19th Century Maps

Antique print titled 'The Rialto at Venice'. Old print of the Rialto Bridge (or Ponte di Rialto) in Venice, Italy. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selecte...

Antique map titled 'Nord-America'. Old map of North America. This map originates from 'H. Kiepert's Kleiner Atlas der Neueren Geographie für Schule und Haus'. Artists and Engrave...

Antique world map titled 'Monde Connu des Anciens'. Antique map of the World and continents before the voyages of Christopher Columbus. This map originates from 'Géographie Universel...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de la Nièvre'. Map of the French department of Nievre, France. Part of the prestiegous Burgundy or Bourgogne wine region this area is known for its producti...

Untitled print of garden architecture. It shows garden buildings. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijs...

Antique map titled 'Carta d'Inghilterra e del Principato di Galles'. Detailed map of Britain, Wales and the coast of Ireland with a list of counties. This map originates from 'Nuovo ...

Antique costume print including many different costumes including costumes of Hungary, Tyrol, Sweden and others. This print originates from 'Blätter für Kostümkunde. Historische ...

Great map of Sweden Copper-plate engraving by Barlow Published by Brightly & Kinnersly, Bungay, Suffolk. 1806 Unframed.  

Antique map titled 'U.S. Signal Service chart, showing annual means of barometer and total movement of air with resultants from June 1872 to May 1873 inclusive. Compiled from data co...

Original antique map of the world. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario. Publis...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Ariège'. Map of the French department of Ariege, France. This area of France is known for its production of semi-soft and mild cheeses, such as Bethmal...

Antique map titled 'Denemarken'. Map of Denmark, with a small inset map of Iceland. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri...

Antique map titled 'Johnson's New England'. Large map of New England, comprising the states Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode ...

Antique print titled 'Bénarès (Inde)'. View of Varanasi, also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi. Varanasi a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India. Source unk...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Allier'. Map of the French department of l'Allier, France. This area of France is known for its production of Saint-Pourçain wine. It is also one of th...

Antique map titled 'Bouches de L'Amou - Daria'. Original antique map showing the river mouth of the Amu Darya river in Central Asia. This original old antiqu...

Great map of Huntingdonshire Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.

Explore the Heart of Europe with the 'Central Europe' Map, Featuring Principal Railways and Political Boundaries! This map offers a captivating view of the dynamic landscapes and pol...

Antique map titled 'Kaart der Ternataansche Eilanden'. Rare and attractive map of the Ternate Islands with a large view of Ternate Island. One of 12 maps from 'Atlas van Overzeesche ...

Antique map titled 'Scotland'. Original map of the northern part of Scotland. With an inset map of the Orkney Isles. This map originates from 'General Atlas Of The World: Containing ...

Antique map titled 'Angleterre'. Original antique map of England. Engraved by Th. Duvotenay. Originates from 'Complement de L'Encyclopedie Mode...

Great map of Iceland and The Faroe Islands Wonderful figural border From the celebrated Royal Illustrated Atlas Lithograph. Original color. Published by Fullarton, Edinb...

This map, titled "The Shores of the Mediterranean," is part of the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son, and it portrays the coastal regions that surround the Mediterranean Sea. It is a detailed representation of the diverse and historically rich countries that share the Mediterranean coastline, spanning from the Strait of Gibraltar in the west to the Levantine Sea in the east, and from the southern shores of Europe down to the northern coastlines of Africa. The map is a vivid document of the time, with each country along the Mediterranean basin meticulously outlined. The northern coast includes the southern parts of Europe, featuring Spain...

1859 hand colored map of Lower Manhattan or New Amsterdam by George H. Moore.

Great map of Nottinghamshire Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.

Antique print Australia titled 'Gezigt van de Rivier Endeavour op de Kust van Nieuw-Holland'. View of an encampent on the shore of the Endeavour river on the coast of Australia where the Endeavour boat was beached. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'. HMS Endeavour was a British Royal Navy research vessel that Lieutenant James Cook commanded to Australia and New Zealand on his first voyage of discovery from 1768 to 1771. She was launched in 1764 as the collier Earl of Pembroke, with the Navy purchasing her in 1768 for a scientific mission to the Pacific Ocean and to explore the seas for the surmised Terra Australis Incognita or "unknown southern land". Commissioned as His Majesty's Bark Endeavour, she departed Plymouth in August 1768, rounded Cape Horn and reached Tahiti in time to observe the 1769 transit of Venus across the Sun. She then set sail into the largely uncharted ocean to the south, stopping at the islands of Huahine, Bora Bora, and Raiatea west of Tahiti to allow Cook to claim them for Great Britain. In September 1769, she anchored off New Zealand, becoming the first European vessel to reach the islands since Abel Tasman's Heemskerck 127 years earlier. In April 1770, Endeavour became the first European ship to reach the east coast of Australia, with Cook going ashore at what is now known as Botany Bay. Endeavour then sailed north along the Australian coast. She narrowly avoided disaster after running aground on the Great Barrier Reef, and Cook had to throw her guns overboard to lighten her. Endeavour was beached on the Australian mainland for seven weeks to permit rudimentary repairs to her hull. Resuming her voyage, she limped into port in Batavia in October 1770, her crew sworn to secrecy about the lands that they had visited. From Batavia Endeavour continued westward, rounded the Cape of Good Hope on 13 March 1771 and reached the English port of Dover on 12 July, having been at sea for nearly three years. The ship was largely forgotten after her Pacific voyage, spending the next three years hauling troops and cargo to and from the Falkland Islands. She was renamed in 1775 after being sold into private hands, and used to transport timber from the Baltic. Rehired as a British troop transport during the American War of Independence, she was finally scuttled in a blockade of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island in 1778. Historical evidence indicates the ship was sunk just north of Goat Island in Newport Harbor, along with four other British transports. Relics from Endeavour are displayed at maritime museums worldwide, including an anchor and six of her cannon. A replica of Endeavour was launched in 1994 and is berthed alongside the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney Harbour. The NASA Space Shuttle...

Antique map titled 'Asie par A.H. Dufour'. Uncommon map of Asia. Published by or after A.H. Dufour, circa 1834. Source unknown, to be determined.

Transport yourself to the heart of history with an original Antique Map of The German Empire (west sheet) from 'The Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously craf...

Antique map titled 'No. 95 Bengale'. Detailed map of Bengal, Bangladesh. With text about the Ganges river. Originates from 'Atlas Universel' by P.M. Vand...

Antique map titled 'Harrison'. Original antique map of Harrison, Ohio. This map originates from 'Atlas of Preble County Ohio' by C.O. Titus. Published, 1871.

Great map of Hertfordshire Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.

The antique map titled 'Carte de la Suisse' is an attractive map of Switzerland. Here are the key details and features of the map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map provides comprehensive coverage of Switzerland, depicting the entire country. - It showcases the division of Switzerland by Cantons, including regions from Vaud to Grisons. - Additionally, the map includes parts of adjacent countries, such as France, Germany, and Italy, providing context for Switzerland's geographical location. 2. **Cartographic Details**: - The map offers detailed cartographic information, including the delineation of geographic features, rivers, mountains, and the names of Cantons and towns. - It presents a clear and informative representation of Switzerland's topography. 3. **Origin**: - This map originates from Maison Basset's 1852 edition of 'Atlas Illustre Destine a l'enseignement de la Geographie elementaire,' indicating its use for educational purposes, particularly in the teaching of geography. 4. **Educational Significance**: - As part of an educational atlas, the map likely played a role in instructing students about the geography of Switzerland and its political subdivisions. - It may have been employed as a visual aid to enhance students' understanding of Switzerland's Cantonal divisions. 5. **Aesthetic Appeal**: - The map is described as attractive, suggesting that it possesses not only educational value but also visual appeal. - Maps of this era often featured decorative elements that added to their aesthetic charm. 6. **Historical and Geopolitical Significance**: - Switzerland's unique position in Europe, as a country surrounded...

Antique map titled 'Noord-Nederland in 1798. De Bataafsche Republiek verdeeld in departementen en ringen'. Map of the Netherlands in 1798. This map originates from 'Historische Atlas...

Antique map titled ‘British Guayana’. Includes decorative vignettes titled Georgetown, Christmas Cataract River Berbice, New Amsterdam and Ataraipu or the Devil’s Rock. Originates fr...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de la Côte d'Or'. Map of the French department of Cote D’Or, France. Part of France's Burgundy or Bourgogne wine region, a premier wine-growing region of Fr...

Antique map titled 'Frankrijk naar de nieuwste bepalingen meerendeels gevolgd naar Lapie'. Beautiful map of France with an inset map of the island of Corsica. Includes a table with r...

Antique map titled 'Des Russischen Reichs - Europäische Theil'. Original antique map of the Russian Empire in Europe. This map originates from 'Stielers Handatlas'. Published circa...

One nicely hand coloured print of an original serie of 23 plates, showing officers and soldiers discussing matters. published in 1833. Rare. From a serie of beautiful lithographed plates with Belgian military costumes after Madou and printed by Dero-Becker. Comes from a Belgian military costume album, dedicated to the Belgian King, and financed by subscribers, some 90 Belgian nobility and officers of the Belgian Army...

The 'World of Mercator's Projection' is a map with a stunning portrayal of global geography and maritime navigation from an era steeped in exploration and discovery. With meticulous detail and precision, this map showcases the world's continents on Mercator's famous projection, capturing the essence of a bygone era's cartographic expertise. Illustrating the courses of chief ocean currents and key navigation tracks between major ports, this map doesn't just depict landmasses but also reveals the vital maritime routes that shaped global trade and exploration. Each line and curve represents the pathways of ancient voyages and modern seafaring, connecting distant shores and continents. Crafted with the precision characteristic of Mercator's projection, this map offers a unique perspective on how sailors and explorers navigated the world's vast oceans. It stands as a testament to the artistry and scientific ingenuity of cartographers of that time, showcasing their commitment to accurate representation amid the challenges of mapping a spherical world on a flat surface. This map isn't just a historical document; it's a captivating piece of cartographic art...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. d'Eure et Loir'. Map of the French department of Eure-et-Loir, France. This area is home to the famous Chartres Cathedral....

"Antique map of Spain and Portugal. Also depicts the islands Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca and Minorca. Artists and Engravers: Engraved and publishe...

This is a small antique county map of Northamptonshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of...

Antique map titled 'Mélanésie'. Map of the Pacific ocean around Australia, including Java, Timor, the Solomon Islands and New Zealand. This print or...

Great map of Monmouthshire Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.

Great map of Herefordshire Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.

Great map of Staffordshire Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.

The print titled "GALLIA," is a historical map of ancient Gaul, which corresponds to modern-day France and parts of its surrounding countries. Here are the features and details noted...

Description: Antique map titled 'Carta di una parte dell'Oceania'. Beautiful large map of the (Spice) islands of Oceania. Depicting Papua, Timor, Ceram, Gilolo and many more. Source ...

Antique map titled 'Carte l'Italie (..)'. Large map of Northern Italy. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. Levasseur. Published 1875.

Antique map titled 'Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean with Tracks of the Shipping to West Indies, North America, &cc'. Large map of the Atlantic, showing the tracks of the ships trad...

Title: "Vue de Messine & de Son Détroit" This evocative print titled "Vue de Messine & de Son Détroit" presents a picturesque view of Messina and its strait, a vital waterway separa...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. des Ardennes'. Map of the French department of Ardennes, France. Part of France's important Champagne producing region. The whole is surrounded by elaborate...

Antique print titled 'To-Ri-Ga-Sa-Ki, Yedo Bay'. View of Tokyo Bay (or Edo Bay), a bay located in the southern Kanto region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefectu...

An original hand-colored map of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire created by Victor Levasseur in 1856. As an antique steel engraved map, it showcases the detailed craftsmanship and technology of mid-19th century map making. The method of steel engraving allowed for precise and intricate details to be captured, making this map not only a navigational tool but also a work of art. The addition of outline hand colouring is particularly noteworthy. This technique, where colours are applied by hand to the engraved map, was a common practice at the time to highlight certain features such as boundaries, rivers, and cities. The hand colouring on this map would have been done meticulously, adding vibrancy and clarity to the engraved lines and making it easier to differentiate various geographical and political demarcations. The map's wide margins are characteristic of the period's presentation style, offering space for additional annotations or simply serving to frame the map aesthetically when displayed. Such margins also suggest that the map was intended for a discerning audience, possibly for educational or decorative purposes in a library or study. Victor Levasseur was renowned for his decorative maps, often embellished with artistic elements that went beyond mere geographical information. These elements could include vignettes, allegorical figures, and detailed illustrations surrounding the map itself, reflecting the cultural, historical, and economic aspects of the depicted area. While the description does not detail these decorative aspects, it's common for Levasseur's works to feature such embellishments, making his maps highly prized among collectors and historians for both their artistic value and cartographic accuracy. This map of Département d'Indre-et-Loire, with its combination of technical precision in steel engraving and the beauty of hand colouring, represents a fascinating intersection of art and science in the 19th century. It is a testament to the era's dedication to detail, craftsmanship, and the aesthetic presentation of information. The Département d'Indre-et-Loire, located in the central part of France within the region known as the Centre-Val de Loire, is rich in historical and cultural significance, with numerous important places highlighted on a map from 1856 by Victor Levasseur. Based on the region's known historical sites and cities, the following places are likely to be featured or of importance: 1. **Tours**: As the capital city of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire, Tours is a central hub of history, culture, and architecture. It is known for its old town, the Place Plumereau, Tours Cathedral, and its proximity to the Loire River, making it a likely focal point on the map. 2. **Amboise**: This town is famous for the Château d'Amboise, which is closely linked to French royal history and offers panoramic views of the Loire River. Leonardo da Vinci is buried here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, associated with the château. 3. **Chinon**: Known for its medieval fortress, the Château de Chinon, this town has deep historical roots, including connections to Joan of Arc and King Charles VII. The fortress and town would be significant landmarks. 4. **Villandry**: The Château de Villandry is renowned for its beautiful Renaissance gardens, which are some of the most impressive in France. While the château might be less emphasized in an 1856 map compared to cities and towns, it's an important site in the region. 5. **Loches**: This town features the Château de Loches, a medieval castle, and the Royal Lodge, noted for its Renaissance architecture. The town's history and architectural landmarks make it a place of interest. 6. **Azay-le-Rideau**: The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is set on an island in the middle of the Indre River, showcasing the French Renaissance architectural...

This is an antique county map of Hertfordshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the mid 19th century and later. Superb lithography of Hertfor...

Antique map titled 'China'. Old map of the mainland of China and the islands of Formosa or Taiwan. This map originates from 'Universal Geography' by T. Kelly. Artists and Engrave...

Antique print titled 'Aix-La-Chapelle Cathedral'. Old print of Aachen Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church in Aachen, Germany and the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aachen. This ...

Antique lithograph, with a text vignette on Borneo. This important map for the Philippines shows Southern Mindanao, and the area between Sulawesi, Mindanao and Gilolo (today: Halmahe...

Antique map titled 'West India Islands and Central America'. Old map of Central America and the West Indies. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, Exhibiting...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de Seine et Marne'. Map of the French department of Seine Et Marne, France. This region produces a wide variety of wines and h...