Plat to identify the boundaries between John Harleston, Elias Ball's property. West branch of Cooper River. Names associated with this plat are Joseph Purcell, John Harleston, Elias Ball and John Ward. Notable geographic locations include the Cooper River and St. John's Parish.
Plat of 250 acres on Wadmalaw Creek. Includes short explanation, but plat itself includes very little details. Names associated with this plat are Hugh McDowel, James McDowel, James Carson, Dalziel Hunter, James Young and Ellis.
Plan of Cotton Hope Plantation on Hilton Head Island with no acreage included. Details include a marsh, swamp, and surrounding lands. Names associated with this plat are Hugh McDowel, William Horton, and Thomas Rorksdale.
222 acres sold by Archibald Stanyarn to Andrew Down in 1772. Reverse side includes notes on various conveyances. Names associated with this plat are Archibald Stanyarn, Andrew Down, J. Williamson, Edmond Bellizer, Thomas Cliffon, Kewn [?], David Joomer [?] and Henry. Notable geographic locations include Colleton County and Stono River.
"Plan of a Plantation containing 240 acres in St. Andrew’s parish belonging to William Newbenny. Surveyed by N. Brandwill March 1772. Copy taken from the plan in the property of William Newbenny." The plat also contains the location of a structure and a road leading to it. Plantation located on East side of Ashley River. Names associated with this plat are William Mewhening, N. Brandwill, Whitenarth Tuller, William Scotts, Ralph Izard, the Lords Proprietors, William Williams and William Scott.
Plat of 500 acres granted to Robert Cahousac January 10,1771. Names associated with this plat are Robert Cahousac, Samuel Cooper, Gabriel Gigneliat [?], Mitchum, Witten, Zachariah Villeponteux, William Mazyck, Juxbury Lumber Co, William Washington, and Charles Parker. Notable geographic locations include St. Bartholomew's Parish and Charleston County.
400 acres of land once owned by James Wrixon, then Purchas Morgan, and then Henry Webster who conveyed the land to Ezekiel Branford and Christopher Peters. 250 acres came to the ownership of Ezekiel Branford (N1 and N2) and the remaining 150 acres owned by Christopher Peters (N3). The dates of purchase can be found on the plat. The lands contain pine, gum, cypress, white oak and hickory trees. The lands lie to the east of the Ponpon River. Names associated with this plat include Henry Webster, James Wrixon, Ezekiel Branford, Christopher Peters, Purchas Morgan and Alexander Watkin.
True copy of Peter Sinkler plat contains 310 acres in Craven County [now in parts of Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties] bounding northwest on land of Isaac Porcher and Rene Pyre, southeast on land of Robert Taylor and Rene Ravenel, and northwest on Santee River. Names associated with this plat are Peter Sinkler, Robert Taylor, Ephraim Mitchell, Rene Pyre, Isaac Porcher, Rene Ravenel, John Brernon, and Henry Mowlon. Notable geographic locations include St. James Parish, the Santee River and Craven County.
Plan of a tract of 1000 acres of land in Wall Eye Swamp in Craven County [now in parts of Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties]. Names associated with this plat are Samuel Cooper, James Sinkler, Peter Sinkler, Isham Moore, John Bremar, and William Bull.
Plat of 4883 acres belonging to Thomas Smith. Very little detail, only the outline of the property is included. Names associated with this plat are Thomas Smith, General Oglethorpe, Smith, Thomas Elliott, Hugh Bryan, and Allen. Notable geographic locations include Granville.
Page 58 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with six plats. Plat 1 shows lots between Broad Street and Short Street, near their intersections with Mazyck Street. Plat 2 features lots on Greenhill Street, Limehouse Street, and Tradd Street. Plat 2 also shows a line labelled "Edge of High Land." Plat 3 shows lots near Broad Street, including lots labelled "Hawens Square" and "Burying Ground." Plat 3 also shows structures labelled "Magazine" and "Work House." Plat 4 shows lots located on King Street. Plat 5 shows land located between Meeting Street and Lee Street, and a dotted line labelled "City Boundary." Plat 6 shows lots located between President Street and Norman Street.
Plat of 1000 acres is surrounded by vacant land. Names associated with this plat are John Stuart. Notable geographic locations include Berkeley County and St. Stephen's Parish.
Copy of two plats: 1) 300 acres conveyed by Thomas Lynch to William Moultrie April 1, 1762, afterwards conveyed by Moultrie to Benjamin Singleton 2) 53 acres conveyed by Francis Kinloch to William Moultrie on the 8th February, 1765 now belonging to Benjamin Singleton. Names associated with this plat are Thomas Lynch, William Moultrie, Benjamin Singleton, Francis Kinloch, and Manigault. Notable geographic locations include Santee, White Oak, Six Mile Creek, and the Santee River.
1000 acres of land laid out for Peter Sinclair in St. James Parish, Santee. Names associated with this plat are Peter Sinclair, Susannah Lowndes, Peter Morison, Dupree, Richard Wither and Lewis Morison.
Page 70 of the City Engineer's Plat Book with two plats. Plat 1 shows lots located near the intersection of "Broad Road" and George Street, with several buildings and bodies of water. Plat 2 shows a mill pond, marshlands, and structures located near the Ashley River.
250 acre plot given to Peter Lesesne on the 20th of February 1760, butting and bounding on the south side of the Santee River. Names associated with this plat are Peter Lesesne, James Thomson, Peter Robert, Joseph Manap [?], and Phippes.
Plat of 300 acres in Berkeley County. Very little detail included in the plat. Names associated with this plat are James McKelvey, John Evans and Sarah Vance. Notable geographic locations include Berkeley County and Russells Creek.
Plat of 163 acres in the St. George District. Very little detail or explanation provided on the plat. Names associated with this plat are David Run, John Woodrich, Elibu [?] Baker, John Drayton, and B. Wood [?]. Notable geographic locations include St. George Parish and St. George District.
FRONT: Plat is on the northside of the Ashley River. Contains 200 acres. BACK: Plat contains 36 acres on the North side of the Ashley River. Names associated with this plat are Richard Baker, Elibee Baker, John Baker, Josiah Baker, John Guptan, James Cantley [?], James Glen, John Stevens, Joseph Child, John Ainslee, Richard Baker, William Cattell and George Hunter. Notable geographic locations include St. George's Parish, Ashley River and Berkeley County.
Plat includes 624 acres surveyed for Gideon DuPont. Plat does not contain structures. Names associated with this plat are Gideon DuPont, William Thomas Elliot, Captain Daniel Godin, and Middleton. Notable geographic locations are St. Bartholomew's Parish, the Ashepoo River and Deer Creek.
26 acres of land exchanged by John Stanyarn with Col. John Gibbes in the north side of Marshall's Creek on John's Island. Bounding on the south on lands belonging to the said Stanyarn and on all other sides on lands of John Gibbes. Laid out in 1753. Names associated with this plat are John Stanyarn, John Gibbes and Wilkins. Notable geographic locations include Johns Island and Marshall's Creek.
Plat of a tract of land with 443.5 acres sold by Thomas Farr to Humphrey Sommers. It is the westernmost part of a tract of 1153 acres granted to said Farr in 1752. Names associated with this plat include Thomas Farr, Humphrey Sommers, Wilkins, Elizabeth Gibbs, Daniel Monro, Benjamin Harvey and Daniel Green.
Plat of 500 acres in Colleton County. Very little detail included. Names associated with this plat are Alexander French, Thomas Clifford, Bettison, Francis Young, George Hunter, and John Bartys.
600 acres plot granted to Richard Floyd residing in Colleton County lying and budding on the southside of Bohickett Creek, shows surrounding property names and creeks, shows land notes but no land type or details. Also shown is 200 acres granted by the Lords Proprietors by William Arnell in Colleton County. Names associated with this plat are Richard Floyd, Graeme [?], the Lords Proprietors, Michael Ranell, Thomas Broughton, Robert Gibbes, William Atnel, Timothy Bellemey, Anthony Matthews, Ambross Hill, John Prescot and Neufville. Notable geographic locations include John's Island, Bohickett Creek, Colleton County, Ambrose Hill, Stono River, and Keywa [Kiawah] Island.
Plat of 500 acres off of the Savannah River granted to James Sutherland in 1737. Detail includes a creek of the southern branch of the Savannah River and various trees on the property lines. Names associated with this plat are James Sutherland, Patrick McKay, and James Stobo. Notable geographic locations include St. Peters Parish, Savannah Lands, and the South Branch of a creek of the Savannah River.
Copy of plat granted to John Atchison. "The plat annexed to the grant dated March 2, 1736." Names associated with this plat are John Atchison, James St. John, Thomas Broughton, J. Branch and Middleton. Notable geographic locations include Santee, Four Mile Creek, Santee River, and Cravens County [now in parts of Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties].
187 acres of land laid out for Walter Izard in Berkeley County butting and bounding North and West on lands of Francis Varnod, South on Thomas Waring lands and East on George Boons land. Names associated with this plat are Francis Varnod, Thomas Waring, Joseph Boone, Walter Izard, James St. John, and Robert Johnson. Notable geographic locations include St. George's Parish, Dorchester and Berkeley County.
Plat contains 700 acres in Colleton County on the north side of Round O Savannah. Grant dated September 30, 1736. Names associated with this plat are Robert Bath, James St. John, James Ferguson and Peter Bremar. Notable geographic locations include Colleton County and St. Bartholomew's Parish.
960 acres of land situated lying and being in Colleton County, butting and bounding to the north on part of John Seabrook's land to the east on Ashepoo River to the South on land of Captain Thomas Flemming and part of John Dears’ Land. Names associated with this plat are Benjamin Whitaker, Thomas Pinckney, Captain Thomas Flemming, John Seabrook, John Dear, Richard Woodward, John Hutchinson, John Godfrey, Samuel Larrington, James St. John, Godfrey, Elizabeth Woodward, William McPherson, Thomas M. Pinckney, and James M. Pinckney. Notable geographic locations are Ashepoo River, Dear's Creek and Colleton County.
Two small plats of land. One containing 200 acres of land laid out to Margaret Childs situated near the head of Weetee Branch. Bounding on the NE, NW, and SE, and West on vacant lands. Southwestardly on land formerly laid out to Daniel Gibbons. The second plat is 78 acres of land laid out to Robert Newman in Craven County bounding to the north of Orochone [?] and on all other sides by vacant land. Names associated with this plat are Daniel Gibbons, Robert Newman, James St. John, Thomas Broughton, and Margaret Childs. Notable geographic locations include Prince Frederick’s Parish, Georgetown district, Weetee River, and Christal [Crystal?] Spring.
1000 acres granted to Elizabeth Jennings situated in Craven County about 14 miles above Lynch's Creek Ferry, about 3 miles below lands of Joseph Birch. Bounding to the SW on Pee Dee River, NW on John Stone's land, and on all other sides on lands not yet laid out. Names associated with this plat include A. Vanderhorst, Stone, Elizabeth Jennings, Elizabeth Raven, John Stone, George Pawley, Joseph Birch, Jasper St. John, Miniken and Hamilton. Notable geographic locations include the Pee Dee River, Craven County [now in parts of Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties], and Lynch's Creek Ferry.
Plat of 222 acres granted to and acquired by Elias Horry on the Santee River. Names associated with this plat are Elias Horry and Izard. Names associated with this plat are Elias Horry and Izard. Notable geographic locations are Santee River, Toby Creek, Wild Hook Creek.
340 acres of land laid out to George Mitchell on the east side of a branch of Ashepoo River called the Horseshoe Creek. Names associated with this plat are George Mitchell, James St. John, Thomas Broughton and John Andrews. Notable geographic locations include the Ashepoo River and Horseshoe Creek.
64 acre plot of land on the north side of the Ashley River, notes on the plat include some notes about stocks, shows surrounding tracts of lands, no land type or detail. Names associated with this plat are William Fuller, John Johnson, James Simmons, Stocks, William Fuller, George Smith, Henry Wood and John Hewson.
Elias Horry's 454 acre plot in the St. James parish near the Santee River, shows property boundaries, no details on the property or type of land. Names associated with this plat include Elias Horry, Daniel Horry and A. Bonneau.
Copy of plat of 230 acres granted to Bryan Presly in Colleton County on Pon Pon River. Names associated with this plat are Bryan Presly, and John Bull, and Hendrich. Notable geographic locations include Pon Pon River and Colleton County.
1100 acres of land belonging to Thomas Woodward on the east and west side of Fish Pond Creek known as Ashepoo River. Names associated with this plat are Thomas Woodward, Elizabeth Woodward, James St. John, Billinger, and Blaky, and William. Notable geographic locations include Ashepoo River and Fish Pond Creek.
650 acres belonging to Thomas Cordes on eastwest side of Fishpond Creek/ Ashepoo River bounding northwest on Elizabeth Woodward and south by Captain John Gibbes. Names associated with this plat are Thomas Cordes, Elizabeth Woodward, Captain John Gibbes, and Robert Johnson. Notable geographic locations include Fishpond Creek, the Ashepoo River and St. Bartholomew's Parish.
Plat consists of 4,000 acres in St. Peter’s Parish belongs to Joseph Blake granted July 1731. Names associated with this plat are Joseph Blake, Horrey and Stevens. Notable locations include St. Peter's Parish, Savannah River and Savannah Path.
156 acres laid out to John Bayly and granted to the said John Bayly in 1698 in Colleton County. Names associated with this plat are George Mitchell, John Bayly, and John Andrews.
Plat of 100 acres of land conveyed by William Norman to Edward Keating situated at Goose Creek. Names associated with this plat are Edward Keating, William Norman, John Bayly, and Moultrie. Notable geographic locations are Goose Creek.
180 plot of land given to Elisa [Pennison], shows the budding and bounding of neighboring plantations with no land type or detail. Names associated with this plat include Thomas Pennison, Elisa Pennison, C. Perriman, Thads, Smith and Charles Grady.
Plat of 88 acres near Stono Island in Colleton County. Little detail drawn into the plat. Names associated with this plat are Francis Hoxt, Stanyard, and Hock.
150 acre plot budding and bounding on the east side of the Edisto River, shows south Edisto River and surrounding plot owners, no land detail. Names associated with this plat are John Gerardeau, William Livingston, Charles Gruren, and Thomas Broughton. Notable geographic locations include South Edisto River and Colleton County.
500 Acre plantation, on the northeast side of the south Edisto River, neighbors the 416/2-13 plat, the 416/2-13 is added in pencil over the writing at the bottom of the plat, no land type or detail. Names associated with this plat are John Gerardeau, Charles Craven, William Livingston, Thomas Broughton, and Charles Parker. Notable geographic locations include South Edisto River and Colleton County.
Sipros Openen Plantation, 342 acre plantation in Colleton county near Stono River, an island plantation, shows property lines and no land detail, also shows surrounding area outside of the plantation. Names associated with this plat are William Willersby, Alens [?], Thomas Lattson, Robert Murens, Ambers Helle, Charles Craven, Hells and Thomas Broughton. Notable geographic locations include Colleton County, Stono River, Sipros Opener, and Johns Island.
Plat of 500 acres in Craven County on the Pee Dee River annexed to the original 40,000 acres orginally granted to Landgrave Robert Daniel. Names associated with this plat are Robert Daniel, Robert Gibbs, the Lords Proprietors, Thomas Broughton and Waring. Notable geographic locations include the Pee Dee River, Craven County [now in parts of Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties], Sawhee, Beedee, and Georgetown District.
200 acres located in Colleton County on the north side of Colleton River. There is a note stating that Samuel Lowall was also granted 200 acres "situated on this side or here, dated 19th Feb. 1711." Names associated with this plat are Robert Gibbs, Samuel Lowall, Charles Parker and James Cockran. Notable geographic locations include St. Paul's Parish, Colleton River and Colleton County.
430 acres laid out for Thomas Stock in Berkeley County on the north side of Stono River. Names associated with this plat are William Elliott, Elizabeth Sullivan, Allen Wells, Thomas Stock and Thomas Broughton.
Plat of 1199 acres of land in St. John’s Parish; little geographical information. Names associated with this plat are Robert Daniel, Brichell, Treadwell, William Maime [?], James Rown, John Frierson, and Peter Sanders.
Plat and abstracts of deeds belonging to James Laurence. Names associated with this plat include James Laurence, John Heyward, John Cole, Hogg, Loalan, Samuel Forsythe, William Forsythe, J. Schreiber, Henry Laurence, Harrison, Alexander Wright, Horry [?], and John Delayay.
Plat of 500 acres belonging to George Mitchell in Colleton County near the Edisto River. Includes the outline of the property and the location of trees on the property line. Names associated with this plat are George Mitchell, Job Howe, and James Moore. Notable geographic locations include the Edisto River, Colleton County and St. Bartholomew's Parish.
296 acres of land conveyed to Alexander Walker to John Sumer and M. Weston executors of the last will and testament of Richard Downs (1705). Names associated with this plat include Richard Downs, Smith, Joseph Stanyarn, Coats, Alexander Walker, John Sumer, Plowden Weston, Roper and Chrisby [?]. Notable geographic locations include Broad Road to Jacksonborough and Stono.
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.
"350 acres granted to Thomas Smith on the 28th March 1694, Bounding [?] On Medway River South on land formerly laid out to Robert Skelton and went north…" Names associated with this plat are Thomas Smith and Robert Skelton.
Decorative map of Ireland by Nicolaes Visscher (1649-1702). Impressive title cartouche with Pan and the Gaelic harp. Highly decorative scale of miles references William III, king of England, Scotland and Ireland 1689-1702. Visscher created this map shortly after William Petty's exhaustive survey of Ireland (the Down Survey) was published. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
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.
Map of central Europe by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701). Map extends from France in the west to Poland in the east and from Croatia and Italy in the south to the Netherlands in the north. The Hapsburg eagle holds the title banner in the upper left cartouche. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
Map of Asia by Gerrit Van Schagen (1642-1690) showing the north coast of Australia and part of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Title cartouche on lower left shows Tritons, sea nymphs and Nereids. On upper left costumed natives are shown with a palm tree, monkey and beaver. 52 x 62cm.
Map of the Kingdom of Scotland by Nicolaes Visscher (1649-1702). Cherubs, unicorn, lion and the Scottish coat of arms decorate the title cartouche and scale. Scale given in Scottish, German and French mileage. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
Map by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) covers the Danube River from Germany to the Black Sea. Depicts all of the Balkans, Hungary, Romania and parts of Austria, Italy and Germany. The map was apparently printed at the height of the Ottoman wars against the European powers in the late seventeenth century. A table in the lower left depicts the names of cities in the Hungarian kingdom that were lost to the Ottomans and when they were recovered to date. The latest date on the table is 1687. However, according to the table, the recapture of Buda (Budapest) took place in 1686 but an examination of Buda on the map reveals a date of 1688. Other known examples of this map include the recovery of Belgrade (Belgrado) in 1688 in the table although this version of the map does not. It is possible this map was printed immediately before the Siege of Belgrade in 1688 or after 1690 when the city was reclaimed by the Turks (and the subsequent reference to Belgrado in the table may have been expunged). Title cartouche depicts a Christian saint and the Hapsburg eagle. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
A map of Turkish possessions including Egypt and Greece by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) shows the Arabian peninsula in the center. A decorative cartouche adorned with several costumed figures, a pyramid, and lions. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
A very informative map of the road network with England and Wales. This map was cooperatively published by Nicholas Visscher (1649-1702), a cartographer from Amsterdam, and John Overton (1640-1708), a publisher from London. The imprint of Visscher and Overton tells the reader that the map may be bought in both Amsterdam and London. The maps title is enclosed in a decorative cartouche on the upper right. At the top of the title is the royal coat of arms supported by a lion and a unicorn and at the bottom is the shield of England. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
Map of the Peloponnese in southern Greece by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701). Written next to many cities on the map (Athens, Corinth) are the dates they were recovered by the Venetians from Ottoman control. Latest date found on map is 1687. Title cartouche depicts the Venetian lion towering over Turkish soldiers. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
Map of the British Isles by Theodore Danckerts (1663-1727) also includes part of the European coast. The decorative title cartouche is in the upper right corner with putti supporting the shields of Scotland, Ireland and England; the mileage scale is given in the lower left corner. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
One of three maps by Nicolaes Visscher (1649-1702) collectively showing the entire length of the Danube. This map covers the middle part of the river from Linz through Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, to just east of Belgrade. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
One of three maps by Nicolaes Visscher (1649-1702) collectively showing the entire length of the Danube. This map depicts the upper Danube from its start in Germany to Bratislava (Presburg on map). Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
One of three maps by Nicolaes Visscher (1649-1702) collectively showing the entire length of the Danube. This map depicts the lower Danube from Belgrade to its mouth in the Black Sea. 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.
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.
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 Europe by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) includes western Russia and Iceland. The title cartouche on left supported by putti. Other embellishments show the abduction of Europa by Zeus, a sea monster and ships on the oceans. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
This double hemisphere map by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) is accompanied by two small hemispheres based on the North and South Poles. The South Pole only includes the southernmost tip of South America. The North Pole shows parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. Four scenes surround the map and symbolize the four elements: fire, air, earth and water. In the upper left scene fire is symbolized with a scene of war and destruction and by Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guarded the gate to Hades. The upper right scene is of air with Olympus and the zodiac. The bottom left depicts earth with a pastoral scene symbolizing peace. Ships, a sea monster (whale), Neptune with his wife Amphitrite and their sons, the Tritons, all represent water in the lower right scene. "M King" 1811" written on upper right. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
This map was engraved by Frederick de Wit (1630-1706), one of the most prominent and successful publishers in Amsterdam. The Holy Land extends from Sidon and Damascus to the Wilderness of Pharan in the Sinai. The decoration in the map relates to the Old Testament. At the bottom of the map is a depiction of an encampment of the Israelites during Exodus. The Twelve Tribes are around the perimeter and in the center the Tabernacle is illustrated with the Levites in attendance. Moses is at the left holding his staff and his brother Aaron is opposite. The caption in the sea refers to Lebanese cedars being sent by King Hiram of Tyre to King Solomon. The theme of the richness of the Promised Land is emphasized with the beautiful garland supported by the angels across the top, containing fruit, grapes and flowers. North oriented to the right. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
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.
The map by Gerritt Van Schagen (1642-1690) captures the European misconceptions of Africa typical of the late seventeenth century. The Nile appears to be rising from the three lakes of Zaire, Zembre and Zafflan. The prime meridian, the zero-degree longitude line, is plotted through the Canary Islands which to the ancients was the western edge of the inhabited world. The interior is decorated with monkeys, elephants, lions, rhinoceroses, leopard and ostriches. The sea is decorated with ships, whales and flying fish. The title cartouche in the upper left right is surrounded by two Africans, one holding a scorpion and the other a cornucopia with sea sprites at their feet. The elaborate decoration at the lower left is Neptune surrounded by his wife, Amphitrite, and their sons, the Tritons, along with Nereids, the sea nymphs. 52 x 62cm.
Map of Scandinavia by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) includes the Baltic and part of Russia. The title cartouche with an armorer's forge and Swedish coat of arms probably alludes to Sweden's power in the late seventeenth century. 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 Denmark with the Baltic Sea and the southern portion of Sweden by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701). Title cartouche displays the Danish coat of arms. 52 x 62cm.
In this map by Gerrit van Schagen (1642-1690) California is a large island, there is one Great Lake (Lac contenant), a large open lake in place of the western Great Lakes, and the conjectural Northwest Passage, with the Straits of Anian. The elaborate title cartouche at the bottom left contains scenes of native Americans hunting, panning for gold and a chief standing beneath an umbrella. Also, the map shows other small illustrations: a war being waged by Indians in South America and a figure lying in a hammock. There is a large vignette at the top left of Neptune and his sons, the Tritons. 51 x 62cm.
Map of central Italy by Frederick de Wit (1630-1706) showing the grand duchy of Tuscany and the papal states. Title cartouche is decorated with the ball-motif shield of the Medici family; the papal states are represented by the Keys of St. Peter on a shield. Detail on the map includes a road that extends from Rimina on the Gulf of Venetia to Piacenza in the northeast. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
This map was engraved by Johannes L'Huilier and corrected by Frederick de Wit (1630-1706). The map encompasses the regions from India to Southern China, Taiwan, the Philippines, the East Indies and Indonesia with parts of northwest Australia identified as Hollandia Nova. Many islands with their ports are shown. The title cartouche at the top right is surrounded by turbaned warriors and native figures. 52 x 62cm.
Farm of 54 across for sale by Rutherford, individual plots lettered A-S. Names associated with this plat are Birkman, Rutledge Phokes, Fitch, Kinsman and Rutherford. Notable geographic locations include Broad Street and Dorchester Road.
Office copy of a tract of land once belonging to Thomas Nau then John S. Cripps containing 277 1/2 acres. The land includes gum, white and red oak, and cedar trees along with posts, a rice field and a bridge over the public road from Rantoles [Rantowles] to Charleston. Names associated with this plat include John S. Cripps, Thomas Nau, and S. Lewis.
Copy of a plat of 250 acres laid out to Abraham Michau on the north side of Santee River and “now belonging to John Pedro." Names associated with this plat are Abraham Michau, John Pedro, George Hunter and James Glen. Notable geographic locations include the Santee River, Prince Frederick Parish and Georgetown District.
Plat of 53 acres off of Dorchester Road which is divided into lots. Very little details or information. Names associated with this plat are Fitch and Beckman. Notable geographic locations include Dorchester Road.
Sketch of property including roads and fields, some specific house names like Rectory house and W. Dotolhinese's house. Names associated with this plat are Glisbe, Priohau, Dotolhinese and Glebe. Notable geographic locations include St. Johns Parish, Broad Road, Wadboo [?] Bridge, Road to Pontauxs, and Road to Cordyville [?].
Plan of a body of land now part belonging to Mr. George Summers and part to John Summers and part of the estate of Brigdon Smith lying at Stono adjoining lands of S. Matlock. Names associated with this plat are John Summer, George Summer, Brigdon Smith, Malleck, J. Fenwich, Edward Bellinger, Christopher Wilkenson, John Tucker, W. Owen, Henry Hyrne, Inch, Downs, Elizabeth Elliott, George Tommer, Thomas Farr, Smith Mellichamp, and Ann Downs. Notable geographic locations include New Road, St. Paul's Parish and Stono.
Plan of a tract of land belonging to George Chisolm. Names associated with this plat are George Chisolm, John Scott, A. Andrew, Thomas Hollingsby [?], and Thomas. Notable geographic locations include the Ashley River and Kuskawah [Kushiwah] Creek.
Plat consists of 900 acres. Names associated with this plat include Rero A. Stoble, James Bullock and H. Bryan. Notable geographic locations include Savannah and St. Peter's Parish.
300 acres of land belonging to Richard Downes at Stono. Names associated with this plat include Richard Downes, Edmond Bellinger, Thomas Mellichamp, Christopher Welkin and Archibald Stanyarn.
Plat of land laid out to Huggins of 58 acres situated on the NE side of Pee Dee River butting and bounding to the North on William Alston's land and to the south and southwest on unknown land. Names associated with this plat are Huggins, William Alston, Job Roshmahler and John Hardwick.
Plat includes 500 acres on the Cypress Swamp. Names associated with this plat are James Sanders, Matthew Nelson, William Abraham, Abraham Sanders, and Samuel Sanders. Notable geographic locations include St George’s Parish, Cypress Swamp, Dorchester, and Thorntree Swamp.
A quarter of an acre including a church on Marsh Field Plantation. Names associated with this plat are Thully T.G. Beneyor, Frederick Smith, J.G. Sturly, Rebecca Bennett and Rantowle. Notable geographic locations include St. Andrews Parish, Marsh Field Plantation, and Road to Rantowle's Ranch.
