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Antique Map of America with California as an Island by Homann '1710'
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis," represents a significant cartographic piece from 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann. Here's a description of this remarkable map:
- Title: Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis (...)
- Date: Published in 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann.
Description:
This map is a first edition of Johann Baptiste Homann's map of America, and it is notable for several cartographic features and historical representations:
1. California as an Island...
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Original Antique Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO & CALIFORNIA
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO and CALIFORNIA According to the Latest Discoveries by the Jesuits and Others"
Description:
This exquisite original Dutch map, titled "...
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Antique Bird's-Eye View of Hangzhou (China) by Matthäus Merian, 1638
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an exquisite antique bird's-eye view map of Hangzhou, historically referred to as "Xuntien or Quinzay," from the first edition of Matthäus Merian's publication in 1638. This ...
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Antique Chart of the Passage of Comets in the Southern Sky, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Motus Comtarum in Hemispaerio Australi (..)'. This uncommon chart depicts the passage of comets in the southern sky between the years 1530-1704. Centered on the ecliptic poles and shows the constellation figures based on classical mythology, without showing the stars. The paths of dozens of comets are illustrated, eincluding those sighted by Tycho Brahe...
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Rare 1572 Map of Ancient Rome with Monuments by Ligorio, Braun & Hogenberg
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare 1572 Map of Ancient Rome with Monuments by Ligorio, Braun & Hogenberg
This remarkable 16th-century map, *Urbis Romae Situs cum ils quae adhuc Conspiciuntur Veter. Monumet Rel...
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Antique Map of Tartary and Northeast Asia, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la tartarie occidentale'. An interesting map of Tartary and northeast Asia, from Lake Baykal, Partie du Siberia in the north, Pays des Kalkas at the cent...
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1616 Petrus Bertius Miniature Map of Cambay (Gujarat, India)
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1616 Petrus Bertius Map of Cambay and Gujarat, India
Description: This early seventeenth-century map, titled Descriptio Cambaiæ, was published in 1616 by Petrus Bertius, a ...
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1573 Ortelius Map: First to Name California, Spanning Tartary to North America
Located in Langweer, NL
"1573 Abraham Ortelius Map of Tartary, Japan, and Western North America"
Description of the Map:
This is an outstanding example of Abraham Ortelius' map titled "Tartariae Sive Magn...
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Rare Antique Wall-Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare 1793 Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries and Historical Notes
This remarkable engraved map of North America, printed in 1793 by Emanuel Bowen and John Gibs...
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Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a large (two seperate sheets) and detailed map of Italy, including the southern parts of Germany, Dalmatia, the adjacent countries, and the Illyric Islands. The map is titled...
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16th-Century Map of the Ottoman Empire and Near East: Turcici Imperii Descriptio
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Original 16th-Century Map of the Ottoman Empire and Near East: *Turcici Imperii Descriptio* by Ortelius, 1571
This rare copperplate engraving, Turcici Imperii Descriptio, i...
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Original Antique Map of Canaan, Armenia, Syria, Mesopotamia and Arabia, 1709
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Descriptio Paradisi et Terrae Canaan'.
Original antique map of Canaan, Armenia, Syria, Mesopotamia and Arabia. It displays the Middle East from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf...
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Antique World Map by P. Schenk '1706'
By Peter Schenk
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Diversa Orbis Terrae. Visu Incedente per Coluros Tropicorum, Ambos Ejus Polos, et Parciularis Sphaerae Zenith, in Planum Orthographica Projectio (..) Plat Ontwerp van verscheyde Aert-klooten (..)'. One of the earliest Dutch World Maps to focus on a more modern cartographic style, based on Carel Allard's map of 1696. This map represented a noteworthy shift from the traditional decorative Dutch 17th century maps where the margins would be full of classical mythological...
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1685 Alain Manesson Mallet Map of Hokkaido (Lesso) in Northern Japan
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Antique Sea Chart of North America by Ottens, circa 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Septemtrionaliora Americae a Groenlandia (..)'. Sea chart of the northern waters of North America, including the coast of Labrador and pa...
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Engraving of St. Gallen and its Monastery, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum (1575)
Located in Langweer, NL
Description of the Engraving: Braun & Hogenberg’s "S. Galli Opp. et Monasterium Heluetiorum" from Civitates Orbis Terrarum (1575)
This is an original, hand-colored copper engraving ...
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Old Detailed Trade Route and Shipping Map from Italy to the Low Countries, c1671
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Italy titled 'Carta Nova accurata del Passagio et strada dalli Peis Bassi per via de Allemgna per Italia et per via di Pesi Suizeri a Geenea, Lione et Roma (..)'. Detailed trade route and shipping map...
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Map of Blaisois by Janssonius, 1633, Decorative Antique Map of Loire Valley
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Blaisois by Janssonius, 1633, Decorative Antique Map of Loire Valley
This finely detailed and colorfully embellished map titled 'Description du Blaisois' was published in 163...
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Gorgeous Antique World Map by the Dutch Mapmaker Visscher, published circa 1679
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, Auctore Nicolao Visscher'. Gorgeous example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared...
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Large Antique Map of Asia including All of Southeast Asia, c.1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L' Asie Divisee en ses Empires, Royaumes, et Etats'. Attractive, large map of Asia including all of Southeast Asia. The cartography is archaic for the period with...
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1601 Miniature Map of Southeast Asia & Nova Guinea by Ortelius, Vrients Edition
Located in Langweer, NL
This miniature map of the East Indies and Nova Guinea was created by Abraham Ortelius and published in 1601 as part of the "Epitome" by Giovanni Battista Vrients. It is a finely hand...
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1742 Antique Map of the Persian Empire with Detailed Borders and Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1742 Covens & Mortier Map of the Persian Empire by Guillaume De L'Isle
This remarkable 1742 map, "Carte de Perse," was originally designed by Guillaume De L'Isle, a preemin...
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Original Antique Map of Ancient Greece- Boeotia, Thebes, 1787
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Ancient Greece. Showing the region of Boeotia, including Thebes
Drawn by J.D. Barbie Du Bocage
Copper plate engraving by P.F T...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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Unusual Benedictine Map of Italy, Showing Various States of the Church, C.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Italia Benedictina Delineata A.P.R.C.P.W.' Unusual Benedictine map of Italy, showing the various states of the church, with an elaborate cartouche. Part of a seri...
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"Africa Vetus": a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa entitled "Africa Vetus, Nicolai Sanson Christianiss Galliar Regis Geographi" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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Old Map of the Spice Islands, Moluccas by Bellin, Published in 1771
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1771 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin Map of the Moluccas, the Spice Islands of Indonesia
Description: This finely engraved eighteenth-century map, titled Carte Particulière des Is...
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Rare Unusual Antique Map of Asia with a Landbridge from Korea to America, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Asie Suivant les Nouvelles Decouvertes (..).' Interesting and very unusual map of the Asian continent.
The map is based primarily on Dutch sources, particular...
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Original Antique Map of Arabia and the Red Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Coste d'Arabie (..) - Kaart van de Kust van Arabië (..)'. This is a Dutch version, engraved by J. van Schley, of Bellin's map of Arabia and the Red Sea...
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Antique Map of the Middle East with a Large Arabia, 1799
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Perse, Turquie Asiatique et Arabie (..)'. Map of the Middle East with a large Arabia, extending from the Black Sea to the In...
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18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719
Description: This intricately detailed map, titled *Nouvelle Carte pour Servir à l'Histoire de l'Empi...
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Authentic Old Map of Sumatra, Malaysia and Singapore, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Kaartje van't Eiland Sumatra en de Maleidse Kust gelegen na de stelling van de G. de L'Isle"
Published by Jacob Keizer and by Jan de Lat
Creator: Keizer, Jacob, active 1706...
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Rare 1757 Jesuit Map of California and Baja, Dedicated to the King of Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Original Old Map of Present-Day Mongolia, Northeast China and Korea
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Chinoise. Projettee et assujettie aux observations astronomiques par M. Bonne, Hydrographe du Roi. A Paris, Chez Lattre Graveur, ordinaire de...
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Original Antique Woodcut Map of Persia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula V Asiae'. Important early woodcut map of Persia, depicting the area of Mesopotamia, Armenia and the Gulf, to the Caspian and Carmania (Iran). Includes name...
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Scarce Latin Edition of Guillaume Delisle's 1700 Map of North America
Located in Langweer, NL
Scarce German Edition of Guillaume Delisle's 1700 Map of North America
This beautifully colored and highly detailed map is a rare Latin edition of Guillaume Delisle's influential 17...
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The Antient City of Jerusalem and Places Adjacent, Hand-Colored Map, 1699
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "1699 Hand-Colored Bird's-Eye Plan of Jerusalem with Ancient and Biblical Landmarks"
This beautifully hand-colored, imaginary bird's-eye plan of Jerusalem, published in 1699,...
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Antique Map of the Empire of Morocco by Kitchin, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of the Empire of Morocco Comprehending the Kingdoms of Fez, Morocco'. Original antique map of the kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Morocco. ...
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Antique Hand-Colored Map of France by J.B. Elwe, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte Nouvelle du Royaume de France'. Beautiful antique map of France, including the Southern part of England. Decorated with cartouche and 12 coats of arms.
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17th Century Cartographic Marvel: A Detailed Engraving of Guangzhou (Kanton)
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving of Guangzhou ("Kanton") is from a French edition of Olfert Dapper's work. The French edition titled "Description de l’Empire de la Chine" was published in 1674. It is ...
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Antique plan of Ayutthaya, the capital of Siam, Thailand
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Judia, De Hoofd-Stad van Siam'. Antique plan of Ayutthaya, the capital of Siam (Thailand). This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-...
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Original Antique View of the City of Damietta, Egypt, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Prospect der Stadt Damiat.' - Tab VIII.
View of the city of Damietta, Egypt. From 'Reisebeschreibung von Arabien und anderen umliegenden Landern (1774-1778)...
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Map of Tartary by Isaak Tirion: Detailed Cartography of Northern Asia, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an antique map titled "Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie," which translates to "New Map of Tartary." The map was created by Isaak Tirion, a prominent Dutch cartographer and publisher...
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Antique Map of the Coast of Southern France, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled '14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône'. Original map with later hand coroling of the coast of Southern France.
The "14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône" is an antique map that offers a detailed depiction of the southern coast of France, specifically highlighting the Mediterranean coastline. This map, which dates back to 1793, was originally part of "Le Petit Neptune Français; Or, French Coasting Pilot," a publication designed for maritime navigation along the French coastlines.
Key Features of the Map:
1. **Geographic Coverage**:
- The map covers the southern French coastline from Port Vendres in the west to the Petit Rhône in the east.
- It includes notable regions such as Languedoc, the Gulf of Lyon, and parts of Catalonia (Spain).
2. **Notable Places**:
- **Montpellier**: A major city in the Diocese of Montpellier, an important cultural and economic center.
- **Narbonne**: Located in the Diocese of Narbonne, a historical city with Roman heritage.
- **Agde**: Situated in the Diocese of Agde, known for its ancient Greek colony origins.
- **Béziers**: Part of the Diocese of Béziers, another city with deep historical roots dating back to Roman times.
- **Port Vendres**: A critical port near the Spanish border.
- **Catalonia**: Including parts of northeastern Spain, emphasizing the coastal connection between France and Spain.
3. **Dioceses and Regions**:
- The map is marked with various dioceses such as Montpellier, Agde, Narbonne, and Béziers, indicating ecclesiastical boundaries.
- It highlights the broader region of Languedoc, a historical province known for its wine production and medieval history.
4. **Navigational Aids**:
- The map features a compass rose with radiating lines, a common navigational aid in maritime maps...
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Imperial map of Northern Russia with Archangel, Lapland and Permia, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Imperial map of Northern Russia with Archangel, Lapland, and Permia, c.1730
Description:
This intricately engraved and hand-colored map presents the northern reaches of the Russian ...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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Original Antique Map of Greece and part of Turkey
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'La Grece ou partie meridionale de la Turquie d'Europe'. Small map of Greece and part of Turkey. This map originates from 'Le nouveau et curieux Atlas Geo...
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Original Spanish Brabant map with Brussels, Louvain and Antwerp quarters, c.1684
Located in Langweer, NL
Spanish Brabant map with Brussels, Louvain, and Antwerp quarters, c.1690
Description:
This richly detailed antique map depicts the historical region of Spanish Brabant, focusing on ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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Antique Map of Roermond & Duchy of Guelders by Sanson – Hand-Colored, c.1667
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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17th Century Map of Southern Portugal by Sanson – Hand-Colored, 1679
Located in Langweer, NL
17th Century Map of Southern Portugal by Sanson – Hand-Colored, 1679
This stunning 1679 map of Portugal offers a captivating glimpse into the past, showcasing the country's geograph...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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Old Map Depicting Turkey, Persia, Arab and Black Sea Etc, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turquie d'Asie, Arabie, Perse, Tartarie Independante'.
Old map of Turkey in Asia. The map shows all of Turkey and the Black Sea, and extends east to include t...
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1792 Map of Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula by Delisle/Elwe
Located in Langweer, NL
1792 Map of Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula by Delisle/Elwe
This detailed 1792 map, created by Delisle and published by Elwe, depicts northeastern Africa, including Egypt, ...
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Original Antique Hand-colored World Map with or without Frame, '1696'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique world map titled 'Mappe-Monde dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences (..)'. Beautiful original antique world map...
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Old Map of the Mughal Empire, Persia in the West to Lake Chimay etc., ca.1685
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Empire du Grand Mogol'. Old map of India and Central Asia.
The map extends from Persia in the West to Lake Chimay and the Bay of Bengal...
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1640 Map of North Africa Nova Barbariae Descriptio or The Barbarian Coast
Located in Langweer, NL
1640 Antique Map of North Africa 'Nova Barbariae Descriptio' by Johannes Janssonius
This antique map titled Nova Barbariae Descriptio*, published by Johannes Janssonius around 1640,...
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Circa 1691 Frederick de Wit Map: Middle East with Arabia, Persia & More
Located in Langweer, NL
Circa 1691 Frederick de Wit Map: Middle East with Arabia, Persia & More
This exquisite hand-colored map, circa 1691, by Frederick de Wit, illustrates the Middle East, spanning from Turkey and Egypt to Afghanistan, with a detailed representation of the Arabian Peninsula.
The map's detailing in Arabia is based on Nicolas Sanson's influential 1654 map, which was one of the most accurate and detailed depictions of the region up to the mid-seventeenth century.
The decorative title cartouche is richly adorned with images of exotic figures, animals, and a merchant ship, symbolizing the region's historical trade importance. Additionally, a mapmaker is shown working with traditional tools, adding a touch of authenticity to the cartographic art.
This is the fourth state of the map, published between 1691 and 1696. The map measures 21.8 inches in width by 18.5 inches in height, featuring a sharp impression, with minimal staining and a carefully repaired centerfold separation at the bottom.
Keywords:
- Middle East historical map
- Frederick de Wit map
- 17th century maps
- Arabian Peninsula map
- Persia (Iran) map
- Turkey and Egypt map...
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Antique Map Dedicated to British Merchants Trading to North America, ca.1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'A New Chart of the Coast of New England, Nova Scotia, New France or Canada, with the islands of Newfoundland, Capte Breton, St John's (..)'. Map stre...
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Orginal Antique Handcolored Map of the Turkish Empire, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Empire des Turcs'. Old map of the Turkish Empire with an inset of the North African regions. Originates from 'Atlas Nouveau Portatif' by G.L. le Rouge.
Artis...
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Biblical Map and Family Trees of the Holy Land by Chatelain, ca. 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1720 Chatelain Map of the Holy Land with Biblical Family Trees and Chronology
Description:
This fascinating 18th-century folio map by Henry Abraham Chatelain combines geo...
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1625 Petrus Plancius / Cloppenburg Map of the Holy Land with Biblical Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
1625 Petrus Plancius / Johannes Cloppenburg Map of the Holy Land with Biblical Vignettes
This exquisite 1625 map by Petrus Plancius and Johannes Cloppenburg represents the Holy Lan...
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