Mapmaking Collection

General Map of British South Africa, 1900. Creator: Unknown
General Map of British South Africa, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Cartouche on W. Mayos Map of Barbados, 1722, (1944). Creator: William Mayo
Cartouche on W. Mayos Map of Barbados, 1722, (1944). A New & Exact Map of the Island of Barbadoes in America. According to an Actual & Accurate Survey

Map Of Germany, Bohemia And Hungary, Circa. 1760. From "Atlas De Toutes Les Parties Connues Du Globe Terrestre
Map Of Germany, Bohemia And Hungary, Circa.1760. From " Atlas De Toutes Les Parties Connues Du Globe Terrestre " By Cartographer Rigobert Bonne. Published Geneva Circa. 1760

Antique Double-Hemisphere World Map, 1686 (coloured coloured engraving
2630127 Antique Double-Hemisphere World Map, 1686 (coloured coloured engraving by Bormeester, Joachim (d.1702); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of Athens and Piraeus, Greece, mid 19th century. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, published 1889
955359 Map of Athens and Piraeus, Greece, mid 19th century. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, published 1889.; Private Collection.

Map showing the Gulf of Paria or De La Ballena as Christopher Columbus named it on his third voyage, 1892 (print)
2915323 Map showing the Gulf of Paria or De La Ballena as Christopher Columbus named it on his third voyage, 1892 (print); (add.info.: From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R)

Western part of the map of Juan de la Cosa from 1500. Juan de la Cosa sailed with Christopher Columbus on his first
2915327 Western part of the map of Juan de la Cosa from 1500. Juan de la Cosa sailed with Christopher Columbus on his first three voyages. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Map of Guanahani or San Salvador showing Watling Island where Christopher Columbus made landfall in 1492
2915316 Map of Guanahani or San Salvador showing Watling Island where Christopher Columbus made landfall in 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Map of Fra Mauro, 1457 - 1459. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892
2915315 Map of Fra Mauro, 1457 - 1459. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502
2915330 Map of Veragua showing coastline explored by Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage, in 1502. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Antonio de Herrera y Tordesillas map of the Bahamas, 1601. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R
2915318 Antonio de Herrera y Tordesillas map of the Bahamas, 1601. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map showing the Roman roads in Britain. Illustrated Easy Stories from English History
1000964 Map showing the Roman roads in Britain. Illustrated Easy Stories from English History.; Private Collection.

Map of South Africa at the time of the Transvaal War in 1901. From The Story of England, published 1930
3058426 Map of South Africa at the time of the Transvaal War in 1901. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map of Napoleon's Empire in 1812. From The Story of England, published 1930
3058424 Map of Napoleon's Empire in 1812. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map of the British Empire in 1901. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058527 Map of the British Empire in 1901. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map of Espanola with the Columbine Forts and settlements. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R
2915321 Map of Espanola with the Columbine Forts and settlements. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map of the Spanish coast from Huelva to Cadiz. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R
2915320 Map of the Spanish coast from Huelva to Cadiz. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Western part of the Catalan map of the world, 1275. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R
2915313 Western part of the Catalan map of the world, 1275. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map showing the French dominions of Henry II King of england (print)
1000965 Map showing the French dominions of Henry II King of england (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrated Easy Stories from English History.).

Limerick, Ireland under siege in 1690
6266297 Limerick, Ireland under siege in 1690; (add.info.: Map of Limerick, Ireland, dating from 1690 and showing the forces of William III besieging the city during the Williamite War of 1689-1691)

Map of portion of the West Indies, from the Weimar Map of 1527, ascribed to Fernando Columbus
2915343 Map of portion of the West Indies, from the Weimar Map of 1527, ascribed to Fernando Columbus. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Hydrographia sive Charta Marina Portugalensium, c.1504. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R
2915325 Hydrographia sive Charta Marina Portugalensium, c.1504. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map showing the course of Christopher Columbus from Guanahani to Cuba in 1492
2915328 Map showing the course of Christopher Columbus from Guanahani to Cuba in 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Ptolemaeus Map A.D. 150. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892
2915322 Ptolemaeus Map A.D. 150. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Portion of the Hauslab Globe based on the Martin Hylacomylus Waltzemu¨ller map of 1507
2915319 Portion of the Hauslab Globe based on the Martin Hylacomylus Waltzemu¨ller map of 1507. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Martin Behaim´s Globe, 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892
2915312 Martin Behaim´s Globe, 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Theatrum Orbis Terrarium, 1592. Creator: Unknown
Theatrum Orbis Terrarium, 1592. Called the first modern atlas, adapted from Mercator's world map; large coloured atlas with Ptolemy's Geographia, 1592; continents

Map of Lorraine and Alsace; Alsace and Lorraine, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Map of Lorraine and Alsace; Alsace and Lorraine, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Upper Nile Basin Map; The regions of the Cazembe, 1875. Creator: Charles Tilstone Beke
Upper Nile Basin Map; The regions of the Cazembe, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Map of the Lower Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Lower Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Map of the North Polar Regions; North Polar Discovery, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Map of the North Polar Regions; North Polar Discovery, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Le grand effort ennemi de la Derniere Annee, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Le grand effort ennemi de la Derniere Annee, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Map of the island of Urk, 1720. Creator: Maurits Walraven
Map of the island of Urk, 1720. Map hand-drawn in 1720 by surveyor Maurits Walraven based on two anonymous maps. Bottom centre: scale of 160 Rhineland rods

Map of the Baronie van Breda, c.1780. Creator: Nicolaes Visscher
Map of the Baronie van Breda, c.1780. At the top left list of towns and villages. At the top right the scale in German and French miles

Map of North Flanders, c.1695. Creator: Nicolaes Visscher
Map of North Flanders, c.1695. Showing part of Zeeland. Top right the scale in German and French miles

Map of Brabant, 1635. Creator: Michael van Langren
Map of Brabant, 1635. Prima pars Brabantiae cuius caput Lovanivm'. Top right: a coat of arms; bottom right: title in a cartouche with King David playing the harp

Carte des bassins miniers et des usines metallurgiques de la Lorraine et de la Sarre, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Carte des bassins miniers et des usines metallurgiques de la Lorraine et de la Sarre. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

A la memoire de Miss Edith Cavell; les Montagnes Rocheuses canadiennes et le Mont Cavell, 1916. Creator: Unknown
A la memoire de Miss Edith Cavell; les Montagnes Rocheuses canadiennes et le Mont Cavell. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Portrait of Petrus Bertius, Professor at Leiden, 1700-1732. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
Portrait of Petrus Bertius, Professor at Leiden, 1700-1732

Fleury-devant-Douamont: Fleury et le terrain environnant, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Fleury-devant-Douamont: Fleury et le terrain environnant. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Map of Noord-Holland and part of Friesland, 1726-1750. Creator: Anon
Map of Noord-Holland and part of Friesland, 1726-1750. At the bottom right the title cartouche with figures around it including a man with a horse, satyrs, putti

Map of a part of the head of North Holland, c.1620-c.1699. Creator: Anon
Map of a part of the head of North Holland, southern Texel and the surrounding sandbanks, c.1620-c.1699

Vlieland map, Terschelling, part of Friesland and the surrounding sandbanks, c.1620-c.1699. Creator: Anon
Vlieland map, Terschelling, part of Friesland and the surrounding sandbanks, c.1620-c.1699

Map of the island of Dieuw or DieWij on the Coromandel coast, India, 1675-1725. Creator: Anon
Map of the island of Dieuw or DieWij on the Coromandel coast, India, 1675-1725. River delta and various settlements with names

Map of Vlieland, Terschelling and the surrounding sandbanks, 1708 or later. Creator: Isaak de Graaf
Map of Vlieland, Terschelling and the surrounding sandbanks, 1708 or later. At top left the title: Flie en Schellinger stroom [stream], and a comment: Note the cyffers with black

Map of Noord-Holland, Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, part of Friesland... 1712. Creator: Isaak de Graaf
Map of Noord-Holland, Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, part of Friesland and the surrounding sandbanks, 1712. Top left, cartouche with the title Texel en Flie-stroom (Texel and the Flie-stream)

Johan François Adriaan Cateau van Rosevelt... 1885. Creator: Lovera
Johan Francois Adriaan Cateau van Rosevelt, Chief of the Construction Department and Agent General of Immigration in Suriname, 1885

Frontiere greco-serbe; terrain ou s'est deployee l'offensive de septembre a la frontiere... 1916
Frontiere greco-serbe; terrain ou s'est deployee l'offensive de septembre a la frontiere greco-serbe, de part et d'autre du lac d'Ostrovo. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

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"Unveiling the Art of Mapmaking: Tracing History's Footprints" Embark on a journey through time and space as we explore the captivating world of mapmaking. From the General Map of British South Africa in 1900 to the Antique Double-Hemisphere World Map from 1686, these intricate creations offer glimpses into our past. Step back in time with William Mayo's Cartouche on W. Mayos Map of Barbados, dating back to 1722. This masterpiece transports us to an era where cartography was both art and science, capturing the essence of a place within its ornate design. Travel further across Europe with Rigobert Bonne's Map Of Germany, Bohemia And Hungary from his renowned "Atlas De Toutes Les Parties Connues Du Globe Terrestre. " Published in Geneva around 1760, this map showcases Bonne's meticulous attention to detail and geographical accuracy. But maps are not limited to borders and continents alone; they also reveal hidden treasures within private estates. Virginia Richards' Flower Garden at Lewis Estate invites us into a whimsical paradise filled with vibrant blooms that dance under the sun’s gentle caress. The Parmentier Grounds beckon us next, showcasing Richards' talent for capturing nature's beauty. Here, meticulously manicured lawns intertwine with delicate flower beds, creating an enchanting landscape that seems straight out of a fairytale. As we venture further into Richards' world, Stoughton Estate unfolds before our eyes – an oasis nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery. The Italian Style Villa stands tall as a testament to architectural elegance while offering breathtaking views of its surroundings. Virginia Richards continues her artistic exploration by presenting M. Ward Estate - a harmonious blend between nature and human ingenuity. Its grandeur lies not only in its design but also in how it seamlessly merges with its natural environment.