Maps

Title: Asiae Peninsula sive Asia Intra Taurum by Christoph Weigel, Circa 1720 – Decorative Antique Map of Cyprus and Asia Minor Description: Thi...

Antique map Kiribati titled 'Christmas Island (..)'. Antique map of Christmas Island, also known as Kiritimati. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Duff. Condition: Good, some wear and age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1781 Overall size: 27.5 x 21.5 cm. Image size: 20.5 x 18 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps...

Antique map Israel titled 'Tabula Geographica Terrae Sanctae'. Rare edition made after a map of the Holy Land by J. Bonfrerius. The map is oriented ...

Antique map titled 'La partie des Indes Orientales vers le Zud-Est, depuis Timor jusqu'a Midanao (...).' (The part of the East-Indies towards the South-East, from Timor to Mindanao.)...

This map, titled "Karte des arabischen Meerbusens oder des Rothen Meeres," is an original engraving from 1787 created by F. A. Schraembl, based on the cartographic work of d'Anville. It is a partially colored copper engraving. Key features and notable details of the map include: 1. The title is prominently displayed within a large, ornate cartouche, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and indicating the map's subject as the Red Sea (Rothen Meeres). 2. The map covers the Red Sea and its surrounding regions, including significant portions of the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. 3. There are two detailed inset maps: - The first inset map shows the roadstead of the port of Suez (Rheede des Hafen von Sues). - The second inset map depicts Bahr el Kolsum, the northwestern arm of the Red Sea, based on a map by De la Rochette from 1785. 4. Geographical Features: The map meticulously details the coastline, islands, and notable port cities along the Red Sea. The cartography highlights both natural and man-made features, with elevations and mountains represented through hachures. 5. Condition and Preservation: The map has a horizontal centerfold and is partially backed to prevent tears. The edges of the map sheet show minor holes, tears, and faint brown spots, yet it remains in overall good condition considering its age. 6. Historical Importance: This map is a valuable historical document, reflecting the cartographic knowledge of the late 18th century. It serves as a significant piece for collectors interested in antique maps, particularly those focusing on the Arabian Peninsula and maritime navigation in the Red Sea region. The map shows the coastline of the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula, detailing regions and places along the western coast of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as well as the eastern coast of Egypt and Sudan. Here are some of the most important places identified on the map: 1. Jeddah (Gedda): A major city and port on the western coast of Saudi Arabia, significant for its role as a gateway for pilgrims traveling to Mecca. 2. Mecca (Mekka): A holy city in Islam, located inland from the Red Sea, important for being the site of pilgrimage (Hajj) for Muslims. 3. Medina (Medina): Another important Islamic city, known for the Prophet's Mosque and being a key pilgrimage site. 4. Suez (Suess): Located at the northern end of the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal, it's a crucial link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. 5. Aden: A port city in Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, historically significant as a trading hub. 6. Mocha (Mokka): A port city in Yemen, historically known for being a major marketplace for coffee. 7. Sana'a: The capital city of Yemen, noted for its historical and cultural significance. 8. Bab el Mandeb: The strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, crucial for maritime navigation. These locations are critical due to their historical, religious, and economic significance, especially in terms of trade routes and pilgrimage sites. The map also illustrates the mountainous terrain and coastal features of the region. The condition and preservation status, which, despite minor imperfections, is considered well-preserved for its age. Overall, this map is a rare and valuable artifact, offering both historical insights and aesthetic appeal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique cartography.

Description: Antique map Ceylon titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van t Eland Ceilon'. Old map of present-day Sri Lanka with north oriented to the left. The ...

Antique map titled 'Exactissima Tabula qua tam Danubii Fluvii Pars Inferior, a Belgrado Urbe usq ad ejus ostia, et minores in eum influentes, Fluvii quam Regiones adjacentes, ut Tran...

Antique map titled 'India, as described by all Authors before the fifth Century'. Detailed map of part of India, including Hyrcania, Parthia, Carmania, Gedorossii, Drangiana, Aria, M...

Title: "Hispania Antiqua in Tres Praecipuas Partes Divisa: Tarraconensem, Lusitaniam, et Bæticam" by Robert de Vaugondy, 18th Century Description: This beautifully detailed map titl...

Antique map titled 'Groningae et Omlandiae Dominium vulgo de Provincie van Stadt en Lande'. Old map of the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Atlas C...

Antique map titled 'Peninsula Indiae citra Gangem, hoc est Orae celeberrimae Malabar & Coromandel (..)'. Large and attractive original hand colored map of Sri Lanka and the Southern ...

"Carte de l'Arabie, du Golfe Persique, et de la Mer Rouge, avec l'Egypte, la Nubie et l'Abissinie", Bonne, Rigobert Subject: Arabia Period: 1780 (circa) Publication: Atlas de Toutes...

Antique map titled 'Batavia zo als het was in den Jaare 1731.' (Batavia as it was in the year 1731.) Map of the city of Batavia (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With legend and scale. This pr...

This is an 18th-century Dutch map of Martinique, titled *Het Westindisch Eiland Martinique*. The map was produced by Isaak Tirion, a renowned Dutch cartographer and publisher known for his precise and beautifully crafted maps. The cartouche in the lower left corner, adorned with decorative elements, adds to the aesthetic appeal of the map. ### Key Features: - Martinique: The map offers detailed topographical information of the island, including mountains, rivers, and settlements. - Geographical Details: Locations such as Fort Royal, Bay de St. Pierre, and Point de Cloche are marked, showcasing significant features of the island. - Cartouche: The ornate cartouche, featuring tropical plants, reflects the importance of the island's agricultural production during the colonial period, particularly its sugar plantations. This map captures Martinique during its time as a French colony and provides valuable insight into the island’s layout and strategic significance in the Caribbean. The attention to coastal detail highlights the importance of Martinique as a hub of maritime activity. The map’s combination of aesthetic elegance and cartographic precision makes it a remarkable piece for collectors and those interested in Caribbean colonial...

Antique map, untitled. A map of the Pacific Ocean, with the coast of Peru in the right edge and the outline of New Guinea in the left edge. In betwe...

Antique print titled 'Vue du Lac, de l'Orangerie et du Temple d'Eole à Kew (..)'. Copper engraving showing the lake, orangery, temple and pagoda of the Kew gardens. This print origin...

Antique map titled 'Brabantiae Batavae pars orientalis, comprehendens Tetrarchiam sive majoratum sylvaeducensem in ejusdem subjacentes ditiones (..)'. Map of the Dutch province 'Brab...

"1720 Johann Baptist Homann Map of the Austrian Circle and Surrounding Regions" Description of the Map: This map, crafted by the renowned cartographer Johann Baptist Homann around...

Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Asia'. Original antique map of Asia. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by N.T. Gravius, 1788....

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Ile de Java: Partie Occidentale, Partie Orientale, Dressee tout Nouvellement Sur Les Memoires Les Plus Exacts (..)'. This beautiful map of Java exists ...

1750 Map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal by Robert de Vaugondy Description: This map, titled *"Royaumes d'Espagne et de Portugal,"* was created in 1750 by the esteemed French ...

Decorative antique map of France titled 'A new and accurate map of France, Drawn from the latest Authorities by T. Bowen'. Engraved for Moore’s new and complete collection of Voyages...

Antique map titled 'South America agreeable to the most approved maps and charts'. Rare map of South America depicting Chili, La Plata, Paraguay, Brazil, ...

Description: Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Zuidelykste Gedeelte van Zuider Amerika (..) - Carte de la Partie Meridionale de l'Amerique Meridionale (..)'. Detailed chart tracking the route of Capt. George Anson's ship The Centurion in 1745. The chart shows the tracks of Anson's ships around South America & Cape Horn to the Juan Fernandes Islands, with notes on currents and positions. In 1740 Capt. George Anson (1697-1762) of the Royal Navy, was given command of a squadron of ships. As England was at war with France and Spain, Anson's task was to intercept and capture a Spanish treasure...

Antique map titled 'The Coast of Norway and Lapland, from North kyn to the River Kola'. Sea Chart of Northern Norway, also depicting part of Lapland and Russia. The map covers from the Kola river to what the map calls Fishers Island...

Antique print titled 'Chateau de Stowe, du Coté des Jardins'. Copper engraving showing the garden side of the Stowe House. This print originates from 'Jard...

Antique print Batavia titled 'De Reede van Batavia'. Beautiful view of the sea near Batavia (Jakarta, Indonesia), with several ships lying at anchor. Artists and Engravers: Ma...

Original antique map titled 'L'Afrique divisée en ses principaux États'. Attractive and precise map of Africa, with large decorative cartouche. Engraved by Janvier. Published by Dela...

The map with text neatly mounted on both sides of the map on the plate, is a section of an old map with accompanying French text. The map mentions several historical French provinces...

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...

Antique print titled 'Plan idéal du Jardin et de l'Hotel d'Orléans'. Copper engraving of the garden design for a hotel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' b...

Antique map titled 'Carte de L'Empire de Japon (..).' Map of the Empire of Japan. Centered on the Bay of Osaka, this map covers from Hirado (here identified as I. Firando) and Na...

Antique map titled 'Partie Septentrionale de la Couronne de Castille (..)'. Decorative and highly detailed map of Northwestern Spain, including Gallicia...

Antique map titled 'Vue de la Baye de Bonthain (..)'. Map of the island Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia that Philip Carteret rested his crew and made repairs to his ship the Swallow fo...

Antique frontispiece of the 3rd volume of 'Hedendaagsche historie of tegenwoordige staat van allen volkeren (..)' by Thomas Salmon. This volume describes Peg...

Antique map Myanmar (Birma) titled 'Les Royaumes de Pegu et d'Aracan'. Rare map of Pegu and Arakan made after a map engraved by Pieter van den Keere and published in the 1628 edi...

Antique map titled 'Spain and Portugal'. Small, detailed antique map of Spain and Portugal (Iberian Peninsula). Decorative title cartouche. Artists and Engravers: Thomas Jeff...

Antique print, titled: 'Fete Solennelle de Pegu appelee Sapan Giacche' This plate shows the Solemn celebration called Sapan Giacche in Pegu or Bago, the capital of the Bago Regio...

Antique map titled 'L'Allemagne'. Antique map of Germany. Originates from 'Geographie moderne avec une introduction' by J.B.L. Clouet.

Antique map titled 'Plan van een Baai en Haven aan de Kust van Chili (..) - Plan d'une Baye de la Côte du Chili (..)'. Original antique map of a bay on the coast of Chile discovered ...

Antique map titled 'Das Stifft Zeitz (..)'. Map of the region of Zeitz, Germany. Zeitz is a town in the Burgenlandkreis district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the riv...

Antique map, titled: 'Plan de la Citadelle de la Ville de Charedsch.' Plan of the fortress of Charedsch, Iran / Persia. This original antique print originates from 'Reize naar Ar...

Antique print titled 'Differens Kiosques par Halfpenny'. Copper engraving showing various garden kiosks. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis l...

Antique Map with Title: 'Carte Physique et Politique de la Suisse' **Publication Details:** - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:...

Antique map titled 'Archiducatus Austriae inferioris (..).' Decorative map of Austria, centered on the course of the Danube River and Vienna. Shows the region from Enss and Steyr to ...

This mid-18th century map, "Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique pour servir a l'historie generale des voyages," was issued in 1780 by M. Bellin in Paris. It presents a detailed and visually captivating depiction of the Island of Martinique within the context of the Caribbean and the Lesser Antilles. **Title:** Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique pour servir a l'historie generale des voyages **Issuer:** M. Bellin **Date:** 1780 **Location Coverage:** North America, Caribbean, Martinique, Lesser Antilles This engraved map is notable for its pleasing aesthetics, featuring lovely hand coloring that enhances its visual appeal. The inclusion of a scroll cartouche, an ornamental frame, and measurement lines adds a distinctive and visually appealing quality to the map. Martinique, situated within the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, is presented with meticulous detail, showcasing geographical features, coastlines, settlements, and other notable landmarks. Bellin, known for his accuracy in cartography, crafted this map to serve as a geographical reference within the broader context of historical voyages and exploration. The combination of detailed cartographic information and artistic embellishments, such as hand coloring and decorative elements, makes this map not only a valuable geographical document but also a visually pleasing piece of cartographic art...

Antique print titled 'Jardins de Bessingen (..)'. Copper engraving showing a garden plan and orangery (or orangerie). This print originates from 'Jardins A...

Antique map titled 'De Platte Grond van Amboina zoo als het was in den Jaare, 1718'. Antique map depicting the City of Ambon, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost...

Antique print titled 'Vue de l'Isle et de la ville de Batavia appartenant aux Hollandois'. Beautiful view of the island and the city of Batavia belonging to the Dutch, for the India ...

Antique map titled 'Germania'. Rare miniature map of Germany and surroundings. This map covers the entirety of those lands traditionally occupied by Germanic peoples, from the Blatic...

Antique map titled 'Judaea seu Terra Sancta quae Hebraeorum sive Israelitarum (..)'. Map of The Holy Land, showing the location of the various tribes, in two kingdoms, Judah and Isra...

Antique map titled 'Antiquae Asiae Minoris & C. Tabula' by Philippo Talbor. This rare antique map is published by Edward Wells, circa 1718.

Antique print titled 'Principal Front of Hagley'. Main facade of Hagley Hall, Worcestershire. Hagley Hall is a Grade I listed 18th-century house in Hagley, Worcestershire, the ho...

Antique map titled 'Saxoniae Inferioris Circulus'. Old map of the northern part of Germany by M. Seutter. Covering the area of Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Hols...

The antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Orientale pour Servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages Tiree des Cartes Levees par les P.P. Jesuites' is an original old map that covers...

Antique map titled 'De Land-Reyse door Benedictus Goes, van Lahor gedaan, door Tartaryen na China'. Interesting map showing the region of northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Assam and...

Antique print of a chestnut. Originates from 'Pomologia' by J. H. Knoop. Artists and Engravers: Published by Johann Hermann Knoop (c.1700-1769). Condition: Good, general age-re...

1718 Ides & Witsen map, entitled "Route D'Amsterdam A Moscow Et De La Ispahan Et Gamron," Ric.b005 Subject: Eastern Europe and Central Asia Period: 1718 (published) Publicati...