A map of Spain by French cartographer Nicolas Sanson (1600-1667), in a later Italian edition dated 1710. Condition: Excellent, with even age toning. Double matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 31.5 in x h 26 5/8 in. More

A map of France produced by the Amsterdam publishing house Covens and Mortier, and released in 1721. The map highlights rivers, towns, and churches, and some elements are highlighted with color. Condition: Good. Age toning, age spots, and a central crease. Matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 32 5/8 in x h 26 5/8 in. More

A map of the territory controlled by the city of Venice, published in Amsterdam by the cartographer Joan Blaeu (1596-1673). In Very Good condition, with light plus age toning and a central crease. Matted but not framed. w 30 5/8 in. x h 27 7/8 in. More

A map of the eastern half of the United States by American cartographer Henry Schenck Tanner (1786-1858), published in 1830. The map highlights existing and proposed canals and railroads, and also reflects state and territory borders and rivers. Condition: Very Good. Age toning, several creases on left half. Double matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 28 3/8 in x h 22 7/8 in. More

1812. A map of the United States of America by American cartographer Henry Schenck Tanner (1786-1858), published in Philadelphia in 1812. This was Tanner’s first map, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps. Condition: Very Good. Light, even age toning with faint creases and some slight darkening along the right edge. Double matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Map dimensions 17" x 13.5". Framed dimensions w 21.5 in x h 17 in. More

A map of Russia published by Joan and Cornels Blaeu. Condition: Very Good. Some uneven age toning, central crease with some darkening around it. JB consignment. Dimensions w 23.5 in x h 18.5 in. More

This map is the work of Dutch cartographer Pieter van den Keere (1571-c.1646), and was published in London in 1646 as a part of the miniature edition of John Speed’s Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. Notably, this map portrays California as a peninsula at a time when it was generally shown as an island. There is also a distinct North West Passage and a vast southern continent labeled “Magallanica” and “Unknowne Land.” The map is surrounded by decorative strapwork banners bearing the legends “Water,” “Aire,” “Fire,” and “Earth” in the corners and a Hebrew legend in the center below the title. An exceedingly rare and finely engraved map. Condition: Excellent, with even age toning. Double matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 12 3/8 in x h 10 7/8 in. More

An attractive map of the island of Corfu by the Italian cartographer Vincenzo Maria Coronelli (1650-1718). The map is richly illustrated with scenes and floorplans of fortifications, and this copy has been hand-colored. Coronelli was widely considered to have been one of the most important cartographers of his generation. Condition: Very Good. Light age toning, significant central crease. Double matted and framed. Dimensions w 30 in x h 23 7/8 in. More

1774. An attractive copper engraved map of the world by French cartographer Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794). The directions of ocean currents are indicated with small arrows. Alaska (written here as “Alaschka”) is depicted as an island, and Tasmania as contiguous with Australia. Condition: Excellent. A central crease is visible, but shows no evidence of wear. Matted and framed, not examined out of frame. Map measures 13.5" x 9.25", frame measures 18.25" x h 14 1/8". Shelved Rockville upstairs. More

Paris: 1758. This finely engraved hand-colored map covers the region from Denmark through to the Urals, and all of Scandinavia. The map includes great detail of the terrain and watershed and names scores of small towns and villages. It has a large decorative title cartouche with eight different distance scales used by various nations. A large inset at the upper left shows the island of Iceland. Engraved by G. de la Haye. Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville (July 11, 1697-January 28, 1782) was a French geographer and cartographer who greatly improved the standards of map-making. From an early age d’Anville continued the reform of French cartography begun by Guillaume Delisle, but he was also a reputable classical scholar, and many of his memoirs and maps relate to ancient and medieval geography. He displayed exceptional judgement in his choice and use of past authorities and a detailed knowledge of measures of distance. He also adjusted his measurements where possible to astronomically determined positions. His Atlas Général, first published in 1743, was frequently revised. D’Anville was appointed first geographer to the king of France in 1773. Condition: Good. Light age toning, some bumping and minor closed tears to edges. Significant wear to upper portion of the map, which has been professionally restored. Dimensions w 40.25 in x h 28 7/8 in. More

c. 1760. A map of the Peruvian port city of Callao, prepared by the English cartographer Thomas Jeffreys (c. 1719-1771), who was the geographer to George III. This map was originally published in a magazine, which has resulted in several folds (none of which show significant evidence of wear). Light age toning and some surface soiling in the left hand margin. Matted and framed, not examined out of frame. Map dimesions 14.5" x 8.5". Framed dimensions w 20 in x h 14 in. More