A lovely birds-eye view of the fortified city of Basel, Switzerland.  Great detail includes streets, towers, churches and buildings on both sides of the Rhine.  Two legends locate 42 buildings; one in the upper left and lower left of the map.  The crest of the city is located in the upper right.  In original color, the map is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (14.0" x 10.6"  - 35.6 x 27.0 cm).      $430.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.) 

This unusual cartographic and beautiful compilation shows the Bay of Cadiz, including a plan of Cadiz as well as the surrounding regions.  The map was taken from a manuscript map drawn by George Hoefinagel during his stay (1563-67) in the region.  The Caretaniae map was very accurate but from an unknown source.  The two smaller maps, upper left / upper right; depict the Tagus River from Toledo extending North and East to Morata, Cinchon and Colmenar.  The second insert shows San Sebastian and Deva.  Sailing ships, four cartouches and the strapwork embellishments complete this dark impression.  The map is rated Very Good with only a damp stain noted in the blank margin, left side.  The verso contains French text and the map measures approximately (19.2" x 15.4").     $562.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - U. S. only.  International addnl.)    Sale Price:  $460

The map depicts present day County Carlow in Leinster Province and Catherlaugh which is now Carlow.  The title is surrounded by a strapwork design cartouche topped with a caliper and a distance scale.  Noted in the lower right corner 'Per Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio' identifying the work.  The map is from Mercator's atlas Cosmographicae.  In 1604 Jodocus Hondius bought the printing plates from the Mercator family and with his son Jodocus II and Henricus, published the enlarged editions of the Mercator atlas of which this map is one of the plates.  The Mercator atlas dominated the map publishing market for the next thirty years.  The map is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws; printed on heavy paper with very wide margins, text on the verso and in original color.  It measures approximately (13.5" x 11.1"  - 278 x 344 mm).      $ 350.     ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)           Sale Price:  $290

A beautiful example of an 18^th century map of the British Isles.  The detailed title cartouche features a portrait of King George I, flanked by figures, at the lower portion is  the coat-of-arms of the House of Hanover.  Further embellishments include in the upper left the shields of England, Scotland, and Ireland.  At the lower left are scales that include the Royal coat-of-arms, unicorn, and a gallant knight.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page].  Japanese paper has been added to the blank verso at the folds with no apparent flaws noted.  The map measures approximately ( 22.7" x 19.4"  -  55.4  x  43.5  cm).   $1,850.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     Sale Price:  $980

A beautiful and decorative map of Denmark and southern Sweden.  There is an elaborate title cartouche, distance scale, as well as a coat-of-arms, compass rose, sailing ships with elegant calligraphy.  The title is flanked by two Danes and putti with the distance scale in typical 17^th century format.  There is Latin text on the verso.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws other than the borders have been professionally extended to accommodate framing and restoration of the lower right neatline       (3 cm).  The map measures approximately (22.0" x 18.1"  - 55.9 x 45.9 cm).    $875.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)        

The map covers an area around the Belgian city of Mons on the southwest of Brussels to include northern France  - Tournai, Charleroi, Maubeuge and Valenciennes.  A very detailed figurative cartouche and milage scale complete the map in original color.  It is rated Very Good with some loss of paper and the bottom right and left outside the neatline (2 cm) that has been repaired.  The map measures approximately (22.8 “ x  18.1" - 58.0 x 46.0 cm).    $289.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)  New Item

A copperplate engraving in original color with a blank cartouche at the lower left.   This map, with van den Keere's signature; first appeared in Jansson's Atlas Maioris Appendix of 1630.  The map again appeared in later editions of the Mercator - Hondius atlases with verso text.  Whereas this edition is blank on the verso.  Covens & Mortier obtained the plate much later bearing the imprint: Amstelodami Typus Gerardi Valk et Petri Schenk.  This printing by Keere has an 'IX' in the upper right of the image.   Keere was an engraver, globe maker and bookseller.  Born in Ghent, he was trained by Jodocus Hondius, his brother-in-law.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with faint tape marks on the verso, light toning noted and measures approximately (14.0" x 18.5"  - 35.5 x 45.3 cm).      $310.    ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl.)  

An interesting map of Imperial Russia in the later part of the 18^th century.  Published in black / white, the map is rated Very Good with only normal age toning noted and measures approximately ( 7.0" x 10.0"  - 18 x 25 cm).    $225.   ($ 6.50 shipping / handling / ins. - U. S.)    

Christopher Saxton became known as the 'father of English cartography'.  During his career he carried out extensive surveys of England and Wales between 1573 and 1578.  This map of the Hereford area is typical of Saxton's style with tress, mountains, and towns depicted.  The enchantingly-named Gilden Vale is shown in the southwestern portion of the map. A detailed title cartouche and the coat-of-arms of England is depicted in the upper right corner.  It is believed that this map was published by the son Robert Saxton after his fathers death in 1610.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with some loss of paper noted in the upper left of the margin and repairs made thereto; not affecting the map.  The map measures approximately (12.3" x 11.3"  - 31.3 x 28.6 cm).   $290.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)               

A typical Colton map with good geographic detail and political regions in pastel color.   The map is rated Very Good, with only one small tear noted outside the neatline, 1.5 cm in length.  The overall map measures approximately (17.6" x 14.3"  - 44.8 x 36 cm).    $60.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl.)     ***SOLD***

A beautiful example of Homann's maps. The map includes the Orkney and Hebrides islands.  The issue is believed to be based on Visscher's earlier publication.  Great detail is provided for towns, cities, schools, and other prominent topographic features.  In full original color the title and distance scale cartouches have great embellishments to include the royal coat-of-arms of both Scotland and Britain.  The title cartouche is flanked by the mythical figure of Mercury and Ceres.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only slight age toning along the centerfold and measures approximately ( 18.9" x 22.4"  - 48.0 x 59.9 cm).       $725.     ( $10.50 shipping / handling ins - foreign postage addnl.)  

A fine example of Van Keulen's Sea Chart covering St. George's Channel with the coasts of Ireland and England shown.  Coastal place names and rhumb lines, sailing ships and compass rose complete the features portrayed.  A decorative title cartouche depicts a boy and two dogs.  The Map is centered on the Isle of Man located some 80 miles from Liverpool and 90 miles from Belfast.  The island is noted for its dog population and breeding.  In original hand color, the chart is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] printed on heavy paper with good margins, the map measures approximately (25.7" x 21.1"   -   70.4 x 53 cm).   $940.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)   

This is a very detailed map of the vicinity of Bautzen in eastern Saxony.  The district is bounded by mountains and filled with forests and tiny villages.  An extensive key in a cartouche setting identifies churches, schools, blacksmiths, and mills.  The principal cartouche features a group of putti working with textiles, a major industry in that region.  The hand colored beautiful title cartouche includes a coat-of-arms.  There is also a French title, Carte du Cercle de Budissin dans le Marggrafiat de la Haute Lusac....  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with a somewhat light impression and short but adequate margins and measures approximately (18.0" x 16.8" - 46.8 x 42.7 cm).       $185.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)       

A wonderful map by Homann of Erfurt in the Thuringia region of east central Germany.  Taken from the Grosser Atlas, a panoramic view of the city of Erfurt extends across the bottom of the map.  Selected buildings are identified such as the Cyriacsburg castle and St. Petersburg cathedral.  A vivid title cartouche is featured embellished with mythological figures and putti.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] noting a somewhat light impression in original color and some toning at the centerfold.  The map measures approximately ( 18.5" x 22.5" - 47 x 57 cm).    $285.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)  

Ortelius, a Dutch cartographer and publisher, was the author of the first modern atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, in 1570.  Abraham Ortelius map of Nurnberg is based on the map by Joerg Noettelein from the rare Spanish edition of the Ortelius atlas published by Vrients.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with the left margin cut close to the neatline, otherwise wide margins and original color.  The map measures approximately (12.2" x 9.3"  - 31.1 x 23.6 cm).        $286. ($10.50 shipping / handling /ins. - foreign postage addnl.)      

A beautiful map in full color by county and with good detail throughout.  A very large elaborate title cartouche in color found in the upper left corner occupies nearly all of the North Sea.  In the lower left is the Royal coat of arms and distance scale.  I the upper right corner are the Royal shields of England, Scotland and Ireland.  Sailing ships abound in various locations of the map produced by Visscher's son sometime after 1650.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with the centerfold re-enforced with a tear (1 cm) at the bottom of the fold and page number annotations outside the neatline.  None of the items noted affect the map itself which measures approximately (17.8" x 20.9"  - 45.1 x 53.2 cm).     $625.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.  - foreign postage addnl.)    New Item

The Homann family became the most important publishers of atlases in Germany during the 18^th century.  This map, in original color, of Brabant shows the regions of Louvain, Brussels, Antwerp, Hertogenbosch and Breda.  A detailed title cartouche completes the map which is rated Excellent, with no apparent flaws, printed on heavy paper, and measures approximately (22" x 19.1" - 58.0 x 48.5 cm)        $190.  ($10.50 shipping /handling/ ins.)      

A very detailed copperplate engraving of the Low Countries with good detail of the towns, roads and waterways.  Indicated are the Barrier Towns as designated by the Barrier Treaty of 1715.  A  detailed title cartouche featuring soldiers and weaponry completes the map which has later color.  The map is rated Very Good (see our rating criteria on the Home Page) with no apparent flaws noted.  It measures approximately (17.2" x 14.1").     $380.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)          

The map shows the river system of Germany and its neighboring areas.  Taken form the Grosser Atlas, the map has two very detailed cartouche embellishments and shows a portion of the North Sea.  It's condition is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only two small wax spots noted in the lower cartouche and printed on heavy paper.  The map measures approximately  (19.1"  x  22.8"   -   48.5 x    57.8 cm)  $390.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)    

A very detailed birds's-eye view of the fortified town of Bruges contained in concentric rings of walls and ramparts separated by a moat.  Excellent detail of the streets and buildings. There are two explanatory cartouche embellishments which list over 60 places of importance including the Flesh-Market; Whale Place; St.  John's Hospital, the Barefoot Friars and numerous other places such as churches and gardens.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only normal age toning noted.  The map measures approximately (18.0" x 14.0"  - 45.8 x 35.6 cm) uncolored as issued.    $265.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)        

A beautifully detailed plan of the City of Mons, Belgium the capital city of the Province of Haintut.  The fortified city displays it's ramparts and lakes with very detailed images of the churches and other prominent buildings.  The plan is rated Very Good with only normal age toning noted and measures approximately (18.0" x 14.0" - 45.8 x 36.6 cm) uncolored as issued.      $165.   ($10.50 shipping handling / ins. -  foreign postage addnl.)   

The map is the folio edition with French text on the verso.  In outline color, there is an elaborate title cartouche as well as sailing ships and a sea monster in the ocean regions.  A royal French coat-of-arms completes the depiction.  The map is rated Very Good with one 2 cm paper thinning area noted near the left center.  It measures approximately (14.5" x 16.5"  - 37 x 42 cm).        $650   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)       Sale Price:  $520

The map encompasses all of northern Italy and includes the Gulf of Venice.  In original outline color, the map has an elaborate title cartouche with putti within the border and in fill color.  It  is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws noted.  The map measures approximately 19.1" x 23.5"  - 48 x 60 cm)           $700    ($10.50 shipping / handling /ins.)                      

A fine copy of this 'birds eye view' of Germany - Hamburg (Liber III, plate 675) from the Civitas Francko, with text on the verso.  The map measures approximately (10.0" x 15.5"  - 25 x 40 cm) and is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws.      $650.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)       

First published in Vol. I of Le Theatare du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas contenant les chartes et descriptions de tous les Pais de la terre, Mis en lumiere Par Guillaume et Jean Blaeu .... 1638.  The map of Frankfurt and its environs is surrounded by a magnificent border of allegorical figures and 35 coats of arms of the Frankfurt magistrates.  This is undoubtably the most elaborate of the maps in the Blaeu atlas.  The map measures approximately (21.7" x 17.9" - 55.0 x 45.5 cm) and is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page].  Plate # 109, blank on the verso.        $2300.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)      Sale Price:  $1980

An unusual map by De L'Isle of Europe with an insert of Nova Zembla and text within the title cartouche by Buache that is dated 1724.  Philippe Buache was one of the most active proponents of the school of theoretical cartography during the mid 18^th century.  In original colors, the map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with a good dark impression and only minor water stains in the margin, not affecting the map which measures approximately (19.5" x  24.2") accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.  $325.   ($10.50 shipping / handling ins.)

A bright and very attractive map of the northeast coast of Germany, showing Lubeck and  farther down the left side is Lauenburg.  In the upper right corner of the map is Rugen.  At the bottom center is Wittenberg and in the lower right is Strasburg.  A very detailed title cartouche decorated with cherubs at the top center of the map and sailing ships complete this beautiful map by Homann.  The map is rated Excellent with no apparent flaws in bright original color.  It measures approximately (22.8" x 19.4"  - 58.0 x 49.3 cm)       $386.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     

A very detailed map of France from the surveys of Rizzi-Zannoni.  Embellished with elaborate title and distance scale cartouches.  Additional Latin text above the top border.  The map is rated Very Good with several light spots noted and an old repair in the bottom margin outside the neatline, not affecting the map which measures approximately (22.1" x 17.4").    $361.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

An attractive map of the northwestern sections of France including the towns of Calais and Gravelines. Two elaborate title cartouches embellish the map with sailing ships in the coastal waters.  The map is rated Very Good with only slight age toning to the paper and Japanese paper re-enforcement at the center fold.  The map measures approximately (19.9" x 15.8") with a Certificate of Authenticity.         $312.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

This is the reduced version of Mercator map of southwest Switzerland, showing Geneva, Lake Geneva, Lake Biel, Bern, Freiburg and Lake Thuner among others.  From the Atlas Minor map is in original color and rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws and German text on the verso.  The map measures approximately (7.3" x 5.5"  - 18.6 x 14.0 cm).      $130. ($6.50 shipping U.S. / handling / ins.)       

A beautiful copperplate engraving of Switzerland featuring Lorraine region.  Nancy is at the center of the map surrounded by numerous small villages.  An interesting title cartouche is located in the right lower corner. The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only normal age toning and wide margins; measuring approximately (19.5" x 15.0"  - 49.6 x 38.1 cm)      $310. ($10.50 shipping U.S. / handling / ins.)