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helmink.com

antique maps, old maps, vintage maps of all regions of the world for sale by leen helmink antique maps. we sell authentic antique maps, sea charts and atlases.

geographicus.com

J. H. Whitney issued a his railroad maps between 1888 and 1890. They are rare and little known, but represent some of the earliest and most important maps of their respective subjects: Salt Lake City, Pueblo, Trinidad, Portland, Seattle, Port Townsend, Astoria, Spokane, Bellingham Bay.

davidrumsey.com

 browse 113,000 maps and images in luna viewer  visit david rumsey map center at stanford library    view maps recently added to online collection    welcome...

aradernyc.com

A superlative collection of rare maps, books and prints from the 16th through 19th centuries. Specializing in the rare original works of John James Audubon. Foremost antiquities dealer, locations in New York and California.

atlasofmutualheritage.nl

The most complete image database of the worlds od the Dutch East and West India Companies (VOC and WIC).

historicpictoric.com

Historic Pictoric creates museum-quality wall art from vintage maps, archival photos and contemporary design—restored, reimagined and printed to order for modern homes and businesses, based in Buffalo, NY and trusted by customers on Amazon, Etsy and TikTok Shop.

nwcartographic.com

French cartographer Nicolas de Fer was born in 1646 in the famous enclave of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France, where earlier cartographers included such erudite scholars as Martin Waldseemüller and Matthias Ringmann. Nicolas’ family were deeply entrenched in the cartographic and engraving trades. His father, Antoine de Fer, was known as a notable cartographer and map publisher with his own business based in Paris.  By the age of twelve, Nicolas had already commenced his apprenticeship under the renowned Parisian engraver Louis Spirinx, honing the skills that would later define his illustrious career. By the age of 23, he had produced his first important map, depicting the Canal du Midi. As his career developed, Nicolas himself became renowned as a cartographer, geographer, engraver and publisher. Following his father’s death in June 1673, the family business faced a period of decline under the stewardship of Nicolas's mother, Geneviève. Recognizing the need for revitalization, she entrusted the enterprise to Nicolas in 1687, marking the beginning of the company's resurgence. On assuming control of the family business, de Fer demonstrated exceptional acumen, expanding its portfolio to include town plans, atlases, wall maps, and over 600 sheet maps. His works spanned various regions, notably Europe and North America, with particular emphasis on New Spain, the Low Countries, and areas fortified by the highly  esteemed military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre, Marquis of Vauban, commonly referred to as Vauban. In 1690, his growing reputation earned him the title of official geographer to Louis, Dauphin of France. This accolade was soon complemented by appointments as the official geographer for King Louis XIV of France and King Philip V of Spain. These prestigious positions not only solidified his status but also aligned his cartographic outputs with the political interests of the Bourbons, often serving as instruments of royal propaganda. These relationships not only augment

rareandantiquebooks.com

Booksellers in Devon UK specialising in rare and antique books, many 1st editions or signed limited editions. Free international delivery.