Antique Map of the Dutch Gold Coast in Africa by Van den Bosch '1818'

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Ryk van Bantam, Jacatra, Cheribon op het Eiland Java'. Rare and attractive map of the three most easterly provinces of Java (Bantam, Jakarta and Cir...

This is a large fold-out map titled *Carte de la Troade*, measuring approximately 53.5 x 68 cm, engraved by Tardieu, and extracted from the atlas of *Voyage de la Troade, fait dans l...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Keizers en Sultans Landen benevens de Strand Regentschappen op het Eiland Java'. Map of three central and easterly provinces of the island of Java. O...

Antique map titled 'Kaart der Ambonsche Eilanden'. Rare and attractive map of the islands of Seram, Boero and the Banda Islands. Includes a nice view of the Island of Seram. One of 1...

Great map of South Africa. Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Br...

English copper engraved hand colored map of the North Eastern United States matted under glass in a gilt frame, Early 19th Century. Drawn and Engraved for Thomson's New General Atlas...

Large Vaugoundy Map of Flanders: Belgium, France, and the Netherlands Colored -1752 Ric.a002 Description: This is a 1752 Didier Robert de Vaugondy map of Flanders. The map de...

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...