Antique Maps of the Near East

View these historical maps of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and the Arabian Penninsula. Maps of Turkey may be viewed under Maps of Asia Minor. If you are looking for maps of Isreal, please view Maps of the Holy Land. Please contact us if you are looking for a particular map.

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"L'Euphrate et Le Tigre" Euphrates and Tigris Copper etching by Guilliaume de la Haye. Published by the famous French cartographer Jean-Baptiste Bourgouignon d'Anville (1697 - 1782). Paris, 1779. Very delightful original hand coloring.

The focus of this map in a very detailed way is Irak. Map shows the runs of the two famed rivers to Kuwait. Map shows also the adjacent lands of Anatolia, Syria, Iran It gives names of provinces and tribes like Alghezira, Kurdistan, Chuzestan, Hakkari, Aderbigian, Diarmodzar, Diar Rabiaa, At the top center of the map is Moush-Moxocene. In the lower right corner is athe tip of the Persian Gulf. On the left is a small part of the Mediterranean Sea. Karak and Petra are in the lower left. Palmyra is directly above the title. Diabekir and many others. Historically a very interesting map.

Excellent condition.

43 x 51.5 cm (16.9 x 20.3")

$ 950.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST 1858

 

“Sketch of the Routes across the deserts between Aleppo and Bussora". Copper etching by Basire. Published by Philosophical Transactions. London, 1791.

Routes of various travellers going through Syrian, Arabian and Chaldean Deserts. Carmichael's Route, 1751. Irwin 1781. Holford 1780. Capper 1778. Texeira 1605.

Clean. Two vertical folds to fit book size.

17.7 x 24.3 cm (7 x 9.6").

$ 180.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1158

"Carte Des Premiers Ages Du Monde. Geographie Ecclesiastique De La TurquieDS'Asie, Et De la Perse." Copper engraving by E. Dussy for Robert D. Vaugondy, dated 1762. Original outline coloring.

This map shows the ancient regions with early names of people and places.

Map has wide margins. Vertical centerfold. Light browning on margin edges and a few trivial spots in margins.

23.7 x 24.2 cm ( 9.3 x 9.5 ")

$ 220.00

Order Nr. ASIAMINOR1837

"Carte De L'Empire Ottoman". Wood engraving from "Le Monde Illustre", 1860.

Very interesting historical map showing the Ottoman Empire. On the right is a detailed map of the Ear East.

Map has vertical centerfold with a bit of light graying on centerfold line. Reverse side is printed.

21.5 x 32.3 cm ( 8.4 x 12.7 ")

$ 85.00

Order Nr. ASIAMINOR1838

"A Map of the Travels of Our Lord & Savior Jeasus Christ". Copper etching by Thos. Stackhouse, ca 1770. Modern hand coloring.

Map shows the area of Christ's travels with regional divisions of the time. Cartouche is a dedication to Lord Bishop robert of Elphin.

Print has a few hardly mencionable spots. Light browning of margin edges. Bottom margin has been added. Overall condition is Better than Good.

13.7 x 25 cm ( 5.4 x 9.8 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1844

"A Map shewing the general Dispersion and settling of the Nations". Copper etching ca 1780. Modern hand coloring.

Map shows the settlements of the region with explanations in the upper right and lower left corners. The settling is shown after Japhet, Shem and Ham, the sons of Noah.

Map image is clean. Light scattered spotting in margins. Browning along margin edges. Overall condition is Much Better than Good.

20.4 x 24.9 cm ( 8 x 9.8 ")

$ 220.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1846

"Syrien und die angrenzenden Laender zur Zeit der Kreuzzüge". Steel etching by C. Poppey. 1846. Some original outline coloring.

Insets: Jerusalem 1099. Antiochia 1098. Ptolemais 1189to 1191. The Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Clean, except for traces of age and use in margins.

Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2").

$ 180.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1857

"Syrie Moderne" Copper etching by Mallet, 1683.

This decorative little map shows much more than its title indicates.
Not only is all of modern Syria shown, but also Cyprus, the Holy
Land, present-day Jordan and part of Turkey and Arabia. Notice
the Classical cartouche with two cherubs in the center holding
symbols of Christianity and the figure to the tight holds the Bible.

Condition of the map is Very Good.

14.5 x 10 cm ( 5.7 x 3.9 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1835

A Particular Description of the Countries mentioned by the apostles & pass'd through by them as the Preach'd the Gospel". Copper engraving by J. Mynde ca 1780.

Map reaches from Rome in the west to the Euphrates River in the east. Dotted line in the Mediterranean shows the voyage of St. Paul from Jerusalem to Rome. Other finer dotted lines show other voyages by the Apostles.

Map has some light scattered spotting. Light broning along vertical centerfold. Several small repairs on centerfold. Creasing in lower margins. Repair on upper right margin corner. Repaired tear in left margin reaching slightly in image. Small, repaired tear on right margin edge. Small repair on right side of image. Overall light age toning.

31 x 42.5 cm (12.2 x 16.7 ")

$ 220.00

Order Nr. ASIAMINOR1829

"Sirie" Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée" , 1779.

Map shows the old port of Alexandrette and Saudin with Cape Canzir. North is on the left side.

Small repaired tear on right margin edge. Binding marks in left margin.Small repaired tear on right margin edge. Light crease on left side.

13 x 19.6 cm ( 5.1 x 7.7 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1850

"Syrie" Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée" , 1779.

Map shows Beirut and the surrounding coastal area. Note that "north" is on the left side and "east" at the top.

The are binding marks in left margin. Light creasing on left side. Lower right corner is frayed. Tiny repaired tears on top margin edge and one on right margin edge.

12.5 x 19 cm ( 4.9 x 7.4 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1851

"Sirie" Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée" , 1779.

North is on the left side of this map showing the penninsula of Sour.

Repair in lower right margin corner. Repair on upper right margin edge. Crease on left side has been reinforced and repaired in upper margin.. Binding marks in left margin.

12.5 x 19 cm ( 4.9 x 7.4 ")

$ 65.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1852 SOLD

Syria

Copper engraving by Ramon Alabern, ca 1820. Original outline coloring.
Historically very interesting SPANISH map giving the longitudes as East of Madrid.

Near the bottom os the map is the Lac Asphalites (Dead Sea) where asphalt (bitumen) was plentiful in earlier times. In the upper left part of the map are the Taurus Mtns. In the upper right is a small bit of Armenia. Somewhat right of center is Palmyra. Part of Cyprus is shown on the left side.

Map has a horizontal fold. In the left margin are 4 small worm holes.
Wide margins. Map is clean. Very minor creases in upper margin.

39.5 x 28 cm (15.5 x 11 ")

$ 450.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1856

"A Map of the Travels of St. Paul and of the other Places mentioned in the Books of the New Testament that follow the Gospel." Copper etching ca 1750. Anonymous.

In the lower corner is an inset showing the Mediterranean and surrounding countries.

Map is clean. Margins have been added in a very professional manner. Condition is Good.

18 x 23.5 cm ( 7 x 9.2 ")

$ 145.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1854

"Carte de L'Arabie, de Golfe Persique, et de la Mer Rouge, avec Egypte, La Nubie, et L'Abessine."Copper etching by Rigobert Bonne (1729-1795) for "Atlas de toutes les parties connues du globe terrestre" by Guillaume Thomas Francois Raynal (1713-1796). Published 1780 in Geneva. Modern hand coloring.

The title describes the area shown on this map. In the west is the entire course of the Nile river. Notice the many small islands that are shown in the Red Sea.

Map in Very Good condition.

21.5 x 31.9 cm ( 8.4 x 12.5 ")

$ 275.00

Order Nr. MIDDLEEAST1847

"A Map of the Travels & Voyages of St. Paul and of ye other Places that are mentioned or referred to in the Books of the New Testament that follows the Gospels". Copper etching by Thos. Stackhouse, ca 1770. Modern hand coloring.

Map shows the region of St. Paul's travels with many of the ancient names. Notice the inset showing more of the Mediterranean region.

Map has some light spotting in margins. Light smudging on right and lower margin edges. Upper margin has been added. Overall condition is Better than Good.

17.3 x 20.5 cm ( 6.8 x 8 ")

$ 160.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1845 SOLD

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