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Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographies423. Ireland (Ireland), Cruchley, Cruchley’s Progressive Maps, London, 1841. 13.5 x 17.8”. (HC) This simple map of Ireland appeared in Cruchley’s ProgressiveMaps for the Use of Public Schools, Seminaries, and Private Families. The atlas contained 150 maps “drawn and engraved from the most recent surveys and latestdiscoveries.” There are a few faint spots, light toning along centerfold, and archivally repaired centerfold separations. (B+)$200-230424. Northwestern Ireland (Provincia Connachtiae), Mercator/Jansson, Atlas Minor, Amsterdam, ca. 1628. 8 x 6.2”. (HC) This finely engraved map of the northwesternpart of Ireland is oriented with north to the right and adorned with a decorative title cartouche. The topography is shown pictorially with great detail of the rivers,lakes and mountains. German text on verso. Minor show-through of text on verso with a bit of adhesive residue on verso at top. (B+)$140-180425. Scandinavia (Scandinavie ou Sont les Estats de Danemark de Suede &c.), Bossuet, Discours sur l’Histoire Universelle…, Amsterdam, [1755]. 6.5 x 5”. (HC) Asmall map of Scandinavia depicting towns, political boundaries, rivers and the mountainous topography of the region. It is based on Sanson’s pocket atlas mapand includes a considerable amount of information for such a small map. Narrow margins, but still adequate for framing. (A)$110-140426. Scandinavia (Scandinavia Complectens Sueciae, Daniae et Norvegiae Regna ex Novissimis Subsidiis Delineata…), Homann Heirs, Nuremberg, 1776. 21.8 x19”. (HC) This is a beautiful map of Scandinavia, including the Baltic States with a portion of northeastern Russia. This version is based upon Johann BaptistHomann’s map produced approximately 50 years earlier. The map contains a rococo-style title cartouche at upper left and a second cartouche with 5 distance scalesis located lower right. Original color on watermarked paper with two small worm holes in bottom blank margin, one of which just touches neatline. There area few small tears in blank margins, and a chip in top left corner, far from map. (B+) $400-500427. Norway, Iceland ([Sheet XIII]), Bruyset, Atlas des Enfans, Lyon, ca. 1774. 4.8 x 3.8”. (HC) This petite map of Scandinavia displays Norway and Iceland alongwith portions of Sweden. This was one of 22 maps included in Bruyset’s children’s atlas, which was used to teach geography. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) #T.BRUY-1A. Issued folding. (A) $60-80428. Sweden (Westro-Goth-Lande ou sont les Provinces de Westro-Goth-Lande Dalie, et Vermelande), Sanson/Mariette, Paris, 1666. 21.5 x 16.8”. (HC) This sharplyengraved map details the area of southern Sweden from the west coast to the lakes of Vanern and Vattern. It is centered roughly on Linkoping (Lidkioping) andLake Vanern, with Falkenberg in the south and Kolen in the north. A dramatic hunting scene forms the title cartouche. Published by Pierre Mariette at Rue St.Jacques a l’Esperance. Watermarked paper with a few minor damp stains in the blank margin, away from the image. (A)$300-375429. Spitsbergen, Norway (Carte du Spits-Berg Suivant les Hollandois pour Servir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages), Bellin, Prevost’s Histoire Generale des Voyages,Paris, 1758. 12 x 8.5”. (HC) Copper engraved map of Spitsbergen (Svalbard) with the adjacent islands of Franz Josef Land and Jan Mayan. There is good detailof the rocks, shoals, and anchorages with notations concerning discoveries and explorations. A French-style decorative title cartouche, fleur-de-lis and rhumb linescomplete the chart. Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with a binding trim at bottom right that has been repaired with old paper to accommodateframing. (A) $110-140430. Narva, Estonia (Plan de Narva…), Fer, Atlas Curieux, Paris, 1705. 13.5 x 9”. (HC) This scarce military plan depicts the Siege of Narva, which lies in presentdayEstonia, on the Russian border. Under Swedish rule at the end of the 17th century, Narva underwent significant rebuilding of its defense structures, plannedby Swedish military engineer Erik Dahlbergh. Subsequently Narva became one of the most heavily fortified cities in Northern Europe, just in time for the GreatNorthern War. In November 1700, during the Battle of Narva, Swedish forces maintained control of the city despite being greatly outnumbered by Russian forces.Narva’s powerful defense structures are depicted in this bird’s-eye plan, along with the advancing Russian battalions. The title erroneously dates the battle asNovember 30, 1705. A large cartouche at right gives a brief history of the battle, and is adorned with Medusa, the Swedish coat of arms, and a lion (representingSweden) tearing the wing off a large bird (representing Russia). Engraved by Herman van Loon.Nicolas de Fer held the title of Geographer at Louis XIV’s court. He was one of the most prolific publishers of plans of European cities in the late seventeenthcentury. Ref: Pastoureau, Fer IA [45]. Watermarked paper. (A) $275-350431. Denmark (The Kingdome of Denmarke…), Speed, A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, London, 1626. 20 x 15.3”. (HC) This superb map of theKingdom of Denmark covers the region that includes Terra Scania on the southern coast of present-day Sweden and Schleswig-Holstein. This is one of only threecarte-a-figures map of Denmark. The top panel includes the portraits of King Christian IV and King Frederick III, the royal coat of arms and bird’s-eye views ofnotable places including Copenhagen, Elsinore, Landscroon, Ripe, Schleswig and Hamburg. The side borders illustrate different levels of Danish society withcostumed figures. On the verso is English text containing a description of the kingdom. This is an early edition with the imprint of George Humble in PopsheadAlley in the cartouche. Engraved by Evert van Hamersveldt Symons. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) #T.SPE-1e. Fine, early impression. There is a centerfold separationat bottom that extends 1” into the image that has been repaired on verso with old paper along with heavy toning and a few faint spots. (B)$1600-1800432. Denmark (A Mapp of the Kingdome of Dennmarke, with its Severall Dioeceses or Provinces…), Blome, Geographical Description Of The Four Parts Of TheWorld, London, 1667. 15.5 x 12”. (HC) This scarce map is from the first atlas to be wholly engraved, printed and published in England. This map covers all ofDenmark and also parts of northern Poland and Germany to include all of Holstein, the islands of Sjaelland, Fyn and Lolland, and the southern part of Sweden. Themap is embellished with an elaborate heraldic cartouche and a dedication to “George, Lord Berkeley...descended from Harding a younger son of one of ye DanishKings…” Further decorated with a fine 32-point compass rose, plus seas filled with ships and sea monsters. The 24 maps in the atlas were engraved by FrancisLamb, Thomas Burnford and Wenceslas Hollar. Although the map is dated 1667, Blome’s Geographical Description was first published in 1670. This map is afterNicolas Sanson and was engraved by Hollar.Richard Blome was one of the most interesting, and most active, publishers of illustrated books in post-Restoration London. There is an excellent biography onMapForum.com. Ref: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.Blom-1a #20. Watermarked paper with a couple of faintspots and narrow, but adequate, side margins. The centerfold and sheet edges have been reinforced on verso with tissue, repairing some tiny tears and fold separationsconfined to blank margins. (B+) $190-230433. Denmark (Nort-Iutlande Subdiuisee en ses Quatre Dioeceses; Selande, Fuynen ou Fionie, Isles et Prouinces du Royaume de Danemarck), Sanson, Paris, 1679.21 x 16.3”. (HC) This handsome map depicts Denmark divided into four Dioceses: Borch, Wiborg, Arhusen and Rypen. Towns, rivers, mountains and forestedareas are graphically depicted. In the title cartouche, both faceless and headless figures appear at bottom. This is a later edition of Sanson’s map originally dated1659. Watermarked paper with faint offsetting. (B+) $350-425434. Denmark ([Lot of 3] Dania Regnum [and] Zeelandia Insula Danicarum Maxima [and] Fionia vulgo Funen), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1680. 21 x 17.3”. (BW) Thislot includes 3 maps representing all of Denmark. There is no text on back indicating they were issued after the demise of the great Blaeu publishing empire, asthese were among the plates auctioned in 1677 following the fire that destroyed the printing house. Size varies slightly.A. Dania Regnum. This is a large, attractive map of Denmark and southern Sweden with good detail throughout. The map is adorned with five sailing ships anda title cartouche featuring the Danish coat of arms supported by the traditional woodwose. Condition: Watermarked paper with old color on the five ships. Thereare light stains and two small holes that have been infilled. (C+)B. Zeelandia Insula Danicarum Maxima. This decorative map of Zealand extends to the coastlines of Sweden, Fyn and several surrounding islands. There isgood detail of political divisions, forested areas, and cities, including Copenhagen (Kiobenhafven) on the eastern coast. The map is adorned with five ships, a
Old Maps · Rare Maps · Antique Maps · Vintage Globes and Charts · Old Atlases & Geographiesstrapwork title cartouche flanked by cows and sheep, and a blank secondary cartouche featuring a coat of arms with a serpent coiled around a column, signifyingwisdom with fortitude. Condition: Watermarked paper with light soiling, a few spots of foxing at far right, and a couple of tears in bottom right corner that havebeen professionally repaired. (C+)C. Fionia vulgo Funen. Fine map of Fyn, Langeland and Als decorated with two distinctive cartouches, fancy scroll calligraphy and sailing ships. A large coatof arms is at upper left and the title cartouche featuring farmers and cows is at lower left. At right is a second cartouche containing a distance scale in an unusualvertical format. Condition: Watermarked paper with old color on the three ships and a few small spots. (B+) Paper has been added in blank margins to repairseveral chips on each of the maps, which enter image on two maps. Backed with Japanese tissue. See above for additional details.$250-350435. Northern Denmark (Iutia Septentrionalis), Mercator/Hondius, Amsterdam, ca. 1615. 15.5 x 11.2”. (HC) Handsome map covering the region surrounding Alborgand the Limforden. The map is adorned with a moiré-patterned sea and a strapwork title cartouche. Lovely old color with gilt highlights on watermarked paper.There is light toning along centerfold, a few minor spots, and a couple of tiny abrasions. The margins are trimmed but there is ample room for framing. (B+)$180-220436. Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg (Descriptio Germaniae Inferioris), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, [1592]. 20 x 15”. (HC) This highlydecorative map of The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg is presented in an oval strapwork border with the cardinal directions enclosed in roundels in thecorners. The map is filled with detail of the rivers, villages and towns, forest and marshes. Putti hold the title cartouche aloft with ships and a sea monster embellishingthe North Sea. Latin text on verso. Ref: Van den Broecke #58. Old color on watermarked paper with light toning along centerfold and some tiny abrasions.A tear in bottom left corner of map, as well as two short tears in bottom blank margin, have all been repaired with old paper. (B+)$700-900437. Netherlands (Rhenolandiae et Amstellandiae Exactissima Tabula), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1639. 19.5 x 16”. (HC) This attractive map of Holland is centered onthe area around Amsterdam, Leiden and Haarlem, with north oriented to the upper left. The tiny street patterns of the major cities are shown along with good detailof the surrounding provinces. A key in bottom right corner identifies 19 different locations. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche and coat of arms. Frenchtext on verso. There is some very light text show-through and a few edge tears confined to the blank margins. An ownership label is adhered to the lower rightcorner, well away from the image. (B+) $400-500438. Northern Netherlands (Descript Frisiae), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, ca. 1598. 4.1 x 2.8”. (HC) A charming miniature map of the Provinceof Friesland decorated with a tiny ship, a sea monster and a coat of arms. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius’folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593 Italianedition. On a full sheet of Italian text (5 4 x 7.5”). Ref: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79. Marginal soiling, a small chip in top left corner, and light show-through oftext on verso. (A) $120-150439. Eastern Netherlands (Geldria), Ortelius/Marchetti, Theatro del Mondo, Antwerp, ca. 1598. 4.1 x 2.8”. (HC) This tiny map focuses on the region of Gelderlandwith the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. North is oriented to the left. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius’ folioTheatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle’s 1593 Italian edition.On a full sheet of Italian text (5 4 x 7.5”). Ref: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79. Light show-through of text on verso. (A)$120-150440. Western Netherlands (La Rhinlande Amstellande et Terres Circouosines), La Feuille, Les Tablettes Guerrieres…, Amsterdam, ca. 1706. 9 x 5.9”. (HC) Thisdetailed map depicts the coast of the Netherlands from Den Haag to north of Amsterdam. Towns, roads, and the topography are well depicted. The HaerlemmerMeer is depicted at center, which was drained in the 19th century. Issued folding, now pressed with a fold separation in bottom blank margin that has been closedon verso with old paper. (A) $200-240441. Brielle, Netherlands (Brilium, Holandiae Opp. Ob Intestinum Batavicum Bellum, Quod Anno Partae Salutis, M.D.LXXII, Calend Aprlis, Hic Initium Sumpsit,Famosum), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca. 1575. 19.3 x 14”. (HC) Attractive bird’s-eye view of Brielle (also called Den Briel), an important16th century port. The city is situated on a large island and is protected by both walls and canals. The panoramic view provides a quaint perspective of the surroundingfarms, livestock, and boat building. Fishing was of great economic importance to the town, as evidenced by the fishermen casting their net in the lowerleft corner. The title cartouche translates as “Brielle, a town in Holland, well known because of the civil war in Batavia, which began here at the beginning of April1572,” referencing the city’s role in the Dutch Revolt. Brielle, previously under control of the British, was liberated by the Watergeuzen rebels on April 1, whichthe town still celebrates as Liberation Day. The Dutch Revolt is symbolized by the ships engaged in battle at the bottom right. North is oriented at the bottom ofthe map. German text on verso. Ref: Fussel, p. 162-163. Attractive old color on watermarked paper with a few light spots and a small abrasion along centerfoldtowards top. There is a damp stain confined to top blank margin. (B) $350-425442. Kampen, Netherlands (Icon Civitatis Campensis, Cuius Situs, Isulam Fluvium, Eleganti Venustate, Decorat), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, ca.1580. 19 x 13”. (HC) This is an attractive birds-eye view of Kampen, which was an important trade area from the 13th-17th century. In the foreground is theriver Ijssel filled with boats and a bridge leading to the city center. Latin text on verso. Ref: Fussel, p. 167. Lovely old color on watermarked paper with lighttoning, minor soiling, and a few spots primarily in the blank margins. The centerfold has been reinforced on verso with archival material. (B+)$275-350443. Rijswijk, Netherlands (Veue de la Maison et des Jardins de Nieuburg pres du Village de Riswick, ou se sont Tenues les Conferences de la Paix en 1697), Mortier,Amsterdam, ca. 1710. 10.9 x 7.7”. (BW) In 1697, at the end of the Nine Years’ War, the Treaty of Ryswick was signed between the French and the Grand Allianceof England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, and the United Provinces. The peace conference took place in the Huis ter Nieuwburg in Ryswick (now Rijswijk).This bird’s-eye view depicts the magnificent palace and gardens of Nieuwburg, with intricate details of the statues and fountains. Wide margins with a few tinyspots. (B+) $140-160444. Belgium ([Lot of 2] Belgium [and] Brussels), Tallis, London, ca. 1851.A. Belgium, hand color (13.5 x 10”). A decorative and finely engraved map with vignettes of the Antwerp Cathedral, Monuments on the Plains of Waterloo, Altarof St. Gudule, Brussels, and the royal coat of arms flanked by two ferocious lions. Surrounded by a delicately engraved and decorative border. Vignettes weredrawn by J. Marchant and engraved by J.B. Allen. The map was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Condition: Original outline color with a few minor spots inthe image and a hint of toning along the edges of the sheet.B. Brussels, black & white (13 x 10”). Finely engraved plan of the city with five beautifully rendered vignettes and decorative borders. All streets and scores ofbuildings are named. Vignettes were drawn and engraved by J. Watkins and the plan was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Condition: Light offsetting and ahint of toning along the edge of the sheet. See above. (B+) $150-200445. Nieuwpoort, Belgium (Tabula Praelii Prope Neoportum Commissi…), Blaeu, Novum Ac Magnum Theatrum Urbium Belgicae Liberae Ac Foederatae, Amsterdam,[1649]. 20.6 x 16.3”. (HC) A fascinating plan depicting the battle of Nieuwpoort on July 2, 1600 between the Dutch and the Spanish. Two stages of the battleare depicted one atop the other, with the Dutch army under Maurice of Nassau and Francis Vere at left and the Spanish army under Albrecht of Austria at right.This plan was published in Blaeu’s ‘Town book’ of the Low Countries. Latin text on verso. Wide original margins with marginal soiling and a few worm holesin blank margins, far from image. (A) $200-230
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