Latest Maps, Globes and Books from Jonathan Potter Limited

... harbour of new york / boston / charles town / havanna

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

MAP - This attractive page entitled "Various Plans And Draughts Of Cities, Towns, Harbours &c Drawn From The Latest Authorities" was engraved for Millar's "New Complete & Universal System Of Geography". It was engraved by T.Conder who incorporates considerable detail into the plans of the harbours of New York, Boston, Charleston and Havanna. There is also a plan of the River Delaware from Chester to Philadelphia and the whole is surrounded by a decorative border. The map is a good illustration of areas of particular colonial interest in North America and the West Indies.

the east prospect of the abbey of st.peter ...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

An attractive view of Wesminster Abbey focusing on the western towers. These were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design, and provide the focal point of this engraving. The view was published in Maitland's history of London and has been engraved by Cole. Figures in period dress appear in the foreground along with a carriage and a sedan chair. Left margin reinstated and one or two marginal nicks expertly repaired, nevertheless a most attractive example with later hand colour.

norvegia regnum divisum in suos dioeceses ...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

An attractive map of Norway with an inset at upper left showing Norway's most northern regions and the border with Finland. Original outline colour delineates each of the dioceses. The decorative title cartouche in the lower left corner is surmounted by cherubim and the arms with pine trees in the background. Frederick De Wit (1610-1698) was a prolific Dutch engraver and publisher, active in Amsterdam in the second half of the seventeenth century. He acquired a number of copperplates from the sale of the Blaeu and Jansson stocks to supplement his own plates, thus having a stock of about four hundred maps. De Wit's own maps are noted for the fine standard of engraving, as here, and were very much sought-after by his contemporaries, being reprinted many times both by De Wit himself and his successors, the Mortiers. De Wit's maps are invariably well designed and are most decorative, often in most attractive contemporary colour.

europe delineated

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

Dissected into six pieces and laid on linen this would seem to be part of a geographical travel game intended for childen. The title, "Europe Delineated" appears in the decorative foliate border around the sheet as a whole. An outline map of Europe appeares centrally with a tour route marked and the numbers eight to fourteen in small roundels. Around the map are vignette scenes typifying life in various European countries - these are numbered one to seven, and fifteen to twenty-one. The image for Lapland shows a reindeer, the image for Norway shows a bear, the image for Spain shows bull-fighting, and so on. We were particularly amused to read the text relating to Ireland where, "The peasantry are very poor and live in small cabins or huts walong with their pigs or whatever animals they keep"! The imprint of J.Betts at 115 Strand appears just below the map. Betts was an educational publisher who also created "Bett's New Portable Terrestial Globe". A most interesting item with cartographic links.

palaeontological map of the british islands

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

An interesting an unusual map of the British Isles surmounted by an engraved image of the head of the Cervus Megaceros - The Irish Elk. Palaeontology had established itself as a science in the early years of the nineteenth-century and Johnston's map bring some of the palaeontological knowledge of the British Isles to the wider public in atlas form. Original colour is used to identify the differeing sedimentary deposits while a key identifies palaeontological signs such as reptiles, fish and ferns amongst others. Also marked are the localities productive in fossils. The map was published by the well-knwn Johnston firm in Edinburgh. Alexander Keith Johnston I (1804-1871) was a Geographer and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society from 1842. He was the younger brother of Sir William Johnston, founder of the family firm, and joined the firm in 1826 having been apprenticed to J.Kirkwood and Sons. He produced many maps in his own name, most of which were engraved and published by the firm W. and A.K. Johnston. He titled himself Geographer at Edinburgh in Ordinary to the Queen. His many atlases included The Physical Atlas (1848), the first British atlas to give a synoptic view of physical geography after Heinrich Berghaus.

geological map of the british isles ...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

Edward Best was responsible for this detailed geological map of the British Isles which appeared in the 1887, 1894 and 1904 editions of the atlas "Stanford's Atlas Of Universal Geography". Original colour is used to identify the differing geological types around the British Isles. An inset map of the Orkney and Shetland Islands appears at upper left and good detail is also shown of Ireland's geology. A little light offsetting around the index to colours, otherwise in good condition.

carte generale ou l'on voit le lieu des combats ... de l'ennemi

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

A scarce plate illustrating, on two maps, the battles of Renee Duguay-Trouin and his enemies. Duguay-Trouin was a famous French corsair of Saint-Malo. His naval career led to his eventual appointment as "Lieutenant-General of the Naval Armies of the King". Engraved by Santiago Drouet this plate was published in "Recueil Des Combats De Duguay-Trouin Les Campagnes De Duguay-Trouin." The map to the left of the page shows the sites of Duguay-Trouin's battles in western Europe, western Africa and Brazil - he captured Rio de Janeiro in 1711. The larger map to the right of the pages shows "La Manche" in greater detail and marks the location of further battles. Attractive, scarce and important.

geological map of england and wales ...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

A detailed geological map of England and Wales with numerous annotations and also showing the railways. The map was arranged by Roderick Impey Murchison, President of the Royal Geographical Society, and was published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Also appearing on the map are the names of the artist, S.P.Woodward, the engraver, J. & C.Walker, and the colourist, T.Malby. In the lower margin the name of Chapman and Hall is also given. Chapman and Hall took over from Baldwin and Craddock as the publisher of the maps for the SDUK. The Society's main purpose was to encourage universal literacy by publishing numbers of books of good quality, but that would be affordable to all. A good example of this popular geological map.

a map of louisiana and of the river mississipi

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

A scarce map - the first English copy of De L'Isle's map of the region that was published just a few years earlier in 1718 marking French territorial claims at the expense of the English. However, Senex's map does not cover quite so large an area as De L'Isle - the latter included New York and, unsurprisingly, as a French-published item, referred to the priority of French settlement in Carolina. The mouth of the Rio Bravo and the Rio del Norte form the western extent of this map while Cap Canaveral and Tampa are the most southerly named towns, although detail in Florida also extends to the "Bay of the Holy Ghost". Detail extends up the eastern coast of the United States to Chesapeake Bay and then inland to the Great Lakes. This important map is ameliorated with textual annotations and inland routes - including those of Mr S.Denis across Texas, Soto and Mocoso - in addition to the cartographic presentation. The figured key refers to "Habitations of the Indians", "Promiscuous Nations" and "Nations destroyed". The decorative and elaborate cartouche in the lower right corner is a dedication to William Law of Lawreston. MapForum (http://www.mapforum.com/05/law.htm) suggest William was related to John Law, whose involvement with the Banque Generale, the Mississippi Scheme and money-making opportunities in the Mississippi region in general, led to much financial speculation throughout Europe. A fascinating map with a complicated raison d'etre.

a new map of georgia, ... carolina, florida and louisiana ...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:44 +0000

A fine, detailed and important map being one of the earliest detailed depictions to identify and name the State of Georgia, albeit extending west beyond the Mississippi River. The map includes many Native American names and historical annotations. It shows, in good detail, coastal settlements, the roads in South Carolina and Georgia, and also gives notes regarding the friendly or hostile manner of the tribes. Prepared by Emanuel Bowen "... assisted by the most approved Maps and Charts", this was one of the largest scale and best delineations of the area and was, unlike most other cartographic productions, an original compilation of current cartography. A scarce and sought-after map.

small pedestal library globe

Thu, 28 May 2009 17:02:53 +0000

Merzbach and Falk 1881

Globe diameter: 12"/30cms
Height: 36"/91.5cms Width: 17"/43cms

Height to Horizon ring: 27"/56cms

A reproduction of a Political and Physical globe, first published in Brussels in 1881 by Merzbach & Falk. Set in a mahogany stand with brass meridian ring, the papered horizon ring is supported by four quadrants to the central reeded pillar and scrolled tripod stand. The turned stretchers incorporate a brass ringed compass at the base.

napier

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:39:43 +0000

Height: 16"/41cms Width: 13"/33cms

An attractive globe sphere on which modern geographical detail is illustrated. A solid mahogany turned base with brass semi-circular meridian.

scherer

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:24:14 +0000

Height 6"/15cms Width 5"/13cms

Mounted on a turned mahogany post with triangular base and small round feet. The globe shows c.1700 geographical detail and is completed with a brass semi circular meridian.

waldseemuller

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:22:53 +0000

Diameter: 4.25"

This small globe is hand coloured with a sphere made from solid plaster, standing on a vertical axis. The base is made from reclaimed timber, recycled paper is used for the gores. The globe is not quite spherical and is roughly 4.25" in diameter. Waldseemuller's original globe was the first to use the word 'America' after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

rand mcnally

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:22:28 +0000

Diameter: 12"

American cartographers Rand McNally first published this globe in 1891 and this reproduction includes their Isothermic Bars . The globe is supported by a wire axis which tilts the globe at the elliptic angle of 23.5 degrees. A brass finial and bush hold the globe to the axis. The base is hand turned and made using reclaimed timber.

nelson [with compass]

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:38:09 +0000

Globe detail:Modern

Diameter: 18"/48.5cms
Height: 44"/113cms Width: 26"/66cms
Height to Horizon ring: 31"/80cms

A modern globe set in a reproduction solid mahogany, Regency style turned stand. This example is offered with a compass in wood surround, set into stretchers connecting the feet of the globe's tripod base.

martin behaim's 1492 'erdapfel'

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:33:58 +0000

Globe diameter: 20"/51cms
Dimensions - Height: 32"/81.5cms Width: 20"/51cms

This is a facsimile of the earliest known globe, made by Martin Behaim of Nuremberg, just before the discovery of America. The vast Atlantic with no America shown is a most interesting feature. The cartography is a mixture of the ancient Ptolemaic maps, the medieval European maps and portolan charts. Set on a small turned pedestal on a solid round foot with brass half meridian circle.

martin behaim's 1492 'erdapfel' [wrought iron stand]

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:08:38 +0000

Globe diameter: 20"/51cms
Dimensions - Height: 55"/140cms Width: 27.5"/70cms
Height to Horizon ring: 42"/60.5cms

This is a facsimile of the earliest known globe, made by Martin Behaim of Nuremberg, just before the discovery of America, thus it is not shown on the globe. The cartography is a mixture of the ancient Ptolemaic maps, the medieval European maps and portolan charts. Set in a copy of the 1510 tripod stand, specially made from re-rolled antique wrought iron, with brass horizon ring and iron meridian circle.

the turned box globe

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:38:52 +0000

Globe detail 1830 Globe diameter 3"/75cms
Height: 5"/12.75cms Width 4"/10cms

Based on I. Spies' globe of 1830. This is a faithful reproduction of a useful travellers' globe.

political and physical earth - merzbach & falk globe

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:38:37 +0000

Merzbach & Falk 1881

Globe diameter: 12"/30cms
Height: 22.5"/52cms Width: 12.75"/32.5cms

A classical Victorian globe first made in 1881 by one of Europe’s most prolific globe makers. Set on a turned wooden pedestal with a round foot and brass semi-circular meridian.

manhattan in maps 1527-1995

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:33 +0000

Explores the urban and social history of Manhattan through rare maps and essays. Foreword by Tony Hiss.

lost landscapes of plymouth maps, charts and plans to 1800

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:33 +0000

First English edition of this detailed work. Secondhand copy with paper cover . Inscribed with the name of a previous owner. Covering 200 maps, plans and charts prefaced by an extensive introductory essay.

jean guerard's atlas of america found in the austrian national library and the topkapi palace museum

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:33 +0000

Volumes II and IV of the Guerard Atlas. 96 pp. with colour plate reproductions of the maps from this magnificent volume. Introduction in English, French and Turkish.

maps and history constructing images of the past

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:33 +0000

267 pp. including images. The first comprehensive and wide-ranging account of the historical atlas exploring the role, development and nature of this important reference tool.

the mismapping of america

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:33 +0000

Significant cartographic errors that have shaped the history of the United States are explored in this work. Perhaps the most obvious is the nomenclature "America", named for Amerigo Vespucci, who in fact never set foot in North America.

to the ends of the earth 100 maps that changed the world

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:33 +0000

With an introduction by Dr. Sarah Bendall. This book details the rise and fall of nations, the growth of religions and the birth of science in maps. The maps include prehistoric rock carvings to the latest computer-generated imagery. 192 pp. Elaborately illustrated.

the mapping of north america ii a list of printed maps 1671-1700

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:33 +0000

540 pp. with 12 colour plates and 392 black and white plates. A continuation of Burden's monumental carto-bibliography documenting the continent from 1671 to 1700 - a period during which European knowledge of the continent varied enormously. A thorough and thoroughly interesting volume.

the a to z of victorian london

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:32 +0000

Hardback with dust jacket. This volume is in three parts - Introductory notes, an Atlas and a place name index. The Atlas is a reduced sized reproduction of Bacon's map of 1888, and the index contains about 10,000 place names.

the a to z of restoration london - [the city of london 1676]

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:32 +0000

Hardback with dust jacket. This volume is in three parts - Introductory notes, an Atlas and a place name index. The Atlas is a full scale reproduction of the Ogilby and Morgan 1676 large scale map, the index has nearly 2,000 entries.

bel et utile - the work of the robert de vaugondy family of mapmakers

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:57:32 +0000

A scholarly and attractive work limited to 750 copies. Many colour and black and white illustrations and 251 pages of text. An extensive biography of the De Vaugondy family.