 61. Colonial United States (Nova Virginia
Tabula), Hondius/Blaeu, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Amsterdam, [1640-55]. 18.7
x 14.7". (FC) One of the most important 17th century maps of the Chesapeake Bay
region. The map is a version of the one made in 1612 by Capt. John Smith, which was the
first to depict the bay and its tributaries with any accuracy. In the upper left corner is
an engraving of the great Indian chief Powhatan seated on his throne and surrounded by his
subjects. A Susquehanna chief is depicted on the right under a coat of arms and cartouche.
Ref: Burden #193. Some minor uneven toning & small spots. $1,800 RESERVE (B) $2200-2400
 62. Colonial United States (A New
Map of the most Considerable Plantations of the English in America), Edward Wells, A
New Sett of Maps, London, ca. 1700. 18.5 x 14". (OC) Great map of the
colonies from Virginia through New England. Large insets of Newfoundland (New Scotland),
Jamaica (divided into Spanish Quarters), Bermuda, Barbados, and North Carolina. Decorative
title cartouche (fully colored) dedicated to William Duke of Goucester. Ink smudge in
margin, well away from map. (A+) $1200-1400
 63. Colonial United States (Zee en
Landtogten der Franszen Gedaan na, en in’t Americaans Gewest van Florida), Vander Aa,
Atlas Nouveau et Curieux, Leiden, [1714]. 11.4 x 8.6". (FC) Outstanding
decorative map of the southeast, based on the Mercator/Hondius prototype. Much of the
geography is based the accounts of John Lederer, who described large interior lakes, an
area of savanna at the foot of the Apalatcy Montes, and a desert region. The map is
beautifully engraved with a large pictorial title cartouche depicting the landing of
Europeans and a battle scene with the natives. Enclosed in an elaborate engraved border.
Ref: Cummings #143. (A+) $750-800
 64. Colonial United States (Carte
de la Virginie, de la Bay Chesapeack, et Pays Voisins), Bellin, l’Historie
Generale des Voyages, Paris, ca. 1757. 11.2 x 7.5". (BW) Finely engraved
map covering most of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware with a bit of Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. Interior fully engraved with mountains and great detail along the rivers. Delicate
title cartouche. $325 RESERVE (A+) $400-450
 65. Colonial United States (Carte
de la Caroline et Georgie), Jacques Nicolas Bellin, l’Histoire Generale des
Voyages, Paris, 1757. 11.2 x 7.5". (BW) Delicately engraved map of the
colonies from Albemarle Sound to the Alatamaha River. Numerous English settlements along
the coast and Indian villages throughout, including a number west of the Appalachian
Mountains. Decorative title cartouche. One tiny spot in Atlantic, else fine. $260 RESERVE
(A) $325-375
 66. Colonial United States (A New
and Accurate Map of North Carolina in North America), anon., Universal Magazine,
London, [1779]. 14 x 10.5". (BW) Copper engraved map of the colony filled with
interesting detail and showing early settlements. Old Boundary Line of South Carolina
is noted. Small title cartouche. Light old tape stain into map at right with soil in
margins. (B) $350-400
 67. Colonial United States (Carte
de la Partie Sud des Etats Unis de l’Amerique Septentrionale), Bonne, Paris, [1783].
12.4 x 8.3". (FC) Copper engraved map of Virginia, North & South Carolina, and
Georgia. All settlement is confined east of the mountains and swamps with "les
Cherokees" all that is noted to the west. (A) $180-200
 68. Colonial United States, Central and
Southwest (Untitled), Schraembl, ca. 1790. 23 x 19.7". (OC) Very uncommon
Austrian map covering from the Great Lakes nearly to the Gulf of Mexico and from the
Appalachian Mountains to Sonora Mexico. Part of a four sheet set, partially based on the
surveys of Major Samuel Holland and Governor Thomas Pownall. Great detail throughout with
numerous Indian nations and notations of various explorations. Large inset covering the
northwest, Specialkarte von de Baffin un Hudson’s Bay, which includes a
depiction of the fictitious NORTHWEST PASSAGE of Admiral de Fonte (1640). $800 RESERVE
(A+) $950-1000
69. United States, Hammond, Chicago, ca. 1833. 16.7 x 10.5".
(FC) Depicts the states and early western territories with a large Arkansas Territory,
Missouri Territory (in addition to the state of MO) stretching to the Rocky Mountains,
with Oregon Territory in the northwest. Mexico is in control of Texas and the southwest.
Backed with linen. Bit of minor discoloration. (B) $150-180
 70. United States (Untitled -
Showing the route of Mounted Riflemen in 1849) U.S. Gov., 32nd Congress,
Washington D.C., [1849]. 14.2 x 13.5". (OC) A very historical map showing the
celebrated expedition, under Col. Loring, from Ft. Leavingworth to the Columbia River. It
was a extraordinary adventure fraught with great difficulties and the loss of many of
their animals. Also shown are the sea routes from the East Coast to California and Oregon,
the extreme limits of the Frontier Stations in 1845, as well as the locations of
many of these stations. Fremont’s east-west mountain range across the Great Basin is
shown. The Southwest is labeled Navahoe Region and Texas is called New Mexico. A
fascinating map published just as gold was discovered in California (includes land routes
to Camp far West). Good margins and color, light offsetting. Stabilized on Japanese
tissue. (B) $200-250
 71. United States (Lot of six maps),
S. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860-67. 11.5 x 14". (FC)
Nice lot of six different state and city maps. Includes Washington D.C., Virginia and West
Virginia, Maryland & Delaware and New Jersey, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, and Nevada
& Utah. All with floral or grapevine border. Couple with close margins, NV & UT
and MD, DE & NJ with a border affected. Otherwise very good. (B) One
map in the lot is illustrated at left. $100-130
 72. United States (Map of the
United States of America), Lloyd, Lampton County Atlas, Toronto, ca. 1870.
26 x 16.2". (PC) Unusual map of the United States with a Table of Distances titled
"Pony Express Mail & Telegraph Route". The Pony Express was a short lived
venture that operated from April 3, 1860 to late October 1861, when the transatlantic
telegraph was completed. It was intended to provide the fastest mail delivery between St.
Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. This map was issued after the Pony Express
ceased carrying mail, as evidenced by the configurations of the western territorial
borders. Short split on bottom fold, repaired with archival tape, (B) $120-150
73. United States (Gray’s Geological Map of the United States
by Charles H. Hitchcock PH.D. Professor of Geology in Dartsmouth College), Gray,
Philadelphia, ca. 1874. 27 x 16.5". (FC) Very decorative border - unlike most of
Gray’s work. Very fine hand coloring to indicate nine different geological
structures. Includes political boundaries, major cities and watershed. A large,
interesting sheet. A few marginal tears. (B) $65-75
74. United States (New Rail Road Map of the United States), Snyder
- Van Vechten & Co., Historical Atlas of Wisconsin…, Milwaukee,
[1878]. 26.5 x 16". (FC) Large lithographed map with good hand coloring. Attractive
title cartouche and decorative border. Indian Territory occupies all but the panhandle,
here labeled Public Lands. Dakota is undivided. This atlas involved over three
years effort by Mr. Snyder who collapsed and died from exhaustion when the atlas was
finally ready for publication. Published after a similar effort by Walling and Tackabury,
this atlas sold very few copies and is rarely seen today. The plates were purchased by
H.R. Page & Company of Chicago after Snyder’s death. A few light spots, generally
very good. (A) $75-100
 75. Eastern United States (Map of a
Reconnaissance Between Baltimore and Philadelphia exhibiting the several routes of the
Mail Road contemplated by the resolution of Congress approved on the 4th of May 1826),
U.S. Gov., 19th Congress, 2nd Session, [1827]. 10 x 31". (BW)
Fascinating, rare map issued by S. Bernard, Brigr. Genl. and William Tell Poussin, Capt.
Top. Engrs, both of the Board of Internal Improvement. Detailed picture of a strip of land
27 miles wide between the cities. Great historical detail with too much to mention here.
Ref: No. 7 in Claussen & Friis, No. 24 in the Maryland Historical Society exhibition
catalog. Copper engraving with plate mark and huge margins. Scattered foxing. (B) $250-350
 76. Eastern
United States (Sketch of the Country embracing several Routes from Portsmouth Ohio, to
Linville, N.C and exhibiting the relative positions of the contemplated road, and various
important points situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Northern Lakes), U.S. War
Dept., 1836. 12 x 40.5". (BW) A detailed sketch of the country between Lake Erie and
the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah. The proposed road originates in Portsmouth, on the Ohio
River, and meanders down through Kentucky, present day West Virginia, Tennessee and to the
Vicinity of Morgantown in North Carolina. The National Road is shown between Columbus and
east to Brownsville, PA. A great piece of history in fine condition. (A) $120-130
 77. Eastern United States (Johnson’s
Delaware and Maryland), Johnson & Ward, New York, [1864]. 16.5 x 13.5". (FC) Well
engraved sheet with good color. Large B&W inset shows good detail of DC. Paragraph
below the legend explains the "Mason & Dixon’s Line." Names numerous
railroads. Small chip out of lower margin. (A) $60-80
 78. Southeastern United States (County
Map of Virginia and North Carolina), S. Mitchell, New General Atlas,
Philadelphia, 1860. 13.2 x 10.5". (FC) Colorful map of the region, which also
includes Maryland and Delaware. Virginia prior to the separation of West Virginia.
Decorative floral border. Top margin includes part of another map pasted on to it (part of
which barely encroaches on the border). (B) $40-50
79. Southern United States (County Map of the States of Arkansas,
Mississippi & Louisiana), S. A. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1871. 13.7 x 20.7". (FC)
Attractively colored with crisp impression make this a handsome sheet. Railroads are shown
in great detail, several ending on this map as evidence of the continued development. A
little foxing at the bottom in the water, still very good. (A) $50-60
 80. Southern United States (United
States, Southern Section), Bartholomew, Edinburgh, ca. 1880. 22.7 x 16.5". (PC)
Detailed map covers Kansas, Indian Territory and eastern Texas to the Atlantic. Good
detail throughout including railroads. Short split on fold, repaired with archival tape.
(A) $40-50
 81. Great Lakes (A Map Exhibiting
the relative position of Lake Erie & Michigan…by David H. Burr [and] according to
Mitchell’s Map), David Burr, 24th Congress, New York, ca. 1835. 13.8 x
6.5". (BW) Pair of maps on one sheet illustrating the changes in the positioning of
Lake Michigan: the concept of John Mitchell in 1755 and the other, more correct version,
by Burr based on the survey of J.V.N. Throop circa 1835. Interesting look at the evolving
knowledge of the region and the Ohio - Michigan Boundary question. Ref: Karpinski 686.
Slight toning along one fold. (A) $65-75
 82. Central United States (Lot of
six maps), Gray, Phila., [1879]. 12 x 14.7". (FC) Six nice state and city maps:
Colorado (illustrated), Nebraska, Upper Peninsula Michigan,
Wisconsin, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis/Louisville. A bit of marginal chipping and tears,
repaired with archival tape. (B) $100-120
 83. Western United States (United
States of North America (Western States)), Johnston, Edinburgh, ca. 1870. 22 x 17".
(PC) Covers the states west of the Mississippi River with considerable topographical
detail, as well as towns, railroads and political boundaries. There is only one Dakota and
OK is Indian Territory. Keyboard style border. (A+) $50-70
 84. Western United States (Idaho,
Montana and Wyoming), F. A. Gray, ca. 1874. 14.8 x 12". (FC) Good impression and
color. The outline of Yellowstone is shown but the park is labeled simply National Park.
Boise City is the capital with only 10 counties, and only seven in Wyoming. Good detail of
watershed, mountains shown in hachure. Details routes of Northern Pacific and Union
Pacific railroads and locates numerous army forts. A handsome and historical map of the
region. Equally fine map of Utah is on the reverse. (A) $60-80
 85. Western United States (Parts of
Western Wyoming, Southeastern Idaho and Northeastern Utah), Ferdinand V. Hayden,
Washington D.C., 1877. 35.3 x 26". (BW) Very detailed sheet shows all land from Green
River Basin in the east to the Bear River Range to the west. Maps the Aspen Range, Salt
River Range and the Wyoming Range in the north, and extends south below Bear Lake to
Logan. Locates numerous settlements and includes Fremont’s Lake. Backed with mulberry
paper for strength. Few folds age-toned. (B) $80-100
 86. Southwestern United States (Map
of That Portion of the Boundary Between the United States and from the Pacific Coast to
the Junction of the Gila and Colorado Rivers Surveyed Under the Direction of Hon. John B.
Wheeler U.S. Commissioner…), U.S. Gov., 1855. 49 x 21". (BW) This is a large and
complex map that Wheat terms "clearly a major performance." It encompasses all
of the decisions of the Joint Commission (Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo) and shows the
territory acquired under the Gadsden Purchase in 1854. It is full of interesting detail
between the 30th and 34th parallels, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to Texas, and
includes as an inset a sketch of the port of San Diego. A rare sheet by Andrew B. Gray.
Ref: Wheat (TM 821). (A) $400-500
 87. Southwestern United States (Map
No. 1 [together with] Map No. 2 Rio Colorado of the West), Lt. Joseph C. Ives, 1858. 34.5
x 14.5". (BW) Pair of maps, both are the size noted. This pair represents one of the
most important exploring efforts of the American Southwest. Map No. 1  shows the lower Colorado river in four panels, beginning at the
Gulf and ending in Black Canon at Fortification Rock. Map No. 2 depicts the Big Canon
of the Colorado. In his book "Mapping of the Trans-Mississippi West" Carl
Wheat devotes several pages to these two maps (Ref: [TMW] 947 & 948). Covers from Fort
Defiance, Campbell’s Pass and Zuni in the east through Los Vegas and Mojave
Canyon in the west. Several important exploration routes & trails are shown including
The Old Spanish Trail, Whipple’s trail 1854-4 and Beal’s famous camel trek. Many
notations throughout. Both folding as issued and both with occasional scattered light
foxing, paper sound with full margins. Rarely seen as a pair. (B) $200-250
88. Southwestern United States (Outline Map of the Field of
Operations against Hostile Chiricahua Indians showing operations from April 12th 1886 to
the Date of their Surrender September 4th 1886), U.S. Gov., ca. 1886. 23.5 x 25.5".
(BW) Compiled and Drawn by Direction of Brigadier General Nelson A. Miles. By the summer
of 1874 Gen. Crook was considered to have largely pacified the Apache. Shortly thereafter,
following the death of Cochise, trouble again broke out (mostly with the Chiricahua) in
Arizona and New Mexico and continued sporadically for the next ten years. In 1886 Gen.
Miles replaced Crook and a military campaign was initiated against the Apache. Eventually
Geronimo was forced to surrender. Those that could be rounded up, including the Apache
scouts who served Miles so well, were packed off to Florida as prisoners. This map shows,
in considerable detail, Indian fights, military posts, heliograph stations, railroads and
wagon roads, and much more. Professionally stabilized on Japanese tissue. Rare. (A) $300-350
 89. Alaska (North
Western America Showing the Territory Ceded by Russia to the United States), S. Mitchell, New
General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1870. 14 x 11.5". (FC) Dated only three years
after "Seward’s Folly", the map shows Alaska with no organized boroughs.
The interior is virtually blank, save for the occasional river and Fort Yukon. Just a few
villages named, no sign of Mt. McKinley. Sitka is also called New Archangel. One of the
first separately issued maps of Alaska Territory. Decorative grapevine border and
beautiful color. (A+) $50-70
 90. Arizona (Map of a Survey and
Reconnaissance of the Vicinity of the Mouth of the Rio Gila), Whipple, Washington D.C.,
1849. 11 x 16.5". (BW) Illustrates a critical aspect of the Mexican Boundary Survey
(following the Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo), with the determination of an agreed upon
point, as the middle of the Rio Gila where it enters the Colorado, to anchor the boundary
line in the east. Depicts the Village of Capitan Pasqual and Village of Capt. Anastasio
and Capitan Anton in the vicinity of Yuma. Also shows the Old Emigrant Route and
General Kearney’s Route. Ref: Wheat TMW Vol III, #653. Scattered light foxing,
else very good. (B) $100-120
 91. Arizona (Territory of Arizona),
U.S. State Surveys, Government Land Office, Washington D.C., 1896. 16.8 x 18.5". (PC)
Very finely done lithographic map with minute detail throughout. Shows the extent of nine
Indian Reservations and at least four Military reservations including Fort Apache.
Information includes watershed, mountains, railroads, wagon roads, private claims,
unsurveyed townships, etc. A fascinating map of the Territory that deserves much study.
(A) $100-125
 92. California (Plan of Port St.
Francisco, In California…), La Perouse, Atlas du Voyage de La Perouse,
Robinson edition, London, [1799]. 9.5 x 14.2". (BW) Copper engraved chart with
northeast oriented at top. Early depiction of San Francisco Bay. No place names but
letters corresponding to the key below the title in the oval cartouche. Includes the
Presidio and the Mission de San Francisco. Very clean and crisp. (A+) $275-350
 93. California (Topographical
Sketch of the Southenmost Part of the Port of San Diego, and measurement of the Marine
League for determining Initial Point of Boundary between the United States and Mexican
Republic as Surveyed by The United States Commission…"), U.S. Gov., Washington
D.C., 1849. 22.8 x 17.5". (BW) This important, historical map is a product of the
first phase of the Mexican Boundary Survey and was critical to the remainder of the
survey. Initially, the project bogged down over the establishment of the length of a
marine league and the Mexican demand that it be given the port of San Diego. The map gives
the marine league as 5564 meters - the standard today. Surveyed by Andrew B. Gray, John B.
Weller, Commissioner. (A) $225-275
94. California (Map of Public Surveys in California), U.S. State
Surveys, 1854. 46 x 19.7". (BW) Nice early survey map of the state on a
scale of 16 miles to the inch. Surveys are mostly completed along the coastline, the gold
region, and the central valley. Trimmed to neatline on binding side, minor toning, and a
couple of tiny fold intersection splits. (B) $120-140
95. California (Geological Map of a Part of the State of
California), U.S.P.R.R. Surveys, 1855. 16 x 21.7". (FC) Interesting
geological map colored to indicate various rock formations. Despite the title, the map
covers the entire state, although the area surveyed and colored is only the east-central
region. Folded as issued, couple of insignificant spots, overall very good. (A) $70-90
 96. California (Map
of California with a brief Description of its Resources, Attractions, Topography, Climate,
etc.), Southern Pacific Company, San Francisco, 1900. 23 x 28". (PC)
Folding map, titled "Map of California Compiled from the Latest Official &
Authentic Information, by the Southern Pacific Company:" Printed color in blue-green
and brown depicting the counties, parks and focusing on the railroads. Map flanked with a
directory and index. Verso includes 18 panels of information and the attractive
lithographed title panel. One minor separation on fold, repaired with archival tape, else
fine. (A) Illustrated at left. $75-100
97. California (Geological Map of the Santa Clara Valley and
Adjacent Oil Fields, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, California), U.S. Geo. Survey,
1906. 46 x 12.5". (PC) A colorful and very detailed sheet. Includes the towns of
Filmore, Nordhoff, Santa Paula and Newhall. Absolutely filled with topographical
information, roads and railroads. Legend gives 12 soil types. Individual wells are shown
in red over-printing. (A) $60-70
 98. California (Map
of California with a Brief Description of its Resources, Attractions, Topography and
Climate), Southern Pacific Lines, San Francisco, 1925. 28 x 23". (PC)
Folding map, later issue of the above lot. Map in full printed color with insets of The
Bay Region About San Francisco, Los Angeles and Vicinity, and Comparative Area showing the
size of California relative to 9 other states and an index to places. Verso with panels of
information, a map of the Southern Pacific Lines and attractive (black & white) scenic
cover depicting an orchard. Two minor separations on folds, repaired with archival tape.
(A) Illustrated at right. $75-100
99. Delaware (Carte Geographique, Satistique et Historique du
Delaware), Jean Alexandre Buchon, Atlas Geographique, Paris, [1825]. 9.5 x
11.5". (FC) A fine map on a full sheet (24.5" x 18.7") of paper with French
text at sides and bottom. Map is well detailed and finely engraved with good color. Tiny
area of abrasion not affecting detail, map very good. (A) $175-200
 100. Illinois (Bird’s-Eye View
of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893), Rand McNally, Chicago, 1898. 24
x 19". (PC) A fabulous "poster view" of the exposition grounds. Finely done
with great perspective detail of all buildings. Many ships shown in the harbor including
the battleship Illinois. Water areas are in blue, otherwise the view is black and white.
Below the view 133 buildings and exhibits are listed, numbered and keyed to the view. (A) $150-200
 101. Kentucky and Tennessee, A.J.
Johnson, Illustrated Family Atlas of the World, New York, 1865. 23 x
16.7". (FC) Large, colorful map with a decorative border and two vignettes: Entrance
to Mammoth Cave and State House Nashville. Good railroad detail. Toned paper edges with a
tiny bit of chipping in bottom margin, well away from map. (A) $55-75
102. Louisiana (Plan of New Orleans), S. A. Mitchell, Philadelphia,
1871. 11 x 9.2". (FC) Very good color, decorative border and compass rose. Great
detail of all streets and railroads. Light foxing in lower half. (B) $40-50
 103.
Maine (The Kennebec River and Adjacent Country Showing the Routes Examined for a Road
from Augusta, Maine to the Canada Line in the Direction of Quebec), A.D. Bache, 1834. 32 x
15". (BW) Depicts the reconnaissance made by Bache and assisted by Lt.’s G.W.
Ward and J.F. Cooper. The outline for the map was taken from Greenleaf’s Map of
Maine. The route from Augusta to Anson, then along the old road Canada Road to Dead river,
thence to Bald Mt and onward to Quebec. Highly detailed on a scale of 4 mi/inch. North is
oriented to the right. Scattered foxing. (B) $130-150
104. Maryland (Plan of Baltimore), S. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1870.
11 x 9.2". (FC) Good detail of streets and railroads with numerous buildings located
and named. Light pastel coloring, decorative grapevine border. (A) $40-50
105. Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island (County Map of
Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island), S. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1871. 13.7 x
11.5". (FC) Excellent color and crisp impression with good detail throughout.
Includes Nantucket and Dukes Islands and part of Long Island. (A) $45-60
 106. Missouri and Kansas, Johnson
& Browning, New York, ca. 1862. 23 x 17". (FC) Nice example of this attractive
sheet. Three charming vignettes: Santa Fe from the Great Missouri Trail, Fire on the
Prairie and Spearing Fish. Fine detailing of the still developing counties, settlements,
roads and railroads. Kansas shows an extensive territory of Osages in the south and
Cherokee Lands to the southeast. Fine original color, slight discoloration at
center fold. (A) $50-75
107. Missouri and Iowa (Map Showing the Disputed Boundary of
Missouri and Iowa [together with] Untitled), U.S. Gov., H.R. Doc. No. 128, 25th
Congress, 3rd S., Washington D.C., [1839]. 29 x 17.7". (BW) Pair of
fascinating maps detailing the lengthy boundary dispute between Missouri and Iowa. First
map was "Drawn January 18th by Geo. A. Leakin," and engraved by W.J. Stone. It
covers the region between the Missouri, Mississippi and Des Moines rivers, with the early
settlements of St. Louis, Fort Madison, and Keokuk. There are four different boundary
lines shown; Brown’s Line or Line Claimed by Missouri, Old Indian Boundary or
Sulivan’s Line, Line No. 2, Line No. 3. In addition there are other survey lines
shown including one called Line Claimed by Half Breeds. The second map was drawn by
William Rector, surveyor, dated 1816. It depicts the Indian Boundary Lines north of the
Missouri River. Both are still bound into the report, which gives a complete description
of this interesting aspect of U.S. history. (A+) $220-250
 108. Montana (Map of the State of
Montana), U.S. State Surveys, General Land Office, Washington D.C., 1906. 24.8 x
16.5". (PC) Finely detailed map showing the limited extent of completed surveys even
at this late date. Shows the Blackfeet, Crow, Flathead, Northern Cheyenne, Fort Belknap
and Fort Peck Indian Reservations. Coal bearing (confirmed and suspected) are shown in
color. Military reservations are shown in red and include Forts Keogh, Custer, Limestone,
Assiniboine, Logan and Missoula, Camp Baker and the Battlefield of Custer and Reno. Map is
backed with Japanese tissue and is in near mint condition. (A+) $100-130
109. New Hampshire and Vermont, S. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1870.
11.5 x 13.7". (FC) Very crisp, bright image with equally good coloring and attractive
grapevine border. Considerable detail of roads, railroads, cities, etc. Light stain in
Cheshire county, else fine. (A) $40-50
110. New Jersey (Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique du
New Jersey), Jean Alexandre Buchon, Atlas Geographique, Paris, [1825]. 9 x
11.2". (FC) Detailed map of the state surrounded by French text on a full folio
sheet. Light foxing in text. (A) $180-200
111. New Mexico (Map of the Territory of New Mexico), U.S. Gov.,
Washington D.C., ca. 1900. 13 x 19". (PC) An interesting map with considerable
detail, it appears to have been intended to reflect mining and water resources. An inset
lists 80 mining districts and red lines show springs, running water and irrigation
districts. The balance of the map is black and white. Notation at the bottom notes
that "large maps of the Territory can be had upon application to the Secretary of the
Interior for the sum of 17 cents." (A) Illustrated at right.
$75-100
 112. New Mexico (Post Routes of the
Territory of New Mexico), U.S. Gov., Washington D.C., 1902. 17 x 21". (PC) A detailed
map of New Mexico Territory showing Post Offices with the intermediate distances and mail
routes in operation on the 1st of June, 1902. Also shown are the railways under
construction and the several mining districts within the Territory. The 116 mining
districts are listed in an inset and are keyed to the map. Three Forest Reserves exist in
1902, namely Gila River, Lincoln and Pecos River - these being up-to-date to October,
1902. Colored lines indicate frequency of mail delivery: three times, twice and once per
week. Twenty one counties listed in outline. Folds, as issued, with slight toning along
one line reinforced with archival tape. (A) $70-90
 113. New Mexico (Territory of New
Mexico), U.S. State Surveys, General Land Office, Washington D.C., 1911. 16.8 x 21".
(PC) A finely done lithographic map with minute detail throughout. Shows Indian, Military,
and Forest Reserves, private land grants, watershed, mountains, railroads, wagon roads,
private claims, unsurveyed townships, etc. A fascinating map of the Territory that
deserves much study. (A+) $75-100
 114. Oklahoma (Map of Oklahoma
Territory), U.S. State Surveys, General Land Office, Washington D.C., 1904. 22 x
14.3". (PC) Detailed map clearly shows the ever diminishing land claims of the
Indians. Forts Sill and Reno are keyed in red, yellow is used to indicate grazing lands
and several Indian lands. The watershed is shown in great detail in light blue. The
overall use of color makes this one of the most handsome of the GLO series. (A) $80-100
115. Pennsylvania (Carte Geographique, Satistique et Historique du
Pensylvania), Jean Alexandre Buchon, Atlas Geographique, Paris, [1825]. 17 x
11.2". (FC) Great early map surrounded by French text concerning the history of the
state. Very lovely color. Tiny bit of toning on fold, else fine. (A) $180-200
116. Pennsylvania (County Map of the State of Pennsylvania), S.
Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1871. 14 x 11.5". (FC) Grapevine borders, good color and
impression. Good detail of extensive railroad system with most named. (A) $45-60
117. South Carolina (A Plan of Port Royal: Harbour in Carolina with
the Proposed Forts, Depth of water &c.), H. Moll, Atlas Minor, London,
ca. 1735. 10.5 x 7.7". (OC) Map of the harbor with soundings and anchorages. Depicts
the proposed fort on St. Hellena Island, Hilton Head, and Bauford Town on Port
Royal Island. A note below the title explains that the harbor is safe and provides access
to "ye best Country in Carolina". Rhumb lines, two compass roses. (A+) $375-425
118. Texas (Sabine Pass and Mouth of the River Sabine in the Sea),
U.S. Gov., Sen. Doc. 199, Washington D.C., 1840. 17.7 x 21.7". (BW)
Depicts the boundary between the United States and the REPUBLIC OF TEXAS which lies on the
west side of the Sabine River. Map was prepared jointly by Lt. T.J. Lee, US Topographical
Engineers and Capt. P.J. Pillans, Texan Army. Folded, as issued. A great piece of early
Texas history. (A+) $350-400
 119. Texas (Map of the Country Upon
Upper Red-River Explored in 1852…), Capt. R.B. Marcy, [1853]. 34 x 16". (BW)
Taken from Marcy’s report of his "Exploration of the Red River of Louisiana in
the Year 1852," the map covers an area in Texas previously unexplored, including
southwest Oklahoma (here Choctaw and Chickasaw Territory). The only information on the
region was from Indians and Indian traders. Earlier attempts at exploration had been
thwarted by the Spanish; Capt. Sparks in 1806, Lt. Pike again in 1806 and Col. Long in
1819-20. Marcy’s instructions from Major Gen. Scott were to make an examination of
the Red River and the country bordering it. Accordingly, Marcy started his adventure on
May 16th, 1852 from the vicinity of Ft. Arbuckle and reached the source of the upper
branch of the Red River on June 16th. He then took a side trip of about 25 miles north to
the Canadian river, reversed course and journeyed south, arriving at the main branch of
the Red River on June 27th. After exploring the main branch to its source, he returned to
Fort Arbuckle on June 28th. They were greeted with great surprise as a report had spread
about their massacre at the hands of the Comanche. Filled with fascinating notations about
the land and resources. (A) $225-250
120. Texas (Texas, as she originally was; as she claimed to be; and
as she actually was at the date of her annexation), anon., The American Conflict: A
History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America in 1860-64,
[1864]. 4.5 x 7.2". (BW) Interesting comparative map of the various Texas boundaries.
(A) $30-40
 121. Utah (Map of the State of
Utah), U.S. State Surveys, Washington D.C., 1906. 13 x 17". (PC) A very detailed and
colorful map compiled under the direction of Harry King. Navajo and Uinta Indian
Reservations are colored yellow, Military Reservations in are in red, and forests in light
green. Further coloring indicates townships containing, or thought to contain, coal making
this a most attractive map. Lightly toned in portions, fold reinforced with archival tape.
(B) $100-120
122. Virginia and West Virginia (County Map of Virginia and West
Virginia), S. Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1871. 14 x 11.5". (FC) Bright, well applied
color combined with a strong, crisp impression. Grapevine borders and good detail
throughout. (A) $45-60
123. Wisconsin (Map of the State of Wisconsin), Snyder - Van
Vechten & Co., Historical Atlas of Wisconsin…, Milwaukee, 1878.
16.7 x 25.5". (FC) Large lithographed map with good hand coloring. Attractive title
cartouche and border reminiscent of the later Johnson borders. One of the few atlases
published in Milwaukee. It involved over three years effort by Mr. Snyder who collapsed
and died from exhaustion when the atlas was ready for publication. Published after a
similar effort by Walling and Tackabury, this atlas sold very few copies and is rarely
seen today. The plates were purchased by H.R. Page & Company of Chicago after
Snyder’s death. A few light spots, generally very good. (A) $100-125
124. Wisconsin (Map of the City of Milwaukee), Snyder - Van Vechten
& Co., Historical Atlas of Wisconsin…, Milwaukee, 1877. 13 x
16". (FC) Another attractive map from this uncommon atlas with attractive border and
titling. Good color and crisp impression with detail of streets and numerous buildings,
lighthouse, etc. Legend names 100 buildings plus railroads and street rail roads - all
keyed to the map. It is interesting to note there are only 8 hotels listed, but 14
"flouring" mills are located. Town plans of Kenosa and Jefferson are on the
reverse. (A) $125-150
125. Wisconsin (Wisconsin), Rand McNally, New Business Atlas,
Chicago, 1902. 18.7 x 25.7". (PC) Very large map of the state with railroad keyed in
red and also showing the new Electric Lines. Minor defects in margin. (A) $40-50
 126. Wyoming (Part of Central
Wyoming), Ferdinand V. Hayden, Washington D.C., 1877. 35.3 x 26". (BW) Map covers the
Rawlins to Lander region, from Sweetwater Plateau and Rattlesnake Mountains at the east to
the Wind River Range and Granite Foothills in the west. The Wind River or Shoshone
Indian Reservation bounds the north with the Great Divide Basin and Leucite Hills at
the South. Includes the Sweetwater Mines, and the settlements of Rawlins and Separation.
Shows route of the Old Emigrant’s Road. Very detailed. Backed with mulberry
paper for strength. Slight toning at a few folds. (A) $80-100
 127. Southern United States and the
Caribbean (Golfe du Mexique…), J. B. Nolin, Paris, ca. 1750. 10.2 x 8". (OC)
Appealing map of the region with major place names on coastlines. Decorative title
cartouche. A couple of tears in wide margins. (A) $275-325
 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
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56. United
States and Canada (Ohio Boundary. No. 111 South bend of Lake Erie: Map exhibiting the
position occupied in the determination of the most southern point of the Boundary line
between the United States & Canada), ), 24th Congress, ca. 1835. 44.5 x
18.5". (BW) Surveyed under the direction of Capt. A. Talcott, U.S. Engineers by
Lieut. W. Hood and Robert E. Lee. One of several maps published on the Ohio - Michigan
Boundary question. This one exhibits the second position occupied in the determination of
the boundary between the U.S. and Canada.. With a large inset of Pt. Pele, Canada. Very
detailed on a scale of 1000 ft per inch. Ref: Karpinski #685. (A) $100-120
