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Map Index:
World Maps
US & North America
US Eastern Regional
US Central Regional
US Western Regional
US States & Cities
Canada
West Indies
Mexico&Central America
South America
Europe
Great Britain
France
Italy
Middle East
Africa
East Indies
Asia
Australia &
New Zealand
Note: The map title is a link to a picture. To see a picture of any of the maps click on the underlined title.
World and Hemisphere Maps
"Colton's Map of the World on Mercator's Projection"
by J.H. Colton, 1855.....$195
Hand Colored Engraving. Paper size is approx 18 1/2" x 30". A large and detailed map with elaborate border. This map also shows the routes of famous explorers. Condition: Centerfold as issued, reinforced 7" break in fold starting at bottom margin, some handling and a few spots, otherwise very good.
"The World as Known to the Ancients"
from Long's Classical Atlas, $35, 1869,
inscribed lower left margin, "J. Bien" , approximately 10" x 13", outline color. Map is divided into Europa, Libya or Africa, Scythia, Asia, Arabia, Egypt, and India. Also shows the boundaries of the Persian Empire under Cyrus. Some long ago student has left some pencilled notations in a few places e.g. Pontius Euxinus is identified as Black Sea, Mare Erythraeum is identified as Arabian sea, etc. Centerfold as issued, some agetoning.
"Histoire - Profane, Empire Des Medes,
Depuis L'An 3234 Jusqu'a L'An 3468" by Buy de Mornas, 1762, $125.
Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 15" x 21 1/2" . Map is approx. 9" x 9" and shows most of the Middle East. It is surrounded by historical text (in French) and an elaborate decorative border. Map shows the full extent of the Medes empire and all the Satraps as it expanded roughly between the years 768 BC and 534BC (Mornas' dates are his estimation of time from Creation onward). The text gives the chronology of their ascent up to through the rule of Cyrus the Great. Condition: Centerfold as issued. Some agetoning and spotting, otherwise very good Note: Scan does not show full image. Margins and part of borders are not shown.
"Histoire Profane, Royaume De Lydie,
Depuis L'An 3286 Jusqu'a L'An 3456" by Buy de Mornas, 1762, $125.
Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 15" x 21 1/2" . Map is approx. 9" x 9" and shows most of the Kingdom of Lydia -This is basically the eastern part of modern day Turkey, including part of the Black Sea and the Bosporus Straits. It is surrounded by historical text (in French) and an elaborate decorative border. Map shows all of the divisions of Lydia. The text gives the history of Lydia from 712 BC to 546BC (Mornas' dates are his estimation of time from Creation onward)and the chronology of the ascent of King Croesus. It also recounts the failed invasion of Cyrus's territory by Croesus and the subsequent conquest of Lydia by Cyrus The Great. Condition: Centerfold as issued. Some agetoning and spotting, otherwise very good Note: Scan does not show full image. Margins and part of borders are not shown.
"Suite De L'Histoire De Perse,
Depuis L'An 3519 Jusqu'a L'An 3525" by Buy de Mornas, 1762, $125.
Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 15" x 21 1/2" . Map is approx. 9" x 9" and shows the Persian Empire as it existed from Turkey to the Adriatic. Also shows the northern coast of Africa, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and Italy. It is surrounded by historical text (in French) and an elaborate decorative border. Map shows all of the major divisions of the Empire. The text gives the pivotal history of this area from 481 BC to 475BC (Mornas' dates are his estimation of time from Creation onward)and recounts the great invasion by Xerxes, including his defeat of the Spartans at Thermopolae, and his great loss at Marathon. Condition: Centerfold as issued. Some agetoning and spotting, otherwise very good Note: Scan does not show full image. Margins and part of borders are not shown.
United States & North America Maps
"A General Map of North America from the Best Authorities"
Published by Guthrie, Engraved by Russel, 1795, $325.
8 1/2" x 10" . A good example of a late 18th Century map of North America . Interesting details include: the location of numerous Indian Tribes; Texas is annotated Florida is divided into East and West and extends as far west as the Mississippi River, the western part of North America is divided into New Albion, Louisiana, and New Mexico; interesting detail around Hudson Bay and north of Lake Superior which locates "Glocester House", Henley Ho.", and "E Main House". To see a detail of this map
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. Condition: Folds as issued, light agetoning, a small hole in the Pacific Ocean, otherwise very good.
"A Map of North America from the Latest Authorities, 1802"
Engraved for Payne's Geography, 1802, $325.
8" x 10" . Interesting details include: the location of numerous Indian Tribes; Texas is annotated Florida is divided into East and West and extends as far west as the Mississippi River, the western part of North America is divided into New Albion, Louisiana, and New Mexico; interesting detail around Hudson Bay and north of Lake Superior which locates "Glocester House", Henley Ho.", and "E Main House". Primitive representation of Baffin Island and no representation of Lancaster or Melville Sounds (or any Northwest Passage). To see a detail of this map
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. Condition: Folds as issued, a few spots in the upper margin, several stains in the right margin, otherwise very good.
"The United States of America "
Engraved for Payne's Geography, 1799, $375.
10" x 13" . An early US map. Interesting details include: Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia all extend to the Mississippi. The western part of Virginia is annotated "Kentuckey" and the western part of North Carolina is designated "Tennassee"; The area to the west of Pennsylvania is designated "N.W. Territory"; Florida extends as far west as the Mississippi River, To see a detail of this map
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. Condition: Folds as issued, some offsetting, agetoning, a few spots including a small stain at the upper margin, otherwise good.
1818, Map of Part of the United States of America with the Territory of the Illinois on the Ohio,
Particularly Designed to Illustrate Birkbeck's Journey $475.
Published by J. Ridgway. Engraving with outline color, approximately 14" x 16". Morris Birkbeck came to the US with much of his family in 1817 with the intention of founding a settlement in the western wilderness. He arrived in Norfolk, Virginia and traveled to Richmond; Washington DC; Fredericktown, Maryland; Hagerstown; Pittsburg; Wheeling, Zanesville; Chillicothe; Cincinnati; Madison,Indiana; Vincennes and on to the Illinois Territory. This map shows the existing roads and rivers and the towns and includes Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana & Illinois Territory, the associated Great Lakes, and parts of Michigan Territory, Canada, New York, Delaware, North Carolina, and Tennessee. An interesting anomaly of this map is the expanded Indiana and the shifting of Illinois to the west of Lake Michigan. The track of Birkbecks' journey is traced with light dotted line. This is a very collectible record of early 19th Century United states geography and travel and has various interesting features. Map is agetoned, folded as issued, and there are a few old marginal separations at the folds. Map has been backed with a stiff paper.
"North America"
by S. Hall, $155
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 12" x 17" . Detailed map showing the area from the Arctic circle to the edge of South America. Alaska is designated as "Russian Territory", Canada is "British Territory" with subdivisions indicated with some detail of the explorations for the Northwest passage between Baffin Bay and the Arctic Ocean. The area from Queen Charlottes Island to Upper California is designated as "Oregon" and the Columbia River is designated "Oregon, or Columbia River". US states and territories are outlined with light dotted lines -- Virginia is still united, the Texas tophat extends to the Arkansas River, New Mexico extends from Texas to California. Condition: Agetoned along edges of paper (not near image), a few spots, tear in lower margin, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
"North America"
by Johnson & Ward, $175, 1861,
handcolored engraving. 18" x 23" . A great map with much of interest for North American collectors.
US map
still shows Virginia as undivided, New Mexico extends from Texas to California, Nebraska Territory continues all the way to Utah, the capitol of Utah is Fillmore City, the Dakota Territory includes all of the modern day Dakotas, plus most of Montana and Wyoming, Washington Territory wraps around Oregon and includes modern day Idaho, and Alaska is still labeled as Russian Territory. The locations of Indian tribes, the mail route across New Mexico and Texas, and various railroad lines are all annotated. The map of British America is also quite interesting with many of the early territories shown, including Swan River, English River, Great Slave Lake, Rupert River, and Moose. The entire west coast is labelled "New Columbia". This map also shows Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning and a few dings at edges, slight browning along centerfold, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
"United States"
Drawn & engraved by John Dower, $110.
circa 1840's, 9" x 11", hand colored in outline. The United States at this time only consisted of the states east of the Mississippi. Map shows an undivided Virginia, part of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are indicated "Northwest Territory". Iowa is not marked. An interesting feature is that the Mississippi River is shown as continuing northward as far as Lake Winnipeg in Canada. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning, a few minor spots, otherwise very good.
"United States of America",
Drawn & Engraved by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1845, $275.
Hand colored engraving with elaborate scrollwork border. Paper size is approx. 12" X 14 1/2" with the actual map dimensions being approx. 7 3/4" X 9 1/2". A decorative map engraved for Lizars School Atlas showing the states and territories from Missouri eastward. Interesting features include a united Virginia, Maine is designated, "District of Maine", Tennessee marked as "Tenassee", Illinois and Indiana somewhat mishapen (probably due to errors in the path of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers), and the area north of Illinois (including the northern part of Michigan) is designated simultaneously as "Northwest Territory", "Chippeways", and "Wisconsin", while all of the territory from Missouri north to Canada is designated as "Iowa". For a detail,
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. Condition: Some agetoning and handling, torn across corner at lower left margin, otherwise very good.
"United States"
by S. Hall, $175
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 17" x 24" . A wonderful large scale, period map of the US. The country is shown as far west as Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota with great detail. Map also shows rivers and roads. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoned along edges of paper (not near image), a few spots, break at fold in left and right margins slightly extending into image. Scan does not show full margins.
"Map of the Railroads In Whole or Part West, North, or South of the Missouri River
in Which The United States Have Granted Any Loan or Credit or Subsidy in Bonds or Lands. June 30, 1883. " Thomas Donaldson , $145.
Size approx. 14" x 25" . A wonderful map of the US with color coded annotations of railroad lines that indicate which lines received land and/or bond subsidies and which received sudsidies through states or territories. It also indicates which lines were entitled to full rates, reduced rates, or required to provide no cost transportation to the government. All railroads shown primarily had lines running west of the Missouri River. Scan shown is only a partial view. Actual map shows the entire US. The vertical line is the delineator for the location of the Missurri River. Condition: Folds as issued, agetoning at edges, a few minor spots, otherwise very good.
"United States"
A Guyot, 1874....$65
Hand Colored Engraving, Approx. 12" x 18" . An interesting and detailed color plate with topographical detail, rivers, and rail lines. Map still shows the Dakotas as undivided and Oklahoma as Indian Territory. Coloring is keyed to divide the country into regions above or below 800 feet altitude. Along the bottom of the map is an elevation profile from San Francisco to Washington DC. Centerfold as issued, agetoning and handling at edges, repaired edge tears around perimeter, some toning along centerfold, some old pencil notations, otherwise a good impression and nicely colored.
Eastern States Maps
Regional Maps of the Eastern US
Ca. 1788 Map of Southeastern US from the Rio Grande to Florida.
("L'Ancien et Le Nouveau Mexique, avec La Floride et la Basse Louisiane Partie Orientale") by M Bonne $300
,A collectible and interesting 18th Century map of the area surrounding the Gulf of Mexico. This map starts out in the Bahamas, shows the US east coast from the tip of Florida to Charleston, S.C. and includes most of Cuba. The Gulf coast is shown in great detail and the Mississippi river is traced as far north as the junction with the Ohio River (roughly Kentucky.) There is also great detail of Eastern Texas southward through Mexico all the way to Panama. Rivers, towns, and Indian tribes are annotated. This is a fascinating map. Copper engraving, ca. 1788. Paper size is approx. 11" x17", with plate size approx. 9 3/4" x 14". A sharp impression in excellent condition though there are two small spots near title and two tiny spots in margin.
Huge Map
"Map of the Basin of the St. Lawrence Showing Also the Natural and Artificial Routes Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Interior of North America by Thomas C. Keefer for I. D. Andrews Report to Hon. Thomas Corwin, Secretary of Treasury, 1853", $195 ,
measures 36 1/2" x 75 1/2". Because of its size and fragility we have not scanned it, but, upon request, we will scan a section of it for you. This map shows Canada from Newfoundland , across the Great Lakes as far west as the border with Minnesota and follows the Mississippi as far south as southern Missouri. Map particularly illustrates the US/Canada border and details all of the waterways reaching into the interior of the US. Condition:Folds as issued with some additional creasing. Some separation and darkening at folds with a small amount of paper loss at a few fold intersections.
North East US, 1848,
"Map of the Eastern and Middle States &c. and also the British Provinces"
engraved to accompany Appletons' Hand Book of American Travel", $150. Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 12" x 16". This is a great period example of a practical travel map of the mid 19th Century. All major highways, railroad routes, and water routes, and the towns that they passed through are shown. This map includes all of the Eastern states from Maine to Maryland and adjoining parts of Ohio and Virginia. It also shows Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the area north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario (which is divided into "Canada East" and Canada West"). There are also two very interesting insets. One is titled "Falls Of Niagara" and is a wonderfully detailed map showing the streets of Niagara Falls, NY, annotations on the various rapids and falls, railroad connections on both the US and Canadian sides, and a note about the suspension bridge below the Falls. The other inset is titled "Land and Water Routes from Cleveland to Detroit & Chicago" and is centered on Michigan with parts of the adjoining states and coast of the adjoining Great Lakes. Lower margin annotated "Drawn & Engd W. Williams, Phila." Good condition though there is some age toning along edges, folds as issued with slight paper loss and browning along one section of fold running through Maryland.
"New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, & Connecticut"
by S. Hall, $155
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 17" x 24" . A wonderful large scale, period map of these states, with each county delineated. Map also shows rivers and roads. Includes nice inset of the City of New York. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoned along edges of paper (not near image), a few spots, short break at fold in lower margin, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
Early 1800's Northeast
"Carte Des Provinces Sept
les
des Etats Unis"
,$325 .
Published 1812-13 by J. Dentu,Paris. 12 3/4" x 19 1/2" plate on 15 1/2" x 21" paper. A nicely engraved map showing the coast from Delaware Bay to Passamaquoddy, Maine and extending westward to Lake Erie with lots of topographical detail and all major cities, towns, rivers, and the roads between them. Folds as issued, trimmed to neatline at bottom right as issued, with a few repaired marginal tears (one of which extended slightly into image area), otherwise excellent condition.
"Southern and South-Western States",
1849, published by Appletons, engraved by Williams, $195.
Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 13" x 18". Very detailed. This is a great period example of a practical travel map of the mid 19th Century. All major highways, railroad routes, and water routes, and the towns that they passed through are shown. A very interesting feature is the dual longitude marking. The top of the map is annotated in longitude west of Greenwich, while the bottom of the map is annotated in longitude west of Washington, D.C. This map shows all of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, most of Florida, and parts of adjoining states. Another interesting feature is the representaion of the Mississippi Delta. It also has two nice insets - one of Texas and one of Eastern Virginia. Very good condition though there is some age toning along edges, folds as issued, and a repaired tear on left margin.
Central States Maps
Regional Maps of the Central US
North Central US, Circa 1850,
"Map of the Western States engraved to accompany Appletons' Hand Book of American Travel", $195.
Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 13" x 18". This is a great period example of a practical travel map of the mid 19th Century. All major highways, railroad routes, and water routes, and the towns that they passed through are shown. A very interesting feature is the dual longitude marking. The top of the map is annotated in longitude west of Greenwich, while the bottom of the map is annotated in longitude west of Washington, D.C. This map includes the full states of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri,, and (most of) Tennessee and adjoining parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, and Canada. Lower margin annotated "Drawn & Engd W. Williams, Phila." Very good condition though there is some age toning along edges, folds as issued, and lower left margin is trimmed close to neatline (probably from original bookbinding.)
1818, Map of Part of the United States of America with the Territory of the Illinois on the Ohio,
Particularly Designed to Illustrate Birkbeck's Journey $475.
Published by J. Ridgway. Engraving with outline color, approximately 14" x 16". Morris Birkbeck came to the US with much of his family in 1817 with the intention of founding a settlement in the western wilderness. He arrived in Norfolk, Virginia and traveled to Richmond; Washington DC; Fredericktown, Maryland; Hagerstown; Pittsburg; Wheeling, Zanesville; Chillicothe; Cincinnati; Madison,Indiana; Vincennes and on to the Illinois Territory. This map shows the existing roads and rivers and the towns in existence and includes Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana & Illinois Territory, the associated Great Lakes, and parts of Michigan Territory, Canada, New York, Delaware, North Carolina, and Tennessee. An interesting anomaly of this map is the expanded Indiana and the shifting of Illinois to the west of Lake Michigan. The track of Birkbecks' journey is traced with light dotted line. This is a very collectible record of early 19th Century United states geography and travel and has various interesting features. Map is agetoned, folded as issued, and there are a few old marginal separations at the folds. Map has been backed with a stiff paper
Western States Maps
Regional Maps of the Western US
"Map of the Straits of Florida and Gulf of Mexico To Accompany a Report from the Treasury Department by Israel Andrews in Obedience to the Resolution of the Senate of March 8th, 1851. From The Archives of the U.S. Coast Survey, 1852", $150.
28" x 35" Shows the Florida Coast and Gulf including Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas Coasts -- Continuing all the way to Honduras, with a nice representation of the Yucatan peninsula. Also includes Cuba and Jamaica. Condition: Folds as issued with some darkening.
US States & Cities Maps
Alaska - Norton Sound & the Behring Straits
"Carte de L'Entree de Norton et du Detroit be Behring, ou l'on voit le cap le plus Oreintal de L'Asie, et la pointe la plus Occidentale de L'Amerique." by Bonne.....$175
Copper engraving, ca. 1788. This is a very nice scale map showing the areas between 63 and 67 degrees latitude - from the coast South of Norton Sound to the coast North of "Cap du Prince de Galles" (Wales) and the Asian coast on the West side of the Behring Straits. This map also has the tracks of Cook's voyages of 1778 and 1779 and soundings along his track.Paper size is approx, 11" x17; very good condition; folds as issued.
Alaska, the Aleutians, British Columbia to Vancouver
(Carte de la Cote N.O. De L'Amerique et de la Cote N.E. De LAsie) M. Bonne.....$175
Copper engraving, ca. 1788. Interesting map showing the outline of Vancouver Island, Alaska, the Aleutians and the NE coast of Asia and showing the tracks of explorations of the coasts of North America and Asia above about 45 degrees latitude between 1778 and 1779. There is also a large inset of Nootka Harbor on Vancouver Island. One other interesting feature is the delineation of the Antipodal Meridian of Paris. Paper size is approx, 11" x17; very good condition; folds as issued.
"Arctic Regions and British America"
by J. Bartholomew, $225
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 17" x 24" . A wonderful detailed, large scale, period map of this region. Alaska is designated as "Russian Territory", Canada is "British Territory" with subdivisions indicated and with some detail of the explorations for the Northwest passage between Baffin Bay and the Arctic Ocean. The track of the Phoenix (from Baffin Bay to Melville Strait) and the track of the Investigator from Cape Lisburne to Melville Strait via the Prince of Wales Strait are annotated.
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for a detail of the area from Baffin Bay to Melville Strait. Also included is an inset of "Beechey Island, Site of Sir. J. Franklin's Winter Quarters 1845-46" and an inset titled "Chart of the Territories Discovered & Examined by the Searching Expeditions under the Command of Cap. Austin and Cap. Penny, 1851" showing more detail of the area from Barrow Strait to Melville Island. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoned along edges of paper (not near image), a few spots, break at fold in lower margin slightly extending into image, a few short tears in lower margin. Scan does not show full margins.
Arkansas
"A New Map of Arkansas with its Roads & Distances"
, 1850, by Thomas Cowperthwait, $145,
14" x 17" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A detailed map of this area showing towns, railroad lines, and canals. There is also a listing of Steam Boat routes: Little Rock to New Orleans, Little Rock to Pittsburg, and little Rock to Fort Gibson. Condition: edges of paper are ragged, some agetoning of paper.
Arkansas
"Map of Louisiana, Mississippi, & Arkansas"
by S. Augustus Mitchell, 1866, $110.
12.5 x 15.25" . Beautifully engraved and handcolored with an ornate border. Condition: Some browning along Arkansas border, otherwise very good.
California - "Upper Mines Nos. 1 & 8" and "Lower Mines or Mormon Diggings No. 3"
$135
These are two maps on one sheet showing the most important mines on Mason's "Positions of the Upper and Lower Gold Mines on the South Fork of the American River, California July 20th, 1848" map. Measures 6 1/4" x 8 7/8" at neatlines with paper size of 9 1/2" x 10 7/8". Condition: Folded as issued, some foxing along fold and in margins, two binding holes in bottom margin (one of which just touches the neatline), otherwise excellent.
California
"Map Showing the Distribution of the Indian Tribes of California"
, 1877, $175
A large, handsome late 19th Century map of California, illustrating the areas historically ranged by the various Indian tribes. Also shows railroad lines, rivers, major towns, islands, mountains, and mountain ranges. The map is color keyed to identify areas by tribes as classified by their linguistic stock. Produced by the Department of the Interior, US Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region, J.W. Powell in Charge. For detailed views
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. This map is annotated at lower corners, "Drawn by H. Lindenkohl" and "Jules Bien PhotoLith" Condition: Folds as issued with minor reinforced breaks at fold intersections. Some browning along folds. Otherwise very good.
"California", 1883,
by Crams, $65.
Paper size is approximately 12" x 18 1/2" image size. Outline color for state and county boundaries and a narrow but decorative shield border around map. A nice size detailed map of California Also shows most of western Nevada. Centerfold as issued, otherwise excellent. Matted to appx. 18" x 25". Matted & backed with acid free board.
Colorado
"Map Showing Private Land Claims, Patented or Unpatented, or Confirmed, in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona "
,Prepared by William H. Walker, General land Office, 1883, $125
full color, size approx. 15" x 18". A very detailed map outlining 15,179,427 acres of claims (many of these claims were hold overs from Spanish or Mexican grants.) Also showing a tremendous amount of other interesting detail - including Indian Reservations, all of the towns, Indian Pueblos, rivers & their branches, topographical detail, and military forts. Condition: Folds as issued, minor stains along edges of margins (not near image) otherwise very good. Note: Scan crops image and margins.
Connecticut
"Map Of Connecticut"
, 1850, by Thomas Cowperthwait, $145,
14" x 17" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A very detailed map showing the leading roads, canals, rail roads,... There are also insets of Hartford and New Haven. Condition: margins ragged and very narrow in places (see Photo), some agetoning of paper.
"Indian Territory"
Department of the Interior General Land Office, 1883, $175.
Very detailed map of part of modern day Oklahoma that shows locations of Indian tribes, military reservations, boundary of Indian Reservations, roads & trails. Size: 13" x 16.5". Folds as issued. Bottom half of left margin trimmed to neat line as issued. Condition: Very good though there is a repaired tear at left margin 1" into map and short repaired tear in bottom margin.
Indiana
"A New Map of Indiana with its Roads & Distances"
, 1850, by Thomas Cowperthwait, $175,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A detailed map of this area showing the railroad lines, canals, plank roads, and towns. Inset at left gives steamboat routes from Louisville to Pittsburg and Louisville to New Orleans. Inset at right displays the "Profile of the Wabash and Erie Canal." Condition: Some agetoning at edge of margins, otherwise very good. Note: Full borders and margins are not shown in scan.
Indiana
"Part of the State of Indiana
, From Actual Survey on File in The General Land Office January 13th, 1831"; published by Gales & Seaton,1860; $75,
8" x 12" (approx). Engraving. A detail map on a scale of 24 miles to an inch that shows the area from roughly Lake Michigan (modern day Gary?) to Indianapolis. It appears that the primary purpose of this map was to trace the acquisition of land tracts from the Potawattamie Indians in northern Indiana. Map also shows the location of "Flat Belly's Village" and traces much of the Wabash River. For a detailed scan,
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Condition: Agetoning, some foxing and offsetting, otherwise good.
Iowa
"Map of Iowa & Missouri"
by S. Augustus Mitchell, 1866, $110.
12.5 x 15.25" . Beautifully engraved and handcolored with an ornate border. Condition: very good.
Iowa
"Map of Iowa and Wisconsin"
by Morse, 1851, $35
Very detailed map from a school geography. Includes written text on Wisconsin and a couple of small engravings of Indians. Map is black and white with green handcoloring through Iowa and Wisconsin.Very good condition though there is a brown spot in margin and age toning around edges of paper. Map size: 8.25" x 7"; Paper Size: 9.5" x 12".
Kentucky
"The State of Kentucky with the adjoining Territories from the best Authorities 1800"
Engraved for Paynes Geography, $450
Size: 9.5" x 8.25". A very interesting early map. Shown is Kentucky, The North Western Territory, South Western Territory Tennessee Government, and part of Georgia. Noted on this map are rivers, counties, towns, settlements and more. In the South Western Terrritory is an area marked "Reserved for North Carolina Troops;" in the North Western Territory an area is marked "Gen. Clarks Grant 150,000 acres..." For another view of this map
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Condition: Folds as issued; excellent condition.
"Kentucky & Tennessee"
by S. Hall, $150
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 12 1/2" x 17" . A wonderful period map of Kentucky & Tennessee, with each county delineated. Map also shows rivers and roads. Condition: Agetoned along edges of paper (not near image) otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
Kentucky-Louisiana
"The City of Louisville " and "The City of New Orleans"
1855, by J.H. Colton, $95.
Hand colored engraving with ornate border, 14" x 17" (approx). Two nice maps drawn on the same scale. Most streets and important buildings are annotated. Railroad routes and depots are also shown. Louisville includes the Louisville and Portland Railroad, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Bear Grass Creek, and Portland Canal. New Orleans includes the New Orleans & Carrolton Railroad, the Mexican Gulf Railroad, the Carondelet Canal, and the New Canal. Condition: Some agetoning in margins, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show full borders or margins.
Louisiana
"Map of Louisiana, Mississippi, & Arkansas"
by S. Augustus Mitchell, 1866, $110.
12.5 x 15.25" . Beautifully engraved and handcolored with an ornate border. Condition: Some browning along Arkansas border, otherwise very good.
Louisiana
"Map of Louisiana, Mississippi, & Arkansas"
by Morse, 1851, $35
Very detailed map from a school geography book. Map is on a page with text. Map size: 6.5" x 9"; Paper size: 9.5" x 12". Very good condition.
"Maine"
by S. Hall, $125
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 12 1/2" x 17" . A wonderful period map of Maine, with each county delineated. Map also shows rivers and roads. Condition: Agetoned along edges of paper (not near image), a few spots, otherwise good. Scan does not show full margins.
"Maine"
$30.
10 1/2" x 13" paper size, 1903. Beautifully engraved and colored. Excellent condition. Centerfold as issued.
Massachusetts
"Plan of Boston with Parts of East and South Boston.
Also Portions of Charlestown and Cambridge, showing likewise the Railroad Depots", 1848 $75
Engraved by W. Williams. . Scale is approximately 1" = 1500 feet mile. Size is approximately 7" x 8". A detailed map identifying street names, names of Wharves, Railroad Lines and Depots. Also includes a key identifying the location of 37 important sites including Faneuil Hall, Howard Athenium, Old Statehouse, and Boston Theater. Condition: Folds as issued, short reinforced break on fold at right edge, some agetoning and very light offsetting, lower right margin trimmed close to border (as issued), otherwise good.
Michigan
"Lake Superior and the Northern Part of Michigan"
1855, by J.H. Colton, $150.
Hand colored engraving with ornate border, 14" x 17" (approx). A lovely map of Northern Michigan delineating the Counties of Ontonagon, Houghton, Marquette, Schoolcraft, Chippewa, Michillimacinak, and Delta. Map also shows all of Lake Superior and details its coastline and islands. Condition: Some agetoning in margins, otherwise good. Note: Scan does not show full borders or margins.
Detroit, Michigan:
The following three maps were published in 1860 as part of the Congressional Document "Public Lands" which reviewed public land issues that were dealt with between December 1828 and April 1834. Here is some of the history of these maps: The old town of Detroit was destroyed by fire in 1805. In 1806, Congress passed a law appropriating 10,000 acres of land in and adjacent to the old town and authorized the Judges and Governor of the Michigan Territory to lay out a new town and deal with the land title issues. It took until 1831 for the Governor to officially report back to Congress (this was apparently motivated by former land owners who filed claims for property lost when the town was replatted). Citizens of Detroit also complained to Congress that they, and not the Territorial Governor, should have the right to plat their own city.
Michigan
"Plat of the City of Detroit As Laid Out by the Govr. and Judges."
1831, by John Farmer, Bowen & Co, Lith. $250.
Size approx. 14 1/2" x 20". Published in 1860 as part of the Congressional Document "Public Lands".(See notes above.) This is the plan that was eventually submitted to Congress by the Territorial Governor in 1831 and that was disputed by the city of Detroit. For a scan of the legend on this map,
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Condition: Folds as issued, agetoning, some spotting. Margins are not shown in scan.
Michigan
"Plan of Detroit by John Mullet, 1830."
Bowen & Co, Lith. $350.
Size approx. 16" x 20". Published in 1860 as part of the Congressional Document "Public Lands". (See notes above.) A beautifully drawn map with elevated views of major landmarks including the Capitol, Penitentiary, Catholic Church, Arsenal, , and Old Market. Several plans had been drawn for the replatting of Detroit with the Mullet plan being the major contender over the Farmer plan. After the city of Detroit petitioned Congress for the right to institute a solution, the Mullet Plan was approved by the Committee on Territories and Detroit was granted the right to resolve its platting issues. Condition: Folds as issued, agetoning, some spotting. Margins are not shown in scan.
Michigan
"Plan of Detroit."
Bowen & Co, Lith. $250.
Size approx. 11" x 12 1/2". Published in 1860 as part of the Congressional Document "Public Lands". (See notes above.) A very nice map with elevated views of major landmarks. This is believed to be an earlier map (possibly ca. 1816) showing Detroit before the government granted the Military property of Ft. Shelby to the city. After the military property was granted to the city, new lots were platted and sold. Several plans had been drawn for the replatting of Detroit and this was one of the maps exhibited to Congress. Condition: Folds as issued, agetoning, some spotting. Margins are not shown in scan.
Michigan
"Map of Portion of St. Mary's River, Michigan"
$45.
Showing Location of Sections and Progress of Work for the Improvement of Navigation between Lake Huron & Lake Superior" 1894, US Army Corps of Engineers, 18" x 18"(appx), Scale is approximately 1" = 9000 ft.. An interesting and detailed map showing the area from the head of of the St. Mary's River (at Lake Superior) through Sault Ste Marie and on to Hay Lake, Lake George and Mud Lake. Also shows Sugar Island, Neebish Island, St. Joseph Island, and other smaller islands. Towns cities, tributary creeks, and railroad lines are also shown. The track of the shipping channel is annotated and there are several insets with details of small sections that illustrate the progress of dredging. Condition: Folds as issued, otherwise excellent. Picture shown is a scan of approximately 2/3 of the map. Margins are not shown.
Missouri
"Map of Iowa & Missouri"
by S. Augustus Mitchell, 1866, $110.
12.5 x 15.25" . Beautifully engraved and handcolored with an ornate border. Condition: very good.
"The State of New Hampshire compiled chiefly from Actual Surveys"
Engraved for Payne's Geography, 1799, $175.
A. Anderson, del., S. Tiebout Sc., 8" x 13.5" . A very detailed early map showing counties, cities, roads, rivers, and more. Shows the coast from Cape Ann to Piscatacqua Harbor, tracks the Connecticut River to the northern tip of the state, and delineates numerous lakes and mountains. Interesting features include: An annotation at the northern tip of the state, "42,000 acres Dartmouth College"; an annotation alongside the White Hills, that says "The White Hills appear many leagues off at sea like white clouds just rising above the horizon.". To see a detail of this map
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. Condition: Folds as issued, some offsetting, trimmed to neat line on bottom left side of map, repaired tear, appx. 5", extending from edge of map halfway across, several repaired tears at folds, small hole in map on the southern border at the Merrimac River.
New Jersey
"State of New Jersey "
Engraved for Paynes Geography, Ca 1799, $155
Size: 8" x 12". A detailed early map showing counties, cities and other interesting details. Dividing line between east and west Jersey is shown. Many inlets on the Atlantic coast, such as Gr. Egg Harbour, Brigantine, Little Egg Harbor, are delineated. Condition: Folds as issued, foxing and some offsetting. Old repair to short tear at left edge. Old repairs of fold separations including one panel which was totally separated along folds at lower right.
New Mexico
"Map Showing Private Land Claims, Patented or Unpatented, or Confirmed, in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona "
,Prepared by William H. Walker, General land Office, 1883, $125
full color, size approx. 15" x 18". A very detailed map outlining 15,179,427 acres of claims (many of these claims were hold overs from Spanish or Mexican grants.) Also showing a tremendous amount of other interesting detail - including Indian Reservations, all of the towns, Indian Pueblos, rivers & their branches, topographical detail, and military forts. Condition: Folds as issued, minor stains along edges of margins (not near image) otherwise very good. Note: Scan crops image and margins.
New York
"New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, & Connecticut"
by S. Hall, $155
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 17" x 24" . A wonderful large scale, period map of these states, with each county delineated. Map also shows rivers and roads. Includes nice inset of the City of New York. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoned along edges of paper (not near image), a few spots, short break at fold in lower margin, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
New York
"City of New-York"
, 1850, by Thomas Cowperthwait, $145,
14" x 17" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A detailed street map divided into wards. Public buildings, schools, markets,hotels, and churches are referenced on the map. Condition: margins ragged and very narrow in places (see Photo), some agetoning of paper.
New York: 1873 "Beers Maps of Long Island". The following New York & Long Island Maps are from the "Atlas of Long Island, New York", From Recent and Actual Surveys and Records; Under the Superintendence of F. W. Beers. Published by Beers, Comstock & Cline, 1873. Printed by Charles Hart; Engraved by L.E. Neuman. General Notes: All maps are original hand colored engravings. Except as otherwise noted, maps are 15.5" x 24" with a centerfold as issued. Due to scanning limitations we have scanned just a portion of each map.
Plan of the State of New York
by Beers, Comstock, & Cline.....$125
Hand Colored Engraving, 1873. Paper size is approx 15 1/2" x 24". A very nice period map of New York with counties delineated and major towns and cities shown. On verso are various statistical tables. Condition: Centerfold as issued, otherwise very good
Brooklyn
"Portion of East New York"
Plate 33-34 by Beers, Comstock, & Cline.....$125
Hand Colored Engraving, 1873. Paper size is approx 15 1/2" x 24".. Shows Duryea Ave to Ridgewood Ave and Wycoff Ave to Bennett Ave. Includes the tracks of the Brooklyn Jamaica Railway. On verso is a map of Flatlands (Shows the area between Gravesend and New Lots from Flatbush to Jamaica Bay) Also has details of parts of Gravesend, Flatlands, New Utrecht, Prospect Park Fair Grounds, Unionville and Guntherville. For a partial scan of these details
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. Condition: Centerfold as issued, otherwise very good
"Part of Flushing, Town of Flushing, Queens County, LI (Plate 74)
by Beers, Comstock, & Cline.....$145
Hand Colored Engraving, 1873. Paper size is approx 15 1/2" x 32". Hand colored Engraving. This plate is a very large detail of the Town of Flushing, roughly south of Bayside Ave, east of Union, southward to just beyond Jamaica Ave , and as far east as Murray Ave. Landmarks include the "Parson's Nursery", " Sanford Hall Private Asylum", and the tracks of the "N.Y.F. & N.S. RR ".. Scale 300 feet to an Inch. Condition: Folds as issued, light agetoning at edges and very slight dampstaining at upper corners of margins (not in image), two reinforced breaks in margin that slightly extend into image, otherwise very good.
Jamaica to Rockaway Beach
"Jamaica" (Plate 91)
by Beers, Comstock, & Cline.....$145
Hand Colored Engraving, 1873. Paper size is approx 15 1/2" x 24". Hand colored Engraving. An overall view of the area from Flushing to Jamaica Bay, including Woodhaven, Clarenceville, Richmond Hill, Inglewood, Springfield, and the islands in Jamaica Bay. Scale 160 rods to an Inch. Also shows the track of the Brooklyn Central RR, Long Island RR, New York & Rockaway RR, and New York & Hempstead RR. Includes a large inset of "Rockaway Beach". Condition: Centerfold as issued, light agetoning at edges and very slight dampstaining at corners of margins (not in image), otherwise very good.
"Glen Cove"
by Beers, Comstock, & Cline.....$195
Hand Colored Engraving, 1873. A very detailed map of Glen Cove. It is approx. 15 1/2" x 30", is on a scale of 1 inch = 400 feet and also features a table listing businesses and professionals and their addresses. Click
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for an additional detail. The overall scan crops the image somewhat and does not show the margins. Since this was scanned in sections the picture shows some inconsistency (that does not exist) in the coloring . Note: The structure at the upper left is the residence of S.L.M. Barlow and just below and to left of this is Glen Cove Landing (somewhat cropped by the scan). Condition overall is very good. There are two folds as issued and a few chips and reinforced short edge tears on lower margin.
Long Island Sound-Smithtown Bay to Wading River --
"Part of Brookhaven"
by Beers, Comstock, & Cline.....$195
Hand Colored Engraving, 1873. Paper size is approx 15 1/2" x 24", Shows the northern part of Brookhaven including the Long Island Sound coast from Smithtown Bay to Wading River. On the map are roads, railroads, and buildings. Most houses have the name of the owner annotated. On verso are details of Bellport, East Moriches, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Bohemia, and Hauppauge. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning at edges, light dampstain in upper margins, otherwise very good
Wading River to Northville
(Actual title is "Riverhead") by Beers, Comstock, & Cline.....$175
Hand Colored Engraving, 1873. Paper size is approx 15 1/2" x 24", Shows the general area along the Long Island Sound from Wading River to Northville and as far south as the Peconic River On the map are roads, railroads, and buildings. Most houses have the name of the owner annotated. Also included are insets of Jamesport, Aquebogue, and Franklinville. There is also a detail of the properties west of town in Riverhead. Condition: Centerfold as issued with separation at lower edge of fold, agetoning at edges, light dampstain in upper margins, otherwise very good
"Town of Riverhead"
by Beers, Comstock, & Cline.....$175
Hand Colored Engraving, 1873. Paper size is approx 15 1/2" x 24", Shows primarily the central part of Riverhead along the Peconic River and has a small inset of "Northville". On the map are roads, railroads,lot divisions, buildings, and a very interesting business directory that lists professionals, tradesman, and merchants. Most houses have the name of the owner annotated. On verso are details of Southhold, Mattituck, and Greenport. Condition: Centerfold as issued with separation at lower edge of fold, agetoning at edges, light dampstain in upper margins, otherwise very good
Two Maps on One Sheet
"The City of Cincinnati" and "The City of Pittsburg "
1855, by J.H. Colton, $95.
Hand colored engraving with ornate border, 14" x 17" (approx). Two nice maps drawn on the same scale. Most streets and important buildings are annotated. Railroad routes and depots are also shown. Pittsburgh includes the Pittsburgh and Steubenville Railroad (crossing the Monongehela) and the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad (crossing the Allegheny). Cincinnati includes the Cincinnati, Hamilton, & Dayton Railroad, the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad, and the Miami Canal. Condition: Some agetoning in margins, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show full borders or margins.
Oklahoma
"Indian Territory"
Department of the Interior General Land Office, 1883, $175.
Very detailed map of part of modern day Oklahoma that shows locations of Indian tribes, military reservations, boundary of Indian Reservations, roads & trails. Size: 13" x 16.5". Folds as issued. Bottom half of left margin trimmed to neat line as issued. Condition: Very good though there is a repaired tear at left margin 1" into map and short repaired tear in bottom margin.
Pennsylvania
"Map of Philadelphia, also Car & Bus Routes to Wanamakers",
Ca. 1920's, $35.
14 1/2" x 26". An interesting advertising map of this period showing most streets, railroads, and landmarks - with Wannamakers particularly highlighted. Shows the Hog Island Shipyard at the southwest corner, the Navy Base is labelled "League Island Navy Yard" with "League Island Park" adjacent to it, there is only one bridge across the Delaware, called the "Delaware River Bridge" and all of the ferry routes are marked. The "Regatta Course" is shown on the Schuylkill River. Philadelphia is shown as far north as Cheltenham, Springfield, and Chestnut Hill. Map also shows Camden and Gloucester in NJ. On verso is a small map showing all the streetcar and bus routes to Wanamakers. Condition: Folds as issued with a few breaks at folds, short reinforced tear in margin, otherwise very good. Note: Picture shown is only a partial scan of this map.
Pennsylvania
"Philadelphia"
1855, by J.H. Colton, $125.
Hand colored engraving with ornate border, 14" x 17" (approx). A lovely mid nineteenth century map of Philadelphia Condition: Some agetoning in margins, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show full borders or margins.
Pennsylvania
"Plan of Philadelphia"
by S. Augustus Mitchell, 1866, $125.
12.5 x 15.25" . Beautifully engraved and handcolored with an ornate border. Condition: Very Good.
Two Maps on One Sheet
"The City of Pittsburg" and "The City of Cincinnati"
1855, by J.H. Colton, $95.
Hand colored engraving with ornate border, 14" x 17" (approx). Two nice maps drawn on the same scale. Most streets and important buildings are annotated. Railroad routes and depots are also shown. Pittsburgh includes the Pittsburgh and Steubenville Railroad (crossing the Monongehela) and the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad (crossing the Allegheny). Cincinnati includes the Cincinnati, Hamilton, & Dayton Railroad, the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad, and the Miami Canal. Condition: Some agetoning in margins, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show full borders or margins.
"Rhode Island"
Engraved for Paynes Geography, 1799, $250
Size: approx. 8" x 11". A detailed early map showing counties, cities, townships, roads, rivers, and other interesting details. For a more detailed scan
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Condition: Folds as issued, some offsetting, agetoning, and foxing. Short repaired tear at right edge leaving small break at neatline. Margin cropped close at lower right (as issued).
Rhode Island
Chart of Newport Harbor ....$45
1839
Engraving. Image is 5" x 7" on 7" x 10 1/2" paper. Shows Seal Rock, Castle Hill, Ft. Adams, Brenton's Cove, Ft. Wolcott, Goat Island, Rose Island, Coaster's Harbor Island, and the ferry landing across from Newport. This chart is part of a six page disbound article ( which is included ) on Newport from Family Magazine There is also an image of the
Rhode Island Statehouse
in this article. The article has an interesting description of the town of Newport, its schools, landmarks, harbor, forts, and places of worship. Condition: Paper is in good shape but is agetoned. Each page has a small stain that appears to have bled through the pages. It is visible in the scans here on both the chart and statehouse images.
Rhode Island
"Partie de L'Etat de Rhode Island, et Position des Armees Americaine et Britannique au Siege de Newport de 29 Aout 1778"
$125.
Published 1812-13 by J. Dentu,Paris. 9 3/4" x 16 3/4" plate on 10 3/4" x 17 3/4" paper. A nicely engraved and rare map showing Rhode Island from Providence southward with numerous details of troop positions, towns , and landmarks. Folds as issued, trimmed close to neatline on right side as issued, otherwise excellent condition.
Tennessee
"Kentucky & Tennessee"
by S. Hall, $150
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 12 1/2" x 17" . A wonderful period map of Kentucky & Tennessee, with each county delineated. Map also shows rivers and roads. Condition: Agetoned along edges of paper (not near image) otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
"Johnson's Mexico"
by Johnson and Ward, $145, 1864,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. This map gives a nice portrayal of 1860's Mexico but also shows all of Texas (with the region north of the Red River designated "Indian Territory") and the territory west to California. Both Arizona and New Mexico are labelled but the borders are not distinct. At lower left there is an inset of the "Territory and Isthmus of Tehuantepec" which shows the routes of the proposed Railroad and Canal between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean. Condition: Very good condition thought agetoned at edges, small spot in right margin, waterstain along edge of left margin which doesn't affect most of margin or map image.
Utah
"Triangulation of Mining Claims on the Gold Belt in West Mountain Mining District, Utah"
1884, by Fred Saloman, US Surveyor Gen; E.H. Hesse, Draftsman, $95
, Published for Public Domain, Thos. Donaldson, Engraving, 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" . This map shows mining claims in the West Mountain Mining District in Bingham Canyon. This is the area just south of Salt Lake City near Copperton --possibly the area near today's Kennicot Mines. (Kennicot is not mentioned on the map). This map is annotated 1879, but was engraved in 1884 as an example of surveying claims where lines of a standard rectangular system of surveying had not yet been set set up. Condition: Folds as issued, two small reinforced breaks at intersections of folds, light foxing on verso, otherwise very good. Scan does not show margins.
Vermont
"Vermont from the latest Authorities, 1799"
Engraved for Paynes Geography, 1799, $250
Size: approx. 8" x 11". A detailed early map, on a scale of 1" = 20 miles, showing counties, cities, townships, roads, rivers, and other interesting details. Map shows from the Connecticut River in the East to the Hudson River, Lake George, and Lake Champlain in the West. For a more detailed scan
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Condition: Folds as issued, some browning (darker on left side), offsetting, and foxing. Margin cropped close at lower right (as issued) and lower right corner of margin missing (does not affect image).
Virginia
"Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Campaign Virginia,
Showing Also the Interesting Localities Along the James, Chickahominy, and York Rivers". Published by Johnson & Ward, 1862, $175
Hand colored engraving, 18" x 27" (approx.) This is a classic map of the Civil War period, showing the area from Richmond and Petersburg to the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads (including Norfolk) in great detail. Map delineates counties, towns, rivers, streams, roads, railroad lines, forts, batteries, and battlefields. Also annotated are lines of Union advance and retreat. Condition: Centerfold as issued, cropped close to neat line as issued, overall agetoned, several spots on map. NOTE: Picture shown is only a partial scan.
Washington
"Map Showing the Distribution of the Indian Tribes of Washington Territory"
$175.
Compiled from the latest Authorities to illustrate a paper by the late Geo. Gibbs, by W. H. Dall, U.S. Coast Survey. All of the divisions shown on the map are referring to the earlier location of the Indian tribes. Additional text on the map reads "...The distribution shown is that formerly existing; at present the tribes are gathered on their reservations or largely extinct." Map size: 19" x 24.25". Condition: Folds as issued; slight browning along one fold and minor separation at one fold otherwise excellent condition.
Wisconson
"Map of Iowa and Wisconsin"
by Morse,1851, $35
Very detailed map from a school geography. Includes written text on Wisconsin and a couple of small engravings of Indians. Map is black and white with green handcoloring through Iowa and Wisconsin.Very good condition though there is a brown spot in margin and age toning around edges of paper. Map size: 8.25" x 7"; Paper Size: 9.5" x 12".
Canada Maps
Huge Map
"Map of the Basin of the St. Lawrence Showing Also the Natural and Artificial Routes Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Interior of North America by Thomas C. Keefer for I. D. Andrews Report to Hon. Thomas Corwin, Secretary of Treasury, 1853", $195 ,
measures 36 1/2" x 75 1/2". Because of its size and fragility we have not scanned it, but, upon request, we will scan a section of it for you. This map shows Canada from Newfoundland , across the Great Lakes as far west as the border with Minnesota and follows the Mississippi as far south as southern Missouri. Map particularly illustrates the US/Canada border and details all of the waterways reaching into the interior of the US. Condition:Folds as issued with some additional creasing. Some separation and darkening at folds with a small amount of paper loss at a few fold intersections.
Canada - Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Gulf of St. Lawrence
("Isle et Banc de Terre-Neuve, Isle Royale et Isle St. Jean; avec L'Acadie ou Nouvelle Ecosse.") by Bonne.....$175
Copper engraving, ca. 1788. This map details the complex coasts at the eastern extremity of Canada. Newfoundland is shown from Belle Isle to Cape Race, with the map continuing on out into the ocean to show the "Grand Banc de Terre Neuve". The entire Gulf of St. Lawrence is shown with great detail around Nova Scotia (labelled both "Acadie" and "Nouvelle Ecosse"), Prince Edward Island (labelled "Isle St. Jean"), Cape Breton Island (labelled "Isle Royale"), and the St. Lawrence River. The Bay of Fundy is "Baye Francoise", the east coast of New Brunswick is labelled "Machasuzet Baye", and there are lots of other interesting details. Paper size is approx, 11" x17; very good condition; folds as issued.
Montreal & Quebec -
"Theatre des Operations de L'Armee de Nord, et Desert que le Genl. Arnold Traversa en Marchant Centre, Quebec",
$110 ,
Published 1812-13 by J. Dentu, Paris . 8" x 10" plate on 9 1/2" x 11" paper. A nicely engraved map showing the area from Albany, New York to Quebec, including Montreal and Lake Champlain. This map has the track of Gen. Arnold on his march to attack Quebec in 1775. Folds as issued, trimmed to neatline at bottom left corner as issued, - otherwise excellent condition.
1853 Eastern Canada: "Map of the Eastern Portion of British North America Including the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and Part of the New England States, Compiled from the Latest Surveys and Charts by Henry F. Perley for the Report of Israel Andrews to Hon. Thomas Corwin, Secretary of Treasury, 1853", $195 ,
measures 27" x 47". Because of its size and fragility we have not scanned it, but, upon request, we will scan a section of it for you. This ia a highly detailed map showing Newfoundland, Labrador, The Gulf of St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, with part of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.The Gulf of St Lawrence takes up a large part of the map and gives a very nice representation of Prince Edward Island, Anticosti, Magdalen, Sable Island, and the surrounding area. The map also follows the St. Lawrence River to Quebec and back to Lake St. John. Condition:Folds as issued with some additional creasing. Some separation at folds with a small amount of paper loss at a few fold intersections, one tear at right edge, Paper is overall clean with no stains or foxing.
1848 "Map of the Eastern and Middle States &c. and also the British Provinces", $150
engraved to accompany Appletons' Hand Book of American Travel". Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 12" x 16". This is a great period example of a practical travel map of the mid 19th Century. All major highways, railroad routes, and water routes, and the towns that they passed through are shown. This map includes all of the Eastern states from Maine to Maryland and adjoining parts of Ohio and Virginia. It also shows Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the area north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario (which is divided into "Canada East" and Canada West"). There are also two very interesting insets. One is titled "Falls Of Niagara" and is a wonderfully detailed map showing the streets of Niagara Falls, NY, annotations on the various rapids and falls, railroad connections on both the US and Canadian sides, and a note about the suspension bridge below the Falls. The other inset is titled "Land and Water Routes from Cleveland to Detroit & Chicago" and is centered on Michigan with parts of the adjoining states and coast of the adjoining Great Lakes. Lower margin annotated "Drawn & Engd W. Williams, Phila." Good condition though there is some age toning along edges, folds as issued with slight paper loss and browning along one section of fold running through Maryland.
"Canada, New Brunswick &c"
by S. Hall; $95
published by A. & C. Black; 1854. Size: 12.25" x 17.25". Detailed map of Upper and Lower Canada extending as far west as Lake Huron, showing Quebec, New Brunswick with an inset of Nova Scotia. The inset of Nova Scotia shows Halifax, C. Breton Island. ; Prince Edward Island. The map is broken down into counties and notes Indian tribes. This map also shows Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, parts of New York with the path of the Erie Canal annotated, and northern Ohio as far west as Cleveland. Condition: Age toning & some foxing & black specks in margin; several light spots and one dark spot in map image. NOTE: Due to scanner limitations borders and margins may not show in the image.
"New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Id."
by J.H. Colton; 1855. $95
Hand colored engraving Size: 12" x 15" (approx). Detailed map of the area from the eastern end of Newfoundland to the Bay of Fundy and through the Gulf of St.Lawrence with main roads, counties, and towns annotated. Also includes the Island of Anticosti and the St Lawrence River as far as Point Nicolas. Condition: Agetoned, some offsetting from adjacent text, paper brittle, and edges of margin chipped (does not affect image). NOTE: Due to scanner limitations borders and margins may not show in the image.
"New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Id."
by J.H. Colton, 1855, $125
, Hand Colored engraving with ornate border. Approx. 15" x 18" . Similiar to map above, but much more decorative map of the area from the eastern end of Newfoundland to the Bay of Fundy and through the Gulf of St.Lawrence with main roads, counties, and towns annotated. Also includes the Island of Anticosti and the St Lawrence River as far as Point Nicolas.Condition: Light overall agetoning, a few spots, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full borders or margins.
"Canada East or Lower Canada and New Brunswick"
by J.H. Colton, 1855, $125
, Hand Colored engraving with ornate border. Approx. 15" x 18" . Decorative map with much detail primarily showing the area around the Bay of Fundy, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and St. Lawrence River. Shows railroads, canals, roads, cities, towns, villages, and political subdivisions. At bottom center is an inset of "Vicinity of Montreal." Condition: Light overall agetoning, a few spots, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full borders or margins.
"Arctic Regions and British America"
by J. Bartholomew, $225
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 17" x 24" . A wonderful detailed, large scale, period map of this region. Alaska is designated as "Russian Territory", Canada is "British Territory" with subdivisions indicated and with some detail of the explorations for the Northwest passage between Baffin Bay and the Arctic Ocean. The track of the Phoenix (from Baffin Bay to Melville Strait) and the track of the Investigator from Cape Lisburne to Melville Strait via the Prince of Wales Strait are annotated.
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for a detail of the area from Baffin Bay to Melville Strait. Also included is an inset of "Beechey Island, Site of Sir. J. Franklin's Winter Quarters 1845-46" and an inset titled "Chart of the Territories Discovered & Examined by the Searching Expeditions under the Command of Cap. Austin and Cap. Penny, 1851" showing more detail of the area from Barrow Strait to Melville Island. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoned along edges of paper (not near image), a few spots, break at fold in lower margin slightly extending into image, a few short tears in lower margin. Scan does not show full margins.
West Indies Maps
"West Indies from the Best Authorities",
1795, published by Guthrie, $295.
Engraving. Paper size is approx. 9" x 14". A detailed map spanning the area from the Gulf Coast of the US and Mexico (includes most of Florida - with Florida divided between East and West Florida and West Florida continuing all the way to New Orleans) to northern South America (Terra Firma). Each island is annotated with a symbol that designates the colonial ownership of its parent European country. To see a detail
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. Condition: Folds as issued, offsetting, otherwise good.
"West Indies",
1815, published by Guthrie, $140.
Engraving. Paper size is approx. 8 1/4" x 10 1/2". An interesting map of this region, showing the area from the southeastern US to northern South America (Terra Firma). Great detail of ports on all of the islands. Condition: Folds as issued, browning, some dampstaining.
"West Indies"
Circa 1840's, Drawn & engraved by John Dower, $145.
9" x 11", hand colored in outline, scale is approximately 1" = 200 English Statute Miles. Includes the tip of Florida and the Gulf Coast to New Orleans, the Yucatan, and the northern coast of South America (labelled Columbia). Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning, browning and a few spots in margins.
"West Indies",
Drawn & Engraved by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1845, $150.
Hand colored engraving with elaborate scrollwork border. Paper size is approx. 12" X 14 1/2" with the actual map dimensions being approx. 7 3/4" X 9 1/2". A decorative map engraved for Lizars School Atlas showing the area from the tip of Florida to South America. Includes all island groups and color codes them to indicate each island's Colonial affiliation. Condition: Some agetoning and handling, otherwise very good.
"A Correct Map of Jamaica",
1767, published by Thomas Salmon, $145.
Engraving, annotated "H. Gavin, Sc." Paper size is approx. 5" x 8". An detailed map of this island, showing subdivisions, towns, bays and harbors along the coastline. Condition: Light agetoning, some spotting.
Central America
"Mexico, Cuba, & Central America "
by Cram 1883 $35
Size 10 1/2" x 13 1/2". Color engraving with strapwork border. Delineates Mexican states, cities, and towns. Divides Central America into Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica with Panama trailing off to South America. Also has a small inset of the West Indies at lower right. Some smudges in margins, otherwise very good.
La Paz (Lower California) and its Environs. Showing the Positions Occupied by US Troops and the Mexicans, During the Attacks in November & December 1847
$110
Annotated "Copied by Lieut. W H Warner, USTE, from a Survey Made by H. Ehrenberg. P.S. Duval, Lith." A very detailed Mexican/American War map on a scale of appx 1"=500 feet. Includes 20 marked reference points, a detailed rendering of the layout of the buildings in the town, topography of the surrounding area, and identifies the roads. Measures 18" x 22 1/2" Condition: Folds as issued, three very small binding holes in left margin, some light scattered browning, otherwise excellent. Note: Scan is only a partial scan of map image.
South America
"South America from the Best Surveys, 1799"
Engraved for Payne's Geography, 1799, $135.
Seeles Sc., 8" x 10" . A interesting map showing borders, cities, roads, rivers, and more. It traces the Amazon and La Plata Rivers and their tributaries. Includes the Falklands Islands, Ascension Island, and various (nonexistent?) islands in the Atlantic including a group at approximately 45 degrees S.Lat called "Terra Australis". Condition: Folds as issued, offsetting, some staining along edge of right margin .
South America
"Amerique Meridonale"
Grosselin-Delamarche.....$65 , ca 1870
Hand Colored Engraving, 13" x 19" . Beautifully colored plate from Atlas Grosselin-Delamarche. There is also an inset of the Lesser Antilles showing the island chain from Porto Rico to the coast of Venezuela. Centerfold as issued, light agetoning at edges, otherwise excellent condition. Margins are not shown on scan.
"South America"
...$95, 1815,
Engraved by W. Kneafs. Annotated in lower margin,"from Olmadilla Corrected by the Altron. Obs. of Malespina." 8 1/2" x 11". A nice clear impression of this map with lots of detail. Folds as issued, age toning, some browning and dampstains.
"South America"
, $95.
by Baldwin & Cradock, 1842, size 13 1/2" x 16", Outline Color, " Published Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge." a very detailed map of the continent with national borders, rivers, topography, cities, and ports. Also shows islands offshore including Falklands, South Georgia, and Juan Fernandez. Table at upper right gives "supposed populations" of each country. Condition: Some agetoning and spotting, but overall very good. Note: Scan does not show margins or borders.
"South America"
by Thomas Cowperthwait, $125, 1850,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A very nice mid nineteenth century map of South America Condition: Minor spotting and agetoning. Edges of margims are rough with right margin chipped up to the ornate border of the map. Note: Left border and margins are not shown in scan.
"Johnson's South America"
by Johnson and Ward, $175 , 1862,
handcolored engraving. 18" x 27" . A very decorative large scale map of South America also showing the West Indies and Central America. Much detail along coasts, with national borders and political subdivisions, some topography, rivers, and towns in the interior. This map is heavily annotated with the routes of famous explorers, including Cook, La Perouse, Wallis, Halley, and Vancouver. Other interesting features: Bolivia extends to the Pacific and divides Peru from Chili, map also shows the Falklands, Southern Georgia, and the South Shetlands;   there is a very nice elevation showing a view of Cape Horn. Condition: Centerfold as issued, very light offsetting, short(about 1/4") split in fold at left edge, otherwise very good.
Panama, Columbia, and Ecuador
"Map of the Countries on the South Sea from Panama to Guayquil
For the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America, by Thos. Kitchin, Senr, $125, 1821,
Published by T. Cadell, London. 10" x15" (approx). Interesting map showing coastal details, rivers, topographical detail, towns and cities in Panama, Columbia, and Ecuador. Also has a nice title cartouche. The upper part of Panama is labelled "Veragua". The northern part of Columbia is marked "Km. of Tierra Firma" and the southeastern region is marked "New Km. of Granada". Ecuador is labelled "Quito". Condition: Folds as issued, light age toning and offsetting with a few minor spots, otherwise very good.
"South America - Guayana and North Brazil"
...$85, 1836,
Baldwin & Cradock , "Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge". Engraving with outline color, 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" . A very detailed representation of the known geography and exploration of this area at this point in the 19th Century. Guayana is divided into English Guayana, Dutch Guayana ("Surinam"), and French Guayana. The border between Brazil and French Guayana is annotated "Boundary by Convention of 1817". Very nice representation of the mouth of the Amazon and lots of interesting detail in the interior of Brazil. Shows towns, cities, roads, borders, locations of native tribes, and topography. Age toning, a few spots, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show margins or borders of map
"South America - Ecuador, Granada, Venezuela, and parts of Brazil and Guayana"
...$85, 1842,
J & C Walker , "Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge". Engraving with outline color, 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" . A very detailed representation of the known geography and exploration of this area at this point in the 19th Century. Also includes part of Panama. "Granada" is modern day Columbia. Ecuador is shown with expanded borders--extending all the way to western Brazil. Three different canals are labelled including the proposed location of the Panama Canal, the proposed location of the Canal of Cupica in Columbia( which would connect Cupica Bay in Granada to the Naipi and Atrado Rivers --which connect to the Gulf of Darien on the Atlantic Coast), and the location of the Raspadura Canal in Columbia, annotated, "constructed in 1783 by a monk of Novita. It unites the S.Juan to the Atrado and in the wet season still carries boats from one ocean to the other." Shows towns, cities, roads, borders, locations of native tribes, and topography. Age toning, a few spots, short repaired tear in lower margin, margin cropped close to border on left side (as issued), otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show margins or borders of map.
Three South American maps on one sheet
"Map of New Granada, Venezuela, and Guiana", "Map of Peru & Ecuador", and "Argentine Confederation"
by S. Augustus Mitchell; 1860. $85
Hand colored engraving with ornate borders Size: 11" x 14" (approx). Detailed maps of these areas all beautifully colored. Condition: Light agetoning, a few spots, some smudging in margins, otherwise very good. NOTE: Due to scanner limitations borders and margins may not show in the image.
"Venezuela, New Grenada, and Ecuador"
by Thomas Cowperthwait, $125, 1850,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A detailed map of this area showing the rivers, capitals, and important towns. New Granada is modern day Columbia. Inset at lower right shows "Map of the Communication by Railroad Across the Isthmus of Darien from Victor Bay to Panama." Condition: Minor spotting, some agetoning (particularly on green painted areas), lower margin is darkly agetoned . Note: Full borders and margins are not shown in scan.
"Venezuela, New Granada, and Ecuador"
by J.H. Colton, 1855, $125
, Handcolored engraving with ornate border. Approx. 15" x 18". Decorative and detailed map with very nice scale image of these countries. Shows political subdivisions, rivers, towns, and cities. Map also traces the Amazon from central Brazil (at the junction with the Rio Negro) back to the southern Ecuadorian border. Ecuador extends as far east as the junction of the Putumayo and Amazon Rivers. The Amazon is annotated, " The Amazon River is called by the Peruvians 'Maranon' as far as the Brazilian frontier at Tabatinga; thence it takes the name of 'Solimoens' to the junction of the Rio Negro; and thence to the ocean the 'Amazon'." Condition: Light overall agetoning, a few spots, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full borders or margins.
"Bresil et Pays des Amazones, 1
re
Feuille"
M. Bonne.....$95, ca 1788.
Approx 11 1/2" x 16 1/2". A nicely scaled map of the upper part of Brazil, covering the coast from Cayenne to just south of Salvador. It has an interesting representation of the Mouth of the Amazon and tracks the Amazon River westward. Great topographiocal detail and delineation of political subdivisions. Folds as issued, a few very light spots, otherwise excellent.
Argentina & Chile
"La Plata and Chile" , 1840,
J. & C. Walker, $95.
appx. 13 1/2" x 16", Outline color. Marked "Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge." A nice map of what is modern day Argentina and Chile. Has a great deal of detail and the interior is annotated with the locations of various Indian tribes. Shows southwestern Bolivia extending to the Pacific coast with the northern border of Chile being at Pt. San Pedro. Condition: Agetoning, otherwise good. Note: Borders and margins are not shown in scan.
"Bolivia and Peru with a Part of Brazil"
South America Sheet VI, Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge... Engraved by J.& C. Walker $95,
no date though believed to be Ca. 1840's. Engraving with outline color. Size: 16.25" x 13.5". Condition: Very good though there is some age toning along edges; repaired corner; and minor paper loss in left margin. NOTE: Borders and margins are not shown on the picture.
"Peru and Bolivia"
by Thomas Cowperthwait, $125, 1850,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A detailed map of this area showing the rivers, cities and towns. Northern Peru from the Ecuadorian border to Chao is designated as "Libertad" and Peru only extends to Point Loa (Bay of Pica). Bolivia extends to the Pacific Ocean to the south of Peru. Condition: Minor spotting and agetoning, lower margin is darkly agetoned . Note: Full borders and margins are not shown in scan.
"Peru and Bolivia"
by J.H. Colton, 1855, $125
, Handcolored engraving with ornate border. Approx. 15" x 18". Decorative and detailed map with very nice scale image of Bolivia and Peru. Shows Bolivia extending to the Pacific and Peru's coastline running from Tumbez to the River Loa. There is an inset at lower left of the city of Lima. Also includes parts of Brazil, Ecuador, the Argentine Republic, and Paraguay. Condition: Light overall agetoning, a few spots, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full borders or margins.
"Chili, La Plata, and Uruguay"
by Thomas Cowperthwait, $125, 1850,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A detailed map of this area showing the rivers, capitals and important towns. Chili only extends from Paposo to Tierra del Fuego. La Plata is divided into Patagonia, Buenos Ayres, Cordoba, Mendoza, Entre Rios, Corrientes, Tucuman, Salta, and Chaco. Inset at lower right of the "South Part of Patagonia." Condition: Minor spotting and agetoning. Note: Full borders and margins are not shown in scan.
South America
"Patagonia" , 1838,
J. & C. Walker, $95.
appx. 13 1/2" x 16", Outline color. Marked "Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge." A nice map of the tip of South America from Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan to the River Negro. Also shows the Falkland Islands and has insets of the Isle of Georgia and of the South Shetlands and Orkneys. Has a great deal of detail along the coast and the interior is annotated with the locations of various Indian tribes. Condition: Agetoning, small stain at lower left, edges of margins are a little rough, otherwise good. Note: Borders and margins are not shown in scan.
"Patagonia"
by J.H. Colton, 1855, $125
, Engraving with ornate border. Approx. 15" x 18" . Decorative map with much coastal detail. The interior is rather tentative and empty with annotations like, "River Supposed to flow into the R. Chupat." This sheet also has detailed insets of the Falkland Islands, South Orkney or Powell's Group, and South Georgia Island. Condition: Light overall agetoning, a few spots, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full borders or margins.
Europe
"A New Map of Europe From the Latest Observations",
by John Senex, 1733, $95.
Paper size is approx. 7 1/2" x 9". An overall view of Europe showing major political subdivisions. Extends from the Caspian to Iceland (labelled "Island"). Condition: Light agetoning and offsetting, folds as issued, a fairly light impression otherwise very good.
"Europe in 12 sheets, Shewing Its Present Political Divisions"
Engraved by J. Lowry; published by J. Mawman; 1828; $275
A wonderful set of 12 adjoining plates, each plate approximately 10" x 16", that assemble into a huge map measuring approximately 40" x 48". These plates cover a massive area -- roughly Northern Africa to Northeastern Russia with much in between. The scale is 1" = 60 miles, so there is tremendous detail. We have provided two photos of the plates assembled together, plus a few scans of details. The details include a scan of part of the Austrian Empire, including Transylvania and Walachia; a scan of the Georgia and the Caucasus in Southern Russia. These will give you a pretty good idea of the detail in these plates. Let us know if you need scans of specific areas. Information on these maps, includes towns, cities, roads, rivers, and topographical details. There are also various interesting insets, including insets of Spitzbergen, Shetland Isles, Iceland, Isle of Man, and Isle of Wight. For other views
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Condition: Each plate has a centerfold (as issued). Plates have varying degrees of brownspotting, ranging from what you can see in the scans below, to a several that have denser areas of spotting.
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Azores
"Isles Acores",
ca. 1788, Bonne, $125.
Paper size is approx. 11 1/2" x 17". Very detailed. Shows coastlines of each island, ports, villages, and topographical relief. Four different distance scales are provided. A few light spots, folds as issued, very light dampstain at edge of right margin (more than an inch from image area).
Black Sea - Mouths of the Danube
"Mappa D'Avviso Delle Bocche Del Danubio" alla scala di 1 a 208,000. ", $45
1858.
Unknown Italian map maker, but map is annotated "Torino, 1858". Size 23 1/2" x 32 1/2" . A detailed and large map of the eastern end of the Danube River. Particulary shows the many branches that empty into the Black Sea. City names are obscure but co-relate to some modern places. The westernmost town is "Galadsch". and the easternmost towns where the Danube meets the Black Sea are Kilia, Soulina, S. Giorgio and Lago Razina.
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of the area near Kilia at the northeastern corner of the map. Condition: Folds as issued, some offsetting and browning, a few small (insect?) holes, Otherwise very good.
"Holland"
, 1854, Hand Colored Engraving by S.Hall , $125.
Published by A & C Black. 12" x 17" . A very nice map showing the political subdivisions, numerous cities, towns, rivers, and roads from northern Belgium to the islands off of Groningen. Condition: Light handling, otherwise very good.
"Holland"
Drawn & Engraved by John Dower, $75.
circa 1840's, 9" x 11", hand colored in outline. Shows political subdivisions and numerous cities, towns, rivers, and topography. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning, otherwise good.
"The Seven United Provinces from the best Authorities"
by Guthrie, 1795, $95.
, 8" x 10" . A detailed map showing provinces, cities, rivers, and more. Includes a small inset of Dutch Limburg at lower right. Condition: Folds as issued, some offsetting, a few spots, otherwise good.
"Netherlands, now divided into Holland and Belgium"
by S. Hall, 1854, $110.
Size: 12" x 17" (approx). Hand colored engraving published by A & C Black. Fairly detailed and well executed map. Condition: Agetoned at edges, a few spots, otherwise very good. Full margins not shown on scan.
"Holland"
, ca 1860, Outline Colored Engraving by J. Rapkin, Published by John Tallis , $150.
10 1/2" x 14 1/2" . A lovely map with ornate border and vignettes. Vignettes include a large view of Rotterdam, a vignette "On the Dort" and "Dutch Peasants". Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning and several spots along edge of right margin, dampstains across upper and lower right corners (do not cross borders), otherwise good.
Holland and Belgium
"Netherlands or Northern Part of France"
, 1808, Published by C. Smith, $145.
12 1/2" x 15 1/2", Hand colored engraving. A very nice map on a large scale showing the Netherlands as separate from Dutch Brabant, and Dutch Flanders. This includes the area of modern Belgium. This map also shows part of Northern France including Artois, Picardy, Normandy, and parts of other Departments. Map also shows the Straits of Dover and Southeastern England. Condition: Some agetoning, several spots along edges of map, otherwise very good.
Netherlands
"Netherlands now divided into Holland & Belgium"
$35.
Circa 1856. 4 1/2" x 7 1/2". A nice little map of this area. The various provinces are all delineated with delicate hand coloring. Condition: Very Good.
"Holland & Belgium"
, 1850, by Thomas Cowperthwait, $150,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A detailed map of this area showing the railroad lines, canals, capitals, and important towns. Condition: Minor spotting, mottled agetoning, some offsetting in margins and some old pencil lines at left side of map. Note: Full borders and margins are not shown in scan.
"Holland & Belgium"
, 1855, by J.H. Colton, $150,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. A detailed map of this area showing the railroad lines, common roads, canals, capitals of provinces and kingdoms, villages, and battlefields. Includes insets of Amsterdam and of Brussels. Condition: Agetoned with a few smudges at edges of margins, otherwise very good. Note: Full borders and margins are not shown in scan.
"Belgium"
Drawn & engraved by John Dower, $85.
circa 1840's, 9" x 11", hand colored in outline. Shows political subdivisions and numerous cities, towns, rivers, and topography. Major divisions include Luxemburg, Liege, Namur, Brabant, Antwerp, Flanders, Hainault, and Limburg. There is an annotation that explains that the parts of Limburg and of Luxemburg that are outlined were ceded to Holland in 1839. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning, a few minor spots, one small chip in lower margin at right edge.
"Belgium"
, ca 1860, Outline Colored Engraving by J. Rapkin, Published by John Tallis , $175.
10 1/2" x 14 1/2" . A lovely map with ornate border and vignettes. Vignettes include views of Antwerp Cathedral, Plains of Waterloo and the Altar of St. Gudule, Brussels. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning and a few spots along edges of margins, otherwise good.
"Brussels"
, ca 1860, Engraving by J. Rapkin, Published by John Tallis , $175.
10 1/2" x 14 1/2" . A great street plan of Brussels with ornate border and vignettes. Each street and the most important buildings are identified. Vignettes include views of the Palace Royale, Hotel de Ville, Church of St. Gudule, and other views. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning and a few spots and smudges in margins, otherwise good.
North Sea to the Gulf of Bothnia
"Newest Chart of the Baltic"
by Schenk and McFarlane, $150
, Published by A & C Black, 1854, handcolored engraving. 19 1/2" x 24 1/2" . A large scale detailed map of the seas and coasts across northern Europe illustrated with numerous inset details. Insets include a wonderful
plan of Cronstadt
which annotates its principal fortifications; a large inset showing an enlargement of the coast from Hangohead to Sveaburg (modern Vyborg, in the Gulf Finland, on the route to St Petersburg) ; an inset of Riga; an inset of Svealand; an inset of "Port Baltic"; and an inset "chart of Reval". Condition: Folds as issued, agetoned with spotting and foxing, reinforced 3" tear starting at intersection of folds at bottom center of map (this is in the inset of Port Baltic and slightly into the inset of Svealand). Scan does not show full margins or title in upper margin.
"Sweden & Norway"
Drawn & engraved by John Dower, $85.
circa 1840's, 9" x 11", hand colored in outline. Shows political subdivisions and numerous cities, towns, rivers, and topography. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning, otherwise good.
"The Northern Provinces of Sweden and Norway with part of Russia"
1834, Baldwin & Cradock, $85.
"Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge". Engraving with outline color, 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" . A detailed map of most of Sweden and Norway (from 59 deg. North Latitude northward) showing coastal details, towns, cities, and topography. An interesting annotation at the North Cape of Sweden notes "Mageroe, 387 yds high: the line of perpetual congelation is here 364 yds above sea level". All of the territory to the east of Sweden & Norway (including Finland)is marked as part of Russia. Condition: A few small spots, light offsetting, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show margins or borders.
"Sweden,Norway, Denmark"
1841, J. & C. Walker, $85.
"Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge". Engraving with outline color, 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" . A detailed map of Sweden and Norway showing coastal details, towns, cities, and topography. Part of Finland is also shown. Condition: Some roughness and agetoning at edges, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show margins or borders.
"Norway"
by S. Hall, 1854, $95
, Published by A & C Black, handcolored engraving. 12" x 17" . Detailed map on a nice scale, showing rivers, lakes, fiords, towns, and cities. Inset at upper left titled, "Sketch Map, Shewing the Relative Position & Climate of Norway". Condition: Agetoned along edges of paper, a few spots, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
"Sweden & Norway"
by S. Hall, 1854, $95
, Published by A & C Black, handcolored engraving. 12" x 17" . Detailed map on a nice scale, showing roads, rivers, lakes, towns, cities, and political subdivisions. Also shows part of Finland. Condition: Agetoned along edges of paper, a few spots, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
"Johnsons Prussia, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark "
by Johnson and Ward, $125, 1864,
18" x 26" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. Lovely large scale mid 19th Century map of this region. Delineates provinces, towns and villages, capitals, roads, railroads, and rivers. Also shows Finland, northern Germany, and Poland. At upper left is a view of Stockhlm. At lower right is a view of Cologne. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoned at edges, reinforced split on fold at edge of margin, otherwise very good.
"Denmark"
by S. Hall, 1854, $95
, Published by A & C Black, handcolored engraving. 12" x 17" . Detailed map on a nice scale, showing roads, rivers, lakes, towns, cities, and political subdivisions. Also shows parts of Hanover and Mecklenburg. Condition: Agetoned along edges of paper, a few spots, otherwise very good. Scan does not show full margins.
"Denmark"
Drawn & engraved by John Dower, $85.
circa 1840's, 9" x 11", hand colored in outline. Shows political subdivisions including Holstein, Hamburg, Lauenburg, Lubeck, Sleswick, Jutland, Funen, Zealand, and Laland. Numerous cities, towns, rivers, and islands are shown Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning, browning and a few spots in margins.
"A New Map of Moscovy from the latest observations"
by John Senex, $95, 1733,
approx. 7" x 8". Shows numerous cities and towns, borders, and topographical detail. Condition: Light agetoning and offsetting, folds as issued, otherwise very good.
"Russia or Moscovy in Europe"
Thomas Salmon, $95.
Copper engraving, 8" x 10" paper size, 1767. An English map of the entire Eastern European region from the "Frozen Ocean" in the north (bordered by Lapland and Samoieda) to the Black Sea in the south. Lots of detail including cities, rivers, forests, and subdivisions in the Russian part of the map. Lithuania, Prussia, Poland, Sweden,and Turkey are also located. A decorative cartouche is in the lower right. Folds as issued. Age toning, a few spots and stains, light offsetting, otherwise a nice impression of this map.
"Russia in Europe - General Map"
1840, Baldwin & Cradock, $95.
"Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge". Engraving with outline color, 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" . A detailed map of the Russian empire in mid nineteenth century showing political subdivisions. Russia extending from the Arctic Ocean to the Black & Caspian Seas. Age toning, a few spots, and short tears in margin, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show margins of map.
"Russia in Europe"
Drawn & engraved by John Dower, $85.
circa 1840's, 9" x 11", hand colored in outline. Shows political subdivisions with Russian extending from the Arctic Ocean to the Black & Caspian Seas. Numerous cities and rivers are shown Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoning, browning and a few spots.
"Russia in Europe ",
Drawn & Engraved by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1845, $150.
Hand colored engraving with elaborate scrollwork border. Paper size is approx. 12" X 14 1/2" with the actual map dimensions being approx. 7 3/4" X 9 1/2". A decorative map engraved for Lizars School Atlas showing the Russian Empire. To see a detail,
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Condition: Some agetoning and handling, otherwise very good.
"Russia in Europe "
by S. Hall, 1854, $110
, Published by A & C Black, handcolored engraving. 17 1/4" x 23 1/2" . Large detailed map on a nice scale showing the Russian Empire from Georgia in the South (includes the Black & Caspian Seas) to Hangel and Lapland in the North. Annotated are cities, numerous towns and villages, topographical detail, the various existing routes and roads. Condition: Centerfold as issued, agetoned and handled along edges of paper, a few scattered spots, otherwise good. Scan does not show margins.
"Johnsons Russia "
by Johnson and Ward, $95, 1864,
14" x 18" (approx). Hand colored engraving with ornate border. Lovely mid 19th Century map of the Russian Empire. Delineates provinces, towns and villages, capitals, roads, canals, and rivers. Extends from the Arctic Ocean to the Black and Caspian Seas. Condition agetoned at edges, otherwise very good.
Western Russia & Poland
"Russia --Part III"
1832, Baldwin & Cradock, $95.
"Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge". Engraving with outline color, 13 1/2" x 16 1/2" . A great study in 19th Century Eastern Europe. Portrays the regions of Kourland, Vilna, Esthonia, Livonia, St. Petersburg, Pskov, and Vitebsk. Shows the Gulf of Livonia and the the Gulf of Finland. Also marks the boundary between Russia and Poland before the Partition Treaty of 1772. Age toning, a few spots and stains, light offsetting, otherwise very good. Note: Scan does not show margins of map.
"A New Map of Poland From the Latest Observations",
by John Senex, 1733, $125.
Paper size is approx. 7 1/2" x 9". Shows numerous cities and towns, borders, and topographical detail. Also includes Lithuania and part of Hungary. Condition: Light agetoning and offsetting, folds as issued, otherwise very good.
"Poland Showing the Claims of Russia, Prussia, & Austria from the best Authorities",
by Guthrie, 1795, $125.
Paper size is approx. 8" x 10". Annotated at top of map, "The shaded part is the Countries newly annexed to Russia and Prussia agreeable to the Manifesto Published March 25th, 1793". Parts of the unshaded areas are also annotated with numbers that key to claims by Russia, Prussia, and Austria. Condition: Folds as issued, light agetoning and minor foxing, otherwise very good.
"The Former Kingdom of Poland Prior to its Partition Between Russia, Austria, and Prussia",
Published by George Phillip & Son, 1856, $95.
Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 10" x 13". Shows the region from Pomerania and Silesia to the Russian border and color codes the portions of Poland acquired by Austria, Russia, and Prussia. Also designates the area that would still retain the name "Poland" but notes, "This, however, is merely a province of Russia." Condition: Agetoning in margins, a few spots, otherwise very good.
"A New Map of Germany From the Latest Observations",
by John Senex, 1733, $150.
Paper size is approx. 7 1/2" x 9". Shows numerous cities, towns, political subdivisions, and topographical details. Condition: Light agetoning and offsetting, folds as issued, otherwise very good.
"Germany From the Best Authorities",
by Published by Guthrie, 1795, $150.
Annotated " R. Baker, sc. " Engraving. Paper size is approx. 8" x 10". Shows the region from the Baltic and North Sea coast southward to France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Map also annotates the areas of Prussia and Poland. Condition: Folds as issued, light agetoning, otherwise very good.
"Germany, North of the Mayn",
by Arrowsmith, Published by Cadell & Davies, 1802, $95.
Engraving. Paper size is approx. 8 1/2" x 11". In the North, shows the Duchies of Bremen, Lunenburg, Holstein, Mecklenburg, and Magdeburg. Pomerania is annotated "Swedish Pomerania". Map also annotates circles, counties, and bishopricks along with numerous cities, towns, and rivers. Condition: Light agetoning, some handling in margins, a previous owner has left a sepia toned ink annotation in margin at lower right, otherwise very good.
"Lower Saxony",
by Published by R. Wilkinson, 1808, $125.
Annotated " Froggett, sculpt. " Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 10" x 12". Shows the region from the Baltic and North Sea coast southward to Muhlhausen including the three Duchies; Holstein , Mecklenburg, and Lunenburg. Map also annotates free cities, principalities, counties, and secularized bishopricks along with numerous cities, towns, and rivers. Condition: Light agetoning, some handling in margins, a previous owner has left a sepia toned ink annotation in margin at lower right, otherwise very good.
"Germany III -- Baden, Wurtemberg, Bavaria, Tyrol, and Switzerland" , 1832,
J. & C. Walker, $125.
appx. 13 1/2" x 16", Outline color. Marked "Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge." A typically very detailed SDUK map of southern Germany. Interesting features include a detailed representations of Baden, Wurtemberg, Bavaria, Tyrol, and Switzerland. Condition: Agetoning, edge of right margin is chipped and a bit ragged , otherwise good. Note: Borders and margins are not shown in scan.
"Germany",
Drawn & Engraved by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1845, $150.
Hand colored engraving with elaborate scrollwork border. Paper size is approx. 12" X 14 1/2" with the actual map dimensions being approx. 7 3/4" X 9 1/2". A decorative map engraved for Lizars School Atlas which divides the territory of the diverse Duchies and Kingdoms using a color code and reference symbols which are keyed in a table on the right side of the map. For a more detailed scan
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. Condition: Some agetoning and handling, reinforced tear in lower margin, otherwise very good.
"Prussia",
Drawn & Engraved by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1845, $150.
Hand colored engraving with elaborate scrollwork border. Paper size is approx. 12" X 14 1/2" with the actual map dimensions being approx. 7 3/4" X 9 1/2". A decorative map engraved for Lizars School Atlas which designates East Prussia, West Prussia, South Prussia, Pomerania, Brandenburg, Silesia, and Posen. For a more detailed scan
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. Condition: Some agetoning and handling, otherwise very good.
"Prussia",
Published by George Phillip & Son, 1856, $95.
Hand colored engraving. Paper size is approx. 10" x 13". Shows the region including East Prussia, West Prussia, Mecklenburg, Hanover, Brandenburg, Silesia, and Posen. Condition: Agetoning in margins, a few spots, otherwise very good.
"Map of Central Europe Embracing Germany, Holland, Belgium,
With Parts of France and Switzerland, Showing the Roads, Canals, and Railways" by W. Hughes, 1854, $125.
Size: 17" x 24" (approx). Hand colored engraving. Very detailed map -- especially in Germany. Shows as far north as Prussia and Mecklenburg-Schwerin, but does not quite go as far