1660s Maps

Untitled antique print of a Japanese noblewoman transported in a pushed rickshaw or jinrikisha. This print originates from Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der O...

This 1667 map titled "Patriarchatus Constantinopolitani Geographica Descriptio" was crafted by renowned French cartographer Melchior Tavernier, who was a prominent map engraver during the 17th century. This rare and historically significant map focuses on the territories under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, one of the most important centers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It covers regions around the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus), parts of Greece, and adjacent areas in Asia Minor and the Balkans, which were historically vital during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The map is filled with ancient place names, making it a valuable resource for both historical and cartographic enthusiasts. Key Features: - Antique ecclesiastical map illustrating the influence of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople in the 17th century. - Features beautifully detailed ancient coastlines, rivers, and terrains, providing a comprehensive geographical view of the region. - Rich with historic place names - like Byzantium, Nicomedia, Nicaea, Cyzicus, Bithynia, Pontus, Macedonia, and Thrace - that date back to the classical era, offering insights into the ancient geography of the eastern Mediterranean. - A finely engraved strapwork cartouche in the lower right corner with Baroque-style decoration, featuring two putti (cherubic figures) – a hallmark of 17th-century map art. - The map extends to include the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Mediterraneum) to the south and the Black Sea to the north, highlighting its ecclesiastical and geopolitical significance. - Original hand coloring may still be present, enhancing the decorative appeal for collectors of antique maps. This rare map offers a unique perspective on the religious influence and historical geography of the Eastern Mediterranean during the late 17th century. It would appeal to collectors interested in: - **Byzantine history** - **Ottoman Empire** - **Eastern Orthodox Church** - **Antique cartography...

Caen – Antique Hand-Coloured Normandy Town Plan Engraving (1666) This 17th-century copper engraving offers a finely detailed early plan of Caen, published in Antwerp in 1666 for the...

Cherbourg – Antique Hand-Coloured French Coastal Town Engraving (1666) This 17th-century copper engraving presents a finely detailed early plan of Cherbourg, published in Antwerp in...

Dieppe – Antique Hand-Coloured French Coastal Town Engraving (1666) This charming 17th-century copper engraving presents an early bird’s-eye plan of the fortified port town of Diepp...

Antique print, titled: 'Kinnungam' View of the Chinese city of Kinnungam with its ramparts. Also depicted are ships and a pagoda can be seen as well. ...

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 print China titled ‘Interior aulae Imperatoriae facies'. Antique print of the Imperial Palace in Peking, China. This print originates from ...

Rare Antique print, titled: 'Cangoxuma.' A stunning bird's eye view of the coastal city Cangoxuma (Kagoshima) in Japan. It shows several boats in the harbour, as well as the ligh...

Antique print, titled: 'Iedo' A bird's eye view of Edo (or Jeddo, Yedo, now Tokyo) as seen from a nearby hill. 62 places are identified in a list (both in French and Dutch). Arno...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Japansche Ren-baanen.' - View of a race at a Japanese (horse) racing track. A man runs beside a horse (the horse's rein in his hand). A man w...

This map, titled "Novam Hanc Territorii Francofurtensis Tabulam," is an exquisite hand-colored engraved map from around 1663, created by the renowned cartographers J. and C. Blaeu of...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Jan Jansson Date: 1660 (published) Amsterdam map of Greece. This is an authentic antique map of Peloponnese or...

Antique map titled 'De Land Reyse van Osacca to Iedo. De Water eyse van Nangasacqui tot Osacca.' Two maps on one sheet. The top map shows the Japanese coast from Osaka to Tokyo (Jedo). The lower map shows the strait between mainland Japan and the two large islands...

Antique map titled 'Isle d'Auphine, communement Nommée par les Europeens Madagascar, et St. Laurens, et par les Habitans du pays Madecase'. Beautiful map of Madagascar...

Antique print, titled: 'Beschryving van de Japansche Apen-tempel.' - ('Description of the Japanese Monkey Temple'). Interior of a temple filled wit...

This important Ruscelli map of Brazil, from his work La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino, is one of the earliest obtainable modern maps of the re...

The map shows the Duchy of Schleswig, which spans the area between the North Sea coast, Kolding, and Flensburg. The maps were originally published by Johannes Mejer in the regional a...

Antique map Batavia titled 'Ware Affbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia'. Antique print of the castle and city of Batavia on the Island of Java'. Rare edition with En...

Antique print titled 'Groote Staatsie der Kaisarlyke Nicht.' This print shows a large procession of the Emperor's Niece. It shows a small carriage d...

Antique print titled 'Celebrrima et Antiquissima Cemblacensis Oppidi Abbatia Ordinis S. Benedicti in Gallo-Brabantia'. Original antique print of the Benedictine Abbey of Gembloux...

Antique print, titled: 'Afbeeldinge vant Maghtich Keyserlyck Casteel Osacca geleegen int groot Ryck Jappan besuyden de Stadt Osacce inde provinsie Qioo.' - ('Image of the Mighty Imperial Castle Osaka'). A bird's eye view of Osaka Castle, Japan. Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland aan de Kaisaren van Japan […]. Amsterdam: Jacob Meurs, 1669. Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Arnoldus Montanus'. Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Some faint browning of the margin edges. A few small spots in the margins (from paper making...

This small map was engraved by Petrus Kaerius and is based on Ortelius' map of the same title. It covers the ancient region of Thrace, present-day European Turkey and part of Greece....

Antique map titled 'Carte du Diocese d'Alby'. Original antique map of the region of Albi in Southern France. This map originates from 'Topographia Galliae dat is eene algemeene e...

Antique map titled 'Westergoa Olim Westrachia.' Map of the shire of Westergo in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands, including Stavoren, Bolswar...

Description: Antique map titled 'Erythraei Sive Rubri Maris Periplus olim ab arriano descriptus nunc vero ab abrah ortelio ex eodem delineatus'. Map of the Indian Ocean, or Erythraea...

Antique map titled 'Geographiae Sacrae ex Veteri et Novo Testamento Desumptae Tabula Prima quae Totius Orbis Partes Continet.' Map of the lands described in the Old and New Testame...

Antique map titled 'Ware afbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia gelegen opt groot Eylant Java Anno 1679. Plan de la Ville et du Chateau de Batavia en l'Isle de Iava. 1679....

Map of Saintonge and Aunis, with Charente Coast and Cognac, 1665 This beautifully hand-colored antique map, titled *Xaintonge, avec Le Pays D’Avlnis* (Saintonge, with the Country of...

Antique print titled ‘Kryghs-Ordre in het Marseren. L’Ordre de la Cavallerie en Marchant’. Decorative print depicting the cavalry. This print originates from ‘Joan Nieuhof, Het G...

Antique print, titled: ''t Vermoorde vande Keyser Cubus. Massacre de l'Empereur Cubo.' - ('Murder of the Emperor Cubo'). Two armies clash in Kyoto, where the reigning Emperor was...

Antique print, titled: 'Sortie pompeuse du Gouverneur de Miaco. 't Uytreyden des Gouverneurs van Miaco.' The governor of Miaco (Kyoto), in a carriage as part of a long procession...

Antique print Indonesia titled ‘La ville de Batavie. De Stadt Batavia. Chateau de Batavia. ‘t Casteel van Batavia’. Antique print with a view on the city of Djakarta, Indonesia. ...

Antique print, titled: 'Aertbeevinge tot Jedo.' - ('Earthquake in Edo'). A temple falls to ruins because of an earthquake in Yedo (or Edo, Jeddo; now Tokyo). Men and women lament...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Miako.' - A panaromic bird's eye view of Miaco (Kyoto). Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in 't Ver...