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Old British Empire Map - Ancient Map by Karl Spruner - 1760 ca.
By Karl Spruner von Merz
Located in Roma, IT
Old British Empire Map is an artwork realized around 1760 by Karl Spruner.
Original hand-colored
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1760s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 14.38 in W 17.72 in D 0.08 in
A Tallis Map of British Guiana with Colonial Vignettes and Other Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
economic and cultural importance of British Guiana to the British Empire. Maps with such detailed vignettes
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Western Roman Empire Map: British Isles & Gaul - 1802 Tardieu Atlas
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map Description and title: "Partie Occidentale de l'Empire Romain ou du Monde connu des
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the British Isles According to the Geography of the Roman Empire
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insulae Britannicae'. Interesting map of Britain, Scotland, and Ireland. It
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 8.08 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Britain in Roman Times
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Britannia Romana collected from Ptolemy (..)'. Map of Britain in Roman times
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Antique Early 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Political Map of the Japanese Empire, 1922
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Japan titled 'Japanese Empire - Political Map'. Old map of Japan depicting Japan
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20th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Old Map of the Chinese Empire and Japan, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique map titled "The Chinese Empire and Japan," dating from an 1882 atlas by Blackie
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Antique 1880s Maps
Materials
Paper
1806 John Cary Map of Hindoostan – Detailed British Cartography of India
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1806 John Cary Map of Hindoostan – Detailed British Cartography of India
This highly
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 0 in
Old Map of British Mediterranean Territories with Images of Historic Sites, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
this map were crucial naval bases and points of control that allowed the British Empire to exert
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the British Isles with Walls, Settlements and Other Features
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insulae Britannicae'. Interesting map of Britain, Scotland, and Ireland. It
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 7.88 in W 9.26 in D 0.02 in
Imperium Romanum: A Detailed Map of the Roman Empire in its Zenith, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map, titled "IMPERIVM ROMANVM", is a detailed depiction of the Roman Empire
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Antique 1880s Maps
Materials
Paper
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H 15.56 in W 18.51 in D 0 in
Crossroads of Empires: A John Tallis Map of the Isthmus of Panama, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
the United States.
**The Tallis Series:**
Maps from "The British Colonies" by Robert Montgomery
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map Made After a Roman Papyrus Travel Map, Known as Peutinger Map, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Old Dutch engraving with title: 'Romeinsche Reis Kaart van K. Peutinger'.
Rare antique map based
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Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 15.56 in W 18.51 in D 0 in
Road Map, John Ogilby, No 54, London, Yarmouth, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Bassett and Richard Chiswell to their edition of John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain
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Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
world in transition, showing how the British saw their empire and its global context. These maps remain
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
1817 Large Northern Hindostan Map by J. Thomson – New General Atlas
Located in Langweer, NL
detailed topography and well-labeled trade routes and settlements. The map reflects the British Empire
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Antique 1810s Maps
Materials
Paper
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
fine example of their work. Ceylon was an important British colony at the time, and maps like these
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Gateway to the Steppes: Tallis's Masterpiece Map of Indepent Tartary, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
, particularly during the Great Game—a period of intense rivalry between the British Empire and Tsarist Russia
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 0 in
Map of Independent Tartary with Vignettes of the Region's Culture, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
and political divisions of an area of considerable interest to the British Empire and other European
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
Original 1806 Engraved Map of Asia and Surrounding Regions by John Cary
Located in Langweer, NL
Empire's influence in India, which is under increasing British control.
- India is shown with its numerous
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 19.41 in W 21.46 in D 0.01 in
A Decorative Map of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by John Tallis, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
buildings and natural harbor, which was strategically important to the British Empire. The bottom-right
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
Martin, known for his works on the British Empire, likely provided the textual descriptions accompanying
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Oriental Realms: A Detailed Map of Persia, Afghanistan, and Beloochistan, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
the period, offering a snapshot of the Great Game era when the British and Russian empires vied for
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Antique 1880s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.97 in W 22.45 in D 0 in
An Ornate and Historical Tallis Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
itself is an intricate representation of Jamaica during the era of the British Empire, detailed with
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of India with Cultural and Natural Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
British Empire at its height.
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Map of Tasmania with Illustrations of Local Fauna and Colonial Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative.
The map is of Tasmania, known at the time as Van Diemen's Land, which was a significant British
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Northern India, Bengal, and Surrounding Regions by Tardieu, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
profound changes under British colonial influence. The map by Pierre Antoine Tardieu offers a detailed and
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 16.34 in W 22.25 in D 0.01 in
Map of New Zealand Showing Maori Culture and Early Colonial Settlements, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
relatively new addition to the British Empire, with formal colonial control established in 1840 through the
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Political Map of Europe: Early 19th Century, from the 1802 Tardieu Atlas
Located in Langweer, NL
, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the British Isles, and parts of the Ottoman Empire (Anatolia).
- **Seas and
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 16.3 in W 22.41 in D 0.01 in
Antique 19th Century Map of Ancient Syria & Assyria - Historical Regions, c.1802
Located in Langweer, NL
19th Century Map of Ancient Syria and Assyria: 'Tabula Regiones inter Syriam et Assyriam continens
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.02 in W 19.69 in D 0 in
An Old Illustrated Tallis Map of Central America with Volcanic Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
This map of Central America, part of John Tallis & Company's series from "The British Colonies" by
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Malay Archipelago with Images of Indigenous People, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Martin. This series is a reflection of the Victorian era's fascination with the expanding British Empire
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Victorian Visions of the New World: A Detailed Tallis Map of North America, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
ownership over diverse territories.
The series including maps of various parts of the British Empire and
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Original Map of the Kingdom of Bohemia, with Silesia, Moravia and Lusatia, 1804
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Kingdom of Bohemia with the Duchy of Silesia and the Marquisates of Moravia
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 21.38 in W 27.37 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Islands by Tardieu, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
map.
### Historical Context
### Political Landscape
1. **Spanish Empire**:
- During the early
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 16.34 in W 22.25 in D 0.01 in
Map Road John Ogilby Britannia No 74 Ipswich to Norwich Cromer Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the Empire of Great Britain', published in 1676. In private correspondence, referring to this piracy
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Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
Road Map John Ogilby No 75 Kings Lyn Harwich, Britannia Framed Wallhanging
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Bassett and Richard Chiswell to their edition of John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain
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Antique 1670s European Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in
Map Road Strip Britannia Sheet 2 John Ogilby London Aberistwith Islip Bramyard
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Empire of Great Britain', published in 1676. In private correspondence, referring to this piracy, Ogilby
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Antique 17th Century English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.38 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
Antique Map of North and South America by Pierre Antoine Tardieu (1784-1869)
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique map titled "Carte Générale et Politique de l'Amérique," depicting the
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Antique Early 1800s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 16.34 in W 22.25 in D 0.01 in
British Possessions on the North West Coast of South America, 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
British possessions on the northwest coast of South America during that time. It features a detailed map
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Antique 1860s Maps
Materials
Paper
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H 18.51 in W 12.41 in D 0 in
Road Map No43 London to Kings Lynn, Royston to Downham, John Ogilby, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
John Ogilby (British 1600-1676) Cosmographer and Geographick Printer to Charles II.
A road map
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Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.4 in
Road Map John Ogilby London St David's Britannia No 15 Abingdon Monmouth Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
John Ogilby (British 1600-1676) Cosmographer and Geographick Printer to Charles II. A road map from
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Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Cartographic Elegance: The British Raj's India, 1882 Atlas by Blackie and Son
Located in Langweer, NL
'Turkestan,' reflecting the interest and influence of the British Empire in the region.
The southern map
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Antique 1880s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.97 in W 22.45 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Asia Minor with Cyprus, Syria and Turkey and the Black Sea, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
such other provinces of the Turkish Empire (..)'. Beautiful map of Turkey between the Black Sea and
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Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 15.16 in W 18.9 in D 0 in
Road Map Britannia No 32 the Road from London to Barnstable John Ogilby Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Bassett and Richard Chiswell to their edition of John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Road Map Britannia No 15 London to St Davids John Ogilby Brown Gilt Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
edition of John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain', published in 1676. In private
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Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 26.19 in D 0.6 in
Antique Map of the Journey from Zhe-Hol in Tartary to Beijing and Hang-Tchoo Foo
Located in Langweer, NL
18th century the British were eager to open up further trade with the Chinese Empire. Since 1757
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 26.78 in W 20.08 in D 0.02 in
Road Map Britannia No 25 London to the Lands End, John Ogilby Brown Gilded Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
edition of John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain', published in 1676. In private
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Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 26.19 in D 0.6 in
Road Map Britannia 1675/6 No 5 Road London to Barwick, London Stilton Grey Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
John Ogilby (British 1600-1676) cosmographer and geographick printer to Charles II.
A road map from
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Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 0.4 in
Ornate Cartography of Colonial Grandeur: The West India Islands around 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
British Empire. His work was often used as the textual accompaniment to the maps produced by John Tallis
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Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
British Empire Exhibition 1924 Wembley map by Stanley Kennedy North
Located in London, GB
."
Stanley Kennedy North (1887 - 1942)
British Empire Exhibition Map (1924)
Lithograph
51 x 75 cm
This
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1920s Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Map of the Russian Empire: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
Voyages and Travels". This highly detailed and colorful map depicts the Russian Empire, as it was known in
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Original Vintage Illustrated Map Poster Empire Industry Where Our Tea Comes From
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster - Tea An Empire Industry Where Our Tea Comes From. Rare small
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Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 24.02 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Poster Learn to Think Imperially British Empire Chamberlain UK
Located in London, GB
British Empire in red with ships sailing at sea on the horizon in front of a dramatic orange and yellow
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Vintage 1920s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Fruit Poster Australia Apples Grapes Pears British Empire Trade
Located in London, GB
highlighted map of Australia promoting the arrival of fresh fruit for the season against the colourful
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Vintage 1930s Australian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 14.97 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Australia Apples Pears Grapes Fruit British Empire Trade
Located in London, GB
- featuring a great design depicting an Empire Trade Express luggage label marked Eat More Fruit around the
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Vintage 1930s Australian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 14.97 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
John Speede Map The Countye of Monmouth
By John Speed
Located in London, GB
To see our other views and maps of England - including London, Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to
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17th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Cambridgeshire map 17th century engraving by John Speed
By John Speed
Located in London, GB
reverse. The map, along with many others, was published in Speed's atlas, 'The Theatre of the Empire of
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1610s Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Cambridge map 17th century engraving after John Speed
By John Speed
Located in London, GB
theatre of the empire of Great Britaine,' the first comprehensive atlas depicting the British Isles, and
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1620s Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Original Vintage Poster London Town Pictorial Map Southern Railway Underground
By Kerry Lee
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Travel By Train map poster for London Town by the British artist, illustrator and
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Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 40.16 in W 50.01 in D 0.04 in
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