Engraved Maps

Antique map titled 'Carte des Isles de Comore Johanna ou Anouan Mohilla ou Moaly et Mayote (..) - Kaart van de Eilanden Komoro, Anjuan, Moelia, en Mayotta (..)'. Copper engraving of ...

Antique map titled 'La Suede.' Decorative map of Sweden and part of Finland by Robert de Vaugondy, revised and published by Delamarche. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Charles Francois Delamarche' after an anonymous artist. Charles Francois Delamarche (1740-1817) founded the important and prolific Paris based Maison Delamarche map publishing firm in the late 18th century. A lawyer by trade Delamarche entered the map business with the acquisition from Jean-Baptiste Fortin of Robert de Vaugondy's map plates...

Presented is an 1866 issue of “Ensign & Bridgeman’s Rail Road Map of the United States, showing Depots & Stations.” First published in 1856, this is the third edition, following anot...

Cairo, Babylon & Heliopolis – Antique Map of Ancient Memphis Region, 1776 This antique map is an 18th-century Dutch engraving showing the region around ancient Memphis, Egypt, inclu...

Map of the British Isles by Gerard Valk circa 1700 – Hand-Colored Engraving This elegant copperplate engraving titled *Les Isles Britanniques, qui contiennent les Royaumes d'Anglete...

Antique map of Egypt, titled "Essay d'une Carte d'Égypte Fait au Caire en 1715". This finely engraved map presents a detailed depiction of Egypt along the Nile River from the Medit...

This finely detailed antique map presents the southern portion of India, engraved in the 18th century by the renowned French cartographer Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville. It de...

Antique Map of Paraguay and Jesuit Missions by D’Anville, 1733 Antique map titled Le Paraguay. This finely detailed copperplate engraving depicts the region of Paraguay along with ...

Public Execution Scene in Tonkin – Antique Engraving, 1787 Striking 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting a large-scale public execution in the Kingdom of Tonkin (present-day...

Antique Engraving – Layout of the King of Persia’s Field Camp, 18th Century Fascinating 18th-century engraved plan depicting the arrangement of the royal encampment of the King of P...

Antique Map of the Jesuit Missions in Madurai and Surrounding Kingdoms, c.1760 This 18th-century copperplate map, titled Carte des Missions du P.P. de la Compagnie de Jésus dans le ...

Chinese Calligraphy Inscription – Antique Engraving with Kangxi-era Text, c.1770 This elegant 18th-century copperplate engraving reproduces a Chinese inscription, framed within thre...

Map of the Philippines and Palau Islands – Antique French Engraving, c.1790 This antique French maritime chart depicts the western Pacific region between the Philippines and the Pal...

Map of Allied Camp at Denain, France, 1712 Attack – Published 1729 This engraved map depicts the army camp of the Allied forces at Denain, attacked by the French on July 24, 1712 du...

Plan of the Town and River of Ganjam, India – Antique French Map by Portier, c.1790 This antique French engraving shows a detailed plan of the town and river of Ganjam, located on t...

Decorative 19th-Century Map of South America by J. Rapkin, Published by J & F Tallis Description: This beautifully detailed map of South America, drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin a...

Title: "1616 Bertius Map of Sumatra and the Straits of Malacca" Description: This is an exquisite 1616 original antique map by Petrus Bertius, titled "Sumatra Insula," showcasing Su...

Map of the Ottoman Empire in Europe – Reilly, Vienna circa 1794-1796 This large original antique map, titled “Karte von dem Oschmanischen Reiche in Europa,” was published between 17...

Mountain Elevation Profiles – Alps, Pyrenees, Andes & World Heights 1857 This intriguing antique print shows comparative elevation profiles titled “Die bekannteren Höhen über der Me...

Antique Map of Italy – Pre-Unification Italy by Andriveau-Goujon, Paris 1861 This antique map of Italy, titled simply “Italie,” was published in Paris in 1861 by E. Andriveau-Goujon...

Constantinople – Panoramic Hand-Colored Engraving, Augsburg, circa 1720 This panoramic hand-colored engraving presents a sweeping bird’s-eye view of Constantinople (modern-day Istan...

Konstantinopel – Panoramic View of Istanbul by François Halma, 1705 This engaging hand-colored engraving of “Konstantinopel” offers a sweeping panoramic view of 18th-century Istanbu...

Constantinople – Panoramic Engraving by Matthäus Merian the Elder, Frankfurt, 1635 This finely detailed copperplate engraving presents a sweeping bird’s-eye view of Constantinople (...

Map of Turkish Dominions in Europe, Ottoman Balkan Territories 1814 This antique map titled "Turkish Dominions in Europe" provides a detailed depiction of the Balkan Peninsula and a...

Phoenician Trade Routes – Antique Map of Europe and the Mediterranean, 1748 This antique German map titled Vorstellung von Europa zur Erläuterung der Schifffahrt der Phönicier auf d...

Antique Map of India and Southeast Asia – Chevalier Engraving from Malte-Brun’s Atlas, 1853 This beautifully engraved map titled “Inde, comprenant les Empires de la Chine, de l’Indo...

Antique Map of Tartary – Hand-Colored Lithograph of Central Asia, 1827 This original antique map, titled "Partie de la Tartarie" (No. 42), is an exceptional example of early 19th-ce...

Antique Map of Assam and Bhutan – Hand-Colored Lithograph by Vandermaelen, 1827 This original antique map titled “Assam et Boutan” (No. 84) is a finely detailed lithograph from the ...

Antique Map of Tartary – “Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie” by Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam c.1730 This finely engraved 18th-century map titled “Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie” (New Map of Tartary) ...

Antique print titled 'Plan de la Maison de Ville et de Campagne de Mr. Morel'. Copper engraving showing a plan of the house of Mr. Morel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Ch...

Antique Map of Egypt with Detailed Inset of the Nile Delta, ca. 1799 This finely engraved antique map titled Carte Physique et Politique de l’Égypte presents a detailed and scientif...

Plan of Pondicherry Fortifications and Attacks, France, c.1750 This finely engraved map depicts the fortified city of Pondicherry, titled "Plan de Pondichéry et de ses attaques." It...

Hand-Colored Map of Delfland by Hendrik de Leth, 1740 – Delft & The Hague This beautifully preserved antique map titled "Nieuwe Gemeete Kaert van Delfland" was engraved by Hendrik d...

Antique Map of Southwestern Germany & Switzerland – Bavaria, Württemberg, Baden, 1858 Detailed antique map titled "Südwestliches Deutschland mit Bayern, Würtemberg, Baden, Hohenzoll...

Antique Map of Southeastern France & Corsica – Stülpnagel Engraving, 1858 Highly detailed 19th-century map titled "Südöstliches Frankreich"(Southeastern France), engraved by Friedri...

Antique Map of South America – Stülpnagel Engraving Published by Perthes, 1858 Detailed 19th-century engraved map titled "Süd-America", designed and drawn by F. von Stülpnagel and p...

Antique Map of Germany & Railways – Transport Network Overview, 1857 Striking 19th-century map titled "Deutschland und angränzende Länder zur Übersicht der Eisenbahnen und Hauptstra...

Antique Map of Spain and Portugal – Hand-Colored Engraving by Stülpnagel, 1857 Fine 19th-century engraved map of the Iberian Peninsula titled "Spanien und Portugal", designed by F. ...

Antique Map of Southwestern France – With Insets of Paris & Lyon, 1858 Detailed copperplate map of "Südwestliches Frankreich" (Southwestern France), created by Friedrich von Stülpna...

Antique Map of Northeastern France – Alsace, Lorraine & Champagne, 1858 Detailed 19th-century engraved map titled "Nordöstliches Frankreich", drawn by Friedrich von Stülpnagel and p...

Antique Map of the British Isles & North Sea by Stülpnagel, 1856 This beautifully detailed 1856 map titled *"Die Britischen Inseln und die Nord-See"* was drawn by F. von Stülpnagel ...

Antique Map of West and Central Africa – Stieler Atlas, Justus Perthes 1857 This finely engraved map titled "Mittel- und Nord-Africa. Westl. Theil." was published in 1857 by Justus ...

A fine assembled pair of 12-inch English table model globes on stands manufactured by J & W. Cary, the left globe with cartouche labeled “The New Celestial Globe, on which are correc...

Mediterranean, Black Sea & Ottoman Empire Map 1853 This impressive antique print shows the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions with a focus on the Ottoman Empire, titled “Das Mittel...

Southern Africa and Madagascar Map 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Süd-Africa mit Madagascar” meaning “Southern Africa with Madagascar,” published in 1857 by Justus Perthes ...

Topographic Map of Mount Sinai Summit – Antique Engraving by Pococke, 1776 This antique engraving offers a rare and detailed view of the summit plateau of Mount Sinai, titled "Grond...

1720 Maps of the Holy Land: Ancient and Modern by De Fer and Danet This set of two 1720 maps, published by Nicolas de Fer and Danet in Paris, presents a unique juxtaposition of t...

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...

Antique Map of Lotharingia (Lorraine) by Theodorus Danckerts circa 1700 Hand-Colored This beautifully detailed antique map of Lotharingia, now the Lorraine region in northeastern ...

"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...

Western & Eastern Hemisphere Maps – World Double Hemisphere Engravings 1857 These beautiful antique prints show two complementary hemispheric maps titled “Westliche Halbkugel” (West...

Title: 1732 Henri Chatelain Map of the Holy Land Divided Among the Tribes of Israel This exquisite 18th-century map by Henri Chatelain, published in 1732, offers a detailed depict...

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...

Bordeaux City View – Braun & Hogenberg Original Woodcut, ca. 1575 Description: This detailed and highly decorative bird’s-eye view of Bordeaux, titled Bovrdeavx, originates from the...

Title: Huum opp. condrusorum caput (...) Anno partae salutis 1574. **Type:** Print (Colored Copper Engraving) **Year:** Circa 1580 **Technique:** Colored Copper Engraving **Medium:...

This map, titled "Karte des arabischen Meerbusens oder des Rothen Meeres," is an original engraving from 1787 created by F. A. Schraembl, based on the cartographic work of d'Anville. It is a partially colored copper engraving. Key features and notable details of the map include: 1. The title is prominently displayed within a large, ornate cartouche, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and indicating the map's subject as the Red Sea (Rothen Meeres). 2. The map covers the Red Sea and its surrounding regions, including significant portions of the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. 3. There are two detailed inset maps: - The first inset map shows the roadstead of the port of Suez (Rheede des Hafen von Sues). - The second inset map depicts Bahr el Kolsum, the northwestern arm of the Red Sea, based on a map by De la Rochette from 1785. 4. Geographical Features: The map meticulously details the coastline, islands, and notable port cities along the Red Sea. The cartography highlights both natural and man-made features, with elevations and mountains represented through hachures. 5. Condition and Preservation: The map has a horizontal centerfold and is partially backed to prevent tears. The edges of the map sheet show minor holes, tears, and faint brown spots, yet it remains in overall good condition considering its age. 6. Historical Importance: This map is a valuable historical document, reflecting the cartographic knowledge of the late 18th century. It serves as a significant piece for collectors interested in antique maps, particularly those focusing on the Arabian Peninsula and maritime navigation in the Red Sea region. The map shows the coastline of the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula, detailing regions and places along the western coast of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as well as the eastern coast of Egypt and Sudan. Here are some of the most important places identified on the map: 1. Jeddah (Gedda): A major city and port on the western coast of Saudi Arabia, significant for its role as a gateway for pilgrims traveling to Mecca. 2. Mecca (Mekka): A holy city in Islam, located inland from the Red Sea, important for being the site of pilgrimage (Hajj) for Muslims. 3. Medina (Medina): Another important Islamic city, known for the Prophet's Mosque and being a key pilgrimage site. 4. Suez (Suess): Located at the northern end of the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal, it's a crucial link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. 5. Aden: A port city in Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, historically significant as a trading hub. 6. Mocha (Mokka): A port city in Yemen, historically known for being a major marketplace for coffee. 7. Sana'a: The capital city of Yemen, noted for its historical and cultural significance. 8. Bab el Mandeb: The strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, crucial for maritime navigation. These locations are critical due to their historical, religious, and economic significance, especially in terms of trade routes and pilgrimage sites. The map also illustrates the mountainous terrain and coastal features of the region. The condition and preservation status, which, despite minor imperfections, is considered well-preserved for its age. Overall, this map is a rare and valuable artifact, offering both historical insights and aesthetic appeal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique cartography.

Terra Sancta sive Promissionis, olim Palestina – hand-coloured copper-engraved map of the Holy Land by Frederic de Wit, Amsterdam, circa 1670 This impressive folio sheet, bearing th...

This is an original antique map titled "Carte des Isles de la Jamaïque et de St. Domingue," depicting the islands of Jamaica and Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti and the Dominican Re...

Title: Vintage Map of Munich, Germany by J. Stockdale, 1800 This vintage map, titled "A Plan of the City of Munich," was published by J. Stockdale in Piccadilly, London, in 1800. Th...

Title: Carte d'Asie – Rare Hand-Colored Map of Asia by Guillaume Delisle, Paris 1723 Description: This rare and highly decorative antique map titled 'Carte d'Asie', engraved and han...