The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 1854
American Indian Language
Families. Map of Linguistic Stocks of American Indians chiefly within
the present limits of the United States. From Annual Report of Bureau of
Ethnology, Vol. 7. Published in Washington DC, circa 1892. Cartographer:
J.W. Powell. Color lithograph. Sheet Size: 19 x 22". Image size:
17½ x 20¼". Folds with minor separation at edges, one major chip
at left margin, toning and paper loss at folds and top and bottom edges. Good
to very good condition.
While there is some damage to the margins and
outer edges of this map, it remains a valuable reminder of America's past.
Outlining the various core languages of Native Americans, it becomes clear that
the popular homogenized image (held then and, to some extent, now) of "the
Indian" is utterly false. By the late 19th century, it was clear to
ethnographers and other concerned scientists that the continued survival of the
various American Indian societies was in doubt and recording customs, language
and history was of the utmost importance -- this map would have been a valuable
tool.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 1855
Johnson's California
Territories of New Mexico and Utah. 1862, by Johnson and Browning. A
desirable map. Original color. Folds with minor separation at top and bottom
center; minor, faint, scattered foxing. Matted and framed to 30 x 24". Not
examined out of frame, appears to be in very good condition.
A beautiful map
with great historical interest: trader and trapper routes are shown with
comments; California is shown in great detail, with many towns and landmarks
noted; other notes of interest can be found, i.e. "Silver is found in this
region" and "This vast Unexplored Region of country is supposed to be inhabited
by tribes of Indians." Of particular interest is the placement of Arizona at
the bottom 1/3 of New Mexico.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1856
Reprint of Eckebrecht's
Noua Orbis Terrarum... Map. Noua Orbis Terrarum Delineato
Singulari Ratione Accommodata.... Eckhardt's impressive 1630 map is
reprinted here, 27 x 16". Matted and framed to 37 x 26", not examined out of
frame. A beautiful rendition of this map: skillfully colored to mimic the
hand-coloring of the original; precise detail; exact replica. Minor damange to
frame would be easily touched up. Map is Fine.
Probably mid-20th century.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1857
[Early Etching]
Anthropological Illustration. Dress of the Grandees Dress of the King's
Wives of Widah. Etching on paper, engraved by G. Child. Circa 1725. Plate
185, no. 105, volume 21, pg. 396. Sheet size: 9½ x 15". Light
buckling at edges, a few folds in the margins, and light time staining at
edges. In good to very good condition overall.
This illustration of
African culture presents guidelines for the proper dress of a Grandees king and
his wife. The lower register reveals a depiction of a local god named Agoye, as
well as a scene of a priestess before a human sacrifice.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 1858
[Early Etching]. A Ghanian
Tribal Ceremony. "Coronation of the King of Whidah, April 1725, from
Marchais". Etching on paper, engraved by G. Child. Circa 1725. Plate 170,
no. 97, volume. 2, pg. 374. Sheet size: 15 x 9½". Light stains in
margins. Otherwise in fine condition.
Delicately depicting a royal
coronation, this etching presents a tribal ceremony with numerous slaves and
noblemen.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1859
[Early Etching]. African
Circumcision. Circumcision of the Negros from Labat. Etching on
paper. Circa 1732. Plate 158, no. 91, volume 2, pg. 359. Sheet size: 15
x 9½". Very light stains affecting the image, light foxing, and
yellowing at edges. In good condition.
As drummers lead the way, a train
of men process towards a sacrificial altar, evidently used for ceremonial
circumcisions.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1860
[Early Etching]. The
Hottentot Culture. 1. Hottentot Corn Threshing from Kolben / Hottentot
Marriage from Kolben. Etching on paper. Circa 1730. Plate 204, no. 116,
volume 2, pg. 415. Sheet size: 15 x 9½". Light time staining,
foxing and buckling at edges. In good condition overall. 2. Hottentot Man &
Woman. Etching on paper. Circa 1730. Plate 201, no. 115, volume 2, pg. 407.
Sheet size: 15 x 9½". Light stains and foxing. In good condition
overall.
Though largely only known for their characteristic "clicking"
language, and the display of the "Hottentot Venus", this etching illustrates
two Hottentot rituals: a corn threshing -- likely a ceremony in honor of the
god Tsui-Goab, and a marriage ceremony picturing a group of tribesmen huddled
in a circle.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1861
[Early Map] 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 1862
[Early Map] 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 1863
[Early Map] 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 1864
[Early Map] 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 1865
[Early Map] 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 $150-200.
Lot 1866
[Early Map] 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 1867
[Early Map] 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 $150-200.