A solid copy in its original binding of Filips Galle’s improved version of the first small-scale version of a folio atlas ever published, and the first edition published by Vrients. Ortelius’ groundbreaking, large-format atlas proved to be such an enormously successful publishing phenomenon that it spawned several editions in a...... More about Epitome Theatri Orteliani, Praecipuarum Orbis Regionum delineations…

An atlas of wall maps in an Italian binding of uncommon elegance created for Prince Giambattista Borghese, whose armorial bookplate is on the inside of the front cover.  Giambattista Borghese (1639-1717), of the powerful Sienese/ Roman family, was a notable patron of the arts.  He purchased the family home that..... More about On spine:) Dell’Hercole e Studio Geografico Di Gio Battista Nicolosi Dottore Di Sacra Teologia...

A very rare, separately published and contemporary-bound example of the French edition of what has been called “the most important map in American history” (Martin). It was the map on which the borders of the newly recognized United States were plotted at the conclusion of the War of Independence. The..... More about Amerique Septentrionale avec les Routes, Distances en miles, Villages et Etablissements . . . Par...

A superb, contemporary-bound, complete copy of a rare and important Italian atlas.  The library of the Senato della Repubblica only acquired a copy of this atlas this year (2008); the atlas is described on the library’s web site (see below for URL) as “one of the rarest specimens complete.” ... ... More about Atlante Generale dell Ab: Bartolommeo Borghi Corredato di Prospetti Gstorici Politici Civili...

A scarce, pocket land atlas, made for use in the field, of the properties owned by members of the Five Civilized Tribes--the Creek, Seminole, Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. The work remains to this day one of the best and most reliable sources for locating original land ownership titles in... More about Hastain's Township Plats of the Creek Nation