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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Map of Europe with Elaborate Title Cartouche, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Europe titled 'Europa Secundum legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas et juxta recentissimas observationes aeque ac relationes… - L'Europe, dessinee suivant le...
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Antique Map of the Bay of Manila, Capital of the Philippines
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Abzeichnung des Meerbusens bey Manila'. Map of the Bay of Manila, capital of the Philippines. This map originates from a German edition of 'Voyage around the World...
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Antique Engraved Map of the Friendly Islands or Tonga, ca.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Isles des Amis'. Map of the Friendly Islands / Tonga. The Tongan people first encountered Europeans in 1616 when the Dutch vessel Eendracht, captain...
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Old Color Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, North Oriented to the Right
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novus Brasiliae Typus'. Fine old color example of Blaeu's first map of Brazil, with north oriented to the right. Includes inset map of Baya de todos Santos, elaborate cartouche, 2 compass roses and richly embellished vignettes of native Brazilian life and animals. The interior of the map includes vignettes of indigenous animals and native scenes, including cannibalism. Inset within a decorative border is a small map of "Baya de todos Sanctos". In the sea are monsters, a galleon and two compass roses. The large title cartouche features a male and female Brazilian, both of whom are shown naked. Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) was a prominent Dutch geographer and publisher. Born the son of a herring merchant, Blaeu chose not fish but mathematics and astronomy for his focus. He studied with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe...
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Antique Map of Cities in the Province of Shanxi in China, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villes de la Province de Chensi - Steden van 't Landschap Shensi of Shansi'. Interesting set of two local town plans of ""Si-Ngan-Fu: Capitale."" and ""Tchang L...
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Antique Sea Chart of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Scotland titled 'Nieuwe Paskaard van Hitland met de daar omleggende eylanden na de nieuwe aftekening gemaakt by den Lofwaarden en onvermoeyden Hit en Zeeman Ian Bruyst...
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Antique Map of South America Depicting Guayana, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Guyane Francopise avec partie de la Guyane Hollandoise: suivant les Operations et les Cartes recentes des Ingenieurs-Geographes Francois'. Antique map of South...
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Antique Map of the Shanxi Province of China by Du Halde, 1738
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Province IX Shan-Si'. Old map depicting the Shanxi province of China. Originates from 'A description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary' by J.B. du Halde....
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Antique Map of France by Zannoni, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La France divisée en ses LVIII Provinces (..)'. Beautiful old map of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Historique de la France Ancienne et Moderne' by M. Ri...
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Large German Chart of the Islands of the Philippines with Hand-Colored Borders
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Karte von dem Canal in den Philippinischen Inseln (..)'. Large detailed chart of the islands of the Philippines. One of the most detailed charts of the Philippines of the era. Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Includes a large compass rose and rhumb lines. Originates from a German edition of "Voyage around the World...
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Antique Map of Germany During the Mid-18th Century, Published in 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Germany titled 'A New & Accurate Map of Germany'. It covers Germany during the mid-18th century, which included all of modern day Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Rep...
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Antique Print of the Stables of Lathom House in Lancashire, England, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Stables at Lathom Hall'. Elevation of the stables at Lathom House, Lancashire. Lathom House was a large c...
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Large Antique Map of Denmark by Bowles, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bowles's new pocket map of the Kingdom of Denmark (..)' Large map of Denmark. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Thomas & Carington Bowles' after 'J. Palairet'. Thomas Bowles, born around 1712, was map publisher and seller in London...
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Antique Map of Mozambique Channel with Madagascar and Inset of Cape Region, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte du canal de Mosambique, contenant l'Isle de Madagascar avec les Cotes d'Afrique.' Map of Mozambique Channel, containing the Island of Madagascar with the coasts of Africa from Cape of Good Hope to Melinde. The inset map shows the Cape region in South Africa with False Bay, Robben Island etc. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne's work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps...
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Antique Map of Asia with Northern Portion of Australia “Hollandia Nova", 1727
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Exactissima Asiae Delineatio in praecipuas regiones Caeterasq Partes.' Original antique map of the continent of Asia with a northern portion of Australia “Holland...
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Antique Bible Plan of Jerusalem by Covens & Mortier, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in nederd...
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Antique Map of France by Janssonius, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Vetus'. Beautiful map of France based on Caesar's De Bello Gallico. In the columns to the left and right important tribes and people are described. Art...
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Antique Map of France by Mortier 'c.1730'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Galliae Antiquae Tabula'. Original antique map of France in ancient times. Published by P. Mortier, circa 1730.
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Antique Map of France up-to the Peace of Ryswick by Zannoni, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map France titled 'Carte pour servir à l'intelligence de l'Histoire de France (..)'. Beautiful old map of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Historique de la France Anci...
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Antique Optica Print of Huis ten Bosch, The Netherlands, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gesigt van het Huys de Oranje Zaal'. View of Huis ten Bosch, a royal palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' o...
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Antique Map of France by Homann, 1738
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Benedictina seu Abbatiar & Prioratus tam Monachorum quam Monialium Ord. S. Benedict (..)'. Beautiful antique map of France...
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Antique Map of France with Decorative Border, 1766
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La France, divisée en ses quarante Gouvernemens Généraux.' Attractive map of France by Brion de la Tour, published by Desnos. The decorative border was printed fr...
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Antique County Map, Rutlandshire, Framed Atlas Cartography, John Cary, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique county map of Rutlandshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1790. Superb cartography ...
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Antique Map of the City of Batavia by Van der Aa 'c.1730'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et du Chateau de Batavia en l'Isle de Iava - Ware affbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia gelegen op groot Eylant Java'. Detailed plan...
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Antique Print of the City of Kancheu in China, 1668
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled 'Kancheu'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Kancheu with its ramparts. This print originates from the L...
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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Dabhol or Dabul in India, '1757'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Dabul'. Old print of the port city Dabhol in India. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Dabul was an opulent Muslim trade center. Around 1660 it was annexed to the ...
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Antique Print of the Churches of Cathay and Waranni in Ceylon 'Sri Lanka', 1703
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cathay, Waranni'. Copper engraving of the churches of Cathay and Waranni, Sri Lanka (Ceylon). This print originates from 'A true and exact description of the mo...
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Nicely Colored Antique Print of Surat in India, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vuë de Surate du côté de la Riviere'. View of Surat, a city in the state of Gujarat, India. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages' by A. Pré...
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Antique Print with Coastal Views of Asia by Cook, c.1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Views of the Coast of Asia (..)'. Antique print depicting various coastal views of Asia including Kamchatka. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. A...
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Antique Print of Graves Near the City of Nanjing in China, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Graf-Steden'. Old print depicting graves near the city of Nanjing, China. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie...
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Antique Print of a Funeral on Ceylon 'Sri Lanka' is Asia, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of the death of the prince heir, and his burial. Two prints, one with a long burial train including numerous horses, carrying the coffin, covered with cloth. The other...
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Antique Map of the Bay of Chin Chew by Child, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Chart of the Bay of Chin-Chew or Chang-Chew in China'. Small but very early and interesting map, engraved by G. Child for 'The Universal Traveller', by Thomas S...
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Antique Print of Rome by Daumont, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue d'Optique representant Rome dans sa Splendeur Ancienne (..)'. Optical print representing Rome in its ancient splendour. This is an optical print, also calle...
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Antique Miniature Map of New Guinea by Bertius, '1618'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Nova Guinea et Ins. Salomonis'. Rare miniature map of New Guinea (Solomon Islands). This map originates from 'Tabularum Geo...
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Early Antique Map of the Dutch Provinces of Friesland and Groningen, 1604
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Frisiae Occidentalis.' This attractive map shows the Dutch Provinces of Friesland and Groningen. Embellished with strapwork tit...
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Antique Map of the Vermandois Region 'Picardy' in France by Janssonius, C.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Vermandois'. Old map of the Vermandois region, France. Vermandois was a French County that appeared in the Merovingian period. Its na...
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Antique Map of the Malacca and Bangka Strait by De Mannevillette '1775'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Partie Comprise entre la Sortie du Detroit de Malac Le Detroit de Banca et L’Isle Borneo'. Chart of the Strait of Malacca and Bangka Strait. It shows ...
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Antique Handcolored Print of the City Hall of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Maison de Ville d'Amsterdam (..) - 't Stadhuys van Amsteldam (..)'. View of the city hall of Amsterdam. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1780. ...
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Original Antique Engraved Map of Part of the Red Sea, Arabia, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Entrée du Golfe de la Mer Rouge'. Uncommon sea chart of the entrance to the Red Seas as far as Mocha, with rhumb lines and soundings. Two insets of the...
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Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Van der Aa, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Iles Moluques (..).' (The Moluccan Islands, Maluku, Moluccas, Spice Islands, Indonesia.) Extremely rare in this edition. This plate originates from the very s...
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Antique Print of Palazzo Bonaparte by De Rossi, C.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Finestre del Terzo piano del detto Palazzo (..)'. Old print of the third floor windows of Palazzo Bonaparte, Rome. This print originates from 'Studio d'architet...
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Antique Print of the Waterfall of Saint-Leu in France, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la deuxieme cascade de St. Leu'. Copper engraving showing the waterfall of Saint-Leu. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Geo...
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Cartographic Treasures: A Journey Through the Gascogne and Guyenne Regions, 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled "Gouvernement de La Guienne & Gascogne" depicts the region of Gascogne and Guyenne, known for their wine production, in France. This map is a rare edition, u...
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Antique Print of Mount Sinai in Egypt, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Berg Sinai uit de haven van Tor'. Old print depicting Mount Sinai and the rock of Meriba. Originates from the first Dut...
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Antique Print of the City of Nanking in China, 1668
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled ‘Nanking'. This plate shows a view on the Chinese city of Nanking with its ramparts. Also depicted are several pagodas and on the foreground there is a pal...
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Antique Map of Oostergo, Friesland by Tirion, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Friesland titled 'Oostergo'. Antique map of part of Friesland depicting the 'Oostergo' region. Decorative titled cartouche with horse and plough. Originates from 'Tegenwo...
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Antique Map of Juan Fernandez Island by Anson '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'l'Ile de Juan Fernandes dans la Mer du Sud (..) - Het Eiland Juan Fernandes in de Zuid Zee (..)'. This map depicts Juan Fernandez Island in the Southern Sea. This...
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Antique Plan of the Forts and Town of St. Yago in the Cape Verde Islands, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et des Forts de St. Yago - Grondtekening van de Stad en Forten van St. Iago'. Plan of the Forts and Town of St. Yago in the Cape Verde Islands. T...
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Antique Map of the Harbour of Samganoodha by Cook, c.1781
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sketch of the Harbour of Samganooda (..)'. Antique map of the Harbour of Samganoodha, Oonalaska, North America. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Art...
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Antique Map of Friesland by Guicciardini, 1613
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Frisia Occidenta.' (Map of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.) This original old antique print / plate originates from the scarse French edition of 'Desc...
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Antique Print of a House in Barbary, North Africa, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gedeelte van een Huis in Barbarye (..)'. Old print depicting a view and two plans of a house in Barbary. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interestin...
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Rare Print of the Pearl Bastion of Castle Batavia in the Dutch East Indies, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Prospect von der Bastion Perl langst der Courtine des Castells Batavia / Vue de la Bastion Perl de Batavie.' View of the Parel Bastion (Pearl Bastion) of Castle...
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Antique Map of the Region of the Loire Valley by Janssonius, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Aniou'. Decorative map centered on the Loire valley, France. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Terrarum: In quo Galliae, ...
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Antique Map of the Roadstead of Batavia by Van der Aa, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La rade de Batavia'. (The roadstead of Batavia.) This map shows the roadstead before the Indonesian city of Batavia, nowadays Jakarta. This plate originates from ...
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Antique Map of the Bay and Island of Arguin by Van Schley, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ?Plan de la Baye et Isle d'Arguim (..) - Oppervlakte van de Baai en 't Eiland van Arguin (..)'. Original antique map of the bay and the island of Arguin. This map ...
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Antique Map of France in Ancient Roman Times by d'Anville 'c.1795'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gallia Antiqua ex Aevi Romani Monumentis (..)'. Original, large, map of France in ancient Roman times. Bottom left, a large inset shows Gallia's southern most Rom...
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Antique Map of the Cities of the Province of Quey-Chew by Basire, 1738
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cities of the Province of Quey-Chew'. Old map depicting four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Quey-Chew (modern day Guizhou) in S.W. China:...
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Antique Map of Kerguelens Island Coast in the Indian Ocean by Cook, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kerguelen's Land (..)'. Antique map of Kerguelens island coast, known today as the Desolation islands. Originates from 'Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, undertaken ...
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Large Panoramic View of Eisenerz, an Old Mining Town in Styria, Austria, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Der weyt berümpte Marckt und Bergwerck Eysenärtz im Hertzogtum Steyer'. Large panoramic view of Eisenerz, an old mining town in the Austrian st...
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Antique Map of the World in two Hemispheres by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Twee platte Warelds Bollen (..)'. Interesting world map in two hemispheres. California shown as a labeled island with place names and an indented nor...
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