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Large Antique Map of Guadeloupe and Antigua with Adjacent Isles, 19th Century
Large Antique Map of Guadeloupe and Antigua with Adjacent Isles, 19th Century

Large Antique Map of Guadeloupe and Antigua with Adjacent Isles, 19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Antique Map of Guadeloupe and Antigua with Adjacent Isles, 19th Century" Source: New General Atlas (circa 1817), published in Edinburgh Description: This detailed antique m...

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Early 19th Century British Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Denmark – Large Format Antique Map by Pinkerton, Fine English Engraving c.1814
Denmark – Large Format Antique Map by Pinkerton, Fine English Engraving c.1814

Denmark – Large Format Antique Map by Pinkerton, Fine English Engraving c.1814

By Pinkerton

Located in Langweer, NL

Denmark – Large Format Antique Map by Pinkerton, Fine English Engraving c.1814 This impressive antique map of Denmark originates from John Pinkerton’s celebrated Modern Atlas, publi...

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Early 19th Century English Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Africa: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Africa: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

Africa: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

A scale cartouche is present in the upper left corner. This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa consists of two sheets joined as one along a vertical jo...

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1690s French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Hainaut Map Ortelius 1590 – Rare Hand-Colored French-Belgian Border Map
Hainaut Map Ortelius 1590 – Rare Hand-Colored French-Belgian Border Map

Hainaut Map Ortelius 1590 – Rare Hand-Colored French-Belgian Border Map

Located in Langweer, NL

Ornate embellishments characteristic of Ortelius’s style frame the map: a large strapwork cartouche at upper right holds the title, and coats of arms and dedication flourishes appear...

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16th Century Belgian Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Antique Map of Egypt and the Nile Delta by Wyld, 1854
Large Antique Map of Egypt and the Nile Delta by Wyld, 1854

Large Antique Map of Egypt and the Nile Delta by Wyld, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Lower Egypt and the adjacent desert, with a part of Palestine to which has been addes the nomenclature of the Roman age by L.S. de la Rochette'. Map of Egypt and ...

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19th Century British Large Antique Maps

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Paper

1868 "Lloyd's Topographical Railway Map of North America..." Hanging Wall Map
1868 "Lloyd's Topographical Railway Map of North America..." Hanging Wall Map

1868 "Lloyd's Topographical Railway Map of North America..." Hanging Wall Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

A large, hanging map of the United States, Central America, and adjacent northern territories, this map covers the area from the Arctic Ocean and extends as far south as the Caribbea...

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1860s American Late Victorian Large Antique Maps

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Linen, Paper

Austrian Empire Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Central Europe 1859
Austrian Empire Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Central Europe 1859

Austrian Empire Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Central Europe 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Austrian Empire Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Central Europe 1859 This large and highly detailed antique map depicts the Austrian Empire at its greatest territorial exten...

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Mid-19th Century British Large Antique Maps

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Paper

1830 DATED EXTRA LARGE 194CM X 159CM INLAND NAViGATION MAP CANALS AND RAILROADS
1830 DATED EXTRA LARGE 194CM X 159CM INLAND NAViGATION MAP CANALS AND RAILROADS

1830 DATED EXTRA LARGE 194CM X 159CM INLAND NAViGATION MAP CANALS AND RAILROADS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Inland Navigation map of Railroads and Canals by Nichols, Priestley & Walker dated January...

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1830s English Early Victorian Large Antique Maps

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Maple

Antique Map Worcestershire England – John Cary County Map, Roads & Hundreds 1805
Antique Map Worcestershire England – John Cary County Map, Roads & Hundreds 1805

Antique Map Worcestershire England – John Cary County Map, Roads & Hundreds 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

This large-format county map exemplifies Cary’s refined cartographic style, combining precise geographic information with elegant and highly readable engraving.

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Early 19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Map of the Hawaiian Islands with a Large Inset of Karakakooa Bay, 1803
Map of the Hawaiian Islands with a Large Inset of Karakakooa Bay, 1803

Map of the Hawaiian Islands with a Large Inset of Karakakooa Bay, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Sandwich Eilanden'. Map of the Hawaiian Islands with a large inset of Karakakooa Bay, including soundings and anchorages.

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Early 1800s Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Original Vintage Map of S.E Asia, with a Vignette of Singapore
Large Original Vintage Map of S.E Asia, with a Vignette of Singapore

Large Original Vintage Map of S.E Asia, with a Vignette of Singapore

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of South East Asia Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.

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1920s English Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Antique County Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire 'South Part', England
Large Antique County Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire 'South Part', England

Large Antique County Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire 'South Part', England

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'A Map of the South Part of the West Riding of Yorkshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of the south part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Eng...

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Early 19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Antique County Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire 'North Part', England
Large Antique County Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire 'North Part', England

Large Antique County Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire 'North Part', England

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'A Map of the North Part of the West Riding of Yorkshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of the north part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Eng...

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Early 19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large and Rare Antique Map of Northern India in Original Coloring, c.1825
Large and Rare Antique Map of Northern India in Original Coloring, c.1825

Large and Rare Antique Map of Northern India in Original Coloring, c.1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'No. 82 Pays d'Ajemeer d'Agra'. Detailed map of Northern India. Originates from 'Atlas Universel' by P.M. Vandermaelen. Artists and Engravers: Philippe Marie Van...

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19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Early Original Antique Map of South East Asia with Large Parts Still Unknown
Early Original Antique Map of South East Asia with Large Parts Still Unknown

Early Original Antique Map of South East Asia with Large Parts Still Unknown

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Insulae Indiae Orientalis'. Original antique map of Southeast Asia. Shows towns, villages, landmarks, mountains, and rivers. Relief shown pictorially. This map or...

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Late 17th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Antique Map of the Lower Nile Valley Including Egypt and Nubia, 1842
Large Antique Map of the Lower Nile Valley Including Egypt and Nubia, 1842

Large Antique Map of the Lower Nile Valley Including Egypt and Nubia, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Égypte, de la Nubie, de l'Abissinie'. Map of Egypt, covering the lower Nile valley including Egypt and Nubia. This map originates from 'Atlas universel...

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19th Century French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Vienna, Austria: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Vienna, Austria: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

Vienna, Austria: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

This large 17th century hand-colored map of Vienna, Austria and the surrounding countryside and villages entitled "Plan de la Ville de Vienne en Austriche et ses Environs Par le.

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1690s French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large 1693 Maritime Map of Irish Sea, West Coasts of Ireland, England, Scotland
Large 1693 Maritime Map of Irish Sea, West Coasts of Ireland, England, Scotland

Large 1693 Maritime Map of Irish Sea, West Coasts of Ireland, England, Scotland

Located in Langweer, NL

Compared to earlier coastal maps, this chart demonstrates a marked improvement in accuracy, consistency, and practical usability.

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1690s French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot
Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot

Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

This large hand-colored map entitled "Estats de L'Empire des Turqs en Europe, ou sont les Beglerbeglicz our Gouvernements" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville and t...

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1690s French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of southern Greece and the Pelopponese Peninsula entitled "La Moree Et Les Isles De Zante, Cefalonie, Ste.

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1690s French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Copper Engraved Map of the Coastline of Friesland and Terschelling, c.1670
Large Copper Engraved Map of the Coastline of Friesland and Terschelling, c.1670

Large Copper Engraved Map of the Coastline of Friesland and Terschelling, c.1670

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print, titled: 'Dominii Frisiae Tabula, inter Flevum et Lavicum (…)' This large copper engraved map details the coastline of Friesland and Terschelling.

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1670s Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Antique Map of Java & Madura with Batavia Inset, c.1870s Dutch East Indies
Large Antique Map of Java & Madura with Batavia Inset, c.1870s Dutch East Indies

Large Antique Map of Java & Madura with Batavia Inset, c.1870s Dutch East Indies

Located in Langweer, NL

Large Antique Map of Java & Madura with Batavia Inset, c.1870s Dutch East Indies This finely detailed 19th-century Dutch colonial map is titled “Java en Madoera op den schaal van 1:...

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1870s Dutch Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Rhine River Map, Moselle and Meuse, by Willem Blaeu, Hand-coloured - 1640
Large Rhine River Map, Moselle and Meuse, by Willem Blaeu, Hand-coloured - 1640

Large Rhine River Map, Moselle and Meuse, by Willem Blaeu, Hand-coloured - 1640

Located in Langweer, NL

Rhine River & Tributaries Antique Map by Willem Blaeu, c.1640 This spectacular mid-seventeenth-century copper-engraved map, titled in Latin “Rhenus Fluviorum Europae celeberrimus, c...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Vintage Map of London – Phillips’ Tape Indicator Map of Central London, c.1930
Vintage Map of London – Phillips’ Tape Indicator Map of Central London, c.1930

Vintage Map of London – Phillips’ Tape Indicator Map of Central London, c.1930

Located in Langweer, NL

Phillips Tape Indicator Map of London c.1930 – Antique City Plan This large and detailed map of central London is titled “Phillips’ Tape Indicator Map of London.”

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Early 20th Century Scottish Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Antique Map of Asia The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography by Johnston, 1882
Large Antique Map of Asia The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography by Johnston, 1882

Large Antique Map of Asia The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography by Johnston, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Asia'. Old map of the Asian continent. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, Exhibiting, in a Series of Entirely Original and Authentic M...

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19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Antique Map of India – Post Roads and Dak Stations by James Wyld, c.1855
Large Antique Map of India – Post Roads and Dak Stations by James Wyld, c.1855

Large Antique Map of India – Post Roads and Dak Stations by James Wyld, c.1855

Located in Langweer, NL

Strong impression on quality paper with clean detail throughout. Framing tips: This map is best presented in a large traditional frame in dark wood or black with gold accents.

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Mid-19th Century English Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large Antique Map of New Guinea and New Britain Showing Capt. Cooks Tract, 1773
Large Antique Map of New Guinea and New Britain Showing Capt. Cooks Tract, 1773

Large Antique Map of New Guinea and New Britain Showing Capt. Cooks Tract, 1773

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'A Chart of Captain Carteret's Discoveries at New Britain, with part of Captain Cooke's Passage thro Endeavour Streights, & of Captain Dampier's tract & discoverie...

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18th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large 17th Century Hand Colored Map of England and the British Isles by de Wit
Large 17th Century Hand Colored Map of England and the British Isles by de Wit

Large 17th Century Hand Colored Map of England and the British Isles by de Wit

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Alamo, CA

The map is presented in a large attractive brown wood frame with red interior trim and gold highlight along the forward edge.

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Late 17th Century Dutch Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of New Zealand, 1895
Antique Map of New Zealand, 1895

Antique Map of New Zealand, 1895

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Antique Map of New Zealand, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Neu-Seeland.' Map of New Zealand. With inset maps of the large cities.

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19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Large1852 Map "Russian Empire" Ric.r0011
Large1852 Map "Russian Empire" Ric.r0011

Large1852 Map "Russian Empire" Ric.r0011

Located in Norton, MA

Large 1852 map "Russian Empire" George Phillips & Son 1852 Ric.r0011 Dimension: Paper: 67 cm W x 52 cm H ; Sight: 60cm W x 50 cm H Condition: Good Condition with aged t...

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19th Century Unknown Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Mediterranean, Black Sea & Ottoman Empire Map 1853
Mediterranean, Black Sea & Ottoman Empire Map 1853

Mediterranean, Black Sea & Ottoman Empire Map 1853

Located in Langweer, NL

Colours remain fresh and the paper is firm and stable. Framing tips: This large Ottoman Empire and Mediterranean map will look distinguished in a dark wood or black frame to emphasi...

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Mid-19th Century German Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Delfland by Cruquius, 1712
Antique Map of Delfland by Cruquius, 1712

Antique Map of Delfland by Cruquius, 1712

Located in Langweer, NL

Map no. 25 of a large wall map of Delfland, The Netherlands.

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18th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of France by Faden '1792'
Antique Map of France by Faden '1792'

Antique Map of France by Faden '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

Large, original antique map of France, with a small inset of the island of Corsica.

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Late 18th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

German Antique Map of Australia, Meyers, 1885
German Antique Map of Australia, Meyers, 1885

German Antique Map of Australia, Meyers, 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

Australien.' (Map of Australia. With inset maps of the large cities and Tasmania.)

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19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032
1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032

1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032

Located in Norton, MA

Hewitt, 10 Broad Street, London, and issued as plate no. 36 in Edinburgh cartographer John Thomson's 1814 edition of the New General Atlas. Finely engraved large oversize early 1...

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19th Century Unknown Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique County Map of Leicestershire, England, 1804
Antique County Map of Leicestershire, England, 1804

Antique County Map of Leicestershire, England, 1804

Located in Langweer, NL

In 1804 they were published as an atlas, Smith's New English Atlas. The maps are large and contain information required by a traveler of the time.

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Early 1800s Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Charolais, Burgundy Antique Blaeu Atlas Map of France, 1642
Charolais, Burgundy Antique Blaeu Atlas Map of France, 1642

Charolais, Burgundy Antique Blaeu Atlas Map of France, 1642

Located in Langweer, NL

Charolais, Burgundy Antique Blaeu Atlas Map of France, 1642 This original hand-colored map depicts a large part of the historic Comté de Charolois (County of Charolais) in the Burgu...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Africa by Homann Heirs, '1804'
Antique Map of Africa by Homann Heirs, '1804'

Antique Map of Africa by Homann Heirs, '1804'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Charte von Africa'. Large, original antique map of Africa by Franz Ludwig Güssefeld.

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Early 19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Madagascar by Mariette 'c.1670'
Antique Map of Madagascar by Mariette 'c.1670'

Antique Map of Madagascar by Mariette 'c.1670'

Located in Langweer, NL

Laurens (..)'. Original large-scale antique map of Madagascar, Africa. Published by Pierre Mariette, circa 1670.

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Mid-17th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Australia by H. Kiepert, 1875
Antique Map of Australia by H. Kiepert, 1875

Antique Map of Australia by H. Kiepert, 1875

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Australien'. Large and detailed map of Australia and New Zealand.

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Late 19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Southern Sulawesi by Stemfoort, 1885
Antique Map of Southern Sulawesi by Stemfoort, 1885

Antique Map of Southern Sulawesi by Stemfoort, 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

Includes a large inset map of the Makassar area, centered on Fort Rotterdam, with a second inset showing the islands just to the south.

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19th Century Dutch Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Decorative County Map of Huntingdonshire, England, 1804
Antique Decorative County Map of Huntingdonshire, England, 1804

Antique Decorative County Map of Huntingdonshire, England, 1804

Located in Langweer, NL

In 1804 they were published as an atlas, Smith's New English Atlas. The maps are large and contain information required by a traveler of the time.

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Early 1800s Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Decorative County Map of Lincolnshire, England, 1804
Antique Decorative County Map of Lincolnshire, England, 1804

Antique Decorative County Map of Lincolnshire, England, 1804

Located in Langweer, NL

In 1804 they were published as an atlas, Smith's New English Atlas. The maps are large and contain information required by a traveler of the time.

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Early 1800s Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Portugal by Placide, c.1700
Antique Map of Portugal by Placide, c.1700

Antique Map of Portugal by Placide, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Le Portugal dedié au Roy (..)'. Large and detailed map of Portugal.

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18th Century French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Cambridgeshire with Ely Cathedral by Greenwood, 1834
Antique Map of Cambridgeshire with Ely Cathedral by Greenwood, 1834

Antique Map of Cambridgeshire with Ely Cathedral by Greenwood, 1834

Located in Langweer, NL

TITLE: Antique Map of Cambridgeshire with Ely Cathedral by Greenwood, 1834 DESCRIPTION: Original large-format engraved map of Cambridgeshire by Christopher and John Greenwood, publi...

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Early 19th Century British William IV Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Northern Asia by Arrowsmith, 1834
Antique Map of Northern Asia by Arrowsmith, 1834

Antique Map of Northern Asia by Arrowsmith, 1834

Located in Langweer, NL

Large and detailed map of Northern Asia, taking in Mongolia, Tibet, Bhutan, Tartary, Siberia and Manchuria.

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19th Century Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Set of Four Ancient Greece Maps by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825
Set of Four Ancient Greece Maps by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Set of Four Ancient Greece Maps by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

The map encompasses a large section of western Greece and the Ionian coast, with the islands particularly attractively delineated. 4.

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1820s French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Philips' Imperial Map of Turkey, Syria, Iraq & Transcaucasia, c.1926
Philips' Imperial Map of Turkey, Syria, Iraq & Transcaucasia, c.1926

Philips' Imperial Map of Turkey, Syria, Iraq & Transcaucasia, c.1926

Located in Langweer, NL

Philips' Imperial Map of Turkey, Syria, Iraq & Transcaucasia, c.1926 A large and highly detailed folding map of the Near East issued by George Philip & Son as part of their celebrat...

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Early 20th Century British Large Antique Maps

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Paper

French Map of Europe by Cortambert – Russia, Scandinavia & Balkans, 1864
French Map of Europe by Cortambert – Russia, Scandinavia & Balkans, 1864

French Map of Europe by Cortambert – Russia, Scandinavia & Balkans, 1864

Located in Langweer, NL

French Map of Europe by Cortambert – Russia, Scandinavia & Balkans 1864 A large and finely detailed antique map of Europe published in Paris in 1864 under the direction of the Frenc...

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Mid-19th Century French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Levasseur Maps Europe & Africa, Decorative Atlas Pair c.1845
Antique Levasseur Maps Europe & Africa, Decorative Atlas Pair c.1845

Antique Levasseur Maps Europe & Africa, Decorative Atlas Pair c.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Steel engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Victor Levasseur, Paris, circa 1842–1845 Keywords: Levasseur map, Atlas Universel Illustré, antique map Europe, antique...

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Mid-19th Century French Large Antique Maps

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Paper

1861 "The Empire State" Wall Map by Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning
1861 "The Empire State" Wall Map by Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning

1861 "The Empire State" Wall Map by Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This large and decorative wall map of New York, titled "The Empire State," was published by Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning.

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1860s American Victorian Large Antique Maps

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Wood, Paper

Blaeu Map of Navarra – Navarra Regnum, Decorative Pyrenees Chart, 1642
Blaeu Map of Navarra – Navarra Regnum, Decorative Pyrenees Chart, 1642

Blaeu Map of Navarra – Navarra Regnum, Decorative Pyrenees Chart, 1642

Located in Langweer, NL

A standout feature of the map is the large figural cartouche in the lower left, richly decorated with regional costume figures and musicians.

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Large Antique Maps

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Paper

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Large Antique Maps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of large antique maps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and fabric, all large antique maps available were constructed with great care. Large antique maps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Large antique maps made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large antique maps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rand McNally & Co., Nicolas Sanson and Frederick de Wit are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

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.

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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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