1. Title Page (Gehender Theil Americae…), Theodore de Bry, 1598. 8.5 x 12.5". (BW) From one of the most important 16th century histories of the discoveries in the New World. Engraved with a central panel depicting two ships, flanked with figures of Native Americans. Light area of browning, else very good. (B)   Illustrated at right.  $275-325

4. Title Page (Atlas Methodique et Elementaire De Geographie et d’Histoire), Buy de Mornas, Paris, 1790. 18.5 x 12.5". (BW) Beautifully and fully engraved sheet features titling within large shell-like cartouche. Surrounded by mapmaking and surveying equipment, globes & spheres, maps, compass and ship sails and rigging. Fancy border surrounds and rose bushes draped across the top. Thick hand-laid paper with watermark. Stains at top corners and top center. (B) $60-70

5. Ancient World (Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol.), Munster, Cosmographia, Basle, ca. 1550. 13.2 x 9.7". (FC) Ptolemaic world map surrounded by clouds and eleven windheads, with their names in banners. The continents are oddly shaped and all connected by a great southern continent Terra incognito secundum Protemeum. There is a very large Taprobana (modern day Sri Lanka) in the Indian Ocean and the Indian subcontinent is severely truncated. Only the northern part of Africa is shown with the Nile originating in a mountain range. Ref: Shirley #76. Small hole (with old repair) with minor loss, else very good. Latin text on verso. (B) $1200-1400

6. World (Typus Orbis Universalis), Munster, Cosmographia, Basle, ca. 1550-78. 14.7 x 10.2". (FC) Second state of this famous early, woodblock, map of the "modern" world. Oval projection with surrounding clouds and windheads, title above the map. The continents are shown in rough outline only. North America is shown with the large cleft nearly separating the east coast from the continent, often referred to as the Sea of Verazano. What appears to be a large NORTHWEST PASSAGE stretches towards Asia. South America has a very strange shape as well. In Africa, the Nile is prominently shown with its twin sources beginning in a range of southern mountains. The mythical islands of Grisonum and Calensuan are placed in the proximity of Australia, where there is also the label Mare Pacificum. A sailing ship and several fierce sea monsters occupy the oceans. Initials of the engraver David Kandel in lower left-hand corner and Latin title on verso. Ref: Shirley #92. Toned paper edges with close (1/8") margins, as is typical of this map. Couple of tiny wormholes in margin with one affecting neatline, and minor creases. Overall very good with good, crisp impression and sturdy paper. $2,000 RESERVE. (A) $2500-2800

7. World (Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tableau), Merian, New Archontologia Cosmica, Frankfort, Germany, ca. 1646. 14 x 9.7". (BW) Beautifully engraved world map on Mercator’s projection. The cartography was closely copied from Blaeu’s world map of 1606. Latin title at top, outside neatline, with German script title, and notation concerning the discovering of the Americas in 1492 which covers the unknown interior of North America. There is a large southern continent connected to New Guinea, California is a peninsula, and there are plenty of open ended waterways in the eastern part of North America, which leave open the question of a Northwest Passage. Two polar projections in lower corners. The map is decorated with sea monsters, galleons and compass roses. Ref: Shirley 345. Good impression. Ink smudge in south polar projection, else very fine. (A) $1500-1700

8. World (Orbis Terrarum Typus de Intergroin Plurimis Emendatus Auctus et Ecunculis Illustratus), Visscher, Amsterdam, ca. 1660. 18.5 x 12.2". (FC) Exquisitely decorated double hemisphere world map, surrounded by engravings including allegorical representations of the continents as well as native inhabitants and wildlife. Two celestial spheres are displayed in the eastern hemisphere. In the lower part of the western hemisphere is text describing the discovery of America and recently voyages of discovery. In addition, are two diagrams depicting the Ptolemaic and Copernican theories of the solar system. The northwest coast of North America is exaggerated and shows California as a peninsula. Western Australia, Van Diemen’s Land and a bit of New Zealand are marked. Ref: Shirley 414. Professional repair of fold, remargined with neatline in facsimile. Very attractive color. (A) Illustrated at left.  Note: this is a large file,about 64k, but its worth the wait.  $2400-2600

11. World (Werelt Caert), Stoopendaal, Rotterdam, [1716]. 18 x 12". (FC) Beautiful double hemisphere from a Dutch Bible. CALIFORNIA IS AN ISLAND, Australia is partially mapped and there is only a hint of New Zealand. Map is nearly identical to the next lot, just slightly smaller. Very attractive later coloring. Top margin was issued narrow (1/8") and has been professionally remargined to accommodate proper framing. A tiny, nearly invisible tear in bottom margin, just entering image, has also been professionally repaired. (A+) $1600-1800

12. World (Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita), Stoopendaal, Amsterdam, [1729]. 18 x 13.5". (FC) Based on Visscher’s bible map of 1663. This is a stunning double hemisphere world map from a Dutch bible published by Pieter and Jacob Keur. Surrounded by superb engravings, which include numerous exotic animals and four female allegorical representations of the continents. At the top and bottom are two diagrams depicting the Copernican and Ptolemaic theories of the solar system. CALIFORNIA IS DEPICTED AS AN ISLAND. Australia includes the western and northern coasts and the discoveries of Van Diemen. The are numerous Pacific islands and much of the eastern coastline of New Zealand. Ref: Shirley #498. Professionally repaired worm track at bottom centerfold with perfect facsimile of a couple of letters, else very fine condition and attractive later coloring. (A)  $2200-2400

13. World (Platte Kaart van de geheele Werelt), Wetstein, Amsterdam, ca. 1730. 18 x 14.5". (FC) Lovely world map on Mercator’s projection. The northwest coast of North America stretches directly westward above the ISLAND OF CALIFORNIA. The northeast coastline of Asia is lacking Kamchatka and Japan is depicted with the Land of Yedso connected to Iapan. Australia and New Zealand are only partially mapped. Numerous exploration routes depicted with their respective discoveries. Above the map are two additional double hemispheres, including one polar projection that flank a title cartouche. Ref: Shirley #622. Professionally repaired short tear in bottom border. (A+) $2000-2300

14. World (Planiglobii Terrestris Mappa Universalis (Mappe-Monde qui represente les deux Hemispheres), Homann Heirs, Nuremburg, 1746. 21.5 x 18". (OC) Large double hemisphere world map surrounded by four polar spheres, each in a different projection. Two interesting diagrams depict the earth as it would be seen from space. North America is still blank above California, and Hudson Bay is open-ended in the northwest corner. Two very large, decorative (uncolored) cartouches contain the titles, one in Latin, the other French. Light printer’s crease near centerfold. Very clean and sharp, on heavy paper. $1600 RESERVE (A+) $1900-2100

15. World (Diversite des Ombres et Diverse Situation des Habitans de la Terre), Buy de Mornas, Atlas Methodique…, Paris, [1790]. 10 x 11.5". (FC) Double hemispheres show outline of continents and major rivers. West coast of North America is quite misshapen with two Northwest Passages leading nearly to the Atlantic and Hudson Bay. Finely engraved on a full sheet of hand laid paper with French text at both sides. (A) $120-150

16. World (Carte de l’Etat du Monde Vers la Fin du Xveme Siecle), Delamarche, Paris, 1838. 16.2 x 11.2". (OC) Interesting chart, on Mercators projection. It depicts, by coloring, the discoveries in the world at the end of the fifteenth century. Those areas yet to be discovered are left uncolored. Many notations concerning various discoveries (with dates) throughout. A fascinating look at the history of European exploration. (A) $50-75

18. World (The World on Mercator’s Projection), Tallis, London, ca. 1851. 10.2 x 14". (OC) Great map colored to show the British Colonies throughout the world, with the routes from Britain to each colony colored in blue. Surrounded in a delicately engraved border with vignettes of Vesuvius, London, Constantinople, Niagara, Gibraltar, The Pyramids of Ghizeh, and Pont Neuf, Paris. Trimmed into "The" in title at top, as issued and common for this map, else fine. (A) Illustrated at left. $250-300

19. World (Western Hemisphere [together with] Eastern Hemisphere), J.H. Colton, Colton’s Illustrated Cabinet Atlas, N.Y, 1858. 10 x 10.5". (FC) Matching hemispheres on 2 sheets from this rarely seen atlas. Fancy block titles. Antarctica is just beginning to take shape. Tear at top of Western sheet not affecting map, but into title. Repaired with archival tape. The pair. (B) $60-80

20. World (The World in Hemispheres), Lloyd, Lampton County Atlas, New York, [1880]. 12.5 x 9.7". (PC) Unusual and attractive late 1800's map. The hemispheres are surrounded with "Views of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains, Towns &c, and the Lengths of the Principal Rivers over the Globe". The mountains and waterfalls are very imaginative. The style is similar to Mitchell’s ealier world map. Light marginal foxing, couple of tiny spots in image. (B) $45-55

21. North Pole (Nova et Accurata Poli Arctici et Terrarum Circum Iacentium Descriptio), Jansson, Ansterdam, ca. 1650. 21.7 x 16". (FC) Beautiful map that became the prototype for north polar projections for many later maps. It depicts rhumb lines radiating from the North Pole. A large title cartouche, with two figures and numerous wind heads, conveniently hide the northwest coast of America. The map is further decorated with several compass roses, ships and an addition cartouche which depict men in parkas, a polar bear and foxes. Original outline color on map and fully colored decorations. Professionally repaired splits on centerfold, else very clean and crisp. (A) . $900-1000

22. North Pole (Hemisphere Spetentrional pour voir plus diftinctement Les Terres Arctiques…), Delisle/Bauche, Paris, 1782. 18 x 18". (OC) Large north polar projection covers from the pole to the equator. The map traces the discoveries & routes of Capt. Cook; and a note about his demise in the Sandwich Islands. Alaska is beginning to take shape. On a large sheet of hand-laid paper. (A+) $450-550

23. Cartographic Miscellany (Volvelle), Galluci, Theatro del Mundo ye del Tiempo Granada, [1614]. 7 x 10". (BW) Copper engraved volvelle, which was used for finding the position of the moon in the zodiac, given the position of the sun and the age of the moon. There is an engraved circle with 31 divisions, into which a separate piece of paper attached with a satin ribbon. This inner piece is marked with twelve months, and rotates around the circle. An extremely interesting apparatus, more amazing for the fact that it is still fully functional and in near perfect condition. (A+) Illustrated at right.  $75-100

24. Cartography (De l’Horison [together with] Du Meridien et de l’Equateur), Buy de Mornas, Atlas Methodique…, Paris, [1790]. 10 x 11.5". (FC) First shows five spheres with latitude, parallel, zenith, etc. Small eastern hemisphere at center. Second depicts a sphere with the Tropic of Cancer & Capricorn, Equator and major parallels. Both finely engraved with French text at both sides of a large sheet of thick, hand laid paper. (A) $50-70

25. Celestial (Stellarum Fixarum Hemisphaerium Boreale…[together with] Stellarum Fixarum Hemisphaerium Australe…), John Senex, ca. 1721. 25.7 x 25.2". (FC) Uncommon set of very large, celestial charts of the northern and southern skies. Based on Flamsteed’s famous star catalog, as well as the work of Dr. Halley and Joseph Harris (who are credited on the charts). The maps include several new discoveries. English text and diagrams surround the hemispheres. Each constellation is delicately engraved in the Rococo style. Ref: Warner, The Sky Explored, p.242-43. Folded, as issued, on heavy thick paper, and now nicely pressed and ready for framing. Minor professional repair of some fold splits and intersections and one long tear in the northern hemisphere. Now fine condition with attractive recent color. (A) Illustrated at sides - lighting is unever - charts are fine. $1600-1800

26. Solar System (Observations.), Buy de Mornas, Atlas Methodique…, Paris, [1790]. 10 x 11.5". (FC) The earth as hemisphere shown in four positions about a quaint little sun, with a face surrounded by a full sunburst Well engraved with French text at both sides. On thick, hand laid paper. (A) $60-75

27. Solar System (Des Planetes en Particulier), Buy de Mornas, Paris, ca. 1790. 10 x 11.5". Our solar system with six planets; each drawn with surface detail. Saturn is the farthest out and is surrounded by fully engraved firmament. The sun has a face with a fully engraved sunburst. An attractive sheet with French text at both sides. Thick hand laid paper with a circular watermark. (A+) $180-200

28. Celestial (Des Planetes. Gnomon de l’Eglife de St. Sulpice de Paris), Buy de Mornas, Atlas Methodique…, Paris, [1790]. 10.5 x 11.5". (FC) Shows use of degree scale to determine angle of sun and use of gnomon to determine solstices. Delicate coloring. On a full sheet of hand laid paper with French text at sides. Circular watermark. (A) $70-90

29. Celestial (La Maniere de Reconnoitre les Principlales E’Toiles dans le Ciel), Buy de Mornas, Atlas Methodique…, Paris, [1790]. 10 x 11.5". (FC) The night sky naming the major stars and a beautiful rendering of the bands of the Milky Way. Crisp impression with full wash blue in the sky. Descriptive French text at the sides of a full sheet of thick hand laid paper. Circular watermark. (A) $160-180