Paper Maps

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

1692 Jacques Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia & Japan with Unique Inset This hand-colored map from 1692, created by Jacques Peeters, captures the islands of Indonesia, the Philippines, and features a unique inset of Japan. It closely resembles Nicolas de Fer's map and is primarily based on Sanson's influential maps. The map meticulously details cities, smaller settlements, rivers, mountain chains, and forests, offering a comprehensive view of the region's geography. The inset map of Japan stands out due to its distinctive shape and influences, reflecting different cartographic sources. Notable features include the marked equator and detailed latitude and longitude indications on the borders. The map measures 6.5 inches in width by 5.5 inches in height and is in excellent condition, with a dark impression, slight toning, and a minor centerfold crease. Keywords: - East Indies map - Indonesia historical map - Philippines map...

This is an antique lithography map of Monmouthshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Mo...

Fabulous map of Hawaii. With a vignette of Honolulu Original color. Engraved and printed by the George F. Cram Company, Indianapolis. Published, C.1900. Unframed. Free shipping.

1717 Johannes Van Keulen Sea Chart of the Eastern Atlantic - Amsterdam to Gambia This 1717 sea chart by Johannes Van Keulen, titled "Nieuwe Paskaert vande ...

1720 Maps of the Holy Land: Ancient and Modern by De Fer and Danet This set of two 1720 maps, published by Nicolas de Fer and Danet in Paris, presents a unique juxtaposition of t...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la France'. Original old map of France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime Recueil De Cartes et Plans Des Quatre Parties Du Monde (..) by ...

This original antique map titled “'T Ryk van den Grooten Mogol” by Nicolas Sanson from 1705 is an interesting historical artifact. It depicts the extent of the Mughal Empire in North...

This original antique map is an 18th-century nautical chart by Laurie & Whittle, a well-known British firm that was involved in the publication of maps, charts, and maritime books. ...

Globe gore by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli shows the North Pole with the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Siberia, and is decorated with pictorial scenes of bear, seal and wh...

Thraciae Veteris Typus – 1618 Ortelius Map of Ancient Thrace with Hand Color This striking early 17th-century map, Thraciae Veteris Typus, was published in 1618 by Abraham Orteliu...

Great map of Kerry Steel engraving Drawn under the direction of A.Adlard Published by How and Parsons, C.1840 Unframed.

Antique map Europe titled 'Europam sive Celticam Veterem'. Rare map of Celtic Europe. Made after A. Ortelius, originates from 'Introductionis in uni...

The uploaded image is a historical map of the Beira Alta region in Portugal. The map is detailed, showing the topography, hydrography, and transportation networks of the region, incl...

Antique map titled 'Natoliae quae olim Asia Minor nova descriptio'. Original antique map of Asia Minor, Cyprus, and the eastern Mediterranean. Originally published on one sheet toget...

1826 Antigo Impero Messicano Mexico Hand Colored Framed Map. As found black wood frame.

"Antique map titled 'Spain and Portugal from the best Authorities'. Detailed antique map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'The Gen...

Johann Christian Friderici [= Frederici] (Heldburg 1766 - Cape Town 1804) Prospect van het eyland, en de rheede van St. Iago. Geteekend van Johann Christian Friderici / Verbeelding van de inwoonders op St Iago (View of the island, and the roadstead of St. Iago. Drawn by Johann Christian Friderci / Depiction of the inhabitants on St Iago) ?Porto Praia, Cape Verde...

Antique map of North Carolina Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Wisconsin Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

This is an intricately detailed map from 1852 titled *Colonies Françaises en Amérique*, depicting several key French colonies in the Americas. The map focuses on regions such as Fr...

Antique map of Iowa Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Washington Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Nevada and Utah Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Illinois ( Southern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique Map of Lotharingia (Lorraine) by Theodorus Danckerts circa 1700 Hand-Colored This beautifully detailed antique map of Lotharingia, now the Lorraine region in northeastern ...

Frisia, Groningen and Overijssel – Rare Woodcut Map by Münster, c. 1550, Germany This highly decorative 16th-century woodcut map titled “Von dem Teutschen Land: Seelentfrie” was pub...

Antique map titled 'Ins. Ceilan quae incolis Tenarisin dicitur'. This exquisite, early map of Sri Lanka is shown with an unusual five-sided shape. North is oriented to the left by an...

Title: Antique Map of French Colonies – La France, 19th Century Description: This antique 19th-century map, titled La France, presents a detailed depiction of France’s overseas c...

Antique Map of Brazil from Bahia to São Paulo – Bellin for L'Histoire des Voyages This elegant 18th-century French map titled "Suite du Bresil, Depuis la Baie de Tous les Saints jus...

Map of St. Anna Bay and Willemstad, Curaçao – Dutch Colonial View, c. 1880 This attractive late 19th-century map titled “De St. Anna-baai en de hoofdstad van Curaçao” offers a detai...

Antique framed black and white map of seven Midwestern American states. Guide Through Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisco...

The image shows two maps side by side from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son. On the left, the map is titled "BURMAH SIAM AND ANAM," while the one on the right is labeled "JAPAN." **B...

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...

Antique world map titled 'Wereldkaart naar Mercator's Projectie'. Old map of the world. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle Deelen der Aarde'. Artists and engravers: ...

Title: Antique 1830 Map of Ulster, Ireland with Armagh, Down, Antrim, Donegal, and Tyrone Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – C. Kon: Ireland, ...

Title: Territorium Francofurtens – Moses Pitt’s 17th-Century Map of Frankfurt Description: This rare 17th-century map, titled Territorium Francofurtens, was published by Moses ...

Title: Antique Map of Northern Germany and the Netherlands – circa 1806 Description: This finely engraved antique map, titled L'Allemagne 1re Feuille, depicts the northern regions...

Title: Antique 1830 Map of Eastern England with Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, and Huntingdon Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – A. Kon: England,...

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique Colonie Francoise dans les Isles Antilles'. Detailed map of the French Island of Martinique. Many towns and harbours, anchor pl...

Antique Map with Title: "Mappemonde en Deux Hémisphères" Publication Details: - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar) **Geographical Scope:** This antique map illustrates a double-hemisphere world map, showing both the Eastern (Old World) and Western (New World) hemispheres. It provides a global perspective, capturing the entire known world as understood in the early 19th century. **Map Features:** - **Hemispheres Displayed:** - **Western Hemisphere:** The Americas, labeled as "Hémisphère Occidental ou Nouveau Monde...

Antique map titled 'The Geological Structure of the Globe'. Original antique geological map of the world. This map originates from 'The Physica...

Title: 1750 Bellin Map of Sumatra with Decorative Cartouches This exquisite 18th-century map of Sumatra, drawn by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin around 1750, is a testament to the artistr...

This antique map, titled "Terre de Chanaan ou Terre Promise a Abraham," is a finely detailed copper-engraved map created around 1750 by Delamarche in Paris, based on earlier works by...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Costes de France depuis Brest jusquá Bayone'. Original old map of the coast of France between Brest and Bayonne. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atla...

Antique map Australia titled 'South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria & Queensland'. Old map depicting South Australia including New South Wal...

Antique map titled 'Provincie Friesland - Gemeente Kollumerland en Nieuw-Kruisland'. Map of the township of Kollumerland including Kollum, Westergeest, Burum and many other villa...

Circa 1686 Daniel Stoopendaal Map: Biblical Sites from Paradise to Canaan This circa 1686 hand-colored map by Daniel Stoopendaal, titled "De Gelegentheyt van 't Paradys en 't Landt Canaan," beautifully illustrates the Middle East, extending from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. The map features numerous Biblical locations, such as the Garden of Eden, the wanderings of the Children of Israel, and the story of Jonas and the whale. It is adorned with elaborate decorations, including a banner-style title cartouche and four corner vignettes depicting scenes from Genesis: Paradise, the creation of Adam and Eve, Eve offering the apple, and their expulsion from Eden. The bottom center showcases a dramatic portrayal of Noah's Ark. Measuring 18.3 inches wide by 11.9 inches high, this first state map includes Dutch text on the reverse and is in good condition, with a crisp impression, light toning along the centerfold, and a small chip in the bottom margin. Keywords: - Daniel Stoopendaal map - Biblical map - Garden of Eden - Land of Canaan - Middle East historical map - Noah's Ark map - Adam and Eve - 17th-century Bible...

Antique map titled 'Jerusalem.' Plan of the ancient city of Jerusalem. With extensive key and scale. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Cornelis de...

An original hand-colored map of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire created by Victor Levasseur in 1856. As an antique steel engraved map, it showcases the detailed craftsmanship and technology of mid-19th century map making. The method of steel engraving allowed for precise and intricate details to be captured, making this map not only a navigational tool but also a work of art. The addition of outline hand colouring is particularly noteworthy. This technique, where colours are applied by hand to the engraved map, was a common practice at the time to highlight certain features such as boundaries, rivers, and cities. The hand colouring on this map would have been done meticulously, adding vibrancy and clarity to the engraved lines and making it easier to differentiate various geographical and political demarcations. The map's wide margins are characteristic of the period's presentation style, offering space for additional annotations or simply serving to frame the map aesthetically when displayed. Such margins also suggest that the map was intended for a discerning audience, possibly for educational or decorative purposes in a library or study. Victor Levasseur was renowned for his decorative maps, often embellished with artistic elements that went beyond mere geographical information. These elements could include vignettes, allegorical figures, and detailed illustrations surrounding the map itself, reflecting the cultural, historical, and economic aspects of the depicted area. While the description does not detail these decorative aspects, it's common for Levasseur's works to feature such embellishments, making his maps highly prized among collectors and historians for both their artistic value and cartographic accuracy. This map of Département d'Indre-et-Loire, with its combination of technical precision in steel engraving and the beauty of hand colouring, represents a fascinating intersection of art and science in the 19th century. It is a testament to the era's dedication to detail, craftsmanship, and the aesthetic presentation of information. The Département d'Indre-et-Loire, located in the central part of France within the region known as the Centre-Val de Loire, is rich in historical and cultural significance, with numerous important places highlighted on a map from 1856 by Victor Levasseur. Based on the region's known historical sites and cities, the following places are likely to be featured or of importance: 1. **Tours**: As the capital city of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire, Tours is a central hub of history, culture, and architecture. It is known for its old town, the Place Plumereau, Tours Cathedral, and its proximity to the Loire River, making it a likely focal point on the map. 2. **Amboise**: This town is famous for the Château d'Amboise, which is closely linked to French royal history and offers panoramic views of the Loire River. Leonardo da Vinci is buried here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, associated with the château. 3. **Chinon**: Known for its medieval fortress, the Château de Chinon, this town has deep historical roots, including connections to Joan of Arc and King Charles VII. The fortress and town would be significant landmarks. 4. **Villandry**: The Château de Villandry is renowned for its beautiful Renaissance gardens, which are some of the most impressive in France. While the château might be less emphasized in an 1856 map compared to cities and towns, it's an important site in the region. 5. **Loches**: This town features the Château de Loches, a medieval castle, and the Royal Lodge, noted for its Renaissance architecture. The town's history and architectural landmarks make it a place of interest. 6. **Azay-le-Rideau**: The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is set on an island in the middle of the Indre River, showcasing the French Renaissance architectural...

Antique map titled 'Typus Frisiae Orientalis.' Map of East Friesland and the area around Emden and Norden. Large inset map of the mouth of the Amasis River. The map is decorated with a large title cartouche and two large coats of arms...

Antique print titled 'Karavane by het dorp Coraming - Brug over de rivier Kiesilosan - Het Dorp 't Sargabrand'. Old print with three views, two of which unidentified villages in Iran, and a bridge over the Kiesilosan river. This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...

Antique map titled 'l'Ile de Juan Fernandes dans la Mer du Sud (..)'. This map depicts Juan Fernandez Island in the Southern Sea. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and En...

19th Century Map of Ancient Syria and Assyria: 'Tabula Regiones inter Syriam et Assyriam continens'"* This beautifully detailed 18th-century map, titled...

Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Iohn Waller Esqr. his house in Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire (..)'. Old engraving of the house of John Waller in Beaconsfield. This print ori...

Decorative 1850s Map of Eastern Canada and New Brunswick with Historic Vignettes This beautifully crafted 19th-century map of Eastern Canada and New Brunswick, drawn and engrave...

Description: Ancient map of the Parthian Empire (19th century), original engraving extracted from the atlas of the history of the emperors from 1819, based on the history of the Rom...

Title: Map of the Location of the Garden of Eden and Travels of the Patriarchs Cartographer/Publisher: Pieter Mortier (1661–1711), published by Covens & Mortier (Amsterdam, 1725)...