Maps

Antique map titled 'Rama'. This maps shows a view of Ramma (Ramallah?) in Palestine or the Holy Land. With Dutch legend. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engraver...

Public Execution Scene in Tonkin – Antique Engraving, 1787 Striking 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting a large-scale public execution in the Kingdom of Tonkin (present-day...

Vue du Chateau d'Ouandipore'. (View of the Castle of Wandipore in Tibet). This original antique print is taken from 'Histoire générale des voyages (?).', pu...

Title: 1808 C. Smith Map of Hindoostan – British India with Intricate Details This map, titled "Hindoostan," was published by C. Smith, a prominent London map seller, on January 6, ...

This antique map titled "Carte de la Partie Septentrionale des Etats Unis," created by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, depicts the northeastern part of the United States and parts of Canada....

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...

Antique map titled 'L'Asie Suivant les Nouvelles Decouvertes (..).' Interesting and very unusual map of the Asian continent. The map is based primarily on Dutch sources, particular...

Antique map titled 'Biscaia, Guipiscoa, Navarra et Asturias de Santillana'. Charming map of Northeastern Spain with the areas of Pamplona and Valladolid. This map originates from...

5 great maps or charts of the oceans I particularly like the color of these maps Unframed Original color By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute Published, ...

Antique map of Africa titled 'Africa Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas (..)'. Johann Matthias Haas' revision of J.B. Homann's 1715 map of Africa, augmented to include important cartographic developments as recorded by Guillaume Delisle and D'Anville. The map presents a fairly accurate picture without most of the fictitious lakes and rivers of previous cartography, focusing on the known coastal regions of the continent, leaving the interior blank or marked Terra Incognito. Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia are shown as distinct entities, Lake Nyasa is shown as Lac Marawi, and the Congo is located. The Dutch settlements of Castell Batov and Stellenbosch are shown at the Cape. The most striking feature of the map is the large title cartouche that is framed by elephant tusks and a horned serpent. In the foreground is a scene of natives negotiating with European traders, surrounded by indigenous animals. In the background is a view of Table Bay...

Antique Map of Northern Palestine with Tribal Divisions, Bachiene, 1763 The cartouche bears the title: “’t Noordelyke Gedeelte van het Geheel Palestina Benevens het Noordelyk en Zui...

Antique Map of South India – “A Map of the Peninsula of India,” London 1800 This large and detailed antique map titled *A Map of the Peninsula of India* was published in London in 1...

Antique Map of Long Island, New York – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of Long Island, New York, was published by Rand, McNally ...

Antique Holy Land Map, Twelve Tribes of Israel – Covens Mortier, c.1700 Description: This finely engraved early 18th-century map depicts the Holy Land divided according to the...

Antique map titled 'Map of Syria'. Original antique map of Syria. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Var...

Antique Lithographs of European Orders and Medals – Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 19th Century A fine pair of antique chromolithographs depicting European military and civil orders,...

Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Southern New England Description: This finely detailed antique map, titled "Johnson's Vermont, New Hampshire, Massa...

Antique map France titled 'Etat de la Gaule (..)'. Beautiful old map of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Historique de la France Ancienne et Moderne' by M. Rizzi Zannoni. ...

This is a fine antique Somerset map. An 18th century English cartographic county reference engraving by Thomas Kitchin (1718–1784), dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. A beaut...

Denmark – Large Format Antique Map by Pinkerton, Fine English Engraving c.1814 This impressive antique map of Denmark originates from John Pinkerton’s celebrated Modern Atlas, publi...

Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise Cartographer: Le St. Robert Date of Publication: 1750 This exquisite 18th-century map, 'Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise', w...

Antique map titled 'Hellas seu Graecia Universa' Detailed map of Greece, with Crete, the Aegean Islands, and part of Turkey. With two cartouches, compass rose and scale. Carolus Alla...

Antique print titled 'Plate CCCCLXIV Roofs'. Old print depicting various roof structures. This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by A. ...

Antique Map of Western New York – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of western New York was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. It presents a detailed view of the ...

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

Antique map titled 'Sweden and Norway'. Two individual sheets of Sweden and Norway. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Author...

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858 This is a detailed engraved map titled Vorder-Asien oder Iran, Turan, Arabien, Kleinasien und die Kaukasus Länder, publis...

Old print of Indian decorative art. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the st...

Antique print titled 'Belegering van Jerusalem door Nebucadnezar (..)'. This original antique print shows the siege of Jerusalem by King Nebucha...

Antique print, titled: 'Gezicht van het eiland en de haven van Pathmos (…).' This plate shows a view of the city and harbour of Pathmos, Patmos or Patimo in Greece. This plate or...

Old 17th century miniature antique map of 'Cambaia' , from the 1616 edition of Jadocus Hondius Atlas by Petrus Bertius. Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring. Carto...

Greece and the Danube Basin Map c.1720 – Antique Engraving of the Balkans This remarkable early 18th-century map presents a sweeping view of southeastern Europe, centering on the co...

Antique map titled 'Les Iles de Banda (..).' (The islands of Banda, Indonesia.) Extremely rare in this edition. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreable d...

Antique Map of the Caribbean & Central America – West Indies, 1857 This finely engraved and hand-colored map titled "West-Indien und Centro-America" was published in 1857 by Justus ...

Jerusalem, Holy City View – Early Renaissance Woodcut, c.1560 This rare and evocative Renaissance woodcut depicts the Holy City of Jerusalem as imagined in early modern Europe, show...

Iran and Turan Map – Persia, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Turkestan 1858 This impressive antique print shows “Iran und Turan (Persien, Afghanistan, Beludschistan, Turkestan),” meaning ...

Indian Territory Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Indian Territory, published by Rand, McNally & Co., is a remarkable record of the region that wo...

Antique map titled 'Provincie Friesland - Gemeente Idaarderadeel'. Map of the township of Idaarderadeel including Grou, Idaard, Warrega and many other villages. This map originat...

Antique Map of New York State – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of New York State was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. Unlike the sectional plates, this gener...

Antique map titled 'Regni Gothiae (..)'. Detailed map of South Sweden. Embellished with beautiful title cartouche with scale and coats of arms. Published in Amsterdam by Covens & Mor...

Antique map titled 'Royaume de Bourgogne sous la seconde Race des Roys de France'. Detailed miniature map of the Burgundy region, France. Originates from Mallet's 'Description de l'U...

This is an exquisite and dramatic steel-engraved wall map of the United States, published by T. E. H. Ensign in 1845. The map depicts the development and settlement of the Unit...

This is a nice vintage globe. It sits on a pedestal tripod base. The base is constructed in a regency style. This globe comes from the office of Roger Rolke of Shell Oil Co. A nice ...

Antique Map of Slavonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Dalmatia by Janssonius, circa 1640 This elegant and detailed map titled Sclavonia, Croatia, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte was published by ...

This original antique map, titled "IMPERIVM ROMANVM", is a detailed depiction of the Roman Empire at the height of its power. The main map encompasses the vast expanse of the Roman territories, stretching from the British Isles in the northwest to the deserts of Arabia and the northern fringes of Africa in the southeast. **Key Features of the Map:** 1. **Territorial Colors**: The map uses different colors to distinguish the various provinces of the Roman Empire. These color-coded areas are to represent the administrative divisions within the Empire. 2. **Topography**: It shows a considerable amount of topographical detail, with mountain ranges, rivers, and bodies of water such as the Mediterranean Sea, prominently displayed. 3. **Cities and Settlements**: Cities are marked, with symbols indicative of their size or importance. Major cities such as Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, and Carthage are highlighted. 4. **Road Networks**: There appear to be lines connecting various cities and towns, which could represent the famous Roman road network that facilitated trade and military movements. 5. **Latin Text...

Rare Antique Map of the Americas with Island California by Justus Danckerts, ca. 1696 This exceptional antique map titled Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio per I...

Great map of Europe Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 ...

Antique Astronomical Chart of the Solar System and Seasons – Black’s Atlas, 1884 This striking scientific chart comes from the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of th...

Antique map titled 'Les Isles Antilles et le Golfe du Méxique'. Original old map of the Caribbean, Gulf Coast and Central America. With inset map of Bermuda...

Ireland Map – Provincial and County Divisions 1851 This fine antique print shows Ireland titled simply “Ireland,” published in 1851 by Justus Perthes in Gotha as part of Adolf Stiel...

A fine antique 18th century French map of North America. By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. On laid paper with polychrome highlights. Depicting Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay, and the nearb...

Facsimile with 30 large format VOC nautical charts in limited and numbered edition. Sjoerd de Meer, Frits Loomeijer (The Treasure of Corpus Christi) - ...

Rare decorative engraved map of the Dutch East Indies, or nowadays Indonesia. Title (in old Dutch): NIEUWE EN NAUKEURIGE KAART DER OOST-INDISCHE ...

Sacrifice Offered to the Sun – Antique Engraving, Upper Egypt, c.1790 This 18th-century copperplate engraving, titled *Sacrifice Offert au Soleil*, presen...

Antique map titled 'Novissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, Auctore Nicolao Visscher'. Gorgeous example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared...

Title: Antique Map of Ireland, 1903, with Intricate County Boundaries and Coastal Detail Description: This antique map of Ireland, engraved and published in 1903 by the esteemed W. ...

Exceptional light up floor model globe, by Replogle Globes Inc. The globe is 16 in. in diameter, it features an interior light, and restrain a solid mahogany frame. This example is i...

1793 Map of Saint Domingue (Haiti and DR) – Colonial Island Plan This antique map is titled “A Map of the Island of St. Domingo” and dates from circa 1793. It depicts the entire isl...

Antique Map of California – Railroads, Cities & Counties, 1888 This antique engraved map shows California in 1888, at a time of enormous growth and transformation. Published by Rand...