Bartele Gallery Maps

Africa Map with Egypt & South Africa Insets – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876 This 19th-century map titled “Afrika,” published in 1876 in the Nieuwe Hand-Atlas der Aarde in haren Tegenwoord...

China and Japan Map with Korea – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, Leiden 1876 This finely engraved 19th-century map titled “China en Japan” presents East Asia during a pivotal historical moment, ...

British India Map with Burma & Ceylon – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, Leiden 1876 This finely engraved 19th-century map titled “Britsch-Indië” presents the Indian subcontinent and the surround...

Netherlands East Indies Map with Java Inset – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876 This impressive 19th-century map titled “Nederlandsch Oost-Indië” presents the Dutch colonial territories in Southeast Asia with exceptional clarity and detail. Published in 1876 in the *Nieuwe Hand-Atlas der Aarde in haren Tegenwoordigen Toestand* by M. Frijlink, revised by A. van Otterloo, and produced by D. Noothoven van Goor in Leiden, the plate offers a full geographical overview of the Netherlands East Indies at a time when Dutch influence in the archipelago was rapidly consolidating. The map spans Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Celebes (Sulawesi), the Moluccas, Timor, Bali, Lombok, Flores, Sumba, Sumbawa, the Banda Islands, Buru, Ceram, New Guinea, and parts of the Malay Peninsula. Each island group is precisely engraved, and political divisions, residency boundaries, mountains, rivers, and transport routes are clearly marked. Place names appear in their 19th-century Dutch forms—Batavia, Buitenzorg, Soerakarta, Madura, Makassar, Padang, Palembang, and many others—providing an important historical reference for scholars of Indonesian colonial history. Hand-colored outlines distinguish administrative regions and residencies, while the fine line engraving captures coastal contours, mountain chains, river deltas and volcanic features that shaped the archipelago’s geography. Java receives its own large inset occupying the entire lower half of the sheet, reflecting its central importance to Dutch colonial administration and its dense network of cities, roads, sugar plantations, and regencies. Additional inset maps include: • **Sumatra’s west coast**, showing Padang and the Minangkabau highlands • **Timor and surrounding islands** • **Ambon and the Moluccas** (the historic spice islands) • **Celebes and the Gulf of Tomini** • **The Lesser Sunda Islands** (Bali to Timor) • **Borneo residency divisions** • **Detailed harbour plans**, including Batavia and Makassar Together these elements make the map an outstanding reference for the Dutch East Indies during the late colonial period. It represents not just geography but also trade networks, maritime routes, and administrative structure, all rendered with the elegance and scientific precision characteristic of Dutch cartography of the era. Condition Report: Good, with expected light toning and occasional foxing, mostly at the margins. Original center fold as issued. The engraved image is sharp and the hand-coloring remains soft and even. No tears, holes, or repairs. Framing Tips: A warm ivory or cream mat suits the soft 19th-century color palette. A dark wood, black, or teak-tone frame complements Southeast Asian interior themes and gives the map a strong presence. Because of the many attractive inset maps, a slightly wider mat enhances readability and visual balance. Keywords: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch East Indies, Indonesia, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Kalimantan, Celebes, Sulawesi, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Timor, Moluccas, Spice Islands, Ambon, Banda, Ceram, Buru, Aceh, Minangkabau, Padang, Palembang, Batavia, Jakarta, Buitenzorg, Bogor, Soerakarta, Surakarta, Jogjakarta, Makassar, Menado, Kupang, Riau, Malay Peninsula, New Guinea, Papua, colonial Indonesia, VOC history, 19th century Indonesia map...

Palestine & Holy Land Map with Jerusalem Insets – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876 This detailed 19th-century map titled “Palestina” offers a comprehensive cartographic portrait of the Holy ...

Asia Map with Middle East & India Insets – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, Leiden 1876 This large, beautifully engraved 19th-century map titled “Azië” presents the full Asian continent in sweepi...

Balkans & Ottoman Europe Map with Athens Inset – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876 This impressive 19th-century map titled “Turkije in Europa, Griekenland, Roemenië, Servië en Montenegro” provides a richly detailed view of the Balkan Peninsula and the remaining European territories of the Ottoman Empire during a critical historical moment. Published in 1876 in the Nieuwe Hand-Atlas der Aarde in haren Tegenwoordigen Toestand by M. Frijlink, revised by A. van Otterloo and printed by D. Noothoven van Goor in Leiden, this map captures the political and geographical landscape of the Balkans just before the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78) and the subsequent Treaty of Berlin reshaped the region. The map spans from the Adriatic Sea to the Black Sea, and from the Danube valley down to Crete, covering modern-day Greece, Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Thrace, European Turkey, and the Aegean Islands. Hand-colored boundary lines clearly distinguish political units including the Kingdom of Greece, the Principality of Serbia, the United Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia (Romania), and Ottoman provinces such as Rumelia, Thessaly, Epirus, and Macedonia. Major cities—Constantinople (Istanbul), Athens, Bucharest, Belgrade, Sofia, Salonika (Thessaloniki), Skodra, Ioannina, Larissa, Adrianople (Edirne), Varna, and Trabzon—are identified with fine engraving work. The map also reflects the complex geography of the region, showing mountain chains such as the Balkans, Pindus, Rhodope, and Dinaric Alps, as well as large river systems including the Danube, Morava, Drina, Vardar, Maritsa, and Iskar. Inset maps provide valuable additional context: one illustrates the Bosphorus and surrounding fortifications, another focuses on Athens and Piraeus, and a third presents the region around the Gulf of Salonika and Northern Greece. These allow a closer look at strategic locations central to 19th-century European geopolitics. This plate captures the Balkans at a moment of transition, when national movements were rising and the Ottoman Empire was gradually losing influence. The elegant engraving, refined typography, and harmonious composition are characteristic of Dutch educational cartography at its peak. Today, the map serves as a historical snapshot of a region defined by shifting borders, cultural layers, and emerging nation-states. Condition Report: Good condition with gentle toning and scattered small foxing marks, mostly in the margins. Original center fold as issued. Image clean and well-printed with soft, even hand-coloring. No tears, losses, or repairs. Framing Tips: A light ivory or cream mat works beautifully to highlight the delicate color washes. A slim dark wood or black frame adds contrast and sophistication. Because the map includes attractive insets, a slightly wider mat border enhances balance and readability. Suitable for libraries, studies, travel-themed interiors, and collectors of Ottoman, Greek, and Balkan cartography. Keywords: Balkans, Ottoman Empire, Turkey in Europe, European Turkey, Greece, Athens, Piraeus, Macedonia, Thrace, Epirus, Thessaly, Crete, Aegean Sea, Bulgaria, Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv, Romania, Bucharest, Wallachia, Moldavia, Danube, Serbia, Belgrade, Montenegro, Cetinje, Albania, Skodra, Ioannina, Thessaloniki, Salonika, Constantinople, Istanbul, Bosphorus, Dardanelles, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Islands, Balkan Peninsula, 19th century Balkans map, 1876 Ottoman map...

European Russia Map with Saint Petersburg Inset – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876 This finely engraved 19th-century map titled “Rusland in Europa” presents the western portion of the Russia...

Austria–Hungary Map with Vienna Inset – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, Leiden 1876 This richly detailed 19th-century map titled “Oostenrijk” depicts the territories of the Austro-Hungarian Empire...

Germany Map with Berlin Inset – Het Duitsche Keizerrijk, Nieuwe Hand-Atlas 1876 This detailed 19th-century map of Germany, titled “Deutschland (Het Duitsche Keizerrijk),” was publis...

Map of Switzerland with Cantonal Boundaries – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876 This finely detailed 19th-century map, titled “Zwitserland,” was published in 1876 in the *Nieuwe Hand-Atlas de...

Title: Map of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Leiden 1876 Description: This elegant 19th-century Dutch map, titled “België en het Groot Hertogdom Luxemburg,” was publishe...

Historical Map of the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th Centuries, Leiden 1876 This 19th-century Dutch historical map, titled “De Nederlanden in het begin der 16de eeuw en in het beg...

Map of the Netherlands with Insets of Amsterdam and Arnhem, Leiden 1876 This detailed 19th-century Dutch map, titled “De Nederlanden,” was published in 1876 in the Nieuwe Hand-Atlas...

Title: Map of Sweden and Norway with Inset of Stockholm, Leiden 1876 Description: This fine 19th-century Dutch map, titled “Zweden en Noorwegen,” was published in 1876 in the Nieuwe...

Title: Map of Denmark, Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg – Leiden 1876 Description: This 19th-century Dutch map, titled “Denemarken, Sleeswijk, Holstein en Lauenburg,” was published...

Title: Map of France with Corsica and Paris Inset – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876 Description: This detailed 19th-century map, titled “Frankrijk,” was published in 1876 in the *Nieuwe Han...

Title: Map of Spain and Portugal – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas by Frijlink & van Otterloo, 1876 Description: This detailed 19th-century map, titled “Spanje en Portugal,” was published in 1876...

Title: Political Map of Europe – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas by Frijlink & van Otterloo, 1876 Description: This 19th-century Dutch map titled “Europa” was published in 1876 in the Nieuwe Hand...

Title: Northern Hemisphere Map Centered on the North Pole, Leiden 1876 Description: This 19th-century Dutch map titled “Noordpoolkaart” (Map of the North Pole) was published in 1876...

Title: Northern Hemisphere Map Centered on the North Pole, Leiden 1876 Description: This 19th-century Dutch map titled “Noordpoolkaart” (Map of the North Pole) was published in 1876...

World Map in Mercator’s Projection – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, Leiden 1876 This 19th-century Dutch world map, titled “Wereld-Kaart in Mercator’s Projectie,” was published in 1876 in the Ni...

Title: Double Hemisphere World Map from the Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, Leiden 1876 Description: This 19th-century double-hemisphere world map, titled “Wereldkaart volgens gewone projectie v...

The Solar System – Astronomical Lithograph from the Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, Leiden 1876 This detailed 19th-century Dutch astronomical lithograph, titled “Het Planeten-Stelsel” (The Plane...

Antique Map of Morbihan by Vuillemin – France Département Map c.1850 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored map of the département of Morbihan in Brittany, France, was pub...

Decorative Map of Meuse Department, France – Vuillemin, c. 1850 A beautifully engraved 19th-century map of the Meuse department in northeastern France, drawn by Alexandre Vuillemin ...

Antique Map of Meurthe by Vuillemin with 50 Notable Places, France c.1850 Description: This finely detailed and beautifully illustrated antique map of the Meurthe department in nort...

Antique Map of Mayenne – Hand-Colored Engraving by Levasseur, France c.1850 This finely detailed 19th-century engraved map of the department of Mayenne in northwestern France was cr...

Antique Map of Haute-Marne France by Vuillemin with Decorative Insets, 1840s This finely engraved and hand-colored map of Haute-Marne, a historical department in northeastern France...

Antique Map of Marne, France – Engraved by Levasseur, 1850s This beautifully detailed 19th-century engraved map of the Marne department in northeastern France was created by the ren...

Antique Map of Maine-et-Loire with Illustrations – Vuillemin c.1850 A richly detailed 19th-century map of the Maine-et-Loire department in western France, engraved by A. Vuillemin a...

Antique Map of Manche, France – Mont-St-Michel and Cherbourg Region – c.1850 This highly decorative mid-19th century map of Manche, engraved by A. Vuillemin and published by Levasse...

Antique Map of Lozère, France – Vuillemin & Levasseur, Mid-19th Century This finely detailed map of the department of Lozère in southern France was created by Alexandre Vuillemin an...

Antique Department Map – Lot-et-Garonne, France by Levasseur, c.1850 This decorative and historically significant map of the French department Lot-et-Garonne was created by Victor L...

Antique Map of Lot, France – Hand-Colored Engraving by Vuillemin, c.1850 This beautifully engraved 19th-century map of the French department of Lot was created by the notable French...

Map of Loiret France with Orléans and Loire River by Vuillemin, 19th c This antique hand-colored map of the Loiret department, engraved by Alexandre Vuillemin and published by Migeo...

Map of Loire-Inférieure France with Nantes and Estuary by Vuillemin, 19th c This finely engraved and hand-colored map of Loire-Inférieure (modern-day Loire-Atlantique) was created b...

Map of Haute-Loire France with Le Puy-en-Velay by Vuillemin, 19th c This 19th-century hand-colored map of the Haute-Loire department in south-central France is from Alexandre Vuille...

Map of Loire France with Saint-Étienne and Montbrison by Vuillemin, 19th c This beautifully engraved and hand-colored map of the department of Loire in east-central France is from t...

Antique Map of the Holy Land and Paradise by François Halma, c.1720 Beautiful early 18th-century hand-colored map of the Middle East extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pers...

The City of Cowlang – Antique Map of Kollam (Quilon), India by Philip Baldaeus, c.1672 Rare and beautifully hand-colored 17th-century bird’s-eye plan of the fortified coastal city o...

Cortés Scuttling His Ships at Veracruz – Hand-Colored Engraving by Van Beecq, c.1690 An exceptional late 17th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting Hernán Cortés scut...

Baroque Garden and Palace near Vienna – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1649 This is a beautifully detailed 17th-century engraving, depicting a formal Baroque garden layout in Vien...

Antique View of Vienna – Engraving by T. Coleman for Middleton’s Geography, c.1777 This finely detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a panoramic view of Vienna, then ...

Antique print titled 'Masulipatam'. Original antique print showing a view of Masulipatam, India, with an elephant on foreground. This original engraving originates from the 1672 ed...

Map of the San Juanico Strait between Leyte and Samar – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This original chromolithograph titled “Islas Filipinas – Estrecho de San Juanico” (Plate No. 30)...

Title: Map of Manila Bay and Environs – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This original chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Bahía de Manila” (Plate No. 29) was created under...

Map of Western Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This original chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Mindanao Occidental y Joló” (Plate No....

Map of Eastern Mindanao with Mount Apo – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This original chromolithograph titled “Islas Filipinas – Mindanao Oriental” (Plate No. 27) was created under th...

Map of Batanes and Babuyan Islands – *Observatorio de Manila*, 1899 An original late-19th-century scientific map of the Batanes and Babuyan island groups, situated north of Luzon, p...

Map of Southern Palawan and the Balabac Islands – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This original chromolithograph titled “Islas Filipinas – Sur de Paragua y Balabac” was produced under ...

Title: Map of the Northern Part of Palawan – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This finely detailed chromolithograph titled “Islas Filipinas – Norte de Paragua” depicts the northern regi...

Title: Map of the Island of Bohol – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 Description: This elegant chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Bohol” was produced under the dir...

Title: Map of the Island of Cebu – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This fine chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Cebú” was created under the direction of Rev. José...

Title: Map of the Island of Negros – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This superb chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Negros” was created under the supervision of R...

Title: Map of the Island of Panay – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This richly detailed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Panay” was created under the direction...

Title: Map of the Island of Leyte – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This beautifully detailed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Leyte” was created under the supe...

Title: Map of the Island of Samar – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This finely executed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Samar” was created under the supervisi...

Map of Masbate and Ticao Islands – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This elegant chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Masbate y Ticao” was created under the supervision of R...

Map of Romblon, Tablas, and Sibuyan Islands – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This detailed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Romblon, Tablas, Sibuyan” was created in 18...