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Maps For Sale
Plan of Baltimore City Map, USA c.1870 – Hand-Colored Street Plan
Located in Langweer, NL
Plan of Baltimore City Map, USA c.1870 – Hand-Colored Street Plan
This is a finely engraved and hand-colored street plan titled Plan of Baltimore, published in the United States cir...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Maps
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Paper
Delaware and Maryland Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored with Insets, 1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s Delaware and Maryland Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored with Insets
This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Delaware and Maryland, published by Johnso...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of Scotland by Dower, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice map of Scotland
Drawn and engraved by J.Dower
Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835
Unframed.
Free shipping
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1830s English Antique Maps
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Paper
Majestic Map of Europe by Andriveau-Goujon - Complete Continental View - ca.1849
Located in Langweer, NL
Majestic 19th Century Map of Europe by Andriveau-Goujon - Complete Continental View - Circa 1849
This magnificent and intricately detailed map of Europe, titled "Carte Physique et...
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1840s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$738 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Map of the Philippines by Anson '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte du Canal des Iles Philippines - Kaart van het Kanaal in de Filippynsche Eilanden'. Large detailed chart of the islands of the Philippines. One of the most detailed charts of the Philippines of the era. Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Includes a large compass...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$958 Sale Price
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Large 17th-Century Coronelli Map of Europe with Mythical Islands and Rich Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Large 17th-Century Coronelli Map of Europe with Mythical Islands and Rich Detail
This exceptional two-sheet map of Europe by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli, published in Venice in 1692,...
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1690s Antique Maps
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Paper
Pl. 12 Antique Print of an Orangery and Garden Plan by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jardins de Bessingen (..)'. Copper engraving showing a garden plan and orangery (or orangerie). This print originates from 'Jardins A...
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18th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of the City of Paris by Tirion '1763'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart der platte Grond van de Stad Parys (..)'. Beautiful city plan of Paris, France. This map originates from 'Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas, bestaande in...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
Large Map of Castile's Southern Realms - Granada, Andalusia, and Murcia, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled 'Les Etats de la Couronne de Castille', represents the southern regions of the Crown of Castile, specifically the territories of Andalusia, Granada, and Murc...
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Mid-17th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$460 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Slavonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Dalmatia by Janssonius, circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
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 ...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Maps
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Paper
Antique Sea Chart of North America by Ottens, circa 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Septemtrionaliora Americae a Groenlandia (..)'. Sea chart of the northern waters of North America, including the coast of Labrador and pa...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$3,145 Sale Price
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Antique Map of London by Tirion '1754'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van Londen enz. en van het naby gelegen land ruim een Uur gaans rondsom dezelve Stad; getrokken uit de groote gemeeten Kaart van Hr. John Rocque'. In the se...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$766 Sale Price
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Teruel 1901: A Cartographic Depiction of Heritage and Natural Splendor in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map of Teruel in Spain, with highlighted gold. The province of Teruel, located in the region of Aragon in eastern Spain, is known for several unique features:
1. **Mudejar Architecture**: Teruel is famous for its well-preserved Mudejar architecture, which is a style that is a fusion of Christian and Islamic design. This includes notable examples like the Tower of El Salvador and the Teruel Cathedral, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
2. **Dinopolis**: It hosts Dinópolis, a paleontological park that is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, featuring dinosaur fossils and interactive...
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Early 1900s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$287 Sale Price
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Antique Miniature Map of the Roman Province of Illyricum 'Dalmatia'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Illyricum'. Original small map of Illyricum. The Roman province of Illyricum stretched from the Drilon River (the Drin, in...
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Early 17th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$325 Sale Price
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Rare North Atlantic and Caribbean Sea Chart: Newfoundland to Venezuela, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
This impressive map titled "Terra Neuf, en de Custen van Nieu Vranckryck, Nieuw Engeland... Venezuela," published by Louis Renard in 1745, captures the North Atlantic coastline, enco...
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1740s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Pl. 50 Antique Print of Decorative Art in the Renaissance Period by Racinet, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of decorative art in the Renaissance period. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art ol...
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19th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$69 Sale Price
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Antique Print of French Garden Design by Le Rouge, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jardins de la Maison de Neuilly'.
Copper engraving showing the design of a garden in France. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by...
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18th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$325 Sale Price
20% Off
Scarce Latin Edition of Guillaume Delisle's 1700 Map of North America
Located in Langweer, NL
Scarce German Edition of Guillaume Delisle's 1700 Map of North America
This beautifully colored and highly detailed map is a rare Latin edition of Guillaume Delisle's influential 17...
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Early 1700s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$1,869 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Peru'. Original antique map of Peru. With cartouche, compass rose, ships and two sea-monsters. Published by W. Blaeu, circa 1645.
Category
Mid-17th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$674 Sale Price
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Map of Blaisois by Janssonius, 1633, Decorative Antique Map of Loire Valley
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Blaisois by Janssonius, 1633, Decorative Antique Map of Loire Valley
This finely detailed and colorfully embellished map titled 'Description du Blaisois' was published in 163...
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1630s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Rare Antique Wall-Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare 1793 Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries and Historical Notes
This remarkable engraved map of North America, printed in 1793 by Emanuel Bowen and John Gibs...
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1790s Antique Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of America with California as an Island by Homann '1710'
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis," represents a significant cartographic piece from 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann. Here's a description of this remarkable map:
- Title: Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis (...)
- Date: Published in 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann.
Description:
This map is a first edition of Johann Baptiste Homann's map of America, and it is notable for several cartographic features and historical representations:
1. California as an Island...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$2,246 Sale Price
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Pl. 40 Antique Print of Decorative Art in the Middle Ages by Racinet, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of decorative art in the Middle Ages. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about...
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19th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$69 Sale Price
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1601 Miniature Map of Southeast Asia & Nova Guinea by Ortelius, Vrients Edition
Located in Langweer, NL
This miniature map of the East Indies and Nova Guinea was created by Abraham Ortelius and published in 1601 as part of the "Epitome" by Giovanni Battista Vrients. It is a finely hand...
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Early 1600s Antique Maps
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Paper
Antique Print of the New Garden Room of Hall Barn by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Section of a New Garden Room at Hall Barn (..)'. Plan of the garden room for Hall Barn, near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus...
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18th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$171 Sale Price
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Antique Bird's-Eye View of Hangzhou (China) by Matthäus Merian, 1638
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an exquisite antique bird's-eye view map of Hangzhou, historically referred to as "Xuntien or Quinzay," from the first edition of Matthäus Merian's publication in 1638. This ...
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1630s Antique Maps
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Paper
1683 Alain Manesson Mallet Map of Ancient India, the Ganges, and Taprobane
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1683 Alain Manesson Mallet Map of Ancient India, the Ganges, and Taprobane
Description: This finely engraved seventeenth-century map, titled Inde Ancienne à l’Occident du ...
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1680s Antique Maps
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Paper
$536 Sale Price
20% Off
Plan of Pondicherry Fortifications and Attacks, France, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Plan of Pondicherry Fortifications and Attacks, France, c.1750
This finely engraved map depicts the fortified city of Pondicherry, titled "Plan de Pondichéry et de ses attaques." It...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a large (two seperate sheets) and detailed map of Italy, including the southern parts of Germany, Dalmatia, the adjacent countries, and the Illyric Islands. The map is titled...
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1790s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$1,907 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ancient World Map of Europe, Asia & Northern Africa with Ancient Names, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Geografische Kaarte van de Oude Weereld (..).'
Original antique map of the ancient world depicting Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names....
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1720s Antique Maps
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Paper
$1,123 Sale Price
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20th Century Large Vintage Oval Wall Map of the World Globe Conference Table 13'
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental oval classroom map of the world / wall globe from the second half of the 20th century. A two piece sculpture design made with heavy wood and metal trim paneling. Can be ...
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20th Century Maps
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price
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Antique Map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway'. Original antique map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$143 Sale Price
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Antique Map of The United States of North America, Pacific States, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is from the same 1882 Blackie Atlas and focuses on the Pacific States of the United States of America during that period. Here are some details and historical context about t...
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1880s Antique Maps
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Paper
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
Authentic 1644 Janssonius Map of the Champagne Region (Campania) in France
Located in Langweer, NL
"1644 Janssonius Map of Champagne, France"
This meticulously detailed original antique map, engraved in 1644, is a work by the esteemed cartographer Johannes Janssonius. It depicts the historic province of Champagne, situated in the northeastern part of France. The map is notable for its high level of detail, with meticulously drawn boundaries, city markers, and river courses. It features a beautifully rendered cartouche adorned with the provincial coat of arms, flanked by classical figures, indicative of the region's cultural significance. In the lower left corner, a pair of cherubs are engaged in surveying, symbolizing the scientific endeavor of cartography. The elaborate compass rose and the scale bar further complement the map's utility and artistic merit.
Champagne is renowned globally for its viticultural heritage, being the birthplace of the eponymous Champagne sparkling wine. The region's unique terroir, with its chalky soil and cool climate, is ideal for the production of the grapes used in champagne-making. The historical significance of Champagne extends beyond winemaking; it has been the site of pivotal battles and royal coronations, which shaped the course of French and European history. This map is not only a navigational tool but also a snapshot of a region rich in history and tradition, an artifact that embodies the geographical and cultural prestige of Champagne.
This description provides a detailed visual and contextual presentation of the map, suitable for a catalog entry, emphasizing both its artistic features and the historical and cultural importance of the Champagne region.
THE WINE AREAS:
The Champagne region, known primarily for its production of the sparkling wine that bears its name, encompasses several important cities and sites of historical and cultural significance:
1. **Reims**: Often considered the unofficial capital of the Champagne region, Reims is renowned for its grand cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, where French kings were historically crowned...
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1640s Antique Maps
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Paper
$613 Sale Price
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Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, Usa, C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous map of Ohio
Original color.
Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company, Indianapolis.
Published, C.1900.
Unframed.
Free shipping.
Category
1890s American Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Vintage Reproduction 17th Century Map of Europe, American, Cartography, Blaeuw
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction map of Europe. An American, paper stock cartography print in frame after the work by Blaeuw, dating to the late 20t...
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Late 20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Maps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Rare Hand-colored Map of the British Isles by Gerard Valk, Published circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of the British Isles by Gerard Valk circa 1700 – Hand-Colored Engraving
This elegant copperplate engraving titled *Les Isles Britanniques, qui contiennent les Royaumes d'Anglete...
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of Kentucky
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kentucky'. Original antique map of Kentucky, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', Ninth E...
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Late 19th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$277 Sale Price
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Antique Map of the Region of Georgia with Inset Maps of Florida and Texas
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of part of the United States showing Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and part of Florida. With inset maps of the southern ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$527 Sale Price
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1573 Ortelius Map: First to Name California, Spanning Tartary to North America
Located in Langweer, NL
"1573 Abraham Ortelius Map of Tartary, Japan, and Western North America"
Description of the Map:
This is an outstanding example of Abraham Ortelius' map titled "Tartariae Sive Magn...
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16th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Promised Land of Canaan – Antique Map of Israel with Biblical Scenes, van Jagen
Located in Langweer, NL
Promised Land of Canaan – Antique Map of Israel with Biblical Scenes, van Jagen
This remarkable antique map titled Het beloofde landt Canaan doorwandelt...
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1740s Dutch Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia
Description: This 1862 map titled "Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Cam...
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1860s Antique Maps
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Paper
$306 Sale Price
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Antique Map of Germany c.1830 by Thomas Kelly – Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Germany by Thomas Kelly, London, circa 1830, with hand colouring
Finely engraved map of Germany titled 'Germany', published by Thomas Kelly at 17 Paternoster Row, London, circa 1830. This historical map outlines the German states, duchies, and surrounding regions including parts of Austria, Switzerland, France, Poland, and Bohemia. Borders are hand-coloured by region, and major rivers, mountain ranges, and cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich are clearly marked. Engraved by H. Cooper.
This beautifully detailed copperplate engraving features original hand colouring and displays the political divisions of early 19th-century Germany, including Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg, along with neighboring regions such as Austria, Switzerland, Bohemia, and parts of Poland and France. Major cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt are clearly marked, as well as rivers, mountain ranges, and regional borders. Engraved by H. Cooper.
A fine historical map ideal for collectors, interior decorators, or anyone with an interest in European history or cartography.
Technique and material: Copperplate engraving, original hand colouring
Condition report : Good condition. Strong impression with hand colour. Small chips and edge wear to upper margin, not affecting image. Light age toning and minor handling marks. Tight on the left and right margins.
Framing tip:
Use a neutral or antique white mat to highlight the engraved detail. A dark wood or classic gilt frame complements the historical aesthetic. UV-filtering glass recommended to protect the original colouring.
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antique map, map of Germany, 1830s map, hand-colored map, Thomas Kelly map, old Germany map, Prussia map...
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1830s Antique Maps
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Paper
$182 Sale Price
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16th-Century Panoramic View of Worms: A Woodcut from Sebastian Münster's
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a woodcut city view of Worms, published in Sebastian Münster's *Cosmographia* around 1578. The image depicts a bird's-eye view of the city of Worms, located in Rheinland-Pfal...
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16th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$210 Sale Price
20% Off
Miniature Terrestrial Globe Newton & Son London, Post 1833, Ante 1858
Located in Milano, IT
Miniature Terrestrial Globe
Newton & Son
London, post 1833, ante 1858
Paper, papier-mâché, bronze and wood
It measures: sphere diameter 2.95 in (7.6 cm); diameter of the wooden base 6.02 in (15.3 cm); height 8.36 in (21.24 cm).
Weight: 2,067 lb.
State of conservation: the globe still bears its original paint, but has various small gaps, abrasions and stains on the surface.
The globe is hinged with two pins at the meridian circle, which is in turn inserted perpendicular to the horizon circle; this is supported by four semi-arches connected at the bottom by a small goblet-shaped foot, resting on a wooden bell-shaped base.
Apart from the wooden base, the entire support structure is made of bronze; on the foot there are the scale reproductions of a compass, a telescope and an open book.
The sphere is made of papier-mâché and is covered with twelve printed paper gores.
In the North Pacific Ocean the globe bears a cartouche with the inscription (about 30% of the writing is illegible, but the missing parts can be easily integrated based on the rest):
NEWTON’S
New & Improved
TERRESTRIAL
Globe
Published by Newton & Son
66 Chancery Lane
LONDON
On the globe, much of central Africa is empty and the great lakes Tanganyika and Victoria are not marked (Europeans would begin to explore the area after 1858). Canada is called "British Territory" and Alaska "Russian Territory" (it would become part of the United States in 1867). Australia already bears its modern name (until 1829 it had been called New Holland) and its coasts are completely designed; Tasmania is listed as an island (Matthew Flinders circumnavigated it in 1798). The routes of Cook's various voyages are plotted; both the route followed by Biscoe in 1831 and the "Land of Enderby" which he discovered on the coast of Antarctica, south of Africa, are marked.
Bibliography
P. Van der Krogt, Old Globes...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Maps
Materials
Bronze
1742 Antique Map of the Persian Empire with Detailed Borders and Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1742 Covens & Mortier Map of the Persian Empire by Guillaume De L'Isle
This remarkable 1742 map, "Carte de Perse," was originally designed by Guillaume De L'Isle, a preemin...
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1740s Dutch Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Empire of Morocco by Kitchin, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of the Empire of Morocco Comprehending the Kingdoms of Fez, Morocco'. Original antique map of the kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Morocco. ...
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18th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$172 Sale Price
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Original Antique Map of the American State of California ( Southern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of California ( Southern part )
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
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Early 1900s English Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Authentic Antique Map of the Caribbean, Gulf Coast and Central America, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Isles Antilles et le Golfe du Méxique'. Original old map of the Caribbean, Gulf Coast and Central America. With inset map of Bermuda...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$297 Sale Price
20% Off
A 19th-Century Map of West Canada with Niagara Falls and Indigenous Scenes
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative 19th-Century Map of West Canada with Niagara Falls and Indigenous Scenes
This detailed 19th-century map of West Canada, drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin and published by...
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1850s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Decorative Antique Print of Garden Architecture by Van Laar, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of garden architecture. It shows garden buildings, benches and garden decor. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'...
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19th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
$134 Sale Price
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1825 Buchon Map of Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands with Detailed Colonial History
Located in Langweer, NL
This map of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, published by Jean Alexandre Buchon in 1825, offers a unique look at the Caribbean during a time of E...
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1820s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique North America Map, USA, Canada, Mexico, Cartography, Colton, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique North America map. A USA, framed lithography atlas engraving of the continent by JH Colton, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1860.
Fascinating, large framed map...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Maps
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Paper
1873 "Map of the States of California and Nevada" by Chas. Drayton Gibbes
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is Warren Holt and Charles Drayton Gibbes' 1873 “Map of California and Nevada.” This map is considered to be one of the finest large-scale ...
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1870s American Antique Maps
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Paper
16th-Century Map of the Ottoman Empire and Near East: Turcici Imperii Descriptio
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Original 16th-Century Map of the Ottoman Empire and Near East: *Turcici Imperii Descriptio* by Ortelius, 1571
This rare copperplate engraving, Turcici Imperii Descriptio, i...
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16th Century Antique Maps
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Paper
Colonial Cartography: The Banda Islands - the Epicenter of the Spice Trade, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart der Bandasche Eilanden' with a view titled 'Gezigt van het Eiland Neira en de Goening Api'. Rare and attractive map of the Banda Islands with a large view of Banda Neira and Gunung Api. One of 12 maps from ‘Atlas van Overzeesche bezittingen’ (Atlas of Oversea Possessions) by J.S. van den Bosch. J.S. van den Bosch (1780 – 1844), Major General, Knight of the 3rd Class of the Military William Order.
It is a rare and visually appealing representation of the Banda Islands, a group of ten small volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, part of present-day Indonesia.
The map is one of twelve from the “Atlas van Overzeesche bezittingen” (Atlas of Overseas Possessions) by J.S. van den Bosch, who was a Major General and a Knight of the Military William Order. Johannes van den Bosch, who lived from 1780 to 1844, had a significant military and administrative career, including serving as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. His works and collections are reflective of the Dutch colonial interest and administration in the region.
The Banda Islands, depicted in this map, are particularly famous for being the sole source of nutmeg and mace before the mid-19th century. Nutmeg was highly valued in European cuisine, as a preservative, and as a medicine. The monopoly on these spices made the Banda Islands extremely important during the age of spice trade, which also led to intense colonial competition and conflict, notably between the Dutch and the British.
The map itself provides a detailed topographical representation of the Banda Islands, possibly with depth soundings and navigational hazards indicated, which would have been essential information for the ships of the Dutch East India Company and other seafarers. The large view of Banda Neira and Gunung Api (literally "Fire Mountain...
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Early 19th Century Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$805 Sale Price
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Original Antique Map of the American State of Colorado, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Colorado
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
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Early 1900s English Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
Gorgeous Antique World Map by the Dutch Mapmaker Visscher, published circa 1679
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, Auctore Nicolao Visscher'. Gorgeous example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Maps
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Paper
WWI Satirical Cartoon Map: 'Kill That Eagle' by J.H. Amschewitz, 1914
Located in Langweer, NL
This fascinating serio-comic map was created by John Henry Amschewitz and published in December 1914, at the beginning of WWI.
Amschewitz was a British born artist who was unable to enlist for war service due to an injury he sustained while working on a mural project in Liverpool. Instead Amschewitz focused on his interests in art and theater, themes which are apparent in this map and even the title itself: European Revue.
The eagle refers of course to Germany, which has its claw on Marianne's bayonet, while its other claw is being pulled by the Russian bear...
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1910s Vintage Maps
Materials
Paper
1667 Melchior Tavernier Map of the Patriarchate of Constantinople – Black Sea, G
Located in Langweer, NL
This 1667 map titled "Patriarchatus Constantinopolitani Geographica Descriptio" was crafted by renowned French cartographer Melchior Tavernier, who was a prominent map engraver during the 17th century. This rare and historically significant map focuses on the territories under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, one of the most important centers of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
It covers regions around the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus), parts of Greece, and adjacent areas in Asia Minor and the Balkans, which were historically vital during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The map is filled with ancient place names, making it a valuable resource for both historical and cartographic enthusiasts.
Key Features:
- Antique ecclesiastical map illustrating the influence of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople in the 17th century.
- Features beautifully detailed ancient coastlines, rivers, and terrains, providing a comprehensive geographical view of the region.
- Rich with historic place names - like Byzantium, Nicomedia, Nicaea, Cyzicus, Bithynia, Pontus, Macedonia, and Thrace - that date back to the classical era, offering insights into the ancient geography of the eastern Mediterranean.
- A finely engraved strapwork cartouche in the lower right corner with Baroque-style decoration, featuring two putti (cherubic figures) – a hallmark of 17th-century map art.
- The map extends to include the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Mediterraneum) to the south and the Black Sea to the north, highlighting its ecclesiastical and geopolitical significance.
- Original hand coloring may still be present, enhancing the decorative appeal for collectors of antique maps.
This rare map offers a unique perspective on the religious influence and historical geography of the Eastern Mediterranean during the late 17th century. It would appeal to collectors interested in:
- **Byzantine history**
- **Ottoman Empire**
- **Eastern Orthodox Church**
- **Antique cartography...
Category
1660s Antique Maps
Materials
Paper
$747 Sale Price
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