Antique Maps of theAtlantic Ocean and Bordering Countries

A selection of our historical Atlantic maps. Please contact us if you are looking for a particular map. Map margins are complete and wider than on the following images unless noted.

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"Septentrionalium Regionum Descrip."

Hand-colored copper etching from “Theatrum Orbis Terrarum"

By Abraham Ortelius

Antwerp. From the very rare First Edition, 1570

Verso: Latin

Atlas page nr. 45

This is the much sought North Atlantic map from the “Theatrum" .

Map shows Scandinavia. Finland, The Baltic Sea with its roundabout coastline of Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia up to Pechora in Russia. the North Sea coastline along Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France as far south as Dieppe. It shows the British Isles, All island groups in the North Atlantic, Greenland, Iceland, the first hint of the American continent in Nova Scotia. It also shows the mythical island of Frisland, which appeared on all North Atlantic maps up to the 1660ies and the North polar region.

Adorned with sea monsters and sail ships this is one of the most collected maps ever.

Along centerfold some very minor repairs. Otherwise excellent, especially for this First Edition exemplar.

35,7 x 48,7 cm (ca. 14 x 19.1")

$ 3900.00

Order Nr. ATLANTIC237384

" Nord Atlantischer Ocean " Steel engraving by Herm. Burghaus for Stieler. Dated 1870.

Interesting map showing some of the early Trans-Atlantic routes. In the upper left are two insets showing the east end ( Ireland ) and the west end ( Newfoundland ) of the Atlkantic Telegraph line. The overland telegraph lines are shown in red. Ocean depths are given.

Map has a vertical centerfold. Condition is very good.

34.6 x 41.5 cm ( 13.6 x 16.3 ")

$ 85.00

Order Nr. ATLANTIC236096SOLD

"Carte de L'Ocean Meridional .....". Copper etching by Bellin. Dated 1746. Modern hand coloring.

The southern Atlantic with boarding continents is the subject of this interesting map showing wind directions. In the lower left is Tierra del Fuego. The South American coast reaches as far north as the mouth of the Amazon River. The African coast is shown from the Equator southward to the Cap de Bonne Esperance. In the lower left is a tiny piece of land titled: Cap de la Circonsision. St. Helana and Tristan d'Acuã are clearly shown along with other smaller islands.

Upper margin has been widened. Almost invisible folds to fit book size. Otherwise Almost Very Good condition.

34.1 x 45.2 cm ( 13.4 x 17.8 ")

$ 520.00

Order Nr. ATLANTIC235164

"Pascaarte vande Zee custen van Guinea, en Brasilia; Van Cabo de Verde, tot C. de vona EsperançA: en van R. de Amazones tot Rio de la Plata, alles op wassende graaden gestelt. t Amsterdam." Copper etching von Johannes van Keulen (1654-1711) for "De Groote Nieuwe Vermeerderde Zee Atlas ofte Water-werelt". Published ca 1710. Original hand coloring.

This interesting map was made primarily for sailors. Notice the many windroses and ships in the Atlantic. On the right side is part of Africa and on the left this map shows the eastern part of Brazil with French Guiana and the mouth of the Amazon in the north. The coastline reaches as far south as Río de la Plata. A decorative cartouche adds to the attraction of this map.

Map is shown photographed against a light background. Margins are narrow. Map has been mounted on stronger paper. There is a 5 cm repaired tear on left edge. Along the upper edge is a dark spot. General condition is Much Better than Good.

51.5 x 59.3 cm ( 20.2 x 23.3 ")

$1870.00

Order Nr. SOUTHAMERICAMAP 2080

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