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Old World Auctions: Maps and Atlases

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Auction Name Maps and Atlases Total Sales (USD) 325,648.00
Auction Date November 12, 2025 - November 12, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 373,635.00
Sale Number #206 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 456,895.00
Total Lots 747
Sold Lots 605.0 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 469,750.00
% of Lots Sold 80.99% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 575,560.00
Unsold Lots 142 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 56.58%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
75 Jode, Cornelis de

"Americae Pars Borealis, Florida, Baccalaos, Canada, Corterealis", Jode, Cornelis de

 1593 (dated) USD 35,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD 28,750.00
583 Ptolemy/Holle

"[Title on Verso] Sexta Asie Tabula Continet Arabiam Felicem...", Ptolemy/Holle

 1482 (published) USD 30,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD 23,000.00
9 Speed, John

"A New and Accurat Map of the World Drawne According to ye Truest Descriptions Latest Discoveries & Best Observations yt Have Beene Made by English or Strangers", Speed, John

 1651 (dated) USD 14,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD 11,500.00
10 Blaeu, Johannes

"Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula", Blaeu, Johannes

 1662 (circa) USD 14,000.00 - 17,000.00 USD 11,500.00
37 Schedel, Hartmann

"Secunda Etas Mundi", Schedel, Hartmann

 1493 (published) USD 16,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 11,500.00
710 Ptolemy/Ruscelli

"La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino...", Ptolemy/Ruscelli

 1574 (published) USD 9,500.00 - 11,000.00 USD 8,050.00
2 Fries, Lorenz

"Orbis Typus Universalis Iuxta Hydrographorum Traditionem Exactissime Depicta", Fries, Lorenz

 1522 (dated) USD 9,000.00 - 11,000.00 USD 6,325.00
14 Wit, Frederick de

"Nova Orbis Tabula, in Lucem Edita", Wit, Frederick de

 1691 (circa) USD 5,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD 6,325.00
6 Keere, Pieter Van Den

"Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula", Keere, Pieter Van Den

 1637 (circa) USD 10,000.00 - 14,000.00 USD 5,750.00
57 Munster, Sebastian

"Novae Insulae XXVI Nova Tabula", Munster, Sebastian

 1552 (published) USD 6,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD 5,750.00
1 Mercator/Hondius

"[Lot of 4] America sive India Nova... [and] Africa ex Magna Orbis Terre Descriptione... [and] Asia ex Magna Orbis Terre Descriptione... [and] Europa, ad Magnae Europae Gerardi Mercatoris...", Mercator/Hondius

 1628 (circa) USD 4,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD 3,900.00
59 Ortelius, Abraham

"Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

 1579 (published) USD 4,750.00 - 6,000.00 USD 3,600.00
62 Blaeu, Willem

"Americae Nova Tabula", Blaeu, Willem

 1663 (published) USD 4,000.00 - 4,750.00 USD 3,600.00
43 Mercator, Gerard

"Septentrionalium Terrarum Descriptio", Mercator, Gerard

 1606 (published) USD 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD 3,300.00
78 Scherer, Heinrich

"Provinciae Borealis Americae non ita Pridem Detectae aut Magis ab Europaeis Excultae", Scherer, Heinrich

 1703 (published) USD 1,400.00 - 1,700.00 USD 3,300.00
602 Ortelius, Abraham

"Chinae, olim Sinarum Regionis, Nova Descriptio. Auctore Ludovico Georgio", Ortelius, Abraham

 1584 (dated) USD 3,750.00 - 4,500.00 USD 3,300.00
104 Faden, William

"Plan of the City and Environs of Quebec, with Its Siege and Blockade by the Americans, from the 8th of December 1775 to the 13th of May 1776", Faden, William

 1776 (dated) USD 4,000.00 - 4,750.00 USD 3,000.00
111 Homann, Johann Baptist

"Amplissimae Regionis Mississipi seu Provinciae Ludovicianae a R.P. Ludovico Hennepin Francisc Miss. in America Septentrionali Anno 1687...", Homann, Johann Baptist

 1720 (circa) USD 2,200.00 - 2,500.00 USD 3,000.00
58 Gastaldi/Ramusio

"Universale della Parte del Mondo Nuovamente Ritrovata", Gastaldi/Ramusio

 1565 (published) USD 3,250.00 - 4,000.00 USD 2,880.00
647 Linschoten/Langren

"Delineatio Orarum Maritimarum, Terrae Vulgo Indigetatae Terra do Natal, Item Sofalae, Mozambicae, & Melindae... / Affbeeldinghe der Custen des Landts Genaempt Terra do Natal, Item van alle de Custen van Coffala, Mozambique, Melinde...", Linschoten/Langre

 1596 (circa) USD 3,000.00 - 3,750.00 USD 2,760.00
151 Jefferys, Thomas

"A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England, Containing the Provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the Colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island, Divided into Counties and Townships...", Jefferys, Thomas

 1774 (dated) USD 3,000.00 - 3,750.00 USD 2,400.00
590 Blaeu, Willem

"Asia Noviter Delineata", Blaeu, Willem

 1634 (circa) USD 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD 2,400.00
625 Bry, Johann Theodore de

"[Petits Voyages, Part VIII] Achter Theil der Orientalischen Indien / Begreiffend Erstlich ein Historische Beschreibung der Schiffart...", Bry, Johann Theodore de

 1606 (published) USD 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD 2,280.00
76 Sanson/Mariette

"Amerique Septentrionale par N. Sanson...", Sanson/Mariette

 1669 (dated) USD 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 USD 2,040.00
628 Ortelius, Abraham

"Indiae Orientalis, Insularumque Adiacientium Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

 1584 (published) USD 2,200.00 - 2,500.00 USD 1,920.00
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  • <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 156: Cornelis de Jode, <i>Americae pars Borealis,</i> double-page engraved map of North America, Antwerp, 1593. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 206: John and Alexander Walker, <i>Map of the United States,</i> London and Liverpool, 1827. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 223: Abraham Ortelius, <i>Typus Orbis Terrarum,</i> hand-colored double-page engraved world map, Antwerp, 1575. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 233: Aaron Arrowsmith, <i>Chart of the World,</i> oversize engraved map on 8 sheets, London, 1790 (circa 1800). <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 239: Fielding Lucas, <i>A General Atlas,</i> 81 engraved maps and diagrams, Baltimore, 1823. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 240: Anthony Finley, <i>A New American Atlas,</i> 15 maps engraved by james hamilton young on 14 double-page sheets, Philadelphia, 1826. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 263: John Bachmann, <i>Panorama of the Seat of War,</i> portfolio of 4 double-page chromolithographed panoramic maps, New York, 1861. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 265: Sebastian Münster, <i>Cosmographei,</i> Basel: Sebastian Henricpetri, 1558. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 271: Abraham Ortelius, <i>Epitome Theatri Orteliani,</i> Antwerp: Johann Baptist Vrients, 1601. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 283: Joris van Spilbergen, <i>Speculum Orientalis Occidentalisque Indiae,</i> Leiden: Nicolaus van Geelkercken for Jodocus Hondius, 1619. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 285: Levinus Hulsius, <i>Achtzehender Theil der Newen Welt,</i> 14 engraved folding maps, Frankfurt: Johann Frederick Weiss, 1623. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 341: John James Audubon, <i>Carolina Parrot, Plate 26,</i> London, 1827.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 156: Cornelis de Jode, Americae pars Borealis, double-page engraved map of North America, Antwerp, 1593.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 206: John and Alexander Walker, Map of the United States, London and Liverpool, 1827.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 223: Abraham Ortelius, Typus Orbis Terrarum, hand-colored double-page engraved world map, Antwerp, 1575.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 233: Aaron Arrowsmith, Chart of the World, oversize engraved map on 8 sheets, London, 1790 (circa 1800).
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 239: Fielding Lucas, A General Atlas, 81 engraved maps and diagrams, Baltimore, 1823.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 240: Anthony Finley, A New American Atlas, 15 maps engraved by james hamilton young on 14 double-page sheets, Philadelphia, 1826.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 263: John Bachmann, Panorama of the Seat of War, portfolio of 4 double-page chromolithographed panoramic maps, New York, 1861.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 265: Sebastian Münster, Cosmographei, Basel: Sebastian Henricpetri, 1558.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 271: Abraham Ortelius, Epitome Theatri Orteliani, Antwerp: Johann Baptist Vrients, 1601.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 283: Joris van Spilbergen, Speculum Orientalis Occidentalisque Indiae, Leiden: Nicolaus van Geelkercken for Jodocus Hondius, 1619.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 285: Levinus Hulsius, Achtzehender Theil der Newen Welt, 14 engraved folding maps, Frankfurt: Johann Frederick Weiss, 1623.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 341: John James Audubon, Carolina Parrot, Plate 26, London, 1827.
  • <b><center>SD Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions<br>The Odfjell Collection<br>Polar – History – Ornithology – Colour Plate Books<br>Ending December 4th</center></b> <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ROALD AMUNDSEN: «Sydpolen» [ The South Pole] 1912. First edition in jackets and publisher's slip case. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> AMUNDSEN & NANSEN: «Fram over Polhavet» [Farthest North] 1897. AMUNDSEN's COPY! <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ERNEST SHACKLETON [ed.]: «Aurora Australis» 1908. First edition. The NORWAY COPY. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ERNEST SHACKLETON: «The heart of the Antarctic» + SUPPLEMENT «The Antarctic Book», 1909. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> SHACKLETON, BERNACCHI, CHERRY-GARRARD [ed.]: «The South Polar Times» I-III, 1902-1911. <b><center>SD Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions<br>The Odfjell Collection<br>Polar – History – Ornithology – Colour Plate Books<br>Ending December 4th</center></b> <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> [WILLEM BARENTSZ & HENRY HUDSON] - SAEGHMAN: «Verhael van de vier eerste schip-vaerden […]», 1663. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION | LIEUTENANT HENRY ROBERTSON BOWERS: «At the South Pole.», Gelatin Silver Print. [10¾ x 15in. (27.2 x 38.1cm.) ]. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ELEAZAR ALBIN: «A natural History of Birds.» + «A Supplement», 1738-40. Wonderful coloured plates. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> PAUL GAIMARD: «Voyage de la Commision scientific du Nord, en Scandinavie, […]», c. 1842-46. ONLY HAND COLOURED COPY KNOWN WITH TWO ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY BIARD. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> JAMES JOYCE: «Ulysses», 1922. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS.
    SD Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions
    The Odfjell Collection
    Polar – History – Ornithology – Colour Plate Books
    Ending December 4th
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: ROALD AMUNDSEN: «Sydpolen» [ The South Pole] 1912. First edition in jackets and publisher's slip case.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: AMUNDSEN & NANSEN: «Fram over Polhavet» [Farthest North] 1897. AMUNDSEN's COPY!
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: ERNEST SHACKLETON [ed.]: «Aurora Australis» 1908. First edition. The NORWAY COPY.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: ERNEST SHACKLETON: «The heart of the Antarctic» + SUPPLEMENT «The Antarctic Book», 1909.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: SHACKLETON, BERNACCHI, CHERRY-GARRARD [ed.]: «The South Polar Times» I-III, 1902-1911.
    SD Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions
    The Odfjell Collection
    Polar – History – Ornithology – Colour Plate Books
    Ending December 4th
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: [WILLEM BARENTSZ & HENRY HUDSON] - SAEGHMAN: «Verhael van de vier eerste schip-vaerden […]», 1663.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION | LIEUTENANT HENRY ROBERTSON BOWERS: «At the South Pole.», Gelatin Silver Print. [10¾ x 15in. (27.2 x 38.1cm.) ].
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: ELEAZAR ALBIN: «A natural History of Birds.» + «A Supplement», 1738-40. Wonderful coloured plates.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: PAUL GAIMARD: «Voyage de la Commision scientific du Nord, en Scandinavie, […]», c. 1842-46. ONLY HAND COLOURED COPY KNOWN WITH TWO ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY BIARD.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: JAMES JOYCE: «Ulysses», 1922. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS.
  • <center><b>Sotheby’s<br>Book Week<br>December 9-17, 2025</b></center> <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 11:</b> Darwin and Wallace. On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties..., [in:] <i>Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society,</i> Vol. III, No. 9., 1858, Darwin announces the theory of natural selection. £100,000 to £150,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 11:</b> J.K. Rowling. <i>Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,</i> 1997, first edition, hardback issue, inscribed by the author pre-publication. £100,000 to £150,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 11:</b> Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Autograph sketchleaf including a probable draft for the E flat Piano Quartet, K.493, 1786. £150,000 to £200,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 12:</b> Hooke, Robert. <i>Micrographia: or some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies made by Magnifying Glasses.</i> London: James Allestry for the Royal Society, 1667. $12,000 to $15,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 12:</b> Chappuzeau, Samuel. <i>The history of jewels,</i> first edition in English. London: T.N. for Hobart Kemp, 1671. $12,000 to $18,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 12:</b> Sowerby, James. <i>Exotic Mineralogy, containing his most realistic mineral depictions,</i> London: Benjamin Meredith, 1811, Arding and Merrett, 1817. $5,000 to $7,000.
    Sotheby’s
    Book Week
    December 9-17, 2025
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: Darwin and Wallace. On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties..., [in:] Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Vol. III, No. 9., 1858, Darwin announces the theory of natural selection. £100,000 to £150,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997, first edition, hardback issue, inscribed by the author pre-publication. £100,000 to £150,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Autograph sketchleaf including a probable draft for the E flat Piano Quartet, K.493, 1786. £150,000 to £200,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Hooke, Robert. Micrographia: or some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies made by Magnifying Glasses. London: James Allestry for the Royal Society, 1667. $12,000 to $15,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Chappuzeau, Samuel. The history of jewels, first edition in English. London: T.N. for Hobart Kemp, 1671. $12,000 to $18,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Sowerby, James. Exotic Mineralogy, containing his most realistic mineral depictions, London: Benjamin Meredith, 1811, Arding and Merrett, 1817. $5,000 to $7,000.