Benelux Maps

Historical Map of the Margraviate of Brandenburg by Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola - 1687 This magnificent map, titled Marchesato, et Elettorato di Brandeburgo con una gran Porzione ...

An original old map of the province of Segovia from the year 1902. Segovia is a historic area located in the central part of Spain, northwest of Madrid. Known for its rich history, a...

1784 Russian Discoveries in Siberia, Alaska & the Bering Strait - Gerhard Friedrich Muller "Nouvelle Carte des Decouvertes Faites par des Vaisseaux Russiens Aux Cotes Inconnues de L'Amerique Septentrionale avec Les Pais Adiacents" is a seminal map by Gerhard Friedrich Muller, showcasing Russian discoveries in Siberia, Alaska, and the Bering Strait region. Originally published in 1754, this map served as a direct counter to Guillaume de L'Isle's speculative "fantasy" map of the same area, which prominently featured the fictitious Mer de l'Ouest (Sea of the West). This edition, published in 1784 by the Imperial Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg, reflects the substantial geographic knowledge gained through Russian explorations, particularly the voyages of Vitus Bering. It accurately depicts the northern Pacific coasts, focusing on Siberia, the Aleutian Islands, and the Alaskan coast. The hand-coloring remains vibrant, emphasizing key geographic details, and a richly decorated rococo cartouche adorns the upper right, indicating the map's origins. This map is a significant artifact, illustrating the progression of cartographic accuracy and the influence of Russian expeditions in shaping the early knowledge of the North Pacific and Arctic regions. The 1784 edition of Gerhard Friedrich Muller's map features the routes of key Russian voyages that explored the North Pacific, specifically those related to the exploration of Siberia, Alaska, and the Bering Strait. These include: 1. Vitus Bering's Voyages (1728 and 1741) - The map shows routes of Vitus Bering, a Danish explorer in the Russian Navy, who led two important expeditions: - During his first Kamchatka Expedition (1728), Bering navigated through what is now known as the Bering Strait, proving that Siberia and Alaska were separated by a sea. - His second Kamchatka Expedition (1741) extended further eastward to Alaska. This journey greatly expanded European knowledge of the northern Pacific and confirmed Alaska as part of the North American continent. 2. Aleksei Chirikov's Route (1741) - As part of the second Kamchatka Expedition, Aleksei Chirikov, who was Bering's second-in-command, led a separate ship and reached the Alaskan coast, discovering the southeastern parts of Alaska and providing further detailed knowledge of the area. 3. Russian Navigators in the Aleutian Islands - The map also shows the exploration routes in and around the Aleutian Islands, which were instrumental for Russian fur...

Antique map of France titled 'Description du Guienne'. Decorative map of Guyenne region. Guyenne or Guienne was an old French province which corresponded roughly to the Roman provinc...

Antique map titled 'Hungary and Transilvania'. Original antique map of Hungary and Transylvania (modern day Romania), centered on Budapest. Artists and ...

Antique map titled 'Siberie ou Russie d?Asie'. This is a fine example of J. Migeon's map of Russia in Asia. Migeon's map covers the Russian empire in Asia from european Russia and th...

This elaborate map of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania served as a historical tribute to the city's first volunteer fire departments. It was drawn by J...

Description: Antique map, titled: 'Rhodos.' - Plan of Rhodes, Greece. This map originates from 'Nauwkeurige Beschrijving der eilanden in de in de Archipel der Middellantsche Zee', by...

Bay of Saint Helena: French Naval Chart by N.B. Ingénieur de la Marine, 18th Century This meticulously detailed copper engraving, titled 'Carte de la Baye de Sainte Helene' (Map of the Bay of Saint Helena), was drawn by N.B., an engineer of the French Navy (*Ingénieur de la Marine*). The map was created based on the navigational observations of mariners and published in the 18th century, most likely in France. It offers a precise and practical representation of Saint Helena Bay, a crucial anchorage point in the South Atlantic Ocean. Saint Helena Bay, located on the island of Saint Helena, was an important stopover for ships sailing between Europe and Asia, particularly for Dutch and British vessels during the Age of Exploration and the later colonial period. Its significance was further heightened when the island became the final exile location of Napoleon Bonaparte from 1815 to 1821. The map shows the bay with impressive attention to detail, depicting the coastline with numerous soundings marked in French and English leagues (*Lieues Marines de France et d'Angleterre*), allowing navigators to gauge the water depth and avoid hazards. The bay’s natural topography, including hills and coastal elevations, is rendered in delicate engraving lines. A large central peak dominates the landscape, surrounded by rugged terrain, while a smaller inlet and river (*Riviere*) are also shown, highlighting the complex geography of the bay. A decorative fleur-de-lis compass rose marks the left side of the chart, indicating orientation and providing a clear sense of direction for mariners. The map's clean and elegant design reflects the French cartographic tradition of combining functional navigation aids with aesthetic appeal. The chart includes practical features such as scale indicators and coastal profiles that help sailors recognize the bay from a distance. The detailed soundings marked throughout the bay make this map an invaluable tool for understanding the navigational challenges of the area, particularly for large, heavily laden ships. This rare chart belongs to a series of marine maps...

Antique map titled 'Provincie Friesland - Gemeente Dokkum'. Map of the township of Dokkum, Friesland. This map originates from 'Gemeente-Atlas van Nederland' by J. Kuyper. The best-known event in Dokkum's history is the martyrdom of the Anglo-Saxon missionary Saint Boniface (Dutch: Bonifatius) in 754. Oliver of Cologne preached the Fifth Crusade in Dokkum in 1214 and Dokkum sent a contingent; the crescent in the coat of arms of Dokkum refers to this event. Dokkum acquired city rights in 1298. In 1572 Dokkum was sacked by the Spaniards after it had joined the Dutch Revolt...

Antique map Africa titled 'Partie Occidentale de l'Ancien Continent, depuis Lisbonne jusquá la Riviere de Sierra Leona'. Detailed map of Coastal Nor...

The text on the map "La principaute de Dombes; J. van den Eynde sculpit.; La Principavte de Dombes" indicates that it is a map of the principality of Dombes, engraved by J. van den E...

The print for sale here depicts a historical map of the province of Sevilla (Seville) from the year 1901. Sevilla is located in the southern part of Spain and is part of the autonomo...

This antique map, titled "A Map of Old & New Castile from the Observations of Rodrigo Mendes Silva and others," depicts the regions of Old Castile and New Castile in Spain, along with the Kingdom of Leon, Estremadura, La Mancha, among others. The map dates back to the early 18th century, a period marked by significant political shifts and territorial changes in Europe, particularly illustrated by the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714) that reshaped Spain’s governance and regional boundaries. The map itself was published in 1714 by John Senex, a prominent English mapmaker, surveyor, globemaker, and geographer of the early eighteenth century. He was apprenticed as a young man to bookseller Robert Clavell and collaborated with notable mapmakers such as Jeremiah Seller and Charles Price. In 1728, Senex's contributions to geography and mapping were recognized when he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, an exceptional honor for a mapmaker, underlining his significant role as the Society's engraver and a publisher of maps by Edmund Halley and other notable figures. John Senex is renowned for his English Atlas, first published in the same year as this map, 1714, and continued to be printed until the 1760s. Following his death in 1740, his widow Mary Senex managed the business until 1755. Afterward, the stock passed to William Herbert and Robert Sayer for maps, and to James Ferguson for globes. The map serves not just as a geographical record but also as a historical document, reflecting the territorial divisions significant to Spain's political and economic structure at the time. The focus on Old and New Castile underscores their importance during a transformative era in Spanish history. Here are some potentially significant places and features of this map: 1. **Old Castile (Castilla la Vieja)**: Historically significant as part of the former Kingdom of Castile, this region includes major cities such as Burgos and Valladolid. These cities could be popular search...

Antique map titled 'Carte Particuliere des Isles Moluques'. This map depicts the islands of Herij, Ternate, Tidor, Pottebackers, Timor, Machian and Bachian. The Moluccan islands were...

The map provided is of the province of Huesca, located in the northeastern part of Spain, within the autonomous community of Aragon, as of the year 1901. Here are some of the key fea...

Antique map titled 'Central Asia'. Old map of central Asia originating from 'Smith's New General Atlas Containing Distinct Maps Of all the Principal Empires, Kingdoms, & States Throu...

Antique map titled 'Espagne et Portugal'. Attractive map of Spain and Portugal. The map covers all of Spain and Portugal from France to the Mediterranean Sea and includes the Baleari...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van een Deel der Middelandsche Zee (..)'. Old map of the region around the Mediterranean Sea. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting t...

Antique map titled 'Plan de la Côte du N.E. de l 'Ile de Juan Fernandes - Schets van den Noord-Oost kant van het eiland Juan Fernandes '. This map depicts the northeast coast of the ...

European Turkey and Greece Map – Balkans and Ionian Islands 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Die Europäische Türkei, Griechenland und die Ionische...

European Turkey and Greece Map – Balkans and Ionian Islands 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Die Europäische Türkei, Griechenland und die Ionische...

Greece Map – Kingdom of Greece and Ionian Islands 1847 This elegant antique print shows the Kingdom of Greece titled “Königreich Griechenland und die Ionischen Inseln” meaning “King...

Antique map titled 'Superioris et Inferioris ducatus Silesiae (..)'. Detailed map of Silesia by Johann Baptist Homann. Shows the Southwestern part of Poland between Frankfurt Oder ...

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 print Indonesia titled 'Fort en Dorp Pedir, ten oosten van de hoofdstad Atchin gelegen'. Antique print depicting a scene in Indonesia. Originates from 'De Oorlog tusschen Ned...

Antique map titled 'Nova Descriptio Palatinatus Rheni'. Detailed map of the Rhine-Palatinate, a state of Germany located in the west of the country. The map tracks the course of the ...

Europe Map – Political Divisions and Borders 1858 This fine antique print shows Europe with its political divisions titled “Europa zur Übersicht der politischen Verhältnisse” meanin...

Europe Map – Rivers, Watersheds and Elevation 1857 This beautiful antique print shows Europe with its river systems and watershed regions, titled “Europa zur Übersicht der Flussgebi...

Arctic Polar Map – North Pole and Russian Empire Regions 1857 This remarkable antique print shows the Arctic titled “Polar-Karte enthaltend die Länder und Meere am Nord-Pol” meaning...

World Map – Mercator Projection with Global Sea Routes 1857 This attractive antique print shows a world map titled “Planiglob in Mercators Projection zur Übersicht der Erdfläche und...

Antique map titled 'Plan de la Côte du N.E. de l 'Ile de Juan Fernandes'. Map of the northeast coast of the island of Juan Fernandez with Cumberland Bay, South America. In 1740 Ans...

Solar System Map – Planetary Orbits and Data Chart 1857 This antique print shows a detailed diagram of the solar system titled “Planeten-System der Sonne” meaning “Planetary System ...

Visible Side of the Moon Map – Detailed Lunar Crater Chart 1858 This fascinating antique print shows the visible side of the moon with incredible precision and detail. It depicts th...

Antique map titled 'Belgium Catholicum seu Decem provinciae Germaniae Inferioris cum confiniis Germaniae sup. et Francia (..).' Detailed map of Belgium ...

Antique map titled 'Batavia en Soerabaja'. Detailed plan of Batavia (Jakarta) and Soerabaja (Surabaya), Indonesia. The plans include important places like Tandjoeng Priok, Oedjong, W...

Antique map titled 'Dominion of Canada'. Old map of Eastern Canada with an inset map of Newfoundland. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, Exhibiting, in a ...

Antique map titled 'Plan of Part of the Islands or Archipellago of Corea'. This map depicts part of the Korean Archipelago and originates from Charts and Plates to La Pérouse...

Antique print titled 'Nederlandsch Gasthuis voor behoeftige en minvermogende ooglijders'. Lithograph of the Ooglijdersgasthuis in Utrecht, a former ophthalmology hospital. This print...

The map is titled "PHOENICE, COELESYRIA, IDUMAEA, JUDAEA MACCABAEORUM TEMPORE," which translates to "Phoenicia, Coele-Syria, Idumea, Judea at the Time of the Maccabees." This origi...

The "Antique Map of Syria, North and South Division" by W. G. Blackie, dated 1859, is a significant historical cartographic work. This map, originating fr...

Title: Rare Hand-Colored Map of Franche-Comté and Burgundy by Frederik De Wit c. 1688 Description: This stunning 17th-century map, titled "Comitatus Burgundiae vulgo La Franche Comt...

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique Colonie Francoise dans les Isles Antilles'. Detailed map of the French Island of Martinique. Many towns and harbours, anchor pl...

Antique map titled 'Les Indes Orientales et leur Archipel'. Old map of Southeast Asia, the Straits of Malaca, Philippines, Sumatra, Java, India etc., extending north to Canton and Ma...

Antique map titled 'A Draught of ye Harbour of Praya in the Island St. Jago (..)'. Uncommon map showing the harbour of Praia on Santiago Island, Cape Verde. Source unknown, to be det...

Antique map titled 'Nouvelle Carte du gouvernement civil d'Angleterre (..)'. Old plan of London, with map of England and two large allegorical views. This map originates from Chatela...

The uploaded image is a historical map of the Beira Alta region in Portugal. The map is detailed, showing the topography, hydrography, and transportation networks of the region, incl...

Antique map titled 'Asia'. Steel engraved map of Asia by F. P. Becker & Co. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by F.P. Becker & Co. Published in London. Condition: Very good, gen...

Description: Antique map titled 'Namurcum Comitatus' A map of the Namen/Namur region in Wallonia, Belgium. It is the capital of the province Namur and hosts the Walloon Parliament. T...

Antique print titled 'Jacobite Pincushion - Silk Purse'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal House of Stuart. Illustrated By a Series of Forty Plates in Colours Draw...

Antique map titled 'Descriptio Zeilan, et Maldivarum Inss'. Rare, original antique miniature map of Ceylon/Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This map originate...

Antique map titled 'Wisconsin'. Original antique map of Wisconsin, United States. With inset geological map of Wisconsin. This print originates from '...

This miniature map of the East Indies and Nova Guinea was created by Abraham Ortelius and published in 1601 as part of the "Epitome" by Giovanni Battista Vrients. It is a finely hand...

Antique map titled 't Wester Deel van de Middelandse Zee (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the Mediterranean Sea and surroundings. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Gesc...

Antique print titled ‘Hakodadi from Telegraph Hill’. View of Hakodate, a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the ...

Antique map titled 'Plan de la Grotte de Kungur'. Original plan of the Kungur Ice Cave, a karst cave located in the Urals, near the town Kungur in Perm Krai, Russia, on the right ban...

Antique map titled 'Urbis Campensis (..)'. Plan of the city of Kampen, the Netherlands. This map originates from the 1613 edition of 'Discrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi', by L. Guic...

Antique map titled 'Sketch of the Harbours on the North Side of Eimeo (..)'. Plan of the harbour of Taloo in the Island of Moorea, one of the Society Islands, French Polynesia. Origi...

Antique print titled 'Leading Strings of King James VI'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal House of Stuart. Illustrated By a Series of Fort...

Description: Antique map titled 'Lacus Lemanus'. Old map of Lake Geneva with good detail of surrounding towns and villages. Decorated with a large compass rose with two sailing boats and a sea monster in the lake. Originates from 'Atlas Minor'. Artists and Engravers: Henricus Hondius...