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A 1676 edition containing ‘A Prospect of the most famous Parts of the World’ and also ‘The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine,’ both by English cartographer John Speed, estimated at $14,300-$17,800. Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions

First world atlas created by an Englishman offered at Chiswick sale, March 16

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A 1676 edition containing ‘A Prospect of the most famous Parts of the World’ and also ‘The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine,’ both by English cartographer John Speed, estimated at $14,300-$17,800. Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions

A 1676 edition containing ‘A Prospect of the most famous Parts of the World’ and also ‘The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine,’ both by English cartographer John Speed, estimated at $14,300-$17,800. Courtesy Chiswick Auctions

LONDON – A market-fresh copy of the first world atlas compiled by an Englishman will be offered at Chiswick Auctions on March 16. John Speed’s A Prospect of the most famous Parts of the World, bound together with The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine comes for sale via family descent. It carries an estimate of £12,000-£15,000, or about $14,300-$17,800.

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Old World Nov. 16 auction features intriguing early maps of Calif., N.C., Va.

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Henry Briggs map showing California as an island

RICHMOND, Va. – Henry Briggs’ first English map to show California as an island and the earliest collectible map of Eastern North Carolina and Virginia by John White/Theodor De Bry are among the more than 750 items from consigners all over the world that will be featured in Old World Auctions’ November online sale. Bidding will close on November 16 at 10 p.m. ET. The catalog may be viewed online now at LiveAuctioneers.

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Circa-1860 Zouave clipper ship card, est. $1,500-$2,500

Clipper ship cards, Captain Cook & more at PBA Galleries Oct. 7

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Circa-1860 Zouave clipper ship card, est. $1,500-$2,500

Circa-1860 Zouave clipper ship card, est. $1,500-$2,500

BERKELEY, Calif. – PBA Galleries will hold a 475-lot auction titled Americana – Travel & Exploration – World History – Cartography on October 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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1862 map of the American southwest, est. $350-$385

Vintage maps in Oct. 5 auction capture fleeting visions of America

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1862 map of the American southwest, est. $350-$385


1862 map of the American southwest, est. $350-$385

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, October 5, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold an 131-lot auction of Maps from a Seller’s Private Collection. While the consignor has declined to be named, he is comfortable revealing that he is a map dealer from Ohio, and is offering his private collection. All lots in the sale represent authentic, collectible maps that have been held under archival conditions to keep them from harm. There are no modern reprints of any kind – all are original engravings, lithographs or other type of image printed in the 19th century or earlier. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Circa 1635 map of the Amazon region, showing the fictional Lake Parime and El Dorado, estimated at $400-$500

Centuries-old maps unfurl different views of our world

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Circa 1635 map of the Amazon region, showing the fictional Lake Parime and El Dorado, estimated at $400-$500

Circa 1635 map of the Amazon region, showing the fictional Lake Parime, estimated at $400-$500

NEW YORK – Maps represent the ultimate marriage of art and science. Yes, they must be reasonably accurate – if they’re not, they’re useless – but given a choice between a map that is perfectly correct and one that’s correct but also has mermaids and monsters and fancy old ships swimming in its seas and an area marked “Here Be Dragons,” most people would take the second option.

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‘Asia According to the Sieur D'anville,’ 1772, estimated at $3,000-$4,000

Jasper52 map auction offers a world of choices

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‘Asia According to the Sieur D'anville,’ 1772, estimated at $3,000-$4,000

‘Asia According to the Sieur D’anville,’ 1772, estimated at $3,000-$4,000

NEW YORK – Maps are beautiful, decorative, and functional. Not only do they put the world in your hands, they let you fold or roll it up and carry it with you, wherever you might roam. It’s not surprising that collectors’ appetite for maps has been, and continues to be, absolutely insatiable. On May 4, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will kick off its Premium Antiquarian Maps sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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World of possibilities in Apr 27 antiquarian map sale

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Large German map of the Middle East and India, estimated at $350-$400

Large German map of the Middle East and India, estimated at $350-$400

NEW YORK – Buckaroo Banzai, lead character of the eponymous 1984 cult movie, said, “No matter where you go, there you are.” A good map lets you identify exactly where you are, but it’s perfectly OK to treat maps purely as works of art, or as a reminder of good times enjoyed in great places. On April 27, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will stage a sale of 16th – 20th century antiquarian maps, selected by expert Steve Kovacs. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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