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Antique Map of Italy by Lapie, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Italie Ancienne'. Map of Italy. This map originates from 'Atlas
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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy by Lapie, 1842
Antique Map of Italy by Lapie, 1842
$477 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 19.89 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Italy by Andriveau-Goujon, 1843
By Andriveau-Goujon
Located in New York, NY
Antique Map of Italy by Andriveau-Goujon, 1843. Map of Italy in two parts by Andriveau-Goujon for
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1840s French Antique Maps Of Italy

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Linen, Paper

Antique Map of Italy by Andriveau-Goujon, 1843
Antique Map of Italy by Andriveau-Goujon, 1843
$3,350 / set
H 0.38 in W 38.5 in D 52.5 in
Large Original Antique Map of Italy. John Dower, 1861
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Italy Lithograph engraving by John Dower Original colour Published, 1861 Unframed
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1860s English Victorian Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Highly detailed, showing towns, rivers, some
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Late 18th Century French Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of Italy by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Antique Map of Italy by R. Bonne, circa 1780
$286 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.13 in W 11.23 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Italy by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van Italie (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Italy. This map
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Late 18th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Antique Map of Italy by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
$312 Sale Price
25% Off
H 8.08 in W 10.83 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Italy and Other Regions Near the Adriatic Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italie et Provinces Autrichnes sur l'Adriatique'. Original old map of Italy and
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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of Italy and Other Regions Near the Adriatic Sea
Antique Map of Italy and Other Regions Near the Adriatic Sea
$162 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.05 in W 10.01 in D 0.02 in
Detailed Antique Map of Italy and surrounding Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
antique map, based on D'Anville's important map of Italy. The map extends to Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia
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Mid-18th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Detailed Antique Map of Italy and surrounding Islands
Detailed Antique Map of Italy and surrounding Islands
$591 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.5 in W 18.82 in D 0.02 in
Antique Engraved Map of Italy in Roman Times, ca.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Plain engr. map of Italy according to the division of Emperor Augustus by G. Delisle. Title
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1730s Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Engraved Map of Italy in Roman Times, ca.1730
Antique Engraved Map of Italy in Roman Times, ca.1730
$648 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.74 in W 21.66 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Italy with Hand-Colored Borders, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italië'. Map of Italy. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy with Hand-Colored Borders, 1852
Antique Map of Italy with Hand-Colored Borders, 1852
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in W 13.59 in D 0 in
Original Antique Map of Italy with an Inset of Sardinia, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Embark on a historical odyssey with an original Antique Map of Italy from the esteemed
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1880s Antique Maps Of Italy

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Original Antique Map of Italy with an Inset of Sardinia, 1882
Original Antique Map of Italy with an Inset of Sardinia, 1882
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.97 in W 22.45 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Italy from an Old French Atlas, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Italie'. Map of Italy. This map originates from 'Atlas universel
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy from an Old French Atlas, 1842
Antique Map of Italy from an Old French Atlas, 1842
$314 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.89 in W 26.78 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'L'Italie.' Map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Highly
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1780s French Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, ca.1780
Antique Map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, ca.1780
$229 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15.16 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Italy – Pre-Unification Italy by Andriveau-Goujon, Paris 1861
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Italy – Pre-Unification Italy by Andriveau-Goujon, Paris 1861 This antique map of
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

1889 Map of Italy in 3D Relief
Located in Weesp, NL
59 cm / 21.259 x 23.228 inches, this embossed map showcases Italy’s topography in stunning 3D relief
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1880s European Antique Maps Of Italy

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1889 Map of Italy in 3D Relief
1889 Map of Italy in 3D Relief
$6,561
H 23.23 in W 21.26 in D 0.4 in
Map of Italy and Neighboring Regions by Delamarche – Antique Map, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions by Delamarche, circa 1800 This elegant and detailed
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Early 1800s French Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy with Vignette of Saint Angu Castle in Rome, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italie Septentrionale'. Old map of Italy with a decorative vignette of
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy with Vignette of Saint Angu Castle in Rome, 1880
Antique Map of Italy with Vignette of Saint Angu Castle in Rome, 1880
$152 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18.71 in W 13.59 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Italy and Corsica, c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'North & Central Italy and the Island of Corsica'. Old map of North and
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy and Corsica, c.1860
Antique Map of Italy and Corsica, c.1860
$104 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.41 in W 19.38 in D 0 in
Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a large (two seperate sheets) and detailed map of Italy, including the southern parts of
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1790s Antique Maps Of Italy

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Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794
Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794
$1,899 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 25.79 in W 36.23 in D 0 in
Large Paris Porcelain Map of Italy Cup and Saucer, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Large Paris porcelain map of Italy cup and saucer, circa 1810.
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1810s French Antique Maps Of Italy

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Porcelain

Antique Map of Italy with an Inset of Rome, 1812
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italie Ancienne'. Old map of ancient Italy, with an inset map of the region
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy with an Inset of Rome, 1812
Antique Map of Italy with an Inset of Rome, 1812
$152 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Italy and Corse in Ancient Times, 1848
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italia Superior et Corsica'. Old map of northern Italy and Corse
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Italy and Corse in Ancient Times, 1848
Antique Map of Italy and Corse in Ancient Times, 1848
$248 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.49 in W 9.77 in D 0 in
Unusual Benedictine Map of Italy, Showing Various States of the Church, C.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italia Benedictina Delineata A.P.R.C.P.W.' Unusual Benedictine map of Italy
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18th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Map of Italy - Etching by Pierre François Tardieu - 1837
Located in Roma, IT
Map of Italy is an Etching realized in 1837. Good conditions. The artwork is realized in a well
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1830s Modern Antique Maps Of Italy

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Lithograph

Antique Map of Italy and Greece by H. Kiepert, circa 1870
By Heinrich Kiepert
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italiae pars media'. This map originates from 'Atlas Antiquus. Zwölf Karten zur
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Late 19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of Italy and Greece by H. Kiepert, circa 1870
Antique Map of Italy and Greece by H. Kiepert, circa 1870
$143 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.38 in W 18.31 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Italy, Showing Corsica, Sardinia, Croatia, Malta and More, C.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
.' Attractive detailed map showing Italy as well as Corsica, Sardinia, Minorca, Croatia, Albania, Dalmatia, a
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18th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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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 Maps Of Italy

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Other

Four 18th Century Engraved and Hand-Colored Maps by Weigel
By Christoph Weigel
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small collection of four engraved maps of Italy, Balkan and of Central Asia. Two are of Italy
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18th Century German Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Four 18th Century Engraved and Hand-Colored Maps by Weigel
Four 18th Century Engraved and Hand-Colored Maps by Weigel
$450 / item
H 15.75 in W 18.12 in D 0.79 in
17th Century Dutch Map of Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Dalmatian Coast
By Theodorus Danckerts
Located in Alamo, CA
This hand colored 17th century Dutch map entitled "Novissima et Accuratissima totius Italiae
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1690s Antique Maps Of Italy

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Engraving

Detailed Original Antique Map of the Region of Rome in Italy, c.1870
By Heinrich Kiepert
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Roma Urbs'. Old map of Italy, it shows three inset maps of the region of Rome
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Italia Antiqua Philippo Cluvero – 1603 Hondius Map of Ancient Italy, Handcolored
Located in Langweer, NL
Italia Antiqua Philippo Cluvero – 1603 Hondius Map of Ancient Italy with Hand Color This
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Early 1600s Antique Maps Of Italy

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Italian Parchment Map of the City of Pisa Dated, 1640
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An antique map of the Tuscan city of Pisa engraved for The 'Itinerarium Italiæ Nov-antiquæ' by
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1640s Italian Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of Northern Italy by Levasseur, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte l'Italie (..)'. Large map of Northern Italy. This map originates from
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Late 19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Northern Italy by Levasseur, 1875
Antique Map of Northern Italy by Levasseur, 1875
$381 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18.71 in W 24.02 in D 0.02 in
Pair Antique Italian Maps of the North American Eastern Seaboard
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique Italian maps of the North American Eastern Seaboard. Late 18th early 19th century
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Maps Of Italy

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Wood, Paper

Antique Map of Northern Italy by Migeon, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italie Septentrionale'. Old map of the northern part of Italy. This map
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Northern Italy by Migeon, 1880
Antique Map of Northern Italy by Migeon, 1880
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.59 in W 18.71 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Southern Italy by Migeon, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
"Antique map titled 'Italie Méridionale'. Old map of southern Italy including Sicily/Sicilia. This
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of Southern Italy by Migeon, 1880
Antique Map of Southern Italy by Migeon, 1880
$125
H 18.71 in W 13.59 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Northwest Italy by Cluver, 1685
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ligures, Taurini, etc.' Miniature map of northwest Italy. From the pocket atlas
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17th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of Northwest Italy by Cluver, 1685
Antique Map of Northwest Italy by Cluver, 1685
$109 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Northern Italy by Cluver, 1685
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Histri, Carni, Veneti item Rhaetiae Pars.' Charming miniature map of northern
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17th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of Northern Italy by Cluver, 1685
Antique Map of Northern Italy by Cluver, 1685
$190 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 0 in
Old Antique Colourful Decorative Map of Northern Italy, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Italy North Part'. Old map of Northern Italy. This map
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1840s Antique Maps Of Italy

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Old Antique Colourful Decorative Map of Northern Italy, 1846
Old Antique Colourful Decorative Map of Northern Italy, 1846
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.13 in W 13.78 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Southern Italy by Janssonius, C.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
primum de prica aerugine est abstersa (..)'. Beautiful map of Southern Italy, viewed from south to north
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17th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Southern Italy by Janssonius, C.1650
Antique Map of Southern Italy by Janssonius, C.1650
$706 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.87 in W 25.2 in D 0 in
Antique 1803 Italian Map of Asia Including China Indoneseia India
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique 1803 Italian Map of Asia Including China Indoneseia India Very nice map of Asia. 1803
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19th Century European Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique 1803 Italian Map of Asia Including China Indoneseia India
Antique 1803 Italian Map of Asia Including China Indoneseia India
$584 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.6 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Large Original Antique Map of The South of Italy. John Dower, 1861
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of the South of Italy Lithograph engraving by John Dower Original colour Published
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1860s English Victorian Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of South Italy, illustrating the Invasion of Naples in, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique battle map titled 'Map of South Italy, to illustrate the invasion of Naples in 1806 etc
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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of South Italy, illustrating the Invasion of Naples in, 1806
Antique Map of South Italy, illustrating the Invasion of Naples in, 1806
$181 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.09 in W 8.98 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Region of Pavia, Lodi, Novara, Tortona & Alessandria, Italy
Located in Langweer, NL
Stato di Milano'. Original old map of the region of Pavia, Lodi, Novara, Tortona and Alessandria, Italy
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Early 17th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of the Region of Pavia, Lodi, Novara, Tortona & Alessandria, Italy
Antique Map of the Region of Pavia, Lodi, Novara, Tortona & Alessandria, Italy
$944 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.42 in W 21.54 in D 0.02 in
1858 Map of South France with Corsica – Marseille to Italian Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Southeastern France & Corsica – Stülpnagel Engraving, 1858 Highly detailed 19th
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Maps Of Italy

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Paper

Antique Map of Southern Italy and Sardinia by Johnston, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
"Antique map titled 'South Italy and the Island of Sardinia'. Old map of Southern Italy and the
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19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Southern Italy and Sardinia by Johnston, 1882
Antique Map of Southern Italy and Sardinia by Johnston, 1882
$95 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.49 in W 24.22 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Northern Italy by Homann Heirs, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
map of northern Italy by J. B. Homann. This map shows Venice and its adjacent states Parma, Modena
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18th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Northern Italy by Homann Heirs, c.1730
Antique Map of Northern Italy by Homann Heirs, c.1730
$496 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.07 in W 24.89 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Southern Italy by J. Tallis, circa 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative and detailed mid-19th century map of Southern Italy which was drawn and engraved by John
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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Southern Italy by J. Tallis, circa 1851
Antique Map of Southern Italy by J. Tallis, circa 1851
$262 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.52 in W 14.57 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Northern Italy by J. Tallis, circa 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
A highly decorative mid-19th century map of Northern Italy which was drawn and engraved by John
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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Northern Italy by J. Tallis, circa 1851
Antique Map of Northern Italy by J. Tallis, circa 1851
$171 Sale Price
47% Off
H 10.44 in W 14.69 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Region of Verona 'Italy' by Ortelius, circa 1584
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Veronae Urbis Terratorium'. Original antique map of the Verona region, Italy
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Late 19th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of the Region of Verona 'Italy' by Ortelius, circa 1584
Antique Map of the Region of Verona 'Italy' by Ortelius, circa 1584
$858 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.15 in W 21.46 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Northern Italy by F. de Wit, 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
A very decorative map centered on Genua, and including the towns of Milan, Torino, Parma, Cremona
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Late 17th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of Northern Italy by F. de Wit, 1690
Antique Map of Northern Italy by F. de Wit, 1690
$524 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.79 in W 25.2 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Map or City Plan of Venice, Italy. Circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice map of Venice Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed
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1830s English Antique Maps Of Italy

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Original Antique Map or City Plan of Rome, Italy. Circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice map of Rome Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free
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1830s English Antique Maps Of Italy

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Set of Two Antique Maps of Northern Italy by Homann Heirs, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two maps of northern Italy showing the position of troups during the war in April and March
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Mid-18th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Set of Two Antique Maps of Northern Italy by Homann Heirs, 1754
Set of Two Antique Maps of Northern Italy by Homann Heirs, 1754
$849 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 19.49 in W 24.02 in D 0.02 in
1788 Map of Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Great Britain & Ireland
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "1788 Map of Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Great Britain & Ireland by D'Anville
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1780s Antique Maps Of Italy

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1788 Map of Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Great Britain & Ireland
1788 Map of Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Great Britain & Ireland
$1,068 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 21.07 in D 0.01 in
Map of The Italian Peninsula with the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This map, titled "ITALIA, Sicilia, Sardinia, Corsica," represents the Italian Peninsula along with
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1880s Antique Maps Of Italy

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Geographical Antique Map of Principality of Monaco
By Bruno Santini
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/609 - Interesting antique color map of Monaco Principality in French language : "Carte qui
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Late 18th Century Italian Other Antique Maps Of Italy

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Geographical Antique Map of Principality of Monaco
Geographical Antique Map of Principality of Monaco
$1,025
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 in
Antique Map of South Italy and the Island of Sardinia by Johnston (1909)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South Italy and the Island of Sardinia'. Original antique map of South Italy
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Early 20th Century Antique Maps Of Italy

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Antique Map of South Italy and the Island of Sardinia by Johnston (1909)
Antique Map of South Italy and the Island of Sardinia by Johnston (1909)
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.49 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in
Large Italian Map of Islands of Oceania, incl Papua, Timor, Banda, Ceram, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Carta di una parte dell'Oceania'. Beautiful large map of the
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1850s Antique Maps Of Italy

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Large Italian Map of Islands of Oceania, incl Papua, Timor, Banda, Ceram, 1855
Large Italian Map of Islands of Oceania, incl Papua, Timor, Banda, Ceram, 1855
$2,529 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 0 in
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Antique Maps Of Italy For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique maps of Italy you’re looking for. An antique maps of Italy — often made from paper, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique maps of Italy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique maps of Italy made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique maps of Italy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Johann Baptist Homann, Heinrich Kiepert and Giovanni Maria Cassini produced versions that are worth a look.

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Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.