18th Century and Earlier Maps

Antique print titled 'Genealogie de la Maison de Brandebourg (..)'. Genealogy of the rulers of the Margraviate Brandenburg. This print orginates from 'Atlas Historique'. The Margraviate of Brandenburg (German: Markgrafschaft Brandenburg) was a major principality of the Holy Roman Empire from 1157 to 1806 that played a pivotal role in the history of Germany and Central Europe. Brandenburg developed out of the Northern March founded in the territory of the Slavic Wends. It derived one of its names from this inheritance, the March of Brandenburg (Mark Brandenburg). Its ruling margraves were established as prestigious prince-electors in the Golden Bull...

The antique map, titled 'Scotiae pars septentrionalis,' depicts the northern part of Scotland. Crafted by Hondius around 1640, this map is a historical treasure showcasing the geogra...

Antique map titled 'Magni Mogolis Imperium de Novo Correctum et Divisum Per F. de Witt Amstelodami.' Map of Northern India and surrounding regions. This includes Kabul and Candah...

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...

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,...

This engraving, titled *Vue de Dunkerque du coté de la Mer*, is a spectacular bird's-eye view of Dunkirk from the sea, published by Basset around 1770. It provides a detailed panor...

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...

Antique map titled 'Imperium Caroli Magni (..)'. Large antique map of Europe, showing the Empire of Charlemagne in the 8th Century. Engraved by T. Kitchin. Published J. Blair, circa ...

The map on offer is an antique copperplate engraving of India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), created by Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794), a prominent French cartographer. Here is a breakdown of t...

Antique map Spain titled 'L’Espagne dressée sur la Description qui en a eté faite par Rodrigo Mendez Sylva (..)'. Beautiful map of Spain with dec...

This map is titled "St. Domingue (Partie Française)" and is part of the France Militaire series. It focuses on the French portion of Saint-Domingue, which corresponds to modern-day H...

Dutch print with the title: Platte Grond van t'Fort Tricoen male met de daar aangelegen Pagoods-Berg (Trincomalee, Sri Lanka) The map is taken from: 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' van François Valentyn. 1) Ottens, Frederik (engraver / etcher) 2) Braam, J. van (publisher) 3) Linden, Gerard onder de (publisher) MALABAR COAST...

Antique map titled 'Plan de Bayonne'. Original old plan of the city of Bayonne, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime (..)' by J.N. Bellin. Published 1764. Be...

Antique map titled 'A New & Accurate Map of Sweden'. This map covers Sweden and Finland (shown as part of Sweden) as well as parts of modern day Estonia,...

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...

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...

A striking, rare map with a cartouche dedicated to Gabriel Bengtsson Oxenstierna. Published by J. Bleau, Amsterdam, 1662. Contemporary coloring.

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Champagne et des Pays Voisins (..)'. Detailed map of Champagne and surrounding regions of Chalons and Soissons, Reims,...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Koninkryk van Deenemarken (..).' Attractive detailed map showing Denmark and a part of Sweden and Germany. Title in block-style cartouche wit...

Antique map titled 'Accuratissima Galliae Tabula vulgo Royaume de France'. Detailed map of France. Shows provinces, cities, rivers etc. Artists and Engravers: Frederick de Wit (1...

Title: "Livonia: Antique Map of the Northern Baltic Region" Description: This antique map, titled "Livonia," is a detailed representation of the northern Baltic region. Centered on ...

Antique map titled 'Ins. Ceilan quae incolis Tenarisin dicitur'. This exquisite, early map of Sri Lanka is shown with an unusual five-sided shape. North is oriented to the left by an...

Antique map titled 'Rama'. This maps shows a view of Ramma (Ramallah?) in Palestine or the Holy Land. With Dutch legend. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engraver...

Early Woodcut Bird's Eye View of Rouffach, France, by Sebastian Münster, 1554 Description: This rare 1554 woodcut is a bird's eye view of Rouffach, a town in the Haut-Rhin departmen...

This is an antique map of Styria (referred to as “Stiria” or “Steyrmarck”), published by the renowned Dutch cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (often simply “Blaeu”). The first editi...

Untitled antique print with two views of Cairo, Egypt. 78: Palace of Sultan Gori. 79. Tower and aqueduct. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardst...

Antique print titled 'Eauweck, capitale de Camboye'. Decorative panoramic view of the town of Longvek (or Lavek) in Cambodia. It was the second capital city during the Cambodia's Mid...

This original antique map titled "Le Gouvernement de l'Isle de France" represents the Île-de-France region, which historically was one of the provinces of France and contained the ci...

Bird's-Eye Views of Dunkerque, Gravelines, and Bourbourg by Braun and Hogenberg, 1597 This antique print, published in 1597 by Braun and Hogenberg, showcases three detailed bird's...

"1716 Moullart-Sanson Map of the Holy Land and Sacred Geography of the Old Testament" This engraved map, created by Pierre Moullart-Sanson and reissued by Robert de Vaugondy in 1740...

Antique map titled 'Hondius his Map of Paradise'. Beautiful map of the region bounded by the Holy Land. Syria, Mesopotamia, Chaldea and part of Arabia. W...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Germanie et les diferents Etats ou ses Peuples ont porté leurs conquestes'. Original antique map of Europe stretching from northern Africa to the Balt...

Huchtenburg, J. van (1647-1733). Impressive rare large etching of a 'War-" Horse-market. - This print has been professional doubled with Japanes...

This is a historical sea chart titled "Carte Generale des Costes d'Irlande, et des Costes Occidentales d'Angleterre avec une Partie de celles d'Ecosse," which translates to "General Map of the Coasts of Ireland and the Western Coasts of England with a Part of Scotland." The map was first published in 1693 in the atlas "La Neptune Francois," created by Jaillot and published by Pieter Mortier in Amsterdam. This initiative was started by the French minister Colbert to improve maritime navigation. Details of the Map: 1. **Geographical Coverage:** - The map primarily focuses on the Irish coast. - It also includes the west coast of England and Wales. - Parts of the west coast of Scotland are also depicted. 2. **Inset Map:** - There is a detailed inset map showing the area around Chester and the course of the River Dee. 3. **Features:** - **Depth Soundings:** The Irish Sea is detailed with depth soundings to assist in navigation. - **Coastal Towns and Islands:** Numerous coastal towns, islands, and geographical features are indicated. - **Rhumb Lines:** The map includes extensive rhumb lines, which are lines used by navigators to plot a straight-line course. - **Key:** There is a key describing the quality of the terrain along the coast, important for navigators to understand the nature of the coastal landscape. 4. **Labels and Annotations:** - **Coastal Settlements:** Ports, forts, and villages along the coast are labeled. - **Geographical Features:** Islands and other significant features are marked. 5. **Artistic and Practical Elements:** - The map is printed on thick paper and is hand-colored, reflecting contemporary coloring techniques. - Detailed lines and soundings are included to help ships navigate around the numerous small islands and narrow inlets safely. 6. **Historical Context:** - The map was part of a significant French maritime project aimed at improving navigation and charting European waters more accurately. - It reflects the high level of cartographic skill and knowledge of the late 17th century. This map would have been a valuable tool for mariners of the time, providing them with crucial information about the coastal features, depth soundings, and safe passage routes around the complex coastlines of Ireland, England, and Scotland. About the Makers and the Atlas **1. Alexis-Hubert Jaillot (1632-1712):** - **Background:** Jaillot was a prominent French cartographer and publisher in the 17th century. He was known for his detailed and accurate maps and atlases. - **Work:** He collaborated with other notable cartographers of his time and played a key role in improving and publishing detailed maps. Jaillot's work was characterized by its precision and artistic quality. - **Contribution:** He was instrumental in the creation of "La Neptune Francois," a maritime atlas aimed at improving French naval navigation. **2. Pieter Mortier (1661-1711):** - **Background:** Mortier was a Dutch engraver, publisher, and mapmaker based in Amsterdam. He was well-known for his high-quality prints and maps. - **Work:** Mortier published several important atlases and maps, often collaborating with other cartographers and engravers. His work was recognized for its detailed craftsmanship and accuracy. - **Contribution:** Mortier published "La Neptune Francois" in Amsterdam, making significant contributions to maritime navigation by providing highly detailed sea charts. About the Atlas "La Neptune Francois": **1. Purpose:** - The atlas was created as part of an initiative led by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the French minister of finance under King Louis XIV. The goal was to enhance the accuracy and availability of maritime charts for French naval and commercial vessels. - "La Neptune Francois" was designed to be a comprehensive and detailed reference for navigators, covering various European waters with a focus on the French coast and adjacent regions. **2. Content:** - The atlas includes a series of sea charts, each providing detailed information on coastal regions, depth soundings, rhumb lines, and other navigational aids. - The maps were printed on high-quality paper and hand-colored, reflecting the artistic standards of the time. **3. Historical Significance:** - "La Neptune Francois" was a landmark in the history of cartography, representing a significant advancement in the accuracy and detail of maritime maps...

Antique map titled 'Basse Partie de la Basse Saxe ou sont les Duchés de Sleswick, Holsace, Meckelenbourg et Lauvenbourg (..)'. Original old map of northern Germany, including Schlesw...

Antique map titled 'Royaume de Navarre (..)'. Decorative map of the province Navarre (Spanish: Navarra) in Northern Spain centered on the city of Pamplona. Published by N. Sanson, 16...

Antique map titled 'Britain as divided under the Saxon Heptarchy'. An antique copper engraving map of England and Wales by Joseph Ellis depicting the period of the Saxon Heptarchy. E...

Antique map titled 'Mansfeldiae Comitatus Descriptio'. Original antique map of the region of Mansfeld, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Shows the area between Halle a. d. Saale, Aschersleben,...

This map, titled 'Royaume des Amazones', was created by Alain Manesson Mallet and published in 1684 in a German edition of *Beschreibung des Gantzen Welt-Kreisses*, a renowned work d...

Antique print titled 'Genealogie de la Maison Palatine (..)'. Chart of the genealogy of the Palatinate (Die Pfalz) and Bavarian (Baiern) Houses. Shows the coats of arms of both Elect...

Antique map titled 'Schuine Ronde Aard-Bolle waar van 't Middelpunt is Amsterdam (..)'. Interesting double hemisphere world map on polar projections. In North America, there is a large Island of California. Australia and New Zealand are shown with incomplete coastlines. The map contains six smaller astronomical...

Circa 1686 Daniel Stoopendaal Map: Biblical Sites from Paradise to Canaan This circa 1686 hand-colored map by Daniel Stoopendaal, titled "De Gelegentheyt van 't Paradys en 't Landt Canaan," beautifully illustrates the Middle East, extending from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. The map features numerous Biblical locations, such as the Garden of Eden, the wanderings of the Children of Israel, and the story of Jonas and the whale. It is adorned with elaborate decorations, including a banner-style title cartouche and four corner vignettes depicting scenes from Genesis: Paradise, the creation of Adam and Eve, Eve offering the apple, and their expulsion from Eden. The bottom center showcases a dramatic portrayal of Noah's Ark. Measuring 18.3 inches wide by 11.9 inches high, this first state map includes Dutch text on the reverse and is in good condition, with a crisp impression, light toning along the centerfold, and a small chip in the bottom margin. Keywords: - Daniel Stoopendaal map - Biblical map - Garden of Eden - Land of Canaan - Middle East historical map - Noah's Ark map - Adam and Eve - 17th-century Bible...

Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...

Antique print titled 'Abbildung der Statt Rom/wie sie under Keyser Vespasiano und zu Plinii zeiten gewesen'. Woodcut of ancient Rome. This print originates from Munster's Cosmographi...

Antique map titled 'Naauwkeurige Kaart van 'T Keizerryk Japan (..).' Attractive detailed map of Japan. With scale and compass rose. This map originates from 'Hedendaegsche historie...

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...

Antique map titled 'The Counti of Warwick (..)'. Map of Warwickshire, England. Includes inset town plans of Warwick and Coventry. This map originates from 'Theatre of Great Britaine'...

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...

Title: Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen by Isaak Tirion, 1753 – Antique Map of Hungary and Transylvania Description: This is an antique 1753 map titled *Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen*, created by the notable Dutch cartographer and publisher Isaak Tirion. The map showcases the Kingdom of Hungary and the region of Transylvania (referred to as "Zevenbergen") as they appeared in the mid-18th century. Tirion’s maps are well-known for their clarity, precision, and attention to geographic detail, making them highly sought after by collectors of antique maps. This map provides a detailed view of Hungary and Transylvania, including borders, towns, cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. It was created using the latest discoveries and updates of the time and reflects the political landscape of the region, which was part of the Habsburg Empire during a period of territorial changes and consolidations. The map’s borders are highlighted with color to distinguish different regions, and significant cities such as Buda, Pest, and Debrecen are clearly labeled. Isaak Tirion was one of the most prominent Dutch publishers of the 18th century, particularly known for his *Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas* (New and Concise Hand Atlas) series, which included a wide range of maps of Europe and beyond. His works were appreciated for their cartographic accuracy and artistic quality. This map is a valuable piece for collectors interested in 18th-century European maps, particularly those that highlight Central Europe, Hungary, Transylvania, and the Habsburg Empire. It is a fine example of the craftsmanship of Isaak Tirion and offers insight into the historical geography of the region. Condition: Excellent for its age, with finely preserved hand-coloring and wide margins. Slight edge wear typical of maps from this period. Effective keywords that may help attract collectors or enthusiasts interested in historical maps of Hungary, Transylvania, and Central Europe: - Antique map of Hungary - Historical map of Transylvania - 18th-century map of Central Europe - Habsburg Empire map - Isaak Tirion map - Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen - Kingdom of Hungary map...

Description: Antique map titled 'Paskaarte van de rievier de Elve streckende van Oldenbroek tot Hamburgh.' Rare and interesting chart of the East Frisian Islands (or Watten) and ...

Original antique map titled 'Regna Congo et Angola'. Decorative 17th Century English map of a portion of West Africa, focused on the Congo and Angola. The map is centered on the Zair...

This map, created by Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola in 1695, represents the "General Government of Guyenne and Gascony" in southwest France. Cantelli da Vignola was a renowned Italian c...

This map, "Asiae I Tab:", features the region corresponding to modern-day Iran and Iraq, intricately depicted in Gerard Mercator's edition of Claudius Ptolemy's "Tabulae Geographicae...

Antique Bird’s Eye View of Leeuwarden, Friesland, by Jollain, circa 1670 This rare and decorative antique engraving presents a panoramic bird’s eye view of the fortified city of Lee...

Wonderful scroll map of Lincolnshire By Captain Armstrong, 1778 Copper plate engraving on paper laid on canvas Original ebonized wood frame with lovely t...

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...

Rigobert Bonne and G. Raynal's 1780 map of the West Indies, Gulf of Mexico, Antilles, and the Caribbean stands as a remarkable cartographic piece, offering a detailed and expansive v...

Antique print titled 'Plan idéal du Jardin et de l'Hotel d'Orléans'. Copper engraving of the garden design for a hotel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' b...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Antilles Francoises et des Isles Voisines'. Original antique map of the French Antilles, covering an area stretching from Guadeloupe in the north to Gre...

Antique print titled 'Le Bairam ou la Paque des Mahometans'. Old print of the Bairam celebration, the Easter of the Muslims. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses.....