Antique Decorative Coloured Map Marocco, Algeria and Tunis, 1882

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...

This image contains two maps, with the left one being labeled "Egypt" and the right one "Nubia, Abyssinia and the Adjacent Lands." These maps highlight the Nile Valley and surrounding regions. The maps from the Blackie & Son atlas published in 1882 are interesting for several reasons: 1. **Historical Context**: The year 1882 is significant because it falls within the period of European imperial expansion in Africa. It was also just before the British occupation of Egypt, which began that year. Therefore, the maps serve as historical documents showing the geopolitical state of the region just before a major shift in its colonial status. 2. **Cartographic Style**: The maps reflect the cartographic style of the late 19th century, which often featured detailed engravings and fine detail. They provide a snapshot of the cartographic knowledge and aesthetic of the time. 3. **Geographical Knowledge**: These maps were created during a time when much of Africa's interior was still being explored by Europeans. The representation of features like rivers, mountains, and settlements can tell us about the extent of geographical knowledge at the time. 4. **Cultural Representation**: The way the map represents different regions, peoples, and geographical features can give insights into the cultural and political views of the era. It may reflect the European understanding and biases towards these regions. 5. **Educational Purpose**: Blackie & Son were known for their educational materials...

This is a map of Western Africa from the 1882 Blackie & Son atlas. The map details the West African coast from the Sahara Desert in the north down to the Gulf of Guinea, including a ...

This is a historical map from the 1882 Blackie Atlas, focused on eastern Canada and the maritime provinces. The map is titled "Canada. No. 2. Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,...

Fine Spanish coin that was previously on a silver bracelet (sold separately). Spain, Alphonse XII (1874-1885), 5 Peseta, 1882, Year: 1882 Metal: Silver.

Seminal guide to the East and West Indies, with 42 double-page and folding plates, including 6 maps, all engravings beautifully coloured by a contemporary hand LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygh...

Great map of Chili, Peru and part of Bolivia Wonderful figural border From the celebrated Royal Illustrated Atlas Lithograph. Original color. Published by Fullarton, Edi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique style pictorial plan map of the globe based on the original by Johnson in 1882 This is a very interesting and decorative pie...