187. Eastern Hemisphere (Climats d’Heures et de Mois Jlyen a Cin. [together with] Une Zone est un espace de Terre, diversement appelle de la dirrerente Temperature de l’Air Qu’on y respire.), Buy de Mornas, Atlas Methodique…, Paris, [1790]. 10 x 11.5". (FC) Crisp impression with nice coloring. Both depict the outline of continents. First shows 24 climate zones plus six arctic zones on 10" hemisphere. 2nd names glacial, temperate, and torrid zones. Further details each with full hand coloring. Finely engraved on large sheets of hand laid paper with French text & tables at sides. (A) $60-80

188. Eastern Hemisphere Tallis, London, ca. 1851. 13 x 9.5". (OC) One of the most decorative 19th century maps surrounded with steel engraved vignettes of the people and animals of the hemisphere. The map is colored by continent and the Mail Route for the British Empire is shown in blue. Very nice impression and condition. (A+) $250-300

189. Europe (Europa), Quad, Cologne, ca. 1600. 10.2 x 7.5". (BW) Crisp copper engraving of the continent. Fully engraved with numerous cities and forests. In Russia is a large tent encampment. Stipple engraved seas and strapwork title cartouche. Map has been professionally backed with tissue to repair a long centerfold split and strengthen a weak area in the margin. (A) $350-400

190. Europe (Europeam sive Celtican Veterem, sic describere conabar Abrahamus Ortelius), Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 18.5 x 14". (FC) Splendid map of Europe in ancient times based on the Ortelius map of the same title. Based on classical sources such as Salustius, Plinius, Herodotus, Strabo and Dionysius. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles, a sailing ship and a sea monster decorate the map. Very attractive original color. A Little creasing from mis-folding and one minor abrasion, overall fine. (A) Illustrated at right. $500-600

191. Europe (Romani Imperii Imago), anon., ca. 1680. 9.5 x 6.7". (FC) Interesting small map of Europe, depicting the extent of the Roman Empire. Decorated with two cartouches and 2 portraits. Panel of Latin text at bottom with Italian, French and German text on verso. Attractive modern color with a bit of bleed through on verso. (A+)  Illustrated at left.   $100-125

192. Europe (Reyse des Apoltels Pauli na Roomen etc.), Wetstein, [1721]. 20.5 x 14.5". (FC) Lovely map of the continent. Crisply engraved with good detail throughout & very attractive original color. The travels of Apostle Paul are shown in the Mediterranean. (A+) Illustrated at right. $700-800

193. Europe (Souverainetes de l’Europe), Buy de Mornas, Atlas Methodique…, Paris, [1790]. 10 x 11.5". (FC) Crisp impression and very nice coloring. Shows political boundaries of the day, major cities and rivers. Extends to include the Empire of Russia, Iceland (with a volcano), all of Scandinavia, Turkey, Spain & Portugal. A handsome sheet on Europe. French text at both sides of a full sheet of hand laid paper. (A) $60-80

195. Europe (L’Europe sous Charlemagne), A. H. Brue, Paris, 1826. 19.7 x 14.2". (OC) Appealing map of the continent, colored to depict the political divisions in the Empire of Charlemagne. Bold keyboard style border with the royal seal below the title. On a large sheet of quality paper. (A+) $70-90

196. Europe (Map of Europe showing its Political Divisions), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.4 x 10.7". (FC) From the coast of Greenland and Africa to Siberia and Turkey in Asia, this map delineates all of Europe at the time. Very pleasant original coloring and decorative floral borders. (A) Illustrated at right. $20-30

197. Northwestern Europe (Germaniae Cisrhenanae …), Cluver?, ca. 1660. 10 x 9.5". (BW) Copper engraved map depicting the ancient tribes in the basin of the Rhine, Schelde, Moesel & Maas river valleys. Decorative title cartouche with Zeus and another figure. Sharp impression. (A) $60-90

198. Northern Europe (Russia in Europe, Sweden and Norway), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.5 x 10.8". (FC) This lovely map includes an inset of Denmark and an inset of Holland and Belgium. Decorative floral borders. (A)  Illustrated at right.   $20-30

199. Central Europe (Regnum Bohemiae et que Annexae Provinciae ut Ducatus Silesiae Marchionatus Moraviae et Lusatiae Vulgo Die Erb-Landeren), Visscher, Amsterdam, ca. 1680. 23 x 19.5". (FC) Attractive, detailed map covering the region of present day Czech Republic with a bit of Germany, Poland & Slovakia. Includes the cities of Dessau, Poznan, Beslau, Brno, Prague. Fully colored, large title cartouche with cherubs and coats of arms. Scale of miles includes a cherub with a globe and sextant. One stain near centerfold and a tear with an old repair. Very attractive old color. (B) $300-350

200. Western Europe (Map of France, Spain and Portugal), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 11.3 x 13". (FC) Surrounded by the English Channel, the Bay of Biscany, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It includes an inset of the Island of Corsica and an inset of Switzerland in Cantons. Good detail throughout. Lovely color and decorative floral borders. (A)  Illustrated at right.  $15-20

201. Eastern Europe (Ungariae Loca Praecipus Recens Emendata Atque Edita…), Ortelius, Theatrum, Antwerp, 1579. 19.7 x 13.5". (FC) Covers much of southeastern Europe, centered on present day Hungary. Includes Wein, Budapest, Belgrade, and Transylvania. The map is richly embellished with mountain ranges, forests, rivers and cities. Throughout the landscape are numerous depictions of shepherds with their flocks, and wild game animals. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles. From the Latin edition of 1603, with its telltale plate crack in the lower right corner of the border. Ref: van den Broecke #151. Professional repair of split centerfold, else fine with lovely old color. $325 RESERVE (A) $425-475

202. Eastern Europe (Sarmatia et Scythia Rubia et Tartaria Europoa), Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 9.7 x 9.2". (BW) Handsome copper engraved map of the region from Poland to the Ural Mountains and from Scandinavia to the Black and Caspian Seas. Fully engraved with mountains, forests, and towns, with many ancient place names. Decorative title cartouche and sharp impression. (A+)  Illustrated at right.  $60-80

203. Eastern Europe (Geographical and Statistical Map of Poland and Hungary), Carey & Lea, Lavoisne’s Historical Atlas, Philadelphia, 1820. 11.5 x 11.5". (FC) Subtitled "Map of Poland, Prussia and Hungary including the places rendered celebrated by Battles & Sieges." Beautifully colored and finely engraved map on a full folio sheet with English text surrounding map. Covers the region from the Baltic to the Black Sea, including Vienna, Wroclaw, Krakow, Budapest. (A) $50-70

205. Southern Europe (Map of the Austrian Empire, Italian States, Turkey in Europe and Greece (with inset of Maltese Islands)), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.3 x 10.6". (FC) Depicts the large 19th century Austrian Empire in south central Europe. Very pleasant original coloring and decorative floral borders. (A) $25-35

206. Britain (Magnae Britanniae Tabula; Comprehendens Angliae, Scotiae, ac Hiberniae Regna), N. Visscher, Amsterdam, ca. 1680. 22 x 18.5". (FC) Striking map, fully colored by county and with good detail throughout. A very large, elaborate title cartouche occupies nearly the entire North Sea. The cartouche includes numerous figures, a portrait, coat of arms and a Briton slaying a many-headed dragon. The left corners of the map are further embellished with cherubs, coats of arms and a scale of miles cartouche. All cartouches are uncolored. Professionally backed with tissue to close centerfold split and several old tears. Some marginal soiling, else clean and crisp. (B) $450-500

207. Britain (A correct Chart of St. George’s Channel and the Irish Sea, Including all the Coast of Ireland and ye West Coast of Great Britain from Cantire to Portland Isle: From the latest & best Observations), R.W. Seale, Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Rapin’s History, London, [1744]. 14.5 x 18.5". (BW) Very attractive sea chart of the region with detail along coastlines. Large decorative title cartouche, compass rose, and rhumb lines embellish the chart. Close margin (1/8") at bottom left, else very fine. (A+) $150-200

208. England (Eboracum, Lincolnia, Derbia, Staffordia, Notinghamia, Lecestria, Rutlandia, et Norfolcia), Mercator/Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1603. 10 x 7". (FC) Map of the eastern part of England from about Middlesbrough to Yarmouth, inland to include Coventry, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, and York. Title cartouche in a banner held by two sea creatures, scale of miles within a fishing net, and a fleet of ships engaged in battle embellish the map. Attractive later color. (A) $130-160

209. England (Cantabrigiensis Comitatus Descriptio), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 7.7 x 5.7". (FC) Charming map of the region centered on Cambridge. Strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. Attractive later color. German text on verso. (A)   Illustrated at right. $130-160

210. England (Warvicu, Northhumtoniz, Huntingdonia, Cantabrigia, Suffolcia, Oxomium, Buckinghania, Bedfordia, Hartfordia, Essexia, Berceria, Middelsexia, Southamtonia, Surria, Catium, et Southsexia), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 8 x 5.7". (FC) Appealing map of southeastern England. Includes London, Salisbury, Oxford, Cambridge, Leicester and Norwich and the Isle of Wight. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles. Later coloring. German text on verso. (A) $120-150

212. England (Denbigh and Flint described), Speed/Kaerius, London, ca. 1630. 4.7 x 3.2". (FC) Another miniature map with a strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles. Museum mounted in an attractive French style mat. (A+) $100-130

215. The Road From Oxford to Coventry Continued. 17.5 x 13.2". (FC) Beautiful map beginning at Oxford and terminating at Darby. Tiny bit of light foxing, overall very good with very nice coloring and good paper. (B) Illustrated at left. $450-500

217. Untitled. (FC) Lovely map with fully colored road maps on both sides. Front has the two coats of arms of Richmond and the city. Verso includes the arms of Halifax and the cities of Halifax and Skipton. (A+) Illustrated at right. $75-100

218. A Map of Middlesex. (FC) The county map is trimmed into the left border. Uncolored road map on verso depicts the road in Northumerland, including the towns of Alnwick, Belford and Barwick, and the Arms of Morpeth. Trimmed margin affects a bit of text and engraved shield. (C)  Illustrated at left. $50-75

219. A Map of Norhumberland. (FC) Nice county map with an uncolored, road map on verso and the Deanary of Salisbury. Road map includes Burford and Campden. (A+)   Illustrated at right.  $75-100

220. Untitled. (FC) Charming sheet with two fully colored road maps. Front shows the road through Yorkshire with the cities of Richmond and Wakefield , and two coats of arms of Pontefract. Verso is the road from Ferryridge to Rippon with the Arms of Rippon. (A+)   Illustrated at left. $75-100

221. A Map of Cambridgeshire. (BW) Charming map of the county enclosed in a bold border. On the verso is a road map from Kingston to Flamborough Head with the coat of arms of Beverley. Toned paper edges. (A)  Illustrated at right. $75-100

222. The Road from Oxford to Bristol. (BW) Nice road map from Oxford to just beyond Purton, with the Arms of Oxford. On verso is an elaborate title and description of Oxford University. Toned paper edges. (A)  Illustrated at left. $75-100

223. Nottinghamshire. (FC) Attractive county map with an uncolored, road map on verso. The road begins in London and goes northeast through Ware and into Hartford Shire. The Arms of Barwick are included. Short tear in margin. (A) Illustrated at right. $75-100

225. England (Rutland map collection), 17-19thC. Collection of eight maps, various sizes and dates. Cartographers include John Cary, John Speed, Herman Moll, Morden, and others. Most in good to very good condition, with the exception of the Speed map, which is heavily stained and damaged. Sold not subject to return. Two of the maps are illustrated at left and right.   $140-160

226. England (Entrance to the River Humber), Walker, Admiralty Charts, London, 1866. 37 x 25". (BW) Detailed coastal survey, inset with Kingston upon Hull, and Grimsby Harbour plans. Elevations of lighthouses, Holy Trinity Church (Hull), and Grimsby Hydraulic Tower. Surface soiling with some spotting in margins and some chipping in margins. (B) $60-70

228. England and Wales (Cornub. Devonia, Somerset, etc.), Bertius, Amsterdam, ca. 1610. 5.2 x 3.7". (FC) Charming miniature map of the southwestern region including Cardigan, Worcester, Bristol, Salisbury and Plymouth. Strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. Lovely later coloring. Latin text on verso. (A+) $100-130

229. England and Wales (Carnubia, Devonia, Somersetus, Dorcestria, Wiltonia, Glocesteria, Monumetha, Glamorgan, Caemarden, Penbrok, Breknoke, et Herfordia), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 8 x 5.7". (FC) Captivating map of the southwestern region. Includes north as far as about Aberaeron in Wales, inland to Warwick, Oxford and Salisbury. Strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. Attractive late coloring. German text on verso. (A+)  Illustrated at right.  $130-160

230. England and Wales, Darton and Harvey, Adam’s Atlas, London, 1803. 8 x 6.2". (FC) Nice map, colored by county with a table of all the counties named and numbered. Split on fold just entering border, else fine. (B) Illustrated at left. $35-50

231. England and Wales (County Map of England and Wales), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 10.7 x 13.3". (FC) Shows cities, towns and railways in great detail. Decorative floral borders. (A)  Illustrated at right.  $30-40

232. England and Wales (England), Johnston, Edinburgh, ca. 1880. 25 x 32". (PC) Small wall map with insets of the Channel Islands, Scilly Isles and Helgoland. Backed with linen and varnished, with wooden rollers. One finial missing from bottom roller, typical cracks along edges, with a couple affecting border and unengraved section of map, one chip in margin. Overall good with nice color. (B) $70-90

233. Wales (Caernarvo Comitatus pars olim Ordovicum), Saxton, An Atlas of England & Wales, London, [1610-37]. 12.2 x 9.7". (BW) Splendid example of English cartography, exquisitely engraved by William Hole. The map covers northern Wales, including present day Snowdonia National Park. Decorations include a large strapwork title cartouche, compass rose, scale of miles with large calipers and a scene of Neptune embracing a mermaid in the Caenarton Bay. Early impression on hand-laid paper with a large watermark. (A)  Illustrated at right.  $200-250

234. Scotland (Schotia), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1620. 7.7 x 5.7". (FC) Appealing map of Scotland with decorative title cartouche and scale of miles. German text on verso. Tape burn in upper corners, well away from map. (A) $100-130

235. Scotland, Hall, London, [1835]. 7.2 x 9.5". (OC) Detailed map with an inset of the Shetland Islands. Colored by county. Minor stains in margins. (A)   Illustrated at right. $35-60

236. Scotland (Schotland), Meyer, Meyer’s Zeitungs Atlas, 1849. 7.7 x 9.2". (OC) Detailed map with county names in bold type and colored in outline. Insets of Shetland Islands and Orkney Island. Bit of marginal foxing. (A)  Illustrated at left. $35-60

237. Ireland and Scotland (Ireland in Provinces and Counties and County Map of Scotland), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 10.6 x 13.7". (FC) This lovely map, with decorative floral borders, includes an inset of the Shetland Islands. (A)  Illustrated at right.   $20-25

238. Ireland (Ancient and Modern Ireland), Dr. James Playfair’s A New General Atlas, London, [1814]. 17 x 20.5". (BW) Large, detailed, copper engraving showing towns, canals, roads and counties. Appears to have been cleaned. (A+) $40-60

239. Scandinavia (Novissima nec non Perfectissima Scandinaviae Tabula comprehendens Regnorum Seuciae, Daniae et Novegiae), de Wit, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 22.7 x 19.5". (FC) Handsome, large map covered with detail. Map in full original color with partial color (of the coats of arms) in the large title cartouche with numerous figures. Published by P. Mortier. One spot in uncolored area and a little damp stain in margin. (B) Illustrated at right. $300-350

240. Kart over Den Norske Kyst fra Espevaer til Korsfjord, 1865. 35 x 26". Includes Mosterhavn and Leervig. Depiction of the lighthouse at Slottero. Some spotting, surface soil and chipped margins. (B) $60-70

241. Kart over Den Norske Kyst fra Hvidingsoe til Espevaer, 1865. 36 x 25". Very detailed with numerous small communities. Topography of the land is shown on this map. Elevation of the lighthouse at Hvidingsoe. Soiled at left and right border, with some foxing, top margin very chipped (but well outside map). (C) $50-60

242. Specialkart over Kristanianfjorden fra Drammen og Droebak, 1866. 22 x 33". Includes Horten, Holmestrand, Drammen, Drobak and Moss. Light surface soil, else fine. (A) $60-75

243. Kart over Den Norske Kyst fra Korsfjord til Helliso, 1868. 33 x 28". Includes Bergen. Engraved architectural elevation of the lighthouse at Helliso. Old tear into unengraved area of map with masking tape repair, margins chipped. (C) $50-70

244. Denmark (Regni Daniae Accuratissima delineatio), Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 10 x 8.2". (BW) Nice copper engraved map with a strapwork title cartouche and compass rose. Has been partially hand-colored by an amateur hand, which was a common gentleman’s hobby in the 17th and 18th centuries. Should be cleaned and recolored, otherwise fine. (C) $40-60

245. Netherlands (Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of the Netherlands), Carey & Lea, Lavoisne’s Historical Atlas, Philadelphia, 1820. 13 x 11". (FC) Detailed map surrounded by English text. Light foxing. (B)  Illustrated at right (scanned image is unaccountably white - map is not).  $40-60

246. Belgium and The Netherlands (De Bello Belgico Decas il Famiani Stradae Rom.), Strada, Antwerp, [1648]. 3.7 x 6.2". (FC) Crisp impression of the famous "Lion of Belgium" based on the original Aitsinger form , with the lion standing facing right with the right paw raised over the title cartouche. Embellished with three sailing ships, a compass rose and a sea monster. Very attractively colored. Couple of tiny worm holes in margin, image very fine. (A) See illustration above. $800-900

247. Belgium (Brugae Flandicarum Vrbium Decus), Guicciardini, ca. 1580. 12.5 x 9.2". (BW) Bird’s eye view of the medieval city of Brugge. The city is completely surrounded by walls and a canal with seven bridges into the city. Surrounding farmland includes several windmills. Two strapwork cartouches, two crests and a couple standing on a hill overlooking the city embellish the map. Very sharp impression. (A+) $200-250

248. Belgium (Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus), Ortelius, Theatrum, Antwerp, ca. 1595. 19.5 x 15". (FC) Splendidly decorative map of the Muese River valley including Namur and Leige, with west oriented at top of map. Exquisitely engraved with an elaborate cartouche and scale of miles. Latin text and page number 37 on verso. Beautiful old color. Ref: van den Broecke #64. Minor surface soil in margins, still fine. (A+) $450-550

250. Belgium and France (Nobilis Hanonlae Comitatus Descript.), Ortelius, Theatrum, Antwerp, ca. 1579. 20 x 14.7". (FC) Superb, scarce, map of the border region between France and Belgium. Includes the cities of Mons, Maubeuge, and Valenciennes. The history of this map is fascinating. It was based on a manuscript map by Jacques Surhon (1548), which for security reasons was not published. In 1572, Ortelius applied for privilege to publish the map, but it was never granted. The plate was engraved anyway, and several prints made from it appeared in the 1573-1575 editions of Theatrum. That plate was then destroyed and a new one engraved, with privilege, in 1579, while Antwerpen was independent for a brief time. This map is from this, second, plate. Another similar plate was made for the 1584 edition. Ref: van den Broecke #70. Beautifully embellished with a large strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles with two coats of arms. Very fine old color. (A+) $450-550

251. France (Liber II de Gallia …), Munster, Cosmographia, Basle, ca. 1560. 5.2 x 3". (BW) Woodblock Ptolemaic map with the major cities and regions shown. Crisp impression on a full sheet of Latin text including a decorative capital. On the verso is a woodcut of a woman kneeling in front of a figure that has the body of a man that has 3 monster-like heads. Minor maringal damp stain. (A) Illustrated at sides.   $70-100

252. France (Regionis Biturigum Exactiss Descriptio…/Limaniae Topographia Gabriele Symeoneo Auct.), Ortelius, Theatrum, Antwerp, [1574-75]. 19 x 12.2". (FC) Two maps on a full folio sheet. The map of Biturigum was based primarily on Jolivet’s map of 1545. The map of Limaniae was based on the work of Gabriel Symeoni. Each map is richly embellished with forests, cities, mountains and elaborate title cartouches. Latin text on verso. Ref: van den Broecke #39. Margins appears to have been trimmed, but are at least 1" outside neatlines. (A+)  Illustrated at right. $300-350

253. France (Gallia Narbonens/Sabaudiae Ducat./Venuxini Comitatus Nova Descr.), Ortelius, Theatrum, Antwerp, ca. 1595. 18.2 x 14". (FC) Three maps on a folio sheet. Gallis Narbonensis covers the Mediterranean coastline between Narbonne and Marseille. Large strapwork title cartouche and sailing ship. Saraudiae covers the region including Lyon, Grenoble, and includes Turin, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles. The map of Venuxini is the largest and covers the Rhone valley with Avignon and a large strapwork title cartouche. All together a fine example of Ortelius’ work with lovely original color. Latin text and page 29 on verso. Ref: van den Broecke #49. Minor surface soil in margins, and old repair of short marginal split, still fine. (A+) Illustrated at right.  $450-500

254. France (Blaisois. Blesiensis Territorii…/Lemovicum Totius et Confinium Provinciarum Quantum…), Ortelius, Theatrum, Antwerp, [1600-09]. (FC) Two maps on a folio sheet. The first (8.7 x 13.2") includes the cities of Blois, Bourges, and Orleans with a strapwork title cartouche. The other map measures 9 x 13.2", and includes Limoges. It has the title at top, a strapwork cartouche and scale of miles. Very lovely, original color. Ref: van den Broeke #43. Minor surface soil in margin, still fine. (A+) $325-375

255. France (Typus Galliae Veteris), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 19.7 x 15.5". (FC) Handsome map of ancient France, based on the cartography of Abraham Ortelius, who is credited in the cartouche. Fully engraved with mountains, forests and ancient place names. Latin text on verso. Map in original, outline color, with a fully colored, strapwork title cartouche. Minor, light foxing, mostly in margins. (A) $230-275

256. France (Le Pais de Brie), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 19.5 x 15.2". (FC) Charming map of the region of Brie, with Paris in upper left. Map is beautifully engraved with forests, cities and small villages. Strapwork title cartouche is surrounded by two cherubs, peacocks and several other birds. The scale of miles includes a charming scene of two children and their dogs pursuing a fleeing rabbit. Couple of small spots of candle wax, else very clean. Couple of small holes in top margin. (A) $375-450

257. France (A Draught of the Road and Harbour of Brest with the adjacent Coast), anon., Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1757]. 7 x 17". (BW) Copper engraving shows the harbour, fortified city, and vicinity. Rhumb lines, soundings, and small houses, churches, windmills and a decorative cartouche complete the map. Ref: Jolly GENT-109. Toned with a bit of surface soiling. (B) $40-60

258. France (A Chart of the Coast, and Rivers of France), T. Jeffreys, London, ca. 1760. 10.2 x 9". (BW) Copper engraved map. Despite the title, the map includes details of towns, cities and mountains throughout. Crisp impression. One tear entering 1/2" into map with old paper tape repair. (B) $40-60

259. France, T.G. Bradford, Comprehensive Atlas, ca. 1835. 10 x 7.8". (OC) Good impression. Fair detail of watershed, villages and mountains. Light coloring and age toning. (B) $15-20

260. Dept. de la Hte. Garonne. Toulouse, known for the charm of its Renaissance and Gothic buildings, is the major city. Surrounding scene include grapevines and a quaint scene of a man loading produce on a donkey. (A)  Illustrated at left.   $35-45

261. Dept. du Pas de Calais. Includes Boulogne and Arras, and the important port city of Calais. Fishing scenes surround the map. (A)  Illustrated at right.  $35-45

262. Dept. L’ Aisne. Includes Laon, noted for its 12th century Gothic cathedral, and Chateau-Thierry, of WWI fame. One tiny spot in border, else fine. (A) $35-45

263. Dept. du Tarn et Garonne. Moissac and Montauban are the major cities. (A)  Illustrated at right. $30-40

264. Dept. des Hautes Alpes. An area of beautiful mountain vistas, reflected in the surrounding engraving. Briancon is one of the highest towns in Europe. (A)  Illustrated at left.  $35-45

265. France, Blackie & Son, Glasgow, ca. 1860. 13.5 x 19.5". (PC) Very detailed sheet showing a huge number of railways. Inset of Corsica and another shows the provinces of France. Four distance scales. (A+) $20-25

267. France (La France, Somme), Vuillemin, Paris, [1871]. 8.8 x 7". (FC) Good detail of roads & railroads. Vignettes surround including a lovely view of the Chateau de Ham. Wide margins. (A) $25-30

268. Switzerland (Untitled), Munster, Cosmographia, Basle, ca. 1580. 6.2 x 5.7". (BW) Charming woodblock map of Lake Lemanus or Lake Geneva. Includes Geneva (Genff) and Lusanne (Losanna). The lake is surrounded by mountains and forests. On a full sheet of German text. Very sharp impression. (A) Illustrated at right. $80-100

269. Germany (Untitled), Munster, Cosmographia, Basle, ca. 1580. 6 x 4.5". (BW) Woodblock map of the region of Germany containing Nuremberg, Leipzig, and Dresden with the Sal, Elb and Eger rivers. Many mountain ranges and castles fill the map. On a full sheet of German text with a coat of arms illustration on verso. (A+) Illustrated at left.  $70-100

274. Germany (An Accurate Map of all His Majesty’s Dominions in Germany,with the Adjacent Countries), anon., Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1761]. 13.5 x 11". (BW) Good detail and well engraved. Covers the region from Hamburg at top center, south to below Gottingen, east by the Elbe River and west to Osnaburg. Insets of Duchy’s of Bremen and Ferden and Dutchy of Saxon Lauwenburg. On hand-laid paper with lovely watermark. Ref: GENT-148, Jan., 1761. Close trimmed at binding edge with tear and small loss to neatline at bottom corners. (B) $30-45

275. Germany (Geographical and Statistical Map of Germany), Carey & Lea, Lavoisne’s Historical Atlas, Philadelphia, 1820. 11.2 x 11.5". (FC) Subtitled "Map of Germany Divided according to the Treaty of Paris, and the acts of the Congress of Vienna: Indicating the Places rendered celebrated by Sieges and Battles." Beautifully colored, detailed, and finely engraved with battle sites shown in red. The map is on a full folio sheet with English text surrounding map. Centerfold split affecting text only with some foxing. (B)  Illustrated at right (scan is very white - map is not).  $60-90

276. Germany (Germany, Southern Part), Collins, London, ca. 1850. 11 x 9". (OC) Detailed map including the cities of Duseldorf, Dresden, and Munich. Interesting compass rose consisting of a northeastern hemisphere, ith Germany at center, surrounded by compass points. (A) $25-40

277. Germany (Prussia and the German States), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.3 x 10.6". (FC) Includes Austria, Bavaria, Bohemia and Baden. Hungary, Poland, France and Switzerland border these German States. Appealing original coloring. Good impression and detail throughout. Decorative floral borders. (A)  Illustrated at right.   $25-35

278. Russia (Geographical and Statistical Map of Russia), Carey & Lea, Lavoisne’s Historical Atlas, Philadelphia, 1820. 15 x 10.5". (FC) One of the few 19th century maps to show the whole Russian Empire, both in Europe and Asia, stretching eastward from Finland. Surrounded by English text of the history and character of the empire. "The whole Russian Empire contains 5,228680 square miles, and 45,248,000 inhabitants". Toned on fold, with a little foxing. (B) $60-80

279. Ukraine (The Crimea [together with] Plan of the Battle of the Alma), Tallis, Illustrated Atlas of Modern History of the World, London, ca. 1850. 13 x 9.7". (OC) Pair of lovely, steel engraved, maps concerning the Crimean War. First is a detailed map of the Crimean Peninsula, outlined in yellow with the major battle sites underlined in red. The map includes a large inset of Sebastopol before its investment by the Allies, and four (uncolored) vignettes: Sebastopol, Eupatoria, Bank of the Alma, and Balaklava Harbour. The second map is a detailed battle plan showing the positions of all the armies and the Allied Blockade. Each army is depicted in a different color, with a key. Both surrounded in a decorative border. Light surface soil and a bit of light foxing. (B) $90-120

280. Balkans (Veteris et Nova Pannonia et Ellyrici Descriptio), Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 9.7 x 8". (BW) Copper engraved map of present day Slovenia, Bosnia and Croatia. Fully engraved with mountain ranges, forests &c. Title cartouche with a bit of amateur hand color (not distracting). (A) Illustrated at right.$50-70

281. Greece (Macedonia Epir et Acliaia), Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 6.7 x 5.7". (FC) Appealing map of northern Greece with the southern parts of present day Macedonia and Albania. Includes Athens. Strapwork title cartouche and attractive original color. Minor damp stains in margins, not affecting image. (A) Illustrated at left. $120-150

282. Greece (Candia), Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 7.2 x 5.5". (FC) Map of the island with smaller inset maps above: Corfu, Zante, Milo, Nicsia, and Scarpanto. Strapwork title cartouche and full, original color. Minor damp stains in margin, well outside map. (A) Illustrated at right. $150-180

285. Italy (Sicilia), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, Venice, [1590]. 5.5 x 4". (BW) Beautifully engraved map of the island filled with mountains, the volcano, and towns. The sea is stipple engraved, in the Italian style, and embellished with sea monsters, a compass rose, and a title cartouche surrounded by sea shells. On a full sheet of Italian text with a decorative capital and banner. Worm track in margin. (A) $200-250

286. Italy (Tirolensis), Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 6.7 x 5.7". (FC) Covers the northeastern part of Italy including Venice, Verona, and Bolzano. Strapwork title cartouche and lovely, original color. Toned, else fine. (A) Illustrated at right. $100-130

287. Italy (Italia Antiqua), Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne Geographie, ca. 1660. 13 x 10.5". (BW) Charming map including Corsica and Sardinia. Large title cartouche that has been partially colored by an amateur hand. Some foxing, mostly in margins & a printer’s crease. Should be cleaned and recolored. (C) Illustrated at left. $40-60

289. Italy (Italy from the latest Authorities), Conder, London, ca. 1780. 8.7 x 7.5". (BW) Copper engraved map including Corsica and Sardinia. Title cartouche with Roman ruins and a simple compass rose. Folding, as issued. Couple of tiny water stains and surface soil. (B) $35-45

290. Spain and Portugal (Geographical and Statistical Map of Spain and Portugal), Carey & Lea, Lavoisne’s Historical Atlas, Philadelphia, 1820. 13 x 10.5". (FC) Subtitled "Map of Spain and Portugal Including the places rendered celebrated by Battles & Sieges." Beautifully colored and well engraved map on a full folio sheet with English text surrounding map. Battle sites are colored in red. Light offsetting and split on centerfold. (B)  Illustrated at right (scan is very white - map is not).   $45-60

291. Spain (Bornnes/Zahara), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, 1564. 18.5 x 13.5". (FC) Beautiful sheet with three views of mountain towns in southern Spain. Top view of Bornnes includes farmers, hunters, and many travelers on the road to Mallaga. The bottom two views of Zahara, one from the east and the other from the west also depict travelers. Small repaired marginal tear, else fine. (A) $350-400

292. Mediterranean (Sardegna), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, Venice, [1590]. 5.5 x 4". (BW) Captivating map of the island surrounded by sea monsters, a sailing ship, compass rose and a decorative title cartouche. The land is fully engraved with mountains, forests and cities and the sea is stipple engraved, in the Italian style. On a full sheet of Italian text with a decorative capital and banner. Worm track in margin and a bit of marginal foxing, not affecting the map or text. (A) $150-180

293. Mediterranean (De Beschryvingh van de Reysen Pauli en Van de Andere Apostelen), Stoopendaal, Rotterdam, [1729]. 18.2 x 14". (FC) Beautiful and very decorative map of the eastern Mediterranean region detailing the travels of Apostle Paul. Richly decorated with eight Biblical scenes and numerous sailing ships. Map has been professionally backed with Japanese tissue to repair a couple of small marginal tears and fill a tiny hole in unengraved area of map. Very fine, muted recent color. (A+)$400-450