Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 782
1777 Map of
Philadelphia. A Map of Philadelphia and Parts Adjacent. Engraved
by N. Scull and G. Heap. Published by Gentleman's Magazine. Circa
1777. Sheet size: 12¾ x 15½". Matted for an overall
size of One vertical and three horizontal folds, a small strip of
restoration along lower edge, a few pinholes along upper edge in margin,
light toning. In good to very good condition overall.
This detailed
map of Philadelphia and its surroundings pictures the grid-like center of
town, rivers, channels, creeks, and roads. Outskirts, however, are more
accurately depicted with individual residences identified by the
landowner's name next to a small icon of a house.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 783
1860s Map of Yokohama.
Japanese block print picturing a topical view of Yokohama, Japan, circa
1860s. On rice paper. Sheet size: 36½ x 20½". This
colorful display piece details the island settlement and surrounding
waterways which had only been opened since 1859. On the island, foreign
presence is indicated by international flags that have been pictured over
several buildings. A variety of ships sail off the coast, easily
identifiable by their flags. Interestingly, a couple of the ships seem to
be burning as they appear engulfed with plumes of smoke. Six horizontal and
one vertical fold, a few light stains and toning. Still, in very good
condition for such an unusual map.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 784
1861 Map of the United
States. Drawn and engraved by J. Archer. Comprehensive Lengths of
England & United States.London: Pentonville, 1861, page. 46, 10¾
x 13½". One horizontal fold, a small split at left end of fold. In
very good to fine condition overall.
Detailing the eastern United
States, this map clearly outlines all open railways that pass through
America as well as the upper portions of Canada.
Estimated Value
$100-125.
Lot 785
Depiction of a Colonial
Fort in Gambia. Plan of James Island in the Gambia, 1732.
Etching on paper. Circa 1732. Plate 151, no. 88, volume. 2, pg. 358.
Sheet size: 9¾ x 15". Light foxing and staining, left edge is
rough. Otherwise, in good condition.
A unique depiction, this
engraving details the layout of the fort at James Island on the west coast
of Africa -- labeling such rooms as the "Governor's Apartment", "the Cotton
House", "the Pantry", and a variety of other quarters.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 786
Depiction of the Gold
Coast of Africa. Prospect of the Coast from El Mina to Mowri, from
Barbot & Smith.... Etching on paper, engraved by N. Parr. Circa 1732.
Plate 182, no. 104, volume. 2, pg. 393. Sheet size: 15 x 9½".
Light buckling at left edge, slight traces of time staining. In very good
condition overall.
Interestingly, this detailed etching depicts
canoes of slaves off the coast of Africa as well as several boats sailing
near the St. Georges Castle at El Mina.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 787
Map of Gambia in
Present Day Senegal. A Map of the River Gambia from its Mouth to
Eropina. Etching on paper by Capt. John Leach, engraved by T. Kitchin.
Circa 1732. Plate 149, no. 87, volume. 2, pg. 356. Sheet size: 15 x
9¾". Light stains in margins, a few small losses at upper edge. In
very good condition overall.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 788
Map of Ghana. A
Map of the Kingdoms of Koto, Popo, Fida or Whiday, and Ardra....
Etching on paper by M. D'Anville, engraved by G. Child. Circa 1727. Plate
184, no. 105, volume. 2, pg. 394. Sheet size: 15 x 9¾". Light time
staining, lower left corner is folded, and buckling at right edge. In fine
condition.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 789
Map of Hawaii.
The Hawaiian Islands / Hawaiian Exhibit
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific-Exposition Seattle Washington 1909. 6 x 9 mm.
color slide in glass mount by Chas. Beseler Co. of New York depicting the
Hawaiian islands as complied by data from the Navy, Post Office, Secretary
of the Interior, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Fine.
Estimated Value
$75-UP.
Lot 790
Map of Sierra Lione.
A Map of the Coast and Country About Sierra Lione and Sherbro
River. Etching on paper. Circa 1730. Plate 177, no. 101, volume 2, pg.
386. Sheet size: 9¾ x 15". Light foxing, a small stain at the
lower left in margin. Still, in good condition.
Estimated Value
$200-300.
Lot 791
Map of the Western
Coast of Africa. A Chart of the Western Coast of Africa from the
Twelfth Degree of Latitude.... Etching on paper. Circa 1738. Plate 164,
no. 94, volume 2, pg. 362. Sheet size: 15 x 9¾". Light
pinholes along lower edge, time staining. Otherwise, in good
condition.
Near the equator, this map illustrates the west coast of
Africa near the Gulf of Guinea of St. Thomas.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 792
Map of Western Central
Africa. A Map of the Kingdoms of Kongo, Angola & Benguela with
Adjacent Countries. Etching on paper engraved by G. Child. Circa 1730.
Plate 187, no. 107, volume. 2, pg. 400. Sheet size: 15 x 15". Light
time staining, a fold at the upper left corner. Otherwise, in good to very
good condition.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 793
Revolutionary War Map.
Map for the Interior Travels through America, Delineating the March
of the Army. Etching on paper. Engraved by T. Conder Sculpsit.
Published in London. Circa 1789. Plate from Colonel Viscount Petersham's
book Travels Through America. Sheet size: 15½ x 16".
Handwritten inscription on verso identifies the subject. Three horizontal
and three vertical folds, archival tape repairs along the a few portions of
the folds on verso, one pinpoint loss of paper, light water staining, and
toning. In fair to good condition overall.
Illustrating the eastern
coastal settlements, this map depicts the movements of the British and
Hessian troops during several marches of the American Revolution.
Estimated Value $250-300.