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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