1751 Map of Spain Castilla Robert De Vaugondy 1st Edition, Ric.a001

1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Hand Colored Ric.0005 Description: 1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry," Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7 c...

1814 Map of "Russian Empire" Ric.r032 Russian Empire. Description: This is an 1814 John Thomson map of the Russian Empire. The map depicts the region from the Baltic Sea, Prussia, and Sweden to the Aleutian Islands and from the Arctic Ocean to the Yellow River. Highly detailed, myriad cities, towns, and villages are labeled throughout, including St. Petersburg, Moscow, Minsk, Kiev, and Kharkov. Rivers and mountain ranges are also identified, as are islands and numerous locations along the coastlines. It is important to note that the long-disputed sea between Korea and Japan is identified as the 'Sea of Japan. Historical Context: In 1815, Tsarist Russia emerged from the Napoleonic Wars economically insolvent and politically fearful of the Revolutionary fervor that had just swept through Europe. In order to shore up Russia's economic position, the Tsars began an aggressive series of expansions into the Caucuses and Central Asia that would vastly increase the landmass of the Russian Empire. Publication History Thomson maps are known for their stunning color, awe inspiring size, and magnificent detail. Thomson's work, including this map, represents some of the finest cartographic art...

An 1858 Colton's map of New York Ric.b011 Colton’s New York, 1858 - A large original color engraved and very detailed map of the state of New York,...

1851 Map of Independent Tartary "Russia" Ric.r018 A highly decorative 1851 map of Independent Tartary by John Tallis and John Rapkin. Covers the regions between the Caspian Sea and Lake Bakquash and between Russia and Afghanistan. These include the ancient Silk Route kingdoms of Khiva, Tartaria, Kokand, and Bokhara. Today this region roughly includes Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This wonderful map offers a wealth of detail for anyone with an interest in the Central Asian portion of the ancient Silk Road. Identifies various caravan routes, deserts, wells, and stopping points, including the cities of Bokhara and Samarkand. Three vignettes by W. Bragg decorate the map, these including an image of Tartars on a Journey, a horseback Bride Chase, and a tartar camp site. Surrounded by a vine motif border. Engraved by J. Rapkin for John Tallis's 1851 Illustrated Atlas . Tartary Antique Map...

1849 Map of "Europaische Russland" ( Meyer Map of European Russia) Ric.r017 A lovely map of European Russia dating to 1849 by Joseph Meyer. It covers the European portions of...

1653 map entitled "La Souverainete de Sedan et de Raucourt, et la Prevoste de Doncheri," Ric0011 Description: Lovely map centered on Sedan and Doncheri and the Meuze River fr...

Attractive world map by Vaugondy but corrected and issued by Lamarche in year 3 of the French Revolution. Decorative cartouches.

Published by MOCA in Collaboration with Steidl, 1st edition, 2005 Could there ever have been more enigmatic artist than Raushenberg, much like Cocteau and Picasso he appears to ha...

Striking and highly detailed map of the region from Sumatra and Malaca and Southern China to the Philipines, New Guinea and Northern Australia, centered on Borneo. Includes a large i...

Antique map titled 'Amerique ou Indes Occidentales (..)'. Vaugondy's map of America, pre-dating information from any of the Cook Voyages. The NW Coast of Amer...

Description: De Vaugondy's map of Martinique, initially published in Paris in 1748 within his Atlas Portatif, Universel et Militaire, stands as a striking representation of the isla...

Published by MoMA, 1st edition, New York, 2002. Hardback with English text. Nearly 300 coloured and black and white colour plates. From the austere photo-based figurative realism o...