Continental Europe Maps

These two maps are part of an 1882 atlas published by Blackie and Son, a notable publishing company in the 19th century known for their educational books and detailed atlases. The ma...

This map is an 1882 Blackie & Son map of China. The title "CHINA." is prominently displayed at the bottom. The map is colored to differentiate various regions, possibly indicating di...

Antique map titled 'Bavariae pars inferior cum insertis et adjacentibus regionibus (..)'. Published circa 1700 in N. Visscher's World Atlas. The map "Bavariae pars inferior cum inse...

Original antique map titled 'Aegyptus et Cyrene'. Detailed ancient map of the region between the Gulf of Lybia and the Red Sea, with marvelous detail along the Mediterranean Coastline and the Nile, Egypt. This map originates from 'Philippi Cluveri Introductionis in universam geographiam (..)' by P. Clüver. Published 1729. Philipp Clüver was an Early Modern German geographer and historian. Cluver's Geography was one of the most enduring works of the 17th & 18th Centuries, issued by several different publishers with many different sets of maps...

Antique map Scandinavia titled 'Sweden & Norway'. Antique map of Scandinavia with a focus on Sweden and Norway. Artists and Engravers: Engrave...

Two maps on one sheet. Hhand colored engraved lithograph, depicting the world as known to the Ancients on Mercator's projection and the Posterity of Noah. The first showns the Empire...

Embark on a historical odyssey with an original Antique Map of Italy from the esteemed 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' meticulously crafted in 1882. This captivatin...

Antique map titled 'De XII de Landkaart vertoonende de Landen der Assyrische, Babylonische, Persische, Grieksche en daarna Romeinsche Heerschappy.' Map of ancient Persia...

Antique map titled 'Contado di Zelanda'. Beautiful map of the Dutch province of Zeeland. With the islands of Walcheren, Schouwen-Duiveland, Noord-Beveland, Zuid-Beveland, Tholen and ...

Antique map titled 'Ontwerp en Erfdeeling van't Land Kanaan, volgens het gezicht van Ezechiel.' Uncommon map of ancient Israel. This map shows Israel fr...

Antique print titled 'Vue d'une partie du Voxhal de Londres'. Copper engraving of Vauxhall gardens, London. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Loui...

Antique map titled 'Li Governi di Linguadoca, di Foix e di Rossiglione con il Rouergue'. Old map of France showing the regions of Languedoc, Foix, Roussillon and Rouergue. This map o...

Description: Antique map titled 'De wareld in een ronde gedaante van de Noord Pool te zien - De Wareld verbeeld in de gedaante van een hard'. This interesting composition contains three world maps on the sheet. At left is a northern projection showing all the landmasses. At right is a cordiform projection (heart-shaped). At top is a map of the world as known to the ancients. Both the polar and cordiform projections show California as an island...

Antique map titled 'Utriusque Burgundiae tum Ducatus tum Comitatus descriptio'. Old map of the Burgundy region of France. This map originates from 'Neuwe Archontologia cosmica'. Arti...

Antique map titled 'Arctic Regions'. Original map of the Arctic Regions. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authorities' by J...

Antique map titled 'Basin of the Mediterranean'. Original antique map of the basin of the Mediterranean. With inset maps of the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco, Maltese Islands, Valetta...

This original antique map titled “'T Ryk van den Grooten Mogol” by Nicolas Sanson from 1705 is an interesting historical artifact. It depicts the extent of the Mughal Empire in North...

Rare antique print titled 'Plan de la Ville et Chateau Traarbach (..)'. Battle plan of Trarbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Published circa 1710 b...

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Arabie, du Golfe Persique, et de la Mer Rouge (..)'. Original antique map of the Arabian Peninsula, including the horn...

Antique print titled 'Plan des Thermes de Titus Partie Superieure'. Plan of the underground areas of the Baths of Titus. The Baths of Titus or Thermae Titi were public baths (Thermae) built in 81 AD at Rome, by Roman emperor Titus...

Antique map titled 'Orange River Colony, southernpart'. Lithograph of the southern part of the Orange River Colony, Africa. The Orange River Colony was the British colony created aft...

Antique map titled 'Coste de Roussillon depuis Port Vendres, jusqu'au golphe de Rozes'. Original map of the coast of Roussillon, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Mari...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. d'Eure et Loir'. Map of the French department of Eure-et-Loir, France. This area is home to the famous Chartres Cathedral....

Antique map titled 'Chart of the Course of The Don & the Volga through the Region of The Kosaks'. SW Russia & Ukraine: interesting map showing the course of th...

Antique print titled 'Arx Britannica'. View of De Brittenburg, a Roman ruin on the Dutch coast near Katwijk, The Netherlands. Originates from 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan B...

Antique print, titled: 'De Stadt Saccai. La Ville de Saccai.' - ('The City Saccai'). This plate shows a view of Sakai in the Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Sakai has been one of the la...

Striking and highly detailed map of the region from Sumatra and Malaca and Southern China to the Philipines, New Guinea and Northern Australia, centered on Borneo. Includes a large i...

Antique map titled 'Germaniae Veteris typus'. Very attractive map of ancient Germany. Published by G. Blaeu after A. Ortelius, circa 1630. Willem Jans...

Antique print New Hebrides titled 'Landing op het Eiland Tanna, een van de Nieuwe Hebriden'. Antique print depicting the landing at one of the islands of the New Hebrides, Vanuatu. O...

Antique print titled 'Groeninga'. View of the city of Groningen, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Cosmographia' published by Münster. Artists and Engravers: Sebastian Münster...

One nicely hand coloured print of an original serie of 23 plates, published in 1833. Rare. From a serie of beautiful lithographed plates with Belgian military...

Three maps on one sheet showing Mauritania, Massaesylia, Numidia, Tunisia, Cyrenaica and Marmarica (ancient Libya). This map originates from 'Schul-Atlas für die alte Erdbeschreibung...

Embark on a Journey Through the Southern Part of 'England and Wales' with this Exquisite Antique Map! This map provides a vivid portrayal of the captivating landscapes and cultural h...

Antique print titled 'Partie Centrale du Bassin de Neptune a Versailles'. Copper engraving showing parts of the Neptune fountain of Versailles, France...

Antique map titled 'Mapa de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay'. Large and detailed folding map of Uruguay. This monumental map depicts all of Uruguay with unprecedented accuracy and detail. Impressively, it serves the multiple roles of being an advanced topographic, economic and political map, as well as being a meticulous sea chart of the Rio de la Plata and the adjacent waters of the Atlantic. The republic's 20 departments are defined in various colors, while a legend, 'Referencias' identifies symbols representing the locations of departmental capitals, town, roads, railways, public schools and lighthouses, amongst other details. Every single river and stream is delineated and named and the ridges of hills are delicately expressed. The map features four insets, including a large map of the capital, Montevideo, as well as maps of Colonia, Maldonado and Punta del Este and the Island of Flores. The hydrographical information provided is truly profound, and renders the map fit for use in maritime commerce. In 1901, the Uruguayan House of Representatives commissioned the geographer Saturnino Cortesi to employ the most progressive geographical sources, both military and civilian, to devise an authoritative national map of the republic. Cortesi clearly had access to a vast archive of topographical surveys...

Antique map titled 'Russia in Europe'. Map of European Russia. Showing vignettes of the Neoskoi Prospect, St. Petersburg, Polish Captives on their way to Siberia, a Russian Bear...

Antique map titled 'Map of Asia showing its Gt. Political Divisions and also the various routes of Travel between London & India, China & Japan & c'. This map covers from the Arabian...

Antique map of Japan titled 'Japanese Empire - Political Map'. Old map of Japan depicting Japan, Korea and surroundings. This map originates from 'The Ti...

Antique map titled 'No. 93 Guzerate, Chandeish et Aurungabad'. Detailed map of the region of Gujarat and the region of Mumbay. Originates from 'Atlas Universel' by P.M. Vandermaelen....

Antique map titled 'An Accurate Map of England and Wales'. Original old map of England and Wales. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atlas' by John Stockdale, publis...

Antique print titled 'Bewohner von Ombai, Habitans de l'isle de Ombai'. This print depicts natives from Ombai, Indonesia. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Men...

Antique map titled 'Baye et Havre de Cordes (..)'. Four maps on the one sheet of; Cordes Bay, Port Famine, Woods Bay, Port Gallant, Fortescue Bay, Chile based on the voyage of John B...

Antique map titled 'Bergketten in Asien und Eüropa'. Original antique map showing the mountain ranges in Asia and Europe. In outline color with inset maps of Java, Luzon, and Reguain...

Antique map titled 'Magni Mogolis Imperium'. This map depicts the Empire of the Great Mogul in northern India including the region from Iran to Burma. The Indus and Ganges Rivers are...

Title: "Detailed Map of Austral Land - 1854" This historic map, titled "Australland," was published in Glogau in 1854 by cartographer Carl Flemming. It's an intricately detailed dep...

Antique map titled 'Africa north part - Africa south part'. Old map of Africa showing the region of Morocco, Algeria and South Africa. This map orginates from 'General Atlas Of The W...

Original antique map titled 'Carta del Senegal'. Antique map of Senegal, West Africa. This map originates from 'Compendio della storia generale dei viaggi (..)'. Published by De la Harpe...

Antique map titled 'Bavariae circulus et electorat (..)'. Map of the Circle of Bavaria, Germany. Extends from Bamberg to Innsbruck. Artists and Engravers: Johann Baptist Homann (1663...

Antique map titled 'Persiae Regnum sive Sophorum Imperium'. Old map of the Persian Empire. This map originates from 'Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra' by G.A. Magin...

The uploaded image is a historical map of the Beira Baixa region in Portugal. The map details the topography, including mountain ranges and river systems, as well as the transportati...

The image for sale is an original historical map from 1903 that shows the Portuguese colonies of Angola on the left and Mozambique on the right. These two territories on the African ...

This orignal antique map is a historical depiction of the province of Barcelona from 1901. It showcases the varied terrain of the province, with the Serra de Collserola ridge near the city of Barcelona and the Pyrenees to the north. The map includes the coastline along the Mediterranean Sea, indicating Barcelona's position as a coastal province. Blue lines indicate rivers, such as the Llobregat and Besòs, which are significant features in the province's geography. Dotted lines may signify the borders of the province within Catalonia. The coat of arms of Barcelona, highlighted with gold, is prominently displayed, featuring the Cross of Saint George (Cruz de Sant Jordi), the patron saint of Catalonia, and the red and yellow bars which are a symbol of the Aragonese and Catalan heritage. About the province of Barcelona: The province of Barcelona is part of the autonomous community of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. It is the most economically significant region of Catalonia, playing a crucial role in the country's economy due to its port, manufacturing, and service industries. The city of Barcelona is the capital and the second most populous city in Spain, known for its rich cultural heritage, architecture by Antoni Gaudí, such as the Sagrada Família, and its influential art scene. The province enjoys a Mediterranean climate and features diverse landscapes from the beaches along the coast to the mountains in the interior. Barcelona is also known for its vibrant festivals, cuisine, fashion, and sports, particularly football, being home to FC Barcelona...

Antique map titled 'West Virginia'. Original antique map of Virginia, United States. With inset map of the 'Panhandle' or northern part of West...

Antique map titled 'Hungary, Transylvania, Dalmatia'. Original antique map of Hungary, Transylvania (Romania), Dalmatia (Croatia) and the Military Frontiers (Croatia, Slavonia & Bana...

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...

Title: "Golf de Fréjus" Description: This antique map, titled "Golf de Fréjus," is an original depiction of the region of Fréjus, France. It is part of the work "Le Petit Atlas Mari...

An original hand-colored map of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire created by Victor Levasseur in 1856. As an antique steel engraved map, it showcases the detailed craftsmanship and technology of mid-19th century map making. The method of steel engraving allowed for precise and intricate details to be captured, making this map not only a navigational tool but also a work of art. The addition of outline hand colouring is particularly noteworthy. This technique, where colours are applied by hand to the engraved map, was a common practice at the time to highlight certain features such as boundaries, rivers, and cities. The hand colouring on this map would have been done meticulously, adding vibrancy and clarity to the engraved lines and making it easier to differentiate various geographical and political demarcations. The map's wide margins are characteristic of the period's presentation style, offering space for additional annotations or simply serving to frame the map aesthetically when displayed. Such margins also suggest that the map was intended for a discerning audience, possibly for educational or decorative purposes in a library or study. Victor Levasseur was renowned for his decorative maps, often embellished with artistic elements that went beyond mere geographical information. These elements could include vignettes, allegorical figures, and detailed illustrations surrounding the map itself, reflecting the cultural, historical, and economic aspects of the depicted area. While the description does not detail these decorative aspects, it's common for Levasseur's works to feature such embellishments, making his maps highly prized among collectors and historians for both their artistic value and cartographic accuracy. This map of Département d'Indre-et-Loire, with its combination of technical precision in steel engraving and the beauty of hand colouring, represents a fascinating intersection of art and science in the 19th century. It is a testament to the era's dedication to detail, craftsmanship, and the aesthetic presentation of information. The Département d'Indre-et-Loire, located in the central part of France within the region known as the Centre-Val de Loire, is rich in historical and cultural significance, with numerous important places highlighted on a map from 1856 by Victor Levasseur. Based on the region's known historical sites and cities, the following places are likely to be featured or of importance: 1. **Tours**: As the capital city of the Département d'Indre-et-Loire, Tours is a central hub of history, culture, and architecture. It is known for its old town, the Place Plumereau, Tours Cathedral, and its proximity to the Loire River, making it a likely focal point on the map. 2. **Amboise**: This town is famous for the Château d'Amboise, which is closely linked to French royal history and offers panoramic views of the Loire River. Leonardo da Vinci is buried here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, associated with the château. 3. **Chinon**: Known for its medieval fortress, the Château de Chinon, this town has deep historical roots, including connections to Joan of Arc and King Charles VII. The fortress and town would be significant landmarks. 4. **Villandry**: The Château de Villandry is renowned for its beautiful Renaissance gardens, which are some of the most impressive in France. While the château might be less emphasized in an 1856 map compared to cities and towns, it's an important site in the region. 5. **Loches**: This town features the Château de Loches, a medieval castle, and the Royal Lodge, noted for its Renaissance architecture. The town's history and architectural landmarks make it a place of interest. 6. **Azay-le-Rideau**: The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is set on an island in the middle of the Indre River, showcasing the French Renaissance architectural...

Antique print titled 'Hurduwar in Ostindien'. View of Haridwar, India, seen from the Ganges River. This print originates from 'Meyer´s Universum oder Abbildung und Beschreibung des S...