The first American edition of the two volume publication.  Hard cover, 506 pp, over 150 illustrations.  There are three maps included that have been carefully reenforced at the folds with Japanese paper on the verso.  The maps are: A Map of the Route of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition Through Africa, (17.5" x 18.0"  - 44 x 70 cm); A Map of Emin Pasha's Province, (10.5" x 11.0"  - 28 x 27 cm); and The Great Forest Region - Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, by Henry M. Stanley (22.0 ' x 31.0"  - 55 x 79 cm).  All sizes are approximate.  Ribbed spine, gold gilt; the boards are rubbed, there is separation of the cover in one volume, all pages  and end papers in place, the overall condition is rated as Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page].  The volumes are approximately (7.4" x 9.7").     $80.  ($14.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)   ( two shipments of book volumes and maps separately)     

This splendid plan typifies the style and format of a series of bird's-eye plans and panoramic profiles of major cities and ports published in Germany during the eighteenth century.  At the top the chart is the coastline showing the fortifications of the Algerian port of Oran with a view of ships approaching the coast.  A magnificent cartouche embellishes the upper right featuring Zeus and his entourage.   This fine impression in bold original color has no apparent flaws other than a water stain outside the neatline not affecting the chart which measures approximately (18.9" x 21.4"  - 54.7 x 48.3 cm).      $397.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)  

'A new description of Palestine or the whole Promised Land'.  The shoreline runs from Berytus (Beirut) to the Nile Delta, reaching inland east of Jordan and in the south to the red Sea.  The Dead sea is crescent shaped.  A legend at the upper left and the title at the bottom right are surrounded by cartouches in baroque style.  The legend reads: Antiquisima huius terre appelation fuit Canaan ... Hodie eam terram Sanctam unucupant ...  This is one of the later Ortelius prints of the first Ortelius map of Palestine.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] and is a good dark impression in original color and measures approximately (13.8" x 18.6").    $985 ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)           Sale Price: 850

A beautiful 18^th century map of northwestern Africa from Barbary, Nigeria and Guinea to below the equator.  The map is full of geographic names and details with information on rivers and lakes of the continent.  This map first appeared in De L'Isle's Atlas de Geographie (1700-1712) and was later re-issued by Jan Elwe.  Numerous encampments are depicted with great detail throughout the Sahara Desert.  The map is rated Very Good with only slight age toning at the centerfold [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately (22.5" x 19.4") with a Certificate of Authenticity.   $439.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

The top portion is a detailed 18^th century map of Algeria (Oran Province) with Algeria noted and shaded relief features shown of the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.  The bottom half of the map is a view of the harbor with masted ships and fishing vessels depicted.  A list of prominent topographic features is provided along with a distance scale.  The map, in original wash color,  is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with one repaired tear noted at the top left center margin protruding into the neatline by 1 cm.  The map measures approximately (18.0" x 21.5"  - 46 x 54 cm).     $285.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl.)      

A very large and beautiful map by the preeminent German cartographer of the 18^th century.  The map is centered on Morocco with great detail of North Africa showing the desert tribes of the region.  It extends to include the canary Islands and features an insert of Madeira.  A very detailed title cartouche depicting merchants, soldiers and wild animals with a sea battle in the background.  Complimenting the cartouche are two vignettes along the bottom, one of Morocco (Marrakech) and the other of Mequinetz (Mekness).  The map is rated Very Good with a reinforced centerfold and normal age toning.  It measures approximately (19.5" x 13.2").       $520.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     

An unusual folio sheet features four views of Cairo with its architecture and the busy Nile River.  The views are flanked with French text describing the vicinity, commerce, and the history of the region.  The print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with a small tear at the bottom fold repaired with archival tape on the verso and measures approximately (16.8" x 14.4"  - 42.7 x 36.6 cm).    $250.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.  - foreign postage addnl.)   

A miniature map of a portion of the Natoliae, quae olim Asia Minor, Nova Descriptio.  The map depicts the Nile valley in great detail with numerous place names.  In original color, the map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] and measures approximately (3.0" x 4.3"  - 7.7 x 11.0 cm).        $ 218.   ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)    

This map is a reduced version of the elder Sanson's map of  the Promised Land showing the Twelve Tribes of Israel.  A beautiful and vivid title cartouche embellishes the upper left corner of the map with biblical figures.  Engraved by Antoine d' Winter from Sanson's pocket atlas.  The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (10.1" x 7.8"  - 25.4 x 19.9 cm).       $200.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)            

The map was first published in 1606 and this version appeared in Atlas Geographicke description of the Regions ....[Henry Hondius, 1636].   Embellished with a strapwork title cartouche in later color; the map extends from Gambia at the upper left to Gabon at the lower right.  An insert is shown of the Island of St. Thomas.  The map is rated Excellent [see our rating criteria on the Home page] and measures approximately (14.0" x 19.5" - 35 x 50 cm).  $520   ($10.50 shipping / handling /ins.)   

This classical and decorative map covers the northwest coast of Africa, the Arabian peninsular, India, Malaysia and includes two circular inserts in the upper left and right corners; “Annonis Periplus”, the Holy Land in the right corner and  “Hyper Borei, the North Pole in the left.  The map based or Ortelius,  includes text and title in an ornate blocking with sea-monsters and sailing ships. It is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with some re-enforcing on the verso centerfold.   It measures approximately (15.7"x 18.5" - 39.8 x 47.0 cm).     $526.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl)     

A copperplate engraving, the map includes portions of Arabia and the Canary and Cape Verde Islands as well as several other Atlantic islands and the coastline of Brazil is visible.  Also depicted is Madagascar and other islands in the Indian Ocean. A wreath cartouche is in the lower left corner.  The map, in outline color, is rated Excellent with a good and dark impression, some age toning noted.  It measures approximately (7.9" x 10.9"  -  20.0 x 27.7 cm).    $145.  ($8.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     

A very detailed map of North Africa centered on the Barbary coast.  Geographic data and regional boundaries are displayed.  The map extends beyond the neatline to include Cape Verde.  In original outline color, the map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with a damp stain noted on the right and left sides, both outside the maps borders and not affecting it's subject matter . The map measures approximately  (9.8" x  14.6").     $ 268.  ($10.50 Shipping / Handling / Ins.)

A detailed map of North Africa to include Spain, and parts of Libya and the western portions of the Mediterranean.  Islands depicted include Sardinia, Corsica, Majorca and Minorca.  The is rated Very Good [see the rating criteria on the Home Page] uncolored with slight outline color noted to the  boundaries.  An elaborated title cartouche at the lower center of  the map was engraved by Joan Baptiste Liebaux.  The map measures approximately (19.1" x 25.08").    $220.   ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)