A steel engraving of early Ireland subjects by one of the 19^th century’s most noted engravers.  The village of Bray with a stone bridge and town in the background depicts an Abby and villagers in the foreground.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws noted, with wide margins and measures approximately (7.2" x 4.7").    $40.  ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

A beautiful etching of a 19^th century abandoned Abby with figures in the foreground at the waters edge.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and has wide margins.  It measures approximately (7.2" x 4.7").    $40.  ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

A detailed engraving of Dublin with magnificent buildings in the background and carriages, carts and figures in the foreground.  The print is rated Very Good with some foxing noted around the edges and several spots with the upper left and center of the print (see our rating criteria on the Home Page).  The print measures approximately (7.2" x 4.7").    $40.   ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

A beautiful engraving of an Irish inn surrounded by woodlands at the waters edge.  Fisherman with a small boat in the foreground completes the scene.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (7.2" x 4.7").        $40.  ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

A beautiful moonlight evening with the glow of light on the Abby and fisherman in the foreground.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (7.2" x 4.7").   $40.  ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

A magnificent engraving of the loch with the mountains surrounding the small village and bridge.   The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately     (4.7" x 7. 2").     $40.  ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

A detailed and beautiful engraving of the loch with the village in the background surrounded by the mountains of the region.  The print is rated Very Good with only minor foxing around the margins not affecting the print which measures approximately (7.2" x 4.7").   $40.   ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

A long line of figures approaches the ruins with two gentlemen and their ladies in the foreground.  The print is rated Very Good with only minor foxing outside the image and measures approximately (7.2" x 4.7").      $40.   ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

Two farmers with their sheep in the foreground with the castle looming above,  sets the mood of this engraving.  The print is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (7.2" x 4.7").         $40.  ( $5. Shipping / handling / ins.)

A beautiful panoramic view of Ternate with masted vessels in the foreground.  An insert in the upper left corner depicts a plan of the Fortress Oranje.   Francois Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary; worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and from 1705 to 1713 he traveled extensively.  His most notable work is the Qud en Nieuv Oost-Indien which reamins one of the most important sources of the East Indies.  The print is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with some slight discoloration in the lower right margin not affecting the uncolored print which measures approximately (14.9" x 11.7").    $ 138.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

This is the 3^rd edition [John Stockdale] in two volumes (427 & 376 pp).  The work is based on 38 letters Weld sent to friends in Great Britain.  There are 16 plates and maps, of specific note is Plan of the City of Washington - published by Stockdale, Piccadilly the 16^th of September 1798 (7.2" x 8.5").  This is but one of two folded maps contained in the publication.  The second map is Part of the United States of North America - by Stockdale, Piccadilly, 15^th November 1798 (16.3" x 18.5").  This rare issue is in Very Good condition, with all pages present in the two volumes, several damp stains noted on the title page of Vol II; half  leather and marbled paper boards, some weakening of joints, some rubbing noted.   $1350.  ($ 8.50 shipping / handling / ins.)        

Published on his 70^th birthday, Professor Koeman’s book is a valuable reference guide to the history of cartography.  The illustrations are in black / white with 390 pp of supporting text.  The book incorporates a number of Koeman’s short articles.  Hardbound edition with dust jacket it is rated Excellent for condition with no apparent flaws or damage (9.5" x 7.0"  - 24.6 x 18 cm).     $ 89.  ($5.00 shipping / handling)   New Item                        

The book has 143 pp with 76 plates.  Reproductions in full color of charts from the 14^th to 18^th centuries with good commentary on each.  Full page and double page reproductions, hardbound in blue cloth boards, stamped title / gilt stamped spine and dust jacket.  The book is rated Very Good with no apparent flaws, size: (12.2" x 15.5").     $65.    ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)      ***SOLD***

The Naming of America, a 128-page hardcover publication has some 40 color illustrations.  The book was published by the Library of Congress in conjunction with the London firm of D. Giles, Ltd.  An in depth discussion of the 1507 Martin Waldseemuller World Map is the first known map to display the name “America”.  The map was purchase by the U. S. Library of Congress in 2003. The book tells the story of the map’s creation in 16^th century France and its rediscovery some 300 years later in the library of Wolfegg Castle in Germany. New with dust jacket (8.0" x 9.5").      $19.95    ($5.00 shipping / handling)       New Item

A complete set of the issues in mint condition; Volume I, #1 Jan/ Feb 1996 until it suspended publication with the last issue, Volume 8, #2  Mar/Apr 2003.  The set contains 44 issues.  The publication ceased operation soon after the untimely death of it’s founder, Gary Turley in February 2003.     $595.    ($18.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

The Map Collector magazine was founded by Ronald Vere Tooley in 1977.  Over the ensuing years the publication built a reputation of being a highly respected source on the history of cartography.  Issues, as described above, may be purchased as a group (27) for $243  or may be purchased individually at $13 an issue.      Shipping cost  via FedEx to be determined.

Profusely illustrated, pp 324 depicting the events and exhibits of the U.S. Centennial Exposition. Hardcover embossed boards, the spine has been re-enforced with book binding tape. Condition good with some light foxing noted.  All pages are present. Contains a signed note, last page of Anthony Weyland, April 28, 1918. Measures approximately 11.5" x 16.0".  $189.   ($10.50 shipping / handling ins.)

First two volumes of a total of five issued in connection with the bicentennial of Washington’s birthday.  Contains re-publication of historical pamphlets, addresses, genealogy, music, plays, and much more.  Illustrated with photos and charts.   Volume I - includes the George Washington Atlas with 50 plates including several maps made by Washington.  Volume I - 716 pp / Volume II - 734 pp.  Hardbound embossed cover in navy textured boards with gilt titles.  $160.  (Two Vol Set) ($ 10.50 shipping / handling /ins.)

Complied by William V. Cox the publication includes within the bound edition reproductions of the engraved invitations of the formal events of the celebration including the White House reception, parade, and other related events.  Numerous photos of the period of various federal buildings and other prominent buildings in Washington.  The book contains listings of events, personalities, etc., pp 341 with several fold-out maps and plans of the city.  Hardbound embossed cover and spine.  The overall condition is  Very Good, with only minor rubbing on the cover and some discoloration to the lower left front cover.     $75.   ($ 6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

The publication discusses the authenticity of the Vinland map.  At present, the authenticity of the map is a much debated subject.  This publication is one of the prinicpal sources about the  controversial map.  With dust jacket 291pp, the publication is in Very Good condition [see our rating criteria on the Home Page]. Note: a full size reproduction of the map is included as a separate item.     $45.   ($ 7.50 shipping / handling / ins. - two packages)

This sought after late 19^th century atlas has over 90 maps, diagrams, and historical charts.  Maps printed on both sides include most countries of the world.  All double-page maps are printed on one sheet and attached to the atlas with a back strap.  Included are thematic maps of the United States.  This is the twenty-first edition published by Henry S. Stebbins, 231 pp, title page, table of contents, maps and charts.  Hardbound in stamped pictorial cloth with gilt titling.  The atlas is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] noting one map is missing of Arizona and Utah.  Some rubbing on the covers, table of contents page is loose; all maps, diagrams are tight. There is a signature of a former owner in ink on the title page.     $280.   ($12.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

The atlas contain detailed demographics of world population and other related data at the end of the 19^th century.  In color, the publication contains some 210 maps as well as numerous engravings of world sites, political figures, and textual material relating to international events and historical information; 321 pp the publication is rated Good with partial separation at the spine of  from the cloth boards other wise complete.     $125 ($6.50 shipping /handling)

Hardbound edition, with dust jacket; the book is organized chronologically by dates in history.  With some 256 pp and over 100 plates in full color (many double page images); the publication is an outstanding work by the author Ralph Ehrenberg the former head of the Geography & Map Division of the U.S. Library of Congress.  The publication measures (9.7" x 12.1").      $34.   ($3.50 shipping / handling )    

New and revised edition [5^th edition] Illustrated 450pp, brown boards w/ orange cloth spine, w/ brown embossed titling.  Also, gilt titling on front board.  Frontispiece contains a tipped-in self-portrait of Whistler.  Index, some 100 photos of his works, some not before published.  Top edge colored like spine, outer bottom edges deckled; rated Very Good [see rating criteria on Home Page].  This is an exceptionally clean copy.  $60.    ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)