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Antique Maps of Europe

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Lot 242

212. Atlantic, Azores (Angra op Tercera), Dapper/ Montanus, ca. 1670. 13.5 x 11.2". (FC) Copper engraved bird’s eye view of the island with the city and its fortifications. Copied from Van Linschoten’s view. Foreground is filled with sailing ships and boats. Old repair on fold, else fine. Archival mount and mat. (A) Click image for full size. $325-375

213. Atlantic (A Map of Falkland Islands in the Latitude of 51°, 22' South, Longitude 64°, 30' West), John Lodge, Gentleman’s Mag., London, 1770. 9.5 x 6.5". (BW) Good impression on hand-laid paper. Details include region around Byrons Sound, fresh water sites and trout streams. With nine profiles of islands, as seen from the sea. Ref: Jolly GENT-203. Light text offsetting at right edge. (A) $65-90

214. Atlantic Ocean, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.8 x 10". (OC) Names the major islands including So. Shetland and Sandwich Land. The antarctic is beginning to take shape. Light hand coloring, even age toning and a few light spots. (B) Click image for full size. $45-60

215. Atlantic (Islands in the Atlantic), John Tallis, Illustrated Atlas, London, ca. 1850. 10 x 13.5". (OC) Four maps with six delicately engraved vignettes integrated into maps. Maps include the island groups of Cape Verde, Canary, Azores, Bermudas and of the island of Madeira. A little toning along centerfold. (A) $95-120

216. Atlantic (Cape de Verde Islands), Charles Wilson, London, 1867. 35 x 28". (BW) Sea chart with blue backing paper and linen edges. With insets of Mordiera Bay, Tarrafal Bay, Porte Grande (St. Vincent), Porto Praya, and English Road. Eight sea views from various angles cover Sal and Mayo islands. Compass rose gives true north with magnetic variation given for 1865 with note that it is changing +3’ per year. Spotting at bottom. (B) $100-150

217. Eastern Hemisphere (Old Map of the Continent according to the greatest diametrical Length from the Point of East Tartary to the Cape of Good Hope), John Gibson, Gentleman’s Mag., London, [1758]. 7 x 8.5". (BW) Crisp, dark impression on hand-laid paper with a decorative cartouche. Interesting depiction of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Shows major cities, rivers and mountains. Tiny puncture hole and a little offsetting. Ref: Jolly GENT-121. (B) Click image for full size. $65-90

218. Eastern Hemisphere (Untitled), Anon., ca. 1774. 7.7 x 10". (BW) Simple, outline chart of Africa, Europe and part of Asia. Shows the track of Bougainville from St. Malo in France, around Africa, and continuing east to well beyond Madagascar. On thick, hand-laid paper. Folds and close margin at binding fold, as issued. Scattered foxing. Reported to have come from a 1774 Gentleman’s Magazine, but not listed in Jolley. (C) $30-50

219. Europe (Summa Europae antiquae descriptio), Philippe Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 9.7 x 8". (BW) Simple map with the land surface engraved with forests and the ancient regional names. Strapwork title cartouche with partial handcolor. Some place names underlined in red water color. The partial coloring on the map is old and probably the work of a previous owner, when it was a common gentleman’s hobby. Impression is a little light, else very good. (B) Click image for full size. $50-75

220. Europe (A New & Correct Chart of Europe), Thomas Jefferys, Gentleman’s Mag., [1756]. 14.8 x 12.3". (BW) Nice overall look at Europe with all countries and major cities noted. Includes Iceland. Decorative cartouche with vines and plants. Printers crease in ocean. Ref: Jolly GENT-99. (B) $60-90

221. Europe (Carte Generale de L’Europe EN 1789.), A.H. Brue, Paris, [1826]. 19.75 x 14.25". (OC) Precisely engraved historical map of Europe depicting the political divisions in the latter 18th century. Keyboard style border, royal seal under title and very fine paper. Minor damp stain at paper edge. (A) $100-150

222. European cities [London; Edinburgh; Paris; Madrid; Brussels; Vienna], T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.5 x 9.7". (BW) Six finely engraved city plans within one border. Good impression of each with crisp detail. Lightly age toned. (B) $45-60

223. Europe, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 10 x 7.7". (OC) Includes all of Russia, Iceland, Britain and Scandinavia. Good detail and impression. Light, even age toning. (B) $30-50

224. Europe Blackie & Son, Edinburgh, ca. 1860. 19 x 13.5". (PC) Very detailed sheet shows political boundaries, railways, rivers and mountains. Fine condition with good margins. (A) $30-50

225. Northern Europe (Les Pays Bas Francois. Autrichiens, et Hollandois.), Brion de la Tour, Paris, 1766. 10.2 x 9.2". (FC) Decorative cartouche featuring Mercury. Extends from the Netherlands south to Normandie. Crisp impression and good color on full sheet (20.5 x 13.3") of hand-laid paper. French text panels at sides, pasted on as issued. Toned along fold and scattered foxing. (C) $40-60

226. Central Europe (Germany and Switzerland.), T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.7 x 10". (OC) Good detail throughout a wide region extending from Holland, to Pomerania and from Geneva into the Balkans. Light coloring and even age toning. (B) $25-40

227. Central Europe (Central Europe Showing the Principle Railways, and the Political Boundaries), Blackie & Son, Edinburgh, ca. 1860. 19.5 x 13.5". (PC) Includes northern France with Paris, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, the Germany Empire and part of Poland and Austria. Very good detail of railroads. (A+) $25-40

228. Eastern Europe (Sarmatia Europe [together with] Sarmatia et Scythia, Russia et Tartaria Europae), (BW) Two maps covering the same region of eastern Europe from eastern Poland through Yugoslavia eastward to the Ural Mtns. First is a large (18.5 x 11.5") woodblock Ptolemaic map from an edition by Fries published between 1522 and 1535. Illustration of a Russian emperor in the upper right corner of the map. Latin text and elaborate illustrations on verso attributed to the artist Han Holbein, the younger. Strong impression & fine condition. Second map is a copper engraved map, which also includes Finland and part of Sweden. Small decorative title cartouche. This map measures 9.2 x 10.2" and was published by Cluvier in circa 1690. Trimmed close for binding with short binding tear (repaired with archival tape). Both archivally mounted with attractive mats. A great pair of maps illustrating two cartographic periods. Sarmatia Europe illustrated at left, Sarmatia et Scythia...at right. Click images for full size. $700-800

229. Eastern Europe (Untitled), Munster, Basle, ca. 1580. 5.2 x 4". (BW) Charming woodblock map of the region of the Czech Republic. Old place names. On a full sheet of German text with text on verso. Nice impression. (A) $150-180

230. Eastern Europe (Dealer’s Lot), ca. 1700’s. 9 x 7". (BW) Lot of nine maps, all about the same size. Covering the region of present day Poland and Lithuania. Includes 4 maps from various London magazines. Ref: Jolly LOND-128, SCOT-43, GENT-106 and LOND-238. Also two by Thomas Kitchen, one by A. Bell and two others. All with good detail. Average condition with some toning, two with offsetting. (B) $200-250

231. Eastern Europe (Veteris et Novae Regni Poloniae Magniq Ducatus, Lithuaniae Cumfuis Palatin atibus ac Confiniis Descriptio), Anon., ca. 1740. 9.7 x 8". (BW) On hand-laid paper with wide margin at right. Covers the region from Bohemia and Poland into Russia, and from Lithuania south to Moldavia. Decorative cartouche. Light impression at right edge. (A) Click image for full size. $30-50

232. Eastern Europe (A New Map of Poland from the latest Obser.), John Senex, London, ca. 1744. 7.7 x 6". (BW) Simple little map of the region covering from Rugen through Lithuania in the north and from Vienna to the Neiper River in the south. Minor damp stain. (B) Click image for full size. $30-50

233. Eastern Europe (A Map of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Lussatia, with great part of Saxony & Brandenburg Shewing the Present seat of War,), Gentleman’s Mag., 1756. 10 x 14.2". (BW) Detailed map of the region with milage chart and decorative cartouche. A very interesting chart, in that it shows the milage between points much like a modern road map. Precisely engraved map on thick, hand-laid paper. With large inset Plan of the Country where the Prussian Army gained a Victory over the Austrians, Oct. 1.1756. Ref: Jolley GENT-100. (B) $45-60

234. Eastern Europe (A Map of the present Seat of War between the Russians, Poles, and Turks), Anon., ca. 1770. 14 x 10". (BW) Very detailed engraved map of the region from Poland (Volhinia) to Russia east to the Walga River. Centered on the Black Sea in lower half. Terrific detail shows walled cities, hundreds of villages, rivers, etc. Cartouche with sea creatures, and a lion holding a flag. Hand-laid paper with beautiful circular watermark. A few splits and offsetting. (C) $35-50

235. Southeastern Europe (Hungariae…), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1744. 23.5 x 18.5". (FC) Well defined map of the area of present-day Hungary, Roumania and the Balkan republics. Large decorative title cartouche and scale of miles. Old repair on fold and minor damp stain in margin, else very good. (A) Click image for full size. $300-350

236. Britain (Veteris et Nova Britanniae Descriptio), Philippe Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 10.2 x 8.5". Copper engraved map with ancient place names. Inset of northern Scotland within strapwork border. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles and a nice compass rose. Map has been partially hand-colored in an amateur hand. Needs cleaning and recoloring, else in very good condition. (C) $40-60

237. Britain (British Islands), T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.8 x 10". (OC) Extends to show the Orkney Is. and some of the Shetland Islands. Legend identifies counties: England names 40, Wales has 12, Ireland 32, and Scotland with 32. Each county is identified on the map by number. Even age toning, light color. (B) Click image at left for full size. $40-60

238. England and Wales (Cornub. Devonia, Somerset etc.), Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, ca. 1620. 7 x 5". (BW) Appealing map of southwestern England and part of Wales. Large strapwork title cartouche with a sea battle make this a very attractive map. English text on verso. (A) Click image at right for full size. $150-180

239. England (Lincolne Shire), Van den Keere, London, ca. 1650. 4.7 x 3.5". (BW) Charming miniature map with strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. Conservation mounted and matted. (A+) $50-75

240. England (The Roads from Chelmsford in Essex to Maldon, Raleigh in Essex and Gravesend in Kent), Ogilby, Brittania, London, [1675]. 16.5 x 13". (FC) Ogilby pioneered a series of pictorial road maps of England. He designed them in strips radiating from London along the main post roads. This map details the roads east of London with fascinating details including milestones, houses, bridges and topography. Large title cartouche surrounded by Neptune and Venus and a coat of arms. Minor abrasion on fold & a tiny worm hole, else very good with fine, old color. (A) Click image for full size. . $500-550

Lots 241-246 are from Britannica Depicta or Ogilby Improved, published by Owen and Bowen in London, circa 1720. Each measures approximately 5 x 7" with maps on both sides. They are delicately engraved with incredible detail including buildings, bridges and other milestones. Included are full county maps and strip-type road maps decorated with compass roses and coats of arms.

241. A Map of Sussex. Nice county map in outline color with a decorative border. The verso is an uncolored road map from Lempster to Aberistwith. Tear entering 1/2" into map & a bit of foxing. (B) Click image at left for full size. $60-90

242. Untitled. Road maps on both sides. One fully colored with the arms of Stamford and the city of York. Verso is uncolored with a continuation of the road through Topcliff and North Allerton. (A) Illustrated at top of page. $60-90

243. Cumberland. One side includes a complete county map of Cumberland which is fully colored. The other side is an uncolored map of the road from Kendal to Keswick. (A) Click image at left for full size. $75-100

244. The Road from London to Hith. Charming road map depicting London, Farmingham and Wrotham with two fully colored coat of arms. Verso is a description of London. (A) Click image at right for full size. $75-100

245. Untitled. Road maps on both sides. First is fully colored with the arms of the Deanary of Carlisle and the city of Carlisle. The verso is uncolored with the cities of Newcastle and Hexham and the arms of the Bishoprick of Carlisle. (A) Click left image for full size. $60-90

246. A Map of Cambridgeshire. Pleasantly colored county map with an uncolored strip map of the road from Kingston to Flamborough Head on verso. (A) Click right image for full size. $75-100

247. England (Ordnung Tee-Floot en welche begfertung…), Anon., ca. 1750. 14.7 x 10.5". (BW) Copper engraving depicting a huge naval armada off the coast of England. Very impressive engraving with over 250 ships. Below the title is a key with the captain’s names (most appear to be Dutch) for each of the flag ships. A little creased on fold, and margin torn to within 1/8" of neatline bottom corner, else very good. (A) $60-90

248. England (A Map of the NEW ROADS &c. from WESTMINSTER BRIDGE), Anon., Gentleman’s Magazine, London, 1753. 8.8 x 14". (BW) Good detail of major roads, existing and under construction. Prominently features the London Bridge, also Vauxhall Bridge, The Tower, Sr. Thos. Waterings, Ketleby’s Rents, Spring Garden, etc. Decorative cartouche, compass rose with north at bottom. Ref: Jolly GENT-79. Small area of loss in margin and additional soft crease in map. (B) Illustrated above - note that map image is cropped due to scanner size limitation. Click image for full size. $75-100

249. England (A Map of Cumberland and Westmoreland), J. Harrison, London, 1790. 13 x 18". (BW) Copper engraved map with good detail of roads, forests and preserves. Simple title block and compass rose. Old repair on centerfold. (B) $50-75

250. England (Dealer’s Lot of English county maps), ca. 1800. Twelve county maps including 5 of Rutlandshire, 4 of Huntingdonshire, Monmouthshire, Stafforshire, and a Saxton/Lea of Northhampton, Bedford, Huntington and Rutland. Dates range, but mostly 18th and early 19th century, including Morden, Carey, Fullerton, etc. Condition varies with some light foxing and old repairs, but overall good. Exception being the Saxton/Lea which is still attractive but poor condition. Not subject to return. Click image for full size. $200-250

251. England (Mogg’s Forty-Five Miles Round London), Edward Mogg, London, 1827. 46.2 x 38.7". (OC) Dissected and lined-backed folding map. Paper label further describes the map Including the Counties of Middlesex and Surrey; Nearly the Whole of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and Kent: With very considerable Portions of Sussex, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire & Oxfordshire; and Part of Suffolk. Folds into marble-paper covered slipcase with paper label. Map is overall toned with a couple of small chips in border. Linen has a couple of short splits and slipcase is torn. Overall the map is very good, though dark, still a scarce and desirable large map. (B) Small portion of map shown at right. Click image for full size. $400-500

252. England (Cruchley’s New Travelling Map and Itinerary Comprising the whole of England, with part of Scotland & Ireland and a Portion of France and the Netherlands showing the Communication between London and Paris), Cruchley, London, 1841. 20 x 24.5". (FC) Disected and linen-backed folding map. Floral wreath surrounding fancy title. Railroad prominently colored in black. Folds with marble-paper end covers (no slipcase). Minor surface soil. (A) $150-200

253. England (Bacon’s Map of Liverpool corrected to the present time), G.W. Bacon, London, c. 1890. 17.5 x 27". (FC) Detailed city plan derived from the Ordinance Survey. Linen-backed, folding map with green cloth boards, index and paper label. No other text. Covers rubbed at corners. Bit of offsetting, else fine. (B) $75-100

254. England (Bacon’s Cycling Road-Map 50 Miles Round Oxford), G.W. Bacon, London, ca. 1898. 21.5 x 25.2". (OC) Folding lithograph map with cloth covered paper covers. Very detailed with roads, railways and lots of other neat stuff. Map fine, covers soiled. (A) $70-90

255. England (Bacon’s Gem Map of London and Suburbs), G.W. Bacon, London, ca. 1920. 24 x 18". (PC) Folding linen-backed map. Covers the region from Kenton to Barking Side to the north of London and from Kingston to Chislehurst in the south. Emphasis on streets, parks, railways and the underground. Folds into cloth covered boards with 32pp index. Old tape repair of index, a few pencil marks of a previous owner and slight damp stain on cover corner, overall very good. (B) $35-50

256. Isle of Wight (A New Map of the Isle of Wight Drawn from Surveys), Thomas Kitchen, London Mag., London, [1763]. 9.5 x 7". (BW) Copper engraved map with good impression on hand-laid paper. Decorative cartouche and compass rose. Impressive detail within island, also shows shoals, banks, etc. Ref: Jolly LOND-230. (A+) $75-100

257. Scotland (A New Map of Scotland describing all the direct and principal cross roads, the great rivers and navigatable canals), Robert Rowe, London, 1810. 21.5 x 26.5". (FC) Dissected and linen-backed folding map with mail coach roads clearly shown. Inset of the Shetland Islands. Beautifully colored with a compass rose. Folds into marble-paper covered slipcase with paper label. Price in ink on cover label, and light offsetting of title in map, else fine. (A) $150-200

258. Scotland (Geographical and Statistical Map of Scotland), J. Aspin/M. Carey, Lavoisne’s…Atlas, Philadelphia, 1820. 12.2 x 13.5". (FC) Detailed map on a folio sheet with surrounding English text describing the country. Included is an interesting notation concerning Second Sight, a faculty, or gift, once supposed to reside among the Highlanders. Inset of Shetland Isles. Strong, original color. Minor light offsetting. (B) $90-120

259. Scandinavia (Svecia, Dania et Norvegia), Philippe Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 10.2 x 8". (BW) Copper engraved map of Scandinavia and the Baltic with many ancient placenames. Strapwork title cartouche. (A) $50-75

260. Scandinavia (Sweden and Norway), Anon., ca. 1825. 8 x 9.7". (BW) Nice copper engraved map which also shows Denmark and the Baltic republics. Depicts political divisions and major towns. (A) Click image at left for full size. $30-60

261. Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden Norway & Lapland), T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, c. 1835. 7.8 x 10". (OC) Extends from Holstein to Russian Lapland. Good impression with age toning. (B) Click image for full size. $35-60

262. Denmark (Royaume de Danemarck …), Robert de Vaugondy, Paris, 1750. 22 x 19.2". (OC) Lovely copper engraved map on thick hand-laid paper. Covers the region of Denmark, northern Germany and the southern tip of Sweden. Large, uncolored title cartouche. Trimmed to neatline at top, as issued, else very fine and bright. (A) $120-160

263. Denmark (Danemark und die Danischen Kolonien. Preussische Provinz Schleswig-Holstein), Justus Perthes, Stieler’s Hand Atlas, Gotha, 1886. 16 x 13". (PC) Beautifully engraved with amazing detail typical of this work. Four insets show Danish possessions around the world. A large inset is an equally detailed town plan of Copenhagen. Short split in margin. (A) $35-50

264. Netherlands (Middelburgum…), Guicciardini, Antwerp, [1580]. 12.5 x 9.2". (BW) Spectacular impression of this bird’s eye view of the medieval city. The city is completely enclosed by a canal, in which there are several boats and cargo ships. Figures in foreground, strapwork title cartouche and coat of arms. One tiny worm hole near fold, else fine. (A) $200-250

265. Netherlands (Hooren in West Vrieslant), Guicciardini, [1581]. 12 x 9". (BW) Bird’s eye city plan of the fortified city of Ouddorn on the North Sea. Two strapwork cartouches, numerous sailing ships and Neptune riding a sea monster. (A+) Click image for full size. $180-220

266. Holland & Belgium, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.7 x 10". (OC) Crisp impression with modest detail. Open block titling. Lightly age toned. (B) $30-50

267. Belgium and Luxembourg (Belgium Catholicum feu Decem Provinciae Germaniae Inferiors), Homann Heirs, Maior Atlas Scholasticus, Nuremberg, 1747. 22 x 18.5" (FC) Stunning, copper engraved map. Large (uncolored) cartouche surrounded by coats of arms. Garland decorated distance scale. Marginal damp stains, lightly affecting side borders. A few place names underlined in old ink. (B) Click image for full size. $170-200

268. Belgium and France (Flandre, Francoise, Picardie et Artois, Isle de France, Orleanois, Champagne, Lorraine, et Alsace), de Vaugondy, Nouvel Atlas Portatif, Paris, [1778]. 12 x 9.5". (OC) Clearly engraved, with delicate coloring and decorative cartouche. On thick hand-laid paper with wide margins. Blue watercolor smudge within cartouche. (B) $60-90

269. France (Regionis Biturigum Exactiss…/Limaniae Topographia…), Ortelius, Theatrum, Antwerp, ca. 1570. 19 x 12". (BW) Two maps on a single folio sheet. First is of central France and second of Limousin. Both with great detail of forests, mountains, castles and towns. Two strapwork title cartouches. Crisp impression. (A) Click image for full size. $250-300

270. France (Anjou Andegavensium Ditionis Vera et Integra Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum, Antwerp, 1579. 18.5 x 14". (BW) Beautifully engraved map of the region with Angers near center. Wonderful detail of the mountains, forests, castles and bridges. Cartographical source is from a map by Lezin Guyet published in 1573 and now lost. Large strapwork title cartouche, additional cartouche containing the date, and a mythical creature atop the scale of miles; all enclosed in a very decorative border. Couple of very minor spots, else fine. (A) Click image for full size. $200-250

271. France (Caletensium et Bononiensium Ditionis Accorate Delineatio [with] Veromanduorum Eorumque Confinium Exacissima Descript.), Ortelius, Antwerp, ca. 1585. 19 x 12.2". (FC) Two maps on a folio sheet. Calentensium covers the coastline between Calais and Estaples in excellent detail, based in part on a four-sheet map by Nicolas de Nicolay. Veromanduorum covers a small region surrounding Saint-Quentin in northern France. The cartographical source of the map was Jean de Surhon who received royal privilege to make a map of the region in 1557. Both sources are noted in the cartouches. Each is covered with tiny forests and cities and has a decorative title cartouche. Contemporary color which includes the decorative capitals of the text on verso. A couple of tiny light spots. (A) Click image for full size. $300-350

272. France (Lorraine Lotharingiae Nova Descriptio), Ortelius, Antwerp, 1587. 19.7 x 13.5". (FC) Beautifully colored map compiled from Mercator map of 1585. Includes Metz and Nancy. Three elaborate cartouches. Some tiny spots in margins, else very fine. (A+) Click image for full size. $300-350

273. France (Burgundiae Comitatus), Ortelius/Galle, Zil Theatro del Mondo, Venice, ca. 1593. 4 x 3". (OC) Charming miniature map of this wine region in southeastern France. Simple engraving of the river systems with numerous towns. Italian text of verso with minor show through. (A) Click image for full size. $50-75

274. France (Le Theatre de la Guerre…), P. Mortier, Paris, ca. 1700. 23 x 33.5". (FC) Large map on 2 joined sheets of heavy paper. Covers the region from Lyon to the Gulf of Lyon. Details include many fortified cities. Inset of region from Lyon to Lake Geneva. Toned, light damp stain along folds. (B) Click image at right for full size. $75-100

275. France (Normannia Galliae celebris Provincia), Homman Heirs, Nuremberg, ca. 1750. 22.5 x 19". (FC) Detailed map of the Normandy coast. Large, beautifully engraved (uncolored) title cartouche surrounded by scenery, farming implements, products and the coat of arms. Attractive map. (A) $150-200

276. France (L’Alsace divisee en Haute et Basse et le Sundgau), R. de Vaugondy, Paris, 1754. 27 x 18.7". (OC) Large copper engraved map on thick paper. Good details, particularly of the mountains and forests. Map divided into two sections. Uncolored, decorative cartouche with vegetation, farm produce and weaponry. Worm track in cartouche with some loss, else very clean and bright. (B) $50-75

277. France (Berri, Nivernois, Bourbonois, Lyonois, Bourgogne, Bresse, et Franche-Comte), de Vaugondy, Nouvel Atlas Portatif, Paris, [1778]. 10.3 x 9.5". (OC) Extensive detail of the region between Orleans and, Geneva and from Aubusson up to Lorraine in the northeast. Precisely engraved, with nice color, and handsome cartouche. Thick hand laid paper with wide margins. (A) $75-100

278. France (Seine), Blaisot, Petit Atlas National, Paris, ca. 1860. 9.4 x 7.3". (FC) Vicinity around Paris extends to include Versailles, St. Germain, Villeneuve, Foret de Bondy. Vignettes feature Pantheon and Palace Vendome. Delicately engraved and colored. Ink spot in lower margin well away from map. On fine hand-laid paper, not normally seen on maps this late. (A) Click image for full size. $40-60

279. France (La France, Rhone), Vuillemin/Migeon, Paris, [1871]. 7 x 8.8". (FC) Good detail of roads and railroads. Surrounded by several vignettes, including a Roman solider of ancient Lyon (Lugdunum) holding a staff with SPQR at the top. Wide margins. (A) $25-40

280. France (La France, Cote-D’Or), Vuillemin/Migeon, Paris, [1871]. 7 x 8.8". (FC) Very detailed map shows large number of roads and railroads. Surrounded by three vignettes including a birds-eye-view of Dijon. Wide margins. (A) $25-40

281. Switzerland (Argou), Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 7.5 x 5.5". (FC) Charming map of most of Switzerland including Bern, Lucerne and Zurich. Original color which is uncommon for maps from this atlas. Couple of printer’s creases else very good. (A) Click image for full size. $200-250

282. Switzerland (Helvetiae Conterminarum terraram antiqua Descriptio), Philippe Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, c. 1660. 10 x 8" (BW) Charming map with ancient placenames. Strapwork title cartouche, fully colored. The map is uncolored. Minor spots in wide margins. (A) Click image for full size. $50-75

283. Switzerland (A New Map of Switzerland Divided into the Thirteen Cantons with Their Allies & Their Subjects), Laurie & Whittle, London, 1794. 25.7 x 19.2". (OC) Detailed copper engraved map with exceptional detail of mountains, forests, roads, towns, abbeys, battlefields, vineyards, forts, churches, baths & even footpaths. Short fold separation, repaired with archival tape. (A) Click image for full size. $275-300

284. Germany (Ordnung der Churfursten des Reichs), Schedel, Nuremberg Chronicle, Nuremberg, [1493]. 20.7 x 9.7". (BW) Extremely early and unusual map which is a composite bird’s-eye view of the whole country with the relative positions of German towns, each with its coat of arms. Woodblock with dark impression on a double page sheet of German text with great illustrations on verso. Seldom offered and very unique map which would be the foundation of any German collection. A little browning on fold, else fine on good paper. (A) Click image for full size. $1000-1200

285. Germany (Lympurch), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1574. 19.5 x 12". (FC) A marvelous view of the city and surrounding countryside. Exquisite original color and condition. (A+) Click image at right for full size. $400-450

286. Germany (Das Ulgow), Munster, Basle, ca. 1580. 6 x 4.7". (BW) Woodblock map of Bavaria with Augsburg at lower left. Map filled with forests and castles. On a full sheet of German text with a large illustration, depicting a family spinning yarn, below the map. (A) Click image at left for full size. $150-180

287. Germany (Aquis Granum, vulgo Aich), Luigi Guiddiardini, Descritione … di tutti Paesi Bassi, Antwerp, [1588]. 12.7 x 9.2". (BW) Lovely bird’s-eye view of the medieval German city of Achen (formerly of the Low Countries) and surrounding countryside. Two coat of arms, strapwork title cartouche and three figures decorate the map. Italian text on verso (with some show through). (A)Click image at right for full size. $130-160

288. Germany (Limburg), Merian, Frankfurt, ca. 1650. 10 x 7". (BW) Simple copper engraved plan of the fortifications. On a large sheet of fine laid paper. (A+) $45-70

289. Germany (An Accurate Map of all His Majesty’s Dominions in Germany, with the Adjacent Countries), Gentleman’s Mag., [1761]. 13.7 x 11". (BW) Good detail and well engraved. Covers the region from Hamburg at top center, south to below Gottingen, on the east by the Elbe River and the west to Osnaburg. Insets of Dutchey’s of Bremen and Ferden and Dutchy of Saxon Lauwenburg. On hand-laid paper with lovely watermark. Ref: Jolly GENT-148. Close trimmed at binding edge (lower left) with tear and small loss at neatline. (B) $45-70

290. Germany (Li Circoli dell Alto, e Basso Reno), Zatta, Atlante Novissiomo, Venice, 1800. 157 x 12". (OC) Copper engraved map of western Germany including Mannheim, Darmstadt, Frankfurt, and Kassel. Title cartouche includes a fully colored view of a mountain cabin. Couple of repaired worm tracks in the wide margins, well away from map. On quality paper with a lovely watermark. (A) $75-100

291. Germany (Upper Saxony), R. Wilkinson, London, 1809. 11 x 8.5". (FC) Handsome copper engraved map with attractive, pastel handcolor and crisply engraved place names. Covers northeastern Germany south to about the Czech border. Includes Berlin & Dresden. (A) $35-60

292. Germany & Poland (I Markgraafschap en Keurvorstendom van Brandenburg), N. Sanson, Paris, [1685]. 9.1 x 6.8". (BW) Detailed sheet with Berlin at center of map. Includes the cities of Wittenburg, and Landsberg, and Stettin in Poland. Great detail on the rivers Oder and Elbe. Sharp impression on hand-laid paper. (A) Click image for full size. $60-90

293. Russia (Carte de la Colchide Appelee Maintenat Mengrelie, et par ceux du pay Odisci), Thevenot, ca. 1660. 15 x 10.2". (BW) Charming map of the northeast coast of the Black Sea (here Pont Euxin) in ancient times, in what is now Russia. A simple compass rose with fleur-de-lys orients northeast at top. Nicely engraved with mountains, forests, villages, a large fortified wall, mountain-top castles and the Turkish fleet in the sea. Folded as issued with marginal separations repaired with archival tape. (A) $140-170

294. Ukraine (Taurica Chersonesus), Mercator/Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 15.7 x 12.2". (FC) Appealing map of the region with many ancient place names. Original outline color with fully colored strapwork title cartouche. (A+) Click image for full size. $250-275

295. Ukraine (An Exact Map of the Crim, (Formerly TAURICA CHERSONESUS) Part of Lesser Tartary, The Sea of ASOPH, and the adjacent Country of Kuban Tartars; as laid down by the Czarina’s Geographers; exhibiting the March of the Russian Armies against the Crim Tartars, in the War begun with the Turks 1736, and continued the present Year 1739.), Anon., Gentleman’s Magazine, London, 1739. 12.5 x 8.7". (BW) Detailed and handsome, wood engraved map in an older, Ptolemic, style. Filled with place names, 31 are located by keyed legend at bottom of map. Ref: Jolly GENT-3. (A) $45-70

296. Ukraine (Sebastopol and Balaklava shewing the position of the Allied Forces), Illustrated London News, London, 1854. 9.5 x 14". (BW) Handsome military map depicting the location of British, French and Turkish troops and batteries. (A) $15-25

297. Czech Republic (Polna vulgo Polm insign: Bohemiae civitas Regnm a Moravia devidens), Braun & Hogenberg, Civiates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, 1617. 19.2 x 12.7". (FC) Exquisite view of the city and surrounding countryside. The skyline is dominated by a very tall church steeple. In the foreground are cultivated fields and two travelers on the road. Beautiful original color. Bit of discoloration in margin, map very fine. (A) Click image for full size. $475-525

298. Romania, Bulgaria & Serbia (Romaniae…), Ortelius, Antwerp, 1584. 19.7 x 14.2". (FC) Stunning map of the classical region of Thrace, encompassing the southern Balkans from the Sea of Marmara to the Bosphorus with most of present-day Bulgaria and Romania up the western shore of the Black Sea to the mouth of the Danube River. Ortelius based the map, in part, on the work of Jacob Gastaldi. Beautifully decorated with an elaborate title cartouches, ships and sea monsters and very fine coloring. (A+) Click image for full size. $350-400

299. Balkans (Entwurffder Belagerung Belgrad …[together with] Attaque und Broberung … 11 September 1697.), Anon., ca. 1750. 15.2 x 9.2". (BW) Pair of great battle plans of the Austro-Turkish War. First depicts the Austrians besieging the Turkish at Belgrade. Numerous ships are in the Donau River, and the armies and batteries are depicted together with a key in German text. A very interesting and graphic plan. Misfolded with a crease and margin tear within 1/8" of neatline at one corner, else clean and crisp. Second depicts a grand battle on the banks of the Tisza River near Senta. The Austrian army has encircled the Turks and are pushing them back across the river. The foreground is engraved to show the fleeing army. Light impression, else fine. Great pair of engravings for the Military collector. (A) Click images for full size. $120-150

300. Balkans (Hungary and Turkey in Europe), T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, ca. 1835. 7.8 x 10.2". (OC) Includes all of the Balkans, Greece, Transylvania, etc. Extends from Vienna to Constantinople. Good detail of cities, villages, mountains and watershed. Lightly age toned. (B) Click image for full size. $25-40

301. Greece (Zante), Porcacchi, Venice, ca. 1590. 5.5 x 4". (FC) Captivating miniature map of the island surrounded by sea monsters and a ship. Further decorated with a compass rose and a strapwork title cartouche. Stipple engraved sea, in the Italian style. Text has been trimmed. Attractive modern color. (A+) See at left. $150-180

302. Greece (Achaia quae et Hellas hod Liuadia), Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, c. 1660. 10 x 7.7". (BW) Copper engraved map of the region surrounding Athens. Insets of Theabae Boeticae and Athenae. Partially hand-colored by an amateur hand, else very good condition. (C) $40-60

303. Greece (A Map of Part of Greece and the Peloponnisos…), Thomas Kitchen, London, ca. 1760. 15 x 11.8". (BW) Clearly engraved map with good detail. Shows just the southern peninsula with Athens and all of Peloponnisos and Kithira. Beautiful script lettering in title and a compass rose. On thick paper. Light offsetting, else fine with wide margins. (B) $60-90

304. Greece, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 10.1 x 7.9". (OC) Good impression and detail. Includes the island of Candia. Light age toning. (B) $30-50

305. Italy (Romanae urbis situs, quem hoc Christianno 1549 habet), Munster, Basle, ca. 1549. 14 x 9.5". (FC) Impressive view of Rome depicting the Vatican and numerous other important buildings, with a key at bottom. Attractive later color. Professional repairs of centerfold and a couple of tears with small image loss on fold. Crisp impression. (B) $475-525

306. Italy (Campaniae, Samnil, Apullae, Lucaniae, Brutiorum Vetus et Nova Desciptio), Philippe Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 8.5 x 10". (BW) Copper engraved map of southern Italy with many ancient placenames. Title in a columnar cartouche. (A) $45-70

307. Italy (Royaume de Naples et de Sicile), de Vaugondy, Nouvel Atlas Portatif, Paris, 1776. 11 x 9.3". (OC) Clearly engraved, with delicate coloring and decorative cartouche. Large inset of Sicily. All of southern Italy from about Rome south. Thick hand-laid paper with wide margins. (A) $60-90

308. Italy (Pompeii), SDUK, London, 1832. 15.2 x 12". (OC) Attractive plan of the ruins of the city. Key at right and steel engraved view of the ruins at bottom. With inset of the Vicinity of Mount Vesuvius. (A) $85-120

309. Italy, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.7 x 10.2". (OC) Crisp impression and good color. Includes Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Light age toning. (B) Click image at left for full size. $30-50

310. Italy (Plan of Naples), Illustrated London News, London, 1860. 9 x 7". (BW) Two copies of the same map. Plan of the city with a key showing the locations of churches, libraries, hospitals, colleges and theaters. On a full, frontpage sheet with the great, ILN masthead and an article on the Italian Revolution and a description of the city. (A) $15-25

311. Spain & Portugal (Novissima et Accuratissima Regnorum Hispaniae et Portugalliae), De Wit, Amsterdam, 1705. 23 x 19.5". (FC) Handsome, large map covered with extensive detail. Beautiful cartouche (uncolored) surrounded by figures & the Royal Spanish arms. A superior example of early 18th century cartography. Some chips in margin, old repairs on fold, else very good. (B) $350-400

312. Spain & Portugal (Iberiae sive Hispaniae Typus Cum iis quae a Strabone in regionis descriptione memorantur), D’Anville, 1776. 11.2 x 9". (BW) Crisp, strong copper engraved impression. On a full sheet of very fine hand-laid paper with huge margins. Three distance scales. Some offsetting. (B) $45-70

313. Spain & Portugal, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, c. 1835. 10 x 7.8". (OC) Includes the Balearic Islands. Good detail of watershed, villages and mountains. Light coloring and age toning. (B) $20-30

314. Mediterranean (Corsicae Antiquae Descriptio Sarniae Antquae Descriptio), Philippe Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 4.2 x 10.2". (BW) Unusual map of just the two islands. Attractively decorated with two strapwork cartouches. (A) Click image for full size. $45-70

315. Malta (An exact Plan of the Capital City and Port of Malta, with its Suburbs and Dependencies (and) An accurate Map of the Islands of Malta and Goza from an Actual Survey...), R.W. Seale, Universal Magazine, London, 1761. 10.5 x 6.5". (BW) Two maps on one sheet. Lovely city plan of Malta includes streets and fortifications. Both very detailed. Ref: Jolly UNIV-101. (A) Click image below for full size. $120-150

316. Mediterranean cities (Athens; Rome; Jerusalem and Vicinity; Peninsula of Mt Sinai), T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 8 x 10". (BW) Four maps within one border. Rome has legend locating 15 buildings. Athens has a sub-inset showing detailed plan of the Acropolis. Lightly toned and small puncture hole with no loss and not affecting image. (B) Click image for full size. $30-60

317. Mediterranean (Mediterranean Sea), Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 10 x 8". (OC) A complete view of the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to Syria and the Holy Land. Shows much of northern Africa and Europe. Only shows major rivers, mountains and cities. Evenly age toned. (B) Click image at left for full size. $25-40