1880s Maps

Antique World Map on Mercator’s Projection – Black’s Atlas, 1884 This finely engraved and colored map, titled The World on Mercator’s Projection, was published in the New and Revise...

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...

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...

Aruba Landscape & Mountain Views Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin 1888 This rare matched pair of Aruba landscape views was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s important scien...

Antique Geological Survey Map of Surinam 1888 Hand Colored This impressive hand-colored geological survey map of Surinam was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s monumental sc...

Antique Zoological and Botanical Charts of the World – Black’s Atlas, 1884 This double plate from the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, published in Edi...

This print is a historically significant map titled "Arabia, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf," originally published in 1882 as part of the 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the...

Title: 1882 Map of Venezuela, Colombia (New Granada), and Ecuador This map from 1882 provides a detailed representation of Venezuela, the United States of Colombia (historically ref...

Great map of Pennsylvania Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh. Original colour Unframed. Repair to a minor tear on bottom edge.

This 1882 map, published as part of the 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World' by Blackie and Son, provides an intricate depiction of Argentina, La Plata, Chile, Paraguay, ...

Title: Antique Map of Europe in the 12th Century - Malte-Brun & Sarrazin, 1880 Description: This is an antique map titled "Europe en 1100," depicting Europe as it was around the 12...

This map is an original antique engraving titled "ITALIAE REGIONES IIII SICILIA," which translates to "The Regions of Italy and Sicily." This detailed historical map portrays the reg...

This is a historical map titled "The United States of North America, Central Part" from the 1882 Blackie Atlas. It depicts the continental United States with a high level of detail, ...

Great map of Oregon Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh. Original colour Unframed.

Antique Charts of the World – Physical Features and Ethnographical Map, 1884 Description: This fascinating double plate from the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of ...

This 1882 map presents a meticulously detailed representation of the continent of Asia, a testament to the cartographic skills of the era. Published as a...

Plate: 'Bhor Ghat, 'Rampe du Chemin de fer, pres de Khandala'. This plate shows the Bhor Ghat a mountain passage located between Karjat and Khandala in Maharashtra, India. This plate...

Antique Map of Borneo Dutch East Indies Colonial Kalimantan Cartography This decorative antique map depicts the island of Borneo in full during the late Dutch colonial period, showi...

Aruba Petroglyph Symbols Fontein Cave Ethnographic Plate by Karl Martin 1887 This rare and highly intriguing ethnographic plate illustrates a collection of indigenous petroglyph dra...

Antique Colonial Map of Celebes Sulawesi & Lesser Sunda Islands 19th C This beautiful and highly detailed antique map depicts the island of Celebes (modern-day Sulawesi) together wi...

Antique Map of Halmahera Ternate Tidore Moluccas Dornseiffen 1884 This finely detailed antique map depicts the northern Moluccan Islands with Halmahera (Gilolo) at its center, inclu...

Tafra Island Suriname River View 1888 Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin This atmospheric river landscape depicting Tafra Island in Suriname was published in 1888 as part of Karl Mart...

Antique Venezuela La Guaira Landscape 1888 Dutch Colonial Tinted Lithograph This atmospheric 19th-century tinted lithograph depicts a rural landscape in the La Guaira region of coas...

Antique Caribbean Island Group Panorama 1888 Dutch West Indies Seascape This refined panoramic seascape plate was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s important scientific and...

Here is a catalogue entry in your preferred format for the Scotland map you uploaded: --- Title: Antique Map of Scotland with Counties and Islands – Bla...

These two maps are part of an 1882 atlas published by Blackie and Son, a notable publishing company in the 19th century known for their educational books and detailed atlases. The ma...

Antique Map of Switzerland with Cantons – Black’s Atlas, 1884 This beautifully engraved and hand-colored map of Switzerland was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s G...

This original antique map of North America is from the Blackie & Son Atlas published in 1882. Here are several points of interest about this map: 1. **Political Borders**: The map l...

Antique Map of Dutch Colonies in the Caribbean & Suriname - Dornseiffen 1884 This rare and historically important antique map depicts the Dutc...

Antique Map of Riouw, Lingga Archipelago, Singapore, Dornseiffen - 1884 This finely detailed antique map depicts the Riouw–Lingga Archipelago (Riau–Lingga), including Batam, Bintan,...

Antique Two-Sheet Map of the Lesser Sunda Islands by Dornseiffen, Dutch East Indies, 1884 This impressive two-sheet antique map set depicts the Lesser Sunda Islands (De Kleine Soen...

Antique Map of Ceram Ambon Banda Buru Moluccas Dornseiffen 1884 This finely detailed antique map depicts the central Moluccan Islands, focusing on Ceram (Seram), Buru, Ambon, and th...

Antique Two-Sheet Map of Celebes Sulawesi by Dornseiffen, Published in 1884 - Dutch East Indies This striking two-sheet antique map set depicts the island of Celebes (modern Sulawes...

Antique Dutch Map of the Moluccas & New Guinea by Dornseiffen 1884 Indonesia This decorative antique map depicts the Moluccan Islands (Spice Islands) and the western portion of New ...

Antique Map Set of Western and Southern Borneo, Dutch East Indies Colonial Era This impressive two-sheet antique map set depicts the western and southern regions of the island of Bo...

Antique Map of Sumatra Bangka Belitung and Riau Dutch East Indies 19th Century This large and highly detailed antique map depicts the island of Sumatra together with the surrounding islands of Bangka, Belitung, and the Riau archipelago during the late Dutch colonial period. The map presents Sumatra in full length from north to south, showing the dramatic natural geography of the island alongside its political and administrative organization under Dutch rule. Note: We do not sell the frame but only the sheet. Mountain ranges, river systems, coastal profiles, inland roads, settlements, and colonial districts are all rendered with remarkable precision. The map clearly illustrates the strategic importance of Sumatra within the Dutch East Indies, including key ports, plantation zones, and regional divisions. The Strait of Malacca and adjacent maritime routes are prominently shown, underscoring the island’s role in international trade and colonial logistics. Original hand-applied color highlights administrative boundaries and coastal contours, creating a striking contrast against the finely engraved topographic detail. The palette remains refined and well balanced, with soft greens, reds, and yellows enhancing both legibility and decorative appeal. The overall composition is elegant, authoritative, and highly suitable for wall display. This map represents Sumatra at a pivotal moment in its colonial history, just prior to the major political changes of the twentieth century. It offers not only visual beauty but also important historical insight into the infrastructure, governance, and territorial organization of colonial Indonesia. Highly desirable for collectors of Southeast Asian cartography, Indonesian history, plantation-era studies, and large-format colonial wall maps. It also works exceptionally well in libraries, offices, boardrooms, and curated interiors where scale and historical depth are appreciated. Condition report Very good overall condition with light, even age toning and scattered minor foxing consistent with age. Original color remains fresh and well preserved. No major tears, no heavy staining, and no losses. Clean, strong impression. We do not sell the frame but only the sheet! Framing tips This wide-format map is best framed with soft ivory or warm light-grey museum matting and a slim dark walnut, bronze, or restrained gilt frame. UV-protective museum glass is strongly recommended. The panoramic format works especially well above desks, sideboards, and along long wall sections. Technique: Color lithography Maker: Dutch colonial cartographic publication, Amsterdam, 19th century Keywords: antique sumatra map, dutch east indies map, colonial indonesia map...

Antique Map of Java Madura and Bali - Dutch East Indies Colonial Cartography This decorative antique map depicts the island of Java together with Madura and Bali, presenting one of ...

Four Matching Antique Maps Revealing the Full Coastline of Sumatra This impressive four-sheet map set presents a complete late 19th century cartographic survey of the island of Suma...

Four Antique Java Maps with Batavia Plan – Dutch East Indies Wall Set 1880s This impressive four-map wall set presents a continuous late 19th-century visual ...

Map of St. Anna Bay and Willemstad, Curaçao – Dutch Colonial View, c. 1880 This attractive late 19th-century map titled “De St. Anna-baai en de hoofdstad van Curaçao” offers a detai...

The maps is from the 1882 atlas by Blackie Son and offers a detailed view of the North African regions as understood in the late 19th century. **Map of Morocco, Algeria, and...

Antique Caracas Venezuela Monte Ávila Landscape 1888 Tinted Lithograph This refined 19th-century tinted lithograph depicts a wide agricultural valley on the outskirts of Caracas, Ve...

Christoffelberg Curaçao Summit Ascent Antique Landscape Illustration 19thC This rare antique illustration depicts the ascent and summit of the Christoffelberg, the highest peak on t...

Suriname Indigenous People & Tribal Objects Ethnographic Lithographs 1888 This rare and highly evocative three-plate ethnographic set was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s ...

Suriname Jungle Life & Sacred Stone Lithograph Pair by Karl Martin 1888 This rare and evocative paired set of lithographic plates was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s impo...

Geological Map of Bonaire 1888 Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin This finely executed geological map of Bonaire was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s major scientific work B...

Geological Map of Aruba 1888 Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin This finely detailed geological map of Aruba was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s authoritative scientific st...

Geological Map of Curaçao 1888 Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin This exceptionally detailed geological map of Curaçao was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s landmark scienti...

Title: Detailed Edo Period Map of Tokyo (Edo), Featuring Neighborhoods and Landmarks This beautifully detailed patina rich map, titled "Shinsen Tokyo Zenzu" (Newly Selected Complete...

1884 Kiepert Map of Asian Ottoman Provinces – Anatolia, Syria, Mesopotamia This remarkable mid-19th-century folding map is titled “Nouvelle Carte générale des Provinces Asiatiques d...

Antique Map of Europe with Political Divisions – Black’s Atlas, 1884 This detailed engraved map of Europe was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of th...

This 1882 map of Mexico, published by Blackie and Son as part of the 'Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World,' provides a highly detailed representation of the country's geog...

The map is from the same 1882 Blackie Atlas and focuses on the Pacific States of the United States of America during that period. Here are some details and historical context about t...

Map of Liverpool and Birkenhead by J. Bartholomew, circa 1880, with key buildings Detailed city plan titled 'Liverpool and Birkenhead with the surrounding districts', drawn by J. Ba...

An original antique map titled "The Chinese Empire and Japan," dating from an 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son. It is a color map with geographical features such as mountain ranges, river...

This authentic map of the 19th century, titled "PONTUS ET BITHYNIA, ASIA, LYCIA ET PAMPHYLIA, GALATIA, CAPPADOCIA, SYRIA, CRET, CYPRVS," details the regions of Asia Minor and surrounding territories during the Roman Empire. The map is interesting for a number of reasons: 1. **Comprehensive Detail**: It covers a wide range of regions that played significant roles in ancient history, from the cultural crossroads of Asia Minor to the strategic island of Cyprus. 2. **Geographical Information**: It includes detailed topographical features such as mountain ranges, river systems, and coastlines, illustrating the complex geography that influenced ancient political and military strategies. 3. **Historical Context**: The map reflects the Roman administrative organization of these provinces, which were critical for trade, military campaigns, and cultural exchange within the empire. 4. **Inset Maps**: The presence of inset maps for Lycia, Ionia, and Asia Minor provides focused details on regions that had substantial historical significance due to their cultural heritage and geopolitical importance. 5. **Latin Labels**: The use of Latin in the map’s labels and descriptions adds to the historical authenticity and would have served as a scholarly reference for 19th-century academics. 6. **Ancient Civilizations**: This area was the cradle of numerous ancient civilizations and the map likely includes cities of ancient Greek...

This is a detailed map titled "West-Indien und Central-Amerika," created by Adolf Stieler and published in Gotha in 1880. The map covers the Caribbean islands and the Central America...

This map is titled "INDIA," and it provides a detailed view of the Indian subcontinent with various inset maps that offer additional historical and geographical context. The main ma...

Southwestern U.S. Immigration Map - Published by The Southwestern Immigration Company, Austin, Texas. Detailed Railroad Routes and Regional Statistics for Texas, Arkansas, and Louisi...

The map titled "CANAAN" depicts the historical region known as Canaan, located in the Levant, which corresponds to modern-day Israel, Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and parts of S...