[101-52]  Nouvelle Espagne, Nouveau Méxique, Isles Antilles  Robert de Vaugondy, from his Nouvel Atlas Portatif…Paris,  1778.  Map engraved by Dussy. A lovely copperplate engraved map with contemporary outline coloring, measuring 9 1/2 x 12”. The map covers the area from northern South America north into present-day Colorado, east to the Atlantic, and including all of the American Southwest. Interesting detail in the southwest; two rivers flowing into the Gulf of California are named "R. Colerade de los Martyres" and "R. de los Apostolos" (Colorado and Gila rivers). In very good condition with original vertical centerfold, a strong plate mark, fine paper, and bright impression (A+). [Phillips Atlases 649]   $285.00 SOLD

[101-51]  Le Nouveau Méxique, avec la Partie Septentrionale de l’Ancien, ou de la Nouvelle Espagne. Par Mr. Bonne,  Ingnénieur – Hydrographe de la Marine.  Geneva, 1780.  A very nice black & white copperplate engraving measuring 8 1/2 x 12 1/2” from Rigobert Bonne’s Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre…. The map covers northern Mexico and all of the American Southwest from the Mississippi River to and including Baja California. Interesting town names in present-day Texas, including "Texas" and "Toos". A multitude of settlements are located along the "Rio del Norte", the "R. Colorado des Martirs", and the "R. de las Apostolos" (Gila River), and many Indian tribes are shown.  In very good condition (A). [Phillips Maps 652]  $235.00

[101-16] Mexico or New Spain; in which the Motions of Cortez may be traced. For the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of  America. By Thos. Kitchen  Senr. Hydrographer to His Majesty.   Published by Strahan and Cadell, London, dated in the publisher's statement Sept. 29, 1793.  A large black & white copperplate engraving of most of the southern half of North America, measuring 11 1/4 x 15". Texas is named "Tecas", a few settlements (and not much else) are located. In north Texas, and the  Oklahoma region is "Great Space of Land unknown". The Rio Grande is named "North River of New Mexico". A nice inset map, "Supplement of the Environs of Mexico [City]". Very tight margins especially on the right, one small edge chip with minor loss to border, overall browning to sheet, good-plus condition (B). [Fitch 48-257, Howes R-358]  $190.00 SOLD

[101-187] Carte Des Etats-Unis Du Mexique, Lapie, P.  from Atlas Universale, Paris, 1829 [1833], plate no. 44.  A large outline-colored steel engraved map measuring 21 x 15 1/2". All of the American Southwest is still in Mexican possession, up to 42ºN. Along the pacific coast, in present-day California, is "Nueva Californie". An uncertain "R. Buenaventura" runs in a dotted line from "L. Teguyo" (near Great Salt Lake) southwest into the Pacific, south of Monterey. To the north is "L. Timpanogos" with a supposed "R. Millers" draining to the southwest. Bordering the Mexican states to the northeast is a large Arkansas Territory. Literally hundreds of towns are identified, including Santa Fe, Taos, Chama, Albuquerque, and Socorro in today's New Mexico, and San Antonio, Nacogdoches, Trinidad, and Chichi in present-day Texas. The Camino Real road from Mexico City to Santa Fe follows the Rio Grande into New Mexico. At Isleta the trail splits with a western branch heading to the Great Salt Lake area. Texas is indicated as the northeastern region of San Luis Potosi along the Gulf coast.  Along the "Trinidad" river (Trinity) is a note, "Champ d'Axilé abandonné".   An inset map, "Carte du Guatemala ou Provinces-Unies de l'Amérique Centrale" is in the lower left. A wonderful example of the mid-19th century mapmaker's art; this map is both decorative and highly informative. Old, somewhat noticeable water staining to page corners, not into map borders; a bit of spotting along horizontal centerfold, the Lapie's oval blind-stamped 1 x 1 1/2" impression in paper at bottom, in very good-minus condition (B+). [Phillips Atlases 765, Fitch 54-288] $295.00 SOLD

Interesting and scarce map naming the Republic of Texas

[101-201] Sketch of Part of the March and Wagon Road of Lt. Colonel Cooke from Santa Fe to the Pacific Ocean 1846-7. [Washington: 1848] Published in the Journal of Captain A. R. Johnston, First Dragoons, a disbound 49 page report from Emory's Notes of a Military Reconnoissance (sic) from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California... (pages 565 - 614). This is a very detailed 11 1/2 x 22 1/2"black and white route map of the expedition from the Rio Grande River just below Santa Fe west to the "Pimo Villages" near the Gila River. Wonderful detail along and near the route shown on the map, including "Gold District" just west of "Tueson", and "Water by digging" . This is one of the earliest government published maps to show any part of Arizona. Cooke's assignment was to follow Colonel Kearney's overland march from New Mexico to California, but on a slightly more southerly route. His party, comprised mostly of Mormon volunteers, was the first to accurately map the area around Tucson. Major Emory, responsible for mapping Kearney's route to California and subsequently publishing his landmark map of the American Southwest, was searching for favorable rail routes to the Pacific. He had already made the recommendation to Secretary of State Buchanan that the southern U.S. boundary should be south of the Gila River, as the only suitable rail route west was along the 32 degree latitude line. Cooke's party, traveling near this line, tended to confirm Emory's claim, although they lacked the proper equipment to truly confirm it. The only suitable route was actually south of Emory's line which would mean more territory would be needed. This oversight  would contribute to the necessity for purchasing a large section of land from Mexico, known as the Gadsden Purchase, in 1853. Johnston's journal, included with the map, contains his day by day journal of the trip, starting on September 25 and ending in San Diego on December 4, 1846. Johnston was killed two days later in a battle with the Californians [Mexicans] at San Pasqual. Two misfolds, very slight and even age toning to paper; a very nice copy of the map, slight browning to text pages (A-). [Storm 1249, Wagner-Camp 148, Howes E-145, Goetzmann (EE) p. 253-257, Fitch 52-13]  $285.00 SOLD

[101-95]  Map of Upper California by the U.S. Ex. Ex. and Best Authorities 1849.  An interesting 8 1/2 x 11 1/2" black and white folded lithographic map from published in Western America; including California and Oregon... by Charles Wilkes, showing all of the American West south of 42ºN and west of the "Anahuac" (Rocky) Mountains. Terrific detail, especially in California; but excellent coverage everywhere concerning the mountains and their rivers' drainage systems. A significant map providing new information on much of the American West at the dawn of the California Gold Rush. Slight stains along right edge and a little along left vertical fold appear stronger in photo; strong and sturdy paper; wide margins; good condition. (B) [Wheat MTM 654]   $115.00SOLD

[101-26]  Mejico  Gaspar Y Roig, Madrid, 1853.  Below the bottom border is engraved, R. Alabern lo go. An attractive 11 1/4 x 8 1/4” atlas map with a blank verso. Nice outline hand-coloring highlights the various  Mexican states which still includes the Gadsden Purchase territory acquired by the United States in 1854.  Texas "Tejas" seems to be an independent Republic although there is no distinct border between the Republic and the United States. It comprises the southeastern part of the present-day state. "Nuevo Mejico" is to the northwest of the small Republic.  Individual American states are not delineated on the map, even east of Texas, but Mexican states are each separately outlined and colored. Many Indian tribes are located in the American Southwest, Austin is located too far to the east, almost on the site of today's Houston, and West Texas is mostly one extensive range of unnamed mountains  An attractive and scarce map, with a small, outline-colored inset map of "Guatemala". Original horizontal centerfold, very good condition (A).  $235.00 SOLD

[101-50]  Mexico, California & Texas.  A & C Black, Edinburgh, [1854]. A handsome fully hand-colored atlas map measuring 10 1/4 x 14 1/2”. Nice hand-coloring highlights the various Mexican states, Texas, California, New Mexico, and Utah.  Notice the interesting shape to Texas’ western border. Although the map clearly shows New Mexico Territory having a modern southern boundary with Mexico, (post Gadsden Purchase, 1853) Texas is shown as a Republic. The map is unquestionably out-of-date for its publication date; Texas joined the United States in 1845. An attractive map, with a small, uncolored inset map of "Guatimala." Slight separation at lower centerfold with no loss; page corners are nicked, with loss, but not affecting image. Very good-minus condition (B+).  $185.00 SOLDSOLD

[101-214] Map No. 2 Rio Colorado of the West explored by 1st. Lieut. Joseph C. Ives, Topl. Engrs...., 1858 [1861]. A lovely 14 1/2 x 34 1/2" black and white lithographic map of the area around the Grand Canyon, from the "Providence Mountains" and" Mojave Villages" in southern California east to "Fort Defiance" and "Zuni", roughly 108º west. Drawn by Egloffstein, topographer to the expedition led by Joseph Ives to explore the Colorado River and published in his Report Upon the Colorado River of the West... House Ex. Doc 90, Washington, 1861. Egloffstein used a new and novel method to display elevation in this rough and varied landscape. As Goetzmann writes in Exploration and Empire, the map was "[o]ne of the most important detailed maps drawn before the Civil War...In order to represent the rugged topography of the canyon and plateau country ... Egloffstein devised a new contour map which resembled a sand table model, making the mountains appear to stand out in sharp relief." Excellent detail abounds on this map; individual campsites by number, explorer's routes, including Whipple and Beale, the "Mormon Road", the "old Spanish trail from Santa Fé to Los Angeles", ruins, forts, and many references to springs and other water sources. A striking map, very different in appearance from others of the time. Very slight browning along folds; a few repaired fold separations, with some intruding into image; very tight left margin as published; one old repaired diagonal tear into left margin (B+).  [Goetzmann (EE) p. 316, Wagner-Camp 375, Howes I-92] $190.00 SOLD

[101-213]  Map of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway and Connections. Chicago: Poole Brothers, Map Engravers; [c. late 1880's]. An attractive black and white lithograph measuring 13 3/4 x 27 3/4" showing all of the American Midwest and West from St. Louis to Mississippi and west to the Pacific. The St. Louis and San Francisco Railway line actually extends only from St. Louis to the town of Roberts in northeast Texas, with another more northerly branch extending to Halstead, Kansas. Other rail lines abound on the map; the "Gulf Col & S. Fe" through east Texas, the "Galveston Harr. San Ant. R. W." through south Texas, the "Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe" through New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas, and many others as well. Today's Oklahoma is shown as two distinct districts - "Indian Territory" and "United States Public Lands" in the west. The panhandle is marked "Public Lands". Just west of Ft. Reno, in the "United States Public Lands" region, is an area named "Oklahoma". An amazing number of towns, roads, reservations, Indian Agencies, and forts are located - the detail is incredible. Many short railroad lines are located in Colorado due to the relatively recent gold discoveries in the state.  Prescott is shown as the capital of Arizona which helps me date this map - it was capital only from 1862-67 and from 1877-89. Not in Modelski and not listed in any of the Jolly/Rosenthal guides for the past six years. A couple of short fold separations (without loss) repaired on the blank verso with archival mending tape; very clean and bright (B+).  $85.00SOLD