Maps on Sale

Title: 1683 Alain Manesson Mallet Map of Ancient India, the Ganges, and Taprobane Description: This finely engraved seventeenth-century map, titled Inde Ancienne à l’Occident du ...

Title: Piano elevato dell'inclita città di Venezia Bird's-eye view (etching) of Venice. Print made by: Marco Sebastiano Giampiccoli After: Matthäus Merian I Two copper engraved sh...

1584 Abraham Ortelius Map of Lower Burgundy, France Description of the Map: This antique map by Abraham Ortelius, titled "Bvrgvndiae Inferioris Qvae Dvcatvs Nomine Censetur Des," w...

This pair of maps, published in 1852, provides a detailed representation of the French Caribbean colonies, specifically Martinique and Guadeloupe. They were part of the *Atlas Univer...

Description: Antique map titled'Theatrum Historicum pars Orientalis.' Finely engraved historical map with a profusion of details. It shows the Middle East and Asia. Decorative ti...

Vintage map titled 'Antilles'. Original map of the Antilles. Shows the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Hispaniola (subdivided into the nations of the Dominican Republic and Haiti), Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. Also shows the Lesser Antilles...

Antique map titled 'Naauwkeurige Kaart van 'T Keizerryk Japan (..).' Attractive detailed map of Japan. With scale and compass rose. This map originates from 'Hedendaegsche historie...

Antique map titled 'Carte du Golfe du Mexique'. This uncommon map depicts the Gulf of Mexico and all the islands of the West Indies. It also includes ni...

Antique map titled 'Africae Pars Borealis.' Very decorative antique map of the northern part of Africa by Heinrich Scherer. The map is full of the spurious geography of the perio...

Antique map titled 'The United States of America'. Original antique map of the United States. This map originates from 'Atlas of Prebl...

Antique map titled 'Amérique du Nord'. Original antique map of North America. Meticulous information from the new Alaska Territory and through the Caribbean Windward Islands. Very go...

Antique map titled 'Algérie. Old map of Algeria. This map originates from 'Géographie Universelle Atlas-Migeon' by J. Migeon. Artists and Engravers: Published by J. Migeon. Review...

Description: Antique map titled 'Erster Abriss der Stadt Jerusalem wie sie Furnemblich zur Zeit des Hernn Christi beschaffen (..).' Spectacular town plan...

18th-Century Dutch Garden Design by Gijsbert van Laar – Magazijn van tuin-sieraaden, 1802 This exquisite hand-colored engraving is from the renowned work 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraa...

Antique map titled 'Fezzae et Marocchi regna Africae Celeberrima'. Map of Morocco, showing large fortified towns of Marakesh, Taradante and Fez, towns, mountains, rivers, lakes, etc....

This is a large (two seperate sheets) and detailed map of Italy, including the southern parts of Germany, Dalmatia, the adjacent countries, and the Illyric Islands. The map is titled...

This is a very handsome and rare 1795 map of the Americas titled "Amerique ou Nouveau Continent Dressee sur les Nouvelles Relations Decouvertes et Observations" by Jean Baptiste Noli...

Antique Map of Germany by Thomas Kelly, London, circa 1830, with hand colouring Finely engraved map of Germany titled 'Germany', published by Thomas Kelly at 17 Paternoster Row, London, circa 1830. This historical map outlines the German states, duchies, and surrounding regions including parts of Austria, Switzerland, France, Poland, and Bohemia. Borders are hand-coloured by region, and major rivers, mountain ranges, and cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich are clearly marked. Engraved by H. Cooper. This beautifully detailed copperplate engraving features original hand colouring and displays the political divisions of early 19th-century Germany, including Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg, along with neighboring regions such as Austria, Switzerland, Bohemia, and parts of Poland and France. Major cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt are clearly marked, as well as rivers, mountain ranges, and regional borders. Engraved by H. Cooper. A fine historical map ideal for collectors, interior decorators, or anyone with an interest in European history or cartography. Technique and material: Copperplate engraving, original hand colouring Condition report : Good condition. Strong impression with hand colour. Small chips and edge wear to upper margin, not affecting image. Light age toning and minor handling marks. Tight on the left and right margins. Framing tip: Use a neutral or antique white mat to highlight the engraved detail. A dark wood or classic gilt frame complements the historical aesthetic. UV-filtering glass recommended to protect the original colouring. Keywords for SEO: antique map, map of Germany, 1830s map, hand-colored map, Thomas Kelly map, old Germany map, Prussia map...

Antique map titled 'Karte von dem groessten Theil des Landes Jemen'. Original map of Yemen, this map is the first printed map specifically of Yemen, and t...

Antique map titled 'Johnson's California (..)'. Original map of California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. This map originates from ...

Description: Antique print, untitled. Two decorative maps on one sheet of the middle east in biblical times. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous...

Antique map Switzerland titled 'Territorium Reipublicae liberae Helveticae Scaphusiensis (..)'. Regional map of Switzerland. Artists and En...

Description: Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Zuidelykste Gedeelte van Zuider Amerika (..) - Carte de la Partie Meridionale de l'Amerique Meridionale (..)'. Detailed chart tracking the route of Capt. George Anson's ship The Centurion in 1745. The chart shows the tracks of Anson's ships around South America & Cape Horn to the Juan Fernandes Islands, with notes on currents and positions. In 1740 Capt. George Anson (1697-1762) of the Royal Navy, was given command of a squadron of ships. As England was at war with France and Spain, Anson's task was to intercept and capture a Spanish treasure...

Majestic 19th Century Map of Europe by Andriveau-Goujon - Complete Continental View - Circa 1849 This magnificent and intricately detailed map of Europe, titled "Carte Physique et...

Antique map titled 'Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio per I. Danckerts'. Striking map of America. California is shown as an island, Based Upon Sanson's model. The Great Lakes are shown with an open western coastline. No Northwestern Coast beyond 40 degrees. The seven cities of Cibola appear in the Southwestern US. The conception of the Mississippi River is still very vague and pushed far west of its true mouth. The large lake in the Southeastern US first seen on Le Moyne's map is still present. South America retains its excessively wide format. A hopeful extension from Button's Bay is shown portending a possible Northwest Passage. The map is richly embellished with two cartouches, 9 sailing vessels and elaborate vignettes of native villages, native warriors...

Antique map titled 'Pascaert van de Soute Eylanden ofte Ilhas de Cabo Verde'. This map depicts the Cape Verde Islands (Africa). Islands titled 'Ile de B...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Noord Pool na de alderlaatste ondekking int licht gebracht'. Map of the Northern Hemisphere and North Pole, which shows the NE Passage, but no...

Antique map titled 'Carte de Tartarie'. Detailed map of Tartary, consisting of the Eastern part of Russia, Central Asia, China and Korea, first published by Guillaume De L'Isle in 1706. The map extends from the Peninsula of Korea in the east to the Caspian and Black Seas. The Great Wall of China...

Antique Map of the European Turkey, Greece & Ionian Islands – Stieler, c.1860 Original antique map titled *Die Europaeische Türkei, Griechenland und die ...

Antique map titled 'The Leeward or North Caribbean Islands'. Original antique map of Cuba, Haiti and Porto Rico. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atla...

Antique map titled 'Afrika'. Original antique map of Africa, drawn by Van Beusekom. Published by 'Seyffardt's Boekhandel' in Amsterdam, circa 1870.

Antique map of Italy titled 'Carta Nova accurata del Passagio et strada dalli Peis Bassi per via de Allemgna per Italia et per via di Pesi Suizeri a Geenea, Lione et Roma (..)'. Detailed trade route and shipping map...

The "Vintage Cartographic Gem: 'Turkey in Asia' with Mosul Environs and Assyrian Ruins Inset" is an original antique map from W. G. Blackie's esteemed 1859 publication, 'The Imperial...

Antique map titled 'Asie'. Color map of Asia. With decorative vignette of Benares (Varanasi) showing Ganges River. This map originates from 'Nouvel Atlas Illustre Geographie Universe...

Historical Map of Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean by Guillaume Delisle - 1780 Reissue This captivating map titled "Carte de la Grèce" was originally crafted by the eminent Fr...

Antique map titled 'Ostindien.' (Map of India with an inset map of East-Bengal.) This attractive original old antique print / plate / map originates from 1885-1907 editions of a famous German encyclopedia: 'Meyers grosses Konversations-Lexikon.', published in Leipzig and Vienna. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon was a major German encyclopedia that existed in various editions from 1839 until 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus encyclopedia. Several of the plates were also used in Dutch Encyclopedia's like Winkler Prins...

Scarce German Edition of Guillaume Delisle's 1700 Map of North America This beautifully colored and highly detailed map is a rare Latin edition of Guillaume Delisle's influential 17...

Antique map titled 'A Map of the Empire of Morocco Comprehending the Kingdoms of Fez, Morocco'. Original antique map of the kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Morocco. ...

Antique map titled 'Comitatus Zelandiae (..)'. Detailed chart of the province Zeeland, The Netherlands, with details shown pictorially. Published by N. Visscher.

1711 Star Chart of the Southern Sky - "Mappa Stellarum Australium quae in Altitudine Poli Borei Graduum" This beautiful star chart, engraved by Arnold van Westerhout in 1711, shows ...

Antique map titled 'Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio'. Beautiful map of China and Korea, much detail troughout the map. Including the Islands of Formosa (Taiwan) and Hainan. The Great...

Title: 1705 Sanson Map of Southern India and Malabar with an Inset Map Description: This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored antique map, published in 1705, depicts south...

This map, published in 1821 by John Thomson, showcases Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, and Antigua from the *West India Islands* collection. Part of Thomson's *New General Atlas*, it prov...

Beautiful and elegant ball of the world to decorate any studio, living room or bedroom, it is small, with the base about 26 cm high and 10 wide.

Antique map titled 'L'Empire des Turcs'. Old map of the Turkish Empire with an inset of the North African regions. Originates from 'Atlas Nouveau Portatif' by G.L. le Rouge. Artis...

Antique map titled 'The United States of North America, Atlantic States and Valley of the Mississippi'. Original antique map of the United States of North America, Atlantic States an...

Antique map titled 'Perse, Turquie Asiatique et Arabie (..)'. Map of the Middle East with a large Arabia, extending from the Black Sea to the In...

Antique print titled 'Nice, vue prise de la Villa Venanson'. View of the city of Nice, near Villa Venanson, France. This print originates from 'Nice Et Savoie, Sites Pittoreques, Mon...

Antique map titled 'Karte von Fes und Marócos (..)'. Original old map of Fez (or Fes) and Morocco. Also shows the Strait of Gibraltar. By Friedrich Gottlieb Canzler, published 1799.

"1573 Abraham Ortelius Map of Tartary, Japan, and Western North America" Description of the Map: This is an outstanding example of Abraham Ortelius' map titled "Tartariae Sive Magn...

Title: 1864 Johnson's Map of Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland with Fort Monroe Inset Description: This 1864 map titled "Johnson's Virginia, Delaware, and ...

Antique world map titled 'Mappe-Monde dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences (..)'. Beautiful original antique world map...

Antique map titled 'Diversa Orbis Terrae. Visu Incedente per Coluros Tropicorum, Ambos Ejus Polos, et Parciularis Sphaerae Zenith, in Planum Orthographica Projectio (..) Plat Ontwerp van verscheyde Aert-klooten (..)'. One of the earliest Dutch World Maps to focus on a more modern cartographic style, based on Carel Allard's map of 1696. This map represented a noteworthy shift from the traditional decorative Dutch 17th century maps where the margins would be full of classical mythological...

Title: 17th Century Map of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico by Mallet (1683) This exquisite 17th-century map by Mallet, titled "I. d'Hispaniola et P.to Rico," showcases the islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico with remarkable detail. Published in Paris in 1683 as part of Mallet's monumental "Description de l'Univers," this map is a prime example of historical cartography from the era. Map Features: - Detailed depiction of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico - Nearby islands: Inagua islands, Mayaguana, Île-à-Vache, Saona, and Mona - Three illustrated naval battles surrounding the islands - Hand-colored illustrations typical of the period - Published in Paris, 1683, as part of the "Description de l'Univers" - Engraved with artistic and geographic precision Collectors and enthusiasts of antique maps will appreciate the historical significance and artistic detail of this rare print. Although small, the map is perfect for framing and this map serves as a captivating piece of history, reflecting the maritime exploration and territorial knowledge of the late 17th century. The maker of the map is Allain Manesson Mallet, a notable 17th-century cartographer, military engineer, and author. Born in Paris in 1630, Mallet served in the French army and worked as a military engineer under Louis XIV. He later became a professor of mathematics and military architecture. Mallet is best known for his monumental work, "Description de l'Univers," published in Paris in 1683. This extensive publication is considered one of the greatest works of its kind in the 17th century, providing detailed descriptions and maps of various parts of the world. Mallet's maps are renowned for their artistic quality, intricate details, and the inclusion of illustrative elements such as ships, sea creatures, and topographical features. Mallet's contributions to cartography and his work in "Description de l'Univers" have left a lasting impact on the field, making his maps highly valued by collectors and historians. Keywords: - 17th-century map - Mallet map 1683 - Hispaniola map - Puerto Rico map - Antique Caribbean map...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Iles Antilles'. Large map of the Antilles. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. Levasseur. Published, 1875.

Beautiful set off of 5 aquatint prints of old Rome, Italy, including the popular view of the Coliseum. Matthew Dubourg (active 1786 – 1838) From "Views of the Remains of Ancient Bu...

Set of four antique maps of Asia: 1) Asia plate 6, Part of China, Tibet and Tartary 2) Asia plate 2, Japan, Corea, the Monguls and part of China 3) As...

Description: Antique map titled 'Sumatra ein grosse Insel / so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennt worden'. Beautiful map of Sumatra and the southern part of Malaysia, with Si...