Netherlands Maps

Title: 17th-Century Antique Map of Hunan and Hubei Provinces, China – "Hvqvang" by Blaeu, Richly Detailed and Illustrated Description: This beautiful 17th-century map of the regions that now comprise Hunan and Hubei Provinces, historically referred to as "Hvqvang," was created by Johannes Blaeu and published in 1655 as part of the *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. This map, drawn with input from Jesuit missionary Martino Martini, provides a meticulous representation of central China’s geography, capturing its rivers, towns, and mountainous terrain. The Yangtze River (Changjiang) is prominently featured, emphasizing the region’s importance as a vital waterway for trade and transportation. Wuhan, now a modern metropolis, and Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, were historically significant cities that appear on the map. The area is also notable for its fertile lands and contributions to China’s agricultural prosperity, particularly in rice and tea production. The decorative cartouche in the lower-right corner features two figures in traditional Chinese attire standing amid bamboo, symbolizing the cultural and natural richness of the region. Blaeu’s map combines precision and artistry, with vibrant hand-coloring distinguishing boundaries and geographical features. The copperplate engraving ensures fine detail, making this map a remarkable historical artifact. Condition: Near excellent. Clean impression with vivid hand-coloring. Wide margins with minor age-toning appropriate for its age. Framing Tips: Use a neutral double mat and a gilt or dark wood frame to enhance the presentation. UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve the vivid hand-coloring and intricate engraving details. Hunan and Hubei, historically referred to as "Hvqvang," are known for their strategic location along the Yangtze River and their cultural and economic significance in Chinese history. The region’s fertile lands have supported extensive rice cultivation, earning it the title of one of China’s "breadbaskets." Hubei, with Wuhan at its center, has long been a hub of transportation and trade, owing to the convergence of the Yangtze and Han Rivers. Hunan, with Changsha as its capital, is known for its rich cultural heritage and contributions to Chinese literature and art. Important places in the region include Wuhan, an ancient trade center, and Changsha, known for its historical sites and cultural prominence. The Yangtze River, a key feature on the map, highlights the region’s historical importance as a major waterway for commerce and agriculture. Other notable features include Dongting Lake, a vital ecological and cultural landmark, and the surrounding mountainous areas that have shaped the region’s history and development. Keywords: antique map of Hunan, Hubei map, Hvqvang map, Yangtze River map, 17th-century Chinese map...

Title: 17th-Century Antique Map of Jiangxi Province, China – "Kiangsi" by Blaeu, Detailed and Vibrantly Colored Description: This detailed 17th-century map of Jiangxi Province, historically referred to as "Kiangsi," was created by Johannes Blaeu and published in 1655 as part of the *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. Jiangxi, located in southeastern China, is known for its cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and significant contributions to Chinese history. The map meticulously charts Jiangxi’s geography, including mountain ranges, rivers, and cities, with place names rendered in Latin. Poyang Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in China, is prominently depicted, emphasizing the region’s ecological and economic importance. The map also highlights key cities such as Nanchang, the provincial capital, which has long been a cultural and political center, and Jingdezhen, globally famous as the center of Chinese porcelain production. The decorative cartouche in the lower-right corner features traditional Chinese figures, adding cultural depth to the map. Blaeu’s craftsmanship is evident in the precise copperplate engraving and the vibrant hand-coloring, which enhances the boundaries and natural features, making this map both a functional document and a work of art. Condition: Nearly excellent. Sharp impression with vivid hand-coloring. Wide margins with minor age-toning appropriate for its age. Framing Tips: Use a neutral double mat and an ornate gilt or dark wood frame to highlight the map’s historical and artistic value. UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve the hand-coloring and intricate details. Jiangxi, historically referred to as "Kiangsi," is famous for its rich cultural history, stunning landscapes, and economic contributions. It has been a key region for porcelain production, with Jingdezhen renowned as the "Porcelain Capital" of the world. Poyang Lake, featured prominently on the map, is vital for fishing, transportation, and its ecological significance. The province’s location along the Gan River has historically made it an important transportation corridor. Nanchang, the provincial capital, is noted for its historical landmarks and political significance in modern Chinese history. Keywords include: antique map of Jiangxi, Kiangsi map, Poyang Lake, Jingdezhen porcelain, 17th-century China map...

Title: Antique 17th-Century Map of Guizhou Province, China – "Qveichev" by Blaeu, Richly Illustrated and Colored Description: This remarkable map of Guizhou Province, historically known as "Qveichev," was created by Johannes Blaeu and published in 1655 as part of his *Novus Atlas Sinensis*. This atlas, developed in collaboration with Jesuit missionary Martino Martini, marked the first Western attempt at a comprehensive geographic representation of China. Blaeu’s map offers a detailed depiction of the mountainous terrain, rivers, and towns of Guizhou, a province known for its rugged beauty and cultural diversity. The map is adorned with two decorative cartouches, each reflecting the artistic and cultural influences of the time. The title cartouche in the lower-right corner features two figures in traditional Chinese attire, symbolizing the blend of European cartographic mastery and Chinese heritage. The upper-left corner includes a secondary cartouche with an explanatory key, adding a touch of elegance to the map’s functionality. Towns, mountains, and rivers are meticulously labeled in Latin, showcasing Blaeu’s dedication to detail and accuracy. Crafted using the copperplate engraving technique, this map demonstrates exceptional precision. The hand-coloring enhances its visual appeal, highlighting borders and geographic features with vibrant tones. Blaeu’s work is not only a tool for geographic understanding but also a piece of art that embodies the spirit of exploration during the Dutch Golden Age. Guizhou Province, historically known as "Qveichev," is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, rich ethnic diversity, and historical significance. As one of China's most mountainous regions, Guizhou is characterized by dramatic karst formations, lush green hills, and cascading waterfalls. The province is also home to a variety of ethnic minority groups, including the Miao, Dong, and Bouyei, whose traditions, colorful costumes, and vibrant festivals make the region culturally significant. Famous features and important places include Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of Asia's largest and most iconic waterfalls, located near the city of Anshun. Zhijin Cave, a vast karst cave system, is celebrated for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Kaili is known as the cultural center of Miao traditions, with picturesque villages and celebrated festivals. Zunyi holds historical importance for the Zunyi Conference, a pivotal event in the Chinese Communist Party's history. Fanjing Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands out for its unique biodiversity and sacred Buddhist sites. Keywords: antique map of China, Guizhou map, Qveichev, 17th-century China map...

Antique map titled 'Picardiae Belgicae regionis descriptio'. Original antique map of the region of Picardy, France. Superb example of the decorative style of Ortelius and filled ...

Antique map titled 'Itineraires en Siberie.' This map shows the itineraries of famous explorers in Siberia between 1648 and 1879. This original old antique print / plate originates f...

Antique print, titled: 'Carte des Isles des Amis.' Map of the Kingdom of Tonga, also known as the Friendly Islands, and one of the last hereditary monarchies. Cook named this gro...

"Front: 'Carte Generale des Indes.' (General map of India / The Indies / Thailand / Malaysia). Rear: 'Empire des Indes.' (India; artefacts, architecture, design, ornaments).' This li...

Antique print titled 't'Kollegie der Gedeputeerde Staaten, te Leeuwarden'. Old print of the provincial-executive of Leeuwarden, Friesland. This print originates from 'Vaderlandsche g...

Antique print titled 'Casine du Lord Bruce dans ses jardins (..)'. Copper engraving showing the casino of Lord Bruce in the province of York. This print originates from 'Jardins Angl...

One leaf with an engraving on each site and text in old Dutch. One side shows the War Council of the locals in Bantam and the other side show some vegetables traders of Bantam. B...

Antique map titled 'Belagerung des Besten Schloss und Passes Gennep'. Old map of the Siege of Gennep, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Theatrum Europaeum' by M. Merian. Art...

Antique map titled 'Utriusquae Alsatiae Superioris Ac Inferioris Nova Tabula'. Map of the Alsace region (France) including the Rhine from Phillipsburg to south of Basle. Two deco...

Antique print titled 'Het Eylandt Takel, als gy daar langhs seylt (..)'. Five engravings on one sheet showing the native boats and peoples and coastal views of islands near New Gui...

Antique map titled 'Carte Du Canal De Mozambique.' The main map, on the right, covers from the Cape of Good Hope north as far as Zanzibar and modern day Kenya, focusing on the gold r...

Antique print titled 'Small Bronze Cannon'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal House of Stuart. Illustrated By a Series of Forty Plates...

Antique map titled 'Afrique'. Original antique map of Africa. Decorative map of the continent surrounded by allegorical vignettes. Engraved by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous F...

Antique print titled 'Sauber und nach dem Leben gezeichnete Prospecten und Plans, von den wichtigsten der Holländisch-Ost-Indischen-Compagnie in Africa u: Asia (..)'. Frontispiece of...

"Untitled map of southeast Asia. This map depicts India, Indonesia, Australia and surrounding regions. Also depicts a large part of the Indian Ocean. Artists and Engravers: Engraved ...

Antique map titled 'Tabula Asiae'. Two maps of Asia on one sheet, recto and verso. The recto features an interesting map of India, Bangladesh and the Ganges River. On the verso, ...

Antique map titled 'Italie Ancienne'. Old map of ancient Italy, with an inset map of the region of Rome. This map originates from 'Atlas Supplementaire du Precis de la Geographie...

Antique map titled 'Nouvelle Carte du Royaume d'Espagne (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundig...

Antique print titled 'Dabul'. Old print of the port city Dabhol in India. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Dabul was an opulent Muslim trade center. Around 1660 it was annexed to th...

Antique print titled 'Vue du Chateau de Boudour (..)'. Copper engraving of a castle and garden. Includes a French legend. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode'...

"Antique map titled 'Nova et Accurata Tabula Episcopatuum Stavangriensis et Asloiensis'. Old map of the southern part of Norway, it covers the region around Bergen. Decorated with ma...

Antique costume print titled 'Slovake aus der Gegend von Kaschau'. Old print showing a Slovake from the area of Košice. This print originates from 'Blätter für Kostümkunde'. The Slov...

Antique print titled 't'Dorp Loenen'. View of the village of Loenen, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Vaderlandsche gezigten'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by K.F....

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 map titled ‘Part of Japan or Nippon'. View of the Coast of Japan when we first saw it: The Hill a bearing West 3 miles distant. London Published by Allexer Hogg at the Kings Arms...

Antique print titled 'Elevation to the Thames of Thomas Wyndham Esqr. at Hammersmith Middlesex (..)'. View of Thomas Wyndham's Palace, Middlesex. This print originates from 'Vitruviu...

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 B...

A single unfolded page border colored engraved map, printed no. 107 in top corner. This same map is found as plate 107 in Atlas Universelle aus dem Jahre 1787 by Philippe de Pretot b...

Antique print titled 'Chine - Supplice du Tcha ou Kangue'. View of corporal punishment with a cangue (or tcha). The cangue is a device that was...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Twee platte Warelds Bollen (..)'. Interesting world map in two hemispheres. California shown as a labeled island with place names and an indented nor...

Old print of a peasant of upper Carniola, Slovenia. This print originates from 'The Costume of the Hereditary States of the House of Austria' by William Miller. Artists and engravers: Engraved by William Ellis.

Untitled print of garden architecture. It shows garden bridges. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijsbert...

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 'Argentoratensis agri descriptio'. Original antique map of the Rhine, both south and north of Strasbourg, based on Daniel Specklin's three-sheet map of the Elz...

Antique matitled 'De Landvoogdy der Moluccos met de aangrenzende Eylanden'. Large detailed map of a part of the Spice Islands. It includes Baru (Boero), Ambon, Seram and part of Ma...

Antique map titled 'Belgii Universi seu Inferioris Germaniae quam XVII Provinciae (..)'. Map of the Seventeen Provinces after Tobias Meier, published by Homann's Heirs in 1748. The...

Untitled print of garden architecture. It shows a garden building. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van Laar, providing a sur...

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

Antique map of part of South America. Two maps on a single sheet, each depicting nearly the same area. On close examination there are slight differences in the rivers, lakes and moun...

Antique map titled 'Chorographia Alsatiae.' Map of the Alsace region and Nova Zembla, printed for Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' (1702-1710). Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' forms an important mile...

The antique map titled 'Western Africa' presents an original depiction of the region. Originating from 'The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography,' this map was published by W. G. Black...

Antique map titled 'Berga Sti Winoci.' - Bird's-eye view plan of Sint-Winoksbergen in France, with key to locations and coats of arms. Text in Dutch on verso. This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu...

Antique map titled 'Planisphere Celeste'. Planisphere with various constellations. This map originates from 'L'Usage des globes célestes et terrestres et des sphères (..)' by N. Bion...

Antique map titled 'Spain and Portugal'. Original map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved ...

Antique map titled 'A New Map of the Circle of Franconia'. Detailed map of Franconia in Northwestern Germany. Covers from Upper Saxony south to Swabia, west to the Lower Rhine and we...

Antique map titled 'L'Ile de Borneo Suivant les memoires des plus Celebres Navigateurs.' A detailed map of the island Borneo, with a small part of Celebes visible. This plate origi...

Original antique map titled 'Illustribus ac Potentibus Comitatus Drentiae (..)'. Old map of the province of Drenthe, the Netherlands. Published by H. Hondius circa 1639. Hendrik ...

Antique map titled ‘England and Wales’. Includes decorative vignettes titled The grand stand on the race ground Doncaster, London, Oxford, Entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, Sunderland ...

Antique map titled 'Franekera'. Old map of the city of Franeker, Friesland. Also shows two cartouches, coats of arms and legend. This map originates from a Latin edition of the t...

Antique map Polynesia titled 'Karte der Central-Gruppen von Polynesien'. Old map depicting the central islands of Polynesia. This map originates from 'Petermanns Geographische Mittei...

Antique map titled 'Kingdom of Spain and Portugal'. Old map of Spain and Portugal, with an inset map of the region of Madrid. This map originates from 'A New Universal Atlas Cont...

Antique print titled 'Ecuries Rue Cros (Paris) Mr. L. Lethorel Architecte'. This print depicts the design of buildings in France. Originates from 'La Brique et La Terre Cuite' by P. ...

Antique map titled 'Circuli Saxoniae Superior Pars Meridionalis in qua sunt Ducatus Saxoniae, Comitatus Mansfeldiae, et Voitlandiae, Landgraviat Thuringiae, Marchionatus Misniae Prin...

Antique map titled 'Carte d'Artois et des environs'. Large map of the region of Artois, France. Artois is former province located in the northwestern part of France, boarding Belgium...

Description: Antique map titled 'Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Russiae vulgo Muscoviae Tabula'. Antique map of Western Russia and Ukraine, published by Justus Danckerts. The ma...