Maps on Sale

This Tallis map of British Guiana (now known as Guyana) is a richly decorated document, much like other maps from the esteemed cartographic publisher John Tallis & Company. The firm,...

Antique print, titled: 'Frisiae Occidentalis.' Handsome map of the Dutch Provinces of Friesland and Groningen. Embellished with strapwork title-car...

Antique map titled 'Empire Birman d'après une carte'. Map of the Burmese Empire. This map originates from 'Relation de l'Ambassade Anglaise, envoyée en 1795 dans le Royaume d'Ava, ou...

Antique map titled 'Partie de l'Amérique septent qui comprend la nouvelle France ou le Canada'. Decorative and highly detailed map of New England an...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. du Cantal'. Map of the French department of Cantal, France. This area of France is known for its production of Cantal, a firm cheese, named after the region...

The "Carte de L’Isle de Sainte Lucie" by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, a prominent figure as the Royal Hydrographer and engineer of the French Navy, is a remarkable antique map showcasing ...

Antique map titled 'Particular Draughts of some of the chief African Islands (..)'. Eight small maps on one sheet including 'Islands of Malta Goze & Cuming, An Accurate Chart of Cape de Verde Islands…, Island of St Helena.., Island of Madera, Island of Teneriffe, The Bay of Agoa…, The Dutch Fort at the Cape of Good Hope…, A Draught of Table Bay...

Antique map titled 'Western Australia, South Australia, North Australia and Tasmania'. Original antique map of Western Australia, South Australia, North Australia and Tasmania. This ...

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...

This is a historical map from the 1882 Blackie Atlas, this time detailing "The Province of Ontario, and Part of Quebec" in Canada. The map presents a detailed illustration of Ontario...

Antique map titled 'Gedeelte van Japan of Nipon'. Map of the east coast of Hanshu, with a view of the Japanese coast titled 'Gezigt van de Kust van Japan, wanneer wij haar voor h...

Antique map titled 'De Provincie Friesland'. Map of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'F. C. Brugsma's Atlas van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden (.....

This is an original antique map titled "Inde, Indostan Bengale &c. et Partie Septentrionale de la Presqu'isle en deça du Gange," depicting the northern part of the Indian subcontinen...

One nicely hand coloured print of an original serie of 23 plates, showing marine officers and soldiers discussing matters on the seaside. published in 1833. Rare. From a serie of beautiful lithographed plates with Belgian military costumes after Madou and printed by Dero-Becker. Comes from a Belgian military costume album, dedicated to the Belgian King, and financed by subscribers, some 90 Belgian nobility and officers of the Belgian Army...

Antique map titled 'Frisiae Dominium vernacule Friesland, verdeeld in de Hoofd-deelen van Oostergoo, Westergoo en Sevenwolden, Als ook der XI Steden Zynde noch onderscheiden in XXX G...

Antique map titled 'Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio'. A very attractive example of Ortelius' map combining, on one page, maps of the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Elba, Malta and Zerbi (Jerba, off the coast of Tunisia.) The maps detail fortifications on the islands and other major features. (Jerba, for instance, is shown connected to the mainland by a causeway.) The waters are attractively engraved and are sailed by ships. A shipwreck, north of Malta, indicates the point at which St. Paul is thought to have shipwrecked. Volcanoes are indicated in the Sicily map...

Miniature map titled 'England & Wales'. Original antique map of England & Wales. This map originates from 'Darton's New Miniature Atlas' publis...

Antique map tited 'Frisiae Dominium vernacule Friesland verdeeld met de hoofd-deelen van Oostergoo, Westergoo en Sevenwolden (..)'. Detailed map of Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, ...

Antique Map Description **Title:** Carte d'Irlande **Publication Details:** - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouve...

Antique map titled 'Dominion of Canada'. Original antique map of Canada. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’. Publishe...

Antique map titled 'Railroad & Township Map of the State of Ohio'. Original antique map of the State of Ohio. This map originates from 'Atlas of Preble County Ohio' by C.O. Titus. Pu...

Antique map titled 'A New Map of France (..)'. Original old map of France, divided into departments. With original/contemporary hand coloring. Published by John Cary, 1799. John Cary was an important and prolific London map seller...

Antique map titled 'Description du Gouvernement de la Cappelle'. Old map of the region of Hauts-de-France including the cities of Vervins, Marle, Cappelle and others. This map origin...

Description: Antique print titled 'Birds-Eye View of St. Petersburg'. Old print with a view of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Originates from 'Voyages and Travels'. Artists and En...

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...

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 map titled 'Spain & Portugal.' Map of Spain and Portugal. From Thomson's 'New General Atlas', 1815. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'J. & G. Menzies'. Publisher: John Thomson ...

A historical map of the province of Valencia, dated 1901. The map includes intricate details such as topographical features, with mountain ranges and river systems prominently marked...

Antique map titled 'Der Hollaendisch-Ostindianischen Compagnie weltberuhmte Haupt-Handels und Niederlags-Stadt Batavia, in Asien auf dem grossen Eyland Iava in dem konigreich Iacatra...

An antique map depicting Sydney and its surrounding areas, known as Port Jackson, dating from around 1889. It was produced by E. Reclus and is part of the "Nouvelle géographie univer...

Antique map titled 'Vermandois'. Old map of the Vermandois region, France. Vermandois was a French County that appeared in the Merovingian period. Its na...

Antique map titled 'United States of North America'. Original antique map of United States of North America ( South East Sheet ). With in...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Declinaisons et Inclinaisons de L'Aiguille Aimantée redigée d'après la table des observations Magnetiques faites par les Voyageurs depuis l'Année 1775'....

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van Kabo Verde' and 'Zydelings Gezigt van Kabo Verde'. Old print of Cabo Verde with a double view of the island coast. Engraved...

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...

The image is a historical map of the Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal. The map is titled "FARO. ALGARVE," indicating that it is centered around the city of Faro, which is...

This antique map for sale showcases the province of La Coruña (in Galician, A Coruña), located in the northwest of Spain, within the autonomous community of Galicia, as of the year 1...

The map provided is of the province of Girona (in Catalan, Girona), located in the northeast of Spain, within the autonomous community of Catalonia, as of the year 1902. Here are the...

Antique map titled 'Franconia multa numerat loca deiparae sacra in quibus magna recipit à dei matre beneficia.' Detailed uncommon map of the Franconia region in Germany. Source unkno...

Antique map titled 'Mittel- und Nord-Africa (östl. Theil) und Arabien'. This map depicts North and Central Africa and Arabia with an inset map of Habesch (Ethiopia and Eritrea). Ar...

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 'Australasia'. Original map of Australasia. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authorities' by J.W. Lowry....

Antique map titled 'Johnson's Indiana'. Original map of Indiana. This map originates from 'Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World' by A.J. ...

This map, titled "Karte des arabischen Meerbusens oder des Rothen Meeres," is an original engraving from 1787 created by F. A. Schraembl, based on the cartographic work of d'Anville. It is a partially colored copper engraving. Key features and notable details of the map include: 1. The title is prominently displayed within a large, ornate cartouche, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and indicating the map's subject as the Red Sea (Rothen Meeres). 2. The map covers the Red Sea and its surrounding regions, including significant portions of the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. 3. There are two detailed inset maps: - The first inset map shows the roadstead of the port of Suez (Rheede des Hafen von Sues). - The second inset map depicts Bahr el Kolsum, the northwestern arm of the Red Sea, based on a map by De la Rochette from 1785. 4. Geographical Features: The map meticulously details the coastline, islands, and notable port cities along the Red Sea. The cartography highlights both natural and man-made features, with elevations and mountains represented through hachures. 5. Condition and Preservation: The map has a horizontal centerfold and is partially backed to prevent tears. The edges of the map sheet show minor holes, tears, and faint brown spots, yet it remains in overall good condition considering its age. 6. Historical Importance: This map is a valuable historical document, reflecting the cartographic knowledge of the late 18th century. It serves as a significant piece for collectors interested in antique maps, particularly those focusing on the Arabian Peninsula and maritime navigation in the Red Sea region. The map shows the coastline of the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula, detailing regions and places along the western coast of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as well as the eastern coast of Egypt and Sudan. Here are some of the most important places identified on the map: 1. Jeddah (Gedda): A major city and port on the western coast of Saudi Arabia, significant for its role as a gateway for pilgrims traveling to Mecca. 2. Mecca (Mekka): A holy city in Islam, located inland from the Red Sea, important for being the site of pilgrimage (Hajj) for Muslims. 3. Medina (Medina): Another important Islamic city, known for the Prophet's Mosque and being a key pilgrimage site. 4. Suez (Suess): Located at the northern end of the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal, it's a crucial link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. 5. Aden: A port city in Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, historically significant as a trading hub. 6. Mocha (Mokka): A port city in Yemen, historically known for being a major marketplace for coffee. 7. Sana'a: The capital city of Yemen, noted for its historical and cultural significance. 8. Bab el Mandeb: The strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, crucial for maritime navigation. These locations are critical due to their historical, religious, and economic significance, especially in terms of trade routes and pilgrimage sites. The map also illustrates the mountainous terrain and coastal features of the region. The condition and preservation status, which, despite minor imperfections, is considered well-preserved for its age. Overall, this map is a rare and valuable artifact, offering both historical insights and aesthetic appeal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique cartography.

Antique print titled 'Cochinchine'. Two portaits of Vietnamese men one showing in military attire and the second in civilian dress. Cochinchina or Cochin-China is a historical ex...

The map for sale shows the province of Lleida, located in the western part of Catalonia, Spain, as of 1902. Here are the key features depicted on the map: - **Topography**: The map ...

Beautiful map in excellent condition. This map depicts the city of Douai (France) and originates from 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum'.

Antique map titled 'Carte de France'. Map of France. This map originates from 'Atlas universel de géographie ancienne et moderne (..)' by Pierre M. Lapie and Alexandre E. Lapie. Pier...

Antique map titled 'An Accurate Map of Germany (..) '. Drawn from the best Authorities by T.Kitchin Geogr." Rare edition, drawn and etched by Thomas Kitchin, published, circa 1770.

Antique map titled 'Empire d'Allemagne (..)'. Large map of the western part of the German Empire. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. L...

Antique map titled 'Caletensium et Bononiensium (..)'. Two detailed regional maps on one sheet. The first map shows Belgian and French Coastal region, from Estaples to Gruerlinge...

The authentic map depicts the province of Castellón de la Plana, often referred to simply as Castellón, situated in the eastern part of Spain in the Valencian Community, and the map ...

1692 Jacques Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia & Japan with Unique Inset This hand-colored map from 1692, created by Jacques Peeters, captures the islands of Indonesia, the Philippines, and features a unique inset of Japan. It closely resembles Nicolas de Fer's map and is primarily based on Sanson's influential maps. The map meticulously details cities, smaller settlements, rivers, mountain chains, and forests, offering a comprehensive view of the region's geography. The inset map of Japan stands out due to its distinctive shape and influences, reflecting different cartographic sources. Notable features include the marked equator and detailed latitude and longitude indications on the borders. The map measures 6.5 inches in width by 5.5 inches in height and is in excellent condition, with a dark impression, slight toning, and a minor centerfold crease. Keywords: - East Indies map - Indonesia historical map - Philippines map...

The map depicts the province of Málaga, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, as it was in 1901. Here are the key features illustrated on the map: - **...

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 Zutphen titled 'Zutphen'. This map depicts the city of Zutphen, Gelderland, The Netherlands. Originates from 'Discrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi'. Artists and Engrav...

The map is of the province of Ávila, one of the provinces of the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain, and it is dated from 1902. The map illustrates several geographic ...

"1638 Plancius Detailed Map of Sri Lanka with Decorative Cartouches" This beautifully detailed map of Sri Lanka, titled "Ins. Ceilan," was engraved by P. Plancius from a design by C...