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Catalogue 2008
Ashley
Baynton - Williams

LAURIE & WHITTLE: Battle of the Nile (Item 6)

BRITISH BROADSHEET
MAPS AND
BATTLE PLANS
Catalogue 2008
Ashley Baynton - Williams
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BRITISH BROADSHEET MAPS AND BATTLE PLANS
As with my first catalogue, this second catalogue is largely devoted to British
broadsheet maps, or separately-published maps, with a strong selection of battle
plans.
In the interval since the last catalogue I have acquired a sequence of battle plans,
notably of sea-battles. While I generally avoid dealing in maps extracted from books
or atlases, I have included in this catalogue a small number of contemporary battle
plans from books, items only occasionally found loose. These are unusual enough to
justify a place in this catalogue on their own merit, and they form a natural
complement to the broadsheet material.
The first section of this catalogue is devoted to the Royal Navy - the “Wooden Walls of
England” - and principally her most famous son, Horatio Nelson, with plans of each of
his three most famous victories - the Battle of Copenhagen, the Battle of the Nile
(perhaps the greatest) and the Battle of Trafalgar, his most famous.
Among these is a manuscript plan of the battle of the Nile. Other depictions included
in this catalogue are described as plans when they are little more than birds-eye
views, not a subject that I would normally deal in. To reflect the publishers’ original
stated intentions, I have given some leeway to what I have included as ‘plans’, though
they all have a minimum cartographic requirement for inclusion, perhaps some sense
of scale, orientation and key.
The second section contains two non-geographic military plans, both separatelypublished,
while maps of land campaigns, and battles, are organised under their geographic
region.
The rest of the catalogue takes a more formal geographical sequence, starting with
the World, then the British Isles, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and finally a
celestial chart.
For the first catalogue, and for this catalogue also, I would like to apologise for the
frequent use of ‘rare’, and ‘very scarce’, but if it is map that I’ve never seen before and
can trace in fewer than ten examples, I believe it can justly be described as rare or
very scarce, or some other designation, as opposed to maps, or states of maps, that
can be routinely found in the trade. If it gets repetitive, well that is the nature of the
items on offer.
Ashley Baynton-Williams

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Britain At Bay
LUFFMAN, John.
'A Complete Representation of the COAST OF ENGLAND, ALSO, FRANCE and HOLLAND, From the
Texel to Brest, With the Bearings from LONDON, and the Distance, in Miles, from Port to Port: To which is
annexed EIGHTEEN PLANS of the PORTS of THE ENEMY, The PRINCIPAL DEPÔTS of the FLOTILLA
intended for the INVASION OF ENGLAND. [rule] By John Luffman, Geog.r' 'A MAP intended to illustrate
the threatened INVASION of ENGLAND by BONAPARTE.' 'Engrav'd and Publish'd Nov.r 17. 1803, by John
Luffman, N.o 28, Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street, London. Price 1.s 6.d Plain 2.s 6.d Coloured. Of whom
may be had all the principal Sea Ports of Holland, France, Spain, & Italy. The Population of England
Scotland & Wales &c.'
London: John Luffman, Nov.r 17 1803; copperplate engraving, inner border: 300 x 336 border: 398 x 336
widest: 411 x 352 platemark: 417 x 361mm, with original outline colour. The watermark in the paper is dated
1801. Overall good condition; one tear into the map area restored, the paper lightly discoloured and a little
creased from having previously been laid down.
Very scarce broadsheet map of England and Wales, published at the height of British fear of an invasion by
Napoleon. In the upper and lower margins are insets of eighteen continental ports from which such an
invasion would be launched. Within the map, straight lines give the distances from these ports to potential
landing sites on the southern and eastern coasts of England and southern Ireland. Part of the purpose of the
map, as expounded in the text 'To my Countrymen', was to show the way the ports of northern France and
the Low Countries were linked by canals in the interior, which would allow Napoleon to assemble an
invasion force beyond the reach of the British fleet. To counter this threat, Luffman advocated the seizure of
strategic islands along the coast of the Low Countries, to deny Napoleon access to the Channel, and threaten
movement of men and materiel along the canals. Just such a plan was later implemented by the British, the
Walcheren Expedition, with disastrous consequences.
This map was sold originally for 1s. 6d. black and white, or 2s. 6d. coloured, as this example. £1,000
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DÉPÔT DE LA MARINE.
CARTE DES CÔTES D'ANGLETERRE 1:
1. ‘Carte Réduite des Isles Britanniques ... Par M. Bellin Ingenieur de la Marine ... M. DCC.LVII. Premiere
Feuille. Partie Meridionale de L'Angleterre ...’ [with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials]
‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 557 x 878
2. [Bellin] ‘Carte Réduite des Isles Britanniques Seconde feuille. Partie Septentrionale de L'Angleterre ...’
[with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 556 x 876
3. [Bellin] ‘Carte Réduite des Isles Britanniques, Troisieme Feuille, Partie Méridionale de L'Ecosse ... 1757.’
[with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 557 x 872
4. [Bellin] ‘Carte Réduite des Isles Britanniques Quatrieme feuille partie Septentrionale de L'Ecosse ... 1757.’
[with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 563 x 870
5. [Neptune Francois, 1693] ‘Carte Particuliére des Costes Occidentales d'Irlande Qui comprend la Baye de
Galloway Et la Riviere de Lymerick ...’ [with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique].
F[rancaise].’
B: 604 x 864
6. [Neptune Francois, 1693] ‘Carte Générale des Costes d'Irlande et des Costes Occidentales d'Angleterre
avec un Partie de celles d'Ecosse ...’ [with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt, without initials]
B: 615 x 873
7. ‘Carte des Entrées de la Tamise ... Par le S.r Bellin ... M.DCC. LIX.’ [with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt
with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 580 x 884
8. ‘Carte Réduite de La Manche ... L'An VII de la République.’
B: 527 x 972
9. ‘Carte Reduite des Costes de Flandre et de Hollande ... Par le S. Bellin ... M.DCC. LXIII.’
[with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 561 x 870
CARTE DES CÔTES D'ANGLETERRE 2
10. ‘Carte Réduite de l'Isle de Wight et Costes Voisines depuis Selsey Jusqu'a la Pointe Peverel ... Par le S.r
Bellin ... 1762.’ [with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 559 x 873
11. ‘Carte Particuliere du Canal de Bristol ou Embouchure de la Severne ... l'An VI de la République.’ [with
the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 573 x 882
12. [Bellin] ‘Carte Reduite des Isles Britanniques, cinquiéme feuille, contenant L'Irlande.’ [with the engraved
stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 874 x 549
13. ‘Côte Orientale d'Angleterre, depuis South Foreland jusqu'a Lowestoft comprenant les entrées de la
Tamise ... l'An VI de la République.’ [with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique].
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F[rancaise].’
B: 603 x 917
14. ‘Côte Orientale d'Angleterre, depuis Lowestoft et jusques L'Humber ... l’An VI de la République.’
[with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 877 x 614
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15. ‘Carte Reduite de la Rade des Dunes avec une partie des entrées de la Tamise ... Par M. Bellin ... 1757.’
[with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 588 x 424
16. ‘Carte Particuliere de la Mer d'Irlande appellée communement Canal S.t Georges ... l'An VI de la
République.’ [with the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 899 x 605
17. ‘Carte Reduite de l'Entrée de la Mer d'Irlande et du Canal de Bristol ... l'An VI de la République.’ [with
the engraved stamp of the Dépôt with initials] ‘R[épublique]. F[rancaise].’
B: 568 x 912
The French Are Planning On Coming
[Sequence of 17 Charts of the Coastal Waters of the British Isles Published by the Dépôt des Cartes, Plans et
Journaux de la Marine].
Paris: Dépôt des Cartes, Plans et Journaux de la Marine, [various dates of first publication, from 1693 -
1797/1798]; copperplate engravings, various sizes, dissected and laid on the official French ochre linen, and
folding into two purpose prepared book-style slipcases, labelled 'CARTE DES CÔTES D'ANGLETERRE, 1'
[&] 'CARTES DES CÔTES D'ANGLETERRE 2.'
As a set, generally in very good condition for dissected maps; each chart has a vellum index tab, labelled in
contemporary manuscript, each chart with the original bookplate stamped with a short title and owner's
name, 'BARON REILLE'. Chart 1 with small area of loss in the upper border; chart 8 with rodent damage at
the bottom corners and centre of one panel; chart 10 with water stain affecting the 'Remarques', other sheet
with very minor staining, but overall very good examples.
The seventeen charts in this collection comprise a comprehensive coverage of the coastal waters of the
British Isles, most particularly the southern approaches from the Continent. Several of the charts are dated
Year VI of the Republic (l'An VI de la République), representing the most up-to-date charts then available
from the French Admiralty's Hydrographic Office, supplemented by printings of charts from older plates
still in circulation, notably by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin Sr. from the 1750s, but even one chart first published in
1693, a hundred years earlier.
The bookplate present on all of the charts is that of Baron Honoré-Charles-Michel-Joseph Reille (1775-1860),
an important figure in Napoleon Bonaparte's army and someone who is frequently encountered in the
history of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). He fought in many of Napoleon's major battles including Jena,
Wagram, Friedland (where he was aide-de-camp to Napoleon), Quatre Bras and Waterloo. He was also
present during the Spanish campaigns in 1812-1813, commanding the French Army at Vittoria (thus
fortituitously missing the Russia Campaign). He was later made a Maréchal of France and is buried in Pére
Lachaise cemetery in Paris, in the tomb of his father-in-law, Jean-André Masséna, 1st Duc de Rivoli, 1st
Prince d'Essling, the greatest of Napoleon's marshals.
In view of the provenance, it seems highly likely that this two-box set was a special commission for Reille,
acquired in anticipation of an invasion of the British Isles. However, while one would like to imagine Reille,
and perhaps even Napoleon himself, poring over these very maps in preparation for the invasion, it should
be said that this set of charts is virtually unopened, and without annotation.
In 1797, Napoleon, then a general, was ordered to plan an invasion of England, but he determined that the
French fleet was too weak for the task. Instead, he decided to strike at British interests by invading Egypt.
However, that expedition failed with Nelson's destruction of the French fleet at the battle of the Nile (items
3ff.). Napoleon also made preparations to invade England between 1803 and 1805. These preparations,
involving a fleet of 2,340 ships and barges to transport an invasion force of some 168,000 men, came to
naught when the joint Franco-Spanish fleet was destroyed by Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar (items 10ff),
ensuring unchallenged British dominion on the high seas.
£8,000

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Very Scarce Chart Of Aboukir Bay With The Position Of The Fleets
ARROWSMITH, Aaron Sr.
Chart of the Coast of EGYPT, from ALEXANDRIA to the Western Branch of the NILE; with the Bay of
Abou-kir Shewing the Position of the FRENCH and ENGLISH FLEETS, at the BATTLE of the NILE,
August 1.st 1798.'
London: Aaron Arrowsmith Sr., August 1st 1798; copperplate engraving, black and white, as issued,
border: 479 x 695 widest: 473 x 695 platemark: 480 x 699mm.
A couple of short tears into the printed area restored, but overall a reasonable example.
Detailed chart of the theatre of war in Egypt, extending west to east from the 'Bay of Abouk Sahin' and
'New Alexandria' to 'West Branch NILE', confusingly orientated with North at the bottom left.
The chart marks the 'Bay of Abouk Sahin where the Army of Buonparte landed July 1.st 1798', with the
'Position of the French Line of Battle Ships before the Troops Landed', as well as the respective position
of the opposing fleets in the Battle of the Nile. The accompanying key identifies individual ships.
There are two insets. The first, entitled 'Sketch of the Bay of Abou-kir, by the Master of the Leander',
shows the positions as battle was joined. The second inset marks the position of the ships at the end of the
day.
COPAC records only the two examples in the British Library. £1,600
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Very Scarce Map Of The Nile Delta Marking The Battle Of The Nile
HEATHER, William.
'A New Plan OF EGYPT. Shewing the Entrances to the Nile, etc. Drawn from the latest Authorities,
by W. Heather. Engraved by J. Stephenson. 1801.' 'Published as the Act directs, May 20.th 1801, by
WILLIAM HEATHER, at the Navigation Warehouse N.o 157 Leadenhall Street, London.'
London: William Heather, 20th May 1801; copperplate engraving, border: 646 x 930 widest: 649 x 930
platemark: - x 945 mm.
The old folds reinforced on the verso, the upper right margin narrow, with the paper chipped; a few short
tears just into the printed border.
Uncommon separately-published chart of the Nile delta region of Egypt.
The maps marks the principal phases of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt, with the lines of march and
battlefields marked, and then his route to undertake the siege of Acre. An accompanying panel of text gives
a chronology of the campaign. The Battle of the Nile (Aboukir Bay) is marked by a vignette battle scene,
and the field of the Battle of Alexandria designated with crossed swords.
It is noteworthy that the Battle of Alexandria was fought on 21st March, and is recorded on this map, which
bears the imprint date of 20th May. Presumably, at the very least, this map was already underway when
news of the battle reached England, but this detail may well be a later addition to the existing plate.
COPAC lists three institutional examples: two in the British Library, and one in the National Library of Scotland.
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Battle Of The Nile: The Rare Second And Improved State
FAIRBURN, John.
'FAIRBURN'S PLAN of the POSITION of ADM:L NELSON's SQUADRON and the FRENCH FLEET
August 1.st 1798. [&] A CHART of the MOUTHS OF THE NILE, ALEXANDRIA, &c. &c.' 'W.T. Davis sculp.'
'Publish'd Nov;r 3;rd 1798, by John Fairburn, 146, Minories, London. (SECOND EDITION).'
[letterpress text:] ADMIRAL NELSON'S GLORIOUS VICTORY. From the London Gazette Extraordinary,
October 2, 1798. [rule] Sir, Herewith I have the Honor to transmit you a Copy of my Letter to the Earl of St.
Vincent, together with a Line of Battle of the English and French Squadrons; also a list of killed and
wounded. ... Signed, HORATIO NELSON.'
London: John Fairburn, Novr. 3rd. 1798; copperplate engraving, outer border: 319 x 266 widest: 332 x 266
platemark: 339 x 288 the text block: 322 x 190 widest, with text: 364 x 505mm.
Laid on archival tissue, one short tear and paper crease restored.
Rare broadsheet plan of the Battle of the Nile, in its second state, with the original title erased from the
upper map and engraved outside the top border. In the upper map, the original plan showed the ships in
vertical view, while here they are depicted in profile, making a much more attractive image.
The Battle of the Nile was one of Nelson's greatest victories. The French anchored along the coast, in line
astern, and were approached by the British fleet in line astern. Expecting the British to pass on the seaward
side the French prepared only prepared their guns on the seaward side. When the British changed course
and sailed between the French fleet and the shore, the French were taken completely by surprise. In the ensuing
battle, only two of the 13 French ships in the main line of battle escaped, and two of the four frigates.
£2,000
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Rare Broadsheet Plan Of The Battle Of The Nile
LAURIE & WHITTLE.
'An Exact Representation --- of the --- ENGLISH & FRENCH FLEETS under the Command of REAR
ADMIRAL S.R HORATIO NELSON K.B. & ADMIRAL BRUEYS --- off the --- MOUTH of the NILE,
on the 1.st of August 1798. [rule] LONDON. Published 18.th Oct.r 1798 by LAURIE & WHITTLE,
N.o 53 Fleet Street.'
London: Laurie & Whittle, 18th Oct.r 1798 [but November 1798?]; copperplate engraving, border: 324 x 423
Platemark: 347 x 445 widest, with text: 537 x 423mm, in original wash colour. The paper is watermarked
'E&P 1796'.
The original green oxidized. The margins with short tears and loss, one area of replacement affecting blank
area of the sea at right, the bottom border and the bottom right hand corner, with loss of a couple of words
of text, nonethless a reasonable example.
State 1, issue 2 (?): with the date in the imprint unchanged. However, compared with other examples seen,
this example has a further panel of text, headed 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...', printed outside the
lower border. A very similarly worded panel of text was added to the second state of Fairburn's plan of the
Battle of the Nile, published in November (the previous item), which suggests the possibility that this issue
of the Laurie and Whittle map may have been printed that month.
As might be expected in view of the speed with which the map was engraved, the depiction of the battle is
somewhat stylised - although the publishers describe it as "meant to give a perfect idea of the
commencement of the action" - but nonetheless finely executed, with the attractive 'NORTH VIEW of the
CASTLE and BAY of BEQUIRE or BOKKIER....', with the unfortunate 'Monsr. Poussieulque, the French
Commissary, viewing the Engagement from the Top of the Castle.'
This is probably the finest of the various published plans of the battle.
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Accomplished Manuscript Plan Of The Battle Of The Nile
GIBSON, F.
'BATTLE OF THE NILE, FOUGHT AUG.T 1.ST & 2.ND 1798.' 'F. Gibson del.'
Manuscript, [n.p., n.d., ca. 1800], pen and ink, border: 388 x 455 widest: 396 x 456mm.
Mounted on a linen backing, pasted to a later card backing; the surface generally rubbed, with a couple of
scratches, four tears within the borders, two affecting the map area (one with slight paper loss) and two
affecting the text (one with paper loss), some waterstaining.
Accomplished manuscript plan of the Battle of the Nile, on a birds-eye view / plan form, with the ships
each depicted as finely executed miniatures (the clarity affected in places by the surface rubbing).
Below the map is a detailed account of the battle, flanked by two tables, listing the strength of the
'BRITISH SQUADRON', listing each ship, its complement of guns and men, and casualties during the battle,
and similarly for the 'French Fleet', but listing the fate of each ship in the battle ('Taken', 'Burnt', 'Sunk' or
'Escaped').
The plan is signed by the artist - 'F. Gibson' - on the rock in the lower right corner of the image.
The National Maritime Museum Catalogue lists an 'F. Gibson' who drew a view of Dunkirk, engraved by
Thomas Rickards and published by Joyce Gold on 28th February 1805. The British Library Catalogue refers
to a view of Whitby drawn by one Francis Gibson circa 1790, but the revised edition of 'Tooley's Dictionary
of Mapmakers' refers to him as a customs official in Whitby, which should rule him out as a candidate.
Certainly, this manuscript is of sufficient quality for publication; topographically it is more advanced than
the Fairburn and Laurie and Whittle plans, but whether it represents an eye-witness "account" or is a
post-battle summary is unknown.
£2,000
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"I have a right to be blind sometimes. I see no signal" (Nelson)
FAIRBURN, John.
'PASSAGE of the SOUND --- TO --- COPENHAGEN & DRACO, exhibiting THE TRACK of the BRITISH
FLEET. [rule] Pub.d Apr.l 22 1801 by J. Fairburn, 146, Minories.' 'FAIRBURN'S PLAN OF PARKER and
NELSON'S VICTORY before COPENHAGEN, APRIL 2.D 1801.'
Inset: 'View of the Attack upon the Line of Defence before Copenhagen, by Lord Nelson, April 2, 1801.'
[letterpress text:] 'REFERENCES TO THE VIEW OF THE ATTACK, April 2, 1801. [rule] ... From the
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, April 15, 1801. ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, April 15. [text of Parker
and Nelson’s despatches] Published April 22, 1801, by JOHN FAIRBURN, No. 146, Minories, London; And
Printed by H.L. GALABIN, Ingram-Court, London.'
London: Henry Lewis Galabin for John Fairburn, Aprl. 22 1801; copperplate engraving, with letterpress text
below, border: 314 x 424 widest: 327 x 424 Platemark: 344 x 451 widest with text: 520 x 424mm, in original
wash colour. The paper is watermarked '1796 APSLEY MILL'. Several short tears in the blank area of the
right margin, two extending into the engraved image and two into the text, restored; three areas of paper reinstatement
in blank areas of the margin, one just touching the platemark.
The Battle of Copenhagen confirmed Nelson's reputation as a naval commander, but is as famous today for
an anecdote from the battle as for the victory itself. During the Napoleonic War, the Royal Navy conducted a
vigorous maritime blockade of France, even boarding ships sailing under neutral flags in search of
contrabrand French goods. Russia, Prussia, Sweden and Denmark were furious, and revived the Northern
League, to present a united front against the British. In reply, the British sent a fleet to the Baltic, and ordered
the Danes to quit the league. The Danes failed to respond; while ostensibly at peace, the British fleet,
commanded by Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, attacked the Danish fleet at anchor in Copenhagen harbour, on
2nd April 1801. Hyde Parker placed himself in command of the rear division, and entrusted the leading
division to Nelson. At first, the forward division had trouble finding a path through the shoals in mouth of
the harbour, whilst under heavy fire from shore batteries. Seeing the battle was in the balance, Hyde Parker
signalled Nelson, ordering him to break off the attack. In one of the most famous moments in British naval
history, Nelson, informed of the signal, put his telescope to his blind eye, announced that he could see no
signal, and continued the attack. His division negotiated the shoals and inflicted a heavy defeat on the
Danish fleet. The Danes sued for peace, and the Northern League disbanded. However, Nelson's career was
at stake, accused of gross disobedience, but the victory saved his career. He was promoted to command the
Baltic fleet, while Hyde Parker was recalled, and never returned to duty at sea. £3,000

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BRYDON, John.
[Untitled Prospect Of Copenhagen] 'Publish'd by J. Brydon April 21 1801 Charing Cross.'
[letterpress text:] 'PLAN and DISPOSITION of the DANISH FORCE, moored for the Defence of the CITY
of COPENHAGEN, with the BRITISH SQUADRON, placed under the Command of Vice Admiral
LORD NELSON and BRONTE, by SIR HYDE PARKER, Commander in Chief; with their Situation when
at Anchor, prior and during the Action of the 2d of April, 1801. [text].'
London: John Brydon, April 21 1801; copper etching, with letterpress text below, image: 248 x 547 Widest
with text: 465 x 547, in original wash colour. The paper is watermarked '18 HS 00', and has the contemporary
manuscript notation on the reverse: 'Engagement off Copenhagen' '27'.
With an old horizontal and vertical fold, with two small pinholes at the junction, the paper uncut, the upper
border a little creased. Overall a good example.
Rare plan/view of the Battle of Copenhagen. Although described as a plan by the publisher, and treated as
such in this catalogue, this item is essentially a prospect of Copenhagen harbour, obviously hastily produced
by Brydon to capitalise on public excitement in the victory. The engraved plate bears only Brydon's imprint,
with the main title and text are printed from letterpress in the margin outside the lower border.
When Brydon had more time, he produced a proper plan of the battle, published in May 1802.
£1,500
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Rare Plan Of This Important Naval Battle
FAIRBURN, John.
'View of Lord Nelson's Attack on the Combined Fleet, off Trafalgar, October 21, 1805.'
[letterpress text:] 'Published, Nov. 30, 1805, by JOHN FAIRBURN, 146, Minories; and sold by
CHAMPANTE & WHITROW, Jewry-Street, and H.T. HODGSON, Wimpole-Street, London. [text].'
London: John Fairburn, Nov. 30, 1805; copperplate engraving, image: inner border: 236 x 423
outer border: 340 x 432 platemark: 351 x 451 widest, with text: 587 x 451mm, in original colour.
The paper lightly soiled in the margins; the paper in the top left corner re-reinstated to the engraved border,
several short tears in right hand margin restored, one extending into the map.
Rare map/view of the battle of Trafalgar, the main image showing the relative positions of the fleet at the
commencement of the action, with two smaller panels with a vertical plan of the battle, and of the site
of the battle in relation to the Spanish coast.
Below the map is detailed panel of text: 'FAIRBURN'S PLAN OF LORD NELSON'S VICTORY OVER
THE COMBINED FLEET OFF TRAFALGAR, OCTOBER 21, 1805. From the LONDON GAZETTE
EXTRAORDINARY, Nov. 6, 1805. EURYALUS, off Cape Trafalgar, October 22, 1805. [with a] LIST of the
BRITISH FLEET. [and] LIST of the COMBINED FLEET, and HOW DISPOSED OF. IN POSSESSION OF
THE BRITISH. ... WRECKED AFTER THE BATTLE. ... BURNT. ... SUNK. ... RETURNED TO CADIZ,
CHIEFLY WRECKS. ... ESCAPED AFTERWARDS CAPTURED BY SIR R. STRACHAN, NOV. 4. ....
LIST of KILLED and WOUNDED. ... J. Hartnell Printer, Bermondsey-Street, Southwark.'
Not listed in the British Library's Map Catalogue, but acquired subsequently; not listed on COPAC. £4,000

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Rare Birds-Eye Plan / View Of The Batttle
DODD, Robert.
'Plan of the ATTACK by LORD NELSON, on the COMBINED FLEET, October 21.st 1805. Published by
R. Dodd near the Admiralty Nov.r 1805.'
[letterpress text with imprint:] '... [rule] Published by R. DODD, Marine Painter, near the Admiralty, London.
[rule] J. Smeeton, Printer, 148, St. Martin's Lane.'
London: Joseph Smeeton for Robert Dodd, Novr. 1805; aquatint, Border: 241 x 360 Widest: 251 x 360
Platemark: 267 x 368 Sheet, widest: 626 x 406 mm, colour printed and then finished in original colour.
The paper is watermarked 'E&P 1801'.
Two short tears in lower margin extending into the text restored; two short tears in the blank upper margin
restored, one extending into the image. Other minor creases, but a good example. Ink offsetting of text on
the reverse, apparently from being placed in a pile of impressions of the plan.
Describing the construction of the plan, Dodd wrote: 'N.B. In order that the Enemy's Line should be clearly
distinguished, by shewing the Colours of each Nation distinctly, the Artist has judged it best (to avoid the
confusion that the smallness of scale would occasion), to dispense with exhibiting their Sails and Rigging,
which if introduced, would in this View, have prevented their different Flags from being seen; but at the
same time begs leave to inform, that they lay too with their Mainsails to the Mast, waiting the approach of
the British Columns, which are bearing down to them under a Press of Sail, and broke through their Line
with Royals and Studding Sails set; and, to use the Admiral's Words, "like true British Seamen engaged them
at the Muzzles of their Guns," whose admirable Letter will be read by every Lover of his Country with
heartfelt satisfaction, and is subjoined, as the best description of this little Sketch. ...'
The text below records Collingwood's despatch to the Admiralty, dated off Cape Trafalgar, Oct. 22, 1805,
announcing the victory (and Nelson's death) and his 'GENERAL ORDER', issued to the fleet congratulating
every man for their part in the victory. Then follows a list of ships of the opposing fleets, noting their guns
and complement, describing "The Combined Fleets [as] superior in Guns 474, in Men, 8124. ...'
£2,500
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LAURIE & WHITTLE.
'EVER MEMORABLE BATTLE off CAPE TRAFALGAR: 21 OCTOBER 1805.' 'Published 12.th Dec.r 1805, by
ROBERT LAURIE & JAMES WHITTLE, N.o 53, Fleet Street, London.' 'BY AUTHORITY.'
London: Laurie & Whittle, 12th Decr 1805; aquantint and etching, border: 284 x 426 widest: 294 x 426
platemark: 299 x 444mm, in later hand colour.
Scarce plan / view of the Battle of Trafalgar, published by the partners Robert Laurie and James Whittle,
successors to Robert Sayer, on 12th December 1805. Again, this plan is an artistic / impressionistic
interpretation of the battle, intended as an item to be on sale as quickly as possible, rather than as a definitive
plan of the battle, a need they subsequently met with the publication of Ionas Toby's 'An Accurate Plan of
the Three Positions of the British Fleet. Before Lord Nelson Commenced the Action with the Combined
Squadrons of France & Spain on the 21st Octr 1805. Cape Trafalgar Bearing E.S.E. 4 Leagues ...', which
appeared on 17th December 1805.
An interesting feature of this little plan is the untitled inset vignette of the death of Nelson, a familiar image
in the print medium, but not in the maps, against symbolic of the souvenir nature of this attractive map.
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Uncommon
Contemporary American
Plan Of The Battle
TANNER, Benjamin.
'DISPOSITION of the
ENGLISH & FRENCH
FLEETS at the
Commencement of the
Action August 1.st 1798.'
'Tanner sc.' 'New York
Published by John Low
for Payne's Geography.'
New York: John Low,
[1800]; copperplate
engraving, in black and
white. Evidence of the
old folds, two small
spots, but a good
example.
Extracted from John Payne's 'A New and Complete System of Universal Geography; describing Asia, Africa,
Europe and America ...', 1800. The map first appeared in John Remney's 'An Account of the Present State
of Egypt', with the imprint of John Reid, dated 1799. This second state has John Low's imprint substituted.
This is a detailed plan of the battle, and has an attractive inset profile of 'Bokier Castle'. £350
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Uncommon French Plan Depicting Four Phases
Of The Battle
TARDIEU, Ambroise.
'PLAN DU COMBAT NAVAL DE TRAFALGAR.'
'Dessiné et Gravé par AMBROISE TARDIEU Graveur
du Dépot G.d des Cartes de la Marine. A Paris rue
du Battoir S.t André N.o 12.' 'Campagne de 1805.'
Paris: [Treuttel & Wurtz?], Paris, [ca. 1817 ?];
copperplate engraving, B: 462 x 369 W: 468 x 369mm,
and black and white.
Centrefold visible, but no evidence of the sheet
having being bound, the paper uncut.
From: le General Comte Mathieu Dumas
'Précis Des Evenemens Militaires. Receuil de Plans et
Cartes, pour servir a l'intelligence des Opérations
Militaires ...'
[Treuttel & Wurtz?], Paris [ca. 1817].
Very scarce plan of the battle of Trafalgar, drawn and
engraved by Ambroise Tardieu, an engraver
employed in the French Admiralty's Hydrographical
Office, prepared for Dumas's military history of the
Napoleonic Wars. The history was prepared in
chronological form, with each fascicle devoted to one
year from the war, with volume 6 covering 1805. This plan is divided into four sections, each devoted to one
phase ('MOUVEMENT') of the battle, the first, the approach of the two British columns, lead by Nelson and
Collingwood; the second shows the initial contact as the two columns engaged the Franco-Spanish line; the
third shows the general melée between the ships of the two fleets, and the final section, the surviving ships
of the joint fleet breaking away from the battle. £300
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What Nelson Began, Strachan Finished
LAURIE & WHITTLE.
'S.R RICH.D J. STRACHAN'S Action with the FRENCH, off ROCHEFORT: Nov.r 2. 1805. in which the four
French ships were taken.' 'Publish'd Dec.r 12, 1805, by LAURIE & WHITTLE, 53, Fleet Street, London.'
London: Robert Laurie & James Whittle, Decr. 12 1805, aquatint, printed in colour and finished by hand,
border: 172 x 248 widest: 197 x 266 platemark: 201 x 273 mm.
The paper a little creased, two tears to the upper platemark restored, one slightly inside the plate area.
This is a hurriedly prepared and published plan/view of the naval battle fought between four British ships
commanded by Sir Richard Strachan, and four French ships commanded by Rear Admiral Dumanoir le
Pelley, off Rochefort (near La Rochelle, on the west coast of France). The battle was fought on 2nd November
1805 and this plan published on 12th December. The victory was first announced in 'Lloyd's List', the British
maritime newspaper on 8th November, while Strachan's squadron, with their prizes, docked in Plymouth
on the 10th, and the resultant map in printed just over a month later.
Sir Richard Strachan's squadron, originally part of the fleet blockading Brest, was detached to locate a
squadron of ships from Rochefort that had put to sea, and were attacking British shipping. On station off
Ferrol, in Spain, on 3rd November 1805, lookouts espied four French ships, which Strachan pursued.
However, this was not the Rochefort Squadron, but the four surviving ships of the line from the Combined
Franco-Spanish fleet that escaped the British at the Battle of Trafalgar - the 'Duguay-Trouin', 'Formidable',
'Mont Blanc' and 'Scipion' - sailing north for Rochefort. Finally, on the 4th, Strachan was able to bring the
French to battle, some 264 miles west of Rochefort. Although the opposing forces were evenly matched, the
four French ships were all crippled in the fighting and forced to surrender.
Laurie and Whittle, in a fit of patriotic fervour, note "This Victory, obtained by Sr. Richd. Strachan, is as
decisive, in every respect, and as glorious, to its extent as any which has ever been atchieved by British skill
and gallantry. There have been few instances in which the antagonists have been so well matched.
The smallness of our loss in killed and wounded arose from the enemy firing high, and our closing suddenly
with them."
In one of the quirks of history, as the action took place closer to England, it was Strachan's fleet that arrived
in England first, about the same time as the initial despatches announcing the victory at Trafalgar, and this
may account for the publishers' over-excitement. £500

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Set Of Four Plans Of Nelson's Battles
Anonymous.
1. 'PLAN of ATTACK by the British Squadron, under the Command of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, against
the Danish Line of defence of Copenhagen. 2.nd day of April, 1801.'
2. 'PLAN of the BATTLE of the NILE, August 1.st 1798.'
3. 'PLAN of the COMMENCEMENT of the BATTLE of TRAFALGAR.'
4. 'PLAN of the RELATIVE SITUATION of the BRITISH and COMBINED FLEETS, at the CLOSE of the
BATTLE of TRAFALGAR.'
[London: Anonymous [ca. 1810-1820 ?]; copperplate engravings, in black and white; Copenhagen:
B: 180 x 254 W: 225 x 254mm; The Nile: B: 174 x 252 W: 231 x 337mm; Trafalgar: Commencement:
B: 173 x 252 W: 217 x 255mm; Trafalgar: Close: B: 172 x 247 W: 221 x 247mm.
The sheets all with slight acidification from old mounting, the Battle of the Nile with restored tear into the
key at the foot.
Uncommon set of four engravings of Nelson’s major battles. They have the appearance of being key maps,
perhaps for a series of engraved views of the battles, but it is possible that they are from a biography of
Nelson, as yet unidentified.
Surprisingly, if they are indeed a set, the Copenhagen plan is rather scarcer than the other three.
£800
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Anonymous.
'PLAN of the BATTLE of the NILE, August 1.st 1798.'
[London: ca. 1810]; copperplate engraving, 174 x 252
W: 227 x 336mm, in black and white.
Trimmed close at the sides, the paper a little soiled.
Very detailed plan of the Battle of the Nile, with north
towards the upper right, showing Nelson's great victory over
the French fleet. The key shows the approach of the British
ships, and then their turn along the shoreward side of the
French ships, catching the French unprepared, and with their
guns on that side run in. In the ensuing battle, only two of the
13 French ships in the main line of battle escaped, along with
two of the four frigates. Outside the upper border is a key to the British ships, and outside the lower a key to
the French and Spanish ships, while a key code distinguishes the ships of the three countries. On the left is
an abstract of the British strength at the battle, 13 ships totalling 938 guns and 7478 crew, and on the right an
abstract of the French fleet of 17 ships, with 1190 guns and 10,710 crew, an advantage to the French of 252
guns and 3232 crewmen. £250
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Anonymous.
'PLAN of the COMMENCEMENT of the BATTLE of
TRAFALGAR.
British Fleet. Larboard or windward Line [list of ships keyed
to the plan]. Starboard or Lee line [list of ships].'
[London, ca. 1810 ?]; copperplate engraving, 174 x 257
W: 218 x 258mm, in black and white.
Paper a little soft, but generally a good example.
Detailed plan of the Battle of Trafalgar, with north at the
right, showing the very moment that the Victory, Nelson's
flagship, 'crossed the T', sailing at right angles through the
French line, between the ships Bucentaure and Redoubtable.
This tactic made it difficult for French guns to come to bear on
the British line, while allowing the British gunners to fire on
the French and Spanish ships. The Starboard line, led by the Royal Sovereign, is shown having performed
the same manoeuvre, and now closed on the enemy ships. Outside the upper border is a key to the British
ships, and outside the lower a key to the French and Spanish ships, while a key code distinguishes the ships
of the three countries. £250
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Anonymous.
'PLAN of the
RELATIVE SITUATION of the BRITISH and COMBINED
FLEETS, at the CLOSE of the BATTLE of TRAFALGAR.'
[London, ca. 1810 ?]; copperplate engraving, 174 x 251
W: 223 x 251mm, in black and white.
Paper a little soft, a crease outside the lower right restored,
but generally a good example.
Detailed map of the final part of the Battle of Trafalgar.
The ships of each nationality are identified in a key code, and
identified in the key below the plan. Gone are the ordered
lines formed at the onset of the battle. Now the ships of both
countries are shown scattered across the map, with the main
British force sailing northwards in pursuit of the fleeing
French and Spanish ships. 'Victory' is shown centrally, with
'Bucentaure', while Temeraire' - 'Fighting Temeraire' - is being attacked by the 'Fougeaux' and 'Redoubtable'.
£250

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The Act for the permanent exile of Napoleon to St. Helena
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
'AN ACT, For the more Effectually detaining in Custody NAPOLEON
BUONAPARTE, 11th APRIL, 1816. WHEREAS, it is necessary, for the
Preservation of the Tranquility of Europe, and for the general Safety,
that Napoleon Buonaparte should be detained and kept in Custody as
is herein-after provided ...'
[London: Luke Hansard (?) for the House of Commons, April 1816];
letterpress sheet, the paper watermarked '1815'.
Old folds, with short chips to margin, the paper lightly age-toned,
with a couple of spots, but a good example of this interesting piece
of ephemera.
After the end of the 'Hundred Days', Napoleon's attempt to
re-establish himself as Emperor of France, which ended with his
emphatic defeat, the allied powers were faced with the dilemma of
what to do with Napoleon.
Execution was out of the question, while the experiment of exiling him
to Elba had been a failure. This Act of Parliament was passed to make
initial provision for his long-term exile, at the whim of the British
Crown, enacting legal safeguards for his jailers and defining the legal
penalty for any that might interfere with his imprisonment or assist
his escape (in all cases, it being death).
Although St. Helena is not mentioned, it is presumed that such a
step was being envisaged, and prepared for.
The sheet bears the contemporary manuscript notation
'Brown Watson & C.o Rio de Janeiro 1816'.
£380
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Uncommon Chart Of St. Helena
Marking Napoleon's Grave
ADMIRALTY.
'[Hydrographic Office Seal] Price
Two Shillings ATLANTIC OCEAN
[double rule] S.T HELENA ISLAND
SURVEYED BY JOHN BARNES
ESQ.R CIVIL AND MILITARY
ENGINEER 1816 The N.W. Bank of
Soundings by Captain F.W. Austin
R.N. in 1803. [Observations] [key to
fathom lines] SOUNDINGS IN
FATHOMS.' 'J. & C. Walker Sculp.t'
'Published according to Act of
Parliament at the Hydrographical
Office of the Admiralty London. Sold
by R.B. Bate Agent for the Admiralty
Charts 21 Poultry & Royal
Exchange East.' '1771.'
London: Hydrographical Office of the Admiralty, London, [ca. 1832]; copperplate engraving,
border: 455 x 610 widest: 464 x 610 platemark: - x - mm, in black and white.
Dissected and mounted on linen, folding into the original cloth boards. A good example.
This uncommon ‘chart’ combines detailed topographical and hydrographical surveys, and is a notable
improvement on existing maps, particularly when compared with Read’s map of the island, based on to
Seller’s map from circa 1673. Marked in the map, between Plantation House and Longwood House, is the
'Grave of Napoleon' £500
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Very Scarce Broadsheet Map Of Napoleon's Home In Exile
READ, R.P.
[Untitled Map Of St. Helena] 'Eng.d by R. Kirkwood.' 'This Geographical Plan of THE ISLAND & FORTS
OF SAINT HELENA is Dedicated by permission to Field Marshall His R.l Highness The Duke OF Kent AND
Strathearn By Lieu.t R.P. Read.
London, Published for the Proprietor. June 4.th 1817, by J. & M. Rippin, N.o 21, Theobald's Road.'
London: Jane & M. Rippen for R.P. Read, June 4th. 1817; copperplate engraving, border: 431 x 579
widest: 440 x 579 platemark: 460 x 601mm, in original wash colour. The paper is watermarked 'J.
WHATMAN 1816'.
Undissected, but previously laid on a backing, with glue residue on the verso, and the paper consequently
brittle, with chips in blank area of the mrgin, but overall a good example, with attractive colour and wide
margins.
Famous map of St. Helena, published to capitalise on Napoleon’s exile to St. Helena. Although
geographically outdated - the base map dates from the 1670s - it marks the various landmarks and houses
made famous during Napoleon’s (enforced) residence on the island. This is state four of the map, with the
imprint unchanged, retaining the date 'June 4.th 1817', but with 'PLANTATION HOUSE' now labelled
'PLANTATION HOUSE The Residence of S.r H. Lowe The Governor'.
In 1815, St. Helena was governed by the East India Company, but the British Government chose the island as
Napoleon's 'prison', and temporarily took control of St. Helena. Sir Hudson Lowe was appointed Governor
of the island by the Crown in July 1816, and only relinquished the post with Napoleon's death.
£1,250

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MAIN, James.
'The Situation of the ENGLISH, FRENCH and SPANISH FLEETS, when they begun the Engagement in the
MEDITERRANEAN, on the Eleventh of Feb.y 1743/4. Cape Sicie bearing then N.N.E. & from the Center of
the Fleet about Ten Leagues. The English commanded by Admiral Matthews, Vice Adm.l Lestock and Rear
Adm.l Rowley. ___ The French by Mons.r De Court and Gabaret, and the Spanish by Don Juan Navarro.'
'James Main Delin. W.H. Toms Sculp.' 'This Plate is Humbly Inscrib'd to the Right Honourable the Lords
Commissioners of y.e Admiralty; by their Lordships most Obedient, and most Dutiful Servant, James Main.'
'Publish'd Feb: 29 1744-5 According to Act of Parliament, & Sold by W.H. Toms Engraver in Union Court
near Hatton Garden Holborn, & by the Print sellers of London & Westminster. Price Plain 2.s & 4.s Colour'd.'
London: William Henry Toms [for James Main], Feb: 28, 1745; copperplate engraving, B: 354 x 722
W: 476 x 723 PM: 485 x 734mm, in black and white.
Light creasing to the centre where previously folded; a couple of short tear into the image, but overall a nice
example
£1,600
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MAIN, James.
'The Situation of the ENGLISH, FRENCH and SPANISH FLEETS, when they begun the Engagement in the
MEDITERRANEAN, on the Eleventh of Feb.y 1743/4. Cape Sicie bearing then N.N.E. & from the Center of
the Fleet about Ten Leagues. The English commanded by Admiral Matthews, Vice Adm.l Lestock and Rear
Adm.l Rowley. ___ The French by Mons.r De Court and Gabaret, and the Spanish by Don Juan Navarro.'
'James Main Delin. W.H. Toms Sculp.' 'This Plate is Humbly Inscrib'd to the Right Honourable the Lords
Commissioners of y.e Admiralty; by their Lordships most Obedient, and most Dutiful Servant, James Main.'
'Publish'd Feb: 29 1744-5 According to Act of Parliament, & Sold by W.H. Toms Engraver in Union Court
near Hatton Garden Holborn, & by the Print sellers of London & Westminster. Price Plain 2.s & 4.s Colour'd.'
London: William Henry Toms [for James Main], Feb: 28, 1745; copperplate engraving, B: 354 x 722
W: 476 x 723 PM: 485 x 734mm, in black and white.
Three vertical folds, with wear, narrow margins, the lower margin with several short tears repaired, with
loss of printed surface, affecting the mapmaker's name, the imprint and the table 'French & Spanish Line of
Battle.'
£800

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Anonymous.
1. [Untitled Plan Of The Naval Battle Off Minorca On 20th May 1756: Two O’Clock]
'Publish'd according to Act of Parliam.t 1757, for Adm.l Byng's Trial in two Vol.s Octavo.' '1'
2. [Untitled Plan Of The Naval Battle Off Minorca On 20th May 1756: Half Past Two]
'Publish'd according to Act of Parliam.t 1757, for Adm.l Byng's Trial in two Vol.s Octavo.' '2'
3. [Untitled Plan Of The Naval Battle Off Minorca On 20th May 1756: Three O'Clock]
'Publish'd according to Act of Parliam.t 1757, for Adm.l Byng's Trial in two Vol.s Octavo.' '3'
4. [not present]
5. [Untitled Plan Of The Naval Battle Off Minorca On 20th May 1756: Half Past Five]
'Publish'd according to Act of Parliam.t 1757, for Adm.l Byng's Trial in two Vol.s Octavo.' '5'
5.
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[London: John Lacy, 1757]; copperplate engravings,
1. IB/B: 362 x 482 W: 376 x 486 PM: 382 x 494mm;
2. IB/B: 359 x 488 W: 374 x 494 PM: 385 x 513mm;
3. IB/B: 364 x 482 W: 375 x 492 PM: 386 x 514mm;
4. [not present]; 5. IB/B: 366 x 486 W: 378 x 493 PM: 386 x 502mm, in black and white.
During the Seven Years War, the French fleet was sent to attack Minorca, which was held by the British.
In response, the British Admiralty sent a small fleet, commanded by Admiral John Byng, to help defend the
island. However, as Byng himself pointed out, his fleet was too small, the ships in disrepair and short of
trained crewmen. When Byng arrived off Minorca, the French had already invaded the island, and only Fort
St. Philip, the principal stronghold of the island, was still in British hands. When he encountered a French
fleet, on 20th May 1756, although outnumbered, Byng gave battle. The rear division of the English fleet,
including Byng’s own ship, were unable to close on the enemy, leaving the main body of the fleet to fight the
French. Although outgunned, the British ships held their own, with the battle ending in a draw.
However, it was clear to Byng that he could do nothing to help the besieged garrison and he sailed away,
Fort St. Philip falling to the French. Back in England, the Admiralty, apparently seeking to divert the blame
away from themselves court-martialled Byng. A rigged court found him guilty, and he was executed, for
failing to do everything possible to carry out his orders. The Frernch philosopher, Voltaire commented
"Dans ce pays-ci, il est bon de tuer de temps en temps un amiral pour encourager les autres." (In this
country, from time to time it is [considered] good to kill an admiral, in order to encourage the others.)
This set of four charts (of five, lacking plate 4) were prepared for Thomas Cook’s 'The Trial of the Honble
Admiral [John] Byng, at a Court-Martial held ... for an enquiry into his conduct, while he commanded in the
Mediterranean ...', published in 1757, although these examples have never been bound. £400

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Rare Plan Of The Battle
Anonymous.
'PLAN OF THE ACTION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH AND DUTCH FLEETS, ON THE 11th OF
NOVEMBER, 1797.'
[London: Anonymous, 1797]; woodcut with letterpress numerals and letters within the map, the references
and account of the battle printed from letterpress, map, widest: 419 x 230 Widest: 451+ x 333mm, in black
and white. Possibly trimmed at the foot; the map and text are complete, but the lower frame design of the
text is not present, and the sheet has no publisher's imprint, which could well (if ever present) have been
printed outside the lower border. The paper is a little creased, with one tear into the printed area restored.
This is a rare printed plan of the battle, the only example traced thus far, and the only printed plan of this
famous victory located. Down the left hand border of the map is a detailed key: 'REFERENCES TO THE
ANNEXED PLAN ...', the key listing the ships of the British and Dutch ships, with their guns, followed by a
'JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF HIS MAJESTY'S FLEET, UNDER THE COMMAND OF ADMIRAL
DUNCAN, On the 11th October, 1797 ...' with a description of the battle in chronological sequence, from
8 o'clock in the morning to 40 minutes past 4, when the British ships, the battle deemed won, were tasked
with rendering assistance to the most heavily damaged ships of the fleet, particularly HMS Ardent.
£800
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Rare Broadsheet Plan Of This Military
Camp
MENAGEOT, Augustin.
[Untitled Plan Of The Military Camp
On The Isle Of Wight] 'To the Hon:ble
Brigadier Guise This GEOMETRICAL
PLAN of y.e Camp, in y.e Isle of Wight,
is most humbly Dedicated by his most
humble & most Obed:t Serv:ts A.
Menageot, & Chris:r Seton.' 'A.
Menageot Pinx.t' 'J. Hulett sculp.t'
'Publish'd according to Act of
Parliament March y.e 16. 1741.
London: Augustin Menageot &
Christopher Seton, March 16th 1741;
copperplate engraving, border: 295 x 447
widest: 342 x 448 platemark: 353 x 466
mm. A very good example.
During the War of the Austrian
Succession (1740-1748), one of Britain’s main camps was on the Isle of Wight, close to the naval base at
Portsmouth. This rare plan of the camp was drawn by Augustin Ménageot, a French artist living in England
in the early 1740s, who also did some fine topographical views of the camp. £360
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Very Scarce Broadsheet
DODSLEY, Richard.
'THE ORDER of BATTLE of the
British and Austrian Armies of
Flanders Commanded by HIS
MAJESTY.' 'Printed by R.
Dodsley in Pall-mall Jan: 21.st
1742/3 According to ct of
Parliament.'
London: Robert Dodsley, Jan. 21st.
1743; copperplate engraving,
border: 293 x 356 widest: 298 x 356
platemark: 303 x 367mm, with
original highlights. Short split to one
fold, otherwise a good example.
Very scarce engraved broadsheet,
detailing the composition of the
allied army - the 'Pragmatic Army' -
in Flanders in 1743, commanded by
King George II. It was this army that
fought, and won, the Battle of
Dettingen on 27th June 1743.
The Battle of Dettingen is most famous as the last occasion that the British sovereign actually commanded
troops in battle, although King George's horse actually bolted duing the battle, and he spent the rest of the
day sheltering under an oak tree.
Not traced on COPAC or in the British Library. £250
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WORLD
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Rare Two-Sheet Map Of The World
BOWLES, Thomas (II).
'A NEW AND CORRECT MAP OF Y.E WORLD LAID DOWN ACCORDING TO THE BEST
OBSERVATIONS AND DISCOVERIES To which is Added several curious Discourses On the Tides Trade
Winds & Monsoons with the Appearances of the Planets and other usefull and ornamental Figures
particularly a Descriptio[n] of the Total Eclips of the Sun April y.e 22.d 1715 Mane Being Sellected out of the
Works of S.r Isaac Newton, D.r Halley, M.r Whiston.' 'Printed for, and Sold by Tho: Bowles next the Chapter
House in S Paul's Church Yard & I. Bowles over-against Stocks Market & at Mercers Chappel in Cheapside.'
London: Thomas Bowles (I) & John Bowles, [ca. 1725]; copperplate engraving, border: 427 x 847
outer border: 596 x 968 platemark: 600 x 977 mm, on two sheets joined, in original outline colour.
One longer tear into the printed area, and a few short tears in the margins, which are a little stained, but
overall a good example.
Rare double hemisphere map of the World, on two sheets joined. The map was first published by Thomas
Bowles (II) in 1715, and here re-issued bearing the joint imprint of Thomas Bowles (II) and his brother John.
John's address is given as 'over-against Stocks Market & at Mercers Chappel in Cheapside', a combination of
addresses appropriate for the period 1725 to 1727, in which year he gave up the Stocks Market shop.
The map is a remarkable compendium of scientific information, incorporating Halley's work on trade
winds, Newton's on tides and includes, in the lower corner, a detailed inset map of the eclipse over England
in 1715, with the projected path of the predicted eclipse of 1724.
All the leading map-publishers in England of the day were vying with each other to produce two-sheet
maps of the World, with this map perhaps the rarest and most scientifically advanced - even if California is
depicted in island form !
Not listed thus on COPAC, which records only the British Library example of the first state.
£9,000
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ENGLAND
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Very Scarce Game Map Of England
SAYER, Robert.
'A NEW ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL PASTIME, FOR ENGLAND and WALES WHEREIN The DISTANCE
of each TOWN is Laid Down from LONDON IN Measured Miles Being a very amusing GAME to Play with
a TEETOTUM, IVORY PILLARS and COUNTERS, [rule] London. Published 12.th May 1794 by Laurie &
Whittle, 53, Fleet Street. WHERE MAY BE HAD a Tour through Europe as a Companion to This.'
London: Robert Laurie & James Whittle, 12th May 1794; copperplate engraving, B: 526 x 444
PM: 535 x - W: 535 x 648mm, in original wash colour.
Light general age-toning and offsetting, some creasing of paper along the folds.
Uncommon game-map of England and Wales, first published by Robert Sayer in 1787, here re-issued by his
successors Laurie and Whittle in 1794. The map is in traditional format, dissected and mounted on linen
(here folding into the original slipcase with printed label) with the rules pasted in two side panels on either
side of the map. Although the map was sold with counters and a totem, these are not present, inevitably.
The rules commence with 'DIRECTIONS AND RULES FOR PLAYING. FROM TWO to SIX PERSONS may
play at this game: to determine which of them is to begin, each is to turn the totum, and he who gets the
highest number take the lead, and the others to follow on rotation' with a list of 167 numbered cities, ending
with London, with comments, forfeits and other instructions for 'visitors' during
the game. The rules end with the mapsellers' imprint, and advertisements:
'... LONDON: Published by LAURIE and WHITTLE, No. 53, Fleet-street. Where
may be had, just published, COLLECTION OF NEW MAPS DISSECTED, FOR
THE INSTRUCTION AND AMUSEMENT OF YOUTH; Comprehending the
World and Quarters, England, Scotland, Ireland, and all the Empires,
Kingdoms, and States in Europe. Each inclosed in a very neat Mahogany Box,
Price 7s. 6d. The SAME with the SEA COASTS, &c. large 10s. 6d. Each, also,
A GEOGRAPHICAL GAME OF EUROPE; Being a Companion to this Work.'
Interestingly, although a network of lines between the towns and cities is
overlaid on the map, the numbering is not consecutive, although movement
round the board is consecutive - demanding good geographical knowledge to
locate your next destination. £850
31

ENGLAND
31
Scarce Game - Round England By Railway
WALLIS, Edward.
'Wallis's NEW RAILWAY GAME, or Tour through ENGLAND AND WALES. [rule] LONDON,
Published by E. Wallis, 42, Skinner Street.'
London: Edward Wallis [but John Passmore], [ca. 1850];
steel-engraving, border: 504 x 441 platemark: 511 x 447 widest,
with panels: 505 x 675 mm, dissected and mounted on linen,
folding into the original cloth boards with embossed title, in
original outline colour.
Small area of loss in the centre of the lower border, minor
discoloration and a little creasing.
The Wallis family, John Wallis Sr, Edward and John Wallis Jr.,
were one of the first publishers to focus on cartographic games
for children, becoming perhaps the leaders in this field in the
last quarter of the eighteenth century and first years of the
nineteenth century. One of their scarcest cartographic
publications is this railway game map of England, first
published circa 1830-1835, and apparently the earliest game
map based on the rapidly expanding railway network.
This example was printed by John Passmore, Edward
Wallis successor in 1847; although the map seems unchanged,
Passmore’s name can be seen in the imprint at the foot of the
rules. Although such items are difficult to date, the population
figures given in the rules seem to reflect the 1851 census.
£800
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32
Very Scarce Road Map Of England In
Elaborate Frame Surround
WILLDEY, George.
'THE ROADS OF ENGLAND ACCORDING
TO M.R OGILBY.S SURVEY.' 'Sold by Geo:
Willdey [at the Great Toy & Print Shop y.e
corner of Ludgate Street] next S.t Pauls
London. [the text in brackets partially
erased].'
London: George Willdey, ca. 1730];
copperplate engraving, border: 523 x 528
platemark: 528 x 533 with frame border,
printed from a second plate: 597 x 600
platemark: 598 x 604 mm, in original outline
colour. The paper a little age-toned, with
separation to one fold.
This is a very scarce road-map of England,
first advertised by George Willdey in 1713.
This second state has the imprint has been
crudely, and only partially, erased from the
plate. All examples of the map seen have
signs of crude alterations, additions and
erasures in the map. The elaborate engraved surround / border is printed from a second plate, and can been
found rotated round by the printer. It should be noted that the draughtsman, or engraver, has struggled to
fit the outline of England and Wales into the circular format, being forced to compress parts of the coastline
to fit. While the two Welsh peninsulas re still recognisable, that is more than can be said for Devon and
Cornwall although, obviously, this was not such an important requirement for a diagrammatic road map.
This state not recorded in Shirley: British Isles, II, but cf. Willdey 1. £2,500
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Rare Broadsheet Of The English Roads
OVERTON, Henry (I) & HOOLE, John.
'THE ROADS OF ENGLAND according to
Ogilby's Survey. Printed & Sold by H: Overton
and I: Hoole at the White Horse without
Newgate.' 'Nicholls sculp.'
London: Henry Overton (I) & John Hoole,
[ca. 1725]; copperplate engraving,
border: 285 x 266 platemark: 297 x 277 mm,
in black and white.
The paper spotted, restored tear affecting the
platemark at bottom left, the paper a little weak,
backed for support.
This is a very unusual pocket map of the roads of
England and Wales, recorded by Shirley in two
states, with only a single institutional
example, and one example in the trade.
However, the example of state 1 he describes
matches his description of state 2, suggesting
there is one state only, with the joint
Overton-Hoole imprint, recorded in one
institutional example, one example in the trade
(current location uncertain), two in private collections and this fifth example.
Shirley: British Isles, II, Overton 7, state 2: but see the description above. £900
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ENGLAND
34
Rare Broadsheet Map Of England
BOWEN, Emanuel.
'An Accurate MAP of 460 Miles round LONDON, shewing by
Concentric Circles the distances of all Cities and Noted Towns in
GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND, with their Bearings from that
Metropolis; as also from all places of Note within the same Distance
in FRANCE, HOLLAND, FLANDERS, GERMANY &c. By Eman.
Bowen Geog.r to His Majesty.' 'Sold by B. Martin at his Shop in
Fleet Street London where may be had in a Hand Screen, A Map
of the World upon the Globular Projection.'
London: Benjamin Martin, [ca. 1757]; copperplate engraving,
border: 297 x 299 platemark: 312 x 312mm, in original outline
colour. Short splits to either end of the centrefold restored.
Very scarce map of the country 460 miles round London -
effectively covering all of England and Ireland, and significant parts of Scotland and France. Although
undated, Martin and Bowen were working together in the late 1750s. It seems this map was originally
intended as a design for a lady's hand-held fan (“hand screen”), and there is certainly one surviving
example in that form, although a few examples are known sold as separate sheets. £800
35
Very Rare Caricature Map Of England
SNOW, William Higgin.
'A CARICATURE OF ENGLAND AND WALES.'
'W. Snow, Publisher Theobald's Road.'
London: William Higgin Snow (?), [ca. 1815]; copperplate engraving,
border: 100 x 100 widest: 119 x 100 platemark: - x -mm, in original
wash colour.
Printed on card; removed from a scrapbook. The paper a little soiled.
There are some additional pencil additions over the map.
Rare cartographic curiosity, a variation of Robert Dighton's famous
drawing of England, depicted as a map astride a dolphin /
sea-monster. This map, and the map of the environs of London
(item 38) are apparently the only maps produced by this almost
unknown London publisher.
£700
36
Uncommon And Large Map Of England
LAURIE, Richard Holmes.
'ENGLAND ESTABLISH'D on the TRIANGLES of the GRAND
SURVEY.' 'Published April 1.st 1845 by RICH.D HOLMES
LAURIE, N.o 53, Fleet Street, LONDON.'
London: Richard Holmes Laurie, April 1st 1845; copperplate
engraving, border: 785 x 604 widest: 792 x 617
platemark: 824 x 653 mm, in original outline colour.
Short split to the central fold, two minor tears in blank areas
outside the engraved border; never bound with deckled edges.
Very scarce, large format, map of England and Wales,
apparently compiled by Lewis Hebert, a draughtsman at the Board
of Ordnance, from Ordnance Survey materials, and first published
by Laurie, successor to the firm of Laurie and Whittle, in 1819.
The map was generally issued dissected and mounted on linen;
it is unusual to find an example in uncut form. Despite its size,
this is a good example of the map, with wide margins. £450
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37
Very Scarce Map Of The Environs Of
London
FADEN, William Jr.
'A TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP OF THE
COUNTRY TWENTY MILES ROUND
LONDON, planned from a SCALE of
TWO MILES to an INCH. by WILL.M
FADEN GEOGRAPHER to the KING.'
'LONDON, Published By W. FADEN,
Charing Cross, Jan.y 1.st 1790.
London: William Faden Jr., Jany. 1st.
1790; copperplate engraving,
border: 574 x 577 widest: 602 x 587
platemark: - x 605 mm, in original wash
colour.
Short tear through the title
restored, without loss otherwise a good
example.
Scarce map of London and its environs,
to a radius of twenty miles, extending
from 'Welwyn', 'Stapleford' and
'Chelsing' in the north, south to
'DORKING' and 'Edenbridge', and from
'WINDSOR' in the west to 'East Tilbury'
in the east.
Frequently re-issued, this is the first state of the map, all the more unusual for the bright original colour, and
for being un-dissected.
Howgego: Printed Maps Of London, 193, (1), noting only one institutional location. £900
38
Very Rare Miniature Map Of The Environs Of
London
SNOW, William Higgin.
‘A MAP OF THE COUNTRY TEN MILES
ROUND LONDON.'
'W. Snow Publisher Nelson Place City R.d'
London: William Higgin Snow (?), [ca. 1815];
copperplate engraving,
B: 100 x 100 W: 119 x 100 PM: - x -mm,
in original wash and outline colour.
Printed on card; removed from a scrapbook.
Rare map of the environs of London, by this
little known London publisher. The only
publisher recorded in the British Book Trade
Index that could be this man is William
Higgin Snow, who was baptised in 1796, and
later apprenticed into the Stationers'
Company. This little map was previously
known only from an example in my
Catalogue 1, which had the title cut from the
sheet, with the map and the title pasted onto a
backing sheet, with the imprint completely
removed. This map, and item 35, are the only
two published maps recorded from this publisher.
This map not recorded in Howgego: Printed Maps
Of London. £350
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ENGLAND
36

39
Late Printing Of This Two-Sheet Plan
SMITH, Joseph.
'A New and Exact PLAN of the CITIES of LONDON & WESTMINSTER, and the Borough of
SOUTHWARK, Note the Line mark'd thus [symbol] (in y.e Map) encompasses y.e City of London &.c as it
was in Q. Elizabeth's Reign by which the vast increase of y.e Buildings since that time may be nearly
estimated. [rule] London. Printed for Bowles and Carver, No. 69, S.t Pauls Church Yard, as the Act directs.'
London: Henry Carington Bowles & Samuel Carver, [ca. 1795]; copperplate engraving, on two sheets joined.
A light impression, but overall a good example.
Rare two-sheet plan of London, first published by Smith, in his edition of Leonard Knyff's (but colloquially
known as 'Kip's', after the engraver) 'Nouveau Théâtre De La Grande Bretagne ...', of 1724. This example,
the third recorded state, bears the imprint of Bowles and Carver, who succeeded Carington Bowles,
following his death on 20th June 1793.
Despite the time lag, Bowles and Carver have made only a token effort to update the map, with
'Westminster Bridge' and 'Black Friars Bridge' depicted in vignette view, with London Bridge re-engraved
to match, but the new bridges without their approach roads.
It is interesting to ponder what an informed Londoner would have made of this map - it is altogether more
informative about eighteenth century publishing practices (of certain firms anyway) rather than of London
in the 1790s.
Howgego: Printed Maps Of London, 71, (3), noting only one institutional location. £1,400
40
Unrecorded State Of Rocque's Single-Sheet Plan Of London
ROCQUE, John.
[Untitled Plan Of London] 'Isaac Basire engraved the Plan R.W. Seale [engraved the] Letters.'
'[the text ends:] Published according to Act of Parliament 20.th May 1763 and Sold by the Proprietors
John Ryall, at the Golden Lion in Fleet Street, John Bowles and Son at the Black Horse in Cornhill, ___ and
Thomas Bowles next the Chapter House in S.t Paul's Church Yard, Where may likewise be had the Original
Plan before mentioned.'
London: John Ryall, John Bowles & Son & Thomas Bowles (II), 20th May 1763; copperplate engraving,
border: 463 x 909 widest: 499 x 909 platemark: 520 x 951mm, in black and white.
Old folds, but never bound, with one short tear horizontally across the centrefold restored.
The paper a little grubby, else a good example.
John Rocque's two surveys of London published in 1746, a sixteen-sheet map of the environs of London to
a radius of about ten miles and a twenty-four sheet plan of London proper, are the defining maps of London
of the period. However, as with all wall-maps, they were both very expensive and not very utilitarian.
So, the publishers of the 24-sheet plan published two reduced versions, one on eight sheets and this large
single-sheet version, both utilising the same survey information.
The single sheet version was first published on 24th May 1749; this fifth state has the date in the imprint
advanced to 1763; the map now marks the New Kent Road, labelled 'NEW ROAD', and Westminster Bridge
Road, labelled 'THE NEW ROAD' and 'NEW ROAD', extending across St. George's Fields.
This state not recorded in Howgego: Printed Maps Of London, but cf. 100, intermediate between (2) & (3).
£2,000
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ENGLAND
41
Very Detailed Plan Of London
CARY, John Sr.
'CARY'S NEW PLAN OF LONDON AND ITS VICINITY, 1839. Shewing the Limits of the Two-penny
Post Delivery. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF HIS MAJESTY'S POST MASTER GENERAL.'
London: John Cary Sr., 1839; copperplate engraving, border: 677 x 795 outer border: 708 x 795
widest: 714 x 813 platemark: - x 818 mm, in original outline colour.
Un-dissected; originally issued on a linen backing, this now removed, with a tear affecting Temple Fortune
restored, without loss.
John Cary was one of the leading commercial cartographers of his day, with a wide range of materials,
ranging from small pocket atlases and road books to large floor globes. As a retailer in London, with shops
on the Strand and later St. James's Street, Cary offered a range of plans of London.
This large plan, printed one large sheet with a smaller half-sheet extension to the north, was first published
in 1820, with this state, the sixteenth, published in 1839. The map covers the central part of London, from
'HAMPSTEAD' south to 'NORTH BRIXTON' and from 'PADDINGTON' eastwards to 'STRATFORD'
and 'GREENWICH', at a scale of approximately four and one-eighth inches to one statute mile.
This state is the first of the sequence to mark Paddington Station.
A large map, it was generally sold dissected, and it is unusual to find examples in un-dissected form.
£1,250
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42
Rare Plan Of The Chelsea Botanical Gardens
HAYNES, John.
'AN ACCURATE SURVEY of the Botanic Gardens AT
CHELSEA with the Elevation and Ichnography OF THE
Green House and Stoves, --- and an Explanation --- of the
several Parts of the GARDENS shewing where the most
conspicuous --- Tree and Plants --- are Disposed, The Whole
Carefully SURVEY'D AND DELINEATED BY John Haynes.'
'Publish'd according to Act of Parliament March 31.st 1751.
by John Haynes ENGRAVER at Michael Angelio's Head in
Buckingham Court near Charing-Cross. By whom
Gentlemen may have their Estates accurately Survey'd, and
Maps thereof correctly Drawn and Embellish'd with
Perspective Views of their Seats in a picturesque manner.
Likewise may be taught Surveying of Land and Drawing
Perspective Views &c. in a short and easy method upon reasonable
considerations also Prints of all sorts Colour'd in
Water Colours.'
London: John Haynes, March 31st 1751; copperplate
engraving, outer border, widest: 582 x 460 widest: 604 x 460
platemark: 619 x 483mm, in original hand colour.
Some restoration. The map has heavy folds in the paper, wth splits to two folds, and one tear from the left
border into the image, remargined to the lower left border.
The first state of this important plan of the Chelsea Botanical Gardens, dated March 31st 1751 in the imprint.
The British Library's example is dated March 30.st [sic] 1753, and has other minor changes in the imprint
text, most notably the addition of the price '(Price 2-6 plain, and 5.s Colour'd)’. Confusingly, the only
newspaper advertisement traced thus far is from the 'Daily Advertiser' of 1st February 1753, evidently
referring to the second state, reading: 'This day is published, on a large imperial sheet, 5s colour'd, 2s. 6d.
plain and sold by Thomas Ridly, bookseller, near the Admiralty-Office, An accurate survey of the Botanic
(or Physic) Gardens at Chelsea ... by John Haines, engraver and copper-plate printer, at Michael Angelo's
Head in Buckingham-court, Charing Cross ...'
The British Book Trades Index does not record a bookseller Thomas Ridl(e)y of this period. £4,500
43
Rare Broadsheet Plan Of Hyde Park
COOKE, John.
'A PLAN of the REVIEW of the VOLUNTEERS of
MIDDLESEX, on the 4th of June, 1799, in Hyde Park,
shewing the Station of every Company, their names &
number of Men in each.' 'Cooke sc. Howland S.t'
'Publish'd June, 25.th 1799, by W.m Walker, 31, Old Bond
Street.'
London: Wiliam Walker, June 25th 1799; copperplate
engraving, border: 300 x 434 widest: 317 x 434
platemark: - x - mm, in original wash colour.
Evidence of old creases, three tears, one extensive, into the
printed area.
The Revolutionary turmoil was watched with great consternation in England. This turmoil led to the Wars
of the French Directory, which involved England in largely unsuccessful continental campaigns. The
emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte heightened the fear of invasion and, to counter the threat, the English
rushed to enlist in local volunteer corps, or Armed Associations. On 4th June 1799, to celebrate the King's
birthday, one of the largest parades of volunteer corps was held in Hyde Park - a traditional venue for such
events - with some 12,000 volunteers present and reviewed by the King himself. This detailed plan shows
the positions of the 65 corps on parade, arranged from the Serpentine, near Kensington Gardens, to the north
border of the park, then along the top of the park, down parallel to Park Lane to Hyde Park Corner, and then
along Rotten Row to the eastern end of the Serpentine.COPAC records only the British Library example. £350
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ENGLAND
44
Engraved Copy Of The Preparatory Survey For The Royal
Hospital At Greenwich
TRAVERS, Samuel.
'A Survey of the LORDSHIP or MANOR of EAST
GREENWICH, --- in the County of KENT --- within the
Bounds and Perambulation of the Parish of Greenwich The
PARK and DEMESN-LANDS there with the remains of HIS
MAJESTY’S Palaces and Mansion Houses situate either within
or without the limits of the Ground granted for Erecting an
Hospital for Seamen As also the several Conduit Heads from
whence the said Palaces and Mansion Houses are and ought
to be supplied with Water And the WASTE GROUND
belonging to the said MANOR With the Buildings and
Improvements thereupon. [rule] All which is truly described
as the same was found by the VIEW and Perambulation of the
COMMISSIONERS and a Jury impannelled and on
Examination of Witnesses for that purpose by Virtue of HIS MAJESTYS Commission under the Great Seal of
England bearing under date the Seventh Day of November 1695, By SAMUEL TRAVERS Esq.r Surveyor
General.' 'J. Kimbell Scripsit.' 'Reduced from the Original & Engraved by Geo. Neele 11, Judd Place West S.t
Pancras 1815.'
[London: John Kimbell, 1816]; copperplate engraving, in modern hand colour.
Old folds, restored, without apparent loss.
In 1691 Queen Mary announced her plan to establish part of Greenwich Palace as 'a hospital for seamen',
with the donation by formal grant by William and Mary in October 1692. A Royal Warrant, dated March
1695 (but back-dated to 25th October 1694), granted a site for the Royal Hospital, apparently based on a
survey carried out by Travers, the Surveyor General of Crown Lands, referred to in a document of 4 October
1694 signed by him for the Treasury Commissioners.
This plan shows the first layout for the site, with a corridor from the Queen's House to the Thames. £500
45
Very Scarce Architect's Printed Vision For 'Tyburnia'
GUTCH, George.
'Plan of The Parish of PADDINGTON, IN the County of
MIDDLESEX. By George Gutch 1826.' 'Engrav'd by Sid.y
Hall, Bury Str.t Bloomsb.y'
[London:] Sidney Hall [for George Gutch, 1828]; steel-plate
engraving, border: 441 x 278 widest: 443 x 278 platemark:
460 x 301 mm, in black and white.
One tear extending to the right hand border restored,
otherwise a good example, with wide margins.
Very scarce plan of 'Tyburnia', the area north and west of
Tyburn, the old name for the area now Marble Arch.
The arrival of the Grand Union Canal in Paddington in 1801
caused a great impetus in the building of the area, to
accommodate the heavy goods that could now easily be
brought to London by the canal, but the owners of the canal,
and the land of the area, also looked to developing the area
for residential properties - with Praed Street being named
for the Chairman of the Canal Company. The first architect
employed was Samuel Pepys Cockerell. After his death, he
was succeeded by George Gutch, who had been a surveyor
for the Grand Junction Canal Company. Both Cockerell and
Gutch had a grand vision for the area. With its close
connection to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, they
conceived a street plan of wide roads, crescents and squares,
with many of the grand houses built so as to afford views
over the two parks.This plan, apparently published in 1828, exemplifies Gutch's concept for the area. £800
40

46
Rare Town Plan In Fine Colour
NAISH, William.
'The City of SALISBURY w.th the Adjacent CLOSE,
CHURCH and RIVER. Accurately Surveyed By
William Naish. [rule] [scale bars] [rule] Sarum. Printed
& Sold By Benj.n Collins, Printer On The New Canal.
[rule] 1751.' 'To the Right Reverend Father in God
JOHN Lord BISHOP of SARUM; This Plate is humbly
dedicated by his Lordships most obedient humble
Servant Benj. Collins.'
Salisbury: Benjamin Collins, 1751; copperplate
engraving, Border: 603 x 455 Outer Border: 603 x 530
Platemark: 615 x 541 mm, in original wash colour.
Old central fold restored, two splits to the paper along
the platemark, removed from an old board backing,
else a good example.
Rare broadsheet plan of Salisbury, the earliest
important printed plan of the town. The plan is
generally described as being published first in 1716,
with Collins' printing of 1751 described as the third
state. However, Collins' state is the earliest printing of
the map that I have encountered, with the British
Library's example of the third state the only example of the map, in any state listed on COPAC.
It seems that the map was published first by, or in conjunction with, John Senex, as the map appears in his
catalogue of circa 1718 thus: 'A Plan of the City of Salisbury, with a View of the Cathedral, and a Survey of
the River Avon, from Salisbury to the Sea. Price 2s. 6d.', and is also offered in later catalogues published by
his widow, Mary. The inset map of the River Avon was apparently drawn in 1675, surveyed by Thomas
Naish and James Mooring. £1,250
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Very Scarce Plan Of Salisbury
DONN, Benjamin [Donne].
'A PLAN of the CITY of SALISBURY
with the adjacent CLOSE.' 'B. Donn
delin.' 'J. Cheevers sculp.' 'Published by
Edward Easton, Salisbury; as the Act
directs Sep.r 20.th 1781
Salisbury: Edward Easton (II), Sepr.
20th 1781; copperplate engraving,
border: 412 x 453 widest: 417 x 453
platemark: 432 x 470mm, in black and
white. The paper lightly acidified from
old framing.
Uncommon plan of Salisbury,
surveyed by Benjamin Donn, who is
best known for his large-scale survey of
Devon, published in 1765, the first map
to win the Society of Art's medal for a
county survey at one inch to one mile.
His survey of Salisbury was carried out
a scale of fourteen inches to one mile, so
gives a very detailed ground plan of the
city, although only selected buildings are highlighted. The plan was published by Edward Easton (II).
The Eastons dominated bookselling in Salisbury for well over a hundred years, as stationers, printers,
booksellers and publishers. This fine plan represents the next great survey of Salisbury after Naish's survey
of 1716. COPAC records only the British Library example. £750
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ENGLAND
48
Rare Pair Of Maps Of This Gloucestershire Manor
Anonymous.
'The MANOR of Kings Weston in the County of GLOUCESTER, belonging to E.WD SOUTHWELL Esq.
1720.'
[&]
'MAP Of the Levell in the Tything OF Kings Weston.'
[n.p.], [ca. 1720]; copperplate engravings, border: 334 x 470 platemark: 342 x 477mm & border: 337 x 523
platemark: 345 x 536mm, in black and white.
Both maps a little soiled, both with evidence of an old cellotape repair in the margin.
Rare pair of maps of Kings Weston in Gloucestershire. The first map, of the manor, is complete in itself,
with a border on four sides. The second map, of the tithing, has no border at the right, suggesting it is
incomplete but, in fact, overlaid on the first map (or vice versa) the maps are geographically contiguous
although, curiously, the borders do not align.
Interestingly, the two maps are engraved in different styles, apparently by two engravers.
COPAC records only the British Library example of the map of the manor. £600
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49
ROCQUE, John.
'An Exact PLAN OF THE Gardens and Park at Wilton The SEAT of HENRY Earl of PEMBROKE Together
with the TOWN & also some Views of the House and Buildings in y.e Garden. Survey'd and Drawn by J.
Ro.c.que.' 'R. White sc.' 'To the Right Honourable Henry Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery; Baron Herbert
of Caerdiff, Ross of Kendal, &c. &c. This Plan is most hum[bly] Inscrib'd by his Lordships Dutifull Serv.t J.
Rocque.' 'Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, 1746.'
London: John Rocque, 1746; copperplate engraving, border: 600 x 751 widest: 605 x 751
platemark: 616 x 768mm, in black and white.
Some thinning of the paper to the centrefold, the paper lightly browned from being laid down for framing.
Rocque was a Huguenot refuge who settled in London; he established himself as one of the leading
surveyors and mapmakers of his day, working from 1734 onwards. His earliest published output was a
series of fine estate plans and plans, intended to bring him to the attention of the Royal Family and
aristocracy of the British Isles, who might be relied on to patronize (finance) his future ventures. Rocque's
brother Bartholomew was a noted landscape gardener, and presumably Rocque with him on many projects,
producing both manuscript and printed surveys.
Wilton, one of the great English country houses, is the seat of the Earls of Pembroke, with this plan
commissioned by the 9th Earl. Wilton is frequently used as a film setting, and this example of the map,
by repute, was given to the film-maker Otto Preminger during filming at the house.
£1,500
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ENGLAND
50
Very Scarce Composite Sheet Relating To
The Yorkshire Cloth Trade
LODGE, William.
'A Mapp of y.e 2 Wapentakes of SKIRAC
and AGBRIDGE and MORLEY within the
WESTRIDING of YORKSHIRE famous for
the MANVFACTVRE of CLOTH.'
[one image on a sheet entitled] 'The
Prospects of the two most remarkable
Towns in the North of England for the
Clothing Trade viz. LEEDS As it appears
from Holbeck Road.' 'W. Lodge fe:' 'Sold at
the Eagle & Childe in the Strand by P.
Tempest.' 'Printed and Sold by Christopher
Browne at the Globe against y.e West end
of S.t Pauls London.'
London Christopher Browne, [ca. 1700];
copperplate engraving, the map widest
with title: 96 x 290 outer border: 288 x 405 widest: 292 x 405 platemark: 299 x 412mm, in later hand colour.
The paper browned from old framing, one small hole in the sky at top right, otherwise a good example.
William Lodge was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant from Leeds. He was originally sent off to study law,
but his father's death meant that he never had to work again. Instead, he was able to indulge his interests,
living for a few years in Italy, and as artist and engraver/etcher. Lodge is among the most important of the
early English topographical artist/engravers, with a wide range of subjects, often drawn on tours with
Francis Place, another famous artist. His work forms an invaluable record of England of the day.
This sheet, one of two recorded maps by him, reflects his roots in the Yorkshire cloth trade. First published
by Pierce Tempest, who also had Yorkshire roots, with this example published by Christopher Browne,
circa 1700. £900
51
Broadsheet Proposal For a Canal Linking Huddersfield And The River Calder
JEFFERYS, Thomas Jr. & FADEN, William Jr.
'A PLAN of the intended Navigable CANAL from COOPER BRIDGE to HUDDERSFIELD, in the COUNTY
of YORK taken November the 6.th 1773. Engraved by Faden and Jeffery's Geographer to the KING 1774.'
[London: Thomas Jefferys Jr. & William Faden Jr.], 1774; copperplate engraving, border: 309 x 579
platemark: 325 x 596mm, in black and white.
The upper left corner with the paper worn, and patched, mostly affecting the blank margin.
The Huddersfield Broad Canal, a 3 1/2 mile canal, linking the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to the Calder
and Hebble navigation at Cooper Bridge. This plan was surveyed by Joseph Atkinson and Luke Holt in 1773,
and this plan published the following year, presumably as part of the campaign to gain Parliamentary
approval. The relevant Act received Royal Assent on 9th March 1774, and the canal opened in 1776.
Not traced thus on COPAC. £400
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52
Very Rare Map Of Scotland - Apparently The Second Recorded Example
JENNER, Thomas.
'THE KINGDOME OF SCOTLAND.' 'Printed Coloured and sold by Iohn Garrett at y.e south entrance of
y.e Royall Exchang in Cornhill where you may have choyce of all sorts of Mapps.'
London: John Garrett, [ca. 1679]; copperplate engraving, border: 388 x 498 platemark -x -mm, with remains
of the original outline colour. Trimmed close to the engraved area. With some light paper damage, with the
paper lightly soiled, apparently from the glue used on the old backing, with some loss of printed area from
the top of the title cartouche.
Rare broadsheet map of Scotland. Original publication is attributed to Thomas Jenner, a little-known
London map- and printseller, active between about 1621 and 1673. It is unfortunate that Jenner did not have
sufficient stock to assemble atlases as his output, based on the few surviving maps and his catalogue of 1662,
mark him out as one of the most interesting of the early generation of London mapsellers, and worthy of
more extensive study. Although unsigned, the map is listed in his 1662 catalogue of 1662. However, it
probably dates from rather earlier as several of the recorded examples are found in association with maps
datable to the 1640s. The British Library's example is bound with a 1640s printing of Saxton's wall-map of
England, the National Library of Scotland's example originally came from a civil war period Speed atlas,
and one in a private collection is bound in a Saxton-Web county atlas of 1645. The plate passed, with Jenner's
stock, to John Garrett in 1673, who reprinted it with his imprint inserted, and 'London Derry' named in
Northern Ireland. It is listed in his catalogue of circa 1679 (Skelton: CountyAtlases, pl.27b), which gives a
'terminus ante quem' for the re-engraving.
This second state was not recorded by Moir, but an example was discovered by Weinreb and Douwma, and
offered in their catalogue 19, item 121 (ill), when it was acquired by the National Library of Scotland.
This previously unknown example would thus appear to be the second recorded extant copy of this rarity.
Not listed in Moir: Early Maps of Scotland, but cf. I, p.169, for the Jenner issue (listed as anonymous); not listed thus
in the British Library's Map Catalogue. £2,800
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SCOTLAND
53
Very Scarce Two-Sheet Map Of Scotland
TAYLOR, Thomas.
'A New Mapp OF SCOTLAND or NORTH BRITAIN With Considerable Improvements according to the
Newest Observations 1731.' 'Printed and Sold by Tho:s Bowles Print and Map Seller next the Chapter House
in S.t Pauls Church yard and Iohn Bowles Print and Map Seller at the Black Horse in Cornhill London.'
London: Thomas Bowles (II) & John Bowles, 1731 [but ca. 1733]; copperplate engraving, border: 580 x 1001
platemark: - x -mm, on two sheets joined, in original outline colour.
Long horizontal tear from the right hand border to the Northumberland coast restored, one area of paper
loss in the map.
Very scarce copy of Herman Moll's two-sheet map of Scotland, from the 'World Described', published by
Thomas Taylor, a London printseller, working from a shop in Fleet Street, who dabbled in maps.
This map was first published in 1720; after Taylor left business circa 1729, the plates for this map passed to
Thomas (II) and John Bowles, great acquirers of second-hand plates, who republished it dated 1731,
although John's address is given as 'at the Black Horse in Cornhill', where he moved in 1733, which may
imply there was an intermediate printing.
In place of Moll's decorative insets, Taylor inserted an extensive 'Alphabeticall Table of all the CITIES and
Market TOWNS &c. in NORTH BRITAIN or SCOTLAND ...', in the blank areas of the sea. Within the map,
Taylor shows the roads of Scotland as straight-lines, marking the distances between the towns.
As Taylor's stock was not large enough to compose atlases, this map is appreciably rarer than Moll's original.
Although the map can be found in the British Library, National Library of Scotland and at the Bodleian and
Cambridge, it is rare in the trade.
Moir: Early Maps Of Scotland, I, p.181: 1720, notes.
£3,000
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54
Very Scarce Map Of Scotland Widely Used During The Jacobite Rebellion Of 1745
ELPHINSTONE, John.
'A New & Correct MERCATOR'S MAP OF NORTH BRITAIN carefully laid down from the Latest Surveys
and Most approved Observations by In.o Elphinstone Esq.r P. Engineer. 1745.' T. Kitchin sculp.' 'TO His
Royal Highness WILLIAM Duke of Cumberland Commander in CHIEF of His Majesty's Forces This MAP of
NORTH BRITAIN is most humbly Dedicated by His Royal Highnesses most Faithful & Most Obed.t Servant
And: Millar.' 'Printed for A. Millar opposite Katherine Street in the Strand, London, according to Act of
Parliam.t March 6.th 1745 Price 2.s 6.d'
London: Andrew Millar, 6th March 1745; copperplate engraving, border: 671 x 533 widest: 674 x 533
platemark: 687 x 542mm, in original outline colour. A fine example, with wide margins.
John Elphinstone, son of the 9th Lord Elphinstone, was one of the most important Scottish surveyors and
cartographers of the mid-eighteenth century, active at the time of the Jacobite Rising, responsible for printed
maps of the British Isles, Scotland and the Lothians in the years immediately before the Rising.
The maps of Scotland and Lothian were the definitive maps of their respective areas during the Jacobite
Rising, with the Scotland widely used by military planners and officers during the fighting, as can be seen by
the multiple copies in the British Library's Kings Topographical Collection with contemporary military
annotations. This is state 1, without the scale bar. £1,000
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SCOTLAND
55
Rare Broadsheet Of The Roads In The Highlands During
The '45 Rising
WILLDEY, Thomas.
'A Map of the KING'S ROADS, Made by his Excellency
GENERAL WADE in the HIGHLANDS of SCOTLAND;
from Sterling to Inverness, with the Adjacent Countries &c.'
'T. Kitchin sculp.' 'To his Excellency Henry Hawley, Esq.r
Lieu.t General and Commander in Chief of his Majesties Forces
in Scotland &c. This PLATE is humbly Dedicated by His Most
humble Serv.t Tho.s Willdey.' 'Publish'd according to Act of
Parliam.t Jan.y 4.th 1746. By [erasure].'
London: [Thomas Jefferys Sr. ?], Jany. 4th. 1746 [but ca. 1749];
copperplate engraving, border: 456 x 382 widest: 461 x 382
platemark: 472 x 396mm, in black and white.
The paper a little creased, with one restored tear in the margin,
but a good example.
Broadsheet map of the roads through the Scottish Highlands
built by General Wade after the Jacobite Rising of 1719.
After abandoning the march on London, the Jacobite Army
had retired to the Highlands to besiege Stirling Castle. While the Jacobite Army was pretty mobile, the
Hanoverian Army, with its baggage and artillery train, depended on the roads to pursue the Highlanders.
The map is dedicated to Henry 'Hangman' Hawley, the Royal Commander in Scotland, who was soundly
defeated by the Jacobites at the Battle of Falkirk, a fortnight after this map was first published. This example
is the second state of the map, with the original publishers' names erased from the imprint, leaving only the
date. The Battle of Culloden is now marked in the map, with the lines of battle of the opposing forces.
Hodson: County Atlases, I, 184, notes, referring to an example in the National Library of Wales.
£3,500
56
Scarce Plan Of Aberdeen During The '45 Rising
PATERSON, G. & W.
'A SURVEY of OLD & NEW ABERDEEN, with
y.e Adjacent Country between y.e Rivers DEE
and DON. Inscrib'd to y.e R.t Hono.ble D. FORBES
Esq. L.d President of y.e Sessions in SCOTLAND.
By G. & W. Paterson. Sold by J. Millan Bookseller
next Scotland Yard Whitehall 1746.'
'Printed according to y.e Act Jan.y 20. 1746,
for J. Millan next Scotland Yard Whitehall. Price
1.s 6.d Plain. 2.s Colour'd. Navy & Army
Establishment 13.s Mathews & Lestocks Tracts
9.s 6.d Plans Sea Fights 10.s 6.d Kanes Campaigns
& Discipline, Cuts 6.s I. Jones's Designs 10.s 6.d
Gothic Architecture 15.s'
London: John Millan, Jan 20th. 1746 [but later ?];
copperplate engraving, border: 361 x 446 widest: 364 x 446 platemark: 367 x 453m, in black and white.
Minor staining affecting the top left corner, otherwise a good example.
Rare broadsheet plan of Aberdeen, published during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-1746. During the rising,
Aberdeen was held by Lord Lewis Gordon, who busied raising both men and money for the Jacobite cause.
The Hanoverian commander in Scotland sent a force of clansmen to attack Aberdeen. The two armies met
at Inverurie (marked 'Inverury' on the inset map) to the north of Aberdeen, on 23rd December 1745.
The Jacobites won the day, driving off the Hanoverians, the battle taking place just a month before this
detailed plan was published.
COPAC records two examples of the map. The British Library example is in the King's Topographical Collection,
bound with a manuscript version. The National Library of Scotland's example is bound in volume 5 of 'Bibliotheca
Topographica Britannica', 1790. It seems likely that this example, which was folded once into a book, is a later printing
also. £1,800
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57
Unusual Letterpress Plan Of The Battle Of Culloden
Anonymous.
'A PLAN of CULLODEN BATTLE, April 16.th 1746.'
'(Page 387)'.
[np.: Anonymous, nd]; letterpress text, widest: 286 x 145mm,
black and white.
The paper uncut, folded twice, with a long tear and several
heavy creases restored, with minimal surface loss.
Letterpress plan of the array of the opposing forces at he Battle
of Culloden, with various type ornaments to designate the
different types of units at the battle. Against each unit is the
strength of the unit. Below the plan is a table 'A Regimental LIST
of the Killed and Wounded of the KING's Troops', listed by
cavalry, infantry and artillery.
While clearly intended for a book, this sheet seems never to have
been bound; the paper has chain-lines, but no other watermark.
£350
58
Very Scarce Map Of Straithern,
Perthshire
ADAIR, John.
'THE MAPP OF STRAITHERN
STORMOUNT, and CARS of
GOURIE With the Rivers Tay and
Iern Surveighed and Designed by
Iohn Adair Fellow of the Royal
Society.' 'James Moxon sculp.'
'To the Right Honorable JAMES,
Earle of PERTH Lord
DRUMOND And STOBHALL,
Lord High CHANCLOUR of
SCOTLAND, Heritable Steuard
of Straithern &c. This Mapp is
humbly Dedicated By Iohn
Adair.'
[Edinburgh:] John Adair,
[ca.1688]; copperplate engraving, border: 436 x 673 platemark: 458 x 679mm, in black and white.
A very good example.
John Adair was one of the great Scottish surveyors, working between 1681 and 1718, who planned an atlas
of Scotland, which never came to fruition. One of his earliest surveys, and one of the few maps published in
his lifetime, was this very scarce map of Straithern, in Perthshire, with the course of the Rivers Tay and Tern
and their tributaries.
This is the second state of the map, with Adair now described as a Fellow of the Royal Society, to which he
was elected in 1688. There are also additional place names inserted.
Moir: Early Printed Maps Of Scotland, II, p.220: 1685. £2,000
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SCOTLAND
59
Very Rare Chart Of The River Clyde - One Of Four Recorded
Examples
WATT, John Sr.
'THE RIVER of CLYDE Surveyed by JOHN WATT NB The
Soundings are in Fathoms except those on Dumbuc Bridge which
are in Feet at High Water. _ Latitude of Glasgow 55.o 56 North Long.
4.o 9.' West from London.' 'Engraved by Tho.s Phinn, Edinburgh.'
[Glasgow: James Watt, 1759]; copperplate engraving,
border: 507 x 724 widest: 518 x 724 platemark: 525 x 730mm,
in black and white. A very good example.
Detailed chart of the River Clyde, with a large inset - 'ENTRY to the
RIVER and FIRTH of CLYDE and ADJACENT ISLANDS According to the best Authorities.' The chart was
surveyed by John Watt Sr. in about 1734, a successful surveyor in the Lanarkshire (Strathclyde) region.
After his untimely death, the manuscript passed to his nephews John (II) and James Watt, the latter the
Scottish scientist credited with perfecting the steam engine. The pair edited the chart, and James published
the chart, and advertised it for sale in the Glasgow Courant 'Just published and to be sold by James Watt,
at his shop in the College of Glasgow, priced 2s 6d A large sheet map of the Rover Clyde, from Glasgow to
Portincross, from an actual survey to which is added a Draught of part of the North Channel with the Firth
of Clyde according to the bestauthorities' (17th October 1759).
From the collection of the editor and publisher James Watt. Provenance: Sotheby's, The James Watt Sale,
20th March 2003, lot 8 (ill.), bearing the manuscript annotation 'Survey to the point of Towart by
John Watt S.r about 1734 and published by ['John' - crossed out, and replaced by] James Watt Jun.r about
1760', and 'Towart Point' inserted in manuscript, these additions, according to the Sotheby's cataloguer,
in James Watt's hand. Item 9 in the same sale was another example; a fourth example is in the Smeaton
papers in the Royal Society.
Moir: Early Maps of Scotland, II, p. 16, noting only one institutional location, in the British Library. £6,000
60
Only Example Located
MORISON, James.
'PLAN of the Navigation Proposed upon the RIVERS of FORTH, DEVON, and GUDIE, made under the
direction of THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS of POLICE Surveyed by Ja.s Morison Published February 1774
Engraved by And: Bell.'
[Edinburgh:] James Morison, 1774; copperplate engraving, border: 335 x 872 platemark: 345 x 882 mm,
on two sheets joined, in black and white. A good example.
The idea of a canal linking the rivers Forth and Clyde (Edinburgh and Glasgow, North Sea and Irish Sea)
dates back to at least the reign of Charles II, but it was in the 1760s that various surveyors proposed viable
routes for such a canal, with John Smeaton's route accepted in 1768. This survey covers the course of the
Forth and its tributaries in an area bounded by 'LOCH CONE' in the north to 'STIRLING' and 'ALLOA' in
the south, and from 'LOCH CONE' to 'ALLOA', 'Dollar', 'Dollar mains' and 'Rackmiln' in the east.
This map is from the collection of the Scottish scientist and inventor, James Watt, who helped finance his
experiments by working as a surveyor. Provenance: Sotheby's, The James Watt Sale, 20th March 2003,
lot 8 (ill.). This map not in the BL, National Library of Scotland or on COPAC, nor is Morison recorded in Tooley's
Dictionary. £2,000
50

IRELAND
61
A Lovely Example Of This Rare Map Of Killarney
VALLANCEY, Charles
[Untitled Map Of The Lakes Of Killarney] 'To His Grace the Duke OF Rutland, Lord Lieut.t General and
GEN.L GOVERNOR OF IRELAND; This Survey of the LAKES of KILLARNEY, is most humbly dedicated
by W.m Faden. N.B. By Permission of the KING, This Plate is taken from Col. Vallancey's Military Survey
of Ireland. London: Published by W. Faden Geographer to the King, Charing Cross June 12.th 1786.'
London: William Faden Jr., copper etching, border: 359 x 455 widest: 428 x 455 platemark: 441 x 485 mm,
in original wash colour. Short split to the lower centrefold, otherwise a very good example.
Charles Vallancey (1712-1821) was a British Army officer of Engineers, of Huguenot family. He served in the
latter part of the American Revolutionary War, present at the Battle of Hobkirk's Hill (25th April 1781). His
manuscript plan of the battle was published by Faden in 1783. After the War, Vallancey returned to Ireland,
where he became interested, inter-alia, in the history and linguistics of the island, founder of the Hibernian
Antiquarian Society, Fellow of the Royal Society, and member of the Societies Of Antiquaries of London,
Edinburgh, and Perth, a member of the Royal Irish Academy, and of the Philosophical Society of
Philadelphia. In the late 1770s Vallancey was ordered to undertake a military survey of Ireland; although
author of a large number of manuscript maps, this fine map of the lakes of Killarney is one of the few seen
through the press. COPAC records no locations, but there are two examples in the British Library. £1,800
51

IRELAND
62
Rare Plan Of Pheonix Park With The Murder Of Lord Frederick Cavendish
MCLAGAN & CUMMING.
'PLAN OF THE PHOENIX PARK, DUBLIN, Showing the ROUTES TAKEN by the ASSASSINS before and
after the Murder of LORD FREDERICK CAVENDISH and Mr BURKE, 6th May 1882. [rule] M'LAGAN &
CUMMING, 135 High Street, Edinburgh. [rule].' 'M.cLagan & Cumming, Lith. Edin.r' 'PRICE ONE PENNY.'
Edinburgh: McLagan & Cumming, [ca. 1882]; lithograph, border: 363 x 473 widest: 370 x 476 mm,
highlighted with original colour.
Originally stored folded, with the two outer panels soiled, one fold split almost to the centrefold, with an
area of loss infilled, but only minor loss of geographical detail.
Rare plan of Phoenix Park and the north-western part of Dublin, published to show the murder of Lord
Frederick Cavendish in the park on 6th May 1882. Lord Cavendish, Chief Secretary for Ireland and his
companion, Thomas Burke, the Permanent Under Secretary, were attacked, while walking in the park,
by members of the Irish National Invincibles, an extremist nationalist group. The route of the murderers
into the park, and then their route back to their hideout on St Stephens' Green is marked, partly in the main
map, and partly in an inset sketch.
A second inset depicts the murder of Mr. Field, on Frederick Street, Dublin, on 27th November of the same
year. At the time, it was thought Field was murdered by the same group.
Bonar Law: Catalogue Of Maps Of Dublin, G 135 (ill.); COPAC records only a photocopy in the National Library of
Scotland. £600
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EUROPE
63
Rare Eclipse Map Of Europe
SENEX, John.
'A NEW MAP OF EUROPE From the latest Observations With M.r WHISTON'S Delineation of the Paths
of the Centers of VIII famous Eclipses of the Sun: and the breadths of their total Shadows & Annular
Penumbræ by Io.n Senex.'
London: John Senex, [ca. 1738]; copperplate engraving, border: 490 x 577 platemark: - x 590mm,
in black and white. A few short tears into the printed area restored.
Rare map of Europe, originally engraved as the general map of Europe for Senex's 'New General Atlas'
(London, 1721), here re-engraved to depict the paths of a series of eclipses over Europe, between 431 A.D.
and 1764. Dating the map has caused some confusion. The only publisher's name present is that of John
Senex (d. 30th December 1740), mentioned in the title and the short advertisement panel. However, the last
eclipse mentioned is that of 21.st March 1764, leading some commentators to date the map 1764. I feel more
inclined to date to the map to circa 1738, the final years of Senex's career, and see the 1764 eclipse drawn as
predicted and calculated by William Whiston Sr., who died on 22nd August 1752. Senex's engraved
advertisement in the map is of little help in dating: 'There is now made & sold by I: Senex F:R:S. a large Pair
of Globes of 28 Inches Diameter, fitt to adorne the Librarys of the Curious. He also sels the best Globes of 17.
12. & 9 Inch.s Diam.r: Also D.r Haley's Zodiac, & a large pair of coelestial Hemispheres &c. at his House
overag.t S.t Dunstans Church in Fleetstreet.' He was elected F.R.S. in 1728, while the 28-inch globes take
pride of place in an undated engraved catalogue, dateable on internal evidence to ca. 1729-1732.
COPAC records only the British Library example. £2,000
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EUROPE
64
Rare Chart Of Europe, North Africa And The Middle East
SENEX, John.
'[A New Map, or Chart in Mercator's Projection of] Part of EUROPE, ASIA and AFRICA London Printed for
W.m Herbert at N.o 27 Goulston Square Whitechapel.'
London: William Herbert, [ca. 1763]; copperplate engraving, border: 591 x 786 widest: 601 x 786
platemark: - x 799 mm, in modern outline colour.
Trimmed, possibly at the time of publication, to remove the extraneous first line of the title, the centrefold
stained, with short split at foot.
Rare separately-published chart of Europe (omitting northern Scandinavia), the Middle East and Africa
north of the Equator. This is one of the last maps or charts issued by John Senex before his death in 1740,
prepared as part of a set of three charts, the others being the North Atlantic and South Atlantic.
The North Atlantic chart was published, and advertised, in 1738, while the other two charts are referred to,
but only by title, in Mary Senex's broadsheet catalogue of [ca. 1740], priced at 1s. 6d. After Mary Senex's
death, some of her stock emerges in the possession of Robert Sayer, owned jointly with other publishers - the
Senex 'English Atlas' owned jointly with the Bowles family. These charts, and the rare chart of New England
after Southack, were owned jointly with William Herbert, who made his name as a publisher of maritime
atlases ad charts. After the end of the partnership, established when Sayer was starting out in business, the
charts seem to have been retained by Herbert, and this chart was re-issued with Herbert's sole imprint.
COPAC records only the British Library example of state 2 published by Sayer and Herbert. £900
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65
Rare Plan Of Gibraltar In a Late Printing
NICHOLLS, Sutton.
[Untitled Composite Sheet Of Images Of Gibraltar:]
'A CHART of the STREIGHTS of GIBRALTAR with the
Soundings &c.' [&] 'A SOUTH PROSPECT OF THE ROCK OF
GIBRALTAR.' [&] 'THE NORTH.ernPROSPECT of the BAY,
TOWN and ROCK of GIBRALTAR.' [&] 'A PROSPECT of the
Town and Rock of GIBRALTAR from the BAY.' [&]
'An Exact PLAN of the TOWN, CASTLE, MOLE And BAY of
GIBRALTAR Likewise the Approaches of y.e Spaniards in the
Last War. [rule] EXPLANATION of the References in this
Plan.'
'THE ISLAND OF MAJORCA.' [& ] 'PORT MAHON In the
Island of MINORCA.'
London: Robert Wilkinson, [ca. 1780]; copperplate engraving, border / platemark: 455 x 560mm, in black
and white.
Evidence of old folds, the paper reinforced.
Rare late state of this detailed depiction of Gibraltar. Although the early history of the plate is unresolved,
in all likelihood it was first engraved circa 1712-1713, towards the end of the War of the Spanish Succession,
during which Britain had captured both Gibraltar and Minorca, and this double success seems to explain the
dual composition of the plate. However, no example of this early printing, if it ever existed, is recorded. The
earliest recorded state appears with the joint imprint of Thomas (II) and John Bowles, with John's address
datable to the period 1727/8 to 1732, and publication no doubt relating to the Spanish siege of 1726/7. This
late state was published by John Bowles's successor Robert Wilkinson, who took over his business in 1779.
This state has the plate cut down around the borders, but is otherwise little changed, presumably rushed
into print to coincide with the commencement of the 'Great Siege' of Gibraltar (1780-1783). Although this
plate was very much out of date, there were few good plans of Gibraltar to be had in the first year of the
siege, until Faden brought out his outstanding plan of Gibraltar and the harbour in 1781. £1,200
66
Very Scarce Plan Of Gibraltar From The Siege Of
1727
OVERTON, Henry (I) & HOOLE, John.
'A MAP of the Cast of SPAIN, from the Streights of
GIBRALTER to the Gulf of CARTAGENA.' 'S.
Parker sculp.t' 'Sold by H: Overton and I. Hoole at
the White Horse without Newgate London.'
[&]
'A New PLAN of the Garrison of GIBRALTER,
with its fortifications &c. 1726.'
London: Henry Overton (I) & John HOOLE,
London, [ca. 1727]; two copperplate engravings
printed on one sheet, Spain: border: 194 x 358 outer
border: 194 x 469 platemark: 201 x 478mm;
Gibraltar: border: 195 x 471 platemark:
198 x 476mm, in black and white. Traces of old folds
and creases, but overall a reasonable example.
Very scarce plan of Gibraltar issued at the time of the Spanish siege of 1727 with, engraved on a separate
plate, a general map of the coast of Spain from Seville and Cadiz to Cartagena, with the Straits of Gibraltar.
The partnership of Overton and Hoole can be dated, from newspaper advertisements thus far located, from
6th August 1724 to 8th - 10th May 1733. A joint catalogue, dated 1734, probably denotes the partners'
attempts to liquidate their joint assets. Principally print dealers, they published a few maps only: two-sheet
maps of the World, Europe, the Holy Land and of England, an abortive series of county maps, single page
maps of Scandinavia and Poland with Muscovy, and pocket maps of the roads of England (see item 33) and
of London. The map of the coast of Spain is here in its first recorded state, with the blank inset frame at bottom
right. In the second state, a map of Minorca was engraved here.
COPAC records only one example of the second state, in the British Library. £1,250
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Rare First State Of This Influential Map Of Minorca
LEMPRIERE, Clement.
'A New and Accurate SURVEY of the ISLAND of
MINORCA, a Perticular Plan of the Harbour of Mahon
and its Fortifications, with a Map of the Mediterranean
Sea, shewing the Situation of that Island and those of
Majorca and Yvica, the Ports of Barcelona, Alicant,
Cartagena, Malaga, Gibraltar, Cadiz, Lisbon, Oporto, &c.
on the European Coast; and those of Tangier, Ceuta,
Tetuan, Oran, Algier &c on that of Barbary, with Prospects
of the Town of Mahon and S.t Philip's Castle, taken on the
Spot and Lately brought from thence. Done in the Year
1746.' 'C. Lempriere del. Publish'd according to Act of
Parliam.t June 12. 1746.' 'Sold by S. Austen Bookseller in
Newgate Street.' 'Price 2 Shillings.'
London: Stephen Austen, 1746; copperplate engraving, border: 445 x 554 platemark: 453 x 563mm, in black
and white.
Narrow margins.
Rare First State of Lempriere's finely drawn map of Minorca, the plate better known through its later
re-issues successively in the hands of John Rocque, Sayer and Bennett and then Laurie and Whittle, the
Laurie and Whittle printing of 1794 being the most commonly encountered. The map is surrounded by four
insets, a map of the south-western Mediterranean, showing the situation of Minorca, and the other Balearic
Islands in relation to the Spanish and African coasts, and Straits of Gibraltar, a detailed chart of Mahon
Harbour, and two prospects looking across the harbour. Lempriere, from 1741 the Chief Draughtsman at the
Corps of Engineers Mapping Office at the Tower of London, was responsible for a small corpus of printed
material, draughting Henry Popple's 'Map of the British Empire in America' (1733), his map of Bermuda and
a fine chart of Lisbon Harbour.
Not traced thus on COPAC; there are two examples in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. £1,800
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Uncommon Plan Of The Battle of Salamanca
CADELL & DAVIES.
'A Plan of the Battle of the Arapiles near SALAMANCA --with
--- the previous movements of the ARMIES from the
DOURO to the TORMES.' 'Neele sc. Strand.' 'London
Published 1814 by T. Cadell & W. Davies Strand.'
London: Thomas Cadell Jr. & William Davies, 1814;
copperplate engraving, border: 417 x 297 widest: 421 x 297
platemark: 460 x 347 mm, in original outline colour.
Light worming, mostly outside the engraved border,
mirrored, otherwise a good example.
Finely engraved plan of the Battle of Salamanca, performed
by Samuel John Neele for the publishing partnership of Cadell
and Davies. Although the map has the appearance of being a
bookplate, it has not been possible to trace a potential source,
and only one companion map, of the siege of Burgos, also a
separate, has been found. In July 1812, faced by a growing
French force, Wellington retreated towards Ciudad Rodrigo.
On 12th July, the French commander, Marshal Marmont, saw
British infantry in the hills above his troops, with a heavy dust
cloud in the distance. Believing that the infantry comprised a
token rearguard, he ordered his men to outflank the British
'rearguard'. In fact the dust was the British baggage train, the infantry were the visible part of Wellington's
army, concealed behind the crest of the hills. Marmont’s plan led to his force passing along the front of
Wellington's army in line of march. Seizing the opportunity, Wellington ordered the attack; after heavy
fighting the French were driven from the field.
Not traced on COPAC, or in the British Library. £350
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Scarce Military Plan Of Calais
OAKLEY, Edward.
'Plan de la Ville, Port &
CITADELE de CALAIS levé tres
Exactement par les Enginieurs du
ROY. mis aujour par le S.r Ockley
Architecte, au Quarré D'or a
Londres on l'on tro.u.ves ausi
divers autres Plans. 1750.' 'Exact
Plan of the Town Port & Citadel of
CALAIS taken by the KING's
Engineers and Publish'd by M.r
Edw. Okley Architect in Golding
Square. Price 2.s-6.d' 'R.
Benning sculp.'
London: [John Rocque ?] for
Edward Oakley, 1750; copperplate
engraving, 433 x 672 W: 457 x 672
PM: 468 x 703mm, black and white.
The centrefold reinforced, short splits in the upper and lower centrefold restored, otherwise a very good
example, in a dark impression.
Rare broadsheet plan of Calais, highlighting the town's defences on the seaward and inland sides.
The plan was probably engraved and printed in John Rocque's workshop in London, and was advertised in
his catalogue of circa 1762, at 5 shillings. It seems likely that Oakley was of French Huguenot background,
possibly a military engineer although he describes himself as an architect in the title of this map. His small
output of published maps concentrates on French military towns, including the next item, and his important
plan of Quebec (items 102 & 103}. £600
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Scarce Broadsheet Plan Of This French Naval Base
OAKLEY, John.
'A PLAN of the City, And the Harbour of
ROCHEFORT, a place Remarkable for its fine Docks,
& surprizing Magazines for Warlike Stores, where
from this Important place are continually sent
supplies of all sorts for Building Men of War to Brest,
L'Orient, S.t Malo's, Toulon & several other Sea Ports
in FRANCE.' 'Publish'd according to Act of
Parliament by E. Oakley Oct. 20. 1757. & Sold by
J. Rocque near Round Court in the Strand.'
London: John Rocque for Edward Oakley, 1757;
copperplate engraving, 286 x 418 W: 305 x 424
PM: - x 437mm, in black and white.
Large waterstain within the map, trimmed within the platemark, with paper loss at the end of the imprint
and to the bottom right corner, with loss of a couple of letters.
Very scarce plan of Rochefort, an important dockyard and naval base on the Charante River, south of
La Rochelle on the Atlantic Coast of France. The military facilities - cannon foundery, magazines, "victualling
magazine", "general magazine" and barracks - are prominently marked. An inset depicts the island of Aix,
which lies at the mouth of the river, with its fort guarding the entrance. In 1757, believing that Rochefort was
poorly defended, and that there was an opportunity to destroy the ships harboured there and in the
Charente River, the British sent an expedition to attack the place. The force sailed on 8th September and
arrived in the Basque Roads on the 23rd. The fortifications of the Isle d'Aix were destroyed by
bombardment, and the island captured. However, the defences of Rochefort had been greatly
underestimated, and the British commanders abandoned the attack and sailed back to England.
This plan was published during the expedition as a "newspaper" map, to inform the British public.
COPAC records two examples only. £220
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Apparently Unrecorded Second State
OVERTON, Henry (I).
'A NEW AND EXACT MAP OF THE THEATRE OF THE WAR IN FLANDERS AND HOLLAND,
commonly called the 17 Provinces, drawn from severall maps, made on the places by the best Geographers,
as well antient as modern collected and most exactly revised, and published by C. Inselin Engraver and
Geographer in Paris. Translated into English at the expence of Henry Overton of LONDON. Mapseller 1743.'
'[scale bar] Printed and Sold by H. Overton at the White Horse without Newgate LONDON. 1743.'
London: Henry Overton (I), 1743; copperplate engraving, map, widest: 578 x 853 border: 589 x 876
platemark: 600 x -mm, on two sheets joined, in original outline colour.
The right hand part of the map with several areas of paper thinness, the right hand margin rebuilt, part of
the lower right border, the paper reinstated to the engraved border.
Rare two-sheet map of the Low Countries, published to illustrate the campaign of 1743, in the War of the
Austrian Succession. Needing a general map of the theatre of war Henry Overton resorted to the simple
expedient of dusting down an existing plate, which he first published in 1709, re-engraving the date, and
then re-publishing it, with the original title otherwise unchanged, this creating the impression that this was
an up-to-date and reliable map with which to follow the course of the war.
Neither state traced on COPAC, but there is an example of the first state in he British Library.
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Rare Two-Sheet Map Of Artois
KNIGHT, William.
'The SEAT of WAR in the PROVINCE of ARTOIS and COUNTRY ADJACENT According to the
Observations of William de Isle and others as Communicated to y.e Royal Academy of Siences at PARIS.'
'[scale bars] Sold by William Knight at the Quee[n]s head against S.t Sepuchr.s Church on Snow Hill
LONDON.'
London: William Knight, [ca. 1709]; copperplate engraving, map, widest: 562 x 904 border: 557 x 901
widest: 568 x 912 platemark: 572 x - mm, on two sheets joined, in original outline colour.
Trimmed to the platemark, minor glue stains to the centrefold, a few creases, the verso a little grubby.
Rare two-sheet map of the province of Artois, published during the War of the Spanish succession, based on
the work of the French cartographer Guillaume Delisle.
Knight is one of the obscure English publishers of the period, active circa 1709 to 1710, first at 'Moor's Yard
in Duke-Street, Bloomsbery' (February 1709) and then on Snow Hill. His biography is complicated by his
reluctance to advertise his maps, with only two adverts for the map of England traced thus far.
He published, so far as is known, maps of England, Scotland, Ireland, this map of the Province of Artois and
a map of the West Indies (see item 127).
Not traced thus on COPAC. £1,500
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Rare Intermediate State Revised For The Wars Of The French Directory
STOCKDALE, John.
'A NEW MAP OF ZEALAND; with the RIVERS SCHELDE, part of HOLLAND,
FLANDERS & BRABANT; Shewing the Situation of the SCHELDE the Present
SUBJECT OF DISPUTE. [rule] London, Publishd as the Act directs Nov.r 29; 1792
by Jn.o Stockdale Piccadilly.
London: John Stockdale, Novr. 29 1792; copperplate engraving, border: 410 x 524 platemark: 440 x 560mm,
in original wash and outline colour. Evidence of the old folds, some browing, but overall a nice example.
Very scarce broadsheet map. This second state has the title re-engraved for sale as a map of the theatre of
war between French and Austrians. On 6th November 1792, the French defeated the Austrians at the Battle
of Jemappes, winning control of the Austrian Netherlands. This victory brought the French and Dutch into
conflict over commercial use of the Scheldt River. Although a relatively minor matter in itself, this dispute
helped bring Britain into the war with France. £400
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Rare Broadsheet Map Of The "Great Expedition"
LUFFMAN, John.
'GRAND EXPEDITION. A MAP of the TEXEL and VLIETER ROADS with the
COUNTRY of HOLLAND as far south as the HAGUE: Intended to Illustrate the
Operations of the Grand Expedition; By, JOHN LUFFMAN, Geog.r Plain Price 1.s
Col.d 1.s 6.' 'London: Engraved & Published Sept.r 14, 1799, by J. LUFFMAN, N.o 2,
Inner Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange. Of whom may be had a variety of
interesting Engrav'd Calculations, Maps, &c.'
London: John Luffman: Septr 14 1799; copperplate engraving, border: 374 x 288
widest: 395 x 290 platemark: 402 x 305 mm, in original wash colour.
Rare map of the British attack on Texel Island in 1799, intended to secure control
over the waters around the island. General Sir Ralph Abercromby landed near
Callardstoog on the 27th August; the next day he captured Helder Fortress, and gained control of the island.
On 30th August, Admirals Duncan and Mitchell captured the Dutch ships caught in the Nieuwediep and the
Vlieter Channels. COPAC records only the British Library example. £400
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LUFFMAN, John.
'GRAND EXPEDITION. A MAP of the TEXEL and VLIETER ROADS with the COUNTRY of HOLLAND as
far south as the HAGUE: Intended to Illustrate the Operations of the Grand Expedition; By, JOHN
LUFFMAN, Geog.r.' 'Published by Bunney & Gold Nov.r 1.st 1799.'
London: [John Walton or Wharton] Bunney & [Joyce] Gold, Nov.r 1.st 1799; copperplate engraving, border:
374 x 288 widest: 395 x 290 platemark: 402 x 305 mm, in black and white.
Tear from the binding stub restored, otherwise a good example.
A second state of the previous map. After the initial success, the Duke of York assumed command. When
French reinforcements came up, the Duke was forced to sign a convention, evacuating the army in early
October. It seems likely that with news of the defeat, Luffman promptly sold this plate to Bunney and Gold,
who republished it, with their imprint, in the 'Navy Chronicle'. £200
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Rare Map Showing The Scene Of A Disastrous Expedition
LUFFMAN, John.
'MAP OF THE ISLAND OF WALCHEREN WITH THE FORTIFICATIONS &c.'
'London, Published by J. Stratford N.o 112, Holborn Hill, Feb.y 10: 1810.'
London: James Stratford, Feby. 10 1810; copperplate engraving, border: 231 x 192
widest: 240 x 192 platemark: 276 x -mm, in black and white. A good example.
In 1809, the British Government sent an expeditionary force to Walcheren to
seize the port of Flushing, and from there attack Antwerp. Flushing was captured
after a two-day siege (13th-15th August). However, in the confines of the island
an epidemic of 'Walcheren fever' broke out. 60 officers and 3,900 men died of the
fever, and many thousands more were struck down with symptoms, compelling
the British to withdraw, with Flushing finally abandoned on 25th December 1809.
Although unsigned, this map is clearly by Luffman; it carries no military information beyond the landing
sites, so it was probably published in early August, and the plate sold to Stratford, a book-publisher, after
the ignominious end of the expedition. £250
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Rare Map Of Germany And Eastern Europe During The Napoleonic War
LAURIE & WHITTLE.
'A NEW MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR, Comprehending GERMANY; POLAND, WITH ITS
DISMEMBERMENTS, PRUSSIA; TURKEY in Europe ITALY &c, From the Maps of Chauchard, Zannoni, &c.
[rule] Published by LAURIE & WHITTLE, 54, Fleet Street, London, as the Act directs. July 31.st 1807.'
'Wigzell sculp.' 'An Improved Edition, with the New Divisions, &c. 1809.'
London: Robert Laurie & James Whittle, London, 1809; copperplate engraving, map, widest: 713 x 794
border: 728 x 807 widest: 734 x 807 platemark: - x 835mm, in original was colour.
Split to one fold restored, otherwise a good example of the map, in fine original wash colour.
Very detailed and large map of Germany, Eastern and Southern Europe, designed as wall-map on which
interested people could trace the lines of march of Napoleon's campaigns, and place the great battles being
won and lost.
This second state has, apparently, been updated since the first printing, to show the new boundaries
established by Napoleon's victories.
COPAC records only the British Library example of the 1807 state.
£1,000
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Rare Birds-Eye Plan / View Of Northern
Italy
STANNARD & DIXON.
'STANNARD AND DIXON'S
PANORAMIC BIRDS EYE VIEW OF THE
SEAT OF WAR SHOWING THE
KINGDOM OF SARDINIA WITH ITS
PRINCIPAL CITIES, ROADS, RAILWAYS,
FORTRESSES & STRATEGIC DEFENCES,
THE ROUTE OF THE AUSTRIAN'S
APPROACH OVER THE BRIDGE OF
BUFFOLERA, ACROSS THE TICINO, THE
PRINCIPAL PASSES OF THE ALPS AND
THE APPROACH OF THE FRENCH
ARMY OVER MOUNT CENIS TO TURIN
& THEIR ROUTE BY SEA FROM
MARSEILLES & TOULON TO GENOVA,
THENCE TO ALESSANDRIA TO FORM A JUNCTION WITH THE SARDINIAN ARMY. ALSO THE
NEIGHBOURING STATES SURROUNDING THE KINGDOM OF SARDINIA. PROJECTED FROM MAPS &
PLANS, FURNISHED BY COUNT JEAN DE FOIX, ATTACHÉ OF THE SARDINIAN EMBASSY.'
'STANNARD & DIXON.' 'I. PACKER, LITH.' 'LONDON; PRINTED & PUB.D MAY, 3, 1859, BY STANNARD
& DIXON, 7, POLAND STREET.' 'N.o 1'
London: Stannard & Dixon, May 3, 1859; lithograph, border: 482 x widest: 525 x 707mm,
printed in black and sepia.
The centrefold worn, with splits at top and bottom, one tear into the printed area restored.
Rare map of the theatre of war between the French, allied with the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the Austrians
in Northern Italy, known as 'Second War of Italian Independence', which commenced on 29th April 1859.
The map covers an area bounded by 'THE ALPS' in the north, and the 'MEDITERRANEAN SEA' in the
south, and from the 'LAKE OF GENEVA', 'GRENOBLE', 'BRIANCON' and 'MARSEILLES' eastwards to
'TRIESTE' and the 'GULF OF VENICE'.
COPAC records only the example in the National Library of Wales. £450
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Rare Birds-Eye View / Map Of Lombardy
CONCANEN & LEE.
'Military Topographical View of the
STRONGHOLDS OF LOMBARDY. ON
THE AUTHORITY OF M. LAVELLÉE.'
'Concanen & Lee.' [facsimile signature]
'CONCANEN & LEE, DEL & LITH.'
[London:] Concanen & Lee, [1859 ?];
lithograph, border, widest: 269 x 339
widest: 301 x 339mm, in original colour.
Four areas of paper thinness where the
map was crudely removed from a
scrapbook, a little browning in the upper
border, else a good example.
Although undated, this attractive
plan/view probably relates to the Second
Italian War of Independence War (1859), in
which Italy captured Lombardy from the
Austrians. The M. Lavallée referred to may
be Theophile Lavallée, a French military surveyor (d. 1866). Not traced thus on COPAC.
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Rare Map Of Mount Etna For The Geologist And Traveller
GEMMELLARO, Guiseppe.
'HISTORICAL & TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP OF THE ERUPTIONS OF ETNA FROM THE ERA OF THE
SICANI TO THE Present Time, Intended to show the Origin, the Direction & the Age of each Eruption.
Dedicated to the Geological Society of London, By their obed.t humble Servant, JOSEPH GEMMELLARO.
[vertical design] QUADRO ISTORICO TOPOGRAFICO DELLE ERUZIONE DELL'ETNA, Cominciando
dell'EPOCA dei SICANI sine oggi 1824. Formato dietro lo studio de più accreditali scrittori del Vulcano e
dopo molte accurate osservazioni che ha per oggetto principale mostrare l'origine il corso, e l’epoca d ogni
Eruzione All Illustre e Dotta Società Geologica di Londra, GUISEPPE GEMMELLARO, con profundo
rispetto &c. &c. &c.' 'Published by James Wyld Geographer to His Majesty 5 Charing Cross. London.
February 1.st 1828.'
London: James Wyld Jr., February 1st 1828; copperplate engraving, map: 444 x 449 border: 451 x 702
widest: 500 x 702 platemark: 516 x 730mm, in original wash colour.
Light tape stain in upper border, a few short tears outside the platemark, but overall a lovely example.
Very unusual map entirely devoted to Mount Etna, compiled in 1824 by the Italian geologist Guiseppe
Gemmellaro, a native of Catania, a coastal town in the shadow of the volcano.
Two extensive panels of text, in parallel English and Italian, detail the eruptions from 1226 to 1824, when the
map was drawn. Gemmellaro even includes notes for the tourist - the "informed traveller" - on particular
attractions to be seen, as well as a commentary on the height of the volcano.
The paths of the lava flow are marked on the map when known, with the lava from three eruptions actually
reaching Catania, on the coast. Also depicted from actual observation, are the three 'levels' of the volcano,
which are described in the text.
COPAC records two examples only, in the British Library and at Cambridge. £1,250
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Theatre Of War In Bohemia With
Jefferys' Manuscript Signature
JEFFERYS, Thomas Sr.
'THE THEATRE of WAR in the
KINGDOM of BOHEMIA, DRAWN
from the SURVEY of J.C. MULLER
Capt.n Engin.r to the Emperor: To
which is Annexed The DUTCHY of
SILESIA and MARQUISATES of
MORAVIA and LUSATIA, compiled
from the GERMAN MAPS. By
Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to His
Royal Highness the Prince of WALES.'
'Published June 6: 1757.'
London: Thomas Jefferys Sr., June 6:
1757; copperplate engraving, border:
479 x 560 widest: 487 x 565
platemark: 490 x 572mm, in original
outline colour. A good example.
Very scarce map of the theatre of war
in Bohemia, during the Seven Years'
War.
The map is interesting as being signed by the publisher, Thomas Jefferys Sr. He explained this on the
engraved slipcase label found with dissected versions of the map: '... N.B. As the Public was greatly impressed
upon, and myself much injured, by a Pirated Copy of my Pocket Mirror for North America, I have
written my Name upon every Copy of this Map, to prevent the like Imposition, and injury'.
COPAC records only the two examples in the British Library. £300
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Rare Map Of Hungary In The First State,
Not Recorded Thus By Szantai
PALMER, Richard.
'A NEW MAPP of the KINGDOM of
HUNGARY And the STATES that have
been Subject to it, which are at present the
Northern parts of Turkey in EUROPE [rule]
London Printed for Tho: Terrey at y.e Red
Lyon without Newgate, and Ric: Palmer in
Fullwood Rents, near Grayes Inn Stationer.'
'R. Palmer sculp.' 'To His Royall Highness
George Prince of Denmark, and Norway
&c.a This Mapp is Humbly Dedicated and
Presented By Richard Palmer.'
London: Thoms Terry & Richard Palmer,
1686]; copperplate engraving, border:
368 x 572 outer border: 490 x 572
platemark: 494 x 576mm, in modern hand
colour.
Restored, with two areas of loss, one in the
Adriatic, the other in the upper part of the map, reinstated in manuscript.
Rare broadsheet map of Hungary and the Danubian Provinces, drawn and engraved by Richard Palmer,
and published in conjunction with Thomas Terrey. The partners advertised the map in the 'London Gazette'
for 28th October to 1st November 1686 as "a new and accurate Map of the Kingdom of Hungary, and the
States that have been subject to it, with true and exact Prospects of Ten of the principal Places between
Vienna and Constantinople ...'.
With the vignette views this is the most decorative, and among the rarest, English maps of the region.
This state not recorded in Szantai: Atlas Hungaricus, but cf. I, Lea 1, the second state. £1,800
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Detailed Plan Of The Battle
BOTELER, John Harvey.
'The HARBOUR of NAVARIN, with a Plan of the Battle on the
20.th OCT.R 1827. by J.H. Boteler L.t of H.M.S. Albion.' 'W. Read
sc.' 'London, Published by Henry Colburn, 13, Great
Marlborough Street.'
London: Henry Colburn, [ca. 1828]; copperplate engraving,
border: 204 x 250 widest: 207 x 265 platemark: - x - mm, in black
and white.
Margins close; old folds, the right hand fold weak.
The Battle of Navarino was fought between a joint
Anglo-French-Russian fleet and an Ottoman-Egyptian fleet on
20th October 1827. The opposing fleets are shown at the commencement of the action, with the allied ships
linked to the key.
This very detailed plan, evidently a book-plate, was drawn by an eye-witness to the battle. A table lists the
ships, and ships' complements, of the allied fleet, while a panel of text gives a detailed analysis of the fate of
the ships of the Turco-Egyptian squadron. £250
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HEBERT, Laurence.
'A MAP exhibiting the Retreat of the FRENCH ARMY from MOSCOW to
PARIS’. ‘L. Hebert del.' 'W. Milton sc.' 'Published by R. Bowyer Pall Mall
London 20 Feb 1815.';
London: Robert Bowyer, 20 Feb 1815 copperplate engraving, outer
border: 383 x 253 widest: 386 x 253 platemark: - x -mm, in black and white.
A fine example.
Small but detailed map, in three sections, of the disastrous French retreat
from Moscow, drawn by Louis Hebert, a mapmaker employed in the
British Army's Quarter Master General's Office. The map was engraved by
Milton for 'An Illustrated Record of Important Events in the Annals of
Europe ...', published by Bowyer in 1815.
£200
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Rare Birds-Eye View / Plan Of The Mouth Of The Dnieper
PACKER, Thomas.
'PANORAMIC VIEW OF KINBURN SPIT & FORT, PORT
OTCHAKOFF, & FORT NICOLAIEFF. PANORAMA DE
KINBURN ET DES FORTS, DE D'OCKZAKOFF, ET LE FORT
NICOLAIEFF.' 'Lith.d from a Sketch by an Officer of H.M.S.
Stromboli in 1855.' 'Tho.s Packer delt et lith.' 'Stannard & Dixon
imp.' 'London, Printed & Pub.d Oct.r 30. 1855, by Stannard &
Dixon, 7, Poland St.' 'F. SINNETT EDITEUR D'ESTAMPES
PASSAGE COLBERT ROTUNDE N.o 10 PARIS.' 'N.o 23'
London: Stannard & Dixon, Octr. 30 1855; lithograph,
border: 455 x 685 widest: 504 x 685mm, printed in colour.
Printed on thick paper, the centrefold split, two tears into the map restored, several short tears in lower
border restored.
The Battle of Kinburn, on October 17, 1855, was an attack by a joint Anglo-French naval force on a Russian
fort guarding the mouth of the Dnieper river estuary (modern Ukraine). The battle is regarded as early
evidence of the importance of ironclad ships. The French ironclads pounded the fort to destruction in four
hours, and yet suffered only minor casualties in the process because their armoured hulls were able to
withstand the defensive fire of the Russians. Not recorded thus on COPAC. £300
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Rare Map of the Caspian And Aral Seas
VATATZES, Basileios [Batatazi].
'[Greek:] Khárta, di es tois filomathési parékhetai eidein méros ti tes Asías... Nin proton tipois ekdotheisa
par' ema, Basileía Batátzi ... Charta, in quâ eruditis spectanda exhibetur pars Asiæ quam obvaria viarum
pericula et immensos itineris labores, nemimi peregrinatorum hucusque contigit oculi videre, ut ex
testimonio oculorum quodam modo explicare, nunc primùm typorum ope publici juris facta a me basilio
batatzi, magni quondam Sanctæ in Christo magnæ ecclesiæ Constantinopolitanæ Oeconomi filo. Siquidem
volubilis humanarum rerum cursus, tum mea propria condition simper alias ex alijs permutations passa, in
causâ fuere ut non mod multas antea et gentes et terras viderim, sed et jam præditem partem, Asiæ ab Anno
1727, usque ad 1730 lustraverim, nunc verò celeberratissimæ magnæ Britanniæ spectator sim.'
'Ioannes Senex Londini sculpsit. Qui Globos Cartasque ex accuratissimis novissimisque observationibus
delineatas fecit et vendit.' '[text signed:] ... Londini Anno 1732 in mense Octobri.'
London: [John Senex], 1732; copperplate engraving, Map border: 335 x 392 outer border: 553 x 608
widest: 557 x 608mm, in black and white.
Trimmed to the outer border at the sides, with additional margins added, for inclusion in a composite atlas.
Basileios Vatatzes (or Batatazi) was a Greek traveller, merchant and adventurer variously described as from
Therapeia or Constantinople. He spent some time in Persia at the court of Nadir Shah, and seems to have
travelled widely in the region of the Caspian Sea, and to the east, around the Aral Sea and modern
Afghanistan.
From his travels, he compiled a map, the first modern survey of the region although it designates a large
part of the area as desert, and contains little information about the settlements. It seems that he
commissioned John Senex in London to engrave and publish the map, perhaps because of Senex's
connection with the Royal Society in London. £3,000
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Finely Executed Manuscript Plan
HAMILTON, F[rederic]. W[illiam ??].
'PLAN of the Action of the 11.th of March Fought near ALEXANDRIA by the French under G:l MENOU
and the ENGLISH under SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE.' 'F.W. Hamilton July 1.st 1834.'
Manuscript, pen and ink with watercolour, on paper, inner border: 340 x 249 border: 346 x 25mm.
The paper is watermarked 'J. WHATMAN TURKEY MILL 1832'.
Split along an old horizontal fold, other short tears into the image, one through the author's signature; the
two bottom corners lost and a small section of the right hand border.
The plan is orientated with North in the bottom right hand corner, drawn at a scale of three-quarters of an
inch to one mile.
This is a detailed, and seemingly accurate plan of the Battle of Alexandria in 1801, drawn by one F.W.
Hamilton in 1834. It seems possible that he is to be identified with Frederick William Hamilton, appointed
Ensign and Lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards in 1831, promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel by the time of the
Crimean War and, in 1874, author of a history of the regiment.
A collection of military maps, previously in the Royal United Services Institution and now in the British
Library contains several maps drawn by Hamilton from the Crimean War era, but also one of the battle of
Rolica from the Peninsular War drawn by Hamilton in 1838.
£500
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88
Rare Map Of The Advance Of The Relief Column Sent To
Rescue Gordon
VERNER, M.M.
'SKETCH OF THE COUNTRY ABOUT METEMNEH. [key]
[scale bars].' 'MM Verner Captain Rifle Brigade.' 'Wilh.
Greve, Berlin - London.' 'Feb.y 1885.'
London: Wilhelm Greve, 1885; lithograph, border: 229 x 345
widest: 231 x 345mm, in original outline colour.
A good example.
Detailed map of the country around Metemneh, in the
Sudan, about ninety five miles north of Khartoum, on the
Nile, scene of heavy fighting between the British and forces
of the Mahdi. General Garnet Wolseley held the majority of his force near Gubat, outside Metemneh, which
was held by the Mahdi's forces, but sent a forward party, commanded by Sir Charles Wilson, to race to
Khartoum on river steam boats. This force arrived there on 28th January, only to find Khartoum had fallen
two days earlier. Attempting the return journey, two of the three steamers were sunk, although their crews
were later rescued. The Army remained at Gubat in February, while the general and politicians decided
what to do next. £300
89
Unusual Map Of Abyssinia From This Little Known
Newspaper
LIVERPOOL JOURNAL.
'MAP OF ABYSSINIA [rule] PRESENTED WITH THE
LIVERPOOL JOURNAL [rule] SEPTEMBER 14 1867. [rule].'
'DAILY POST STEAM POWER LITHO. WORKS.'
Liverpool: Liverpool Journal. September, 1867; lithograph,
border: 260 x 333 widest: 262 x 333mm, in black and white.
A good example.
Uncommon map of Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia) prepared in
anticipation of the British invasion of that country. Tewodros
II, emperor of Ethiopia, had imprisoned the British envoy and
other Europeans. To punish him, an expedition was assembled
under the command of Sir Robert Napier.
On 9th April 1868, on the plateau outside Magdala, Napier defeated the Ethiopian Imperial Army and four
days later stormed Magdala, Tewodros's fortress capital, bringing the war to a successful conclusion.
£300
90
Uncommon Plan Of The British And Dutch Attack On
Algiers
POCOCK, William Innes.
'PLAN of the Town and Mole of ALGIERS and it's
VICINITY, WITH THE DISPOSITION OF THE British And
Netherland Fleets; AUG.T 27: 1816.' 'Drawn by L.t W.I.
Pocock.' 'Mutlow sc. 3 York St.r' 'Published for the
Proprietor, by Mess.rs Cadell & Davies, Strand, May 15, 1817.'
London: Thomas Cadell Jr. & William Davies, May 15, 1817;
copperplate engraving, border: 226 x 340 widest: 234 x 340
platemark: 282 x 385mm, with original colour highlights.
On Whatman paper, watermarked 1816. A good example.
Throughout the early modern period, the city of Algiers proved a thorn in the side of Christian Europe. In
the nineteenth century, it was a centre of the pirate slave trade; so, in August 1816 a joint Anglo-Dutch fleet
was sent to remonstrate with the Bey of Algiers, and to secure the release of the British consul, who had been
detained, and Christian slaves held there. On the 27th, the fleet bombarded Algiers, forcing the Bey to
release some 3,000 slaves, including over 1,000 Christians, pay restitution and promise to desist from the
slave trade, a promise that lasted only for about as long as it took for the allied fleet to disappear over the
horizon. £300
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91
Scarce Map Of Sierra Leone
WYLD, James Sr.
'MAP OF PART OF THE
WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA
EXTENDING FROM THE ISLES
OF LOSS TO SHERBORO
ISLANDS. PARTICULARLY
EXHIBITING THE DISCOVERIES
LATELY MADE TO THE N. E. OF
SIERRA LEONE BY SURGEON
O'BEIRNE AND MAJOR LAING.
Compiled from the Original
Documents in the Colonial Office.
[rule] London Published by Ja.
Wyld, Geographer to Her Majesty
--- Charing Cross, East. 1843.'
London: James Wyld Jr., 1843;
copperplate engraving, map,
widest: 650 x 897
border: 647 x 930 platemark: 661 x 961mm, in original colour.
The lower section of the map, trimmed off, and rejoined with tape, by the publisher, to fold into a
contemporary composite atlas. One short tear into the printed area, otherwise a fine example.
Scarce large format map of Sierra Leone, West Africa, drawn by James Wyld Sr. from various contemporary
accounts, including Alexander Gordon Laing's 'Travels in the Timanee, Kooranko, and Soolima Countries, in
Western Africa ...' (London, 1825) and Brian O'Beirne's account of his exploration of much of the length of
the River Gambia, and through the interior.
This state not recorded on COPAC, which notes only two examples of the map, in any state. £380
92
HARRIS, Philip.
'BIRDS-EYE VIEW OF THE
GOLD COAST, SHOWING THE
BRITISH SETTLEMENTS, THE
TERRITORY UNDER BRITISH
PROTECTION, AND THE
ASHANTEE COUNTRY
COMPILED FROM THE LATEST
GOVERNMENT SURVEYS. [rule]
PUBLISHED BY POOLE &
HARRIS, 23 KING S.T
WEST.M.ST.R. ENT. STA .
HALL.' 'PHILIP HARRIS.'
'CATLING, PRINTER, KING S.T'
(2.ND EDITION, REVISED.)
London: Catling for Poole &
Harris, [ca. 1873]; lithograph, in
full original colour.
This map was probably
published in 1873, in anticipation of Sir Garnet Wolsely’s attack on the Ashantee (Asanti) Kingdom in West
Africa. After the Dutch ceded their West African possessions to the British in 1872, the British and Ashantee
came into increasing territorial conflict. In 1873, the Ashantee King, Coffee Calcallee, determined to attack
the British base at Cape Coast Castle. The timely arrival, in June, of a contingent of Royal Marines helped the
heavily out-numbered garrison to hold out, until a large expeditionary force from England, commanded by
Major-General Sir Garnet Wolseley, arrived in October.
Wolseley drove back the Ashantee Army, and pursued it into the interior; finally, in February 1874, he
captured the Ashantee capita Kumasi (Coomassie), ending the war. £400
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93
Rare Map Of The War In Eastern Cape Province
SPREAT, William Jr.
'MAP OF THE SCENE OF THE PRESENT WAR IN
KAFFIRLAND. 1851.' 'Lithographed & Printed by W. Spreat,
Exeter.' 'PUBLISHED BY W. SPREAT _ EXETER ___ HAMILTON
& C.o LONDON.'
Exeter: William Spreat Jr. & Thomas Hamilton, London, 1851;
lithograph, border: 206 x 281 widest: 209 x 281x 281mm, in
original colour.
A good example, with wide margins.
Attractive map of the region of the Eastern Cape Province inland
from East London, bounded by the Great Fish River on the south and 'Great Kei River' in the north,
depicting the 'Eighth Cape Frontier War', between the British and the Rharabe Xhosa, under their chief
Maqoma, in the Waterkloof. The Xhosa were being pushed off their lands by the influx of settlers, and in
1850 hit back, raiding individual settlements and forcing the abandonment of Fort Beaufort (the green
district at top left). The war largely involved the British Army blundering around inhospitable terrain
chasing the far more mobile Xhosa raiding parties. COPAC records only the British Library example. £350
94
Uncommon Map Of The Theatre Of The Boer War
GRAPHIC, The.
'THE "GRAPHIC" MAP of the BOER REPUBLICS [scale bar] [key].'
'G. Philip & Son, 32 Fleet S.t London.' 'SUPPLEMENT TO THE
GRAPHIC, OCTOBER 21, 1899.'
London: George Philip & Son, for the Graphic, October 21st 1899;
Qlithograph, border: 333 x 252 widest: 382 x 252mm, printed in colour.
A fine example.
Attractive map of the Boer Republics in South Africa, published ten
days after the outbreak of the Second Boer War. An interesting feature of
this map is the printed flags in the upper and lower border - ten British
'Union flags' and ten Boer flags, which, according to the instructions "are
intended to be cut out, affixed to pins, and used to mark on the map the
respective positions of British and Boer troops."It might be remarked that
the Boer forces failed to fight the war the "British way", and that there
were few set-piece battles that the Graphic publishers might have
expected, with the war a long and drawn out guerrilla war of
attrition. £250
95
Uncommon Map Of The First Phase Of The Boer War
GRAPHIC, The.
'THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE DRAMA THE FIRST THREE
BATTLES OF THE CAMPAIGN.' ' C.M. Sc. [Monogram]' 'W.H.'
'SUPPLEMENT TO THE GRAPHIC, NOVEMBER 4, 1899.'
London: The Graphic, October 21st 1899; lithograph,
border: 159 x 276 widest: 258 x 335mm, printed in colour.
A fine example.
The first phase of the Boer War involved the Boer invasion of
Natal, the first engagement being the Battle of Talana Hill
(also known as the Battle of Dundee). Although a British
victory, the British force was compelled to retreat towards
Ladysmith. A second battle was fought at Elandslaagte (in army humour colloquially known as 'Ell and
Slaughter'), again won by the British, but rumour of the advance of the Boer army compelled the British to
retreat on Ladywell. The British commander in Natal, Lieutenant General Sir George White, gave battle to
the Boers in the hills outside Ladysmith, but was defeated, and retreated within the defences of Ladysmith,
setting the scene for the epic siege. £250
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96
Earliest Printed Map To Focus On Canton, Hong Kong Island And Macao
WYLD, James Jr.
'CHART OF THE CANTON RIVER WITH THE ENTRANCES & ISLANDS. Compiled from original
Surveys & Sketches. BY JAMES WYLD GEOGRAPHER TO THE QUEEN. 1842.' 'Published by Ja.s Wyld
Charing Cross East, London Sept.r 21.st 1842.'
London: James Wyld Jr., London, 1842; steel-plate engraving, border: 423 x 556 widest: 427 x 560
platemark: - x 566mm, in original outline colour.
Trimmed close at top, with loss to the engraved border, remargined; the centrefold worn with separation,
restored.
Very detailed chart of the Canton River upstream to Canton, with the islands and channels at the mouth of
the river, prominently marking Hong Kong and Macao Islands.
The chart was first published in 1840, re-issued the following year, and then thereafter, with this 1842
printing not traced on COPAC. This is the first printing of the map to appear after Hong Kong was ceded to
the British in August 1842.
£2,500
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97
Apparently The Earliest Surviving Example Of This Two Sheet Plan Of Jerusalem
OVERTON, Henry (I).
'AN EXACT DRAUGHT OF THE CITY OF JERUSALEM AND THE APPURTENANCES BELONGING
TO THE TEMPLE WITH THE GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR IN THE BORDER
THEREOF faithfully Collected out of the Holy Scriptures. Published in y.e Year 1752 according to Act of
Parliament.' 'Printed & Sold by R. Sayer opposite Fetter Lane Fleet Street London.'
London: Robert Sayer, 1752; copperplate engraving, border: 472 x 742 outer border: 574 x 901
platemark: 577 x 923 two sheets joined.
Some restoration to old folds, but a reasonable example.
Rare two-sheet map of Jerusalem, published by Robert Sayer and bearing the date 1752. Although no
earlier state has been found thus far, it is likely that this map was first published by Henry Overton (I) in
about 1717, when it was advertised in his catalogue, as 'A Plan of the City and Temple of Jerusalem, in
Two Sheets, with an Historical Account of the same ...'. The map was also re-issued in 1737. However,
no example of either state has been traced thus far, and this is the only example of this Sayer state, the
earliest surviving state, located. Recorded examples of the map, for example those in the British Library
and the Laor Collection, are later states with the date erased.
This fine birds-eye view / plan of Jerusalem is taken from a perspective point to the East of the City, and
is a reconstruction (rather than eye-witness) view of how Jerusalem was perceived to appear in Biblical
(Old Testament) times up to the time of Christ, with the Temple prominent on the skyline.
The image has side panels depicting religious vessels from the Temple, and extensive panels of
historical text.
cf. Laor: Printed Maps Of The Holy Land, 1122: a later state with the date erased.
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asia & pacific
98
Scarce Map Of The New Communications In South-East Asia
STANFORD, Edward Sr.
'PROPOSED EXTENSION of the TELEGRAPHS OF THE EAST
INDIES FROM RANGOON TO SINGAPORE and
ULTIMATELY TO CHINA AND AUSTRALIA.'
'Edward Stanford lith. 6, Charing Cross.'
London: Edward Stanford Sr., [ca. 1870]; lithograph,
inner border: 458 x 429 border: 462 x 433 widest: 466 x 438mm,
in original outline colour.
Evidence of the old folds, minor infilling at a couple of
junctions, the upper left corner re-attached.
Unusual map of India, South-East Asia, the East Indies,
Australia and the southern part of Japan, published to show the
spreading network of telegraph, including sub-marine lines,
throughout the region. The map also marks the mail routes,
with suggested alternatives depending on the season. Madras,
Rangoon, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canton, Sydney, Melbourne
and Adelaide are all prominently marked. Not traced thus on COPAC. £380
99
Scarce Map Of The South-East Asian Peninsula
THE ENGINEER.
'MAP SHOWING CAPT. SPRYE'S PROPOSED ROUTE TO WESTERN
CHINA, AND COMPETITIVE SCHEMES.' 'JCOLE.' 'SWAIN SC.'
'SUPPLEMENT TO THE ENGINEER, DECEMBER 24, 1869.'
[London:] The Engineer, December 24, 1869; woodblock engraving,
inner border: 316 x 215 border: 326 x 223 widest: 354 x 23 mm, in black
and white.
A good example.
Uncommon map of the South-East Asian peninsula, north to the
Yangtze River and south to Singapore, and from Calcutta west to
Hainan. The map illustrates a number of overland routes from the
British and French possessions of the region, into western China,
commencing at Calcutta, Rangoon, Bangkok and Saigon.
The map also includes the sea-routes of the region, marking the
destinations and distances on each route.
£300
100
Uncommon Map Of The Tasmanian Main Line Railway
ANGLO-AMERICAN COMPANY.
'Map of TASMANIA. [triple rule] THE
TASMANIANMAIN LINE RAILWAY SHEWN RED
[symbol].' 'THE TASMANIAN MAIN LINE RAILWAY.'
'PHOTO LITHOGRAPHED BY THE ANGLO AMERICAN
COMPANY 3 PEMBERTON ROW RED LION COURT E.C.'
[London:] Anglo-American Company, [ca. 1880];
photo-lithograph, inner border: 330 x 343 border: 467 x 373
widest: 381 x 373mm, in original outline colour. Tear at
lower right, into the map restored, else a good example.
Detailed map of the central part of Tasmania (the
north-west, north-east and southern extremities are
omitted), highlighting the Tasmanian Main Line Railway
from Hobart Town to Launceston, which is overprinted in
red. The map, with its topographical shading, gives a good
idea of the rugged interior of the island. £300
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101
Very Scarce Map Of The English Possessions In America
LEA, Philip.
'A Generall Map Of the Continent and Islands which bee Adjacent to JAMAICA, By Phillip Lea Globe
maker at the Atlas & Hercules in Cheapside at the Corner of Fryday Street LONDON.'
'A NEW MAPP of the ISLAND of JAMAICA Wherein Every [list of symbols in 2 columns] is Described
w.th the Names of the Present Proprietors. According to a late Survay thear of P. Lea.'
London: Philip Lea, [ca. 1687]; copperplate engraving, the South East / West Indies: border: 230 x 561
inset: widest: 178 x 146 mm; Jamaica: 252 x 562 sheet outer border: 482 x 562 platemark: 488 x 572mm,
in original outline colour.
Light staining outside the lower centrefold, otherwise a good example.
Very scarce map of the English possessions in the Americas, in two sections. The upper section gives an
overview of the English Colonies on the North American mainland, and in the West Indies as far south as
Barbados. The lower section is a detailed map of Jamaica, an early English delineation of the island.
This map was first advertised for sale by Lea in 1685, as 'A New Large Sheet Map of Jamaica; wherein
every Town, Church, Sugar-Work, etc. is described, with the Names of the Proprietors, according to a late
Survey thereof. Price 1s. Sold by Philip Lea at the Atlas and Hercules in the Poultrey' (Term Catalogues, for
Trinity Term 1685). However, no example with Lea's Poultry address is recorded. This, presumed, second
state has Lea's address revised to read 'Atlas & Hercules in Cheapside at the Corner of Fryday Street',
where he moved in 1687.
This is one of the earliest general depictions of the English Colonies in the Americas available to a collector.
It seems likely that the Jamaica map was included because of the increasing economic importance of the
West Indies' islands, on account of sugar.
Taliaferro: The Custis Atlas, map 74; Kapp: Printed Maps Of Jamaica, 31. £3,500
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102
Very Scarce Plan Of The
Fortifications Of Quebec
OAKLEY, John.
'A PLAN of QUEBEC.
QUEBEC. The Capital of
New France or Canada in
America ...' 'Publish'd
according to Act of Parliam.t
Jan. 1759 by E.
Oakley & Sold by J. Rocque
near Round Court in the
Strand.'
[London: John Rocque, for]
John Oakley, Jan. 1759;
copperplate engraving,
map: 312 x 348
border: 312 x 503
widest: 328 x 503
platemark: 331 x 516mm,
in original colour. Mounted on a card backing, with evidence of wear to the old folds, particularly affecting
the lower centrefold, but a good example.
One of the rarest English plans of Quebec, prepared by Edward Oakley who, despite the name, is assumed
to be a French Huguenot engineer. Although he had only a small output of printed maps, his particular
focus was on military plans relating to French subjects. Many of these were prepared in conjunction with
John Rocque, also of French Huguenot background, with Rocque probably arranging the engraving and
printing, and also acting as retailer.
This first state of the plan was published in January 1759, in expectation of a British attack on Quebec during
the French and Indian War. Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography, 72a. £2,200
103
Very Scarce Plan Revised
During The Siege
OAKLEY, John.
'A PLAN of QUEBEC.
QUEBEC. The Capital of
New France or Canada in
America ...' 'Publish'd
according to Act of
Parliam.t Octob.r 1759 by
E. Oakley & Sold by J.
Rocque near Round
Court in the Strand.'
[London: John Rocque,
for] John Oakley, Oct
1759; copperplate
engraving,
map: 308 x 351
border: 308 x 507
widest: 323 x 507
platemark: 327 x 519mm,
in original colour. A good example.
This second state of the plan was published in October 1759. It seems likely that the map, with only minor
revisions from the previous state, was revised during the siege and then published to celebrate, and
capitalise on public interest in, the capture of Quebec by the British Army on 18th September, five days after
General Wolfe had defeated the French Army on the Heights of Abraham outside the city. In the battle,
Wolfe and the French commander General Montcalm were both killed.
Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography, 72b. £2,200
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104
Uncommon Plan Of Quebec
Depicting Its Capture In 1759
JEFFERYS, Thomas Sr.
'A PLAN of the CITY OF QUEBEC
the CAPITAL of CANADA. as it
surrender'd 18 Septemb.r 1759 to the
BRITISH FLEET and ARMY.
Commanded by Vice Adm.l
SAUNDERS & Brigad.r Gen.l
TOWNSHEND. [key in 2 columns].'
'Published according to Act of
Parliament Jan.ry 15. 1760 by Tho.s
Jefferys at Charing Cross. Price 2.s.
London: Thomas Jefferys Sr., Janry.
15, 1760; copperplate engraving,
inner border: 328 x 400
border: 340 x 490
platemark: 448 x 504mm, in black
and white. A fine example.
Third state of Jeffery's plan of Quebec, each state in turn the best English printed plan of the city of the
period. This third state has been extensively revised, following the surrender of the city to the British in
September 1759.
This state of the plan is generally encountered folded, having been issued in late-gathered examples of
Jefferys' important account of 'The Natural and Civil History of the French Dominions in North and South
America ...', published in 1760, with the text also revised to reflect the events of the siege. This example of the
plan is unfolded, and may have been sold separately, or may be from Jeffery's rare American atlas,
'The General Topography of North America', published in 1768. £1,400
105
Famous Plan Of The British Attack
On Quebec
JEFFERYS, Thomas Sr.
'An AUTHENTIC PLAN of the
RIVER S.T LAURENCE from
Sillery, to the Fall of Montmorenci,
with the Operations of the SIEGE
of QUEBEC under the Command
of Vice Adm.l Saunders & Major
Gen.l Wolfe down to the 5. Sep.r
1759. Drawn by a CAPTAIN in his
Majesties Navy.' 'To the Right
Honourable WILLIAM PITT Esq.r
One of His Majesties most
Honourable Privy Council AND
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY OF
STATE &c. This Plan is most
Humbly Inscribed By his most
Obliged and most Obedient
Humble Serv.t Tho.s Jefferys.' 'Price 2.s'
London: Thomas Jefferys Sr., [1768]; copperplate engraving, border: 328 x 477 platemark: 336 x 487mm, in
black and white. A very good example.
This is a detailed plan of the siege of Quebec in 1759, a reduction in part of Jefferys' large two-sheet plan,
published circa 1760. This map was issued as broadsheet circa 1760, and also appeared in Jefferys' 'Natural
And Civil History Of The French Dominions', 1760. This example, which seems to have been bound
unfolded, probably came from Jefferys' rare 'General Topography Of North America ...', published in 1768.
This very scarce plan was much copied by contemporary magazine publishers. £2,200
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106
Rare Small Format Map Of The British Siege
JEFFERYS, Thomas Sr.
'A Map of the Several Dispositions of the ENGLISH FLEET &
ARMY on the River S.t Laurence, to the taking of QUEBEC.'
[London: Thomas Jefferys Sr. & Robert Sayer, 1768 ?];
copperplate engraving, border: 194 x 254 widest: 198 x 258
platemark: 201 x 261mm, in black and white. A fine example.
Rare small-format map of the St. Lawrence River focusing on
Quebec and the basin around the city, with the operations of the
British in the capture of the city in 1759. It seems likely that this
map was published in Jefferys' 'General Topography of North
America'. The only example of the atlas in a British institution is
apparently the British Library copy, which seems to be only the title-page and text, although the catalogue
suggests the maps are dispersed throughout the collection. However, the vast majority of the maps included
were printed from existing plates, so it may be that the map was originally engraved for an earlier, as yet
unidentified, work. £1,000
107
Rare Pair Of Maps Showing Contrasting British
And French Claims To Nova Scotia
JEFFERYS, Thomas Sr.
'A MAP, Exhibiting a View of the ENGLISH
RIGHTS, relative to the ANCIENT LIMITS of
ACADIA; as Supported by EXPRESS &
incontestable Authorities, in Opposition to that of
y.e FRENCH By Thomas Jefferys Geographer.' [&] 'CARTE D'UNE PARTIE DE
L'AMÉRIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE Pour servir à l'Intellegence du Mémoire sur les prétentions des Anglois
au sujét des Limites à regler avec la France dans cette Partie du Monde.' 'T. Jefferys sculpsit Londini.'
London: Thomas Jefferys, [ca. 1754 ? but 1768 ?]; two copperplate engravings, printed on one sheet; English
Claims: border: 185 x 216 widest: 194 x 276 platemark: 198 x 281mm; French claims: border: 186 x 232
widest: 195 x 237 platemark: 201 x 245 mm, in black and white. Fine examples.
These two small-format maps, representing the conflicting British and French claims to Nova Scotia, were
probably engraved circa 1754 - 1755, when the two countries were trying to settle their dispute by
negotiation. The failure to reach an agreement was one of the causes of the French and Indian War.
It seems likely that this sheet originated in Jefferys' 'The General Topography of North America', a rare
composite volume of Jefferys' American stock. £1,400
108
The American Siege Of Quebec From The Revolutionary War
FADEN, William Jr.
'PLAN of the CITY AND ENVIRONS OF QUEBEC, with ITS
SIEGE and BLOCKADE by THE AMERICANS. from the 8.th of
December 1775 to the 13.th of May 1776. [key] Engraved by W.M
FADEN. [scale bar].' 'London, Published as the Act directs 12
Septem.r 1776, by W.M FADEN (Successor to the late M.r Tho.s
Jefferys) Corner of S.t Martins Lane.'
London: William Faden Jr., London, 1776; copperplate
engraving, border: 443 x 619 platemark: 464 x 650mm, in black
and white. A good example.
A fine plan of Quebec, illustrating the unsuccesssful American siege of the city, between December 1775 and
May 1776. The Americans, hopeful of an early success in the Revolutionary War, determined on an invasion
of Canada. The campaign, lead by Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery met with early
success, capturing the forts of St. John and Chambly, and the city of Montreal. However, Quebec proved a
harder nut. The Americans suffered considerable losses in the approach to Quebec due to the inhospitable
climate and terrain. Then, in a daring but unsuccessful assault on the city, they suffered further heavy
casualties, with Montgomery killed and Arnold wounded, while many men were captured in the lower part
of the town. The siege continued until the following May, but the Americans had lost any realistic chance of
capturing the stronghold, and were forced to abandon the siege. Nebenzahl: Battle Plans Of The American
Revolution, 44; Nebenzahl: Atlas Of The American Revolution, 6 (ill). £1,500
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Unrecorded State, In Sheet Form And Scarce Thus
HOLLAND, Samuel.
‘A New Map OF THE PROVINCE OF LOWER
CANADA, Describing all the Seigneuries,
Townships, Grants of Land, &c. Compiled from Plans
deposited in the PATENT OFFICE QUEBEC; By Samuel
Holland, Esq.r Surveyor General --- To which is Added
--- A PLAN of the RIVERS, SCOUDIAC and MAGA-
GUADAVIC, Surveyed in 1796, 97, and 98, by Order of
the Commissioners, appointed to ascertain the true
RIVER ST. CROIX intended by the TREATY of PEACE
in 1783 BETWEEN HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY, --- and
the --- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. [double rule] LONDON. Published by JAMES WYLD, Geographer
to His Majesty. and to His Royal Highness the Duke of York. N.o 5, Charing Cross, April 12.th 1825. [rule]
(Second Edition)’.
London: James Wyld, April 12th 1825; copperplate engraving, border: 572 x 876 widest: 577 x 876
platemark: 587+ x 897mm, in original outline colour. Trimmed within the platemark in binding.
A very detailed and impressive survey of Lower Canada, extending from Lake St. Francis and Montreal in
the west eastwards to 'Mille Vache', surveyed by Samuel Holland, a distinguished military surveyor and
engineer who became the First Surveyor General for British North America. This map was surveyed
between 1796 and 1798, and published posthumously (Holland died in 1801) by William Faden Jr.
Part of the purpose of this map was to establish the boundary between British Canada and the United States,
particularly with respect to the St. Croix River, and the course of the river and international boundary is
carefully laid down here. In this third state Faden's imprint has been replaced by that of his successor James
Wyld Sr., and the date in the title has been advanced to 1825.
This state not recorded in Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography, but cf. 28, intermediate between (b) & (c).
£1,000
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In Lovely Original Colour
HOLLAND, Samuel.
'A MAP of the Island of S.T JOHN In the GULF of S.T LAURENCE Divided Into Counties & Parishes And
the Lots, as granted by Government, to which are added The Soundings round the Coast & Harbours,
Improv'd from the late Survey of Captain Holland Published as the Act directs April 6. 1775.' 'XIII'
[London: Robert Sayer & John Bennett], April 6 1775; copperplate engraving, border: 361 x 698
platemark: 380 x 717mm, in original wash colour. A very good example.
Samuel Holland's survey of Prince Edward Island was the most important delineation of the island before
the nineteenth century, and quickly printed by three different publishers, Mary Ann Rocque with Jefferys
and Faden, Andrew Dury and Sayer and Bennett. His survey was also used as a source by des Barres, in his
charts of parts of the island. The Sayer and Bennett version was first published in 1774, in their 'North
American Pilot' of 1775. This example, in fine original wash colour, probably came from a composite volume
of maps (rather than charts) of North America, assembled for the Revolutionary War.
This state of the map is not recorded by Skelton & Tooley, intermediate between the two states they describe,
with the date advanced to April 6 1775, but prior to the insertion of Sayer and Bennett's imprint.
This state not recorded in Skelton & Tooley: Marine Surveys Of Captain Cook, but cf. 13, chart XIII. £2,000
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Very Scarce Single Sheet Map Of New England
BOWLES, John.
'A Map of the most INHABITED part of NEW
ENGLAND, containing the Provinces of
MASSACHUSETTS BAY and NEW HAMPSHIRE,
with the Colonies of CONECTICUT AND RHODE
ISLAND, Divided into Counties and Townships: the
whole composed from Actual Surveys and its
Situation adjusted by Astronomical Observations.'
London Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse
in Cornhill & Carington Bowles in S.t Pauls Church
Yard.'
London: John Bowles & Carington Bowles,
[ca. 1765]; copperplate engraving, border: 637 x 518
platemark: - x -mm, in original wash colour.
Re-margined at the sides, the new margin over the
top of the old, ragged margin. Old repairs, visible
on the reverse, the centrefold worn, particularly at
left.
This is a rare single-sheet map of New England, a
pirated reduction of Thomas Jeffery's four-sheet
map of New England, compiled by Bradock Mead.
This is the first state of the map, with the joint
imprint of John Bowles and Carington Bowles.
The separate addresses in the joint imprint places publication after Carington Bowles had left partnership
with his father - as John Bowles & Son - to take over his uncle, Thomas Bowles (II)'s business, circa 1762-3.
McCorkle: New England In Early Printed Maps, 765.1; Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography, 32a. £6,000
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Scarce Single Sheet Map Of New England
BOWLES, John.
'A Map of the most INHABITED part of NEW
ENGLAND, containing the Provinces of
MASSACHUSETTS BAY and NEW
HAMPSHIRE, with the Colonies of
CONECTICUT AND RHODE ISLAND, Divided
into Counties and Townships: the whole
composed from Actual Surveys and its Situation
adjusted by Astronomical Observations.'
'Printed for Carington Bowles, at N.o 69 in S.t
Pauls Church Yard London. Publish'd 1.st Jan.y
1771.'
London: Carington Bowles, 1771; copperplate
engraving, border: 642 x 520
platemark: 654 x - mm, in original colour.
Narrow side margins, otherwise a good
example.
Third state of Bowles' piracy of Thomas Jeffery's
four-sheet map of New England. This example
now bears the sole imprint of Carington Bowles,
dated 1771. From this point onwards, Carington
Bowles was sole owner of the map, successively
revising the map for sale during the
Revolutionary War, and in his world atlases
after the war. All the pre-1783 states of the map
are very scarce.
McCorkle: New England In Early Printed Maps, s & Tree: Comparative Cartography, 32b. £6,000
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Rare Broadsheet Plan Of The First Set Piece Battle Of The Revolutionary War
SAYER, Robert & BENNETT, John.
'A PLAN of the BATTLE, on BUNKERS HILL, Fought on the 17.th of June 1775. BY an Officer on the Spot.
[scale bar].' 'London. Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett N.o 53 in Fleet Street, as the Act directs 27 Nov.r 1775.'
[letterpress text:] 'The following Description of the Action near Boston, on the 17th of June, is taken from a
Letter written by General Burgoyne to his Nephew Lord Stanley. "Boston, June 25, 1775. "BOSTON ...'
London: Robert Sayer & John Bennett, 27 Novr. 1775; copperplate engraving, border: 343 x 350
platemark: 363 x 365 widest 478 x 350mm, with faint remnants of the original outline colour.
The paper generally a little soft with old creasing with separation, one small area of paper loss; two tears into
the printed area of the map and one into the text restored.
Rare plan of Boston and environs, highlighting the battle of Bunker Hill on the Charleston peninsula.
The opening shots of the American War of Independence (the Revolutionary War) were fired at Concord,
outside Boston. The Americans quickly assembled an army and moved to besiege Boston, taking up positions
across the neck of the Boston peninsula, and in the hills overlooking the city. During the night of 16
June 1775, a force of about 1500 American troops occupied positions on Charleston peninsula overlooking
Boston from the east. Although the resultant battle is called the 'Battle of Bunker Hill', this is a misnomer, as
the main action actually took place on Breed's Hill. The American force began to build an improvised defensive
position on Breed's Hill, which was finished by daybreak. The position was soon spotted, and the
British commander, General Gage, sent a force, commanded by Major General Howe, to retake the peninsula.
However, Howe fatally underestimated the Americans. Although the Americans were in an exposed
position, rather than landing troops across their line of retreat and attacking from the rear, he determined on
a full-scale frontal assault, by massed ranks of 'redcoats'. Against entrenched, skilled and determined adversaries,
this proved near-suicidal. Nearly half the British force became casualties, and the battle was only
'won' when the American defenders ran out of ammunition and were forced to retire. £20,000
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Detailed Broadsheet Of The Battle Of Long Island With Letterpress Text
FADEN, William Jr.
'A PLAN of NEW YORK ISLAND, with part of LONG ISLAND, STATEN ISLAND & EAST NEW JERSEY,
with a particular Description of the ENGAGEMENT on the Woody Heights of Long Island, between FLAT-
BUSH and BROOKLYN, on the 27.th of August 1776. between HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES Commanded by
General HOWE and the AMERICANS under Major General PUTNAM. with the Subsequent Disposition of
Both the Armies. Engraved & Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Oct.r 19.th 1776. by W.m Faden, successor
to the late M.r T.s Jefferys, Geographer to the King, Charing Cross. LONDON.'
[letterpress text:] 'An ACCOUNT of the Proceedings of His Majesty's Forces at the Attack of the Rebel Works
on LONG ISLAND, on the 27th of August 1776. Taken from Gen. HOWE'S Letter to Lord GEORGE GER-
MAINE, Principal Secretary of State for the American Department. [text in 4 columns ending] ... Engraved
by W. FADEN, (Successor to the late Mr. JEFFERYS, Geographer to the King), the Corner of St. Martin's-
Lane, Charing-Cross, and to be had of Mess. WALLIS & STONEHOUSE, Booksellers, Ludgate Street.'
London: William Faden Jr., Octr. 19, 1776; copperplate engraving, with letterpress text below, border: 472 x
421 widest: 507 x 421 platemark: 521 x 438 with text: 761 x 432mm, troop positions highlighted in original
outline colour. A good example.
Rare broadsheet map, a detailed depiction of Long Island and Manhattan, delineating the events of General
Howe's New York campaign in 1776. After the evacuation of Boston, the British determined to respond by
capturing New York. Faden's map is the finest contemporary delineation of the campaign, frequently updated
as the campaign evolved, as the British seized first Long Island and then Manhattan Island.
This is the second state of the map, which details the first phase of the campaign, with the victory at the Battle
of Long Island. In this state, the map has undergone minor revisions, with shading added along the seacoasts
and rivers, and around the harbours. The most northerly point on Hudson River is now 'Younker'.
Outside the lower border is an extensive, and detailed, text in four columns, containing an official report of
the campaign up to the victory in the Battle of Long Island.
Nebenzahl: Battle Plans Of The American Revolution, 107; Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography, 41b.
£15,000
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Detailed Broadsheet Of The Battle Of Long Island With Letterpress Text
FADEN, William Jr.
'A PLAN of NEW YORK ISLAND, with part of LONG ISLAND, STATEN ISLAND & EAST NEW JERSEY,
with a particular Description of the ENGAGEMENT on the Woody Heights of Long Island, between
FLATBUSH and BROOKLYN, on the 27.th of August 1776. between HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES Commanded
by General HOWE and the AMERICANS under Major General PUTNAM. Shewing also the Landing of the
BRITISH ARMY on New-York Island, and the Taking of the CITY of NEW-YORK &c. on the 15.th of
September following, with the Subsequent Disposition of Both the Armies. Engraved & Publish'd according
to Act of Parliament Oct.r 19.th 1776. by W.m Faden, successor to the late M.r T.s Jefferys, Geographer to the
King, Charing Cross. LONDON.'
[letterpress text:] 'An ACCOUNT of the Proceedings of His Majesty's Forces at the Attack of the Rebels
Works on LONG ISLAND, on the 27th of August, 1776. Taken from Gen. HOWE'S Letter to Lord GEORGE
GERMAINE, principal Secretary of State for the American Department. [text in 4 columns ending] ...
Engraved by W. FADEN, (Successor to the late Mr. JEFFERYS, Geographer to the King) the Corner of S.t
Martin's-Lane, Charing-Cross, and to be had of Mr. WALLIS, Bookseller in Ludgate Street.'
London: William Faden Jr., Octr. 19, 1776; copperplate engraving, with letterpress text below,
border: 472 x 421 widest: 507 x 421 platemark: 521 x 438 with text: 761 x 432mm, troop positions
highlighted in original outline colour. A good example.
Rare broadsheet map, a detailed depiction of Long Island and Manhattan, delineating the events of General
Howe's New York campaign in 1776. Faden's map is the finest contemporary delineation of the campaign,
frequently updated, as the British seized first Long Island and then Manhattan Island. This is the fifth and
final state of the map, with the map re-engraved as the British Army advanced up Manhattan Island,
defeating Washington at the Battle of White Plains and then capturing Fort Washington, the final American
outpost on Manhattan Island. 'Fort Washington' has been erased and re-inserted, further south, on
Manhattan Island. The letterpress text below the map has been reset, although the basic text itself is
unchanged. Nebenzahl: Battle Plans Of The American Revolution, 107; Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography,
41e. £15,000
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Very Important Revolutionary War Map Of New Jersey
FADEN, William Jr.
'THE PROVINCE of NEW JERSEY, Divided into EAST and WEST, commonly called THE JERSEYS.'
'SECOND EDITION with Considerable Improvements Engraved & Published by W.m FADEN. Charing
Cross, December 1.st 1778.'
London: William Faden Jr., 1778; copperplate engraving, border: 785 x 566 platemark: 805 x 586mm on two
sheets joined, in original outline colour.
The margins with several short tears restored, but overall a good example of the map.
This is the great English map of New Jersey from the Revolutionary War period, compiled by Faden from
the survey work of Bernard Ratzer, an officer of engineers with the Royal American Regiment, and Gerard
Bancker.
This example is in its second state, now described as the 'Second Edition', and with the imprint advanced to
1778. Within the map, Faden has made numbers of changes, noting in his extensive description of his
sources: 'In this Second Edition Great use has been made of several Military Surveys generously
Communicated by Officers of the British Troops and of the Regiments of Hesse and Anspach.'
The second state of the map is appreciably scarcer than the first; it is also unusual to find this map in
un-dissected form.
Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography, 37b. £16,000
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Rare Map Of The American Blockade Of Philadelphia In 1777
FADEN, William Jr.
'THE COURSE OF DELAWARE RIVER from PHILADELPHIA to CHESTER, Exhibiting the several WORKS
erected by the REBELS to defend the Passage, with the ATTACKS made upon them by His MAJESTY's
LAND & Sea Forces. Engraved by William Faden Charing Cross April 30.th 1778.'
London: William Faden Jr., April 30th 1778; copperplate engraving, border: 441 x 679
platemark: 464 x 700mm, in black and white, with the troops positions highlighted in original colour.
The paper a little discoloured from old framing, minor offsetting, otherwise a good example.
In September 1777, the British captured Philadelphia from the Americans. However, the American retained
control of the lower course of the Delaware, The fortifications built along the shore to protect the city, at Fort
Mercer and Billingsport in New Jersey, and Fort Mifflin on Mud Island, in the centre of the river (depicted in
the first inset), were now used to cut the city off from the sea. In addition, the Americans constructed
'Chevaux de Frize' or 'stackadoes' (as depicted in the second inset) opposite Fort Mercer and Billingsport, as
barriers across the deepest channel of the river.
In November the British assembled a combined force to break the blockade. Earl Cornwallis, with the army,
advanced from the south, capturing the American positions at Billingsport and then Fort Mercer and Fort
Mifflin, the latter captured on the 16th after a heavy bombardment. Meanwhile, a British fleet defeated the
American fleet, after a determined resistance. Now trapped in the river, the surviving American ships were
burnt at Gloucester, so they would not fall into British hands.
This is the first state of the map, which was later re-engraved to include details from the British campaign.
Nebenzahl: Printed Battle Plans Of The American Revolution, 132 & 132a; Nebenzahl: Atlas of the American
Revolution, map 29. £9,000
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Very Scarce Plan Of Philadelphia In 1776
EASTBURN, Benjamin.
'A PLAN OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, the CAPITAL of PENNSYLVANIA, from an ACTUAL
SURVEY BY BENJAMIN EASBURN, SURVEYOR-GENERAL; 1776. LONDON Publishd, as the Act directs,
4.th November 1776, by Andrew Dury, Dukes Court, St. Martins Lane.' 'P. André Sculp.'
London: Andrew Dury, 4th November 1776; copperplate engraving, border: 496 x 670 widest: 499 x 670
platemark: 517 x 688mm, in black and white.
Light browning of the paper from old framing; short tear from the right hand border restored.
Amidst the general discontent in the years before the American Revolutionary War, there were calls to
convene a congress to present American grievances to the British Crown. The First Continental Congress met
in September 1774, in Philadelphia's Carpenters' Hall. With the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, the
Second Continental Congress convened at the Pennsylvania State House in May 1775, setting in motion the
meetings that led to the Promulgation of the Declaration of Independence on 4th July 1776.
This fine plan of the city was published in London four months after the signing of the Declaration of
Independence, albeit engraved and published by two French émigrés, Andrew Dury and Peter André,
presumably both of Huguenot extraction. This second state has André's name inserted outside the lower
border.
The plan is copied from Nichols Scull's survey, published in Philadelphia in 1762. Curiously, Dury's
draughtsman has credited this derivative to Benjamin Eastburn, Scull's predecessor as Surveyor-General of
Pennsylvania, source of a small inset on Scull's plan, not to Scull himself, who is clearly identified as
surveyor on the American original.
Nebenzahl: Atlas of The American Revolution, map 27; Tooley: Mapping Of America, pl.131; Snyder: Philadelphia, 44.
£10,000
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Rare Plan Of Philadelphia
FADEN, William Jr.
'A PLAN of the CITY and ENVIRONS of PHILADELPHIA, with the WORKS and ENCAMPMENTS of His
MAJESTY'S Forces under the Command of Lieutenant General SIR WILLIAM HOWE, K.B. LONDON.
Engraved and Published as the Act directs by W.M FADEN, Charing Cross, January 1.st 1779. [key].'
London: William Faden Jr., January 1st. 1779; copperplate engraving, border: 521 x 476 widest: 590 x 476
platemark: 622 x 496mm, in black and white, with troop positions coloured.
The paper browned from old framing, the centrefold worn, with a short tear into the printed area at right.
The capture of the Delaware River forts in 1777 confirmed British control of Philadelphia, and represents a
low point in the American struggle for independence. However, in the northern theatre, General Sir John
Burgoyne's British Army was forced to surrender at Saratoga in October 1777, and this helped bring France
into the war on the American side.
This fine plan of Philadelphia depicts the British defences around the city, as constructed by Lieutenant
General Sir William Howe in early 1778. However, by the time this plan was published, Howe had been
replaced as British commander in the Americas by Sir William Clinton, on 8th May 1778. Then, fearing that
the French would blockade the Delaware, Clinton abandoned Philadelphia on 18th June, and withdrew his
troops to New York.
On 2nd July, the American Congress reassembled for the first time at Philadelphia, with their meeting place,
the Court House, designated 'A' in the key.
Nebenzahl: Printed Battle Plans Of The American Revolution, 128; Snyder: Philadelphia, 88 (fig.59); British Library,
American War Of Independence, 124 (ill). £15,000
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Rare And Important Map Of The Carolinas
THORNTON, John, MORDEN, Robert & LEA, Philip.
'A New Map of CAROLINA By Iohn Thornton at the Platt in the Minories, Robert Morden at y.e Atlas in
Corn-hill, And by Phillip Lea at the Atlas & Herculus in the Poultry. LONDON.'
London: John Thornton, Robert Morden & Philip Lea, [1685]; copperplate engraving, border: 538 x 452
platemark: 546 x 457mm, in original outline colour. The paper browned from old framing.
In 1685 the partners John Thornton, Robert Morden and Philip Lea published a wall-map of the 'English
Empire in the Continent of America' constructed around their maps of New England and this map of the
Carolinas, with additional sheets and half-sheets designed to paste round the sheets to complete a
rectangular image. This map of the Carolinas is a derivative of the Joel Gascoyne map of the Carolinas,
published in 1682, termed the Second Lords' Proprietors' Map because of the important role of the Lords
Proprietors of the Carolina colony in its construction. A notable feature, taken from the Gascoyne, is the inset
of the Charleston region, with the table of landowners.
It seems that this map was largely responsible for disseminating Gascoyne's delineation, and as such, this
map is a landmark in the early mapping of the Carolinas.
Burden: Mapping of North America, 617, state 1 (pl. 617 illustrates the second state); Cumming: Southeast In Early
Maps, 104; Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography, 10a. £20,000
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The First Printed Map Of South Carolina
THORNTON, John & MORDEN, Robert.
[Untitled Map Of South Carolina] 'To the Right Honorable William Earl of Craven: PALATINE. Iohn Earl of
Bath. George Lord Cartaret. Anthony Lord Ashley. S:r Iohn Colleton Barr:t Thomas Archdale. Thomas Amy.
and the Hieres of Seth Sothel. Esq.rs This New Map of the Cheif Rivers, Bayes, Creeks, Harbours, and
Settlements, in SOUTH CAROLINA. Actually Surveyed is humbly Dedicated by Iohn Thornton & Rob.t
Morden.' 'Sold by Iohn Thornton in the Minories and Robert Morden in Cornhill: London.'
London: John Thornton & Robert Morden, [ca, 1695]; copperplate engraving, border: 481 x 568
platemark: 490 x 577 mm, in original outline colour. A good example.
Thornton and Morden's map of South Carolina is based on a manuscript map of the region surveyed and
compiled by Maurice Mathews, Surveyor-General of the Carolinas, circa 1685. Mathews had been an
important source for Joel Gascoyne's map of the Carolinas, of 1682, but this new survey greatly improved on
that delineation.
A manuscript example of Maurice's map, which may well be the source for this printed version, survives in
the British Library, drawn by Gascoyne, who was previously apprenticed to Thornton, and an active
member of the Drapers’ Company school of mapmakers.
Thornton and Morden’s map marks a major advance in the mapping of region, while also being one of the
rarest maps of South Carolina.
Burden: Mapping of North America, 712 (pl. 712); Cumming: Southeast In Early Maps, 118. £25,000
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Uncommon Plan Of The British Attack From The Revolutionary
War
FADEN, William Jr.
'A PLAN OF THE ATTACK OF FORT SULIVAN, near
CHARLES TOWN in SOUTH CAROLINA, by a
Squadron of His Majesty's Ships, on the 28.th of June
1776. with the Disposition of the King's Land Forces. and
the Encampments and Entrenchments of the REBELS
from the Drawings made on the Spot Engraved by W.m
Faden.' 'LONDON. Engrav'd & Publish'd according to
Act of Parliament Aug.t 10.th 1776. By W.m Faden Corner
of S.t Martins Lane Charing Cross.’
London: William Faden Jr., August 10th. 1776;
copperplate engraving, border: 282 x 372
widest: 286 x 372 platemark: 297 x 392mm, in original outline colour. A good example.
In June 1776, a British force was sent to attack Charleston, with Sir Henry Clinton placed in command.
Meanwhile the Americans had prepared defences for such an attack, building Fort Sulivan on Sulivan's
Island, guarding the mouth of the harbour. Clinton's plan was to land his army on Long Island, march south,
cross a shallow (eighteen inches deep, according to the maps) creek between Long Island and Sulivan's
Island, attack Fort Sulivan from the rear, capture the fort, opening the harbour for the Royal Navy and then
proceed to attack Charleston.
Having successfully landed on Long Island, the British Army found that the "creek" was a channel some
seven feet deep at low water, and completely impassable to infantry and artillery. In the circumstances, the
Navy was forced to attack Fort Sulivan from the seaward. Protected by thick log walls, the American
artillery gained the upper hand, and the Navy was forced to withdraw, evacuating the Army and then
sailing north and away. This example, issued without the separate dedication or text, is state 2.
Nebenzahl: Printed Battle Plans Of The American Revolution, 64, state 2; Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography,
14c; British Museum: American War Of Independence, 99 (ill) £6,000
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Very Scarce Plan Of Charleston
FADEN, William Jr.
'A PLAN OF THE TOWN, BAR, HARBOUR
AND ENVIRONS, OF CHARLESTOWN IN
SOUTH CAROLINA, WITH ALL THE Channels,
Soundings, Sailing=marks &c. From the
SURVEYS made in the COLONY; Engraved by
William Faden, Charing Cross, 1780.' 'London.
Published as the Act directs, June 1.st 1780, by
W.m Faden, Charing Cross.
London: William Faden Jr., June 1st. 1780;
copperplate engraving, border: 506 x 679
platemark: 522 x 694mm, in black and white.
Two short tears into the image restored.
Detailed chart of Charleston Harbour, prepared
by Faden in anticipation of a British attack on
Charleston in 1780. With the war in the Northern Colonies heading for stalemate, the British Government
was persuaded that the Southern Colonies, arguably commercially the more valuable part, could be more
easily subdued. At the end of 1779, Sir Henry Clinton was sent to attack Charleston, landing his army at
North Edisto Inlet, and marching overland to Charleston. He then deceived the American General Benjamin
Lincoln by crossing the Ashley River further north and thus cutting off Lincoln's retreat. Lincoln was forced
to surrender, with his force of over 8,500 men, the largest loss of manpower suffered by the American Army
in one day during the Revolutionary War. Lincoln surrendered on 12th May 1780, while this plan was
published on 1st June, too early for the publisher to incorporate final details of the campaign, although the
American defences are marked. Nebenzahl: Battle Plans Of The American Revolution, 78; British Library:
American War Of Independence, 136 (ill). £15,000
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The First Printed Insurance Plan
PETRIE, Edmund.
'ICHNOGRAPHY OF CHARLESTON, South Carolina, At the Request of Adam Turner Esq.r for the use of
the PHOENIX FIRE-COMPANY OF LONDON, Taken from Actual Survey, 2.d August 1788 by Edmund
Petrie.' 'Blake sc. Change Alley.' 'Published 1.st Jan.y 1790 by E. Petrie N.o 13 America Square.’
[London:] Edmund Petrie, 1st January 1790; copperplate engraving, border: 493 x 703 platemark: - x - mm,
in black and white. Laid on linen, the paper discoloured, with some spotting.
Edmund Petrie's plan of Charleston is among the most important, and rarest of the early printed plans of
Charleston, the most significant city in the South-eastern United States.
Petrie seems otherwise unknown, but he was certainly a skilled surveyor, as this fine plan of Charleston's
water-front district, the extent of the city in the period testifies. The map was commissioned by a firm of
London insurers, the Phoenix Fire-Company (properly the Phoenix Assurance Company, Ltd.), so they
could carry out risk assessments on properties they were insuring in Charleston. The Phoenix Assurance
Company was the first insurers to produce maps in this fashion, for example sponsoring Richard Horwood's
32-sheet plan of London, completed in 1799. As they sought business overseas they formed a committee to
oversee the procurement of overseas city plans, on 4th October 1786, following their acceptance of a policy,
dated 10th August 1785 to insure the "buildings of Mr. Poinsett, in Charles Town". In the case of Charleston
there was no suitable printed plan extant, and they were forced to undertake a new survey, for which Petrie
was paid one hundred Guineas, as recorded at a meeting of 5th November 1788.
This plan, drawn as a scale of 400 feet to an inch, identifies individual public buildings, churches, wharves,
business establishments, streets and lanes, and records that there are '9 Fire Engines belonging to the City', a
figure boosted when the Company donated a fire-engine to the city in 1789, and a second in 1802.
Petrie's plan of Charleston is apparently the earliest extant insurance map of anywhere in the world.
W.W. Ristow: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, introduction; cf. Wheat & Brun: Maps And Charts Printed In America,
599, notes. £50,000
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Finest Chart Of Port Royal From The Colonial Period
GASCOIGNE, John.
'A PLAN OF PORT ROYAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Survey'd By Cap.n John Gascoigne. Engrav'd by Jefferys &
Faden, Geographers to the King. [text: sailing directions].'
[London: Thomas Jefferys, Jr. & William Faden Jr., ca. 1776];
copperplate engraving, border: 712 x 581
platemark: 722 x 589mm, in black and white.
A good example.
John Gascoigne, the marine surveyor responsible for this
fine chart, was captain of H.M.S. Alborough, serving in the
Carolinas from 1728 to 1734. He drew the original draught
of this chart in 1729. Subsequently Francis Swaine re-drew
the chart. One example of Swaine's version is now in the
British National Archives (the Public Record Office
re-branded), and this could have been the manuscript fair
copy used by Jefferys and Faden in engraving the printed
chart. As befits a chart of its importance, it was quickly
pirated by England and French publishers for use in the
Revolutionary War, but this original version, as the
progenitor is the most important and, as sold separately,
the rarest of the different printed versions.
Stevens & Tree: Comparative Cartography, 71a; cf. Cumming: Southeast In Early Maps, 204: Swaine's manuscript
version. £7,500
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"Dolley, The British Are Coming To Dinner !!"
JAMES, William.
'Map of Maj. Gen. Ross's route, with the British
Column, from Benedict, on the Patuxent River, to
the City of Washington, August 1814.' 'Mutlow
sculp.' 'Published as the Act directs, by William
James, May 11.th 1818.' 'Plate V.' 'To face title of
Vol. II.'
[London: Sherwood, Neely & Co.] for William
James, May 11th 1818; copperplate engraving,
border: 347 x 393 widest: 365 x 393
platemark: 397 x -mm, in black and white.
Originally folded into an octavo volume, with wear
and some separation to the folds, laid on archival
backing, the binding edge re-margined.
From William James' 'War between Great Britain
and the United States of America ...', published in
London in 1818. This uncommon map shows the
campaign of 1814 in the middle states.
The first years of the nineteenth century saw Britain involved in a major war with France. The British used
the Royal Navy, in a high-handed way, to blockade Continental Europe and enforce an embargo against
French trade goods. The Americans objected, and declared war in 1812, invading Canada, which was only
weakly defended because of the heavy demands of the Napoleonic War.
However, the invasion was defeated and, with the abdication of Napoleon in 1814, the British were able to
reinforce the army in North America. A British Army was sent to attack Washington, meeting the American
Army at the Battle of Bladensburg on 24th August. The American General threw away the battle through his
incompetence, with President Madison almost captured, and Washington left defenceless.
Entering Washington, in retaliation for the American looting of Toronto (then named York) earlier in the
war, the British set on fire selected government buildings, including the White House, the Capitol buildings,
the United States Treasury Building and the Washington Naval Yard, among others, although the exteriors
of several of these buildings were preserved by heavy rain from a hurricane, which also compelled the
British to withdraw. £400
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WEST INDIES
127
Rare Two-Sheet Map Of The West Indies
MORDEN, Robert.
'A NEW MAPP OF the WEST-INDIES, or the ISLANDS of AMERICA in the NORTH SEA; Together with
the adjacent DOMINIONS; Explaning what belongs to SPAIN, ENGLAND, FRANCE, HOLLAND &c. As
also the severall Tracts made by the Gallions and Flota from place to place, with other Considerable
Improvements according to the Newest and best Observations. By Robert Morden, Printed and sold by
Will:m Knight at the Queens head on Snow hill LONDON.' 'London Sold by R: Morden at y.e Atlas in
Cornhil, by M.ris Lea at y.e Atlas & Hercules in Cheapside [erasure].'
London: William Knight, [ca. 1709]; copperplate engraving, border: 592 x 1017 platemark: 606 x 1032mm,
on two sheets joined, in original outline colour.
A good example.
Very rare two-sheet map of the West Indies, first compiled by Robert Morden and Herman Moll in 1702,
advertised in the 'Post Man' for 19th - 21st May 1702 as 'A new and exact Map of the Islands of America in
the North Sea ... by Robert Morden, and Hermon Moll. Sold by Robert Morden at the Atlas in Cornhil, by
Mrs. Lea at the Atlas in Cheapside, and by J. Seller & C. Price at the Armitage Stairs.'
As such it precedes the much better known Moll two-sheet map from 'The World Described', but has a
similar appearance, with the insets of Vera Cruz, Porto Bello, Havana and Cartagena.
This later state inserts William Knight's imprint in the title, and has the names of Seller and Price (only)
erased from the original imprint. Knight is little known as a map publisher, but cf. item 72 for a discussion of
his career.
COPAC records no example of the first state, and only the British Library example of this state. £3,000
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128
Very Scarce Map Of The Theatre Of War In The Ear Of Jenkins'
Ear
FOSTER, George.
'The Seat of the War in the WEST INDIES, containing New &
Accurate Plans of the HAVANA, LA VERA CRUZ,
CARTAGENA and PUERTO BELLO (taken from Spanish
draughts) also of SAN AUGUSTIN and the Bay of Honda in
Cuba; with Prospects of the two first, one by Adm.l Vernon the
other by Cap.t Pearson: likewise a Chart or Map of the West
Indies, exhibiting the Situation of those and other noted Ports,
with respect to the Gulf of Florida; the course of the Galleons
and Flota, which are under a necessity of passing thro this Gulf
in their re- turn to Europe; the Windward Passage & the Parts
where the Guarda Costas hover to intercept our Ships; in order
to demonstrate that the Havana is the only Place the possession of which can possibly secure our Trade to
the West Indies, and prevent the Spanish depredations.' 'E. Bowen Sc.' 'Publish'd pursuant to Act of
Parliament Feb 9. 1739/40 by G. Foster at the White Horse in S.t Pauls Church Yard.'
London: George Foster, Feb. 9 1740; copperplate engraving, the West Indies: 169 x 301
outer border: 398 x 469 platemark: 428 x 480 mm, in later hand colour. The paper is lightly toned, with a few
short tears into the printed area restored, one area of loss affecting the title, reinstated in manuscript.
This composite map-sheet of the West Indies was issued to cater to public interest in the region, prompted
by the 'War Of Jenkins' Ear' (1739-1748), and comprises a general map of the West Indies, and inset plans of
the most important Spanish sea-ports of the region, which were likely to be the target of English military
operations. Foster clearly felt that it was in England's interests to take an aggressive role - a note in the map
reads: "The Spaniards being possessed of all the Islands & Outlets next ye Ocean the best & indeed only Way
to secure our Navigation in the American Seas, will be to Seize some Port or Ports commanding ye entrance
of ye Gulf of Florida thro' which all their ships are obliged to pass in their return to Europe; and it appears
from ye above chart that the Havana is the only Port in ye West Indies fit for the purpose."
Not recorded on COPAC or the British Library, but present in the British Library. £1,500
129
Very Scarce Plan Of The British Capture Of St. Lucia
FADEN, William Jr.
'SKETCH of Part of the Island of S.TE LUCIE, Compiled at about
2500 feet to an Inch.' 'London Publish'd Nov. 5 1781, by W.m Faden
Charing Cross.'
[manuscript note:] 'Made and Drawn by Lt. G.V. Hart 46.th Reg.t
Assistant Engineer whilst in North America.'
London: William Faden Jr., Nov. 5th 1781; copperplate engraving,
border: 380 x 483 widest: 384 x 481 platemark: 403 x 500 widest,
with text: 477 x 485mm, in black and white. The paper heavily
water-stained at right, with some strengthening, principally
affecting paper outside the platemark.
In November 1778, a British fleet set out to attack the French
possession of St. Lucia, arriving there on 12th December. Without
delay, the British attacked the French naval base at Cul de Sac, and quickly captured the place. No sooner
was the place captured - perhaps a matter of an hour according to the text - than the French fleet
commanded by Admiral d'Estaing, with 9,000 soldiers, arrived. On the 15th, d'Estaing attacked the British
fleet but was driven off. He then landed his troops to attack the British from the interior, but these attacks
were also repulsed, and d'Estaing forced to abandon St. Lucia. Below the map is printed 'EXTRACTS from
General GRANT'S Letter to Lord GEORGE GERMAIN, dated Mourne Fortuné, Ste. Lucie, Dec. 31st, 1778. ...'
Although anonymous, this example of the map, and the next item, both bear the note that the map was
originally drawn by George Vaughan Hart, an Irishman in the 46th Regiment who was appointed
Aide-de-Camp to General James Grant in the invasion of St. Lucia, and who drew an accomplished
manuscript map - 'A Sketch of Part of the Island of S.te Lucie, taken by the Troops under the Command of
Maj.r General Iames Grant, in December 1778 ... [signed] G.H.' - which was the source of this printed map,
the finest contemporary plan of the campaign.
Nebenzahl: Printed Battle Plan Of The American Revolution, 150, variant issue with text. £1,250
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130
Very Scarce Plan Of The British Capture Of St. Lucia
FADEN, William Jr.
'SKETCH of Part of the Island of S.TE LUCIE, Compiled
at about 2500 feet to an Inch.' 'London Published by
JAMES WYLD, Geographer to his Majesty, Charing
Cross.' [manuscript note:] 'Made and Drawn by Lt. G.V.
Hart 46.th Reg.t Assistant Engineer whilst in North
America.'
London: James Wyld Sr., [ca. 1825]; copperplate
engraving, border: 379 x 481 widest: 381 x 481
platemark: 408 x 499 widest, with text: 508 x 497mm,
in black and white. The paper heavily water-stained,
with some strengthening.
Second state of this detailed map of the British capture of
St. Lucia during the American Revolutionary War, also
issued with the text 'EXTRACTS from General GRANT'S
Letter to Lord GEORGE GERMAIN, dated Mourne
Fortuné, Ste. Lucie, Dec. 31st, 1778. ...'.
In this state, the imprint of James Wyld has been substituted. At the end of the text commencing 'BRITISH
TROOPS EMPLOYED ON THIS SERVICE ...' is added the final line: '... N.o 8 Old Redoubt near which
Captain Downing was posted. --- N.o 9 Post of Captain John West 4.th or Kings Own Grenadiers.'
As with the next item, this map bears a manuscript note that the map was originally drawn by George
Vaughan Hart, Aide-de-Camp to General James Grant in the invasion of St. Lucia. His accomplished
manuscript map - 'A Sketch of Part of the Island of S.te Lucie, taken by the Troops under the Command of
Maj.r General Iames Grant, in December 1778 ... [signed] G.H.' -was the source of this printed map, the finest
contemporary plan of the campaign.
Nebenzahl: Printed Battle Plan Of The American Revolution, 150, notes. £1,000
131
Rare Plan Of The British Attack On St. Lucia In
1796
FADEN, William Jr.
'PLAN of MORNE FORTUNÉ and ENVIRONS
From CHOC BAY to MORNE PETIT, Showing the
Disposition and Attack of the British Army
Commanded by HIS EXCELLENCY RALPH
ABERCROMBIE, K.T B.T &.c Surrendered on 26.th
May 1796. Published with Permission By W. Faden
Geographer to His Majesty & to H.R.H. the Prince
of Wales Charing Cross Feb. 1.st 1798.'
London: William Faden Jr., Feb. 1st. 1798;
copperplate engraving, border: 423 x 627
widest: 482 x 627 platemark: 494 x 653mm, in
black and white. Heavily waterstained at right, the
paper very soft with areas of loss, and tears, but
overall a reasonable example of a rare map.
General Abercromby was perhaps the best British general of the Wars of the French Directory. In 1795 he
was given command of a expedition being sent to the West Indies, comprising a naval squadron, and 15,000
men, with orders to attack French and Spanish possessions. The campaign was a success - he arrived on
station in April 1796, recaptured St. Lucia in May, St. Vincent and Grenada in June, and then Trinidad and
Demerara, before returning to England.
Although nominally conqueror of St. Lucia, the capture of the island was effected by a detachment of troops
under Colonel (later General Sir) John Moore, a rising star in the army, who was killed at the battle of La
Coruña in 1809. This is the most significant printed map of the British recapture of St. Lucia.
Not traced thus on COPAC. £1,200

WEST INDIES
132
Rare Map Of The British Attack In 1806
LUFFMAN, John.
'A CHART of the RIO de la PLATA and
A PLAN of the CITY of BUENOS-AYRES:
Taken June 27.th 1806, By His Majesty's
Forces under the command of Major Gen
W.m Carr Beresford & Commod.re S.r
Home Popham. Laid down by John
Luffmann [sic], Geog.r' 'London.
Publish'd Sept. 22, 1806 by John
Luffmann [sic] & Sold by J. Blacklock
Royal Exchange & C. Chapple Pall Mall
Price 1. 6d.'
London: John Luffman, Sept. 22 1806;
copperplate engraving, border: 191 x 331
widest: 207 x 331
platemark: 212 x 341mm, in original outline colour. Three tears into the printed area restored, without loss.
With the defeat of the joint Franco-Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar, British dominance on the high
seas was confirmed. The Admiralty thereupon decided to use sea power to carry the war to Britain’s various
enemies. In 1806, a British expedition, commanded by Colonel William Carr Beresford was sent to attack the
Spanish possessions of the Rio de la Plata region. Beresford’s army landed at Quilmes, on 25th June 1806,
and captured Buenos Aires two days later, on 27th June. However, a French naval officer, Santiago de
Liniers y Bremond serving with the Spanish forces, assembled a motley force of Spanish soldiers and local
militiamen and attacked the British. After two days of fighting, and heavily out-numbered, Beresford
surrendered to Liniers, on 12th August 1806.
This rare plan of Rio de la Plata, with the inset of Buenos Aires, was obviously published before the news of
Beresford’s defeat had reached England. Not traced thus on COPAC. £600
133
SULIVAN, Bartholomew James.
'Plan of OBLIGADO shewing the Position of the Ships at 12 h 30
m when all had reached their Station.' 'Plan by Capt Sulivan R.N.'
[London ?, np., ca. 1846]; lithograph, 465 x 330mm, in black
and white.
Captain Sulivan was in command of a Royal Navy survey brig,
H.M. Brig Philomel, on which he surveyed the Falkland Islands
and Rio de la Plata in 1842. Previously, as a second lieutenant he
had served on H.M.S. Beagle, with Charles Darwin.
Juan Manuel de Rosas, leader of the Argentine Confederacy, was
a staunch nationalist politician, who sought to use high trade
tariffs to protect Argentine businesses against foreign
competition, particularly from the British and French. In 1845, the
British and French, using shallow draught steam-ships simply
sailed past the Argentine customs collectors, up the rivers into the
interior to trade, thus avoiding paying the tariffs.
Rosas determined to end this practice. He fortified posts on the
Paraná River at Vuelta de Obligado, a bend in the river where the
river is 700 metres wide, and stretched lines of chains across the
river to block passage. On 20th November 20 1845, a joint
Franco-British squadron of the latest ironclads sought to break the barricade. In heavy fighting the Argentine
defenders were soundly defeated, with only small loss of life for the attackers. However, such was the
ferocity of defensive artillery fire that most of the Franco-British ships were heavily damaged, and required
extensive repairs. Sulivan was present at the battle; his own ship passed the blockade and sailed up river a
100 miles to Corrientes and back; however, on this trip his ship came under attack several times. In the end,
it appeared simply too much trouble, and the British and French agreed to accept the Argentine tariffs.
The Argentines were delighted; to this day 20th November is celebrated in Argentina as the ‘Day of National
Sovereignty’. £500
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134
Very Scarce Large Format Celestial Chart
WOLLASTON, Francis (II).
'SOUTHERN CELESTIAL HEMISPHER ON THE PLANE OF THE EQUATOR. On which is carefully
defined the Boundaries of the Constellations, & all the Stars to the Sixth Magnitude inclusive. From the
Astronomical Catalogue of the Rev.d M.r WOLLASTON, F.R.S.' 'London Published by J. Cary, N.o 181
Strand, Nov.r 2.d 1809.'
London: John Cary Sr., Novr. 2d. 1809; copperplate engraving, in black and white.
The paper lightly soiled, several short tears into blank areas of the hemisphere, outside the engraved border,
notably one in the upper border. The right margin a little ragged.
Prepared for Wollaston's 'A Portraiture of the Heavens as they appear to the Naked Eye Constructed for the
Use of Students in Astronomy ...', published by John Cary in 1811, but engraved and published some two
years earlier. Although found with a centrefold, the map appears never to have been bound.
Wollaston was an English astronomer, elected to membership of the Royal Society in London in 1769, the
second son of Francis Wollaston (I), also a scientist and member of the Royal Society. Wollaston, the rector of
Chislehurst in Kent, was a keen astronomer, who had his own private observatory.
Wollaston's 'Portraiture ...', a rare folio volume, is notable as one of the earliest English series of celestial
charts to discontinue the practice of depicting the constellations in pictorial form, but instead simply
depicting the actual, visible, stars, an important transition in the science of celestial cartography.
Warner: Sky Explored, p. 265, no. 4. £1,500
97

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