Antique Navigation

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...

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...

The detail and accuracy of Bellin's maps reflected not only the scientific rigor of the time but also the French government's commitment to navigation, exploration, and colonial expa...

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...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Navigation de Batavia a Amboina'. Rare chart of Indonesia including Borneo, Java, Celebes, Ceram and more.

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

., having split pediment, centering globe and navigational tools, dual glazed doors, flanked by fluted side supports, lower panels carved with the arts, over single drawer, rising on...

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

The map also delineates ocean currents, islands, and smaller cays that were crucial for trade, navigation, and exploration in this era. This piece stands out not only for its visual...

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...

One of the map’s highlights is its inclusion of the Scilly Islands in a dedicated inset, emphasizing their geographical and navigational importance. Extensive railway lines are metic...

This comprehensive collection not only includes Roe's field reports but is also enhanced with expert analysis of the region's plant and animal species, and insights into the navigati...

Important lines include the Florida Railway & Navigation Company, the Savannah, Florida & Western, and the early railroads extending southward through Orlando and into Tampa Bay.

The coastal profiles shown on this sheet depict prominent capes and islands encountered during Pacific navigation. Such profile views were an essential navigational aid in the age of...

Trade winds and currents providing insight into the challenges and opportunities for 19th-century navigation. The map also includes subtle pastel coloring to delineate political boun...

Key routes include the Oregon & California Railroad running south from Portland through the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company line following the Columbia ...

The *Voyage de la Vénus* (1836–1839) was one of the great French exploratory journeys of the era, combining maritime navigation with the systematic study of flora, fauna, and ethnogr...

The Aegean islands, critical for navigation and maritime commerce, are well-represented with precise detailing.

Above Crete, the southern Aegean is richly populated with the Cyclades and other surrounding Greek islands, each carefully labeled and positioned to reflect both strategic significan...

It has become one of the navigation points by which the progress of the Western classical tradition is traced, the references to it outline the changes of taste and the process of cl...

A mileage scale in the upper center and a compass rose in the Mediterranean further enhance the navigational and ornamental qualities of the work. A sailing ship adds charm and visua...

The essential mariner's navigational device and an iconic image of the naval midshipman or officer since the days of Nelson.

The map likely served purposes both educational and navigational, capturing the extent of polar exploration at the time.

Mercator (1512–1594) was a Flemish geographer and cartographer, best known for the Mercator projection, a method of mapmaking that became foundational for nautical navigation. His 15...

This antique map not only serves as a navigational aid but also provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and imaginative expressions embedded in historical cartography.

This cartographic detail not only provides practical navigation insight but also enhances the visual charm of the map.

This map is not only a navigational and geographical reference but also a piece of historical art, reflecting the cartographic styles and techniques of the 17th century.

Builders plate is marked type VII no 1200, Bureau of Navigation, US Navy and dated 1918. This is an outstanding piece, meticulously polished and lacquered.

What makes this print particularly fascinating is its historical context: Greenwich was a hub of naval and scientific significance, home to the Royal Observatory and a key point for ...

Rounded, iron-oxide headlands at left and right frame a scattering of mid-bay rocks and islets, while a red navigation buoy and two gulls punctuate the nearest swell—devices Coulter ...

Maritime details, including coastal navigation points and surrounding islands, are also shown.

Maritime features, including oceanic depths and coastal navigation points, are carefully marked, reflecting the importance of trade and exploration during the period.

Maritime details, such as sea routes, straits, and surrounding seas like the Java Sea, Celebes Sea, and the Indian Ocean, are prominently included, reflecting the region's importance...

The emphasis is the coastlines and the interior is primarily left blank. The shoals and navigational hazards in the Red Sea and the pearl banks off the coast of Bahrain are also noted.

His oeuvre extended beyond railways, encompassing posters for navigation companies, automobile manufacturers, and even etchings capturing the essence of French cities, such as his pa...

Beneath them sits a finely engraved mileage scale, providing reference points for navigation and measurement. At the lower left, a key explains symbols used to indicate ecclesiastica...

Titled simply *Amsterdam*, the image offers a lively depiction of the city's bustling port and maritime character, emphasizing Amsterdam’s historical role as a center of global trade...

The figure illustrated on this tile represents a snippet of 16th century Ottoman life, taken from the Dutch translation of the book 'Navigations et pérégrinations orientales' by Nico...

The figure illustrated on this tile represents a snippet of 16th century Ottoman life, taken from the Dutch translation of the book 'Navigations et pérégrinations orientales' by Nico...

This work informed Europeans of the 16th century Portuguese trade and navigation in southern Asia.

The Thames teems with ships, emphasizing London’s importance as a center of trade and navigation during the late 18th century. This print captures the grandeur and vibrancy of Londo...

The figure illustrated on this tile represents a snippet of 16th century Ottoman life, taken from the Dutch translation of the book 'Navigations et pérégrinations orientales' by Nico...

Surrounding the main illustration are 17 diagrams depicting smaller boats, shipbuilding tools, and essential navigational instruments such as a compass and a "quinoctial compass."

These tracks reflect the growing interest in navigation, commerce, and the scientific exploration of new territories.

Here, Dufy painted themes close to his heart, portraying no fewer than 125 life-sized historical figures who each contributed in some way or another to the study of light and illumin...

The artwork includes a visually appealing title cartouche, a navigational compass, and a mileage key, all set against the Mediterranean backdrop.

The map also highlights key navigation points, such as the Equator and a compass rose, indicating this is likely a chart used for maritime exploration or trade routes.

In addition to the Atlas Contractus, Valck and Schenk produced numerous city views, navigation charts, and globes. Their maps were not only practical tools but also works of art, adm...

Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos of Alexandria) (Egypt) Status: Destroyed by earthquakes (14th century CE) Built: ~280 BCE Purpose: Guide ships into the busy harbor of Alexandria Si...

It is an excellent addition to collections focused on antique maps, Southeast Asian history, and early European navigation.

Bellin’s work was based on navigational surveys by an English explorer, as stated in the title, reflecting the growing European interest in Southeast Asia during the early colonial p...

Astrolabes—originating in the Hellenistic world and perfected by Islamic astronomers—functioned as hand-held representations of the cosmos, used for astronomy, timekeeping, navigatio...

There was very little exploration of Australia between the navigations of William Damper in 1699 and Tobias Furneaux in 1773.

Norie became a prolific hydrographer, chart publisher and author of navigation textbooks and pilots (sailing directions).

Maps of this style were not made for navigation but for illustrating the relative positions of cities, rivers, and regions important for political, ecclesiastical, and trade reasons.

The Elbe and Weser Rivers: These rivers are crucial for their role in navigation and trade, making any regions along these waterways significant. 6.

The personifications could be the various peoples and cultures Cook encountered, and the tools of navigation and cartography are prominently displayed, indicating the scientific natu...

The engraving shows a stark contrast in cultural attire and technology, with a juxtaposition of European navigational instruments and firearms against the native dress and weapons.

It also highlights routes of navigation in the Gulf of Mexico and provides historical and descriptive notes that enrich the viewer's understanding of the geopolitical climate of the ...