 155. Europe (Europa
Pars tenet Haec Mundi reliquas Celeberrima Partes), Valk, Amsterdam, ca. 1710. 23.2 x
19.2". (FC) Uncommon, large map of the continent with incredible detail, typical of
18th century Dutch cartography. The large (uncolored) cartouche is surrounded with
grapevines and other fruit. A couple of minor spots of candlewax and an old repair on
lower fold. (B) $500-600
 156. Europe (L’Europe avant
l’Invasion des Barbares), Delamarche, Paris, 1831. 14 x 11". (OC) Interesting
historical depiction of Europe. Nice copper engraving and color. (A+) $30-40
 157. Europe (Map of Europe Showing
its Geopolitical Divisions), S. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia,
1860. 13.2 x 10.5". (FC) This map delineates all of Europe with fine original
coloring. Good impression and detail throughout. Decorative floral borders. (A+) $20-30
158. Europe, Gray, Philadelphia, ca. 1875. 15 x 12". (FC) Good
impression and color. Includes Iceland and extends to the Caspian Sea, shows most of the
Mediterranean Sea and all of Scandinavia. Two marginal tears. (A) $20-30
 159. European Cities (Philippeville
– Marieburgum – Chimay - Walcourt), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis
Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1596. 17.5 x 13.5". (FC) Four bird’s eye views
of fortified medieval cities, each with its own strapwork title cartouche. Further
decorated with figures of a man and woman and two soldiers. Color a bit faded, else fine.
(A) $200-250
 160. Northern Europe (Russian in
Europe - Map of Denmark - Map of Holland and Belgium), S. Mitchell, New General Atlas,
Philadelphia, 1860. 13.5 x 10.7". (FC) Three maps within a decorative floral border.
Excellent detail throughout. Damp stain in top margin. (A) $20-30
 161. Central Europe (Postarum seu
Veredariorum Stationes per Germaniam et Provincias Adiacentes), J.B. Homann, Nuremberg,
ca. 1730. 17.7 x 22.2". (FC) Interesting and detailed map depicting all the post
roads linking the majors cities of Europe. Two, uncolored cartouches, one with a cherub
riding a Pegasus and a striking coat of arms. Couple of tiny marginal tears, else fine.
(A) $230-260
162. Central Europe (Germania Antiqua/Carte de l’Ancienne
Germanie Divisee en Quatre Differentes Nations et les Peuples de Chacune), Chatelain,
Paris, ca. 1750. 17.5 x 13.5". (BW) Two maps on a folio sheet of French text flanked
by two fine engraved views representing religious rites of the ancient German peoples.
Each map in fully engraved with topographical features, ancient place names, and decorated
with a compass rose. (A+) $100-130
 163. Central Europe (L’Allemagne,
la Boheme, et la Hongrie, avec une partie de la Pologne), Bonne, Raynal’s Atlas
de…Globe Terrestre, Paris, ca. 1780. 12.5 x 8.5". (BW) Crisp
impression on very thick and strong paper. Covers the region from Holland south to Italy,
eastward as far as Minsk in Belarus and north to include Konigsberg. Detailed sheet. (A) $35-50
 164. Central Europe (A New Map of
the German Empire and the Neighbouring States with their Principal Post Roads), Faden,
London, 1788. 20.5 x 25". (FC) Very large, beautifully engraved map filled with
detail. Covers from the Netherlands to Lithuania and south to Italy and Croatia. Lovely
original color. Very minor offsetting, overall fine. (A) $300-350
 165. Central Europe (Set of six
maps), Baldwin & Cradock, S.D.U.K., London, 1832-40. 12.2 x 15.5".
(OC) Set of six detailed maps; Germany General Map, Germany I - Holstein, Hanover,
Mecklenburg, the Prussian States, Saxony &c., Germany II - Eastern Part of the
Prussian States, Germany III - Baden, Wurtemberg, Babaria, Tyrol and Switzerland, Germany
IV - Austrian Dominions I - Austrian Dominions II - and Austrian Dominions III (illustrated). (A) $180-200
 166. North and central Europe (Prussia
and the German States), S. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860.
13.2 x 10.5". (FC) Includes the German States of Austria, Bavaria, Bohemia and Baden
with the bordering regions of Hungary, Poland, France and Switzerland. Good impression and
detail throughout. Decorative floral borders. (A) $25-35
 167. Western Europe (Imperii Romani
Distracta), Bonne, Paris, ca. 1780. 9.2 x 13.5". (BW) Copper engraved map of the
regions controlled by Rome, which includes all of Europe west of Russia, with the northern
coast of Africa. Large compass rose decorates the map. (A) Illustrated
at right. $40-50
168. Western Europe (Map of France, Spain and Portugal), S.
Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 10.5 x 13.2". (FC)
Colorful map including insets of the Island of Corsica and Switzerland in Cantons. Good
detail throughout. Lovely color and decorative floral borders. (A) $20-30
 169. Eastern Europe (Polonia et
Ungaria XV Nova Tabula), Sebastian Munster, Basle, [1552]. 13.5 x 10.2". (BW)
Woodblock Ptolemaic map of the region from Poland through to Turkey with the Danube River
prominent among the many rivers shown. Fully engraved with mountains, towns and forests.
Toned on fold with top split 1/2" into map, and a couple of small spots. Latin text
(B) $100-120
 170. Eastern Europe (Europae Tabula
VIII), Ruscelli, La Geographgia di Claudio Tolomeo…, Venice, [1561]. 10
x 7.5". (BW) Copper engraved Ptolemaic map covering the region from the Wista River
eastward. Includes the Sea of Azov and the Baltic Sea. Engraved with mountains and locates
many ancient sites. Minor toning on fold, overall very good. (A) $100-130
 171. Eastern Europe (Tractus
Borysthenis, Vulgo Dniepr et Niepr dicti… [Set of three maps]), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca.
1640. 21 x 15". (FC) Fabulous set of three folio maps that chart the course of the
Dnieper River. The maps are in the strip style with two per sheet. This is a very
decorative set with some of the nicest, beautifully colored, cartouches and ornamentation
we’ve seen. Includes compass roses, battle scenes, livestock and richly costumed
gentlemen. Fine original color with some minor oxidation of the green color that fully
covers each map. (A) Click on small image at left to view all three
maps. $1100-1300
 172. Southeastern Europe (Map of
the Austrian Empire, Italian States, Turkey in Europe, and Greece), S. Mitchell, New
General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.2 x 10.5". (FC) Covers the region
from Italy to the Black Sea. Inset of the Maltese Islands. Decorative floral border (A+) $25-35
 173. Britain (Angliae VII Tabula),
Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 6.7 x 5". (FC) Four maps on
the sheet, each depicting an island. Includes Anglesey, Wight, Garnsey and Iarsey, each
with its own cartouche, in full original color. (A) $180-200
174. Britain (L’Angleterre/L’Ecosse), Vander Aa, Leiden,
ca. 1713. 15 x 20.5". (FC) Two maps within one elaborate, picture frame style,
engraved border. Each very detailed and with its own pictorial style, title cartouche with
scenes of hunting, ship loading, and horsemen. A very graphic and unusual sheet. Couple of
small tears in wide margins, else fine. (A) $500-600
 175. England (Worcestershire),
Speed/Kaerius, London, ca. 1630. 4.7 x 3.2". (FC) Charming miniature map from the
"Speed pocket atlas". Strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. Map
engraved with mountains, forests, cities and villages. Minor show through of text on
verso. Archivally mounted with attractive mat. (A) $100-130
 176. England (Nottinhamshire),
Speed/Kaerius, London, ca. 1630. 4.7 x 3.2". (FC) Another charming miniature map with
two strapwork cartouches. Minor show through of text on verso. Archival mount and French
mat. (A) $100-130
 177. England (The
Road from London to Hith in Com. Kent Including the Road by Maidstone), John Ogilby, Brittania,
London, [1675]. 16 x 12.5". (FC) This fascinating map details the entire road from
London to Hith with details along the route. Includes a city plan of London, cartouche
with figures of Neptune and Venus, and a coat of arms. John Ogilby pioneered a series of
pictorial road maps of England. Mild toning, couple of light creases, with some acid burn
on verso. (B) $475-550
 178. England (The Road from Exeter
to Truroe), John Ogilby, Britannia, London, [1675]. 18 x 13". (FC)
Beautifully engraved road map with a strapwork title cartouche. The road travels through
the mountainous countryside to Cornwall. (A) $425-475
 179. England & Scotland (The
Road from Carlisle to Barwick upon Tweed), John Ogilby, Britannia, London,
[1675]. 18 x 13". (FC) Beautiful road map with a garland style title cartouche.
Includes the description of the route on a separate text page from the atlas. A very fine
sheet on good quality paper. (A+) $450-500
 180. England (The Road from London
to Newhaven in Sussex. Actually Surveyed with the Continuation from Newhaven to New
Shoream …), J. Senex, An Actual Survey of all the Principal Roads of England and
Wales, London, [1719]. 8 x 6.2". (FC) First edition of this uncommon atlas
that Senex issued as an update to Ogilby’s Britannia in miniature form. London
at bottom left, with detail of all the important landmarks on the road to New Shoreham on
the English Channel. Verso blank. (A) $150-180
 181. England (The Road from London
to Dover in Kent Actually Surveyed), John Senex, An Actual Survey of all the Principal
Roads of England and Wales, London, [1719]. 8 x 6.2". (FC) Another fine
road map from London, along the Thames and through Rochester and Canterbury, to the
important port at Dover. (A) $160-190
 182. England (The Road from London
to Hith in Kent Actually Surveyed), John Senex, An Actual Survey of all the Principal
Roads of England and Wales, London, [1719]. 8 x 6.2". (FC) Another fine
miniature road map of the road southeast of London. (A) $150-180
  183.
England (The Road from Oxford to Cambridge), Owen/Bowen, Britannica Depicta or
Ogilby Improved, London, c. 1720. 4.5 x 7". (BW) Pocket road atlases on
the format introduced by Ogliby, were very popular. Interesting sheet with the title
cartouche and the arms of the Colleges in Oxford on one side and a road map from Malmsbury
to Bristol (with the arms of Oxford University and Malmsbury) on the verso. Minor toning
on edges. (A) $90-120
184. England (Untitled), Owen/Bowen, Britannica Depicta or
Ogilby Improved, London, [1720]. 4.5 x 7". (FC) Strip maps on both sides,
beginning in London, through Essex, and proceeding to the sea at Harwich. Great
description of the sites along the route including the location of a public gallows
outside of Romford. One side includes the coat of arms of Harwich. (A+) $80-110
  185.
England (The Road from Oxford to Chichester), Owen/Bowen, Britannica Depicta or
Ogilby Improved, London, ca. 1720. 4.5 x 7". (BW) Copper engraved sheet
with the title cartouche and the arms of the Colleges in Cambridge on one side, and a road
map from Oxford to Newbury on verso. Minor toning on edges. (A) $90-120
 186. England (The Parrish of St.
John’s Watping - The Parish of St. Paul Shadwell), Ston’s Survey,
ca. 1755. 14.3 x 11". (FC) Interesting city plan of part of London along the Thames
River. Includes St. Johns and St. Pauls cathedrals. Panels of text name all the important
places. (A+) $140-170
 187. England (Set of 39 county
maps), J. Lodge, Political Magazine, London, 1788-90. 11 x 13". (BW)
Nice collection of copper engraved county maps, each with a compass rose. Very detailed
with roads, canals, market towns, churches, parks, mountains, forests, etc. Each is
approximately 11 x 13", overall very good condition, a few with minor light foxing in
margins or toning, except map of Middlesex which is trimmed to neatline with some chipping
into map. Bound together with tattered, soft paper wraps. (A) $375-450
 188. England (The Environs of
London), J.H. Colton, New York, 1855. 14.5 x 12". (BW) Detailed city plan and the
surrounding countryside. Covers from Stanmore to Chiswell Row in the north, and from
Kingston to Chiselhurst in the south. (A) $45-60
189. England (Exact Delineation of the Cities of London and
Westminster and the Suburbs…), E. Stanford, London, 1863. 71 x 39". (BW)
Incredible, wall map of London and surrounding countryside. The map was originally drawn
by Richard Newcourt in 1658. This derivative was the second re-publication, engraved from
the original by Edward Stanford, 6 Charing Cross, May 1st 1863. The map is engraved on 12
sheets, joined and back with linen. The entire city is delineated with individual
buildings along the streets, and scores of ships and boats in the river. Two inset
architectural elevations of St. Pauls and St. Peters Cathedrals. Several coats of arms, a
ribbon cartouche and caliper style scale of miles decorate the map. Margins with nail
holes where it has been removed from rollers (top and bottom), light damp stain across
top, and a couple of small puncture holes, without significant loss. A great wall map, in
good condition, considering its size. (B) $600-700
190. England (Map of Yorkshire), Bartholomew, W.H. Smith &
Son (publ), London, ca. 1875. 24 x 29.5". (PC) Folding pocket map on linen
compiled from the Ordinance and Admiralty Surveys on a scale of 1 inch to a mile. The
advertisement describes the map "with Railways up to the latest date. Their
particulars are most minute and accurate; and every possible information that a map can
give is afforded." Green cloth covered boards with gold embossed title. (A) $40-50
 191. England (Lot of five maps),
Various cartographers and sizes. (OC) Four English county maps circa 1695 to 1840:
Comitatus Rotelandiae (Morden), Huntingdonshire (Creighton), Huntingtonshire (Morden),
Huntingtonshire (Cary) and A Map of England & Wales, which is a railroad map by
Fullarton. All good to very good condition. One map illustrated at
left. $200-250
 192. England and Wales (Cornub.
Devonia, Somerset, etc.), Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 7.2 x
5.2". (FC) Finely engraved map of southwestern England and part of Wales. Large
strapwork title cartouche with a sea battle, in full original color, make this a very
attractive map. Latin text on verso. (A) $110-140
193. England and Wales (Anglia), Mercator/Hondius, Purchass his
Pilgrimes, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 7.2 x 5.2". (FC) Appealing map with a
strapwork title cartouche. Lovely later coloring. English text on verso. (A+) $140-160
194. England and Wales (England), S. Hall, London, ca. 1835. 7.2 x
9.2". (OC) Attractive map with good detail of towns. Bit of light soil, overall fine.
(A) Illustrated at right. $35-50
195. England and Wales (County Map of England and Wales), S.
Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 10.7 x 13.2". (FC)
Shows cities, towns and railways in great detail. Decorative floral borders and good
impression throughout. (A+) $25-35
 196. Wales (Cambriae Typus Auctore
Humeredo Lhuydo, Dengigiense Cambrobritanno), anon., ca. 1630. 10 x 7.2". (FC)
Charming map of the region based on Mercator, and engraved with mountain ranges, forests
and cities. Also shows the coast of Ireland with Dublin. Decorative title and scale of
miles cartouches. (A) $100-130
 197. Scotland (Le
Royaume d’Escosse Divise en ses parties Meridionale et Spetentrionale), anon., ca.
1650. 8 x 10". (FC) Appealing map of Scotland based on Mercator. Fully engraved with
topographical features. Includes most of the outlying islands. Decorative title cartouche
and scale of miles. Modern coloring. (A) $100-130
198. Scotland and Ireland (Ireland in Provinces and Counties/County
Map of Scotland), S. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.2 x
10.5". (FC) This map includes two maps within a decorative floral border, and an
inset of the Shetland Islands. Damp stain in top margin, just touching border, else fine.
(B) $20-25
  199.
Scotland, Blackie & Son, Edinburgh, ca. 1860. 20 x 14". (PC) Two sheets,
un-joined, making up a very detailed map. Depicts topography, political divisions, cities,
villages, roads and railroads. One with marginal split, else fine. The pair (A) $45-60
  200.
Ireland, Blackie & Son, Edinburgh, ca. 1860. 20 x 14". (FC) Two sheets,
un-joined, making up a very detailed map. Depicts topography, political divisions, cities,
villages, roads and railroads. The pair (A+) $50-60
201. Scandanavia (Norwege Suede et Danemark), Delamarche, Paris,
1838. 11.5 x 16". (OC) Copper engraved map with detailed insets of Denmark, Faro
Islands and Island. Script title. (A) Illustrated at right.
$50-70
 202. Baltic (Von dem
Bruffenland…), Sebastian Munster, Cosmography, Basle, ca. 1575. 5.2 x
4". (BW) Quaint little woodblock map of the Baltic centered on Konigsberg. The land
is filled with mountains, bear and foxes, and a ship sails the sea. On a full sheet of
German text. (A) $100-120
 203. Denmark (Beschreibung des
Konigreichs Denmarck…), Sebastian Munster, Cosmography, Basle, ca.
1575. 5.2 x 4". (BW) Very early depiction of the region with Copenhagen prominent. On
a full sheet of German text with a coat of arms on verso. (A+) $100-120
 204. Denmark (Regni Daniae
Novissima et Accuratissima Tabula), N. Visscher, Amsterdam, [1696]. 21.7 x 18". (FC)
Magnificent map of all of Denmark and the tip of Sweden. The land is fully engraved with
mountains, forests and cities, while the sea is filled with various types of ships,
including two engaged in battle. Superb title cartouche, in full original color, with the
coat of arms and surrounded by cherubs, men and animals. Additional heraldic cartouche and
scale of miles. Professionally repaired split on fold and some light damp stain in margin,
overall fine. (A) $475-550
 205. Denmark (A
New Map of the Kingdom of Denmark Comprehending North and South Jutland, Zeeland, Fyen,
Laaland, and Part of Holstein), John Cary, London, 1801. 20.2 x 17.7". (OC) Lovely
and detailed map, crisply engraved with attractive original color. Split in margin, else
fine. (A) $200-230
 206. The Netherlands (Traiectum ad
Mosam), Guicciardini, Venice, ca. 1580. 12.5 x 9.7". (BW) Finely engraved bird’s
eye plan of the city of Utrecht, spanning both sides of the river. Man and woman on a hill
overlook the city. Further decorated with coats of arms and a strapwork title cartouche.
Italian text on verso. (A) $150-180
 207. The Netherlands (Isole
Selandie), Porcacchi, Venice, [1590]. 5.5 x 4". (BW) Very fine copper engraved map in
the Italian style with a stipple engraved sea. Depicts the islands of Zeeland and mainland
coast. Strapwork title cartouche and compass rose. On a decorative sheet of Italian text
with a large historated capital. Some stains in margins, map fine. (A) $120-140
 208. The Netherlands (Middelburgum,
Selandiae Opp: Situ, Opere, et Mercimoniis, Florentiss), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates
Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1590. 17.5 x 13". (FC) Finely engraved
bird’s-eye view of the city, which is completely encircled by a canal. Very nice
depiction of the loading docks for the many cargo ships. Three figures in foreground,
strapwork title cartouche and a coat of arms. Tiny hole on fold, else fine with an crisp
early impression. (A) $375-425
 209. Netherlands (A New Map of the
Netherlands or Low Countries, with the South part of the Provinces of Holland, Utrech
& Gelders and the whole of Zeeland), Laurie & Whittle, London, [1801]. 47.5 x
43". (OC) Fabulous four sheet copper engraved map with fine original color. Crisp,
bright early impression. Horizontal sheets are joined with each measuring 47.5" x
21.5" - the two sets are un-joined, as issued. Above the decorative cartouche is a
large (9" x 20") and beautifully rendered battle scene that may be the Battle of
Flushing. Filled with energy and movement depicting the English cavalry and artillery
bombardment of the Dutch City. Entire map is filled with exquisite detail. An exceptional
four sheet map. (A) Click on small image to see entire map and
close up of cartouche. $450-600
 210. The Netherlands, Belgium and
Luxembourg (Carte des Royaumes de Belgique et de Hollande), Lapie, Paris, 1838. 15.5 x
21.7". (OC) Detailed map of the region, beautifully engraved with a script title and
keyboard style border. (A+) Illustrated at right.
$70-90
 211. The Netherland and Belgium (A
New & Accurate Map of the Netherlands or Low Countries), E. Bowen, London, [1766]. 17
x 14". (BW) Fine copper engraved map with good detail of roads, towns, and canals.
Also shown are the Barrier Towns as designated by the Barrier Treaty of 1715. Large
decorative title cartouche with a soldier and weaponry. Manuscript title in margin with
very light damp stain. (A) $225-275
212. Belgium and The Netherlands, Johnston, Edinburgh, ca. 1870.
17.2 x 22.7". (PC) Extremely detailed map of the region, which also included
Luxembourg. Couple of very minor spots, else fine & on very sturdy paper. (B) Illustrated at right. $40-50
213. Belgium (Von dem Hertzogthumb Braband…), Sebastian
Munster, Cosmography, Basle, ca. 1575. 5.2 x 3.7". (BW) Woodblock map
of the region filled with mountains, rivers, forests and towns. On a full sheet of German
text with an illustration below the map of what appears to be a public bath house. On
verso are two other illustrations. (A) $100-120
 214. Belgium (Germania Cisrhenanae
…. Scaldis item Mosae ac Rheni…), Cluver, Cartes de l’Ancienne
Geographie, Leiden, ca. 1660. 10 x 10". (BW) Copper engraved map filled
with ancient place names, which are underlined in red. Covers all of Belgium with a bit of
The Netherlands, France and Germany. Strapwork title cartouche. Crisp impression with one
printer’s crease. Marginal stains and tear. Previous owners name on verso with 1694
date. (A) $60-90
 215. Belgium (City of Brussels),
Mason & Payne, London, ca. 1880. 15.2 x 13.2". (PC) Attractive city plan with
streets, railways, parks, major buildings and even what appears to be the landscaping plan
for the main boulevards surrounding the city center. Split in margin, repaired with
archival tape. (A) $30-40
 216. France & Belgium (Carte
Particuliere des Environs de Dunkerque, Berjues, Furnes, Gravelines, Calais et Autres),
Mortier/Fricx, Amsterdam, ca. 1725. 21.7 x 16.2". (FC) Handsome map of the coast from
Calais to Furnes and into the interior as far as Cassel. Great detail of roads, forests,
canals and fortified cities. The map is decorated with several sailing ships and a compass
rose. Fine original color. Slight toning on fold, else fine. (A) $300-350
 217. France (Caletensium et
Bononiensium Ditionis Accurata Delineatio/Veromanduorum Eorum que Confinium Exactissima
Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1574-75]. 19 x
13". (FC) Two maps on one sheet. Caletensium covers the coastline between Calais and
Estaples in very good detail, based in part on a four-sheet map by Nicolas de Nicolay.
Veromanduorum covers a small region surrounding Saint-Quentin in northern France. The
cartographic source of the map was Jean de Surhon who received royal privilege to make a
map of the region in 1557. Both sources are noted in the cartouches. Nice original color.
Ref: van den Broecke #44. Margins trimmed but very adequate. Minor marginal fold split.
(A) $300-350
 218. France (Regnionis Biturigum
Exactiss Descriptio…/Limaniae Topographia …), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis
Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1595. 19 x 12.2". (FC) Two fine maps on a full
folio sheet. Each richly embellished with forests, cities, mountains and elaborate title
cartouches. First map is based on the historical work of Jean Chaumeau and Jolivet’s
map of Berry. Second is based on cartographic sources provided by Gabriel Symeoni.
Beautiful contemporary color. Ref: van den Broecke #39. Minor soil in margins, still fine.
(A+) $300-350
 219. France (Beaumont), Blaeu,
Amsterdam, ca. 1649. 10 x 7.5". (FC) Bird’s eye view of the medieval, fortified
city. Title in tapestry style cartouche. Trimmed from a folio sheet with 1/2" or
better margins. (A) $60-80
 220. France (Le Governnement de
l’Isle de France), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1650. 20.2 x 16". (OC) Decorative map
of the region with Paris at center. Fully engraved with forests & hundreds of tiny
villages. Richly embellished across the bottom with a large title cartouche including a
man & woman, two angels, a strapwork distance of miles, and a scene of a mariner with
2 cherubs using navigation instruments. Royal crest at corner. Map in outline color with
major cities colored. The cartouches are partially colored, perhaps by a previous owner.
Very clean and crisp. (A) $150-180
 221. France (Langvedoc tusschen C.
de Creos en C.delle Melle), Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book,
Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 20 x 15.5". (BW) Finely engraved sea chart covering the Golfe du
Lion. Includes Montpellier, Marseille, Toulon, Cannes, Nice and Monaco. Large strapwork
title cartouche, two compass roses and rhumb lines. Lovely sharp impression. Expert repair
on bottom fold. (A+) $250-300
 222. France (Tabula Aquitaniae
Complectens Gubernationem Guiennae et Vascontae exhibita), J. B. Homann, Nuremberg, ca.
1720. 22.5 x 18.7". (FC) Large decorative map of southeastern France. Fully engraved
with topographical features and cities. Large inset, surrounded in a decorative border,
with fortification plans of Bayonne and Blaye , and a fine vignette view of the city of
Bordeaux. Further embellished with large title cartouche surrounded by figures of a
soldier, Neptune, a queen, a maiden and the royal crest, a garland draped scale of miles.
Cartouches & views uncolored. (A) $180-200
 223. France (Le Gouvernement du
Normandie & Une Partie de l’Isle du France, d'Orleanois & de Bretagne),
Ottens, Amsterdam, ca. 1740. 23 x 18.5". (FC) Unusual, large map of northeastern
France. Fully engraved with mountains, forests, towns, and with the large cities shown
(and colored) with their fortifications. There is an added flap of paper (10.5 x
3.5") which allows for the continuation of the map up the coastline to Tresport.
Extremely sharp impression and fine original color. Minor damp stain in margin, else very
fine. (A) $180-200
 224. France (Mappa Geographica in
qua Ducatus Lotharingiae et Barr ut et Episcopatuum Metens, Tullens, Verdunens…),
Tobias Conrad Lotter, Augsburg, ca. 1750. 22.5 x 19.2". (FC) Fine copperplate
engraving of northwestern France with the cities of Nancy, Strasbourg, Metz, Verdun, and
hundreds of tiny villages. Very graphic title cartouche with Neptune, miners, hunters, and
men bottling spring water. The scale of miles is decorated with a young boy studying
geography. Fine original color in map only. (A+) $120-150
 225. France (Propriae Lugudunensis
Generalitatis Mappa Chorographica…), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1762. 21.5 x 17".
(FC) Detailed map of the Beaujolais region including the cities of Lyon, Clermont Ferrand,
Roanne, Saint Etienne and Vienne. Fully engraved with mountains, forests and tiny
villages. Decorative (uncolored) title cartouche. (A+) $120-150
226. France (Dept. de la Gironde), Levasseur, Atlas Nationale,
Paris, ca. 1850. 11.5 x 16.5". (OC) Very decorative 19th Century map of the famous
wine region, surrounded by engraved scenes of commerce, regional produce, important
people, the coat of arms, and panels of French text describing the department. Bordeaux
and its famous vineyards are near center. (A+) $50-70
227. France, J.H. Colton, New General Atlas, New
York, 1855. 12 x 14.7". (FC) Detailed map with particular emphasis on the emerging
railroad network. Inset of Corsica. (A) $30-40
 228. Poland (Marienberg Misnia
Civitas), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca.
1590. 13.5 x 12.5". (FC) Delightful view of the medieval city with two large
cathedrals. The surrounding countryside is full of farmers, fishermen, travelers and
hunters. Key in strapwork cartouche. Lovely old color. Margins trimmed, but still adequate
for framing. (A) $400-450
 229. Germany (Die Statt
Franckfurt…), Sebastian Munster, Basle, ca. 1550. 11.2 x 8". (BW) Excellent
woodblock map depicting the city and river with several boats in the river, and farmers
and workmen on the road leading to the bridge into the city. Ribbon style title cartouche
with the date 1548. German text on verso with slight show through. Some light creasing,
else fine. (A) $200-230
 230. Germany (Das Ulgow), Sebastian
Munster, Cosmography, Basle, ca. 1575. 6 x 5". (BW) Woodblock map of
Bavaria with Augsburg at lower left. Map filled with forests and castles. On a full sheet
of German text with a large illustration, depicting a family spinning yarn, on verso. (A) $100-120
 231. Germany (Sito di Heidelberga
Fioritissima…), Sebastian Munster, Basle, ca. 1575. 28 x 10". (FC) Two sheets
joined to make this panoramic view of the city. A large cathedral dominates the skyline,
and a covered bridge with a tall tower spans the river in the foreground. Very attractive
old color with two coats of arms. Old repair of a 1/4" hole near top neatline and a
light stain in bottom right corner, else very good. (B) $275-325
 232. Germany (Francken Landt in
Germania), Sebastian Munster, Cosmography, Basle, ca. 1575. 5.2 x 3.7".
(BW) Charming woodblock map including Frankfurt, Nuremberg, and Coburg. On a full sheet of
German text with a coat of arms on verso. (A) $90-110
 233. Germany (Von dem Schwaben
land…), Sebastian Munster, Cosmography, Basle, ca. 1575. 5.2 x
3.5". (BW) Woodblock map including the cities of Worms, Heidelburg, Mannheim, and
Frankfurt. On a full sheet of German text with an illustration of some type of mining on
verso. (A+) $100-120
 234. Germany (Saxonia Superior),
Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 7.7 x 5.7". (FC) Small map of
central Germany including the regions of Saxony, Lusatia, Silesia, Misnia, and Bohemia.
Fully engraved with mountains, forests and towns, all in full original color. Strapwork
title cartouche and scale of miles. Evenly toned. (A) $110-140
 235. Germany (Charte von
Deutschland nebft angranzenden Landern …), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1810. 20.5 x
18". (FC) Very detailed map covering the whole of present day Germany, with the
political divisions of the early 19th century. Old repair of centerfold, margins damp
stained. (B) $150-180
236. Germany (Empire d’Allemagne Parti Occidentale), A. H.
Brue, Paris, ca. 1820. 14.5 x 20.5". (FC) Particularly detailed map with emphasis on
the roads. Extensive color key to the political divisions in the empire. Bold keyboard
style border. Light damp stain. (B) $40-60
 237. Russia (Russiae vulgo Moscovia
dictae, Partes Septentionalis et Orientalis), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1650. 21.2 x
16.5". (FC) Covers the northern part of Russia from Finland to just beyond the
Jenisej River and south to the Volga River. Includes the cities of Jaroslavl, Niznij
Novgorod, and Kazan. The map is fully engraved with mountains and forests with deer, bear
and other animals throughout. Large title cartouche, coat of arms, and a scale of miles
with two men and several wild animals. Very light damp mark on paper edge, overall fine.
(A+) $375-425
238. Czech Republic (Praga), Schadel, Nuremberg Chronicle,
Nuremberg, ca.  1493. 20.5 x 7.7". (BW) First
available city view of Prague showing the town, with its many church steeples, and its
surroundings. A fine early woodblock, trimmed nearly to neatline on three sides, else
clean and good impression. (B) $800-900
239. Austria (La Pannonia Superiore hora Austria…), Sebastian
Munster, Cosmography, Basle, ca. 1575. 5.2 x 3.5". (BW) Woodblock map
including Vienna and Linz. Below the map is a large illustration of two lions with the
royal crest. On a full sheet of German text with illustrations, including a small city
view, on verso. (A) Illustrated at right. $100-120
 240. Austria (Gmunden), Braun &
Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, 1594. 18.5 x 14". (FC)
Beautiful view of the city and large lake. What appears to be a large castle is built in
the lake. Large title cartouche and smaller cartouche attributing the engraver, George
Houfnegal. Short splits on fold in wide margins, well away from image, else very fine with
fine old color. (A) $400-500
 241. Austria (Austria
Archiducatus), Mercator, Amsterdam, ca. 1619. 19.2 x 12.5". (BW) Detailed and fully
engraved with mountains, forests and hundreds of tiny villages. Strapwork title cartouche.
Couple of repaired tears in margins. (A) $375-425
 242. Austria (Transylvania),
Mercator, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 7 x 5.5". (FC) Charming
little map of the region including Vienna. Engraved with mountains, forests and cities and
decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and full original color. (A) $160-180
 243. Hungary (Hungaria Regnum),
Blaeu, Atlas Novus, Amsterdam, ca. 1645. 20 x 16.5". (FC) Fine copper
engraved map covering most of present day Hungary with Budapest at center, but also
including a bit of Austria including Vienna. Richly engraved with topographical features,
cities, and a title cartouche with people and the coat of arms. Original outline color in
map, with fully colored cartouche. Very light foxing and a little offsetting. (B) $325-400
244. Greece (Graetia Nuova Tavola), Ruscelli, Venice, [1599]. 10 x
7.2". (BW) Ptolemaic map, in the Italian style, with a stipple engraved sea and an
oared ship. Sharp impression. Minor printer’s crease, else fine. (A) $150-180
 245. Greece (Caphalonia Zante en de
Cust van Morea toto aen de C. de Sapienza), Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans
Straets-Book, Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 20 x 15". (BW) Beautifully engraved sea
chart of the coast of southern Greece, including the island of Zakinthos and part of
Kefallinia. Title cartouche surrounded by cherubs, two compass roses and rhumb lines.
Lighter impression in cartouche than the rest of the map. (A) $275-350
 246. Greece (Corfu en By-leggende
plaatsen), Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book, Amsterdam,
ca. 1670. 20.5 x 15.5". (BW) Finely engraved sea chart of the island and the mainland
coastline. Title in flag held aloft by a beautiful woman. Two compass roses and rhumb
lines. Expert repair on bottom fold. (A) $400-450
 247. Greece (Paskaerte van de
Archipela Gusche Zee), Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book,
Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 20 x 16". (BW) Stunning sea chart of the Grecian Archipelago and
the Aegean Sea. Includes Candia. Large strapwork title cartouche, compass rose and rhumb
lines throughout. Superb impression. Expert repair on bottom fold. (A+) $425-500
 248. Italy (Messana vrbs est
Sicisie Maxima…), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum,
Cologne, ca. 1590. 19.2 x 13.5". (FC) Bird’s eye view of the Sicilian city of
Messina, with its fortifications and surrounding countryside. The harbor is full of
merchant ships. Strapwork title cartouche and text panel at bottom. Old, rather weak
color. Paper edges browned with some chipping. (B) $200-250
 249. Italy (Romandiola), Mercator, Atlas
Minor, Amsterdam, [1623]. 7.2 x 5.7". (FC) Handsome small map of the
region between Livorno on the Ligurian Sea and Ravenna on the Adriatic. Strapwork title
and scale of miles cartouches, all in full original color. Light overall toning. (A) $100-120
250. Italy (Italien Tusschen Ostia en het Faro van Messina),
Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book, Amsterdam, ca. 1670.
19.7 x 15.2". (BW) Handsome sea chart of the western coastline from Lido di Ostia to
Messina. Large inset of Napoli and Ischia. Large title cartouche with a mermaid and her
children, two compass roses and rhumb lines. Backed with Japanese tissue to repair fold
and tear near fold, expertly done. (A) $325-400
 251. Italy (Golfo van Venetien),
Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book, Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 20
x 15.5". (BW) Finely engraved sea chart of the Gulf of Venice. Detail only along the
coastlines with many harbors and anchorages shown. Rhumb lines and two compass roses.
Large title cartouche surrounded by cherubs. Expert repairs of short fold splits. (A) $325-400
 252. Italy (A New Map of Antient
Italy together with the Adjoining Islands of Sicily, Sardina and Corsica Shewing their
Principal Divisions, Cities, Towns, Rivers, Mountains, &c.), Edward Wells, A New
Sett of Maps, London, ca. 1700. 19.2 x 14.5". (FC) Large title cartouche
with the royal crest and a scale of miles with a child holding a flag, all in very nice
full later color. (A+) $150-170
 253. Italy, Corsica, Malta, Sardinia
& Sicily (Les Royaumes de Naples et de Sicile Avec L’Isle de Malte), P.
Santini, Venice, 1801. 22 x 29". (OC) Large and well colored copper engraving. Large
pictorial cartouche features Vesuvius in full eruption with the picturesque ruins of
Pompeii and Herculaneum in the foreground. Three distance scales. Scroll-like inset of
Malta. A fine neo-classical map of Southern Italy, highlighting Naples and the three major
islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Crisp and strong impression on thick, hand made, paper with
a beautiful watermark. Water stain at upper right just entering the border in an empty
area of the map, else very good. (A) $300-400
254. Spain and Portugal (Regni Hispaniae Postomnium Editiones
Locuplessima Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp,
[1587]. 19.5 x 15". (FC) From the French edition with page number 15 on verso. This
is a very attractive map of the Iberian peninsula surrounded by stipple engraved waters,
in which there are ships and sea creatures. The land is full of cities, mountains and
forests. Large strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles with calipers. Ref: van den
Broecke #25. Very old repair of bottom fold, else fine with very nice original color. (A) $650-750
 255. Spain and Portugal (A New Map
of Spain and Portugal Divided into Their Respective Kingdoms and Provinces from the latest
authorities), J. Cary, 1819. 20 x 17.7". (FC) Large, very detailed map including the
Balearic Islands. Professional repair on centerfold, else clean & crisp. (A) $100-120
 256. Spain (Archidona), Braun &
Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1564. 18.7 x 14".
(FC) Fine example of Braun & Hogenberg’s engraving style with four separate views
of the mountainous village on one page. Many figures and scenes of farming etc. Fine
original color. Marginal split on fold, professionally repaired. (A+) $350-400
 257. Spain (Marchena/Orchuna), Braun
& Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1590. 18.2 x
13.2". (FC) Two views on a folio sheet each with the city in the distance. The view
of Marchena includes a quaint scene of three blacksmiths working in the foreground. The
bottom view depicts a wheat harvest scene. Fine condition and original color. (A+) $375-450
 258. Spain (Andaluzia continens
Sevillam et Cordubam), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 19.2 x 14.5". (FC) Lovely,
decorative map of the Mediterranean coast from Faro to Berja including the cities of
Granada, Corduba, and Seville. Richly embellished with decorative title and scale of miles
cartouches and two coats of arms. Marginal split on fold, professionally repaired, minor
crease near fold, else very clean and bright. (A) $400-500
 259. Spain (Toletum/Vallesoletum),
Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1657. 18.7 x 12.5". (FC) Two panoramic views on a folio
sheet. Toledo is shown built around the "Alcazar" and the cathedral, and
protected by the Tagus River, which is spanned by two Moorish bridges. The lower view
includes scenes of farmers working the cultivated fields. Minor foxing in margins. (A) $450-500
260. Spain and Balearic Islands (Valentien ende Catalonia tusschen
C. de.S. Martin ende C. de Creos als inede de Eylanden van Majorca, Minorca ende Yvica),
Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book, Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 20
x 15.5". (BW) Handsome sea chart of the coast of Spain and Balearic Islands.
Embellished with strapwork title cartouche, compass rose & rhumb lines. Couple of tiny
light spots & professional repair on short split on fold, still very good. (A) $300-375
 261. Mediterranean (Creta Iouis
magni medio iacet insula pomo), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp,
[1612]. 19.2 x 13.5". (FC) Great map of the Mediterranean islands with the major map
of Crete and three smaller maps of Corsica, Islands in the Ionian Sea, and Sardinia.
Ortelius’ compiled the map from both classical and contemporary sources. Strapwork
cartouches, a ship and sea monsters adorn the map. Latin text on verso with page number
xxxj. Ref: van den Broecke #271. Minor toning on centerfold, with professionally repaired
marginal splits. (A) $475-550
 262. Mediterranean (Geographifche
Beschryvinghe van de Wandeling der Apostelen ende De Reysen Pauli), Visscher, Amsterdam,
[1663]. 19 x 12.7". (FC) Colorful map of the eastern Mediterranean from Rome through
Asia Minor and the Holy Land depicting the route of Apostle Paul. Panels of Biblical
scenes at top and bottom showing the major events of his travels. Professional repair of
centerfold and remargined on both sides. Lovely modern color and fine impression. (A) $400-475
 263. Mediterranean (Siciliean
Barbarien van C. Fosa tot I. Querquent en de Zuydlickste custen van Sardinien), Henrick
Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book, Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 20.2 x
15.5". (BW) Finely engraved sea chart of the islands of Sicily, Malta and parts of
the Barbary coast and Sardinia. Inset of Tabarca. Depicts harbors, anchorages and
soundings. Large title cartouche with two cherubs and a barrel of wine, two compass roses
and rhumb lines. Couple of tiny light spots & professional repair on short split on
fold, still very good. (A) $400-475
264. Mediterranean (Paskaert van ‘t Westelycke deel der
Middelandsche Zee), Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book,
Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 20 x 16". (BW) Beautiful sea chart of the western Mediterranean,
from the Strait of Gibraltar through Italy. Large title cartouche flanked by seamen using
navigation instruments, two cherubs and an armillary sphere. Further embellished with two
compass roses and rhumb lines. Backed with Japanese tissue to repair fold and marginal
tear just entering neatline. (A) $700-800
265. Mediterranean (‘T Eylandt Cyprus begrypende de Zuydelicste Zee Custen),
Henrick Doncker, Nieuw Groot Stuurmans Straets-Book, Amsterdam, ca. 1670. 20
x 15.5". (FC) Fine early sea chart of the island of Cyprus with detail only along the
southern coast. Large inset of the Egyptian coastline from Damiata to Alexandria.
Decorated with a large title/scale of miles cartouche, two compass roses and rhumb lines.
Professional repair of on fold and small tear in neatline. (A) $800-900
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