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This hand-colored copperplate engraving presents a detailed geographical map illustrating the central and southern provinces of China during the Qing Dynasty. The map shows the internal administrative divisions, including the names of provinces such as Sichuan, Hunan, and Guangdong, with political boundaries delineated by hand-coloring. The dense network of cities, major rivers, and topographical features like mountain ranges are meticulously engraved. The print was included in one of Le Rouge's geographical collections intended for documenting world geography. Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a highly prolific French cartographer, engineer, and publisher who worked from the mid to 18th Century. He served as the Geographer to King Louis XV and is renowned for his extensive output, which included detailed military plans, coastal charts, and influential pattern books on garden architecture. His works are noted for their decorative cartouches and precision in documenting both global and regional geography. Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 24 cm Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Date: 18th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Georges-Louis Le Rouge (c. 1712–1779) – Map of China (La Chine) – China – Hand-colored copperplate engraving (18th Century)

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This finely engraved 18th-century map titled Amerique Meridionale depicts the continent of South America with early colonial divisions and geographical knowledge. The map includes major regions such as Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, and Patagonia (Magel.), along with coastal features, river systems, and mountain ranges sketched with clarity and ornamentation. The elegant title cartouche notes its creation by Nicolas Sanson, Geographer to the King. This map was included in Introduction à l’Histoire Générale et Politique de l’Univers, a historical and geographical atlas published in Amsterdam in 1743 by Zacharie Chatelain and attributed to cartographic plates originally by Sanson. It reflects Enlightenment-era efforts to disseminate geographic knowledge across Europe using compact but authoritative maps. Artist or Maker:Nicolas Sanson Dimensions:18 cm × 17 cm Medium:Copperplate Engraving Date:c.1743 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) – Map of South America / Amerique Meridionale - Copperplate Engraving

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This beautifully hand-colored map titled The County of Derby was engraved by John Walker and Charles Walker from an actual survey made in 1824–1825. It was published in Greenwood's Atlas of the Counties of England by Greenwood &amp; Co. in 1830. The map displays a highly detailed representation of Derbyshire, featuring rivers, roads, towns, estates, and topographical elevations with remarkable clarity. A decorative vignette of Chatsworth House—the seat of the Duke of Devonshire—is placed at the bottom left, underscoring the map’s elegance and status as both a geographic tool and an artistic work. The classical border design and calligraphy reflect the refined aesthetics of early 19th-century British cartography. John and Charles Walker were leading English cartographers known for their rigorous surveys and meticulous engravings. Their work significantly contributed to British topographic mapping, combining scientific accuracy with visual refinement. Artist or Maker: John Walker &amp; Charles Walker Dimensions: 60 cm x 72 cm Medium: Hand-Colored Engraving Date: 1830 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

John Walker & Charles Walker (fl. early 19th century) – Map of England - the County of Derby – Hand-Colored Engraving (1830)

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A vintage map showcasing the layout of Paris in the early 20th century, featuring detailed street plans, landmarks, and geographical features. The design reflects the cartographic style of the period, emphasizing precision and elegance. Carl Diercke (1842–1913) was a German geographer and cartographer famous for producing detailed and widely used school atlases. His work influenced generations of students and educators, particularly in Europe, and his maps remained in use long after his lifetime. Artist or MakerCarl Diercke Dimensions92 cm x 123 cm Mediumlithography Date20th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Carl Diercke - Map of France - Paris lithography first half of the 20th century

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"New York und Umgegend" A vintage map showcasing the layout of New York in the early 20th century, featuring detailed street plans, landmarks, and geographical features. The design reflects the cartographic style of the period, emphasizing precision and elegance. Carl Diercke (1842–1913) was a German geographer and cartographer famous for producing detailed and widely used school atlases. His work influenced generations of students and educators, particularly in Europe, and his maps remained in use long after his lifetime. Artist or MakerCarl Diercke Dimensions92 cm x 123 cm MediumLithography Date20th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Carl Diercke - Large Map of America - New York City and its surroundings

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This engraving presents a detailed geographical map of the Western Hemisphere, illustrating the continents of North and South America within a circular projection. The work features precise delineations of regional coastlines, islands in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and various topographical markers, originally published as part of the prestigious Stieler Hand-Atlas. Justus Perthes was a prominent German publisher and the founder of a major cartographic publishing house in Gotha. His firm became world famous for producing atlases that set the global standard for scientific accuracy and high-quality copperplate engraving throughout the nineteenth century. Artist or Maker: Adolf Stieler and Justus Perthes. Dimensions: Approximately 47 cm x 39 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1875. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Justus Perthes (1749–1816) – Map of the Western Hemisphere – Engraving (1875)

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DescriptionThis is antique map world in Gustaf Vasa's Bible - as far as is known, the first map printed in Sweden in 1541. It is placed in the book of the prophet Daniel, the seventh chapter. Here you can also find the text of Daniel's book, a total of about 20 pages. Gustaf Vasa's Bible was printed in Stockholm in 1541. This contains what is known to be the first map printed in Sweden. Artist of MakerGustaf Vasa MediumWoodcut Date1540 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Gustaf Vasa - Antique Woodcut - Gustaf Vasa's Bible - World Map - Woodcut (1540)

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This geographical engraving, titled "Carte de la Tartarie Orientale" (Map of Oriental Tartary), depicts the region of East Asia stretching from Siberia down to the coast, notably including the Kamchatka Peninsula and parts of the Russian Far East. The map was engraved "Pour servir à l'Histoire générale des Voyages" (To serve the General History of Voyages). Antoine-François Prévost, often known as the Abbé Prévost, was a French novelist, historian, and cleric, best known for Manon Lescaut and for editing and compiling this popular multi-volume collection of global travel accounts. Artist or Maker: Antoine-François Prévost. Dimensions: Approximately 36 cm x 28 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: c. 1750. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Antoine-François Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of Oriental Tartary (Siberia)

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This early copperplate engraving depicts the Danish military camp near Middelfart (Mittelvarsundt), on the island of Funen, during the Torstenson War. The Swedish forces captured this position in 1644. The map shows fortifications, tent formations, batteries, and the coastline across the Little Belt. The engraving was published in Theatrum Europaeum, Volume V, a major historical chronicle of European events issued by Matthäus Merian in Frankfurt. Matthäus Merian (1593–1650) was a Swiss-born engraver and publisher based in Frankfurt, renowned for his topographic views, historical prints, and monumental illustrated chronicle Theatrum Europaeum. His press became one of the most influential visual historical sources in 17th-century Europe, combining detailed copper engravings with contemporary narrative accounts. This plate was engraved by C. Mardefeldt. Artist or Maker: Matthäus Merian (publisher), C. Mardefeldt (engraver). Dimensions: 34 cm x 38 cm. Medium: Copperplate Engraving. Date: 1647 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Matthäus Merian (1593–1650) – Map of Denmark - the Danish Camp near Middelfart

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This map is a geographical chart depicting The Margraviate of Moravia, a historical region within the present-day Czech Republic. The title, LE MARQUISAT DE MORAVIE, is featured in an ornate cartouche that also contains the coat of arms for Moravia and figures, and confirms the publication details: A Paris. Par le S. Le Rouge. The map displays the region's internal and external borders, naming surrounding territories such as Bohemia, Silesia, Hungary, and Austria. The main cities, towns (e.g., Olmutz, Brunn), and political boundaries are detailed and highlighted with contemporary outline hand-colouring. Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a German-born French military engineer and cartographer who served as the Geographical Engineer to the King (Ingénieur Géographe du Roi). Active in Paris from the 1740s, he specialized in compiling and publishing highly detailed maps and atlases, often incorporating the latest geographical knowledge into works such as the Nouvel Atlas Portatif (1748) and the Introduction à la Géographie (1756). Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge. Dimensions: Approximately 33 × 26 cm. Medium: Engraving, Hand-Coloured. Date: Circa 1748–1756. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Georges-Louis Le Rouge (c. 1712–c. 1790) – Map of Czech Republic - the Margravia

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This finely detailed map depicts the fortified city and bay of Cartagena de Indias, a key Spanish colonial port on the Caribbean coast of present-day Colombia. The engraving highlights the city’s strategic layout, harbors, fortifications, and nearby islands, accompanied by a numbered legend identifying principal landmarks. The map was produced for inclusion in the monumental historical and geographical publication Histoire Générale des Voyages, which documented exploration and colonial expansion during the Enlightenment period. Antoine François Prévost, also known as Abbé Prévost, was a French author and editor best known for his literary and historical works, including Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut and Histoire Générale des Voyages. His editorial and narrative contributions significantly influenced 18th-century travel literature and geographical studies. Artist or Maker: Antoine François Prévost. Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 35 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 18th Century. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia)

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This topographical plan is a detailed bird's-eye view map of the city of Geldern, Germany (historically Gelria), located in the Lower Rhine region. The plan illustrates the city's characteristic medieval street layout, surrounded by strong defensive walls, a moat, and surrounding fields. Notable features include the city's central church, and in the lower left, the detailed depiction of a detached fortification or castle. The map is embellished with two coats of arms in the upper corners and two figures standing in the lower foreground. Frans Hogenberg was a German-Flemish engraver, etcher, and publisher who worked across Antwerp, Mechelen, and Cologne. He is best known for his contribution to the seminal work of urban cartography, the Civitates Orbis Terrarum, which he created with Georg Braun. His prints are recognized for their historical accuracy and artistic detail, providing invaluable records of European cities during the late 16th century Artist or Maker: Frans Hogenberg. Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 21 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: c. 1590. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Frans Hogenberg (1535–1590) – Map of Geldern: Gelria (Germany) – Engraving

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This historical map depicts Greece along with its numerous islands, showcasing the cartographic knowledge of the late 16th century. Abraham Ortelius, a pioneer of modern atlas-making, created this detailed representation reflecting the geographic understanding of the time. The map combines artistic flourishes with precise engraving, making it a fine example of Renaissance cartography and an appealing decorative piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Abraham Ortelius was a renowned Flemish cartographer and geographer, best known for compiling the first modern atlas, the&nbsp;Theatrum Orbis Terrarum&nbsp;in 1570. His work significantly advanced cartography by standardizing map production and improving geographic accuracy during the Renaissance. Artist or Maker:Abraham Ortelius Dimensions:40 cm x 52 cm Medium:Copperplate engraving Date:1580 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) – Map of Greece and the Greek Islands - Engraving

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This highly detailed print is a monumental bird's-eye view of Rome, Italy, based on the work of the architect and engraver Giovanni Battista Falda.The map masterfully merges the city's ancient ruins and monuments with its contemporary Baroque streets, palaces, and churches. The composition is richly ornamented with intricate decorative elements, including a large allegorical vignette in the upper left showing Religion and Justice on a cloud throne, and in the lower right, a scene of historical figures consulting a map. The side panels feature extensive keys, legends, and dedications. This single-sheet version is a reduction of Falda's famous multi-sheet wall map of 1676, published in a Dutch atlas such as the Thesaurus Antiquitatum Romanarum by Halma and Van der Aa. Giovanni Battista Falda was an Italian architect, draughtsman, and engraver of the Baroque period. He is celebrated for his meticulously detailed etchings and engravings of Rome's monuments, fountains, and architectural views. His works, particularly his city plans, are considered essential visual documentation of 17th-century Rome and were widely circulated throughout Europe, often being re-engraved and republished by Dutch firms. Artist or Maker: Giovanni Battista Falda Dimensions: Approximately 49 × 58 cm Medium: Engraving Date: Circa 1694–1710 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Giovanni Battista Falda (1643–1678) –  Map of Rome - Italy - Old and New Rome - Engraving

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This topographical map is a detailed 18th-century representation of the Kingdom of Bohemia (Le Royaume de Boheme).&nbsp; Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a prominent French cartographer, engraver, and publisher who was active in Paris during the mid-18th century. He held the title of "Ingénieur Géographe du Roi" (Geographer to the King). He is best known for his numerous atlases, including the Atlas Nouveau Portatif, as well as his detailed maps of cities, fortifications, and gardens. Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge. Dimensions: Approximately 36 cm x 25 cm. Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring. Date: c. 1748. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Georges-Louis Le Rouge (c. 1707–c. 1790) – Map of the Kingdom of Bohemia

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This topographical map depicts the Seventeen Provinces of the Low Countries, a region encompassing the modern-day Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of northern France. The map details the area's complex network of rivers, fortified cities, and political boundaries, with outline color used to delineate the various territories. The title, "Les Dix-Sept Provinces des Pays Bas," is displayed in a decorative cartouche in the upper left corner, which also features a pastoral scene. Georges-Louis Le Rouge was a prominent French cartographer, engraver, and publisher who was active in Paris during the mid-18th century. He held the title of "Ingénieur Géographe du Roi" (Geographer to the King). He is best known for his numerous atlases, including the Atlas Nouveau Portatif, as well as his detailed maps of cities, fortifications, and gardens. Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Le Rouge. Dimensions: Approximately 36 cm x 25 cm. Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring. Date: c. 1748. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Georges-Louis Le Rouge (c. 1707–c. 1790) – Map of The Seventeen Provinces of the Low Countries

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This hand-colored copperplate engraving provides a detailed geographical map focused on the historical counties of Boulogne and Guînes, located in Northern France along the English Channel. The map meticulously records the political boundaries, towns, rivers, and woodlands, with territorial divisions emphasized by contrasting hand-coloring. A large, ornate cartouche featuring a coat of arms and surrounding drapery is situated in the lower left corner. This map was published as part of the influential Mercator-Hondius Atlas series, which was the premier cartographic reference during the 17th century. Gerardus Mercator was a Flemish cartographer, cosmographer, and geographer of the 16th century who revolutionized navigation by developing the Mercator projection. He is widely recognized for publishing the first collection of maps under the name Atlas, Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes. His meticulous and accurate mapping became the foundation for European cartography for generations, forming the basis of many subsequent atlas publications. Artist or Maker: Gerardus Mercator Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 55 cm Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Date: Late 16th/Early 17th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594) – Map of the Counties of Boulogne and Guînes (Bolonia & Gvines Comitatvs) – Hand-colored copperplate engraving (17th Century)

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This large, hand-colored copperplate engraving presents a detailed map of the Duchy of Brittany, a major peninsula in Northwestern France. The map meticulously delineates the regional divisions, cities, towns, and the rugged coastline bordering the Ocean Occidental. The engraving is highly decorative, featuring a large, ornate cartouche with the coat of arms and title, along with mythical sea monsters and several sailing vessels populating the adjacent waters. This map was published as part of the influential Mercator-Hondius Atlas series, which was the premier cartographic reference during the 17th century. Gerardus Mercator was a Flemish cartographer, cosmographer, and geographer of the 16th century who revolutionized navigation by developing the Mercator projection. He is widely recognized for publishing the first collection of maps under the name Atlas, Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes. His meticulous and accurate mapping became the foundation for European cartography for generations, forming the basis of many subsequent atlas publications. Artist or Maker: Gerardus Mercator Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 55 cm Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Date: Late 16th/Early 17th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594) – Map of the Duchy of Brittany (Duché de Bretagne) – Brittany, France – Hand-colored copperplate engraving (17th Century)

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This large, hand-colored copperplate engraving provides a detailed geographical map focused on the historical kingdom of Bohemia and its adjacent regions in Central Europe. The map meticulously records political boundaries, rivers, towns, and the mountainous topography of the area, with boundaries highlighted by contrasting colors. A prominent, ornate title cartouche decorated with strapwork and fruit is situated in the upper left corner. This map was published as part of the influential Mercator-Hondius Atlas series, which served as a primary cartographic reference throughout the 17th century. Gerardus Mercator was a Flemish cartographer, cosmographer, and geographer of the 16th century who revolutionized navigation by developing the Mercator projection. He is widely recognized for publishing the first collection of maps under the name Atlas, Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes. His meticulous and accurate mapping became the foundation for European cartography for generations, forming the basis of many subsequent atlas publications. Artist or Maker: Gerardus Mercator Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 52 cm Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Date: Late 16th/Early 17th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594) – Map of Bohemia and Surrounding Regions – Central Europe – Hand-colored copperplate engraving (17th Century)

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This large, hand-colored copperplate engraving is a significant geographical map detailing the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, encompassing the historical territories of Livonia (modern Latvia and Estonia), Lithuania, and parts of Poland and Russia. The map meticulously records political boundaries, rivers, towns, and topographical features like forests. A prominent, ornate cartouche with a colorful coat of arms is situated in the upper left corner. This important map was published as part of the influential Mercator-Hondius Atlas series, which served as a primary cartographic reference throughout the 17th century. Gerardus Mercator was a Flemish cartographer, cosmographer, and geographer of the 16th century who revolutionized navigation by developing the Mercator projection. He is widely recognized for publishing the first collection of maps under the name Atlas, Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes. His meticulous and accurate mapping became the foundation for European cartography for generations, forming the basis of many subsequent atlas publications. Artist or Maker: Gerardus Mercator Dimensions: Approximately 48 cm x 55 cm Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Date: Late 16th/Early 17th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594) – Map of Livonia, Lithuania, and Curlandia – Hand-colored copperplate engraving (17th Century)

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This topographical map is a detailed plan of the city of Middelburg, Netherlands, titled Oud Middelburg (Old Middelburg). The map presents a bird's-eye view of the city, clearly showing its circular defensive walls, surrounding moats, and the intricate internal street plan. A central waterway divides the city, and the surrounding polder lands and fortifications are delineated. The title and a city crest are inscribed on a decorative block in the lower right corner. Mattheus Smallegange was a Dutch historian and author, primarily known for his comprehensive work Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland (New Chronicle of Zeeland), published in 1696. Although he commissioned the prints and was the author, not the engraver, he is the central figure associated with the production and publication of this map, which was created to accurately document the history and topography of the province of Zeeland. Artist or Maker: Mattheus Smallegange. Dimensions: Approximately 33 cm x 42 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: c. 1696. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Mattheus Smallegange (1644–1710) – Map of Middelburg: Oud Middelburg (Netherland)

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This engraving presents a detailed plan of the ancient Campus Martius in Rome, rendered in a bird's-eye perspective. The map illustrates the locations of numerous classical monuments, including temples, theaters, baths, and the Pantheon, with the Tiber River flowing along the right side. The composition is embellished with a large allegorical figure of Rome on the left and classical fragments in the lower right, including the she-wolf with Romulus and Remus. Pieter Schenk the Elder was a German-Dutch engraver, publisher, and mapmaker based in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age. He was highly regarded for his skill in producing maps, atlases, topographical views, and portraits, often collaborating with his business partner Gerard Valk. His work contributed significantly to the cartographic publications of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Artist or Maker: Pieter Schenk the Elder . Dimensions: Approximately 39 cm x 45 cm . Medium: Engraving . Date: c. 1700. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.