Sacramento City California – Antique Gold Rush Port Steel Engraving, ca.1850 Description: This detailed mid-19th century steel engraving presents an early panoramic view of Sacramen...

Title: Habit of a Bashaw of Egypt, Ottoman Court Costume Print, 1749 Description: A striking and historically rich depiction of an Ottoman official, this finely hand-colored engravi...

Sacrifice Offered to the Sun – Antique Engraving, Upper Egypt, c.1790 This 18th-century copperplate engraving, titled Sacrifice Offert au Soleil, presents...

Ortelius Asia Japan China Taiwan Philippines East Indies Antique Map 1570 This highly important early map of Asia titled “Indiae Orientalis Insularumque Adiacientium Typus” is one of the most influential 16th-century European depictions of East and Southeast Asia. Published by Abraham Ortelius for his groundbreaking atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, this map presents a sweeping geographical vision of the Far East before the full penetration of the Dutch into the region. It covers India, Indochina, China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, the East Indies or Spice Islands, New Guinea, and parts of the western Pacific. Ortelius was the first European cartographer to name Formosa (modern Taiwan), marking a milestone in Western geographic knowledge of Asia. Japan appears in its famous early “kite-shaped” form, shown as a large oval island...

Habit of a Woman of Africa in 1581, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A refined and visually captivating early ethnographic costume engraving titled “Habit of ...

Classical World Map Greece Asia Minor & Levant, Wilkinson Atlas 1817 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored map of the ancient Greek world and su...

Title: Österreichisch-Ungarische Länderwappen – Imperial Coats of Arms of Austria-Hungary, c.1880 This finely detailed chromolithograph, titled Österreichisch-Ungarische Länderwappe...

Antique Amalfi Coast Print, Capuchin Convent, Italian Coastal View Description: A dramatic and finely executed 19th-century engraving depicting the Capuchin Convent at Amalfi, set a...

Sculpture Samuraï all in stoneware, hand-crafted piece with subtle engraved details and decorated with enamels.

An enchanting mid-20th century Galle cameo glass vase, delicately etched and decorated with an exotic wildlife scene. The vase is adorned with a continuous procession of elephants mo...

Presenting a fabulous original Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover, December 1938. The cover of Fortune Magazine for December 1938, fram...

Title: The Chimpanzee from Angola: A Catalogue of Enlightenment Era Natural History Engravings Description: This finely detailed 18th-century engraving depicts a young chimpanzee st...

The print is a detailed anatomical illustration of the skeletal structure of a large animal, likely a mammal based on the bone structure. The main focus is on the axial skeleton, sho...

Presented is an original 1893 etching by George Aikman, after an original watercolor by John Smart. This composition depicts golfers, accompanied by young caddies and families, playi...

Blaeu Holy Land Map, Terra Sancta Palestina, Figural Cartouche, 1629 A highly decorative and historically important Blaeu map of the Holy Land, “Terra Sancta… Palestina” (1629), cel...

Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I Very typical of this war because the freedom of Alsace and Lorraine was one of the many issues at stake in this confrontati...

osso Levanto Marble Coffee Table – Sculptural Italian Designer Piece in Deep Red Marble Material: Authentic Italian Rosso Levanto Marble Color: Deep burgundy red with natural white ...

Antique Biblical Map Holy Land, David & Solomon Kingdoms – Hase 1739 This original 18th-century engraved map titled Regni Davidici et Salomonaei Descriptio Geographica was created b...

Italian Brass and Black Glass Sideboard with 24 Green Murano Glass Jewels - Handcrafted Mid-Century Inspired Design

This extraordin...

Title: Engraving of Harpocrates and Ancient Egyptian Magical Seals, c.1776 Description: This striking 18th-century engraving presents an image of Harpocrates, the Graeco-Egyptian go...

Sarreid Brass 12-Light Pineapple Candelabra Centerpiece -'Surtout de Table' Spain, Circa 1970s The Sarreid brass 12-light pineapple candelabra centerpiece, also known as a "surtout ...

Blaeu Virginia and Florida Map – Decorative Early America Chart 1642 A highly important and visually striking map of the southeastern coast of North America, titled Virginiae partis...

Presenting an extremely rare first edition hardback copy of The Seven Seas by Rudyard Kipling from 1897. This rare book is in fair to good condition for ...

Vintage Bohemian crystal vase from the Fipop series was crafted by Ludwig Moser & Sons Glassworks in Karlsbad, former Czechoslovakia, in 1920s. The vase features faceted cut sid...

Pocket photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guilloché, with hand-engraved edge. Napoleon III Empire style. Hinged octagona...

Exotic Anglo-Indian Patinated Repoused Brass Oil Lamp with Alligator Handles, Now Electrified  An exquisite Exotic Anglo-Indian Patinated Repoussé Brass Oil Lamp, now electrified. M...

Mexican Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This richly hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Mexicanen” depicts Indigenous people from Mexico in a ...

British Isles – England, Scotland & Ireland Map, Bonne c1780 Description: This elegant map depicts England, Scotland, and Ireland with remarkable detail, showing counties, rivers, a...

Antique Map South Africa, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas - 1884 Description: This detailed map of South Africa was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General...

An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...

Created in Murano, Venice, this elegant set of six clear glass tumblers by Salviati embodies the refined artistry and innovation for which the storied Venetian glassmaker is renowned...

This 1667 map titled "Patriarchatus Constantinopolitani Geographica Descriptio" was crafted by renowned French cartographer Melchior Tavernier, who was a prominent map engraver during the 17th century. This rare and historically significant map focuses on the territories under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, one of the most important centers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It covers regions around the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus), parts of Greece, and adjacent areas in Asia Minor and the Balkans, which were historically vital during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The map is filled with ancient place names, making it a valuable resource for both historical and cartographic enthusiasts. Key Features: - Antique ecclesiastical map illustrating the influence of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople in the 17th century. - Features beautifully detailed ancient coastlines, rivers, and terrains, providing a comprehensive geographical view of the region. - Rich with historic place names - like Byzantium, Nicomedia, Nicaea, Cyzicus, Bithynia, Pontus, Macedonia, and Thrace - that date back to the classical era, offering insights into the ancient geography of the eastern Mediterranean. - A finely engraved strapwork cartouche in the lower right corner with Baroque-style decoration, featuring two putti (cherubic figures) – a hallmark of 17th-century map art. - The map extends to include the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Mediterraneum) to the south and the Black Sea to the north, highlighting its ecclesiastical and geopolitical significance. - Original hand coloring may still be present, enhancing the decorative appeal for collectors of antique maps. This rare map offers a unique perspective on the religious influence and historical geography of the Eastern Mediterranean during the late 17th century. It would appeal to collectors interested in: - **Byzantine history** - **Ottoman Empire** - **Eastern Orthodox Church** - **Antique cartography...

Presenting a very rare first edition hardback copy of The Life Record of H.W. Grabber, A Terry Texas Ranger 1861-1865 Sixty-Two Years in Texas. Copyright ...

Beautiful and large footed cameo glass vase in the Art Nouveau style depicting blooming blue violet flowers on a pale yellow ground. Signed Galle. 12 1/2 by 7 inches.

This elegant antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror, crafted circa 1870, features the classic understated silhouette of the period with softly rounded upper corners and a substant...

The Polaris Table is a versatile piece that serves as a modular dining table, console, or standalone art piece, seamlessly blending functionality with artistic expression. This versi...

Falco Leucocephalus Hornotinus – The Young Bald Eagle, by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770s This magnificent hand-colored engraving of Falco Leucocephalus Hornotinus (the young Bald Eagle) was ...

Antique World Map with Astronomical Spheres by Pierre Mortier, Amsterdam, circa 1700 This fascinating antique world map titled "Carte générale du monde, ou description du monde terr...

Three Antique Oceania Engravings – Guam Chamorro Life, Distillery & Costumes, 1836 Description: This set of three original 19th-century engravings illustrates scenes of daily life a...

Antique Persian Military Scene with Camel - Hand-Colored Engraving, c1820 A lively and visually engaging early 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting Persian military figures...

The original exquisite 18-piece dinner service is a rare early example of the Asiatic Pheasants pattern, produced by Podmore, Walker & Co. around 1840. A precursor to later itera...

A fine antique original, authentic, Art Nouveau French cameo glass table lamp, signed Muller Freres, circa 1900. Established in Lunéville, France, Muller Frères consisted of a group ...

Antique Engraving of the Baths of Titus in Rome, Ruins, Niquet Family, c.1780 This refined late 18th-century engraving presents a picturesque and historically informed view of the r...

Antique Moth Pair Xylina Lambda Ortholithia Sepp Brants 1905 Handcolor This refined matching pair of antique moth engravings originates from Parts 7–8 of...

Each panel is handmade in the artist’s studio, available in several sizes (S, M, L) and can be displayed individually or as part of a composition. DREVO by Victoria Yakusha is a ser...

Blaeu Map of Savoy & Alps, Geneva Piedmont France Italy, c.1642 Description: A finely detailed and highly decorative map of the Duchy of Savoy, encompassing the Alpine regions betwe...

Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool. From the women’s powder room Paramount Theater...

The engravings depict a variety of marine organisms, specifically mollusks, which include both gastropods and bivalves. The details for the three prints provided are as follows: 1. ...

This engraving titled "Histoire Naturelle: le café" is a detailed botanical illustration, part of an 18th or 19th-century natural history text or compendium. It depicts the coffee ...

A rare and magnificent silver, gold & jeweled palace mirror, certainly made for an Indian Maharaja, circa 1900. A special commission for an Indian palace from the late Victorian era, likely produced in Thailand. This palace size hand-hammered Indian mirror is made from pure silver. A truly exceptional work of art with floral design topped with miniatures structures...

Three Antique Hawaii Engravings – Hula Dance, Native Ceremony & Lamentation, 1836 Description: This set of three original 19th-century engravings illustrates scenes of traditional l...

Hannibal’s Campaign Map, Spain to Italy via Alps, Wilkinson London 1817 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored map illustrates the legendary military campaign of Hannibal ...

Antique Javanese Prints – Houses, Farming Tools & Household Utensils – c.1860 This striking set of three finely hand-colored lithographs documents aspects of daily life and material...

A circa 1930’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with interior lights

Small Silver Birds Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Sliver Quail Birds with Tray. Antique valuable silver plated salt and pepper shake...

Title: Limburgum Oppidum Galliae Belgicae, vulgo Lympurch, gallicè, Lembor Dr. Type: Print (Copper Engraving) Circa 1580 Technique: Colored Copper Engraving Medium: Handmade Paper S...

Mounted Persian Soldier (KoeseIbasje) – Antique Engraving of Safavid Military Costume, c.1730 This impressive 18th-century engraving depicts a heavily armed Persian cavalryman known...

Pair of 19th Century Scottish Monogrammed Hardwood Lawn Balls  A pair of 19th-century Scottish monogrammed hardwood lawn balls. Each ball, measuring 5 inches in diameter, is crafted...

Antique Map Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire Anatolia Syria Iraq Black 1884 This detailed and beautifully engraved antique map titled Turkey in Asia was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the respected Scottish cartographic publisher Adam and Charles Black. The map illustrates a vast portion of the Middle East during the late nineteenth century, when the region formed the Asian territories of the Ottoman Empire. The map centers on Anatolia, the great peninsula that today forms modern Turkey, shown here as the heartland of Ottoman Asia. The rugged mountain ranges, river systems, and historic provinces are carefully engraved, reflecting the high standard of Victorian atlas cartography. Numerous cities and towns are clearly marked, including Constantinople (Istanbul), Smyrna (Izmir), Angora (Ankara), Trebizond, and many other regional centers that played important roles in trade and administration. Extending southward, the map covers Syria and the Levant, including Damascus, Aleppo, and the Mediterranean coastal cities that historically linked the Ottoman interior with European commerce. Further south appear Palestine and the Sinai region, together with the eastern Mediterranean coastline. The map also includes the northern portion of Egypt, showing the Nile Delta and the strategic area surrounding the Suez Canal, which had opened only fifteen years earlier in 1869 and had quickly become one of the most important maritime routes in the world. To the east the map extends into Mesopotamia, depicting the great river valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates, including the historic cities of Mosul, Baghdad, and Basra. These regions formed key administrative provinces of the Ottoman Empire and were vital corridors connecting Anatolia with Persia and the Arabian Peninsula. The composition also includes parts of Armenia, Kurdistan, and the Caucasus along the northern and northeastern margins, as well as portions of Persia and Arabia to the southeast. An inset map of Cyprus appears at the bottom, highlighting the island’s strategic importance in the eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus had recently come under British administration in 1878, reflecting the shifting geopolitical dynamics of the region during the late nineteenth century. The map is engraved with remarkable clarity, featuring finely drawn coastlines, mountain relief, and a delicate latitude and longitude grid. Land areas are distinguished with subtle printed color, a typical feature of high-quality Victorian atlas production. The understated color scheme and precise engraving give the map both historical authority and strong decorative appeal. Maps from Black’s General Atlas were widely respected for their accuracy and clarity and were used throughout the British world in schools, libraries, and government institutions. Today they are highly appreciated by collectors for their elegant engraving and for the insight they provide into the political geography of the late nineteenth century. This map was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, Edinburgh, 1884. This example is an original antique steel engraving with original printed color applied at the time of publication. It is not a modern reproduction. Any presentation images showing the print framed are for visual inspiration only. The map is supplied unframed. Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning consistent with age and a central fold from the original atlas binding. A small tear near the folding split. The engraving remains crisp and the printed color remains clear and attractive. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a wide horizontal frame. A dark walnut or classic black frame combined with an ivory or museum-white mat will emphasize the delicate engraving and warm tones of the nineteenth-century printed color. Technique: Steel engraving with original printed color Maker: Adam & Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1884 Keyword block: Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire, Anatolia, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Baghdad, Mosul, Basra, Damascus, Aleppo, Constantinople, Istanbul, Smyrna, Izmir, Angora, Ankara, Armenia, Kurdistan, Caucasus, Persia, Iran, Arabia, Nile Delta, Egypt, Suez Canal, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East map, Ottoman provinces, nineteenth century Middle East, Victorian atlas map, Black’s General Atlas, antique Turkey map...

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