A selection of historical maps of Belgium. Each map is illustrated and described. If you are looking for a special map, please contact us. Very nice original hand coloring. Only minimal traces of age and use. Tiny piece of upper left margin corner is missing. Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster For the most part this map shows the Belgian Flemish province. But it reaches in parts into the Netherlands and into Northern France.
Antwerp is named here "Antorff", which is the old German denomination for this city. Very nice condition. Just a bit age-toned, lower margin some more. Reverse side of map has text print. Order Nr.
Publisher: Gio. Steel engraving after C. Vogel for Stieler. Dated Original outline coloring. In the lowe left is a detailed inset of Antwerp and surrounding area. Map shows railroad lines that are in use and those that are planned. Map also shows the main roads of the time as well as those canals used for ships. Map has a horizontal centerfol ad is in good condition. Detailed wood engraving map ca In the lower left is a map key with the symbols for towns and villages as well as railroads and roads.
On the reverse side is unrelated print. But this is not the case. This map was produced for Ortelius but not used in his atlas. Instead it was published by Johannes Jansson Map shows the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg eastwards to the run of the Rhine river and south to Frankfurt on the Main during Roman occupation.
Most place names and rivers are in Latin. An interesting flash-back into history! Two hand-colored cartouches: Title and Distances. Condition: Nice hand coloring. Centerfold has several parallel folds. Wide margins. Verso - No text print. Normal signs of age and use. Map of Belgium showing the areas that were once part of Austria. Color: Original outline hand coloring. Cartouche is originally hand-colored. Copper engraving by F.
