Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

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

1930 Philips Plan or Map of London, England

100.00 USD — Fri, 22 May 2015 16:33:00 +0000

This is a beautiful c.1930 map or plan of London, England by George Philip and Sons. It covers from Acton Park east to West India Docks and from Hackney Downs south as far as Clapham Common. The map is exceptionally detailed, noting individual streets, parks, railways, churches, roads and tramways. A legend is included in the bottom margin. The map is accompanied by a 36 page booklet consisting of a street index. This map was created by George Philips and Sons Ltd. This is a beautiful c.1890 map or plan of Manchester, England by G. W. Bacon. It covers the city of Manchester and depicts individual streets, buildings, parks, canals, docks, railways, stations, and a host of additional topographic features. Notes the Throstle Nest Farm, where Manchester United would build their football ground Old Trafford, in 1909. The Manchester Ship Canal, the world's first planned industrial estate and the largest in England, is noted. This is an extremely attractive c.1925 tourist pocket map of Paris, France. It covers the old walled city of Paris and the immediate vicinity. Drawn in a lavish art deco style with important buildings shown in profile, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur, the Pantheon, and others. Shows both the train and Metro lines throughout the city. This map was issued in various editions from, roughly 1900 to 1937. This is a scarce and beautiful 1874 map of Paris and Environs by Ambroise Tardieu. It covers the Seine valley in a roughly 50 mile radius of Paris. Chartres appears in the extreme southwest and Laon in the extreme northeast. It offers extraordinary detail throughout showing forests, fields, roads, cities, farms, rivers, trains, and topographical features. This map was prepared by Ambroise Tardieu and issued as plate no. This is a beautiful 1753 map of Paris and its vicinity, France, by Robert de Vaugondy. Centered on Paris, it covers from the province of Vexin de Francois south to Beauce. This extremely detailed map notes important cities, towns, rivers, mountains, roads and a host of additional topographic features. A beautifully engraved title cartouche adorns the top left quadrant of the map. Drawn by Robert de Vaugondy in 1753 and published in the 1757 issue of his Atlas Universal . This is a beautiful 1899 folding map or plan of Paris, France by the French cartographer A. Vuillemin. Centered on the Seine River, it covers embastilled Paris as contained in the Thiers Wall, as well as its immediate vicinity, including part of the Bois de Boulogne. It reflects the transformation and modernization of Paris under Napoleon III and Georges-Eugene Haussmann. This is a beautiful c.1950 map or city plan of Venice, Italy by Cesare Capello. It covers Venice from Canale Scomenzera to Isola San Pierto and Bacini di Raddobbo and from Isola Della Giudecca to Canal Delle Sacche in the north. The map details streets, canals, parks, islands, transportation lines and a host of other topographical features. The island of Isola di San Michele is also included. An inset in the top right quadrant features the Venetian Lagoon. An exceptional c. 1890 map of Nice, France, at the height of its Belle Epoque splendor. Compiled for American travelers in the south of France, this map was composed by R. Duquenoy and Foiret. It covers the rapidly expanding coastal city and its immediate environs extending along the Bay de Anges from Barimasson the the Batterie de Montebaron and then eastward to Villefranche. It extends northwards as far as Rimiez. This majestic nine panel plan of Paris is the c. 1900 Taride reissue of an important map originally issued in 1652 by Jacques Gomboust. Gomboust held the position of Ingenieur du Roi and, in that capacity completed a number of important survey's of Paris which eventually evolved into this spectacular map. Oriented to the east, this map covers Paris from the Bastille to the Tuileries Garden and from St. Lazare to the Pont de Fauxbourg de St. Jacques. This is a beautiful 1840 map of the city of Rome, Italy by John Dower. It covers the walled center of Rome in incredible detail, reveling individual streets, parks, rivers, ancient ruins, and historic buildings. A list of important landmarks is referenced along the left and right margins, while a beautiful illustration of the Bridge of St. Angelo features in the lower left quadrant of the map. This is a scarce 1835 map or plan of the ancient cities of Athens (Greece), Rome (Italy), Jerusalem (Israel) and the Peninsula of Mt. Sinai (Egypt) by the important American mapmaker T. G. Bradford. Essentially four maps on a single sheet, each map is highly detailed and beautifully depicts the ancient regions. Athens, capital of the Athenian empire, was the heart of Ancient Greek culture and the quintessential Ancient Greek city state. This is a fine 1835 map or plan depicting the principal cities in Europe, by the important American mapmaker T. G. Bradford. Essentially six plans on a single sheet, it covers the cities of London, Edinburgh, Paris, Madrid, Brussels and Vienna. Each plan notes rivers, streets, individual buildings and host of other important features. Elevation is rendered by hachure. The maps of Madrid, Brussels and Vienna include an explanation. The map was published as plate no. 100 in Thomas G. This is a fine 1701 view of the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and the Buen Retiro in Madrid, Spain, by Nicholas De Fer. This beautifully engraved view includes a portrait of Philip V, King of Spain, surrounded by an elaborate and beautiful cartouche. The upper left quadrant of the map includes an illustrated view of the 'Jardines del Buen Retiro' or the Gardens of Buen Retiro. A view of the Hermitage of San Anthony, located within the Buen Retiro, is featured in the top right quadrant. This is a beautiful 1883 folding map or plan of Paris, France by the French cartographer A. Vuillemin. Centered on the Seine River, it covers embastilled Paris as contained in the Thiers Wall, as well as its immediate vicinity, including the Bois de Boulogne and part of the Bois de Vincennes. It reflects the transformation and modernization of Paris under Napoleon III and Georges-Eugene Haussmann. This is an appealing 1800 map or city plan of Berlin, Germany, issued by John Stockdale. It beautifully depicts the capital city of the Kingdom of Prussia at the end of the 18th century. The map is exceptionally detailed, noting churches, streets, gates, fortifications, rivers and a host of additional topographical features. At the time, Prussia and the German states were undergoing a cultural revolution along with the rest of Europe. A desirable 1841 map or plan of the city of Geneva, Switzerland, prepared for publication by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, or S.D.U.K. It covers the city of Geneva in its entirety centered on the Rhone River. The southern portion of Lake Geneva is included. The city is depicted in splendid detail throughout, noting individual streets, buildings, rivers and parks. The bottom left quadrant of the map includes a beautifully illustrated view of Geneva. This is an appealing 1800 map or city plan of Genoa, Italy, issued by John Stockdale. It beautifully depicts the coastal city and the capital of Liguria located in north western Italy. The map is exceptionally detailed, noting forts, bridges, gates, roads and a host of additional topographical features. The Old Mole (the battery for the defense of the harbor) and The Mole (New Mole) are noted here. The tower build on the New Mole is the one of the oldest standing structures in the world. This is a beautiful 1867 map by William Hughes depicting Sicily, Syracuse and important ports in Italy during the Roman period. Essentially four maps on the single sheet, the largest map of Sicily depicts the island during ancient Roman Times. The map notes several towns and cities and uses both contemporary and ancient names - an invaluable resource for scholars of antiquity. An uncommon example of the 1876 issue of Reynolds' tourist map of London. Centered on the Thames River, this map covers London from Highbury to Peckham and from West Kensington to the West India Docks. The map shows all omnibus and train routes as well as streets, parks, government buildings, rail stations, palaces, and churches. Railway terminals and railway lines are highlighted in red. Various tourist attractions and landmarks are identified throughout. This is an extremely attractive tourist map or plan of Paris, France from about 1900, issued by L Joly. Centered on the Seine River, it covers embastilled Paris as contained in the Thiers Wall as well as its immediate vicinity, including the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes. It reflects the transformation and modernization of Paris under Napoleon III and Georges-eugene Haussmann.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1930 Philips Plan or Map of London, England