Switzerland & The Alps c1869

Switzerland & The Alps c1869

Excellent Engraved Map of Switzerland and The Alps of Savoy & Piedmont by Keith Johnston F.R.S.E. c1869 Ed. (1st Ed1861) from Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern Geography. Published by W. Blackwood & Sons. Johnston was famous for his attention to geographic detail. The map include's the names of regions, rivers, lakes, mountains, and important cities. These earlier edition maps have hand coloured outline. Additional later wash colour to the Individual Counties makes this a unique edition of the map.This atlas was one of the best world atlases published in England in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent Condition, blank to verso, fold as issued. Approx Sheet size: 19.25" X 24" (490mm x 620mm). Large Folio Engraved Map on Heavy Wove Paper. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 150 YEARS OLD

Sweden and Denmark c1869

Sweden and Denmark c1869

Excellent Engraved Map of Sweden and Denmark by Keith Johnston F.R.S.E. c1869 Ed. (1st Ed1861) from Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern Geography. Published by W. Blackwood & Sons. Johnston was famous for his attention to geographic detail. The map include's the names of regions, rivers, lakes, mountains, and important cities. These earlier edition maps have hand coloured outline. Additional later wash colour to the Individual Counties makes this a unique edition of the map.This atlas was one of the best world atlases published in England in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent Condition, blank to verso, fold as issued. Approx Sheet size: 19.25" X 24" (490mm x 620mm). Large Folio Engraved Map on Heavy Wove Paper. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 150 YEARS OLD

Basin of the Baltic c1869

Basin of the Baltic c1869

Excellent Engraved Map of the Basin of the Baltic by Keith Johnston F.R.S.E. c1869 Ed. (1st Ed1861) from Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern Geography. Published by W. Blackwood & Sons. Johnston was famous for his attention to geographic detail. The map include's the names of regions, rivers, lakes, mountains, and important cities. These earlier edition maps have hand coloured outline. Additional later wash colour to the Individual Counties makes this a unique edition of the map.This atlas was one of the best world atlases published in England in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent Condition, blank to verso, fold as issued. Approx Sheet size: 19.25" X 24" (490mm x 620mm). Large Folio Engraved Map on Heavy Wove Paper. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 150 YEARS OLD

South West Russia c1869 by Johnston

South West Russia c1869 by Johnston

Excellent Engraved Map of South West Russia by Keith Johnston F.R.S.E. c1869 Ed. (1st Ed1861) from Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern Geography. Published by W. Blackwood & Sons. Johnston was famous for his attention to geographic detail. The map include's the names of regions, rivers, lakes, mountains, and important cities. These earlier edition maps have hand coloured outline. Additional later wash colour to the Individual Counties makes this a unique edition of the map.This atlas was one of the best world atlases published in England in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent Condition, blank to verso, fold as issued. Approx Sheet size: 19.25" X 24" (490mm x 620mm). Large Folio Engraved Map on Heavy Wove Paper. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 150 YEARS OLD

Palestine or the Holy Land c1869

Palestine or the Holy Land c1869

Excellent Engraved Map of Palestine or the Holy Land by Keith Johnston F.R.S.E. c1869 Ed. (1st Ed1861) from Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern Geography. Published by W. Blackwood & Sons. Johnston was famous for his attention to geographic detail. The map include's the names of regions, rivers, lakes, mountains, and important cities. These earlier edition maps have hand coloured outline. Additional later wash colour to the Individual Counties makes this a unique edition of the map.This atlas was one of the best world atlases published in England in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent Condition, blank to verso, fold as issued. Approx Sheet size: 19.25" X 24" (490mm x 620mm). Large Folio Engraved Map on Heavy Wove Paper. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 150 YEARS OLD

Mediterranean Sea Europe Turkey Africa Asia by Mallet c1683

Mediterranean Sea Europe Turkey Africa Asia by Mallet c1683

"Mer Mediterranee Selon Les Modernes" Mediterranean Sea Europe Turkey Africa by Alain Manesson Mallet c1683 from 'Description de l'Univers'. Rarely seen miniature map by Mallet c1684. Method: Copper plate engraved. Creator: Alain Manesson Mallet. Published: First published 1683. Condition: Excellent condition, fine engraving on hand laid paper with later hand colour. Approx engraved area: 4" x 5 5/8" (102mm x 143mm. Sheet Size approx: 7 5/8" x 6". Notes: This 330 year old engraving is from Volume 1 of the French text edition published by Johann David Zunner 1684. The plates engraved for Zunner are close copies of the originals and still have French titles and names. A few are signed by there engravers: J.P. Aubrey, Johann J. Vogel and W.C. Daucher. Alain Manesson Mallet was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV.

Holland Published 1840

Holland Published 1840

Antique Map of HOLLAND c1840 Engraved by Sidney Hall. Published: Blacks General Atlas. A Series Of Fifty-Four Maps From The Latest And Most Authentic Sources. Engraved On Steel, In The First Style Of The Art, By Sydney Hall. Edinburgh: Adam And Charles Black. Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 10" x 15" (225mm x 380mm Holland is a region and former province on the western coast of the Netherlands. The name Holland is also frequently used informally to refer to the whole of the country of the Netherlands. This usage is commonly accepted in other countries, and sometimes employed by the Dutch themselves. The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canalside mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city's 17th-century "Golden Age." Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine Antique Map over 160 years old.

Austria Published 1840

Austria Published 1840

Map of AUSTRIAN DOMINIONS c1840 Engraved by Sidney Hall. Published: Blacks General Atlas. A Series Of Fifty-Four Maps From The Latest And Most Authentic Sources.Engraved On Steel, In The First Style Of The Art, By Sydney Hall. Edinburgh: Adam And Charles Black. Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 10" x 15" (225mm x 380mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine Antique Map over 160 years old.

Austrian Empire Keith Johnston c1869

Austrian Empire Keith Johnston c1869

Excellent Engraved Map of the Austrian Empire by Keith Johnston F.R.S.E. c1869 Ed. (1st Ed1861) from Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern Geography. Published by W. Blackwood & Sons. Johnston was famous for his attention to geographic detail. The map include's the names of regions, rivers, lakes, mountains, and important cities. These earlier edition maps have hand coloured outline. Additional later wash colour to the Individual Counties makes this a unique edition of the map.This atlas was one of the best world atlases published in England in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent Condition, blank to verso, fold as issued. Approx Sheet size: 19.25" X 24" (490mm x 620mm). Large Folio Engraved Map on Heavy Wove Paper. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 150 YEARS OLD

Persia Published 1840

Persia Published 1840

Map of PERSIA c1840 Engraved by Sidney Hall. Published: Blacks General Atlas. A Series Of Fifty-Four Maps From The Latest And Most Authentic Sources. Engraved On Steel, In The First Style Of The Art, By Sydney Hall. Edinburgh: Adam And Charles Black. Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone, blank to verso.Engraved area approx: 10" x 15" (225mm x 380mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine Antique Map over 160 years old.

Switzerland Published 1840

Switzerland Published 1840

Map of SWITZERLAND c1840 Engraved by Sidney Hall. Published: Blacks General Atlas. A Series Of Fifty-Four Maps From The Latest And Most Authentic Sources. Engraved On Steel, In The First Style Of The Art, By Sydney Hall. Edinburgh: Adam And Charles Black. Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone, blank to verso.Engraved area approx: 10" x 15" (225mm x 380mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine Antique Map over 160 years old.

Europe Published 1840

Europe Published 1840

Map of EUROPE c1840 Engraved by Sidney Hall. Published: Blacks General Atlas. A Series Of Fifty-Four Maps From The Latest And Most Authentic Sources. Engraved On Steel, In The First Style Of The Art, By Sydney Hall. Edinburgh: Adam And Charles Black. Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 10" x 15" (225mm x 380mm Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine Antique Map over 160 years old.

Italy South Published 1840

Italy South Published 1840

Map of SOUTHERN ITLAY c1840 Engraved by Sidney Hall. Published: Blacks General Atlas. A Series Of Fifty-Four Maps From The Latest And Most Authentic Sources. Engraved On Steel, In The First Style Of The Art, By Sydney Hall. Edinburgh: Adam And Charles Black. Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 10" x 15" (225mm x 380mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine Antique Map over 160 years old.

Southern Germany Published 1828

Southern Germany Published 1828

A MAP OF SOUTHERN GERMANY by A. Arrowsmith c1828. Published: London Jan 2nd 1828 by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer to His Majesty No 10 Soho Square (Date in Plate) Original hand coloured copper plate engraved map of Southern Germany with parts of Hungary, Turkey and Italy. The map shows regional boundaries, major cities, mountains, rivers including the Nile. Original engraved map in overall good condition. Fine detail with later outline and wash colour, some age tone. Blank to verso, as published. Engraved area approx: 11" x 9" (280mm x 230mm) A Genuine antique map over 190 years old.

European Russia c1869

European Russia c1869

Excellent Engraved Map of European Russia by Keith Johnston F.R.S.E. c1869 Ed. (1st Ed1861) from Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern Geography. Published by W. Blackwood & Sons. Johnston was famous for his attention to geographic detail. The map include's the names of regions, rivers, lakes, mountains, and important cities. These earlier edition maps have hand coloured outline. Additional later wash colour to the Individual Counties makes this a unique edition of the map.This atlas was one of the best world atlases published in England in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent Condition, blank to verso, fold as issued. Approx Sheet size: 19.25" X 24" (490mm x 620mm). Large Folio Engraved Map on Heavy Wove Paper. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 150 YEARS OLD

North Italy Published 1828

North Italy Published 1828

A MAP OF NORTH ITALY by A. Arrowsmith c1828. Published: London Jan 2nd 1828 by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer to His Majesty. No 10 Soho Square (Date in Plate). Original hand coloured copper plate engraved map of Northern Germany. The map shows regional boundaries, major cities, mountains, rivers including the Nile. Original engraved map in overall good condition. Fine detail with later outline and wash colour, some age tone. Blank to verso, as published. Engraved area approx: 11" x 9" (280mm x 230mm) A Genuine antique map over 190 years old.

Greece Islands Published 1822

Greece Islands Published 1822

Map of Ancient Greece Islands PELOPONNESUS ET GRAECIA MERIDIONALIS c1822. Engraved by Sidney HallFor: Samuel Butler's "An Atlas of Ancient Geography" Published: By Longman & Co, Paternoster Row c1822. Engraved By Sydney Hall. Bury Street Bloomsbury. "A Collection of Old colour maps of the Ancient World" Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone. Fold as issued, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 7" x 9.75" (180mm x 225mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine antique map over 190 years old.

Ancient Greece Published 1822

Ancient Greece Published 1822

Map of Ancient Greece Graecia Extra Peloponnesum c1822. Engraved by Sidney HallFor: Samuel Butler's "An Atlas of Ancient Geography" Published: By Longman & Co, Paternoster Row c1822. Engraved By Sydney Hall. Bury Street Bloomsbury. "A Collection of Old colour maps of the Ancient World" Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone. Fold as issued, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 7" x 9.75" (180mm x 225mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine antique map over 190 years old.

Ancient Germany Published 1822

Ancient Germany Published 1822

Map of Ancient Germany GERMANIAc1822. Engraved by Sidney HallFor: Samuel Butler's "An Atlas of Ancient Geography" Published: By Longman & Co, Paternoster Row c1822. Engraved By Sydney Hall. Bury Street Bloomsbury. "A Collection of Old colour maps of the Ancient World" Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone. Fold as issued, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 7" x 9.75" (180mm x 225mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine antique map over 190 years old.

Northern Italy Published 1822

Northern Italy Published 1822

Map of Ancient Northern Italy c1822. Engraved by Sidney HallFor: Samuel Butler's "An Atlas of Ancient Geography" Published: By Longman & Co, Paternoster Row c1822. Engraved By Sydney Hall. Bury Street Bloomsbury. "A Collection of Old colour maps of the Ancient World" Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone. Fold as issued, blank to verso. Engraved area approx: 7" x 9.75" (180mm x 225mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine antique map over 190 years old.

France Published 1840

France Published 1840

Antique Map of France & Regions. With Mountain Ranges above sea level.Shows Classification of Places, Population and Mountain Ranges Height above Sea Level. Drawn and Engraved by John Dower, Pentonville London Published: Orr and Co., Amen Corner, Paternoster Row, London Good condition with later wash and outline hand colour, some age tone, blank to verso Engraved area approx: 8.25" x 10" (210mm x 225mm A genuine antique map over 170 years old

Spain & Portugal 1840

Spain & Portugal 1840

Antique Map of Spain & Portugal. With Mountain Ranges above sea level.Shows Classification of Places, Population and Mountain Ranges Height above Sea Level. Drawn and Engraved by John Dower, Pentonville London Published: Orr and Co., Amen Corner, Paternoster Row, London Good condition with later wash and outline hand colour, some age tone, blank to verso Engraved area approx: 8.25" x 10" (210mm x 225mm A genuine antique map over 170 years old

Prussia Published 1840 - Sold!

Prussia Published 1840 - Sold!

Antique Map of PRUSSIA c1840 Engraved by Sidney Hall. Prussia was a historically prominent German state that originated in 1525 with a duchy centered on the region of Prussia on the southeast coast of the Baltic Sea. Published: Blacks General Atlas. A Series Of Fifty-Four Maps From The Latest And Most Authentic Sources. Engraved On Steel, In The First Style Of The Art, By Sydney Hall. Edinburgh: Adam And Charles Black. Good condition, with original outline and later wash colour, some age tone, blank to verso.Engraved area approx: 10" x 15" (225mm x 380mm) Sidney Hall was a British engraver and cartographer well known and popular for his early nineteenth century atlases containing maps of the United Kingdom and of the ancient world reproduced from Hall's engravings. Hall made engravings for a number of international atlases at a time when cartography and atlases were very popular. Hall engraved maps for William Faden, Aaron Arrowsmith, and Chapman & Hall, among many others. A Genuine Antique Map over 160 years old.

Sweden Denmark, Norway c1778 - SOLD!

Sweden Denmark, Norway c1778 - SOLD!

Sweden Denmark Norway c1778 A charming and attractive late 18th century map which appeared in Charles Theodore Middleton's A New and Complete System of Geography (London: J. Cooke, 1778) Engraved by Thomas Bowen. This is an original copperplate engraving. Good condition, some age tone with later fine hand colour. Blank to verso, folds as issued. Approx engraved area to plate mark 8" x 11" (200mm x 280mm)

Greece Published 1731 - SOLD!

Greece Published 1731 - SOLD!

MAP of ANCIENT GREECE CRETE AEGEAN c1731 by Guillaume Delisle "Graeciae pars Meridionalis." Guillaume Delisle (1675-1726) Leading French cartographer of the C18th who was re-known for the accuracy of his maps. Copper Plate engraved. Guillaume Delisle. c1731 Good condition, fine detail, outline colour, some age tone, clear plate mark, wide boarders. Blank to verso with fold as published. Approx engraved area: 19" X 25" (480mm x 630mm) Notes: Delisle studied under Jean Cassini and from an early age showed his talent.De L'Isle is important as the first "scientific" cartographer who incorporated the most current information on exploration and topography into his maps. Where he wasunable to verify information conclusively, he would note the fact on his maps.

Switzerland Published 1851- SOLD!

Switzerland Published 1851- SOLD!

ANTIQUE MAP OF SWITZERLAND by John Tallis c1851 Although he only issued one world atlas, John Tallis is among the best known of all map-makers and publishers.The maps were issued in 1851 to commemorate the Great Exhibition in London and are considered the last series of decorative maps of the world, drawn and engraved by John Rapkin, combining fine cartographical detail within an elaborate and attractive border. Steel engraved with later hand colour. Drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Approx engraved area: 12.5" x 10" (320mm x 250mm) Good condition, hand colour, some age tone and stain to sheet boarders. Blank to verso and fold as issued. Surrounded by a decorative border. Notes: John Tallis (1838-51) founder of Tallis and Co., London map publishers who traded under various names: L. Tallis, Tallis & co, John Tallis, John Tallis & co. (London &New York) between 1838 and 1851. After 1850-51, their maps were published by the London Printing and Publishing Co., London and NewYork. The Illustrated Atlas of the World, published in 1849 with the maps and decorative vignette?s engraved and drawn by J. Rapkin, was one of the last atlases to be truly decorated and is therefore highly prized.

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