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Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographiesby Depósito Hidrográfico de Marina of Spain, which was the prototype for maps of the Gulf for many years. Carta Esferica was the first chart of the Texas coastbased on actual soundings and exploration, and outlined the coastline and the lower course of its rivers. The exploration was conducted by Jose Antonio de Eviain 1785-86, who named Galveston Bay after his patron, Bernardo de Galvez, the interim governor of Spanish Louisiana.The chart extends from Florida to the Yucatan peninsula, and includes parts of Cuba and the Bahamas. A note at bottom left explains that the soundings are given inFrench fathoms, and includes a lettered guide to the composition of the Gulf floor as indicated on the map. The map is adorned with two large sailing ships, whichwere added in manuscript. Engraved by E. Collin with lettering by Besancon. The seal of the Depot de la Marine is at bottom left and Prix Deux Francs appearsbelow neatline at right. Ref: cf Martin & Martin, p. 105. Watermarked paper with some faint damp stains, light soiling, and short centerfold separations in the topand bottom blank margins, just entering the map border at bottom. There is a tear that enters 2” into map at bottom right that was closed on verso with archivalmaterial, but the repair has come partially undone. (B) $1100-1500306. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean (Map of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies), Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1874. 21.7 x 13.3”. (HC) This double-page mapof Mexico and the West Indies extends to include the southern states, all of the Caribbean and Bahama Islands, and a portion of northeastern South America. Thereis excellent detail throughout Mexico and Central America. The Baja Peninsula is here called Lower California. Four insets show the Sandwich Islands, Jamaica,Bermuda and a map of the Panama Railroad. Original color with a centerfold separation at bottom extending 1.75” into the image and a few minor edge tearsconfined to the blank margins. (B) $80-100307. Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean & Northern South America (Guayane, Terre Ferme, Isles Antilles, et Nlle. Espagne), Brion de la Tour/Desnos, Atlas General, Civil etEcclesiastique…, Paris, 1766. 12.3 x 11.3”. (HC) This unusual map focuses on Mexico, Central America, northern South America and all of the islands of theWest Indies. There is no topographical detail shown in North America or below the Amazon River. The coloring illustrates the various colonial possessions andsymbols locate missions throughout the region. The map is embellished with a rococo-style cartouche and highly decorative borders that were printed from a separatecopperplate. Original color on watermarked paper with a few tiny spots and light toning along sheet edges. (A) $140-180308. Caribbean (De Groote Ende Kleyne Eylanden van West-Indien), Cloppenburg, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 10 x 7.5”. (BW) As Mercator did not producea general map of the West Indies, Cloppenburg drew from the work of Hessel Gerritsz for his edition of the Atlas Minor. It covers all of the West Indies and theBahamas and shows the coastlines of the Florida peninsula, Central America and northern South America. The title is contained in a decorative title cartouche andthe map is further embellished with a compass rose. Most of the maps from this atlas were engraved by Pieter van den Keere, but there is no attribution on thismap. French text on verso. A couple of tiny chips in blank margins and some minor text show-through. (A) $300-400309. Caribbean (Maiores Minores Que Insulae Hispaniola, Cuba Lucaiae et Caribes), Gerritsz/De Laet, Nieuwe Wereldt ofte Beschrijvinghe van West-Indien…, ca. 1630.14 x 11”. (BW) Hessel Gerritsz was intimately involved with Dutch expansion into the Americas at the beginning of the seventeenth century. He was the officialcartographer of the Dutch East India Company and thus was privy to the latest cartographic information coming into Holland. He traveled to the New World togather much of the information used to produce maps in collaboration with Johannes de Laet, one of the directors of the Dutch West India Company, who was alsoinvolved with Dutch colonial efforts. The map covers from Florida, here called Cabo dela Florida, and the Bahamas through to Trinidad and is embellished witha garland draped title cartouche and a compass rose. Gerritsz’ map of the Caribbean served as a model for other cartographers throughout the rest of the century.Two worm tracks that just enter map border at top have been closed on verso with old paper and there are some tiny worm holes in blank margins. (B)$700-850310. Caribbean (Isole Antili, la Cuba, e la Spagnuola…), Coronelli, Isolario Descrittione Geografico…, Venice, ca. 1695. 17 x 10”. (HC) Coronelli’s scarce map of theCaribbean extends from the southern tip of Florida and the Canale di Bahama to the easternmost Antilles and Trinidad. The detailed map is centered on Hispaniolaand includes several smaller islands such as the Caymans, Virgin Islands and several islands off the Yucatan Peninsula. A note in the Lucayan archipelago of theBahamas, identifies Guanahani, the native name for the island where Columbus supposedly landed in 1492 and subsequently called San Salvador. Ref: Shirley (BLAtlases) T.CORO 13-a #214. Wide margins with three minute worm holes just below title cartouche, only visible when held to light. (A)$700-800311. Caribbean (West Indies), Rees, The Cyclopaedia, London, ca. 1806. 16 x 9.8”. (BW) This densely engraved map covers the entire Caribbean Basin and Mexicoand portions of North and South America. East and West Florida are noted. Engraved by Harrison. Ref: Phillips (A) #711. There are narrow side margins withthe lower left margin trimmed to the neatline. (B+) $120-150312. Caribbean (West India Islands), Walker, Paris, ca. 1820. 9 x 7.3”. (BW) Small but detailed map of the Caribbean including portions of Central America, SouthAmerica and Florida. Florida is shown with divisions of West Florida and East Florida. Light toning with a few small tears and chips in top blank margin, notaffecting map. (B+) $80-110313. Cuba (Cuba), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, Venice, ca. 1590. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) Captivating map of the island is based on the cartography of GiacomoGastaldi. The map includes Jamaica and part of Hispaniola. The Ye de Lagartos, shown north of Jamaica, is one of the earliest references to the Cayman Islandsto appear on a map. The map was graphically engraved by Girolamo Porro, with a stipple engraved sea embellished with sea monsters, a sea turtle, a compass roseand a title cartouche. It is from one of the most famous Isolarios (Island Books) produced in the 16th century. Printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.2”) of Italian text witha historiated initial; title above map, Descrittione Dell’ Isola Cuba. Ref: Cueto #6. A nice impression with marginal soiling. (A)$350-400314. Cuba (An Exact Plan of the City, Fortifications & Harbour of Havana in the Island of Cuba…), Anon., Universal Magazine, London, ca. 1762. 13.5 x 10.3”. (BW)This is a well engraved and graphic map of Havana harbor and the fortified town with surrounding area. There are numerous soundings and anchorages located,and an inset at lower left titled Island of Cuba. There is a compass rose with fleur-de-lys, rhumb lines, a distance scale and a rococo-style cartouche. Published inthe May 1762 issue of the Universal Magazine. Ref: Jolly #UNIV-107. There is a 1” fold separation at lower left and a binding trim at lower right that has a 0.5”tear, both of which have been repaired on verso with archival tape. Issued folding. (B+) $180-220315. Havana, Cuba (Habana), Isla de Cuba Pintoresca, ca. 1848. 10.8 x 7.3”. (HC) This is an attractive view of the Havana Harbor by Pierre Toussaint Frederic Mialhe,who was a French painter and engraver. He lived in Cuba from 1838-1854 and went by the name Frederico Mialhe shown at lower left. This lithograph is part of aseries of views published in Havana and sold both singly and in sets that were targeted at the burgeoning 19th-century tourist trade. The view shows a vibrant portteeming with clipper ships against the pastel colored buildings of one of the oldest New World cities. Mialhe’s works are among the best views of colonial Cuba.Lithographed by Louis Marquier. There is some light damp staining and scattered foxing primarily in the blank margins, else very good. (B+)$550-700316. Jamaica (Bowles’s New Pocket Map of Jamaica, Divided into it’s Parishes &c. from the Actual Surveys of Sheffield and Others), Bowles, Bowles’s UniversalAtlas, London, ca. 1775. 22 x 19”. (HC) This is an uncommon map of Jamaica divided into eighteen parishes. Trelawny Parish, which was created in 1770, isnot shown. The map is filled with detail of the towns and villages, Gentleman’s Seats, churches, forts, roads, sugar works, various plantations, rivers, springs andponds, harbors, anchorages, soundings, and much more. At bottom is a large plan of Port Royal with a key listing the important buildings and showing how thetown was affected by the earthquake of 1692 that destroyed much of the city. Not listed in Sellers and Van Ee, although it appears to be based on the Carringtonmaps listed as #1926 and #1927. Ref: Phillips/Le Gear (A) #5988-34. Watermarked paper and old color with light toning and minor offsetting. (B+)$400-475317. Hispaniola (Spagnuola), Porcacchi, L’Isole piu Famose del Mondo, Venice, ca. 1590. 5.5 x 4”. (HC) Charming little map of the island. The interior is filledwith anthill style mountains and the stippled engraved sea is teeming with sea monsters, mermaids and ships. It is further embellished with a title cartouche and acompass rose. On a full sheet of Italian text (7 x 10.4”) that includes a historiated initial and a banner. A nice impression with minor soiling. (B+)$275-350