18th Century Hand-Colored Homann Map of Germany, Including Frankfurt and Berlin
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
The firm flourished, becoming the leading map publisher in Germany and an important entity in the European map market.
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Antique Map: Estuaries of the Somme & Bresle, Northern France & Netherlands
By Jacobus Harrewijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Keywords: antique map of Northern France, Somme estuary map, Bresle estuary, Dieppe historical map, Southern Netherlands cartography, French coastline map, 17th-century map engraving...
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$858Sale Price|20% Off
Danube River Incl Serbia, Moldavia, Transylvania, Romania, Bulgaria Etc, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Artists and engravers: Homann Heirs was a German publishing firm that enjoyed a major place in the European map market throughout the eighteenth century.
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Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of Denmark and Islands in the Baltic Sea
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
The firm flourished, becoming the leading map publisher in Germany and an important entity in the European map market.
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Antique Map of Tartary, Siberia & China – Tirion, Amsterdam c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Tartary – “Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie” by Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam c.1730 This finely engraved 18th-century map titled “Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie” (New Map of Tartary) ...
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The Kingdom of Naples and Southern Italy: A Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
The firm flourished, becoming the leading map publisher in Germany and an important entity in the European map market.
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West Africa Entitled "Guinea Propria": An 18th Century Hand Colored Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
The firm flourished, becoming the leading map publisher in Germany and an important entity in the European map market.
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Rare Hand-colored Map of the British Isles by Gerard Valk, Published circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
This map likely formed part of an atlas or was issued as a separate wall map during a period when the Dutch were at the forefront of European map production.
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Old Map of the Overland Route to California – Early Exploration Pathways, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
An important historical feature of this map is its role in demonstrating California’s connection to the mainland, contradicting earlier European maps that depicted it as insular.
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Antique Map of Spain and Portugal – Hand-Colored Engraving by Stülpnagel, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Ideal for a study, hallway, or alongside other antique European maps. Technique: Engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: F. von Stülpnagel, published by Justus Perthes, Gotha, ...
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$501Sale Price|20% Off
Benedictus Goes’ Route – Antique Map of Tartary to China by Van der Aa, 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
Though now disproven, Lake Chiamay was frequently included in European maps from the 16th to 18th centuries, reflecting both the gaps and ambitions of early geographical knowledge.
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17th Century Blaeu Map of France, Gallia, Hand Colored, c.1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Ideal for studies, libraries, or classic interiors. Keywords: France map, Blaeu France, Gallia map, antique France map, 17th century map, Dutch Golden Age cartography, Willem Blaeu,...
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Original Antique Blaeu Map of Karst, Carniola, Istria, and Trieste, circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Keywords: Here are short keyword blocks formatted for direct copy-pasting into your website SEO or 1stdibs tags: karst map, carniola map, istria map, trieste map, blaeu map, willem ...
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$139Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Europe by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Original antique map of Europe.
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Antique Map of Europe by Lapie, '1809'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Original antique map of Europe by P.
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$139Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Europe by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Original antique map of Europe.
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$324Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Europe by Johnson, '1872'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Johnson's Europe'. Original map of Europe.
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$139Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Europe by Lowry, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Original map of Europe. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent authorities' by J.W.
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$347Sale Price|40% Off
Antique Map of Europe by Levasseur, '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte générale de l'Europe'. Large map of Europe.
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Blaeu's Dombes, Lyonnais and Bresse, France – Original 1642 Map
Located in Langweer, NL
The restrained yet sophisticated ornamentation exemplifies Blaeu's ability to combine geographic precision with artistic refinement. The map was issued during a period when the Dutch...
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Antique Map of the Europe Continent, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Old map of the European continent.
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Map of Zurich and Basel Region by Mercator, Uncolored Engraving c.1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Hondius and his sons expanded and reissued Mercator’s work, dominating European map publishing well into the mid-17th century.
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$28Sale Price|20% Off
Original Antique Map of Europe, Arrowsmith, 1820
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Europe Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith.
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Antique Map of Old European Russia, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Russia in Europe'. Old map of European Russia.
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Antique Map of the European Continent, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Old map of the European continent.
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Antique Map of Prussia – Blaeu “Prussiae Nova Tabula”, c.1635
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
A superb and historically important map, combining decorative appeal with cartographic authority, ideal for collectors of early European maps, German and Baltic history, and Dutch Go...
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Antique European War Folding Map, ‘circa 1915’
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique folding map of the European War (1914-1915) titled 'The Eastern Campaign '.
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Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
The firm flourished, becoming the leading map publisher in Germany and an important entity in the European map market.
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Caesar’s Gallia Veteris – Blaeu Map of Ancient Gaul, France c.1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Keywords: Caesar, Julius Caesar, Gallia, Gallia Veteris, Gaul, Ancient France, Roman Empire, Roman provinces, Celtica, Belgica, Aquitania, Lugdunensis, Narbonensis, Germania, Rhine, ...
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1849 Map of "Europaische Russland", 'Meyer Map of European Russia', Ric. R017
Located in Norton, MA
1849 Map of "Europaische Russland" ( Meyer Map of European Russia) Ric.r017 A lovely map of European Russia dating to 1849 by Joseph Meyer.
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Caesar’s Gallia Antiqua – Blaeu Map of Ancient France, c.1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Keywords: Caesar, Julius Caesar, Gallia, Gaul, Gallia Vetus, Ancient France, Roman Empire, Roman provinces, Celtica, Belgica, Aquitania, Germania, Rhine, Classical map, Blaeu map, Wi...
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Antique Map of Eastern Europe, Incl Montenegro & Serbia & a Budapest Map, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Eastern Europe, with Montenegro in the lower left corner, the southern edge of Hungary (area Baja and Szeged) and Serbia and Bulgaria.
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Blaeu Paraguay Map, Rio de la Plata, Antique Engraving, South America 1642
Located in Langweer, NL
This fine example originates from Blaeu’s renowned atlas Toonneel des Aerdrycx, produced during the golden age of Dutch cartography, when the Blaeu firm dominated the European map tr...
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$176Sale Price|20% Off
Original Antique Map of Russia in Europe, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
More than a map, it's a portal to the vast expanse and historical richness of European Russia.
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$167Sale Price|20% Off
Old Original Map of Russia in Europe, 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Russia in Europe'. Old map of Russia in Europe.
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$185Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Rain Map of Europe by Johnston '1850'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hyetographic or Rain Map of Europe'.
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Antique Map of Europe by Levasseur 'c.1840'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Original antique map of Europe.
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Antique Blaeu Map of Spain & Portugal “Hispania”, Cartouche, c.1642
Located in Langweer, NL
As both a historical artifact and a decorative statement, this map stands among the most desirable representations of Southern Europe from the period.
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Antique Map of Turkey in Europe, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bowles's new pocket map of Turky in Europe divided into its Provinces'.
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Original Antique Map of West Europe, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia, Britannia, Germania'. Old map of West Europe including France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
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Blaeu Map of Île-de-France – Paris Region with Royal Arms, c.1642
Located in Langweer, NL
For a lighter, more contemporary look, a thin black or dark bronze frame with a crisp off-white mat provides a clean and elegant museum-style effect. Keywords: Paris map, Île-de-Fra...
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Antique Map of Celtic Europe by Cluver, 1678
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Europe titled 'Europam sive Celticam Veterem'.
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Antique Map of Europe by Hederichs, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europa Christiani Orbis Domina'. Rare miniature map of Europe.
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Map Turkey in Europe & Hungary Thomas Kitchin, 1783
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Thomas Kitchen (1718 - 1784) : Map of Turkey in Europe & Hungary 1783 Visible sheet within the cream mount 25.5cm., 10" height 20cm., 8" In an ebonised frame length 33cm. 13", he...
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$1,350Sale Price|38% Off
17th Century Nicolas Visscher Map of Southeastern Europe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A beautiful, highly detailed map of southeastern Europe by Nicolas Visscher.
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$146Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Map of Europe by R. Bonne, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
A fine example of Rigobert Bonne and Guilleme Raynal’s 1780 map of Europe. Drawn by R. Bonne for G. Raynal’s Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre, Dressé pour l'His...
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Antique Blaeu Map of Champagne France, Campania Comitatus, c. 1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Blaeu maps were prized throughout Europe by wealthy merchants, diplomats, aristocrats, and scholars for both their geographic accuracy and decorative beauty.
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Antique Map Philippines – Moluccas, Celebes, Spice Islands – Tirion, c.1738
Located in Langweer, NL
Many of Tirion’s maps drew upon the highly respected geographical work of the French cartographer Guillaume de l’Isle, whose more scientific approach to cartography helped improve th...
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Antique Blaeu Map of Bresse & Dombes, Eastern France – Hand-Colored, c.1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Following his death, the Blaeu firm continued under his sons and became the leading cartographic publisher of Europe. Maps from the Blaeu atlases remain among the most desirable exam...
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$231Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Europe by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Original antique map of Europe.
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$231Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Russia in Europe by Johnston (1909)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'European Russia'. Original antique map of Russia in Europe.
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$408Sale Price|20% Off
Ancient World Map: Europe, Africa & Asia - 1802 Tardieu Atlas
Located in Langweer, NL
Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - Publisher: Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - Year: An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calend...
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$185Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Turkey in Europe by Wyld, '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe'. Original antique map of Turkey in Europe.
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$92Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Russia in Europe by Lowry, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Russia in Europe'. Original map of Russia in Europe.
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$324Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Russia in Europe by Levasseur, '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte générale de la Russie d'Europe (..)'.
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$352Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of European Russia with Picture Frame Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Moscovie Septentrionale (..)'. Decorative example of van der Aa's map of the northern part of European Russia.
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$176Sale Price|20% Off
Colorful Detailed Antique Map of Europe, Published in 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
"The Antique Map of Europe from 'The Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' published in 1882 by Blackie & Son, is a testament to meticulous cartography and scholarly preci...
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Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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