Antique Plan of the Kungur Ice Cave by Bellin, '1768'

Antique map titled 'Das Mitternächtige Theil des Alten Asien'. This sheet of five miniature maps describes the northern part of Asia in classical times, perhaps circa 150 AD. At the top, an overview map shows the main regions and territories, which are pictured in more detail below. From left to right, the four maps below depict Scythia east of the Imaus (Pamir) Mountains, Serica, Sychia west of the Pamir mountains, and Sarmatia, the last of which borders the Black Sea. Originates from Alain Manesson Mallet's 'Description de l 'Univers' (German edition). Artists and Engravers: Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706) was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. His military engineering and mathematical background led to his position teaching mathematics at court. His major publications were Description de L'Univers (1683) in 5 volumes, and Les Travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la Guerre (1684) in 3 volumes. His Description de L'Universe contains a wide variety of information, including star maps...

Antique map titled 'Plan de l' expédition de Mr. le Commiss. re Govert Knol, forti de Soerabaja, pour aller recévoir Pangerang Depati Anom. / Aftékening der Expeditie van de H. r Commiss. is Govert Knol , uyt Soerabaya , tot afhaalinge van Pangerang Depati Anom'. Map showing the expedition...

Antique map titled 'Aftekening der Expeditie van de Hr. Commissaris Govert Cnoll uyt Soerabaja, tot afhalinge van Pangerang Adepati Anom'. Map showing the expedition...

Antique map titled 'De Noord Pool waar in aangetoont werd alle de Nieuwe Landen (..) - De Eilanden van Sangir Sjauw en Pangasare (..)'. Interesting map that includes a map of the Nor...

Great map of Switzerland Copper-plate engraving by Barlow Published by Brightly & Kinnersly, Bungay, Suffolk. Dated 1807 Unframed.

A 1714 Henri Chatelain map, entitled "Nouvelle Carte Des Etatas Du Grand Duc De Moscovie En Europe," Ricb001 Henri Abraham Chatelain (1684-1743) was a Huguenot pastor of Parisi...

1657 Janssonius map of Vermandois and Cappelle Ric.a004 Description: Antique map of France titled 'Descriptio Veromanduorum - Gouvernement de la Cappelle'. Two detailed maps o...

Very nice map of Asia. 1783 Dedie au Roy. Additional information: Country of Manufacturing: Europe Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: Overall Condition B (Good Used)...