NINE ANTIQUE MAPS OF EUROPENineNINE ANTIQUE MAPS OF EUROPENine Antique Maps of Europe , 17th c., by Mercator and Jansson, hand-colored engravings, sheets 19 1/2 in. x 23 in Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
EIGHT ANTIQUE MAPS BY BLAEUEightEIGHT ANTIQUE MAPS BY BLAEUEight Antique Maps by Blaeu , 17th c., hand-colored engravings, incl. Holland, Frankfort, Austria, Umbria, and others, sheets 19 1/2 in. x 23 in Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
ELEVEN ANTIQUE MAPS OF EUROPEElevenELEVEN ANTIQUE MAPS OF EUROPEEleven Antique Maps of Europe , 16th-18th c., incl. Ptolemy from 1541 (4); a Blaeu map of "Regno di Napoli", Hondius map of the Holy Land, de Wit map of Southern Spain, an undated manuscript map of Mezieres, France, and others, largest 19 1/2 in. x 23 1/2 in
SIXTEEN ANTIQUE MAPSSixteen AntiqueSIXTEEN ANTIQUE MAPSSixteen Antique Maps, various makers, incl. "Tabula Geographica Peruae, Brasiliae & Amazonum Regionis" by Covens and Mortier; "Tabula Geographica Paragaiae, Chilis, Fret a Magellanici" by Covens and Mortier, and others Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
EIGHT ANTIQUE MAPS BY HOEFNAGELEightEIGHT ANTIQUE MAPS BY HOEFNAGELEight Antique Maps by Hoefnagel , 17th c., from Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 5 hand-colored, sheets 16 in. x 20 in Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
SIXTEEN ANTIQUE FRENCH MAPSSixteenSIXTEEN ANTIQUE FRENCH MAPSSixteen Antique French Maps , 18th c., by Amedee Francois Frezier, 9 in. x 12 1/2 in Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
THREE ANTIQUE MAPS BY JOHN SPEEDThreeTHREE ANTIQUE MAPS BY JOHN SPEEDThree Antique Maps by John Speed , 17th c., hand-colored engravings, incl. "Kent with Her Cities and Earles", "A Newe Map of Tartary", and "Bohemia", sheets 16 in. x 21 in
GROUP OF TWENTY-FOUR HAND-COLOREDGROUP OF TWENTY-FOUR HAND-COLORED MAPSGroup of Twenty-Four Antique Hand-Colored Maps , 17th to 19th c., majority showing provinces of Europe, unframed. Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
FIVE ANTIQUE AMERICAN MAPSFiveFIVE ANTIQUE AMERICAN MAPSFive Antique American Maps, incl. "Map of Oregon and Upper California..." 1848, Charles Preuss; "map of Connecticut Showing the System of Trunk Line Highways...", 1932; "Map of the Valley of Mexico", by Hardcastle: "Map of the Operations of the American Army in the Valley of Mexico in August and September, 1847"; and "Map and Scenes Depicting The Harmonists Era 1814-1824" Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
THREE EUROPEAN HAND-COLORED MAPSThreeTHREE EUROPEAN HAND-COLORED MAPSThree Antique European Hand-Colored Maps , 18th c., incl.: "The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne Described with the Armes...", 15 in. x 20 in.; "Istria olim Iapidia", 15 in. x 19 1/2 in.; and "Principatus Anhaldinus et Magdebur", 15 in. x 19 in
PAIR HAND-COLORED ANTIQUE MAPS,PAIR HAND-COLORED ANTIQUE MAPS, 17TH C. Philipp Cluver (German, 1580-1622), "Viro Antiqua domo Generoso ac Nobili: Omni Virtute pollenti...", engraving of Ancient Italy on laid paper, as two sheets joined, text on verso from "Italia Vetus", 19"h x 22.75"w (sheet); with, Jan Jansson after Wolfgang Lazio, "Austria Archiducaus", c. 1630, two sheets joined, 18.25"h x 22.5"w (sheet)
5 PC. FRAMED HAND-COLORED ANTIQUE5 PC. FRAMED HAND-COLORED ANTIQUE MAPS: Comprising; 1- W. Hughes ''Ancient World'', circa 1870. 1- Abel Pilon ''L'Oceanie''. 1- Baker Ishington ''Sicily The First''. 1- Jones & Smith ''The Middle and Upper Parts of Italy''. 1- H Iaillot ''Normandie''. Larges sight size Approx. 23.5'' h x 35.5'' w. Frame Approx. 30.5'' h x 42.5'' w.
CONDITION: Creases, some with scattered foxing, wear to frames.
(2) ANTIQUE HAND-COLORED CELESTIAL(2) ANTIQUE HAND-COLORED CELESTIAL MAPS Later editions, Joannes Janssonius, "Haemisphaerium Scenographicum Australe Coeli Stellati et Terra", originally published 1660, appears to be on laid paper; with, Andreas Cellarius, "Soliscirca Orbem Terrarum Spiralis Revolutio", originally published 1661, appears to be on wove paper; each, 17.5"h x 20"w (sight), 22.5"h x 25.5"w (frame)
SIX ANTIQUE ENGLISH MAPS AND PLANSSixSIX ANTIQUE ENGLISH MAPS AND PLANSSix Antique English Maps and Plans , incl. four John Ogilby road maps, 17th c. (13 3/4 in. x 17 in.); and two plates of London showing Christopher Wren and John Evelyn's designs for the rebuilding of the city after the Great Fire of 1666, published by Society of Antiquaires , 1748, 19 in. x 14 in. (6 pcs.) Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
EIGHT ANTIQUE MAPS OF TEXASEightEIGHT ANTIQUE MAPS OF TEXASEight Antique Maps of Texas , incl. "Map of the United States and Texas Boundary Line...", 1857-1860 (1902); "Map of a Tour from Independence...by A. Wislizenus, in 1846 and 1847"; "N.W. Corner & Pan-Handle", Hardesty & Co., 1885; "Map of the Black and Grand Prairies of Texas...", Robert Hill, 1899; and a map, in Czech, showing Czech populations in Texas, 16 in. x 13 1/2 in. to 26 in. x 39 1/2 in. (8 pcs.) of Texas...", Robert Hill, 1899; and a map, in Czech, showing Czech populations in Texas, 16 in. x 13 1/2 in. to 26 in. x 39 1/2 in. (8 pcs.)
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "NEW RAILROAD MAPAN ANTIQUE MAP, "NEW RAILROAD MAP OF THE UNITED STATES,...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "New Railroad Map of the United States, the Dominion of Canada, Mexico and the West Indies," CHICAGO, CIRCA 1875, hand-colored lithograph on paper, publishing, engraving, and printing attributed to "Andreas Atlas Co., Lakeside Building, Chicago, Ills. and Chas. Shober & Co., Props. of Chicago Lithographing Co.," the title with a vignette filled with harvest and farm tools scattered with melons, corn, apples, and fruits with a watermill in receding landscape. 17" x 25" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Art Collection.
Condition:
Heavy fading and loss of color, exposure to sunlight, wrinkles, buckles, stains, probably laid/backed, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "AMERICæ MAPPAAN ANTIQUE MAP, "AMERICæ MAPPA GENERALIS," 1746,AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Americæ Mappa Generalis," 1746, hand colored engraving, published by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) with special acknowledgement to Johann Matthias Hase (1684-1742) and August Gottlieb Boehme (1719-1797), showing the known lands of the western hemisphere, the title cartouche with two explosive volcanoes, possibly referencing the Tres Vírgenes, erupting over a male and female Indigenous American shaded by a date tree and standing over sugarcane and cotton bales, flanked by a Brazilian merchant with parrot, umbrella and attendant, he stands over lumber and a vessel of cast gold bars or natural minerals, plate: 19 1/4 x 22 1/2".
Condition:
Some smudging, stains, fading of hand color, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
Five antique hand colored looseFive antique hand colored loose maps from 1843 Atlas National by Levasseur, all previously framed, including: Amerique Meridionale, sheet size 22" x 15", water marks upper corner. Asie sheet size 20" x 14.5". Europe 21" x 14.5", with watermarks. Oceanie 20.5" x 14.5". Afrique 19.75" x 14". Condition: all commensurate with age CT Transfer Fee $10
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "AMERICæ MAPPAAN ANTIQUE MAP, "AMERICæ MAPPA GENERALIS," 1746,AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Americæ Mappa Generalis," 1746, hand colored engraving, published by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) with special acknowledgement to Johann Matthias Hase (1684-1742) and August Gottlieb Boehme (1719-1797), showing the known lands of the western hemisphere, the title cartouche with two explosive volcanoes, possibly referencing the Tres Vírgenes, erupting over a male and female Indigenous American shaded by a date tree and standing over sugarcane and cotton bales, flanked by a Brazilian merchant with parrot, umbrella and attendant, he stands over lumber and a vessel of cast gold bars or natural minerals, plate: 19 1/4" x 22 1/2".
Condition:
Tears, handling creases, backed and ironed, mild losses and repairs, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
TWO MAPS OF AMSTERDAMTwo AntiqueTWO MAPS OF AMSTERDAMTwo Antique Maps of Amsterdam , "Nette Aftekening van d'Oude en Nieuwe Roojingh der Stadt Amsterdam", and "Amsterdam met d'uytlegging van Jaer 1613", 17th c., copper engraved plans, published by Olfert Dapper, sights 10 1/2 in. x 14 in., matted and framed alike
TWELVE ANTIQUE FRENCH MAPS BY BELLINTwelveTWELVE ANTIQUE FRENCH MAPS BY BELLINTwelve Antique French Maps by Bellin , 1750-1767, most sheets 25 in. x 36 in Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "REGNI MEXICANIAN ANTIQUE MAP, "REGNI MEXICANI SEU NOVæ HISPANIæ, LUDO...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Regni Mexicani Seu Novæ Hispaniæ, Ludovicianæ, N. Angliæ, Carolina, Virgina et Pennsylvaniæ necnon Insvlarvm Archipelagi Mexicani in America Septentrionali," JOHANN BAPTIST HOMANN (1664-1724), NUREMBERG, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, hand colored engraving, with three vignettes, the upper left cartouche with an image of an indigenous king holding a bow and arrow, seated atop a bale of cotton, tobacco leaves, fur pelts, and rum barrels, his foot rests on cut lumber, above him unfurls a buffalo pelt with, a personification of human labor and fish of plenty flanking the chief, at right a mountainous landscape is worked by human labor in the background of citrus and porcelain trading between social leaders, and at bottom left is likely a scene from the War of Jenkin's Ear, plate: 19 1/2" x 23 1/4".
Condition:
Some smudges, stains on borders, mild toning, toning from glue, joined papers, some fading and deterioration of pigments, a stain lower right, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
SURVEY MAPS OF NORTH AND SOUTHSURVEY MAPS OF NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAFifteen Antique Survey Maps of North and South America , 19th c., many printed by J. Bien, sheets 19 in. x 22 in. to 27 1/2 in. x 35 1/2 in Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds to be used for new acquisitions or the direct care of existing collections.
2 FRAMED ANTIQUE MAPS2 Framed antique2 FRAMED ANTIQUE MAPS2 Framed antique maps, probably from an old atlas, British America & The United States, map drawn & engraved by J. Rapkin, illustrations by H. Warren & illustrations by R. Wallis, Maps are 10" x 13", frames are 14" x 17"
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Condition: reports for specific items are available by calling Dave Pritchard at 1-740-503-8216 or emailing dave.pritchard@e-merge.com
An Antique Georgian Hand-ColoredAn Antique Georgian Hand-Colored Map of Europe 1805 by Laurie & Whittle London copper-plate engraved map with original hand-coloring showing the empires of France Prussia and Austria sight 19 in. x 22 1/2 in. attractively matted and framed in modern curly walnut.
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "ACCURATA SCANIæ,AN ANTIQUE MAP, "ACCURATA SCANIæ, BELKINGIæ ET HALLANDI...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Accurata Scaniæ, Belkingiæ et Hallandiæ," AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1680, hand colored engraving on paper, published by Frederick de Wit (1629/30-1706), a figural title cartouche unfurled by cherubs, a distance scale upheld on a tablet by a cherub seated on a plateau, including one compass rose, showing major cities, towns, villages, major waterways, and with view of Gottiæ and Holland lower right hung with beribboned evergreen garland, "Cum Privilegio Potentiss D.D. Ordinum Hollandiae et Westfrisiae." 19 3/4" x 23 1/4" Note: "Decorative map of the Southern portion of Norway, extending north to Warberg and east to Calmar. Includes Christianopel, Christianstad, Malmot, Landskron, Helsingborg and Halmstad. Inset shows region to the north, including Gottenborg, Elsborg, and Warberg." Special Thank you to Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps, Inc. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Art Collection.
Condition:
Unstable hand coloring, staining, yellowing, joined paper, expected wear, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
TWO ANTIQUE ENGLISH HAND COLOREDTWO ANTIQUE ENGLISH HAND COLORED MAPS, 11 3/4" X 17" ANDTwo Antique English Hand Colored Maps, 11 3/4" x 17" and 15 1/4" x 19 3/4".
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "THE CENTURY ATLAS,AN ANTIQUE MAP, "THE CENTURY ATLAS, TEXAS, WESTERN PART...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "The Century Atlas, Texas, Western Part and Panhandle," color engraving on paper, "Copyright 1897, by The Century Co., New York," printed by "The Mathews-Northup Co., Buffalo, N.Y.," No. 47. 15 1/2" x 11" Note: With view of Galveston Bay, Houston, and Vicinity. Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas.
Condition:
Mild expected wear, but overall in very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "PLANISPHæRIUMAN ANTIQUE MAP, "PLANISPHæRIUM TERRESTRE SIVE TERRARUM ...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Planisphærium Terrestre sive Terrarum Orbis Planisphæricè Constructi Repræsentatio Quintuplex," AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1700, parcel gilt hand colored copper plate engraving on paper, published by Carel Allard (1648-1709), Dutch cartographer, a fragment from Atlas Minor, with two large central world maps topped by two unfurling fringed curtain title banners, one in Latin and the other in Dutch, surrounded by eight views respectively from the North and South poles, including four sub views including a grid of latitudinal and longitudinal lines, and variations of the Earth's axial tilt, hand inscribed in margin. Sheet: 21 1/4" x 24 5/8" Plate: 20 1/2" x 23 1/2" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition:
Some expected toning, later hand color and gilt, mild wear, tears at edges, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "GALLIæ, BISCAJæ,AN ANTIQUE MAP, "GALLIæ, BISCAJæ, ET GALLISSIæ SINUS," ...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Galliæ, Biscajæ, et Gallissiæ Sinus," CIRCA 1675, hand colored engraving on paper, published by Frederick de Wit (1629/30-1706), including two compass roses, 16 windstars issue rhumb lines overlaying the map, with an upper title cartouche, "Gallie Biscajæ et Gallissiæ," flanked by a Bacchic satyr and his wilting worshipers at left and a figure resembling King Louis XIV, centering a shield bearing the coat of arms of France, at center a naval battle ensues, ladders connecting ships, three sinking boats, likely a scene from the Franco-Dutch War (1672-1678), a lower title cartouche with figures of Spaniards holding a drawing compass and a Dutchman holding a double cross, shaded by an East Indian attendant holding an umbrella, centering an emblem of The Order of the Golden Fleece flanked by dolphinfish, plate 10, hand numbered in ink 135. 20" x 23" Note: Nautical chart of the Bay of Biscay, the Atlantic coast between Brittany to the north west of Spain. A rare map. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Art Collection.
Condition:
Some surface wear, foxing, toning, tears, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
AN ANTIQUE MAP, "MAP OF TEXAS,"AN ANTIQUE MAP, "MAP OF TEXAS," 1890-1898,AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Map of Texas," 1890-1898, color engraving on paper, a page fragment from an atlas, with a view of The Northern or Panhandle Counties of Texas, published by Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick. 13" x 20" Note: Showing Railroads, major waterways, counties, county seats, capitol and notable geographic formations. Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas.
Condition:
Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
AN ANTIQUE ANTEBELLUM MAP, "MAPAN ANTIQUE ANTEBELLUM MAP, "MAP OF THE STATE OF TEXAS,"...AN ANTIQUE ANTEBELLUM MAP, "Map of the State of Texas," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1852, hand colored lithograph on paper, a page fragment from an atlas, no. 25, by J.H. Young, published by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co., J.L. Hazzard, engraver, "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1852 by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., in the Clerk's office of the District court of of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania," inset U/L, "Northern Texas," and L/L inset, "Map of the Vicinity of Galveston City," including a population chart organized by race and freed status. 13 5/8" x 17" Note: The map is a good example of Texas in early statehood, showing old indigenous roads, waterways, elevation by hachures, some lands identified by natural abundances and were yet undetermined territory. Short notes about water depths, "The Grand Indian Crossing is a shallow place in the Rio Grande 1,000 miles from its mouth with 4 feet water. Here the Apaches and Comanches cross in their annual predatory incursions into Mexico." Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition:
Some foxing spots, toning of paper, some fading of hand color, tears and creases at edges, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
ANTIQUE MAP OF LOUISIANAAntiqueANTIQUE MAP OF LOUISIANAAntique Map of Louisiana , "Map of Louisiana, Representing the Several Land Districts", Surveyor General's Office, Donaldsonville, LA, Oct. 1st, 1855, Wm. J. McCulloh, Sur. Genl. La, lithograph, with later hand-coloring, sight 16 in. x 17 in., framed Provenance: Estate of Julia Evans Reed
An Antique Map of Louisiana 19thAn Antique Map of Louisiana 19th c. by Finley Philadelphia sight 10 in. x 12 in.; together with a group of three antique New Orleans prints later reproductions. Provenance: Map descended in the family of Thomas Nichols.
PAIR ANTIQUE MAPS, ITALY, 18THPAIR ANTIQUE MAPS, ITALY, 18TH C. Cellearius Christoforus, "Italia media sive propria" and "Regiones Italiae ex Augusti Caesaris divisione", copper plate engravings, each matted and framed, 8.25"h x 12.25"w (sight), 17"h x 20"w (frames)
ANTIQUE MAP OF MISSISSIPPI ANDANTIQUE MAP OF MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANAAntique Map of Mississippi and Louisiana , 19th c., published by A. & C. Black, Edinburgh, color lithograph, sight 15 1/2 in. x 12 in., framed Provenance: Estate of Julia Evans Reed