Guillaume de L'Isle(1675-1726) was on of the most important cartographers of the early 18th century and a major figure in making Paris a center of... Show moreGuillaume de L'Isle(1675-1726) was on of the most important cartographers of the early 18th century and a major figure in making Paris a center of cartographic science at this time. The map shows the various kingdoms in North West Africa and Arabia with their borders clearly demarcated. Towns and settlements noted. In the area of Qatar is a town labeled "Catema." The pearl banks of the Gulf are also shown. par Guillaume De Lisle de l'Academie Rle. des Sciences ; Desrosiers, sculp. Relief shown pictorially. Shows forested and inhabited areas, etc. Divisions Arabie Petree, Arabie Desert, ile de chader, Oman, Chaulan, Tehama, Royaume de lYemen ou de lArabie Heureuse, pays de Hadramaut, Pays de Segerou ou Schajar. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00666 Print Map Item-ID: i11402052 BIB-ID: 1172548 Show less
Large and detailed chart of the southern part of the Red Sea, with detailed depth soundings, rhumb lines and, along the coasts, profiles of the... Show moreLarge and detailed chart of the southern part of the Red Sea, with detailed depth soundings, rhumb lines and, along the coasts, profiles of the hills as seen from the sea. This Map particularly decorative Sea Chart of the Red Sea, including Jeddah, three decorative insets with prospects of Shake Omare, Goofs and Gedan. D'Apres de Mannevillette ( 1707-1780), whose Oriental Neptune provides the maps to accompany this Navigator, was a celebrated French cartographer who had a long and distinguished career in the French East India Company. His father was a ship's captain in the service of French West India Company, born in Le Havre, de Mannevillette visited the Caribbean in 1726 abroad Le Marechal D'Estrées, He studied under the famous Guillaume Delisle, the King's geographer, and during a voyage to China in 1728 he succeeded in correcting the latitudes of many places using new instruments. Back in France he devised a plan to correct and publish all the existing maps of the route to China: the Red Sea, the coasts of India, Malaya, the northern parts of Indonesia, Indochina and China, Interested in Navigation in his youth, he was one of the first Frenchmen to use Hadley's quadrant, from 1735 he began collecting charts and material about the navigation of Africa and the Indies, travelling extensively for the purpose During his many voyages d'Apres de Mannevillette created a number of charts for a hydrographic atlas which, with the support of the Academie des Sciences, was published in Paris in 1745 under the title "Le Neptune Oriental" with 25 maps. For the next thirty years, with the help of his friend and eminent British hydrographer Alexander Dalrymple, d'Apres de Mannevillette revised his charts for a second and enlarged edition. This comprehensive atlas was used on all French ships and by some foreign ones too, navigating the Indian Ocean. It replaced the "English Pilot" published by John Thornton in 1700 and the charts of the van Keulens, the hydrographers of the Dutch East India Company, which were full of errors. [Après de Mannevillette]. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00093 Print Map Item-ID: i11401515 BIB-ID: 1822145 Show less
Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Arabian Peninsula--Maps--Early works to 1800, G7520 1740 .S3
هي خريطة توضح الساحل العربي باللون الاحمر، وكذلك الساحل الفارسي، وتظهر في الخريطة التلال الرملية وبعض التفاصيل، وتظهر سيناء في الخريطة على شكل مثلث... Show moreهي خريطة توضح الساحل العربي باللون الاحمر، وكذلك الساحل الفارسي، وتظهر في الخريطة التلال الرملية وبعض التفاصيل، وتظهر سيناء في الخريطة على شكل مثلث، والخليج الفارسي يظهر عريض جداً وممتداً الى الشمال، وذكر اسم قطر في الخريطة باسم كاتارا، والخريطة باللغة الفرنسية ونشرت عام1759م. J. V. Schley. Prime meridian: Ferro. Depths shown by shading. Appears in: Histoire générale des voyages / Antoine-François Prevost. 1747-67. Vol. 1. Includes note. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01036 Print Map Item-ID: i23299745 BIB-ID: 1172623 Map in French and Deutsch. Christophe Daniel Ebeling Collection, no.4010. Gift of Israel Thorndike, 1818. MaCbHMC Show less
This detailed bird's-eye plan was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem with 36 important locations identified by name through a key index, ... Show moreThis detailed bird's-eye plan was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem with 36 important locations identified by name through a key index, including what is now Temple Mount (upper center) and the walls and gates of what is now the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. Biblical scenes include the crucifixion at Golgotha (Calvary, bottom left) and King Solomon's anointment at Berch Gihon (bottom right). This map was originally published in Amsterdam in 1665 by Claes Janszoon Visscher as part of a Dutch bible. The name translates to "the holy and expanded city of Jerusalem, first known as Salem." While it is an imaginary plan, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets with a numbered key to important religious sites. Solomon's Temple is at upper center and Herod's Palace is located at the far left. This is the second state adding biblical scenes on the hillsides in the foreground. The elder's mark (an old fisherman) can be seen top left of the map key. Bird's eye view. Relief shown pictorially. Copperplate engraving ; "C.J. Visscher, excud."--Bottom right. Dutch text on verso: "Beschrijvinge van Jerusalem." Map is oriented with north towards the left. Geographic coordinates based on centerpoint derived from a modern Jerusalem map. Selected buildings shown pictorially with notes and placenames. Important scenes depicted along the bottom. Includes an alpha-numeric scroll key held by an eagle, indexing points of interest. Shows Solomon's temple, Palace of Herod, Golgotha with scene of the crucificion, Mount Gihon, scene of the annoiting of Solomon as King by Zadok the Priest. The plan is the same as the 1630 Stern's plan of Jerusalem. --Laor. Inscription in lower center "Dese Kaerte wert gestelt voor het 3 Cap. Nehemia" explains that the map was to appear in a bible before Nehemiah, chapter 3. From: Korte beschryvinge van de landschappen des werelts enz ; map 4. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00250 Print Map Item-ID: i11400584 BIB-ID: 1845449 The Visscher family includes art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson, both named Nicolas. Nicolas Visscher was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. Nicolas II, passed the business to Pieter Schenk. Show less
Ptolemys map of Arabia (his map of the sixth province of Asia) is regarded as the basis for future representations of the peninsula, which changed... Show morePtolemys map of Arabia (his map of the sixth province of Asia) is regarded as the basis for future representations of the peninsula, which changed as new information reached Europe. It is accurately located geographically on the southern coast of the Gulf. However the island of Tyllo (Tylos/Bahrain) that should be across from Catara is too Far East near the straits of Hormuz, this map Boundaries are shown as spotted line, Mountains are represented as slabs and shaded. They have a double outline, perhaps an unsuccessful attempt to show the thickness of the slab. The indentures of the coastline, the lines of rivers and outlines of the mountains have a characteristic semi-circular appearance. Names are in Roman type. Nomenclature is approximately the same as the 1478 edition. The engraver is unknown, but M.A.Hind has suggested Rosseli. In the British Museum copy the map was printed in two halves, but these have been joined and the map refolded. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00197 Print Map Item-ID: i11400456 BIB-ID: 1783646 Show less
This map by Jan Huygen van Linschoten is representative of different school of cartpgraphy dating from the end of the 16th century. He used details... Show moreThis map by Jan Huygen van Linschoten is representative of different school of cartpgraphy dating from the end of the 16th century. He used details brought back by numerous voyagers to compile information on the entire region. The shape of the Arabian Peninsula, including the whole of Arabia, is far more accurate than of earlier maps. Julfaf (now called Ras al Khaimah) is indicated for the first time. The arrowhead-shaped Qatar peninsula, called catura, can be clearly distinguished. It is located in the midst of an oyster-bed represented by small pearl-dots. [Jan Huygen van Linschoten, Henricus F. ab Langren]. Relief shown pictorially. From the author's Itinerario, voyage ofte schipvaert van Jan Huygen van Linschoten naer Oost ofte Portugaels Indien. Includes decorative cartouche and compass rose and col. ill. Some information taken from dealer's appraisal catalog. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00041 Print Map Item-ID: i11401412 BIB-ID: 1783519 Title and place names in Latin and Dutch. Show less
خريطة للامبراطورية العثمانية، تظهر فيها شبه الجزيرة العربية مع وصف دقيق للامبراطورية العثمانية في قارتي اسيا وافريقيا، وبها الكثير من التفاصيل حول... Show moreخريطة للامبراطورية العثمانية، تظهر فيها شبه الجزيرة العربية مع وصف دقيق للامبراطورية العثمانية في قارتي اسيا وافريقيا، وبها الكثير من التفاصيل حول الجزيرة العربية ومنطقة الخليج العربي، نشرت باللغة اللاتينية عام 1606 ورسمت بواسطة جودوكوس هونديوس (Jodocus Hondius)بناء على خريطة رسام الخرايط الشهير البلجيكي جيرارد ميركاتو (Gerhard Mercator) مع بعض تعديلات، وهي ملونة يدوياً، والعنوان مزخرف برسم لاحد السلاطين العثمانيين. Relief shown pictorially. Hand colored. The map has a decorative cartouche with the portrait of Ottoman Sultan Mahumet Turcorum Imperat 2. Detail is extracted from the maps of the Mercators. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00182 Print Map Item-ID: i11400353 BIB-ID: 1531358 Show less
This map is Copper-plate engraving, an enlargement of Gastaldi, Giacomos map of 1548, but is certainly better drawn, more finely done than the... Show moreThis map is Copper-plate engraving, an enlargement of Gastaldi, Giacomos map of 1548, but is certainly better drawn, more finely done than the earlier one, but with less detail. Italian text on verso, it also provides more information than the standard maps. The Qatar peninsula south east of Bahrain (Baharam) can be clearly distinguished. The sea monster was not shown on the 1548 Map. This map is published in 1561 and reprinted in 1562, 1564 and 1574 and completely reworked for Geographia di Claudio Tolemeo in 1598-1599. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01017 Print Map Item-ID: i11402684 BIB-ID: 1783522 Show less
Geography, Ancient, Natural history, Natural history--Africa, North, Description and travel, Antiquities, Description and travel, Maps, Description and travel, DT188 .S54 1738
by Thomas Shaw. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General DT188 .S54 1738 Book Item-ID: i10233945 BIB-ID: 1025030 Show moreby Thomas Shaw. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General DT188 .S54 1738 Book Item-ID: i10233945 BIB-ID: 1025030 Show less
Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C, Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C--Maps, Maps, History
Relief shown pictorially The map covers the territory of Alexander the Great's Expedition in Europe, Africa and Asia. Potray of Alexander the Great... Show moreRelief shown pictorially The map covers the territory of Alexander the Great's Expedition in Europe, Africa and Asia. Potray of Alexander the Great and a coin showing two faces.[low. r. h.]. Little damaged at the middle, low, but repaired. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00422 Print Map Item-ID: i11401205 BIB-ID: 1172463 Show less
Relief shown pictorially. From a view done by Matheo Pagano in 1549. From Braun and Hogenberg's Civitates orbis terrarum. Indexed for points of interest. ... Show moreRelief shown pictorially. From a view done by Matheo Pagano in 1549. From Braun and Hogenberg's Civitates orbis terrarum. Indexed for points of interest. Text on verso. Birds-eye plan of Cairo with Pyramids and Sphinx marked in the right side and illustration of Arabs in the lower l. h. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00507 Print Map Item-ID: i11404280 BIB-ID: 1172771 Historic Maps copy is gift of Robert A. McCabe, Class of 1956. NjP Show less
drawn by Dr. Charles Müller ; engraved by Edwd. Weller. Relief shown by hachures. At head of map: Dr. William Smith's Ancient atlas. 28. Plate 28 from... Show moredrawn by Dr. Charles Müller ; engraved by Edwd. Weller. Relief shown by hachures. At head of map: Dr. William Smith's Ancient atlas. 28. Plate 28 from: Atlas of ancient geography, biblical and classical ... / edited by William Smith and George Grove. London : J. Murray, 1874. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00459 Print Map Item-ID: i11401266 BIB-ID: 1172469 Show less
Pretiosi Joannis Imperiũm. Relief shown pictorially. The map covers the east and central Arabia. South Arabia is partly shown. It depicts the... Show morePretiosi Joannis Imperiũm. Relief shown pictorially. The map covers the east and central Arabia. South Arabia is partly shown. It depicts the legendary empire of christian King Prester John. Scale: Milliarum Germanicor, 75 Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00403 Print Map Item-ID: i11401126 BIB-ID: 1172455 In Latin. Show less
Coasts, Coasts--Madagascar--Maps--Early works to 1800, Coasts, Coasts--Mozambique--Maps--Early works to 1800, Coasts
AF: Lucini fece. Covers southern Madagascar and the southern coast of Mozambique. Shows coastal settlements and geographical features. Appears in the... Show moreAF: Lucini fece. Covers southern Madagascar and the southern coast of Mozambique. Shows coastal settlements and geographical features. Appears in the author's Arcano del mare. 1646-1647. Continues coverage at smaller scale of Carta particolare della parte tramontana dell isola di San Iorenzo ... Prime meridian: Pico. "D'Affrica carta XII." Includes ill. This is the continuation southward of the past map (no. 412) of Dudley. From: Dudley's Dell 'Arcano dell Mare... No scale. Size: 75 x 46.50 cm. Published in 1646-1647. Italian. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00411 Print Map Item-ID: i11401163 BIB-ID: 2767484 Show less
printed by R. Juigné. Likely early 19th century Map is surrounded by text explaining the geography, demography, and history of Africa Apparently from... Show moreprinted by R. Juigné. Likely early 19th century Map is surrounded by text explaining the geography, demography, and history of Africa Apparently from an English translation/edition of Las Casas' "Atlas historique, généalogique chronologique et géographique" Relief shown by pictorially and by hachures. Text entitled "Of Africa, plan of the map, its contents, directions, &c." in pannels surrounding the map. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00414 Print Map Item-ID: i11401187 BIB-ID: 1172461 Show less
Bible. Old Testament, Bible. Old Testament--Geography--Maps--Early works to 1800
Map of Palestine divided among the 12 Tribes, drawn by Homann after Guillaume Sanson. The shoreline runs from Sidon to Rinocorura. Title cartouche... Show moreMap of Palestine divided among the 12 Tribes, drawn by Homann after Guillaume Sanson. The shoreline runs from Sidon to Rinocorura. Title cartouche shows Moses receiving the Tablets on Mount Sinai. Inset: Populi Isräelitici ex Aegÿpto ... [shows route of the Exodus; Moses and Aaron standing nearby]. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures Biblical geography This map covers the Holy land divided according to tribal structure. An inset of Sinai [ low.r.h.]. Key note given [middle.r.margin.]. Small inset map showing the Israelites wanderings in the desert. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00338 Print Map Item-ID: i11400948 BIB-ID: 1172437 Show less
Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01056 Print Map Item-ID: i11402970 BIB-ID: 1172640 Copy at 216.d.5. Section 2, fol. 14/sig. Cii. l. Uk Show moreMain Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01056 Print Map Item-ID: i11402970 BIB-ID: 1172640 Copy at 216.d.5. Section 2, fol. 14/sig. Cii. l. Uk Show less
Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Africa, Southern--Maps--Early works to 1800
Arnoldus F. à Langren delineavit & scalpsit. Relief shown pictorially. Detached from: Itinerario, voyage ofte schipvaert van Jan Huygen van... Show moreArnoldus F. à Langren delineavit & scalpsit. Relief shown pictorially. Detached from: Itinerario, voyage ofte schipvaert van Jan Huygen van Linschoten naer Oost ofte Portugaels Indien. Companion map to Typus orarum maritimarum Guineae, Manicongo, & Angôlae ultra promontorium Bonae Spei ... Includes decorative strapwork cartouche, compass roses and navigation hazards. This finely engraved map is elaborated by title-pieces,compass-roses, and lettering performed by Arnold van Langren. Vignette of Prester John the legendary christian King is depicted just inside above the map. Scale: Milliaria Germanica, 50. Hispanicae 17,1/2 uni Gradiu competentia, 180. [low. middle] Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00347 Print Map Item-ID: i11400961 BIB-ID: 1172439 Title in Latin and Dutch. Place names in Latin and Portuguese. Show less
Coasts--Maps, Coasts--Africa, Southern--Maps--Early works to 1800, G8480 1596 .L5
This is a highly decorative map of the southwestern coast of Africa with early color. The scale is in German miles and Spanish leagues. There are... Show moreThis is a highly decorative map of the southwestern coast of Africa with early color. The scale is in German miles and Spanish leagues. There are coastal views of the islands of Ascension and St. Helena within a strap work cartouche at the bottom of the map and two compass roses. The title cartouche is decorated with birds, fruit and scroll-work, the sea is decorated with ships and a sea-creature, and the land is decorated with animals and mythical creatures. Also this map covers the western coast of Africa from the Gulf of Guinea to just beyond the Cape of Good Hope with excellent detail along the coastline. This map superbly engraved in the Flemish style by Florent van Langren, and the first Dutch edition of Linschoten's "Itinerario..." was published by Cornelis Claesz in 1596. Arnoldus F. á Langren delineauit, & scalpsit. Relief shown pictorially. Appears in the author's Itinerario, voyage ofte schipvaert van Jan Huygen van Linschoten naer Oost ofte Portugaels Indien. Companion map to Delineatio orarum maritimarum, terrae vulgo indigetatae terra do Natal item Sofalae, Mozambicae & Melindae ... Includes views of Ascension Island and Saint Helena, decorative cartouche and compass roses, and col. ill. Has watermark. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00240 Print Map Item-ID: i11400547 BIB-ID: 1843969 Title in Latin and English. Place names in Latin and Portuguese. Show less
Discovery and exploration--Maps, G8331.C2 C67 1695
del P.M. Coronelli M.C. cosmografo dell seren. Rep. di Venetia. Relief shown pictorially. "Dedicata all'. illmo. et eccmo. sig. Michele Foscarini,... Show moredel P.M. Coronelli M.C. cosmografo dell seren. Rep. di Venetia. Relief shown pictorially. "Dedicata all'. illmo. et eccmo. sig. Michele Foscarini, sauio grande e storigrafo della seren. Rep. di Venetia." Appears in the author's Atlante veneto. In Venetia, 1695. Inset: Origine, e corso del Nilo, descrito secondo l'osseruationi dè passati geografi. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00573 Print Map Item-ID: i1140193x BIB-ID: 1172536 Show less
