Paper Maps

Title: Antique World Map on Mercator's Projection, 1903, Showing Ocean Currents and Trade Routes Description: This antique map, titled "Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection,"...

Palestine Divided into Tribes & Under the Maccabees – Antique Map by Migeon, 1892 This detailed antique map features two historical views of the Holy Land side by side: Palestine di...

Title: Vintage North Polar Chart Featuring Arctic Exploration Routes, 1903 This vintage map titled "North Polar Chart" offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Arctic ex...

Nice map of Istanbul Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

Decorate an office or a library with this elegant historic map. Crafted in the Netherlands circa 1630, this beautifully framed antique map with pr...

Antique World Map with Astronomical Spheres by Pierre Mortier, Amsterdam, circa 1700 This fascinating antique world map titled "Carte générale du monde, ou description du monde terr...

Hand-Colored Map of Westphalia – Copper Engraving by Ottens, Amsterdam c.1720 This striking early 18th-century map titled *Nova Ducatus Westphaliae Tabula accurate descripta et in S...

Presented is an 1866 issue of “Ensign & Bridgeman’s Rail Road Map of the United States, showing Depots & Stations.” First published in 1856, this is the third edition, following anot...

Bordeaux City View – Braun & Hogenberg Original Woodcut, ca. 1575 Description: This detailed and highly decorative bird’s-eye view of Bordeaux, titled Bovrdeavx, originates from the...

Holy Land Divided Among the Twelve Tribes – Six-Part Map by Jan Jansson and Georgius Hornius, circa 1658 This rare and impressive six-sheet engraved map of the Holy Land was publish...

Switzerland Map 1778 – Faden’s Hand-Colored Copperplate of the Thirteen Cantons This striking copperplate engraving, published by William Faden in London in 1778, offers a detailed ...

Presented is “Lloyd's New Map of the United States, the Canadas and New Brunswick, From the latest Surveys, Showing Every Railroad & Station Finished to June 1863, and the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.” A large, Civil War-era hanging map of the United States and adjacent territories, this map covers the area from the Atlantic Ocean and extends as far west as the 103 meridian, to “Dacotah,” Nebraska, Kansas, "Indian Territory," and Texas. The southern continuation of Florida is shown in an inset map along the right margin. This map was published by J. T. Lloyd, in New York, in 1863. According to the publisher’s marking at lower right, this map was originally issued in two states: "in Sheets, Colored" for 50 cents, and "Varnished nicely, with Rollers" for $1. Throughout the map, the counties are colored and the towns and cities well labeled. A reference key in the bottom margin provides symbols for railroads, turnpikes and wagon roads, state capitals, cities and towns, and village post offices. As emphasized in the map’s title, this map is especially notable for the countless railway lines and stations depicted, with distances noted between points, listing “every railroad and finished station to June 1863.” Additionally, two shipping agents and their routes are drawn out of New York City. The map includes details of the steamship routes into New York and Philadelphia from Liverpool and on to California and Oregon via an overland Nicaraguan trek, presumably to assist gold rush emigrants. This expansive and impressive map depicts the eastern half of the United States in the third year of the Civil War. In order not to recognize the legitimacy of the Confederate States of America, each state is shown in the same manner as the Union states. The only indication that the American Civil War was in progress when this map was published is a printed notice that Gideon Wells, Secretary of the Navy, wishes to acquire a quote on 100 copies of Lloyd’s Mississippi River map...

1597 Map of Alexandria by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, Germany. From "Civitas Orbis Terrarum", part 2, published in Cologne by Bertram Buchholz. Printed in 2 parts. Title: "Alexa...

A very nice and rare antique map entitled "Carte de la Californie Suivant" (The 5 Californias), by Didier Robert de Vaugondy of Paris, circa 1772. The map itself measures 15.5" x 13...

Title: 1685 Alain Manesson Mallet Map of Hokkaido, Iesso, and Company’s Land Description: This engraved seventeenth-century map, titled Terre de Iesso, was published in 1685 as pa...

Title: Rare 1757 Jesuit Map of California and Baja, Dedicated to the King of Spain This rare and detailed map, titled *Carte de la Californie Levee par la Société des Jésuites*, wa...

Johnson’s New Brunswick Nova Scotia Newfoundland Map, USA c.1864 This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince...

1687 Engraved View of Rhodes by O. Dapper – Hand-Colored Island of Rhodus This original antique print is a beautifully detailed copper engraving titled "Het Eylant Rhodus" (The Isla...

Great map of Israel Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe en Naukeurige Kaart der Gantsche bekende Werreld.' A double hemisphere world map. Four allegorical figures in the c...

Title: Antique 1830 Map of Munster, Ireland with Limerick, Cork, Kerry, and Tipperary Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – C. Kon: Ireland, focu...

Title: Old Map of Gloucestershire by Samuel Lewis 1844 – Gloucester Cheltenham Bristol Cirencester Tewkesbury Description: This antique 1844 map of Gloucestershire was engraved for Samuel Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary of England. It includes major towns such as Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Cirencester, and Tewkesbury. Roads, rivers, and topographical details are finely engraved, with hand-colored borders marking the county boundaries. The map also shows neighboring counties including Herefordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. A decorative compass rose completes the elegant composition. Condition: The map is in good condition with slight age toning and wide clean margins. The engraved lines remain sharp and the original hand coloring is well preserved. Folding line as issued. No tears or stains are visible. Framing suggestions: Use an acid-free mat in ivory or light beige to complement the map’s aged tone. A dark wood, black, or antique gold frame will enhance the historic style. UV-protective glass is recommended for long-term preservation. Ideal for display in a home library, study, or office with a classic interior. Keywords: Gloucestershire map 1844 Samuel Lewis antique...

Antique Map of Egypt with Detailed Inset of the Nile Delta, ca. 1799 This finely engraved antique map titled Carte Physique et Politique de l’Égypte presents a detailed and scientif...

Tony Sarg Map of Residential Main Street, Nantucket, 1937, a black and white printed map of our historic downtown area, with images of each building, street names and whimsical figur...

This is a historical map of the province of Vizcaya (Biscay) in Spain, dated 1901. The title on the map is "VIZCAYA. 1901." It shows the topographical details of the region with cont...

Antique map titled 'Plans de Quelques villes de la province de Hou-Quang.' Three plans of cities in a region named Hou-Quang (currently Hubei). While these maps by Van Schley after B...

Antique map titled 'Egypten nach dem Zustand der alten Zeit vorgestellt'. This uncommon and richly detailed map of Egypt features hundreds of place names along the Nile. The Sinai Pe...

Title: Vintage Map of Munich, Germany by J. Stockdale, 1800 This vintage map, titled "A Plan of the City of Munich," was published by J. Stockdale in Piccadilly, London, in 1800. Th...

Antique map of Roermond and the Duchy of Guelders with rich detail, c.1667 This beautifully hand-colored 17th-century map presents the region of Roermond and the broader Duchy of Gu...

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography This is a finely engraved and beautifully colored map titled "United States of North America (Central She...

Antique map titled 'Albis Fluvius Germaniae celebris A Fontiubus Ad Ostia, Cum Fluminibus ab utroque latere in illum fluenibus descriptus'. Detailed map of the course of the Albis Ri...

19th Century Chart of New England Coast: the U.S. Coast Survey Sketch A - Section 1, a triangulation chart showing the progress of the survey and details along the New England coas...

1773 Bellin map of Persia, Gujarat and Malabar coasts with Arabia and Maldives Description: This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored 18th-century map titled Kaart van de Kusten van Persië, Guzaratte en Malabar was produced by the eminent French cartographer Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and engraved by Jakob van der Schley. It was published in 1773 in Amsterdam by E. van Harrevelt and D. Changuion, as part of a Dutch edition of Bellin’s maritime atlas focused on the East Indies and the Indian Ocean. The map presents the coastline bordering the Arabian Sea, extending from the Persian Gulf and parts of the Arabian Peninsula to the shores of Gujarat and the Malabar Coast in southwestern India. It provides a detailed representation of the coastlines of Persia (modern-day Iran), the western coast of India, and a portion of southern Arabia including the Oman Peninsula. Coastal towns, rivers, ports, and geographical landmarks are clearly labeled, including prominent trading centers like Surat, Goa, Calicut, Cochin, and Cape Comorin (now Kanyakumari). Additionally, the map shows the Laccadive Islands (Laka Dives) and the Maldives (Maldivische Eilanden), with attention to navigational details such as shoals, sandbanks, and anchor points. A large compass rose and clear latitude and longitude markings enhance its utility as a navigational aid. A highly decorative title cartouche at lower left features maritime iconography such as sea creatures, a fountain, and shells. An inset legend beneath the map provides explanations in Dutch for the symbols used to indicate bays, capes, ports, forts, islands, and towns. This is a copperplate engraving printed on laid paper with full original hand coloring. It retains its original fold lines as issued. The condition is generally good, with minor age toning and a few light spots in the margins. No repairs or restoration are visible. The paper is strong, and the impression remains crisp and clear. This historical map is a significant and attractive example of 18th-century European cartography, especially valued for its depiction of maritime trade regions and coastal geography during the age of exploration and colonial expansion. To frame this 1773 Bellin map attractively and safely: - Use acid-free matting in a neutral tone like cream or antique white - Consider double matting with a subtle inner color that complements the map - Choose a simple wooden frame in walnut, cherry, or aged oak for a classic look - Use UV-protective glass or acrylic to prevent fading - For a full display, consider float mounting to show the edges and fold lines - Allow 2 to 3 inch mat margins to balance the composition and enhance presentation Keywords: Bellin map 1773, van der Schley, Persia coast map, Gujarat map, Malabar map...

A fine antique French Edition miniature globe. By C. Abel-Klinger. On a turned wooden stand with an uncalibrated brass half meridian. The globe is marked with an integral l...

Lucky to find a 30" globe in this condition. The best that Weber Constello ever put out.

Celestial globe compiled on the Hesi & Gould catalogs by Eng. Pini and published in 1889 by Gussoni & Dotti Milano piazza del Duomo. Sphere in paper mache covered with paper printed by engraving on copper plate and hand watercolored, base in turned and ebonized wood. Good condition, conservative restoration at the base. Measures: Height 45 cm, inche 17.8, sphere diameter 22 cm 8.7. Giovanni Gussoni in 1874 bought the business of Antonio Ronchi typographer in Via Unione 5 in Milan, and then moved in 1883 to the shop of the Southern Porticoes in Piazza Duomo. Giovanni Gussoni was followed by his son Vittorio, who on April 16, 1907 sold the company to a collaborator, Giovanni Serra, who continued the business until November 1914. Man has always wanted to know the world in which he lives and has used all the means available to measure the space that surrounds him to expand his knowledge more and more. The conditions that allowed man to develop models of the world and space were probably realized only after...

Presented is a very detailed map of Texas, printed in 1927. The map was featured in The Literary Digest Atlas of the World and Gazetteer, published by Funk & Wagnalls. The map is sma...

Antique map titled 'L'Asie selon les nouvelles observations de Messrs de l'Academie des Sciences etc'. The main focus of this important and scarce map of Asia is the delineation of the northeast part of the continent from Jesuit sources. The northeast coast is severely truncated with the discoveries of Nicolas Witsen shown, and the partial coastlines of Jesso and Compagnies Land are depicted to the north of Japan. Inset in the North Pacific is a map of that same region based on the information from Father Martino Martini. It shows Jesso connected to the mainland with a narrow strait between it and a huge Compagnies Land. An inset below, taken from Father Ferdinand Verbiest, illustrates the road between Peking and Kirin and Nincrita. Father Verbiest's world map of 1674, which he compiled for the Chinese, subsequently led to the Jesuits obtaining a commission to make a comprehensive topographical...

Map of Turkish Dominions in Europe, Ottoman Balkan Territories 1814 This antique map titled "Turkish Dominions in Europe" provides a detailed depiction of the Balkan Peninsula and a...

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

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...

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)...

We are delighted to offer for sale this New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia, together with all the Kingdoms Tributary Thereto, and bordering upon them published in 1744 by Emanuel Bowen This is a decorative antique engraved map of East Africa...

Antique 20th Century leather-cased collection of Bartholomew British road maps by Edward Stanford Ltd of London. One volume features a map of the entire British Isles, divided into n...

Antique Map of Cyprus (Cypern) from Meyer's Lexikon, Leipzig, circa 1890 This finely detailed antique map titled "Cypern" presents the island of Cyprus as it appeared in the late 19...

Antique map titled 'Overzichtskaart van de Djatibosschen in de Residentie Rembang, Java.' This scarce map shows the Djati (teak) Forest on the indonesian island of Java. Originates f...

Saxton Map of Lancashire hand coloured. Encased in an ebonised frame. Dimensions Height 21 Inches Width 24 Inches Depth 1 Inches

Wonderful set of 6 vintage maps. Random American states including Maine, Utah, New Hampshire, Nevada, Vermont and New Mexico. Monochrome with red color outline. Published by Rand,...

England and London Government Map with Allegorical Vignettes, ca. 1720 Description: This highly decorative and information-rich copperplate engraving, titled "Nouvelle carte du Gouv...

Australia and Neighbouring Islands Map 1858 This attractive antique print shows “Festland von Australien und benachbarte Inseln” meaning “Mainland Australia and neighbouring islands...

Title: Antique Map of Greece and the Cyclades, 1903, with Intricate Detail and Inset Maps Description: This antique map, titled "Greece with Its Islands, Including the Cyclades," wa...

This is a small antique map of Devonshire, an English framed cartographic engraving by Robert Morden, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720. A charming and historically ric...

Mountain Elevation Profiles – Alps, Pyrenees, Andes & World Heights 1857 This intriguing antique print shows comparative elevation profiles titled “Die bekannteren Höhen über der Me...

Map of Isle de France by D. de Templeux, ca. 1650, Hand-Colored and Decorative This richly detailed antique map titled *Le Gouvernement de L'Isle de France* was engraved by Daniel d...

Title: Antique Map of Sweden & Norway, 1903, with Intricate Topographical Detail Description: This antique map, titled "Sweden & Norway (Scandinavia)," was engraved and published in...

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...

Antique map titled 'Touraine - Turonensis Ducatus'. Decorative map of the Touraine region. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Terrarum: In quo Galli...

Planiglob of the Antipodes – Unique Global Projection Map 1857 This rare and fascinating antique print shows a “Planiglob der Antipoden” or Planiglob of the Antipodes, depicting the...

Northern Hemisphere Star Map – Constellations & Astronomical Chart c.1858 This attractive antique print shows the northern starry sky titled “Der nördliche gestirnte Himmel”, meanin...

Antique Plan titled 'Plan of the Town and Mole of Agde with the Fort de Brescou'. Antique town plan of Agde, engraved for the Geographical Dictionary, by Rol...