Matthew Seutter

Small collection of four engraved maps of Italy, Balkan and of Central Asia. Two are of Italy, one Corsica and Northern Italy and the other of the Southern Italian boot...

Signed M. Ogier (Fecit:by), this set of four hand colored engravings is part of a larger edition of plates. These plates are numbered PL 16, 347, 365 and 386. The subject is probably...

The antique map titled 'Carte de la Suisse' is an attractive map of Switzerland. Here are the key details and features of the map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map provides comprehensive coverage of Switzerland, depicting the entire country. - It showcases the division of Switzerland by Cantons, including regions from Vaud to Grisons. - Additionally, the map includes parts of adjacent countries, such as France, Germany, and Italy, providing context for Switzerland's geographical location. 2. **Cartographic Details**: - The map offers detailed cartographic information, including the delineation of geographic features, rivers, mountains, and the names of Cantons and towns. - It presents a clear and informative representation of Switzerland's topography. 3. **Origin**: - This map originates from Maison Basset's 1852 edition of 'Atlas Illustre Destine a l'enseignement de la Geographie elementaire,' indicating its use for educational purposes, particularly in the teaching of geography. 4. **Educational Significance**: - As part of an educational atlas, the map likely played a role in instructing students about the geography of Switzerland and its political subdivisions. - It may have been employed as a visual aid to enhance students' understanding of Switzerland's Cantonal divisions. 5. **Aesthetic Appeal**: - The map is described as attractive, suggesting that it possesses not only educational value but also visual appeal. - Maps of this era often featured decorative elements that added to their aesthetic charm. 6. **Historical and Geopolitical Significance**: - Switzerland's unique position in Europe, as a country surrounded...

Great map of India Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Three small worm holes to right side of map and one bottom left corner Unframed.

Antique reproduction copied from an edition dated 1595 by Ortelius.

Super map of Spain and Portugal Copper plate engraving by A. Bell Published, circa 1790. Unframed.  

“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre” CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781) Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754 Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm. Gobert-Denis Chambon made copper engraving after the work of Guillaume De L’Isle, published in 1754 by Jean Janvier and S.G. Longschamps. A huge wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets, depicting the Eastern and Western hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial hemispheres (boreal and southern) and at the bottom in the middle with an armillary sphere, in addition. This map is most notable for its depiction of the Sea of Japan labeled "Mer de Corée" and of "Mer de L'Ouest" or Sea of the West - a great sea, easily the size of the Mediterranean, to flow from the then-known Strait of Juan de Fuca...

Great map of Asia Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Two small worm holes to right side of map Unframed.

This Map was made by Augustus Mitchell in 1859 It is in amazing condition for being 163 years old. This price is for the rolled up easy to ship version of this piece. I will be Frami...

Great map of Italy Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Unframed.

Great map of The Eastern and Western Hemispheres On 2 sheets Copper-plate engraving Drawn and engraved by Thomas Clerk, Edinburgh. Published by Mackenzie And Dent, 1817 ...

A 17th century hand-colored map entitled "Guineae Nova Descriptio" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in their 'Atlas Minor' in Amsterdam in 1635. It is focused on the...