Large Antique Map of Denmark by Bowles, c.1780

Antique map titled ‘Bowles's New Pocket Map of the ten Catholick Provinces of the Lower Countries, or Netherlands’. Original antique map of the Southern Netherlands. The Southern Netherlands, also called the Catholic Netherlands, was the part of the Low Countries largely controlled by Spain (1556–1714), later Austria (1714–1794), and occupied then annexed by France (1794–1815). With English legend explaining the ten provinces. Artists and Engravers: Thomas Bowles, born around 1712, was map publisher and seller in London...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Partie Septentrionale du Bresil.' Detailed map of the northern portion of Brazil from Bahia to French Guiana, showing the eastern Amazon interior rivers, Mission Territories, Goyza and the coastal regions, including coastal currents. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne's work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps...

Great map of South America Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Two small worm holes to left side of map Unframed.

Superb Antique map of Madagascar Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping