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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
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
S. Augustus Mitchell. "Florida." From A New Universal Atlas. Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, 1849. 14 1/2 x 11 1/2. Lithograph transfer from engraved plate. Original color. Some light stains in center of map. Otherwise, very good condition.
A striking map of Florida from the mid-nineteenth century, showing the state at an interesting period in its history. The map is filled with myriad topographical details, including rivers, towns, lakes and political borders. This map was issued by the S. Augustus Mitchell firm, which for much of the middle part of the nineteenth century 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. It is obvious from the quality and attractive appearance of this map why Mitchell's firm became so important. This map is especially interesting in its depiction of the transportation network in the state, including roads, canals, and railroads. A table at the bottom lists the steamboat routes in the state; an important bit of information in this period of increased immigration and travel in the American south. Also included are inset maps of Tallahassee, St. Augustine, and Pensacola. $350
"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. J. Johnson. "Johnson's Florida." with inset "Florida Keys." New York: Johnson & Browning, 1862. 12 5/8 x 15 1/2. Lithograph. Full original hand color. Some small spots. Overall, very good condition.
A detailed map by A.J. Johnson, who published out of New York City, was one of the leading cartographic publishers in the latter half of the century, producing popular atlases, geographies and separate maps. This map is an nice example of Johnson's, and thus early American, cartography. It shows a prodigious amount of topographical and political information, including fascinating information on the roads and railroads in the state at the time. With its attractive hand color and decorative border, this map is as attractive as it is interesting. $225
"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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