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  1. Title: Military Reconnaissance of the Arkansas Rio Del Norte and Rio Gila

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    Summary: 1 map ; 76 x 165 cm Published to accompany 30th Cong., 1st sess., Ex. doc. 41 (serial no. 517). Shows daily route, connecting roads, settlements and physical features observed by party. Includes a table of geographical positions and barometric profile of the routes. "Assisted from Fort Leavenworth to Santa Fe by Lieut. J. W. Abert and W. G. Peck, and from Santa Fe to San Diego on the Pacific by Lietu. W. H. Warner and Mr. Norman Bestor, made in 1846-7, with the advance guard of the Army of the West, under command of Brig. Gen. Stephn. W. Kearny. Constructed under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert Ch. Corps Top. Engrs. 1847." "Drawn by Joseph Welch." "Engraved on stone by E. Weber& Co., Baltimore."

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  2. Title: Nova et accurata Descriptio Delphinatus vulgo Dauphiné; Joannes Janssonius excudit.; Nova et accurata descriptio Delphinatvs vulgo Davphiné

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Includes a compass rose and the coat of arms of the Dauphin. The title caroutche depicts two winged heads, boughs of fruit, and a face. Was printed in Jansson's Atlas Novus in 1680. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 36 x 50 cm.

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  3. Title: Artesia comitatus, Artois

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    Summary: 1 map ; 45 x 55 cm. Relief shown pictorially. Decorative cartouche includes two cherubs with scrolls and holding the crowned excutcheon of France. Underneath two faces frame the scale cartouche. Further illustration includes a ship and sea monster on the ocean. This state was published in Jan Jansson's Atlas Novus in 1680. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan.

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  4. Title: Catalonia

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    Summary: 1 map ; 37 x 47 cm. Relief shown pictorially. Includes coat of arms and illustrations of ships on the ocean. This state was published in the Atlas Novus by Jan Jansson in 1680. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan.

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  5. Title: Aniou; per Gerardum Mercatorem cum privilegio.; Anjou;Aniov

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 33 x 44 cm.

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  6. Title: Comitatus Lancastrensis: The countie palatine of Lancaster; Amstelodami, apud Ioan. Ianssonium.; Comitatvs Lancastrensis: The covntie palatine of Lancaster;County of Lancaster;Lancashire

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Decorative title cartouche with fruits in upper right corner. In lower right corner, a blank cartouche. Includes illustrations of a ship and sea monster in the ocean. Also includes extensive printing flourishes. Vignette in lower left shows Posiedon bearing a trident and standing in a shell-carriage drawn by two hippocamps. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson, in 1636 and 1637. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 37 x 49 cm.

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  7. Title: Hibernia regnum vulgo Ireland; Amstelodami, Apud Ioannem Ianssonium.; Hibernia regnvm vulgo Ireland

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Scotland and England are mostly blank, but labeled with some coastal cities, rivers, and their respective coats of arms (a lion for Scotland, three lions for England). Title cartouche is topped with crowned Irish coat of arms (harp), and above that another coat of arms with a crowned lion and a unicorn at its sides. Includes illustrations of ships and a sea monster in the ocean, and the scale is held aloft by two cherubim, one of whom also holds a paddle. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson in 1636, 1637, and 1680. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map: 38 x 48 cm.

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  8. Title: Granata et Murcia regna

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    Summary: 1 map ; 38 x 50 cm. Relief shown pictorially. Includes the coat of arms of Granada and Murcia on Spain and ships on the ocean. The title cartouche is framed by two griffins and the scale cartouche includes a cartographer with his tools and a globe. From his "Atlas Novus" which is a reissue of the "Atlas Major" of 1675 without the text. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson in 1636, 1637, and 1680. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan.

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  9. Title: Bolonia et Guines comitatus.; Bolonia & Gvines comitatvs

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. North is oriented to the right side of the map. Includes the French coat of arms and illustrations of ships on the ocean. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson between 1631 and 1633. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 36 x 48 cm.

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  10. Title: Pictaviæ Ducatus descriptio, vulgo le Pais de Poictou.; Pictavia Ducatus descriptio vulgo le Pais de Poictou

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Illustrations include two cherubs and a barrell of wine and grapes framing the scale cartouche, ships on the ocean, and the French coat of arms in the upper right corner of the map. Does not match any states listed in Van der Krogt. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 35 x 49 cm.

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  11. Title: Carte du pais de Xaintonge.

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson and his heirs in 1675 and 1680. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 37 x 50 cm.

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  12. Title: Ceretica sive Cardiganensis comitatus: Cardigan schire.; Ceretica sive Cardiganensis comitatvs: Cardigan schire;Ceredigion;Cardiganshire

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Includes illustrations of ships in the ocean and a decorative title cartouche topped with a blank coat of arms in the top right corner, as well as a blank cartouche with a sphere atop it in the lower right corner. Printing includes extensive flourishes. Does not match any states listed in Van der Krogt. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 37 x 48 cm.

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  13. Title: Descriptio Boloniae Pontieu; comit. S. Pauli cum adjacentibus.

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Decorative title cartouche and ships can compass rose on the ocean. Does not match any atlases listed in van der Krogt. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 45 x 55 cm.

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  14. Title: Insulae Divi Martini et Uliarus: vulgo l'Isle de Re et Oleron.; Insvlae divi Martini et Vliarvs

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. North oriented to the left side of the map. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson and his heirs in 1675 and 1680. Illustrations include three compass roses and ships on the ocean. The scale cartouche is framed by a sea monster and the title cartouche includes a mermaid with her two children. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 37 x 50 cm.

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  15. Title: Orcadum et Schetlandiae insularum accuratissima descriptio; Amstelodami, sumptibus Henrici Hondij.; Orcadvm et Schetlandiae insvlarvm accuratissima descriptio;Orcades;Schetlandia

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Title cartouche has fish hanging from it. In the top left corner is Scotland's coat of arms (a lion) with a unicorn on either side and two flags. Numerous ships dot the oceans. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson in 1636 and 1637. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 2 maps on one sheet: 37 x 21 cm. and 37 x 27 cm.

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  16. Title: Typus Hispaniae; ab Hesselo Gerardo delineata.; Typvs Hispaniae;Spain

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Includes coat of arms of Spain and illustrations of ships in the ocean. This state was published in the Atlantis Maioris Appendix atlas by Henricus Hondius in 1631. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 35 x 48 cm.

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  17. Title: Comitatus Herefordiensis: Hereford shire.; Comitatvs Herefordiensis: Hereford shire;Province of Herefordshire

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Decorative title cartouche with grapes in the top right corner, and a blank cartouche with open-mouthed faces in the lower right corner. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson in 1647 and 1658. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 37 x 48 cm.

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  18. Title: Bituricum Ducatus: Duche de Berri.; Bitvricvm Dvcatvs: Dvche de Berri.

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. The state of this map varies from Blaeu, Hondius and Jansson versions according to van der Krogt in Koeman's, "New title cartouche with coat-of-arms and human figures, copied after Blaeu's unsigned map. Characteristic difference: Blaeu has a one line Latin quotation ('Turribus... Bituris') between the two towers bottom right." As there is no text on the verso, the map does not match any states recorded in Van der Krogt. Includes decorative title cartouche and scale cartouche with two towers, armillary sphere, and books. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 45 x 55 cm.

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  19. Title: Moscoviae pars Australis; auctore Issaco Massa.; Moscovia

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Includes illustrations of ships in the Black Sea and the title cartouche includes stylized faces and Russian figures. Includes pictorial representations of animals and peoples Cartouche in upper left corner reads "D. Isaaco Massa Equiti Nobilissimo, et RegiaeSuecorum Maiestatis Delegato Amplissimo. D.D. Joannes Janssonius." This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson in 1636 and 1637. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 38 x 48 cm.

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  20. Title: Provinciae Cantii: vulgo Kendt nova descriptio.; Province of Kent

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Includes illustrations of ships and sea monsters in the ocean. Does not match any states listed in Van der Krogt. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 37 x 49 cm.

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