Anthony Finley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Anthony Finley Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 13, 2024
Finley - Map of United States
Est: $500 - $1,000
This hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's A New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries. This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825. It was said of this atlas: "The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names." (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Jan. 13, 2024
Finley - Map of North America
Est: $500 - $1,000
This hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's A New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries. This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825. It was said of this atlas: "The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names." (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Jan. 13, 2024
Finley - Map of Louisiana
Est: $300 - $500
This hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's A New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries. This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825. It was said of this atlas: "The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names." (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Jan. 13, 2024
Finley - Map of West Indies
Est: $300 - $500
This hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's A New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries. This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825. It was said of this atlas: "The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names." (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Dec. 16, 2023
Anthony Finley North Carolina Counties Map
Est: $100 - $250
A Anthony Finley (American, 1784-1834) handcolored engraving depicting the counties within North Carolina and the surrounding areas. Stamped 'Published By A. Finley Phliad.' lower center. Presented in a frame behind glass.
Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
Nov. 04, 2023
Finley - Map of Missouri
Est: $300 - $500
This hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's A New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries. This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825. It was said of this atlas: "The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names." (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Nov. 04, 2023
Finley - Map of Mississippi
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
This hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's A New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries. This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825. It was said of this atlas: "The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names." (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Oct. 21, 2023
Finley - Map of the World on Mercator's Projection
Est: $400 - $800
This hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's A New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries. This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825. It was said of this atlas: "The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names." (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Oct. 21, 2023
Finley - Map of Mexico
Est: $400 - $800
This hand-colored map is from Anthony Finley's A New General Atlas, comprising a complete set of maps, representing the grand divisions of the globe... compiled from the best authorities, and corrected by the most recent discoveries. This is from the second edition of the work published in Philadelphia by the Author in 1825. It was said of this atlas: "The number of elegant maps and atlases which have come from the press within a short time in the United States, is a most flattering proof of increased attention of the community to the important study of geography. The present work contains sixty maps, about half of which are devoted to the American continent, and the remainder to other parts of the world, chiefly to Europe. The engraving is done almost uniformly with remarkable distinctness and the face of the maps is frequently beautiful, not overloaded with a confusion of useless names." (North American Review, July 1824, pp.261-262)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 08, 2023
(Map - Maryland) Maryland
Est: $180 - $220
Maryland. Anthony Finley, Maryland, from A New General Atlas, Comprising a Complete Set of Maps…, 1824 (circa). Hand Color. This copper engraved map of the state details the county seats, roads, towns and settlements, and watershed. Locates the District of Columbia which was created (in part) from a portion of Montgomery and Prince George's county. Engraved by Young & Delleker. According to Ristow, Finley published his atlases between 1824 to 1834, with separate issues published in the years 1824, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33 and 1834.
Old World Auctions
Oct. 14, 2021
(Maps in Book - Atlases) A New General Atlas, Comprising a Complete Set of Maps, Representing the Grand Divisions of the Globe...
Est: $4,750 - $6,000
First Edition of Finley's General Atlas - Complete. Atlases. Anthony Finley, A New General Atlas, Comprising a Complete Set of Maps, Representing the Grand Divisions of the Globe..., 1824 (published). Hand Color. This is the first edition of this important early American atlas, complete with 60 maps. Finley's General Atlas was very popular with the public and went through several editions from 1824-36, outselling rival atlases by Carey & Lea and H.S. Tanner. His maps were printed on high quality paper and employed an elegant engraving style with extensive topographical information that were routinely corrected and updated. Of particular interest in this edition are the maps of the trans-Appalachian west where settlements were rapidly developing on the frontier including: Mississippi. Handsome map of the state that details the county seats, roads, towns and settlements, and watershed. Development is primarily in the southern portion and mostly along the rivers with virtually no other settlements noted. Monroe is the only county in the north, which was carved out of Chickasaw Indian lands where Cotton Gin Port is located. The early U.S. government built a cotton gin here in 1801 as part of a "plan of civilization" for the Chickasaw Indians. The huge Choctaw Indians region occupies the middle section. In it are noted three missionary stations: Mayhew, Elliott and Monroe, plus the Old Agency, and Yazoom Lower Town. The map shows 18 counties, correct for about 1822, plus the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian areas. Indiana. Fine early map of the state with only 38 counties. The top third of the state is unorganized beyond the Wabash River and the Indian Boundary with reference to Ottaway, Miami, Delaware, and Pottawatomie Indians. The detailed map shows the roads, towns and settlements with most of the settlements and roads in the lower third of the state. Illinois. The continuation of the Indian Boundary from the above map of Indiana is shown in the upper portion of the state. In this area the tribal lands of the Sac & Fox, and the Winnebago Indians are noted. Below this line, the northern counties are very large with little development although Chicago and Ft. Dearborn are noted. The southern portion of the territory is more developed with a network of roads and trails connecting settlements. Also of interest is the map of the eastern United States which depict large Missouri, Arkansas, and North West territories. At the back of the atlas are the thematic charts "Comparative eights of the Principal Mountains" and "Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers." All maps were engraved by Young & Delleker and the ornate title page and table of contents was lettered by Joseph Perkins. Title page, table of contents, 60 maps, and 2 thematic charts. The spine has been rebacked in attractive maroon leather to match the original marbled boards with quarter leather and tips. A highly desirable atlas, especially so in the first edition.
Old World Auctions
Oct. 14, 2021
(Map - Delaware) Delaware
Est: $140 - $170
Delaware. Anthony Finley, Delaware, from A New General Atlas..., 1824 (circa). Hand Color. This handsome map of the state details the county seats, roads, towns and settlements, and watershed. It shows a network of wagon roads between the major towns and villages. Locates Iron Hill, Christiana's Bridge, ferries, and mills. The Cypress Swamp is well drawn along the border with Maryland. Engraved by Young & Delleker. Finley published his atlases annually between 1824-1834, with one final edition appearing in 1836 (Ristow states his last atlas was 1834).
Old World Auctions
May. 21, 2020
(Map - Kentucky & Tennessee) Map of Kentucky and Tennessee Compiled from the Latest Authorities
Est: $700 - $850
Kentucky & Tennessee. Anthony Finley, Map of Kentucky and Tennessee Compiled from the Latest Authorities, 1828 (dated). Hand Color. This is the uncommon pocket map version of Finley's handsome map of Kentucky and Tennessee. County development in Kentucky is current to 1824, with Spencer County shown, but no sign of Edmonson, Laurel, or Russell, all of which were established in 1825. Tennessee's county development is current to 1825, reflecting the updated Franklin-Marion boundary. There is nice detail of rivers and roads. The table at top left gives 1820 population statistics divided into White, Free Blacks, and Slaves, and population growth figures from 1790 to 1820. The map folds into red leather covers with the title in gilt on the cover. An advertisement for Finley's firm appears on the paste-down. The plate was drawn by D.H. Vance and engraved by J.H. Young, and it originally appeared in Finley's A New American Atlas (1826). Finley published his atlas maps in pocket format until he sold his plates to Samuel Augustus Mitchell in 1831.
Old World Auctions
May. 21, 2020
(Map - New England - United States) Map of Maine New Hampshire and Vermont, Compiled from the Latest Authorities
Est: $200 - $230
New England - United States. Anthony Finley, Map of Maine New Hampshire and Vermont, Compiled from the Latest Authorities, 1826 (dated). Hand Color. This folding version of Finley's atlas map delineates the counties, roads, limited watershed, scores of towns and villages. The "Statistical Table" gives populations by county for 1810 and 1820. Maps from Finley's folio A New American Atlas are scarce, but the 15 maps were also published in a rare pocket atlas version that is scarcer still. The maps in this issue were printed on thin paper folding into 3.5" x 6" format. This example is from an edition published between 1827 and 1830. Ristow says, "The same plates, with dates and publisher's name changed, were used by S. Augustus Mitchell in 1831 for an atlas published under the same title as Finley's 1826 volume." This map does not contain Mitchell's imprint and appears as an unrecorded edition published by Finely prior to his collaboration with Mitchell. Drawn by Vance and engraved by J. H. Young.
Old World Auctions
Oct. 26, 2019
Map of Virginia and Maryland, Anthony Finley, 1829
Est: $1,400 - $2,100
This map shows the counties, county seats, roads, and rivers in both Maryland and Virginia from 1829. The map was drawn by D.H. Vance, engraved by J.H. Young, and published by A. Finley. At the top left are tables showing the 1820 census of people by county, including white, free black, and slave populations. The census is inclusive of populations of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. At the top right is a bird's-eye view of the plan of DC and Georgetown. The map was a pocket edition of Finley's A New American Atlas issued in 1826 with dates printed in the lower margin. This map is from the 1829 edition of the atlas, which contained 15 maps in total and was constructed from latest authorities from that year.
The Great Republic
Oct. 18, 2019
(Map - Kentucky & Tennessee) Map of Kentucky and Tennessee Compiled from the Latest Authorities
Est: $800 - $950
Kentucky & Tennessee. Anthony Finley, Map of Kentucky and Tennessee Compiled from the Latest Authorities, 1828 (dated). Hand Color. This is the uncommon pocket map version of Finley's handsome map of Kentucky and Tennessee. County development in Kentucky is current to 1824, with Spencer County shown, but no sign of Edmonson, Laurel, or Russell, all of which were established in 1825. Tennessee's county development is current to 1825, reflecting the updated Franklin-Marion boundary. There is nice detail of rivers and roads. The table at top left gives 1820 population statistics divided into White, Free Blacks, and Slaves, and population growth figures from 1790 to 1820. The map folds into red leather covers with the title in gilt on the cover. An advertisement for Finley's firm appears on the paste-down. The plate was drawn by D.H. Vance and engraved by J.H. Young, and it originally appeared in Finley's A New American Atlas (1826). Finley published his atlas maps in pocket format until he sold his plates to Samuel Augustus Mitchell in 1831. Keyword: Americas
Old World Auctions
Jan. 12, 2019
(Maps in Book - Celestial Atlas) Astronomical Recreations: or Sketches of the Relative Position and Mythological History of the Constellations
Est: $1,500 - $1,800
Anthony Finley. Astronomical Recreations: or Sketches of the Relative Position and Mythological History of the Constellations. According to the David Rumsey Map Collection, this is likely the first American celestial atlas. It was issued in the same year as Finley's first terrestrial atlas and was possibly intended to accompany it. The 117 page volume, written by Jacob Green, contains a total of 19 plates (18 in color) which were designed to "enable those who are desirous of acquiring a knowledge of the name, the position, and the classical history of the Stars, to do it without the use of the celestial globe, or a reference to the numerous volumes of Heathen Mythology." The attractive plates are reduced from the work of Johann Bode, a self-taught astronomer who served as director of the astronomical observatory of the Berlin Academy of Science for nearly 40 years. Each of the plates is accompanied by several pages of explanatory text and are organized in the following manner: constellations to the north of the zodiac (8), at the zodiac (6), and south of the zodiac (5). Includes a dedication page to James Stevenson, Mayor of Albany. Quarto, hardbound in original black quarter leather with tips over pink paper boards with paper title label on the front cover.
Old World Auctions
Oct. 11, 2018
A MICHIGAN TERRITORY MAP BY ANTHONY FINLEY, 1834
Est: $150 - $250
Titled 'Michigan and the Great Lakes.' A hand-tinted 1834 map, two years before Michigan would be admitted into the Union, by Anthony Finley. Small format, 7.75 x 10 inch image field, 10.5 x 12.75 inch sheet size, and in an 18.5 x 18.5 inch mat.
Circle Auction
Sep. 25, 2018
FINLEY, ANTHONY. 1790-1840. A New American Atlas, designed principally
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
FINLEY, ANTHONY. 1790-1840. A New American Atlas, designed principally to illustrate the Geography of the United States or North America. Philadelphia: Anthony Finley, 1826. Folio (483 x 343 mm). 15 hand-colored engraved maps on 14 double-page sheets mounted on guards. Contemporary pale blue boards, cloth folding case. Rebacked to style with printed paper spine label, endpapers renewed. Some light browning and offsetting to maps, a few repairs. Provenance: Rittenhouse Club, Philadelphia (blindstamp to title page). FIRST EDITION, also published in a pocket edition, the maps printed on very fragile paper. Finley published maps of the United States, and of each state until 1831, when he sold his map and atlas copyrights to S. Augustus Mitchell. Howes F-140.
Bonhams
Jun. 21, 2018
Anthony Finley (c.1790-1840), CANADA, sight 9.1 x 12.2 in — 23 x 31 cm; 39.5 x 47 in — 100.3 x 119.4 cm
Est: $100 - $150
Anthony Finley (c.1790-1840)CANADAhand coloured engraved map of Upper and Lower Canada, east to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, published by A. Finley, Philadelphia, framed, sight 9.1 x 12.2 in — 23 x 31 cm; 39.5 x 47 in — 100.3 x 119.4 cmEstimate: $100—150
Waddington's
Mar. 03, 2018
Rare Hand-Colored Folding Map of Tennessee by Anthony Finley, 1830
Est: $600 - $800
Rare Antique Hand-Colored Folding Map of Tennessee | By Anthony Finley | Circa 1830 | This Folding Engraved Pocket Map is Hand Colored | Published FINLEY, Anthony (c.1790-1840). Tennessee. Philadelphia: A. Finley, [ca. 1830] | Folding pocket map engraved by Young & Delleker, full hand-coloring. Folds into publisher's roan covers, covers bordered in blind, upper cover titled in gilt, publisher's ad on the inside front pastedown. (Minor separations at intersecting folds as usual). Sheet size: 9" W x 11.5 W Rare separately-issued Finley pocket map of Tennessee. Following the initial publications of both his New General Atlas and New American Atlas, Finley issued pocket map versions of many of his maps from those important early American atlases. This map of Tennessee appears to be printed from the same plate as his map of Tennessee which appeared in Finley's New General Atlas of 1831, with the addition of rivers and place names to the neighboring states not found in early editions of the New General Atlas. This map was certainly issued before 1835, as neither Benton nor Lauderdale counties appear on the map. The map still shows good detail, including principal towns, roads, and rivers, and with each county identified. In the southeast corner of the state, a large area of Cherokee lands is depicted. Little is known of Anthony Finley, other than his published work 'but he was probably born around 1790. Judging from contributors to his atlases, he apparently moved in the same Philadelphia circles of engravers and compilers as other contemporary publishers' (Ristow, p.268). Dimensions: 9" H x 11.5 W unfolded Artist or Maker: Anthony Finley Date: 1830 Literature: Little is known of Anthony Finley, other than his published work 'but he was probably born around 1790. Judging from contributors to his atlases, he apparently moved in the same Philadelphia circles of engravers and compilers as other contemporary publishers' (Ristow, p.268).
Worthington Galleries
Oct. 21, 2017
Rare Antique Hand-Colored Folding Map of Tennessee by Finley 1830
Est: $500 - $1,000
Rare Antique Hand-Colored Folding Map of Tennessee | By Anthony Finley | Circa 1830 | This Folding Engraved Pocket Map is Hand Colored | Published FINLEY, Anthony (c.1790-1840). Tennessee. Philadelphia: A. Finley, [ca. 1830] | Folding pocket map engraved by Young & Delleker, full contemporary hand-colouring. Folds into publisher's roan covers, covers bordered in blind, upper cover titled in gilt, publisher's ad on the inside front pastedown. (Minor separations at intersecting folds as usual). Sheet size: 9" W x 11.5 W Rare separately-issued Finley pocket map of Tennessee. Following the initial publications of both his New General Atlas and New American Atlas, Finley issued pocket map versions of many of his maps from those important early American atlases. This map of Tennessee appears to be printed from the same plate as his map of Tennessee which appeared in Finley's New General Atlas of 1831, with the addition of rivers and place names to the neighboring states not found in early editions of the New General Atlas. This map was certainly issued before 1835, as neither Benton nor Lauderdale counties appear on the map. Although diminutive in size, the map still shows good detail, including principal towns, roads, and rivers, and with each county identified. In the southeast corner of the state, a large area of Cherokee lands is depicted. Little is known of Anthony Finley, other than his published work 'but he was probably born around 1790. Judging from contributors to his atlases, he apparently moved in the same Philadelphia circles of engravers and compilers as other contemporary publishers' (Ristow, p.268).
Worthington Galleries
Mar. 28, 2015
Three by Anthony Finley (American, c. 1790-1840)
Est: $250 - $300
Maps of Hindoostan, Scotland, and England/Wales. Engravings on paper, circa 1827. Each sheet size 13 x 10 inches. Unframed. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
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