Benelux Maps

Antique map titled 'Oudewater'. Plan of the city of Oudewater, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Topographia Germania Inferioris' by C. Merian, 1659. Artists and Engraver...

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

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

A highly decorative and finely engraved mid-19th century map of Victoria, Australia which appeared in John Tallis & co.'s The Illustrated Atlas (London...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Eiland Banka. Old map of Bangka Island, or Banka. This map originates from 'Atlas der Nederlandsche bezittingen in Oost-Indië naar de nieuwste bronn...

"Antique map titled 'South Italy and the Island of Sardinia'. Old map of Southern Italy and the island of Sardinia. With an inset map of the Bay ...

Antique Globe Gore: Southwestern Europe and West Africa by Vincenzo Coronelli This exquisite, hand-colored globe gore by Vincenzo Coronelli, one of the most renowned 17th-century cartographers, represents Southwestern Europe and West Africa. A segment of Coronelli's monumental 42-inch terrestrial globe, this gore is a remarkable example of the artistry and geographical knowledge of the late 1600s. Covering France, the Iberian Peninsula, and all of Africa west of a line extending from Algeria to the Bight of Benin, it also includes the Canary Islands and Madeira. Coronelli’s globe gores are celebrated for their exceptional engraving and accuracy, and this piece is no exception. The coastline of Africa is depicted with remarkable precision for its time, reflecting the latest geographical knowledge of European explorers. In contrast, the interior of Africa—still a mystery to European mapmakers—features mythical elements such as fantastical mountain ranges and exotic fauna. Giraffes, elephants, lions, and mysterious giant birds populate the landscape, offering a glimpse into the imagination and curiosity of the era. One notable detail is the Gambia...

The map on offer is an antique copperplate engraving of India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), created by Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794), a prominent French cartographer. Here is a breakdown of t...

Antique print titled 'La Ville de Bantam capitale du Roiaume de meme nom'. A bird's eye view of the city Banten or Bantam near the western end of Java in Indonesia. Several tall ...

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' ...

Antique print titled 'Statue of the Maid of Orleans at Rouen'. Old print of the statue of Joan of Arc in Rouen, France. This print originates from 'One...

Antique map titled 'Terra inter Euphratem et Indum Antiqua'. Old map of the Middle East originating from 'Orbis Terrarum Antiquus in usum Schola...

Antique map titled 'Colton's United States of America'. Show railroads, canals, state capitals, major cities and towns, military posts, historic trails, Pony Express and U.S. mail routes; Dakota [Territory] extending deep into Nebraska, and Idaho [Territory] encompassing [modern day] Montana and Wyoming; Indian Territory...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Costes de Cochinchine, Tunquin et Partie de celles de Chine'. Detailed map of the region from the Cambodia River to Macao, along the coast of China. ...

Antique map titled 'Africa'. Original antique map of Africa. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. & A....

Antique print titled 'Vüe dessinée dans l'intérieur de la Grotte de St. Leu Taverni'. Copper engraving showing a cave in Saint-Leu-Taverny. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-...

Striking large-scale map of the Greater Balkans. Decorated with two large-scale cartouches, one showing two swordsman at odds with one another and the other ...

Antique map Oceania titled 'Océanie par C.V. Monin'. Old map of Oceania with an inset of New South Wales. Originates from 'Atlas Classique de la Géographie Ancienne (..)'. Artists ...

Antique map titled 'Tabula Geographica exhibens Regnum Sclavoniae.' Detailed map of Slavonia, the region in eastern Croatia. Map is dated shortly after the Peace of Belgrade sign...

Antique map titled 'Embdena (..)'. Old, antique bird's-eye view plan of Emden, Germany. This bird's-eye view from the southwest over the Dollart shows Emden, which developed from a trading settlement in the 7th/8th centuries into a city as late as late 14th century. In 1494 it was granted staple rights, and in 1536 the harbour was extended. In the mid-16th century Emden's port was thought to have the most ships in Europe. Its population then was about 5,000, rising to 15,000 by the end of the 16th century. The Ems flowed directly under the city walls, but its course was changed in the 17th century by the construction of a canal. Emden has canals within its city limits, a typical feature of Dutch towns, which also enabled the extension of the harbour. Emden's first herring company was founded in 1553, and in 1595 Emden was created a Free Imperial City under the protection of Holland. Published by Braun...

Title: 1882 Maps of Ireland: Northern and Southern Regions These two maps provide a detailed representation of Ireland as it was in 1882, divided into the northern and southern regi...

Antique map titled 'Ditio Trans-Isulana'. Original antique map of the province of Overijssel, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Vyerige Colom verthonende de 17 Nederlandsche...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van 'T Zuider Gedeelte van Groot Britannie behelzende Het Koningryk Engeland (..).' Attractive map showing the south part of Great Britain; the K...

Antique map titled 'Totius Lemovici et Confinium (..).' - A handsome and detailed map of Limousin/Limoges, prepared by the well-known engraver, Petrus Kaerius. With an insert view ...

Antique map titled 'Utrecht'. Map of Utrecht, a province of the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederland volgens de nieuwe spelregels' by J. Kuyper. Artists and En...

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...

Plate 53 : 'China, Midden en Zuid.' (China, Central and South). This lithographed map originates from: 'Wereld-atlas voor Kantoor en Huiskamer' (transl: World Atlas for the office an...

This remarkable map, titled "Asiae X Tab:", is a significant historical artifact that represents the convergence of knowledge and craftsmanship from two of the most esteemed figures in the history of geography and cartography. Created by Gerard Mercator and based on the geographical insights of Claudius Ptolemy, this map is part of the rare first issue published in Brussels in 1578. The map itself meticulously delineates the region between the Indus and Ganges rivers, an area of immense historical and geographical importance. It is an excellent representation of Ptolemy's second-century geographical data, which was fundamental in shaping the modern principles of mapmaking. Mercator, renowned for his precision and dedication to adhering closely to Ptolemy's original intentions, showcases this commitment through the detailed depiction of this significant Asian landscape. This edition stands out not only for its historical accuracy but also for its artistic execution. Gerard Mercator, who was also an innovator in the use of the italic hand for map lettering, first introduced this style in his "Literarum latinarum" in 1540. The use of italics in this map enhances its legibility and aesthetic appeal, which became a hallmark of the finest sixteenth and seventeenth-century Dutch maps, largely attributed to Mercator’s influence. The map measures 13 ½ x 18 inches and features fine hand coloring, which has been preserved in almost excellent condition alttough there some browning due to age. As a splendid example of the first issue from Mercator’s definitive edition of Ptolemy’s "Geographia", it not only serves as a testament to the rich history of geographical exploration but also stands as a beacon of the enduring legacy of its makers, shaping the future of cartographic design and precision. The map "Asiae X Tab:", focusing on the region between the Indus and Ganges rivers, highlights several areas and cities of historical and geographical importance that are likely of interest to scholars, historians, and collectors. Here are key locations depicted on the map: 1. **Indus River**: As one of the major rivers of Asia and a cradle of ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley Civilization, the Indus River holds significant historical importance. 2. **Ganges River**: Another crucial river not just for its cultural and religious significance in India, but also as a vital geographic feature in ancient and medieval maps...

Johnson’s Central America Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored with Insets This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Central America, published by Johnson and Ward i...

Johnson’s Washington Oregon Idaho Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, published by Johnson ...

Antique map titled 'Isles de la Reine Charlotte (..)'. Original old map of the Queen Charlotte Islands, based upon the explorations of James Cook, Juan Perez, and other contemporary European explorers. The map shows only partial coastal detail along the north end of the main island, and includes two insets of navigable bays and depth measurements. Now called Haida Gwaii, after the local native population, the islands situated off Canada’s coast, south of Vancouver played an important role in the late 18th and early 19th century maritime...

Antique map 'Les environs de L'Estang de Longpendu, comprenant une grande partie du Comté de Charolois'. Decorative map of the Charolais region. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus...

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 ’Plan de la Baye et Isle d'Arguim (..) - Oppervlakte van de Baai en 't Eiland van Arguin (..)'. Original antique map of the bay and the island of Arguin. This ...

The map titled "ALBANIA, IBERIA, COLCHIS, ARMENIA, MESOPOTAMIA, BABYLONIA, ASSYRIA" portrays the ancient regions that would encompass parts of modern-day Eastern Turkey, Armenia, Aze...

Vue du Chateau d'Ouandipore'. (View of the Castle of Wandipore in Tibet). This original antique print is taken from 'Histoire générale des voyages (?).', pu...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Zuidelyk Gedeelte van het Ryk Algiers'. Old map of the southern region of the Kingdom of Algiers, Algeria. Originates from the first Dutch edito...

Antique Bird’s Eye View of Leeuwarden, Friesland, by Jollain, circa 1670 This rare and decorative antique engraving presents a panoramic bird’s eye view of the fortified city of Lee...

Description: Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et Forteresse de Malaca'. Detailed plan of the city and fort of Malacca on the southern Malay Peninsula, commanding the strategic st...

Antique map titled 'Plan de l'Isthme du Mont Athos'. Old map of the isthmus of Mount Athos, a mountain and peninsula in northeastern Greece and an important centre of Eastern Orthodox monasticism. This map originates from 'Voyage pittoresque de la Grèce' by M.G.F.A. de Choiseul...

Antique map titled '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 Syberia, Korea and Japan...

Antique 1882 Map of Peru and Bolivia: Andes Mountains, Amazon Rivers, Historic Borders This map from 1882 provides a detailed representation of the countries of Peru and Bolivia in ...

This original antique map depicts the province of Granada, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, as of 1902. The map features several important details: I...

West View of Cowdray House – Antique Engraving of Viscount Montague’s Estate, 1796 This detailed antique engraving captures the west-facing elevation of Cowdray House, the celebrate...

Antique map titled 'Hic est situs oppidi Grauiae (..)'. Bird's eye view plan of Grave, The Netherlands, Holland. Showing the siege of Grave in the year 1602. Source unknown, to be de...

Antique map titled 'A Pictorial Map of the United States of America Showing Principal Regional Resources, Products, and Natural Features'. This information-packed map was create by the General Drafting Company for the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company. The main map features over 700 drawings in full color including points of interest, natural resources, and agricultural products. At bottom are inset maps showing railroad lines, air routes, telephone lines, as well as a pictorial map of New Jersey...

Antique map titled 'Carte Reduite de l'Isle de la Martinique Dressee au Depost des Cartes Plans et Journaux de la Marine.' Superb, large scale chart of th...

Antique map titled 'Peninsula of Sinaï'. Lithographed map of the Sinai Peninsula, a peninsula in Egypt, and the only part of the country located in Asia. It is situated between the M...

Antique 17th-Century Map of Shanxi Province, China – "Xansi" by Blaeu, with Artistic Cartouches Description: This beautifully engraved map of Shanxi Province, historically referred to as "Xansi," was created by Johannes Blaeu in 1655 as part of his renowned *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. This atlas was the first comprehensive Western collection focused on Chinese geography, produced with the guidance of Jesuit missionary Martino Martini. Blaeu’s attention to detail and artistic flair are evident in this representation of Shanxi, highlighting mountains, rivers, cities, towns, and key geographic features. The Great Wall of China, an iconic landmark, is also depicted. The map includes decorative cartouches that enhance its aesthetic appeal. The upper-left corner features the map's title framed in an ornate design, while the lower-right corner showcases a seated figure in traditional Chinese attire alongside a small globe, symbolizing the merging of European cartographic expertise and Chinese knowledge. Each city and geographic feature is labeled in Latin, making it a fascinating historical artifact of cross-cultural exploration. This map was crafted using the copperplate engraving technique, prized for its ability to produce fine, precise details. It is further embellished with hand-coloring, which brings the landscape and decorative elements to life. Blaeu’s maps are highly regarded for their accuracy, artistry, and historical significance, making this piece a valuable collectible. Shanxi Province, historically referred to as "Xansi," is renowned for its historical significance, natural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. The region has been a crucial center of Chinese history and culture for centuries. Its name, meaning "West of the Mountains," refers to its location west of the Taihang Mountains. Shanxi has long been known for its coal resources, which have made it an important economic hub in modern times. Important places in Shanxi include Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved ancient city walls and traditional Chinese architecture. The Yungang Grottoes, near Datong, are another UNESCO site, famous for their intricate Buddhist carvings and statues. Mount Wutai, one of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, is a significant religious site that attracts pilgrims and tourists alike. Taiyuan, the provincial capital, is known for its historical sites, including the Jinci Temple. Shanxi is also known for its role in the early development of Chinese banking, particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Keywords include antique map of Shanxi, Xansi map, Pingyao, Yungang Grottoes, Mount Wutai, 17th-century China map...

Antique print titled 'Villa de la Hutte A Deauville, Mr. E. Saintin Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a building in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' ...

Description: Antique map titled 'A New Map of the East Indies'. Old map covering all of Southeast Asia from Persia to the Timor Island, inclusive of the modern day nations of India, ...

Johnson’s Hindostan or British India Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Hindostan or British India, published by Johnson ...

Johnson’s China Map with Canton Inset, USA Published c.1864 – Hand-Colored This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s China, publis...

Turkey in Asia – Antique Map by W\.G. Blackie, 1859, with Inset of Assyrian Ruins This finely detailed antique map titled *Turkey in Asia* is an original engraving from W\.G. Blacki...

Antique Map of Champagne France by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1710 Hand-Colored This richly detailed antique map titled Tabula Geographica Campani...

Detailed 1720s Map – Siege of Douay and Lines of Circumvallation, France This engraved map shows the detailed fortifications and surrounding region of Douay (Douai) in northern Fran...

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...

Antique map titled 'Les Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Ecosse et d'Irlande'. Original antique map of England and Ireland. Originates from 'Petit Atlas ...

Title on Page (Dutch and French): CORPS DE GARDE van Hollandsche Officiers / Corps de Garde des Officiers Hollandois". Amst., 1754. Fine engraving depicting an officer's mess by J. Punt and P. Tanjé after a painting by C. Troost, with coat of arms engraved in lower margin and dedication to G. Braamcamp ("beminnaar der schilderkonst"). Waiting room with reading, smoking and card playing officers. Right, one of them studies a map of the Netherlands. On the wall a coat of arms with the Dutch lion. At the bottom of the margin the coat of arms and an assignment to Gerrit Braamcamp, who had the original painting in his collection. Cornelis Troost...

Antique print titled 'Die Quelle des Jumna'. View of the Yamuna river, India. This print originates from 'Meyer´s Universum oder Abbildung und Beschreibung des Sehenswerthesten und M...