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Map of the World - Original Etching - 1820

Map of the World - Original Etching - 1820, 1820

$409

H 18.12 in W 22.84 in D 0.04 in

Map of the World - Original Etching - 1820

Located in Roma, IT

Map of the World is an Original Etching realized by an unknown artist of 19th century in 1820.

Category

1820s Modern Antique World Maps

Materials

Etching

Antique Map of the World by Ferrario '1831'
Antique Map of the World by Ferrario '1831'

Antique Map of the World by Ferrario '1831'

$187Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of the World by Ferrario '1831'

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique map of the world. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900
Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900

Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900

Located in Paris, FR

In 1886, at 17-19 rue de Buci, he founded his own publishing house for maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial and celestial spheres, charts and wall maps for educational use.

Category

1890s French Antique World Maps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890
Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890

Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890

Located in Paris, FR

In 1886, at 17-19 rue de Buci, he founded his own publishing house for maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial and celestial spheres, charts and wall maps for educational use.

Category

1890s French Antique World Maps

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial Globe William IV
Terrestrial Globe William IV

Terrestrial Globe William IV

$4,212

H 36.23 in Dm 16.54 in

Terrestrial Globe William IV

Located in MILL, NL

The globe itself shows a world map by Columbus Jordglobe of Sweden (c. 1938), depicting shipping lanes and ocean currents, making it both educational and visually captivating.

Category

19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Wood

19th Century Embroidered Silk Panel Map Of The World
19th Century Embroidered Silk Panel Map Of The World

19th Century Embroidered Silk Panel Map Of The World

$4,500

H 25.75 in W 33.75 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Embroidered Silk Panel Map Of The World

Located in Forney, TX

Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the 19th century, depicting map of the world, double hemisphere, having a highly attractive appearance, with finely worked details, ...

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique World Maps

Materials

Silk, Thread

G De l'Isle- Ieremiah Wolff- 6 Engravings On The Continents, 18th Century
G De l'Isle- Ieremiah Wolff- 6 Engravings On The Continents, 18th Century

G De l'Isle- Ieremiah Wolff- 6 Engravings On The Continents, 18th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

A beautiful set of six framed engravings depicting geographical maps of the five continents and a world map, enhanced with color.

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Chart of the World
John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Chart of the World

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Chart of the World

By John Thomson

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine engraved map of the world on Mercator's projection, from the second edition of John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published in 1830.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Engraving

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.

Category

19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables
Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables

Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables

$728Sale Price|20% Off

H 46 in W 63 in D 44 in

Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables

Located in Crawley, GB

Beautiful Brass Bound Military Campaign Nesting Tables with glass top and decorative antique world map. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique World Maps

Materials

Brass

Antique Print of Celestial Hemispheres, 1854
Antique Print of Celestial Hemispheres, 1854

Antique Print of Celestial Hemispheres, 1854

$304

H 12.33 in W 17.41 in D 0 in

Antique Print of Celestial Hemispheres, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique world map titled 'Northern Celestial Hemisphere - Southern Celestial Hemisphere'.

Category

19th Century English Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

All The World Over By Edwin Hodder, 2 Vol Set 1876 With Maps
All The World Over By Edwin Hodder, 2 Vol Set 1876 With Maps

All The World Over By Edwin Hodder, 2 Vol Set 1876 With Maps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

"All the World Over" published in two volumes in 1875-1876 by T.

Category

19th Century English Antique World Maps

Materials

Leather, Paper

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, The Rivers of the World
John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, The Rivers of the World

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, The Rivers of the World

By John Thomson

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine engraved chart table showing the lengths of the principal rivers across the world, from the second edition of John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published in 1830. On paper.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Engraving

River Systems Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Educational Print 1852
River Systems Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Educational Print 1852

River Systems Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Educational Print 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

River Systems Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Educational Print 1852 This striking 1852 map titled "The River Systems of the World" was created by the noted Scottish geographer ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan Mail Steamship
Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan Mail Steamship

Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan Mail Steamship

Located in London, GB

Original antique cruise travel poster issued by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha shipping company to promote its home and foreign passenger services with its fleet of 80 vessels featuring a l...

Category

1910s Japanese Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Ethnographic Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Races of Man Chart 1852
Ethnographic Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Races of Man Chart 1852

Ethnographic Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Races of Man Chart 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

Ethnographic Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Races of Man Chart 1852 This antique map titled "Ethnographic Map of the World Showing the Present Distribution of the Leading Races...

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Planiglobii Terrestris Mappa Universalis / Mappe Monde
Planiglobii Terrestris Mappa Universalis / Mappe Monde

Planiglobii Terrestris Mappa Universalis / Mappe Monde

By Homann Heirs

Located in New York, NY

An attractive double hemisphere map of the world by the famous German cartographic family, Homann.

Category

18th Century Other Art Style Antique World Maps

Materials

Engraving

Empire Clock, "The Astronomy Lesson", early 19th century
Empire Clock, "The Astronomy Lesson", early 19th century

Empire Clock, "The Astronomy Lesson", early 19th century

$11,409Sale Price|25% Off

H 13.78 in W 15.36 in D 4.73 in

Empire Clock, "The Astronomy Lesson", early 19th century

Located in Paris, FR

A mercury gilt bronze clock depicting two young women dressed in antique style sitting in Etruscan-style shepherdesses on either side of a draped table with claw feet, studying a map...

Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique World Maps

Materials

Bronze

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

$168,500

H 47 in W 38 in D 38 in

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

By W. & A.K. Johnston

Located in New Orleans, LA

Spheres of such grand scale were incredibly expensive to create. At a time when the world’s map was constantly changing, it proved to be much more cost-effective to update one's plat...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique World Maps

Materials

Brass

Italian Old World Desk Top Globe With Figural Brass Base 19thC
Italian Old World Desk Top Globe With Figural Brass Base 19thC

Italian Old World Desk Top Globe With Figural Brass Base 19thC

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Italian Old World Desk Top Globe With Figural Brass Base 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Italian desk globe, dating to the 19th century, featuring an 'Old World' style map and presented on a decorative figural brass base.

Category

19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Gold Plate & Porcelain Globe/World Spinner Charm or Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Plate & Porcelain Globe/World Spinner Charm or Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Plate & Porcelain Globe/World Spinner Charm or Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the form of a porcelain bead decorated with a polychrome, simplified map of the world. Set with a gold plated yoke.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique World Maps

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Print of the World's Time Zones by Johnson, 1872
Antique Print of the World's Time Zones by Johnson, 1872

Antique Print of the World's Time Zones by Johnson, 1872

$280Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.92 in W 14.18 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of the World's Time Zones by Johnson, 1872

Located in Langweer, NL

Original print of the World's time zones. This map originates from 'Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World' by A.J.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Louisiana: A Framed 19th Century Map by O.W. Gray
Louisiana: A Framed 19th Century Map by O.W. Gray

Louisiana: A Framed 19th Century Map by O.W. Gray

Located in Alamo, CA

This framed 19th century map of the Louisiana territory was published in "Gray's Atlas of the United States with General Maps of the World, accompanied by Descriptions Geographical, ...

Category

1870s Antique World Maps

Materials

Engraving

Atlas Geographique Boxed French Geography Game Complete with 6 Maps Circa 1890
Atlas Geographique Boxed French Geography Game Complete with 6 Maps Circa 1890

Atlas Geographique Boxed French Geography Game Complete with 6 Maps Circa 1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

This extraordinary and complete puzzle set consists of maps of the world, Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and France.

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique World Maps

Materials

Pine, Paint, Paper

Northern Italy: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Abraham Ortelius
Northern Italy: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Abraham Ortelius

Northern Italy: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Abraham Ortelius

By Abraham Ortelius

Located in Alamo, CA

He rapidly became proficient at mapmaking and printing, completing his “Mappemonde", a large and ambitious eight-sheet wall map of the world in 1564. Ortelius also published a map of...

Category

16th Century Old Masters Antique World Maps

Materials

Engraving

Antique Print of the Planetary Systems of the World by Levasseur, '1875'
Antique Print of the Planetary Systems of the World by Levasseur, '1875'

Antique Print of the Planetary Systems of the World by Levasseur, '1875'

$468Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.71 in W 24.02 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of the Planetary Systems of the World by Levasseur, '1875'

Located in Langweer, NL

Large print depicting the planetary systems of the world. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

1851 Original map by Maillard - Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications
1851 Original map by Maillard - Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications

1851 Original map by Maillard - Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications

Located in PARIS, FR

In the world of cartography, maps transcend mere geography; they are historical records and works of art, encapsulating the essence of a place at a specific moment in time.

Category

1850s Antique World Maps

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Rain and Snow Map by A.K. Johnston – Global Precipitation Chart 1852
Rain and Snow Map by A.K. Johnston – Global Precipitation Chart 1852

Rain and Snow Map by A.K. Johnston – Global Precipitation Chart 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

The map divides the world into meteorological zones based on the frequency and regularity of rainfall.

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Engravings of Japan incl a Map and the Arrival of the Dutch, 1732
Antique Engravings of Japan incl a Map and the Arrival of the Dutch, 1732

Antique Engravings of Japan incl a Map and the Arrival of the Dutch, 1732

Located in Langweer, NL

We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world.

Category

18th Century French Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo
Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo

Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo

Located in Brussels, BE

After the introduction of the compass and astrolabe by the Portuguese during the Momoyama period (1573–1615), map making became considerably more accurate. The daimyo Oda Nobunaga (1...

Category

1660s Japanese Edo Antique World Maps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug

Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

The city’s untimely establishment on the world’s maps coincided with the re-establishment of shipping ports and the gradual decline of the Silk Road.

Category

19th Century Tribal Antique World Maps

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Print of an Elevational Profile Near the Equator, 1854
Antique Print of an Elevational Profile Near the Equator, 1854

Antique Print of an Elevational Profile Near the Equator, 1854

$205Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.33 in W 17.41 in D 0 in

Antique Print of an Elevational Profile Near the Equator, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

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

Category

19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Dutch Print “Description Du Blaisois” In Italian Frame With Mirrors
Dutch Print “Description Du Blaisois” In Italian Frame With Mirrors

Dutch Print “Description Du Blaisois” In Italian Frame With Mirrors

Located in Prato, Tuscany

After the great fire that destroyed the Blaeu family's headquarters in 1672, Valck and Schenk acquired many of the family's copperplates and used them to produce new editions of maps...

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Modern Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Chart with Isomagnetic Lines by Black, 1854
Antique Chart with Isomagnetic Lines by Black, 1854

Antique Chart with Isomagnetic Lines by Black, 1854

$124Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.33 in W 17.41 in D 0 in

Antique Chart with Isomagnetic Lines by Black, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Chart with isomagnetic lines on continents, except for North America. This map orginates from 'General Atlas Of The World: Containing Upwards Of Seventy Maps (..)' by Adam & Charles ...

Category

19th Century Antique World Maps

Materials

Paper

Pair of George III 3 inch pocket globes by J & W Cary, one dated 1791
Pair of George III 3 inch pocket globes by J & W Cary, one dated 1791

Pair of George III 3 inch pocket globes by J & W Cary, one dated 1791

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

It is housed in a hinged shagreen case closed by a brass hook and lined with a hand-coloured engraved map of the ‘world as known in CÆSAR’s Time agreeable to D’Anville’ and ‘A Table ...

Category

1790s English Antique World Maps

Materials

Shagreen

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Antique World Maps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique world maps available for sale. Each of these unique antique world maps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and metal. Antique world maps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique world maps made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique world maps are appealing in their simplicity, but George F. Cram, Herman Moll and Victor Levasseur produced popular antique world maps that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique World Maps?

Antique world maps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $76 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.

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