Antique Maps and Atlases by the antique map dealer Mapcarte offering views of Africa, the British Isles, and the World.
World Maps

Mappe-Monde ou Carte Universelle
Item Number:
 279
Cartographer:
 Nicholas De Fer
Year:
 1702
Origin:
 Paris
Size:
 13.31"x 8.9"
Condition:
 G strong impression, wide margins
Price:
 $900.00
Description:
This rare map from De Fer, who had a reputation for artistic license rather than accuracy, showing California as an island.


Essay d'une Carte Reduite Contenant Les Parties Connues Du Globe Terrestre
Item Number:
 845
Cartographer:
 Bellin, Jacques Nicolas
Year:
 1748
Origin:
 Paris
Size:
 20 X 27.8
Condition:
 F very minor professional repairs of folds
Price:
 $1,350.00
Description:
Mythical Northwest Passage shown as River of the West. Although dated 1748, Nouvelle Hollande reflects Capt. Cook discovery in 1770 thus later issue.


Il mappamondo o sia Descrizione Generale del Globo
Item Number:
 587
Cartographer:
 Antonio Zatta
Year:
 1774
Origin:
 Venice
Size:
 11.2"x15.35"
Condition:
 VG
Price:
 $1,850.00
Description:
Allegorical figures of the four continents in the corners, published after Cook's first circumnavigation with his route marked, New Zealand missing.



Mappe-Monde Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. De l 'Academie royale des Sciences...
Item Number:
 656
Cartographer:
 Pieter Van der Aa
Year:
 1710
Origin:
 Leiden
Size:
 8.7" x 11.8"
Condition:
 F - minor folds small repairs verso
Price:
 $1,500.00
Description:
Extraordinarily detailed print with equally fine color. Illustrates routes of 16th Century explorers Magellan, Tasman and Vasco de Gamma.


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Antique Maps and Atlases of the World by the antique map dealer Mapcarte.

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