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Promised Land of Canaan – Antique Map of Israel with Biblical Scenes, van Jagen
Promised Land of Canaan – Antique Map of Israel with Biblical Scenes, van Jagen

Promised Land of Canaan – Antique Map of Israel with Biblical Scenes, van Jagen

Located in Langweer, NL

Published in the 17th century and engraved by J. van Jagen, this work stands out for its powerful fusion of geography and religious iconography, characteristic of Dutch cartographic ...

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Antique 1740s Dutch Maps

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Paper

Circa 1802 Map of the Troad Region by Tardieu – From the Voyage de la Troade
Circa 1802 Map of the Troad Region by Tardieu – From the Voyage de la Troade

Circa 1802 Map of the Troad Region by Tardieu – From the Voyage de la Troade

Located in Langweer, NL

The map shows the region of the ancient Troad, located in present-day northwestern Turkey, near the Dardanelles Strait, and the Aegean Sea.

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Antique Early 1800s French Maps

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Paper

Old Map of the Empire of the Assyriens & the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers, 1683
Old Map of the Empire of the Assyriens & the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers, 1683

Old Map of the Empire of the Assyriens & the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers, 1683

Located in Langweer, NL

His Description de L'Universe contains a wide variety of information, including star maps, maps of the ancient and modern world, and a synopsis of the customs, religion and governmen...

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Antique 1680s Maps

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Paper

Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie
Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie

Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie

By Pierre M. Lapie

Located in Alamo, CA

An early 19th century map of ancient Syria and Egypt entitled "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte anciennes/dressée par M.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Maps

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Paper

Levant in Antiquity: Lands of Phoenicia, Judea, and Neighboring Kingdoms, 1880
Levant in Antiquity: Lands of Phoenicia, Judea, and Neighboring Kingdoms, 1880

Levant in Antiquity: Lands of Phoenicia, Judea, and Neighboring Kingdoms, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The atlas is known for its detailed maps of the ancient world, intended for educational and scholarly use, and was published in the late 19th century.

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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

Roman Italy and Provinces: A Cartographic Snapshot, 1880
Roman Italy and Provinces: A Cartographic Snapshot, 1880

Roman Italy and Provinces: A Cartographic Snapshot, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

**Educational Purpose**: The map was designed to aid in the study of Roman history, providing a visual tool for understanding the ancient world.

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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880
Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880

Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

This atlas, often known for its detailed historical maps of ancient civilizations and empires, was originally created by Karl Spruner von Merz and later revised by Theodorus Menke.

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Antique 1880s German Maps

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Paper

Original Antique Engraving of a Sea Chart of the Western Mediterranean, ca.1650
Original Antique Engraving of a Sea Chart of the Western Mediterranean, ca.1650

Original Antique Engraving of a Sea Chart of the Western Mediterranean, ca.1650

Located in Langweer, NL

It included a description of ""most of the cities of the world"" (Townatlas), of the waterworld (Atlas Maritimus in 33 maps), and of the Ancient World (60 maps). The eleventh volume ...

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Antique 1650s Maps

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Paper

Ancient World Map
Ancient World Map

Ancient World Map

Located in Houston, TX

Over 150 year old engraved map of the world as it was known during the antiquities by cartographer Delamarche from 1838. Original hand color. Shows African, European and Asian cont...

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1830s More Prints

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Ink, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

Cartografía del recuerdo
Cartografía del recuerdo

Cartografía del recuerdo

Located in Barcelona, CT

The tactile surface suggests a layered technique, resembling a worn fresco or ancient map, inviting viewers to explore its intricate details.

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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

La Gare
La Gare

La Gare

By François Arnal

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The layered surface and carefully balanced composition evoke the appearance of an ancient map, coded manuscript, or archaeological fragment, inviting close examination and interpreta...

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1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Table Low Sofa Vintage 1950s Map Isle of Man John Speed 1610 Thomas Durham 1595
Table Low Sofa Vintage 1950s Map Isle of Man John Speed 1610 Thomas Durham 1595

Table Low Sofa Vintage 1950s Map Isle of Man John Speed 1610 Thomas Durham 1595

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- The juxtaposition of modern design and this ancient map create a unique small table and conversation piece - This is the first map featuring the Isle of Man on its own

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Antique 1610s English Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Paper

Contemporary Abstract Geometric Beige Carpet "Astroglyph" by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Abstract Geometric Beige Carpet "Astroglyph" by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Abstract Geometric Beige Carpet "Astroglyph" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The visual effect is both meditative and dynamic, as if tracing the memory of an ancient map or coded textile language. Woven from high-quality wool, the carpet delivers luxurious s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac
Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac

Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Ancient engraving, map of the earth with circling zodiac "Situs Terrae Circulis Coelestibus Circumnate"

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Antique 18th Century International Style Drawings

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Paper

Ancient World Map, Roman Macedonian Persian Empires, Ferrario 1815
Ancient World Map, Roman Macedonian Persian Empires, Ferrario 1815

Ancient World Map, Roman Macedonian Persian Empires, Ferrario 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Asia 1815 – Carta Generale dell’Asia, Ferrario, Italy This refined early 19th-century map presents a comprehensive view of the Asian continent, titled Carta Generale ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

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Paper

Modern Moroccan Style Abstract Wool Rug – Artisan Geometry by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Moroccan Style Abstract Wool Rug – Artisan Geometry by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Moroccan Style Abstract Wool Rug – Artisan Geometry by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The visual effect is both meditative and dynamic, as if tracing the memory of an ancient map or coded textile language. Woven from high-quality wool, the rug delivers luxurious soft...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...

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Wool

Maps of the Ancient World and the Posterity of Noah, 1820
Maps of the Ancient World and the Posterity of Noah, 1820

Maps of the Ancient World and the Posterity of Noah, 1820

Located in Langweer, NL

Two maps on one sheet. Hhand colored engraved lithograph, depicting the world as known to the Ancients on Mercator's projection and the Posterity of Noah. The first showns the Empire...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Letter From Vienna Color Etching 3/60
Letter From Vienna Color Etching 3/60

Letter From Vienna Color Etching 3/60

By Krystyna Smiechowska

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Printmaker Krystyna Smiechowska draws her inspiration from ancient maps and inscriptions and Slavic manuscripts from the High Middle Ages.

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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Etching, Archival Paper

Antique Map of the Ancient City of Jerusalem by A. Calmet, 1725
Antique Map of the Ancient City of Jerusalem by A. Calmet, 1725

Antique Map of the Ancient City of Jerusalem by A. Calmet, 1725

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map, titled: 'Nieuwe Plattegrond van het Oude Jeruzalem Volgens den Schryver.' - Bird's-eye view of the ancient city of Jerusalem shows its divisions with prominent depiction...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

"Britannia"
"Britannia"

"Britannia"

Located in Bristol, CT

Weller for Dr William Smith's 'Ancient Atlas' plate No. 10 Map Sz: 22 1/2"H x 17 3/8"W Frame Sz: 27 1/8"H x 22"W

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1870s Prints and Multiples

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Paper

New Map of the Terraqueous Globe - WORLD MAP - CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND
New Map of the Terraqueous Globe - WORLD MAP - CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND

New Map of the Terraqueous Globe - WORLD MAP - CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND

By Edward Wells

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A decorative view featuring Oxford. From "A New Sett of Maps both of Ancient and Present Geography". The atlas compiled by mathematician and geographer Edward Wells (1667-1727) and ...

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Early 1700s Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Late 20th Century Gold Foil World Map Double Hemisphere
Late 20th Century Gold Foil World Map Double Hemisphere

Late 20th Century Gold Foil World Map Double Hemisphere

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Late 20th Century Gold Foil Ancient World Map Double Hemisphere Gold Foil Old World Framed Map information on reverse of the print.

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Gold

Monumental Design with World Map Pillar – Engraving after Volckamer, c.1780
Monumental Design with World Map Pillar – Engraving after Volckamer, c.1780

Monumental Design with World Map Pillar – Engraving after Volckamer, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

At its center stands the so-called *Columna Milliaria*, a column believed to reference or metaphorically embody the Roman Tabula Peutingeriana – the famous ancient Roman map depictin...

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

1749 Jacques Nicolas Bellin Map of the Great Wall of China Near Kiang-nan fu
1749 Jacques Nicolas Bellin Map of the Great Wall of China Near Kiang-nan fu

1749 Jacques Nicolas Bellin Map of the Great Wall of China Near Kiang-nan fu

Located in Langweer, NL

Built by Ancient War Planters." The map showcases the detailed topography around segments of the Great Wall and labels various sections and nearby locations.

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Antique 1750s Prints

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Paper

The Quiet Labyrinth: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Sculptural Elegance
The Quiet Labyrinth: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Sculptural Elegance

The Quiet Labyrinth: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Sculptural Elegance

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt

Located in Dallas, TX

The sculpted labyrinth unfolds through interconnected rectangles that recall the pathways of ancient settlements, symbolic maps of memory, and the interconnected nature of human exis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North Afr...

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Wool

Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture
Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture

Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The interplay of cool grays, warm terracotta, and subtle teal highlights creates a dynamic surface that shifts with the light, evoking the sublime beauty of lunar surfaces or ancient...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Resin, Wood

Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift
Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift

Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift

Located in Berlin, DE

The large 9-carat opal displays an intricate natural matrix - a network of glowing, ribbon-like formations reminiscent of ancient continental maps, deep riverbeds, and mineral veins ...

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2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Allegory of Geography
Allegory of Geography

Allegory of Geography

Located in Paris, IDF

A globe sits at the center of the composition, surrounded by ancient books, maps, and manuscripts, evoking exploration, cartography, and the transmission of knowledge.

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Late 19th Century French School Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Two Antique Views of the Ruins of the Tower of Babel, Babylon, 1683
Two Antique Views of the Ruins of the Tower of Babel, Babylon, 1683

Two Antique Views of the Ruins of the Tower of Babel, Babylon, 1683

Located in Langweer, NL

His Description de L'Universe contains a wide variety of information, including star maps, maps of the ancient and modern world, and a synopsis of the customs, religion and governmen...

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Antique 1680s Prints

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Paper

Rare Hand Colored "Cabane Des Hold" - 1st Ed "Description de l’Univers" C. 1683
Rare Hand Colored "Cabane Des Hold" - 1st Ed "Description de l’Univers" C. 1683

Rare Hand Colored "Cabane Des Hold" - 1st Ed "Description de l’Univers" C. 1683

By Alain Manesson Mallet

Located in Soquel, CA

He is best known for his extensive work Description de L'Univers (1683) in 5 volumes, a copious publication which contains maps of all parts of the then-known world (both ancient and...

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1680s Realist Landscape Prints

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition
Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition

Demosthenis Selectae Orationes by Richard Mounteney 1791 7th Edition

Located in Dallas, TX

Title: Demosthenis Selectae Orationes Ad Codices … Publisher: J.Pote, J.Rivington et Filios, London Publication Date: 1791 Binding: Full-Leather Book condition: Very good...

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Antique 18th Century English Classical Greek Books

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Leather, Paper

The Anatolian Cipher: A Modern Oushak Masterpiece of Bohemian Tribal Elegance
The Anatolian Cipher: A Modern Oushak Masterpiece of Bohemian Tribal Elegance

The Anatolian Cipher: A Modern Oushak Masterpiece of Bohemian Tribal Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

Their placement frames the striking composition with an intentional sense of order, creating the impression of an ancient emblematic map rendered through a modern lens.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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An assortment of ancient maps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct ancient maps — often made from paper, brass and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of ancient maps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made ancient maps over the years, but those made by Johann Georg Heck, Alessandro Moschetti and Karl Spruner von Merz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ancient Maps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $298, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $9,198 highest priced.