Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the South America category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1828 Malte-Brun Map of South America

This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of South America. The map covers the continent in its entirety from the Caribbean to Cape Horn, including the Falkland Islands. 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 the Western Hemisphere. It covers North America, South America and most of Polynesia, including New Zealand. The Pacific Coast of the United States is here identified as 'New Albion', a name given to the region by Sir Francis Drake, after he explored it and claimed it for England in 1579. Various, important rivers, islands, cities and other topographical details are noted. A curious and uncommon three panel 1755 wall map of South America by the English publisher M. Postlethwayte. A derivative of D'Anville's earlier map, Postlethwayte's map covers the entire continent from the Lesser Antilles and Panama to Cape Horn. Published in three separate panels, this map can be either joined as a single massive map as assembled, as above, in separate sections. 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. This is a fine example of the 1879 Stanford map of northern Magdalena, Colombia. The map covers the northern part of the State of Magdalena (now Department of Magdalena). A horizontal section between San Sebastian and Atanquez is depicted in the bottom left quadrant. Notes the mountainous regions known as Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta�and the Island of Salamanca. An unusual and beautiful semi-manuscript map of the Western Hemisphere dating to 1823. The printed portions of this map follow the cartography of James Wyld and include the basic outlines of the continents, latitude and longitude lines, the Equator, and the tropics. The remainder of the map, including all textual labels and color work, had been completed in manuscript, that is to say, hand drawn. An unusual and beautiful semi-manuscript map of the Western Hemisphere dating to 1823. The printed portions of this map follow the cartography of James Wyld and include the basic outlines of the continents, latitude and longitude lines, the Equator, the tropics, the Arctic, the Antarctic, 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. An uncommon 1751 map of an unknown Chilean port discovered by the British Admiral George Anson during this seminal circumnavigation of the globe. Oriented to the East, the map shows the port in considerable detail including dramatic shore profiles, depth soundings, and illustrations of Anson's ships. Anson's navigation up the Chilean coast was particularly challenging as the British ships had a very difficult time finding safe ports along the Spanish dominated coast. A beautiful example of the American map publisher Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.�s 1872 three map sheet depicting parts of South America. The first map shows New Granada (Columbia), Venezuela and Guiana. The second map, in the lower left quadrant, depicts Peru and Equador (Ecuador). A beautiful example of the legendary American map publisher Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.�s 1872 map of A beautiful example of the legendary American map publisher Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.�s 1872 map of South America. Depicts the whole of the continent from Panama to Cape Horn. Includes the Falkland and South Georgia island groups. Surprisingly accurate detail of the interior of Brazil and the Amazon Basin. A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of Colombia, Peru, Brazil and British Guyana. The map covers from Panama to Bolivia and east as far as British Guyana. Envisioning an independent New World nation comprising all of the territories under the Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule, the Venezuelan revolutionary Francisco de Miranda suggested a consolidated South American empire named after Christopher Columbus. A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of South America. This map covers the entire continent from the Caribbean to Tierra del Fuego and from the Pacific to the Atlantic, including the Falkland Islands. Depicts the continent in impressive detail � especially the interior, which at the time was largely unknown. Much of South America was, at this time, embroiled in or about to become embroiled in, severe civil strife. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of the Western Hemisphere. Offering a fascinating snapshot of the world during a period of rapid globalization and discovery, this map includes North America, South America and most of Polynesia. Antarctica is only tenuously denoted, reflecting the primitive state of exploration in the region. This map also identifies various cities, towns, rivers, rapids, mountain passes and an assortment of additional topographical details. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's rare map of Patagonia, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Islands, and the Powell Group. The whole is divided into four maps. Left hand map covers Patagonia, which, when this map was drawn, was largely unexplored. The map identifies speculative river courses, recently discovered lakes, and offers notations on various incursions into the region. Upper right map details South Orkney or Powell's Group. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. This map covers from Bolivia to Patagonia and from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Colton notes Bolivia's claims to the Atacama Desert which is today part of Chile. He also identifies a number of important mountains including Aconcagua, the highest elevation in South America. The map was drawn five years after the region's independence from Spain. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Brazil, British Guyana, French Guyana (Cayenne), and Dutch Guyana (Surinam). Covers from Venezuela to Uruguay and from the Amazon basin to the Atlantic. Inset maps in lower left quadrant detail Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro. Brazil was a this time an Empire under the control of Pedro II. Much of the 1850s was a period of Prosperity for Brazil due to Pedro's maturation and consolidation of power. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Peru and Bolivia. Centered on Lake Titicaca, on the Peru-Bolivia border, the map covers from Ecuador to the Argentine Republic and from the Pacific to Brazil. Shows Bolivia's claims to the Atacama Desert and Peru's claims to Moquegua - both of which are today part of Chile. An inset map of Lima, Peru, appears in the lower left quadrant. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Venezuela, New Granada (Colombia), and Ecuador. This map covers from the Pacific to Guyana and from Peru to the Caribbean, including Panama. Simon Bolivar's vision of Gran Columbia was proven untenable and in 1829 and 1839, respectively, Venezuela and Ecuador became independent nations leading to period of political upheaval and civil war throughout the region. A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of South America. Covers the entire continent from the Caribbean to Tierra del Fuego and from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Includes the Galapagos, Juan Fernandez, Falkland and South Georgia island groups. Depicts the continent in impressive detail � especially the interior, which at the time was largely unknown. Shows Bolivia with an outlet to the Sea and Patagonia as separate from the Argentine Republic and Chile. A delightfully whimsical 1846 map of South America, from a German kinderatlas or children's atlas. The map covers the entire continent from Panama to Cape Horn with countries divided with color coding. The whole is surrounded by a wide border featuring charming vignettes meant to illustrate the peoples and cultures of the region. These include an indigeno fighting a crocodile, another trapping a bull, colonial officers with a bound man and woman, a portrait of a hunter, etc.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1828 Malte-Brun Map of South America