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"Johnson's Roman Empire, Imperium Romanorum Latissime Patens"
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This antique map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, published in 1863, by Johnson and Ward. These maps are some of the most colorful and
accurate maps produced in the 1860's. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red and green and distinctive borders, including iron scrollwork and a Celtic
design. This double page country map of the Roman Empire includes insets of Graecia(Greece) and Italia(Italy).
Date: 1863
Price:
$110.00
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Aegyptus / Phoenice et Palaestina (Egypt / Phoenice and Palestine)
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This is a beautiful map of Egypt / Phoenice and Palestine published by Dr. Henry Kiepert for his "Atlas Antiquus" issued in 1886. The map has Latin text with original hand-coloring in outline. Inset maps include Tyrus, Alexandria, Israeltarum, and Hierosolyma.
Date: 1886
Price:
$60.00
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Aegyptus Antiqua
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This beautiful antique map of the ancient world was folded at center as issued in the Atlas of Ancient Geography by Samuel Butler. These maps portray mountain ranges, rivers, cities, other boundaries and more.
Date: 1841
Price:
$40.00
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Aegypus Antiqua
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This beautiful hand-colored map is from Mons. D'Anville's "A Complete Body of Ancient Geography". D'Anville was a member of the Royal Academy of Belles-Lettres, of the Academy of Sciences at Petersburg, and Secretary to the Great Duke of Orleans.
All of the maps contained in the atlas were "materially improved, by inserting the modern names of places under the ancient" and published in 1812 by Robert Laurie and James Whittle, London.
Date: 1812
Price:
$350.00
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Africa Septentrionalis (North Africa)
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Alexander G. Findlay (1812-1875) included this skillfully constructed map of Africa in his "Classical Atlas to Illustrate Ancient Geography," published in 1847. Findlay was a geographer and publisher who comprised these maps to show the various divisions of the world as known to the ancients. This atlas features smaller format maps with original hand coloring. Among other details, these maps show topography, rivers, cities, islands, and major landmarks. Each one would make a superb gift and because of their small size, are easy to frame. This particular classic map includes an inset of the nothern portion of Africa.
Date: 1847
Price:
$40.00
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Afrique Ancienne (Ancient Africa)
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This beautifully engraved map by Victor Malte-Brun was published ca. 1848 in his Atlas de Geographie Universelle. The Soft Pastel Colors and toned paper are perfect for framing. This map would make a wonderful gift or addition to a collection.
Date: ca 1848
Price:
$60.00
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Ancienne France
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This map was drawn by Claude Joseph Drioux and Charles Leroy for his hard-to-find atlas, Nouvel Atlas de Geographie Modern in 1859. These mapmakers, although not prolific, produced beautiful and detailed maps.
Date: 1859
Price:
$50.00
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Ancient Asia Minor
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William and Robert Chambers made this map for the "Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography. For use in schools, and for general reference." in Edinburgh, 1855. Beautiful, vibrant hand color highlights the boarders of regions on these otherwise black and white maps. Ancient divisions of Asia Minor is illustrated on this small but detailed map. The names of regions, important cities, rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges are identified.
Date: 1855
Price:
$50.00
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Ancient Asia Minor
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William and Robert Chambers produced this hand colored, 1845 edition of the "Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography; for use in schools and for general reference" in Edinburgh. Beautiful, vibrant colors outline regions on these otherwise black and white maps. Ancient Asia Minor is illustrated on this map. Details on this map include identification of regions, important cities and towns, rivers, lakes and mountains.
Date: 1845
Price:
$60.00
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Ancient Asia Minor / Map of Canaan Part of Egypt and the route of the Israelites Through the Wilderness
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This colorful map came from Cram's 1894 Standard American Atlas. In 1869 the George F. Cram Company was born and the Cram name quickly became synonymous with accuracy and innovation.
Date: 1894
Price:
$35.00
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Ancient Asia Minor / Map of Canaan Part of Eqypt and the route of the Israelites Through the Wilderness
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This map, made by Cram in 1895 shows both Ancient Asia Minor and a map of Canaan, Part of Eqypt and the Route of the Israelites through the wilderness.
Date: 1895
Price:
$30.00
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Ancient Britain I
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring.
Date: 1844
Price:
$125.00
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Ancient Britain II
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring.
Date: 1844
Price:
$125.00
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Ancient France or Gallia Transalpina
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring.
Date: 1844
Price:
$95.00
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Ancient Greece - Northern Part
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring.
Date: 1844
Price:
$95.00
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Ancient Greece - Southern Part
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring. Also shown is and inset map of The Remains of Ancient Athens and its Harbours.
Date: 1844
Price:
$85.00
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Ancient Greece B.C. 1200
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This colorful map came from Cram's 1898 Universal Atlas - Geographical, Astronomical and Historical. In 1869 the George F. Cram Company was born and the Cram name quickly became synonymous with accuracy and innovation in mapmaking. This colorful map details Ancient Greece B.C. 1200 .
Date: 1898
Price:
$35.00
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Ancient Italy I
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring.
Date: 1844
Price:
$110.00
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Ancient Italy II
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring.
Date: 1844
Price:
$105.00
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Ancient Italy Part III, and Sicily
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring.
Date: 1844
Price:
$135.00
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Ancient Macedinia, Thracia, Illyria, Moesia, and Dacia
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring.
Date: 1844
Price:
$95.00
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Ancient Palestine showing the location of the Twelve Tribes, B.C. 1600 - A.D. 70 / Ancient Greece, B.C. 1200 - 146
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This detailed colorful map came from Cram's 1894 "Universal Atlas -
Geographical, Astronomical and Historical." In 1869 the George F. Cram Company was established and the Cram name quickly became synonymous with accuracy and innovation.
Date: 1894
Price:
$40.00
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Ancient Syria
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This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring. Included is an inset map of Part of Arabia including Mount Sinai and the Wanderings of the Israelites.
Date: 1844
Price:
$80.00
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Arabia Petraea and Part of Egypt Including the Delta6
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William Hughes included this skillfully constructed map of part of Egypt in his Atlas of Classical Geography from 1867. This atlas features smaller sized format maps with bright outline watercolor. Among other details, these maps show topography, rivers, cities, and major landmarks. Included in this classic map of Arabia Petraea and part of Egypt is the region of the Exodus. Within this region, the wandering of the Israelites in the wilderness is shown by a line of dots. Each one would make a superb gift and because of their small size, are easy to frame.
Date: 1867
Price:
$40.00
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Asia
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William and Robert Chambers produced this map for their "Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography" in 1888. This pleasantly colored map of Asia shows prominant towns, rivers, regions, and mountains ranges. A wonderful addition to any collection.
Date: 1888
Price:
$45.00
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Asia Citerior
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This map was published by Dr. Heinrich Kiepert in 1900. All of Kipert's maps were published in latin and are visually pleasing with fine engraving and bright outline color. The eastern Mediterranean region in the times of the Roman Empire.Turkey, Syria, Cyprus.
Date: 1900
Price:
$55.00
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Asia Citerior
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The eastern Mediterranean region in the times of the Roman Empire. Turkey, Syria, Cyprus. From Atlas Antiquus, Twelve Maps of the Ancient World for Schools and Colleges by Dr. Henry Kiepert, published in English with maps in Latin. This map also features exceptionally bright coloring.
Date: 1898
Price:
$55.00
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Asia Citerior (Eastern Mediterranean)
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This is a beautiful map of the eastern Mediterranean region published by Dr. Henry Kiepert for his "Atlas Antiquus" issued in 1892. The map has Latin text with original hand-coloring in outline.
Date: 1892
Price:
$52.50
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Asia Minor and the Northern Part of Syria
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William Hughes included this skillfully constructed map of Asia Minor (Turkey) in his Atlas of Classical Geography from 1867. This atlas features smaller sized format maps with bright outline watercolor. Among other details, these maps show topography, rivers, cities, islands, and major landmarks. Each one would make a superb gift and because of their small size, are easy to frame. This particular map of Turkey includes the northern part of Syria as well.
Date: 1867
Price:
$40.00
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Asia Minor Antiqua
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William and Robert Chambers produced this map for their "Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography" in 1888. This pleasantly colored map of Asia Minor Antiqua shows prominant towns, rivers, regions, and mountains ranges. A wonderful addition to any collection.
Date: 1888
Price:
$45.00
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Asiae, Quae Vulgo Minor Dicitur, et Syriae
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This beautiful hand-colored map is from Mons. D'Anville's "A Complete Body of Ancient Geography". D'Anville was a member of the Royal Academy of Belles-Lettres, of the Academy of Sciences at Petersburg, and Secretary to the Great Duke of Orleans.
All of the maps contained in the atlas were "materially improved, by inserting the modern names of places under the ancient" and published in 1812 by Robert Laurie and James Whittle, London.
Date: 1812
Price:
$450.00
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Asie Ancienne (Ancient Asia)
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Published by a notable 19th century French publisher, this map is full of the style, accuracy and innovation that brought the French to prominence. This attractive steel engraved map is full of the detail and textured work that made 19th century French cartography the best. Interestingly while this map is hand colored, there is a printed color layer that features all the roads and major cities in a strong red. This was an innovation that wouldn"t catch on until 40 years later. Condition is good.
Date: 1840
Price:
$95.00
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Asie Ancienne (Ancient Asia)
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This beautifully engraved map by Victor Malte-Brun was published ca. 1848 in his Atlas de Geographie Universelle. The Soft Pastel Colors and toned paper are perfect for framing. This map would make a wonderful gift or addition to a collection.
Date: ca 1848
Price:
$55.00
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Asie Mineure Ancienne (Ancient Asia Minor)
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This beautifully engraved map by Victor Malte-Brun was published ca. 1848 in his Atlas de Geographie Universelle. The Soft Pastel Colors and toned paper are perfect for framing. This map would make a wonderful gift or addition to a collection.
Date: ca 1848
Price:
$50.00
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Australia
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William and Robert Chambers produced this map for their "Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography" in 1888. This pleasantly colored map of Australia shows prominant towns, rivers, regions, and mountains ranges. A wonderful addition to any collection.
Date: 1888
Price:
$55.00
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Britannia (ENGLAND)
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William Hughes included this skillfully constructed map of Britannia in his Atlas of Classical Geography from 1867. This atlas features smaller sized format maps with bright outline watercolor. Among other details, these maps show topography, rivers, cities, islands, and major landmarks. Each one would make a superb gift and because of their small size, are easy to frame.
Date: 1867
Price:
$50.00
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Britanniae Antiquae
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This beautiful hand-colored map is from Mons. D'Anville's "A Complete Body of Ancient Geography". D'Anville was a member of the Royal Academy of Belles-Lettres, of the Academy of Sciences at Petersburg, and Secretary to the Great Duke of Orleans.
All of the maps contained in the atlas were "materially improved, by inserting the modern names of places under the ancient" and published in 1812 by Robert Laurie and James Whittle, London.
Date: 1812(1794)
Price:
$450.00
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Canada Eastern Provinces and Newfounland
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William and Robert Chambers produced this map for their "Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography" in 1888. This pleasantly colored map of Canada Eastern Provinces and Newfoundland shows prominant towns, rivers, regions, and mountains ranges. A wonderful addition to any collection.
Date: 1888
Price:
$50.00
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Carte de l'Egypte par Delamarche
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In cartography the continuing lineage of tradition can be a great asset. This map is evidence of that. As successor to the great DeVaugondy, the French publisher Delamarche benefit from his predecessors volume of work and high standards. With fine quality engravings and simple, practical cartography, this map by Delamarche is some of the best quality for the time. Subtle original hand color helps clarify and enhance the image. Map originally from 1838.
Date: 1834
Price:
$75.00
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Carte de la Gaule Ancienne (Ancient France)
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In cartography the continuing lineage of tradition can be a great asset. This map is evidence of that. As successor to the great DeVaugondy, the French publisher Delamarche benefit from his predecessors volume of work and high standards. With fine quality engravings and simple, practical cartography, this map by Delamarche is some of the best quality for the time. Subtle original hand color helps clarify and enhance the image. Condition is good some for some water staining throughout the images. While the staining is present it doesn"t obscure the image's readability.
Date: 1846
Price:
$85.00
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Carte de la Gaule Ancienne par Delamarche
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In cartography the continuing lineage of tradition can be a great asset. This map is evidence of that. As successor to the great DeVaugondy, the French publisher Delamarche benefit from his predecessors volume of work and high standards. With fine quality engravings and simple, practical cartography, this map by Delamarche is some of the best quality for the time. Subtle original hand color helps clarify and enhance the image. Condition is good some for some water staining throughout the images. While the staining is present it doesn"t obscure the image's readability. Map originally from 1838.
Date: 1843
Price:
$80.00
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Carte de la Geographie primitive des Grees d'Apres Homere et Hesiode
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In cartography the continuing lineage of tradition can be a great asset. This map is evidence of that. As successor to the great DeVaugondy, the French publisher Delamarche benefit from his predecessors volume of work and high standards. With fine quality engravings and simple, practical cartography, this map by Delamarche is some of the best quality for the time. Subtle original hand color helps clarify and enhance the image. Map originally from 1838.
Date: 1843
Price:
$75.00
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Chart of the World as Known to the Ancients and the Posterity of Noah
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Colorful copper-plate engraving consists of 2 maps, one of the world as known to the Ancients on Mercator's projection, and one of the division of the earth among the posterity of Noah. First map shows outline of ancient empires. Explanatory text at bottom. Accompanied by 2 hand-colored sheets of historical tables on the Empire of Assyria and the history of the Church.
Date: 1820
Price:
$150.00
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Chart of the World as Known to the Ancients and the Posterity of Noah
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Colorful copper-plate engraving consists of 2 maps, one of the world as known to the Ancients on Mercator's projection, and one of the division of the earth among the posterity of Noah. First map shows outline of ancient empires. Explanatory text at bottom. Accompanied by 3 hand-colored sheets of historical tables on the history of the Church and Universal History.
Date: 1821
Price:
$145.00
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Chart of the World as Known to the Ancients on Mercator's Scale, Division of the Earth among the Posterity of Noah
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Brightly-colored copper-plate map of both the world as known to the ancients and the division of the earth among the descendents of Noah. Supplementary information includes modern correlations and an explanation of the figures of reference. This is the oldest map by Lavoisne we have ever seen.
Date: 1814
Price:
$175.00
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Charto of the World as known to the Ancients on Mercator's Scale and Division of the Earth among the Posterity of Noah.
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This highly unique map was made by C. V. Lavoisne and published by John Satchell, London 1830. This map was originally published in "Lavoisne's Complete Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical Atlas". This a later atlas that is becoming very difficult to find. All maps have original hand coloring and are copper plate engravings. Special to these maps is the fascinating blocks of text surrounding the map. A wonderful map, full of history!
Date: 1830
Price:
$150.00
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Dominion of Canada
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William and Robert Chambers produced this map for their "Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography" in 1888. This pleasantly colored map of Canada shows prominant towns, rivers, regions, and mountains ranges. A wonderful addition to any collection.
Date: 1888
Price:
$50.00
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Egypt
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This hand colored, steel engraved map is from Black's General Atlas printed in 1841. Egypt is illustrated on this map. Details include the names of provinces and important cities, mountain ranges, lakes, ancient ruins, rivers, deserts, and major roads.
Date: 1841
Price:
$75.00
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Egypte Ancienne (Ancient Egypt)
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This beautifully engraved map by Victor Malte-Brun was published ca. 1848 in his Atlas de Geographie Universelle. The Soft Pastel Colors and toned paper are perfect for framing. This map would make a wonderful gift or addition to a collection.
Date: ca 1848
Price:
$50.00
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Empire de Charlemagne
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At the height of 19th century cartography, comes the work of H. Dufour. In Dufour's work, we see a consummate example of French steel-engraving at the time, with its rich ability to depict texture as well as detail, and here, portraying the latest in geographic information. These uncommonly large maps, are the state of the art for the time, and convey a strong sense of the French aesthetic at the time, with a wealth of detail shown in a clean, articulate and ornate fashion. These are unique maps with a large stately presentation, and rich original hand color. These very detailed maps show cities and towns, lakes and rivers, topographical features, as well as numerous other details.
This map shows The empire of Charlemagne.
Date: 1863
Price:
$150.00
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