‎Maps‎

‎Hema Maps‎

‎Australians remembered map : Australia's involvement in military conflicts since Federation.‎

‎Brisbane: Hema Maps 2002. soft cover. VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear to covers small mark on front from price label./No Jacket. Large fold-out map. Hema Maps paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 38925 ISBN : 1865001848 9781865001845

‎[EIGHT MANUSCRIPT PROVINCAL COLOR GOUACHE MAPS OF KOREA]‎

‎P'ALTO CHIDO OR EIGHT PROVINCES KOREA MAPS. KOREAN PROVINCAL MANUSCRIPT MAPS‎

‎Korea late 18th-early 19th century 1780-1810. Eight color gouache pastel tinted maps ca. 57.5 x 90.1 cm.contemporary re-backing very solid clean examples complete set of all provinces hand-painted gouache manuscripts. RARE & OBSCURE . . . . A RARE & COMPLETE SET OF ANTIQUARIAN MANUSCRIPT KOREAN . . . YI PERIOD PROVINCIAL MAPS . . "P’ALTO CHIDO" OR "EIGHT PROVINCES MAPS" . . . DELUXE ELEPHANT FOLIO SIZE SHEETS . . . HAND-COLORED GOUACHE PASTELS . This is a very RARE & COMPLETE set of eight Korean provincial manuscript maps. Drawn circa 1780-1810 by an unsigned Korean cartographer. These maps are of historical importance giving place names isolating the time frame. . Painted on very thin finely hand-made mulberry-fiber tissue paper contemporary re-backed with a stiff hand-made paper. Beautifully hand-painted & colored in gouache pastels. . The record shows several reliable verities of manuscript maps showing the eight ancient Korean provinces. . Commonly these maps had no title cartographer's name date or other critical bibliographic colophon data. This is a common theme with Korean manuscript maps. . Political divisions of Korea are by and large mostly stable making name comparisons easier. . PROBABLE MAP TITLES INCLUDE: . a. The "SINJUNG-TONGGUK-YOJI-SUNGNAM:" "EIGHT SEPARATE MAPS EACH SHOWING ONE COMPLETE PROVINCE OF THE EIGHT KOREAN PROVINCES similar in intention to the "P’ALTO CHIDO." . The eight provinces were established during the Chosen dynasty 1392-1910 alternately and commonly called the Yi dynasty. . The eight provinces are from the north to south: . 1. Hamgyong 2. P'yong'an 3. P'yongyang 4. Kangwon 5. Hwanghae 6. Kanghwa 7. Kyongsang 8. Cholla'ungch'ong . During the Sejo reign 1455-68 Yang Songji made the first "P'Alt-do "P’ALTO CHIDO" type maps of the eight provinces this type and style became the "standard" for future examples. There after his style and format were copied by others for centuries. . b. A second version and style of the above eight provinces maps is called "TONGGUK CHIDO: MAP OF THE EASTERN COUNTRY i.e. KOREA" showing a compressed northern frontier along Manchuria the characteristic "CHONG CH'OK" style. . c. A third similar map: "P'ALDO-CHONGDO: A SINGLE MAP SHOWING THE EIGHT PROVINCES OF KOREA." . These maps are pictorially beautiful and artistically drawn in detail. Graphics expressing a primitive naive folk charm depicts prominent geological landscape features. Mountain ranges hills forests in green streams/rivers blues political district seats distinctively painted cartouches box-like in various differing colors for each province. Roads paddy coastal shore line & islands in blue tints with other features nicely colored. . There are a large number of name throughout each map all written in Hanzi traditional Chinese characters called "Hanja" in Korean as was the common practice at that time for Koreans. There are no Hangul characters at all. The Hanja identify navigational directions names of surrounding ocean harbors beaches geographical names city towns villages mountains rivers roads and the like. . Each of the eight maps illustrates a complete single province. Within each of the various political divisions and boundaries outlined and named. . RARITY OF KOREAN ANTIQUITIES: Antiquarian Korean examples are sparse when compared to items of the same period in China and Japan. Korean works are less than 10% of those created elsewhere. . Fewer Korean items were made survived and preserved. The attrition rate: bad weather unstable ancient mud building structures fires natural disasters earthquakes war and other factors diminished the remaining examples. . Those the numbers that come to marked are steadily reduced while the value continues to appreciate. Many never return to market when acquired by institutions or private collectors who eventually donate to museums. . DATING THESE MAPS: These were mostly undated. . There are three possible methods of dating. . a. BY PLACE NAME: there are details in the reference books about county seat names being colored or put in various kinds of 'boxes' on the map depending on that according to the resources approximate dates can be derived. . b. PAPER TECHNOLOGY & FIBERS: Koreans have been using hand-made mulberry bark and fiber paper from the Zhenguan period AD 627-649 printing Buddhist sutras by woodblocks on similar kinds of paper. . These two technologies papermaking and woodblock printing was transmitted to Japan around 700 AD. . Since that time both Koreans & Japanese have utilized mulberry paper Washi in Japanese to woodblock print and paint a large variety of items including maps books and single page works. . By comparing the paper of these maps with known dated printed Japanese books a very close approximate date can be derived. . These Korean map papers are nearly identical to dated woodblock-printed Japanese examples we have. It is therefore highly possible these maps were painted on hand-made mulberry paper from circa 1780-1810 period. . In ancient times sheet size was limited to a small size then joined to other sheets to create a large size single sheet. These maps are of that format. See McCune below where he states the kind of paper used which matches our examples. . CONDITION: Per McCune we summarize: as usual these maps were folded several times from their creation time so they could be safely stored and carried in small 'book' format in covers with a tied string. See McCune below. . Being painted on very fine & thin hand-made mulberry paper most all examples were eventually re-backed. Ours as typical have period re-backing using the same character hand-made mulberry fiber paper of a thicker quality. . They are well preserved however nevertheless as usual there remains some old original wear at the folds the expected light water stains dustiness with other typical very minor flaws for an item of this grand size being 200 years old. These do not detract from the overall excellent impression and stunning appeal. . RARITY: . The complete set is RARE! The work is nicely executed in a firm hand with artistic value illustrating artistically hills mountains and other features of the map pictorially. It is not only a map but a work of art. Tastefully colored in subtle pastels nice representation of water rives and sea. . Such early and beautifully artistic examples seldom come to market. . A RARE AND FRESH EXAMPLE NEVER BEEN ON THE MARKET IN THE LAST 120 YEARS ! . PROVENANCE: These items were acquired from a former missionary's estate who was stationed in Korea from circa 1900-1930's. They have been in this private collection since and have never been on the market. . Color scans are posted to our website. . REFERENCES: . TOOLEY Ronald V. et al.: Article: Shannon McCune: SOME KOREAN MAPS pp.70-102 with illustrations. McCUNE Shannon.: KOREAN MAPS OF THE YI DYNASTY KOREAN CULTURE Korean Consulate General L.A. Ca. Sept. 1983 pp.21-31 34 back cover color plate color & b.w. illustrated. . He discusses "P’ALTO CHIDO""EIGHT PROVINCES MAP" origins maps without scale and were copies of a Korean scholar named Won his title was: Haksaeng works based on Chong Ch’ok’s 1390-1475 TONGGUK CHIDO MAP OF THE EASTERN COUNTRY then modified by Won to be the more typical "P’ALTO CHIDO" "EIGHT PROVINCES MAP" but in his new style. This new style clearly resembles our maps in layout format color of county seats and similar boxes around them and other critical details. KOREAN CONSUL GENERAL KOREAN CULTURE September 1983 pp.21-31 34 color map on back cover color and b.w. illustrated. . It was from these maps that the later versions similar to ours eventually emerged mostly by Imperial Order by the ".Yi Dynasty court specifically decreed that both magistrates and governors should prepare up-to-date maps of their territories udder their supervision." p.25. HARLEY J.B. ed. et al.: CARTOGRAPHY IN THE TRADITIONAL EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN SOCIETIES. Ahead of Title: THE HISTORY OF CARTOGRAPHY Vol. 2 Book 2 an excellent article by Gari Ledyard: CARTOGRAPHY IN KOREA pp. 235-345239 figures 10.23 10.24 et al. NAKAMURA Hiroshi.: EAST ASIA IN OLD MAPS. . --. NIHON KO CHIZU TAISEI: GREAT COLLECTION OF OLD JAPANESE MAPS MONUMENTA CARTOGRAPHICA JAPONICA . --. OLD CHINESE WORLD MAPS PRESERVED BY THE KOREANS. Article in IMAGO MUNDI IV 1958. LEE Chan. CH'AN Yi.: OLD MAPS OF KOREA. Han'guk ko chido. By: Ch'an Yi Hong-gyu Che Han'guk Tosogwanhak Yon'guhoe. He discusses and illustrates a good number of similar examples. On pp.226-27 he outlines an early Yi Dynasty example of: THE MAP OF EIGHT provinces found in TONGGUK YOJI SUNGNAM Chong Sang-gi's Tongguk Chido. These manuscripts were on large paper one province per sheet. Many other fine related examples are illustrated & discussed. . --. OLD MAPS OF KOREA: HISTORICAL SKETCH. He traces the early origins of Early Yi dynasty1392-1910 Eight Provinces Map origins and progressions excellent lucid article with illustrations and references to Yi HOE’s MAP OF EIGHT PROVINCES. Excellent essay on provincial maps. SHIN Michael D. ed.: KOREAN HISTORY IN MAPS: From Prehistory to the Twenty-First Century. British Museum similar examples cited: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Room_67_British_Museum# /media/File:Map_of_the_Jeolla_Province_British_Library_c.27. f.14_fol.12_n02.jpg Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/item/84117116 THROWER NORMAN J.W. & Young Il Kim: dong-kookyu-do: A RECENTLY DISCOVERED MANUSCRIPT OF A MAP OF KOREA. Imago Mundi vol.21 1967 pp.31-49 illustrated. . . unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 38009901

‎Bear Grylls; Collins Maps Staff; Times Books Staff‎

‎Extreme Survivors : 60 of the World's Most Extreme Survival Stories‎

‎HarperCollins Publishers Limited 2012. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. HarperCollins Publishers Limited paperback‎

Bookseller reference : G0007482779I5N00 ISBN : 0007482779 9780007482771

‎Thomas Bros Maps‎

‎Thomas Guide 2004 San Diego Including Portions of Imperial County: Street Guide San Diego County Including Portions of Imperial County Street Guide and Directory‎

‎Thomas Brothers Maps 2003. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Thomas Brothers Maps paperback‎

Bookseller reference : G0528999303I5N00 ISBN : 0528999303 9780528999307

‎MURRAY'S HANDY CLASSICAL MAPS.‎

‎Italia and Sicilia. Edited by G.B. Grundy. Including Index.‎

‎London John Murray n.d. ca. 1903 11 index p. Two folding maps 47x60 cm in red cloth binding. 24 cm The maps arew mounted on cloth and also bound in a cloth case Back slightly damaged. Some wear to the folds of the maps hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 155159

‎maps, Nicolson‎

‎Edinburgh City Atlas‎

‎Nicolson Maps. Very Good. 2000. Paperback. 1860970826 . Minor signs of ownership shelf wear to corners & edges only ow clean and tight. ; 2nd; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 100 pages . Nicolson Maps paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 22316 ISBN : 1860970826 9781860970825

‎Philip's Maps‎

‎Philip's Street Atlas Norfolk: Spiral Edition‎

‎Paperback. Very Good. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : GOR008843537 ISBN : 1849074283 9781849074285

‎Cartes Taride:‎

‎Midi De La France: section centrale‎

‎Cartes Taride Pour Cyclistes et Autmobiles Paris no date : 1930's Linen-backed folding coloured map; No. 18 in the series; Somewhat dirtied 'Royal Automobile Club Touring Department' stamp also a previous private owner's signature vg. Cartes Taride Pour Cyclistes et Autmobiles, Paris, no date : 1930's ? unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 7368

‎Nicolson Maps‎

‎Road 2: West Scotland & The Western Isles‎

‎Paperback. Very Good. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : GOR006735234 ISBN : 1860973353 9781860973352

‎Tom Harrison Maps‎

‎Ansel Adams Wilderness Trail Map Tom Harrison Maps‎

‎Ingramcontent 2017-05-01. 2. map. New. 4.00x0.05x7.40. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ingramcontent unknown‎

Bookseller reference : DADAX0981834426 ISBN : 0981834426 9780981834429

‎AaZ maps‎

‎York A-Z Street Atlas‎

‎Paperback. Very Good. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : GOR005524906 ISBN : 1843488094 9781843488095

‎Maps, Compass‎

‎Marrakesh‎

‎Compass Maps. As New. 2007. Map. 1845877047 . Clean tight & bright no marks or inscriptions as new. Handy pocket size. ; Popout Map; 5.91 X 3.46 X 0.47 inches; 1 pages . Compass Maps unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 18226 ISBN : 1845877047 9781845877040

‎Philip's Maps‎

‎Philip's Street Atlas Cumbria: Pocket Edition‎

‎Paperback. Very Good. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : GOR004987579 ISBN : 1849071802 9781849071802

‎National Geographic Maps‎

‎Many Glacier: Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks Map National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map 314‎

‎Natl Geographic Society Maps 2021-03-20. 2021. map. Used: Good. 3.90x0.40x7.10. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Natl Geographic Society Maps unknown‎

Bookseller reference : SONG1566954703 ISBN : 1566954703 9781566954709

‎Philip's Maps‎

‎Philip's Red Books Dorset‎

‎Paperback. Good. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : GOR004607305 ISBN : 0540094714 9780540094714

‎Hema Maps Staff‎

‎Concise Atlas of the World‎

‎Brisbane Australia: Hema Maps Pty Ltd 2003 The cover has minor shelf wear. 176 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Size F: 9"-10" Tall 228-254mm. Hema Maps Pty Ltd hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 119581 ISBN : 186500250x 9781865002507

‎Philip's Maps‎

‎Philip's Street Atlas Berkshire‎

‎Hardback. Very Good. hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : GOR003416006 ISBN : 0540084921 9780540084920

‎Compass Maps‎

‎Nice Europe Popout Maps‎

‎Paperback. Very Good. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : GOR002464537 ISBN : 1841393614 9781841393612

‎Philip's Maps‎

‎Hertfordshire Street Atlas‎

‎Paperback. Acceptable. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : GOR002138718 ISBN : 0540076821 9780540076826

‎Streetwise Maps‎

‎Streetwise Washington DC Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Washington DC‎

‎StreetWise 2010-01-01. map. Used: Good. 3.75x0.25x8.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. StreetWise unknown‎

Bookseller reference : SONG0935039066 ISBN : 0935039066 9780935039061

‎Hammond Maps‎

‎HAMMOND'S ILLUSTRATED ATLAS FOR YOUNG AMERICA‎

‎Maplewood NJ: C.S. Hammond and Company 1956. Yellow hardcover binding soiled square and tight. Bumped corners. Bit of paper missing along spine. Endpapers with index and facts hinges good. 92 pages with a few small closed tears. Part of the Weekly Reader Children's Book Club - full color maps and up-to-date well through 1956! facts with new concepts about our physical and political world. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illus. by Illustrated. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. C.S. Hammond and Company Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 08337

‎Hema Maps (Firm)‎

‎Sydney Handy Map‎

‎map. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 1875992413.G ISBN : 1875992413 9781875992416

‎A-Z Maps‎

‎Great Britain A-Z Super Scale Road Atlas 2025 A3 Spiral‎

‎Geographers� A-Z Map Co Ltd 28/03/2024 00:00:01. spiral_bound. Good. 1.2990 in x 37.9711 in x 28.7781 in. Geographers� A-Z Map Co Ltd unknown‎

Bookseller reference : mon0000497700 ISBN : 0008652953 9780008652951

‎[Argentina] [Maps] Ministry of Agriculture‎

‎Argentine Fruit for Export January 1935‎

‎Buenos Aires: Argentine Republic Ministry of Agriculture Division of Control of Fruit Production 1935. First edition. 8vo 36pp plus fold out map at rear showing fruit producing zones of Argentina. In English with photos throughout. Illustrated wrappers with light chipping to edges. Clean internally and very good. <br /> <br /> Scarce and attractive Buenos Aires imprint with fold out map.  OCLC cites 6 holdings. Argentine Republic, Ministry of Agriculture, Division of Control of Fruit Production unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 9159

‎National Geographic Maps - Reference‎

‎National Geographic Night Sky - Northern Hemisphere Map Stargazer folded National Geographic Reference Map‎

‎National Geographic 2024-03-06. 2024. map. Used: Good. 4.25x0.10x9.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. National Geographic unknown‎

Bookseller reference : SONG1566959500 ISBN : 1566959500 9781566959506