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1625 – J. Hondius – Cuba Insula

antiquemaps — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:29:10 +0000

Title: "CUBA INSULA” & "IAMAICA" & "I. S. IOANNIS" & "I. MARGARETA" & "HISPANIOLA" & "HAVANA PORTUS"

Description:

The rare reduced version of Mercator's and Jodocus Hondius map of the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Margarita and Havana harbor. The accompanying text describes Spanish plantations, sugar production, and the city of Santo Domingo (Saint Dominick).

The map comes from the atlas "Hakluytus Posthumus or, Purchas his Pilgrimes..." by Samuel Purchas and printed in London by William Stansby for Henrie Fetherstone. Samuel Purchas added the narratives from sailors who returned to England from their voyages to a vast compilation of unsorted manuscripts, which were left to him by Richard Hakluyt.

Cartographer: Jodocus Hondius (1563-1611)

Sheet size: 33,8 x 21,7 cm

Year: London, 1625

Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition.

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1634 – G. Mercator – Cuba Insula

antiquemaps — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:43:57 +0000

Title: "CUBA INSULA” & "INSULA IAMAICA" & "INS. S. IOANNIS" & "I.S. MARGARETA CUM CONFINIIS" & "HISPANIOLA INSULA"

Description:
Very detailed antique map depicting the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Margarita. The map includes an inset plan of Havana harbor and featuring very decorative pictorial relief, sea monsters, sailing ships, and elaborate strapwork cartouches.

Comes from the rare Dutch edition atlas "Atlas ofte Afbeeldinghe Vande Gantsche Weerldt: Daer in vertoont worden seer vele caerten van alle de voornaemste coninckrycken, landen en provintien, van Europa, Asia, Africa en America, met de beschryvingen van het ghene daer in ghedenckweerdich…" published in Amsterdam, by H. Hondius, 1634.

Cartographer: Gerardus Mercator (1512 – 1594)
Sheet size: 55,4 x 47,8 cm
Year: 1634
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Contemporary hand coloring. Watermarked paper.

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1752 – C. M. de La Condamine – Carte de la Meridiene

antiquemaps — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:25:00 +0000

Title: "Carte De La Meridiene Mesuree Royaume De Quito…/ Karte von der Gemessenen Mittagslinie In Dem Koenigreiche Quito… 1744. ”

Description:
Rare and unusual folding map of Andes, Sierra region, from Carchi Province in Ecuador from a French Geodesic Mission for the purpose of measuring the roundness of the Earth, rivers, settlements an topographic features.

The chart showing the length of a degree of meridian at the equator near Quito, from de la Condamine's landmark Journal du Voyage Fait par Ordre du roi a l'Equateur, which contains the first scientific account of the Amazon.

Comes from "Illustrations de Voyage historique de l'Amérique méridionale fait par ordre du Roi d'Espagne par Don George Juan... et par Don Antoine de Ulloa... qui contient une histoire des Yncas du Pérou, et les observations astronomiques et physiques, faites pour déterminer la figure et la grandeur de la Terre" published by Juan y Santacilia and Antonio de Ulloa in Leipzig, 1752.

Cartographer: Charles Marie de La Condamine (1701 – 1774)
Sheet size: 38,6 x 24,5 cm
Year: 1752
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Folds as published.

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1777 – L. Brion – L’Amerique Meridionale

antiquemaps — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:02:01 +0000

Title: "L'Amerique Meridionale.”

Description:

Decorative map of South America.

The map comes from the atlas “Atlas, et Tables élémentaires de Géographie, ancienne et moderne; Adopté par plusiuers Ecoles Royales Militaires. Nouvelle Édition.“ engraved by M. André after drawings by Brion de la Tour, published in Paris 1777.

Cartographer: Louis Brion de la Tour (1743-1803)
Sheet size: 24,0 x 18,7 cm
Year: 1777
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Contemporary outline coloring.

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1802 – R. Turner – South America

antiquemaps — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:58:52 +0000

Title: "South America"

Description:
Attractive miniature map of South America.

Comes from Richard Turner book "A New and Easy Introduction to Universal Geography..." printed for F.C. and J. Rivington etc. in London 1802.

Cartographer: Richard Turner (1753-1788)
Sheet size: 13,6 x 8,2 cm
Year: 1802
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:

Very good condition.

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1705 – G. de L’Isle – L’Amerique Meridionale

antiquemaps — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 19:56:01 +0000

Title: "L'Amerique Meridionale. Dressee sur les observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences & quelques autres, & sur les Memoires les plus recens. Par G. de l'Isle, Geographe. A Paris, chez l'Auteur sur le Quai de l'Horloge, avec Privilege du Roy, pour 20. ans, 1700”

Description:

Rare issue of de l'Isle's map of South America showing the routes of Magellan, Schouten, Medana, Sarmiento, le Maire, Gallego, Olivier and Drake. Includes notes on discoveries of various places, e.g., "I. d'Anycon decouvertes en 1705." " Avertissement. Te rends raison dans ma Nouvelle Introduction a la Geographie des changements que jay faits sur cete carte." Ornamental title cartouche by (N. Guerard) "inv. et fecit."

Comes from the atlas “Atlas Geographique et Universel ” engraved by Nicholas Guerard, published by Guillaume de L’Isle in Paris 1705.

Publisher: Guillaume de L’Isle (1675 – 1726)
Sheet size: 53,8 x 71,3 cm
Year: 1705
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Slight marginal staining and few tears. Watermarked paper. Verso old reinforcements on lower corners.

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1691 – V. M. Coronelli – America Meridionale

antiquemaps — Mon, 29 May 2023 19:02:35 +0000

Titles: "America Meridionale Auttore Il P.M. Coronelli M.C. Cosmografo dell Serenssima Repub. di Venetia Dedicata All'ill, et Ecc. Sig il Sign. Pietro Foscarini"

Large Vincenzo Coronelli's copper engraved map of South America on two unjoined double-page engraved sheets. The division of Brazil into captaincies, with a profusion of toponyms, among them the curious "Mare del Brasile" and "Il Mare del Paraguay".

The map comes from Vincenzo Maria Coronelli atlas “Atlante Veneto, nel quale si contiene la descrittione... ” published in Venice, 1691.

Cartographer: Vincenzo Maria Coronelli (1650-1718)

Sheet size: two sheets, each measure 48,0 x 66,4 cm

Year: 1691

Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Beautiful hand coloring. Watermarked paper.

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1818 – G. R. Vaugondy – Amerique Meridionale

antiquemaps — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:49:09 +0000

Title: "Amerique Meridionale par F. Delamarche fils 1811.”

Description:
Attractive antique copper engraved map of South America continent. By Robert de Vaugondy from the atlas "Nouvel Atlas Portatif...", engraved by E. Passy, published by Charles François Delamarche in Paris.

Cartographer: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766)
Sheet size: 46 x 31,8 cm
Year: 1818
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Contemporary outline coloring.

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1818 – G. R. Vaugondy – Perou Bresil

antiquemaps — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:53:49 +0000

Title: "Terre - Ferme, Perou, Bresil, Pays de l'Amazone. Par Robert de Vaugondy. Corriges par C. F. Delamarche son Successeur. 1806”

Description:
Attractive antique copper engraved map of northern part of South America: Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Surinam, Peru, Paraguay and Chile. By Robert de Vaugondy from the atlas "Nouvel Atlas Portatif...", engraved by E. Passy, published by Charles François Delamarche in Paris.

Cartographer: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766)
Sheet size: 46 x 31,8 cm
Year: 1818
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Contemporary outline coloring. Few worm traces in margin.

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1818 – G. R. Vaugondy – Paraguay Chili

antiquemaps — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:40:45 +0000

Title: "Paraguay, Chili, Terre Magellan? Par Robert de Vaugondy, revus et corriges parC. F. Delamarche, Geog. son Successeur.”

Description:
Attractive antique copper engraved map of southern part of South America: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. By Robert de Vaugondy from the atlas "Nouvel Atlas Portatif...", engraved by E. Passy, published by Charles François Delamarche in Paris.

Cartographer: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766)
Sheet size: 46 x 31,8 cm
Year: 1818
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Contemporary outline coloring.

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1778 – J. de La Porte – L’Amerique Meridionale

antiquemaps — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:05:50 +0000

Title: "L'Amerique Meridionale, Divisee en ses Principaux Etats”

Description:

Decorative antique map of South America continent with detail confined to major cities and ports.

The map comes from Joseph de La Porte atlas "Atlas moderne portatif, composé de vingt-huit cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre... A l'usage des Colléges, des Pensions & des Maisons Religieuses…" published in Paris, 1778.

Cartographer: Joseph de La Porte (1714 – 1779)

Sheet size: 23,3 x 19,3 cm

Year: 1778

Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Contemporary coloring.

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1783 – J.B. Nolin – Chili et le Paraguay

antiquemaps — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:07:58 +0000

Title: "Terre Magellaniques le Chili et le Paraguay Suivant les dernieres Observations Par J. B. Nolin”

Description:
Very rare map of the Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Tierra del Fuego and partly Brazil.

Comes from rarely seen Jean-Baptiste Nolin atlas “Atlas Général a l’usage des colleges et maisons d’education pour l’intelligence de l’histoire ancienne et moderne, accordés aux observations de l’Accadémie Rle. des sciences suivant les dernieres Memories de . J.B. Nolin …” published by Mondhare in Paris , 1783.

Cartographer: Jean-Baptiste Nolin (1657–1708)

Leaf size: 29,2 x 23,7 cm

Year: 1783

Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Watermarked paper and contemporary hand coloring. Few wormholes present.

This is an original antique map published circa 1783 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

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1783 – J.B. Nolin – Golfe du Mexique

antiquemaps — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 17:59:51 +0000

Title: "Golfe du Mexique...”

Description:
Very rare map of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.

Cartographer: Jean-Baptiste Nolin (1657–1708)

Leaf size: 29,2 x 23,7 cm

Year: 1783

Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Watermarked paper and contemporary hand coloring. Small separation at the bottom middle fold.

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1733 – Homann Heirs – Typus Geographicus Chili a Paraguay

antiquemaps — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 19:51:29 +0000

Title: "Typus Geographicus Chili a Paraguay Freti Magellanici &c…"

Description:

Detailed map of Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Tierra del Fuego and partly Brazil, with an inset of ‘Plan de la Ville de Santiago’, based on de l’Isle’s map.

Comes from Homan's atlas "Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt" under direction of Johann Christoph published in Nürnberg, 1733.

Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724)

Sheet size: 52,0 x 61,0 cm

Year: 1733

Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Contemporary coloring. Paper with original watermarks, few restorations in margins.

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1710 – J. Wolff – America Meridionalis

antiquemaps — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:00:37 +0000

Title: "America Meridionalis Concinata juxta Observationes . . .”

Description:

Rare issue by German publisher Jeremia Wolff of de l'Isle's map of South America which served as the model for European mapmakers and was frequently copied throughout the eighteenth century. Extensive detail is provided for the coasts. There are voyage tracks for Magellan, Drake, Maire & Schouten and Sarmineto. Numerous comments provide interesting information on local populations, geographical features and discoveries.

Publisher: Jeremias Wolff (1663 - 1724)
Sheet size: 50,5 x 60,5 cm
Plate size: 47,0 x 60,5 cm
Year: 1710
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition! Slight marginal staining and small marginal closed tears. Centrefold reinforced. Watermarked paper.

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1628 – G. Mercator – Hispaniae Novae

antiquemaps — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:55:13 +0000

Title: "Hispaniae Novae Nova Descriptio”

Description:
Nice small map covering the central part of western Mexico, on the Pacific coast. This work had several editions, some of them translated into other languages, until, in 1628, Jan Jansson published a new edition with maps engraved by Pieter van den Keere and Abraham Goos. This detailed map of Mexico or New Spain comes from that new edition of the Atlas Minor, in this case a French version of 1628. A beautiful cartouche encloses the title in Latin and the scale in the upper right corner, where you can also see that Pieter van den Keere served as an engraver. French text on verso. Map comes from atlas "Atlas Minor Gerardi Mercatoris à I. Hondio plurimis aeneis tabulis auctus et illustratus..." published in Amsterdam.

Cartographer: Gerardus Mercator (1512 – 1594)
Sheet size: 22,6 x 17,0 cm
Year: 1628
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition! In some parts slightly brownish paper.

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1609 – G. Mercator – Fretum Magellani

antiquemaps — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:33:31 +0000

Title: "Fretum Magellani"

Description:
Nice small map covering the Straits of Magellan, with a decorative compass rose at the center. German text on verso. Map comes from Mercator's atlas "Atlas minor, das ist ein kurtze, jedoch gründtliche Beschreibung der gantzen Welt".

Cartographer: Gerardus Mercator (1512 – 1594) & Jodocus Hondius (1563 - 1612)

Sheet size: 22.5 x 18.5 cm

Year: 1609

Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition, very strong print and paper.

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1742 – J. V. Keulen – Het Eyland Hispaniola

antiquemaps — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:37:37 +0000

Title:   " Nieuwe en Naaukeurige Paskaart van Het Eyland Hispaniola of St. Domingo met alle dresslss Havenen, Dieptens en Ankergronden, als meede de door passeeringe tusche de Caiques en andere Eylanden. naer de Opservatien van Monsr. Frezier. . .”

Description:
This rare magnificent large chart of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico was published by Johannes van Keulen II. The chart was compiled from the chart made by Amedee Francois Frezier, Ingenieur ordinaire du Roy on Hispaniola. Van Keulen translated it for navigation and added new hydrographical information provided by Captain Hendrik Lijnslager, a Dutch naval officer, to whom the chart is dedicated. Five inset coastal charts, an inset plan of Santo Domingo City with a numbered key to major sites and monuments, and a superbly decorative dedication cartouche. Dutch naval activity in the Caribbean increased in the early part of the 18th century, due to a dispute with Spain over trade routes and from Spanish-American pirates. Captain Hendrik Lijnslager, of the Amsterdam Admiralty, explored several Caribbean-Atlantic sailing routes, eventually recommending a westerly route that was popular with English seaman. During his expedition, Lijnslager used a prototype of the Frezier-Van Keulen chart and had high praise for its accuracy. The chart was published between 1741, after Lijnslager's return to Amsterdam, and 1748 when he was promoted to Rear Admiral.

Cartographer:   Johannes Van Keulen
Sheet size: 104 x 63 cm (40,94" x 24,80")
Year:     1742 ca
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Few splits and brownish spots. Printed on two sheets, joined, as issued. Originally reinforced by mounting on paper.

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1812 – J. Walch – Halbkugel Sud

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:45:19 +0000

Title: "Halb = Kugel der Erde nach Sicklers Theorie der vulkanischen Linien”

Description:
Rare scarce map of Southern hemisphere. Published in "Allgemeiner Atlas" by Johann Walch in Augsburg 1812.

Cartographer: Johann Walch ( 1757 - 1815 )
Sheet size: 26 x 21 cm (10,24" x 8,27")
Year: 1812
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition!

Due to the age of this map some imperfections to be expected!

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1778 – G. R. Vaugondy – Ferme Perou Bresil

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:13:21 +0000

Title: "Terre-Ferme Perou, Bresil, Pays De L'Amazone”

Description:
Very detailed antique map of South America with Brasil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Surinam, Perú, Paraguay, Chile. Published in Paris, Robert de Vaugondy, 1778.

Cartographer: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766)
Sheet size: 41 x 29 cm
Year: 1778
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition! Very strong print and paper. Center fold as published. Attractive original colors. Wide margins.
Due to the age of this map some imperfections to be expected!

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1758 – J. N. Bellin – Grande Riviere des Amazones

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:11:11 +0000

Title: " Carte du cours du Maragnon ou de la Grande Riviere des Amazones Copie sur la carte jointe à la relation du voyage de l'Amérique Mériodionale, par M. de la Condamine”

Description:
This very interesting map is usually referred to as "the first scientific map of the Amazon." It shows the expedition in 1733-44 of Charles-Marie la Condamine, a French scientist and explorer.
His was the first scientific account of the Amazon, including notes on how the autochthonous populations used curare for poison, and the introduction of rubber trees to Europe.
The work identifies regions controlled by the Portuguese, Spanish, French and Dutch. From Abbé Prevost's book 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)
Sheet size: 42 x 25 cm
Year: 1758
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Folds as published. Dated 1743-1744.

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1758 – J. N. Bellin – Detroit de Magellan

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:09:01 +0000

Title: " Carte Reduite Du Detroit De Magellan Dressee sur les Journaux des Navigateurs; Par le Sr. Bellin . . . 1753”

Description:
Uncommon detailed chart of the Strait of Magellan locating harbors, islands, capes and bays from Cap des Vierges to Cap de la Victoire. The rococo-style cartouche includes a lettered reference table for anchorages, bays, and harbors in the vicinity of Isle de Louis le Grand at the mid-point of the strait. From Abbé Prevost's book 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)
Sheet size: 38 x 25 cm
Year: 1758
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Folds as published. Dated 1753.

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1758 – J. N. Bellin – Detroit de le Maire

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:06:56 +0000

Title: " Carte du Detroit De Le Maire, Dressee sur les Journaux de Navigateurs . . . 1753”

Description:
Map of the Le Maire Strait, Argentina, showing the street between Tierra del Fuego Argentina and Isla de los Estados. From Abbé Prevost's book 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)
Sheet size: 35,5 x 25 cm
Year: 1758
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Folds as published. Dated 1753. Small hole in the middle.

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1758 – J. N. Bellin – Carte du Bresil

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:04:41 +0000

Title: "Carte Du Bresil, Prem. Partie. Depuis la Riviere des Amazones jusq'a la Baye de Tous les Saints . . Trie de la Carte de l'Amerique de Mr. D'Anville”

Description:
Detailed regional map of the coast of Brazil, from Maracana to Baye de Tous les Saints. Covers Capitanie De Maragnan, Seara, Rio Grande, Paraiba, D'Olinde and Sergipe. Includes a decorative title cartouche. From Abbé Prevost's book 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)
Sheet size: 38 x 28 cm
Year: 1758
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Folds as published.

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1758 – J. N. Bellin – Carte de la Guyane

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:02:10 +0000

Title: "Carte de la Guyane Tirée de la carte de l'Amerique de Mr. Danville Pour servir à l'Histoire Générale des Voyages”

Description:
A map of the Guyanas - present day Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, including Paramaribo and Cayenne. From Abbé Prevost's book 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)
Sheet size: 36,5 x 27 cm
Year: 1758
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Folds as published. Dated 1757.

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1758 – J. N. Bellin – Carte du Pérou

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:59:32 +0000

Title: "Carte du Pérou. Pour L’Histoire Generale des Voyages in 8º”

Description:
Carte du Pérou old antique map of Peru South America, showing the coastline with many historic old places. In 1532, a group of conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro defeated and captured Inca Emperor Atahualpa. Ten years later, the Spanish Crown established the Viceroyalty of Peru, which included most of its South American colonies. From Abbé Prevost's book 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)
Sheet size: 41 x 25,2 cm
Year: 1758
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Narrow top left margin. Folds as published.

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1758 – J. N. Bellin – Carte du Paraguay

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:56:13 +0000

Title: "Carte Du Paraguay et des Pays voisins Pour servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages.”

Description:
On the Atlantic coast the map Buenos Aires and Río de la Plata in the south. Rio de Janeiro in the north. On the Pacific coast the map shows much of Peru and part of northern Chile. The river systems of the Paraná and Paraguay are shown in great detail with the mountainous areas. Most known settlements of the time are shown. From Abbé Prevost's book 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)
Sheet size: 35,5 x 25 cm
Year: 1758
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Thin paper with watermark. Map dated 1756.

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1778 – T. Kitchin – Sud See von Panama

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:53:13 +0000

Title: "Carte der Theile der Sud See von Panama bis Guayquil”

Description:
A map of the north-west part of South America including the modern states of Panama, Colombia & Ecuador. Map comes from Dr. Robertson's book "History of America".

Cartographer: Thomas Kitchin (1718–1784)
Sheet size: 40 x 26,5 cm
Year: 1778
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Thin paper.

This is a genuine antique map published in 1778 and not a modern copy or reprint!

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1778 – T. Kitchin – South America

antiquemaps — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:48:14 +0000

Title: "Map of South America”

Description:
The map shows the continent of South America. The New Kingdom of Granada is marked, as is the Kingdom of Tierra Firma (now Colombia, Venezuela and the Ithmus of Panama). Map comes from Dr. Robertson's book "History of America".

Cartographer: Thomas Kitchin (1718–1784)
Sheet size: 48 x 33 cm
Year: 1778
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Thin paper, folds as published. Dated September 29th 1777. Two small tears repaired.

This is a genuine antique map published in 1778 and not a modern copy or reprint!

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1595 – A. Ortelius – La Florida_Guastecan_Peruviae Avriferae Regionis Typus

antiquemaps — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:55:36 +0000

Title: "La Florida_Guastecan_Peruviae Avriferae Regionis Typus."

Description:
The most important map (La Florida) is the first printed map of the southeastern region of the United States. This influential map provided the foundation cartography for the region, particularly in the depiction of the river system. The second map (Guastecan Reg) combines with "La Florida" to extend the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico further south. The third is a map of Peru, where de Soto was the first Spaniard to meet Inca Emperor Atahuallpa. French text on verso.

Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius
Leaf size: 46.5 x 54.5 cm
Year: 1595
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition!

This is a genuine antique map published in 1595 and not a modern copy or reprint!

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