Germany (RMC)

A map of Germany from the best authorities
A map of Germany from the best authorities
Printed map. Two visual scales [35 mm=150 British miles]. Map shows provinces, towns and rivers. Originally published in a book or atlas; source unconfirmed. The number "9" has been handwritten on the verso. Donated by Dr. Les Shemilt.
Accurate Vorstellung der Hoch Fürstl. Bischöffl. Residenz und Haupt-Stadt Würtzburg des Herzogthums Francken
Accurate Vorstellung der Hoch Fürstl. Bischöffl. Residenz und Haupt-Stadt Würtzburg des Herzogthums Francken
Printed map. "In Kupffer herausgegeben von I.B. Homann, Der Rom. Kais. Majt. Geographo und Mitglied der Königl. Preuss Societat der Wissenschafften in Nurnberg." Map shows buildings, streets, fortifications, river, hills, roads, trees and fields around the city of Würzburg (Germany). There is a legend along the lower edge. First word of the title missing from McMaster’s copy.
Alsatia superior et inferior
Alsatia superior et inferior
Printed map. "Per Iaques Michal, Capitaneum et Ingenieur, sculpta á Matthæo Seuttero, Chalcographo August." Two visual scales.
An accurate map of Germany divided into circles on a spheroidical projection
An accurate map of Germany divided into circles on a spheroidical projection
Printed map. "Drawn from the best authorities by Eman: Bowen Geogr: to His Majesty". "Engrav'd for the General Magazine of Arts and Sciences; for W. Owen at Temple Bar 1760." Prime meridian: London. Originally published in Benjamin Martin's The General Magazine of Arts and Sciences, 14 volumes (London: Printed for W. Owen, 1755-1765). Acquired as part of the Hodsoll Collection.
An accurate map of the north west part of Germany
An accurate map of the north west part of Germany
Printed map. "Laid down from the best authorities by Eman: Bowen Geogr. to His Majesty." "Engrav'd for the General Magazine of Arts and Sciences for W. Owen at Temple Bar 1756." Two visual scales [50 mm=69 British statute miles]. Prime meridian: London. Originally published in Benjamin Martin's The General Magazine of Arts and Sciences, 14 volumes (London: Printed for W. Owen, 1755-1765). Acquired as part of the Hodsoll Collection.
An accurate map of the south west part of Germany
An accurate map of the south west part of Germany
Printed map. "Laid down from the best authorities by Eman: Bowen Geogr to His Majesty". "Engrav'd for the General Magazine of Arts and Sciences for W. Owen at Temple Bar 1757". Two visual scales [48 mm=70 British statute miles]. Prime meridian: London. Originally published in Benjamin Martin's The General Magazine of Arts and Sciences, 14 volumes (London: Printed for W. Owen, 1755-1765). Acquired as part of the Hodsoll Collection.
Carte réduite de la carte génerale d’Allemagne, pour servir à rassembler les neuf feuilles dont cette carte est composee...
Carte réduite de la carte génerale d’Allemagne, pour servir à rassembler les neuf feuilles dont cette carte est composee...
Printed map. "PAR M. CHAUCHARD, Capne. d’Infanterie et Ingénieur Militaire De Monseigneur COMTE D’ARTOIS". Visual scale [70 mm = 15 Lieues Communes d’Allemagne]. Map shows mountains, rivers, lakes, boundaries and towns. It is the index map for Accession # 9269. Indexed sheets 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 are numbered with roman numerals. The odd numbered sheets are coloured pink on the index to differentiate the numbers. Publishing date from Tooley’s Dictionary of Mapmakers, v.1, p.259. This map is often catalogued with Accession # 9269, Carte Générale de l’Empire d’Allemagne, and not as a separate map.
Ce plan de la bataille de Tonhausen près de Minden, gagnée le 1er Août 1759... [base map; overlays aside]
Ce plan de la bataille de Tonhausen près de Minden, gagnée le 1er Août 1759... [base map; overlays aside]
Printed map; overlays aside obstructing some textual content. "Par son très humble et très obeissant serviteur Guilme. Roy Capne. au Service de Sa M. Britque." "Grave sous la direction de J.V. Schley". Dedication at head of title, "A: Son Altesse Serenissime Monseigneur le Prince Ferdinand, Duc de Brunswic & Lunebourg." Visual scale with labeled units of measurement lacking. There are 2 overlapping north arrows, each oriented with north pointing down. Includes text under the heading, "Journal des mouvemens de l'Armée Alliée de sa Majesté Britannique, aux ordres de S.A.S. Mgr. le Duc Ferdinand de Brunswic, depuis le 14 Juillet jusqu'au 2me. Aout 1759." Coloured symbols show the placement of military units. "GR" is written in the drapery of the cartouche. Originally published in: [A collection of plans of the battles, sieges, military positions in connection with the campaigns of Ferdinand Duke of Brunswick]. Supplement to: An atlas of the battles, sieges, military positions in connection with the campaigns of Ferdinand Duke of Brunswick by F.W. de Bawr, Pl. 14, published 1762-1766.
Lipsia, florentissimum ac permunitum emporium et academia celeberrima in Circulo Saxonico Superiore
Lipsia, florentissimum ac permunitum emporium et academia celeberrima in Circulo Saxonico Superiore
Printed map. "Sumptibus Matth. Seutteri. Sac. Cæs. Maj. Geogr Augustani." Visual scale. Includes view, "Leipzig", and illustrations.
Lotharingiæ et Utriusque Alsatiæ
Lotharingiæ et Utriusque Alsatiæ
Printed map. "Delineatio per Theodorum Danckerts cum privilegio." Two visual scales [10 cm = "milliaria Germanica communia 15 in uno gradu"]. Described in Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, Vol. II, entry Dan 4, pp. 93-95. "No.17" hand written in ink on verso. Number 17 indicates that this map is from the fourth edition of the Danckert's Atlas, published after 1696.
Paderbornensis Episcopatus descriptio Nova
Paderbornensis Episcopatus descriptio Nova
Printed map. "Ioanne Gigante Ludense D. Med. et Math. auth." Two visual scales [100 mm=3 militaria Germanica communia]. Shows coats of arms for Paderborn and each of the surrounding territories. Two pages of French text on verso with primary heading, "Description de Paderborne" and alternate heading, "L'evesche de Paderborne." An illuminated "C" beginning the first text block is lacking. Described in C. Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, Vol. I, Bl.3, p. 80-85, map [30], which indicates that this map is from the atlas, Appendix Theatri A. Orteli et Atlantis G. Mercatoris..., published 1631.
S.R.I. in Germania descriptio præ cæteris aliis longé accuratior, comprehendens, novem circulorum regni Bohemiæ Belgii, Helvetiæ
S.R.I. in Germania descriptio præ cæteris aliis longé accuratior, comprehendens, novem circulorum regni Bohemiæ Belgii, Helvetiæ
Printed map. Two visual scales [50 mm="15 mill. Germ. comm. 15 in uno gradu"]. Information from Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, v. 3, entry Wit 14, p. 201 indicates this is possibly part of Atlas Maior and sets the publishing date as being after 1688.
Superior et inferior Hassiae Landgraviatus in Suos ducatus comitatus abbatias praefectur, accuratissime distinctus cura et impen
Superior et inferior Hassiae Landgraviatus in Suos ducatus comitatus abbatias praefectur, accuratissime distinctus cura et impen
Printed map. "Matthaei Seutteri, Geographi Caesarei et Chalocographi". 2 visual scales [102 mm = 10 Milliaria Gallica sie Horae Itineris 20 in uno Gradu]. Map shows roads, towns, mountains, and rivers of Hesse State (Germany). Acquired as part of the Lord Cholmondely Collection.
Sveviæ Nova Tabvla
Sveviæ Nova Tabvla
Printed map. Two visual scales [67 mm=8 milaria Germanica communia]. Two pages of French text on verso under the heading, "La Sveve." Originally from Blaeu’s atlas, Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas Mis en lumiere, published 1635. Described in C. Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici vol. 1, p. 109, number 144.
The Landgraviate of Hesse Cassel with part of Wetteravia and the adjacent countries
The Landgraviate of Hesse Cassel with part of Wetteravia and the adjacent countries
Printed map. "Made by Mr. Carlet de la Roziere...". "Engraved & Published by Thomas Jeffrieys". 4 visual scales [60 mm = 7 British Miles]. Shows troop placements, but not coloured as suggested in the legend. Gives the number of buildings in towns and the distances between places in French leagues. Acquired as part of the Lord Cholmondely Collection.