19th Century Maps

A fine pair of 15 inch floor globes by J & G Cary, dated 1820 and 1833, each set into a mahogany stand with a vase shaped support and three legs centred on a compass, one with a labe...

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 Map of Kentucky & Tennessee – The Bluegrass & Volunteer States, 1888 This antique engraved map of Kentucky and Tennessee, published in 1888 by Rand, McNally & Co. in Chicago for their Improved Indexed Business Atlas and Shippers Guide, provides a highly detailed view of two historically important Southern states in the late 19th century. It shows counties, towns, and an extensive network of railroads, capturing a period when rail transportation was rapidly transforming the economy and society of the post-Civil War South. The Kentucky section, titled “New County and Railroad Map of Kentucky,” highlights the state’s counties, with Louisville, Lexington, Covington, and Frankfort (the state capital) standing out as major centers. Known as “The Bluegrass State,” Kentucky was already famous for its fertile farmland, thoroughbred horse breeding, and bourbon whiskey industry. The map shows dense railroad coverage, including the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, which connected Kentucky to major markets in the Midwest and South. The Tennessee portion, titled “County and Railroad Map of Tennessee,” provides similar detail. Counties such as Shelby, Davidson, Knox, and Hamilton are clearly marked, along with the major cities of Memphis, Nashville (the state capital), Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Known as “The Volunteer State,” Tennessee played a critical role in American history, from its frontier heritage to its importance during the Civil War. By 1888, Tennessee’s economy was diversifying, with Memphis as a cotton trading hub, Nashville as a growing cultural and commercial center, and Chattanooga as a key industrial city connected to the railroads. The map’s railroad...

Antique map titled 'Wisconsin'. Original antique map of Wisconsin, United States. With inset geological map of Wisconsin. This print originates from '...

A William IV folio stand, circa 1840 High quality work. English.   

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 Northeastern Pennsylvania – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of northeastern Pennsylvania was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. Taken from one of...

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 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...

Egypt and Abyssinia – Nile Valley & Horn of Africa Maps, c.1817–1820 This refined early 19th-century paired map presents Egypt and Abyssinia (Ethiopia) as two complementary geograph...

North & South Africa – Elegant Double Map, Hand-Colored, c.1825 This striking early 19th-century double map presents Africa in two complementary sections: North Africa above and Sou...

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...

Egypt & Arabia Petraea – Large Nile Map, British Cartography, c.1815 This impressive early 19th-century map depicts Egypt and Arabia Petraea with exceptional detail, extending from ...

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...

Egypt & Abyssinia – Nile Valley and Horn of Africa Maps, c.1817–1820 This refined early 19th-century map composition presents two related geographic views of Northeast Africa: Egypt...

Antique Map of Iowa – Railroads, Counties & Townships, 1888 This antique engraved map of Iowa, published in 1888 by Rand, McNally & Co. in Chicago for their Improved Indexed Busines...

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...

Title: Napoleonic Wars - Allied Campaign Map Germany 1814 Ausfeld Military Description: This rare and historically important military map documents the Allied campaigns in central G...

Florida Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Florida, published by Rand, McNally & Co., presents a detailed view of the state in the late 19th century...

Antique Map of New Mexico – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Settlements, 1888 This antique engraved map depicts the Territory of New Mexico in 1888, engraved and published by Rand, M...

Antique Map of New Jersey – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of New Jersey was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. It offers a detailed late 19th-century portrait...

Antique Map of the European Turkey, Greece & Ionian Islands – Stieler, c.1860 Original antique map titled *Die Europaeische Türkei, Griechenland und die ...

Antique Map of Southwestern Pennsylvania – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of southwestern Pennsylvania was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. It comes from the...

Antique Map of North Carolina – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of North Carolina was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. It is drawn from their influential late...

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...

Large Antique Map of Texas with Panhandle & Bay Inset Maps, Colton, 1873 This richly detailed and visually striking antique map of Texas was pub...

Antique framed black and white map of seven Midwestern American states. Guide Through Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisco...

Framed hand colored map of the United States of America from 1839. Newly framed in a giltwood frame.

Fabulous colorful map of Kansas City Original color By Rand, McNally & Co. Published, 1894 Unframed Slightly reduced bottom margin. Free shipping.

Antique Map of Mexico – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map titled “Rand, McNally & Co.’s Mexico” was published around 1888 and depicts Mexico in the late 19th century, a peri...

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...

Antique Fossil Chromolithographs – Marine Life, Plants & Vertebrates, c.1880 This pair of antique chromolithographs presents a detailed visual survey ...

Great map of The Eastern and Western Hemispheres On 2 sheets Copper-plate engraving Drawn and engraved by Thomas Clerk, Edinburgh. Published by Mackenzie And Dent, 1817 ...

Antique map titled 'A Map Shewing the Places in England & Wales Sending Members to Parliament with the numbers returned, divisions of counties and population, places of county electi...

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...

Johnson’s Washington Oregon Idaho Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, published by Johnson ...

Antique Map of Michigan – The Wolverine State with Railroads & Counties, 1888 This antique engraved map of Michigan, published in 1888 by Rand...

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...

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...

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 ...

Title: Orographic Map of the Philippine Islands – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This finely executed chromolithographed map, titled “Islas Filipinas – Mapa Orográfico,” was created i...

Daily Telegraph War Map 1877 – Ottoman Empire, Balkans & Constantinople Antique Map This large lithographed folding map was published as War Map No. 7 by The Daily Telegraph, London...

Antique Map of India – Post Roads and Dak Stations by James Wyld, c.1855 This impressive antique map titled "India Shewing the Post Roads and Dak Stations" was engraved and publishe...

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...

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...

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 the Philippine Islands – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This beautiful chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas” was created in 1899 under the direction of Rev. J...

Map of Polillo Islands and Eastern Luzon Coast – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Infanta y Polillo” was created in 1899 under the ...

Title: Antique 1830 Map of Ulster, Ireland with Armagh, Down, Antrim, Donegal, and Tyrone Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – C. Kon: Ireland, ...

Large Antique Map of Java & Madura with Batavia Inset, c.1870s Dutch East Indies This finely detailed 19th-century Dutch colonial map is titled “Java en Madoera op den schaal van 1:...

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...