128. Southern United States and the Caribbean (Carte du Golphe du Mexique et des Isles de l’Amerique), Bellin, l’Histoire Generale des Voyages, Paris, 1754. 15 x 10.7". (FC) Charming map of the islands of the Caribbean, which includes those parts of the United States & Mexico that border the Gulf of Mexico, Central America, and the northern coastline of South America. Routes of several explorers are shown with many coastal place names. Attractive recent color, in outline, with a fully colored decorative title cartouche and border. Minor repair of small hole affecting one letter of Mer du Sud, else fine. $275 RESERVE (A) $350-400

129. Southern United States and Mexico (Le Nouveau Mexique avec la Partie Septentrionale de l’Ancien ou de la Nouvelle Espagne), Bonne, Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre…, Paris, ca. 1780. 12.2 x 8". (FC) Attractive map covering the region from west Florida through California and Northern Mexico. In Texas there is a city named Texas and a notation concerning the death of the explorer La Salle. Excellent detail, particularly of the Jesuit missions in Mexico and the Southwest. In present day Arizona the Gila River is named Rio de los Apostolos. Fine example with attractive recent color & on thick paper. (A+) $225-300

130. Mexico and the Caribbean (Culiacanae, Americae Regionis Discriptio/Hispaniolae, Cubae, Aliarumque Insularum Circumiacientium, Delineatio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1579-84]. 19.2 x 13.7". (FC) Two great maps within one border. First covers the region of western Mexico around Culiacan and the second is of the Greater Antilles. This important map is the first detailed map of the Caribbean and one of the first to detail western Mexico. Includes an interesting error, in that the Tropic of Capricorn is shown on the Mexican map where the Tropic of Cancer should be. Latin text on verso with page number 7. Ref: van den Broecke #14. Margin trimmed close (1/8") at right with a bit of an old library stamp just touching neatline, else clean and crisp with appropriate later color. $1,000 RESERVE (A) Illustrated at top of page. $1300-1500

131. Mexico (Hispaniae Nova Nova Descriptio), Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1613. 19 x 13.5". (FC) Splendid, decorative map of the western coastal regions of Mexico. Mexico City is situated on a large lake with several gold and silver mines located in the central region. On the west coast is a large inland sea filled with islands where the natives were reported to extract salt. The map is fully decorated with an elaborate, strapwork title cartouche and two other cartouches. A Spanish galleon and a fanciful sea monster occupy the Pacific. Lovely old color, including a colored historated capital in the Latin text on verso. (A) $625-700

132. Mexico (Aquapolque), Theodore de Bry, ca. 1630. 8.6 x 5.7". (BW) Early view of the colonial settlement at Acapulco, which the Spanish used as the principal port for their Pacific trade with the Philippines. The harbor is filled with galleons and a large sea monster. On the shoreline, livestock is being loaded onto boats, a colonial delegation is being received, and at the same time there appears to be a battle raging in the fort. Some marginal soil and tears, engraving very good. (A) $200-230

133. Mexico (Plan Accompanying Gen. Quitman’s Report), U.S. War Dept., Sen. Doc No. 1, 30th Congress, 1st Ses., [1847]. 17.7 x 13". (OC) This map shows the headquarters and positions of the American forces, south of Chepultepec, batteries, weaponry etc. But most interestingly it depicts, by hand coloring, the positions of Mexican troops and the route of the American forces during the assault on Mexico City. Folding, as issued. Lightly toned. (A) $100-120

134. Mexico (Sketch of the Route of General Worth’s column from Chapultepec to the Alameda in the attack upon the City of Mexico), U.S. War Dept., Sen. Doc No. 1, 30th Congress, 1st Ses., [1847]. 10.5 x 14". (BW) Detailed map depicting the positions of batteries, headquarters, troops, and buildings on the outskirts of Mexico City. Includes the roads and aqueducts to Garita San Cosme and Belin Garita. Folding, as issued. Light offsetting, else fine. (A) $75-90

135. Mexico (Battles of Mexico. Line of Operations of the U.S. Army under the command of Major General Winfield Scott on the 8th, 12th, and 13th of September 1847), U.S. War Dept., Sen. Doc No. 1, 30th Congress, 1st Ses., Philadelphia, 1847. 21.7 x 28". (BW) Large folding map, surveyed by Maj. Turnbull (with his signature in the plate), Capt. McClellan, and Lt. Hardcastle, Corps of Topographical Engineers. Shows the position of American forces outside of Molino De Rey and Chapultepec with the Mexican forces between Molino Del Rey and Mexico City. Very detailed, with roads, churches, haciendas, etc. Very faint foxing and fold reinforced with archival tape, but overall very good. (B) $100-120

136. Mexico, J.H. Colton, New York, 1854. 15.7 x 12.7". (FC) Attractive map that has excellent hand coloring to depict the states. Includes the Baja, most of Texas and part of Arizona and New Mexico. Inset of the isthmus of Tehuantepec with the proposed railway. Decorative scroll border. (A) $40-50

137. Bermuda (Mappa Aestivarum Insularum, alias Bermudas…), John Ogilby, America, London, ca. 1671. 14 x 11.5". (FC) One of the most decorative of Bermuda maps with a large cartouche depicting Neptune with mermaids, sea monsters and cherubs, two coats of arms, a compass rose, rhumb lines and a pictorial scale of miles with Natives and Europeans. The island is divided among various "Tribes" with a table at bottom detailing the divisions. Couple of unobtrusive spots, professionally repaired centerfold and partial remargin at top. (A) $1100-1300

138. Caribbean (Cuba en Jamaica…), Vander Aa, Cartes des Itineraires et Voyages …, Leiden, ca. 1706. 8.7 x 6". (BW) Handsomely engraved small map of the islands that also includes the tip of Florida and part of Hispanola. Title block, compass rose, and a large scale of miles surmounted by two cherubs holding a portrait of Christopher Columbus. Barely noticeable toning on folds, overall fine with a superb impression. (A) $300-350

139. Caribbean (Isle de Saint Dominque), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1750. 13.2 x 8". (BW) Delicately engraved map of the island of Hispanola showing the political division between the French and Spanish colonies. Fully engraved with mountains, towns, and harbors. Floral scroll title cartouche. Repaired worm track in margin, just touching neatline, else fine. (A) $110-140

140. Caribbean (Cuba, Jamaica and Porto Rico), J.H. Colton, New York, [1856]. 16 x 13". (FC) Beautifully engraved and colored with Colton’s classic border. Puerto Rico is shown in an inset. Great detail throughout Cuba. Small area of light staining at right in the border. (A) $45-60

141. South America (Peruvia id es Novi Orbis Pars Meridionalis…), Quad, Cologne, ca. 1600. 11 x 8.2". (FC) Handsome map of the whole of South America based on Ortelius. The great southern continent, Terrae Australis, stretches the length of the map at bottom. A large galleon sails the Pacific, and a sea monster along with a strapwork title cartouche adorns the Atlantic. Stipple engraved oceans and strong engraving make this a very attractive map. Several worm holes filled, all very professionally done and only noticeable from the verso, and there is a small stain near cartouche. Still a very good example of this uncommon map. $600 RESERVE (A) $750-850

142. South America (L’Amerique Meridionale, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations…), Vander Aa, Leiden, ca. 1729. 16 x 13.2". (BW) Stunning map enclosed in an elaborate, picture frame style, engraved border with a large title cartouche featuring natives, ship, crocodile, snake and tortoise. Good detail in the interior and coastlines. Routes of the explorers in the Pacific over to the Soloman Islands. Light impression in one small area, else extremely fine. (A+) $425-500

143. South America (Map of New Granada, Venezuela, and Guiana/Map of Peru, and Equador/ Map of the Argentine Confederation), S. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 10.5 x 13.2". (FC) Three maps within a decorative floral border. Each attractively colored with fine detail throughout. Minor discoloration in margins, else fine. (A) $15-25

144. South America (Johnson’s South America), Johnson & Ward, New York, [1862]. 17 x 24.2". (FC) Nice continent map with depictions of the major explorers routes. Extends south to South Shetland Islands. Uncolored vignette of Cape Horn. Attractive blue full wash in the ocean, bright color, very strong impression, strapwork border. Small area of very light toning at center fold. (A) $25-35

145. Northeastern South America (Guiana sive Amazonum Regio), Blaeu, Amsterdam, c. 1630. 20 x 14.5". (FC) Handsome map extends from the Isla Margarita in the northwest to the coast of northern Brazil, near Sao Luis, east of the Amazon delta. The map locates at its center a large inland sea, Parime Lacus, on whose northwestern shore lies the fabled city Manoa, o el Dorado, or the golden city of the Incas. The search for this city led many explorers, including Sir Walter Raleigh, on wild adventures. The map is beautifully decorated with three cartouches, ships, sea battles, monsters and a fine compass rose. Small spots in border & old marginal repair, else fine. $500 RESERVE (A) $650-700

146. Northwestern South America (Terra Firma et Novum Regnum Granatense et Popayan), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1647. 19.5 x 15". (FC) Decorative map of the Isthmus of Panama through most present day Columbia and part of Venezuela. Richly decorated with two fine compass roses and two cartouches, all fully colored. Professionally repaired split on fold and marginal tear, else very clean and fine condition. (A) $450-500

147. Northern South America (La Guyane Francoise, avec Partie de la Guyane Hollandoise: suivant les Operations et les Cartes …), Bonne, Paris, ca. 1782. 8.2 x 12.5". (BW) Shows the famous Devil’s Island & many Indian villages. Nice impression on thick paper. Minor toning on fold. (A) Illustrated at right. $30-40

148. Southern South America (Carte vande nieuwe Passagie bezuijden de Strate Magellan…), Theodore de Bry, 1616. 8 x 6.6". (BW) Early map of the region depicting the tip of South America with Tierra del Fuogo, which is unexplored on the west. Depicts the tract of Guillaume Schouten and Jacob Le Maire with the discovery of Le Maire Straight and the route south of Tierra de Fuego. Reference "Mercator’s Magazine", July/August 1998 for a fascinating article on the history of this region. Strapwork title cartouche and two compass roses with rhumb lines. On a sheet of German text with no text on verso. Mild toning. $275 RESERVE (A) $350-400