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About 1605-1610, Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius) issued a collection of 44 maps of parts of the British Isles, probably intended for an atlas covering the entire isles. The counties of England and Wales were after the maps of Christopher Saxton (issued in 1579), those of Ireland were after the work of Abraham Ortelius, and those of Scotland after B. Boazio. Within a few years, John Speed issued his famous folio atlas of the British Isles and soon thereafter the van den Keere plates were in the hands of Speed's publisher, George Humble. Humble had new plates engraved for the sections of the British Isles missing from the original group, had the titles changed to English, and then in 1627 issued the new set of maps as a miniature version to accompany the second edition of the folio Speed atlas. This "miniature Speed" atlas was probably issued again in conjunction with the 1632 Speed folio, and it is from that edition that this map comes from. It is a charming and early picture of the emerald island. CWL On Approval
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Rigobert Bonne. "Carte d'Irlande. Projettée et assujettie aux observations Astronomiques." From Bonne's Atlas Moderne . . ..". Paris, 1771. 12 x 16 1/2 (neatlines) plus platemarks and full, generous margins. Engraving. Slight browning at centerfold. Bright and very good condition. Ref.: Law, Printed Maps of Ireland, 107 (i).
Rigobert Bonne was the Royal Hydrographer of France, so his primary interest was in marine charts. However, with his Royal connections and access to the cartographic documents in Paris, Bonne was able to compile maps containing some of the most up-to-date information of his time. This map is of Ireland has the feel of a sea chart by defining exclusively the coast of England, but then completes the interior of Ireland.
The French had a long history of being involved with those in Ireland who would cause trouble for their mutual enemies in England. This is the first state of a map that also appeared in 1772, 1775 and 1780. $475
Anthony Finley. “Ireland.” From A New General Atlas. Philadelphia: A. Finley, 1827. 11 1/4 x 8 5/8. Engraving by Young & Delleker. Full original hand-color. Very good condition.
Early in the nineteenth century, Anthony Finley was a great popularizer of maps out of Philadelphia and one of the leading cartographic publishers in America. His copper engraved maps are noted for their crisp appearance and interesting detail. This map of Ireland demonstrates that the American mapmakers were approaching the quality of their European counterparts. The bright hand color makes this map as attractive as it is informative. $275
"Ireland." From A New Universal Atlas. Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, 1849. 12 x 9 1/2. Lithograph transfer from engraved plate. Original hand-coloring. Full margins. Some time toning to paper and oxidation of color. Otherwise, very good condition.
A strong map of Ireland from S. Augustus Mitchell. For much of the middle part of the nineteenth century, the Mitchell firm dominated American cartography in output and influence. S. Augustus Mitchell Jr.'s maps of the 1860s are probably the best known issues of this firm, but his father's earlier efforts are excellent maps derived from H.S. Tanner's atlas of the 1830s. This map of Ireland is a good example of this work. Topographical information is clearly presented and towns, lakes, roads, and other information is shown and named. Political divisions are indicated with contrasting pastel shades. $275
"Ireland." From Universal Atlas. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1850. 12 x 9 1/2. Lithograph transfer from engraved plate. Original hand-coloring. Typical time toning to paper and spot in left margin. Otherwise, very good condition.
An fine map of Ireland issued by the Philadelphia firm of Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co from their updated version of the Mitchell edition of the New Universal Atlas. Topographical information is clearly presented and towns, lakes, roads, and other information is shown and named. Political divisions are indicated with contrasting pastel shades. $185
G.W. & C.B. Colton. “Colton’s Ireland.” New York: J.H. Colton & Co., 1856. 15 3/4 x 13. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
From the mid-nineteenth century on, the lead in American map publishing swung from Philadelphia to New York, and the firm of Joseph Hutchins Colton played a large role in this shift. This map exhibits the typical care with which the Colton firm produced their maps. Colton compiled the most current information on Ireland available at the time, presenting it with great care and precision. Noting topography and county divisions this map presents as detailed and accurate a picture of the country as was available to the public at mid-century. Not only is this a good example of nineteenth century American cartography, but it is also an attractive artifact as well, with clear details and original hand color. $175
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