Late 18th Century Maps

Antique Map of Ireland – Royaume d’Irlande, Robert de Vaugondy, Venice 1778 Description: This finely engraved 18th-century map depicts the Kingdom of Ireland under the title Royaume...

Rare 1793 Map of North America: French and Indian War Boundaries and Historical Notes This remarkable engraved map of North America, printed in 1793 by Emanuel Bowen and John Gibs...

Antique map titled 'The Kingdom of France (..)'. Large antique map of the Kingdom of France. Engraved by T. Kitchin. Published J. Blair, circa 1779.

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...

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

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...

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

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

Great map of Ancient Greece. Showing the region of Thessaly, including Mount Olympus Drawn by J.D. Barbie Du Bocage Copper plate engraving by P.F Tardieu Original hand color...

1773 Bellin map of Persia, Gujarat and Malabar coasts with Arabia and Maldives Description: This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored 18th-century map titled Kaart van de Kusten van Persië, Guzaratte en Malabar was produced by the eminent French cartographer Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and engraved by Jakob van der Schley. It was published in 1773 in Amsterdam by E. van Harrevelt and D. Changuion, as part of a Dutch edition of Bellin’s maritime atlas focused on the East Indies and the Indian Ocean. The map presents the coastline bordering the Arabian Sea, extending from the Persian Gulf and parts of the Arabian Peninsula to the shores of Gujarat and the Malabar Coast in southwestern India. It provides a detailed representation of the coastlines of Persia (modern-day Iran), the western coast of India, and a portion of southern Arabia including the Oman Peninsula. Coastal towns, rivers, ports, and geographical landmarks are clearly labeled, including prominent trading centers like Surat, Goa, Calicut, Cochin, and Cape Comorin (now Kanyakumari). Additionally, the map shows the Laccadive Islands (Laka Dives) and the Maldives (Maldivische Eilanden), with attention to navigational details such as shoals, sandbanks, and anchor points. A large compass rose and clear latitude and longitude markings enhance its utility as a navigational aid. A highly decorative title cartouche at lower left features maritime iconography such as sea creatures, a fountain, and shells. An inset legend beneath the map provides explanations in Dutch for the symbols used to indicate bays, capes, ports, forts, islands, and towns. This is a copperplate engraving printed on laid paper with full original hand coloring. It retains its original fold lines as issued. The condition is generally good, with minor age toning and a few light spots in the margins. No repairs or restoration are visible. The paper is strong, and the impression remains crisp and clear. This historical map is a significant and attractive example of 18th-century European cartography, especially valued for its depiction of maritime trade regions and coastal geography during the age of exploration and colonial expansion. To frame this 1773 Bellin map attractively and safely: - Use acid-free matting in a neutral tone like cream or antique white - Consider double matting with a subtle inner color that complements the map - Choose a simple wooden frame in walnut, cherry, or aged oak for a classic look - Use UV-protective glass or acrylic to prevent fading - For a full display, consider float mounting to show the edges and fold lines - Allow 2 to 3 inch mat margins to balance the composition and enhance presentation Keywords: Bellin map 1773, van der Schley, Persia coast map, Gujarat map, Malabar map...

Map of the Ottoman Empire in Europe – Reilly, Vienna circa 1794-1796 This large original antique map, titled “Karte von dem Oschmanischen Reiche in Europa,” was published between 17...

Wonderful scroll map of Lincolnshire By Captain Armstrong, 1778 Copper plate engraving on paper laid on canvas Original ebonized wood frame with lovely t...

This is a very handsome and rare 1795 map of the Americas titled "Amerique ou Nouveau Continent Dressee sur les Nouvelles Relations Decouvertes et Observations" by Jean Baptiste Noli...

1782 Bayly Map of the East Indies – India, Siam, Philippines, Java, Borneo, Ganges This finely engraved and vibrantly hand-colored map titled 'A New Map of the East Indies' was dr...

This finely detailed antique map presents the southern portion of India, engraved in the 18th century by the renowned French cartographer Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville. It de...

Map of Virgin Islands and Lesser Antilles by Rigobert Bonne, c. 1780 This fine antique map is titled 'Supplément pour les Isles Antilles, extrait des cartes angloises' and was engraved by Rigobert Bonne, Ingénieur-Hydrographe de la Marine, around 1780. It depicts: Upper half: * The Virgin Islands (*Les Isles Vierges*), including: * St. Thomas * St. John * Tortola * Virgin Gorda * Jost Van Dyke * Surrounding smaller islands and passages. * Parts of Puerto Rico visible left. Lower half: Nine inset maps of individual Caribbean islands with coastal details: 1. I. de la Barboude (Barbuda) 2. I. St. Christophe (St. Kitts) 3. I. Antigoa (Antigua) 4. I. de la Dominique (Dominica) 5. I. de Sainte Lucie (St. Lucia) 6. I. de la Barbade (Barbados) 7. I. de St. Vincent 8. I. de la Grenade (Grenada) 9. I. de Tabago (Tobago) Features: * Coastal names, bays, capes, and harbours noted. * Fine clear engraving typical of Bonne’s atlases for maritime use. * Scale bar with French lieues marines. Engraver: Rigobert Bonne Date: circa 1780 Published in: Atlas Encyclopédique Condition: Good dark impression on laid paper with wide margins. Some slight toning along centre fold and faint edge wear consistent with age. Original platemark visible. Framing suggestions: Display with other Bonne Caribbean or West Indies maps in a travel, history, or colonial themed wall. Ideal floated in a black or walnut wood frame with archival matting to preserve the crisp engraving. Keywords: Rigobert Bonne Caribbean maps...

Antique map titled 'Chart of the World, according to Mercators Projection'. This world map shows the various discoveries of Captain James Cook during his 3 voyages between 1768 and 1780, and the English and French Explorers who followed immediately thereafter, including Vancouver and La Perouse. This edition of the map is significantly revised from the editions issued immediately after the official report of Cook's Voyages were integrated into the map, showing better detail in New Zealand, Australia, the Northwest Coast of America and North East coast of Asia, along with Greenland. A new large lake also appears for the first time in the Western part of North America, shortly before the commencement of the Lewis...

Title: Etats Due Grand-Seigneur En Asie, Empire De Perse, Pays Des Usbecs, Arabie et Egypte . . . 1753 Detailed map of the Turkish Empire, extending to the Black Sea, Georgia, the...

Antique Map of the Americas and West Indies by Robert de Vaugondy, 1778 This detailed antique map titled "Amérique ou Indes Occidentales" was published in 1778 by the renowned Frenc...

18th Century Hand Colored Map of "The State of Massachusetts from the best information," 1796, by cartographer and illustrator John Reid published in his "American Atlas," a period e...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Oostelyke Deel van het Ryk van Algiers'. Old map of the eastern region of the Kingdom of Algiers, Algeria. Originates from the first Dutch edito...

This map, titled "A Map of the Colonies of the Descendants of Ham," dates to around 1790. It illustrates regions in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe that were traditional...

Antique map titled 'l'Afrique Divisée en ses Empires, Royaumes, et Etats'. Decorative large map of Africa. The cartography is typical for the 17th century with the Nile originating i...

This original antique map is an 18th-century nautical chart by Laurie & Whittle, a well-known British firm that was involved in the publication of maps, charts, and maritime books. ...

Title: 1771 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin Map of the Moluccas, the Spice Islands of Indonesia Description: This finely engraved eighteenth-century map, titled Carte Particulière des Is...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe en Naukeurige Kaart der Gantsche bekende Werreld.' A double hemisphere world map. Four allegorical figures in the c...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Papoasche Eilanden'. Beautiful original old map extending from the Spice Islands (Sallawatty, Patenta, Gammen, Land van Waigeeuw, Popo, Misool, and part of Seram) to the western end of Papua New Guinea. Many smaller islands are detailed, and depth soundings are shown near Seram and to the east of Misool. This map originates from 'Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas, bestaande in eene Verzameling van eenige der algemeenste en nodigste Landkaarten' by I. Tirion. Published circa 1770. Tirion was born in Utrecht in 1705. He moved to Amsterdam in 1725 and set up shop on Damrak as a book publisher. Tirion quick rose in prominence by publishing pamphlets, historical works, and, most importantly...

Antique map titled '14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône'. Original map with later hand coroling of the coast of Southern France. The "14th Chart of the Coast of France, from Port Vendres to the Petit Rhône" is an antique map that offers a detailed depiction of the southern coast of France, specifically highlighting the Mediterranean coastline. This map, which dates back to 1793, was originally part of "Le Petit Neptune Français; Or, French Coasting Pilot," a publication designed for maritime navigation along the French coastlines. Key Features of the Map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map covers the southern French coastline from Port Vendres in the west to the Petit Rhône in the east. - It includes notable regions such as Languedoc, the Gulf of Lyon, and parts of Catalonia (Spain). 2. **Notable Places**: - **Montpellier**: A major city in the Diocese of Montpellier, an important cultural and economic center. - **Narbonne**: Located in the Diocese of Narbonne, a historical city with Roman heritage. - **Agde**: Situated in the Diocese of Agde, known for its ancient Greek colony origins. - **Béziers**: Part of the Diocese of Béziers, another city with deep historical roots dating back to Roman times. - **Port Vendres**: A critical port near the Spanish border. - **Catalonia**: Including parts of northeastern Spain, emphasizing the coastal connection between France and Spain. 3. **Dioceses and Regions**: - The map is marked with various dioceses such as Montpellier, Agde, Narbonne, and Béziers, indicating ecclesiastical boundaries. - It highlights the broader region of Languedoc, a historical province known for its wine production and medieval history. 4. **Navigational Aids**: - The map features a compass rose with radiating lines, a common navigational aid in maritime maps...

Antique map titled 'Les Isles Philippines, celle de Formose, le Sud de la Chine, les Royaumes de Tunkin, de Cochinchine, de Cambode, de Siam des Laos, avec partie de Pegu et D'Ava'. ...

Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Africa (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Africa. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerri...

Antique map titled 'A chart of part of the coast of Cochin-China including Turon Harbour and the Island Callao'. Detailed map of the Vietnamese Coast, centered on Turon Harbor (D...

The map titled "The Island of Jamaica and Cape Gracias a Dios with the Banks (Shows Moskito Kings Party)" illustrates a significant historical period marked by shifting colonial infl...

Flying Lizard and Flying Squirrel – Antique Engraving, Poulo Condore, c.1770 This fine 18th-century engraving presents two remarkable animals observed on the Con Dao Islands (histor...

Antique world map titled 'A Map of the World from the best Authorities'. Detailed map of the World, showing tracks of Captain James Cook in his 3 voyages in great detail. The map is ...

Original antique map titled 'L'Afrique divisée en ses principaux États'. Attractive and precise map of Africa, with large decorative cartouche. Engraved by Janvier. Published by Dela...

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...

Antique map titled 'Graeciae Antiquae'. Large scale map of Greece, extends south to the island of Cythera. Inset map shows details of Macedonia. Pu...

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...

Set of four antique maps of Asia: 1) Asia plate 6, Part of China, Tibet and Tartary 2) Asia plate 2, Japan, Corea, the Monguls and part of China 3) As...

Antique map titled 'Schuine Ronde Aard-Bolle waar van 't Middelpunt is Amsterdam (..)'. Interesting double hemisphere world map on polar projections. In North America, there is a large Island of California. Australia and New Zealand are shown with incomplete coastlines. The map contains six smaller astronomical...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Geheele Wereld (..)'. Uncommon small world map on Mercator's projection. Nice detail of the islands throughout the wor...

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...

Antique map titled 't Zuider Deel van Turks Europe genaamt Griekenland (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Greece. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkun...

This is an antique town plan map of Poole in Dorset. An English, framed atlas engraving, dating to the 18th century and later. Fascinating cartography with annotated streets and pl...

This is an antique county map of Rutlandshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1790. Superb cartography ...

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...

Antique map titled 'New and Accurate Map of France from the latest improvements'. Original copper engraved map of France. Engraved by T. Bowen, published circa 1771.

Antique map titled 'Carte des Entrées et Cours de la Gironde'. Large map of the region of the Gironde estuary. It is formed from the meeting of the rivers Dordogne and Garonne ju...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Douze Tribus D'Israel (..).' Map of the Holy Land showing the twelve tribes of Israel's. Tribes are all named...

This is a historical map of Europe titled "L'Europe divisee en ses Principaux Etats," created by Jean Denis Janvier in 1782. This beautiful map depicts the political boundaries and...

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...

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,...