A selection of our historic maps of Scandinavia. If you are looking for a particular map, please feel free to contact us. Maps have complete and wider margins than the images below unless otherwise noted. |
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"Carte du Groenland" Copper engraving by Laurent for Bellin. Dated 1770. Fine, recent hand coloring. Detailed map of southern Greenland with a bit of Canada in the upper left and Iceland on the right. Map has two vertical folds to fit book size. 19.1 x 25.3 cm ( 7.5 x 9.9 ") $ 175.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1520 |
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"SVECIA, DANIA, ET NORVEGIA, REGNA EUROPAE SEPTENTRIONALIA". Copper engraving by Andreas Bureus ( Anders Bure (1571-1646),founder and developer Swedish land surveying and cartography). This map was published ca 1640. Later hand coloring. Very detailed map of Scandinavia and the Baltic region. Notice the very decorative cartouche with the three coats-of-arms of the three countries. Map has a few minor spots. Vertical centerfold. Minor creases in lower margin. 42 x 52.5 cm ( 16.5 x 20 ") $ 1250.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1510 |
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Skandinavische Halbinsel ( Schweden u. Norwegen ) Dänemark u. Finland Lithograph by E. Serth in Darmstadt after Th. Bromme. Published 1860. In the upper left is an inset of Iceland. Below is a smaller inset of the Faröe Islands. Horizontal centerfold. Very light browning on margin edges. 28.5 x 37.5 cm ( 11.2 x 14.7 ") $ 75.00 Order Nr. SCADINAVIA236818 |
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"Descrittione Della Scandia o de' Paesi, e Dell'Isole Settentrtionali - Scandia Sive Regiones Septentrionales" Plate IX (9) The map shows all of Scandinavia,, Finland, Estonia, Livonia, Lithuania, the former East Prussia and the German Baltic and North Sea coastline. Also shown: The Britishes Isles, Greenland, Iceland, the legendary Island of Frisia and the first yet timid outlines of Labrador and Eastern Canada. Type of print: Copper etching Artist: Girolamo Porro Published in: "Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra" Publisher: Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli First published in: "Geographia" von Claudius Ptolemy Edition: Italian edition Editor: Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617) Text: Italian. On front and reverse side Published in: Venice Date: 1598 Measurements: Map size: Ca. 12,5 x 17 cm (ca. 4.9 x 6.7") Page size: Ca. 28,5 x 19 cm (ca. 11.2 x 7.5") Condition: Near perfect. Left margin a bit narrow. Very minor traces of age. $ 520.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA236477 SOLD ---------- Die Karte zeigt Skandinavien mit Daenemark, Schweden, Norwegen und Finnland sowie Estland, Lettland, Litauen, das ehemalige Ostpreussen und die deutsche Ost- und Nordseekueste. Ebenfalls England, Irland, Island Groenland sowie die imaginaere Insel Friesland. Im Westen die noch rudimentaeren Umrisse Nord-Amerikas (Labrador, West-Kanada) und das Packeis um den nördlichen Polarkreis. Art de Stiches: Kupferradierung Stecher: Girolamo Porro Aus: "Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra" Verleger: Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli Erstausgabe: In "Geographia" von Claudius Ptolemäus Ausgabe: Italienische Ausgabe Redigiert von: Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617) Text: Italienisch. Auf Vorder- und Rückseite Ort: Venedig Datum: 1598 Maße: Karte: Ca. 12,5 x 17 cm Buchseite: Ca. 28,5 x 19 cm Zustand: Nahezu perfekt. Linke Marge knapp. Unbedeutende altersbedingte Spuren $ 520.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA236477 SOLD |
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"Finland" Wood engraving printed in color by Geograph. Anstalt of Wagner and Debes in leipzig ca 1875. Detailed map of finnland reaching as far north as Haldischok and Utsjoki. A dotted line on the right side shows the border between Finnland and Russia. In the lower right is St. Petersburg. Map is in good condition. 28.8 x 13.7 cm ( 11.3 x 5.3 ") $ 35.00 Order nr. SCANDINAVIA1512 |
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"Südliches Schweden nach Forsell. 1849". Steel etching from "Neuester Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Some original hand outline coloring. Map shows southtern Sweden with a bit of Denmark in the lower left. At the top of the map is Lake Silian and the town of Osmundsberg. In the lower right is a circular inset of Stockholm and surrounding area. Map has overall light age toning.Condition is otherwise Almost Very Good. 24.9 x 18.5 cm ( 9.8 x 7.3 ") $ 65.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1488 |
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"Nordertheil des Herzogthumbs Schleswig". Copper etching Johannes Mejerus (1606-1674). Published ca 1650. Later hand coloring. This map shows the northern region of SchleswigIn the lower right is Als and in the lower left is Sylt. In the upper right is Middlefart. In the upper left is Vaarde. Map has veritcal centerfold. One tiny wormhole on left side. Tiny piece of lower left margin corner is missing. A few very small, scattered spots that are hardly worth mentioning. Overall condition is Better than Good. 41 x 61 cm ( 16.1 x 24 "9 $ 580.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1493 |
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Russland unD Skandinavien Steel engraving by H. Habenicht for Stieler, dated 1871. Original outline coloring. Detailed map with an inset in the lower left corner of St. Petersbur and surrounding area. In the lower right is an inset of Moscow and surrounding area. Map has a repair on lower centerfold. 33 x 40 cm ( 12.9 x 15.7 ") $ 70.00 Order Nr. RUSSIA236676 |
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“Grundriss der Stadt und des SchlossesTonderen Anno1651" (Plan of city and castle of Toender in Denmark). Hand-colored opper etching dated 1651 and published in Johannes Mejer atlas of Schleswig and Holstein. Husum,1652 Upper and right margins have been added. Lower right corner has a repaired tear. One miniscule worm hole. 16.3 x 15.5 cm (6.4 x 10") $ 180.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1526 |
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“Grundriss der Stadt Haderschleben Anno 1651". Plan of city of Haderslev, Denmark). Hand-colored opper etching dated 1651 and published in Johannes Mejer atlas of Schleswig and Holstein. Husum, 1652. Upper, lower and right margins have been added. Next to printed title hand-written title repeated in faded pink. 13 x 25.4 cm (5.1 x 10"). $ 180.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1525 |
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“Grundriss der Stadt und des Schlosses Ripen Anno 1651". Plan of city and castle of Ribe, Denmark. Hand-colored opper etching dated 1651 and published in Johannes Mejer atlas of Schleswig and Holstein. Husum, 1652. Lower and right margins have been added. 14.5 x 25.5 cm (5.7 x 10"). $ 180.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1523 |
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No title. Plan of the city of Copenhagen, Denmark. Copper etching after the drawing by H.F. Schlegel. Published in Daniel Chodowiecky's “Schulwerk". 1776. Printed on thick paper. General age toning. Traces of age and use. 16 x 21.4 cm (6.3 x 8.4"). $ 140.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1524 |
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"Geometrisch Grundriss von dcer Insull Arroe" Danish island Aeroe. Copper etching dated 1648 and published in Johannes Mejer atlas of Schleswig and Holstein. Husum, 1652 Margins have been added. Map shows traces of age and use. A vertical pleat on the right. A detailed 350 year old map of this island, also showing the island of Drejoe. 19.3 x 30 cm (7.6 x 11.8"). $ 170.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1527 |
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"Des Koenigreichs Daenemark Inseln Seeland, Moen, Born, Iaaland, Falster und den dazu gehoerigen kleinern." Copper etching from the "Postal Atlas", Reilly, Vienna, 1791. Detailed map of the Danish islands. On the right is a small inset of the islands Hornholm and Firtholm. Map has wide margins. A few minor spots in margins. Tiny repaired tear on upper margin edge. 23.5 x 28.5 cm ( 9.2 x 11.2 ") $ 125.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1515 |
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“Carte de la Mer d'Allemagne Contenant les Bancs Isles et Costes Comprises depuis Bergen et les Isles Schetland jusques au Pas de Calais". Copper etching by Henri van Loon. Published by “Depot de la Marine". Paris 1693 This is an extra large sea chart of the North Sea shows the coast lines of Norway from Bergen south to the Skagerrak, of the west coast of Denmark, the North Sea coast of Germany, Holland, Belgium, northern France as well as the east coast of England, Scotland plus all the islands along those coastlines , North, East and West Frisia. Quite detailed: the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Map has general rather heavy age toning giving it patina. Upper margin has bee widened. Centerfold has been reenforced. Some worm holes along centerfold have been covered up. There are still some small worm holes left. But they are not disturbing. 61 x 86 cm (24 x 33.9") $ 1550.00 Order Nr. BRITISHISLES 1155 |
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"Carta Nuova del Regno di Danimarca........". Copper etching by Issac Tirion (1705-1765). Published ca 1750. Map shows Denmark and surrounding area with fine detail of cities, towns, rivers, lakes and islands, even the fishing frounds are shown. Map has folds to fit book size.Strong, clear impression. Part of binding margin added inlower right corner. Paper replaced in lower left corner. Tiny repaired tears on upper margin edge. Condition is otherwise Good. 28.4 x 33 cm ( 11.1 x 12.9 ") $ 225.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1491 |
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"Schweden und Norwegen". Lithograph by Thomas after Handtke. Published in Gotha ca 1860. Very detailed map of the rivers and Fjords. In the upper left is a list of the highest Mountains and their elevations. Map is very clean with wide margins. 34.5 x 27.5 cm (13.5 x 10.8 ") $ 100.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1522 |
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Sweden and Norway Wood engraving printed in
color, ca 1895. 30.5 x 25.3 cm ( 12 x 9.9 ") $ 35.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1482 |
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"Esthland und Ingermanland oder St. Petersburg". Estonia and the area around St. Petersburg. Steel engraving by C. Stier. Original borderline coloring. Dated 1856. Detailed map of Estonia. Southern Finland. St. Petersburg district. Side map: Surrounding of St. Petersburg. 31 x 40 cm (12.2 x 15.7"). $ 80.00 Order Nr. RUSSIA1487 |
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"Carte Du Spits-Berg Suivant les Hollandois." .Copper engraving by Bellin dated 1758. Map shows the island of Spitzbergen north of Norway. Map has folds to fit book size. A few, light scattered spots in margins. Light imprinting. 21.5 x 30 cm ( 8.4 x 11 ") $ 120.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1506 |
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"Scandinavien bis zum Frieden von Friedrichshamm 1809. Mitt Angabe der, bis zur neuesten Zeit merkwuerdif gewordenen Orte" Copper engraving by W. Alt for Dr. Karl von Spruner's "Historisch-Geographischer Hand Atlas". Published in Gotha, 1846. Original hand outline coloring. Very historic map of the Scandinavien countries up to the Peace Treaty of Friedrichshamm in 1809 and the names of curious places. Overall light age toning with very minor spotting in margins. 38.5 x 37.2 cm ( 15.1 x 14.6 ") $ 180.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1503 |
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“Scandinavien und Polen nach ihrer kirchlischen Eintheilung bis zur Reformation". (Scandinavia and Poland according to their church dioceses up to the Reformation. Steel etching 1846. Borderline coloring. Side maps: The Province of Gnesen, western part. The Province of Lund. Clean, except for traces of age and use in margins. Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2"). $ 80.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1518 |
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"Spezial Karte von das Koenigreichs Schweden suedlichen Provinzen" Copper etching in original outline coloring from the "Postal Atlas", Reilly, Vienna, 1791. Map shows the southern provinces of Sweden. On the right is Gottland. At the bottom is Bornholm. A few light scattered spots - mostly in the margins. 23 x 27.6 cm (9 x 10.8 ") $ 125.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1516 |
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"La NorVegia Divisia Nelle Sue Provincie" Copper etching by Gio. M. Cassini, dated 1796. Hand coloring. Decorative and historical map of Norway. Notice the title cartouche portraying Norwegian fishing. Map has vertical and horizontal
folds to fit book size. In the upper area part of the
vertical fold has been reinforced 46 x 33 cm ( 18.1 x 12.9 cm) $ 275.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1492 |
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"Schweden und Norwegen." Map printed on two separate pages. Lithograph by G. Flemming ca 1860. Original outline coloring. The top part of thze map reaches as far south as Berg and Levanger in Norway and as far south as Umea and Nyby in Sweden. At the top of the lower part is Tronthiem and Angermanland. Map is very clean. Small repaired tear on lower margin edge. Each page size: 33.5 x 42.8 cm ( 13.1 x 16.8 ") Two pages together: $ 160.00 Order Nr. SCANDANAVIA1511 |
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"Regni Sueciae in omnes suas Subjacentes Provincias accurate divisi Tabula Generalis." Copper etching by Johann Baptist Homann, 1723. Original hand coloring. This Scandinavian map shows Sweden with Finnland and part of Norway. The red line near the top is the Arctic Circle. In the lower right is Lithuania and Curland reaching as far south as Memel. Cherubs hold a coat of arms in the cartouche while a Viking looks on. There are a few light spots in margins. Map image is clean. Vertical centerfold. 49 x 57 cm ( 19.2 x 22.4 ") $ 790.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1496 |
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"Tractus Norwegiae Danicus Magnum Dioeceseos Aggerhusiensis Partem Siftens". Copper etching by Johann Baptist Homann and Son, dated 1729. Original hand coloring. Cristania (Oslo) is locacted directly south of the title cartouche. In the upper left is Sperillen Land. South of Cristania is Moss and Monnicke Island. In the upper right is part of the Glomma River. On the right side are very lively scenes of Norwegian mining and smelting. There are some historical technical aspects of early mining shown. Vertical centerfold. Light crease in lower A short fold in lower image parallel to centerfold. Some scattered light spotting, mostly in margins. Light browning on margin edges. 48 x 54.6 cm ( 17.7 x 21.4 ") $ 785.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1497 |
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"Kriegs- und Spezialkarte vom finnischen Meerbusen von Kronstadt bis St. Petersburg 1856" Steel etching by J. Adam for"Neuester Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1856. Some original hand outline coloring. Interesting and detailed map with Kronstadt on the left and St. Petersburg on the right. In the center is information about the war and the listing of some major monuments in St. Petersburg. Map has vertical centerfold and a few minor spots. Left margin has been added. 20.5 x 29.5 cm ( 8 x 11.6 ") $ 70.00 Order Nr.RUSSIA1483 |
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"SCHWEDEN und NORWEGEN" Lithograph von C. Flemming in Glogau ca 1850. Original hand outline coloring. Detailed map of Sweden and Norway. The surrounding area shows major towns and cities. Map was put together from two parts. The upper page has light toning and browning of margin edges. In the upper part are some scattered light spots. Lower part is clean with a bit of light browning on lower margin edge. 52.5 x 38 cm ( 20 x 14.9 ") $ 100.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1509 |
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"Nuova Carta Del Regno di Svezia secondo l'ultime Osservazioni". Copper etching by Issac Tirion (1705-1765). Published ca 1750. Detailed map of Scandinavia with fine detail of rivers and lakes. Map has folds to fit book size. Lower right margin has been added where map was bound. Small repairs on left and lower margin edges. A few minimal creases. Overall condition is good. 27.7 x 33 cm ( 10.9 x 13 ") $ 220.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1490 |
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“Suecia y Dinamarca" Original borderline hand-colored copper etching by Domingo Estrue, 1830. Shows Scandinavia at the time of the Swedish-Norwegian Union (1814 - 1905) and Denmark had its largest extension south, including Holstein and even Altona (now a fraction of Hamburg). Historically very interesting SPANISH map giving the longitudes as East of Madrid. Wide margins, clean, horizontal centerfold to fit into atlas. Four small worm holes in right margin far away from image. 42 x 30.7 cm (16.5 x 12.1") $ 320.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1508 |
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"Scandinavien bis zur calmarischen Union". Copper engraving by C. Stier for Dr. Karl von Spruner's "Historisch-Geographischer Hand Atlas". Published in Gotha, 1846. Original hand outline coloring. This interesting map not only shows Scandinavia as it was up to 1397 but has many very detailed insets not usually shown on such maps. In the upper right is "Snialand Gardarholm oder Island". Right below Iceland is "Swealand oder Suithiod". On the left side is a small inset of "Faer=Eyjar (Pohrland?)". Right below is another small inset of "Hialaland, Shetlands and Orcades, Orkneys". In the lower left is an inset of "Thrond". The largest inset is in the lower right-hand corner and shows "Denmark" in fine detail. Map has light browning on margin edges. A few very minor spots in margins. 40 x 32.5 cm ( 15.7 x 12.7 ") $ 180.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1502 |
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"Ivtia Septrtentrionalis" Copper engraving by Gerard Mercator ca 1600. Contemporary hand coloring. Map shows northern Denmark with the Lim Fjord in the upper area of the map. The map reaches as far south as the Hosens Fjord. Backside has text in French about the history and geography of Demark of the time. Map has very wide margins. Vertical centerfold with two light parallel folds. A few scattered spots in margins. Light browninf on fold line in lower margin. 28.7 x 39.2 cm ( 11.2 x 15.4 ") $ 440.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1501 |
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"Lalandiae et Falstriae Accuratio Descriptio". Copper etching by Johannes Janssonius ca 1630. Original hand coloring. This map of Looland and Falster shows much historical detail. Notice the very decorative cartouches. and the various sailing vessels. In the upper right is part of Sjaelland. On half of the backside is text in French about the two islands. Map has overall browning and a bit of scattered spotting. Two small repairs on vertical centerfold. Tiny tears on upper margin edge. Map is otherwise in Good condition. 41.2 x 53.1 cm ( 16.2 x 20.9 ") $ 720.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1495 |
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"Groenland" Copper engraving ca 1780. The southern coast of Greenland is shown in the upper part of the map. In the lower right is part of Norway and the northern tips of Scotland and Ireland. In the lower left is New Denmark and a tip of America. In the upper right is Spitzberg. Map has vertical folds to fit book size. No upper margin. Ink stamp on back that shows a bit on frontside in lower right image. Thin crease on right side. 14.7 x 36 cm ( 5.7 x 14.1 ") $ 135.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1497 |
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Groenlande Copper etching after Mallet,
1685. Modern hand coloring. This interesting map shows the southern part of Greenland as well as northeast Canada. 14.5 x 10.2 cm ( 5.7 x 4 ") $ 140.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1465 |
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"Dänemark mit Holstein und Lauenburg". Steel etching from "Neuester Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Some original hand outline coloring. Map shows Denmark with the German state of Schleswig Holstein. In the upper left is a detailed plan of Kiel and in the upper right a detailed street plan of Copenhagen. Below Copenhagen is a small circular inset of the Island of Bornholm. In the lower right is a detail of Schleswig and the surrounding area. Map image has some light spotting. Margins are very spotty. Condition is just Good. 24.8 x 18.3 cm ( 9.7 x 7.2 ") $ 65.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1487 |
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"Suede, Danemark, et Norwege". Copper engraving from a French source ca 1750. Map shows the Scandinavian countries as well as part of Iceland and northerern Great Britain on the left side. Map has strong imprint and is clean. Folds to fit book size. 13.5 x 16.8 cm ( 5.3 x 6.6 ") $ 120.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA 1496 |
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" Russia cum Confinijs".Copper etching by Peter Bertius (1565-1629) for Philipp Cluver Philipp (1580 - 1623) , an early author of historic maps. His works were published long beyond his lifespan. The This map comes from a pocket size atlas (duodez): Philippi Cluverii. Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam veterem quam novam Libri. Amsterdam, 1661. Originally colored.Centerfold. Size: ca.12 x 12,5 cm (ca.4.72 x 4.92"). Narrow margins all around, especially on right side. General toning. Minimal foxing. A very early and detailed map of Russia showing the political border of the In the east is a prominent river that has one end at the Caspian Sean and the other flowing into the Gulf of Ob. It is named " Toboll" River . A large town in the northeast has the same name and is an ancient name that has lost its importance.In the lower right corner is the Caspian Sea. In the west is southern Sweeden, the Baltic Countries and Poland. The name "Lappland" designates an area that is now Finnland and part of Russia. To the south is part of the Black Sea and and the area formerly called Circassia. $ 160.00 Order Nr. RUSSIA1433 |
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" Carte de L'Islande". Copper etching by Bellin in modern hand coloring. Ca. 1750. A detailed map of Iceland with
major settlements. Mountains, rivers and fjords add a The map has two vertical ond
one horizontal fold to fit atlas size. Map is very clean.
Except for some 30 x 38 cm ( 11.8 x 15 ") $ 220.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1470 |
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"Scandinavie ou sont les Etats de Danemark de Svede". Copper engraving by Nicolas Sanson, ca 1660. Map shows Scandinavie as it was at this early time. On the right the map reaches east to Onega Lake and the Gulf of St. Nicolas. In the lower left is Amsterdam. Map has vertical folds to fit book size. Upper and left margins are narrow. 14.2 x 16.2 cm ( 5.6 x 6.3 ") $ 135.00 Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1498 |
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