Netherlands Maps

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 ...

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...

Antique map Australia titled 'South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria & Queensland'. Old map depicting South Australia including New South Wal...

This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps. The map...

Antique map titled 'Civitas Leucorum sive Pagus Tullensis'. Detailed map of the Diocese of Toul, France. Centered on the cities of Nancy and Toul and including Metz, Verdun, S. Dizie...

Antique map titled 'Tabula Indiae Orientalis'. Beautiful detailed map of Australia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The map features a fine depiction of the outlines of the western two-thirds of Australia, based on the discoveries of explorers working for the Dutch East India Company (the VOC). These include Willem Jansz's discoveries in the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1606; the encounters of Dirk...

Antique map Germany titled 'Allemagne'. Rare miniature map of Germany and surroundings. Also depicting the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Venice. S...

Antique map titled 'India X'. Old steel engraved map of part of the Bahar region, it also shows part of Nepal. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Published under th...

Antique map titled 'Alabama'. Original antique map of Alabama, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', Ninth Editi...

The print titled "GALLIA," is a historical map of ancient Gaul, which corresponds to modern-day France and parts of its surrounding countries. Here are the features and details noted...

Antique print titled 'Plan des Thermes de Titus Partie Superieure'. Plan of the overground area 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 'Ducatus olim Episcopatus Bremensis et ostiorum Albis et Visurgis Fluviorum novissima Descriptio'. Original old map of the area of ??Bremen and Lower Saxony. Uncom...

Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Ebberston Lodge (..)'. Designs for Ebberston Lodge, near Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus' ...

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...

Copenhagen (Kiöbenhaven) Map with City View – Antique German Atlas Print, 1844 This finely detailed antique map titled 'Copenhagen (Kiöbenhaven)' presents a historical view of Denma...

The map titled "GRAECIA TEMPORI MIGRATIONIS DORICAE," translates to "Greece at the Time of the Dorian Migration." This map showcases the regions of ancient Greece during the period f...

Untitled map of the North Sea, top left a large compass rose, bottom right Dunkirk (Duinkerke / Dunkerque), France. Part of a bundled collection of plans of battles and cities renown...

Antique map titled 'Africa et Arabia'. Old map of Africa and Arabia originating from 'Orbis Terrarum Antiquus in usum Scholarum'. Artists and Engravers: Published by Justus P...

Antique map titled 'Azie in de 12de, 13de en 14de eeuw.' (Asia in the 12th, 13th and 14th century). Historic map of Asia. This original antique map origi...

Antique map titled 'Australia'. Large folding map of Australia. With inset map of Tasmania. Printed by L.F. Johnston, Canberra. Artists and Engravers: Compiled and drawn by Propert...

Antique map titled 'Partie Meridionale, de L'Ancien Mexique ou de la Nouvelle Espagne.' Detailed map of Mexico, the Yucatan and Central America, prepared under the direction of Rigobert Bonne. Shows towns, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc. Detailed map of the region. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne's work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps...

Antique map titled 'Kent with her Cities and Earles described and observed'. Map of Kent, England. Includes inset town plans of Rochester and Canterbury....

Description: Antique print Indonesia titled 'Atsjien'. Bird's eye-view of the Town of Atjien on the northernmost point of Sumatra. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indië...

Antique folding map of the European War (1914-1915) titled 'The Eastern Campaign '. From Petrograd to Berlin, geographically colored. Published on linen b...

Antique map titled 'United States'. Four individual sheets of the United States. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authoriti...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de la Vienne'. Decorative antique map of the French Department of Vienne, with its capital of Poitiers and small engraved vignette of the battle of Poitiers...

Antique map titled 'Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna'. Original old map of the Iberian peninsula showing Spain, Portugal and the Balearic Islands. Two beautiful cartouches with severa...

Antique map titled 'Plan de la Baye d'Alicant'. Black and white harbor chart /port plan of Alicante Bay, Spain. This map originates from the scarce atlas 'Recueil de Plusiers Plans d...

Ancient Persia, Assyria and Babylon – Willem Albert Bachiene, circa 1760 Antique map depicting the territories of the Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, Gr...

Antique map titled 'Generalis Totius Imperii Moscovitici (..)'. Decorative map of Russia and Central Asia, showing the Northeast Passage. The map covers the entirety of the Russian Empire at the time, stretching from the Arctic Circle in the north to the "Oceanus Orientalis" and the northern parts China (Chinae Septentrionalis confinia), Mongolia and India in the south. Published by J.B. Homann, circa 1730. Johann Baptist Homann was born 1664 in Oberkammlach. He founded his business 1702 in Nuremberg, Germany. After a long period of Dutch domination in map publishing, the Homann publishing house became the most important map...

Antique map titled 'Islands in the Atlantic'. Steel engraved map of the islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It shows 16 individual maps on one sheet. Covers the Azores or Western Isles, Faeroe Isles, Madeira Isles, Princes Island, Canary Islands, Fernando Po, Anno Bon, St. Thomas, Bermuda Isles, Trinidade Isles, Fernando Noronha, Cape Verde Isles, Ascension Island, St. Helena, Tristan d'Acunha Isles and the Falkland Isles. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Published by George Cox...

Antique map titled 'Neue Aufnahmen in Nord-Australien'. Old map of Northern Australia showing the 'new routes' of the exploration of Ringwood and McMinn. Covers as far east as pa...

Antique map titled 'Limburg'. Map of the province of Limburg, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'F. C. Brugsma's Atlas van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden (..)'. Artists and E...

Antique print titled 'Pavillon pour les jardins (..)'. Copper engraving showing the pavilions of the Earl of Tilney and Knight Stevenson. Earl Tylney, of Castlemaine in the Count...

Frisia, Groningen and Overijssel – Rare Woodcut Map by Münster, c. 1550, Germany This highly decorative 16th-century woodcut map titled “Von dem Teutschen Land: Seelentfrie” was pub...

Map of St. Anna Bay and Willemstad, Curaçao – Dutch Colonial View, c. 1880 This attractive late 19th-century map titled “De St. Anna-baai en de hoofdstad van Curaçao” offers a detai...

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...

Title: "Vue de Messine & de Son Détroit" This evocative print titled "Vue de Messine & de Son Détroit" presents a picturesque view of Messina and its strait, a vital waterway separa...

Antique map titled 'Belgii inferioris descriptio (..)'. Old map of the Seventeen Provinces, the Imperial states of the Habsburg Netherlands in the 16th century. They roughly cove...

Antique map titled 'Buckingham both shyre and shire towne describ'. Map of Buckinghamshire, England. With town plans of Buckingham and Redding. This map originates from Overton's atl...

Antique print, untitled. This original antique print shows a procession of monks in Ceylon. A group of dancing monks, beating drums, in front of the abbot, seated on an elephant. Dut...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Ariège'. Map of the French department of Ariege, France. This area of France is known for its production of semi-soft and mild cheeses, such as Bethmal...

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...

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...

Antique map titled 'S.R.I. Circulus Rhanus Inferior sive Electorum Rheni (..)'. Detailed map of the Lower Rhine region, Germany. The title cartouche in the upper left quadrant featur...

Antique map Indonesia titled 'Kaart van het Eyland Borneo'. Early map of the Island of Borneo. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indië...

Description: Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Noorderdeel van Europa, Bevattende Deenmarken, Noorwegen, Zweden, Lapland en het Grootste Gedeelte van Europeesch Rusland.' This un...

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...

The map with text neatly mounted on both sides of the map on the plate, is a section of an old map with accompanying French text. The map mentions several historical French provinces...

Antique map titled 'South America'. Old map of South America engraved by A. Findley. With decorative border. Artists and Engravers: Published by Thomas Kelly, London. Artist: Publ...

Antique map titled 'Gröningen'. This print depicts the city of Groningen, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Topographia Germaniae Inferioris (..)' by C. Merian. Artist...

Antique print titled 'Bénarès (Inde)'. View of Varanasi, also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi. Varanasi a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India. Source unk...

An original historical map titled 'Presqu' Île Au Dela Du Gange et Archipel De L'Inde', created by Pierre Francois Tardieu and published in the "Atlas Universel" by Pierre Grégoire C...

Antique print titled 'Plate CCCCLXIV Roofs'. Old print depicting various roof structures. This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by A. ...

An original antique map from 1644, depicting the French provinces of Lyonnais, Beaujolais, Forez, and Mâconnais. In this map, north is oriented to the right, which is a cartographic ...

Uncommon edition of this accurate map of part of Brazil, from San Salvador till Rio de Janeiro and S.Paulo. In lower right engraved "29b." Originates from 'Atlas Portatif pour servir...

Antique map titled ‘L’Asie‘. This is an original antique map of Asia, by Hérisson, taken from atlas ""Nouv. Abrége de Géographie"". An engraved map with coloring of Asia from the Mid...

Antique map titled 'Macedonia Epirus et Achaia'. Original old map of Macedonia, northern Greece, and part of Turkey in Europe. Published by W.J. Blaeu, circa 1640. Willem Janszoon ...

Antique map titled 'India (Southern Sheet)'. Old map of Southern India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka). With an inset map of the South-Eastern Provinces of India. This map originates from...

Villa à Fontainebleau – French Architectural Print from La Brique, c.1900 Beautiful antique architectural print depicting a villa designed in Fontainebleau by architect Mr. Brunnari...