Maps

Latest Maps/Central America

Beautiful and rare map from 'L'Isole Piu Famose Del Mondo ' by Tomaso Porcacchi,Porcacchi's famous and beautiful isolario, containing maps of the islands of the world.The map is one of the earliest copper engraved maps one can find.This is from the 1575 (second edition and a copy of the dated colophon will be included) and the maps are a very strong impression.In fact the islands of the NEW WORLD were not in the first edition therefore this is the first printing.Set in a page of text.Cartouche, sea monsters,compass rose.Mint condition.

Rare in this format of no centrefold..A very decorative map of the island. The island is shown divided into two parts, "Demeure des Francois" and Cabesterre ou Demeure des Sauvages".Superb original colour.Cartouche,Compass rose etc.Mint condition.

Very attractive map of the West Indies from the French first edition of Description De L'Univers,printed on stronger paper and a better impression than the second German edition.Depicts the Dutch Antilles.Sea battles etc.Banner title,good hand colour,Very good condition.

Rare 17th century map of the Bahamas.Title banner,Naval battle.Interesting map in very good condition.

Rare small attractive plan/view of Mexico city by Mallet from Description De L'Univers.Natives and Conquistadors(Oone smoking) in foreground.Mint condition.

Attractive antique map of the Island of Guanahani which is described in the text on the verso as being named by Columbus, San Salvador, when he discovered it. from Mallets Description De L'Univers.Banner title.Hand colour.Good condition.

Attractive map / perspective of Cuba And Jamaica with a couple of naval battles + other ships.Banner title.Hand colour.Mint condition.

2 Very attractive maps of the French West Indies on that could be joined(there are printed join lines) or kept as 2 seperate maps.One map has Guadeloupe and Martinique.The other Grenada,St Vincent,St Alousie and Barbados.Compass rose.Orig outline and wash colour.Very good condition.

I. Indiae Occidentalis partem mediam circum Isthmum Panamensem..Attractive map of West Indies with Five maps and a plan one sheet. The large central map of the West Indies and Central America is titled "Carte des Isles de lAmerique et Deplusieurs Pays de Terre Ferme" and acknowledges D'Anville as the source. The coloured key indicates European possessions. Other maps show the Isthmus of Panama, a plan of St. Augustine in Florida, the lower part has plans of Vera Cruz and San Domingo and a large panorama of Mexico in the centre.Slight age toning.Full hand colour..Good condition.

A fine, interesting chart of the Caribbean, also showing part of Florida, the Yucatan, and Central America. Even small islands are well-represented and navigational hazards are marked. Major sea routes are noted as well as the direction of the prevailing winds. Title cartouche and two compass roses decorate the chart.From Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand Atlas.Excellent original colour.Mint condition

Interesting and detailed map of Mexica city and environs.Good hand colour.Very Good condition.

Interesting map of Mexico city and the surrounding area.Uncoloured as issued.Very good condition.

A very attractive depiction of Santo Domingo city from Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages.Ships in foreground.Very good condition.

Large attractive map of the West Indies.Full title . .Partie de la Mer du Nord ou se trouvant les Grandes et Petits Isles Antilles et les Isles Lucayes.Decorative rococo title cartouche.Full hand colour.Fold.Good condition.

A fine and very appealing map of Grenada in the Caribbean, showing topography, political divisions and dozens of place names. A large scroll title cartouche at the top also enhances the visual quality of the map.Later hand colour.Good condition.

An attractive and detailed French map of the island of Jamaica, showing and naming regional divisions and places along the coast. The country's name is derived from an Aarawak (aboriginal Indian) word "Xaymaca", meaning "land of wood and water". Soundings are shown in the bigger harbor areas. Embellished with mountains, compass rose and title cartouche

Decorative map with rococo cartouche.Compass rose.Many place names and topographic features.Uncoloured as issued>V.good condition.

Attractive map of the West Indies.Tracks of explorers.Rococo cartouche.Hand colour.Folds.Good condition.SOLD

Attractive chart shows harbours around the island.The town and fort of Basse-Terre & Charlestown. Locates Pointe de Sable, Pointe Ragged, Pointe de Par, Pointe de St. Croix, La Grande Pointe. Rivers & elevations on the island, the latter indicated by drawings of mountains. Indicates buildings & settlements & includes a compass rose with fleur de lys crossing the chart and a decorative title cartouche in top right.Later hand colour.V.good condition.Scan is detail but there are margins.

Attractive copper engraved map of the whole of the West Indies and the Florida Keys.Cartouche.Very good condition.