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Lots Available for Purchase Click title to see details and to purchase. All prices subject to 15% Buyer's Premium. You are on page 1. Displaying records 1 to 50, of 149. Lot#       Title   Subject/Creator   Period   Available for: 10 [Lot of 7] Planisphere [and] Amerique Septentrionale [and] Amerique Meridionale [and] Asie [and] Europe [and] Afrique [and] Oceanie World & Continents Victor Levasseur 1846 $600.00 "A nice set of world and continents from Levasseur's decorative atlases. Each map is surrounded in an elaborately engraved border containing vignettes representing the region in views, natives, plants, animals, explorers, etc. Sizes vary slightly. 1) Planisphere is presented on M..." 26 Weltkarte nach den Vorzuglichstein Hulfsmitteln und Neuesten Entdeckungen Verfasst World Tranquillo Mollo 1818 $200.00 "This attractive and unusual map of the world is presented on Mercator's projection. The interesting topography is rather speculative, particularly in the American West where a number of mountain ranges converge at a point named Quelle des Missuri. The shorelines of Australia and New Zealan..." 31 Afbeeldinge der Oude Waereld; Benevens Derzelver Verdeling onder de Nakomelingen Noachs Ancient World Willem Albert Bachiene 1749 $300.00 "An interesting and uncommon map of the 'Old World' showing the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa divided among Noah's sons. The continental outlines are shown according to 18th century knowledge with interiors reflecting Ptolemaic models. The map includes a key in a drape-style cartouche and ..." 36 [Lot of 2] Marine, Pavillons Suite de la Pl. XIX [and] Pl. XX Cartographic Miscellany Denis Diderot 1730 $300.00 "Handsome pair of copper engravings containing 73 hand-colored marine flags, some decorated with coats of arms. Drawn by Goussier, engraved by Benard. The Encyclopédie was published under the direction of Diderot with articles written by the most prominent philosophers of the time. These great min..." 43 Le Globe Celeste en Deux Plans Hemispheres Celestial Le Rouge 1748 $300.00 "Charming double hemisphere celestial map based on the observations of Philippe de la Hire, a famous French astronomer whose work was often published by Nicolas de Fer. La Hire was one of the first to present the full celestial skies in a double hemisphere format. The twin hemispheres feature the a..." 45 [Lot of 5] Geographie Moderne, Historique et Politique Celestial Louis Charles Desnos 1780 $200.00 "This group of maps illustrates the movement of the planets, earth and stars, with text panels pasted at sides for an overall sheet size of (18.8 x 11"). 1) Sphere Droite / Sphere Parallele depicts a pair of armillary spheres on ornate bases showing the movement of the stars, w..." 47 Astronomie Pl. 3 Celestial Denis Diderot 1790 $150.00 "Interesting sheet containing several engravings including a large celestial chart of the southern sky showing the allegorical representations of the constellations. Also included are a depiction of a celestial globe, diagrams of the various solar system theories, and a chart showing how distance is..." 66 Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection Western Hemisphere W.H., Lizars 1830 $110.00 "This map of the Western Hemisphere is the left side of an uncommon, double-page map of the world. The map is filled with the tracks of explorers and circumnavigators including Christopher Columbus and Captain Weddel's exploration of Antarctica in 1823. There is excellent detail of the South Pacifi..." 67 America Western Hemisphere 1842 $130.00 "This is an extremely uncommon map of the Americas published in Prague by Marco Berra. The map was probably copied from Carl Ferdinand Weiland's similar map but is not credited. Marco Berra is better know for his music publications. The map shows Texas, Tetaus, as part of Mexico, along with..." 73 Repraesentatio Americae Borealis Cuius Provinciae Vera Fide Illuminatae Umbram Non Habent… North America Scherer 1702 $750.00 "This is one of the most graphic and beautifully engraved maps in Scherer's series of North American maps. California is depicted as an island with a nearly flat northern coast and only two place names in the south. The map is engraved with various shading to show the areas converted to Chris..." 77 [4 sheets] General Karte von Nord America samt den West Indischen Inseln… North America Franz Anton Schraembl 1788 $1,900.00 "This is a scarce Austrian map based on the important Bowen & Gibson map of North America and the West Indies (Sayer & Bennett 1783 edition) and updated to include the surveys of Governor Thomas Pownall. The map provides an extremely detailed view of the continent at the conclusion of the America..." 86 Mitchell's New National Map, Exhibiting the United States with the North American British Provinces, Sandwich Islands, Mexico and Central America North America Samuel Augustus Mitchell 1857 $1,500.00 "A truly beautiful example of Mitchell's "New" map of the United States in North America. The map shows the entire United States featuring early territorial borders in the West. Washington and Oregon extend to Nebraska Territory at the Continental Divide. Along the Canadian boundary, Nebraska Terr..." 88 Carte Nouvelle de l'Amerique Angloise Contenant la Virginie, Mary-Land, Caroline, Pensylvanie, Nouvelle Iorck, N: Iarsey N: France, et les Terres… / Partie Orientale de l'Amerique Angloise Colonial North America Pierre Mortier 1700 $3,250.00 "This large, interesting map is filled with various geographic misconceptions of the late seventeenth century. The map is based on Robert Morden 's important map of 1698, New Map of the English Empire in America, even though the cartouche credits le Sieur S. (Nicolas Sanson). It does ..." 99 Carte de la Baie de Hudson Pour Servir a l'Histoire Philosophique… Canada Jacques Nicolas Bellin 1773 $150.00 "A handsome chart of Hudson Bay and Labrador engraved in Bellin's crisp style depicting the mountains and coastal features. There is a note in French in the far northwest corner of the map near Wager Water explaining that the English had searched there for a passage to Asia, but it did not ex..." 103 La Parte Occidentale della Nuova Francia o Canada Canada Antonio Zatta 1778 $150.00 "This is an important map of the region between James Bay, Lake Mistassini (Lac Mistassine), Lake Huron and Montreal (named in the lower right as Monreal. The map is actually one of twelve sections comprising the Italian version of Mitchell's landmark map of North America. This Italian editi..." 116 Charte der Brittischen Laender in Nord America, nach den Frieden von 1763 Colonial United States and Canada Peter Bell 1772 $250.00 "This attractive and detailed map of the British Colonies describes the region according to the Treaty of 1763. The area reaches from James Bay to Newfoundland in the north and from the Gulf of Mexico to the Florida Keys in the south. The colonies of Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida all..." 120 [Lot of 2] Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerica nebst Canada [and] Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerika (Ostlicher Theil) Canada & United States C. Graf 1860 $160.00 "A pair of German maps dissected in four parts and mounted on original linen. Both are very detailed and include a color key distinguishing the states and territories. 1) Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerica… covers all of the United States, most of Canada, and a little bit of..." 130 Map of the United States United States Matthews-Northrup 1891 $50.00 "This pocket map is titled on its cover "King's Annotated Map United States." It was produced by the Matthews, Northrup Company of Buffalo, but published in this form by the Moses King Corporation, also of Buffalo. The map depicts hundreds of cities and villages, a vast network of railroads, and it..." 132 A Correct Map of the United States Showing the Union Pacific Railroad. The Overland Route and Connections United States Rand McNally& Co. 1896 $450.00 "A graphic wall map showing the United States with the route of the Union Pacific Railroad depicted in red and the logo of the company displayed above. The Union Pacific routes ran from Omaha, Nebraska, Leavenworth and Kansas City west to California, the Pacific Northwest, and to the Southwest, dip..." 148 Map of the New England Coast Prepared Expressly for Eastman's East Coast Guide Book New England G. W. & C.B. Colton 1871 $100.00 "A folding map printed on fine banknote paper showing the area from Mount Desert Island in 'downeast' Maine south to Long Island, inset with a map of the Maritimes in Canada. The map extends west to the Hudson River and Lake Champlain. It is extremely detailed, with many towns, railways and roads n..." 149 The National Publishing Company's Railroad, Post Office, Township and County Map of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut New England National Publishing Co. 1900 $150.00 "This colorful wall map extends from Portland, Maine to Long Island. It details the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. It is inset with a small map of the United States at lower right, and to the left of that are tables listing the counties and county seats, travel distances, an..." 156 Il Paese de Cherachesi, con la Parte Occidentale della Carolina Settentrionale, e della Virginia Colonial South Central United States Antonio Zatta 1778 $220.00 "This map provides a detailed view of the forks of the Missouri and Ohio Rivers along the Mississippi and adjacent areas. While the map is filled with Indian villages, it shows very little European settlement other than a couple of French forts and Dr. Thomas Walker's settlement. Dr. Walker, survey..." 159 Seno Mejicano Hoja II. Parte Setentrional… Southern United States - Gulf of Mexico Direccion de Hidrografia 1874 $1,500.00 "This is a very uncommon sea chart describing the Gulf Coast along the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and a small portion of Florida. The map is inset with small charts of Matagorda Bay, Galveston Bay, the mouth of the Sabine River, Biloxi Bay, and San Luis Pass. The mouth of the ..." 161 Virginia et Florida Colonial Southeast Mercator/Hondius 1610 $375.00 "This is a reduced version of Hondius' folio map of the same title. It was based on John White's Virginia and Jacques le Moyne's Florida as interpreted by Theodore de Bry. Numerous Indian villages are shown throughout and in the Apalacci Montes there is a notation concerning the presence of ..." 187 Map No. 2 From the Rio Grande to the Pacific Ocean… Southwestern United States Amiel Weekes Whipple 1853-54 $190.00 "An impressive, immense map that covers the railroad surveys between Albuquerque and Los Angeles, with the Gila River on the bottom. The map details the route from Isleta (on the Rio Grande) past Laguna through Campbell's Pass and down the Rio Puerco of the West across New Mexico Territory to..." 197 Map No. 2 From the Pimas Villages to Fort Fillmore… Arizona Lt. John G. Parke 1854-55 $190.00 "A well-engraved map from the southern-most railroad survey. This map represents the first survey of the area of the Gadsden Purchase, acquired by the United States in 1853 to facilitate a southern railway that skirted mountain ranges. Wheat states that the map also had "great meaning" when the Sou..." 200 Colton's Railroad & Township Map of Arkansas Compiled from the U.S. Surveys and Other Authentic Sources By D.F. Shall Arkansas Joseph Hutchins Colton 1863 $300.00 "This is a scarce pocket map of the state of Arkansas based on the United States surveys and compiled by D. F. Shall. Originally published in 1854 by J. H. Colton, this is the 1863 issue published by G. W. Colton. It details the railroads, roads, cities and topography with county configurations upd..." 203 Message from the President of the United States ... in Relation to California and New Mexico, Senate Document 18, 31st Congress, 1st Session, Vol. 9. California and Mexico U.S. Gov. 1850 $450.00 "Interesting report concerning California and Mexico following the treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo. The report contains seven maps and sketches including two important maps relating to the California Gold Rush: 1) Map of Fort Hill Monterey California is full of topographical in..." 205 Sketch of General Riley's Route Through the Mining Districts July and Aug. 1849 California Lt. George Horatio Derby 1849 $120.00 "This important California Gold Rush map was made from the original sketch by Lt. Derby in the office of the 10th Military Dept. It is historically important, not only for its depiction of Gen. Riley's route, but because it names, for the first time, certain actual mining camps in the middle ..." 215 [Lot of 2] Geologic Map of Parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties California [and] Geologic Map and Sections of the Puente Hills Region, Southern California California U.S.G.S 1924-25 $110.00 "1) Geologic Map of Parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties California Washington D.C., 1924 (56.5 x 36.8"). Very large, colorful map based on the geology of William S.W. Kew, Carroll M. Wagner, Walter A. English and John P. Buwalda in 1917, 18, 19 and 22. The map uses color and pattern to..." 219 Extract from the U.S. Coast Survey New Haven Harbour Connecticut U.S. Coast Survey 1838 $50.00 "This finely engraved and detailed chart extends from the city of New Haven south to the light house, Adam's Fall, and Quixes Ledge. It illustrates soundings, anchorages, shoals, rocks, and buoys, and good inland detail including a street plan, agricultural lands, etc. This is one of the three earl..." 230 Map of the Country Embracing the Various Routes Surveyed for the Western & Atlantic Rail Road of Georgia Georgia U.S. Army 1837 $170.00 "According to Modelski this is the earliest printed railroad map residing in the collection of the Library of Congress that was based on government surveys. The map was surveyed and drawn by M. M. Stansbury of the U. S. Topological Bureau. When the route was completed in 1850, it ran 138 miles betw..." 232 Hawaii Territory Survey - Oahu Hawaiian Islands Hawaii U.S. State Surveys 1902 $220.00 "A brilliantly colored and detailed map of Oahu with much information on pineapple and sugar plantations, homesteads, public lands, Crown lands and public buildings. The areas of Diamond Head, Koko Head and Kailua Bay are described, as well as the Cocoa-Nut Grove on Maunaloa Bay, complete with tiny ..." 233 Hawaii Territory Survey - Kauai Hawaiian Islands Hawaii U.S. State Surveys 1903 $150.00 "Brilliantly colored and detailed map of Kauai with information on pineapple and sugar plantations, homesteads, public lands, swampland and unsurveyed areas. This very attractive map delineates public and private family holdings as well as rice fields, sugar plantations, roads, schools, forts and th..." 240 [Lot of 3 - Portland, Maine] Portland, Maine 1827-1887 $50.00 "1) Sketch of Portland Harbor including Back Cove, Maine, 1887, U.S. Army, Washington D.C. (11 x 10"). There is great detail of the city with streets, bridges, railroads, the dry dock, soundings, and more. Hog Islands Roads, Fort Preble, Fort Gorges, Fort Scammel, lighthouses, etc. are loca..." 244 The State of Massachusetts from the Best Information Massachusetts John Reid 1796 $450.00 "An uncommon early map of the state showing excellent detail from Piscataqua Harbor in Portsmouth south to Boston Harbor and Cape Cod. The map shows roads across the state and notes many towns and cities. An early survey marker, Station Trees, is located just north of Dracut at the New Hamps..." 245 A Map of 100 Miles round Boston Boston, Massachusetts Anonymous 1775 $130.00 "Interesting and very early Revolutionary War map extending to the Connecticut River on the west and York and Fort Stephen in the north. The map was issued in June 1775 at the outbreak of hostilities and was intended to inform the British public of the situation. The map is still bound in the ..." 246 The Boston Almanac for the Year 1849 Boston, Massachusetts 1849 $110.00 "This is a nice example of the pocket edition of the 1849 Almanac with a "Map of the Vicinity of Boston" (11.3 x9.3") bound at the front. The map extends westward to include Saxonville and north into Salem Harbor. It is detailed with mills, roads, and villages, and historical battles are located. ..." 253 Map of the Outlet of Lake Muskegon Michigan Michigan, Muskegon U.S. Corps of Engineers 1849 $160.00 "A scarce chart showing the channel between Lake Muskegon and Lake Michigan in the Lower Peninsula. A couple small structures are indicated within present-day Muskegon State Park. North is located to the upper left corner by the compass, and the soundings are noted throughout, as well as some large..." 258 Outline Map of Washoe District Nev. Showing Comstock Lode Etc. Nevada U.S. Geographical Survey 1879 $130.00 "A remarkably detailed map that shows the gold and silver operations in the vicinity of Virginia City. The map is a product of Capt. G.M. Wheeler's Expeditions of 1876-77 for the "Surveys West of the 100th Meridian." It is difficult to overstate the number of claims shown; perhaps as many as 100 in..." 259 State of Nevada Nevada General Land Office 1903 $150.00 "An excellent, large format state and county map showing the status of public surveys and many details throughout the state. A legend explains symbols for settlements, townships, Indian reservations, public reserves, etc. Abundant place names are shown including the Carson Sink, Virginia and Silver..." 262 Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique du New-Jersey New Jersey Jean Alexandre Buchon 1825 $100.00 "This detailed map of New Jersey is from the French edition of Carey & Lea's atlas. On a full folio sheet (24 x 18"), the map is surrounded on three sides by French text describing the products, climate, geography and history of the state...." 263 Sketch Accompanying Col. Price Dispatch New Mexico, Taos U.S. War Department 1848 $130.00 "A very detailed Taos Revolt battle plan map with the Pueblo de Taos at its center and north oriented to the left. The map shows the movement and positions of the troops under Col. Sterling Price including those of Capts. McMillen, Burgwin, Slack, St. Vrain, and Agney and Lieutenants Dyer and..." 264 Post Route Map of the Territory of New Mexico… New Mexico U.S. Gov. 1909 $120.00 "A large and uncommon pocket map of the territory that details the post offices and mail routes throughout the territory. The routes are shown with different colors to depict the frequency of service, from once a week to six times a week, including special services and mail messengers. The legend a..." 275 Map of the State of Oregon Oregon 1904 $110.00 "This large, separately issued map shows remarkable detail throughout. Information includes townships surveyed, railroads and road right-of-ways, watersheds, and hundreds of towns and settlements. The Cascade Range Forest Preserve in strongly delineated. At sides are extensive lists naming all pos..." 277 New Map of the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Philadelphia J.L. Smith 1896 $120.00 "This very large and expertly rendered plan covers the city from the League Island Navy Yard in the south to Camptown in the north, and from the Delaware River in the east to Academyville in the west. Many interesting statistics are listed in the blank areas including a section showing the total len..." 279 The State of Rhode Island; Compiled from the Surveys and Observations of Caleb Harris Rhode Island Mathew Carey 1814 $220.00 "A fascinating and early look at the state that details roads, bridges, ferries, villages and cities, rivers, ponds, township and county boundaries. The northern tip of Block Island is named. Features include a small block plan of Providence, all of Narragansett Bay with Conanicut Island, and a sma..." 291 Map Showing Relative Geographic Position of San Bernard River & the Waterways… Texas U.S. Army 1899 $50.00 "A scarce map produced by the Army Engineers showing channel improvements to aid navigation. The map is focused on the coastal region, and it extends along the coast from Brownsville to Sabine Pass. It includes the interior to above Dallas and locates Brazos Santiago, Arkansas Pass, Pass Cavallo, H..." 301 [Lot of 2] Map of a Part of Washington Territory Lying East of the Cascade Mountains… [and] Map of that Part of Washington Territory Lying West of the Cascade Mountains… Washington General Land Office 1857 $50.00 "A matched pair of early Washington Territory maps, both signed in the plate by James Tilton, Surveyor General, from the office in Olympia, W.T. The first details the part of Washington from the Columbia River and Ft. Dallas eastward to Ft. Walla-Walla and north to Ft. Colvill. Also sho..." 304 Kaart van het Westelyk Gedeelte van Nieuw Mexico en van California… Southwest United States and Mexico Isaac Tirion 1765 $400.00 "This bold map of Baja California and the American Southwest reflects the explorations of the Jesuits including Father Kino. Place names in today's southern Arizona include Casa Grande, the Gila River and San Xavier de Bac. Along the Pacific are the cities of San Diego, Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas...." Active Pages: 2   3   Click the page number to go to that page.