An Insightful 19th Century Map of Syria and the Surrounding Regions, 1882

This map, extracted from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son, presents the North Circumpolar Regions in a projection centered on the North Pole, offering a unique view of the Arctic territories. The map's radial lines emanate from the pole, focusing on the northernmost parts of continents and the intricate archipelagos that are scattered across the Arctic Ocean. The territories of Canada, Greenland, Northern Europe, Russia, and the northern extremities of Asia are portrayed with careful detail, highlighting the geography known to Victorian explorers. Notably, the map's color palette is subdued, with the cold regions depicted in pale hues, while coastlines and political boundaries are traced in warmer tones, providing a stark contrast that emphasizes the frigid environment. The map likely served purposes both educational and navigational, capturing the extent of polar exploration at the time. Names of seas, straits, and islands honor explorers and patrons of the age of Arctic exploration, and the map also hints at the incomplete knowledge of the era, with some areas less detailed than others, reflecting the limits of exploration and cartographic knowledge of the Arctic region at that time. Moreover, the map includes longitudinal and latitudinal markers, which would have been crucial for navigation and expedition planning. The inclusion of such detail illustrates the growing interest in polar exploration during the late 19th century...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Champagne et des Pays Voisins (..)'. Detailed map of Champagne and surrounding regions of Chalons and Soissons, Reims, Vedun, Mouzon, Sean, Charlemont...

Title: "Map of Turcomania, Georgia, and Comania" This print presents an intricately detailed map of the Caucasus region, titled “Turcomania, Georgien Commanie,” by the esteemed cart...

This map, titled "The Shores of the Mediterranean," is part of the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son, and it portrays the coastal regions that surround the Mediterranean Sea. It is a detailed representation of the diverse and historically rich countries that share the Mediterranean coastline, spanning from the Strait of Gibraltar in the west to the Levantine Sea in the east, and from the southern shores of Europe down to the northern coastlines of Africa. The map is a vivid document of the time, with each country along the Mediterranean basin meticulously outlined. The northern coast includes the southern parts of Europe, featuring Spain...

Antique map titled 'Indes'. A map of Northern India with surrounding regions. From Lattre's 'Atlas moderne ou collection de cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre...

The map titled "CANAAN" depicts the historical region known as Canaan, located in the Levant, which corresponds to modern-day Israel, Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and parts of S...

Later copy of a nineteenth century map of Boston and surrounding towns. Showing parts of Quincy, Milton, Hyde Park, Winthrop and Revere. Showing all of B...

Framed French wine region map 1973. The print has been removed to clean the glass, the frame has minor damage in places but nothing that detracts from ...

Hand coloured early 19th century map by Giraldon of France titled "Etats Unis et Grandes Antilles" (United States and Greater Antilles).

A Framed museum quality find. This large wall map dates to the mid-1800s. Detailed inset maps of, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Amagansett, Shelter Island and most villages in Long Islan...

Brooch in the shape of a cross xix century It is made of wood and golden metal. Measures: 8 x 5 cm Good condition.

A large 17th century hand colored copperplate engraved map entitled "Novissima nec non Perfectissima Scandinaviae Tabula comprehendens Regnorum Sueciae, Daniae et Norvegiae distincte...