Antique Navigation

The composition captures the peril of navigation in the Mediterranean during the 17th century.

Such profile views were used both for navigational reference and for geological observation.

The region also played a key role in maritime navigation and the salt trade. Today, Loire-Atlantique is known for its Muscadet wines, produced near the lower Loire from the Melon de ...

The 'World of Mercator's Projection' is a map with a stunning portrayal of global geography and maritime navigation from an era steeped in exploration and discovery.

Coastal soundings and maritime routes are included, making the map both a geographic and navigational tool. Stamped with the brown circular seal of the “Observatorio de Manila” and ...

A large inset at the lower left details the harbor of Puerto Galera, one of Mindoro’s most important anchorages, with soundings and navigational contours rendered in delicate blue to...

Decorative elements include an elegant title cartouche at the bottom, framed by allegorical figures representing trade and navigation, and small sailing ships on the surrounding seas.

Inland seas feature trade winds and currents (including seasonal variations), along with some navigational hazards such as coral reefs or shoals.

Trap, this map reflects the growing European academic interest in South American natural resources, mining potential, river navigation, and tropical geology during the height of colo...

Attributed to Jan Peeters as the delineator and published by Jacob Peeters, this engraving reflects the critical role of the Dardanelles in 17th-century navigation and defense. Co...

Maritime Focus: Being a product of the Hydrographic Office, the chart is designed with a focus on maritime navigation, including details like sea routes, depth markings, and lighthou...

The Portuguese where the masters of navigation and conquest and started settlements on the Western coast of India.

It presents a detailed and precise portrayal of the harbor and its surroundings, showcasing navigational elements and geographical features relevant to Sant Feliu, offering a practic...

Guyot further demonstrates that period’s growing interest in scientific inquiry, making the atlas a valuable resource not just for navigation and geography, but also for understandin...

The engraving shows the soundings, coastal contours, and numerous small islets that line the strait, reflecting its importance for 19th-century navigation and hydrographic study. Sur...

An inset at the upper left provides an enlarged view of the harbor of Masbate, complete with soundings, coastal contours, and navigational details. The legend (“Signos”) at lower lef...

Of particular interest is the delineation of sea routes and soundings throughout the Sulu Archipelago, showing the importance of navigation and trade across these channels connecting...

Original antique cruise travel advertising poster for P&O Branch Service to Australia via Malta Suez and Colombo One Class Only Economy Speed Comfort featuring a great design by Stan...

Voyages such as Sivel’s were undertaken to test endurance, navigation, and meteorological observation from the air.

**Legacy**: Hendrik Brouwer is remembered for his contributions to maritime navigation and his role in the Dutch colonial enterprise.

These engravings are of the Raphael Urbino's painted figures in the room of Heliodorus in the Vatican. Navigation, Commerce, La Paix, Woman & Man Half Caryatids.

Coastal features, bays, and capes are marked, along with anchorages important for maritime navigation in the 18th century. The depiction includes relief shown pictorially, characteri...

The color lithography employs delicate hues of tan, green, and blue to distinguish terrain and water depth, with soundings marked along the bay’s floor to aid maritime navigation. Ro...

It stands as a remarkable visual document of early 17th-century Dutch life and the civic pride that accompanied the city’s transformation into a global center of commerce and navigat...

Many islands are accompanied by historical or navigational notes, reflecting the maritime importance of the Pacific during the high age of exploration and trade.

Inset island plan – Plan d'une partie de l'île de Cayenne avec l'embouchure de la rivière du même nom: showing the island of Cayenne with rivers, vegetation areas, and geographical d...

**Transportation Networks**: Any depicted railroads or caravan routes would show the infrastructure in place at the time for the movement of goods and people. 7. **Navigation and Lo...

Our first with such a beautiful base Very beautiful terrestrial globe in superb condition. no pock We can find the maritime currents, navigation lines, depth of the seas and heights...

The depiction of seasonal port entrances reflects the island’s strategic maritime role and the navigational challenges presented by monsoonal winds in the South China Sea.

Coastal features are carefully delineated, reflecting European navigational interest in this strategic maritime passage linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans before the constructio...

Insets illustrate the distribution of rain and snow across the globe, as well as regional wind patterns, highlighting the importance of meteorology for navigation and agriculture in ...

The upper section shows a delicately hand-colored map of the three Chincha Islands, highlighting their rugged coastlines and navigational features. The lower section presents a livel...

The upper image provides a detailed map of the Chincha archipelago, showing the three principal islands and their rocky formations, along with navigational notations. The lower image...

To collectors and historians, this is an important visual document of 19th-century African cartography, representing colonial, scientific, and navigational ambitions of the era. Con...

The depiction of ocean currents, longitudinal scales, and landmass outlines reflects the era’s focus on practical navigation and geographic understanding, essential for colonial expa...

Stieler’s Hand-Atlas is celebrated for its precision and clarity, and its astronomical plates were used for education, navigation, and scientific reference throughout Europe.

This kind of map would have been crucial for navigation and territorial management during that period.

This is a particularly valuable piece for collectors interested in Pacific navigation, Australian colonial history, or 19th-century geopolitical cartography.

These marine creatures often symbolize protection, navigation, and salvation, especially in heraldry associated with coastal towns or seafaring families.

Lawrence River, a key navigational route, reflects its importance for trade and movement between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.

They still use ancient methods of navigation to ply these shipping routes which are centuries old.

Phoenician Trade Routes – Antique Map of Europe and the Mediterranean, 1748 This antique German map titled Vorstellung von Europa zur Erläuterung der Schifffahrt der Phönicier auf d...

The composition is built around 2 watchtowers rising above the coast and serving both as a navigational landmark and a defensive structure for the small coastal port.

This map is significant for its scientific purpose of visualising global distances and the concept of antipodal points, which was important for navigation, global understanding, and ...

From a young age Sheppard was highly interested in naval life, and aside from painting he designed yachts and wrote two books on the subject of ocean navigation. Sheppard was asked ...

The canal labeled "Kenoptische Kanaal" is prominently shown connecting Alexandria with the Nile Delta region, emphasizing the city’s strategic importance in trade and navigation. Th...

The ornate border surrounding the main vignette is typical of Tombleson’s style, featuring swans, urns, shells, and floral ornament, alluding to themes of water, navigation, and clas...

Constructed of rich mahogany with brass fittings, this instrument reflects the precision and elegance of maritime navigation tools from the Victorian era. The gimbal mounting allows ...

It also features depth soundings around the coast, suggesting it was used for navigation. The presence of the compass rose indicates the orientations.

Qui post varias in notas ignotatas navigationes in novam Zemblam sub Polo Arctico duas, in Indiam Orientalem versus Antarcticum totidem indeque, optimis spoliis anno 1604 reversus vi...

Parks are highlighted in green, including Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Regent’s Park, Battersea Park, and Greenwich Park, while main roads are printed in bold yellow and red for ea...

The map is not only a navigational tool but also a work of art, reflecting the sophistication of Dutch cartography in the 17th century.

Linschoten’s travel narratives were instrumental in expanding European knowledge of Asian trade routes, maritime navigation, and the diverse cultures encountered during his journeys.

He is credited with publishing important information about Asian trade, such as the navigational routes that enabled the passage to the elusive East Indies to be opened to the Englis...

The Red Star Line is a former shipping company that chartered liners owned by the International Navigation Company. On this very rare poster with beautiful colors, these shipping co...

A cased ship’s boardroom model of three sister ships, recorded on the label as ‘TSS Dublin’, ‘Edimburgo’ and ‘Mexico’ built and engined by the Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Comp...

The precise depiction of ocean flow patterns reveals the 19th-century understanding of global oceanography and its connection to trade, navigation, and climatology. This map is not ...

Such voyages were daring feats of endurance and navigation, but sudden weather changes and the challenges of landing often ended in disaster.

Such maps were not only practical navigational references but also symbols of knowledge, power, and curiosity in the Age of Exploration and Enlightenment.

Important cities and ports are marked, reflecting the trade routes and strategic locations that were significant for navigation and commerce. The map includes nautical lines indicati...