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A map is not just a geographical depiction; it is also a story. It carries the traces of explorations, wars, trade routes, and lost cities.
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Johann Baptist Homann – Panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus Map (c. 1720)
This fascinating work was printed in Nuremberg by Johann Baptist Homann (1664–1724), the official geographer of the Holy Roman Empire who started the golden age of German cartography. It beautifully displays the Ottoman capital at the beginning of the 18th century in all its glory. Dating back to around 1720 (the early years of the Tulip Period), this piece brings together a map, a maritime chart, and a grand city panorama in a flawless Baroque composition.
🗺️ Details and Composition of the Artwork
The artwork consists of three main sections that complement each other both aesthetically and cartographically:
Central Bosphorus Map (Anatolia & Romania): This section details the Istanbul Bosphorus (Bosphorus Thracicus) stretching from the entrance of the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus) to the Sea of Marmara (Mare di Marmora). The European side (pink) and the Asian side (green) are clearly distinguished by beautiful original hand-coloring of the period.
Dardanelles Cartouche (Dardanellen): On the right side of the map, inside a magnificent frame decorated with Janissary and soldier figures, Ottoman banners, shields, and rich Baroque decorations, there is a bird's-eye map showing the strategic castles and fortifications of the Dardanelles.
Grand Istanbul Skyline (Prospect des Serails): The bottom third of the map features a breathtaking panorama of Istanbul looking from the north (the hills of Pera). In the foreground, Galata and the Galata Tower surrounded by walls are clearly visible. On the opposite shore, iconic landmarks of the city such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Suleymaniye Mosque can be seen in full detail. A 30-item German and Latin index (legend) at the bottom of the panorama identifies and locates each monumental structure in the city.
📐 Technical Specifications & Condition
Artist / Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (Geographo in Nürnberg)
Year of Publication: c. 1720
Technique: Copperplate engraving on thick handmade paper
Coloring: Original hand-colored of the period
Dimensions: 58 cm x 49 cm
Condition Report: The artwork has been finely trimmed to the original neatline and professionally laid onto archival rag paper for long-term preservation. There is absolutely no loss of data, detail, or texture in the map's imagery. This rare piece features exceptionally vibrant colors and will look outstanding and eye-catching as a gallery display once framed.
Price: 2,500 EUR
🗺️ Details and Composition of the Artwork
The artwork consists of three main sections that complement each other both aesthetically and cartographically:
Central Bosphorus Map (Anatolia & Romania): This section details the Istanbul Bosphorus (Bosphorus Thracicus) stretching from the entrance of the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus) to the Sea of Marmara (Mare di Marmora). The European side (pink) and the Asian side (green) are clearly distinguished by beautiful original hand-coloring of the period.
Dardanelles Cartouche (Dardanellen): On the right side of the map, inside a magnificent frame decorated with Janissary and soldier figures, Ottoman banners, shields, and rich Baroque decorations, there is a bird's-eye map showing the strategic castles and fortifications of the Dardanelles.
Grand Istanbul Skyline (Prospect des Serails): The bottom third of the map features a breathtaking panorama of Istanbul looking from the north (the hills of Pera). In the foreground, Galata and the Galata Tower surrounded by walls are clearly visible. On the opposite shore, iconic landmarks of the city such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Suleymaniye Mosque can be seen in full detail. A 30-item German and Latin index (legend) at the bottom of the panorama identifies and locates each monumental structure in the city.
📐 Technical Specifications & Condition
Artist / Cartographer: Johann Baptist Homann (Geographo in Nürnberg)
Year of Publication: c. 1720
Technique: Copperplate engraving on thick handmade paper
Coloring: Original hand-colored of the period
Dimensions: 58 cm x 49 cm
Condition Report: The artwork has been finely trimmed to the original neatline and professionally laid onto archival rag paper for long-term preservation. There is absolutely no loss of data, detail, or texture in the map's imagery. This rare piece features exceptionally vibrant colors and will look outstanding and eye-catching as a gallery display once framed.
Price: 2,500 EUR
ca. 1757, ASIA MINOR, in suas partes et provincias divisa -SOLD-
Anatolia has been home to some of the greatest civilizations in history—Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Ionians, Persians, Romans, and later the Turks… Each left their mark on these lands. This 1757 map by Gilles & Didier Robert de Vaugondy beautifully depicts Asia Minor with incredible detail.
📌 Title: ASIA MINOR, in suas partes et provincias divisa
📌 Cartographers: Gilles & Didier Robert de Vaugondy
📌 Published: Paris, 1757
📌 Technique: Copper engraving
📌 Coloring: Contemporary hand-colored
Sizes: 47.5cm x 60cm
Condition: Excellent
Price: SOLD
📌 Title: ASIA MINOR, in suas partes et provincias divisa
📌 Cartographers: Gilles & Didier Robert de Vaugondy
📌 Published: Paris, 1757
📌 Technique: Copper engraving
📌 Coloring: Contemporary hand-colored
Sizes: 47.5cm x 60cm
Condition: Excellent
Price: SOLD
Australie & Océanie – 1951 Illustrated Map by Jacques Liozu -SOLD-
Step into the whimsical world of mid-century cartographic art with this charming 1951 pictorial map of Australia and Oceania by Jacques Liozu, one of France's most beloved illustrators of the era. This colorful and detailed vintage print captures not just geography, but the spirit, culture, and biodiversity of the vast Pacific region through lively drawings and vibrant scenes.
🌍 Map Title: Australie & Océanie
🎨 Artist: Jacques Liozu
📆 Date: 1951
🗺️ Type: Pictorial / Illustrated Map
📍 Region Featured: Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and parts of Southeast Asia
🖨️ Printed in: France
🏷️ Publisher: Doc Paris
🔎 Map Features:
Lively Illustrations: Australia is dotted with kangaroos, camels, palm trees, and iconic cities like Sydney, Canberra, and Perth. New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and numerous Pacific islands are brought to life with depictions of native people, flora, fauna, and traditional boats.
Cultural Diversity: From hula dancers in Honolulu to fishing canoes in Micronesia and tribal imagery in New Guinea, the map celebrates the rich cultural variety of Oceania.
Decorative Border: Framed with stylized flags and tropical motifs, giving it a travel-poster feel typical of the 1950s.
Compass Rose & Ocean Labels: A classic wind rose and swirling currents enhance the map’s old-world aesthetic.
📚 About Jacques Liozu:
Jacques Liozu (1906–1964) was a French illustrator renowned for his whimsical, educational, and often humorous pictorial maps. His works combine artistic flair with playful geographic storytelling, making them highly collectible among lovers of vintage cartography and travel ephemera.
🎁 A Perfect Gift For:
-Map collectors and cartography enthusiasts
-Vintage travel art lovers
-Mid-century modern decor fans
-Teachers and geography buffs
-Anyone passionate about Australia, Polynesia, or Pacific culture
✨ Condition & Format:
This is a vintage print (not a reproduction), carefully preserved.
Condition is excellent.
📦 Ships securely with archival backing board in a protective sleeve. Frame not included.
Add a splash of color, charm, and exploration to your home with this enchanting view of the Southern Hemisphere!
Sizes: 41cm x 56cm
SOLD
🌍 Map Title: Australie & Océanie
🎨 Artist: Jacques Liozu
📆 Date: 1951
🗺️ Type: Pictorial / Illustrated Map
📍 Region Featured: Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and parts of Southeast Asia
🖨️ Printed in: France
🏷️ Publisher: Doc Paris
🔎 Map Features:
Lively Illustrations: Australia is dotted with kangaroos, camels, palm trees, and iconic cities like Sydney, Canberra, and Perth. New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and numerous Pacific islands are brought to life with depictions of native people, flora, fauna, and traditional boats.
Cultural Diversity: From hula dancers in Honolulu to fishing canoes in Micronesia and tribal imagery in New Guinea, the map celebrates the rich cultural variety of Oceania.
Decorative Border: Framed with stylized flags and tropical motifs, giving it a travel-poster feel typical of the 1950s.
Compass Rose & Ocean Labels: A classic wind rose and swirling currents enhance the map’s old-world aesthetic.
📚 About Jacques Liozu:
Jacques Liozu (1906–1964) was a French illustrator renowned for his whimsical, educational, and often humorous pictorial maps. His works combine artistic flair with playful geographic storytelling, making them highly collectible among lovers of vintage cartography and travel ephemera.
🎁 A Perfect Gift For:
-Map collectors and cartography enthusiasts
-Vintage travel art lovers
-Mid-century modern decor fans
-Teachers and geography buffs
-Anyone passionate about Australia, Polynesia, or Pacific culture
✨ Condition & Format:
This is a vintage print (not a reproduction), carefully preserved.
Condition is excellent.
📦 Ships securely with archival backing board in a protective sleeve. Frame not included.
Add a splash of color, charm, and exploration to your home with this enchanting view of the Southern Hemisphere!
Sizes: 41cm x 56cm
SOLD
Constantinopolis (Istanbul) – The Fourteen Regions of the Imperial Roman Capital
David Köhler & Christoph Weigel, Nuremberg, c. 1720
Copperplate engraving, hand coloured
Dimensions: 24 × 18 cm
This rare and striking engraving presents one of the earliest and most detailed historical representations of Constantinople (Istanbul), illustrating the administrative structure of the Eastern Roman Empire’s capital during Late Antiquity.
The map is based on the official urban division in use during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II (AD 408–450) and depicts Constantinople divided into fourteen administrative districts (Regio I–XIV). This system, modeled on the administrative organization of Imperial Rome, represents one of the most sophisticated examples of Roman urban governance and remains a fundamental source for understanding the early urban layout of the Byzantine capital.
The engraving was prepared by the German historian and geographer David Köhler (1684–1755), who reconstructed the city using ancient sources, most notably the Notitia Urbis Constantinopolitanae. Köhler’s scholarly work was engraved and published in Nuremberg by Christoph Weigel (1654–1725), one of the most important copper engravers and publishers of the early eighteenth century.
In the upper right corner, an elegant cartouche features an allegorical figure of Constantinopolis personified as a city goddess, emphasizing the city’s political and cultural significance within the Roman world. The compass rose and carefully rendered coastline reflect the refined aesthetic and technical mastery characteristic of the Weigel workshop.
This engraving was issued as part of Köhler’s celebrated atlas Descriptio Orbis Antiqui (1718–1725), a landmark eighteenth-century work that sought to reconstruct the geography of the ancient world through the careful study of classical sources.
With its original period hand colouring, strong impression, and balanced composition, this piece is highly desirable for collectors interested in the Roman and Byzantine history of Istanbul, as well as for those seeking distinguished examples of early historical city plans.
Price: 350 Eur
Copperplate engraving, hand coloured
Dimensions: 24 × 18 cm
This rare and striking engraving presents one of the earliest and most detailed historical representations of Constantinople (Istanbul), illustrating the administrative structure of the Eastern Roman Empire’s capital during Late Antiquity.
The map is based on the official urban division in use during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II (AD 408–450) and depicts Constantinople divided into fourteen administrative districts (Regio I–XIV). This system, modeled on the administrative organization of Imperial Rome, represents one of the most sophisticated examples of Roman urban governance and remains a fundamental source for understanding the early urban layout of the Byzantine capital.
The engraving was prepared by the German historian and geographer David Köhler (1684–1755), who reconstructed the city using ancient sources, most notably the Notitia Urbis Constantinopolitanae. Köhler’s scholarly work was engraved and published in Nuremberg by Christoph Weigel (1654–1725), one of the most important copper engravers and publishers of the early eighteenth century.
In the upper right corner, an elegant cartouche features an allegorical figure of Constantinopolis personified as a city goddess, emphasizing the city’s political and cultural significance within the Roman world. The compass rose and carefully rendered coastline reflect the refined aesthetic and technical mastery characteristic of the Weigel workshop.
This engraving was issued as part of Köhler’s celebrated atlas Descriptio Orbis Antiqui (1718–1725), a landmark eighteenth-century work that sought to reconstruct the geography of the ancient world through the careful study of classical sources.
With its original period hand colouring, strong impression, and balanced composition, this piece is highly desirable for collectors interested in the Roman and Byzantine history of Istanbul, as well as for those seeking distinguished examples of early historical city plans.
Price: 350 Eur
One World, Three Visions
Alain Manesson Mallet, Paris, 1683
This rare and intellectually compelling engraving comes from Description de l’Univers (Paris, 1683), the celebrated cosmographical work of Alain Manesson Mallet (1630–1706). Rather than presenting a single authoritative image of the world, Mallet brings together three distinct historical worldviews within one plate, offering a visual history of how the Earth was understood across time.
The upper map, attributed to Marco Polo, reflects the medieval European imagination of the world—shaped by travel narratives and storytelling rather than measurement. Asia dominates the composition, while the Americas are entirely absent, revealing a pre–Age of Discovery worldview rooted in description and wonder.
At the center, a world map attributed to Jacques de Gastaldi, one of the most influential cartographers of the Renaissance, marks a decisive shift toward scientific cartography. The inclusion of the Americas, together with latitude and longitude lines, transforms the Earth into a measurable and navigable object, bridging classical Ptolemaic knowledge with new empirical discoveries.
The lower map, attributed to Miguel Lopez and associated with the Spanish imperial cosmographic tradition, presents a world that is no longer merely explored, but systematically organized and administered. Its structured grid and balanced continental proportions reflect the use of cartography as a tool of governance, authority, and imperial control.
By placing these three maps side by side, Mallet offers more than a geographical comparison. He presents a powerful intellectual narrative:
the world first imagined, then measured, and finally controlled.
This engraving stands as a remarkable document of cartographic, scientific, and political history, and is an exceptional example for collectors interested in the evolution of world mapping and early modern cosmography.
Price: 175 Eur
The upper map, attributed to Marco Polo, reflects the medieval European imagination of the world—shaped by travel narratives and storytelling rather than measurement. Asia dominates the composition, while the Americas are entirely absent, revealing a pre–Age of Discovery worldview rooted in description and wonder.
At the center, a world map attributed to Jacques de Gastaldi, one of the most influential cartographers of the Renaissance, marks a decisive shift toward scientific cartography. The inclusion of the Americas, together with latitude and longitude lines, transforms the Earth into a measurable and navigable object, bridging classical Ptolemaic knowledge with new empirical discoveries.
The lower map, attributed to Miguel Lopez and associated with the Spanish imperial cosmographic tradition, presents a world that is no longer merely explored, but systematically organized and administered. Its structured grid and balanced continental proportions reflect the use of cartography as a tool of governance, authority, and imperial control.
By placing these three maps side by side, Mallet offers more than a geographical comparison. He presents a powerful intellectual narrative:
the world first imagined, then measured, and finally controlled.
This engraving stands as a remarkable document of cartographic, scientific, and political history, and is an exceptional example for collectors interested in the evolution of world mapping and early modern cosmography.
Price: 175 Eur
Karte Von Europa Im Jahre 1870 nach einem franzosischen Holzschnitte -SOLD-
The German edition of Paul Hadol’s satirical political cartoon map of Europe offers a fascinating glimpse into the tensions preceding the Franco-Prussian War in July 1870. In the center, Prussia is depicted in a buffoonish manner, surrounded by suspicious neighbors. England appears as an old woman holding Ireland on a leash, while Spain and Turkey are portrayed as relaxed women smoking a cigarette and a hookah respectively. Corsica and Sardinia are depicted in a mischievous pose, adding to the satirical tone of the map. The caption humorously describes the various tensions and rivalries between the nations, showcasing England’s power over Ireland, France’s attempt to overthrow Prussia, and Italy advising Bismarck to stay away. The map also includes witty depictions of Denmark, Turkey, Sweden, and Russia, alluding to their own ambitions and challenges. Originally published in French, Hadol’s map was later reproduced in English, German, and Dutch, becoming one of the earliest examples of political satire in cartography.
Sizes: 36cm x 46cm
Passe-partout is included.
Publication: Hamburg / 1914
SOLD
Sizes: 36cm x 46cm
Passe-partout is included.
Publication: Hamburg / 1914
SOLD
Map of the Holy Land by Stoopendaal c.1720, Paradise & Garden of Eden, Bible Map -SOLD-
This is not just a map — it’s a blend of myth, faith, history, and art, with decorative elements.
Daniel Stoopendaal – “De Gelegentheyd van 't Paradys...” (1720)
This beautiful map is an example of Dutch Bible cartography. Its title roughly translates to “Paradise, or the Garden of Eden, with the surrounding countries inhabited by the Patriarchs.”
🗺️ It shows a wide region from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf, including:
▫️ Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, and Cyprus
▫️ The Garden of Eden is placed near Babel (Babylon)
▫️ The route of Jacob from Canaan to Babylon is marked
▫️ In the Mediterranean, a ship is attacked by Jonah’s whale
▫️ At the bottom, you’ll see engraved scenes of Adam and Eve in Eden and Noah’s Ark
🎨 Engraved by Daniel Stoopendaal
🖌️ This copy is later hand-colored.
Sizes: 30cm x 45cm
Condition: Very Good
Price: SOLD
Daniel Stoopendaal – “De Gelegentheyd van 't Paradys...” (1720)
This beautiful map is an example of Dutch Bible cartography. Its title roughly translates to “Paradise, or the Garden of Eden, with the surrounding countries inhabited by the Patriarchs.”
🗺️ It shows a wide region from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf, including:
▫️ Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, and Cyprus
▫️ The Garden of Eden is placed near Babel (Babylon)
▫️ The route of Jacob from Canaan to Babylon is marked
▫️ In the Mediterranean, a ship is attacked by Jonah’s whale
▫️ At the bottom, you’ll see engraved scenes of Adam and Eve in Eden and Noah’s Ark
🎨 Engraved by Daniel Stoopendaal
🖌️ This copy is later hand-colored.
Sizes: 30cm x 45cm
Condition: Very Good
Price: SOLD
Tabula Nova Asie Minors, From the First Modern Atlas. (1513c)
This beautiful rare map entitled Tabula Nova Asie Minors. This is from the first modern atlas, published by Martin Waldseemüller and Johann Schott in 1513 based on the translation of Mathias Ringmann.
Martin Waldseemüller (c. 1470 – 16 March 1520) was a German cartographer and humanist scholar. Sometimes known by the Latinized form of his name, Hylacomylus, his work was influential among contemporary cartographers. He and his collaborator Matthias Ringmann are credited with the first recorded usage of the word America to name a portion of the New World in honour of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Waldseemüller was also the first to map South America as a continent separate from Asia, the first to produce a printed globe and the first to create a printed wall map of Europe. A set of his maps printed as an appendix to the 1513 edition of Ptolemy's Geography is considered to be the first example of a modern atlas.
Sizes: 55cm x 41cm
Condition: Excellent
Price: 5.500 EUR
Martin Waldseemüller (c. 1470 – 16 March 1520) was a German cartographer and humanist scholar. Sometimes known by the Latinized form of his name, Hylacomylus, his work was influential among contemporary cartographers. He and his collaborator Matthias Ringmann are credited with the first recorded usage of the word America to name a portion of the New World in honour of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Waldseemüller was also the first to map South America as a continent separate from Asia, the first to produce a printed globe and the first to create a printed wall map of Europe. A set of his maps printed as an appendix to the 1513 edition of Ptolemy's Geography is considered to be the first example of a modern atlas.
Sizes: 55cm x 41cm
Condition: Excellent
Price: 5.500 EUR
The Island of Crete (Candia), ca. 1607, From Gerardus Mercator
An exquisite early 17th-century map of Crete (then known as Candia), created by the legendary cartographer Gerardus Mercator and published in Amsterdam by Jodocus Hondius, Jan Janssonius, and Cornelis Claesz. This map was issued in the renowned “Atlas Minor Gerardi Mercatoris”, a compact yet richly detailed version of Mercator’s great world atlas.
The map beautifully illustrates the island’s mountainous terrain, coastal towns, and neighboring islands such as Zante, Milo, Nicsia, and Scarpanto. Beyond its geographical precision, it reflects the Renaissance fascination with classical geography and the age of exploration.
🗺️ Details:
Date: ca. 1607
Mapmaker: Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594)
Publishers: Jodocus Hondius / Jan Janssonius / Cornelis Claesz., Amsterdam
From: Atlas Minor Gerardi Mercatoris
Dimensions: 14.5 × 18 cm (on sheet: 17.5 × 22.5 cm)
Condition: Very good – Latin text on verso
A timeless piece of early cartographic art, where history, craftsmanship, and mythology converge on the map of Crete — the island of Minos, Daedalus, and the Labyrinth.
The map beautifully illustrates the island’s mountainous terrain, coastal towns, and neighboring islands such as Zante, Milo, Nicsia, and Scarpanto. Beyond its geographical precision, it reflects the Renaissance fascination with classical geography and the age of exploration.
🗺️ Details:
Date: ca. 1607
Mapmaker: Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594)
Publishers: Jodocus Hondius / Jan Janssonius / Cornelis Claesz., Amsterdam
From: Atlas Minor Gerardi Mercatoris
Dimensions: 14.5 × 18 cm (on sheet: 17.5 × 22.5 cm)
Condition: Very good – Latin text on verso
A timeless piece of early cartographic art, where history, craftsmanship, and mythology converge on the map of Crete — the island of Minos, Daedalus, and the Labyrinth.
Officers of the Grand Signior (Costume - Ottoman Empire)
Stipple engraving of Officers of the Grand Signior (Costume - Ottoman Empire)
Hand colored.
Published by W. Miller. London. Engravings dated 1802,
An exquisitely engraved and hand colored image, plate number 3 from Octavian Dalvimart's "The Costume of Turkey" which was first published in 1802.
These officers, who are in their dress of ceremony, which consists of rich silks, trimmed and lined with valuable furs, and with a singular crested plume on their heads, are called Capidji Bachi, and are for the private service of the Sultan. To them is attached the honour of carrying the bow-string, when the monarch orders them; and their appearance therefore, with that instrument in their hands, is dreaded by all.
Very good condition. An attractive print together with a separate sheet of descriptive text in both English and French.
Sizes: 35cm x 25.8cm
Condition: Very good
Hand colored.
Published by W. Miller. London. Engravings dated 1802,
An exquisitely engraved and hand colored image, plate number 3 from Octavian Dalvimart's "The Costume of Turkey" which was first published in 1802.
These officers, who are in their dress of ceremony, which consists of rich silks, trimmed and lined with valuable furs, and with a singular crested plume on their heads, are called Capidji Bachi, and are for the private service of the Sultan. To them is attached the honour of carrying the bow-string, when the monarch orders them; and their appearance therefore, with that instrument in their hands, is dreaded by all.
Very good condition. An attractive print together with a separate sheet of descriptive text in both English and French.
Sizes: 35cm x 25.8cm
Condition: Very good
Celectial Map from Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia
Date: 1580
Decorative celestial model, showing the Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, the Horizon and several of the constellations. Munster.
Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia is one of the most important geography and history books of the 16th century. First published in 1544, the work provides detailed descriptions of the geographical, cultural, and historical features of various regions around the world. Cosmographia was highly successful, going through 24 editions within 100 years.
The success of the book was largely due to the woodcut engravings it contained. These engravings were created by renowned artists of the time, including Hans Holbein the Younger, Urs Graf, Hans Rudolph Manuel Deutsch, and David Kandel. The illustrations depict cityscapes, maps, mythological creatures, and various scenes. Notably, the map Tabula novarum insularum is recognized as the first map to show the Americas as separate continents.
Cosmographia was published in several languages, including German, Latin, French, Italian, and Czech. Its final German edition was printed in 1628, after Münster’s death. The engravings in the book reflect the worldview and geographical knowledge of the 16th century. For example, depictions of sea monsters and mythical creatures illustrate the maritime legends and imaginations of the unknown world during that era.
Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and scholar. He served as a professor at the University of Basel and is best known for Cosmographia. The book played a significant role in the revival of geographical knowledge in the 16th century.
In conclusion, Cosmographia and its engravings are valuable resources for understanding the geographical and cultural perceptions of the 16th century. The richly detailed visual content, meticulously prepared by artists of the time, contributed significantly to the depiction of the world during that period.
Sizes: 29cm x 19.5cm
Condition: Very Good
Price: 150 EUR
Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia is one of the most important geography and history books of the 16th century. First published in 1544, the work provides detailed descriptions of the geographical, cultural, and historical features of various regions around the world. Cosmographia was highly successful, going through 24 editions within 100 years.
The success of the book was largely due to the woodcut engravings it contained. These engravings were created by renowned artists of the time, including Hans Holbein the Younger, Urs Graf, Hans Rudolph Manuel Deutsch, and David Kandel. The illustrations depict cityscapes, maps, mythological creatures, and various scenes. Notably, the map Tabula novarum insularum is recognized as the first map to show the Americas as separate continents.
Cosmographia was published in several languages, including German, Latin, French, Italian, and Czech. Its final German edition was printed in 1628, after Münster’s death. The engravings in the book reflect the worldview and geographical knowledge of the 16th century. For example, depictions of sea monsters and mythical creatures illustrate the maritime legends and imaginations of the unknown world during that era.
Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and scholar. He served as a professor at the University of Basel and is best known for Cosmographia. The book played a significant role in the revival of geographical knowledge in the 16th century.
In conclusion, Cosmographia and its engravings are valuable resources for understanding the geographical and cultural perceptions of the 16th century. The richly detailed visual content, meticulously prepared by artists of the time, contributed significantly to the depiction of the world during that period.
Sizes: 29cm x 19.5cm
Condition: Very Good
Price: 150 EUR
Ernest Dudley Chase Pictorial Map of Massachusetts (1964 World Fair)
Historic Massachusetts: A Travel Map to help you feel at home in the Bay State.
Published in 1964
Sizes: 53.34 x 85.09 cm
Condition: Very Good
Price: 100 EUR
Published in 1964
Sizes: 53.34 x 85.09 cm
Condition: Very Good
Price: 100 EUR
Decorative Colorful Pictorial World Map Shows Discoveries Date: 1950s
This Beautiful Decorative Colorful Pictorial Map Shows Discoveries
The discovery of the world: before the age of discoveries began with the Portuguese infante Henry the Navigator (1396 to 1460), who founded the world's first seafaring school in Sagres, only the Mediterranean Sea and the landmasses of Europe, Asia, and Africa roughly known (see the areas and coasts marked in red on the map) In 1415 the Portuguese began to advance south and west across the Atlantic, in 1471 they crossed the equator for the first time, in 1488 Bartolomeu Diaz, in search of a sea route to the riches of India, circumnavigated the southern tip of Africa. In the years between 1492 and 1504, Columbus crossed the Atlantic several times on behalf of Spain and discovered the West Indies, as well as the, are and 60 Central American mainland. At the same time, Vasco da Gama reached East Indies by sea route around Africa. Later expeditions found the sea route to southern China, New Guinea and Japan (for the voyages of discovery see the ship and voyage routes on the map). The first circumnavigation of the world was made westward and lasted three years, from 1519 to 1532 (during the same years Cortez conquered Mexico): thirteen sailors returned to their homeport after losing their captain, Magellan, 250 sailors and four ships had. With their voyage, the spherical shape of the earth was proved for the first time by an experiment. In 1605, the Dutch, who succeeded the Spanish as lords of the sea, discovered Australia
Published in 1950s
Sizes: 35cm x 25cm
Condition: Very Good
Price: 125 EUR
The discovery of the world: before the age of discoveries began with the Portuguese infante Henry the Navigator (1396 to 1460), who founded the world's first seafaring school in Sagres, only the Mediterranean Sea and the landmasses of Europe, Asia, and Africa roughly known (see the areas and coasts marked in red on the map) In 1415 the Portuguese began to advance south and west across the Atlantic, in 1471 they crossed the equator for the first time, in 1488 Bartolomeu Diaz, in search of a sea route to the riches of India, circumnavigated the southern tip of Africa. In the years between 1492 and 1504, Columbus crossed the Atlantic several times on behalf of Spain and discovered the West Indies, as well as the, are and 60 Central American mainland. At the same time, Vasco da Gama reached East Indies by sea route around Africa. Later expeditions found the sea route to southern China, New Guinea and Japan (for the voyages of discovery see the ship and voyage routes on the map). The first circumnavigation of the world was made westward and lasted three years, from 1519 to 1532 (during the same years Cortez conquered Mexico): thirteen sailors returned to their homeport after losing their captain, Magellan, 250 sailors and four ships had. With their voyage, the spherical shape of the earth was proved for the first time by an experiment. In 1605, the Dutch, who succeeded the Spanish as lords of the sea, discovered Australia
Published in 1950s
Sizes: 35cm x 25cm
Condition: Very Good
Price: 125 EUR
1725 Augustin Calmet – The Creation According to Moses
This early 18th-century copperplate engraving offers a striking visual interpretation of the Genesis creation story.
The upper circle shows the Spirit of God moving over the waters, illustrated with radiant beams of divine light.
The lower circle represents the first separation of night and day — one of the earliest moments of creation.
Originally published in connection with the writings of Augustin Calmet, one of the most influential biblical scholars of his time.
🖌️ Later hand colour
📅 Circa 1725
📏 39 × 26 cm
A rare and beautiful original print for collectors of sacred art, early cosmography, and antique copperplate engravings.
Condition: Excellent
Price: 190 EUR
The upper circle shows the Spirit of God moving over the waters, illustrated with radiant beams of divine light.
The lower circle represents the first separation of night and day — one of the earliest moments of creation.
Originally published in connection with the writings of Augustin Calmet, one of the most influential biblical scholars of his time.
🖌️ Later hand colour
📅 Circa 1725
📏 39 × 26 cm
A rare and beautiful original print for collectors of sacred art, early cosmography, and antique copperplate engravings.
Condition: Excellent
Price: 190 EUR
Le Soleil (The Sun God Helios)
Bernard de Montfaucon, L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, Paris, 1719
This engraving originates from the first volume of Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental work L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, published in Paris in 1719. Regarded as one of the earliest and most influential visual encyclopedias of antiquity, this publication played a foundational role in the development of modern archaeology and art history during the Enlightenment.
The plate titled “Le Soleil” presents a sophisticated iconographic program illustrating how the Sun was conceived in the ancient world as a divine, cosmic, and ordering force. In the upper section, Montfaucon assembles multiple ancient representations of the Sun drawn from classical sculpture, engraved gems, and coins. The standing nude figure crowned with radiant rays reflects the canonical sculptural type of Helios / Sol, embodying idealized beauty and divine luminosity. Smaller medallion-like images emphasize the Sun’s association with time, cosmic order, and celestial authority.
The inscriptions “La Chausse” and “Beger” beneath these elements indicate Montfaucon’s scholarly sources: the engraved gem studies of Michel-Ange de La Chausse and the numismatic publications of Lorenz Beger. By explicitly citing his references, Montfaucon ensured the academic reliability of each image and established a comparative method that distinguished his work from earlier antiquarian compilations.
The lower section of the engraving forms the visual centerpiece of the composition. Here, the Sun god is depicted riding his four-horse chariot (quadriga) across the heavens—an enduring symbol of his eternal daily journey. The dynamic movement of the horses conveys the unstoppable passage of time and light, while the calm authority of the god reinforces the concept of a universe governed by divine order. The architectural framing lends the scene a monumental, almost sacred character, recalling the appearance of ancient reliefs or temple niches.
In Roman antiquity, such imagery gained heightened significance with the rise of the cult of Sol Invictus, where the Sun became closely associated with imperial power, cosmic harmony, and divine legitimacy. Through this engraving, Montfaucon connects mythology, astronomy, and classical art into a unified visual narrative.
Both aesthetically powerful and academically grounded, Le Soleil stands as a refined example of Enlightenment scholarship and a compelling testament to how ancient civilizations understood the cosmos. It is a highly desirable piece for collectors of classical mythology, antiquarian prints, and early art-historical publications.
Sizes: 25cm x 39cm
Price: 75 EUR
The plate titled “Le Soleil” presents a sophisticated iconographic program illustrating how the Sun was conceived in the ancient world as a divine, cosmic, and ordering force. In the upper section, Montfaucon assembles multiple ancient representations of the Sun drawn from classical sculpture, engraved gems, and coins. The standing nude figure crowned with radiant rays reflects the canonical sculptural type of Helios / Sol, embodying idealized beauty and divine luminosity. Smaller medallion-like images emphasize the Sun’s association with time, cosmic order, and celestial authority.
The inscriptions “La Chausse” and “Beger” beneath these elements indicate Montfaucon’s scholarly sources: the engraved gem studies of Michel-Ange de La Chausse and the numismatic publications of Lorenz Beger. By explicitly citing his references, Montfaucon ensured the academic reliability of each image and established a comparative method that distinguished his work from earlier antiquarian compilations.
The lower section of the engraving forms the visual centerpiece of the composition. Here, the Sun god is depicted riding his four-horse chariot (quadriga) across the heavens—an enduring symbol of his eternal daily journey. The dynamic movement of the horses conveys the unstoppable passage of time and light, while the calm authority of the god reinforces the concept of a universe governed by divine order. The architectural framing lends the scene a monumental, almost sacred character, recalling the appearance of ancient reliefs or temple niches.
In Roman antiquity, such imagery gained heightened significance with the rise of the cult of Sol Invictus, where the Sun became closely associated with imperial power, cosmic harmony, and divine legitimacy. Through this engraving, Montfaucon connects mythology, astronomy, and classical art into a unified visual narrative.
Both aesthetically powerful and academically grounded, Le Soleil stands as a refined example of Enlightenment scholarship and a compelling testament to how ancient civilizations understood the cosmos. It is a highly desirable piece for collectors of classical mythology, antiquarian prints, and early art-historical publications.
Sizes: 25cm x 39cm
Price: 75 EUR
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