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A three-part map of the New World by Abraham Ortelius, the 'father of modern cartography.' Of particular importance is the first printed map of the American southeast, the fascinating "La Florida," as the southeast was called at the time, stretching along the Atlantic from the Carolinas to the Mexican coast. This map is based on actual information gathered during De Soto's explorations of the area in the early 1540s, and it presents the first printed image of the interior of the American southeast, showing Indian settlements, mountains and waterways discovered by De Soto. The other two maps on the sheet are of present-day Peru (the source of gold and silver for the Spanish) and eastern Mexico. Together, the three maps describe in wonderful detail and decorative form the most significant parts of the New World in the second half of the sixteenth century. They show the source of Spanish gold in three juxtaposed panels that are fit together to convey maximum cartographic information. The maps are the unmistakable work of Abraham Ortelius, considered to be one of the two greatest cartographers of the sixteenth century, and whose Theatrum Orbis Terrarum was the first modern atlas. This printing first appeared in the third supplement to the atlas, the 1584 Additamentum. Containing the earliest printed map of the southeast and with two other maps of regions of central importance to early American history, this is a map of highest interest to the American collector. $2,850
Jacques N. Bellin. "Plan du Port de St. Augustin dans la Floride." From Le Petit Atlas Maritime. Paris: J.N. Bellin, 1764. 8 1/8 x 6 1/4. Engraving. Original hand color. Very good condition.
A map of St. Augustine and its approaches by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, the Hydrographer to the King of France. From about 1650 to 1750, the French dominated the cartographic world, with their fine, scientifically based maps, elegantly engraved and precisely detailed. Bellin (1703-72) was one of the best in the later period. Bellin's specialty was marine charts and this is a good example of his output. Though quite a small map, it contain much information, such as the basic layout of the town and its fort and the soundings of the navigational entrance to the harbor. A fine eighteenth century map of Florida. $500
After Tanner. "North America XIV: Florida."London: SDUK, 1834. 16 1/8 x 13 1/2 (full sheet). Engraving by J. & C. Walker. Original outline hand-coloring. Very good condition.
A precise and cleanly drawn map of Florida by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK). This wonderful English enterprise was devoted to the spreading of up-to-date information and the enhancing of understanding. This crisply drawn map of Florida is an important early rendering of the state. It is based on the work of Tanner, an influential American cartographer. The careful detail and fine engraving show off the SDUK work at its best. $350
Thomas G. Bradford. "Florida." From Samuel G. Goodrich's A General Atlas of the World. Boston: C.D. Strong, 1841. 14 1/4 x 11 1/2. Engraving by G.W. Boyton. Original hand color, but reds faded. Small group of spots on coast. Otherwise, very good condition.
An early map of the Florida Territory from Goodrich's edition of Bradford's important atlas. The map was issued near the end of the Second Seminole War, four years before Florida became a state. At this stage of its development, settlement was almost exclusively in the north, indicated by the smaller and numerous counties shown there in contrasting shades. The map shows a good number of towns in the north, and forts throughout, including many in the south related to the current Indian war. The south consists of just four counties; the Everglades are indicated and marked as "unexplored." One of the best maps of Florida territory. $625
Henry S. Tanner. "Florida." From Universal Atlas. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart, [1839]-1842/43. 13 1/4 x 10 7/8. Engraving. Full original hand coloring. Small spot in Tallahassee inset. Otherwise, very good condition.
An excellent map of Florida by the great American cartographer, Henry Schenck Tanner. In 1816, Henry, his brother Benjamin, John Vallance and Francis Kearny formed an engraving firm in Philadelphia. Having had experience at map engraving through his work with John Melish, Tanner conceived of the idea of compiling and publishing an American Atlas, which was begun in 1819 by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co.. Soon Tanner took over the project on his own, and thus began his career as cartographic publisher. The American Atlas was a huge success, and this inspired Tanner to produce his Universal Atlas, of more manageable size. This atlas contained excellent maps of each state, focusing on the transportation network, including roads, railroads and canals. In 1842/43, Carey & Hart issued an edition of the atlas, and the maps were later purchased by S. Augustus Mitchell, and then Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.. Maps from the early Tanner/Carey & Hart edition are very rare. This map of Florida is typical of the Tanner maps, and it shows the state at an interesting stage of its history. Included are inset maps of Pensacola, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine. $525
"Florida." Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1851. 14 1/2 x 11 3/4. Lithographic transfer from engraved plate. Full original hand color. Full margins. Very good condition.
A slightly later version of the Mitchell map of 1849, published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. (though Mitchell's name remains on the map). This firm took over the publication of Mitchell's New Universal Atlas in 1850. Another excellent map from mid-century. $325
"Florida." Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1852. 14 1/2 x 11 3/4. Lithographic transfer from engraved plate. Full original hand color. Full margins. Very good condition.
A year later, the Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. firm changed the imprint on their map of Florida to include their name. Otherwise, the map appears unchanged. $325
"Map of State of Florida." Washington: General Land Office, 1866. 23 x 24. Lithograph by J. Bien. Original outline color. Some old wear at fold; expertly conserved. Otherwise, very good condition.
The U.S. General Land Office (GLO) was established in 1812 with responsibility to survey and control the dispersal of public lands. All public land was required to be surveyed prior to settlement, and the first director of the GLO, Thomas Hutchins, set up a systematic process of rectangular survey for the public lands and launched the great national project to survey and map the public domain in the entire country, a procedure which got under way in the famous "seven ranges" of southeast Ohio. Each surveyor was to record not only geography, but also features of the landscape with economic import, such as roads, Indian trails, existing settlements, Indian lands, mineral deposits, and of particular interest, railroads and their rights of way. Of note is that unlike most surveys of the time, the surveyors were instructed not to apply new names to the landscape, but to use "the received names of all rivers, creeks, lakes, swamps, prairies, hills, mountains and other natural objects." Periodically the GLO would issue maps showing the progress of their surveys, and this map shows how Florida was well covered by 1866, even interior areas. An attractive and impressive map $650
“County Map of North Carolina,"/"County Map of South Carolina," with inset "Map of Charleston Harbor,"/"County Map of Florida.” Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell Jr., 1866. 13 7/8 x 11 1/2. Lithograph. Original hand coloring. Decorative border. Spots in western Florida and into Gulf; else very good condition.
For most of the middle part of the nineteenth century, the firm founded by S. Augustus Mitchell Sr. dominated American cartography in output and influence. This fine map is from one of his son’s atlases, and it shows the Carolinas and Florida in the mid-1860s, shortly after the Civil War. Towns, rivers, roads and other topographical information are clearly shown, and the counties are shaded with contrasting pastel colors. A fine decorative border surrounds the map, and the whole effect makes for an attractive and historically interesting mid-nineteenth century map. $185
"County Map of Florida." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1867. Lithograph. Original hand-coloring. Some slight smudging in margins. Else, very good condition. With inset of "Mobile."
For most of the middle part of the nineteenth century, the firm founded by S. Augustus Mitchell dominated American cartography in output and influence. This fine map is from one of his son's atlases. The Mitchell firm's maps are known for their precision and great detail. Mitchell gathered the best current information available, and depicted it with great clarity. Information shown includes rivers, lakes, swamps, and islands. Also shown are towns, railroads, and political borders. This map has a detailed city plan of Mobile in the lower left and it is graced with the typical Mitchell vine-leaf border. $225
"Florida." Philadelphia: O.W. Gray & Son, 1881. 16 1/4 x 26. Lithograph. Original hand color. Repaired separation at centerfold. Otherwise, very good condition. With maps of the Carolinas on the verso.
A nicely detailed map of Florida by the Philadelphia firm of O.W. Gray and Son. The firm began its publishing around mid-century and published regional and U.S. atlases up to the 1880s. This large map is typical of their work. Detail is copious and precisely delineated. In order to show the state at a larger scale, the tip of Florida is included in an inset map set into the Gulf. The information of early settlements, roads and railroads is particularly interesting, and much information is alos given on the swamps and waterways that were only then becoming better known. The inset includes from the southen end of Okeechoboee to the Tortugas. $225
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