British Maps

American Civil War “Seat of War” Map, Published Just After Bull Run, 1861 Description: An important and highly detailed original map published at the outbreak of the American Civil ...

This is a vintage county map of Middlesex. An English, framed reproduction of the 16th century original by John Norden, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. A fascinating rec...

Great map of Europe Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 ...

The astronomical plate of the atlas, and the most decorative sheet in the volume. It sets out the solar system in a single diagram, with the comparative size of the planets, the comp...

Turkey in Asia – Antique Ottoman Empire Map by John Tallis, ca. 1851 This decorative 19th-century map titled "Turkey in Asia" was published by John Tallis & Company around 1851. Eng...

Antique View of Jerusalem Holy Land Engraving, Millar Geography ca. 1760 Large and highly decorative antique engraving depicting the celebrated city of Jerusalem, published for Mill...

The maps is from the 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son and offers a detailed view of the North African regions as understood in the late 19th century. Map of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunis...

This is an original antique engraved map, colored by hand, from Fullarton's Companion Atlas to the Gazetteer of the World. The engraved title reads "UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA", wit...

Antique map titled 'A Map of the Empire of Morocco Comprehending the Kingdoms of Fez, Morocco'. Original antique map of the kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Morocco. ...

Antique map titled 'Philips' New Commercial Map of Europe'. Very large wall map of Europe including the North African coast and Turkey. Decorative bord...

A fine antique of the colony of Pennsylvania. Noted at the top of the sheet as a 'Map of the province of Pensilvania'. This undated and anonymous map is thought to be from the Gentleman's Magazine, London, circa 1775, although the general appearance could date it to the 1760's. The southern boundary reflects the Mason-Dixon survey (1768), the western boundary is placed just west of Pittsburgh, and the northern boundary is not marked. The map has a number of reference points that likely refer to companion text and appear to be connected to boundaries. The western and southern boundaries are marked Q, R, S, for example. A diagonal line runs from the Susquehanna R to the Lake Erie P. A broken line marked by many letters A, B, N, O, etc., appears in the east. There are no latitude or longitude markings, blank verso. Framed in a shaped contemporary gilt wooden frame and matted under a cream colored matte. Bearing an old Graham Arader Gallery...

Northern Italy Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Italy Risorgimento 1860 Description: This finely detailed antique map depicts Northern Italy during the pivotal period of Ita...

Decorative London Railway Map, Victorian Transport Plan of London & Suburbs, 1885 A fascinating and highly decorative Victorian railway map illustrating London and its rapidly expan...

Antique Map of India – Post Roads and Dak Stations by James Wyld, c.1855 This impressive antique map titled "India Shewing the Post Roads and Dak Stations" was engraved and publishe...

Ancient Syria Map Including Palestine, Jerusalem & Mount Sinai, 1843 A highly detailed and historically evocative antique map titled “Ancient Syria,” published in London in 1843 und...

Great map of Rome Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Antique Trojan War Map – Bellum Trojanum Mediterranean, Wilkinson 1815 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored antique map titled Bellum Trojanum (The Trojan War) presents the eastern Mediterranean world as understood through the legendary narratives of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Published in London in 1815 by the respected British cartographer and publisher Robert Wilkinson, the map formed part of his scholarly Atlas Classica, an atlas created to illustrate the lands and geography described by ancient Greek and Roman authors. Wilkinson’s Atlas Classica was produced during a period of intense European fascination with classical antiquity. Educators, historians, and scholars sought visual tools to accompany the study of Homer, Virgil, Herodotus, and other ancient writers. This map reflects that intellectual movement by reconstructing the geography of the Mediterranean as it related to the events of the Trojan War and the legendary journeys of the heroes who emerged from it. The map spans the eastern Mediterranean basin, extending from southern Italy and Sicily in the west across Greece, the Aegean Sea, and Asia Minor to the Levant and Syria in the east. The Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus) appears in the northeast, while North Africa and the coast of Libya are visible to the south. Classical place names appear throughout the map, including Italia, Sicilia, Graecia, Macedonia, Thracia, Asia Minor, Phrygia, Lydia, and Syria. The famous site of Troy is shown on the northwestern coast of Asia Minor near the Dardanelles. A particularly fascinating feature of the map is the network of curved routes drawn across the Mediterranean Sea. These lines trace the legendary voyages of figures associated with the Trojan War cycle. Among them are the journeys of Aeneas following the fall of Troy, the travels of Telemachus searching for his father, and the long wanderings of Odysseus (Ulysses) as described in the Odyssey. These routes connect famous locations such as Troy, Crete, Sicily, Carthage, and the shores of Greece and Italy, transforming the map into a visual narrative of classical mythology. The engraving is precise and elegant, typical of late eighteenth-century British cartography. The map was engraved by E. Bourne, whose fine line work and careful lettering give the sheet a refined and scholarly appearance. Subtle contemporary hand coloring highlights the ancient regions and coastlines, adding visual clarity and decorative charm. Today the map appeals not only to collectors of antique cartography but also to those interested in classical literature, mythology, and the history of ancient Mediterranean civilizations. It provides a striking visual interpretation of the epic journeys that have shaped Western storytelling for more than two millennia. This example is an original antique map printed in 1798 and hand-colored at the time of publication. It is not a modern reproduction. Any presentation images showing the map framed are for visual inspiration only. The map is supplied unframed. Condition: Good antique condition with attractive original hand coloring. Light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with age. The sheet retains generous margins suitable for framing. Framing tips: This map frames beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized wood frame with a generous ivory or museum-white mat. A double mat with a subtle gold inner fillet complements the warm tones of the antique paper and highlights the elegant engraving. Such a presentation works particularly well in a study, library, or classical interior setting. Keyword block: Bellum Trojanum, Trojan War map, Homer Iliad map, Odyssey map, ancient Greece map, ancient Mediterranean map, Troy map, Aeneas voyage, Odysseus voyage, Ulysses route, Telemachus journey, Atlas Classica map, Robert Wilkinson map, London 1798 map, Pontus Euxinus, Black Sea map, Aegean Sea map, Mediterranean Sea map, Sicilia, Italia, Graecia, Macedonia, Thracia, Asia Minor, Phrygia, Lydia, Syria, Crete, Carthage, Libya, ancient mythology map, classical geography map, Homeric geography, antique Mediterranean map...

Superb Antique map of Cyprus Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Great map of Iran Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Arizona and New Mexico Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Nice map of Venice Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Ottoman Empire Map — Turkey in Asia, Syria & Mesopotamia, c.1830 A finely engraved map capturing the heart of the Ottoman Empire at a pivotal moment before the modern bor...

Antique Map of Northern United States and Canada by Bartholomew, 1882 An original Victorian map of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, published in Edinburgh by A. &a...

Antique map of California ( Southern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Vintage Paris Metro Map, Ligne 11 Opening, Art Deco Transit Plan 1935 A striking and highly decorative original 1930s map of the Paris Métropolitain, issued during a key moment in t...

Antique Map of Sweden and Norway, Original Hand-Colored Copper Engraving, 1860 This finely engraved map of Sweden and Norway was published by W. G. Blackie in Scotland around 1860 a...

Arabia, Antique Map of the Arabian Peninsula, Blackie Atlas 1860 Description: This original antique map titled Arabia presents a detailed mid-19th-century cartographic view of the A...

Antique map of Texas ( Eastern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Nice map of the Western Hemisphere Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

This is an original antique map of France, a steel engraving colored by hand, titled "FRANCE IN DEPARTMENTS". The departments are outlined in color, with a pale blue wash along the c...

Great maps of Persia. Unframed. Original color. By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute. Published, circa 1920. Free shipping.  

Antique map of New York ( Western Part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique Map of British North America, Canada and Hudson Bay, 1860 This impressive large-format map of British North America was published by W...

Cowdray Court from the Lodging House – Antique Engraving of Sussex Estate, 1796 This finely executed antique engraving presents a view of the inner court of Cowdray House, the histo...

Antique Map of Japan with Tokyo Inset, Black’s General Atlas, 1885 A finely engraved and delicately hand-colored antique map of Japan, published by the respected Scottish cartograph...

Johnston's Travelling Map of India on Linen in Original Cloth, 1857 An exceptionally rare and historically important travelling map of the Indian subcontinent, published by the reno...

Ancient Persian Empire Map of Persia, Babylon & Arabia, Published 1831 A finely engraved and historically important map titled “The Eastern Part of the Ancient Persian Empire,” publ...

This is a historical map titled "The United States of North America, Central Part" from the 1882 Blackie Atlas. It depicts the continental United States with a high level of detail, ...

North-East Africa Map Showing Egypt, Abyssinia, Sudan & Somaliland c.1902 A large and visually striking antique map titled “North-East Africa,” depicting the political and geographi...

Antique Map of Scotland, 1885 – Highlands, Counties & Coastal Detail This striking antique map of Scotland was published in 1885 by George W. Bacon in London as part of the *New Lar...

Antique Biblical Atlas with 17 Hand-Colored Maps, Religious Tract Society c.1850 This rare Biblical Atlas was published in London by the Religious Tract Society, founded in 1799, an...

Great map of Tipperary and Waterford Steel engraving Drawn under the direction of A.Adlard Published by How and Parsons, C.1840 Unframed.

Great map of the World. Showing both hemispheres From the celebrated Royal Illustrated Atlas Lithograph. Original color. Published by Fullarton, Edinburgh, C.1870 Unframed. Rep...

Antique map of Kentucky Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Great map of Russia Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

Original Antique Map of the Austrian Empire, Austria-Hungary c.1860 This large and highly detailed original antique map depicts the Austrian Empire during the mid-nineteenth century...

Antique map of California ( Northern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Oregon Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Ancient Asia Minor Map — Classical Anatolia & Pontus, Wilkinson London 1815 This finely engraved and original hand-colored antique map titled Asia Minor Antiqua depicts the ancient geography of Anatolia — modern-day Turkey — as understood through classical Greek and Roman sources. Published in London in 1815 by Robert Wilkinson, the map forms part of his celebrated historical atlas reconstructing the ancient world for early nineteenth-century scholars and collectors. The composition stretches from the Aegean Sea to Mesopotamia and from the Black Sea (Pontus Euxinus) southward to the Mediterranean, presenting a richly detailed vision of classical Asia Minor. Ancient regions including Bithynia, Galatia, Cappadocia, Lycia, Caria, Lydia, Phrygia, Pontus, and Cilicia are clearly delineated in delicate pastel hand coloring, allowing the viewer to visualize political and cultural divisions described by ancient historians. Cities central to antiquity — such as Ephesus, Smyrna, Troy, Sardis, and Antioch — appear alongside rivers, mountain chains, and coastal settlements engraved with remarkable precision. Cyprus is prominently included at the lower center, reinforcing the map’s importance as a representation of eastern Mediterranean geography during the classical era. Wilkinson’s historical maps were produced during a period of intense European fascination with classical civilization, archaeology, and ancient literature. Rather than depicting contemporary political borders, these maps sought to recreate the world of antiquity itself, blending Enlightenment scholarship with elegant decorative cartography. The refined engraving, balanced layout, and restrained coloring give the map both intellectual depth and strong aesthetic presence. Today, examples from the Wilkinson atlas are especially valued for their harmonious combination of academic clarity and decorative sophistication, making them ideal for collectors of classical history as well as interior designers seeking timeless historical imagery. Condition: Good antique condition overall. Light age-related toning with scattered spotting and minor handling wear confined mainly to the margins. Plate mark visible. Framing tips: Beautifully suited to a dark walnut or ebonized frame with an ivory mount. A wide mat enhances the subtle pastel coloring and creates a museum-style presentation ideal for study or library interiors. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand color Maker: Robert Wilkinson, London, 1818 Keywords: Asia Minor Antiqua, Anatolia antique map, Pontus Euxinus, Cappadocia, Galatia, Bithynia, Phrygia, Lydia, Caria, Lycia, Cilicia, Troas, Troy, Ephesus, Smyrna, Sardis, Antioch, Cyprus antique map...

Great map of Europe Drawn and engraved by Sidney Hall Steel engraving Original colour outline Published by A & C Black. 1847 Unframed Free shipping.

Antique map titled 'A Map of the East Indies (..)'. Large antique map of Southeast Asia, India, and part of China, extending to Tibet, the Maladives, Sumatra, part of Borneo, Hainan,...

A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton Our most magnificent and rare globes were a pair of 24-inch Newton globes. These too were updated in 1852 (terre...

Title: Antique Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador & Peru Map, Bartholomew 1884 This finely engraved antique map of northwestern South America was produced under the direction of the renow...

Great map of South East Asia Copper-plate engraving Drawn and engraved by Thomas Clerk, Edinburgh. Published by Mackenzie And Dent, 1817 Unframed.

Great map of The Pacific Islands Unframed Original color By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute Published, circa 1...

New Zealand, Antique Map, Pacific Islands, Sandwich Islands, Blackie Atlas 1860 Description: This original antique map titled New Zealand presents a detailed mid-19th-century view of New Zealand, accompanied by inset maps of the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), the Galapagos Islands, and the Papuan Archipelago. It originates from The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography and was published in 1860 by W. G. Blackie, one of the most respected British atlas publishers of the period. The main map depicts both the North and South Islands of New Zealand with finely engraved coastal outlines, mountain ranges, rivers, settlements, and regional divisions. Early place names and geographic features reflect contemporary European exploration and colonial knowledge, making the map an important historical document of New Zealand’s cartographic development during the 19th century. To the right, the additional Pacific island groups are shown in separate panels, each carefully delineated and subtly hand-colored. These inset maps broaden the geographical scope of the sheet, illustrating Britain’s growing interest in the wider Pacific world. The restrained original hand coloring helps distinguish coastlines and island groups while maintaining a calm, elegant appearance. The overall layout is balanced and visually engaging, combining dense geographic information with generous open areas of sea. This makes the map particularly attractive both as a collectible reference piece and as decorative wall art. Its horizontal format works well in interiors, especially for collectors or designers drawn to maritime history, exploration, and Pacific geography. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light overall age toning consistent with period. Minor scattered foxing and faint handling marks, primarily in the margins. Original central fold as issued. No major tears or losses. Framing tips: A wide ivory or warm cream mat will enhance the engraved detail and original coloring. A dark walnut, black, or understated antique gilt frame complements the map’s academic and exploratory character. Museum or UV-protective glass is recommended. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: W. G. Blackie, Scotland, 1860 Keywords: New Zealand map...

Great map of Egypt Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

Antique map of Connecticut and Rhode Island Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

Presented is a long folding map of the Thames River and its banks, with accompanying notes regarding locks, fishing, tide flows, houses, and churches.  The map starts at the Tha...

Original Antique Map of Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire & Middle East c.1860 This impressive original antique map depicts the vast territories historically known as "Turkey in Asia,"...