The Original Mimpriss Chart of the Gospels Finely illustrated map of the Holy Land by Robert Mimpriss. Originally trained as an artist and engraver, Robert Mimpriss would go on to have an important role in shaping Evangelical Christian children's...
Detailed map of North America, illustrating Scotish politician James Stuart's travels through the United States. The map notes "Mr. Stuart's route through the United States, and Canada in 1828, 29 & 30" and "the boundary of the United States,...
The First Map of Oregon Territory to Appear in a Commercial Atlas Striking example of the first edition of David Burr's map of Oregon Territory, which appeared in Burr's New Universal Atlas, first published in 1835. As is typical of Burr’s style,...
Scarce large format map of North America, published in Leipzig in 1833, showing North America shortly after Mexico's Independence and just before the establishment of the Republic of Texas. The map shows a pro-British version of the 54-40 or fight...
Very rare map of the Arctic Regions of North America, drawn by Jehoshaphat Aspin and published by John Harris in London. The map provides a marvelous snapshot of the known and partially explored regions of the Polar Seas, as of 1833. The map provides...
Original Watercolor View of Rio de Janeiro from 1833. Fine view of Rio De Janeiro, painting attributed to William Smyth during one of his visits to Rio as an officer in the British Royal Navy. Fine view of Rio from a high vista, looking southward...
Important Early Sea Chart of the Area around Montevideo, First Surveyed Shortly After Uruguayan Independence Fine, early sea chart of the area around Montevideo, as surveyed by Cyprien Gabriel Le Bourguignon-Duperré the year after the establishment...
Highly detailed town plan of Dresden, with profile views of 12 major buildings, churches and the Elbe Bridge. One of the best plans of Dresden to appear in a 19th Century commercial atlas.
A Vision of Linking the White Sea, Baltic Sea, Capsian Sea, and the Black Sea. Impressive engraved folding hydrographic map laying out Imperial Russia's extensive canal network, published by the State Transport University...
A fabulous town plan of Torino which includes three vignettes showing the Church of La Superga, a view of Turin, and the Royal Palace. The city is attractively laid out, with a grid-like structure and a citadel laying outside of the city walls. This is...
Antique Map of Porto, Portugal Highly detailed plan of Porto, including a large panoramic birdseye view of the City from Torre da Marca. One of the best 19th Century English town plans to appear in a commercial atlas.
Remarkable Manuscript Collection of the French Invasion of Algeria, From the Collection of the Duke of Orléans Striking collection of 46 manuscript maps, and a few documents, showing northern Algeria. The maps date from the French invasion of Algeria...
Remarkable Manuscript Collection of the French Invasion of Algeria, From the Collection of the Duke of Orléans Striking collection of 46 manuscript maps, and a few documents, showing northern Algeria. The maps date from the French invasion of Algeria...
Rare large format map of Oceania and the Pacific which was apparently prepared for instructional purposes. An early example of lithography on French maps, perhaps the earliest we have ever seen. This is the first time we have offered this map.
Two highly detailed maps of the regions, colored by counties. Shows towns, rivers, mountains, lakes, roads, islands, etc. Highly detailed maps of two newly settled regions of Australia. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was active from...