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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
William Fuller. A three section map. "Plan of Amelia Island in East Florida," "A Chart of the Entrance into St. Mary's River," and "A Chart of the Mouth of Nassau River." London: Thomas Jefferys, 26 March 1770. Engraving. Original hand color. 20 1/2 x 24 1/2 (platemarks) plus generous margins. Very good condition. With a coastal profile of the "Entrance into St. Mary's River." Ref.: Lowery Collection, p. 359; Cumming-DeVorsey, item 393.
An intricate and rare three part map of the region around Amelia Island. This area was ceded to England as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 10 February 1763. Spain ceded Florida to England, so the disputed areas between Georgia and Florida were thus unequivocally within the interest of England and prime for development. In the left panel, the map first the entire length of Amelia Island, which is bounded by the important mouths of the Saint Mary's River to the north and the Saint John's River at the south. To the right are two charts showing detail of these mouths at a larger scale, with information that would be necessary for future colonies: soundings, sandbars, topography, a city plan on the north river, potential docking facilities and fresh water sources.
The information in the general map is taken from William Gerard De Brahm's important "Map of South Carolina & Georgia" (1757), the best map of the Georgia-Florida region at the time. The two more detailed charts are based on readings "taken by Captn. W. Fuller," who compiled this three part map published by leading British cartographic publisher Thomas Jefferys. The detail is impressive, including a plan of "New Town" on Amelia Island and a note on the abandoned Fort William on Cumberland Island. Rumblings of discontent over the Stamp Act had already begun in the North American English colonies, but that was far from the mind of Fuller, who made this map, dedicated it to John Earl of Egmont, for future British colonists. A fascinating and scarce map of Georgia-Florida interest. $8,200
Thomas Jefferys. "The Coast of West Florida and Louisiana," and "The Peninsula and Gulf of Florida or Channel of Bahama with the Bahama Islands." London: R. Sayer, 20 Feb. 1775. First issue. Two sheets joined; 18 3/4 x 48 1/2. Engraving. With some typical soft creases and light spots. Very good condition. Stevens & Tree: 26(a).
A wonderful map of Florida, the Bahamas, and the Gulf Coast just past the mouth of the Mississippi. The map was by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to George III, who complied and produced some of the finest maps of North America in the eighteenth century. His maps covered the entire eastern seaboard of the continent and with this map he continued his charting to past the Mississippi River. Many of his maps were issued around 1775, at the beginning of the American Revolution. Because they were the largest, most accurate and detailed maps of the territories that were fought over during that war, his maps were used by both the British and American armies and navies. While the area depicted here played little role in the Revolution, this map was still the preeminent map of this area at the period. The inland Florida was relatively little explored or settled, so details there are sparse, but the coast is very well mapped. Besides rivers, swamps, islands, and inlets, major landmarks and settlements are noted, as are sailing routes. Also included are places of safe anchorage and fresh water. An excellent view of Florida in the late eighteenth century. $6,800
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
Thomas G. Bradford. "Florida." From A Universal Illustrated Atlas. Boston: Chares D. Strong., [1838]-1842. 14 1/4 x 11 1/2. Engraving by G.W. Boyton. Original hand color. Very good condition.
Another example of Bradford's excellent map of the Florida Territory, issued a year after the Goodrich edition above. $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
"A New Map of Florida." Philadelphia: Charles Desilver, 1856. 14 1/2 x 12. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition. With decorative border.
Charles Desilver, one of the many publishers working in Philadelphia during the mid-nineteenth century, issued an atlas of maps based on the famous Tanner-Mitchell-Cowperthwait series. Desilver used much the same information as originally drawn in the 1840s, but updated the maps with new counties, roads, towns, and especially the transportation network of roads and railroads, always the focus of the maps from this series. This map is typical of the rather unusual and scarce Desilver atlas. The growth of roads and railroads in the state to various ports along the coast is impressive and interesting. An attractive and fascinating Florida document. $275
"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
"Colton's Florida." New York: G.W. and C.B. Colton & Co., 1866. 12 1/2 x 15 1/2. Lithograph. Full original hand color. A few light spots. Very good condition. With inset of Florida keys.
A slightly later edition of the Colton map of Florida, this with an increased amount of inforation on the early transportation network in the state. JT ON APPROVAL
"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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