“The Bridge Between” by Jim Sallenbach for the exhibition Artistic View Of Martin and Osa Johnson’s World. Available! $150 If you would like to help support the museum by purchasing this piece, please call 620-431-2730

“Timely Pose” by Jim Sallenbach for the exhibition Artistic View Of Martin and Osa Johnson’s World. Available! $75 If you would like to help support the museum by purchasing this piece, please call 620-431-2730

"Timely Moment" by Jim Sallenbach for the exhibition Artistic View Of Martin and Osa Johnson's World. Available! $75 If you would like to help support the museum by purchasing this piece, please call 620-431-2730

[NO. 18]  “Tabula Asiae X” (Tenth Map of Asia).  From Claudius Ptolemy’s Geographia.  Venice:  Girolamo Ruscelli (1561)  Wood block engraving.  Paper size is approx. 11 x 9 inches.  Matted and framed with frame size of 17 x 15 inches.  $375.00   Ptolemy (90-168 AD) is believed to have worked in Alexandria, Egypt and to have compiled the works of Marinus of Tyre and other Roman and ancient Persian geographers into a single volume with 27 maps of the known world.  Manuscript copies are believed to have passed into Europe around 1400 and to have been first printed in Bologne  in 1477.  Ptolemy is credited with pioneering such cartographic standards as placing north at the top of his maps, using a labeled grid of latitude and longitude, using mathematical projections, and even the use of sea and land monsters strategically placed to draw the viewers attention (though not incorporated into the Ruscelli edition).

[GS045]  “Johnson’s Africa.”  From Colton’s General Atlas.  New York:  Johnson and War (1862) Hand colored lithograph. 17.5 in x 24.5 in (44 cm x 62 cm).  $175.00 SOLD!  Thank you for supporting our museum!

[GS014]  “Nord-Atlantischer Ocean.”  From Adolf Stieler's Hand Atlas uber Alle Theile der Erde und Uber das Weltgebaude.  Gotha: Justus Perthes (1876) Hand colored lithograph. 18 in x 14.5in (46 cm x 37 cm).  $95.00

[GS017]  “Oestliche Halbkugel”  From Adolf Stieler's Hand Atlas uber Alle Theile der Erde und Uber das Weltgebaude.  Gotha: Justus Perthes (1876) Hand colored lithograph. 16.5 in x 14 in (42cm x 35.5 cm).  $75.00

[GS050]  “America”  From Adolf Stieler's Hand Atlas uber Alle Theile der Erde und Uber das Weltgebaude.  Gotha: Justus Perthes (1876) Lithograph, hand colored in outline.  13.5 in x 17 3/4 in (34.5 cm x 43.5 cm).  $175.00

[GS039]  “County Map of the State of California.”  With inset map of “San Francisco.”  From Mitchell’s New General Atlas, Containing Maps of the Various Countries of the World, Plans of Cities, etc.  Philadelphia:  S. Augustus Mitchell (ca. 1875) Hand colored lithograph.  14 3/4 in x 21 3/4 in (37 cm x 55 cm).   $175.00

[GS016]  “Mittel- und Nord-Afrika, westlicher Theil”  From Adolf Stieler's Hand Atlas uber Alle Theile der Erde und Uber das Weltgebaude. Gotha: Justus Perthes (1876) Lithograph, hand colored in outline.  17.5 in x 14 in (44cm x 36 cm). $75.00

[GS005]  “Salvador De L’Afrique, XLVIII (M’Banza-Kongo)”  From Mallet’s Description de l'Univers Contenant les Différents Systèmes du Monde, les Cartes Générales & Particulières de la Géographie Ancienne et Moderne...  Paris: Chez Denys Thierry (1683) Hand colored steel engraving.  4.5 in x 7 1/4 in (11.5 cm x 8.5 cm) $75.00...SOLD & DONATED in Memorial to the Museum! Thank You!

[GS036]  “County & Township Map of the States of Kansas and Nebraska.”  From A New General Atlas.  Philadelphia:  S. A. Mitchell, Jr. (1876)  Hand colored lithograph.  $135.00    

(B2) Title: “Descriptio Borneo Insulae” from Petrus Bertius’ Commentariorum Rerum Germanicarum libri tres published in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius (1616). Wood block engraved, hand colored. Image size is approx. 5 ½ x 4 inches (approx. 14 x 10 cm). Double matted with suede surface and nicely framed with museum glass. Frame size is approx. 11 ½ x 10 inches (approx. 29 x 25 cm). Discussion: This miniature map of Borneo by Petrus Bertius is largely based upon that of his brother-in-law, cartographer, Pieter van den Keere who is credited with creating the first insular map of Borneo in 1595. This map by Bertius is oriented with north on the right and shows several towns along the western and southern sea boards. The eastern edge of the island (lower edge on this map) as depicted here is mostly hypothetical, whereas the information detailed on the western side was mostly gather from Portuguese records. Condition: Leaf shows a little age toning, though overall remains in Near Fine condition. An exceptionally nice example of this scarce map. Price: $600.00   Sold and Donated to the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum  Thank You!!

B3  Title:  "L'Asie" from Nicolas Sanson’s self-published Geographise en Historische Werelt Beschryving, Paris (1683).  Copper engraved.  Hand colored.  Image size is approx. 11 x 7 ½ inches (approx. 28 x 19 cm).  Shrink wrapped in double mat with suede surface.  Mat size is approx. 15 x 12 inches (approx. 38 x 30 cm). Discussion:  This attractive and detailed map first published in 1683 draws upon Sansons’ much larger map of Asia from 1652.  The discoveries of the Maarten de Vries expedition of 1643 were finally incorporated combining Hokkaido and the southern Kurils into a huge island, shown with the two place names of le Tessoy P and Matzumay.  Korea is depicted here as an island, and this version of the map extends another 10° east to include part of New Guinea, identified here as the Terre de Papous. Condition:  Strong and clear impression with good color.  Paper shows a little aging and very light soiling.  Right margin has been trimmed to about one quarter inch beyond the printed boundary. Price:  450.00      

(B4)  Title:  “Les Isles Philippines Molucques et de La Sonde / Les Isles du Iapon” from Jacques Peeters’ self-published L'Atlas en Abrégé, ou Nouvelle Description du Monde, Anvers [Antwerp] (1692).  Copper engraved.  Hand colored.  Image size is approx. 6 ½ x 5 ½ inches (approx. 16 x 14 cm).  Double matted with suede surface and nicely framed utilizing museum glass.  Frame size is approx. 15 x 14 inches (approx. 38 x 36 cm). Discussion:  Somewhat detailed map showing cities and some smaller settlements, as well as rivers, mountains, and forests.  The equator is marked and latitude / longitude indicators are seen on the border of the map. Condition:  Moisture stains at upper outside corners and lower center fold crease.  Image remains very strong and clear with good color, and only minimally affected by stains. Price:  $575.00

(B5)  Asia Antiqua et Nova” from Philipp Cluver’s Introductio in Universam Geographicam.  Amsterdam (1697).  Copper engraved, hand colored.  Image size is approx. 10 ½ x 8 ½ inches (approx. 27 x 22 cm).  Shrink wrapped in doubled mat with suede surface.  Mat size is approx. 15 x 13 inches (approx. 38 x 33 inches). Discussion:  Very attractive example of Cluver’s image of Asia, including the islands of the East Indies.  The outlines of this map are based upon those of Gerhard Mercator and Jodocus Hondus early 17th century productions showing the Arctic and extreme northeast coastlines truncated, as well as an elongated KoreanPeninsula and a narrow Indian Peninsula.  There is much less accuracy and detail along the continuum from west to east, and the islands exhibit a number of speculative coastlines and other features.  North America can be seen at the upper right.  The title cartouche is of a female Asia flanked by a large feline and a large parrot. Condition:  Very slight offsetting and age toning.  Still a very crisp and clear image holding its contemporary color well.  Overall condition would be Near Fine. Price:  $450.00

(B6)  Title:  “Ancient Asia According to its General Divisions and Names of its Countries together with their Chief Cities Rivers Mountains,” from Edward Wells’ A New Sett of Maps both of Ancient and Present Geography.  Oxford (1701).  Steel engraving, hand colored.  Image size is approx. 20 x 15 inches (approx. 51 x 38 cm).  Shrink wrapped in double mat with suede surface.  Mat size is approx. 26 x 20 inches (approx. 66 x 51 cm). Discussion:  Attractive map showing continental Asia with most of her islands, and portions of north east Africa.  The landmasses known in the time of Ptolemy (i.e. 100 ad) are outlined with darker hachures than the more eastern regions yet explored.  Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia appear with notations that they were not know or explored by the ancients.  The mythical lake Chiamay is seen in China and the origins of the Nile are represented as inaccurately portrayed by Ptolemy.  The map includes numerous notations of historic interest, as well as three separate cartouches.  In one, the map is dedicated to William, Duke of Gloucester, who was a pupil of Edward Wells at Oxford. Condition:  Some wear along edges, and left edge has been remargined with new paper.  Image remains crisp and clear, and contemporary coloring remains bright.  Overall, Good condition. Price:  $650.00   Sold  

(B8)  Title:  “Isole di Sunda Borneo Sumatra Iava Gande &c.,” from Atlante Novissimo Che Contiene Tutte le Parti swl Mondo compiled by Guillaume De L'Isle and published by Nella Stamperia di Giambattista Albrizzi in Venice circa 1740 - 1750.  Steel engraved.  Un-colored.  Image size is approx. 14 x 11 ½ inches (approx. 36 x 29 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 20 ½ x 16 ½ (approx. 52 x 42 cm). Discussion:  This map is attributed to Dutch bookseller, publisher, and cartographer Isaak Tirion (1705 – 1765).  It is significant for the great detail of cities, villages, mountains, rivers, and islands. Condition:  Very precise engraving with strong and clear images.  Slight offsetting and smudges, mostly in blank space outside of map borders.  Center fold is a little pulled together, resulting in slight loss of the image along the fold. Price:  $185.00  

(B9)  Title:  “Isole Filippine, Ladrones, e Moluccos, o Isole dell Speziarie come anco Celebes &c.” from Atlante Novissimo Che Contiene Tutte le Parti swl Mondo compiled by Guillaume De L'Isle and published by Nella Stamperia di Giambattista Albrizzi in Venice circa 1740 - 1750.  Steel engraved.  Un-colored.  Image size is approx. 13 x 11 inches (approx. 33 x 28 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 19 x 24 inches (approx. 48 x 61 cm). Discussion:  This map is attributed to Dutch bookseller, publisher, and cartographer Isaak Tirion (1705 – 1765).  It is significant for the great detail of cities, villages, mountains, rivers, and islands. Condition:  Very precise engraving with strong and clear images.  Very light smudges, mostly in blank space outside of map borders. Price:  $225.00  

(B10)  Title:  “Asia According to ye Newest Observations” by Herman Moll, from Salmon's Modern History of all Nations published by Thomas Salmon in London (ca. 1750).  Steel engraving, uncolored.  Image size is approx. 10 x 7 inches (26 x 18 cm) in size.  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 14 x 12 inches (approx. 36 x 30 inches). Discussion:  Attractive and fairly detailed, though reduced from Moll’s 1708 map of Asia.  The islands show inaccuracies in coastlines, and to some degree their relation to each other.  Many of the geographic depictions remain speculative.  This is particularly so in the north east regions. Condition:  Very strong impression and clear and precise detail.  There are a couple of small ink marks on edges, originating at the time of printing.  Overall condition is Near Fine. Price:  $200.00

(B11)  Title:  “The Philippine Islands and others of the East Indies According to the Newest Observations” by Herman Moll, from Salmon's Modern History of all Nations published by Thomas Salmon in London (1754).  Steel engraving, uncolored.  Image size is approx. 10 x 7 inches (26 x 18 cm) in size.  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 15 x 12 inches (approx. 38 x 30 cm). Discussion:  Herman Moll (1654 – 1732) arrived in London in 1678 where he opened a book and map store and began producing maps based upon his study of other cartographers.  His exact origins are unknown, though likely Amsterdam.  This map of the Philippine Islands, seems to center more on Borneo, and is one of the more detailed and accurate European maps of this period. Condition:  Slight aging and wrinkles confined to margins.  Overall this map remains in Near Fine condition. Price:  $300.00

(B12)  Title:  “Map of East India Islands” from unknown source.  Published in London, ca. 1780.  Steel engraving, uncolored.  Image size is approx. 9 x 7 inches (approx. 23 x 18 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 14 x 12 inches (approx. 36 x 30 cm). Discussion:  Attractive and fairly detailed map centered on Borneo and showing many of the coastal cities. Condition:  Two fold creases as issued.  Very slight aging.  Overall condition remains Near Fine. Price:  $125.00  

(B13)  Title:  “Asie ou l’on n’a indique que ses Principales Divisions et leurs Capitalles,” from Edmonde Mentelle’s self-published work, La Cosmographie Elementaire’.  Paris (1781)  Steel engraving, outlined in color.  Image size is approx. 11 x 9 inches (approx. 28 x 23 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 16 x 14 inches (approx. 41 x 36 cm). Discussion:  Edmonde Mentelle was a French geographer and historian who published a number of separate maps, geography books, and minor atlases.  His works were attractive and accessible, showing political boundaries, major cities, and major rivers and mountains. Condition:  There are several folds in this map, as it was issued.  Clear detail and good color on borders.  Overall, Near Fine condition. Price:  $125.00  

(B14)  Title:  “A New Map of the East Indies [with inset of The Mouth of the Ganges]” by John Bayly and from William Martyn’s The Geographical Magazine or a New, Copious, Compleat and Universal System of Geography.  London:  John Harrison (1784).  Steel engraving, hand colored in outline.  Image size is approx. 12 ½ x 9 inches in size (approx. 32 x 23 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 18 ½ x 15 inches (approx. 47 x 38 cm). Discussion:  John Bayley was an engraver who worked in London during the latter half of the 18th century.  Although most of his work was for larger, single image, productions, he contributed significantly to William Martyn’s Geographical Magazine from which this map comes.  It is significant for its simplicity of layout and ease of use for the more casual user. Condition:  Two vertical folds, as issued.  Slight signs of age, though overall a little better than Very Good condition. Price:  $150.00

(B15)  Title:  “Chart of the East India Islands Exhibiting the Several Passages Between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.”  Source unknown, though published in London in 1802.  Steel engraving, uncolored.  Image size is approx. 10 x 8 ½ inches (approx. 25 x 22 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 15 x 13 inches (approx. 38 x 33 cm). Discussion:  Accurate in outline and showing many of the smaller surrounding islands.  Major cities and water features are shown. Condition:  Light age toning on edges, though overall a Near Fine copy. Price:  75.00

(B16)  Title:  “East Indies” from Encyclopedia Britannica, Fourth edition, published by A. [Andrew] Bell in Edinburgh (1810).  Steal engraving, uncolored.  Image size is approx. 11 ½ x 7 inches (approx. 29 x 18 cm) in size.  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 15 ½ x 11 inches (approx. 39 x 28 cm). Discussion:  Generally accurate map showing the continent and island outlines in in good form, yet lacking much detail inland, especially on the islands. Condition:  Slight moisture discoloration at lower left corner.  Two fold creases as issued.  Overall about Very Good condition. Price:  85.00  

 (B17)  Title:  “East India Islands” from unknown world geography published by Thomas Kelly in London between 1814 and 1832.  Steel engraving, uncolored.  Image size is approx. 10 x 7 ½ inches (approx. 25 x 29 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 14 x 12 inches (approx. 36 x 30 cm). Discussion:  Very detailed map of the East Indian Islands, showing most of the cities, mountains, and rivers.  Attractive border. Condition:  Lower edge below border has been trimmed with some loss of publisher’s name.  Light handling crease at lower left corner, mostly outside of border.  Otherwise a Near Fine copy. Price:  $100.00

(B18)  Title:  “Eastern Islands or Malay Archipelago,” published in London by Baldwin & Cradock for the “Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (1836).  Lithograph, hand colored in outline.  Image size is approx. 15 ½ x 12 ½ inches (approx. 39 x 32 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 20 ½ x 17 ½ inches (approx. 52 x 44 cm). Discussion:  The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (roughly 1826 to 1848) published a variety of mostly scientific material designed to be accessible to the working and middle class.  It promoted self-education and the sharing of knowledge.  More than 200 maps were published over the course of their existence.  This map of the Malay Archipelago prominently shows Borneo at the center, with the following text:  “Borneo produces gold, tin, diamonds, camphor, spices &c.  Interior unknown, but inhabited by the aboriginal Dayaks & the coasts by Malays & Chinese.  Borneo is 3 times larger than Great Britain & divided into several independent states.  Probably population, 3,000,000.” Condition:  There are a few light wrinkles and slight age toning along edges.  Image remains bright and clean.  Overall condition is about Very Good+. Price:  $180.00

(B19)  Title:  “Oceana or Pacific Ocean” from Henry S. Tanner’s A New Universal Atlas…  published in Philadelphia by Carey & Hart (1845).  Steel engraving, hand colored.  Image size is approx. 15 ½ x 12 inches (approx. 39 x 30 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 20 x 17 inches (approx. 51 x 43 cm). Discussion:  Borneo is a vast distance across the Pacific Ocean from the U.S.  It still takes nearly 48 hours to get there by passenger plane.  Just imagine such a trip for Martin and Osa Johnson in the first part of the 20th century…  it really was a different world for them to explore and document for future generations. Condition:  Slight age toning and a few very slight smudges, mostly in blank margins.  Very small tears on edge that had been bound into an atlas, with professional reinforcement on the verso of the image.  Overall a little better than Very Good. Price:  $110.00

(B20)  Title:  “Borneo” from unknown source published by A. Fullarton & Co. of London (circa 1856).  Steel engraving with shaded color.  Image size is approx. 5 ½ x 9 ½ inches (approx. 14 x 24 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 10 x 13 ½ inches (approx. 25 x 34 cm). Discussion:  Very detailed and finely engraved map of Borneo.  Note chart showing the height of mountains found on the island. Condition:  Slight signs of age, though overall Near Fine condition. Price:  $85.00

(B21)  Title:  “The Island of Borneo [with] Celebes and the Molucca Islands,” from The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography published in London by Blackie and Son (1859).  Lithograph, hand colored in outline.  Image size is approx. 20 x 13 inches (approx. 51 x 33 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 26 x 19 inches (approx. 66 x 48 cm). Discussion:  Highly detailed maps showing geo-political boundaries, cities, mountains, and rivers.  Blackie maps are very popular for genealogy and other research because of their great precision and attention to detail. Condition:  Slight separation at fold ends, and just a little light creasing on edges.  Overall Very Good condition. Price:  $175.00

(B22)  Title:  “Asia,” from The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World… published in London by The London Printing and Publishing Company (1860).  Steel engraving, uncolored.  Image size is approx. 12 x 9 ½ inches (approx. 30 x 24 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 18 x 15 inches (approx. 46 x 38 cm). Discussion:  Highly detailed map of the whole of the Asian continent, attributed to English cartography John Tallis (1817 -1876).  However, as with many such maps through the 19th century, details of the islands are weak.  Condition:  Approx. one inch, square, is cut from upper right corner, outside of border and not affecting image.  Scattered light foxing can be seen along left side, and a little inside upper border on left side.  Fold creases, as issued.  Overall about Good+ condition.  Price:  $110.00

(B23)  Title:  “East Indies” from unknown atlas published by George Philip & Sons (circa 1910).  Image size is approx. 19 x 14 inches (approx. 48 x 36 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 26 x 21 inches (approx. 66 x 53 cm).   Discussion:  Fairly detailed map showing most of the geographic features, cities, and waterways as known at the time.  This is how Martin Johnson would have found Borneo on and the East Indies on his first voyage to the South Seas along with Jack and Charmian London in 1908.   Condition:  Slight age toning on edges, though overall in Near Fine condition.   Price:  $120.00  

(B24)  Title:  “Colony of North Borneo” printed by the Survey Department, Federation of Malay (1949).  Colored map with image size of approx. 9 x 6 ½ inches (approx. 23 x 16 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 15 x 12 ½ inches (approx. 38 x 32 cm). Discussion:  Government issued map showing details of West Coast Residency, East Coast Residency, and Labuan & Interior Residency.  Condition:  Twice folded, as issued.  Overall in Near Fine condition.  Price:  $85.00

(B25)  Title:  “Colony of North Borneo,” printed by the Survey Department, Federation of Malaya (1949).  Image size is approx. 15 ½ x 12 inches (approx. 39 x 32 cm).  Matted and shrink wrapped.  Mat size is approx. 20 ½ x 17 inches (approx. 52 x 43 cm). Discussion:  Detailed government issued folding map of the Colony of North Borneo, now known as Sabah, East Malaysia.   Condition:  Red penciled circle around Paper, and two very small and light stains just below Rundum.  Light handling wear.  Overall a strong image remaining very clean. Price:  $80.00