Antique Travel Book, Baedeker’s Paris and its Environs, Maps, Guide, Victorian

This is an antique copy of Baedeker’s Northern Italy, a bound and illustrated travel guide book, presented in its intact, original order with only light markings commensurate with ag...

This is an antique lithography map 'The Environs of Southampton'. An English, framed town engraving of cartographic interest by John James Dower, dating to the Victorian period and ...

This is an antique region map of Bath and Bristol. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Bath...

This is an antique copy of The Life & Explorations of Dr. Livingstone. An English language African travel and history book, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1875. A Victorian p...

This beautiful hand-colored road map of Paris was published in 1841. The map shows Paris and the surrounding area in a folding pocket map. Organized and detailed for travelers, this ...

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...

Antique Map of the Environs of Cap-Français, Saint-Domingue, c.1760 This detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving, titled Carte des Environs du Cap Français et des Paroisses qui ...

Antique map titled 'La Grèce'. Attractive map of Greece and its Colonies. The map covers from the southern part of Italy, including Sicily, to the western parts of Asia Minor and fro...