London: Arrowsmith, John, 1840. Map. Engraving with hand outline. Sheet measures 21.5" x 27.5 with bottom flap open, measures 25.75" high. This unusual 1840 map by John Arrowsmith covers northern Asia in incredible detail. It extends from the Arctic south to include Tibet, which is shown here on an overlay pasted in the bottom left. Notes several routes of explorers throughout. Numerous cities, towns, rivers, lakes, islands, mountains, deserts, and a host of additional topographic features are identified. Outline color... More

Paris: Jacques-Francois Benard, 1785. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 15.25" x 26". 1785. This important map of the North Pacific covers the northwest coast of America including Alaska east as far as the Hudson Bay and the northeast coast of Asia including Kamchatka. Published in French, the map is based on a Russian manuscript map and is the first French edition of the official account of Captain James Cook's Third Voyage in the HMS Revolution between 1778 and... More

Augsburg: Johann Praetorius, 1658. Miniature map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 2.5" x 4.25". Nice early map of China with beautiful geographic details. Published in the world atlas section of "Historiae universalis auctarium". Latin text on back, headed by "Andaluzia". Page marked "XIV". Minor stain on left half, overall wear. More

New York: Prentice-Hall, 1948. Map. Offset Lithograph. 16 1/4" x 18 1/4". Stereographic projection centered on Japan. Good detail in south china sea region. More

Venice. Map. Uncolored engraving. Sheet measures 17 3/4" x 24". This gorgeous circa 1691 map of the Old World is by Vincenzo Coronelli. Dedicated to Jacobo Marcello, the map is based on classical geography and covers the Eastern Hemisphere including the continents of Europe, most of Asia and Africa. The northeast parts of Asia, China and Japan are not included. Africa is only depicted as far south as the Tropic of Capricorn. A series of rings surround the map noting... More

1938. Pictorial map. Offset lithograph. 13 1/2" x 21". A powerful map of the world from the first issue of Ken Magazine in 1938. Offers political commentary on totalitarian limitations on free speech. Countries are colored based on "dictatorial control of the agencies of public communication," "varying degrees of control, censorship and intimidation," and "relative freedom from official supervision." Figures depicted at the bottom include Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Francisco Franco, Miklos Horthy, Stalin, and Ataturk. Ken Magazine was an... More

Paris: Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville, 1752. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Together measure 39" x 28". This fine antique map dates to 1752 and depicts Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan and the East Indies. The map is in two panels and incredibly detailed with numerous place names labeled, especially in the northern sheet covering China, Korea and Japan. As we move to the southern sheet and the East Indies, these lesser known kingdoms at the time are not densely... More

London: William Faden, 1800. Map in two sheets. Engraving with original hand coloring. Each image measures 19.5" x 32". Beautiful and rare map of India and part of Ceylon. In high detail showing geographical features and prominent roads. Delineates political boundaries. Minor aging along edges. More

Turkey: Harita Umum Müdürlügünde Basilmistir, 1960. Map. Colored lithograph. Sheet measures 19" x 26.5" This beautiful 1960 pocket map or city plan of Istanbul, Turkey, depicts the city in wonderful detail. Individual streets, parks, important buildings, bridges, shipping lines, and neighborhoods are labeled. Illustrations of ships are depicted in the water. An inset near the bottom right features a map of the region. All text is in Turkish. Text on the bottom reads 'Harita Umum Müdürlügünde Basilmistir', suggesting that the..... More

London: Laurie & Whittle, 1794. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Together measure 42" x 48". This informative late 18th-century wall map of Asia is based on the cartography of the famous French cartographer Jean Baptiste Bourguignon D'Anville. He was particularly interested in the Far East, making exact studies from many sources, and including the excellent contributions made by Jesuit missionaries to China and Indonesia. It is interesting to note the Asiatic royal leader in the cartouche with an opium pipe... More

London: Laurie & Whittle, 1794. Sea chart. Hand colored copper plate engraving. Image measures 19.5" x 25". This lovely 1794 sea chart depicts Yelong Bay or Galloon Bay on the southern coast of Hainan (Haynan), China. Rhumb lines emanate from the center of the map, spreading out in every direction toward the highly detailed coastlines of the peninsula and its surrounding islands. Xizhou (Turtle Island), Dongzhou (Rocky Island), and Yeshudao (Middle Island) are identified, as is a freshwater lake. Depth... More

Paris: Denys Thierry, 1683. Miniature map. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 7 x 4.25". Sheet measures 8.25" x 5.5". This miniature map of Ancient Arabia details the Arabian Peninsula in classical times. Pictorial mountain ranges divide the region in distinct zones of Arabie Petree, Deserte, and Heureuse. Within, significant cities, and rivers are labeled. The map has a yellow border with pink trompe'loeil banner bearing the title affixed to it. The map appeared in the French edition... More

Paris: Denys Thierry, 1683. Miniature map. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 3 7/8" x 4 7/8". Sheet measures 8 1/4" x 5 1/2". This lovely miniature map of the historical region of Anatolia, or Asia Minor, is from the original French edition of Manesson-Mallet's "Description de L'Univers." The map depicts the region between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea that mainly includes Turkey. A figured title cartouche appears at the bottom and features flags and inhabitants... More