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Sebastian Münster (1448-1552). “Novae Insulae XXVI Nova Tabula,” (Basel, Henri Petri: 1552 [1540]). Latin Edition. Published in Cosmographia. Woodcut with hand color, 11 x 14 5/8" to neat line. Sheet size: 11 15/16 x 15 1/8". Title block on verso begins with “Novarum Insu”. Strong impression; small splits and age toning in upper margin. Overall very good condition for this rare map.$9,000.

The Earliest Map to Name the Pacific Ocean and to SHOW all of NORTH and SOUTH AMERICA in a CONTINENTAL FORM

One of the most important and influential maps of the 16th century, Sebastian Münster’s New World is the first separately printed map delineating North and South America in true continental form and probably the first map to refer to the ocean that Magellan christened the “Mare Pacificum”. In fact, Münster beautifully illustrates his ship, the Victoria, plying the waters off the western coast of South America. Other historically notable features include the first depiction of Japan, denoted as “Zipangri”, which is based entirely on the accounts of Marco Polo and other early explorers. Most dramatically, North America is dominated by a large northern sea that is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow isthmus. The so-called “Sea of Verrazano” came into being when the explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano mistook the waters to the west of the barrier islands along the coast for the “Oriental Sea,” which was thought to provide passage to Cathay and the Spice Islands. Münster intertwined the factual geographical information of the time along with popular folklore and myth. This mythological influence is known to have been extracted in part from the writings of Solinus, which is made apparent in the denotation of the region of the giants (Regio Gigantum) in South America along with an arcane illustration depicting the presence of cannibals (Canibali) in the eastern portion of the continent. The first edition of this map appeared in Münster’s atlas Geographia of 1540 and then in his influential atlas Cosmographia, published in 1544, which “sealed the fate of ‘America’ as the name for the new world” as stated by Burden. The rare artifact offered here is an outstanding example of Münster’s highly significant early map of the Americas. Illuminating all of North and South America in true continental form, this map would be a pivotal addition to any collection focused on the Western Hemisphere. 1 FIRST DOUBLE-HEMISPHERE WORLD MAP to appear in a printed atlas

This beautiful map was published in Girolamo Ruscelli’s newly expanded and revised edition of Ptolemy’s Geographia. Ruscelli considerably improved the form of his world map by showing both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres on the same page with their latitudes evenly aligned in a homolographic meridian projection, making this a prototype depiction of the world. Compared to other maps of the time, the “Orbis Descriptio” represents a surprisingly accurate yet simple view of the ‘modern’ world. No southern continent appears, and Ruscelli has judiciously named the mass of land joining Asia and America “Terra Incognita” and its coastline “Litmus Incognitum”. Notable placenames appear on both poles, “Circulus Arcticus” and “Circulus Antarcticus”, along with the notation of the Arctic Ocean, “Mare Glaciale”. The landmass located within the Arctic Circle is labeled “Hyperborei” after the race of mythical giants who inhabited the region and were known to live “beyond the North Wind”. “Orbis Descriptio” is a small masterpiece of graphic design as well as an influential work of cartography. Girolamo Ruscelli (1500–66). “Orbis Descriptio,” (Venice: 1561/64). First state, early edition, Italian text. Published in La Geografia. Copperplate engraving, This example appeared in numerous editions of La black and white as issued. Description on verso: “Tavola Universal Nuova, con la Geografia through to 1599. A first edition with Italian Descrittione di Tutto il Mondo.” Running plate mark: 8 x 10 1/2". Sheet: 9 1/4 x 12 text was issued in 1561. A first edition in Latin was 5/8". Full margins. Some show through of verso text; Minor ink residue along top issued in 1562. Second editions of both the Italian and and top right margin. Excellent condition for this rare map. $3,000. Latin versions were issued in 1564, and are very rare.

­Visscher’s Important Map of the Holy Land PORTRAYING THE GARDEN OF EDEN

The intriguing map of the Holy Land offered here is an excellent example of Nicolaes Visscher’s signature, a combination of up-to-the-minute geographical fact and carefully wrought Baroque aesthetics. This splendid artifact is titled roughly “Paradise, or the Garden of Eden…” and covers the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf. Located prominently near the city of Babel (Babylon) is the “Garden of Eden”. This map was drawn by Visscher and was included in a five part map series for publication in Abraham van den Broeck’s 1657 Dutch Staten Bible. The map combines actual and Biblical geography in a magnificent manner, featuring the “Land of Nod”, the “Garden of Eden”, and the mystifying “Tower of Babel”. The beautiful strapwork title along the top of the map is flanked on either side by wonderfully illustrated scenes from Eden. In the lower left quadrant, an elderly fisherman, Nicolaes Visscher (1618-1679). “De Gelegentheyt van 't Paradys ende 't Land Canaan . . one of Visscher’s marks, tops a decorative scale . ,” (Amsterdam: 1657). Double-page copperplate engraving with fine outline and full hand of miles. Two insets in the upper left and right color. Dutch text on verso. 12 15/32 x 18 19/32" at neat line. Sheet: 15 x 19 3/4". Minor corners of the map vividly portray the poignant staining at centerfold; slight creasing in top margin; small repair l.r. on verso. Overall, very story of Adam and Eve. good condition. $950.

2 Sanson’s Landmark Map of Insular and the Southwest

Nicholas Sanson’s Map of New Mexico and Florida is highly significant in the history of cartography as the first large-scale map in a printed atlas to depict the Spanish territories from Florida to California. Martin and Martin note that “it served as a prototype for the delineation of California as an island, and contributed a number of new place names in the New Mexico region. . . . It has served as a summary of the best information available for the greater Texas region during the middle of the seventeenth century,” which, in essence, was very little. The island’s current form illustrates two distinguished bays along its northern coast. New placenames of unknown origin appear in the northern region of California as Talaago and R. de Estiete, in addition to an enigmatic peninsula protruding out of the mainland’s coast denoted as Agubela de Cato. Sanson also introduced new information on Indian tribes along the Rio Grande, here mistakenly shown as flowing southwest, and with Nicholas Sanson d’Abbeville (1600-1667). “Le Nouveau Mexique et La Floride: Santa Fe erroneously located west of the Rio del Tirees de diverses Cartes, et Relations” (: Chez Pierre Mariette, 1656). First state Norte. The term “Floride Francois” is used for with the imprint Chez Pierre Mariette, Rue S. Iacque . . . 1656. Copperplate engraving. the first time to designate French possessions 12 3/8 x 21 3/8" at neat line. Sheet size: 17 1/2 x 23" with full margins. Minor toning in Georgia and South Carolina. An outstanding around neatline. Printers wrinkle left of centerfold. Fine laid paper with excellent example of this cornerstone document, the present watermark. Overall an excellent example with fine original outline color. $8,000. map is a strikingly noteworthy presentation of the American Southwest. Sanson’s Marvelous Map of Mexico showing an excellent display of the Yucatan and Central America

Nicholas Sanson’s pleasing map of Mexico displays the full extent of the Spanish controlled region in great detail from the Gulf of Panama all the way north into what was considered Nuevo Mexico. The Gulf Coast is finely engraved showing inlets, river systems, and placenames. A portion of the West Indies is also depicted by the indication of Cuba and the Bahamas, which appear just off the southern tip of Florida. An early notation of Tampa Bay is illustrated on the western coast of Florida by the inscription Bahia de Tampa. Information regarding lakes, cities, and villages are included within Mexico. Wonderful topographical details are shown by the delicately drawn mountains that stretch across the region such as the Tepeczuan Montagnes, along with numerous volcanoes (Vulcan) including Monbache. This fine map of Mexico and Central America would make an exceptional pairing with the map listed above and would successfully create a comprehensive view of this historically rich region during the 17th century.

Nicholas Sanson d’Abbeville (1600-1667). “Méxicque, ou Nouvelle Espagne,” (Paris, l’auteur et P. Mariette, 1656 [1675]). Published in Cartes Générales de la Géographie Ancienne et Nouvelle,.. Copperplate engraving with fine original outline color. Uncolored cartouche as issued. 14 1/2 x 21 1/2" at neatline. Sheet size: 17 1/4 x 22 3/4" with full margins. Some staining in l.l. and l.r. margin; Uneven l.l. margin; Very minor foxing in the Gulf of Mexico; Crease on verso, left; Pencil notation verso, right; Otherwise very good condition. $1,800.

3 Herman Moll’s Superb Map of Scotland complete with masterful inset illustrations

Herman Moll’s wonderful map of Scotland is a great attempt to improve the complicated outline of the region and includes the delineation of large counties. Fine details throughout the map include roads, cities, towns, villages, mountains, lochs, rivers, and hills. Engraved double lines indicate the King’s Road through the Highlands. Moll had dedicated this map To the Right Honourable John Earl of Marr, One of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State. Rich in detail and geographical information, this pleasing map of Scotland also provides wonderful illustrations of castles and market towns around its border. Views of such commercial towns include Aberdeen, Edinburg, Herman Moll (c. 1654–1732). “The North Part of Great Britain Called Scotland. With Glascow, St. Andrews, Sterling, and Montrose. Considerable Improvements and Many Remarks not Extant in any Map. According to the Newest and Exact Observations” (Cornhill: J. Bowles, Carrington Bowles, and Masterfully engraved images of historical castles Robt. Sayer 1714). Copperplate engraving on two sheets of elephant folio paper with include Edinburg Castle, Sterling Castle, and original outline color. 23 5/8 x 40" to neatline. Sheet: 24 5/8 x 41". Inset illustrations of Dunotyr Castle in Merns. Small inscriptions are Aberdeen, Edinburg, Glascow, St. Andrews, Sterling, Montrose, Edinburg Castle, Sterling placed across the map indicating the abundance Castle, Dunotyr Castle in Merns, The Bass, and Channery Town in Ross. Inset map of the of natural resources such as fish, fowl, and timber Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands. Excellent condition. $2,500. throughout the region. This economical and commercial information seems to be a common thread in the maps of Herman Moll. A COMPELLING Depiction of the WEST INDIES by Herman Moll

Highly descriptive and masterfully illustrated, Herman Moll’s map of the West Indies is one of the most interesting and compelling depictions of the region during the 18th century. Being one of the most popular English maps of the Caribbean during this period, the document offered here acted as an essential guide to understanding Spanish commerce in this resource rich region. The important Spanish port cities listed above, including St. Augustine, have wonderful inset maps dedicated to their layout and are located in the upper right corner. Useful information includes city configuration and the location of castles, forts, and watchtowers. In addition, Moll illustrates the routes taken by Spanish treasure fleets and denotes beneficial trade winds. This amalgam of knowledge was aimed at significantly enhancing British piracy and privateering in the West Indies. A wonderful inset illustration of the City of Mexico (Mexico City) in New appears in the lower left corner of the map along with a corresponding Herman Moll (c. 1654–1732). “A Map of the West-Indies or the Islands of America key titled Explanation that lists important in the North Sea:…”. (: J. Bowles, 1709-1720). Published in The World locations within the city. Focusing primarily Described; or, A New and Correct Sett of Maps:…” Copperplate engraving on two sheets of elephant folio paper with pleasing outline and some full color. 23 1/4 x 40" to on Spanish trade activity and expansion in the neatline. Sheet: 24 3/4 x 41 1/4". Inset maps of important Spanish ports: St. Augustine, Caribbean as well as the development of the Veracruz, Havana, Porto Bella, and Cartagena. Additional inset view of the City of Gulf Coast, this map is an exceptional example Mexico in New Spain. Excellent condition. $5,000. of English interests during the 18th century.

4 Unique Map of America by John Senex one of the few English maps to show California as an island This exceptional display of America by John Senex highlights many engaging cartographic details including the depiction of California as an island, the mention of San Antonio as a settlement, and a spectacular cartouche design. Published in A New General Atlas, Senex’ example depicts California as an island with an indented northern coastline after the maps of Sanson. With the mainland continuing further north, many fascinating points are discovered including the location of the mythical North Sea, or The Great Lake of Thoago or Thoya. The misinformed location of the Mississippi River in the example displayed here is based on the mapping of North America by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli, which is delineated further west in the middle of present day Texas. Notoriously located within the territory of New Mexico, or New Grenada, are the fabled “7 Citties of Gold” that were sought after by Francisco Coronado. Displayed in the upper left corner of the map is a highly detailed and expertly engraved title cartouche. Embedded here are numerous fascinating illustrations that interpret the life and culture of native Central and South Americans and includes scenes of royal offerings, warfare, cannibal rituals, and the allegorical serpent.

John Senex (1678-1740). “A New Map of America,” (London: D. Brown, 1721 [1719]). Published in A New General Atlas, Containing a Geographical and Historical Account of all the Empires, Kingdoms, and other Dominions of the World:. Engraved by I. Harris, Fecit. Dedicated to the Earl of Berkshire, Deputy Earl Marshal of . Printed by Daniel Browne 1721. Copperplate engraving with faint original outline color. Uncolored cartouche as issued. 19 1/8 x 22" at neatline. Sheet size: 20 5/8 x 24 1/8". Full margins; Slightly light strike in lower corners; Minor repairs on verso; Nice oxidation of outline color on verso. Generally very good condition. $2,200. Seutter’s Decorative View of Mexico and Florida after Guillaume Delisle This vibrantly colored and highly decorative map of Mexicanam et Floridam provides an abundance of geographical information from the Great Lakes region in North America to the Gulf of Panama in Central America. The map offered here is Matthaeus Seutter’s Latin version of Guillaume Delisle’s famed depiction of this region that was originally published in 1703, and later revised in 1722. Important similarities include the correct delineation of the Mississippi River and the precise location of the Great Lakes region. Presenting an accurate view of colonial North America and the Caribbean, this example shows the area of Texas and Oklahoma within “Florida”, a French possession, the British colonies along the East Coast, as well as Spain’s control throughout Mexico and the West Indies. Within the Atlantic Ocean is an inscription in Latin that notes the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the America’s in 1492. A highly ornate and masterfully engraved illustration appears in the lower left corner of the map that portrays an explosive naval battle along with additional images of spectators and treasure hunters.

Matthaeus Seutter (1678-1756). “Mappa Geographica Regionem Mexicanam et Floridam...,” (Augsburg: 1755 [1740]). Published in a Composite Seutter Atlas, which is made up of maps primarily by Matthaeus Seutter, but also includes maps by other authors… Copperplate engraving by Tobias Conrad Lotter with excellent outline and full period color. Inset maps upper left: Bahia Portus Belli;Tractus Bahiæ et civitatis Havanæ; Carthagena Castel ejus.; La Vera Cruz. 18 5/8 x 22 1/2" at neatline. Sheet size: 21 1/4 x 24 3/8". Strong impression on heavy paper; Full margins; Prominent platemark; Repair left verso; Small centerfold reinforcement lower center on verso. Overall excellent condition. $3,200. 5 THE FIRST MAP OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN

Abraham Ortelius was a great compiler of newly discovered geographical facts and information. His New World maps, as seen here in “Maris Pacifici…” reflect the geographer’s unique access to Mercator’s World map of 1569. The addition of Spanish and Portuguese sources in turn made his published maps of the New World the most influential maps of the late 16th and early 17th Centuries. The map offered here, which is featured in the first modern atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, is the first stand-alone map ever printed that is devoted to the Pacific Ocean. In the present example, North America is divided between Quivira in the west, New Spain to the south and Florida to the east. New place names appear on North America’s west coast. California is correctly shown as part of the largely unexplored mainland in the extreme west. Though North America is drawn incorrectly, coastlines and rivers are highly detailed. As well, many place names are shown along the coastlines of Mesoamerica and , revealing the extent of Spanish colonization of the time. Prominently depicted sailing west on the Circulus Capricorni is Magellan’s ship the Victoria, the first ship to successfully circumnavigate the world. At this time, not much was known about the vastness of the Pacific. Still with little knowledge pertaining to the region, Ortelius relied on the information supplied by European strongholds in the Asia Pacific, as seen in the attention to detail in Japan and the Philippines. “Maris Pacifici” is a testament to the art of cartography remaining as accurate as possible. Whereas many contemporary cartographers would show Nova Guinea (New Guinea) attached to Terra Australis, Ortelius depicted Nova Guinea as an island and alluded in an inscription that there was an unidentifiable southern continent yet to be discovered. The present map is a keystone addition to any collection of the Americas as it is an example of one of the earliest and most influential models that included the mapping of the Pacific Ocean.

Abraham Ortelius (1528–1598). “Maris Pacifici quod vulgo Mar del Zul,” (Antwerp: 1609 [1589,90]). Published in the Latin edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Double-page copperplate engraving by Frans Hogenberg. Magnificent hand color and some oxidation on the verso, 13 17/32 x 19 9/16" at neat line. Sheet: 16 1/16 x 21 7/16". Latin text on verso: “Mare Pacificum sive Del Zur,”. Bold impression on thick paper; uneven top margin; overall age toning. Very fine condition. $7,500 6 REVOLUTIONARY TEXAS with original land grants

A landmark in the cartographic history of Texas, Thomas Bradford’s map is considered the first to show the transition between provincial Texas and independent Texas. The map was created in response to America’s increasing interest in the fate of the southwestern frontier, and was published just as the Texas Revolution against Mexico began. Bradford’s Texas was a last-minute addition to the second issue of A Comprehensive Atlas. The first issue of the atlas was published in 1835 by the printer W.D. Ticknor and contained no map of Texas. Later that same year, or early the next, another edition of the atlas was printed by the American Stationers’ Company in Boston. In the later edition, Bradford inserted the present map and its accompanying text. The first of a series of Bradford maps that record the complicated political history of Texas, the present map is based on Austin’s important 1830 Map of Texas, which was the most authoritative depiction of the area at that time.

Thomas Gamaliel Bradford (1802-87). “Texas,” (Boston: American Stationers’ Company, 1835). First edition. Published in A Comprehensive Atlas: Geographical, Historical & Commercial. Copperplate engraving with original outline hand color, 7 7/8 x 10 1/2" to neat line. Sheet: 10 7/16 x 12 3/4". With scarce sheet of text printed on both sides; titled “Texas”. Uneven bottom margin including its original binding holes; minor spotting in lower margin; very minor foxing; age toning. Very good condition. SOLD.

Bradford’s Large Map of the REPUBLIC of TEXAS

Thomas Bradford was the first mapmaker to publish an atlas map of Texas as an independent republic, divided into the colonization grants accorded to the empressarios settling the area. Herein lies the importance of the present map, as it illustrates the early development of Texas in detail and contains the latest information available at the time. While based on the model of Austin’s seminal map of Texas, Bradford’s map included the many new settlements that had appeared following Texas’ independence. The explosive settlement of the new Republic along with its military campaigns against Mexico and the Comanche had created “an almost exponential increase in the knowledge of the interior of Texas.” (Martin & Martin) This accelerated reconnaissance provided the updated information Bradford used to distinguish his maps of Texas, with the latest information on towns, forts, settlements, river systems, and trails. Bradford produced at least six versions of Texas maps from 1835 to 1846, which were published in several atlases. The present 1838 map represents the first edition of his larger and improved map.

Thomas Gamaliel Bradford (1802-1887). “Texas,” (Boston: Weeks, Jordon & Company. 1839 [1838]). Published in An Illustrated Atlas, Geographical, Statistical and Historical of the United States and Adjacent Countries. Copperplate engraving by G.W. Boynton with full original hand color. 14 3/8 x 11 1/4" at neat line. Sheet: 16 1/4 x 13 1/4". Strong impression; clean and bright; minor marginal tear, l.l., repaired. Excellent condition. $7,500. 7 Rare and Important Republic Map of Texas by Thomas Bradford one of the FIRST MAPS to SHOW AUSTIN as the CAPITAL

This rare and important Republic era map of Texas is the first known map to show Austin as its capital. Thomas Bradford was the first mapmaker to publish an atlas map of Texas as an independent republic, divided into the colonization grants accorded to the empressarios settling the area. The importance of the present map is apparent by the illustration of early county development and the delineation of land grants. Published in 1838, the map offered here is a very rare second state and provides more information than previous first state editions of the map. The important additions include further county development, more county names, and, for the first time seen, the addition of Austin as the capital of Texas. While based on the model of Austin’s seminal map of Texas, Bradford’s map included many new settlements that had appeared following Texas’ independence. The explosive colonization of the new Republic along with its military campaigns against Mexico and the Comanche had created “an almost exponential increase in the knowledge of the interior of Texas.” (Martin & Martin) This accelerated reconnaissance provided the updated information Bradford used to distinguish his maps of Texas, with the latest information on towns, forts, settlements, river systems, and trails. Bradford produced at least six versions of Texas maps from 1835 to 1846, which were published in several atlases. The present 1838 map represents a later edition of his larger and improved map.

Thomas Gamaliel Bradford (1802-1887). “Texas,” (Boston: Weeks, Jordon & Company, 1842 [1838]). Published in An Illustrated Atlas, Geographical, Statistical and Historical of the United States and Adjacent Countries. Copperplate engraving by G.W. Boynton with full original hand color. 14 3/8 x 11 1/4" at neatline. Sheet: 16 3/8 x 13 1/4". Strong impression; clean and bright; very minor spotting top and lower margin. Excellent color. Very good condition. $7,600

Mitchell’s Delightful Map of the State of Texas THE FIRST MAP TO SHOW THE CITY OF DALLAS

Showing a strong resemblance in shape to the John Arrowsmith Map of Texas (1841-43), the map offered here illustrates the important region of Texas during its transitional time between the Republic period and statehood. This wonderfully detailed and charming hand-colored map by Samuel Mitchell displays the full extent of Texas’ claims all the way north along the Rio Grande into present day . This expanse of land was included within the state until the Compromise of 1850. The progress of settlement in Texas during the mid nineteenth century is evident in this map with the appearance of roads and towns concentrated in the east. County names and boundaries are delineated creating a strong graphic representation of the densely developed eastern part of the state contrasted with the more expansive counties to the west. Highly detailed information includes stagecoach roads, railroads, towns, rivers and forts. Some of which include the legendary Fort Alamo, Fort Leavenworth, and Bents Fort located just north of the Santa Fe Trail. Most notable is Mitchell’s depiction of the City of Dallas, this being it’s first ever appearance on a Texas map.

Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792–1868). “Map of the State of Texas,” (Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1846). Published in Mitchell’s School Atlas: Comprising the Maps, Etc., Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell's School and Family Geography.” Lithograph with original hand color, 10 9/16 x 8" at neatline. Sheet: 11 3/8 x 8 7/8". Full margins. Very slight toning in left margin. Very good condition. $800.

8 Mitchell’s Excellent County Map of the Republic of Texas Showing boundaries before the Compromise of 1850

Samuel Mitchell’s superb atlas map of Texas—one of the prize maps from his New Universal Atlas—shows the region in 1845, the last year of the Texas Republic. The sovereign state had proclaimed its large expanse from the Gulf of Mexico, to the Red River in the north, along the Sabine River to the east, as well as conjointly running along the Rio Grande River all the way west into present day New Mexico. In December of 1845 the United States annexed Texas and officially admitted it into the Union as a state in February of 1846. This scarce map of Texas shows a well-settled eastern portion and vast tracts of unsettled land to the west. A noteworthy addition to this map is the depiction of Fort Alamo near San Antonio de Bexar. After the Mexican-American War the Rio Grande became the confirmed border with Mexico, and is shown on the map presented here. The inset in the lower left shows Texas north of the Red River, encompassing cities like Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along with the renowned Santa Fe Trail. This claim was held by Texas until it was formally changed to its present state configuration after the Compromise of 1850, just a year after this map was printed.

Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1790-1868). “Map of Texas …,” (C.S. Williams, Philadelphia: 1849 [1845] ). From A New Universal Atlas . . . with a special map of each of the United States. Lithograph transfer from engraved plate with original full hand color. 12 1/4 x 15" to decorative border. Sheet: 13 3/4 x 17 3/8". Inset, l. l.: “Texas North of Red River”. Marginal age toning; uneven bottom margin; some light foxing in left margin. Very good condition. $2,000.

Charming Map of the State of Texas by S. A. Mitchell showing a very early appearance of Ft. Worth

Showing the ultimate boundaries of Texas, Samuel Mitchell’s wonderfully detailed and charming hand-colored map displays the full extent of the state after the Compromise of 1850. Superimposed county lines are delineated creating a strong graphic representation of the densely developed eastern part of the state that is contrasted with the more expansive counties to the west. Some topographic features are included here such as the high plateau region of El Llano Estacado or Staked Plain and the Rolling Table Lands. Other detailed information includes rivers, lakes, cities, mountains, roads, and the inclusion of the Upper and Lower Cross Timbers. Numerous forts are identified throughout the state, the most famous of which is Fort Alamo. The Line of Forts, stretching from the southwest to the northeast, provided a protective line of defense for the settlers against numerous Native American attacks. One of the forts in this arrangement is Fort Worth, which is shown in the map offered here just a few years after its establishment, marking one of its earliest appearances.

Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792–1868). “Map of the State of Texas,” (Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1852). Published in Mitchell’s School Atlas: Comprising the Maps, Etc., Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell's School and Family Geography.” Lithograph with original hand color, 8 1/8 x 10 5/8" at neatline. Sheet: 9 1/4 x 11 3/4". Inset maps of Northern Texas and The Vicinity of Galveston City. Full margins, uneven borders. Slight staining left and lower margin. Small fox mark in inset map of Northern Texas. Overall age toning. Very good condition. $350.

9 Mitchell’s Remarkable County Map of the State of Texas Depicting boundaries after the Compromise of 1850

The Philadelphia based publisher Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. issued this fine map of Texas compiled by Samuel A. Mitchell in 1853. The map presented here shows a significant amount of information for both the eastern and western portions of Texas, but highlights the rapid rate of settlement and county development in the eastern part of the state. Having been published after the Compromise of 1850, the state of Texas begins to take on its currently recognized form. Mitchell’s map of Texas shows the state after the Republic era and in the midst of the Gadsden Purchase of 1853-54, which was ratified in the year this map was published. This agreement with Mexico was responsible for the expansion of U.S. Territory into southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico, and completed the creation of the current United States-Mexico border. In 1850, Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. purchased the copyright for the maps in Mitchell’s New Universal Atlas. In this transitional 1853 impression, there is no mention of Mitchell, even though he is the man responsible for it.

Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1790-1868). “Map of the State of Texas from the latest Authorities,” (Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co, Philadelphia: 1853). Published in A New Universal Atlas. Lithograph transfer from engraved plate by J.L. Hazzard and J.H. Young with original full hand color, 12 3/4 x 15 3/4" to decorative border. Sheet: 13 3/4 x 17". Inset l.l.: “Map of the Vicinity of Galveston City.” Inset u.l.: “Northern Texas on the same scale as the larger map.” Bright and clean impression on heavy paper; some spotting in upper margin; uneven top margin with slight creasing. Very good condition. SOLD. James H. Young’s MAP of the STATE of TEXAS FROM THE LATEST AUTHORITIES

This exceptional document of Texas by James H. Young is a later version of the classic map originally issued by the publisher noted here two years prior in 1852. Young decidedly issued a similar map, but this time compiled the most current details available and produced this present map that shows a significant amount of new information for both the eastern and western portions of the state. Significant economic growth was achieved in Texas at this time, together with greater emigration and settlement. Unlike the earlier version, this map shows the rapid rate of settlement and development in the western parts of the state. This map is crowded with informative passages and tables about many subjects, including “Population of Texas according to the census of 1850,” which includes white, free colored and slave populations and other civil statistics; and physical descriptions of various unsettled areas. The wonderfully hand-colored map offered here would make a great addition to any collection based around Texas.

James H. Young (1817-1866) [Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler]. “Map of the State of Texas from the latest Authorities,” (J.L. Hazzard, Philadelphia: 1854 [1850]). Lithograph transfer from engraved plate by J.L. Hazzard with full original hand color, 12 3/4 x 15 3/4" to decorative border. Inset l.l.: “Map of the Vicinity of Galveston City.” Inset u.l.: “Northern Texas on the same scale as the large map.” Some minor age toning around the edges. Very good condition. $1,500.

MITCHELL’S FIRST EDITION COUNTY MAP OF TEXAS With a Dark Decorative Border

Samuel Mitchell’s “County Map of Texas” effectively documents the progress of settlement in the state in the midst of the 19th century. Roads and towns are shown concentrated to the east, while much of the west remains unsurveyed. Counties are delineated by color, creating a lively visual quality. Highly detailed information includes stagecoach routes, existing and proposed railroads, towns, and rivers. Horsehead Crossing along the Rio Pecos was the most noted river crossing in the state. This crossing proved a crucial role as part of the early surveying of Texas, from exploring wagon routes to El Paso, to surveying the potential boundary line between Mexico and the United States. It was also well known to frontiersmen and used by emigrants as early as 1850. This is the first edition and first state of this map, which was initially published in 1860, the year Samuel Augustus Mitchell retired. His son Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr., continuously published the map offered here until 1893. This rare first edition map of Texas would make an outstanding addition to any collection focused on statehood.

Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792–1868). “County Map of Texas,” (Philadelphia: S. A. Mitchell, Jr., 1860). First edition, first state. Lithograph with original full hand color on heavy paper. Published in Mitchell’s New General Atlas. 10 21/32 x 13 5/32" at decorative border. Sheet: 12 15/16 x 15 17/32". Inset map, l.l., “Galveston Bay and Vicinity.” Strong impression with bright color; some marginal age toning; uneven edge at top. Excellent condition. $1,500. 10 Colton’s Impressive Large Format Map of the Western Frontier Showing the PONY EXPRESS, U.S. ARMY FORTS, and important EXPEDITION ROUTES

A remarkable window into the past at a time when the American West was beginning to take shape, George W. Colton’s monumental map of the states and territories west of the Mississippi River epitomizes the excitement and determination of a young country expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean. The first edition of this map, which was published in 1864, was the earliest map to show the appearance of Montana. The map offered here, published in 1868, contains crucial new developments that took place after the first edition had been printed. Most notably is the presentation of Nevada Territory as an official U.S. state. Other exceptional components delineated on this map include the projected lines for the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Central Pacific, and Southern Pacific Railroads. Despite the attention directed towards the quickly developing railroad system, Colton’s map of the western frontier does not seem to overlook important events of the past. This is made apparent by the addition of the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails, as well as special notation of key sections of the famous Pony Express Route from Red Buttes Station outside of Fort Casper in Dakota Territory [present day Wyoming, just south of the Wind River Range] to Placerville, California. Further significant features of the present map highlight the famous expedition routes of notable figures such as Fremont, Emory, Peck, Stansbury, Sitgreaves, and Simpson among many others. It was through the massive effort of these expeditions that supplied crucial regional and topographical information to aid in the mapping of this vast territory. Legendary U.S. Army forts are dispersed north to south and along vital passages that reach into the ever-expansive landscape of the American West. These strongholds proved to be an indispensible resource for travelers migrating west by providing essential protection from the harsh elements and skirmishes with the Native Americans. The end of the Civil War established a renewed effort to claim the frontier for the United States and expand settlement all the way west to the Pacific Ocean. The magnificent artifact offered here encapsulates the rich and complicated history of the states and territories west of the Mississippi River and provides an intriguing glimpse into a time when a continuously changing United States was pursuing the maximum potential of a new continent.

George Woolworth Colton (1827-1901). “Colton’s Map of the States and Territories West of the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean,”(: G. W. and C. B. Colton & Co., 1868 [1864]). Lithographed pocket map on fine, thin paper. Vibrant, original outline and full color. 26 x 38 7/8" at neatline. Sheet: 29 1/4 x 42 1/2". Issued folding. Presented with the original booklet with brown cloth boards and embossed design, gilt titling. Map has strong impression, generally clean and crisp; some minor toning at folds; minor age toning in the margins; Booklet has some wear to boards; splitting along the spine; front pastedown has handwritten inscription in ink: Dr. Heard – 4 Louisburg Sq, Boston – July 1st 1868. Map has been professionally flattened and archivally shrink-wrapped. Very fine condition. $7,000. 11 Outstanding Transitional View of North America by T.G. Bradford showing the REPUBLIC of TEXAS

Thomas Bradford’s view of North America depicts the continent from Greenland all the way south to Panama, and from Russian America in the west to Newfoundland in the east. Within the United States, between a very large Wisconsin Territory and a sprawling Oregon Territory, a vast region appears without a title. This area was then known as “Unorganized Territory”— it had been a part of Missouri Territory until the formation of the State of Missouri in 1821. Although not depicted, Iowa Territory took form during the year this map was published and included parts of Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas. The newly defined borders of the Republic of Texas are illustrated in the example offered here, a region that had just recently gained its independence from Mexico. This wonderful map offers an incredible view of the United States during a highly transitional period when the western part of the country was still greatly undefined and the inherent drive to reach the Pacific Ocean was omnipresent.

Thomas Gamaliel Bradford (1802–1887). “North America,” (Boston: Weeks, Jordon & Company, 1838). Published in An Illustrated Atlas Geographical, Statistical, and Historical of the United States and Adjacent Countries. Copperplate engraving by G.W. Boynton with full original hand color. 14 1/8 x 11 3/8" at neat line. Sheet: 16 1/4 x 13 1/4". Stab holes in right margin; oxidation on verso. Very good condition. $1,200.

Historical and Accurate View of Florida by T.G. Bradford published during the year of the territory’s Constitutional Convention

Thomas Bradford’s wonderful map of Florida that was published in his renowned Illustrated Atlas… of 1838 shows the territory during the year that it held its Constitutional Convention in aspirations of becoming a state. Prominently located in the eastern portion of central Florida is a former, historic county, known as Mosquito County. This vast region was identified as Los Musquitos from the 1500’s to 1844 and was comprised of present day Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Seminole, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Polk, and Palm Beach counties. A larger Monroe and Dade County are depicted in the southern portion of the territory and are visibly divided by intersecting text that reads “UNEXPLORED”. Masterfully illustrated details throughout the map delineate rivers, lakes, the everglades, and towns. Historic forts are also included: Fort Gadsden, Fort King, Fort Lauderdale, and Fort Poinsett, which was located on Cape Sable, the southern most point of the territory’s mainland. The beautifully engraved map offered here is a graphically appealing illustration of the territory of Florida.

Thomas Gamaliel Bradford (1802–1887). “Florida,” (Boston: Weeks, Jordon & Company, 1838). Published in An Illustrated Atlas Geographical, Statistical, and Historical of the United States and Adjacent Countries. Copperplate engraving by G.W. Boynton with full original hand color. 14 x 11 3/8" at neat line. Sheet: 16 1/8 x 13 1/4". Stab holes in left margin; color oxidation on verso. Very good condition. $1,200.

12 AN EARLY AND CONTROVERSIAL MAP OF THE U.S. & MEXICAN BOUNDARY COMMISSION

Ostensibly the product of the U.S. and Mexican Boundary Commission under Commissioner John Bartlett, this map reflects the complicated politics and elaborate vagaries that accompanied the early work of the commission from 1850 to 1853. The goal was to establish scientific readings for the new border between Mexico and the United States, and the job was complicated by factors as diverse as the California gold rush and the ever-shifting assignments of power among the surveyors involved. Bartlett's report never got published as a government document, and the boundary issues were not settled until Emory published his report in 1857-58. The map presented here also shows transitional details related to the early exploration of the west under the auspices of the fur traders, including 'Roubidoux Pass', which was later renamed. The large areas of land marked 'Uninhabited' and 'Unexplored' laid the ground John R. Bartlett (1805-1886). "General Map Showing the Countries for the era of the Great Surveys in the late 1850s, Explored and Surveyed by the United States and Mexican Boundary Commission in the Years 1850, 51, 52 & 53,..." (New York: J.H. 1860s and 1870s. Colton, 1854). From: Personal Narrative of Exploration and Incidents in Texas, New Mexico, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua connected with the United States and Mexican Boundary Commission, during the years 1850, '51, '52, and '53 (New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1854). Lithograph, black and white as issued. 15 1/4 X 19 1/4" at neatline. Folding map, now flattened; Full margins; One small repaired tear left center margin; Repaired tear right quadrant, and one small repaired intersection fold on the right. Good condition. $850.

Desilver’s Splendid Territorial Map of the American West Showing the STATE of CALIFORNIA

Charles Desilver’s map provides a fascinating study of mid-nineteenth century western territories before the Civil War when political wrangling brought U.S. states and territories into a more familiar format. This intriguing map shows the region from The Rocky Mountains to the Pacific, with early configurations for the territories of Washington that formed in 1853, Oregon, Utah, and New Mexico. California, which became a state in 1850, exhibits a familiar shape. Numerous mining towns are named including Auburn, Columa [sic], Marysville, Yuba City, Downieville, etc. The future Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, and Colorado have yet to appear. Washington, Oregon, and Utah all extend to the Continental Divide, while New Mexico encompasses all of what would become Arizona. A Proposed Arazonia Territory is shown between the Gila Charles Desilver. “A New Map of the State of California, the Territories of River and the Gadsden Treaty Line, the area obtained by Oregon, Washington, Utah & New Mexico” (Philadelphia: No. 251 Market Street, the Gadsden Purchase in 1853, just a few years before 1856–57). Published in A New Universal Atlas. Lithograph with full original hand this map was published. color. 16 1/8 x 12 7/8" to decorative border. Sheet: 17 3/8 x 13 7/8". Bright color; very minor scattered spotting; minor marginal crease, u.l. Fine condition. $1,200 13 MAP of MINNESOTA TERRITORY & PROPOSED DAKOTA TERRITORY

This superb mid-nineteenth-century map of Minnesota Territory by Charles Desilver includes a Proposed Dakota Territory to the west and the beginnings of county development to the east. In 1849 Minnesota Territory had been created from part of Iowa Territory and the remainder of what was Wisconsin Territory after it had achieved statehood in 1848. Minnesota Territory had existed up until 1858 when the area east of the Red and Sioux rivers became the State of Minnesota. The later Territory of Dakota, established in 1861, would encompass both the area in green on this map and an area to the west of the Missouri River, here designated as Nebraska Territory. The beautiful coloration of counties on the present map gives a graphic representation of the progress of settlement in Minnesota at mid century. The territories of several Indian tribes are noted, with red lines bounding the Dakota Reserve Charles Desilver / J.H. Young. “Map of Minnesota Territory,” (Philadelphia: Charles and the Winnebago Reserve. Overall, the Desilver, 1856–57) Published in A New Universal Atlas. Lithograph with full original map offered here is a beautifully drawn and hand color. 12 7/8 x 16 1/8" to decorative border. Sheet: 13 7/8 x 17 3/8". Strong fascinating document of Minnesota when it impression; bright color; even toning. Excellent condition. $1,200. stood at the frontier of U.S. settlement.

Colton’s Expansive Map of the State of a quintessential tool for the settlement and development of Kansas

This impressive and unusually large folding map of Kansas by George W. Colton is rendered at a scale of nine miles to the inch. The pocket format identifies the map offered here as a promotional tool for Kansas settlement and development. This was particularly important as Colton & Co. specialized in supplying maps and atlases to the eager market of settlers, travelers, land speculators, railroad men, and government officials whose activities propelled the nation’s drive west. With its colorful delineation of political boundaries, the map graphically depicts the settlement of open land that hastened the end of the frontier. A fairly even distribution of counties cover the state, with most showing a high level of detail in the mapping of river systems and township divisions. Numerous counties to the west and south are completely lacking in details, indicating that these George Woolworth Colton (1827-1901). “Colton’s New Sectional Map of the State of areas had not yet been surveyed. Settlements Kansas. Compiled from the United States Surveys & Other Authentic Sources.” (New are concentrated to the east along the Missouri York: G. W. & C. B. Colton & Co., 1869 [1867]). Lithographed pocket map on two combined sheets with original full hand color. 26 1/2 x 47 1/4" to decorative borders. and Kansas Rivers. Leavenworth and Lawrence Sheet size: 27 1/4 x 48 1/2". Archival shrink-wrap; Tiny hole in lower right quadrant with are represented graphically with patterns of city paper still attached; Minor browning on a few fold lines; Minor staining in Reno and blocks, indicating their considerable size at the Harper County. Excellent condition. $3,500. time. Indian reservations and territories are also noted. 14 An OUTSTANDING VIEW of The FOUR CORNERS the only location where four U.S. states meet

Warner & Beers’ fantastic County Map of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona offers a quintessential view of the renowned Four Corners region of the United States. The map highlighted here showcases the location where the boundary lines of the four territories intersect, the only location in the country where this is apparent. However, the boundaries of the territories delineated in this map are the same as when they achieve statehood in the following years, with Colorado being the first in 1876. Large, underdeveloped counties appear vibrantly colored on the map. River systems are shown with a high level of detail, while mountain chains are graphically represented with abbreviated forms. The locations of great Native American tribes are indicated throughout this sacred region. City and county placenames appear, along with the notation of famed U.S. Army forts. Established and projected railroad lines are incorporated, Warner & Beers/H.H. Lloyd. “County Map of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and a system of transportation that would soon Arizona,” (: Warner & Beers, 1872). Published in H.H. Lloyd and Company’s Atlas exceed that of famous trails and roads. The of the United States. Lithograph with full original bright hand color. 16 1/8 x 14 1/4" to first transcontinental railroad was completed in decorative border. Sheet size: 18 1/8 x 15 3/4." Minor foxing. Very minor marginal soiling. 1869 at Promontory Summit in Utah, which is A few, very minor, marginal tears. Slight crease u.r. corner. Very good condition. $550 shown on the map offered here.

Page’s Impressive Map of WASHINGTON TERRITORY

H. R. Page’s historic map of Washington records the territory six years before it entered the Union in 1889 and is perhaps the largest hand-colored map of the territory to appear in an atlas at the time. The sizes of the colored counties are reliable graphic indicators of settlement patterns, with the smaller counties having denser populations. Eventually, as Washington became more populated and developed, the shape of its counties would continue to change. Perhaps one half of the territory has been divided into township grids, which roughly follow the railroads, and reveal the progress of government surveys. Towns, major roads, and waterways are greatly detailed while indications of topography are vague, but do include the major peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range. Three very large areas in the H. R. Page. “Map of Washington Ter.,” (Chicago: H. R. Page & Company, 1883). Published in Illustrated Historical Atlas of Wisconsin, pp 70–71. Double-page lithograph northeast are indicated as Indian Reservations, with original full hand color. Inscribed l.r.: “Copyrighted 1883 by H.R. Page & Co.” including the Colville Reservation, established On verso “Guide to WA Territory” and vignettes. Sheet: 17 17/32 x 26 15/16". Strong in 1872 and later reduced in size. Expansive in impression; some minor ink spots (appear to be original) on verso and on front l.l. and l.r.; detail, the map offered here is an outstanding marginal toning upper center; minor tear repaired lower center. $1,800 early view of Washington Territory.

15 Intriguing Traveler’s Guide to the City of Dublin published during the outbreak of World War I

G. W. Bacon’s magnificent traveler’s plan offers a wonderful snapshot of Dublin during the early years of the 20th Century. The map offered here illustrates a plethora of historic landmarks and cultural centers that would greatly interest visitors to this renowned city. Before the age of GPS, this city plan would prove to be absolutely crucial in navigating the twisting and winding streets of the city centre. Showing railways, tramways, streets, rivers, and parks, this intriguing artifact beautifully depicts the growing metropolis during an era of industrial expansion. Various important points of interest include Trinity College, O’Connell’s Monument, the Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and the Botanical Garden near Glasnevin.

G. W. Bacon & Co. “New Plan of Dublin and Suburbs,” (London: G.W. Bacon & Co., 1914). Published as a folding, tourist style pocket map. Color lithograph on cloth backed paper. 30 5/8 x 25 3/4" at neatline. Sheet: 31 7/8 x 27". With original folder in blue paperboard showing index of placenames, printed title, 7 x 4". Some wear on a few fold intersections; some browning along fold lines, top quadrant. Flattened in archival shrink-wrap. Very Good condition for this traveler’s guide. $800 Bartholomew’s Splendid City Plan of Edinburgh A TRAVELERS GUIDE

A remarkable example of an early 20th century pocket plan of one of Great Britain’s most renowned cities, George Bartholomew’s Pocket Plan of Edinburgh creates a fantastic view of this historic city and surrounding suburbs. This indispensible guide delineates streets, railways, and tramways, allowing visitors to easily navigate the area. An index containing Places of Interest appears in the left hand column of the map and is divided into subtitles including; Parks and Gardens, Libraries, Scientific and Literary Institutions, Principal Monuments, Museums, Observatories, Theatres, Cricket and Football Grounds, and Miscellaneous. The famed royal park in central Edinburgh known as Holyrood Park is identified in the map offered here as Kings Park, which reflected the gender of the reigning monarch. Surrounding districts and suburbs are named such as Leith and Portobello. Sitting proudly atop Castle Rock is the historic Edinburgh Castle that overlooks the entirety of the city. Illustrated in the right hand column of the map are indices of Principal Streets and Railway Stations. This nostalgic city plan of Edinburgh would make an outstanding impression on anyone who has visited this celebrated capital.

George Bartholomew (1784-1871). “Bartholomew’s Pocket Plan of Edinburgh and Suburbs,” (Edinburgh: c. 1903). Published as a folding, tourist style pocket map mounted on cloth. Color lithograph. 19 5/8 x 25 1/8" at neatline. Sheet Size: 20 3/4 x 29 3/8". Inset map upper right: Map Showing Full Extent of Greater Edinburgh. Vibrantly printed color; fold lines visible as usual for a folding map backed on linen. Generally in very good condition. $500

16 One of the most charming of Audubon’s Quadrupeds in a beautiful presentation

The spectacular print offered here, which appeared in the first volume of the Quadrupeds, is a charming composition by John James Audubon. Two small red squirrels, identified by John Bachman as a Rocky Mountain variant of the species, enthusiastically scamper down the branches of a tree. Audubon demonstrates an adeptness at depicting the squirrels in a lively and natural manner, so much so that a reviewer for the Boston Atlas in 1843 was moved to comment: “The plates are colored to life, and are so thoroughly life itself, that few people would venture to put their fingers near the mouth of one of the squirrels, for fear of an actual bite.” To reproduce the paintings for distribution, Audubon engaged the distinguished Philadelphia printer J. T. Bowen who elected to use the relatively new process of lithography, an excellent medium by which to capture the tactility of the animals’ fur. Each lithograph was hand- painted and shaded by a team of colorists according to the field notes describing the animal. The first plates of the imperial folio were rushed to the printer at the end of 1842 and three completed volumes were published in 1845, 1846, and 1848. A lovely example of nineteenth-century Americana by the nation’s foremost naturalist.

John James Audubon (1785-1851). “Sciurus Richardsonii. Bach. Richardson’s Columbian Squirrel. Natural Size. Male and Female.” Lithograph printed and hand colored by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia, 1842. Plate V from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. Imperial folio, sheet size: 27 1/16 x 21 1/4" with full margins. Archivally presented in a Wesley Allen frame with Birdseye Maple moulding: 35 3/8 x 29 1/4". Minor marginal toning; small corner chip, l.r.; chips with small creases, u.r. and u.l.; small stains l.l., minor handling creases. Fine with bright color. $5,000.

HISTORIC view of TAOS PUEBLO by RALPH M. PEARSON encapsulating the rich heritage of Northern New Mexico

Ralph Pearson’s mastery of etching is evident in Taos Pueblo through the economy of line with which the artist has successfully rendered the sun-baked earth, adobe structures, and figures in motion. This etching depicts the Indian pueblo at Taos in northern New Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has been occupied for some 1,000 years. Pearson was one of the earliest modern artists to establish himself in New Mexico and is counted among its most accomplished printmakers. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, under C. F. Browne and John Vanderpoel and was a member of the Art Students League of Chicago. Ralph Pearson’s etchings are held in a number of important collections including the Museum of New Mexico, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Library of Congress, Ralph M. Pearson (1883–1958). “Taos Pueblo,” 1920. Etching on paper vellum. 5 x 9 3/8". the Museum of Fine Arts, the New Sheet size: 7 x 10 7/8". Signed, l.r. Titled, l.l. Strong and bright impression. Fine condition. York Public Library, the Art Institute of Chicago, $2,500. and the TIA Collection Santa Fe.

17 ENCHANTING DEPICTION OF LOBO PEAK by renowned printmaker Howard Cook

Beautifully illustrating the landforms of the Southwest with keen observation and detailed accuracy, Howard Cook’s etching The Lobo, is a fine example of his renowned craftsmanship. This print depicts dramatic features of Lobo Peak, north of Taos. The mountains here are shown in tremendous scale, taking full prominence in the scene, while suggestions of humanity appear in the valley below. Howard Cook studied printmaking under Joseph Pennell while attending the Art Students League in the early 1920s. His practice spanned five decades, with his work of the 1920s and 1930s considered to be among his finest. He first resided in New Mexico from 1926 to 1928 after being sent on assignment by Forum magazine to do illustrations of the region. The subject matter of many of his prints during this time related to both the cultural and natural landscape of the Taos Valley, the area where he ultimately settled. Examples of The Lobo by Howard Cook have been acquired by a number of prestigious collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the National Museum of American Art at the .

Howard Cook (1901–80). “The Lobo” 1927. Etching from an edition of 50. 3 7/8 x 5 7/8" to image. Sheet: 6 14/16 x 7 9/16." Signed and annotated in pencil, l.r.: “Howard Cook imp.” Titled and inscribed in pencil, l.l. Strong impression; marginal printers mark, l.c., c.r; minor matte burn; even toning; very marginal mark, l.l. Fine condition. $4,500. A SWEEPING VIEW of THE RIO GRAND CANYON by renowned Modernist printmaker Arnold Rönnebeck

Initially trained as a sculptor at the Berlin Royal Art School, the German-born lithographer Arnold Rönnebeck brought a sculptural vigor to his landscape subjects in two dimensions. A robust three-dimensionality underlies the lithograph offered here, in which the artist imposes an orderly geometry upon the canyon walls and surrounding mountains of the Rio Grande Gorge just south of Taos. Against these forms, he deftly juxtaposes stylized cloud patterns that read as flat abstractions in the upper third of the print. He underscores the drama of the landscape through bold alternations of light and dark patterns. Rönnebeck first came to New Mexico in 1925 at the encouragement of his friend Marsden Hartley, whom he had met in Paris some twenty years earlier. As with so many artists and writers visiting Taos in the 1920s, Rönnebeck stayed with Mabel Dodge, now the doyenne of the Taos modernist colony. The lithograph presented here is a vigorous interpretation of the New Mexican landscape that reflects the artist’s love of the area and also his aesthetic grounded in international modernism.

Arnold Rönnebeck (1885-1947). “Rio Grande Canyon, N.M.,” 1931. Lithograph. No. 11 of 50. Image: 9 1/2 x 14 1/2." Sheet: 11 1/2 x 15 3/4." Signed and dated in pencil, l.r.: “Arnold Rönnebeck - 31.” Titled and numbered in pencil, l.l.: “Rio Grande Canyon, N.M. #11/50.” Very light, even age toning. Very fine. $4,500.

Picturesque view of Taos by Clarence J. Finney highlighting quintessential features of Northern New Mexico

Set within the culturally rich region of Northern New Mexico, Clarence J. Finney masterfully captures the quintessential qualities of Taos and the surrounding area in this magnificent watercolor painting. The scene presented here is not one of a definitive time or place, but rather an archetypal amalgam of wonderfully illustrated motifs that make Taos so completely unique. Having a solid foundation in the field of architecture, Finney skillfully draws attention to the sun-baked adobe style structures throughout his painting. C. J. Finney completed this quintessential scene of Northern New Mexico while attending the C. I. A. Art School in Taos in the summer of 1933. Renowned Dallas artist Alexandre Hogue taught the classes. Illuminating Clarence J. Finney (1898 – 1957). “Taos, New Mexico,” 1933. Watercolor the paramount motifs of Taos and the surrounding region, this on paper. 13 3/4 x 19 3/4" Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right impressive watercolor by C. J. Finney would make an incredible corner. Archivally framed 23 1/2 x 29 5/8". Excellent condition. SOLD. addition to any collection focusing on the American Southwest. 18 An EPHEMERAL UNITY of NATURE a transcendent painting by Lawrence Calcagno

Lawrence Calcagno was known for his association with the California expressionists, his mature works tend more toward a minimalist aesthetic, especially in his Sunbands series. While still referencing the landscape format, the Sunbands reveal a masterful sense of balance in both color and form. The outstanding painting offered here showcases a more tactile approach by the visible brush strokes and various forms of mark making. Illuminating a mysterious harmony in nature, this sublime work encapsulates beautiful atmospheric qualities. Benefiting from the G.I. Bill, Lawrence Calcagno enrolled at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco in 1947. His teachers were , , Edward Corbett, and . While his early life was spent in California, Calcagno’s education and work as a teacher brought him to many places. Although he had visited New Mexico in the 1950s, it was a 1972 residency at the Lawrence Calcagno (1913-93). “Fog Bank,” 1964. Acrylic on board. Wurlitzer Foundation that established Taos, as his part-time 12 x 20". Signed and dated, verso. Titled, l.l. margin. Hardwood shadow home. Calcagno’s artwork is found in a number of important box frame: 13 5/8 x 21 5/8". Canfield Gallery label, verso. Fine condition. $5,500. collections, including the Albright-Knox, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Denver Art Museum, the Guggenheim Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. A Sublime Work by Lawrence Calcagno representing a mysterious harmony of nature

Known for his association with the California expressionists, Lawrence Calcagno’s mature works tend more toward a minimalist aesthetic, especially in his Sunbands series. While still referencing the landscape format, the Sunbands reveal a masterful sense of balance in both color and form. The artwork offered here is an outstanding representation of natures harmony conveyed through a sublime landscape. Benefiting from the G.I. Bill, Lawrence Calcagno enrolled at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco in 1947. His teachers were Mark Rothko, Clyfford Still, Edward Corbett, and Richard Diebenkorn. While his early life was spent in California, Calcagno’s education and work as a teacher brought him to many places. Although he had visited New Mexico in the 1950s, it was a 1972 residency at the Wurlitzer Foundation that established Taos as his part-time home. Calcagno’s artwork is found in a number of important collections, including the Albright-Knox, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Denver Art Museum, the Guggenheim Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Lawrence Calcagno (1913-93). “Dark Sunbands,” 1968. Mixed media on paper. Image: 11 7/8 x 24". Signed and dated, l.r. margin. Titled, l.l. margin. Matted in sliver metal frame, 22 x 33 3/4". Excellent condition. $7,500. 19 John Speed (1552-1629). “America with those known parts in that unknowne worlde both people and manner of buildings Discribed and inlarged by I[J]. S. Ano 1626…” (London: G. Humble, 1676 [1626]). Published in A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. Copperplate engraving by Abraham Goos with fine outline and full color. Text on verso: “The Description of America…”. Inset map of Greenland and Iceland appears in the upper left corner. 15 1/2 x 20 1/4" at neatline. Sheet size: 16 7/8 x 21 3/8". Minor tear repair on verso, upper right corner; Some show through of text from verso; Generally excellent condition. $6,500.

A Classic Map of the Americas by John Speed depicting California as an island

This highly desired map of America by John Speed displays extensive cartographic information, wonderfully illustrated figurative motifs, and detailed city plans that help form a complete interpretation of the New World. Published in Speed’s Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, the map offered here is the first atlas map to display California as an island, which was a prominent European myth from the 17th to 18th century. This misconception originated from the combination of Spanish folklore and the circulation of misinformed Spanish exploratory charts that had been seized by the Dutch. In Speed’s view of America, California is located in the Pacific Ocean as an island just off the western coast of the continent. It shows a predominantly flat northern coast along with placenames derived primarily from Henry Briggs’ mapping of the North Part of America (1625). The aesthetically pleasing border displays a delightful anthropological point of view as it highlights native inhabitants from the far-reaching regions of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, intricate depictions of important city plans are embedded along the top. The eastern coast of North America is accurately delineated and the colonies of Plymouth and Jamestown are located. Identified as being the fourth printed state by the inscription, “are to be sold by Thomas Bassett in Fleet Street, and by Richard Chiswell in St. Paul’s Churchyard.” this wonderfully collectible map of America would be a quintessential addition to any collection focused on the Western Hemisphere.

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