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Antique Map of the Holy Land, c.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Totius Terrae Sanctae Delineatio'. Map of the Holy Land extending to Egypt and
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18th Century Antique Map Background
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Northern Asia by Mallet, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Das Mitternächtige Theil des Alten Asien'. This sheet of five miniature maps
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18th Century Antique Map Background
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Batavia 'Jakarta, Indonesia' by Montanus, 1679
Located in Langweer, NL
in the background. The plan is based on the earlier, much larger map of Batavia published by Clement
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Late 17th Century Unknown Antique Map Background
Materials
Paper
View of Dover Castle Atop the Cliffs in the Background, England, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
cliffs in the background. Published by T. McLean in 1818.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'J. Hassell
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1810s Antique Map Background
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Paper
Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was a London-based map publisher that flourished during the 19th century
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1850s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the British Islands by J. Thomson, 1817
Located in Langweer, NL
Group of 5 maps of the Channel Islands, Scilly, Jersey, the Isle of Mann and the Isle of Wight
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Early 19th Century Antique Map Background
Materials
Paper
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company is known for producing maps and atlases that were highly regarded for their
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1850s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
17th Century Topographical Map, French Champagne Region, Epernay, Iohan Peeters
Located in New York, NY
Fine topographical 17th century map by Iohan Peeters of the towns of Epernay and Lametz in the
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17th Century Dutch Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 12.38 in W 15.5 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Empire of the Assyriens by Mallet, 1683
By Alain Manesson Mallet
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Empire des Assyriens' and 'Assyrie Chaldee et Mesopotamie selon les Anciens
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17th Century Antique Map Background
Materials
Paper
An Ornate and Historical Tallis Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map of Jamaica is part of the renowned series created by the Tallis Company
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1850s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
An Old Illustrated Tallis Map of Central America with Volcanic Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This map of Central America, part of John Tallis & Company's series from "The British Colonies" by
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1850s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Map of Tasmania with Illustrations of Local Fauna and Colonial Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company was renowned for their detailed and ornate maps during the 19th century
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1850s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Map of New Zealand Showing Maori Culture and Early Colonial Settlements, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company were renowned for their ornate and detailed maps in the mid-19th century
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1850s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Old Print Titled from War Comes Peace, City Amara in Africa in Background, C1630
Located in Langweer, NL
War comes Peace). A lance is used as a roost for chickens. In the background the city Amara in Africa
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1630s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 6.03 in W 7.29 in D 0 in
1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton
By J.H. Colton
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an 1859 “Map of the United States of America, the British Provinces, Mexico, the West
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1850s American Antique Map Background
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Paper
Antique Map of Africa, Cartouche with Elephant Tusks and Horned Serpent, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Africa titled 'Africa Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas
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18th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 21.26 in W 24.81 in D 0 in
Important and Scarce Antique Map of Asia from Jesuit Sources, C.1713
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Asie selon les nouvelles observations de Messrs de l'Academie des Sciences
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18th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
Antique Map of Northern India and the Bengal Gulf by Mallet, 1686
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled "Partie Orientale de la Terre Ferme de l'Inde Moderne". Original antique map of
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17th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
Antique Map of Asia Minor including part of the Greek Archipelago and Cyprus
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chersonesi quae hodie Natolia Descriptio'. Decorative, smaller map of Asia
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Mid-18th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 9.69 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of India and the Gulf of Bengal by Mallet, c.1686
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ?Partie Orientale de la Terre Ferme de l'Inde Moderne. Small map of India and
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17th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
Victorian Visions of the New World: A Detailed Tallis Map of North America, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
The map presented here is an intricate example from the series of maps produced by John Tallis
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1850s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Old Map of the Empire of the Assyriens & the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers, 1683
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Empire des Assyriens' and 'Assyrie Chaldee et Mesopotamie selon les Anciens
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1680s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 8.27 in W 5.12 in D 0 in
Lovely Antique Map Centered on Sedan and Doncheri and the Meuze River, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
from a background steeped in the world of books and maps. His father was a bookseller and publisher
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1650s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 19.69 in W 23.23 in D 0 in
The Kingdom of Naples and Southern Italy: A Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
hand colored map of southern Italy and the ancient Kingdom of Naples created by Johann Baptist Homann
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Early 18th Century German Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 20 in W 23.88 in D 0.07 in
18th Century French Map and City View of Joppe/Jaffa 'Tel Aviv' by Sanson
By Nicolas Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
with a fortress on a hill across in the background. The map is printed from the original Sanson
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Early 18th Century French Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 18.88 in W 23 in D 1.13 in
Álava in Northern Spain: The Geography of Basque Heritage and Terrain, 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map is a historical depiction of the province of Álava (in Basque: Araba
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Early 1900s Antique Map Background
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Paper
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H 14.77 in W 20.08 in D 0 in
Vintage Cartographic Collection Set of India Explored - W. G. Blackie's 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'India'. Original antique map of India with inset maps of Pegu, the Tenasserim
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 14.57 in W 21.26 in D 0.02 in
Decorative Original Antique Panoramic View of Atjeh on Sumatra, Indonesia, 1756
Located in Langweer, NL
, Indonesia. On this engraving a pagode like building is visible in the background. In the foreground sailing
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1750s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 10.36 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
Rare Large Etching of a Market of War Horses, Ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
background is the city gate of a city. At the bottom of the margin a six-line text in Latin and a six-line
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1720s Antique Map Background
Striking Antique View of Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, in Kerala, India
Located in Langweer, NL
background, with truly exceptional detail of the buildings, elephants, palm trees, and landscape. This
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Mid-17th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 5.71 in W 6.89 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Engraving of Sakai in the Osaka Prefecture, Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
background several Castles, a temple, the King's court etc. Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen
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1660s Antique Map Background
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Paper
Old Print of a Partridge in Front of The Walled City of Azemmour, Morocco, c1630
Located in Langweer, NL
and a city view in the background.
Artists and engravers: Authors: Daniel Meisner and Eberhart
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1630s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 5.99 in W 7.49 in D 0 in
Old Engraving of the Trarbach Battle in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, c.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
fell to the allied forces whereby the famous Baron de Trogne lost his life.
Background of this
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1710s Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 0 in
"San Francisco, Upper California” 1851 Antique Map of San Francisco
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Methodist church is depicted in the center foreground. In the background, ships fill the bustling harbor
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1850s American Antique Map Background
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Paper
Original Antique Poster Norvege Norway Midnight Sun Stavkirke Church Travel Map
Located in London, GB
traditional wooden Norwegian Stavkirke church with snow topped mountains in the background, a tree on the side
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1610s Norwegian Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 0.04 in
North and South America: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Johann Homann
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
This early 18th century hand-colored copperplate map of North and South America entitled "Totius
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Map Background
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Engraving
Roman Hills, Aqueducts and Roads: An Early 18th Century Map by Jan Goeree
Located in Alamo, CA
This richly engraved map of Rome and its environs entitled "Urbis Cum Vicis Seu Pagis Adiacentibus
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Map Background
Materials
Engraving
View of Meissen, Germany: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Braun & Hogenberg
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a 16th century original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of View of View of Meissen
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Map Background
Materials
Engraving
Antique Map of Italy Drawn & Engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, Edinburgh 1814
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent museum quality antique hand-coloured map of Italy, dating from 1814.
This
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1810s Scottish Antique Map Background
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Other
H 30.52 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
18th Century French Map and City View of Joppe/Jaffa (Tel Aviv) by Sanson
By Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville
Located in Alamo, CA
with a fortress on a hill across in the background. The map is printed from the original Sanson
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Early 1700s Antique Map Background
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Engraving
H 18.88 in W 23 in D 1.13 in
Old Decorative Maritime Print of Ships in an Harbour, Possibly England, C.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
background various vessels. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by T.A
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19th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 14.18 in W 21.26 in D 0 in
Antique Maritime Print with Various Vessels, circa 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
background various vessels. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by T.A
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19th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
Antique Maritime Print with Ships in the View of a Harbour, circa 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
background various vessels. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by T.A
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19th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Willem Van Braam by Sallieth, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Willem van Braam, standing near a canon. In the background, a ship. Made after a drawing by J. Craco
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18th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
Original Antique Advertising Poster Lloyds France Maritime Transports Insurance
Located in London, GB
maritime insurance and immediate settlement of claims featuring a map of France showing the rivers and
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1920s French Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 46.86 in W 31.89 in D 0.04 in
Antique Print of a Dutch Fortress in Manado Bay, Sulawesi, Indonesia, 1833
Located in Langweer, NL
background. Manado is now the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia. This print originates from
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19th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
Rare Hand Colored "Cabane Des Hold" - 1st Ed "Description de l’Univers" C. 1683
By Alain Manesson Mallet
Located in Soquel, CA
military engineering and mathematical background led to an appointment teaching mathematics at la Petite
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1680s Realist Antique Map Background
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Paper, Ink, Gouache
H 11.5 in W 9.07 in D 0.07 in
19th Century Romantic Movement Painting "The Explorer" Unsigned
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
ocean's edge, either lost, shipwrecked, or possibly exploring. He gazes at a map, despondently, his
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Mid-19th Century British Romantic Antique Map Background
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Canvas
Antique Print with Two Views of the Cape of Good Hope
Located in Langweer, NL
Good Hope, with Dutch ships in the harbor and Table Mountain in the background. A night view of the
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Early 18th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
Early 18th Century Globe Terrestre Engraving
By Francois Halma
Located in Soquel, CA
in the background. Displayed in a black wood frame. Image, 7.25"H x 5.25"L.
Cartographer and
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Early 1700s Realist Antique Map Background
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Paper, Ink
Two Antique Views of the Ruins of the Tower of Babel, Babylon, 1683
Located in Langweer, NL
engineering and mathematical background led to his position teaching mathematics at court. His major
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1680s Antique Map Background
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Paper
Siege of Szigetvár, 1566: Lafreri's Rare Handcolored Engraving Published in 1585
Located in Langweer, NL
references for this rare map: Bifolco/Ronca (2018), plate 551; Ganado, Malta NL Coll. pp. 201/42; see Meurer
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16th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
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H 14.57 in W 19.1 in D 0 in
View Of Kinnungam - Hand Watercolored Etching by A. Leide
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in Roma, IT
consist of views, maps, and street plans, reissues of maps by the principal cities including Beijing
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Early 18th Century Antique Map Background
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Etching
H 9.06 in W 13.19 in D 0.08 in
View Of Tongling - Hand Watercolored Etching by A. Leide
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in Roma, IT
comprehensive geographical work ever produced. The volume contained plates that generally consist of views, maps
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Early 18th Century Antique Map Background
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Etching
H 9.06 in W 13.19 in D 0.08 in
Original Antique Poster Midnight Sun Norway Travel Gronoy Bolgen Mountain View
Located in London, GB
shining over the calm water and mountain in the background, the bold lettering and winged cog Norwegian
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Early 1900s Norwegian Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 38.98 in W 25.99 in D 0.04 in
Pieter van der Aa: Cambridge from the East, after David Loggan
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in London, GB
and Cambridge. A wide Cambridgeshire sky opens out over the harvest scene; in the background, the
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Early 18th Century Antique Map Background
Materials
Engraving
Colored Antique Print of various Water Plants including Coral in Southeast Asia
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
the background sailing vessels.
François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 – 6 August 1727) was
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Mid-18th Century Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 13.19 in W 15.36 in D 0.02 in
1850s Antique Floral Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
rugs may have put the city on the map, exquisite room-sized carpets have contributed to its enduring
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19th Century Tribal Antique Map Background
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Wool
Original Vintage Art Deco Style Poster Aerotransport Swedish Airlines VI Flyver
By Ernst Mentze
Located in London, GB
umbrella in one hand and three planes on leashes in the other, each plane flying over a map of Europe
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Map Background
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Paper
H 33.67 in W 20.48 in D 0.01 in
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
turning overhead. In line with its counterpart, the terrestrial globe, celestial globes are mapped by a
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Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Antique Map Background
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Other
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