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Very Attractive Antique Map of the World as Planisphere, Shows Cook's Voyages
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chart of the World, according to Mercators Projection'. This world map shows the various discoveries of Captain James Cook during his 3 voyages between 1768 and 1780, and the English and French Explorers who followed immediately thereafter, including Vancouver and La Perouse. This edition of the map is significantly revised from the editions issued immediately after the official report of Cook's Voyages were integrated into the map, showing better detail in New Zealand, Australia, the Northwest Coast of America and North East coast of Asia, along with Greenland. A new large lake also appears for the first time in the Western part of North America, shortly before the commencement of the Lewis...
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Antique Print of the Marketplace in Anamooka, Tonga Islands, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View in Anamooka and the Inhabitants'. Depicts the marketplace that was established in a ring in front of the main house in Anamooka, Tonga - named the Friendly Islands because of his reception when James Cook's third Pacific voyage arrived there in May 1777.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved for Bankes's 'New System of Geography'. Published by Royal Authority.
Condition: Good, age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1790
Overall size: 38.6 x 23.2 cm.
Image size: 30.6 x 21.5 cm.
A View at Anamooka
This engraving after a drawing comes from the official account of Cook's third voyage, 'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean'.
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) made three separate voyages to the Pacific (with the ships Endeavour, Resolution, Adventure, and Discovery) and did more than any other voyager to explore the Pacific and Southern Ocean. Cook not only encountered Pacific cultures for the first time, but also assembled the first large-scale collections of Pacific objects to be brought back to Europe. He was killed in Hawaii in 1779.
Cook was in Nomuka (Annamooka), Tonga or Friendly Isles from May 1-14, 1777.
"On May 2 1777 the expedition reached Nomuka and anchored in the harbour on the north side of the island, which Cook had already used in June 1774. Both ships were in want of refreshments. A camp was erected on shore both as a trading post and a workshop for repairs. Watering, cutting wood...
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Large 1750 Map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal by Robert de Vaugondy
Located in Langweer, NL
1750 Map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal by Robert de Vaugondy
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This map, titled *"Royaumes d'Espagne et de Portugal,"* was created in 1750 by the esteemed French ...
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Antique Map of the Region of Venice, Italy by F. De Wit, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Dominion of Venice, extending from Stato di Milano and Genoa to Istria. Including Lake Garda, Venice and Istria.
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Map of Kingdoms of Castile, León, Galicia, Asturias, Biscay and Navarre in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie Septentrionale de la Couronne de Castille (..)'. Decorative and highly detailed map of Northwestern Spain, including Gallicia...
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Antique Map of Greece by Allard (c.1698)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hellas seu Graecia Universa' Detailed map of Greece, with Crete, the Aegean Islands, and part of Turkey. With two cartouches, compass rose and scale. Carolus Alla...
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Old Engraving of the Bairam Celebration, the Easter of the Muslims, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
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.....
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Antique Map of China, Korea, Japan and the Northern Philippines, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire de la Chine de la Tartarie Chinoise, et du Royaume de Corée'. Interesting and detailed map of China, Korea, Japan and the Northern Philippines. ...
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Antique Print of Büdingenin Germany by Braun & Hogenberg, 1617
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bingen'. Bird's eye-view of Büdingen, Germany. The view shows a city surrounded by vineyards and well fortified with walls and moats. On the right is the castle w...
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Antique Print of the Porcelain Pagoda in Nanjing, China, 1736
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Tour de Porcelaine, Arc de Triomphe'. Old print depicting the Porcelain Pagoda in the Chinese city of Nanjing. It no longer ...
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Antique Map of The Harbour of Acapulco in Mexico, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Plan van de Haven van Acapulco (..) - Plan du Port d'Acapulco (..)'. Original antique map of the Port of Acapulco on the coast of Mexico in the South...
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Antique Map of Christmas Island by Cook, C.1781
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Kiribati titled 'Christmas Island (..)'. Antique map of Christmas Island, also known as Kiritimati. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Duff.
Condition: Good, some wear and age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1781
Overall size: 27.5 x 21.5 cm.
Image size: 20.5 x 18 cm.
We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps...
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Map of the Kingdom of Sardinia and Part of the Kingdom of Genoa, Rome
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
18th century map by Italian engraver Giovanni Maria Cassini (Italy 1745-1824). Map of Part of the Kingdom of Sardinia and Part of the Kingdom of Genoa: Rome. This is a hand colored a...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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Old Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
This plate shows views of the ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra, Egypt. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn, p...
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Large Original Antique Folding Map of Manchester, England, Dated 1793
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb map of Manchester and Salford
Folding map. Printed on paper laid on to the original canvas
Unframed.
Published by C. Laurent, 1793.
Free shippi...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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Rare Large Etching of a Market of War Horses, Ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Huchtenburg, J. van (1647-1733).
Impressive rare large etching of a 'War-" Horse-market. - This print has been professional doubled with Japanes...
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Old Map of Part of France: Poitou, Berry, Bourbonnais, and Nivernais in 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
The map with text neatly mounted on both sides of the map on the plate, is a section of an old map with accompanying French text. The map mentions several historical French provinces...
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Antique Map of the Island of Psara by Dapper, 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sara.' Map of Psara ( Psyra or Ipsera) Island (North East Aegean Islands), Greece. This map originates from 'Nauwkeurige Beschrijving der eilanden in de Archipel ...
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Antique Print of a Section of the Kew Gardens, London, England, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Coupe sur la longueur d'une partie de la Galerie des Antiques dans les jardins de Kew'.
Copper engraving showing a section of the Royal Botanic...
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Antique Map of Denmark by F. de Wit, 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dania Regnum'. Large, attractive map of Denmark, Sleschwig-Holstein and southern Sweden. Good detail throughout. Embellished with a title cartouche with the Danis...
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Antique Map of the Frankfurt Region by Johannes Janssonius, Hand-Colored, C.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Frankfurt Region by Johannes Janssonius circa 1650 Hand-Colored
This rare and beautifully detailed antique map titled Territorium Francofurtense depicts the reg...
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Antique Map of North and East Asia, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
Map 2: 'Carte des parties nord et est de L'Asie'. (Map of the Northern parts and East Asia.) Five maps on one sheet, showing California, Alaska and Siberia, Korea and Japan. South to...
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Original Antique Plan of the Harbor of Nettuno, Near Rome, by Munster, c.1580
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Der Statt Neptun (.).' Detailed plan of the Harbor of Nettuno, near Rome, from Munster's Cosmographia, one of the most influential cartographic works of the 16th century.
The antique map titled 'Der Statt Neptun (.),' originating from Munster's renowned Cosmographia, unveils a detailed plan of the Harbor of Nettuno, situated near Rome. This influential cartographic work, crafted in the 16th century, stands as a testament to Munster's mastery in cartography and geographic depiction.
The map meticulously portrays the Harbor of Nettuno, capturing its coastal features, the layout of the harbor, and possibly key landmarks or structures in the vicinity. Munster's expertise in cartography shines through in this intricate representation, offering a visual insight into the strategic maritime site near Rome.
Being part of the Cosmographia, one of the era's most influential cartographic compilations, this map holds historical significance. Munster's work was esteemed for its accuracy and influence in shaping geographic knowledge during the 16th century.
Adorned with Munster's characteristic artistic touches and possibly embellishments, this antique print not only serves as a navigational aid but also stands as a testament to the era's cartographic expertise, preserving the Harbor of Nettuno's significance in the maritime landscape near Rome.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Sebastian Munster...
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Rare Antique Engraving of the City of Stockholm, Norway, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Die Königl. Schwedische Haupt und Residenz Stadt Stockholm'. Panoramic view of the city of Stockholm, Sweden. This print originates from the series 'Europe Prac...
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Antique Map of Southeast Asia by Ortelius '1587'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indiae Orientalis Insularumque Adiacientium Typus'. Ortelius includes early European depictions of both Japan and China and is the first to name Formosa (Taiwan). The Philippines and East Indies or Spice Islands are shown based upon Portuguese and Spanish sources, and before their penetration by the Dutch. Japan is shown in kite form, as a large oval island...
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Map of the British Isles with Historical Kings, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Les Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Escosse et d'Irlande," offers a detailed view of the British Isles, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Additionall...
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Large Antique Map of Europe, Showing the Empire of Charlemagne
Located in Langweer, NL
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 ...
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Hand-colored Nautical Chart: St. George's Channel and the Irish Sea, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
The map was engraved by Richard William Seale, a notable British engraver. This map is a fine example of 18th-century cartography, particularly focused on maritime navigation.
The m...
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Rare Hand-Colored Antique Map of Asia, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Asia'.
Original antique map of Asia. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by N.T. Gravius, 1788....
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Rare Map of South America of Chili, La Plata, Paraguay, Brazil, Peru, c.1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South America agreeable to the most approved maps and charts'.
Rare map of South America depicting Chili, La Plata, Paraguay, Brazil, ...
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Antique Print of the Capital of Friesland Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, c.1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Lewarden.' A bird's eye view of Leeuwarden (Friesland, the Netherlands). Views of Jollain are scarse and sought after by collectors.
Artists and Engravers: Mad...
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Antique Map of the Holy Land, Showing the Location of the Various Tribes
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Judaea seu Terra Sancta quae Hebraeorum sive Israelitarum (..)'. Map of The Holy Land, showing the location of the various tribes, in two kingdoms, Judah and Isra...
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Pl. 12 Antique Print of an Orangery and Garden Plan by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jardins de Bessingen (..)'. Copper engraving showing a garden plan and orangery (or orangerie). This print originates from 'Jardins A...
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Antique Map of London by Tirion '1754'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van Londen enz. en van het naby gelegen land ruim een Uur gaans rondsom dezelve Stad; getrokken uit de groote gemeeten Kaart van Hr. John Rocque'. In the se...
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Original Antique Map of the Peninsula of India with Part of Ceylon by Wyld, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
This extensive map of India, spanning two sheets, draws from Reynell’s original map and incorporates data provided by Sir Archibald Campbell, as well as surveys conducted by Colonel ...
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Antique Map of Coevorden in the Netherlands, 1691
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 'Covorden.' (Plan of the fortified city of Coevorden, The Netherlands.) This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Ausführliche und grundrichtige Besc...
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Detailed Antique Map of the Black Sea, Balkans and Asia Minor
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nuova Carta del Europa Turchesca (..)'. This is an Italian version of Tirion's detailed map of the Black Sea, Balkans, and Asia Minor. It is embellished with a si...
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Original Old Map East of Stockholm, the Island Ljusterö and Värmdö, Sweden, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Accurate Carte der Upländischen Scheren mit der Situation und Gegend umb die Konigle Schwedisch Haupt und Residentz Stadt Stockholm.'
Map of the area east of ...
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Antique Map of Saxony, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Circulus Saxoniae Superioris'. Original antique map of Saxony, Germany. The cities of Leipzig, Freiburg and many others are highlighted in gold. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus Terrarum Orbis...
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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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Antique Map of Japan and Korea by Sanson, 'c.1690'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Iles du Iapon (..)'. Original antique map, with beautiful (later) hand coloring, of Japan and the Island of Corey (Korea). Uncommon edition, with '234' at top...
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Antique Map of France at the Beginning of the 17th Century by Zannoni, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map France titled 'Carte pour servir à intelligence de l'Histoire de France (..)'. Beautiful old map of France. This map originates from 'At...
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Original Engraved Portrait of Louis II, King of Hungary, Croatia & Bohemia, 1615
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Lodovicus D.G. (..)'.
Portrait of Louis II, King of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keysere...
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Large Antique Map of Gaul, or France in Ancient Roman Times
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Gallia Antiqua ex Aevi Romani Monumentis (..)'. Large map of Gaul, or France in ancient Roman times, showing Roman provinces. Inset bottom left a detaile...
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Striking Antique View of Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, in Kerala, India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Calechut'. Wonderful, miniature copper engraving depicting Arion riding on a very cheerful looking sea monster in the important tradi...
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Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1595: A Renaissance Cartographic Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Braunschweig and Lüneburg Duchies: Authentic Depiction by Abraham Ortelius"
This is an exquisite example of Abraham Ortelius’s cartographic craftsmanship: an original antiqu...
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Antique Copper Engraving of the City of Kuchin in China, 1668
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled 'Kuching'.
Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Kuching or Kuchin (Gui Jiang, Kuei Chiang), near the river Gui (Guei). This area is close ...
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Antique Map of the Region of Mansfeld, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
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,...
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Original Antique Map of West Central France in Frame, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
A nicely framed and hand-coloured decorative map titled "Gouvernemens Generaux De Poitou et De Saintonge" and engraved by M. Robert. This historical international map includes several specific locations, such as the Isle Dieu, Bretagne, Anjou, Touraine, Angoumois, Perigold, Saintonge, Mer de Gascogne (Bay of Biscay), Poitou, Aunis, Guienne, la Garonne Riviere (Garonne River), and Loudunois, as well as the Tour de Cordouan (Cordouan Lighthouse).
Featured towns on this map include Tonnay, Talmont, Loudun, Mortemer, Poitiers, Chalais, Riberac, Angoule, Marton, Blaye, and Monbrun.
This antique map represents the west-central region of France.
The theme of the atlas from which this map originates is the "Atlas Portatif Universel Et Militaire" by M. Robert. The source description indicates that this atlas is a portable, universal, and military collection...
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Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Tirion, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Spanje en Portugal.' Attractive detailed map showing Spain and Portugal. Including Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza. Title in block-style cartouche wit...
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Rare Antique Print of the Ruins of Palmyra in Syria, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Prospetto generalle di Palmira (..)'.
Beautiful view of the ruins of Palmyra, Syria. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique',...
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Antique Print of Cairo and Joseph's Well in Egypt, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique print with a view of the city of Cairo in Egypt and Joseph's Well in Cairo. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van ...
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Rare Hand-Colored Antique Map of the Bassora 'Basra' Region in Iraq, 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Delineato Regionis Bassora cum Angis uminibus et Isulis.'
Map of the Bassora (Basra) region, Iraq.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Olfert Dapper' ...
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Detailed Antique Map of Santa Domingo, Puerto Rico, Eastern Bahamas, ca. 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'L'Isle De St. Domingue, et celle De Porto-Rico.'
Detailed map of Santa Domingo, Puerto Rico, etc. Includes substanti...
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Rare Antique Print of the Famous Westminster Abbey, London, England, C.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'An ancient View of St. James's (..)'. Old print of Westminster, the old Westminster Abbey in the centre, with St James's Palace on the right.
Westminster Abb...
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Framed Mercator Hondius Hispania Nova Atlas Minor Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed colored example of this decorative and important minature map. Newly framed in brown wood frame with gold trim.
Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” pu...
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Dutch Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maps
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Antique Print of Cairo in Egypt, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Original Antique Ptolemaic Map of the Region of Thailand and Malaysia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Asiae XI'. Based on the interpretations of Solinus and Munster, this Ptolemaic map covers the region roughly of Thailand and Malaysia. An oddly shaped (Mal...
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