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Antique Roman Empire Map – Western Mediterranean & Europe, Engraving c.1818
Antique Roman Empire Map – Western Mediterranean & Europe, Engraving c.1818

Antique Roman Empire Map – Western Mediterranean & Europe, Engraving c.1818

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Roman Empire Map – Western Mediterranean & Europe, Engraving c.1818 Elegant antique map depicting the western portion of the Roman Empire, covering Britain, Gaul, Hispania, ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Antique Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean, Lapie Tardieu, 1838
Antique Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean, Lapie Tardieu, 1838

Antique Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean, Lapie Tardieu, 1838

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean, Lapie Tardieu, 1838 Description: This finely engraved historical map titled *Carte de l’Empire Romain* was published in Paris in 1838...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Maps

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Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean & Near East, Wilkinson London 1817
Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean & Near East, Wilkinson London 1817

Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean & Near East, Wilkinson London 1817

Located in Langweer, NL

Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean & Near East, Wilkinson London 1817 This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map presents the vast extent of the Roman Empire at i...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Western Roman Empire Map: British Isles & Gaul - 1802 Tardieu Atlas
Western Roman Empire Map: British Isles & Gaul - 1802 Tardieu Atlas

Western Roman Empire Map: British Isles & Gaul - 1802 Tardieu Atlas

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Western Roman Empire Map: British Isles & Gaul - 1802 Tardieu Atlas

Located in Langweer, NL

Purpose and Use: This map serves as a visual representation of the western part of the Roman Empire, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19...

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Antique Early 1800s Maps

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Rare 1730 Roman Empire Map by Moll - Detailed and Engraved Masterpiece
Rare 1730 Roman Empire Map by Moll - Detailed and Engraved Masterpiece

Rare 1730 Roman Empire Map by Moll - Detailed and Engraved Masterpiece

Located in Langweer, NL

An Historical Map of the Roman Empire and the Neighbouring Barbarous Nations by Herman Moll - Circa 1730 This grand and historically significant map of the Roman Empire was create...

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Antique 1730s German Maps

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Asia Minor and Provinces: A Roman Empire Map from Spruner-Menke Atlas, 1880
Asia Minor and Provinces: A Roman Empire Map from Spruner-Menke Atlas, 1880

Asia Minor and Provinces: A Roman Empire Map from Spruner-Menke Atlas, 1880

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Asia Minor and Provinces: A Roman Empire Map from Spruner-Menke Atlas, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

This authentic map of the 19th century, titled "PONTUS ET BITHYNIA, ASIA, LYCIA ET PAMPHYLIA, GALATIA, CAPPADOCIA, SYRIA, CRET, CYPRVS," details the regions of Asia Minor and surroun...

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Antique 1880s Maps

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Antique Map of Central Italy & Early Roman Empire – Wilkinson c.1800
Antique Map of Central Italy & Early Roman Empire – Wilkinson c.1800

Antique Map of Central Italy & Early Roman Empire – Wilkinson c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Central Italy & Early Roman Empire – Wilkinson c.1800 This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored antique map titled Romani Imperii Primordia et Recentiora pres...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Eastern Roman World Map, Black Sea & Levant, Antique Engraving c.1818
Eastern Roman World Map, Black Sea & Levant, Antique Engraving c.1818

Eastern Roman World Map, Black Sea & Levant, Antique Engraving c.1818

Located in Langweer, NL

Eastern Roman World Map, Black Sea & Levant, Antique Engraving c.1818 Antique engraved map of the eastern part of the Roman World, depicting the eastern provinces of the Roman Empir...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Antique Map of Europe – Roman to Medieval Transition, d’Anville, c.1818
Antique Map of Europe – Roman to Medieval Transition, d’Anville, c.1818

Antique Map of Europe – Roman to Medieval Transition, d’Anville, c.1818

Located in Langweer, NL

It works beautifully as a conceptual companion to the Roman Empire maps and the regional classical sheets in the same series, adding historical depth and narrative progression to a c...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Germany, Bohemia & Hungary – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
Germany, Bohemia & Hungary – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Germany, Bohemia & Hungary – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

The map encompasses much of the Holy Roman Empire, Prussia, Poland, Austria, and the northern Balkans, presenting a clear and methodical geographic vision at a time of profound polit...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

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Iberian Peninsula & Mediterranean Map: Western Roman Empire, by Tardieu, 1802
Iberian Peninsula & Mediterranean Map: Western Roman Empire, by Tardieu, 1802

Iberian Peninsula & Mediterranean Map: Western Roman Empire, by Tardieu, 1802

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Iberian Peninsula & Mediterranean Map: Western Roman Empire, by Tardieu, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Purpose and Use: This map serves as a visual representation of the western part of the Roman Empire, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19...

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Antique Early 1800s Maps

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Antique Ancient World Map – Orbis Veteribus Notus, Engraving c.1818
Antique Ancient World Map – Orbis Veteribus Notus, Engraving c.1818

Antique Ancient World Map – Orbis Veteribus Notus, Engraving c.1818

Located in Langweer, NL

It also works exceptionally well as part of a trio when displayed alongside the Eastern and Western Roman Empire maps. A timeless and highly decorative representation of the ancient...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Black Sea & Eastern Mediterranean Map: Eastern Roman Empire, Tardieu Atlas, 1802
Black Sea & Eastern Mediterranean Map: Eastern Roman Empire, Tardieu Atlas, 1802

Black Sea & Eastern Mediterranean Map: Eastern Roman Empire, Tardieu Atlas, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Purpose and Use: This map serves as a visual representation of the eastern part of the Roman Empire, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19...

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Antique Early 1800s Maps

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18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719
18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719

18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: 18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719 Description: This intricately detailed map, titled *Nouvelle Carte pour Servir à l'Histoire de l'Empi...

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Antique 1710s Maps

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Imperium Romanum: A Detailed Map of the Roman Empire in its Zenith, 1880
Imperium Romanum: A Detailed Map of the Roman Empire in its Zenith, 1880

Imperium Romanum: A Detailed Map of the Roman Empire in its Zenith, 1880

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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 at the height of its power.

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Antique 1880s Maps

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Antique Map of Part of the Roman Empire by H. Kiepert, circa 1870
Antique Map of Part of the Roman Empire by H. Kiepert, circa 1870

Antique Map of Part of the Roman Empire by H. Kiepert, circa 1870

By Heinrich Kiepert

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Imperia Persarum et Macedonum'. Depicts part of the Roman Empire, from Greece to Eastern India.

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Antique Late 19th Century Maps

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Antique Map of The Regions of Italy and Sicily during the Roman Empire, 1880
Antique Map of The Regions of Italy and Sicily during the Roman Empire, 1880

Antique Map of The Regions of Italy and Sicily during the Roman Empire, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Key features of this map include: 1. **Mainland Italy**: The Italian peninsula is divided into several regions, likely corresponding to the administrative divisions during the Roman...

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Antique 1880s Maps

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Old Map of British Isles According to the Geography of the Roman Empire, ca.1790
Old Map of British Isles According to the Geography of the Roman Empire, ca.1790

Old Map of British Isles According to the Geography of the Roman Empire, ca.1790

Located in Langweer, NL

It shows a rudimentary outline of the islands according to the geography of the Roman Empire, after Caesar’s legions subjugated the numerous local tribes in the south.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Maps

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Original Map of the Rhine River in the Holy Roman Empire by Janssonius, c.1645
Original Map of the Rhine River in the Holy Roman Empire by Janssonius, c.1645

Original Map of the Rhine River in the Holy Roman Empire by Janssonius, c.1645

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Original Map of the Rhine River in the Holy Roman Empire by Janssonius, c.1645

Located in Langweer, NL

Above, an elegant frieze of ten coats of arms represents various regions and cities connected to the river, each held by putti (cherubs), underscoring the importance and unity of the...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

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Antique Map of Britain in Roman Times
Antique Map of Britain in Roman Times

Antique Map of Britain in Roman Times

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Antique Map of Britain in Roman Times

Located in Langweer, NL

Map of Britain in Roman times drawn from several sources, including the works of Ptolemy and The Itinerary of the Emperor Antoninus, a register of the stations and distances along th...

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Antique Early 19th Century Maps

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Antique Map Made After a Roman Papyrus Travel Map, Known as Peutinger Map, 1773
Antique Map Made After a Roman Papyrus Travel Map, Known as Peutinger Map, 1773

Antique Map Made After a Roman Papyrus Travel Map, Known as Peutinger Map, 1773

Located in Langweer, NL

Tabula Peutingeriana (Latin for "The Peutinger Map"), also referred to as Peutinger's Tabula or Peutinger Table, is an illustrated itinerarium (ancient Roman road map) showing the la...

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Ancient Germania Map — Roman Germany & Danube Frontier, Wilkinson 1822
Ancient Germania Map — Roman Germany & Danube Frontier, Wilkinson 1822

Ancient Germania Map — Roman Germany & Danube Frontier, Wilkinson 1822

Located in Langweer, NL

Ancient Germania Map — Roman Germany & Danube Frontier, Wilkinson 1822 This detailed antique map titled Germania Antiqua presents the Roman-era geography of Central Europe, illu...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Charlemagne’s Empire Map, Carolingian Europe France Germany Italy 1817
Charlemagne’s Empire Map, Carolingian Europe France Germany Italy 1817

Charlemagne’s Empire Map, Carolingian Europe France Germany Italy 1817

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Charlemagne map, Carolingian Empire map, medieval Europe map, AD 800 map, France Germany Italy map, Holy Roman Empire origins, Aachen Paris Rome Milan Vienna, Aquitaine Bur...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Ancient Gaul: A Cartographic Overview of Gallic Tribes and Roman Provinces, 1880
Ancient Gaul: A Cartographic Overview of Gallic Tribes and Roman Provinces, 1880

Ancient Gaul: A Cartographic Overview of Gallic Tribes and Roman Provinces, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The period depicted on the map is likely to be during the Roman occupation of Gaul, which lasted from the 1st century BC, following the Gallic Wars, until the fall of the Western Rom...

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Antique 1880s Maps

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North African Coasts: Marmarica to Mauretania in Roman Times, Published in 1880
North African Coasts: Marmarica to Mauretania in Roman Times, Published in 1880

North African Coasts: Marmarica to Mauretania in Roman Times, Published in 1880

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North African Coasts: Marmarica to Mauretania in Roman Times, Published in 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The period depicted on the map is during Roman antiquity, specifically during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire when these regions were provinces under Roman control.

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Antique 1880s German Maps

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18th-Century Map of the Swiss Confederation by Robert de Vaugondy
18th-Century Map of the Swiss Confederation by Robert de Vaugondy

18th-Century Map of the Swiss Confederation by Robert de Vaugondy

Located in Langweer, NL

The elaborate cartouche, adorned with Swiss heraldic symbols and military paraphernalia, reflects the confederation’s independence and martial history. The map also includes a legend...

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Antique 1750s Maps

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Empire of the Parthians: Historical Cartographic Masterpiece by d'Anville, 1819
Empire of the Parthians: Historical Cartographic Masterpiece by d'Anville, 1819

Empire of the Parthians: Historical Cartographic Masterpiece by d'Anville, 1819

Located in Langweer, NL

Description: Ancient map of the Parthian Empire (19th century), original engraving extracted from the atlas of the history of the emperors from 1819, based on the history of the Rom...

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Antique 1810s Maps

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Johannes Janssonius' 17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany
Johannes Janssonius' 17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany

Johannes Janssonius' 17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany

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Johannes Janssonius' 17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany

Located in Langweer, NL

This was a period of significant political realignment in Europe, especially in the Holy Roman Empire, of which the duchy was part. - Purpose and Audience: Aimed at a scholarly or no...

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Antique 1650s Maps

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Bishopric of Hildesheim Map in Northern Germany by Willem & Joan Blaeu, 1645
Bishopric of Hildesheim Map in Northern Germany by Willem & Joan Blaeu, 1645

Bishopric of Hildesheim Map in Northern Germany by Willem & Joan Blaeu, 1645

Located in Langweer, NL

Historically, the bishopric was an important ecclesiastical territory within the Holy Roman Empire. The map shows the area surrounding the city of Hildesheim, which served as the sea...

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Antique 1640s Dutch Maps

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Original Old Composite of Several Maps of the Ancient World on One Sheet, 1880
Original Old Composite of Several Maps of the Ancient World on One Sheet, 1880

Original Old Composite of Several Maps of the Ancient World on One Sheet, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The main map seems to depict the classical lands of Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, reflecting the Roman Empire at its extent.

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Antique 1880s Maps

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Ancient World Map, Roman Macedonian Persian Empires, Ferrario 1815
Ancient World Map, Roman Macedonian Persian Empires, Ferrario 1815

Ancient World Map, Roman Macedonian Persian Empires, Ferrario 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

The inclusion of latitude and longitude lines reflects the scientific cartographic standards of the era, while the elegant Italian title cartouche lends the map a decorative, classic...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

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Rare Engraved City Plan of Nuremberg, Bavaria by Christoph Weigel, 1718
Rare Engraved City Plan of Nuremberg, Bavaria by Christoph Weigel, 1718

Rare Engraved City Plan of Nuremberg, Bavaria by Christoph Weigel, 1718

Located in Langweer, NL

The map not only offers a historical snapshot of Nuremberg but also serves as a fascinating visual document that highlights the city's role as a prominent free imperial city within t...

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Antique 1710s Maps

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Ancient Persia, Assyria and Babylon – Willem Albert Bachiene, c.1760
Ancient Persia, Assyria and Babylon – Willem Albert Bachiene, c.1760

Ancient Persia, Assyria and Babylon – Willem Albert Bachiene, c.1760

Located in Langweer, NL

Ancient Persia, Assyria and Babylon – Willem Albert Bachiene, circa 1760 Antique map depicting the territories of the Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, Greek, and later Roman Empires.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Maps

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Vintage Hand-Painted Map of Roman Empire
Vintage Hand-Painted Map of Roman Empire

Vintage Hand-Painted Map of Roman Empire

Located in Houston, TX

Hand-painted school chart in Flemish depicting the Roman Empire and its two chief rivals. The chart identifies the physcial borders of the three empires and the major cities in each....

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Maps

Antique Map of Europe by J. Janssonius, circa 1650
Antique Map of Europe by J. Janssonius, circa 1650

Antique Map of Europe by J. Janssonius, circa 1650

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Antique Map of Europe by J. Janssonius, circa 1650

Located in Langweer, NL

An uncommon map of Europe prepared by Nicolas Blankaart, extending to the Middle East and the northern tip of Africa, as it was during the time of the Roman Empire.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

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Framed Map of Roman Empire
Framed Map of Roman Empire

Framed Map of Roman Empire

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Framed Map of Roman Empire

Located in Essex, MA

Dated 1626. Depicting the Roman Empire. Hand colored.

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Antique 1650s English Maps

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Antique Map of Ancient Empires – Imperiorum Antiquorum, Wilkinson 1821
Antique Map of Ancient Empires – Imperiorum Antiquorum, Wilkinson 1821

Antique Map of Ancient Empires – Imperiorum Antiquorum, Wilkinson 1821

Located in Langweer, NL

Keyword block: Imperiorum Antiquorum, ancient empires map, Roman Empire map, Atlas Classica map, Robert Wilkinson map, London 1811 map, classical geography map, Roman world map, Brit...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Original Antique Map of the Roman Empire
Original Antique Map of the Roman Empire

Original Antique Map of the Roman Empire

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Original Antique Map of the Roman Empire

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire Romain'. Original antique map of the Roman Empire, two sheets joined.

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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Roman Empire 'c.1860'
Antique Map of the Roman Empire 'c.1860'

Antique Map of the Roman Empire 'c.1860'

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Antique Map of the Roman Empire 'c.1860'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Empire Romain'. Large, original antique map of the Roman Empire.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Roman Empire by Johnson, '1872'
Antique Map of the Roman Empire by Johnson, '1872'

Antique Map of the Roman Empire by Johnson, '1872'

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Antique Map of the Roman Empire by Johnson, '1872'

Located in Langweer, NL

Original map of the Roman Empire, with inset maps of Greece and Italy.

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Antique Late 19th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Roman Empire by Lapie, 1842
Antique Map of the Roman Empire by Lapie, 1842

Antique Map of the Roman Empire by Lapie, 1842

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Antique Map of the Roman Empire by Lapie, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire Romain'. Map of the Roman Empire.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Roman Empire by H. Kiepert, circa 1870
Antique Map of the Roman Empire by H. Kiepert, circa 1870

Antique Map of the Roman Empire by H. Kiepert, circa 1870

By Heinrich Kiepert

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Imperium Romanium'. This map depicts a large part of Europe including countries like Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Great Britain, The Netherlands and more. This ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Maps

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Ancient Italy: Regions and Rome in the Roman Empire, Published in 1880
Ancient Italy: Regions and Rome in the Roman Empire, Published in 1880

Ancient Italy: Regions and Rome in the Roman Empire, Published in 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

**Infrastructure**: The map includes Roman roads, aqueducts, and possibly the locations of significant military or trading sites. 5.

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Antique 1880s Maps

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The Roman Empire from the Time of Constantine the Great, Published in 1880
The Roman Empire from the Time of Constantine the Great, Published in 1880

The Roman Empire from the Time of Constantine the Great, Published in 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled: "IMPERIUM ROMANORUM inde a Constantini Magni tempore," which translates to "The Roman Empire from the time of Constantine the Great."

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Antique 1880s Maps

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Rare 1572 Map of Ancient Rome with Monuments by Ligorio, Braun & Hogenberg
Rare 1572 Map of Ancient Rome with Monuments by Ligorio, Braun & Hogenberg

Rare 1572 Map of Ancient Rome with Monuments by Ligorio, Braun & Hogenberg

Located in Langweer, NL

It is a visually captivating depiction of ancient Rome, complete with its topographical layout, monuments, and surviving antiquities from the Roman Empire. The map intricately por...

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Antique 16th Century German Maps

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1838 The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
1838 The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

1838 The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

By Edward Gibbon

Located in Bath, GB

A very attractive copy of Edward Gibbon's seminal history of the Roman Empire, illustrated with folding maps. Complete in eight volumes.

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Antique 1830s European Books

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Roman Empire Map For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal roman empire map for your home. Frequently made of paper, animal skin and fabric, every roman empire map was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect roman empire map — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each roman empire map bearing neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one roman empire map that is appealing in its simplicity, but Johann Baptist Homann, Heinrich Kiepert and Rand McNally & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

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