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Cold War Satirized as an Old West Gunfight.
The World According to Ronald Reagan. / Reagan's World II.
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An entertaining David Horsey 1987 satirical map of the world framing the Cold War as an old-west style gunfight between American President Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004) and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev (1931 - 2022). (more details)
Unusual Scriptural Depiction of Jerusalem.
De heylige en wytvermaerde stadt Ierusalem eerst genaemt Salem: Genesis 14, vers 18.
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This is Claes Janszoon Visscher's scarce 1645 view/map of Biblical Jerusalem, depicting the Temple of Solomon, Herod's Palace, and the city's streets and markets as derived from scriptural sources. Vignettes include Solomon's anointment in the lower right, and the Crucifixion on the lower left. The plan's title is displayed across the top. To the left, a banner held unfurled by an eagle offers a legend of thirty-six numbered features.
Visscher's source is the unacquirable 1630 plan printed by Lünenburg theological publishers Johann and Heinrich Stern. The present work is larger than the Sterm map, and is of a much higher caliber of engraving artistry. While there are certainly earlier depictions of the Holy City based on scriptural sources, most such were based on the fanciful 1584 Christian van Adrichom map. The Stern brothers perspective is both accurate and sophisticated. (more details)
Visscher's source is the unacquirable 1630 plan printed by Lünenburg theological publishers Johann and Heinrich Stern. The present work is larger than the Sterm map, and is of a much higher caliber of engraving artistry. While there are certainly earlier depictions of the Holy City based on scriptural sources, most such were based on the fanciful 1584 Christian van Adrichom map. The Stern brothers perspective is both accurate and sophisticated. (more details)
Bold example of a scarce map of China, Japan and Korea.
China Veteribus Sinarum Regio nunc Incolis Tame dicta.
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This is a scarce 1638 Matthais Merian map of China and Japan with an insular Korea. The map is beautifully engraved, decorated with a Chinese junk, a Dutch sailing ship, and a sea monster; the elegant cartouche is flanked by a man and woman in (presumably) Chinese robes. The Great Wall features prominently. The Philippine island of Luzon is shown, as is Formosa (Taiwan.) (more details)
'Old Hickory' makes his mark.
Battle of New Orleans.
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A stirring 1890 Kurz and Allison chromolithograph of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, a major American victory in the closing days of the War of 1812 (1812 - 1815). Although in a sense futile, as a treaty had already been signed ending the war, the battle was nonetheless important for thwarting British hopes of controlling the Mississippi River and propelling Andrew Jackson to the status of national hero, facilitating his later election as president. (more details)
The largest alpine lake in North America - known for its beaches and its skiing.
Lake Tahoe.
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This is a gorgeous c. 1950 Gerald A. Eddy bird's-eye view map of Lake Tahoe. Situated astride the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe dominates the foreground. Bays, harbors, and towns along its banks beckon to the weary Los Angeleno or other city dwellers, calling to them as sirens call to sailors. Ski resorts, mountain peaks, numerous smaller lakes, and other natural features contribute to the area's welcoming aura. Reno, Carson City, and Truckee all are labeled, along with many other towns. (more details)
How Harrison became 'Tippecanoe'.
Battle of Tippecanoe.
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This is an 1889 Kurz and Allison view of the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe, Indiana, fought between Native American tribes led by Tecumseh and the U.S. army led by future president William Henry Harrison. Harrison appears on the left mounted on horseback with his saber raised while his men fire into the charging Native Americans. (more details)
Maritime Massachusetts.
Balloon view - Cape Ann to Boston.
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A delightful 1879 bird's-eye view of Cape Ann and the North Shore of Massachusetts by Frank Kimball Rogers and John H. Daniels. While emphasizing Cape Ann's maritime significance, it also highlights important landward development, such as urbanization and railroad connections. (more details)
Boston Harbor during the Roaring Twenties!
Boston Harbor.
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This is a c. 1927 George H. Walker and Company bird's-eye view map of Boston Harbor. South Boston occupies the center of the foreground, with a few major streets identified, along with Commonwealth Pier, Pleasure Bay, and Fort Independence on Castle Island. Sailing ships crowd the water between Dorchester Bay and Old Boston Harbor. East Boston, with its many wharves and airport, appear in the foreground on the left. Numerous islands dot the harbor as it stretches toward the horizon. Forts, lighthouses, and other buildings are illustrated on some of these islands. The route of the Nantasket Beach Line Steamers appears as a dashed line, along with the Main Ship Channel between Fort Revere and Boston Light. (more details)
An incredible detailed chart of Guanabara Bay - including many of its islands.
Plan de la Baie de Rio - Janeiro.
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This is an 1866 edition of the Dépôt de la Marine nautical chart or map of Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro appears near the mouth of the bay, with numerous buildings illustrated but not labeled. The only identified building is the Chateau S. Cristovaô (situated outside the city) which is marked as the Residence of the Emperor. The Ile do Governador (Ilha do Governador - today the site of Rio de Janeiro's Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport) is prominently illustrated, with its coastline appearing in detail. Numerous smaller islands throughout the bay are depicted as well. Smaller bays, capes, points, and even beaches are labeled around the bay. Depth soundings fill the bay, providing a more detailed understanding of its navigability. (more details)
Basque country bastion.
Pampelune : Ville Considerable d'Espagne, Capitale de la Haute Navarre.
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A 1719 Nicholas de Fer city plan or map of Pamplona, Spain, engraved by Antoine Coquart. The primary focus is the fortifications surrounding the city, a reflection of the recent War of the Spanish Succession. (more details)
Celebrating the First Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
UNO: 51 Nations Unite for Peace. / NEWSMAP. Monday, 21 January, 1946. Week of 8 January to 15 January. Volume IV No. 40F.
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This is a 1946 Army Information Branch Newsmap map of the world celebrating the First Session of the United Nations General Assembly. A map of the world occupies a little less than one quarter of the sheet with the members of the nascent United Nations (U.N.) (and their colonies) shaded red. A black inset focuses on the area from Boston, Massachusetts, south to Princeton, New Jersey, and red stars mark potential locations for the United Nations' permanent headquarters. A photograph of the opening of the session occupies the upper right quadrant, while an image of the U.S. delegation appears below the map in the lower right corner. On the left side, text provides a short history of the creation of the U.N. and the events of the session. Text and graphics in the lower left corner inform the viewer of the existence of the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. (more details)
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the New World.
The Great International Naval Review. New York, April 27th, 1893.
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This is a c. 1893 Kurz and Allison chromolithograph view of the 1893 Great International Naval Review in New York City celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Naval vessels from many countries took part in the review, including ships from Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, and, of course, the United States. The view illustrates the vessels at anchor in the Hudson River, with replicas of Columbus's ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, at center. Flags, banners, and other decorations adorn the ship's rigging and masts and smoke billows from their guns. (more details)
Shifting transportation in New York.
Into the heart of New York City by train and motor coach.
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An impressive c. 1929 indexed folding map of New York City, detailing downtown and midtown Manhattan with portions of Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey. It was issued by Rand McNally for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Although published in the 'golden age of rail' in the United States, it hints at the eventual triumph of automobiles. (more details)
A rare nautical chart of the French overseas collective St. Pierre.
Plan de l'Ile St. Pierre (Côte Méridionale de Terre Neuve).
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This is an 1834 Jules de la Roche-Poncié and Dépot de la Marine nautical chart or maritime map of St. Pierre Island, part of the French overseas collective, ('collectivité d'outre-mer'), St. Pierre and Miquelon. St. Pierre dominates the sheet, and its coastlines appear in impressive detail. Coves, points, bays, and other coastal locations are labeled. The Ile aux Chiens, Ile aux Vainqueurs, the Ile aux Pigeons, and Grand Colombier are illustrated and labeled, along with numerous smaller coastal islands. Depth soundings, navigation directions, and other notations provide mariners with navigational assistance. Nine coastal views appear along the bottom border to further aid navigation. (more details)
A beautifully engraved early 18th century star chart.
In statione sua.
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An intricately engraved star chart, accompanied by a poem, that appeared in Johannes Oppelt's 1749 work Sammlung Geist- und Sinnreicher Gedancken…. (more details)
Atlas holds up the heavens.
Totus aether pondus incubuit level.
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An intricately engraved print of Atlas holding up the heavens, accompanied by a poem, that appeared in Johannes Oppelt's 1749 work Sammlung Geist- und Sinnreicher Gedancken…. (more details)
A rare Italian pictorial map of New England.
Gli Stati Uniti d'Oggi...
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A scarce c. 1935 Italian pictorial map of New England by L. Desimoni. It highlights industries, leisure activities, and other characteristic features in the different parts of the region. (more details)
The 'Mount of Marble'.
The New Philadelphia City Hall.
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A beautifully colored 1884 view of Philadelphia City Hall by the artist Frederic B. Schell that appeared in Harper's Weekly. When published, the building's central tower had not yet been completed and it would not be fully opened until 1901. Still, the images capture the massive ambitions of the building, which took thirty years to build and held multiple records when it was completed (and retains several today). (more details)
A perilous course through Siam.
Outline Sketch to Illustrate Remarks.
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This is a scarce 1883 folding map of the Isthmus of Kra, including the border between British Burma and Siam, and its surrounding waters that appeared in Alfred John Loftus' book Notes of a Journey across the Isthmus of Kra. Although remarkably detailed in some respects, it also demonstrates the challenges in surveying the dense jungle and mountain terrain. (more details)
Massive apocryphal Sea of the West! First in the series to recognize the United States.
L'Amerique Septentrionale Divisee en ses Principaux Etats.
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An altogether fascinating example of Jean Janvier's 1782 map of North America. This is the first map in this series to name the United States. Nonetheless, the map is best known for its ambitious Sea of the West. Coverage extends from Panama to the Arctic Circle, and extends westward to include parts of Asia and eastward as far as Iceland. This map is heavily influenced by the theoretical mappings of Nicholas de l'Isle and Philippe Buache. Janvier divides the continent according to political powers: the United States (Etats Unis) occuping the former British colonies as far west as the Mississippi; Spain controlling Mexico, Florida, Central America, and Louisiana; and England controlling Canada. (more details)