Alain Michel Antiques Maps

An antique map of the Tuscan city of Pisa engraved for The 'Itinerarium Italiæ Nov-antiquæ' by Matthäus Merian the Elder and printed in 1640....

Antique map titled 'Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae'. Highly decorative antique map of the Spice Islands (Moluccas) published by W. Blaeu (circa 1640). This map features a large inset ...

Antique map titled 'Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Finland'. An original mid-18th century copper engraved antique map of Scandinavia by Thomas Jefferys....

Antique map titled 'Paraquaria Vulgo Paraguay Cum adjacentibus'. Antique map extending from Rio de Janiero to the Rio de la Plata basin. The map include...

Antique Map of Slavonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Dalmatia by Janssonius, circa 1640 This elegant and detailed map titled Sclavonia, Croatia, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte was published by ...

Antique Map: Cenomanorum Galliae regionis typus vulgo le Mans – Blaeu, circa 1640 This beautifully engraved and hand-colored map depicts the historical province of Maine in northw...

Antique map titled 'An Accurate Map of Germany (..) '. Drawn from the best Authorities by T.Kitchin Geogr." Rare edition, drawn and etched by Thomas Kitchin, published, circa 1770.

This is a fine circa 1800 map of Asia by Alexandre Blondeau. It covers the entire continent from Africa and the Mediterranean east to the Bering Sea and south as far as Java and New ...

Antique map titled 'Bourbonois - Borbonium Ducatus'. Old map of the former region of Bourbonnais, France. It includes the cities of Bourbon, Moulins, Charenton, Brulles, Varennes and...

Blaeu Map of Karst, Carniola, Istria, and Trieste, circa 1640 This is an original antique map titled “Karstia, Carniola, Histria et Windorum Marchia,” published by Willem Blaeu in Amsterdam circa 1640. The map depicts the historical regions of Karst (Karstia), Carniola (modern-day Slovenia), Istria (the peninsula shared by Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy), and the Windic March, a medieval border territory. The engraving shows detailed place names, rivers, mountains, and settlements across present-day Slovenia, northeastern Italy, and northwestern Croatia. The Gulf of Trieste is prominently illustrated at the lower left, with Trieste labelled and coastal settlements clearly indicated. The Adriatic Sea is elegantly engraved with stippled waters, a compass rose, rhumb lines, and a sailing ship, enhancing its decorative maritime appeal. In the upper left corner is a beautifully designed cartouche bearing the title within a scrollwork frame with foliage and drapery motifs. The lower left includes a mileage scale in Italian miles and a dedication to Guiljelmus Blaeu excudit, confirming its publication from the Blaeu workshop. Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571–1638) was one of the leading Dutch cartographers of the early 17th century, succeeded by his son Joan Blaeu. Their maps were known for their precision, aesthetic engraving, and clarity, making the Blaeu atlases the most prestigious publications of the Dutch Golden Age. Condition: Good condition. Strong, clean impression on laid paper with wide margins. Light age toning and faint foxing in blank margins, minor creasing along the original centre fold as issued. No tears or repairs noted. Fully suitable for framing. Framing tips: Frame this map in a thin black, walnut, or gilt frame to enhance its historic character. Use an off-white or cream archival mat to highlight the detailed engraving and preserve the sheet edges. UV-protective glazing is recommended to protect the paper and ensure its clarity and integrity over time. 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 blaeu, 17th century map, dutch cartography, antique balkan map, slovenia antique map, croatia antique...

Map of Trier and Luxembourg by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam circa 1640 This beautifully engraved and hand-colored map titled Trevirensis Archiepiscopatus, et Lutzenburgi Ducatus depicts th...

Antique map titled 'Insulae Iavae cum parte insularum Borneo Sumatrae, et circumjacentium insularum novissima delineatio'. Beautiful map of Java and parts of Bali, Borneo, Sumatra an...