Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the Austria, Switzerland, and Hungary category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1828 Malte-Brun Map of Austria

This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of Austria. The map covers the territory of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, inclusive of all of Austria, the Italian provinces of Lombardy, Tyrol, Venice, Dalmatia, Hungary, Croatia, the Bohemia, and Transylvania. Various, important rivers, mountain ranges, islands, lakes, cities and other topographical details are noted. This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of Switzerland. Centered on the country of Switzerland, this map also includes parts of adjacent France, Germany, and Italy. Various, important rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, cities and other topographical details are noted. This map was published by Samuel Walker in 1828 as part of the American edition of Conrad Malte-Brun's System of Geography , Vol. I. A fascinating example of the 1854 map of Eastern Europe. Centered on Russia, the map covers Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark and parts of European Turkey, Germany, Prussia, Italy and Austria. Russia at this time was under the suzerainty of Tzar Alexander the II. Alexander is best known for his liberal reforms including the Emancipation Reform of 1861. The Emancipation Reform freed Russia's countless serfs and is considered to be the most important event in 19th century Russian history. A fascinating example of the 1853 map of southwestern Germany including Switzerland by Justus Perthes. This map covers the 19th century German provinces of Bavaria, Wurttemberg, and Baden. Also covers Switzerland. In 1848 the March Revolution swept through Europe, in particular Germany. A beautiful example of the legendary American map publisher Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.�s 1872 map of the Austrian Empire, Italy, Turkey in Europe and Greece. Covers from Bohemia south as far as the Mediterranean Sea. An inset in the lower left quadrant features the Maltese Islands. The Austrian Empire, founded in 1804 by the last Holy Roman Emperor, Francis II, lasted only till 1866. A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of central Europe. The map covers from Hamburg to Lake Geneva. Includes the modern day countries of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria. This map is made in the year following the European Revolutions of 1848. These liberal uprising swept all though Europe, except Russia and the United Kingdom. Germany was particularly affected by the March Revolution of 1848. A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of the Austrian Empire. Like most of Colton's Europe maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of the world produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. Covers the territories claimed by the once vast Austro-Hungarian Empire, including in whole or part the modern day nations of Austria, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Albania, Croatia, Romania, and the Czech Republic. Lower right quadrant features an inset map of the Environs of Vienna. A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Switzerland. Like most of Colton's Europe maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of the World produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. The map covers the entirety of Switzerland divided into its constituent Cantons from Vaud to Grisons. Parts of adjacent France, Germany, and Italy are also shown. After the creation of a federal constitution in 1848, Switzerland underwent a rapid social and economic development. A delightfully whimsical 1846 map of Switzerland, from a German kinderatlas or children's atlas. The map covers all of Switzerland from Germany and France to Italy. The whole is surrounded by a wide border featuring charming vignettes meant to illustrate the peoples and cultures of the region. These include an archer aiming his bow and arrow at horsemen, a man and woman chatting, a sportsman, bridged cliffs, etc. A delightfully whimsical 1846 map of Austria, from a German kinderatlas or children's atlas. The map details the Austrian Empire at its peak and covers from Lemberg (Lviv) to Dalmatia with divisions shown by color coding. The whole is surrounded by a wide border featuring charming vignettes meant to illustrate the peoples and cultures of the region. The border of the map itself names the constituent lands of the Austrian Empire. This is Karl von Spruner�s 1854 map of Hungary detailing its ecclesiastical divisions in the 15th century. The map covers all of Hungary along with an inset map detailing Hungary's current (c. 1854) ecclesiastical division. The whole is rendered in finely engraved detail exhibiting throughout the fine craftsmanship of the Perthes firm. This is Karl von Spruner�s 1854 map of Hungary and its neighbors since 1526. The map covers all of Hungary and includes an inset map detailing the northern boundary of Ottoman rule in the 16th and 17th century. The year 1526 marks the Battle of Mohacs where the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, leader of the Ottoman Turks, defeated King Louis II of Hungary and Bohemia. King Louis II died in the battle, ending Hungary's Jagiellon royal dynasty. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of Switzerland. The map covers the entire country and shows the division by Cantons from Vaud to Grisons. Also shows parts of adjacent France, Germany, and Italy. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. Switzerland at this time was undergoing a rapid social and economic change known as the Regeneration Movement. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of the Austrian Empire. The map covers the territories claimed by the once vast Austro-Hungarian Empire, including in whole or part the modern day nations of Austria, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Albania, Croatia, Romania, and the Czech Republic. Also includes parts of Turkey, Switzerland, Germany, Russia, Prussia and Poland. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of the Empire of Charlemagne. The map covers Charlemagne's empire from modern day Germany to Italy. It also includes parts of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Greece, Spain and Portugal. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. After ruling and reforming France in 768, Charlemagne conquered Italy and, in 800, was crowned Holy Roman Emperor. A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1840 map of Switzerland. The map covers the entire country and shows the division by Cantons from Vaud to Grisons. As this map was issued, Switzerland was undergoing a rapid social and economic change known as the Regeneration Movement. Following the French July Revolution in 1830, the Swiss began assemble and call for fair representation and new Cantonal constitutions. A beautiful example of A. J. Johnson and R. Browning's 1861 map of Switzerland. Depicts Switzerland devised by color coding into its constituent Cantons. Features the strapwork style border common to Johnson�s atlas work from 1860 to 1863. Published by A. J. Johnson and Browning as plate number 77 in the 1861 edition of Johnson�s New Illustrated Family Atlas . This is the last edition of the Johnson Atlas to bear the 'Johnson and Browning' imprint. An uncommon and beautiful c. 1630 map of Lake Geneva drawn by Gerard Mercator and published by his successor Jodocus Hondius. Oriented to the southwest, this decorative map covers all of Lake Geneva from the Rhone River in the northeast to Geneva, inclusive of the full Canton of Geneva. The map includes numerous decorative elements including sailing ships in Lake Geneva and the stunningly rendered Alps. A large and appealing compass rose sits in the center of the Lake. A fine first edition example of M. Lapie�s 1830 map of Switzerland. Centered on the country of Switzerland, this map also includes parts of adjacent France, Germany, and Italy. Lapie�s map offers fine detail throughout with elevation rendered by hachure and political boundaries demarcated with outline hand color. Switzerland at this time was undergoing a rapid social and economic change known as the Regeneration Movement. This fine first edition 1794 map by Robert Wilkinson details the Counties and Duchies of Austria. The map includes Vienna, the traditional seat of the House of Habsburg and, usually, the Holy Roman Emperor. The 'circle' in the map's title refers to an 'imperial circle,' one of the administrative units created primarily for tax and defense purposes by the Holy Roman Empire.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1828 Malte-Brun Map of Austria