Giovanni Maria Cassini Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique map titled 'Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway'. Original antique map of the Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate...

18th Century Hand Colored Map of "The State of Massachusetts from the best information," 1796, by cartographer and illustrator John Reid published in his "American Atlas," a period e...

An antique map titled "Principatus Benearnia, La Principaute De Bearn" created by the renowned Dutch cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu. It depicts the Principality of Bearn, a histo...

Title: 18th-Century Map of the Eastern Roman Empire by Henri Chatelain, c. 1719 Description: This intricately detailed map, titled *Nouvelle Carte pour Servir à l'Histoire de l'Empi...

Antique map titled 'United States Southern Section'. Original antique map of Map of The United States Southern Section. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The World’....

Complete Paris map set of etchings by Turgot. This printing is from the 1960s and have warm natural color to the paper. Frame each individually to your liking. The overall dimension ...

Antique map titled 'Groot Brittanje en Ierland'. Old map depicting the United Kingdom and Ireland, with inset maps of London and factory districts of the UK. This map originates from...

Antique map titled '14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône'. Original map with later hand coroling of the coast of Southern France. The "14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône" is an antique map that offers a detailed depiction of the southern coast of France, specifically highlighting the Mediterranean coastline. This map, which dates back to 1793, was originally part of "Le Petit Neptune Français; Or, French Coasting Pilot," a publication designed for maritime navigation along the French coastlines. Key Features of the Map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map covers the southern French coastline from Port Vendres in the west to the Petit Rhône in the east. - It includes notable regions such as Languedoc, the Gulf of Lyon, and parts of Catalonia (Spain). 2. **Notable Places**: - **Montpellier**: A major city in the Diocese of Montpellier, an important cultural and economic center. - **Narbonne**: Located in the Diocese of Narbonne, a historical city with Roman heritage. - **Agde**: Situated in the Diocese of Agde, known for its ancient Greek colony origins. - **Béziers**: Part of the Diocese of Béziers, another city with deep historical roots dating back to Roman times. - **Port Vendres**: A critical port near the Spanish border. - **Catalonia**: Including parts of northeastern Spain, emphasizing the coastal connection between France and Spain. 3. **Dioceses and Regions**: - The map is marked with various dioceses such as Montpellier, Agde, Narbonne, and Béziers, indicating ecclesiastical boundaries. - It highlights the broader region of Languedoc, a historical province known for its wine production and medieval history. 4. **Navigational Aids**: - The map features a compass rose with radiating lines, a common navigational aid in maritime maps...

"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 Bay ...

Antique map titled 'Iles Britanniques ou Royaume-Uni de la Grande Bretagne (..)'. Large map of the United Kingdom and Ireland. This map originates from...

Description: Antique map titled 'L'Italie.' Map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Highly detailed, showing towns, rivers, some topographical features and political boundaries...

Antique map titled 'Die Staaten von Arkansas Mississippi, Louisiana & Alabama'. Detailed map of the region, which includes the Florida Panhandle. Shows many roads, rivers, forts, etc...