Maps on Sale

This map covers the northwestern coast of Greece and part of present-day Albania. The map was drawn by Johannes Wilhelm Laurenberg, a mathematician and historian who produced several...

Antique Plan titled 'Plan of the Town and Mole of Agde with the Fort de Brescou'. Antique town plan of Agde, engraved for the Geographical Dictionary, by Rol...

Title: Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645) Description: This antique copper engraving, created by the renowned Swiss-German engraver Matthäus Merian aro...

Antique map titled 'North America'. Original antique map of North America. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The World’. Published by A & C. Black, 1870.

The antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Orientale pour Servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages Tiree des Cartes Levees par les P.P. Jesuites' is an original old map that covers...

Antique map titled 'Insularum Moluccarum Nova Descriptio.' Old map of the Moluccas. The famous Spice Islands, the cornerstone of the Dutch trading empire in the East Indies throughout the 17th Century, is the focus of this exquisite map. Similar to Blaeu's map, except that it extends further south...

Antique map titled 'Le Comte de Zeelande (..).' Detailed map of the province of Zeeland, The Netherlands. Details shown include fortified towns, roads, sandbanks and marshlands. Base...

Antique map titled 'France in Provinces'. Beautiful antique map of France. Drawn and engraved for John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published circa 1814.

GREAT BRITAIN -- "ENGELLANDT mit dem anstossenden Reich Schottlandt so vorzeiten Albion und Britannia haben geheissen". (Basel, c. 1590). Partly handcolored woodcut double-page map from S. Munster's 'Cosmographey'. 330 x 408 mm. (Lower margin cut short (touching the line), tiny hole in upper margin, sl. foxed/browned, lower right corner a bit thumbed). Sebastian Münster's 16th Century Map of the British Isles from 'Cosmographia Universalis...

This remarkable map, titled "Asiae X Tab:", is a significant historical artifact that represents the convergence of knowledge and craftsmanship from two of the most esteemed figures in the history of geography and cartography. Created by Gerard Mercator and based on the geographical insights of Claudius Ptolemy, this map is part of the rare first issue published in Brussels in 1578. The map itself meticulously delineates the region between the Indus and Ganges rivers, an area of immense historical and geographical importance. It is an excellent representation of Ptolemy's second-century geographical data, which was fundamental in shaping the modern principles of mapmaking. Mercator, renowned for his precision and dedication to adhering closely to Ptolemy's original intentions, showcases this commitment through the detailed depiction of this significant Asian landscape. This edition stands out not only for its historical accuracy but also for its artistic execution. Gerard Mercator, who was also an innovator in the use of the italic hand for map lettering, first introduced this style in his "Literarum latinarum" in 1540. The use of italics in this map enhances its legibility and aesthetic appeal, which became a hallmark of the finest sixteenth and seventeenth-century Dutch maps, largely attributed to Mercator’s influence. The map measures 13 ½ x 18 inches and features fine hand coloring, which has been preserved in almost excellent condition alttough there some browning due to age. As a splendid example of the first issue from Mercator’s definitive edition of Ptolemy’s "Geographia", it not only serves as a testament to the rich history of geographical exploration but also stands as a beacon of the enduring legacy of its makers, shaping the future of cartographic design and precision. The map "Asiae X Tab:", focusing on the region between the Indus and Ganges rivers, highlights several areas and cities of historical and geographical importance that are likely of interest to scholars, historians, and collectors. Here are key locations depicted on the map: 1. **Indus River**: As one of the major rivers of Asia and a cradle of ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley Civilization, the Indus River holds significant historical importance. 2. **Ganges River**: Another crucial river not just for its cultural and religious significance in India, but also as a vital geographic feature in ancient and medieval maps...

The map titled "Map of the countries lying between Turkey & Birmah, comprising Asia Minor, Persia, India, Egypt & Arabia and including the Black, Caspian & Red Seas" is an antique ma...

Antique map titled 'De Land-Reyse door Benedictus Goes, van Lahor gedaan, door Tartaryen na China'. Interesting map showing the region of northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Assam and...

Antique map titled 'Cornubia, Devonia, Somersetus, Dorcestria, Wiltonia, Glocestria, Monumetha, Glamorgan, Caermarden, Penbrok, Cardigan, Radnor, Breknoke et Herfordia'. Old map of the English counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire etc. Originates from the 1633 German edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas Major, published by Henricus Hondius and Jan Jansson under the title: 'Atlas: das ist Abbildung der gantzen Welt, mit allen darin begriffenen Laendern und Provintzen: sonderlich von Teutschland, Franckreich, Niderland, Ost und West Indien: mit Beschreibung der selben.' Artists and Engravers: Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific instrument maker. He is most famous for introducing Mercators Projection, a system which allowed navigators to plot the same constant compass bearing on a flat...

Antique print titled 'Plan van de Stad Algiers'. Old map of Algiers, also depicting surrounding cities and the Bay of Algiers. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interest...

Antique print titled 'Antichambre. Hotel rue du Faubg. St. Honore No. 131. a Paris. Face du cote de la Porte et Plafond. Par M. M. Croiseau et Letrosne, architectes et Denuelle, pein...

Antique print titled 'Bolivia'. Original antique print of two women and a man from Bolivia. This print originates from a work by Captain Gabriel-Pierre Lafond and illustrates peo...

This antique map, titled "Terre de Chanaan ou Terre Promise a Abraham," is a finely detailed copper-engraved map created around 1750 by Delamarche in Paris, based on earlier works by...

Antique map titled 'Map showing the Indian Reservations within the Limits of the United States'. Large folding map of the United States showing the Indian Reservations. The present m...

Antique print titled 'The Jupiter of Phidias'. Old print of a statue of Zeus at Olympia by Phidias, as imagined by engraver John Jackson. This print ori...

This original antique map is an artifact from a pivotal era in cartography, reflecting not only the geographical knowledge of its time but also the intertwining of art and science in...

Antique map titled 'Map of The United States of North America'. Original antique map of the United States of North America. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehen...

This is a detailed map titled "West-Indien und Central-Amerika," created by Adolf Stieler and published in Gotha in 1880. The map covers the Caribbean islands and the Central America...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. du Doubs'. Map of the French department of Doubs, France. The whole is surrounded by elaborate decorative engravings designed to illustrate both the natural...

This hand-colored map, titled "Paderbornensis Episcopatus Descriptio Nova," depicts the Bishopric of Paderborn, a historical ecclesiastical territory within the Holy Roman Empire, lo...

Antique map titled 'Provincie Friesland - Gemeente Ferwerderadeel'. Map of the township of Ferwerderadeel including Ferwerd, Blija and many other villages. This map originates from '...

**Catalogue Description:** **Title:** Tab. XI. Asiae, comprehendens Indiam extra Gangem. **Description:** This is an exquisite Ptolemaic map depicting Asia east of the Ganges, ti...

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...

Antique map titled 'L'Afrique'. Decorative map of Africa by Robert de Vaugondy, revised and published by Delamarche. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Charl...

This map showcases the province of Salamanca in the year 1902. Salamanca is located in the autonomous community of Castile and León in western Spain. It is bordered by the provinces ...

Antique map titled 'Bocche del Fivme Negro et Isole di Capo Verde'. Beautiful double-page map of the Cape Verde Islands and part of the coast of Senegal, with large decorative cartou...

This mid-18th century map, "Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique pour servir a l'historie generale des voyages," was issued in 1780 by M. Bellin in Paris. It presents a detailed and visually captivating depiction of the Island of Martinique within the context of the Caribbean and the Lesser Antilles. **Title:** Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique pour servir a l'historie generale des voyages **Issuer:** M. Bellin **Date:** 1780 **Location Coverage:** North America, Caribbean, Martinique, Lesser Antilles This engraved map is notable for its pleasing aesthetics, featuring lovely hand coloring that enhances its visual appeal. The inclusion of a scroll cartouche, an ornamental frame, and measurement lines adds a distinctive and visually appealing quality to the map. Martinique, situated within the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, is presented with meticulous detail, showcasing geographical features, coastlines, settlements, and other notable landmarks. Bellin, known for his accuracy in cartography, crafted this map to serve as a geographical reference within the broader context of historical voyages and exploration. The combination of detailed cartographic information and artistic embellishments, such as hand coloring and decorative elements, makes this map not only a valuable geographical document but also a visually pleasing piece of cartographic art...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Germany (..)'. Large antique map of the German Empire, highly detailed. Engraved by T. Kitchin. Published J. Blair, cir...

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...

Front: 'Carte Generale de l'Asie.' (General map of Asia). Rear: 'Asie.' (Asia, scenes of Asia, nature, plants and animals, people, costume).' This rare early lithographic print origi...

Antique map titled ‘Kaart van den Loop der Rivier van Tonkin van Cacho tot aan de Zee / Carte du Cours de la Riviere de Tunquin Depuis Cacho jusqu'à la Mer J. v. Schley direx.’ Detailed map of the Tunquin River and Bay, extending north to Cacho, the capital...

Antique map titled 'De IVde Landkaart vertoonende het Koningryk Israels benevens deszelfs overheerde Landschappen (..).' Map of the biblical Kingdom of Israel under the Kings Saul, D...

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Isle Celebes ou Macassar'. Map of Celebes (Sulawesi, Indonesia), showing Makassar, which was the most important trading city of eastern Indonesia in th...

Old print of a peasant of Little Russia. This print originates from 'The Costume of the Hereditary States of the House of Austria' by William Miller....

Antique map titled 'Het Beloofde Landt Canaan door wandelt van onsen Salichmaeker Jesu Christo neffens syne Apostelen.' Detailed map of the Holy Land, showing the travels of Christ and the Apostles, including Paul's travel's at sea and numerous sailing vessels. Below bible scenes such as the nativity and crucifiction of Christ. An excellent example of a Duch Bible map...

Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville de Meaco'. Detailed plan of Kyoto, located in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu, Japan. This map most likely originates from an edition of 'Histoire et description generale du Japon' by P.F.X. de Charlevoix. Artists and Engravers: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was among the most important mapmakers of the eighteenth century. In 1721, at age 18, he was appointed hydrographer (chief cartographer) to the French Navy. In August 1741, he became the first Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes...

Antique map titled 'Totius Terrae Sanctae Delineatio'. Map of the Holy Land extending to Egypt and showing the route of the Children of Israel in their e...

Antique print titled 'Ruines du Monument de la Turbie, près de Monaco'. Large, original antique print of the Tropaeum Alpium, a Roman trophy (tropaeum) ce...

Antique print titled 'Zierikzee'. View of the city of Zierikzee, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Het koningrijk der Nederlanden voorgesteld in eene reeks van 136 naa...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. du Loiret'. Map of the French department of Loiret, France. Surrounding the city of Orleans, Loiret is considered the heart of France and is a registered Unesco World Heritage Site. This area of France is also part of the Loire Valley wine region, and is especially known for its production of Pinot Noirs...

The original antique map for sale shows the Spanish province of Navarra as it was in 1902. Here's a brief description and a potential title for the map: Description: - The map detai...

Antique map titled 'Carte d'Afrique'. Map of Africa. This map originates from 'Atlas universel de géographie ancienne et moderne (..)' by Pierre M. Lapie...

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 map titled 'Frisia Occidentalis'. Old map of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. This map is also known as the 'Pauwenkaart' ('peacock map'), referring to the peacock next to the inset map. Based on a manuscript map...

Antique map titled 'India IX'. Old steel engraved map of the region of Delhi, with great detail. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Published under the superinten...

Antique map titled 'Europe'. Original antique map of Europe. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. G. Blackie, 1859.

One nicely hand coloured print of an original serie of 23 plates, showing officers and soldiers resting near a village. published in 1833. Rare. From a serie of beautiful lithographed plates with Belgian military...

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...

The print for sale here depicts a historical map of the province of Sevilla (Seville) from the year 1901. Sevilla is located in the southern part of Spain and is part of the autonomo...

Antique map titled 'Départ. Du Gard'. Map of the French department of Gard, France. This area of France is known mainly for its red wine and production of Bleu des Causses, a soft an...

Original antique map titled 'Novissima et Accuratissima Brabantiae Ducatus Tabula'. Old map of Brabant, the Netherlands. North is to the right. Like all other maps of Brabantiae Duca...

Antique map titled 'Geographiae Sacrae ex Veteri et Novo Testamento Desumptae Tabula Prima quae Totius Orbis Partes Continet.' Map of the lands described in the Old and New Testame...

Antique map titled 'Planisphere du Monde - France'. Two miniature maps on one sheet. The upper map shows a hemisphere of the Old World. The lower map shows France. This map originate...

Antique print titled 'Spiegel und Wand Leuchter vor Bildhauer und Goldtschmidt'. This print shows decorative mirrors/wall decoration. Artists and Engravers: Made after P. Decker. ...