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MED103 - J. N. BELLIN "Carte Du Detroit De Gibraltar" Paris 1764. Colored. 8X7. Small but very detailed chart of the Straits of Gibraltar locating harbors and bays and coastal soundings. Compass rose & decorative title cartouche, with flower, leaf & scroll motifs. Depicts Cap Trafalgar, Cap Marinal, the Baye De Gibraltar and Cap Spartel and Cap Malabare on the African Barbary Coast. An attractive chart. 

MED104 - P. MORTIER "Carte Particuliere des Costes de L'Afrique qui comprend le Royaume de Maroc etc. Levee par ordre Expres des Roys de Portugal." Paris 1693. Colored. 24X23. A handsome early chart of the Moroccan coast from 27°N. to Tangier 36°. N. Many soundings appear along the coast which shows ports and anchorages. Includes a compass rose and rhumb lines crossing the chart. A scarce, very early sea chart in fine condition. 

MED110 - Service Hydrographique Oceangraphique Marine: "Entrée De La Méditerranée." France 1974 (Corrected to 1975). Includes Espangne, Maroc and Algérie. Detailed routes penciled in. 28½"x35" #6611.

MED119 - V. LEVASSEUR “Dept. De La Corse” Paris 1854. Colored. 17X11¼. Very attractive map of Corsica surrounded by finely drawn engravings of Napoleon as a General astride a horse & another standing on a stone plinth with his arm bent and hand tucked into his vest. Also shows the island's produce & a small scene of a harbor with boats offshore at base of map, and this fine engraving is topped with an eagle with wings outspread. The island is drawn in fine detail & depicts harbors, towns & villages, rivers, roads & forested areas. Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica in 1769 and died exiled to St. Helena in 1821. Thirty three years before this map, commemorating his birth and association with Corsica was published. From Levasseur's “Atlas National De La France Illustre”. 

MED129 - BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Mediterranean Sea. Aegean Sea From the latest Information in the Hydrographic Dept. to 1958.” London 1958 (updated to 1965.) B/W. 26X26. Splendid and very detailed chart of the Aegean Sea bordered by the coasts of Greece and Turkey with the Mediterranean Sea and the islands of Kriti (Crete) & Rhodes below. Hundreds of depth soundings in fathoms appear in offshore waters and the chart includes both topographical and hydrographical details. Chart #180. Very good condition. 

MED131 - BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Mediterranean. Ionian Sea. West Coast of Morea from Kastro Tornese to Venetiko with the Island of Zante. Surveyed by Capt. A. L. Mansell R.N. & the Officers of HMS Hydra. 1864-5.” London. 1867 (updated to 1964.) 39X26. B/W. Large chart shows the coast of Peloponnesus (Greece) between 37° and 38° N. Lat. from Kastro Tornese down to the Gulf of Arcadia and Venetiko Island off the Gulf of Kalamata (Kalamai). Chart shows both topographical and hydrographical details and hundreds of depth soundings are indicated, plus a good depiction of the Island of Zante offshore. Chart has some old age-toning down centerfold (not affecting image) and includes 3 landfall approach views to aid mariners approaching the region in the Ionian Sea. Chart #207. 

MED132 - BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Mediterranean. Sardinia to Malta. Including Sicily compiled by the latest British and Foreign Government Surveys.” London. 1880 (updated to 1946.) B/W. 26X39. Fine chart with a large-scale depiction of Sicily & the Tunisian coast of North Africa shows the southern coast of Sardinia, in top left, with the Gulf of Cagliari and includes Malta and the island of Pantelleria at the base of the chart. Thousands of depth soundings are indicated around coasts and in the bays, and the chart includes both topographical and hydrographical details. An excellent chart, a little dusty from use, but finely detailed.

MED133 - H. HONDIUS “Candia. Hondius his Map of Candie”. Amstd. 1625. B/W. 6X7. Attractive small map of Crete includes 5 small inset maps in top section. 1.) Corfu, 2.) Zante with Cephalonia, 3.) Nicsia (Nicosia), 4.) Milo and 5.) Scarpanto. Many places names are drawn on the maps with harbors around coastlines, and Crete is depicted surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Candia. This early map was engraved by Hondius, a member of the famous family of Dutch engravers and globe makers for inclusion in the Rev. Samuel Purchas's 5 volume account of travels and voyages by early navigators, current in the early 17th century and published in London in 1625.

MED134 - BALDWIN & CRADOCK “(Islands in the Mediterranean)” untitled. London. 1851. Colored. 12X14. Fine map has 3 inset maps on one sheet. 1.) Blearic Islands (Las Baleares) depicting Iviza (Ivica) Mallorca (Majorca) and Menorca (Minorca.) 2.) Valetta. The Capital of the Island of Malta, and 3.) Corsica and Sardinia. The islands and the harbour of Valetta are drawn in excellent detail on a fairly large scale so place names, street block plans, land and harbour contours can be easily deciphered and read. The maps were taken from charts drawn by Smyth, Beaupre and Lopez and were engraved by J & C Walker and published in London in 1851 by Baldwin and Cradock.

MED135 - UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE “Chart of the Straits of Gibraltar with the Coast of Spain from Cadiz to Malaga.” London. Nov. 1782. B/W. 4½X8. Very attractive small chart shows a fleet of ships off the Bay of Gibraltar with ships tracks depicted rounding the southern coast of Spain from Cape Trafalgar to the Bay and then into the Straits of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean. Gibraltar was captured by British forces under the command of Admiral Sir George Rooke in 1704, after which it became a large British Naval Base with a Fort guarding its entrance through the Straits to the Mediterranean Sea. Over the years it was subject to many sieges by Spain, the best known between 1779-1783, which this chart depicts showing ships clustered off the mouth of the Bay. Chart also shows the coast of North Africa with a Fort at Tangier, and includes detailed depth soundings and anchorages around all coastlines. The title of the chart is depicted in an urn shaped cartouche in lower right and a compass rose decorates the sea area. The Universal Magazine, from which this map was taken, was a monthly magazine of news and views published in London from 1747-1799. 

MED136 - J. BEW “The Straits of Gibraltar and the Part of Spain Including the Port of Cadiz.” London. 1781.Colored. 9½X7. Fine map shows the Bay of Gibraltar and the Fort at its entrance and depicts the coast of southern Spain from Cadiz to Marbella noting all principal harbors and seacoast towns along the shore. Inland map depicts many cities and towns including Medina Sidonia and block plans of Salinas and Puente de Suaco. The map was published in the Political Magazine in London in 1781 and engraved by John Lodge and the text opposite the map in the magazine states “As our grand fleet has sailed to relieve Gibraltar and as the Spanish Fleet is stationed at Cadiz, we have given the map to shew our readers the situation of these two Ports in respect to each other.” Since 1704, when the British captured Gibraltar it had been a prominent British naval base subject to many sieges by the Spanish, the best known taking place from 1779-1783 when it was successfully defended by Sir George Elliot head of the British forces at Gibraltar who routed the Spanish ships and England retained its naval base and its territorial rights. Gibraltar is still a British Territory though Spain continues to lay claim to the territory and the situation is still in dispute between Spain and Britain. (Ref. The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. Page 342, and Maps in British Periodicals. David Jolly. page. 216.) 

MED139 - J. TALLIS “British Possessions in the Mediterranean.” London. c. 1851. Colored outlines. 14X9½. Very attractive map shows a large depiction of Malta with smaller insets of 1.) Gibraltar, 2.) Gozo, 3.) Corfu, 4.) Zante, 5.) Ithaca, 6.) Cephalonia, 7.) Maura, 8.) Paxo, 9.) Cerigo and 10.) San Nicolo. The map is decorated with fine steel engraved views of 1.) Corfu, 2.) Vathi Ithaca, 3.) Gibraltar, 4.) Valetta (Malta), and assorted coastal vessels. All major harbors are located around the islands with topographical details showing rivers and elevations & small towns in the inland areas. The map has an ornamental border frame of vines and scrolls. Published by John Tallis & Co. for his Illustrated Atlas of the World (1845-1851) it was engraved by John Rapkin with illustrations engraved by H. Winkles.            

MED142 - BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Mediterranean-Ionian Sea. Channels of Corfu with the Adjacent Coast of Albania. From Cape Kiephali to Kastrosikia. Surveyed by T. A. Hull, F. Skead & F. B. Christian, Masters. And F. W. Jarrad, Acting 2nd master, R.N. under the Direction of Commdr A. L. Mansell 1863-4.” London. 1866 (1936) 26½X39. Splendid chart shows Corfu Island surrounded by depth soundings and channels and includes 7 inset charts. 1.) Paxo. Port Gayo, 2.) Port Pagania, 3.) Port Gomenizza, 4.) Port Parga, 5.) Ports Alipa & St. Spiridione, 6.) Port Phanari and 7.) Port S. Gionanni. Also includes 4 landfall approach views and a finely drawn depictions of Tignoso Rock Lighthouse. N.E. 2 cables. This is an intensely detailed chart that also shows the adjacent coast of Albania. Engraved by J & C. Walker. Chart #206.

MED143 - BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Malta to Crete with Portions of the Coast of Liibya. From British and Italian Surveys to 1932.” London. 1932 (1945). B/W.26X41. Large very detailed chart shows Malta, Crete, the southern end of Sicily and the southern extremity of the Peloponnesos Peninsula. Includes part of the coast of Libya and depicts hundreds of depth soundings, courses, bouys, beacons and shows many small islands and channels in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Chart #2603

MED151 - LONDON MAGAZINE “A Plan of the Bay of Gibraltar Surveyed By Michelot & Belmond & Engraved by T. Kitchin Geographer” London. 1758.Colored. 4½X7. Small, but very detailed & finely engraved chart of Gibraltar. Within the Bay are many depth soundings & at the entrance to the Bay is a note about a dangerous rock called the Pearl. Around he perimeter of the Bay are a series of Guard Towers, that act as Observation Posts for observing ships approaching the harbor from the Mediterranean Sea and the Straits of Gibraltar offshore. A colorful compass rose is placed in the sea area and the title is in a decorative cartouche with leaves, flowers and scrolls in the 18th century rococo style. The chart was engraved by Thomas Kitchin (1719-1784) a prominent London engraver & published in “The London Magazine or Gentleman's Monthly Intelligencer” for the year 1758. A scarce gem of a chart. 

MED152 - LONDON MAGAZINE “A Plan of the Town and Fortifications of Gibraltar With All the New Works.” London. Nov.1762. Colored. 6¼X11. This finely engraved view shows 1.) The Town & Fortifications of Gibraltar on the Bay & 2.) A North View of Gibraltar depicting the Rock & the old Moorish Castle, the Beach & a flag flying at the Fort on the New Mole. The View was published in the “London Magazine or the Gentleman's Monthly Intelligencer” for the year 1762, by Robert Bsldwin. Finely engraved & detailed.

MED153 - G. BODENHER “Du Sud Cust Von Andalusien Von Cadiz Durch Die Meer Enge Gibraltar Oder Die Strasse Aus Dem Oceano Ins Mittellaendische Meer.” Augsburg. 1716. Colored. 6½X11. This very early map of Southern Spain & Gibraltar shows the Bay & the Straits & a small portion of North Africa with an anchorage off the island of Ceula. The map is bordered by text describing the early history of the region & is decorated with engraved images of important figures. The use of fine calligraphy makes this a very attractive map. It was first published in 1677 by Johann Stridbeck (1640-1716) and then republished by Gabriel Bodenher in “Atlas Curieux” who purchased the plates from Stridbeck in 1716. 

MED160 - U. S. HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE “Mediterranean Sea. Gibraltar to Alicante (Europe) & Cape Spartel to Cape Ferrat (Africa.) From Spanish & French Charts to 1910.” Wash. D.C. 1915. B/W. 25½X37¼. Fine sea chart includes hundreds of depth soundings, lights, courses, & harbors & includes 18 small inset charts, as aids for mariners sailing the Western End of the Mediterranean. 1.) Salabrena Anch. 2.) Cala Honda, 3.) Ferro Castle Anch. 4.) Adra Anch., 5.) San Pedro Bay, 6.) Carboneras Bay, 7.) Port Aguilas, 8.) Cope Anch., 9.) Nerja Anch. 10.) Herradua Bay, 11.) Berengueles Bay, 12.) Almeria Road, 13.) Port Genovese & San Jose Bay, 14.) Escullos Bay, 15.) Forman Bay, 16.) Cape De Geta, 17.) Mazarron & Subida Bays, 18.) Alboran Is. The chart is finely detailed & although used at sea it is in very good condition. Chart #3915.

MED161 - BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Mediterranean Sea. Western Sheet. Compiled from the Most Recent Surveys” London. 1883. Corr. to 1914. B/W. 26½X40¼ Splendid sea-chart shows the Mediterranean Sea from the Straits of Gibraltar & Morocco (North Africa) & the coasts of Spain, France & Italy. Locates the Balearic Islands of Iviza, Majorca & Minorca & the islands off the coast of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily & Malta. Depicts harbors & thousands of depth soundings, courses & magnetic variations. Includes the coasts of Algeria & Tunisia in North Africa. Coastal contours are very well defined & detailed. Chart #1540.

MED162 - HOMANN'S HEIRS “Carte Topographique Des Pays Et Cotes Maritime Qui Forment Le Detroit de Gibraltar.” Nurnberg. 1756. Colored. 18X22½. Splendid sea-chart of the Straits of Gibraltar with the coast of North Africa on one side & the southern coast of Spain & Gibraltar on the other side. Depicts Gibraltar's Bay & Town with roads running down to the coast. Includes both topographical & hydrographical details of both land & sea areas from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. A large inset chart on right side depicts sea routes from various ports in southern England down to the Straits with distances in French Leagues. This fine sea-chart was published by Homann's Heirs in Nurnberg in 1756. When Jean Baptiste Homann (1664-1724) a well-known copper engraver & publisher died, the business was carried on first by his son until 1730 & when he died, the business then descended to his heirs & was renamed Homann's Heirs, which lasted into the late 18th century. (ref. Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers. Vol. 2. Page 361.) An attractive & interesting chart in very nice condition.

MED163 - J. THOMSON “Chart of the Mediterranean Sea.” Edin. 1817. Colored. 19X23½. Very handsome chart of the Mediterranean Sea from the Strait of Gibraltar to the coasts of Egypt, Turkey & Palestine. Includes the coast of North Africa, Spain, France, Italy, Greece and all the Islands, Gulfs, and Seas. Depicts all primary harbors & includes 7 inset charts 1.) Bay & Roads of Marseilles, 2.) The Harbour of Genoa, 3.) Plan of the Rock & Bay of Gibraltar, 4.) Leghorn Road, 5.) Sketch of the Watering Place of Algeziras, 6.) Attack on Algiers by the Fleet under the Command of Admiral Lord Exmouth. Aug.22, 1816, 7.) Gulf of Smyrna. This fine chart published by John Thomson of Edinburgh in 1817 is in very good condition & very finely engraved with hundreds of place names.

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