Antique Maps of the
Western Hemisphere
Auction No. 85
Is Now Closed
Closed December 5, 1998
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Lot 31
31. Western Hemisphere (America noviter delineata), Johannes Cloppenburg, Atlas
sive Cosmographicae, Amsterdam, [1642]. 10 x 7.2". (BW) First state of this very
uncommon map from the reduced size series of the Mercator - Hondius atlas. The cartography
is classic Hondius with the inaccurate mid-Atlantic coastline of North America, and the
sweeping northwest coastline. The fictitious islands of Frisland and Brasil are located in
the north Atlantic. Hudson Bay is left open to the west for the possibility of a northwest
passage to Asia. Latin text on verso with page number 19 in top margin. Very crisp
impression and decorated with a strapwork cartouche, ships, boats and sea monsters. Barely
noticeable stain in lower right (emphasized in photo above) with close margin, nearly to
neatline on left, else fine. Burden 224. (A). Illustrated
above. $900-1000
 32. Western Hemisphere (Novissima et Accuratissima Septentrionalis
ac Meridionalis Americae …), De Wit, Atlas Major, Amsterdam, ca. 1680.
22.5 x 19". (FC) Beautiful large map with CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND. This is the third
state of a revised edition of Visscher’s map of 1670. The shape of California was
changed to the Sanson model and the cartouches are slightly different. The map contains
fascinating details and engravings including a large battle scene in South America and
numerous indigenous animals in North America. The Great Lakes are open ended in the west.
The R. del Norte shows Santa Fe on its banks, but flows into the sea between the
west coast and California. Ref: McLaughlin 49. Professional repair of fold with minor
crease and a few light spots in Atlantic, else very good, on strong paper and with lovely
original color. (A) $1,800 RESERVE.
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image for full size. $2000-2200
 33.
Western Hemisphere (Nouveau Continent avec plusieurs Isles), Mallet, Description de
l’Univers, Paris, [1683]. 4 x 5.5". (BW) First state of this charming
miniature map in a hemispheric projection. CALIFORNIA DEPICTED AS AN ISLAND on the Briggs
model, with a flat northern coast. The Solomon islands dominate the Pacific and part of
the New Zealand coast is shown, but not named. Three galleons decorate the map. Ref:
McLaughlin 84-1. Expert, nearly invisible, repair of tear, which extended into title above
map. Fine, sharp impression. (A)
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for full size. $275-325
 34.
Western Hemisphere (Americae), Peeters, Geographica o moderna descipcion del Mundo,
Antwerp, [1709]. 7.2 x 6". (OC) Attractive small map depicting CALIFORNIA AS AN
ISLAND with an indented northern coast and numerous place names. Large title cartouche
surrounded by several native and European figures. Ref: McLaughlin 110. (A+)
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$350-400
 35.
Western Hemisphere (A New and Accurate Map of America…), Emanuel Bowen, John
Harris’ Navigatium…Voyages and Travels, London, [1744-48]. 17.5 x
13.7". (BW) Detailed copper engraving. The river systems of both continents are well
depicted. California is correctly shown as a peninsula & the northwest coast is devoid
of detail with the notations Parts Undiscovered and the supposed Straits of
Annian. Directions of tradewinds are shown in the oceans and newly discovered islands
are noted across the Pacific. Title cartouche depicts natives and a European landing
party, and two compass roses decorate the map. Crisp impression. (A+)
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 36.
Western Hemisphere (Americae Mappa Generalis), Homman Heirs, Nuremberg, 1746. 21 x
18.2". (FC) Lovely 18th century map of the Americas. Considerable detail even in the
interiors. There is no coastline above the peninsular California. Full color denoting
European possessions. Very large, colored, cartouche with two erupting volcanoes, native
Americans, birds and what appears to be a pot of gold. Light impression in cartouche, else
fine with attractive color. (A)
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for full size. $800-900
 37.
Western Hemisphere (Nieuwe Kaart Van het Weftelykste Deel der Weereld, dienende tot
aanwyzing van de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderen Naar Westindie), Issac Tirion, Amsterdam,
1754. 14.3 x 13.4". (BW) Crisp, bright impression on fine hand-laid paper. Simple
cartouche, compass rose in ocean. Includes the west coast of Africa and much of western
Europe. Shows a NORTHWEST PASSAGE through North America, beginning at the Great Lakes and
ending in a large river emptying into the Pacific at about 50° Latitude. (A)
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 38.
Western Hemisphere (L’Amerique Dressee pour l’etude de la Geographie…),
Brion de la Tour, Desnos, Paris, 1790. 10.2 x 9". (OC) Lovely and
geographically interesting map. The western coast of North America has a strange shape,
with an unusual indentation above the elongated California at Cape Mendocino, with Nelle
Albion above and a dotted coastline above that. A NORTHWEST PASSAGE is shown in a
network of lakes and rivers between the Great Lakes and the Straits of Juan de Fuca.
Depicts the British Colonies (Nelle Angleterre and Floride) confined east of Louisianne
and a odd shaped Nelle Mexique above Nelle Espagne. Numerous sailing ships
in both oceans and a pictorial title cartouche. Panels of French text pasted at sides, as
issued. Original outline coloring, light impression of sailing ships, else fine. (A)
Click image for full size. $325-375
 39.
Western Hemisphere (America North and South and the West Indies; with the Atlantic
Aethiopic and Pacific Oceans wherein are Distinguished All the Discoveries lately made by
the English and the Spaniards), Samuel Dunn, Laurie & Whittle (publ), London,
1794. 17.2 x 12". (FC) Recently discovered islands in the Atlantic and Pacific with
notations of their discoverer and date. New Zealand is fully shown. Alaska is still a bit
mis-shapen. In northwestern North America are two rivers River of the West and Tortolas
R. depicted with dotted lines as possible northwest passages. Crisp engraving and
original color. Couple of minor printer’s creases. (A)
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40. Western Hemisphere (Carte Geographique, Statistique et
Historique de l’Amerique), Buchon, Paris, [1825]. 14.7 x 8.2". (FC) Two maps,
North America and South America, on a large folio sheet surrounded by French text.
Beautifully engraved and colored. The United States is shown with the British claims into
the Northwest down to the Columbia River. The states and organized territories are
depicted with dotted lines (with a large Arkansas Territory). Mexico is in control of
Texas and present-day southwestern U.S. Alaska is not fully shown and is a Russian
possession. Very clean and crisp. Worm track along fold (in the Atlantic Ocean, with no
loss of engraved line) - archivally repaired. (A) $220-250
41. Western Hemisphere (Amerika Historisch, Physisch und
Politisch), J. Velten, 1828. 26 x 19.2". (FC) Interesting and unusual copper engraved
map on a large sheet of German text. There are numerous notations throughout the map. The
route of Columbus is depicted in yellow, Picarro’s voyage to Peru is shown in red and
the explorations of Lewis and Clark are noted in red. (A+) $130-160
42. Western Hemisphere (Colonies Francaise. (en Amerique)), Victor
Levasseur, Atlas National Illustre, Paris, [1849]. 17 x 11". (OC) Very
detailed and finely engraved sheet with four maps surrounded by beautifully rendered
engraved scenes. Depicts the French colonies in the Americas including Newfoundland;
Saint Martin, Anguille, Seal, St. Barthelemy; French Guyana; and St. Pierre and Miquelon
Islands. Strong, crisp impression with bright outline color and delicate blue wash in
the seas. Full margins, with a few marginal spots. (A) $100-140
 43.
Western Hemisphere (America bis 1776), Justus Perthes, Spruner’s Historical
Atlas, Gotha, ca. 1850. 12.2 x 16". (FC) Highly detailed steel engraving
with pleasant coloring. The western half is nearly blank, but Santa Fe is named. Hand
coloring is used to denote land held by controlling nation. Lightly toned at edges with
one tear in margin only. (B)
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full size. $120-150
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