Antique Maps and Atlases by the antique map dealer Mapcarte offering views of the World.
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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:
 $1,200.00
Description:
Mythical Northwest Passage shown as River of the West. Although dated 1748, Nouvelle Hollande reflects Capt. Cook discovery in 1770 thus later issue.


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.


Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem
Item Number:
 1022
Cartographer:
 Nicolaes Visscher
Year:
 1867
Origin:
 Amsterdam
Size:
 12"x18.5"
Condition:
 G+ on machine made paper
Price:
 $1100.00
Description:
Unusual 19th Century edition of this map, with original cartography. First produced in 1663, it appeared in Dutch bibles until the 18th century.


Orbis Vetus, et Orbis Veteris Utraque Continens, Terrarum...
Item Number:
 1005
Cartographer:
 Pierre Mortier [Sanson, Nicolas]
Year:
 1705
Origin:
 Amsterdam
Size:
 14.8" x 20.9"
Condition:
 G+ edges stained
Price:
 $700.00
Description:
Double hemisphere map building on the work of Sanson.


Planisphere
Item Number:
 882
Cartographer:
 Victor Levasseur
Year:
 1840
Origin:
 Paris
Size:
 11" x 15.5"
Condition:
 G A few minor stains and creases
Price:
 $400.00
Description:
From "Atlas Illustre" with allegorical figures of the continents and vignettes representing the four seasons.


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