Found 83 books for Rare Maps and Atlases (17-24 of 83)

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Contains rare maps and atlases covering areas from around the world. Rare Maps and Atlases
	Geology book by Charles Lyell, Travels in North America in the Years 1841 and 1842. Lyell, Charles; Travels in North America, in the Years 1841-42; with Geological Observations on the United States, Canada and Nova Scotia. Two volumes in one, New York, Wiley & Putnam, 1845. Octavo, pp. vii, 251, folded colored frontispiece view of Niagara Falls, colored map of Niagara District, folded b/w view of Niagara Falls, folded b/w plate of fossils & pp. vi, 231, 10 pages of ads, folded hand-colored map of United States & Canada, 2 b/w plates. The set is complete and in the original cloth with gilt spine titles. Binding is tight and clean. 1852 ownership name on end sheet. Light foxing to margins of pages and light foxing to margins of some plates. Soiling to very outer margins of map and Niagara Falls view. Over all in very good condition. PRICE: $800.00
	Map by Kitchin, Thomas; An Accurate Map of England and Wales, 1750 Kitchin, Thomas; An Accurate Map of England and Wales, Drawn from all the Particular Surveys hitherto Published, Illustrated with many additional Improvements and Regulated by Numerous Astronomical Observations made by Members of the Royal Society, the Places being Marked where the Observations were made. London printed for John Bowles, circa 1750. Large folded map (40 inches wide by 47 inches high) in 48 panels, partially colored, vignette occupies over four panels in upper right corner. Very minor wear at edges, overall, very good. PRICE: $1,200.00
	Map by Colton, G. W. & Colton, C. B.; Map of the Country from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean from the Latest Exploratory Surveys. From New York Chamber of Commerce, 1868. Colton, G.W., Colton, C.B. and  JOHNSON, Edwin F.; Map of the Country from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean from the Latest Explorations and Surveys. To Accompany the Report of the New York Chamber of Commerce. April 1868. at top right above map proper, table of elevations commencing L. Superior to Seattle... along top above map proper, profile of route with title to right Profile of the Route of the Northern Pacific Railroad, from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean... The distance from New City to Puget Sound... at far left margin at center, tables of distances, commencing] Sitka to San Francisco..., below map and into neat line Prepared at Coltons Geographical Establishment. G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. 172 William Street New York. New York, 1868. Folded lithograph map, original full color and shading, original hand coloring (route outlined in bright red. Measures 45 inches wide by 23 inches high. The map is bright and very clean, folded as issued, and in an archival sleeve. Very minor archival repairs at splits along two short folds. Over all in very good condition. PRICE: $1,500.00
	Mineralogy Book by Parker Cleaveland; Elementary Treatise on Mineralogy and Geology Cleaveland, Parker; An Elementary Treatise on Mineralogy and Geology, being an introduction to the study of these sciences...2nd edition, 2 volumes in one. Boston, 1822. Quarto, vol. 1, pp. xii, 480, engraved folded hand-colored map. Vol. 2, pp. 481-818. 5 folded copper-engraved plates. The book is complete and in a modern full calf binding with the contemporary gilt spine label preserved. The binding is tight and very clean. An early faded signature is on the title page. Light to moderate foxing to three of the plates and title page. Light toning to the map margins and some light spotting on a few text pages. Over all in very good condition with the scarce map present. PRICE: $1,100.00
	Rare Americana Map and text, Robert Greenhow; Memoir, Historical and Political, on the Northwest Coast of America, Greenhow, Robert. Memoir, Historical and Political, on the Northwest Coast of America, and the Adjacent Territories; Illustrated by a Map and a Geographical View of those Countries. Washington: Blair and Rives, 1840. Octavo, pp. xi, errata, 238, folded map in rear pocket. The work is complete and in a modern quarter calf over marbled boards with a gilt spine label. The binding is tight and clean, the text has light foxing to the first and last pages, the folded map is crisp and exceptionally clean in a sleeve at the rear of the work. In very good condition. PRICE: $750.00
	Rare Astronomy-Cosmology Book, Apian-Bennewitz, Peter; Cosmographia, sive, Descriptio vniversi orbis auctoribus Petro Apiano. 1584 Apian-Bennewitz, Peter; Cosmographia, sive, Descriptio vniversi orbis auctoribus Petro Apiano, et Gemma Frisio, mathematicorum insignium ; cuius huic editioni additus est de Astrolabo catholico libellus, nunc primum à Martino Euerartho in epitomen contractus ; caetera vide pagina quinta. Antverpiae : Typis Joan. Withagii, 1584. Quarto, pp. [16], 478, [1] folded leaf of plates : ill., folded Map of the World. (pages 426-429 missing in pagination BUT NO TEXT LACKING. THIS ERROR IN PAGINATION IS PRESENT IN ALL COPIES). The work is complete and in the original limp vellum binding. The binding is tight, spotting to covers, light stain to outer margin of title page and first few pages, light soiling to title page. The four rotating parts of the diagrams on pages 20, 25, 65, 189 have been restored with exact facsimiles. These figures have been lost on most copies of the work. They are present here in facsimile. The map is exceptionally clean as is the remainder of the text and illustrations. The text is in a modern cloth clam shell box. In very good condition. PRICE: $18,000.00
	Rare atlas of Italy, Jenkins, Thomas; Le Véritable guide des voyageurs en Italie, 1787. Jenkins, Thomas; Le Véritable guide des voyageurs en Italie, avec la description des routes et des postes Accompagne de Cartes exactes Geographiques, de courtes observations sur tout ce que I’ on trouve de plus temarquable dans chasque ville & lieu de passage..... Dédié à monsieur Thomas Jenkins. 2nd edition, Rome, Imprimerie de Paul Giunchi, 1787. Octavo, pp. 397, 21 folded maps of parts of Italy. The work is complete and in the original paper covered binders wraps with a modern spine label. Wrap and scuffing to covers, light toning to some text and map margins. The work is housed in a modern cloth, box. In very good condition. PRICE: $600.00
	Rare Atlas, Saunders, Trelawney; An Atlas of India. Twelve Maps with Tables and Notes. Illustrating the Mountain and River Systems...1889 Saunders, Trelawney; An Atlas of India. Twelve Maps with Tables and Notes. Illustrating the Mountain and River Systems; the Irrigation; Civil Divisions, Population, and Languages; Railways, Roads, Telegraphs, Post Offices, Ports, etc., Military Commands and Posts; Famines; Meteorology; Crops; Forests; and One-Inch Surveys. Accompanied with Tables and Notes. London, Edward Stanford, 1889. Folio, pp. 37, a large folded colored map of India and 11 colored double page maps. The atlas is complete and in the original cloth with a linen spine and gilt titles. Light soiling to spine, inner spine edges nicely re-enforced, theology seminary embossed stamp on title page. The maps are very clean with archival re-enforcement on verso of the large map. In very good condition. PRICE: $1,000.00

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