hudson River from New York to Albany, Vicinity of New York and Vicinity of Albany. Beautiful scroll engraved title. Only the second edition of this early map. Folds into leather covers with fine gilt lettering, with index. Map is in very good condition with only a couple of short separations on fold intersections and some very faint offsetting. Covers very good. (A) $350

110. New York, J.H. Colton, New General Atlas, New York, 1855. 15.7 x 12.7". (FC) Attractive state map with insets of the Vicinity of Niagara Falls and the Vicinity of New York. Very good detail of roads and railways. Surrounded by a decorative border. (A) $60

111. New York, J.H. Colton, Johnson & Browning (pub.), New York, 1858. 24.7 x 16.7". (FC) Beautifully colored map of the state surrounded by townplan insets of Oswego, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, New York, Troy and Albany. Colton’s distinctive border. Margins trimmed, but adequate. (A) $70

112. New York, Geo. Cram, Unrivaled Family Atlas, Chicago, [1883]. 18 x 11.5". (PC) Double page with good color and crisp impression. Insets of the vicinity of New York City, and Long Island. Decorative border. (A) $20

113. North Carolina & South Carolina (North America Sheet XI Parts of North and South Carolina), J & C Walker, SDUK, London, 1833. 13 x 15". (OC) Very detailed map of the coastal regions of both states. Keyboard style border. Couple of short tears, repaired with archival tape with close margins. (B) $45

114. Ohio (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Ohio), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Phila., [1822]. 9.7 x 12". (FC) Early map of the state surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Minor browning and split along centerfold, professionally repaired. (A) $140

115. Ohio (J.T. Barker’s Rail Road and Township Map of Ohio), H.R. Page, Chicago, 1887. 26 x 16". (FC) Large map depicting counties, townships with particular emphasis on railroads. Counties are numbered (88). Large attractive title and coloring with a decorative border. A scarce map, as H.R. Page & Co. was a little known firm with only a few publications in the 1880’s. Couple of marginal tears, one entering border, repaired with archival tape and a tiny wormlike hole on centerfold. (B) $70

116. Oklahoma (Oklahoma and Indian Territory), Matthews-Northrup, The Century Atlas, 1902. 15 x 10.5". (PC) Inset of panhandle (Beaver Co.) Keyboard borders and sunburst in title. The Century maps represent some of the finest printing of the time. (A+) $30

117. Pennsylvania and Ohio (The Cities of Pittsburgh... (and) The City of Cincinnati), J.H. Colton, A New General Atlas, New York, 1855. 12.7 x 15.7". (FC) Two city plans within one decorative border. Each depicting many buildings and points of interest. (A+) $45

118. Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), J.H. Colton, New York, 1855. 12.5 x 16". (FC) Fine plan of the city with many major buildings noted. Smith’s and Windmill Islands shown in the Delaware River. Surrounded by Colton’s distinctive border. (A+) $70  [Click here to view image]

119. Rhode Island (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Rhode Island), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, [1822]. 8.5 x 11.5". (FC) Scarce, first edition of this map of the state with an engraved compass rose. Surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Minor browning along centerfold and light damp stain in margins. (B) $175  [Click here to view image]

120. South Carolina (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of South Carolina), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, [1822]. 14.7 x 12.7". (FC) First edition of this detailed map of the state surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Browning along centerfold and light damp stain in margins. (B) $175

121. South Carolina, George Cram, People's Unrivaled Family Atlas, Chicago, [1884]. 12 x 9.7". (PC) Attractive border and good detail. Georgia on back. (A+) $20

122. Tennessee (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Tennessee), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, [1822]. 18.7 x 11". (FC) Nice map of the state surrounded with text below on a full folio sheet. The state has only 52 counties, plus a large area in the extreme southeast labeled "Cherokee Lands" where "Brainard, one of the Missionary Stations" is located (present-day Chattanooga). Memphis was founded only 3 years before this map was issued. Murfreesborough is the state capital here. Includes an additional sheet of text relating to the state. A little very light foxing and professionally repaired split on centerfold. A great early map. (B) $350

123. Texas (Sketch of the Sabine River, Lake and Pass from Camp Sabine to the Gulf), J.H. Eaton, U.S. War Department, [1838]. 34.5 x 8.5". (BW) Important map from early Texas history. Depicts "Major Belknap’s Camp, The position selected for the post for the Depot". Insets of the Channel through the Pass and the Passage through the Raft. (A+) $175

124. Texas (Sketch I Showing the Progress of the Survey in Section No. IX [together with] Sketch I Showing the Progress of the Survey in Section No. 9 1848 to 52), A.D. Bache, U.S. Coast Survey, Washington DC, 1860. 24.7 x 10". (BW) The first covers the gulf coast from Laguna Madre to Galveston Bay. Couple of faint spots, else very good. The second depicts Galveston Bay and West Bay. Both are same size. Fine. (A) $60

125. Texas (Map of Texas), J. Olney, Olney’s Atlas..., New York, [1864]. 8.4 x 10.5". (FC) Western part of the state is unorganized, simply listed as the "Staked Plain". Overland Mail route is noted. Light impression in the middle of the plate affects six county names around Dawson. Light color and some spots. (C) $20

126. Utah and Nevada (County and Township Map of Utah and Nevada), S. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1880. 21.7 x 14.2". (FC) Nice large map with good topographical features. Tip of Nevada not shown. Couple of marginal tears, repaired with archival tape, and a soft fold through NV, else fine. (A) $45

127. Utah and Nevada, Wm. Bradley, 1894. 22.5 x 15". (FC) Rare to see a hand colored lithographed map this late. Exceptional detail, good color and decorative border. Includes inset of the Southern Portion of Nevada. A nice, large sheet. (A) $40

128. Vermont (Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Vermont), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1827. 9.5 x 12.5". (FC) Detailed map surrounded by text on a full folio sheet. Beautifully colored. Manuscript written date under title in map, else fine. (A) $175

129. Vermont and New Hampshire, Jeremiah Greenleaf, A New Universal Atlas, Boston, [1848]. 10.6 x 12.5". (FC) Detail and finely engraved. Much detail of cities, roads and railways. Very nice color with keyboards border. (A+) $90

130. Vermont and New Hampshire, Frank Gray, Philadelphia, ca. 1872. 12.5 x 14.7". (FC) Colorful map of the states with good railroad detail and many place names. Map of Maine on verso. (A) $30

131. Virginia (Map of the Vicinity of Richmond, and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia), Johnson & Ward, New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World, New York, 1862. 26 x 17.5". (FC) Interesting CIVIL WAR map compiled from the official maps of the War Dept. Depicts many important battle sites, & troop movements. Close margin, at bottom, as issued. Tiny bit of light foxing, overall fine. (B) $175

132. Washington, Matthews-Northrup, The Century Atlas, 1897. 15 x 10.5". (PC) Very fine detail and printing with R.R’s shown in red. Keyboard borders and sunburst in title. Centerfold split repaired with archival tape. (B) $20

133. West Virginia, The Century Atlas, Buffalo, 1902. 15 x 10.2". (PC) Detailed map with railroads in red. Inset of the portion of the state above Wheeling. Invisible split on centerfold, repaired with archival tape. (B) $15

134. Wisconsin (Gray’s New Map of Wisconsin), Frank Gray, Philadelphia, 1881. 16 x 22.5". (FC) Stone engraved map with nice pastel coloring and detail. A strong, fresh impression on a double page. Single page maps of Chicago and Iowa on back. (A) $60

135. Wisconsin, Rand McNally, Atlas of the World, Chicago, [1888]. 9.5 x 12.5". (PC) Good detail, showing many railroads and roads. Michigan on back. (A) $20

136. Wisconsin and Michigan, A & C Black, ca. 1890. 15 x 10.2". (PC) Two maps within one border. Very detailed with color attractively outlining the county boundaries. Numerous railroads shown. Inset of the Great Lakes region. (A+) $10

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