Old Map Center

Dealer for original antique maps and atlases from the Renaisssance to the 19th Century. Located in the heart of Hamburg

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Surrounding the map, you'll find 18 detailed town plans. It's like stepping back in time to explore these towns as they once were. Talk about a historical journey. In summary, this map is an absolute gem #Nordsee #raremaps #Ostsee #Amrum #Föhr #Hamburg #Kiel #Lübeck

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Dive into the mesmerizing world of historical #maps and behold this enchanting map of #SchleswigHolstein! Created by Johannes Mejer in 1650, it's a true masterpiece #Kolding #Hamburg #Sylt #Kunst #Antiquitäten

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Jan Huygen van Linschoten joined Barents on two #Arctic expeditions in 1594-1595 and used this map as a powerful argument in the debate over the route to #Asia. Some suggested a route near the #NorthPole, but Linschoten championed a southern path #Russia #art #antiquemaps #design

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A fascinating journey to the #Arctic Ocean! Jan Huygen van Linschoten (1563-1611) was the author of this magical sheet. It chronicles a historic challenge: the search for a northeast passage to Asia #Renaissance #Russia #Polar #Expedition #Art #Raremaps #antiquemaps #discover

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What makes this cartography truly special is the mystery that surrounds it. #Japan was once off-limits to Western visitors. So the European-made maps leaving us with a sense of wonder and curiosity about what lay hidden behind those vibrant inked lines#Kyoto #History #Maps #art

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Exploring the Mysteries of 18th Century #Japan: Designed by Isaak Tirion, a legendary Amsterdam cartographer, this map is a true work of art. Published in Venice, this map is not just a snapshot of Japan's geography, but a window into its wonderful history #oldmaps #art #Asia

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This is a living piece of history! It's one of the oldest views of #Freiburg. The cathedral, surrounded by the city's charming hilly landscape, stands tall while the city's coat of arms dances in the wind #BaWü #Germany #Kunst

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Explore the timeless beauty of #Freiburg im Breisgau through the lens of history! This captivating view comes from "Cosmographia," a monumental work by Sebastian Münster in the Northern Alpine #Renaissance. Dating back to 1549, it offers a rare glimpse into the past! #BlackForest

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#Wudang Mountains located in #Hubei province, #China, this region boasts 72 peaks and is rich in #Daoist temples and monasteries. Some date back to the 3rd century! Legends even say that Wudang gave birth to martial arts like #WudangWushu #art

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Wudang Mountains in 1848! Join us for a journey to 19th-century #China through the incredible #art of Thomas Allom. This view of the Wudang Mountains is a true #masterpiece – explore this incredible piece of history and nature together #Asia #arthistory #WudangMountains #raremaps

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Thomas Allom (1804-1872) was a renowned English artist, and his work offers us a glimpse into the past. The Majestic composition takes you on a walk through the #Wudang Mountains with its gently twisted mountain massif. Follow the procession #china #design #raremaps #art

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Das Kartenbild beginnt mit den #Elbinseln und reicht bis #Oldesloe und #Lübeck. Zu sehen sind die Grenzen der einzelnen Hoheitsbereiche und sogar die historische Wegeführung #Hamburg #raremaps #antik #Kunst #oldmaps #Schleswigholstein

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Diese seltene Karte aus dem Jahr 1662 zeigt das Gebiet zwischen #Hamburg und #Lübeck, ihr Autor war der Husumer Kartograf Johannes Mejer (1606–1674). Karten dieser Region sind tatsächlich selten – deshalb unbedingt zugreifen! #Deutschland #Kunst #antik #Elbe

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Die Verleger Covens & Mortier besaßen das Privileg, #Karten französischer Kartografen ausserhalb von #Frankreich drucken und verkaufen zu dürfen! Deshalb beruhen ihre Blätter oft auf Entwürfen der französischen Krone #Niedersachsen #Hannover #Lüneburg #Braunschweig #Celle

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#Niedersachsen: Diese majestätische Karte des Kurfürstentums #Hannover stammt aus der Zeit um 1745. Das Bild ist gut 60 Zentimeter hoch – ein echter Hingucker! Gedruckt wurde die Karte von den Amsterdamer Verlegern Covens & Mortier #Deutschland #raremaps #oldmaps #kunst #heimat

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The serenity before the storm: When the was printed in 1720, the winds of change hadn't yet swept #Venice into Napoleon's grasp. Homann Erben's artistic strokes evoke the hues of Veneto's vitality, a living canvas of culture #italy #antique #raremaps #art #italia #venezia

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18th Century Veneto: Homann Erben's map preserves the magnificence of #Venice and the lagoon republic. Zoom in and marvel at the small towns that dot the landscape – each a vibrant thread woven into the rich fabric of Italy's history #Italy #Italia #Veneto #raremaps #history #art

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Lilienstern's masterpiece redefines #cartography by not just #mappingpolitics, but capturing nature too: Behold the precision in portraying mountain ranges! The sheet a testament to Europe's #colonial strides, merging politics and #geography in an eye-catching tapestry #india

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India – A Cartographic Journey. Step back to 1825 with this captivating map from a school atlas from Prussia! Meet Johann Jakob Otto August Rühle von Lilienstern (1780-1847), a diplomat and military maverick #Aisa #colonization #India #Germany #Prussia #history

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The map shows forts, missionary outposts, and bustling trading settlements. Some of these were wrested from the British. The French crown established outposts within indigenous settlements, fostering alliances #Canada #england #france #history #raremaps #art #education

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Hudson Bay's Majesty Unleashed! This colossal 60cm-wide masterpiece shows the intricate beauty of the Hudson Bay region, nestled in the heart of Canada's northeast #canada #hudsonbay #america #art #history #oldmaps #cartography #collectingart
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Crafted by Alexis-Hubert Jaillot (c. 1632–1712) this grandeur sheet emerged from an atlas dedicated to the illustrious French Sun King, Louis XIV. It's a treasure trove of historical significance, laying bare the French dominions in North America #Canada #GreatLakes #NovaScotia