Antique World Maps

Only a few years after this map was issued, many of these routes would assume renewed strategic importance during the First World War and later during the Alpine campaigns of the Sec...

Such profiles allowed scholars and travellers to visualise and understand altitudinal differences between European mountains and other world ranges, enhancing education in physical g...

During the nineteenth century, Britain led the world in geological research, and maps such as these were vital tools for engineers, miners, railway companies, surveyors, and academics.

Delicate outline hand-coloring distinguishes provinces and territories while preserving the restrained academic appearance characteristic of these sought-after atlas maps. Ancient ci...

Subtle pictorial details such as animals and terrain further animate the landscape, offering insight into European perceptions of the Mughal world. Published in the renowned Toonnee...

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Keywords: Tartary, Central Asia, Mongolia, Siberia, Russia, Persia, China, Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Tibet, Inner Asia, Silk Road, c...

Originates from 'The Columbian World's Fair atlas'. Artists and Engravers: The Columbian World's Fair atlas : containing complete illustrations of the World's Fair grounds and bu...

Antique Map Italy, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas, Edinburgh 1884 Description: This detailed map of Italy was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atla...

This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest Astronomical and Geographical Observation...

Original antique map of China and Japan. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest ...

Original antique map of the Burmese Empire. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the late...

This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest Astronomical and Geographical Observation...

This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest Astronomical and Geographical Observation...

This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest Astronomical and Geographical Observation...

This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest Astronomical and Geographical Observation...

This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest Astronomical and Geographical Observation...

This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest Astronomical and Geographical Observation...

This print is a historically significant map titled "Arabia, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf," originally published in 1882 as part of the 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the...

Plate 1 from: A new general atlas of the world, containing separate maps of its various countries and states, and exhibiting their boundaries & divisions, also the chains of mountain...

Titled “Essai sur les Environs de Delphes,” the map provides a detailed topographical representation of one of the most important sacred landscapes of the ancient Greek world.

This finely engraved historical map depicts the famous Pass of Thermopylae, one of the most celebrated battlefields of the ancient world.

It represents the eastern portion of a larger geographical concept illustrating the territories of the ancient world. The map covers a vast and historically significant region stret...

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To the east, Arabia Petraea and the Red Sea coastline provide essential context for ancient and early modern trade routes linking Africa, the Levant, and the Indian Ocean world. The...

This map originates from 'World atlas for the study of geography and ancient and modern history', Paris.

Oriented to the north, the composition reflects early European attempts to understand and control one of the most economically vital regions of the early modern world. The map origi...

From 'Schauplatz Der Funf Theile der Welt' (Wien: Reilly, 1791-1806), a world atlas in 830 maps by Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly.

Maps from this series are known for their clarity, classical references, and balanced aesthetics, making them popular with collectors of antique maps, especially those focused on the...

With its scale of 1:400,000, the map is both educational and precise, providing an accurate picture of the provinces on the eve of the First World War.

The atlas was published in seven volumes between 1705 and 1720, with a second edition appearing in 1732. The maps were accompanied by information pertaining to cosmography, geography...

The atlas was published in seven volumes between 1705 and 1720, with a second edition appearing in 1732. The maps were accompanied by information pertaining to cosmography, geography...

These add valuable geographic context and emphasize the maritime networks that connected North America with the Caribbean and the wider Atlantic world. The map also includes a detai...

Chrono-Genealogical Chart Fifth Age of the World — Wilkinson 1827 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored chrono-genealogical chart titled “Chrono-Genealogical Chart of the...

hrono-Genealogical Chart Sixth Age of the World — Wilkinson 1807 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored chrono-genealogical chart titled “Chrono-Genealogical Chart of the ...

Antique Map of Europe with Political Divisions – Black’s Atlas, 1884 This detailed engraved map of Europe was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of th...

It combined geography, history, and ethnography, offering a vivid portrayal of the known world during the Renaissance. The maps featured in the work were among the earliest to includ...

Regions such as Guadalajara, Zacatecas, and Michoacán are clearly indicated, while the broader composition reflects the economic and political importance of Mexico within the Spanish...

The detailed portrayal of remote Arctic regions, such as Nuova Zembla, showcases his commitment to depicting even the least explored corners of the world. The map’s artistic flourish...

This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from the latest Astronomical and Geographical Observation...

Original antique map of New South Wales, Australia. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from ...

Originates from Wilkinson's 'A General Atlas, being a Collection of Maps of the World and Quarters the Principal Empires, Kingdoms &c. with their several Provinces & other su...

Chrono-Genealogical Chart Third Age of the World — Israelites Exodus, 1823 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored chrono-genealogical chart titled “Chrono-Genealogical Cha...

The coastlines are carefully engraved, emphasizing maritime connections within the Roman world. The map is enhanced with original hand coloring, using soft greens, yellows, and pink...

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The Illustrated Atlas, published from 1849, was the last decorative world atlas. The map of Victoria was typical of the many fine ones which appeared in this work with its ornamental...

Such maps served both devotional and educational purposes, helping readers visualize the biblical world described in Scripture.

These highly valuable commodities attracted Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, and French interest, transforming the islands into one of the most strategically important regions of...

The Illustrated Atlas, published from 1849 to 1853, was the last decorative world atlas. The 'Asia Minor' map was typical of the many Fine ones which appeared in this work with its h...

The Illustrated Atlas, published from 1849-1853, was the last decorative world atlas. The Northern Italy map was typical of the many fine ones that appeared in this work with its orn...

His legacy in the mapmaking world is tied to both his craftsmanship as an engraver and his role in making significant maps more accessible beyond their original French versions.

His work contained a combination of geographical maps, views, and descriptions of different regions around the world.

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Antique Map Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire Anatolia Syria Iraq Black 1884 This detailed and beautifully engraved antique map titled Turkey in Asia was published in the New and Revis...

The map presents the Black Sea as it was understood in the context of the ancient Greek world.

Sebastian Münster's "Cosmographia" was a comprehensive description of the world and included numerous maps and illustrations, making it a significant resource for geographical knowle...

Original antique map of Russia in Europe and Poland. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn from...

Original antique map of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Various Countries, constructed and drawn f...

This map orginates from 'General Atlas Of The World: Containing Upwards Of Seventy Maps (..)' by Adam & Charles Black.

During the 18th century, cartographers like Guillaume de L'Isle played a pivotal role in mapping and understanding the world. Their maps were known for their accuracy and detail, con...