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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

1951 illustrated map of Australia and Oceania by Jacques Liozu, featuring colorful mid-century pictorial depictions of animals, people, and geography across the Pacific region.

Australie & Océanie – 1951 Illustrated Map by Jacques Liozu

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

Price: 275 EUR

The German edition of Paul Hadol’s satirical political cartoon map of Europe. Karte Von Europa Im Jahre 1870 nach einem

Karte Von Europa Im Jahre 1870 nach einem franzosischen Holzschnitte

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

Price: 650EUR

Map of the Holy Land by Stoopendaal c.1720, Paradise & Garden of Eden, Bible Map

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: 250 EUR

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

Antique map of Crete (Candia) by Gerardus Mercator, ca. 1607, published in Amsterdam in the Atlas Minor by Hondius, Janssonius, and Claesz — early 17th-century Greek island map showing detailed coastlines and mountain ranges.

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.

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

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

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Ernst Haeckel Jellyfish Tumbler

This stunning tumbler features an exquisite 1904 jellyfish illustration by Ernst Haeckel, showcasing the mesmerizing beauty of marine life. Perfect for ocean lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by nature’s artistry! 🌊🔬 ✨ Why You'll Love It: ✔️ Historic Ernst Haeckel jellyfish artwork (1904) ✔️ Vibrant, long-lasting colors ✔️ Double-wall insulation keeps drinks hot or cold ✔️ Spill-resistant sliding lid ✔️ Durable stainless steel construction ✔️ Fits most car cup holders

2026 Antique World Maps Calendar – A Journey Through Historic Cartography Step back in time and explore the evolution of our world through the eyes of early mapmakers. This beautifully curated 2026 wall calendar features 12 exquisite antique world maps, each capturing the artistry, imagination, and geographical understanding of its era. From 16th-century globes to 19th-century atlases, every month reveals a new interpretation of how people once saw our planet.

Vintage War Ships 2026 Wall Calendar

Vintage war ships 2026 wall calendar featuring naval battles. Perfect for history buffs and military enthusiasts. Adds a touch of nostalgia and patriotism to any office or home. Ideal gift for Father's Day, Veteran's Day, and birthdays. Product features - Hanging hole and wire coils for easy hanging - Vibrant colors with latest printing techniques - High-quality paper stock for premium feel - Writability on calendar grids with uncoated matte pages - Two sizes available: 11" x 8.5" and 14" x 11.

2026 Celestial Map Wall Calendar

2026 Celestial Map Wall Calendar – A Journey Through the Heavens Embrace the beauty of astronomy and vintage cartography with this meticulously curated 2026 wall calendar, featuring 12 exquisite antique celestial maps. Each month unveils a different cosmic scene — from star constellations to planetary orbits — giving you a monthly journey across the heavens. These maps were chosen with great care, each possessing its own charm and story, bringing the mystique of the night sky to your walls.

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1779 World Map Journal

Explore the world with this double hemisphere interesting map printed journal. Perfect for travelers, history enthusiasts, and anyone with a curiosity about the world. Ideal for jotting down notes, sketches, or memories from your adventures. Great for back to school, travel enthusiasts, and history buffs. Product features - Vibrant prints with bright and crisp colors - Design on both sides for added creativity - Flexible spine for easy flat opening - Size: 5.2" x 7.4" with 128 pages

World Map Ceramic Mug

Bring a touch of history and geography to your morning routine with this ceramic mug featuring a printed design of the Western and Eastern Hemisphere from 1851.

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