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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Antique Map of France, 1903, with Inset of Paris and Corsica
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Map of France, 1903, with Inset of Paris and Corsica
Description:
This antique map, titled "France," was engraved and published in 1903 by the renowned W. & A.K. John...
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Early 20th Century Continental Europe Maps
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Antique Map of Europe, 1903, with Intricate Political Boundaries and Rich Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Map of Europe, 1903, with Intricate Political Boundaries and Rich Detail
Description:
This antique map, titled "Europe," is a finely engraved and beautifully colored ...
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Early 20th Century Continental Europe Maps
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Antique World Map on Mercator's Projection, Ocean Currents and Trade Routes 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique World Map on Mercator's Projection, 1903, Showing Ocean Currents and Trade Routes
Description:
This antique map, titled "Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection,"...
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Early 20th Century Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
An Antique Map of Extremadura: Crossroads of History and Nature, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is a historical map of Extremadura, an autonomous community of Spain, from an unspecified year. The map features the region's topography, including mountain ranges, river systems, and road networks. Extremadura is bordered by Portugal to the west and is situated to the southwest of Madrid. The map also includes the coat of arms of Lisbon (Lisboa), possibly indicating the historical connections between the two regions, as Lisbon is close to the border of Extremadura.
Extremadura is known for its:
1. **Natural Landscapes**: The region has diverse landscapes, including the mountainous areas in the north and the fertile plains (known as the dehesa) used for grazing pigs, which produce the famous Iberian ham.
2. **Historical Significance**: Extremadura was the birthplace of many famous conquistadors, such as Hernán Cortés...
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Early 1900s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Vintage North Polar Chart Featuring Arctic Exploration Routes, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Vintage North Polar Chart Featuring Arctic Exploration Routes, 1903
This vintage map titled "North Polar Chart" offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Arctic ex...
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Early 20th Century Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of Batavia 'Jakarta, Indonesia' by Montanus, 1679
Located in Langweer, NL
Fine early plan of Batavia (Jakarta), published by Arnoldus Montanus. This map has a vignette at the bottom showing Jakarta from the sea with the volcanoes Mount Gede, Mount Pangrnago and Mount Salak in the background. The plan is based on the earlier, much larger map of Batavia published by Clement de Jonghe...
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Late 17th Century Unknown Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Original Antique Print of Crimean Costumes, Russia & Ukraine, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Die Krim - Trachten'.
Original antique print of Crimean costumes. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
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1880s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Rare Hand-Colored Map of Franche-Comté and Burgundy by Frederik De Wit c. 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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1680s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Authentic Old Map of Sumatra, Malaysia and Singapore, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Kaartje van't Eiland Sumatra en de Maleidse Kust gelegen na de stelling van de G. de L'Isle"
Published by Jacob Keizer and by Jan de Lat
Creator: Keizer, Jacob, active 1706...
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1740s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Old Print of Captain Cook Witnessing a Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, Tahiti, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Menschelijke Offerhande in eene Morai of Otahiti verrigt'.
Antique print depiciting a Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, in Otaheite. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom...
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Early 1800s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Panoramic View of the Town of Malacca, Malaysia, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Malaysia titled 'De Stad Malacka'.
Decorative panoramic view of the town of Malacca with European vessels in the foreground. The old C...
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1720s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of British North America, The Dominion of of Canada, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is titled "British North America, Dominion of Canada," from the 1882 Blackie Atlas. It features the geographical area that comprises modern-day Canada, with notable features...
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1880s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Plan of the Region of Cassis, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de Cassis et environs'. Original plan of the region of Cassis, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime (..)' by J.N. Bellin. Published 1764...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
1882 Map of the Pacific Ocean Highlighting Islands and Surrounding Regions
Located in Langweer, NL
This 1882 map of the Pacific Ocean, published by Blackie and Son as part of the 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' presents a detailed and fascinating overview of the ...
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1880s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Woodblock Print Map of Japan 'circa 1860'
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Japanese woodblock print map of Japan. Very large and fascinating map, rebacking with Japanese paper. Published circa 1860.
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Ptolemaic Map of Ceylon or nowadays Sri Lanka
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tab XII. Asiae Taprobanam'. Ptolemaic map of Sri Lanka. Ptolemy drew on the accounts of travelers and sailors and though the information was secondhand and often ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of Principality of Monaco
By Antonio Vallardi Editore
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/619 - "Old Geographical Atlas of Italy - Topographic map of ex-Principality of Monaco" -
ediz Vallardi - Milano -
A somewhat special edition ---
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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Old Decorative Map of the West African Coast & St. Thomae Island, c.1600
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Guineae Nova Descriptio.'
This very decorative map shows the West African coast from Senegal (the 'Rio Senega' is the Senegal River) to Cape Lopez on the Gulf...
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Early 1600s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Old Map of Gloucestershire by Samuel Lewis 1844 – Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristo
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Old Map of Gloucestershire by Samuel Lewis 1844 – Gloucester Cheltenham Bristol Cirencester Tewkesbury
Description:
This antique 1844 map of Gloucestershire was engraved for Samuel Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary of England. It includes major towns such as Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Cirencester, and Tewkesbury. Roads, rivers, and topographical details are finely engraved, with hand-colored borders marking the county boundaries. The map also shows neighboring counties including Herefordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. A decorative compass rose completes the elegant composition.
Condition:
The map is in good condition with slight age toning and wide clean margins. The engraved lines remain sharp and the original hand coloring is well preserved. Folding line as issued. No tears or stains are visible.
Framing suggestions:
Use an acid-free mat in ivory or light beige to complement the map’s aged tone. A dark wood, black, or antique gold frame will enhance the historic style. UV-protective glass is recommended for long-term preservation. Ideal for display in a home library, study, or office with a classic interior.
Keywords:
Gloucestershire map 1844 Samuel Lewis antique...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Map of Ireland: Early 19th Century - from the 1802 Tardieu Atlas
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map Description
**Title:** Carte d'Irlande
**Publication Details:**
- **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne
- **Purpose:** For the Nouve...
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Early 1800s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
1782 Map of the East Indies – India, Siam, Philippines, Java, Borneo, Ganges
Located in Langweer, NL
1782 Bayly Map of the East Indies – India, Siam, Philippines, Java, Borneo, Ganges
This finely engraved and vibrantly hand-colored map titled 'A New Map of the East Indies' was dr...
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1780s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of the Ancient Greek Colonization
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map I containing the Western Division of the Grecian Colonies & Conquests'. Original antique map of the ancient Greek colonization. Frontispiece map of 'The Histo...
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Late 18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel – Antique Map by Seb. Münster, 1574
Located in Langweer, NL
Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel – Antique Map by Sebastian Münster, 1574
This rare and finely colored woodcut map of Northern Netherlands depicts the provinces of Friesl...
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16th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of the Brazil Railway Company, '1912'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Brazil Railway Company'. This folding map is attached to the booklet titled 'The Brazil Railway Company'. It is a memorandum by A. H. A. Knox-Little, who was the ...
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Early 20th Century Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Large Lithograph of Princess Marie of Orleans, Duchess of Württember, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'S.A.R. Madame Marie d'Orléans, Duchesse Alexandre de Wurtemberg'.
Large lithograph of Princess Marie of Orleans, Duchess of Württemberg with her son, Philip...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
1700 Guillaume Delisle Map: Western Mediterranean & Moorish North Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
1700 Guillaume Delisle Map: Western Mediterranean & Moorish North Africa
This hand-colored map from 1700 by Guillaume Delisle, titled "In Notitiam Ecclesiasticam Africae Tabula Geographica," offers a detailed look at the regions under Moorish control during the later medieval period.
It encompasses the northern African coast from Morocco to Libya, the Iberian Peninsula, and the western Mediterranean, including notable islands such as Sardinia, Corsica, Malta, the Balearics, and Sicily, where a smoking Mount Etna is depicted.
The map is embellished with three decorative cartouches, adding artistic flair to the detailed geographical renderings.
Engraved by Jean Baptiste Liebaux, the map measures 25.2 inches wide by 19.1 inches high.
It features a sharp impression with contemporary outline color, later enhanced cartouches, and is printed on a bright sheet with a Society of Jesus watermark.
The condition is very good, with an archivally repaired centerfold separation at the bottom and light toning along the edges.
Keywords:
- Guillaume Delisle map
- Western Mediterranean historical map
- Northern Africa map...
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Early 1700s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Old Map of the Lower Bishopric of Münster (1726-1750) by Sanson & Ottens, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Historical Map of the Lower Bishopric of Münster (1726-1750) by Sanson & Ottens – Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving
The map titled "BASSE PARTIE DE L'EVESCHE DE MUNSTER" is a detai...
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1750s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Map of Samoa or Schiffer-Inseln (Navigator Islands) - 19th Century German Map
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Samoa or Schiffer-Inseln (Navigator Islands) - 19th Century German Map
This detailed 19th-century map of the Samoa Islands, also known as the Navigator Islands (Schiffer-In...
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1890s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
1792 Map of Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula by Delisle/Elwe
Located in Langweer, NL
1792 Map of Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula by Delisle/Elwe
This detailed 1792 map, created by Delisle and published by Elwe, depicts northeastern Africa, including Egypt, ...
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1790s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Original Rare Map of the Holy Land Showing the Twelve Tribes of Israel's, 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Douze Tribus D'Israel (..).'
Map of the Holy Land showing the twelve tribes of Israel's. Tribes are all named...
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1780s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Swiss Splendor: Antique Map of Switzerland and Its Cantons, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Poster Dutch East Indies, circa 1940
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful poster of the Dutch East Indies titled 'Het Verre Oosten'. This poster includes a large map of the East Indies with detailed legend. Below ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Original French Antique Print of Villa Boulevard De Boulogne, Chabat, C.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Villa Boulevard de Boulogne (Seine) Mr. L. Magne, Architecte'. This print depicts the design of a villa in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite'...
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20th Century Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of Boulogne-sur-Mer by Bellin '1764'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville de Boulogne'. Original antique map of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. This map originates from 'Le petit atlas maritime: recueil de cartes et plans des...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique 1830 Map of Leinster, Ireland with Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford and Kildare
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique 1830 Map of Leinster, Ireland with Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, and Kildare
Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – C. Kon: Ireland, f...
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1830s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Three Views of Fort James, Van der Schley, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Three views of Fort James. The Dutch subtitles read: a) Grondtekening van ?t eiland St. James, op de Gambra Ao 1732. B) Noord-Oostlyk gezigt van ?t Fort St. James. C) Noord-Noord-Wes...
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18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of Edom, an Ancient Kingdom in Transjordan, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Idumea, of thet Land der Philistynen'. Old map of Edom, an ancient kingdom in Transjordan located between Moab to the northeast, the Arabah to the west and the ...
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18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
18th Century Map of Upper Guinea: Kingdoms and Coastal Regions of West Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an antique map depicting the coastal regions of West Africa, specifically the Gulf of Guinea and surrounding areas, including parts of what is now Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leo...
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1780s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of West Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia, 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Borneo en Belitoeng'. Old map of West Kalimantan, Borneo. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen.
Artists and...
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20th Century Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of Africa by Homann Heirs, '1804'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Charte von Africa'. Large, original antique map of Africa by Franz Ludwig Güssefeld. Published by Homann Heirs, 1804.
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Early 19th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Dutch City Plan of Workum in Friesland by N. Van Geelkercken, hand-colored 1616
Located in Langweer, NL
Workum in Friesland by Nicolaes van Geelkercken, hand-colored map ca. 1616
This beautifully hand-colored engraving titled 'Worcum' presents an early 17th-century bird’s-eye view of ...
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1610s Dutch Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Beautiful Large Scale Map of Spain and Portugal Published by Herman Moll in 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: A New and Exact Map of Spain & Portugal
Author: Herman Moll
Date: 1711
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Herman Moll (c. 1654-1732) was one of the most important London mapmakers in the first half of the eighteenth century. Moll was probably born in Bremen, Germany, around 1654. He moved to London to escape the Scanian Wars. His earliest work was as an engraver for Moses Pitt on the production of the English Atlas, a failed work which landed Pitt in debtor's prison. Moll also engraved for Sir Jonas Moore, Grenville Collins, John Adair, and the Seller & Price firm. He published his first original maps in the early 1680s and had set up his own shop by the 1690s.
Moll's work quickly helped him become a member of a group which congregated at Jonathan's Coffee House at Number 20 Exchange Alley, Cornhill, where speculators met to trade stock. Moll's circle included the scientist Robert Hooke...
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1710s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of the Turkish Empire by Tirion 'c.1760'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Turksche Ryk gelegen in Europa, Asia en Africa'. Original antique map of the Turkish Empire. The map is centered on the Mediterranean Sea but...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Map of Soria Province, 1901: Detailed Cartography of Northeastern Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is a historical map of the province of Soria from 1901.
A decorative coat of arms enhances the aesthetic of the map, signifying the historical and cultural significance of ...
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Early 1900s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Rare 1670 Map of Tartary by Richard Blome after Sanson, Hand-colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare 1670 Map of Tartary by Richard Blome after Sanson, hand-colored engraving
This striking and highly decorative map, titled *A Generall Mapp of the Kingdome of Tartaria*, was pub...
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1670s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Germany and the Borders of Empire: Bodenehr’s Map of the Holy Roman World, 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Title:
Germany and Surrounding Realms by Gabriel Bodenehr, circa 1710
This striking copperplate engraving, titled "S. Imperium Romano-Germanicum, Teutschland mit Seinen Angräntzende...
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1710s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Map of the Margraviate and Electorate of Brandenburg by de Beaurain - ca.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Historical Map of the Margraviate and Electorate of Brandenburg by Chevalier de Beaurain - Circa 1750
This impressive historical map, titled "Carte du Marquisat et Electorat de Br...
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1750s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Map of the Kingdom of Württemberg, Oberamt Tettnang in Germany, circa 1885
Located in Langweer, NL
Administrative Map of the Kingdom of Württemberg, Oberamt Tettnang, circa 1885
This detailed antique map titled "Handkarte von dem Königl. Württ. Oberamt Tettnang" was created by G....
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1880s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of Celtic Europe by Cluver, 1678
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Europe titled 'Europam sive Celticam Veterem'. Rare map of Celtic Europe. Made after A. Ortelius, originates from 'Introductionis in uni...
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17th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Île-de-France Map, including Paris - Hand-Colored Engraving by F. De Wit c. 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Colored 17th-Century Map of Île-de-France by Frederik De Wit c. 1688
Description: This striking map, "Le Gouvernement de l’Isle de France," showcases the Île-de-France r...
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1680s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of the West-Frisian Part of Independant Friesland by Halma, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Friesland titled 'Pars I Frisiae Liberae (..)'. Old map of Friesland, the Netherlands. This map depicts the West-Frisian part of independant Friesland. Originates from 'U...
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18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Bay of Saint Helena: French Naval Chart by N.B. Ingénieur de la Marine, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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1770s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of France with Decorative Title Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la France'. Original old map of France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime Recueil De Cartes et Plans Des Quatre Parties Du Monde (..) by ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Old Map of the Margraviate of Brandenburg by Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola, 1687
Located in Langweer, NL
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 ...
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1680s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
17th-Century Original Antique Map of Guangxi Province, China – Qvangsii by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique 17th-Century Map of Guangxi Province, China – "Qvangsii" by Blaeu, Richly Illustrated and Colored
Description: This fascinating 17th-century map of Guangxi Province, historically referred to as "Qvangsii," was crafted by Johannes Blaeu and published in 1655 as part of the *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. Blaeu’s atlas, created in collaboration with Jesuit missionary Martino Martini, introduced European audiences to the geography of China in an unprecedented way. Guangxi Province, known for its striking karst landscapes and important historical trade routes, is depicted here in remarkable detail.
The map highlights the province’s topography, including mountain ranges, rivers, and towns, all meticulously engraved and labeled in Latin. It also captures key trade connections and cultural significance, as Guangxi historically served as a bridge between China and Southeast Asia. The decorative cartouche at the top left is adorned with figures in traditional Chinese costumes, symbolizing the cultural richness of the region and adding artistic elegance to the map.
This map was engraved using the copperplate technique, known for its ability to produce fine, detailed lines. The hand-coloring further enhances the visual impact, clearly distinguishing territorial divisions and natural features. Blaeu’s reputation for both accuracy and artistry is evident in this piece, making it a collector’s item of historical and aesthetic significance.
Guangxi Province, historically referred to as "Qvangsii," is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, unique karst landscapes, and cultural diversity. It is famous for its dramatic limestone formations, verdant hills, and picturesque rivers, making it one of the most visually striking regions in China. Guangxi has historically been a significant trade corridor between China and Southeast Asia, contributing to its cultural and economic importance. It is also home to various ethnic minority groups, including the Zhuang, Miao, and Dong, whose traditions and festivals enrich the region's cultural tapestry.
Important places in Guangxi include Guilin, known for its iconic karst mountains and the Li River, which has inspired poets and artists for centuries. Yangshuo, a town near Guilin, is celebrated for its stunning natural scenery and outdoor activities. Nanning, the provincial capital, is an important economic and cultural hub. The Longji Rice Terraces, also known as the Dragon’s Backbone, are an engineering marvel and a popular tourist destination. Beihai, a coastal city, is known for its silver beaches and maritime trade history.
Keywords for this map include 17th-century China map, Guangxi Province, Qvangsii map, antique Chinese maps...
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1650s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Italian modern Table globe map of the world in metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Table globe map of the world in metal, 1960s
Table map of the world with metal structure. The globe rotates thanks to the pins of the curved metal structure. The base ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Continental Europe Maps
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Metal
Map of Europe Highlighting Ancient and Modern Geographical Divisions (1794)
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Europe Highlighting Ancient and Modern Geographical Divisions (1794). Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the British Isles – Map by D’Anville (1794).
This detailed 18th-cent...
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1790s Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
Antique Map of Kollumerland, a Township in Friesland, The Netherlands, 1868
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Provincie Friesland - Gemeente Kollumerland en Nieuw-Kruisland'.
Map of the township of Kollumerland including Kollum, Westergeest, Burum and many other villa...
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe Maps
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Paper
