World & Regional Maps
| Atlantic Ocean |
Date: 1650 |
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One of the most appealing maps in Jan Jansson's Novus Atlas was this meticulously engraved and delicately colored representation of the North Atlantic and the coastlines of the continents forming its boundaries. Compass roses and rhumb lines suggest that Jansson intended it to be used for planning voyages-real or imagined-but this chart is also a fine example of decorative cartography.
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| Size: 14½ x 19 - Color, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
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From John Speed's c. 1611 atlas "Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain", published in London, this map of ancient Britain is flanked by panels that illustrate the Saxon kings and the coats of arms of each kingdom. Scotland and western Ireland are showen, and the entire work is embellished with three strapwork cartouches and a compass rose.
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| Size: 20 x 15 - Color, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
| Colonial America |
Date: 1718 |
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Delisle's "Louisane" is recognized by all historians of cartography as one of the most important maps of America. It was the first to use Texas as a place-name, its depiction of the Mississippi valley is strikingly accurate, and it was the earliest map to show the routes of such early explorers as DeSoto, Cavelier, Tonty, and Denis.
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| Size: 15½ x 20½ - Color, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
| Eastern and Western Hemispheres |
Date: 1808 |
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Our lovely double hemisphere map issued during the era of early scientific discovery came from the London firm of Laurie and Whittle. It records all the voyages of Captain Cook whose explorations in the Pacific provided valuable new information for chartmakers throughout the world. The delicate color washes and darker outlines used to distinguish countries and continents enhance the beauty of this impressive engraving.
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| Size: 12Ύ x 19 - Color, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
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Jansson's map of Europe depicts how it appeared in ancient times and is based on Abraham Ortelius's earlier map of the same title. Indeed, the title cartouche names Ortelius as the delineator. A cornucopia, flags, and banners flank the figure of Europe found in the cartouche.
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| Size: 18½ x 14 - Color, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
| Imperial Russia |
Date: 1739 |
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This map, titled "Imperii Russici et Tartariae Universae," is from Johnaan Baptist Homann's "Major Atlas Scholasticus", which was published in Nuremburg. It complements his map of Imperial Turkey, which we also reproduce. The Russian Empire in Europe and Asia is depicted, extending as far east as China and Japan. Two decorative cartouches embellish the borders.
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| Size: 18Ύ x 21Ό - Colored, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
| Imperial Turkey |
Date: 1737 |
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From Johnaan Baptist Homann's Major Atlas Scholasticus this striking colored map of the Turkish empire reaches from the Balkan peninsula to the Caspian Sea, and from Egypt through the Arabian peninsula. Filled with place-names, the elaborate title cartouche in the lower left-hand corner presents characters from several walks of life.
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| Size: 15Ό x 18 - Colored, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
| Lands of the Caribbean |
Date: 1715 |
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Herman Moll's large and attractive map shows the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the surrounding mainland and islands in great detail. Several inset harbor charts and a handsome view of Mexico City add to the beauty and interest of this distinctive engraving.
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| Size: 15Ό x 26½ - Colored, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
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Chβtelain's map of the French domain in North America is a single sheet version of the multi-plate engraving by Nicolas de Fer published a year earlier. It includes a fine insert plan and view of Quebec and, at the top, an enlargement of the area from the Mississippi River to Pensacola Bay. Indian villages, animals, ships, and sea monsters add decorative appeal to this splendidly colored and highly detailed map.
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| Size: 15Ό x 18Ό - Colored, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
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Abraham Ortelius included this skillfully engraved and strikingly colored map in the first edition of his famous atlas. It is recognized as one of the landmarks in American cartography as well as a marvel of baroque decoration with its elaborate strapwork cartouche and the unusual embellished corners.
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| Size: 13Ύ x 19 - Colored, Text Weight Paper: $10.00 |
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