Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the England, Scotland, and Ireland category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1828 Petrie View of The Four Courts, Dublin, Ireland

This is an uncommon example of the 1828 view of Dublin, Ireland, drawn by Geo Petrie. It features the Four Courts (Irelands main court buildings) where the Supreme Court, High Court, the Dublin Circuit Court and the Central Criminal Court. The Dublin Bridge (now known as the Father Mathew Bridge) can also be seen in the foreground. This view was engraved by J. B. Neagle as part of Malte-Brun's System of Geography , Vol. I., published in New York by Samuel Walker. This is an uncommon example of the 1828 view of Edinburgh, Scotland, drawn by W. M. Craig from the original drawing by the Marchionefs of Stafford. It features a lovely view of the old city of Edinburgh, nicknamed 'Athens of the North'. This view was engraved by R. Campbell as part of Malte-Brun's System of Geography , Vol. I., published in New York by Samuel Walker. This is an uncommon example of the 1828 view of London drawn by T. H. Shepherd. It features a lovely view of the River Thames and the London Bridge. Many small boats can be seen in the foreground. In 1828, when this view was drawn, this 'new' London Bridge was still under construction. It would only be opened in 1831. This view was engraved by J. B. Neagle as part of Malte-Brun's System of Geography , Vol. I., published in New York by Samuel Walker. This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of Scotland. The map covers Scotland from the Orkney Islands to Wigtown in the South inclusive of the Hebrides. The map marks the site of Antonine's Wall, fortifications built by the Roman Empire to defend against the unruly tribes to the north, but it is not specifically named. The location of what might be a historical Roman Camp near St. Abbs (St. Abbs Head) is identified. This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of England and Wales. The map covers both England and Wales from Northumberland to Cornwall and includes the Isle of Man. Various, important rivers, islands, 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. This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of Ireland. It covers the entirety of Ireland with exceptional detail throughout. Various, important rivers, islands, 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 striking and monumental 1846 map of England by Samuel Lewis. Lewis issued this map to accompany his Topographical Dictionary of England , first published in 1831. In four large sections, this map covers all of England as well as parts of adjacent Scotland. As one might imagine form a map of this magnitude, it exhibits mind-boggling detail throughout, identifying topography by hachure, abbeys, towns, villages, gentlemanly estates, rivers, and of course, major cities. A striking and monumental 1846 first edition map of Scotland by Samuel Lewis. Lewis issued this map to accompany his Topographical Dictionary of Scotland , published in 1846. In three large sections, this map covers all of Scotland as well as parts of adjacent England. As one might imagine form a map of this magnitude, it offers mind-boggling detail throughout, identifying topography by hachure, abbeys, towns, villages, gentlemanly estates, lochs, rivers, and of course, major cities. A fine c. 1695 old color example of the deluxe John Overton edition of Visscher's stunning map of England and Wales. Constructed on the model established by the John Adams map of 1679, Anglia Totius Tabula , Visscher's map covers all of England and Whales as well as adjacent parts of Scotland and Ireland. Towns, cities, and counties are identified and mileage between towns noted via a network of intersecting lines overlaying the map. A beautiful old color example of the Mercator Hondius map of the British Isles. This map was first issued in 1595, one year after Mercator's death. Mercator's plates were acquired by Jodocus Hondius who, in 1606, issued the first Mercator-Hondius edition of the Atlas . The present example represents the 1613 edition prepared by the younger son of Jodocus Hondius, Jodocus Hondius II. Cartographically the map is little changed from its 1595 issue. A fine c. 1720 map of the Tower Street Ward, London, England by Richard Blome and John Strype. The map covers the region between and St. Mary's Hill and the Tower of London and from the Clothworkers Hall (still present) to the Thames River, including the gardens and Church of St. Dunstan. Blome identifies numerous important buildings, many of which still exist, including the Customs House, The Clothworker's Hall, and St. Dunstan. An unusual and beautiful 1823 manuscript map of England during Roman times. The map generally follows the historical atlas work of the English cartographer James Wyld however is a fully independent and unique hand rendered production. The manuscript geographical data and detail throughout is altogether outstanding and completed in a fine hand adept at decorative text and the rendering of rivers and mountains. An unusual and beautiful 1823 semi-manuscript map of the England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, with an inset map of the Shetland Islands in the upper left quadrant. The printed portions of this map follow the cartography of James Wyld and include the basic outlines of counties and provinces in color. The remainder of the map, including all textual labels and color work, had been completed in manuscript, that is to say, hand drawn. A fine example of H.C. Brewer's wonderful architectural birds-eye view of Oxford England. Oriented to the west, this view centers on Magdalen College and the magnificent Magdalen Tower. Carriages and trolleys cross the Magdalen Bridge onto High Street while the city's many other colleges fill the background. This view specifically focuses on collegiate Oxford as opposed to the more industrial portions of the city on the opposite shore of the River Cherwell. A fine example of H. C. Brewer's wonderful architectural birds-eye view of Cambridge, England. Oriented to the south the view centers on Magdalene College with Kings College and St. John's College looming in the background. The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest surviving university in the English Speaking world (following Oxford) and consists of 31 self-governing colleges � many of which are visible on Brewer's View. This is a fascinating example of Karl von Spruner's 1854 historical map of Europe and the Empire of the Norsemen (which means 'People from the North', eventually known as the 'Vikings') from the 8th to the 12th century. The map covers Europe from Greenland to Africa and includes Iceland. An inset map along the left margin details the coasts of North America in the 10th century. A beautiful example of the American map publisher Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.�s 1872 map of Scotland and Ireland. This two part map details all of Scotland and Ireland with an inset map of the Shetland Islands. Covers Scotland in full from the Orkney Islands to Wigton in the South inclusive of the Hebrides. The map also covers the Emerald Isle in full from Donegal to Cork. Ireland is divided into its four primary provinces, Munster, Ulster, Connaught and Leinster. A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of England and Wales. The map, on two sheets, covers both England and Wales from Northumberland to Cornwall, including the Isle of Man and adjacent parts of Scotland. Small inset map on lower right quadrant of the map (on second sheet) details the Scilly Isles. As this map was issued, both England and Wales were in the midst of the Industrial Revolution wherein much of the rural agricultural population relocated to urban centers. A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of northern Scotland. The map covers the northern part of Scotland from Blair Athol to the island of Hoy (part of the Orkney Islands) in the north. An inset map on the upper right quadrant details the Orkney Islands. This map was issued in the midst of Scotland Industrial Revolution, in which it emerged as a regional center fo engineering and shipbuilding. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Ireland. 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 entire Emerald Isle in full from Donegal to Cork. Ireland is divided into its four primary provinces, Munster, Ulster, Connaught and Leinster.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1828 Petrie View of The Four Courts, Dublin, Ireland