Illustrated Map

Combining scholarly cartography with refined aesthetic appeal, the plate reflects the early nineteenth-century fascination with classical geography and the rediscovery of ancient sou...

Centered on the eastern Mediterranean and the Arabian Peninsula, the map illustrates the vast reach of the Ottoman world—from the Balkans and Greece through Anatolia and the Levant, ...

In smaller format, he issued the Petit Atlas Maritime (1764), which contained 580 charts, as well as maps to illustrate l' Abbe Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages (1746-1757).

Latitude and longitude markings provide a scientific framework, reflecting the influence of Delisle’s reformist cartographic approach, which emphasized accuracy and critical source c...

This offering is for an original nineteenth-century map, not a modern reproduction. Any framed room visualizations are intended solely to illustrate possible display options and may ...

This offering is for an original nineteenth-century map, not a modern reproduction. Any framed room visualizations are intended solely to illustrate possible display options and may ...

The upper map depicts Europe at the time of the invasions, while the lower map illustrates the situation toward the end of the period.

The map illustrates the major islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte, Panay, Mindanao, Palawan, and surrounding island groups with remarkable clarity and decorative appeal.

Railroads, drawn in red and blue lines, dominate the map and illustrate Florida’s rapid integration into the national transportation system.

An elevation profile at the bottom of the map illustrates the varying altitudes across the depicted regions, providing valuable context to the landscape.

When framed together, the maps create an impressive panoramic composition illustrating the East Indies as understood in the Enlightenment era.

Black’s General Atlas became widely used in schools, institutions, and government offices throughout Europe and the British Empire. The map illustrates the southern region of the Af...

The map illustrates state and territorial boundaries, with clear outlines in orange to delineate different regions.

Created during the early nineteenth century’s renewed scholarly interest in classical and biblical geography, the map illustrates the historical landscapes of Syria, Mesopotamia, and...

John Rapkin was considered as one of the best map makers of the mid 19th century, working in conjunction with John Tallis to engrave maps for the Illustrated Atlas and Modern History...

John Rapkin was considered as one of the best map makers of the mid 19th century, working in conjunction with John Tallis to engrave maps for the Illustrated Atlas and Modern History...

John Rapkin was considered as one of the best map maker's of the mid 19th century, working in conjunction with John Tallis to engrave maps for the Illustrated Atlas and Modern Histor...

Key locations such as New Orleans, Natchez, the Gulf Coast, and various tribal territories appear throughout the map, illustrating the complex political and geographic landscape of l...

The map illustrates the geographic understanding of the ancient world based on classical Greek and Roman sources, with continents, regions, rivers, and cities labeled using archaic L...

Greenland is depicted along its inhabited western coastline, with fjords, settlements, and exploratory routes clearly marked, while the Faroe Islands appear as a distinct North Atlan...

Created during a period of renewed scholarly interest in classical antiquity, the map illustrates the ancient regions and city-states of Greece through the lens of Enlightenment hist...

This finely executed engraving presents the historical regions, city-states, and island networks that formed the foundation of Greek civilization and its enduring cultural legacy. T...

Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - Publisher: Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - Year: An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calend...

The composition reflects the intellectual rigor of early 18th-century German cartography, combining geographic mapping with scholarly interpretation. The main map illustrates the ter...

Coastal ports along the Red Sea and Indian Ocean highlight Arabia’s long-standing role in maritime trade between Africa, Asia, and Europe. The map also illustrates surrounding region...

Maps illustrating the ancient worldview remain highly desirable for their combination of classical scholarship, historical curiosity, and visual elegance.

On the left, the first map illustrates the division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel, based on biblical descriptions.

Franco-Prussian War Campaign Map of France and Germany, Original 1871 Description: An original large-format German wall map illustrating the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871, publi...

This offering is for an original nineteenth-century map, not a modern reproduction. Any framed room visualizations are intended solely to illustrate possible display options and may ...

Prominent inland towns include Lewes, the historic county town of Sussex; Arundel, dominated by its famous castle; Horsham; Midhurst; Petworth; Uckfield; and numerous villages scatte...

Entitled “Vtrivsqve Castiliae nova descriptio,” the map illustrates both Old and New Castile with remarkable detail, covering regions that today include Castilla y León, Castilla–La ...

Published in Amsterdam by Isaak Tirion, a prominent Dutch cartographer and publisher, this map illustrates vast regions of what was historically referred to as Tartary—a term broadly...

From the Sahara Desert to the fertile Nile basin, from the Cape of Good Hope to the islands of the Indian Ocean, this map illustrates the diverse environments and cultures that make ...

Hannibal’s Campaign Map, Spain to Italy via Alps, Wilkinson London 1817 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored map illustrates the legendary military campaign of Hannibal ...

Decorative London Railway Map, Victorian Transport Plan of London & Suburbs, 1885 A fascinating and highly decorative Victorian railway map illustrating London and its rapidly expan...

It captures the fragmented nature of the German states at the time, with Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, Württemberg, Hanover, and numerous smaller duchies, bishoprics, and free cities all...

The atlas is known for its clarity, scholarly accuracy, and elegant presentation, reflecting the high standards of French cartography in the early 19th century. The map illustrates...

Persia, Georgia & Central Asia – Antique Map, Bonne c1780 Description: Covering Persia, Georgia, and parts of Central Asia, this map illustrates mountain chains, deserts, and river ...

Paul,” created by Matthäus Seutter and published in Augsburg circa 1743. The map illustrates the Holy Land and wider eastern Mediterranean with a focus on biblical geography, depicti...

These maps illustrate the Indian interior, river systems, coastlines, and political regions with a clarity intended for practical navigation and geographic understanding rather than ...

This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving originates from Blaeu’s celebrated atlas Toonneel des Aerdrycx, one of the most important cartographic works of the Dutch Golden Age. ...

The upper map illustrates Cambridge, with the River Cam winding gracefully through the city and its famous college grounds.

Maps illustrating apostolic journeys hold particular appeal for collectors because they bridge biblical narrative with classical geography, offering both historical and religious sig...

This offering is for an original nineteenth-century map, not a modern reproduction. Any framed room visualizations are intended solely to illustrate possible display options.

Mentelle, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An VI - 1797 (French Revolution...

The extensive railway network and canal infrastructure illustrated on the map demonstrate the city's crucial role in national and international trade.

Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionar...

Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - Publisher: Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - Year: An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calend...

Titled Geographiae Sacræ ex Veteri et Novo Testamento desumptæ Tabula, in qua Terra Promissa sive Judæa, the map illustrates the land historically associated with the Twelve Tribes o...

Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionar...

Par Bernard Schotanus de Sterringa. Rare map illustrating Friesland (The Netherlands). The North Sea is depicted on top of the map.

Beneath Cuba, a detailed map illustrates the island of Hispaniola, divided between Haiti and Santo Domingo, while a separate inset shows Puerto Rico.

Title: FRANCE – Ancient Gaul, Roman Provinces and Tribal Regions, Hand-Colored Map c.1748 Description: This original antique map illustrates Ancient Gaul as understood through class...

Technique: Lithograph with original hand color Maker: Archibald Fullarton & Co., London, circa 1865 Keywords: Turkey Ottoman Empire Constantinople Istanbul Bosphorus Golden Horn...

A comparative chart of the sizes of major world cities by population further enhances the plate, offering a striking demographic snapshot of the late 1800s. Together, these maps ill...

The map dramatically illustrates the enormous geographic scale of the Pacific Theater, extending from India and China across Southeast Asia and Japan to Hawaii and the wider Pacific ...

Rivers such as the Ohio, Kanawha, and Monongahela are also carefully drawn, emphasizing the state’s natural transport corridors. This map illustrates West Virginia in a pivotal peri...