Paper Maps

Antique print titled 'Vue et Description de Quelques-Uns des Principaux Forts des Hollandois dans les Indes'. Interesting sheet with seven detailed views illustrating the most import...

Antique map Portugal titled 'Parte Sepentrional del Reyno de Portugal'. Antique map of Northern Portugal. This map originates from 'Atlas Port...

Decorative 19th-Century Map of West Canada with Niagara Falls and Indigenous Scenes This detailed 19th-century map of West Canada, drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin and published by...

Antique map titled 'Basin of the Mediterranean'. Original antique map of the basin of the Mediterranean. With inset maps of the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco, Maltese Islands, Valetta...

Antique map titled 'Amérique Méridionale'. Old map of South America. With an inset map of the Galapagos Islands and decorative vignettes. This map...

Antique map titled 'l'Angleterre (..)'. Original antique map of England, with beautiful hand coloring and decorative cartouche. This map originates from 'Nouvel Atlas Portatif destin...

Antique print titled 'Veduta della Chiesa ed Episcopio di Cortona'. View of the church of Cortona, a town and comune in the province of Arezzo, in Tuscany, Italy. Source unknown,...

Antique print, titled: 'Leopoldus Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus.' This original antique plate shows a portrait of Leopold I (9 June 1640 – 5 May 1705), he was Holy Roman Emperor...

Antique map titled 'Holsatia Ducatus'. Original old map of Holstein, Germany. By Petrus Kaerius, published circa 1650. Pieter van den Keere (Latin: Petrus Kaerius 1571 – circa 1646) ...

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

Antique print titled 'Plan and Elevation of the great Temple in the garden at Eastbury'. Design for Eastbury Park, England. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus' by ...

This map, titled "ITALIA, Sicilia, Sardinia, Corsica," represents the Italian Peninsula along with the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica. Inset maps offer detailed views of "R...

Antique print, titled: 'Ferdinand de Tolede. Duc d'Albe.' Portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, Grand duke of Alba (1507-1582). Source un...

Antique map titled 'The New Correct Mapp of Calbar River vulgarly call'd Calabar (..)'. An interesting map of the coast from Cape Formosa to the Dony River stated on the map to be ...

Carte du Bresil Map, Broenner Krefeld 1772 – Brazil Coastline Captaincies This is an engraved map titled Carte du Bresil Prem. Partie, published in Krefeld (Germany) by J.J. Broenne...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de la Drôme'. Map of the French department of Drome, France. This area is known for its production of Picodon, a spicy goats-milk ch...

Johnson’s Central America Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored with Insets This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Central America, published by Johnson and Ward i...

Johnson’s Washington Oregon Idaho Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, published by Johnson ...

Antique map titled 'Orange River Colony, southernpart'. Lithograph of the southern part of the Orange River Colony, Africa. The Orange River Colony was the British colony created aft...

This original antique map for sale is of the province of Badajoz, part of the autonomous community of Extremadura in Spain, dated 1901. It illustrates several important features: Th...

Maison Rue de la Faisanderie – French Architectural Print from La Brique, c.1900 This antique architectural print showcases an elegant townhouse designed for the Rue de la Faisander...

Antique map titled 'Africa'. Old map of the African continent. This map originates from 'H. Kiepert's Kleiner Atlas der Neueren Geographie für Schule...

Antique map titled 'Noord-Nederland in 1808. Het Koningrijk Holland na het tractaat van Fontainebleau van 11 november 1807'. Map of the Netherlands in 1808. This map originates from ...

Antique map titled 'Kaart der landeryen, gelegen aan of onder de honderd gaarden, zo in de Buitenvelder- als Stads-polder; van welken de gestreepten, voor 't geregt van Nieuwer-Amste...

Antique map titled 'Asiae Minoris Tabula Geographica'. Uncommon antique map of Asia minor, comprising most of what is present-day Turkey. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists...

Antique print China titled 'Kiangsi'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Kiangsi with its ramparts. Behind the city wall a pagoda can be seen. This print originates fr...

Title: 17th-Century Antique Map of Hunan and Hubei Provinces, China – "Hvqvang" by Blaeu, Richly Detailed and Illustrated Description: This beautiful 17th-century map of the regions that now comprise Hunan and Hubei Provinces, historically referred to as "Hvqvang," was created by Johannes Blaeu and published in 1655 as part of the *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. This map, drawn with input from Jesuit missionary Martino Martini, provides a meticulous representation of central China’s geography, capturing its rivers, towns, and mountainous terrain. The Yangtze River (Changjiang) is prominently featured, emphasizing the region’s importance as a vital waterway for trade and transportation. Wuhan, now a modern metropolis, and Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, were historically significant cities that appear on the map. The area is also notable for its fertile lands and contributions to China’s agricultural prosperity, particularly in rice and tea production. The decorative cartouche in the lower-right corner features two figures in traditional Chinese attire standing amid bamboo, symbolizing the cultural and natural richness of the region. Blaeu’s map combines precision and artistry, with vibrant hand-coloring distinguishing boundaries and geographical features. The copperplate engraving ensures fine detail, making this map a remarkable historical artifact. Condition: Near excellent. Clean impression with vivid hand-coloring. Wide margins with minor age-toning appropriate for its age. Framing Tips: Use a neutral double mat and a gilt or dark wood frame to enhance the presentation. UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve the vivid hand-coloring and intricate engraving details. Hunan and Hubei, historically referred to as "Hvqvang," are known for their strategic location along the Yangtze River and their cultural and economic significance in Chinese history. The region’s fertile lands have supported extensive rice cultivation, earning it the title of one of China’s "breadbaskets." Hubei, with Wuhan at its center, has long been a hub of transportation and trade, owing to the convergence of the Yangtze and Han Rivers. Hunan, with Changsha as its capital, is known for its rich cultural heritage and contributions to Chinese literature and art. Important places in the region include Wuhan, an ancient trade center, and Changsha, known for its historical sites and cultural prominence. The Yangtze River, a key feature on the map, highlights the region’s historical importance as a major waterway for commerce and agriculture. Other notable features include Dongting Lake, a vital ecological and cultural landmark, and the surrounding mountainous areas that have shaped the region’s history and development. Keywords: antique map of Hunan, Hubei map, Hvqvang map, Yangtze River map, 17th-century Chinese map...

Plate 46: 'Le Pais d' Eso.' (The land of Eso / Hokkaido in Japan.) Extremely rare in this edition. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La Galerie Agreable du Monde (..). T...

Antique map titled 'Asia'. Depicting China, Japan, Indonesia, India, Arabia and more. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. & A.K. Johnston,...

Antique map titled 'Italiae pars media'. This map originates from 'Atlas Antiquus. Zwölf Karten zur Alten Geschichte' by H. Kiepert. Published in Berlin, circa 187.

Antique map titled 'Carte Des Pays traverses par le Capne. Beerings depuis la Ville de Tobolsk jusqua'a Kamtschatka'. This is the first printed map to illustrate Vitus Bering's fir...

This is an antique town plan map of Poole in Dorset. An English, framed atlas engraving, dating to the 18th century and later. Fascinating cartography with annotated streets and pl...

Antique map titled 'Sibérie ou Russie d'Asie'. Migeon's map covers the Russian empire in Asia from european Russia and the Ural Mountains to the Bering Strait and from the Arctic...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van Nieuw Zuid Wales of de Oostlyke Kust van Nieuw Holland ontdekt en onderzogt door den Luitenant J. Cook met het Schip de Endeavour in het Jaar 1770'. ...

Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe'. A map of European Turkey and the surrounding countries. With an inset map of the Bosporus. This includes Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosn...

Antique map titled 'Palembang.' This map shows the Palembang area on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. With legend. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1900. Artists...

Johnson’s Hindostan or British India Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Hindostan or British India, published by Johnson ...

Johnson’s China Map with Canton Inset, USA Published c.1864 – Hand-Colored This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s China, publis...

A massive vintage wall map of the Soviet Union (Sowjetunion) published by Karl Wenschow in Munich, Germany, circa 1950s. The map was distributed by De...

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

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Goud-Kust of Kust van Guina'. A rare and attractive early 19th century Dutch map of the Dutch Gold Coast. The Dutch Gold Co...

Detailed 1720s Map – Siege of Douay and Lines of Circumvallation, France This engraved map shows the detailed fortifications and surrounding region of Douay (Douai) in northern Fran...

Original antique map titled 'Süd-America'. Beautiful old map of South America, with many details and legend. This map originates from Stielers Handatlas, published circa 1859. St...

Antique map of the East Coast of Sumatra. Also depicting the Strait of Malacca. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen. Artists and...

Untitled print of garden architecture. It shows a garden building. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van Laar, providing a sur...

Batavia Views – Government House and Market Scenes, circa 1780 This is an original late 18th-century engraving featuring two detailed views of Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia) under...

Antique map, untitled. A map of the Pacific Ocean, with the coast of Peru in the right edge and the outline of New Guinea in the left edge. In betwe...

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 'Plan de Jedo - Platte Grond van Jedo'. A detailed street map of the city of Edo (modern Tokyo) in Japan, originally engraved by Bellin and Schley and reissued for...

Title: Map of Friesland (La Frise), from "Atlas Nouveau Portatif" (1756) This is an 18th-century map of Friesland (Frise), a northern province of the Netherlands, engraved by *Georg...

Original antique map titled 'Nord-America'. Old map of North America and the West Indies. Also showing British Overseas Territories and Hudson Bay. This map originates from Stiel...

Antique map titled 'Zuid-Amerika'. Map of South America. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri. Artists and Engrav...

Antique map titled 'Exactissima Tabula qua tam Danubii Fluvii Pars Inferior, a Belgrado Urbe usq ad ejus ostia, et minores in eum influentes, Fluvii quam Regiones adjacentes, ut Tran...

Antique Map Description and title: "Partie Occidentale de l'Empire Romain ou du Monde connu des Anciens d'Après d'Anville" Publication Details: - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Univ...

Antique print titled 'Village Flottant - Ville de Pau Ing Hyen avec ses Moulins a Vent'. View of two Chinese villages. This print originates from Prevo...

Antique map titled 'Hispania Nova Tabula'. Ruscelli's map of Spain, including the Balearic Islands. This map originates from 'Espositione & introduttioni universali di Gir. Ruscelli sopra tutta la Geografia di Tolomeo (..)' published by Girolamo Ruscelli, 1561. Girolamo Ruscelli (1500-1566) was a cartographer, humanist, and scholar from Tuscany. Ruscelli was a prominent writer and editor in his time, writing about a wide variety of topics including the works of Giovanni Boccaccio and Francesco Petrarch, Italian language, Italian poetry, medicine, alchemy, and militia. One of his most notable works was a translation of Ptolemy’s Geographia...

Antique map titled 'Isola e Castello di Gerbi'. Original antique map of the Island of Djerba, Tunisia, in Africa. Includes an inset of the Djerba Castle in upper right. This map orig...

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

Antique chart titled 'Map showing, in five degrees of density, the distribution, within the territory of the United States east of the 100th Meridian, of that portion of the populati...

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