Scarce map of America, featuring a number of the most famous myths and inaccuracies on contemporary maps of the period. California is shown as an island on the second Sanson model, including over 30 place names. The Mississippi River is shown flowing...
Utopia -- The Slothful Variety Despite the name, the map is note a reflection of St. Thomas More's ideal society. Schlarraffenland is the German Fool's Paradise, a land of vice and debauchery. The map follows the theme of Hans Sachs Der Meistersinger...
Fine double hemisphere map of the World, published by John Senex in London. A beautiful large scale map of the world, surrounded by text from some of the leading scientists of the day. Top left: "The Theory of the Tides from Sr. Isaac Newton's...
Rare map of the Eastern Hemisphere, from Pierre Moullart Sanson's rare Introduction a la Geographie. The map provides an interesting apocryphal treatment of the South Polar region and an incomplete Australia. The map is part of a series of maps...
Very rare sea chart of the Gulf of Lyon, published in Paris by De L'Isle in 1725. The chart extends from Roses and the Spanish border in the southwest to Marseilles and Cassis in the northeast, centered on the area of Montpellier
Fine Old Color Example Finely executed chart of Istria and the Gulf of Venice, based upon an earlier map by Cantelli. The map includes plans of the “Laguna” of Venice, the bay and town of Pula and the town of Rijeka below the chart representing...
Rare map of Italy, pubished in Venice by Giovanni Giacomo Spinelli, engraved by Angela Varoni. A very rare and decorative map, this being the first example we have ever seen.
Detailed plan showing two towns in the Duchy of Milan on the River Add, published by Gabriel Bodenehr.
Fine old color example of Kaempfer's scarce map of Japan, which appeared in the 1729 Dutch edition of Kaempfer's History of Japan. The map was prepared by Johann Caspar Scheuchzer from the maps brought back from Japan by Kaempfer. The decorative...
Rare map of the Land of Eso (Hokkaido), which appeared in Vander Aa's Galerie Agreable du Monde. The map illustrates the northern tip of Japan, Hokkaido and the neighboring Compagnie's Land.
Finely Detailed Map of Southern India Emphasizing Trade Finely engraved map of the southern part of India, first issued in 1723 by acclaimed French mapmaker Guillaume De L’Isle. It focuses on trade routes within India, as well as the Coromandel and...
Extremely rare map of Southeast Asia and the Philippines, based upon the 1596 map of Southeast Asia by de Bry/Commelin/Lodewijckszn. Includes a large inset of Bottoni. Narrow upper left margin, as issued. The map is very rare.
Fine early view of Bantam (Banten) which illustrated the work of Francois Valentijn. Includes a key locating about 30 points of interest. François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713. He also...
Rare map of the Holy Land, published in Berlin and engraved by Michael Kauffer. The map shows the Exodus of the Chidren of Israel from Egypt, along with images of Jonah and the Whale. The map also shows King Solomon's Naval force conducting trade...
Engraved mapsheet, featuring four maps related to the writings of the Romano-Jewish historian Josephus. The map was issued in Oxford at the beginning of the 18th century. It includes the following sub-maps: Draught I shewing ye Garden of Eden...
Unusual plan of the Harbor at Oran, showing coastal profiles towns, castles, etc. Locates and shows profile views of 3 forts, anchorages, soundings, etc. Includes compass rose, sailing ships, and a scale of Miles. OCLC locates only 1 example (Hebrew...