Sale 2496 - Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books, December 13, 2018

241 240 c   GORDON, PATRICK. Geography Anatomized: or, a Compleat Geographical Grammer. xvi, 208 pages, and 18 double-page miniature engraved maps by Robert Morden with original outline hand-color. 12mo, 6x4 inches, contemporary gilt paneled English sheep, extremities rubbed, front hinge starting, spine compartment with a partial paper library label; moderate foxing. Early ink ownership inscription of Henry Brookes to title-page, Ex-Syracuse Public Library, with their perforated stamp to several leaves (but not maps). London: by J.R. for Robert Morden and Thomas Cockerill, 1693 [800/1,200] A thoroughly charming and attractive little geography with the maps in contemporary outline color. This first edition not seen at auction since 1985. 241 c   HELLERT, J.J. Nouvel Atlas Physique, Politique et Historique de l’Empire Ottoman et des Etats Limitrophes en Europe, en Asie et en Afrique. Engraved title- page, 39 engraved mapsheets (3 double-page with outline hand-coloring, 3 folding). Folio, 20 1 / 2 x14 inches, contemporary marbled paper boards rebacked and recornerd, title-page coming loose; washed but with occasional light foxing, front endpaper restored and preserving a contemporary ink inscription from Leon Plée, author of the text. Paris: Bellizard, Dufour et Cie., 1844 [1,200/1,800]