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Title: Map of the Island of Leyte – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This beautifully detailed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Leyte” was created under the supe...

Title: Map of the Island of Samar – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This finely executed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Samar” was created under the supervisi...

Map of Masbate and Ticao Islands – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This elegant chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Masbate y Ticao” was created under the supervision of R...

1738 Map of the Philippines & Eastern Indonesia: Spice Islands by Tirion/Albrizzi This beautifully hand-colored map from circa 1738, created by Tirion and Albrizzi, showcases the Philippines and the eastern part of Indonesia, reflecting the Dutch colonial interests in the region. The map features a detailed representation of the numerous islands, including the renowned Spice or Banda Islands, pivotal to the Dutch spice trade. Key regions include the Philippines (Isole Filippine), the Mariana Islands (Ladrones), with Guam, the Caroline and Palau Islands (Nieuwe Fillippynsche Eilenden), the Moluccas (Moluccos) known as the Spice Islands, the eastern tip of Java and Borneo, and a portion of Papua New Guinea. Measuring 12.8 inches wide by 11.1 inches high, the map is in excellent condition with a crisp impression, slight foxing, and minor printer's creases, printed on a bright sheet with a lion watermark. Keywords: - Philippines historical map - Eastern Indonesia map...

Map of Romblon, Tablas, and Sibuyan Islands – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This detailed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Romblon, Tablas, Sibuyan” was created in 18...

Title: Map of the Island of Mindoro – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 Description: This finely executed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Mindoro” was published ...

Title: Map of the Island of Catanduanes – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 Description: This chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Isla de Catanduanes” was published in 1899 ...

Title: c. 1690 Frederick de Wit Sea Chart of Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay, and Greenland - Engraved by Romeyn de Hooghe This striking sea chart by Frederick de Wit, titled "Septemtrionali...

Antique map titled 'United States North Eastern Section and Canada'. Original antique map of Map of The United States North Eastern Section and Canada. This map originates from ‘Blac...

Title: Map of the Dutchy of Holstein and the Territories of Hamburg & Lübek by James Wyld, ca. 1875 Description: This is an antique map titled "A Map of the Dutchy of Holstein, with...

Prussian Dominions Map by John Pinkerton, 1818 - Detailed Copperplate Engraving Description: This detailed map by John Pinkerton depicts the Prussian Dominions as of 1818, including...

Title: "1811 John Cary Map of Lower Saxony - Featuring Bremen, Holstein, and More" Description: This is an exquisite map of the Lower Saxony region, created by the renowned cartogra...

Early Woodcut Map of the Rhine River Region Covering the Palatinate, Austria, and Elsass, ca. 1628 This early woodcut map, titled "Die ander Tafel des Rheinstromes/begriffen die Pfa...

Title: A New and Correct Map of the South East part of Germany, 1744 This map by Emanuel Bowen, dating to around 1744, beautifully captures the southeastern part of Germany. The det...

Title: Hand-Colored Map of Germany by J. Tallis, ca. 1850 This beautifully hand-colored map of Germany, published by John Tallis & Co. around 1850, provides a comprehensive depictio...

Very decorative antique map of Chili published by W. Blaeu, 1658. This map depicts Chile from Copiapo southward to the island of Chiloé with ships and sea monsters adorning the sea. ...

Antique map titled 'Orbis Veteribus Notus'. Old map of the European continent, also depicting a portion of Asia and Africa. Originating from 'Orbis Terrarum Antiquus in usum Scholaru...

Antique map titled 'Accuratissima Galliae Tabula vulgo Royaume de France'. Detailed map of France. Shows provinces, cities, rivers etc. Artists and Engravers: Frederick de Wit (1...

Title: 1864 Johnson's Map of Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland with Fort Monroe Inset Description: This 1864 map titled "Johnson's Virginia, Delaware, and ...

Antique map titled 'Hondius his Map of Paradise'. Beautiful map of the region bounded by the Holy Land. Syria, Mesopotamia, Chaldea and part of Arabia. W...

Antique print titled 'Genealogie de la Maison de Baden (..)'. Chart of the genealogy of the Margraviates Baden-Baden and Baden-Durlach. This print orginates from 'Atlas Historique'. ...

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: Map of Southeastern Luzon and Mayon Volcano – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This detailed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Luzón” was produced in 1899 under th...

Title: Map of Southern Luzon and Camarines Provinces – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 Description: This chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Luzón” was published in 1899 u...

Antique map titled 'Egypten nach dem Zustand der alten Zeit vorgestellt'. This uncommon and richly detailed map of Egypt features hundreds of place names along the Nile. The Sinai Pe...

Title: Central Luzon Topographic and Hydrographic Map – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 Description: This highly detailed chromolithograph titled “Islas Filipinas – Luzón” was created ...

Topographic and Meteorological Map of Northern Luzon – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This beautifully detailed chromolithographed map, titled “Islas Filipinas – Luzón,” was produced ...

Title: Seismic Activity Map of the Philippine Islands – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This striking chromolithograph titled “Distribución de los Temblores” (Distribution of Earthquak...

Antique map titled 'Persia and Afghanistan'. Old map of Persia and Afghanistan. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, Exhibiting, in a Series of Entirely O...

Title: Meteorological and Seismological Stations of the Philippines – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 This rare scientific chromolithograph titled “Islas Filipinas – Estaciones Meteoro...

This map, extracted from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son, presents the North Circumpolar Regions in a projection centered on the North Pole, offering a unique view of the Arctic territories. The map's radial lines emanate from the pole, focusing on the northernmost parts of continents and the intricate archipelagos that are scattered across the Arctic Ocean. The territories of Canada, Greenland, Northern Europe, Russia, and the northern extremities of Asia are portrayed with careful detail, highlighting the geography known to Victorian explorers. Notably, the map's color palette is subdued, with the cold regions depicted in pale hues, while coastlines and political boundaries are traced in warmer tones, providing a stark contrast that emphasizes the frigid environment. The map likely served purposes both educational and navigational, capturing the extent of polar exploration at the time. Names of seas, straits, and islands honor explorers and patrons of the age of Arctic exploration, and the map also hints at the incomplete knowledge of the era, with some areas less detailed than others, reflecting the limits of exploration and cartographic knowledge of the Arctic region at that time. Moreover, the map includes longitudinal and latitudinal markers, which would have been crucial for navigation and expedition planning. The inclusion of such detail illustrates the growing interest in polar exploration during the late 19th century...

Title: Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Archipelago – Observatorio de Manila, 1899 Description: This finely detailed chromolithographed map titled “Islas Filipinas – Océano Pacífico...

This map, titled "West India Islands," was published by John Thomson & Co. in 1821 as part of *Thomson's New General Atlas.* The map offers detailed depictions of three key islands i...

Antique map titled 'Plattegronden van Steden op Java'. Old map with plans of Batavia (Jakarta), Semarang and Surabaya (Soerabaja)'. Published by J.B. Wolters.

Taprobanae Insulae Descriptio ex Ptolemaeo – Antique Map of Sri Lanka by Mercator, c.1607 This fine original copperplate engraving, titled Taprobanae Insulae Descriptio ex Ptolemaeo...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Aube'. Map of the French department of Aube, France. This area of France is known for its production of Chaource, a soft and salted cheese. Aube is par...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la partie Supérieure de l'Inde (..)'. A fine example of Rigobert Bonne and Guilleme Raynal?s 1780 map of northern India. Covers the northern part of Indi...

The map of South Africa is from the Blackie & Son Atlas, published in 1882. This historical map is quite interesting for several reasons: 1. **Historical Period**: This map was crea...

Antique map titled 'Circuli Saxoniae Superior Pars Meridionalis in qua sunt Ducatus Saxoniae, Comitatus Mansfeldiae, et Voitlandiae, Landgraviat Thuringiae, Marchionatus Misniae Prin...

Untitled map of the region of Namur, Charlemont, Rochefort and surroundings, Belgium. This map originates from 'Nieuw en beknopt Kaart-Boekje vertoonende de XVII. Nederlandse Provint...

Small terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and ebonized wooden base. Height cm 13 - inches 5.1, diameter of sphere cm 6,5 - inche...

Antique map titled 'Tabula Asiae XI'. Based on the interpretations of Solinus and Munster, this Ptolemaic map covers the region roughly of Thailand and Malaysia. An oddly shaped (Mal...

Title: 1862 Johnson's Map of New York State by Johnson & Browning Description:This is an 1862 map of New York State, titled "Johnson's New York," created by Johnson & Browning. The ...

Antique map titled 'India II Madras Presidency'. Old steel engraved map of the western part of the Madras Presidency. The Madras Presidency, or the Presidency of Fort St. George, a...

This hand-colored map, titled "Paderbornensis Episcopatus Descriptio Nova," depicts the Bishopric of Paderborn, a historical ecclesiastical territory within the Holy Roman Empire, lo...

Antique map titled 'Les Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Ecosse et d'Irlande'. Original antique map of England and Ireland. Originates from 'Petit Atlas ...

Title: 1874 Map of the United States with Territorial Boundaries Description: This is an 1874 map titled "Map of the United States," showcasing the country during a period of rapid ...

Antique map titled 'Plan van de Haven van Acapulco (..) - Plan du Port d'Acapulco (..)'. Original antique map of the Port of Acapulco on the coast of Mexico in the Southern Sea, at 1...

Antique map titled 'Bowles's New Pocket Map of Portugal, Laid Down According to the Sr. Nolin'. Large and detailed map of Portugal. With nice vignette,...

Description: Antique print titled 'Birds-Eye View of St. Petersburg'. Old print with a view of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Originates from 'Voyages and Travels'. Artists and En...

Gallipoli Fortifications: A 1688 Bird’s-Eye Map by Mattheus Merian Description: This exquisitely detailed map of Gallipoli, crafted by the renowned engraver Mattheus Merian, offers ...

This map, titled "Karte des arabischen Meerbusens oder des Rothen Meeres," is an original engraving from 1787 created by F. A. Schraembl, based on the cartographic work of d'Anville. It is a partially colored copper engraving. Key features and notable details of the map include: 1. The title is prominently displayed within a large, ornate cartouche, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and indicating the map's subject as the Red Sea (Rothen Meeres). 2. The map covers the Red Sea and its surrounding regions, including significant portions of the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. 3. There are two detailed inset maps: - The first inset map shows the roadstead of the port of Suez (Rheede des Hafen von Sues). - The second inset map depicts Bahr el Kolsum, the northwestern arm of the Red Sea, based on a map by De la Rochette from 1785. 4. Geographical Features: The map meticulously details the coastline, islands, and notable port cities along the Red Sea. The cartography highlights both natural and man-made features, with elevations and mountains represented through hachures. 5. Condition and Preservation: The map has a horizontal centerfold and is partially backed to prevent tears. The edges of the map sheet show minor holes, tears, and faint brown spots, yet it remains in overall good condition considering its age. 6. Historical Importance: This map is a valuable historical document, reflecting the cartographic knowledge of the late 18th century. It serves as a significant piece for collectors interested in antique maps, particularly those focusing on the Arabian Peninsula and maritime navigation in the Red Sea region. The map shows the coastline of the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula, detailing regions and places along the western coast of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as well as the eastern coast of Egypt and Sudan. Here are some of the most important places identified on the map: 1. Jeddah (Gedda): A major city and port on the western coast of Saudi Arabia, significant for its role as a gateway for pilgrims traveling to Mecca. 2. Mecca (Mekka): A holy city in Islam, located inland from the Red Sea, important for being the site of pilgrimage (Hajj) for Muslims. 3. Medina (Medina): Another important Islamic city, known for the Prophet's Mosque and being a key pilgrimage site. 4. Suez (Suess): Located at the northern end of the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal, it's a crucial link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. 5. Aden: A port city in Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, historically significant as a trading hub. 6. Mocha (Mokka): A port city in Yemen, historically known for being a major marketplace for coffee. 7. Sana'a: The capital city of Yemen, noted for its historical and cultural significance. 8. Bab el Mandeb: The strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, crucial for maritime navigation. These locations are critical due to their historical, religious, and economic significance, especially in terms of trade routes and pilgrimage sites. The map also illustrates the mountainous terrain and coastal features of the region. The condition and preservation status, which, despite minor imperfections, is considered well-preserved for its age. Overall, this map is a rare and valuable artifact, offering both historical insights and aesthetic appeal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique cartography.

Antique map titled 'Burgundiae Comitatus Franche Comté'. Old map of the historical and former region of Franche-Comté, France. As a region, it encompasse...

This is a beautiful example of an antique map, titled "Westertheil des Amptes Haderschleben Zusambt Rieben und dem Loehmcloster Anno 1649." It's a hand-colored copper etching by Matt...

Original antique map titled 'Achaia quae et Hellas hodie Livadia'. Detailed map of the coast of part of Greece. With inset maps of Athens and Thebes. This map originates from 'Philippi Cluveri Introductionis in universam geographiam (..)' by P. Clüver. Published 1729. Philipp Clüver was an Early Modern German geographer and historian. Cluver's Geography was one of the most enduring works of the 17th & 18th Centuries, issued by several different publishers with many different sets of maps...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Aude'. Map of the French department of Aude, France. This area of France is famous for its wide variety of vineyards and wine production. In the east a...

1692 Map of the Mogul Empire by Jacques Peeters This finely engraved map, published in 1692 by Jacques Peeters, showcases the Mogul Empire region, covering areas from northern India...

This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps. The map...

The uploaded image is a historical map of Africa from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son. The map includes the entire African continent, with various countries, regions, and topographic...

Antique map titled 'Le Duche d'Aiguillon'. Beautiful map of the Aiguillon region of France. It shows the region between the Lot and Garonne rivers. Artists and Engravers: Johanne...