Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the European Cities category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1889 Gigon Map of the Paris Exposition (Eiffel Tower)

300.00 USD — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:55:00 +0000

An uncommon map of Paris issued for the 1889 Paris World's Fair, or Exposition Universelle. Essentially four maps on a single sheet including a general map of the Champs de Mars, where the exposition was held, the Quai d'Orsay on the Left Bank of the Seine (south bank), where the Agriculture exposition was staged, a detail of the colonial exposition on the Esplanade des Invalides, and a general overview of this part of Paris. This is a beautiful 1705 Nicholas de Fer map of the walled city of Cologne, Germany. Oriented with North to the right, this map identifies the location of the city on the banks of the Rhine River. Originally the capital city of the Roman province Germania Inferior, Cologne was established in 50 AD. The medieval city wall surrounding the city was built in 1180 and enclosed the Free Imperial City for 600 years. This is an extremely attractive c.1860 pocket map of Paris and its environs by Depot de Guerre. Centered over the city of Paris, it covers the Seine Valley from Meulen-en-Yvelines to Soignolles-en-Brie. Rouvres appears in the extreme northeast and Dampierre-en- Yvelines. The map offers extraordinary detail throughout showing gardens, forests, palaces, fortresses, chateaux, and often individual smaller buildings. Also details railroad lines. This is a beautiful example of the 1968 Ordnance Survey map of Richmond Park, one of the Royal Parks of London, England. It covers all of Richmond Park and its vicinity. The map is highly detailed with the parks beautifully rendered. Streets, important buildings, cemeteries, ponds and other topographical details are noted throughout. This is a beautiful example of the 1953 Ordnance Survey map of St. James's Park and Green Park, two of the Royal Parks of London, England. It covers the vicinity of the two adjoining parks from Hyde Park to the River Thames, and south as far as Victoria Station. The map is highly detailed with the parks beautifully rendered. Streets, railway stations, churches, important buildings and other topographical details are noted throughout. Buckingham Palace and its Gardens are also identified. This is a stunning example of George Philip's 1947 folding pocket map of London and vicinity, England. It covers London and its neighborhoods in extensive detail. The map notes towns, counties, streets, parks, important buildings, railways, rivers, churches, gardens and several other topographical details. This is a fine example of the 1866 folding map of Paris, France by Ledot Freres. It covers the old walled city of Paris and its immediate vicinity. Drawn to illustrate Napoleon III and Georges-Eug�ne Haussmann�s revolutionary modernization of Paris, this map shows the 1860 repartitioning of the arrondissement system into 20 distinct zones as well as Haussmann�s broad networks of avenues and thoroughfares. A fine example of Francisco Coello de Portugal y Quesada's massive map of Madrid, Spain. Coello's map is one of the finest and largest maps of Madrid to appear in the 19th century. Centered on the Puerta del Sol, this map covers the center of modern Madrid as well as the surrounding parks, farms, and estates - most of which have since been urbanized. Several decorative vignettes decorate the upper left and right quadrants. An attractive example of the 1891 issue of Reynolds' 'Distance map of London', alternately titled the 'Shilling Coloured Map of London'. Centered on the Thames River, this map covers London from Highbury to the West India Docks and from Peckham to West Kensington. It is divided into quarter mile squares. The map shows all omnibus and train routes as well as streets, parks, government buildings, rail stations, palaces, and churches. Hand colored in red and green pastels. An uncommon c. 1930 map of Plymouth, england, by Geographia Ltd. The map covers Plymouth from the Hamoaze and Plymouth Sound to the River Plym and Crown Hill. The map identifies all streets, parks, cemeteries, ferries, docks, rail lines, and important buildings. Cartographically this map has been derived from the Ordnance Survey from which it has been reduced to a more manageable size. This map predates the post-World War I redesign of Plymouth by Sir Patrick Abercrombie in 1943. A scarce c. 1900 map of edinburgh, Scotland, by John Bartholomew. The map covers edinburgh from Firth of Forth south as far as Colinton, and from the Ravelston Golf Course eastward as far as Portobello. The map notes all streets, parks, municipal centers, some topographical features, rivers, docks, rail lines, and, of course, the city's many fine golf courses. An extremely attractive 1846 pocket map of central London, england by George Frederick Cruchley. Centered on The Thames River, the map covers from Brompton and Hyde Park eastward as far as the east London Dock, and from Pentonville to southwards to Vauxhall Gardens. All streets, important buildings, railways, bridges (including the ephemeral Hungerforld Suspension Bridge), parks, and docks are noted. The map is surrounded on three sides by a detailed street index. An extremely attractive 1861 pocket or case map of London, england, by edward Stanford. Centered on the Thames River, Stanford's folding case map covers central London from Holloway to Blackwall and from Dulwich to Brook Green. early in the Victorian era, London in the 1860s witnessed a period of massive growth, fueled by the Industrial Revolution, general prosperity, and immigration associated with its vast global empire. This is an extremely attractive 1890 tourist pocket map of Paris, France by Maison Logerot and J. Gaultier Sr. Centered on the Seine, this map covers embastilled Paris as contained by the Thiers Wall as well as its immediate vicinity, including the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes. Reflects the transformation and modernization of Paris under Napoleon III and Georges-eug�ne Haussmann. 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 Amsterdam, Netherlands, drawn by W. M. Craig. It features a lovely view towards the Zuiderzee (Zuyder Zee), a shallow bay in the North Sea. Ships can be seen in the forefront, and people can be seen walking along the tree lined boardwalk. 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 Paris, drawn by W. M. Craig. It features a lovely view of Paris. The River Seine is visible in the background. The foreground features a fruit vendor, a woman and a young child. 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 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. 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.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1889 Gigon Map of the Paris Exposition (Eiffel Tower)