Two (2) Historical 19th Century maps. 1st item: CARTE DE LA TERRE SAINTE OU DES DOUZE TRIBUS D'ISRAEL map, drawn by Guillaume Delisle, engraved and published by Jean Claude Dezauche, Paris, 1828. Copperplate engraved map with hand coloring depicting Israel with the locations of tribes on each side of the river Jordan and other areas […]
Lot 628: Pair of 1848 Astronomy Prints
Two (2) Space and Solar System woodblock prints from Asa Smith's Illustrated Astronomy, originally published New York, 1848. Framed under glass with beige mats in stained wood frames. Sight: 9 7/8" H x 8" W. Framed: 17 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W. Frames are new; prints are mid to late 19th century. Provenance: Private […]
Lot 629: English 18K Pocket Aneroid Barometer w/ Compass
18K yellow gold English pocket aneroid barometer and altimeter with compass cover. Comprised of a cover with compass needle and bezel with directional markers, a silvered dial marked with barometric range from 23-31 inches of mercury, meteorological headings "Rain," "Change," "Fair", altimeter readings and an open center revealing the works. Back of case with engraved […]
Lot 626: 3 Maps, incl. Mississippi, Hawaii, France
Three (3) 19th Century maps. 1st item: Mississippi map titled DIAGRAM OF THE SURVEYING DISTRICT SOUTH OF TENNESSEE, 29th Congress, 1st session. S. Doc., No. 16, surveyed by C.A. Bradford, published by the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., ca. 1845. Lithographed survey map depicting Choctaw and Chickasaw cessions after The Indian Removal Act of 1830. […]
Lot 623: 1795 Map of Tennessee, Daniel Smith
A MAP OF THE TENNASSEE[sic] GOVERNMENT FORMERLY PART OF NORTH CAROLINA TAKEN CHIEFLY FROM SURVEYS BY GENL. D. SMITH & OTHERS, drawn by Daniel Smith, engraved by Joseph T. Scott, for "General Atlas For Carey's Edition Of Guthrie's Geography Improved" published by Matthew Carey, Philadelphia, 1795. Copper plate engraving of Tennessee depicting early towns, including […]
Lot 624: 2 Southern Maps: Kentucky, 1800 and Southern U.S. 1797
1st item: THE STATE OF KENTUCKY WITH THE ADJOINING TERRITORIES FROM THE BEST AUTHORITIES 1800, engraved by John Scoles for "New Encyclopaedia" by John Payne, published by John Low, New York, 1800. Copper plate engraved map of Kentucky and the surrounding areas including the "Northwestern Territory" of Illinois and Virginia and the "Southwestern Territory" including […]
Lot 625: Payne/Low, Map of Tennessee Government, 1799
A MAP OF THE TENNASSEE[sic] GOVERNMENT FROM THE LATEST SURVEYS, 1799, engraved for John Payne's NEW AND COMPLETE UNIVERSAL GEOGRAPHY, published by John Low, New York, 1799. This early copperplate engraved map of Tennessee depicts Knoxville, Nashville, and "Clerksville" (Clarksville); Memphis, which had not been founded yet, is in an area noted as "Light soil, […]
Lot 621: Nez Perce Corn Husk Bag & Southwest Pottery Double-Spouted Vase, 2 items
1st item: Native American Nez Perce double-sided corn husk bag, one side woven with geometric stepped designs and the opposing side with elaborate designs including whirling log, arrow, pennant, and concentric diamond, all woven in bright colors. 11 1/8" H x 9 1/4" W. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Southwest polychrome painted double spouted jar […]
Lot 622: 18" Terrestrial Floor Globe in Mahogany Stand
Rand McNally & Company 18" Terrestrial floor globe with calibrated full brass meridian and horizon with applied paper calendar and zodiac. The horizon is raised on four supports turning on a pinion and is raised on a Classical Revival style mahogany base with lithographed horizon band, having a tapering square pedestal ending in four curved […]
Lot 618: 12 Pcs. Native American Jewelry Items, incl. Zuni
Grouping of twelve (12) assorted Native American jewelry items. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) Zuni jewelry items, both comprised of silver with multi stone channel inlay, including one (1) double sun face pendant or brooch and one (1) bird brooch. Unmarked. Ranging in size from 1 3/4" to 2 1/4" L. Note: Purchased by the consignor […]