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Genuine Original Antique Maps of Europe (general, continental)
Original antique maps of continental Europe, general Europe maps. We do NOT sell reproductions, these are guaranteed genuine antique maps. Sources and dates of publication are cited when known.
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REF: EUROPE-1
l'Europe
Atlas Géographique des Toutes les Parties du Globe Terrestre...
published by Rigobert Bonne, Paris
(circa 1780)
Overall sheet size = approx. 14 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches (36 x 36.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 12 5/8 x 8 5/16 inches (32 x 21 cm)
Original copperplate engraving on hand-laid paper, over 235 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: GOOD to VERY GOOD
Mild edge/corner wear and toning, staining in top margin
$175
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REF: EUROPE-1A
Europe According to the Latest Observations
Geography Anatomiz'd or the Geographical Grammar
London, published by Patrick Gordon
Cartographer: John Senex
(1749)
Original copperplate engraving 270 years old, on beautiful hand-laid paper
Overall sheet size is about 9 1/4 x 7 7/8 inches (23.5 x 20 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line) = approx. 7 1 /4 X 6 1/8 inches (18 x 15.5 cm)
with folds, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
CONDITION NOTES:
light age-appropriate paper toning
$95
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REF: EUROPE-2
Europe
Wilkinson's General Atlas of the World
Published by Robert Wilkinson, Cornhill
(1809)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 1/2 x 13 7/16 inches (26.7 x 34.1 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 8 11/16 x 11 1/16 inches (19.6 x 28 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving over 210 years old
Condition: POOR to FAIR: entire lower right corner was torn off and re-adhered (not terribly noticeable once mounted/matted for framing), some paper loss lower left margin (again, would be covered when mounted for framing), age toning and mild foxing
$35
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REF: EUROPE-3
l'Europe divisée en ses différens États
Atlas de la Geographie
Robert Vaugondy, cartographer
published by Charles Francois Delamarche, Paris
(circa 1818)
Overall sheet size = approx. 19 1/4 x 13 inches (49 x 33 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 9 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches (24.7 x 24 cm)
Original copperplate engraving on hand-laid paper with hand-colored outlines, over 200 years old • with fold, as issued
Condition: FAIR to GOOD
Damp stain upper left quadrant, age toning, mild foxing
$90
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REF: EUROPE-4
Europe
Oddy's General Atlas of the World
Published by S.A. Oddy, London
(1811)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 1/16 x 15 5/8 inches (25.5 x 39.55 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 9 x 10 7/8 inches (19.6 x 27.7 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving over 205 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT – age-appropriate toning of paper, margins lightly soiled
$45
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REF: EUROPE-5
Germany, France, Italy, Spain, British Isles
A Complete Body of Ancient Geography by Mons. D'Anville
Published by James Whittle and Richard Holmes Laurie, London
(1771 / 1816)
Overall sheet size = approx. 21 1/2 x 28 1/4 inches (55 x 72 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 19 3/8 x 20 7/8 inches (20 x 53 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving, over 200 years old • with fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD
age-appropriate paper toning, a couple of closed tears around edges, a few small fox marks
$350
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REF: EUROPE-6
Europe
Ewing's General Atlas
published by Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh
(1817)
Overall sheet size = approx. 11 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches (28.5 x 22.4 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 8 11/16 x 7 1/4 inches (22 x 18.5 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving on hand-laid paper, over 200 years old
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REF: EUROPE-7
Europe
Brookes's General Atlas of Modern Geography
William Darton, Mapseller, at the Repertory of Genius, London
(1817)
Overall sheet size = approx. 9 7/8 x 7 3/4 inches (23.7 x 19.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 9 5/8 x 7 1/2 inches (28 x 19 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving over 200 years old • center fold, as issued
Condition: GOOD – age-appropriate toning of paper, margins a little soiled, very narrow upper margin
$50
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REF: EUROPE-8
Orbis Romani pars Occidentalis
A General Atlas containing Maps Illustrating some important periods in Ancient History
Published by John Thomson & Co, Edinburgh
(1819)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 x 13 1/8 inches (25.3 x 33.3 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (24 x 29.3 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-colored outlines and cartouche • over 200 years old
Condition: GOOD – typical light browning of paper, some image ghosting
$55
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REF: EUROPE-9
Europe
A General Atlas containing Maps Illustrating some important periods in Ancient History
Published by John Thomson & Co, Edinburgh
(1819)
Overall sheet size = approx. 13 1/4 x 10 inches (33.5 x 25.3 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 11 1/2 x 8 7/8 inches (29.3 x 22.5 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-colored outlines and cartouche • over 200 years old
Condition: GOOD to VERY GOOD – typical browning of paper on outer edges. some foxing, paper mar left neatline near the title
$55
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REF: EUROPE-9AB
Europe (central)
A Complete Course of Geography by Means of Instructive Games, invented by The Abbé Gaultier
Printed for John Harris and Son, London
(1821 stated on title page; 1823-1826 paper watermarks)
Overall sheet size = approx. 18 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches (47.6 x 40 cm) with center fold, as issued
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 17 x 13 1/2 inches (43 x 34 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-colored outlines • nearly 200 years old
NOTE: TWO MAPS ARE INCLUDED; ONE WAS MEANT AS THE "EXEMPLAR" AND THE SECOND WAS MEANT TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Condition: GOOD – typical browning of paper on outer edges. original watercolor smear lower left margin of map on left, inked note in right margin of completed map. Both maps have light foxing and edge and/or corner wear.
$95
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REF: EUROPE-9CD
Europe (northern, with Russia)
A Complete Course of Geography by Means of Instructive Games, invented by The Abbé Gaultier
Printed for John Harris and Son, London
(1821 stated on title page; 1823-1826 paper watermarks)
Overall sheet size = approx. 18 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches (47.6 x 40 cm) with center fold, as issued
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 17 x 13 1/2 inches (43 x 34 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-colored outlines • nearly 200 years old
NOTE: TWO MAPS ARE INCLUDED; ONE WAS MEANT AS THE "EXEMPLAR" AND THE SECOND WAS MEANT TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Condition: FAIR to GOOD – typical browning of paper on outer edges. some foxing and brown spots. Both maps have edge and/or corner wear. Map on right has creases in upper right and left corners, and damp stain in the upper margin.
$85
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REF: EUROPE-10
Europe
An Atlas of Modern Geography
by Samuel Butler, D.D.
published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Green • London
(1829)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 1/2 x 9 inches (27 x 23 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 8 15/16 x 7 11/16 inches (22.7 x 19.5 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving, 190 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD
Slightly age-toned paper, edge/corner wear, very mild foxing
$40
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REF: EUROPE-10A
The Principal Geological Features of Europe
published by Blackie & Son, Glasgow, Edinburgh & London
(specific date & atlas are unknown, possibly from "A History of the Earth and Animated Nature" (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith)
Overall sheet size = approx. 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (24.5 x 16 cm)
Original engraving with some hand coloring
Condition: POOR/FAIR
a bit grubby overall, some staining/foxing
$15
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A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial. By T.G. Bradford
Published by William D. Ticknor, Boston. Wiley & Long, New York.
(1835)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 x 12 3/4 inches (25 x 32 cm)
Original engraving, over 180 years old
Condition: EXCELLENT – mild edge and corner wear and age-appropriate light toning of paper around edges, smudge lower right margin
$60
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REF: EUROPE-12
Athens, Rome, Jerusalem, Peninsula of Mt. Sinai
A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial. By T.G. Bradford
Published by William D. Ticknor, Boston. Wiley & Long, New York.
(1835)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 x 12 3/4 inches (25 x 32 cm)
Original engraving, over 180 years old
Condition: EXCELLENT – mild edge and corner wear and age-appropriate light toning and foxing of paper around edges, a few short tears at extreme edges of paper
$50
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REF: EUROPE-13
Europe
Maps of the World
published by E.P. Williams, Eton and London
(1841)
Overall sheet size = approx. 13 5/8 x 10 11/16 inches (34.5 x 27.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 12 x 9 1/4 inches (30.5 x 23.5 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving, over 175 years old
Condition: EXCELLENT
light age toning, a few stray light fox marks
$75
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REF: EUROPE-14
Europe
An Atlas of Modern Geography
by Samuel Butler, D.D.
published by Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans • London
(1844)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches (27 x 21.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches (24.2 x 19.7 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving, 175 years old
Condition: GOOD
Slightly age-toned paper, edge/corner wear, very mild foxing, old acidic tape on BACK of print at top and bottom fold
$40
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REF: EUROPE-15
Übersiche der Natur-Verhältnisse von Europa
Atlas der Erde und des Himmels
von H. Kippert
Druck und Verlag des Geographishcen Instituts, Weimar
(1850)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 3/4 x 8 7/8 inches (27 x 22.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 9 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches (23.5 x 19.2 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving, 165 years old • IN GERMAN
Condition: VERY GOOD
Slightly age-toned paper, mild foxing
$40
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REF: EUROPE-16
Gebirgs und Fluss Karte von Mittel-Europa
Atlas der Erde und des Himmels
von H. Kippert
Druck und Verlag des Geographishcen Instituts, Weimar
(1850)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 3/4 x 8 7/8 inches (27 x 22.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 9 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches (23.5 x 19.2 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving, 165 years old • IN GERMAN
Condition: VERY GOOD
Slightly age-toned paper, mild foxing
$30
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REF: EUROPE-17
Central Europe in the Eighteenth Century
Chamber's Atlas for the People
Published by W & R Chambers, London & Edinburgh
(1855)
Overall sheet size = approx. 12 1/4 x 9 7/8 inches (31.2 x 23.2 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 10 11/16 x 8 1/2 inches (27 x 21.5 cm)
Original engraving with both lithographed color and hand-colored outlines, over 160 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT – mild edge and corner wear and age-appropriate light toning of paper around edges, dog-ear crease lower left just into neatline of map
$50
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REF: EUROPE-18
Europe
The National Atlas of Historical, Commercial & Political Geography
Published by Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.G.S., Edinburgh
(1850)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 3/8 x 20 1/2 inches (59 x 52 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 23 3/4 X 19 5/8 inches (60.3 x 50 cm)
Original color lithograph/engraving, over 165 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: EXCELLENT – mild edge and corner wear and age-appropriate light toning of paper around edges
$75
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REF: EUROPE-19
Europe
The Royal Illustrated Atlas, Of Modern Geography With An Introductory Notice By Dr. N. Shaw, Secretary To The Royal Geographical Society
A. Fullarton And Co., London And Edinburgh
(1860)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/2 x 19 inches (59.7 x 48.2 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 21 X 16 1/4 inches (53.3 x 52.5 cm)
Original color lithograph with some hand color, over 155 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD – typical light browning of paper on outer edges, some short tears around edges, minor handling
$75
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REF: EUROPE-20
Central Europe with the Railways
The Royal Illustrated Atlas, Of Modern Geography With An Introductory Notice By Dr. N. Shaw, Secretary To The Royal Geographical Society
A. Fullarton And Co., London And Edinburgh
(1860)
Overall sheet size = approx. 23 1/2 x 19 inches (59.7 x 48.2 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 21 X 16 1/4 inches (53.3 x 52.5 cm)
Original color lithograph with some hand color, over 155 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD – typical light browning of paper on outer edges, some short tears around edges, minor handling
$75
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REF: EUROPE-21
Europe
McPhun's Maps of the World
(1863)
Overall sheet size = approx. 16 1/2 x 14 inches (42 x 35.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 14 x 11 1/4 inches (35.5 x 28.5 cm)
Color lithograph with hand-colored outlines, over 155 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT – some fox marks, mainly in margin
$60
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REF: EUROPE-22
Europe
The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of the World, Compiled and Engraved from the most Authentic sources, under the supervision of W.G. Blackie
Published by Blackie & Son, Edinburgh & London
(1882)
Overall sheet size = approx. 22 x 15 inches (56 x 38.2 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (47 x 34 cm)
Original color lithograph, over 135 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD – mild edge and corner wear and age-appropriate light toning of paper around edges, slightly pinched at top fold
$65
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REF: EUROPE-23
Central Europe with the Railways
The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of the World, Compiled and Engraved from the most Authentic sources, under the supervision of W.G. Blackie
Published by Blackie & Son, Edinburgh & London
(1882)
Overall sheet size = approx. 22 x 15 inches (56 x 38.2 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (47 x 34 cm)
Original color lithograph, over 135 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD – mild edge and corner wear and age-appropriate light toning of paper around edges, slightly pinched at top fold
$65
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REF: EUROPE-24
Europe
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts & Son, Co., Limited
(1884-1887)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 13 5/8 x 13 1/2 inches (39.5 x 34.3 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
Condition: VERY GOOD –
typical edge/corner wear, narrow left margin
