143. Mexico (Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1664. 19 x 13.7". (OC) Fabulous, decorative map of the western coastal regions of Mexico. Below the elaborate title cartouche (in full original color), with the Royal Spanish arms, is located Mexico City situated on a large lake. Several gold and silver mines are located in the central region. A sailing ship, sea monster and two armadillos further decorate the map. Minor old crease, else fine. (A) $575 reserve. Click on thumbnail for full-sized image.    $ 675-750

144. Mexico, Rand McNally, Indexes Atlas of the World, Chicago, 1902. 26 x 19". (PC) Large detailed map with inset Map of the Valley of Mexico. Good railway detail. (A+) $ 25

145. Mexico & Central America (North America Sheet XVI: The Southern Part of Mexico, Also Belize, Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica), SDUK, Complete Atlas…, London, 1874. 15.3 x 12.5". (OC) Very detailed engraved map, fine hand color and attractive border. Ancient ruins in the Yucatan are noted as Ruined Towns. (A) $ 35

146. Mexico & Central America (Mexico, Cuba & Central America), Geo. Cram, Unrivaled Family Atlas, Chicago, [1883]. 11.3 x 9". (PC) Inset of the Continuation of the West Indies. Good detail and decorative border. Double page of South America on back. (A+) $ 20

147. Caribbean (A Map of the Caribbee Islands; Shewing which belong to England, France, Spain, Dutch & Danes), Thomas Jefferys, Gentleman’s Magazine, London, 1756. 8 x 13". (BW) Decorative cartouche. Extends from the Virgin Islands south to Trinidad, including Barbados. Shows cities, capes, harbours, bays and shoals, but has no topographical detail within islands. GENT-98. Later impression, hand-laid paper. Close binding trim at lower left, as issued. Uneven toning. (B)  Click on thumbnail for full size image. $60

148. West Indies (Carte Particuliere des Isle Antilles ou Des Indes Occidentales Redigee), A.H. Brue, Paris, 1828. 20 x 14.25". (OC) Finely detailed & beautifully engraved on heavy paper with Royal seal. Insets of Martinique, Guadeloupe and the Virgin Islands. Fine original outline coloring with color key denoting European possessions. (A+) Click on thumbnail for full-sized image. Click to see Royal seal.   $ 300

149. Caribbean (Cuba, Jamaica and Porto Rico), Johnson & Ward, Illustrated Family Atlas, New York, [1862]. 16.2 x 12.5". (FC) Colorful map of Cuba and Jamaica and the Bahamas with insets of Porto Rico and City and Harbor of Havanna. Strapwork border. (A) $ 35

150. Cuba and the Bahama Islands, Carey & Lea, American Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1822. 13.7 x 9.5". (FC) Nice map on a full folio sheet with interesting English text surrounding the map. Good detail of the islands including several lesser islands not generally shown on maps of this region. Some faint foxing. (B) Click thumbnail for full size image.   $ 250 - 300

151. Jamaica, John Tallis, London, [1853]. 13.75 x 10.25". (OC) Fine map of the island surrounded by steel engraved vignettes of Port Royal Harbour, the seal of the colony, Kingston, Port Antonio, a flying fish, & a sugar mill. Decorative, delicately engraved border. Lightly foxed. (B) $ 50

152. Central and South America (Novae Hispaniae, Chili, Peruviae, et Guatimalae Littorae), Ottens, Amsterdam, ca. 1720. 21.5 x 19". (OC) Handsome sea chart focusing on Central America and the Pacific coast of South America to include northern Chili. North is to the left. Magnificent title cartouche with numerous figures. Spanish galleons, compass roses and rhumb lines. Fine crisp impression. (A+) Click on thumbnail for full-sized image.. $ 500

153. Peru (The Port of CALLAO, in the SOUTH SEA; with the Adjacent Islands, Rocks & Coasts to Windward and Leeward and Soundings in Fathoms: Drawn by Order of His CATHOLIC MAJESTY), Thomas Jefferys, Gentleman’s Magazine, London, 1753. 14.2 x 8". (BW) Strong, crisp impression. Finely detailed with numerous soundings, roads, rivers and fields. Decorative cartouche with clipper ship under full sail. Compass rose. GENT-82. Very light offsetting in lower margin only. Trimmed to left neatline, as issued. (A)  Click on thumbnail for full size image.  Note the image is slighly smaller that the map because it is just a bit larger than the scanner. $60

154. South America (Carte Generale de L’Amerique Meridionale et des Iles Qui En Dependent.), A.H. Brue, Paris, 1826. 19.75 x 14.25". (OC) Fine copper engraved map. Heavy paper with wide margins, royal seal, script title and keyboard border. Several insets of islands. Lovely original outline coloring with key. Minor edge stains, still very fine. (A+) $ 175

155. South America, northern (Guiana sive Amazonum Regio), Blaeu, Grand Atlas, Amsterdam, ca. 1630. 19.5 x 14.7". (FC) Handsome map extending from the Isla Margarita in the northwest to the coast of northern Brazil near Sao Luis east of the Amazon delta. The map locates at its center a large inland sea, Parime Lacus, on whose northwestern shore lies the fabled city Manoa, o el Dorado, or the golden city of the Incas. The search for this city led many explorers, including Sir Walter Raleigh, on wild adventures through the jungles. The map is beautifully decorated with three cartouches, ships, sea battles, monsters and a fine compass rose. Lightly toned on folds, else fine. (A). $425 reserve.  Click on thumbnail for full-sized image. $ 550-600

156. South America, northern (Carte Generale De Colombie, De La Guyane, Francaise, Hollandaise, Et Anglaise.), A.H. Brue, Paris, 1826. 19.75 x 14". (OC) Fine copper engraved map on heavy paper with wide margins and royal seal under the script title. Great detail of the region including present day Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname. Keyboard style border. Minor stains on edge, still fine. (A+) $ 75

157. South America, northern (British Guayana), John Tallis, London, [1851]. 9.75 x 14". (OC) Steel engraved map with vignettes of Georgetown, Christmas Cataract, River Berbice, New Amsterdam and Ataraipu, or the Devil’s Rock in a decorative border. (A+)   Click thumbnail for full size image.  $35

158. South America, northwestern (Venezuela, New Granada, Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia, Chili and Guiana), Johnson & Ward, Illustrated Family Atlas, [1862]. 16 x 12.5". (FC) Attractive map of the northwestern region, with insets of Chili and City of Lima and two fine vignettes: Juan Fernandez or Mas a Tierra and City of Valparaiso. Strapwork border. (A) $ 30

159. South America, eastern (Brazil, Argentine Republic, Paraguay and Uruguay), Johnson & Ward, Illustrated Family Atlas of the World, New York, [1862]. 12.2 x 16.5". (FC) Colorful map depicting the eastern part of the continent from Cape Orange to Cape St. Antonio. Strapwork border with a fine vignette of the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro and insets of Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco. (A) $ 30

160. South America, southern (Argentine Republic, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay), Rand McNally, Indexed Atlas of the World, Chicago, 1902. 19 x 26". (PC) Large detailed map with completed and proposed railways. (A+) $ 25