Scottish Prints

Great set of bird prints Lithographs after the drawings by Cpt. brown. Original hand color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print.

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 Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the respected Scottish cartographic publisher Adam and Charles Black. The map illustrates a vast portion of the Middle East during the late nineteenth century, when the region formed the Asian territories of the Ottoman Empire. The map centers on Anatolia, the great peninsula that today forms modern Turkey, shown here as the heartland of Ottoman Asia. The rugged mountain ranges, river systems, and historic provinces are carefully engraved, reflecting the high standard of Victorian atlas cartography. Numerous cities and towns are clearly marked, including Constantinople (Istanbul), Smyrna (Izmir), Angora (Ankara), Trebizond, and many other regional centers that played important roles in trade and administration. Extending southward, the map covers Syria and the Levant, including Damascus, Aleppo, and the Mediterranean coastal cities that historically linked the Ottoman interior with European commerce. Further south appear Palestine and the Sinai region, together with the eastern Mediterranean coastline. The map also includes the northern portion of Egypt, showing the Nile Delta and the strategic area surrounding the Suez Canal, which had opened only fifteen years earlier in 1869 and had quickly become one of the most important maritime routes in the world. To the east the map extends into Mesopotamia, depicting the great river valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates, including the historic cities of Mosul, Baghdad, and Basra. These regions formed key administrative provinces of the Ottoman Empire and were vital corridors connecting Anatolia with Persia and the Arabian Peninsula. The composition also includes parts of Armenia, Kurdistan, and the Caucasus along the northern and northeastern margins, as well as portions of Persia and Arabia to the southeast. An inset map of Cyprus appears at the bottom, highlighting the island’s strategic importance in the eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus had recently come under British administration in 1878, reflecting the shifting geopolitical dynamics of the region during the late nineteenth century. The map is engraved with remarkable clarity, featuring finely drawn coastlines, mountain relief, and a delicate latitude and longitude grid. Land areas are distinguished with subtle printed color, a typical feature of high-quality Victorian atlas production. The understated color scheme and precise engraving give the map both historical authority and strong decorative appeal. Maps from Black’s General Atlas were widely respected for their accuracy and clarity and were used throughout the British world in schools, libraries, and government institutions. Today they are highly appreciated by collectors for their elegant engraving and for the insight they provide into the political geography of the late nineteenth century. This map was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, Edinburgh, 1884. This example is an original antique steel engraving with original printed color applied at the time of publication. It is not a modern reproduction. Any presentation images showing the print framed are for visual inspiration only. The map is supplied unframed. Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning consistent with age and a central fold from the original atlas binding. A small tear near the folding split. The engraving remains crisp and the printed color remains clear and attractive. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a wide horizontal frame. A dark walnut or classic black frame combined with an ivory or museum-white mat will emphasize the delicate engraving and warm tones of the nineteenth-century printed color. Technique: Steel engraving with original printed color Maker: Adam & Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1884 Keyword block: Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire, Anatolia, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Baghdad, Mosul, Basra, Damascus, Aleppo, Constantinople, Istanbul, Smyrna, Izmir, Angora, Ankara, Armenia, Kurdistan, Caucasus, Persia, Iran, Arabia, Nile Delta, Egypt, Suez Canal, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East map, Ottoman provinces, nineteenth century Middle East, Victorian atlas map, Black’s General Atlas, antique Turkey map...

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

Great set of birds of prey Lithographs after the drawings by Turvey, A. Wilson and Cpt. Brown. Original color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print.

Antique Map Russia in Europe, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas 1884 Description: This detailed map titled “Russia in Europe” was published in the New and Revised Edition of Bla...

Glorious set of 18 prints of Gothic Architecture in Scotland Steel engravings. After R.W. Billings Published by William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh. Dated 1848 Unframed.

This is an antique hospital engraving. A Scottish, framed lithograph of medical interest, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. A fi...

Great set of animal prints Lithographs after the drawings by Cpt. brown. Original hand color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print.

Presented is an original 1893 etching by George Aikman, after an original watercolor by John Smart. This composition depicts golfers, accompanied by young caddies and families, playi...

Presented is a photogravure by Michael Brown entitled “Amateur Championship at Sandwich.” This print features Mr. H. Hilton and Mr. J. Robb engaged in the final of the 1900 Amateur C...

Geological Map of North America by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852 This finely detailed and beautifully shaded antique map titled "The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Va...

Geological Map of Asia by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852 This finely engraved and hand-colored map titled "The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Valleys of Asia" was crea...

Antique Map Set of India, Two Sheets from Black’s General Atlas, Bartholomew 1884 This detailed two-sheet map of India was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the well-known Scottish publishing house A. & C. Black. When placed together, the two maps form a comprehensive representation of the Indian subcontinent during the late nineteenth century, a period when British India dominated much of South Asia. The maps were prepared under the direction of the celebrated cartographer John Bartholomew, whose work helped define the high standards of Victorian atlas production. Bartholomew’s maps were admired for their clarity, accuracy, and refined engraving, combining scientific geographic information with a visually elegant presentation. His work for Black’s atlases became widely respected across Europe and the British Empire and remains highly collectible today. The first sheet illustrates the northern regions of the subcontinent, including the Punjab, Kashmir, Afghanistan frontier, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The immense Himalayan mountain system is rendered with fine engraved relief, while the plains of northern India reveal an intricate network of rivers, cities, and administrative divisions. Provincial boundaries and political regions are clearly delineated using printed color typical of late nineteenth-century atlas cartography. The second sheet depicts southern India and the Deccan Plateau, extending to the southern tip of the peninsula and including the island of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. Major cities such as Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta appear prominently, while countless smaller towns, railways, and rivers are engraved throughout the landscape. The surrounding waters of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean are clearly marked, and the map also includes offshore island groups such as the Laccadive Islands and the Andaman Islands. Because the maps originate from a major nineteenth-century atlas, the engraving is crisp and densely detailed, containing thousands of place names that document the administrative and geographic structure of British India at the time. Together the two sheets create an impressive large-scale cartographic view of the Indian subcontinent, making the set both historically significant and visually striking. These maps are ideal for collectors of antique cartography, historians of the British Empire, or interior designers seeking a dramatic geographic statement for a study, office, or library wall. It is not a modern reproduction. Any presentation images showing the prints framed are for visual inspiration only. The maps are supplied unframed. Condition: Very good antique condition. Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with age. Original center folds visible as issued in the atlas. Small tears at the lower split. The paper remains strong and the printed colors remain clear and attractive. Framing tips: The two sheets frame beautifully as a vertical pair or as a stacked presentation showing the full subcontinent. A generous ivory or museum-white mat combined with a dark walnut or ebonized frame creates a refined and classic presentation suitable for libraries, offices, or sophisticated interiors. Technique: engraving with printed color Maker: J. Bartholomew for A. & C. Black, Edinburgh, 1884 Keywords: India, antique map India, India map 1884, British India map, Bartholomew map India, Black’s General Atlas, India atlas map, Victorian map India, historical map India, South Asia map, Indian subcontinent map, Himalaya map, Punjab, Kashmir, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Hyderabad, Mysore, Bangalore, Nagpur, Agra, Lucknow, Ceylon, Sri Lanka, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Andaman Islands, Laccadive Islands, Deccan Plateau, British Empire map...

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 Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the respected Scottish publishing house A. & C. Black. The map was prepared under the direction of the renowned cartographer John Bartholomew, whose work played a major role in shaping nineteenth-century atlas cartography. John Bartholomew was one of the most influential mapmakers of the Victorian era. His atlases for A. & C. Black were admired for their clarity, precision, and elegant presentation. Combining scientific geographic accuracy with refined engraving and printed color, Bartholomew’s maps became widely used in education, government, and scholarly circles throughout Europe and the British Empire. The map presents the Italian peninsula shortly after the unification of Italy in the nineteenth century. Political divisions are clearly distinguished through printed color, showing the administrative regions of the newly unified kingdom. The map extends from the Alpine frontier in the north to the southern tip of Calabria, capturing the entire peninsula with remarkable geographic detail. Northern Italy shows the Alpine region bordering Switzerland and Austria, with cities such as Turin, Milan, and Venice prominently marked. The Po River basin is depicted with a dense network of towns and transportation routes reflecting the economic importance of the region. Central Italy includes Florence, Pisa, and Rome, while the southern regions show Naples and the mountainous landscapes of Calabria and Basilicata. The map also includes the major Italian islands. Sardinia...

World Map of Ocean Currents by A.K. Johnston, Educational Print 1852 This detailed and scientifically rich chart titled 'Chart of the World Showing the Form & Direction of the Ocean...

Presented is a photogravure by Michael Brown entitled “Surviving Amateur Champions- Hoylake 1906.” The print depicts a group of golf championship competitors waiting in the clubhouse...

This framed and printed sheet Rule frame is very unusual because it actually features the rules of three games Billiards, Life Pool and Pyramid pool. Printed by the famous Glasgo...

Wonderful prints of Decorative Art, mainly Japonisme Chromo-lithographs Published by W.Mackenzie. C.1880 Original colour Unframed. Free shipping.

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...

Botanical Map by A.K. Johnston – Global Plant Distribution Chart 1852 This remarkable antique chart titled "The Distribution of the Most Important Trees, Shrubs, Grains, & Fruits Ac...

Geological Map of Africa by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852 This antique map titled "The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Valleys of Africa" was produced by the distingui...

Rain and Snow Map by A.K. Johnston – Global Precipitation Chart 1852 This antique meteorological chart titled "The Distribution of Rain and Snow over the Globe" was created by Alexa...

Geological Map of the British Isles by A.K. Johnston – Highlands & Valleys 1852 This antique topographic map titled "The Mountains, Table Lan...

[VASCULAR] Lymphatic nodes and vessels of the leg. Rare, circa 1826, first edition anatomical engraving by William Home Lizars (1788-1859) the talented Edinburgh artist and head of...

Religious Belief Map by A.K. Johnston – Moral and Statistical Chart 1852 This antique chart titled "Moral & Statistical Chart Showing the Distribution of Man According to Prevailing...

Animal Distribution Map by A.K. Johnston – Fauna by Climate Zones 1852 This beautifully engraved chart titled "The Distribution of Animals Including the Mammalia, Birds, Reptiles & ...

Wind and Hurricane Map by A.K. Johnston – Meteorological Chart 1852 This scientifically significant 1852 map titled "The Distribution of the Constant, Periodical & Variable Winds Ov...

Climatological Map by A.K. Johnston – Global Temperatures Chart 1852 This exceptional antique map titled "Climatological Chart Showing by Lines & Figures the Mean Annual Temperature...

Earthquakes and Volcanoes Map by A.K. Johnston – Seismic Activity Atlas 1852 This extraordinary 1852 scientific map titled "The Distribution of Earthquakes & Volcanoes Over the Glob...

Geological Map of South America by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852 This antique map titled "The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Valleys of South America" was produced by...

Geological Map of Europe by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852 This elegant 1852 map titled "The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Valleys of Europe" was designed by the acclaimed Scottish geographer Alexander Keith Johnston and published by William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh and London. Issued as Plate 5 in Johnston’s pioneering work *The Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena*, this map presents a physical topographic view of Europe with a focus on land elevation and terrain structure, rather than political borders. Rendered in soft shades of beige, green, and blue, the map clearly delineates Europe’s major mountain ranges, including the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, Apennines, and the Scandinavian Mountains. Valleys, upland plateaus, and lowlands are carefully shaded and labeled, giving a three-dimensional sense of the landscape. The careful use of hachuring and color gradients creates a tactile impression of Europe’s relief, from the Scottish Highlands to the Ural Mountains. Rather than showing countries, the map categorizes the land by geological and geomorphological features. The title and key in the lower right explain the distinctions between highlands, tablelands, and low plains, emphasizing natural geography over human boundaries. This approach reflects the 19th-century scientific movement toward thematic cartography—maps made not to navigate or govern, but to understand physical phenomena. Alexander Keith Johnston (1804–1871), Geographer in Ordinary to the Queen for Scotland, was one of the most respected mapmakers of the Victorian era. His *Physical Atlas* was a groundbreaking work in visual science, and among the first to systematically map climate, geology, hydrology, and landforms across the globe. This plate is a beautifully executed example of early data visualization and remains highly relevant for collectors of antique scientific prints...

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 ...

Map of the Lakes of the Globe 1856 – Comparative Chart of Inland Seas Description: This remarkable 19th-century comparative chart is titled Comparative Form and Extent of the Inland...

Antique map titled 'England and Wales (Northern Sheet)'. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’ by Alexander Keith Johnston. Published by William Blackwood an...

Antique Map of England & Wales (Southern Sheet) – Johnston’s Royal Atlas, 1865 This finely engraved antique map, titled *England and Wales (Southern Sheet)*, was published in 1865 i...

This is a magnificent museum quality antique hand-coloured map of Italy, dating from 1814. This historic and very rare antique map was drawn and engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, New General Atlas, Edinburgh. The map is very detailed and the various colours - yellow, grey and green - beautifully highlight the different natural and political divisions of Italy as it was before the Italian Unification...

Bruce McLean, "Spaghetti alle vongole twice" (screenprint, 1995) Sheet height: 59.7cm Sheet width: 79cm Signed in pencil and numbered 500/500. Bruce McLean (born 1944) received hi...