Lot 10 - Carte Generale du Monde ou Description du Monde Terrestre & Aquatique, ca. 1700

2. Title Page (Atlas Germaniae Specialis sev Imperium Romano-Germanicum), J. B. Homann, Nuremberg, 1735. 12.2 x 21.2". Text only, boldly printed in black and red ink in both Latin and German. Includes a decorative capital letter. One ink smudge, few tiny worm holes, and a little surface soil, else very good. (B) $100-130

3. Title Page (Atlas Coelestis), Doppelmayr/Homann, Nuremberg, 1742. 10.7 x 18.6". (BW) Graphic sheet full of fascinating detail. Four great astronomers, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler and Brahe, dominate the scene that includes a large celestial globe. Two cherubs support the heavens with the solar system and the stars. The title cartouche is surrounded by astronomical and navigation tools. (A+) Click image for full size. $250-300

4. World (Die erst General Tafel die Beschreibung…), Munster/Petri, Cosmographen, Basle, ca. 1588. 14.2 x 12". (FC) An oval woodcut "modern" world map, based on Ortelius. Surrounded by a floral & vine leaf pattern and two strapwork cartouches which contain German text. The gothic German title is in the upper margin. Impression a little weak in the outer neatline, as is common for this map, but the interior impression is fine. Old color and good paper. Ref: Shirley #163. Very light toning along fold, else fine. Illustrated at right. $1000 RESERVE (A+) $1300-1500

5. World (Typus Orbis Terrarum), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1609]. 7.7 x 5.5". (FC) Double hemisphere based on Mercator’s famous world map with the great southern continent Terra Australis Incognita. The map is richly decorated in a strapwork surround with the title at top and Hondius’ favorite quotation from Psalms at the bottom. Ref: Shirley #259. Attractive original color with mild age-toning. $600 RESERVE (A+)  $750-900

6. World (Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tabula), Merian, Neuwe Archontologia Cosmica, Frankfurt, ca. 1646. 13.8 x 9.5". (FC) 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 richly decorated with numerous sea monsters, galleons and compass roses. Ref: Shirley 345. Minor toning along centerfold, else fine, with very attractive color. $1200 RESERVE (A) $1500-1700

7. World (Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Emita Per N. Visscher), Visscher, Amsterdam, [1663]. 18.7 x 12.2". (FC) First state of this magnificent double hemisphere Dutch Bible map. Surrounded by fine engravings of animals and four female allegorical representations of the continents. At top and bottom are two diagrams depicting the Ptolemaic and Copernican theories of the solar system. The northwest coast of North America is greatly exaggerated with a peninsular California. Western Australia, Van Diemen’s Land and a bit of New Zealand are shown, as well as the islands of the South Pacific. Ref: Shirley #431. Invisible repairs along centerfold and a tiny bit of discoloration in margins, overall fine with a superb impression. (A+)  Illustrated at right.  $2300-2500

8. World (Planisfero Del Mondo Vecchio Maior Del Mondo Nuovo Descritto), Coronelli, Venice, [1692]. 23.7 x 17.5". (FC) Pair of exquisite hemisphere maps on separate sheets. The maps are based on the geographical knowledge from Coronelli’s large globe gores of 1688. In the western hemisphere, CALIFORNIA IS AN ISLAND, and the French explorations of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River are depicted. In the Eastern hemisphere, Coronelli disregarded traditional theories and placed the source of the Nile in a large lake in Ethiopia. In the Pacific, parts of the New Zealand coast are shown in an exaggerated fashion, with the incorrect notation that they were discovered by the Dutch in 1684. Each hemisphere is surrounded by bold engraved borders which completely fill the large folio sheets. Ref: Shirley #548, Goss #43, and McLaughlin #105. The maps have suffered severe worming in the margins, with some tracks extending into the borders. All have been professionally filled (although paper is not an exact match) and with the coloring in the map, they are only noticeable on close inspection. (A)  Only the Eastern Hemisphere image is currently shown.  $4250-5000

9. World (De Werelt Caart), Cornelius Dankerts, Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 20.2 x 14.5". (FC) Beautifully engraved double hemisphere map derived from up-to-date sources of information (probably French). The tributaries of the Mississippi are depicted, CALIFORNIA IS AN ISLAND, Australia is nearly complete, except the eastern and southeastern coast, and there is just a bit of Van Diemen’s Land. Part of New Zealand is shown, as well as Quiri Regio. In the four corners of the map are astronomical diagrams with explanations in Dutch text, and at center are north and south polar projections. Published in a Dutch Bible with Biblical text on verso. Ref. Shirley #615. Expertly repaired marginal tear. (A+) $2300-2500

10. World (Carte Generale du Monde ou Description du Monde Terrestre & Aquatique), Covens & Mortier, Amsterdam, ca. 1700. 18.5 x 15". (FC) Beautiful world map from a Dutch Bible. The map is drawn on Mercator’s projection with CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND and the Detroit d’Anian connected by dotted lines through the NORTHWEST PASSAGE to Butons Bay, which located to the west of Hudson Bay. The northeast coast of Asia is severely truncated. In the Pacific is a small coastline of New Zealand. Australia’s northern coast is shown connected to New Guinea, and only part of Van Diemen’s Land is noted. Across the top of the map are five spheres depicting Day and Night, the Flood, the phases of the moon, and the west and east hemispheres. Ref: Shirley #622. Expert and invisible repair on centerfold and a short horizontal tear. (A+) Illustrated at top of page.    $1300-1500

11. World (Iter S. Francisci Xaverii Ex Europa in India, & Iaponiam), Scherer, Atlas Novus, Munich, [1700-10]. 14 x 9". (FC) Unusual map on an oval projection. Scherer, a devout Jesuit, produced this geographical compendium to depict the Catholic hierarchy and the spread of Jesuit missions through out the world. This map marks the travels of St. Francis Xavier. The map itself depicts CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND, hints at a northwest passage, shows parts of Australia and New Zealand and includes an island east of Japan called Compagnie Land. In each corner is a beautifully engraved ship. Ref: Shirley #632. Exquisitely colored and superb impression and condition. (A+) .   $1500-1700

12. World (Untitled), Van Jagen, Amsterdam, [1741]. 17.7 x 12". (FC) Splendid map based on N. Visscher’s world map of 1663 and published in a Dutch Bible. The double hemisphere map reflects up-to-date cartographic information with a peninsular California, many more islands in the Pacific, a more complete Australian coast, and nearly complete depiction of Japan (although Compagnland is still shown east of Japan). The surrounding scenes are nearly identical to Visscher with female allegorical representations of the four continents. However, tucked between the hemispheres and the planetary spheres are small engravings of cherubs. Fine crisp impression with professional repair of tear on fold. (A+) $1600-1800

13. World (Mappe-Monde Divisee en ses Quatre Parties), anon., 1769. 11 x 5.7". (BW) Twin hemispheres with an interesting depiction of the mythical NORTHWEST PASSAGE and the SEA OF THE WEST. Part of Australia is shown with Terre de Diemen still attached, and part of New Zealand appears in the Pacific. Tiny manuscript ink mark in top margin, just touching neatline. (A) $275-325

14. World (Universele or Waereld-Kaart Volgens de Laatste Ontedekkingen van Capt. Cook), Jan Barend, Amsterdam, 1785. 8.2 x 5". (FC) Copperplate engraved map showing some of Captain Cook’s last discoveries, New Holland and New Zealand are fully depicted. However, the northwest coast of North America is still lacking a properly shaped Alaska and there are no Sandwich Islands. Twin hemispheres with decorative engraved titles. (A+) $180-200

15. World (Welt-Charte in Merctors Projektion [together with]Die Oestliche und Westlich Halbrugel Gererde), Meyer, Meyer’s Zeitungs-Atlas, 1849. 9.7 x 9.7". (OC) Handsome pair of nineteenth century charts of the world; one on Mercator’s projection and the other a double hemisphere map. Antarctica is depicted with the recent discoveries connected with dotted lines and noted as Wilke’s Land. Minor light foxing in margins. (A) $80-100

16. World (The World on Mercator’s Projection), anon., ca. 1860. 22.2 x 16.5". (PC) Interesting chart with good detail of the land masses and emphasis on the various ocean currents. (A+) $75-90

17. World (Eastern Hemisphere [together with] Western Hemisphere), Fielding Lucas Jr., General Atlas, Baltimore, ca. 1833. 9 x 9". (FC) Matching hemispheres with very fine engraved lines and great coloring. Engraved by Tanner. On thick paper with strong plate mark and wide margins. Very light offsetting, mostly to the Western Hemisphere, still very good. A fine pair. (A) $200-225

18. World and Continents (Planisphaerium Globi Terrestres – Africa – Europa – Asia - America), Tobias Conrad Lotter, Atlas Geographicus Portatilis, Augsburg, ca. 1760. 4.7 x 3.7". (FC) Charming set of miniature maps drawn by Tobias Lobeck and engraved by Tobias Conrad Lotter. Each is finely engraved with an incredible amount of detail for such small maps. Original color and fine condition with only a bit of surface soil. Ref: King, Miniature Antique Maps, p. 36 & 150. (A+) Click small image to see all five maps. $1100-1300

19. World and Continents (Set of School Maps), Western Publishing House, [1887]. 47 x 36". (PC) Fine and complete collection of seven school maps mounted on original oil cloth. Each is 47" x 36" and are segmented for folding. Includes Western Hemisphere with four globes - Eastern Hemisphere with four globes - North America (illustrated) - South America - Europe - Asia - Africa A bold and interesting set that is in surprisingly good condition considering their use and age. All very good, except Africa has a small area of paper adhering to the opposite side. (A) $300-400

20. Ancient World (Aevi Veteris Typus Geographicus), Ortelius, Additamentum IV Theatri Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1590. 17.2 x 12.2". (FC) This finely engraved ancient world map is from the supplement to Ortelius’s atlas commonly known as the Parergon. It depicts the world known in classical times. The map extends as far east as Sumatra and as far south as the northern tip of Madagascar. The border is ornamented with strapwork cartouches and corner medallions of the four modern continents. Latin text on verso. Ref: Shirley #176. Old repair on fold with some soil in margins. (A) $950-1100

21. Ancient World (Ptolemaei Typus), Ptolemy/Magini, Geographicae Universal, Venice, ca. 1597. 6.8 x 5.2". (FC) Ptolemaic map following the classical format. Engraved on copper by Girolamo Porro in the Italian style with a stippled sea. The Mediterranean is well depicted, but greatly exaggerated in length. In Africa, the Nile is shown originating from the Mountains of the Moon. The Indian Ocean is landlocked with a continuous coastline joining Africa to South East Asia. Toprobana, present day Sri Lanka, is a very large island in the Indian Ocean, and the Indian sub-continent is completely missing, although the Ganges river is shown. Map is on a full sheet of Italian text that includes a large decorative capital. Ref: Shirley #193 (A+) $275-300

22. Ancient World (Geographia Sacra), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1650. 18.5 x 14". (FC) Based on the nearly identical map of the same title by Ortelius. The map depicts the world known in Biblical times and is based on the Old and New Testament, following the translation of the Septuaginata. Inset into the map is a small (4 x 2.5") modern world map on an oval projection. The map is decorated with a title cartouche flanked by geographers and a scale of miles with two cherubs. Fine modern color with maps in outline and fully colored cartouches. $350 RESERVE (A+) $450-500

23. Ancient World (La Geographie Sacree), Moullart-Sanson, Paris, 1707. 22.2 x 16.7". (FC) Large map depicts the world according to the Scriptures and concentrates on Europe, northern Africa and the Holy Lands. Ancient place names throughout. Large insets of Terre de Canaan et Terre Promise and Carte du Paradis Terrestres, locating the Garden of Eden between the Black and Caspian Seas. (A+) $200-250

24. Northern Hemisphere (Polus Arcticus cum vicinis regionibus), Mercator/Hondius, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, [1607-21]. 7.2 x 5.2". (FC) This is a reduced version of the second state of Mercator’s famous North Pole map. It depicts the region between the pole and the Arctic Circle. This is one of the most intriguing early maps, combining medieval geographic concepts with some of the most advanced cartography of its day. The north pole is shown as a rocky island surrounded by ‘indrawing seas’ between four huge islands. The map shows an awareness of recent discoveries, including those of Frobisher and Davis, as well as the northern sea passage through America to Asia. It is a striking example of baroque engraving, with the map set off by the roundel title cartouche and inset maps of the Faeroes, the Shetlands and the mythical Frisland in the corners, and framed by a border of interlocking acanthus designs. Latin text on verso. Attractive later color. Ref: Burden #154. $280 RESERVE (A) $325-375

25. Arctic Regions (Carte Reduite des Parties Septentrionales du Globe Situees Entre l’Asie et l’Amerique), Bellin, L’Historie Generale de Voyages, Paris, 1758. 13.7 x 8.2". (BW) Very unusual chart showing only the northeast coastline of Canada with Baffin and Hudson Bay and the St. Laurence. On the other side is the northeast coastline of Asia with the Kamchatka peninsula. In between are a few small areas of coastline with notations concerning reported explorations, including those of Juan de Fuca, and the Russians in 1728 and 1741. Decorative title cartouche and rhumb lines. (A+) $100-120

26. Northern Hemisphere (Mappe-Monde, sure le Plan de l’Equateur Hemisphere Septentrional), Bonne, Paris, [1787]. 13.5 x 9". (OC) North polar projection covering from the pole to the equator. Crisply engraved to include mountain ranges and a few place names. Surrounded by two tables and a diagram. A handsome map, with original coloring, on thick hand-laid paper. (A) $225-275

27. Cartographic Miscellany (Volvelle), 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 red 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. Worm tract in rotating pieces (with old repair), else very good. (A) $90-120

28. World Miscellaneous (Lot of 11 maps), [1851-62]. Set of maps by Johnson (1862) and Tallis (c.1851). Tallis maps are 13" x 9.5 and include: The Crimea, Black Sea, and Prussia (illustrated). Each map is hand colored in outline, and the Prussian map includes fully colored vignettes and border. The eight Johnson maps are all fully colored, double page (approx. 16 x 24") with strapwork style borders. Includes Italy (Northern & Southern on one sheet), Austria…, Europe, England & Wales, Prussia…(illustrated), Germany No.2 & No. 3 (one sheet), Roman Empire and Upper and Lower Canada (on one sheet). A nice lot with all maps being good to very good in condition. (A) $100-150

29. Celestial (Premiere Carte Pour l’Introduction a l’Histoire du Monde, ou l’on Remarque la Sphere le Globe Celeste …), Chatelain, Paris, ca. 1720. 17.2 x 13". (FC) Interesting folio sheet with a central engraved panel containing a twin celestial hemisphere map, armillary sphere, small double hemisphere terrestrial map (with THE ISLAND OF CALIFORNIA) and several diagrams of the solar system and planets. Flanked with panels of French text concerning the various solar system theories of Ptolemy, Ticho Brahe and Copernicus. Old repair of marginal fold split, else fine. (A) $525-600

30. Celestial (La Sphere Artificielle ou Armilaire Oblique), anon., ca. 1750. 4 x 6.5". (FC) Handsome copper engraving of an armillary sphere, with the planetary systems of Copernicus and Ptolemy and 2 other diagrams. Small professionally repaired tear just touching neatline. (A) $100-130

31. Celestial (Planisphaeriun Coeleste), Tobias Conrad Lotter, Atlas Novus, Augsburg, ca. 1772. 22.5 x 18.7". (FC) Large, graphic twin hemisphere chart of the heavens. The map follows the Hevelius style, on the Eimmart format. Six circular diagrams surround the planispheres: Tychonic model of the planetary system, Ptolemaic solar system, relationship of the moon and the tides, annual illumination of the earth by the sun, Copernican theory of the planetary system, and monthly illumination of the moon. Further decorated with globes and armillary spheres. Ref: Warner The Sky Explored, p. 164. Fine original color and condition. $1,400 RESERVE (A+) $1800-2000

32. Celestial (La Giraffe, le Cocher), J. Fortin, Atlas Celeste de Flamsteed…, Paris, [1776]. 9 x 7". (FC) Based on the Sanson-Flamsteed projection showing the constellation as viewed from Greenwich. Attractively colored with stars highlighted in gold. (A+) $150-180

33. Globe (Miniature table globe), Forest, Paris, ca. 1916. (PC) The terrestrial globe stands on an ebonized wooden base with turned baluster standard and round stepped base. Prime meridian is Paris. Overall height is 6". Forest was among the great 19th and early 20th Century French globe makers. The paper gores are a bit discolored along the equator, obviously caused by turning the globe. (A)  Illustrated below at right.   $525-600