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Phantom Islands of the Atlantic: The Legends of Seven Lands That Never Were

by Johnson, Donald S

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New York: Walker and Company, 1996. As new copy of this fascinating book. This is well referenced for such a small volume, with numerous b&w illustrations. Chapters on Isle of Demons, Frisland, Antillia, Saint Brendan, and others.. Revised (original in 1994). Cloth. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Remainder.
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Philips Mercantile Marine Atlas. A Series of 35 Plates Containing Over 200 Charts and Plans with Tables of 12000 Distances Between Ports Supplemented By a New and Original Diagrammatic Chart for Calculating Speed, Time & Distance

by Philip, George, F.R.G.S. (editor)

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London: George Philip & Son, 1922. Blue decorative cloth covers, quarter leather, gilt lettering. Some rubbing, exp. front right cover, but binding solid. This ninth edition had been revised, with a detailed explanation as to the need for more comprehensive information in the preface. The original work had been published in 1904. The specific stated intent of this atlas was "enabling the Ocean Highways throughout the World to be dealt with in the most comprehensive manner possible". All maps tipped in and present. Includes 2 double page images of the national and mercantile flags, a commercial chart of the world, 27 sea charts, 5 physical maps, and a speed-time-distance graph. This is fully indexed. The charts include all the known sea routes for both eastern and western hemispheres, with enormous detail on each of the double elephant folio plates. This is a scarce and striking atlas, and a fine example of early 20th century advances in thematic maps of the sea lanes. . Ninth.… Read More
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(Plan/ Chart of Solar System): A Plan of the Solar System Exhibiting Its Relative Magnitudes and Distances

by Burritt, E. (revised By Hiram Mattison; Lithographic Plates By F. J. Huntington)

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New York: Sheldon and Company , 1856. VG+ double folio plate with the planets, their relative sizes, the theory of the moon's orbit, orbital inclinations, ecllipse planes, moons of major planets. B&W as issued. This is from the second edition of Burritt's 'Atlas Designed to Illustrate Burritt's Geography of the Heavens'. A very attractive astronomical plate, measuring 16.5x28 inches..
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(Plate CXXXIII)-- 4 MAPS, 1 SHEET 1. Map Illustrating the Battle of Averasborough, NC 2. Map Illustrating the Battle of Bentonville, NC 3. Savannah, GA 4. Map of Bird's Point, MO

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Julius Bien & Co Lith, NY, c. 1894. VG chromolighograph of various battle sites and other troop locations. Color coded for positions of union and confederate troops. 41x69cm..
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Plate CXXVI-- Set of 11 tinted lithographs of Civil War scenes

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Julius Bien & Co. Lith., NY, 1894. VG w/some browning. Striking images from various field reports, some from photographic reproductions. This was all part of this remarkable atlas. These 11 views include: 1. Capitol, Richmond, Va., Front View, taken May 1865 2. Libby Prison, Nort h Side, taken May 1865 3. Libby Prison, South Side, taken May 1865 4. Post Hospital, City Point, Va. 1865 5. Rebel Fort (now Federal No. 7 of new lines), Atlanta, Ga. 1864 6-11. Federal Fort Nos. 7-11, Atlanta, Ga. 1864 Entire plate is 42x69cm. (A DIGITAL IMAGE CAN BE EMAILED UPON REQUEST).
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Plate CXXVII-- set of 12 tinted lithographs of various Civil War Scenes (forts)

by (Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865)

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Julius Bien & Co. Lith., NY, 1894. VG w/some browning. Striking images from various field reports. This was all part of this remarkable atlas. These 12 scenes are from various "Federal" and "Rebel" forts in the vicinity of Atlanta, Ga. Includes fortifications on Peach Tree Street. Entire plate is 42x69cm. .
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Plate CXXVIII-- set of 12 tinted lithographic images of Civil War (vicinity of Atlanta, Ga.)

by (Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865)

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Julius Bien & Co. Lith., NY, 1894. VG w/some browning. Striking images from various field reports. This was all part of this remarkable atlas. These 12 scenes are from various "Rebel Lines" in the vicinity of Atlanta, Ga. Includes several around the lines of the Chattanooga Railroad. Entire plate is 42x69cm. .
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(Pocket Map: State of PA): Colton's New Township Map of Pennsylvania..1866

by Colton, GW & CB

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New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton, 6. Near fine, original hand colored, with full county detail, decorative vine borders. Some browning at site of attachment to boards (old glue), which are a bit scuffed and rubbed, but sound. Thin paper, as usual. Very detailed with canals, roads, railroads. The relatively large map image measures 18x12.5 inches, and it folds into the 5.5x3.5 inch gilt-lettered, embossed boards. Tiny booksellers sticker on front pastedown. This is in quite nice condition. .
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(Pocket Map of the post-Civil War Virginias): Colton's Virginia & West Virginia...1873

by G.W. & C. B. Colton

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New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton, 1873. Very good, original hand coloring with decorative border and nices inset vignettes of Norfok and Richmond environs. Very elaborate road and railroad details, with minimal browning, and a few short crease separations (no image loss and easily repairable). Image measures 11x14 inches (bright and clean), folding into the original brown cloth (gilt lettered) boards measuring 5x3.5 inches (a bit scuffed and slightly chipped at spine; gilt lettering easily legible)..
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(Pocket Map: State of NY): Colton's New York..1867

by Colton, GW & CB

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New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton, 1867. Very good, original hand colored, with full county detail, decorative vine borders. Some browning at site of attachment to boards (old glue), which are a bit scuffed and rubbed, and beginning to separate at the spine. Thin paper, as usual, with insets of the "Vicinity of New York" and "Vicinity of Nagra Falls". Very detailed with canals, roads, railroads. The map image measures 12.5x14.5 inches, and it folds into the 5x3 inch gilt-lettered, embossed boards. .
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(Pocket Map - New York State, Transportations Routes): Map of the State of New York Showing the Boundaries of Counties & Townships. Cities, Towns and Villages: The Course of Rail Roads, Canals, Stage Roads

by Smith, J. Calvin (Disturnell)

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New York: J. Disturnell, 1842. VG folding pocket map, minimal browning and foxing, on thin paper with original hand coloring. Details railroads, canals, counties, cities and towns. Relatively uncommon pocket map, in original dark green gilt-lettered boards (scuffed, rubbed, but intact). Lake Ontario present. Three insets of New York City environs, including the local St. Lawrence River, Eas River with Wallabout Bay, and the southern end of the Hudson River. Smith was a surveyor., and like Henry Tanner's son, had worked with Disturnell at various times. The title on the map boards (A New Township Map of the State of New-York...) differs slightly from the actual title on the map itself. The map image measures 19x24 inches, folding into the 5.5x3.75 inch boards..
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(Pocket Map: State of NY): Colton's New York..1872

by Colton, GW & CB

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New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton, 1867. Very good, original hand colored, with full county detail, decorative vine borders. Some browning at site of attachment to boards (old glue), which are a bit scuffed and rubbed, but sound. Pinpoint separation at one fold junction Thin paper, as usual, with insets of the "Vicinity of New York" and "Vicinity of Nagra Falls". Very detailed with canals, roads, railroads. The map image measures 12.5x15 inches, and it folds into the 5x3 inch gilt-lettered, embossed boards. Faint pencilled owners signature, dated 1873, on verso..
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(Political, Economic,Historical Descriptions- USA): Description Statistique, Historique et Politique Des Etats-Unis De l'Amerique Septentrionale, Depuis L'epoque Des Premiers Etablissemens...(5 Vols incl.Tardieu Map USA)

by Warden, David Baillie

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Paris: Chez Rey et Gravier, 1820. First French edition (translated from 3 volume 1819 Edinburgh edition), full five thick octavo volumes, early half leather bindings tight with minimal restorations (esp. Vol. 1). Frontispiece of capitol, small folding early city plan of Washington DC, and the scarce map by Tardieu (original hand colored outlines, titled 'Carte des Etats-Unis de L'Amerique Septentrionale', dated 1819 on the plate, image 12.75x18.5 inches in NEAR FINE condition with folds as issued (Texas mentioned but not yet a Republic, and a huge Louisiana territory- a nice early item with the transmississippi west). The reduced plan of Washington DC, based on the earlier and larger Ellicott map, is in volume 5, in very good condition, with minimal verso foxing. Quite scarce, esp. with this condition and these bindings.. First Edition Thus. Half-Leather. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Ptolemy's Geography. A Brief Account of All the Printed Editions Down to 1730 with Notes on Some Important Variations in That of Ulm 1482 Including the Recent Discovery of the Earlies Printed Map of the World Yet Known on Modern Geographical Conceptio

by Stevens, Henry N

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London: Henry Stevens, Son and Stiles, 39 Great Russell Street Over Against the South-West Corner of the British Museum , 1908. This is the second early edition of this well-known monograph (62pp + prefatory note), small sticker inside front cover from the reference library of Goodspeed's Bookshop. Binding intact, with some chipping, but relatively good shape for a 90+ year old soft-cover. Upper fore-edge gilt. The first edition of this had been printed by a private press, with only 20 copies made. THis 1908 second edition has been reproduced in facsimile. A scarce reference book on Ptolemy's geographies, in English. Stevens apparently had no initial inclination to publish these notes, but did so with the urging of his friends.. Second. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Purchas Handbook (Volume I and Volume II)

by Hakluyt Society (Edited by L.E. Pennington)

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London: The Hakluyt Society, 1997. As new but for some minor shelfware to Dj's. Although the focus is on the Reverend Samuel Purchas' main work, 'Purchas and his Pilgrims' from 1625, discussion of his earlier works is also present. A very nice reference set on these important writings. The production of this set involved 19 contributors over 3 continents, and was some years in preparation. 810pp for both volumes, with elaborate index and bibliography.. Cloth. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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