Maps

Antique map of Michigan ( Southern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Antique 1830 Map of Scotland with Counties Renfrew, Stirling, Dumbarton, and Bute Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – B. Kon Scotland, ...

Antique map of New York ( Western Part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Tennessee Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Alabama Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Great map of South America Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Two small worm holes to left side of map Unframed.

Antique map titled 'South America'. Map of South America with attractive topography, surrounded on three sides by text on the history, geography, and economy of the continent. Sh...

Antique map of Idaho and Wyoming Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Antique Map of the Antilles and Central America – 1872 Description: This finely detailed antique map, titled Antilles et Amérique Centrale, was published in 1872 under t...

Superb Antique map of The Leeward Islands Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Alaska Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique Map Description with title: "Monde Connu Des Anciens" Publication Details: - Atlas Title: Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - Purpose: For the Nouvel...

Antique Map of Guadeloupe and Dependencies – France Pittoresque, c. 19th Century This finely engraved antique map of Guadeloupe and its dependencies originates from France Pittore...

Antique map titled 'Johnson's New York' Large map of New York State. With insets of Albany, Oswego, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Troy and NYC. Published by Johnson and Browning, 186...

Title: 1864 Johnson's Map of Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland with Fort Monroe Inset Description: This 1864 map titled "Johnson's Virginia, Delaware, and ...

Antique map titled 'Charte von Africa'. Large, original antique map of Africa by Franz Ludwig Güssefeld. Published by Homann Heirs, 1804.

Old print of Persian decorative art. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art old and Asian, middl...

Fabulous map of Ohio Original color. Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company, Indianapolis. Published, C.1900. Unframed. Free shipping.

Superb Antique map of The Falkland Islands Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Superb Antique map of Madagascar Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

The maps is from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son and offers a detailed view of the North African regions as understood in the late 19th century. **Map of Morocco, Algeria, and Tun...

Fabulous map of Hawaii. With a vignette of Honolulu Original color. Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company, Indianapolis. Published, C.1900. Unframed. Free shipping.

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

Great map of Kerry Steel engraving Drawn under the direction of A.Adlard Published by How and Parsons, C.1840 Unframed.

The uploaded image is a historical map of the Beira Alta region in Portugal. The map is detailed, showing the topography, hydrography, and transportation networks of the region, incl...

1826 Antigo Impero Messicano Mexico Hand Colored Framed Map. As found black wood frame.

"Antique map titled 'Spain and Portugal from the best Authorities'. Detailed antique map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'The Gen...

Antique map of North Carolina Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Wisconsin Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Map of St. Anna Bay and Willemstad, Curaçao – Dutch Colonial View, c. 1880 This attractive late 19th-century map titled “De St. Anna-baai en de hoofdstad van Curaçao” offers a detai...

This is an intricately detailed map from 1852 titled *Colonies Françaises en Amérique*, depicting several key French colonies in the Americas. The map focuses on regions such as Fr...

Antique map of Iowa Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Washington Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Nevada and Utah Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Illinois ( Southern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Antique Map of French Colonies – La France, 19th Century Description: This antique 19th-century map, titled La France, presents a detailed depiction of France’s overseas c...

Title: Antique 1830 Map of Ulster, Ireland with Armagh, Down, Antrim, Donegal, and Tyrone Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – C. Kon: Ireland, ...

Title: Antique Map of Northern Germany and the Netherlands – circa 1806 Description: This finely engraved antique map, titled L'Allemagne 1re Feuille, depicts the northern regions...

Title: Antique 1830 Map of Eastern England with Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, and Huntingdon Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – A. Kon: England,...

The image shows two maps side by side from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son. On the left, the map is titled "BURMAH SIAM AND ANAM," while the one on the right is labeled "JAPAN." **B...

The map of South Africa is from the Blackie & Son Atlas, published in 1882. This historical map is quite interesting for several reasons: 1. **Historical Period**: This map was crea...

Antique world map titled 'Wereldkaart naar Mercator's Projectie'. Old map of the world. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle Deelen der Aarde'. Artists and engravers: ...

Antique framed black and white map of seven Midwestern American states. Guide Through Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisco...

Antique Map with Title: "Mappemonde en Deux Hémisphères" Publication Details: - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar) **Geographical Scope:** This antique map illustrates a double-hemisphere world map, showing both the Eastern (Old World) and Western (New World) hemispheres. It provides a global perspective, capturing the entire known world as understood in the early 19th century. **Map Features:** - **Hemispheres Displayed:** - **Western Hemisphere:** The Americas, labeled as "Hémisphère Occidental ou Nouveau Monde...

Antique map titled 'The Geological Structure of the Globe'. Original antique geological map of the world. This map originates from 'The Physica...

Antique map Australia titled 'South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria & Queensland'. Old map depicting South Australia including New South Wal...

Antique map titled 'Provincie Friesland - Gemeente Kollumerland en Nieuw-Kruisland'. Map of the township of Kollumerland including Kollum, Westergeest, Burum and many other villa...

An original hand-colored map of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire created by Victor Levasseur in 1856. As an antique steel engraved map, it showcases the detailed craftsmanship and technology of mid-19th century map making. The method of steel engraving allowed for precise and intricate details to be captured, making this map not only a navigational tool but also a work of art. The addition of outline hand colouring is particularly noteworthy. This technique, where colours are applied by hand to the engraved map, was a common practice at the time to highlight certain features such as boundaries, rivers, and cities. The hand colouring on this map would have been done meticulously, adding vibrancy and clarity to the engraved lines and making it easier to differentiate various geographical and political demarcations. The map's wide margins are characteristic of the period's presentation style, offering space for additional annotations or simply serving to frame the map aesthetically when displayed. Such margins also suggest that the map was intended for a discerning audience, possibly for educational or decorative purposes in a library or study. Victor Levasseur was renowned for his decorative maps, often embellished with artistic elements that went beyond mere geographical information. These elements could include vignettes, allegorical figures, and detailed illustrations surrounding the map itself, reflecting the cultural, historical, and economic aspects of the depicted area. While the description does not detail these decorative aspects, it's common for Levasseur's works to feature such embellishments, making his maps highly prized among collectors and historians for both their artistic value and cartographic accuracy. This map of Département d'Indre-et-Loire, with its combination of technical precision in steel engraving and the beauty of hand colouring, represents a fascinating intersection of art and science in the 19th century. It is a testament to the era's dedication to detail, craftsmanship, and the aesthetic presentation of information. The Département d'Indre-et-Loire, located in the central part of France within the region known as the Centre-Val de Loire, is rich in historical and cultural significance, with numerous important places highlighted on a map from 1856 by Victor Levasseur. Based on the region's known historical sites and cities, the following places are likely to be featured or of importance: 1. **Tours**: As the capital city of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire, Tours is a central hub of history, culture, and architecture. It is known for its old town, the Place Plumereau, Tours Cathedral, and its proximity to the Loire River, making it a likely focal point on the map. 2. **Amboise**: This town is famous for the Château d'Amboise, which is closely linked to French royal history and offers panoramic views of the Loire River. Leonardo da Vinci is buried here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, associated with the château. 3. **Chinon**: Known for its medieval fortress, the Château de Chinon, this town has deep historical roots, including connections to Joan of Arc and King Charles VII. The fortress and town would be significant landmarks. 4. **Villandry**: The Château de Villandry is renowned for its beautiful Renaissance gardens, which are some of the most impressive in France. While the château might be less emphasized in an 1856 map compared to cities and towns, it's an important site in the region. 5. **Loches**: This town features the Château de Loches, a medieval castle, and the Royal Lodge, noted for its Renaissance architecture. The town's history and architectural landmarks make it a place of interest. 6. **Azay-le-Rideau**: The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is set on an island in the middle of the Indre River, showcasing the French Renaissance architectural...

19th Century Map of Ancient Syria and Assyria: 'Tabula Regiones inter Syriam et Assyriam continens'"* This beautifully detailed 18th-century map, titled...

Decorative 1850s Map of Eastern Canada and New Brunswick with Historic Vignettes This beautifully crafted 19th-century map of Eastern Canada and New Brunswick, drawn and engrave...

Description: Ancient map of the Parthian Empire (19th century), original engraving extracted from the atlas of the history of the emperors from 1819, based on the history of the Rom...

Ornate 1850s Map of the United States: Featuring Iconic Landmarks and Historical Portraits This decorative 19th-century map of the United States, created by J. Rapkin and publishe...

This 1882 map of Australia and New Zealand, published by Blackie and Son as part of the 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' provides a detailed and insightful look at t...

Antique print titled 'Jacobite Pincushion - Silk Purse'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal House of Stuart. Illustrated By a Series of Forty Plates in Colours Draw...

Great map of Iceland and The Faroe Islands Wonderful figural border From the celebrated Royal Illustrated Atlas Lithograph. Original color. Published by Fullarton, Edinb...

Presented is an 1859 “Map of the United States of America, the British Provinces, Mexico, the West Indies and Central America with Part of...

The map of Independent Tartary is part of the collection by John Tallis & Company, which were unique for their elaborate decorative elements and detailed illustrations. **The Maker ...

This is an original antique map titled "Inde, Indostan Bengale &c. et Partie Septentrionale de la Presqu'isle en deça du Gange," depicting the northern part of the Indian subcontinen...