British Isles & Scandinavia

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  • Charming map of Fyn from the Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” published in Amsterdam in 1648 at Jannsonius with german text on verso. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Mercator’s “Atlas”, itself suitably titled “Atlas Minor”. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius’ own maps of 1606. Almost 20 years later Joannes Janssonius commissioned a new set of copperplates to…

    • Author: MERCATOR Gerard - HONDIUS Henricus
    • Year: 1648
    • Dimension: 202 x 145 mm
    • Place of publication: Amsterdam
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    The first English edition of the nice pictorial map of Denmark signed “C. Bering 1950” published for Esso and sponsored by the National Travel Association of Denmark. The map shows a few major roads and otherwise consist of small images of famous and beautiful places to sightsee. Published in Copenaghen by Politikens Forlag, 1951.

    • Author: Claus Bering
    • Dimension: 38 x 45 cm
    • Place of publication: Copenhagen
    • Year: 1951
  • propaganda england ww2 map

    WWII Portuguese propaganda map of England

    • Dimension: 38 x 59 cm
    • Place of publication: Lisbon
    • Year: 1944
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    Bella mappa pittorica delle strade principali di Dublino con deliziose vignette ad illustrare le attività, attrazioni turistiche ed eventi storici della città. La pianta è completata da una decorativa cornice con gli edifici storici più importanti.

    • Dimension: 43 x 58,5 cm
    • Place of publication: Dublin
    • Year: 1968
    • Author: A. Harpers Publication
  • The Beatles Map shows a topographic layout of Liverpool highlighting the places well known (it also has their Yellow Submarine characters & the sub itself in the Mersey!) to Beatles buffs such as Quarrybank High School, their birthplaces & many other Beatle landmarks. Printed in darkgreen on light green paper by City of Liverpool Public Relations Office and published in 1974 to commemorate the buildings and places where the Beatles started their career.

    • Author: City of Liverpool Public Relations Office
    • Dimension: 37 x 42,5 cm
    • Year: 1974
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    A brightly colored map by Frederick Griffin featuring the Arms of the Government of Northern Ireland in the upper and lower margins. The map shows elegant illustrations highlighting the sights, roads, tourist attractions, history, and myths of the region. A key at bottom left identifies a wide range of locations, including ports, youth hostels, golf courses, castles, cathedrals, megaliths, industrial centres, swimming areas, roads, and more. On the verso there is additional promotional text and…

    • Author: Frederick Griffin
    • Dimension: 54 x 40 cm
    • Year: 1950
    • Place of publication: Belfast
  • Detailed map of Scandinavia with a inset of the Bay of St. Petersburg, another of Iceland and a third of Faroe Islands. From Atlas Spheroidal et Universel de Geographie by M.F.A. Garnier published in Paris at Veuve Jules Renouard in 1862. This atlas is exceptional for its “spheroidal” maps of the globe, showing the various continents and poles, shaded to give the effect of a sphere floating in space. The remaining maps are also very…

    • Author: GARNIER Francis Marie Joseph
    • Year: 1862
    • Dimension: 480 x 340 mm
    • Place of publication: Paris
  • An impressive joined two sheets map of Scandinavia by G. De L’Isle published by Covens & Mortier in 1740 ca. The map shows in high detail Norway, Sweden and Denmark and is embellished with decorative cartouche. [cod.1198/15]

    • Author: COVENS Johannes & MORTIER Pierre
    • Year: 1740 ca.
    • Dimension: 603 x 890 mm
    • Place of publication: Amsterdam
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    An attractive miniature map of Sweden and Norway by Thomas Starling from popular Victorian atlas “The Royal Cabinet Atlas, And Universal Compendium Of All Places In The Known World” published by Bull and Churton in London in 1833. The map is accompanied by a page of text giving the latitude and longitude of the major towns.

    • Author: STARLING Thomas
    • Year: 1833
    • Dimension: 90 x 145 mm
    • Place of publication: London
  • Charming map of South of Sweden showing Gotland, Malmo and Goteborg from the Mercator Hondius “Atlas Minor” published in Amsterdam in 1648 at Jannsonius with german text on verso. In 1607 Jodocus Hondius published a reduced size version of Mercator’s “Atlas”, itself suitably titled “Atlas Minor”. The maps were copied from those of the great cartographer Mercator of around 1580-90 or were reductions of Hondius’ own maps of 1606. Almost 20 years later Joannes Janssonius…

    • Author: MERCATOR Gerard - HONDIUS Henricus
    • Year: 1648
    • Dimension: 205 x 155 mm
    • Place of publication: Amsterdam
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    Large pictorial map of Stockholm designed in 1953 by Curt Blixt showing also lovely views of the most important places of the city and historical vignettes. Curt Blixt began his career as a chaser at jeweller W.A. Bolin. In order to develop his artistic talent, Curt took evening classes at the Technical School (now known as Konstfack). After completing his studies, he was employed as an illustrator and designer at Esselte Reklam at Vasagatan in…

    • Author: Curt Vilhelm Blixt
    • Dimension: 70 x 105 cm
    • Place of publication: Stockholm
    • Year: 1953
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    An uncommon pictorial map of The British Isles designed by Cecil Meyer showing the railway system with the major cities symbolized by the most important buildings, usually a church or lordly manor. Bordered by coats of arms from the cities of the British Isles and with decorative cartouche for Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales, plus a decorative compass rose. On verso: Ten panels, showing landmarks, with brief explanatory text and coat of arms, and text…

    • Author: Cecil Meyer
    • Dimension: 57 x 45 cm
    • Place of publication: London
    • Year: 1935