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Period: 16th Century
Original Antique Bird's-Eye View of Colmar, Alsace, France, 1552
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Paincture de la cité de Colmar & du pais circonuoisin'. Original antique bird's-eye view of Colmar, Alsace, France. This map originates from 'La Cosmograph...
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Coloured Antique Map of Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Elba, Malta and Zerbi (Jerba)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio'. A very attractive example of Ortelius' map combining, on one page, maps of the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Elba, Malta and Zerbi (Jerba, off the coast of Tunisia.) The maps detail fortifications on the islands and other major features. (Jerba, for instance, is shown connected to the mainland by a causeway.) The waters are attractively engraved and are sailed by ships. A shipwreck, north of Malta, indicates the point at which St. Paul is thought to have shipwrecked. Volcanoes are indicated in the Sicily map...
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Rare and Very Old Antique Map of South East Asia, Published circa 1574
Located in Langweer, NL
A very fine impression of this map of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, with Singapore denoted as 'Cinca Pula'. Highly distorted and inaccurate map by Girolamo Ruscelli after J...
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Old Antique Print of the City of Groningen, The Netherlands, by Münster, c.1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Groeninga'. View of the city of Groningen, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Cosmographia' published by Münster. Artists and Engravers: Sebastian Münster...
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Antique Map of Greece from Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1595
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled "Graecia Sophiani." This is a very detailed and decorative engraved map, with two decorative cartouches and a hand-colored initial on the verso, from Abra...
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Friesland, Groningen and Overijssel – Rare Woodcut Map by Münster, c. 1550
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Daniae Regni & Oldenburg – Antique Maps of Denmark and Saxony by Ortelius, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Daniae Regni & Oldenburg – Antique Maps of Denmark and Saxony by Ortelius, 1584 This elegant antique map sheet features two detailed regional maps side by side: Daniae Regni Typus (...
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Antique Print of the City of Rome, Italy by Münster, C.1580
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Abbildung der Statt Rom/wie sie von Romulo anfänge - Von Italia'. Woodcut of ancient Rome. This print originates from Munster's Cosmographia, one of the most in...
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Very Old Original Antique Map of The City of Douai in France, ca.1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Douai (France) titled 'Duacum, Catuacorum Urbs, tam situ, quam incolis, et litterarum studijs elegantissime ornata'. This map depicts the city of Douai (France) an...
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Antique Map of Denmark by Münster '1588'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Beschreibung des Königreichs Dennmarck (..)'. Early map of Denmark. This map originates from 'Cosmographey Oder beschreibung Aller Länder (..)' by Sebastian Münster.
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Three Antique Maps on One Folio: Turkey, Northern Egypt, and Ancient Carthage
Located in Langweer, NL
The map consists of three distinct sections on a single folio sheet: 1. **Map of Turkey**: - Orientation: The map is oriented with the east at the top, which is a common practic...
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Antique Plan of Grave, The Netherlands, Showing the Siege of Grave in 1602
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Stat Grave' Bird's eye view plan of Grave, The Netherlands, Holland. Showing the siege of Grave in the year 1602 by Prince Maurits of The Netherlands. Source ...
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Antique Map of the Region Around the Nile and the City of Carthage
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Aegypti recentior descriptio - Carthaginis Celeberrimi sinus typus'. Two detailed regional maps by Ortelius. One map shows the region around the Nile, as far as A...
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Antique Print of Liège / Luik in Belgium by Braun & Hogenberg, 1575
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Leodium'. View of Liège / Luik, Belgium with surrounding hills and the city wall. With text explaining the origins of Liège, a cartouche expressing thanks to th...
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Late 16th Century Sheet with Copper Engravings of India, Pakistan, etc, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
One sheet with two engraved maps, one on each site, and text in Italian. Late 16th century copper engravings in great condition, considering its age. "Tavola Decima Dell'Asia" - Tabula Asiae X" Plate X (10). Pakistan, Cashmir, Bangla Desh, North-India...
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Antique Hand-Coloured Map of India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, ca.1599
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Tabula Asiae XI - 1599 Very old and decorative map of India, Sri Lanka and the Maledives. Put this map in a frame on the wall and amaze your visitors. This original engravi...
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Rare Original 16th Century Antique Map of Greece, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful and rare antique map of Greece with Albania, Mecedonia, Romania, Dalmatia and the peninsula of Salento to the Golf of Taranto. Also clearly shown the islands of the Aegaian...
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Antique Map of the Region of Boulogne and Peronne, France 'C.1590'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Caletensium et Bononiensium (..)'. Two detailed regional maps on one sheet. The first map shows Belgian and French Coastal region, from Estaples to Gruerlinge...
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Rare Early Plate of a Woman from Venice, Italy in 16th Century Costume, 1577
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'CXXII. Veneta Mulier' This rare early plate shows a woman from Venice, Italy in 16th century costume. From: 'Habitus praecipuorum populorum tam virorum qu...
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Beautiful Decorative Antique Map of the City of Dordrecht, the Netherlands, 1581
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dordrecht'. Map of the city of Dordrecht, the Netherlands. Bird's-eye plan view of the city, with many ships and two coats of arms in upper corners. This map ...
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Antique Map of the City of Bolsward, Friesland in The Netherlands, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ‘Bolzvardia vetus in Frisia Foederis (..)’. Old map of the city of Bolsward, Friesland. Originally part of a sheet together with the cities of Stavoren, Harlingen ...
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Antique Map of The Frisian Cities Leeuwarden and Franeker in Friesland, 1580
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Lewardum Occidentlis Frisiae Opp: 1580, Franicher Nobiliu hominum, in Frisia Occidentali, ut plurimum saedes'. This sheet contains two very detailed bird?s-ey...
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Antique Map of the City of Franeker by Bast, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Franeker'. Very rare and early map of the city of Franeker, Friesland. With decorative cartouche and Dutch legend. Artists and Engravers: Pieter Bast (1550-1605) ...
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Antique Map of Friesland with Elaborate Cartouche by Mapmaker Ortelius, c.1570
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Oost end West Vrieslandts beschrijvinghe. Utriusque Frisiorum Regionis Noviss: Descriptio. 1568.' Detailed map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Includes a larger co...
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Print of the Fortress Julaof Tokay, Hungary, Surrounded by Turkish Troops, c1580
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Hungary titled 'Contrafehtung der Festung Tokay'. Birds eye view of the fortress Julaof Tokay, Hungary, surrounded with Turkish troops. Originates from a German edi...
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Very Old Original Hand-Colored Map of the Basel Region, Switzerland, Ca.1578
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Basiliensis territorii descriptio nova'. Old map of the Basel region, Switzerland. Originates from 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' by A. Ortelius. Artists and...
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Antique Map of East Frisia by Ortelius, c.1595
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Frisia Orientalis.' Map of East Frisia originating from 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum'. It is based on the manuscript map by Jon Bloe...
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Antique Map of the Island of Zealand 'Denmark' by Thevet, circa 1590
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie de Danemarc'. Map of the island of Zealand, Denmark, including the city of Copenhagen. This map originates from 'Cosmographie Universelle' by André Thevet.
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Antique Map of the Picardy Region of France by Ortelius, 'circa 1590'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Picardiae Belgicae regionis descriptio'. Original antique map of the Picardy region, France. Published by A. Ortelius, circa 1590.
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Antique Map of Friesland 'The Netherlands' by J. Bussemacher, 1596
By Johann Bussemacher
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful hand-colored engraving of the province Friesland (The Netherlands). This map originates from the Atlas 'Europae totius orbis terrarium partis praestantissimae, universalis ...
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1590 Mercator Map Entitled "France Picardie Champaigne, Ric.0001
Located in Norton, MA
Description: Published in Amsterdam by Mercator/Hondius ca. 1590. Ric.0001 Artists and Engravers: Map : 'France Picardie Champaigne cum regionibus adiacentibus'. (Map of the french provinces of Picardie and Champagne.) Copper engraved map of the french provinces of Picardie and Champagne, showing the cities of Caen, Paris, Melun, Auxerre, Verdun, etc. Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark. Description: Published in Amsterdam by Mercator/Hondius ca. 1600.Artists and Engravers: Mercator was born in Rupelmonde in Flanders and studied in Louvain under Gemma Frisius, Dutch writer, astronomer and mathematician. The excellence of his work brought him the patronage of Charles V, but in spite of his favor with the Emperor he was caught up in the persecution of Lutheran protestants and charged with heresy, fortunately without serious consequences. No doubt the fear of further persecution influenced his move in 1552 to Duisburg, where he continued the production of maps, globes and instruments. Mercator's sons and grandsons, were all cartographers and made their contributions in various ways to his atlas. Rumold, in particular, was responsible for the complete edition in 1595. The map plates...
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1594 Maurice Bouguereau Map of the Region Limoges, France, Ric0015
Located in Norton, MA
1594 Maurice Bouguereau map of the region Limoges, France, entitled "Totivs Lemovici et Confinium Pro Uinciarum Quantum ad Dioecefin Lemo Uicenfen Fpectant," Hand Colored Ric0015 Jean IV Le Clerc...
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1590 Ortelius Map of Calais and Vermandois, France and Vicinity Ric.a014
Located in Norton, MA
1590 Ortelius map of Calais and Vermandois, France and Vicinity Ric.a014 Two rare regional Abraham Ortelius maps on a single folio sheet. Left map, entitled Caletensium, depic...
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1571-1638 Willem Blaeu map entitled, "Ilcadorino, " Hand Colored Ric0009
Located in Norton, MA
Willem Blaeu map entitled, "Ilcadorino,". Hand colored. Description: large, unusual, and nice antique copper engraved map of Ilcadorino, by Willem BL...
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Exquisite 1580 Ortelius Map of the Narbonne Coastal Region, France
Located in Langweer, NL
"Exquisite 1580 Ortelius Map of the Narbonne Coastal Region, France" Description of the Map: This map is an intricate copper etching from Abraham Ortelius's esteemed "Theatrum Orbi...
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Antique Map of France, based on the work of Ptolemy
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Nova Tabula'. Ruscelli's map of France. 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...
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A Rare and Old Trapezoidal Projection of the Ganges and Himalaya Range in India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Asiae X'. This Ptolemaic map on a trapezoidal projection is centered on India with recognizable river systems, but completely lacking the sub-continental shape of the landmass. The top of a large unnamed Sri Lanka appears at bottom. Latin text...
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Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden and Franeker by Braun & Hogenberg, 1580
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Lewardum Occidentlis Frisiae Opp: 1580, Franicher Nobiliu hominum, in Frisia Occidentali, ut plurimum saedes'. This sheet contains two very detailed bird’s-eye pl...
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Antique Map of the City of Hindeloopen by Braun & Hogenberg, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hindelopia'. Original antique map of the city of Hindeloopen, Friesland, the Netherlands. Originally published on one sheet together with other Frisian cities, trimmed. This print originates from the town atlas by Braun and Hogenberg...
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Original Antique Plan of Rouffach, France, with Chateau d'Isenbourgh, 1588
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Statt Rufach mit sampt dem Schloss Isenburg (..)'. Original antique bird's-eye view plan of Rouffach, France, with Chateau d'Isenbourg. This map originate...
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Frisian Cities Bolsward, Stavoren, Harlingen & Hindelopen, The Netherlands, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ‘Bolzvardia, Stavria, Harlinga, Hindelopia’. Four maps on one sheet. This map depicts the cities Bolsward, Stavoren, Harlingen and Hindeloopen (Friesland, The Neth...
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Antique Map of Mauritania 'Africa' by G. Ruscelli, 1574
Located in Langweer, NL
A very rare mid-16th century black and white map of North and West Africa called Mauritania by the Italian cartographic editor Girolamo Ruscelli. T...
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1562 Map of Toscana Nuova Tavola by Girolamo Ruscelli
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A 1562 map of Toscana Nuova Tavola by Girolamo Ruscelli. Tuscany is the heart of Italy & birthplace of the Italian language. Early hand-coloring. Copper plate engraving. Interestingl...
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Antique Map of the Spice Islands by Van Linschoten, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'INSVLAE MOLVCCAE celeberrimae/funt ob Maximan aromatum copiam quam totum terr:/arum orbem mittunt: harum precipue funt Ternate, Ti:/doris, Motir machion et Bachion, his quidam adiungunt/Giloolum, Celebiant, Borneonem, Amboinum et Bandam,/Ex Infula Timore in Europam adevehuntur Santala rubea/& alba , Ex Banda Nuces myrifticae, cum Flore, vulgo dicto/Macis Et ex Moluccis Cariophilli:quorum icons in/pede hujus tabellae ad vivum expreffas poni cu:rauimus'. The map, Insulae Moluccae, is the rarest and most valuable of the printed maps of the Spice Islands...
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Jan Huygen van Linschoten’s ‘Itinerario’, ‘The Key to the East’
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare and complete English edition of Van Linschoten's 'Itinerario'. The Itinerario is one of the most important early travel books, apparently used by ships sailing to India from Holland. It includes accurate sailing directions to the East Indies and many translations of Spanish and Portuguese documents on geography. Part III comprises an interesting account of America. Title: his Discours of Voyages into ye Easte & West Indies. Devided into Foure Bookes Printed at London by JOHN WOLFE Printer to ye Honourable Cittie of LONDON. Published in London in 1598. Contains illustrated copper title and 3 engr. title vignettes (small maps) as well as 10 folding copper maps...
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