French Maps

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire de Hya et Partie de Tangut'. Old map of Tibet, Gobi desert and China depicting the Great Wall of China and caravan routes. Originates from Prevo...

Charles-François Delamarche Ptolemaic armillary sphere Paris, circa 1805-1810 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-coloured paper It measures 15.74” in height, ...

Antique map titled 'Beschryving van het oude Jeruzalem volgens Villalpandus.' Bird's eye plan of the ancient city of Jerusalem based on Villalpando's foundation map. The plan shows...

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

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Plattegrond van het Oude Jeruzalem Volgens den Schryver.' Bird's-eye view of the ancient city of Jerusalem shows its divisions with prominent depictions ...

Antique map titled 'Die Cocos Insel vom Capt. Wallis Bosawren. Die Verrather Islel von Capt. Wallis Keppel Genannt'. Also with French subtitles. Old map of the Cocos or Keeling Islan...

Antique map titled "L'Allemagne, La Bohême, et la Hongrie avec une partie de la Pologne" by Rigobert Bonne (1729-1795) for "Atlas de toutes les parties connues du globe terrestre" by...

Map of Martinique, Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Désirade & Saintes by Bonne, 1788 This fine antique map, titled *Isle de la Martinique, Isles de la Guadeloupe, de Marie Galante, de la...

General World Planisphere for Navigation & Trade – Bonne c.1780 DESCRIPTION This large planisphere presents a unified view of the world designed to support navigation, commerce, and...

Africa Map by Rigobert Bonne – Pre-Colonial Geography c.1780 DESCRIPTION This map of Africa captures European geographic knowledge prior to large-scale colonial penetration. Engrave...

Good quality world map globe lamp. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality item to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) then this Parisian globe...

Antique Miniature Map of Portugal by Pierre Du Val ,Paris. Hand-Colored c1680 A charming late-17th-century miniature map of Portugal by Pierre Du Val, published in Paris around 1680...

Italy Map by Rigobert Bonne – Classical Peninsula c.1780 DESCRIPTION This engraved map focuses on the Italian peninsula before national unification. Compiled by Rigobert Bonne, it s...

Europe Map by Rigobert Bonne – Enlightenment Cartography c.1780 DESCRIPTION This detailed map of Europe illustrates political and geographic divisions prior to the Napoleonic era. C...

Title: Ottoman Empire Map 1719 – Europe Asia Africa, Jean Chiquet, Paris Description: Original early-18th-century engraved map titled Estats de l’Empire du Grand Seigneur, depicting the Ottoman Empire across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. This example is clearly dated 1719 in the engraved cartouche and bears the publisher’s imprint Chez Jacq. Chiquet à Paris 1719. The map presents the Ottoman Empire at an early Enlightenment moment, extending from Central and Southeastern Europe through Anatolia and the Levant, across Mesopotamia and Arabia, and into Egypt and the North African Barbary Coast. Political regions are defined by engraved boundaries and differentiated with original hand coloring, while coastlines, rivers, and seas are rendered with strong copper engraving typical of early 18th-century French map production. French toponymy is dense and legible, with major cities and regions clearly identified, including Constantinople, Aleppo, Damascus, Baghdad, Cairo, Mecca, and Jerusalem. The Mediterranean, Black Sea, Red Sea, and Caspian Sea anchor the composition and emphasize the empire’s strategic maritime reach. The decorative cartouche at upper right contains the full title and date, identifying the Ottoman ruler as “Grand Seigneur,” Sultan and Emperor of the Turks, ruling territories in Europe, Asia, and Africa. A lower table listing Ottoman rulers reinforces the political and didactic purpose of the map, which was intended both for geographic reference and informed private collecting. Issued by Jean Chiquet, a Parisian map seller active in the early 18th century, this map reflects the commercial dissemination of authoritative geographic models during the reign of Louis XV. It combines political clarity with restrained decorative appeal, making it equally suitable for scholarly collections and interior display. Condition report: Copper engraving with original hand coloring. Age-related toning and light spotting consistent with an early 18th-century print. Minor edge wear and small handling marks, mainly in the margins. Plate mark visible. No major losses or repairs. Overall very good condition for a map dated 1719. Framing tips: Preserve the full margins and visible plate mark with a wide ivory or parchment-toned mat. A walnut, ebonized wood, or muted antique gold frame complements the period character. For a cleaner contemporary look, use a slim black frame with generous off-white matting. SEO keyword block: Ottoman Empire map 1719, antique Ottoman map, Jean Chiquet map, Middle East map 18th century, Holy Land map antique, Arabia map 1719, Turkey map...

Cape of Good Hope – Fort and City Plan, French Colonial Map, c.1765 This detailed French plan depicts the fortifications and urban layout of the Cape of Good Hope, one of the most s...

Vintage handmade world globe standing on a base with small compass in the bottom. The piece is in fare condition with no restaurations ever made. France, circa 1950

Antique Map of Indre, France by Vuillemin, 19th Century This fine decorative map presents the département of Indre, situated in the Centre-Val de Loire region of central France. Eng...

Colossal Terrestrian globe hand painted, French, first half of the 18th century. Mounted in a 19th century pedestal wood.   

Plan of Lima and View of Potosí – Peru & Bolivia City Plan and Mining View c.1750 This original antique engraving combines two important South American subjects on a single sheet: a...

Title: IRLANDIA – Antique Map of Ireland, Latin Cartography by Du Val c.1650 Description: This original antique map depicts the island of Ireland under the Latin title “Irlandia” an...

Upper & Lower Guinea Coast Map – West Africa by Bonne c.1780 DESCRIPTION This detailed coastal map covers Upper and Lower Guinea, extending from Sierra Leone toward Central Africa. ...

Canary Islands & Madeira Map – Atlantic Archipelagos c.1780 DESCRIPTION This map focuses on the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Porto Santo, vital Atlantic staging points for European ...

Spain & Portugal Map – Iberian Peninsula by Bonne c.1780 DESCRIPTION This engraved map of Spain and Portugal presents the Iberian Peninsula with clear political and geographic organ...

Turkey in Europe & Asia – Ottoman Lands by Bonne c.1780 DESCRIPTION This map depicts Ottoman territories across southeastern Europe and western Asia at the height of imperial influe...

Asia in the Age of Exploration – Antique Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780 DESCRIPTION This engraved map of Asia reflects European geographic understanding during the late Enlightenment...

Antique map titled 'Algérie et Colonies Francaises'. Large map of Algeria and the French Colonies. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. ...

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 ...

Holy Land, Twelve Tribes of Israel – After Nicolas Sanson, De Vaugondy / Delamarche, c.1798 Description: Holy Land. De Vaugondy (G. R.), Carte de la Terre des Hébreux ou Israélites,...

17th century map of Denmark by French cartographer Sanson. Nicolas Sanson (20 December 1600-7 July 1667) was a French cartographer, termed by some the creator of French geography an...

Antique Map of Isère, France by Vuillemin, 19th Century This decorative 19th-century map presents the département of Isère in southeastern France, engraved by Alexandre Vuillemin. C...

Duval Asia Map 1663 China Japan Korea Great Wall Antique French Cartography This elegant 17th-century map titled “L’Asie” is a finely executed French representation of the Asian continent by Pierre Duval, one of the foremost cartographers of Louis XIV’s France. Published in Paris in 1663, the map reflects a significant stage in European geographic knowledge, presenting Asia with increasing accuracy at a moment when global exploration, trade, and diplomatic contact were rapidly transforming Western understanding of the East. Most of the place names shown represent geographical entities that still exist today or once existed historically, giving the map strong continuity between early modern geography and the modern world. Particularly notable is the improved rendering of Japan and the Korean peninsula, both shown with greater accuracy than in earlier 16th-century maps. The lower islands of Japan are better proportioned, and Korea is clearly depicted as a peninsula rather than an island, marking an important correction in European cartography. China dominates the interior of the continent and is richly detailed with provinces, river systems, and cities. One of the most appealing features is the visible tracing of the Great Wall of China...

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...

Antique French Architectural Print Ecuries, Boulevard Beauséjour c.1900 Antique architectural lithograph of a purpose-built stable block ti...

Antique map Africa titled 'Mauretania, Numidia, Gaetulia c.'. Rare map of North Africa depicting Numidia, Libia and Morocco. Artists a...

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 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...

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 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 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...

Antique Map of Paraguay and Jesuit Missions by D’Anville, 1733 Antique map titled Le Paraguay. This finely detailed copperplate engraving depicts the region of Paraguay along with ...

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...

Title: 1877 Caricature Map of the Eastern War - "Carte de la Guerre en Orient" by H. Demare Description: This 1877 satirical map, titled "Carte de la Guerre en Orient," was publis...

Antique Map of China, Japan & Korea – Eastern Asia by Andriveau-Goujon, 1860 This beautifully hand-colored antique map, titled “Carte de la Chine, de la Corée et du Japon,” was publ...

Ancient Egypt – Nile Valley Map by d’Anville, Classical Antiquity, c.1765 This finely engraved map depicts Ancient Egypt as understood through classical sources, extending along the...

Monomotapa Empire Map – East Africa, French Cartography, c.1740 This important French map depicts the legendary Empire of Monomotapa and the surrounding regions of southeastern Afri...

East African Coast – French Map by Bellin, Zanzibar to Arabia, 1740 This important French map depicts the eastern coast of Africa from Mozambique and Zanzibar northward to the Horn ...

Mozambique Bay – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765 This detailed French sea chart depicts the Bay of Mozambique and the strategically vital island settlement of Mozambique, s...

Anjouan Island, Comoros – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765 This finely engraved French sea chart depicts the island of Anjouan (Ndzuwani), one of the Comoros Islands in the ...

Map of the New Philippines – “Carte des Nouvelles Philippines”, 1706 This 18th-century copperplate map, titled Carte des Nouvelles Philippines, depicts the island chain referred to ...

Antique French Print Villa à Fontenay-Sous-Bois by Jandelle-Ramier Architecte, Chabat c.1900 Description: This antique architectural print, titled *Villa à Fontenay-Sous-Bois*, illu...

Map of the Philippines and Palau Islands – Antique French Engraving, c.1790 This antique French maritime chart depicts the western Pacific region between the Philippines and the Pal...

Antique Map of the Jesuit Missions in Madurai and Surrounding Kingdoms, c.1760 This 18th-century copperplate map, titled Carte des Missions du P.P. de la Compagnie de Jésus dans le ...

Unique Historical Work of Art Dated 1918 "L' Astronome (The Astronomer) by Fedinant Roybet. This is an original and one-of-a-kind artistic presentation- a superb pyrography incis...

Antique Map of Loir-et-Cher, France by Vuillemin, 19th Century A beautifully engraved 19th-century map of the département of Loir-et-Cher, drawn and engraved by Alexandre Vuillemin....

Antique map of Egypt, titled "Essay d'une Carte d'Égypte Fait au Caire en 1715". This finely engraved map presents a detailed depiction of Egypt along the Nile River from the Medit...

Antique Map of India, Persia & Afghanistan – Andriveau-Goujon, Paris 1864 This detailed 19th-century map titled “Asie Méridionale comprenant la Presqu'île de l'Inde, la Perse, l'Afg...

Map of the Ryukyu Islands – “Carte des Isles de Lieou-Kieou”, c.1760 This rare 18th-century copperplate map, titled Carte des Isles de Lieou-Kieou, presents the Ryukyu Islands (toda...

Antique Map of Tonkin and Hainan Island – 18th Century French Engraving This is the “5me Carte du Tunquin,” an antique engraved map depicting the northern coastal region of modern-d...

Map of the Amazon River – “Cours du Fleuve Maragnon autrement dit des Amazones”, c.1760 This 18th-century copperplate map, titled Cours du Fleuve Maragnon autrement dit des Amazones...