Antique Map, Print, Chart & Atlas Auction - Maps of the United States

Antique Maps of the United States

Auction No. 85
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Closed December 5, 1998
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Lot #81 - (Virginiae partis australis et Floridae...Nova Descriptio), Jansson, [1639-42]

71. United States (United States, Exhibiting the Railroads & Canals.), T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 9.7 x 7.4". (OC) The US as far west as mid-Missouri. A very early look at railroads throughout the US. Shows RRs chartered, under construction, & completed. Good detail of mountains, cities and rivers. Lightly age-toned, light coloring. (B) Click image for full size. $80-100

72. United States [city plans], T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.7 x 9.8". (BW) Clearly engraved city plans within one border. Includes Portland (ME), Boston, Providence, New York, Albany, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, St. Louis, Louisvillle, Nashville, Niagara Falls, and Cincinnati. Lightly age-toned. (B) Click image for full size. $45-60

73. United States (View of the Three Great Divisions of the United States), Pendleton’s Litho, Boston, ca. 1835. 9.6 x 7.4". (FC) Simple map of the continent showing only major cities and state/territorial borders. The Pacific Slope division is the Oregon Territory extending well into British Columbia. The Valley of the Mississippi is the huge, central part including western Florida. The Atlantic Slope makes up the balance. A huge Arkansas Territory is the furthest west territory, Mexico controls all of the southwest up to Oregon. An interesting map. (B) Click image for full size. $75-100

74. United States (Map of the Country Between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans), Robert Mills, Report No. 145 H.R., 1848. 31.2 x 10". (BW) The map puts forth the concepts of Mills and Asa Whitney for a transcontinental railroad system. Composed of three maps. The first, by Mills, shows the proposed route from Little Rock to San Diego. The second, constructed by Whitney, is a world map with the RR continuing on to the Columbia River via San Francisco. A profile of the route is along the bottom. (A) $50-75

75. United States (Military Map of the United States), Quarter Master General USA, 35th Congress, 1857. 29.5 x 13.5". (BW) Wheat calls this map "illuminating" as it shows clearly how the military establishment in the Far West had grown following the war with Mexico. A dark line shows the Extreme line of outposts in 1845 and none are west of the 100th Meridian. The western area is divided into military districts and the numerous forts for protection of the Frontier are shown therein. The recent explorations of Col. Steptoe’s command in 1855 are detailed. Also shown are the locations of the various military forts, arsenals and barracks in the Department of the East. Ref: Wheat [TM] 929. (B) Click image for full size. $200-250

76. United States (Map of the United States of America), G.W. & C.B. Colton, New York, 1873. 25 x 15". (FC) Double sheet shows the U.S. just eight years after the Civil War. All state/territorial boundaries are set, except Dakota has not split and Oklahoma is still split between Indian Territory and Public Lands in the panhandle. Railroads dominate with full transcontinental service on at least three routes. Paper a little brittle at one edge with cracks in margin. (B) $50-75

77. United States (Map of the United States of America showing the Boundaries of the Union and Confederate Geographical Divisions and Departments, June 30, 1864), U.S. Union & Confederate Armies Atlas, [1891-95]. 27.7 x 16.5". (PC) Great map of the United States during the CIVIL WAR from a series of 10 maps showing the boundary and department changes every six months throughout the war. The Confederacy is depicted in full color, and the Union in outline color only. Lots of interesting detail. (A+) Click image for full size. $100-130

78. Eastern United States (Partie De L’Amerique Septentrionale, qui comprend le Cours de l’Ohio, la Nlle Angleterre, la ‘Nlle York, le New Jersey, la Pensylvanie, le Maryland, la Virginie, la Caroline), Robert de Vaugondy, Paris, ca. 1755. 24.5 x 18.7". (OC) Large map of the eastern seaboard with a large inset of the South Carolina coast. Very detailed map of the British colonies, based on John Mitchell’s great map of North America from the same year. Great information on the river systems, settlements along the coast and inland to the Mississippi River. Large uncolored title cartouche. On quality paper with wide margins. Soft crease and tiny bit of foxing in margins, else fine. (A) $700 RESERVE. Click image for full size. $850-950

79. Eastern U. S. (Carte de la Nouvelle Angleterre, Nouvelle York, et Pensilvanie), Bellin, [1757]. 11.7 x 8". (BW) The English colonies from Pennsylvania through Maine with their early boundaries. Large decorative title cartouche, distinct impression. Minor marginal toning, well away from map. (A+) Click image for full size. $300-350

80. Eastern U. S. (The Provinces of New York, and New Jersey; with part of Pennsylvania, and the Province of Quebec), Sayer & Bennett, London, 1776. 22 x 53". (FC) Based on the surveys of Major Samuel Holland and Governor Thomas Pownall. These surveys provided the British with essential information for the conduct of the military campaigns in the REVOLUTIONARY WAR. Covers the region from Montreal to Delaware Bay with incredible detail including such features as the individual land owners, roads, and mills. Large, uncolored, title cartouche with a lovely landscape view. Three (uncolored) insets; A Chart of the Mouth of the Hudson River from Sandy Hook to New York, A Plan of the City of New York, and Plan of Amboy with its Environs. Ref: Goss 69. Sheets joined and linen-backed. Some weakness on joints at neatlines both top and bottom, soft creases and some surface soiling. Overall good condition for such a large map. (B) $1,600 RESERVE. Click image to see overall view and closeup. $2000-2200

81. Southeastern U. S. (Virginiae partis australis et Floridae partis orientalis, interjacentiumqe regionum Nova Descriptio), Jansson, Nouvel Atlas, Amsterdam, [1639-42]. 20 x 15". (FC) Lovely map of the southeast extending from the southern part of Virginia to northern Florida. This is the first state of Jansson’s map which is virtually identical to Bleau’s map of 1638. Cartographically it improves on the Hondius map of 1606 on which it was derived. The map depicts the English and French colonial interests in the region as depicted by their respective Royal coat of arms and several new colonies are noted. At the southern end of the Appalachians is a note concerning gold and silver mines. Richly decorated with a large cartouche flanked by Native Americans, compass roses, and galleons. French text on verso. Ref: Burden 254. Fine original color. Light offsetting and minor area of weakness caused by green color, expertly reinforced on verso with Japanese tissue. Overall very good. (A) $1,400 RESERVE. Illustrated at top of page. $1700-1800

82. Southeastern U. S. (Parte Orientale Della Florida, della Georgia, e Carolina Meridionale), Zatta, Venice, [1778]. 16.7 x 12.5". (OC) Detailed map of just the coastline from Cape Fear to St. Augustine. Depicts cities, villages, forts and roads. Notation concerning the British attack on Charleston in 1776. Ref: Portinaro & Knirsch Plt 153. One inch diameter water stain in upper right border and very light foxing on fold. Worm track in margin, well outside image. (B) $250-275

83. Southeastern U. S. (North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.), T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, ca. 1836. 10.2 x 7.7". (OC) Good impression, light hand coloring. Legend give symbols for railroads and canals, planned and finished. County configuration is up-to-date for 1836. A surprising number of railroads exist. Light age-toning. (B) $50-75

84. Central U.S., (Nebraska and Kanzas), J.H. Colton, General Atlas, New York, [1857]. 14.7 x 12". (FC) Colton’s classic map with Nebraska Territory extending from the Missouri River to the Rockies and north to Canada (here British Possessions). Locates over 15 forts, Indian Tribes, etc.. Great detail of topographical features important to early settlement. Shows the Oregon Trail (not named), proposed Pacific RR route. Good impression and color with a few spots in margin. (A) Click image for full size. $150-200

85. Central U. S. (Map Showing the Lands assigned to Emigrant Indians West of Arkansas & Missouri [together with] Untitled), U.S. Govt., American State Papers, ca. 1860. 17.7 x 18.6". (OC), 17.8 x 10". These two maps originally appeared in 1836 in the Report of the Dragoons under command of Colonel Henry Dodge to the Rocky Mts during the Summer of 1837. The expedition left Ft. Leavenworth and travelled the Platte River and its southern Fork, continuing to Bent’s trading house, then to Ft. Leavenworth. Both well executed with the location of 21 Indian tribes in outline color. The first (Wheat [TM] 418) approximates a manuscript map by Lt. Hood and covers a greater area than the untitled map (Wheat[TM]421). Important pair; both backed with Japanese tissue. (A) Click image for full size. $225-275

86. Central U. S. (Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas), Mitchell, New General Atlas, 1860. 13 x 10.5". (FC) First edition with typically fine coloring and very early, sharp impression. Shows the eastern half of Nebraska and Kansas, each showing county development limited to the east quarter. Map current to 1858 as Chase & Wyandotte counties (Kansas), formed in 1859, are not shown. (A) $75-100

87. Central U. S. (Map of Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado), Mitchell, New General Atlas, 1860. 14 x 11.5". (FC) Nebraska has its long panhandle, extending nearly to present-day Idaho. No sign of Wyoming or Montana yet. No county development in Colorado. Kansas counties exist only west to about Ft. Riley with fully 2/3 unorganized. Nebraska has counties only in the extreme eastern part. Details includes proposed RR’s, the Santa Fe Trail, the Pony Express Route. A great map. (A) Click image for full size. $100-150

88. Central U. S. (Map showing the Eastern Portion of the Union Pacific Rail Road), U.S. Gov., 1866. 22 x 10.4". (PC) Created to accompany a report by Springer Harbaugh, Sec. of the Interior. Covers the region between Chicago to Omaha, as far south as Macon City, Missouri and north to Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Shows numerous railroads in red. A great map for the railroad enthusiast. (B) $50-75

89. Central U. S. (Map of Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. Showing also the Southern portion of Dacotah), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1870. 14 x 11.5". (FC) Great companion to Lot 87, illustrating the rapid development taking place at the time. Nebraska has lost it’s long panhandle, Wyoming has formed. Map appears to be current only to 1861, based on counties in Colorado; Las Animas, Saquache, and Conejos are not shown. Cheyenne and Arapache reservations are shown and much else of interest. Crisp impression with great coloring. (A) Click image for full size. $75-100

90. Central U. S. (Map Showing the Route pursued by the Exploring Expedition to New Mexico and the Southern Rocky Mountains…), Capt. J.C. Fremont, Expedition to the Upper Arkansas River, 1845. 28 x 19.5". (BW) The famous map by Lt. Abert, assisted by Lt. Peck, considered of great importance as it shows the first precise astronomical observations in this unknown part of the country. It covers the area from Missouri to the Rocky Mtns., as far north as Ft. Laramie and south to Santa Fe. The entire length of the Santa Fe Trail is detailed, including the location of Council Groves and Pawnee Rock. Ref: Wagner Camp 120, and Wheat [TM] 491. (A+) Click image for full size. $300-350

91. Central U. S. (Iowa, Missouri, Illinois), Anon., ca. 1855. 10 x 12". (FC) Detailed map most likely from a school geography. Good impression and full wash hand coloring. Legend at bottom and side gives all counties and capitals. Many RR’s shown with nearly as many more proposed. (A) $25-40

92. Western U. S. (Map to Illustrate an Exploration of the Country, lying between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains, on the line of the Nebraska or Platte River), Lt. J.C. Fremont, 1845. 32.5 x 14". (BW). Beautifully drawn by Charles Pruess. Covers the country from the mouth of the South Platte to the Wind River Mountains with considerable detail in the Laramie plains, Medicine Bow Mountains, and of the New Park area of the North Platte and Laramie River headwaters. Kit Carson was Fremont’s guide. Small bit of blue hand coloring just in larger rivers. Ref: Wheat [TM] 464. (A) Click image for full size. $250-300

93. Western U. S. (Map Showing the different routes travelled over by the Detachments of the overland Command in the Spring of 1855 from Salt Lake City, Utah to the Bay of San Francisco), U.S. Gov., 1855. 18.8 x 22". (BW) The map accompanied the Report of Capt. R. Ingalls on the march of L.Col. Steptoe from Ft. Leavenworth to California in 1854-55. Wheat says "it is a document of first quality…showing three important routes." Steptoe was looking for a new and shorter route from the Great Salt Lake to the West coast. In addition to the route chosen by Steptoe, the routes of two detachments are traced on this map: one under Capt. Ingalls, the other by Lt. Mowry. Ref: Wheat [TM] 868. (B) Click image for full size. $100-150

94. Western U. S. (United States of North America (Western States)), Keith Johnston, General Atlas, Edinburgh, ca. 1875. 22.5 x 17.5". (PC) Includes all of the states and territories west of the Mississippi River. Very good detail, especially of watershed and mountains. Names cities, forts, mountains, Yellowstone Park. Dakota is a single territory, and Oklahoma is fully Indian Territory. Good use of color, keyboard style border. (A+) $90-120

95. Western U.S. (Map of the Nez Perce Indian Campaign. Bgen. O.O. Howard, commanding), Lt. Robt. H. Fletcher, ca. 1877. 45 x 21.5". (BW) A detailed map of the historic and skillful retreat of the Nez Perce Indians in the winter of 1877. In the face of relentless pursuit of the troops under Gen. Howard, Chief Joseph and his small band (less than 500 people counting women and children) fought one the most extraordinary Indian Wars ever. The map, which includes many notes and eight vignette views, records their retreat through the Bitterroot Mts., twice across the Rocky Mts., through Yellowstone N.P., across the Missouri River to the Bear Paw Mts. They surrendered on Eagle Creek, and within 30 miles of their destination. An extraordinary map that covers Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Dakota. Professionally stabilized on Japanese tissue, toned along folds. (B) $150-200

96. Northwestern U. S. (Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States from Gary’s Harbor to the Entrance of Admiralty Inlet), U.S. Coast Survey, Annual Report…1853, Wash., 1853. 17.5 x 14.5". (BW) Folding chart showing coastal detail in three elevation views, including Cape Flattery. Sailing Directions in upper left. Clean copy, good margins with very light toning along folds. (A) $50-75

97. Northwestern U.S. (Map of Oregon, Washington, and part of British Columbia), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, ca. 1860. 13.2 x 10.7". (FC) First edition Mitchell with the most decorative border and very good coloring. In 1859, Oregon became a state. In the process Washington gained land from Oregon, essentially most of present-day Idaho and part of Montana. This map shows Washington in this configuration. Clearly shows the Oregon Trail, here called the Emigrant Route. Oregon has today's borders with the eastern region unorganized and labeled as unexplored. A small area of surface soiling along the Snake River and a few areas of color abrasion, still fine and bright. (A) Click image for full size. $80-100

98. Southwestern U. S. (Military Reconnaissance of the Arkansas, Rio del Norte and Rio Gila), Lt. W.H. Emory, Notes of a Military Reconnaissance from Ft. Leavenworth…to San Diego, 1847. 64.5 x 30". (BW) Shows the route of the march of Col. Kearny and his Army of the West from Ft. Leavenworth to Los Angeles via Santa Fe and San Diego. Ref: Wheat [TM] 544. Wheat states that the map was an important milestone in the cartographic development and accurate determination of the West. (A) $250-300

99. Alabama, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1837. 7.8 x 9.8". (OC) Good impression with light coloring. County configuration indicates the map is current through 1836 with Marshall and De Kalb counties shown. Lightly and evenly age-toned. (B) $50-75

100. Alaska (Sketch of the Harbour of Samganooda on the Island Oonalaska), Thomas Bowen, Description of Cook’s Travels, London, [1789]. 13 x 7.7". (BW) Simple sea chart depicting the coastline and soundings in the harbor with an oval title block and fleur-de-lys. (A+) $35-50

101. Alaska (Set of five charts), La Perouse, Atlas du Voyage de La Perouse, Paris, 1797. 19.5 x 27". (BW) Three charts: Carte Particuliere de la Cote du Nord-Ouest de l’Amerique; Plan de Port du Francaise (near Sitka, AK); and Plan de l’Entr�e du Port de Bucarelli. First depicts the Southeast Alaskan coastline from Mount Saint Elias to just about the Canadian border. The other two are more detailed charts within the region. Included in the set are two separate sheets of coastal views of the same area. All sharp copper engravings from this famous scientific exploration in search of a Northwest Passage. Couple of binding tears repaired. (A) $700-750

102. Alaska (Amer. Sep. Partie de l’Amerique Russe. No. 13), Philipe van der Maelen, Atlas Universel de Geographie…, Brussels, [1825-27]. 22 x 18.7". (OC) Very uncommon map depicting the coastlines of Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound. Each map from this monumental atlas covers an area of approximately 20 degrees Longitude (from Paris) and 6 degrees of Latitude, so that all maps were on the same scale of 1:1,641,836. Ref: Phillips’ Atlases 747. (A+) $150-200

103. Alaska (Alaska To accompany the Annual Report of the Governor), US Geological Survey, 1929. 23.7 x 16.7". (PC) Large detailed map on a scale of 1: 5,000,000, 80 miles to 1 inch. Key legend to Army & Navy Radio Stations, Commercial Radio Stations, and most interestingly AVIATION FIELDS. Only roads shown are the Richardson & Steele highways. There is a railroad from Seward to Fairbanks. Many military reservations including the Naval Petroleum Reserve. Folded as issued. (A+) $40-60

104. Arizona and California (Map of the Military Reservation at Fort Yuma, California), G. Wheeler, Senate Ex doc 25, 48th Congress, 1869. 25 x 15". (BW) Shows the region around the junction of the Colorado and Gila Rivers. The military reservation is shown in considerable detail including two large insets, a diagram of the post, and of the depot. Yuma is Colorado City. (A) Click image for full size. $100-150

105. Arizona, Rand McNally, Indexed Atlas of the World, Chicago, ca. 1884. 13 x 19.5". (PC) Fine wax engraved map of the territory with 10 counties. Very good detail of roads, mines, railroads, exploration routes and even watering holes. Delicate frame style border. (A+) Click image for full size. $50-75

106. Arkansas, Frank A. Gray, Phila, 1876. 24.3 x 16.3". (FC) Impressive detail with pastel coloring. Delineates several RR’s, most converging on Little Rock. Early use of font size in cities to indicate approx. population. Current to 1875 based on counties: Miller county is shown, as well as name changes for Clay (from Clayton) and Logan (from Sarber) counties. A large, handsome map. (A) Click image at right for full size. $50-75

107. California and Oregon (Carte Particuliere de la Cote du Nord-Ouest de l’Amerique… [together with] Vues de la Cote du Nord-Quest de l’Amerique..), La Perouse, Atlas du Voyage de La Perouse, Paris, 1797. 26.7 x 19.5". (BW) Handsome copper engraved chart of the coast between Monterey Bay to just below the Columbia River. Depicts the tract of the voyage in 1786. Repaired binding tear which had separated the left corner of the map, else clean and crisp. The second sheet consists of 8 coastal views of various points along the coast. (A) $400-450

108. California and Oregon (Preliminary Survey of Harbors on the Western Coast of the United States), A.D. Bache, US Coast Survey, 1854. 14 x 18". (BW) Four charts on one sheet: Crescent City Harbor, Shelter Cove and Harbor of Mendocino City (all in California) and Port Orford or Ewing Harbor, Oregon Ter. Early chart with soundings and topography of the coastlines. Seal of the U.S. Coast Survey. Trimmed for binding (affecting a bit of neatline) and one short separation at fold intersection. (B) $50-75

109. California (Plan de Port de St. Francois), La Perouse, Atlas du Voyage de La Perouse, Paris, 1797. 13 x 19.2". (BW) Copper engraved chart with northeast oriented at top. Early depiction of San Francisco Bay. No place names, but letters corresponding to the key below the title in the oval cartouche. Includes the Presidio and the Mission de San Francisco. Very clean and crisp. (A+) Click image for full size. $250-300

110. California (Amer. Sep. Partie de la Nouvle Californie, No. 52), Philipe van der Maelen, Atlas Universel de Geographie…, Brussels, [1825-27]. 19.5 x 18.2". (OC) Very uncommon map depicting the coastline from about Los Angeles to Big Sur, including the Channel Islands. Large inset at bottom of mountains in Mexico. Each map from this monumental atlas covers an area of approximately 20� Longitude (from Paris) and 6� Latitude, so that all maps were on the same scale of 1:1,641,836. Ref: Phillips’ Atlases 747. A bit of light toning, mostly in margin with some oxidation of green color. (B) Click image for full size. $180-220

111. California (Topographical Sketch of the Gold & Quicksilver district of California), E.O.C. Ord, U.S. House Ex. Doc. No 1, 30th Congress, 1848. 15.5 x 21.5". (BW) Ord was a young lieutenant stationed in California when he made this map to accompany the first official report of the gold discoveries. Wheat notes it as the earliest map of the Gold District with any pretense at cartographic accuracy. It covers the region from San Francisco (here Yerba Buena) and Mono Lake. The central valley is depicted in considerable detail, naming streams and noting those on which gold had been found. A fascinating and hard to find folding map. (A) $325-375

112. California (Preliminary Sketch of Santa Barbara California), U.S. Coast Survey, Annual Report…1853, 1853. 16.5 x 13.7". (BW) Folding chart with View of the Town and Mission of Santa Barbara, being a finely rendered view of the town and mountains as seen from the sea. Great detail down to individual buildings. Notes on the anchorage included. Clean copy with good margins, and just the slightest bit of browning along one fold. (A) $50-75

113. California (Preliminary Survey's of Harbors…Santa Cruz Harbor and Vicinity [and] Point Ano Nuevo Anchorage), U.S. Coast Survey, 1854. 12.6 x 12.2". (BW) Folding chart with inset Sub-Sketch Showing the positions of Santa Cruz & Ano Nuevo Harbors. Good detail of an infrequently charted area. Narrow margin at upper right, as issued. Lightly toned along folds. (B) $35-50

114. California (County Map of the State of California), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1870. 14 x 21.3". (FC) Double page map of the state. Huge inset is detailed street plan of San Francisco. Great detail and coloring. Decorative border. (A) $85-100

115. Colorado, Asher & Adams, New Statistical and Topographical Atlas, 1874. 22.5 x 16". (FC) Great early map of the state. Extensive detail including railroads, restricted to only the eastern half and extending to Georgetown, a north/south baseline, and townships surveyed. Virtually nothing in the west half of the state with Breckenridge being the farthest west town. Map is dated 1874 but county organization indicates the map is current only to about 1870. The map shows Brent and Greenwood counties, which were formed in 1870 from Las Animas. Platte county, which is not shown, was formed from Weld in 1872, but is not shown on the map. Light toning on fold, else fine. (A) Click image for full size. $200-250

116. Colorado (Economic map of Colorado), F.V. Hayden, Geological & Geographical Atlas of Colo., [1877]. 35 x 25.3". (PC) A colorful lithographed map gives a good overview of the state as it was in 1877. Terrific detail shows towns, roads & railroads. Color and hachure is used to indicate 10 different economic land types including agricultural, pasture, several types of forest, as well as gold, silver and coal lands. Ref: Wheat [TM] 281. Professionally stabilized on Japanese tissue to repair fold separations. (A) $130-180

117. Colorado (Map of the State of Colorado), Harry King, Government Land Office, 1902. 34 x 28.5". (PC) The large edition (scale of 12 miles per inch) of this map, not often seen. Huge amount of detail including RR’s, land grants, forts and military reservations, Indian reservations, forest reserves, unsubdivided land sections, and treaty lands with notations on date and document number. Adams county is not shown indicating county development is current through 1901. In short, an amazing and detailed look at the state just after the turn of the century. (A) $120-170

118. District of Columbia (Plan of the City of Washington), S.A. Mitchell, Phila., 1876. 13.5 x 11". (FC) Lovely pastel coloring of this city plan depicting all the major government buildings. Surrounded in a grapevine border. Similar plan of Baltimore on verso. (A+) $50-75

119. Florida (A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine, and the English Camp before it June 20, 1740), Thomas Silver, London, 1740. 6.2 x 11.5". (BW) Very graphic copper engraving of the Siege of St. Augustine complete with the blockading ships, army encampments and cannon fire. Below the map is a very good key to the various locations and a fascinating account of the siege. Tear at binding corner just into image. Missing image at center about 2" long by 1/8" at widest and affecting the masts of a ship. Needs professional restoration at loss. (D) Illustrated at left. $50-75

120. Georgia T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.8 x 10". (OC) Good impression. Map is up-to-date through at least 1833 as Dade county (1837) has not been added to the map. Even age-toning. (B) $60-90

121. Georgia & Alabama (County Map of Georgia, and Alabama), Mitchell, SA, Philadelphia, 1863. 13.3 x 10.7". (FC) Handsome map with pleasant original coloring and crisp impression. Decorative floral border. Good detail throughout. Short tear in margin, just touching border, repaired. (A) $35-50

122. Hawaii (Carte des Parties des Isle Sandwich…[on sheet with] Carte des Iles Sandwich…), La Perouse, Atlas du Voyage de La Perouse, Paris, [1797]. 19.5 x 26.7". (BW) Important early charts of the islands on one large sheet. Records the 2nd European explorations of the Hawaiian Islands. First shows partial coastlines as discovered in 1786 by La Perouse. Second shows the discoveries of Captain Cook’s third voyage. Depicts La Perouse’s route through the islands on both charts. Repaired marginal tear at top just touching neatline, else clean & fine on very thick paper. (A). Image at right is detail of the lower map. Click image for full size. $800-900

123. Illinois, G.W.& C.B. Colton, NY, 1867. 16.5 x 23". (FC) Large map of the state with great detail down to townships. Large inset shows a Plan of Cook County & Vicinity of Chicago. Dozens of RR’s are shown and named. Crisp impression and good hand coloring. Light, even age toning. (B) $75-100

124. Indiana, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1835. 7.8 x 10". (OC) Good detail throughout the state showing canals, cities, rivers and counties. Lake county has just formed from Porter, and Porter has just gained from Newton (unorganized). Age toned and a few light spots. (B) $60-80

125. Iowa (Map of the State of Iowa), Thomas, Cowperthwaite & Co., New Universal Atlas, Phila, 1851. 16 x 13". (FC) County development matches 1851 except that Pottawattamie (added in 1848) is not shown. About 1/3 of the state’s northwest portion is unorganized with no county development at all. Running through the north is a wide band labeled Neutral Ground, supposedly to separate the Sioux in the north from the Fox, Iowas, Sauks and Pottawattamies in the south. With the green colored spiral border typical of this issue. Good margins, except at lower right corner, close to border. (B) Click image for full size. $75-100

126. Iowa and Missouri (County Map of the States of Iowa and Missouri), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1860. 11.5 x 14". (FC) With the first edition border and good color. County configuration indicates this is an 1860 issue as Worth county in Missouri is not shown and in Iowa, Buncombe county has not been renamed Lyon. Very fine. (A+) $60-80

127. Kansas (State of Kansas), C. Roeser, General Land Office, 1879. 36.5 x 21.8". (PC) Colorful map of the state with considerable detail including railway stations, RR’s completed, military reservations, and Indian reservations. A band of colors depicts the railroad land grant area along the Kansas Pacific Railroad. This is the larger, uncommon GLO map. A little age toning. (B) $60-80

128. Kentucky, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1837. 9.8 x 7.8". (OC) County orientation indicates the map is up-to-date through 1836. Clinton county has just formed from Wayne and Cumberland. Lightly age-toned. (B) Click image for full size. $60-80

129. Kentucky and Louisiana (The City of Louisville/The City of New Orleans), Colton, NY, 1855. 12.7 x 15.7". (FC) Two attractive city plans within one decorative border. Great detail. (A+) $50-75

130. Kentucky and Tennessee (County Map of Kentucky, and Tennessee), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1860. 13.3 x 10.6". (FC) First edition with the very decorative border. Counties indicate the map is only up-to-date to 1856 for Kentucky as Jackson, formed in 1858, is not shown. Tennessee has counties up to 1854 as Rowan, formed in 1856, is not shown. (A) $60-80

131. Louisiana and part of Arkansas, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1842. 7.7 x 10.2". (OC) The Comprehensive Atlas is normally considered to have been published in 1835 through 1837-8. However, this map has counties from 1841-42, including the Arkansas counties of Yell, Perry, Ouchita (Washita), and Bradley, and in Louisiana Sabine and De Soto. Possibly an unknown issue. Lightly age-toned. (B) $120-150

132. Maine (Geographical, Historical, and Statistical Map of Maine), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, [1822]. 10 x 12". (FC) Crisp impression with very good coloring. On a folio sheet with text at side. Maine became a state in 1820 when it separated from Massachusetts. By 1822 it was divided into nine counties with 217 towns and a population of 297,000 according to statistics on the sheet. Much more in the text. (B) $250-300

133. Maine, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1842. 7.5 x 10". (OC) The Comprehensive Atlas is normally considered to have been published in 1835 through 1837-8. However, this map has Franklin and Piscataquis (Pisciaquis) counties from 1838, and Aroostook county from 1841. Age-toned and some surface soiling. (B) $90-120

134. Maine (Preliminary Coast Chart No. 8 Casco Bay Maine), U.S. Coast Survey, 1864. 29.5 x 21". (BW) Folding chart covers the coast of Maine from Cape Elizabeth to Pond Island Light. Excellent detail including a city plan of Portland. Elevation View of Cape Elizabeth, East light bearing North distance 6 1/2 miles. Sailing Directions for Portland Harbor. One 2-1/2" tear at margin, repaired with archival tape, light toning at fold. (A) $55-70

135. Maryland (City of Baltimore), Colton, New York, 1855. 15.7 x 12.7". (FC) Attractive city plan with great detail including railways and canals. Scroll border. Couple of minor spots. (A) $60-90

136. Massachusetts (A Plan of the Town and Chart of the Harbour of Boston Exhibiting a View of the Islands, Castle Forts and Entrances into the said Harbour), Gentleman’s Mag., 1775. 13.2 x 10.3". (BW) Shows a great number of small islands (all named) in the harbor. Extends to show Cambridge and Chelsea. Rhumb lines and Fleur-de-Lys. Ref: Jolley GENT-232. Soft creases. A section with some loss, expertly repaired - with no important loss. (B) $150-200

137. Massachusetts (A Map of 100 Miles round Boston), Gentleman’s Magazine, [1775]. 9.5 x 8.7". (OC) Interesting REVOLUTIONARY WAR map. Extends to the Connecticut River on the west. The map was issued in June 1775 with the comment concerning the map "in order to shew the Situation and March of the Troops, as well Provincials as Regulars, which are now within Sight of each other, and are hourly expected to engage". Ref: Jolly GENT-234. Later color and remargin at bottom and on binding side, as this map is generally found with close margins. Clean and bright on thick paper. (A) Click image for full size. $270-300

138. Michigan (A New Map of Michigan with its Canals, Roads & Distances), Thomas, Cowperthwaite, Universal Atlas, Phila., 1851. 11.8 x 14.6". (FC) County development correct to 1850. Good detail of railroads and leading roads, canals, towns and villages. Tables give steam boat routes between Detroit, Fort Gratiot and Fort Howard. Decorative border. Good impression and coloring. (B) Click image for full size. $90-130

139. Michigan and Wisconsin (County Map of Michigan and Wisconsin), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1860. 13.3 x 10.6". (FC) First edition with typically beautiful hand coloring and decorative border. Very detailed showing numerous RR’s, etc. County configuration is up-to-date to 1856. Bay county, Michigan, was formed in 1857 and is not shown. Similarly in Wisconsin, Wood county, formed in 1856, is shown, but Eau Claire, formed in 1857, is not. Very attractive map. (A+) $75-100

140. Minnesota & Dakota (Map of Minnesota by J.H. Young), Charles DeSilver, Phila, 1856. 16.2 x 13". (FC) Terrific map showing Dakota still attached to Minnesota, but labelled Proposed Dakota Territory and extending west to only the Missouri River. Filled with notations such as Regoin Abounding in Buffalo. Chippewa Country includes the entire northern portion of MN. Long note at bottom titled Lands of the Dakota or Sioux Indians discusses treaties in 1851 and describes the Dakota Reserve in great detail. Mint example of a historical and uncommon map. 1/4" margin at top (A+) Click image for full size. . $220-275

141. Minnesota and Dacotah, S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1860. 13.4 x 10.8". (FC) First edition border with very good hand coloring, typical for this edition. Wonderful detail throughout with many proposed railroads including Gov. Stevens Northern Pacific Railroad Route. Dacotah Territory is divided into numerous Indian regions, six Dacotahs, Cree, Gros Ventres, Mandan. Locates many forts. (A+) Click image for full size. $75-100

142. Minnesota and Dakota (Johnson’s Minnesota and Dakota), Johnson and Ward, Illustrated Atlas of the World, New York, ca. 1863. 15.7 x 12.8". (FC) This map shows an interesting intermediate stage in Dakota’s development as it extends only to the Missouri River. In 1858, Minnesota is admitted as a state, leaving Dakota Territory unorganized. In 1863, when Idaho Territory is officially separated from Dakota, the counties of Chippewa, Kittson, Sheyenne and Stevens are eliminated. This map shows Dakota with no counties at all, only naming Yankton Country in the south, when if fact it had fourteen. Minnesota’s county development is correct. A few light stains in margins only. (A) $85-100

143. Minnesota (County Map of Minnesota), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1870. 11.5 x 13.8". (FC) A large Redwood County encompasses present-day Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine counties. Good detail, color and impression. Fine overall except for a few chips along binding edge and three small brown spots. Still, a very handsome map. (B) $60-90

144. Mississippi, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1841. 10.1 x 7.7". (OC) The Comprehensive Atlas is normally considered to have been published in 1835 through 1837-8. However, this map has counties from 1841, specifically Harrison, making this possibly an unrecorded issue. Lightly age-toned. (B) Click image at left for full size. $90-120

145. Missouri, T.G. Bradford, Illustrated Atlas, 1838. 14.2 x 12". (FC) Early map shows land recently added along the Missouri River called Platte Country. Buchanan & Platte counties were added as part of this area in 1838, but do not appear on this map. Map is a little age toned . Crisp impression. (B) Click image for full size. $100-130

146. Missouri, Morse and Breese, NY, 1844. 14 x 12.3". (PC) Very early wax engraved map with good detail throughout. Highland county has not changed its name to Sullivan, an event that happened in 1845. The north boundary line extends into present day Iowa with a notation showing the line claimed by Iowa. This dispute was settled in 1849 by the US Supreme Court in Iowa’s favor. Shows hundreds of wagon roads, towns, villages and post offices. Morse and Breese were nearly 30 years ahead of Rand McNally in their use of the wax engraving, this example many times finer than that achieved by Rand McNally. A scarce and desirable map. Barely visible damp stain at lower left corner, still fine. (A+) $130-160

147. Missouri (Map of the State of Missouri), Thomas, Cowperthwaite & Co., New Universal Atlas, Phila, 1850. 16 x 13". (FC) The date in the cartouche looks to have been hand typed. County development matches 1850 except that Mercer (added in 1843) is not shown. Very detailed showing the extensive stage road network throughout the state. With the green colored, spiral border. Crisp, strong impression with great hand coloring. (A) Click image for full size. $75-100

148. Missouri, Mitchell/Bradley, ca. 1880. 21 x 17". (PC) Large,extremely detailed map with an inset of the vicinity around St. Louis. Names dozens of RR’s and hundreds of villages and towns. Five bridges are shown crossing the Mississippi River. Very crisp, sharp image with good color. (A+) $60-90

149. Missouri and Illinois (The City of Lt. Louis/The City of Chicago), Colton, New York, 1855. 15.5 x 12.7". (FC) Two lovely city plans within one decorative border. Great detail. (A+) $50-75

150. Nebraska, Asher & Adams, Statistical and Topographical Atlas, 1872. 22.7 x 15.7". (FC) Early map of the state depicting the progress of surveys and county development. Great detail including every stop along the trans-state railroad. Nebraska became a state in 1867. The same year L’Eau Qui Court was renamed to Emmet, but on this map the older name is retained. Interestingly, several counties were created in 1871, among them Wayne, Boone and Franklin, all being named correctly on the map. Faint toning on fold & a couple very light spots, else fine. (A) Click image for full size. $75-100

151. Nebraska (Gray’s Atlas Map of Nebraska), O.W. Gray & Son, Gray’s Atlas of the United States, Phila, ca. 1873. 25.5 x 16". (FC) Outstanding map from the second edition. A total of 67 counties named with the entire northern half of the state blank with no sign of settlement. Cheyenne county is huge and Holt has just been named, indicating the map is current. The Dakota/Nebraska boundary in Holt county follows the Niobrara River rather than the Missouri. Overall toned, darker on fold, with some chipping at right margin. Color and impression fine. (B) Click image for full size. $60-90

152. New Hampshire & Vermont, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, ca. 1835. 8 x 10". (OC) Good impression with light hand coloring. Lamoelle county, VT (1835) is shown. Overall toned. (B) $60-80

153. New Mexico and Arizona (Sketch of the Public Surveys in New Mexico), A. Wilbar, General Land Office, 1860. 32 x 22.5". (BW) Early GLO map of the territory. Most surveying has only occurred along the Rio Grande River. Shows limited detail of mountains, located Indian tribes and villages, and shows the Grand, Green and San Juan Rivers. Professionally backed with Japanese tissue, light toning along folds, else very good. (B) $130-160

154. New York, David Burr, New Universal Atlas, 1836. 11.9 x 10.3". (FC) Bold impression with brilliant color. The map does not show Chemung county, which was created from Tioga county sometime in 1836. Good detail throughout including a very complex road system and expanding railroad system. Niagara Falls is Grand Niagara. Large inset of Long Island. A really nice example of this map. A printer crease that does not distract. (A) $100-150

155. New York, Johnson & Browning, New Illustrated Family Atlas, New York, [1862]. 24.5 x 16.2". (FC) Attractive large map of the state surrounded by inset city plans of Buffalo, Rochester, New York City, Troy, Albany, Syracuse, and Oswego. Strapwork border. A little browning on fold. (B) $65-90

156. North Carolina, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1837. 10.2 x 7.7". (OC) Good impression with light hand coloring. County configuration indicates the map is up-to-date through 1836, as Davie has just formed. Railroads are shown into Raleigh and traversing the state from Northhampton county to Wilmington. Even age-toning. (B) Click image for full size. $65-90

157. Ohio and Pennsylvania (The City of Cincinnati/The Cities of Pittsburgh and Allegheny), Colton, NY, 1855. 12.7 x 15.7". (FC) Attractive city plans within one decorative border. Detailed. (A+) $50-75

158. Ohio and Indiana (County Map of Ohio and Indiana), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1860. 13.2 x 10.6". (FC) First edition border with very attractive coloring, typical for this edition. 1859 border change in Indiana between Putnam and Morgan counties is not shown. Good detail of RR’s and canals. Several light brown spots in southern Indiana detract only slightly. (B) $50-75

159. Oklahoma (Indian Ty.), George Cram, Chicago, ca. 1885. 12 x 9.5". (PC) Handsome map of the territory with the panhandle Public Lands and the rest of the territory divided among the various Indian Nations. Three north-south railways cross the territory. (A+) Click image for full size. $70-90

160. Oklahoma (State of Sequoyah), D.W. Bolich, St. Louis, 1905. 15 x 16". (PC) In 1905 the five Indian Nations, concerned how statehood for Oklahoma might affect them, held a constitutional convention with the view to forming their own state. A constitution was formalized and submitted to Congress. They also partitioned the nations into 48 counties, as shown on this scarce map. Map includes the Great Seal of the State of Sequoyah. In 1907 Oklahoma did indeed gain statehood and, as the Indians feared, absorbing Indian Territory in the process. At that time, Oklahoma retained the names of 20 of the 48 counties from the State of Sequayah. Professionally backed with Japanese tissue. Close trimmed at binding corner, as issued. An important and rarely offered map. Ref: Morris & McReynolds, No. 54. (A) $750-800

161. Pennsylvania (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Pennsylvania), Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, [1827]. 18 x 11.7". (FC) Great early map surrounded by fascinating text concerning the history of the state. Includes an additional sheet of text. Very lovely color, a little spotting & repaired fold split in text. (A) Click image for full size. $200-250

162. Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Colton, New York, 1855. 13.5 x 15.5". (FC) Published by Johnson & Browning. Attractive city plan with great detail. Colton’s distinctive border. (A+) $60-90

163. Pennsylvania (Map of the Battle-field of Gettysburg/Map of the Field of Operations of Gregg’s Union and Stuart’s Confederate Cavalry at the Battle of Gerrysburg/Map showing the Gaps in the Mountains from Winters’ Gap in Tenn. To Louisa in Kentucky), U.S. Union & Confederate Armies Atlas, [1891-95]. 27 x 16.2". (PC) Three CIVIL WAR maps on one sheet. All are detailed down to individual homes and farms with the names of their owners. (A+) Click image for full size. $150-200

164. Rhode Island (A Map of Part of Rhode Island Shewing the Positions of the American and British Armies at the Siege of Newport, and the Subsequent Action o the 29th of August 1778), Marshall, Life of Washington, Philadelphia, [1807]. 9.7 x 16.5". (BW) Depicts Providence and Newport with the British fleet offshore and the various military positions. Browned and wormed on fold (with some loss of engraved lines) and offsetting. Needs some professional restoration. (D) $50-75

165. Tennessee, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, Boston, ca. 1837. 9.8 x 7.8". (OC) Good impression. County orientation indicates the map is up-to-date with the counties of Bradley, Cannon, Coffe, Johnson, Marshall, and Meigs all shown. Lightly age-toned. (B) Click image for full size. $75-100

166. Texas (Map of the Country upon the Brazos and Big Wichita Rivers explored in 1850…), R.B. Marcy, Message of the President 34th Congress, 1854. 30.8 x 25.5". (BW) Large sheet details the route followed by Capt. Marcy and troops in an effort to locate land for an Indian reservation in N.W. Texas. Map has elegant tilting with flourishes and a large fleur-de-lys; more embellishment than normally seen on U.S. government maps. Locates copper and iron ore and shows western and southern boundaries of Peter’s Colony. Ref: Wheat [TM] 278. Close trimmed to neatline at right, as issued, map fine. (A) Click image for full size. $300-350

167. Utah (Sketch of the Country between South Pass & the Great Salt Lake), Stansbury, 1858. 21.7 x 17.5". (BW) Marked on the map are lines showing routes practicable for wagons and the routes of earlier exploring parties. South Pass is the famous gateway thru the central Rocky Mountains, enroute to Salt Lake. It was first seen by white men in 1812, but remained largely unknown until disclosed by Crow Indians to Jedidiah Smith. After 1832 it became the principle route for immigrants heading further west. Ref: Wheat [TW] 958. Unfolded and stabilized on Japanese tissue. Toned at folds. (B) $100-150

168. Utah and Nevada (County Map of Utah and Nevada), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1870. 14 x 11.5". (FC) The county configuration in Utah is out-dated but the counties in Nevada are correctly shown for the date on the map. Attractive coloring and grapevine border. (A) $45-65

169. Wisconsin (A New Map of the State of Wisconsin), Thomas, Cowperthwaite & Co. Universal Atlas, Phila, 1850. 13.5 x 16". (FC) Good color and impression. Full of details, especially in the southern half. Railroads extend as far north as Fond du Lac, with many more proposed. Shawano, Jackson, Buffalo and Clark counties indicate the map is up-to-date. Map is near mint, but is closely trimmed at bottom and right margin, with slight loss to border at corner. (B) Click image for full size. $60-90

170. Wyoming (Map of the Yellowstone National Park…), U.S. Gov., 1881. 17 x 15.2". (PC) Early map of the park Compiled from Official Explorations & Surveys of the Sup’t of the Park and other sources. Geyser & hot springs are in red and planned hotel sites (12 in all) marked with large green stars. Intriguing & very early view of Yellowstone and the government’s developement plan. (A) $90-120

171. Wyoming, George Cram, Chicago, [1911]. 13.5 x 10.2". (PC) Very crisp and precise impression. Good detail throughout. Fourteen counties. Equally good map of Montana on back. (A) $15-25

172. Southern United States and Mexico (Nueva Hispania Tabula Nova), Ruscelli, La Geografia de Claudio Tolomeo, Venice, [1562]. 9.5 x 7.5". (BW) An enlarged version of Gastaldi’s first map of New Spain (1548). The cartography is identical with the exception that the Yucatan is shown correctly as a peninsula. The Colorado River is called R. tontonteanc and there is no Mississippi River shown. The seven cities of Cibola are depicted in what is modern day northwestern Mexico. Mexico City is located in a large lake. First state of this great early map, with the plate mark running off the top of the sheet. Ref: Burden 31. (A+) $750-850

173. Southern U. S., Mexico, Central America and the West Indies (Map of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies), S.A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Phila, 1867. 21.3 x 13.3". (FC) Double page map includes Texas and New Mexico Territory in pre-1863 configuration with no mention of Arizona. Four insets show Cuba, Jamaica, Bermuda Islands and a plan of the Panama Railroad. Good impression and color. A few light areas of offsetting. (B) Click image for full size. $45-70

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