Map of Portugal and Algarve by Johannes de Ram (1648-1693). The title cartouche in the upper left depicts cherubs holding the Portuguese coat of arms; a note within the cartouche explains that the longitudinal lines on the map are based from the prime meridian that runs through Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The scale cartouche in the lower right features Neptune with a trident and two cherubs holding the coat of arms of Algarve, then a semi-autonomous region of Portugal. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
Map of France by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) includes Belgium and Luxembourg and parts of Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany and England. Title cartouche depicts a Roman soldier and other allegorical figures. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
Map of Belgium by Nicolaes Visscher (1649-1702) with Luxembourg and parts of France, the Netherlands and Germany. Title cartouche in upper right corner shows resting warriors and cherubs. A harvest scene surrounds the scale in the lower left corner. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
This map by Theodore Danckerts (1663-1727) details the bishoprics of Liege, Cologne and Trier and the duchies of Berg and Julich. Map covers the area surrounding the Meuse, Rhine and Moselle rivers and includes parts of modern day Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Decorative title cartouche with putti holding the shields of the regions. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
200 acres laid out to Joan Gryce, on the northwest side of Keywaw [Kiawah] Creek in Colleton County, on the left side it is bordered by the Marshes of Bohicket Creek. Names associated with this plat are Joan Gryce and James Witter. Notable geographic locations include Johns Island, Keywaw [Kiawah] Creek, and Bohicket Creek.
Very elaborate map of the Seventeen Provinces of the Low Countries by Gerrit Van Schagen (1642-1690). North oriented to the right. Figures in title cartouche in upper right include Athena and Pheme. Elaborate explanatory key at upper left. Dangling from the key cartouche is the family crest of Johan Munter, a Dutch East India Company director and burgomaster of Amsterdam. His importance in Amsterdam is evident in the text below the key. 52 x 62cm.
Ornate map of Savoy in the French alps by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673). Map is richly detailed with pictorial relief of mountains and watersheds. Putti hold the coat of arms of the dukes of Savoy above the title cartouche in the lower left corner. Other family crests from the regional duchies and baronies ring the map. First published by Blaeu's heirs after his death in his town book of Savoy and Piedmont (Theatrum Sabaudiae). Map was designed by Giovanni Tommaso Borgonio (1620-1683) and engraved by Johannes de Broen (1649-1730). Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
Map of the Italian piedmont by Thomas Blaeu (1596-1673). Similar to Tabula Generalis Sabaudiae by Blaeu and slightly overlapping in coverage. First published by Blaeu's heirs after his death in his town book of Savoy and Piedmont. Map was designed by Giovanni Tommaso Borgonio (1620-1683) and engraved by Johannes de Broen (1649-1730). Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
