Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

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

1755 Kitchin Four Panel Map of Europe

A curious and uncommon three panel 1755 wall map of Europe by the English publisher M. Postlethwayte. Postlethwayte commissioned the well-known engraver Thomas Kitchen to compile this map based upon earlier maps by Vaugondy, d'Anville, and others. A decorative title cartouche in the upper right quadrant of Plate 1 features various nautical elements against a baroque monument bearing the map's title. The present example is on four panels. This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of Europe. The map covers the continent in its entirety from the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural Mountains and from North Cape in Norway to the Mediterranean Sea. It includes Spain, Portugal, Turkey in Europe, European Russia, Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, Great Britain, Scandinavia and Italy. This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of the Eastern Hemisphere. It covers Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the East Indies. Although 'New Holland' officially changed its name to Australia in 1824, it is here referred to by its older Dutch name. The interiors of Africa and Asia here follow archaic geographical conventions - giving evidnece to the general lack of knowledge about these regions in the early 19th century. The interior of Australia is entirely unexplored. This is a fine example of the 1862 H. H. Lloyd map or chart of the world on Mercator's Projection. The map is centered on the American continent and a portion of Asia is duplicated to show its connection with the United States. The Antarctic continent is shown only sketchily as 'Supposed Southern Continent', representing the relatively primitive state of Antarctic exploration during this time. An unusual and beautiful 1823 manuscript map of The Ancient World, including Asia, Europe and Africa. 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 semi-manuscript map of the Europe dating to 1823. The printed portion of this map follows the cartography of James Wyld and includes the basic outlines of the countries, latitude and longitude lines, the Arctic circle and the Meridian of London. The remainder of the map, including all textual labels and color work, had been completed in manuscript, that is to say, hand drawn. 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. This is a fascinating example of Karl von Spruner's 1855 historical map of the Mediterranean during the rule of the Caliphs. The map covers from France to the Sahara Desert in Africa and from Western Arica to Syria, including the modern day countries of Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. The map depicts the Caliphate at its greatest extent. After the first four caliphs (632-661), the Caliphate was ruled by Dynasties. A beautiful example of the American map publisher Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.�s 1872 map of Europe. Depicts all of Europe including Iceland. The map incorporates both political and geographical details. Of note is Mitchell's inclusion of the legendary and semi-mythical whirlpool known as the Lofoten Maelstrom (Maelstrom) in northwestern Norway. This legendary whirlpool was the inspiration for Edgar Allen Poe's classic tale 'Descent into the Maelstrom'. 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. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Europe. 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 continent in its entirety from the Atlantic to the Caspian Sea and from the Arctic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. It also details Iceland and parts of Turkey in Asia. A delightfully whimsical 1846 map of Europe, from a German kinderatlas or children's atlas. The map details the entire European continent and is divided with color coding into countries. The whole is surrounded by a wide border featuring charming vignettes meant to illustrate the peoples and cultures of the region. These include men riding the railroad, a cross and the Bible, the Lady of Justice etc. This is Karl von Spruner�s 1854 map of Europe at the time of Charlemagne. The map covers all of Europe from Sweden south as far as Africa and from Portugal to the Caspian Sea in the east. After ruling and reforming France in 768, Charlemagne conquered Italy and, in 800, was crowned Holy Roman Emperor. For the next 14 years until his death, Charlemagne�s empire united much of Western and Central Europe for the first time since the collapse of the Roman Empire. This is Karl von Spruner�s 1854 map illustrating the Roman Empire and the northern Barbarians tribes during the 4th century. The map covers the span of the Roman Empire from the British Isles south, as far as Africa, and from Portugal to the Caspian Sea in the east. An inset map on the top left corner details the Lower Danube countries in 380. The map is designed to illustrate Roman Empire's Gothic Wars between 376 and 382 CE. A fine map of the Atlantic Ocean drawn by Emmanuel Bowen in 1744. The map covers from the Arctic Ocean to South America and Africa's Slave Coast and from Cuba and Florida eastwards as far As England and Sardinia. Rhumb lines throughout allude to this map originals as a nautical chart. As such it offers little inland detail but copious notations of important ports and harbors along the coast, as well as, at top center, comments regarding the currents, trade winds, and other weather patterns. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of Europe at the end of the tenth Century. The map covers Europe and parts of Asia as they appeared in the Middle Ages � roughly 900 A.D. An inset map in the top right corner details France under Hugues Capet or Hugh the Great, c. 987-997. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. The map features a beautiful frame style border. Prepared by A. H. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of Europe at the end of the fifth Century. The map covers from modern day United Kingdom to Russia, and south to include part of Egypt, and the Barbary Coast. The map includes parts of what are today Turkey, Russia and Syria. An inset on the top right corner details France under the rule of Clovis, c.510. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of the Roman Empire. The map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at its height, and covers most of Europe, the Middle East, Persia and parts of north Africa. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. The Empire was established in 27 BC after Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, the grandnephew and heir of Julius Caesar was awarded the honorific title of Augustus. A fine first edition example of M. Lapie�s 1832 map of The Ancient World, including Asia, Europe and Africa. The map shows the Ancient World from the Atlantic Ocean to Burma in Asia and from the Indian Ocean to the North Sea. Includes all of Europe, Arabia, part of Asia including the Indian Subcontinent and the northern part of Africa. The map indicates the region of Sarmatia Europea separated from Sarmatia Asiatica by the River Tanais (River Don) in Russia. A fine first edition example of M. Lapie�s 1832 map of The Roman Empire. The map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at its height, and covers Britain, Germania, Gaul, Egypt, Africa proper, Spain, Italy and Macedonia. The Empire was established in 27 BC after Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, the grandnephew and heir of Julius Caesar was awarded the honorific title of Augustus. During the time of the Empire, Roman cities flourished.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1755 Kitchin Four Panel Map of Europe