Included are maps that cover large portions of North America that do not specifically belong in any other section.

Early edition with the bulge in South America

Abraham Ortelius, 1573, Americae.  Original color, about 14 1/2 by 20 inches.  There were 1475 copies printed and only 25 loose copies are now in circulation.   $10, 000

Later edition without the bulge in South America

Abraham Ortelius, c.1601, Americae. The map measures about 14 by 19 1/4 inches.  This is a map of the America's  from the first recognized atlas to be sold commercially to the general public.  It is attractively hand colored.  The map is nicely decorative and shows many interesting features.  Among them, a completed west coast of North America based on  lost Spanish exploration maps.  Alaska is correctly placed at a time when other mapmakers disputed this portrayal as late as the early 1700's.  California is correctly attached to the mainland, and not as an island as a multitude of mapmakers were inclined to show it,  based on an incorrect English portrayal in the early 1600's.   The "bulge", shown in earlier Ortelius maps, on the lower western part of South America has been corrected.  The rivers of North America tend to run more east/west than north/south.  The distance between present day Alaska and the east coast of North America is very exaggerated.  This is understandable when considering the limited tools available to mapmakers at the time to determine east/west distances. A very large southern continent is portrayed which includes present day Australia, and circles the whole South Polar region and extends to all but join South America.  A north west sailing passage is shown above North America which was believed to allow European sailors to enter the Pacific from the north.  Given the state of knowledge at the time this is a remarkably accurate accounting of the world.  In particular the North and South American continental coastlines are amazingly correct.  This is very interesting and important  hemispheric view of the world.   There are estimated to be less than 300 copies from this edition in circulation. This is a very rare map that will be the treasure of any collection.  We usually have more than one Ortelius America's map in stock, so please inquire.  $9,000

Johnson, c.1864, North America, Hand color, about 25 1/2 by 18 inches.  A detailed map showing the United States, Mexico and Canada and includes a 5 inch by 4 inch inset of the Hawaiian Islands. The map depicts the states or provinces, territories, Indian Territory, towns, cities, rivers, lakes, railroads, etc. A very nice early hand colored map. Clean and bright.  Has an attractive decorative border.  Different editions may have a slightly different decorative border.  $225

(The map is bright, crisp and clean. The pink hue is from the scanner.)

George Cram, c.1890, North America, Printed color, about 15 by 11 inches. Detailed map showing the United States, Mexico and Canada.   Has good detail of states, cities, rivers and mountains. $35

(The wavy lines and darkening are from the scanner.  The map is bright, crisp and clean.)

   Matthew Northrup's Century Atlas, c.1900,  North America. Printed color, about 15 by 10 1/2 inches. A small "modern" looking map with excellent detail. Includes roads and towns. Originally on a larger sheet, now clipped and laid down. Suitable for framing. $45

(The center line is from joining two scans.  The map is bright, crisp and clean.)