The British Isles (1851)

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This is a Steel engraved map of the British Isles engraved in 1851 by J. Rapkin. Included on this map are the countries of Ireland and The United Kingdom as well as a portion of Northern France. Cities appearing on the map include: France: Harfleur, Dieppe, Boulogne (Boulogne-sur-Mer), and Calais. The United Kingdom: Cities in England: Cornwall: Penzance, St. Ives, Helstone, Falmouth, Portreath, Truro, St Columb (St Columb Major), Bodmin, Fowey, Looe, Saltash, Callington, Camelford, Launceston, and Stratton. Devon: Hartland, Bideford, Hatherleigh, Crediton, Tavistock, Devonport (Now a district in the city of Plymouth since its merger in 1914), Plymouth, Dartmouth, Totness (Totnes), Chudleigh, Exeter, Exmouth, Tiverton, Bampton, S. Molton (South Molton), Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Sidmouth, and Honiton. Somerset: Watchet, Bridgewater (Bridgwater), Taunton, Ilchester, Yeovil, Langport, Wells, Weston (Weston-super-Mare), Bath, and Frome. Dorset: Lyme Regis, Shaftesbury, Dorchester, Sherborne, Cerne Abbas, Weymouth, Corfe Cas (Corfe Castle), and Poole. Wilts (Wiltshire): Salisbury, Heytesbury, Amesbury, Devizes, Marlboro (Marlborough), Swindon, and Cricklade. Gloucester (Gloucestershire): Bristol, Sodbury (Chipping Sodbury), Tetbuty, Stroud, Gloucester, Newent, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, and Northleach. Hants (Hampshire): Lymington, Gosport, Southampton, Romsey, Portsmouth, Fareham, Andover, Alton, Alresford (New Alresford/Old Alresford), Winchester, and Petersfield. Isle of Wight: Newport. Berks (Berkshire): Hungerford, Newbury, Reading, and Windsor. Oxford (Oxfordshire): Wantage, Abingdon (Abingdon-on-Thames), Burford, Banbury, Bicester, and Oxford. Warwick (Warwickshire): Kineton, Stratford (Stratford-upon-Avon), Warwick, Henley (Henley-in-Arden), and Rugby. Worcester (Worcestershire): Evesham, Worcester, and Droitwich (Droitwich Spa). Hereford (Herefordshire): Ross (Ross-on-Wye), Hereford, Weobley, and Leominster. Sussex (Split into West Sussex and East Sussex in 1888): West Sussex: Chichester, Bognor (Bognor Regis), Worthing, Horsham, and E. Grinstead (East Grinstead). East Sussex: Brighton, Newhaven, Lewes, Battle, Hastings, Winchelsea, and Rye. Surrey: Farnham, Godalming, Dorking, Guildford, and Epsom. Kent: Gravesend, Dartford, Rochester, Maidstone, Tunbridge (Royal Tunbridge Wells), Chatham, Cranbrook, Lydd, Hythe, Folkstone (Folkestone), Ashford, Dover, Canterbury, Deal, Ramsgate, Margate, and Sheerness. Bucks (Buckinghamshire): Marlow, Aylesbury, and Buckingham. Middlesex (Now mostly Greater London since 1965): Greater London: Greenwich, Uxbrie (Uxbridge), London, and Romford. Herts (Hertfordshire): St. Albans, Hertford, Ware, Stevenage, Stortford (Bishop's Stortford), and Royston. Essex: Epping, Tilbury Ft. (Tilbury Fort), Thaxted, Witham, Chelmsford, Rochford, Colchester, and Harwich. Northampton (Northamptonshire): Towcester, Northampton, Wellingboro (Wellingborough), Kettering, Rothwell, and Oundle. Bedford (Bedfordshire): Luton, Ampthill, Bedford, and Biggleswade. Huntingdon (Huntingdonshire which is part of Cambridgeshire): Cambridge (Cambridgeshire): Huntingdon, St. Neots, Linton, Cambridge, Ely, March, Peterboro (Peterborough), and Wisbeach (Wisbech). Suffolk: Haverhill, Clare, Bury St. Dems. (Bury St Edmunds), Newmarket, Mildenhall, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Debenham, Eye, Bungay, Orford, Aldboro (Aldeburgh), Southwold, and Lowestoft. Norfolk: Downham (Downham Market), Thetford, Attleburg (Attleborough), Swaffham, Lynn (King's Lynn), Cas. Rising (Castle Rising), Holme (Holme-next-the-Sea), Wells (Wells-next-the-Sea), Cley (Cley next the Sea), Holt, Foulsham, Cromer, N. Walsham (North Walsham), Aylsham, Norwich, Yarmouth (Great Yarmouth), and Loddon. Salop (Shropshire): Ludlow, Bridgenorth (Bridgnorth), Wenlock (Much Wenlock/Little Wenlock), Shrewsbury, Newport, Wem, Oswestry, and Ellesmere. Stafford (Straffordshire): Tamworth, Penkridge, Lichfield, Stafford, Burton (Burton upon Trent), Uttoxeter, Stone, and Leake (Leek). West Midlands (Created in 1974): Coventry, Birmingham, and Wolverhampn. (Wolverhampton). Leicester (Leicestershire): Loughboro (Loughborough), and Leicester. Rutland: Oakham. Derby (Derbyshire): Ashborne (Ashbourne), Derby, Alfreton, Bakewell, and Buxton. Nottingham (Nottinghamshire): Bingham, Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark (Newark-on-Trent), Ollerton, Worksop, E. Retfd. (Retford), and Blyth. Lincoln (Lincolnshire): Crowland, Spalding, Swineshd. (Swineshead), Boston, Bourn (Bourne), Grantham, Sleaford, Horncastle, Lincoln, Wragby, Market Rasen, Burgh (Burgh Le Marsh), Alford, Louth, Saltfleet, Caistor, Barton (Barton-upon-Humber), and Epworth. Chester (Cheshire): Chester, Malpas, Nantwich, Northwich, and Warrington. Merseyside (Created on April 1, 1974): Birkenhead and Liverpool. Greater Manchester (Created on April 1, 1974): Stockport, Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Wigan, and Rochdale. Lancaster (Lancashire): Ormskirk, Chorley, Blackcn. (Blackburn), Burnley, Colne, Preston, Kirkham, Fleetwood, Garstang, and Lancaster. York (Split into North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire since April 1, 1974): East Riding of Yorkshire: Hedon, Hornsea, Market Weighton, Hull (Kingston upon Hull), Howde, Goole, and Bridlington. North Yorkshire: Cawood, York, Harrowgate (Harrogate), Ripley, Pateley Br. (Pateley Bridge), Knaresboro (Knaresborough), Ripon, Thirsk, Bedale, Middleham, Richmond, Scarborough, Pickering, New Malton (Malton), Whitby, Redcar, and Stokesley. South Yorkshire: Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, and Penistone. West Yorkshire: Halifax, Wakefield, and Leeds. Westmoreland (Part of Cumbria since April 1, 1974): Cumbrialand (Cumbria): Sedberg (Sedbergh), Appleby (Appleby-in-Westmorland), Kendal, Ravenglass, Keswick, Whitehaven, Workington, Allonby, Carlisle, and Alstone (Alston). Durham (County Durham): Stockton (Stockton-on-Tees), Darlington, Hartlepool, Durham, and Chester le Street (Chester-le-Street). Tyne and Wear (Created on April 1, 1974): Sunderland, Shields (South Shields), and Newcastle (Newcastle upon Tyne). Northumberland: Haltwhistle, Hexham, Blyth, Bellingham, Rothbury, Morpeth, Alnmouth, Alnwick, Belford, and Berwick (Berwick-upon-Tweed). Cities in Wales: Monmouth (Monmouthshire): Monmouth, Newport, and Abergavenny. Glamorgan: Swansea, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydvi (Merthyr Tydfil), Llandaff (Now a district of Cardiff since 1922), and Cardiff. Caermarthen (Carmarthenshire): Kidwelly, Caermarthen, Llandovery, Newcastle Emlyn, and St. Clear (St Clears). Pembroke (Pembrokeshire): Newport, Fishguard, Narberth, Pembroke, Milford (Milford Haven), and St. Davids. Cardigan (Cardiganshire): Cardigan, New Quay, Tregaron, and Aberystwyth. Brecknock (Brecknockshire): Brecon and Hay (Hay-on-Wye). Radnor (Radnorshire): Presteign (Presteigne), Radnor (New Radnor/Old Radnor), and Rhyader (Rhayader). Montgomery (Montgomeryshire): Llanidloes, Montgomery, and Llanfair (Llanfair Caereinion). Merioneth (Merionethshire): Dinasmowddy (Dinas Mawddwy), Dolgelby (Dolgellau), Harlech, Bala, and Corwen. Caernarvon (Caernarfonshire): Tremadoc (Tremadog), Porth dyn Uaen (?), Caernarvon (Caernarfon), and Bangor. Anglesea (Anglesey): Holyhead, Newborough, Amlwch, and Beaumaris. Denbigh (Denbighshire): Holt, Ruthin, Llanrwst, St. Asaph, and Denbigh. Flint (Flintshire): Mold and Flint. Cities in the Isle of Man: Ramsey, Peel, Douglas, and Castletown. Cities in Scotland: Berwick (Berwickshire): Eyemouth and Dunse (Duns). Haddington (Haddingtonshire which is now known as East Lothian): Haddington, Dunbar, and N. Berwick (North Berwick). Edinburg (Edinburgh): Edinburgh and Leith (Now a district of Edinburgh since 1920). Roxburg (Roxburghshire): Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick, and Castletown (Old Castleton/Newcastleton). Selkirk (Selkirkshire): Selkirk. Peebles (Peeblesshire): Peebles. Dumfries (Dumfriesshire): Dornock, Annan, Dumfries, Lockerby (Lockerbie), Moffat, Thornhill, and Sanquhar. Kircudbright (Kirkcudbrightshire): Cas Douglas (Castle Douglas), Kirend bright (Kirkcudbright), Creetown, N. Galloway (New Galloway), Dalry (St John's Town of Dalry/Dalry), and Carsphairn. Wigton (Wigtownshire): Wigton (Wigtown), K. Maiden (Kirkmaiden), P. Patrick (Portpatrick), and Stranraer. Ayr (Ayrshire): Ballantrae, Girvan, Maybole, Cumnock, Ayr, Mauchline, Tryin (?), and Stewarton. Renfrew (Renfrewshire): Renfrew. Lanark (Lanarkshire): Douglas, Lanark, and Glasgow. Linlithgow (Linlithgowshire): Linlithgow. Stirling (Stirlingshire): Stirling. Dumbarton (Dunbartonshire): Dumbarton. Fife: St. Andrews, Anstruther, Kircaldy (Kirkcaldy), Cupar, and Aberdour. Kinross (Kinross-shire): Kinross. Clackmannan (Clackmannanshire): Clackmannan. Perth (Perthshire): Perth, Dunkeld, Kirkmichael, Aberfeldie (Aberfeldy), Methven, Dunning, Killin, Fortingal (Fortingall), Doune, and Callander. Argyll: Rethsaye (Rothesay), Lachlan (Old Castle Lachlan/Castle Lachlan), Inverary (Inveraray), Kilchrenan, Stronmelch (Stronmilchan), Kilvicuen (?), and Strontian. Forfar (Forfarshire): Montrose, Lunan, Arbroath, Fern, Dundee, Moneekie (Monikie), Forfar, and Kirriemuir. Kincardine (Kincardineshire): Stonehaven, Lawrence K. (Laurencekirk), Strachan, and Fordon (Fordoun). Aberdeen (Aberdeenshire): Aberdeen, Belhelvie, Newburgh, Peterhead, St. Fergus, Cairbulg (Inverallochy and Cairnbulg), Kinnaurds Hd. (Kinnaird Head in Fraserburgh), Aberdour (New Aberdour), Deer (Old Deer/New Deer), Old Meldrum (Oldmeldrum), Fyvie, Huntly, Inverury (Inverurie), Kintore, and Kirktown (?). Banff (Banffshire): Banff, Cullen, Turriff, and Tomantoul (Tomintoul). Elgin: Garmouth, Fochabers, and Elgin. Nairn (County of Nairn): Nairn. Inverness (Inverness-shire): Inverness, Laggan, Knock Fin (?), Glassfield (Glassburn?), and Beauley (Beauly). Ross (Ross-shire): Dingwall, Kiltearn (?), Kintail (?), Lochcarron, Applecross, Gairloch, Pollew (Poolewe), Stornoway, Aird, and Barvas. Cromarty (Cromartyshire): Cromarty and Ullapool. Sutherland: Loth, Kildonan, Torr (?), Tongue, Riconich, Assynt, Inver (?), Lairg, Dornoch, and Creich. Caithness: Thurso, Latheron, Wick, Keiss, and John o'Groats Ho (John o' Groats which contains the John o' Groats House which is a hotel for people wishing to take the ferry to the Orkney Islands). Orkney Islands: Hoy K. (?), Holm, Kirkwall, Evie, Stromness. Shetland Islands: Sandwich (Sandwick), Lerwick, and Uyea (There is an uninhabited island of Uyea in the vicinity but no settlement of Uyea). Cities in Northern Ireland: Antrim (County Antrim): Belfast, Antrim, Glenarm, Clogh (Clough), Cushendun, and Port Rush (Portrush). Down (County Down): Ballyhalbert, Bangor, Hillsboro (Hillsborough), Downpatrick, Banbridge, Rathfryland (Rathfriland), Newry (Part in County Down and part in County Armagh), and Kilkeel. Armagh (County Armagh): Armagh and Keady. Tyrone (County Tyrone): Dungannon, Fintona, Omagh, Clogher, Castlederg, N. T. Stewart (Newtownstewart), and Strabane. Londonderry (County Londonderry): Coleraine, Garvagh, Kilrea, Maghera, and Londonderry (Derry). Fermanagh (County Fermanagh): Enniskillen. Cities in Ireland: Louth (County Louth): Dundalk, Ardee, Dunleer, and Drogheda. Monaghan (County Monaghan): Cas Blaney (Castleblayney), Clones, and Monaghan. Meath (County Meath): Duleek, Tarah (Tara/Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of the High King of Ireland), Maynooth (Now in County Kildare), Trim, and Slane. Cavan (County Cavan): Cootehill and Cavan. Longford (County Longford): Ballymahon, Edgeworthtown (Edgeworthstown), Longford, and Lanesboro (Lanesborough–Ballyleague). Leitrim: Fenagh. Donegal (County Donegal): Carndonagh, Buncrana, Lifford, Letterkenny, Rathmelton (Ramelton), Donegal, and Ballyshannon. Dublin: Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire), Dublin, Howth, and Rush. Kildare (County Kildare): Athy, Cas Dermot (Castledermot), Monastereven, and Kildare. Kings Coy. (County Offaly): Phillipstown (Daingean) and Tullamore. Wt. Meath (County Westmeath): Mullingar, Castletown (Castletown Geoghegan), and Athlone. Roscommon (County Roscommon): Roscommon, Tulsk, Elphin, and Loughlin (Loughlynn). Sligo (County Sligo): Sligo, Ballymole (Ballymote), and Dromore (Dromore West). Wicklow (County Wicklow): Bray, Wicklow, Rathdrum, and Arklow. Carlow (County Carlow): Carlow. Queens Cy. (County Laois): Ballyraan (Ballyroan), Maryboro (Port Laoise), and Mountmellick. Tipperary (County Tipperary): Clonmell (Clonmel), Cashel, Fethard, Thurles, Holy Cross (Holycross), Clonakenny, Roscrea, Nenagh, and Burrasakeana (Borrisokane). Galway (County Galway): Woodford, Gort, Kinvarra (Kinvara), Loughrea, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe, Monivea, Cas Blakeney (Castleblakeney), Dunmore, Tuam, and Galway. Mayo (County Mayo): Westport, Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Swineford (Swinford), and Crossmolina. Wexford (County Wexford): Gorey, Blackwater, Wexford, and New Ross. Kilkenny (County Kilkenny): Innistiogue (Inistioge), Thomastown, Kilkenny, Cas Comer (Castlecomer), and Urlingford. Waterford (County Waterford): Waterford, Kilmacthomas, Lismore, Tallow, and Ardmore. Cork (County Cork): Baltimore, Kinsale, Cork, Youghal, Rathcormuck (Rathcormac), Fermoy, Buttevant, Mitchelstown, Mallow, Kanturk, Millstreet, Macroom, Dunmanway, and Bantry. Limerick (County Limerick): Limerick, Bruff, Killmallock, Askeaton, and Newcastle (Newcastle West). Clare (County Clare): Sixmile Br. (Sixmilebridge), Newmarket (Newmarket-on-Fergus), Ennis, Innistymon (Ennistymon), and Kilrush. Kerry (County Kerry): Killarney, Tarbert, Ardfert, Tralee, Castlemaine, Cahirriveen (Cahersiveen), and Dingle.

Partie Occidentale de l'Empire Francais (1812)

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Highly detailed single page historical copper engraved map of the Western part of France and the Northern part of Spain. The map shows several geographic details on cities, towns, rivers, mountains, and islands. The map features a vignette incorporating the title. Regions shown: Pyrenees Orientales (Pyrénées-Orientales), Aude, Arriege (Ariège), Haute Garonne (Haute-Garonne), Hautes Pyrenees (Hautes-Pyrénées), Basses Pyrenees (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), Gard, Herault (Hérault), Aveiron (Aveyron), Tarn, Tarn et Garonne (Tarn-et-Garonne), and Gers. Cities shown: France: Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées: Pyrenees Orientales (Pyrénées-Orientales): Elne, Pt. Vendre (Port-Vendres), Ceret (Céret), Prats de Mollo (Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste), Perpignan, St. Paul (Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet), and Prades. Aude: Leucate, Ouillan (Quillan), Sijean (Sigean), la Grasse (Lagrasse), Narbonne, Castelnaudary, Carcassonne, and Limoux. Arriege (Ariège): Foix, Belesta (Bélesta), Tarascon (Tarascon-sur-Ariège), Ax (Ax-les-Thermes), St. Girons (Saint-Girons), Seix, Pamiers, and Mirepoix. Haute Garonne (Haute-Garonne): S. Beat (Saint-Béat), Bagneres de Luchen (Bagnères-de-Luchon), St. Gaudens (Saint-Gaudens), St. Bertrand (Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges), Muret, Villefranche (Villefranche-de-Lauragais), Toulouse, Grenade, Caraman, and Villemur (Villemur-sur-Tarn). Hautes Pyrenees (Hautes-Pyrénées): Barreges (Barèges), Argelles (Argelès-Gazost), Lourde (Lourdes), Bagneres (Bagnères-de-Bigorre), la Barthe (La Barthe-de-Neste), Castelnau (Castelnau-Magnoac), Tarbes, and Vic Bigorre (Vic-en-Bigorre). Gard: Avignon, Tarascon, Nismes (Nîmes), Arles, Sommieres (Sommières), St. Hypolitte (Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort), le Vigan (Le Vigan), and Aiguesmortes (Aigues-Mortes). Herault (Hérault): Montpellier, Frontignan, Cette (Sète), Agde, Pezenas (Pézenas), Lodeve (Lodève), Olargues, Beziers (Béziers), and St. Pens (?). Aveiron (Aveyron): St. Afrique (Saint-Affrique) and S. Sernin (Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance). Tarn: La Caune (Lacaune), Castres, Lavaur, Alby (Albi), Gaillac, and Rabastens. Tarn et Garonne (Tarn-et-Garonne): Beaumont (Beaumont-de-Lomagne), and Montauban. Gers: I'lle en Jourdain (L'Isle-Jourdain), Lombes (Lombez), Monfort, Lectoure, Auch, Simorre, Mirande (?), Vic Fezensac (Vic-Fezensac), Condom, Eauze (Éauze), Nogaro, and Plaisance. Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charentes: Basses Pyrenees (Pyrénées-Atlantiques): Laruns, Accous, Garlin, Pau, Oleron (Oloron-Sainte-Marie) Landes: Mont de Marsan (Mont-de-Marsan), St. Sever (Saint-Sever), Aire (Aire-sur-l'Adour) Spain: Catalonia: Province of Tarragona: Col de Balaguer (Coll de Balaguer), Perello (El Perelló), Tortose (Tortosa), Amposta, Momblanch (Montblanc), Cornudella (Cornudella de Montsant), Garcia, Miravet, Cambrils, and Tarragone (Tarragona). Province of Girona: Palamos (Palamós), Franciah (?), Tosa (Tossa de Mar), Hostalrich (Hostalric), La Junquiere (La Jonquera), Roses, Figuieres (Figueres), Castel Solit (?), Geronne (Girona), Puycerda (Puigcerdà), Ribas (Ribes de Freser), and Ripoll. Province of Barcelona: Malgrat (Malgrat de Mar), Cadella (Calella), Mataro (Mataró), Gronollers (Granollers), Barcelone (Barcelona), Sitjas (Sitges), S. Feliu (Sant Feliu de Llobregat), Martorell, Olesa (Olesa de Montserrat), Manresa, Cellent (Sallent), and Surla (Súria). Province of Lleida: Basella (Bassella), Pons (Ponts), Balaguer, Llor (?), Lerida (Lleida), Villagrasa (Vilagrassa), Sarroca (?), Urgel (La Seu d'Urgell), Malgrat (?), Castel Leon (?), Tirbia (?), Organya (Organyà), and Talarn. Aragon: Province of Huesca: Barbastro, Venasque (Benasque), Campo, Lastarre (?), Aguilar (?), Lascuare (Lascuarre), Almudorar (Almudévar), Anzanego (Anzánigo), Fiscal, Viescas (Biescas), Jaca, and Ayerbe. Province of Zaragoza: Osero (Osera de Ebro), Mequinenza, Foyon (Fayón), Alfoeea (?), Saragosse (Zaragoza), Escoron (?), Murillo (Murillo de Gállego), and Verdun (Berdún). Navarre: Province of Navarre: Caparroso, Navasques (Navascués), Pampelunne (Pamplona), Roncevalles (Roncesvalles), and Estella. La Rioja: Province of La Rioja: Logrono (Logroño). Castile and León: Province of Burgos: Miranda de Ebro. Basque Country: Province of Álava: Vitoria (Vitoria-Gasteiz). Province of Biscay: Orduna (Orduña). Cantabria: Province of Cantabria: Reynosa (Reinosa). Andorra: Andorre (Andorra la Vella) Source publication: Atlas Complet Du Precis De la Geographie Universelle De M. Malte Brun dressee par M. Lapie Capitaine Ingenieur Geographie Pierre M. Lapie (1779-1850) and his son Alexandre Emile Lapie (1809-1850) were French cartographers and engravers active in the early part of the 19th Century. The Lapies were commissioned officers in the French army holding the ranks of Colonel and Caipitan, respectively. Alexander enjoyed the title of "First Geographer to the King", and this title appears on several of his atlases. Both father and son were exceptional engraversand fastidious cartographers. Working separately and jointly they published four important atlases, an 1811 Atlas of the French Empire (Alexander), the 1812 Atlas Classique et Universel (Pierre), the Atlas Universel de Geographie Ancienne et Modern (joint issue), and the 1848 Atlas Militaire (Alexander). They also issued many smaller maps and independent issues. All of these are products of exceptional beauty and detail. Conrad Malte-Brun (1755-1826) was an important late 18th and early 19th Century Danish/French cartographer and revolutionary. Conrad was born in Thisted, Denmark. His parents encouraged him to a career in the Church, but he instead enrolled in the University of Copenhagen. In the liberal hall of academia Conrad became an ardent supporter of the French Revolution and the ideals of a free press. Despite the harsh censorship laws of crown prince Frederick VI, Malte-Brun published numerous pamphlets criticizing the Danish government. He was finally charged with defying censorship laws in 1799 and forced to flee to Sweden and ultimately France. Along with colleague Edme Mentelle, Malte-Brun published his first cartographic work, the Geographie mathematique, physique et politique de toutes les parties du monde (6 volumes published between 1803 and 1807). Conrad went on to found Les Annales des Voyages (in 1807) and Les Annales des Voyages, de la Geographie et de l'Histoire (in 1819). He also founded the Paris Societe de Geographie. In time, Conrad became known as one of the finest French cartographers of his time.

Carte Generale de la Grece Ancienne Et D'Une Partie De Ses Colonies par A. H. Brue, Geographe de S. A. R. Mousieuv. (1822)

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This is a copper engraved map of Ancient Greece and Turkey from 1822 by Adrien Hubert Brue. The title of the map is Carte generale de la Grece Ancienne et D'ne Partie de Ses Colonies, par A.H. Brue, Geographe de S.A.R. Monsieur. A Paris, Chez l'Auteur, rue des Macons-Sorbonne, no. 9, et chez les principaux marchands de geographie. Aout 1822. This roughly translates to General Map of Ancient Greece and Some of Its Colonies, by A. H. Brue, Geographe S. A. R. sir. In Paris at Rue des Macons-Sorbonne, No. 9 and at major geography merchants. August 1822. Countries appearing on this map: Greece Cities appearing on this map: Greece: Island of Crete: Cisanuis (?), Coricus (?), Aptera (Destroyed by an Earthquake in the 7th Century), Polyrrhenia, Cydonia (Kydonia, abandoned after the 13th Century), Amphimalia (Amphimalla, abandoned), Phenix (?), Pantomatrium (?), Miletus (?), Rhitymna (Rethymno), Eleutherna (Abandoned in the 16th Century), Dium (?), Cylaeum (?), Cnossus (Knossos, abandoned 1100 BC), Methymna (?), Assus (?), Phaetus (?), Gortyna (Gortyn, destroyed in 828), Inathus (?), Heracleum (Heraklion), Lyctos (Lyctus, abandoned by the 16th Century), Minoa (?), Arcades (?), Hyerapytna (Ierapetra), Blenna (?), Prasos (Praisos), and Nanus (?). Island of Karpathos: Nisyrus (?) and Posidium (?). Peloponnese: Messenia: Pylus (Pylos), Methone (Methoni), Asine (Abandoned), Corone (Koroni), Stenyelaeus (?), Ahia (?), Pharie (?), Aetylus (?), Thalamie (?), Laconia: Baea (Boeae), Asopus (Asopos), Leucaae (?), Epi Delium (?), Epidaurus Limera, Geronthae (?), Maryos (?), Chorion (?), Magonia (?), Acria (?), Melos (?), Gythium (?), Palae (?), Las (?), Teuthrone (Kotronas), Pyrrhieus (?), Taenarium vel Caenopolis (Tenarus), Messa (?), Attica: Islands: Cythera (?), Scandea, South Aegean: Milos: Melos (Milos)

Cape of Good Hope (1835)

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Steel engraved 1834 map of The Cape of Good Hope from Montgomery Martin's History of the British Colonies Vol. 4 Possessions in Africa & Australasia. Cities appearing on the map: Cape: Capetown (Cape Town). Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch. Clanwilliam: Clanwilliam, Papkuils (?), Leeuwenkuil (?), Droeg Kr. (?), Schuit (?), and Lily Fn. (?). Swellendam: Caledon, Swellendam, and Zuurbrak (Suurbraak). Worcester: Worcester and Tulbagh. Beaufort: Beaufort (Beaufort West) and Karreebosoh (?). George: George Tn. (George) and Elandsrug. Uitenhage: Bethelsdorf (Bethelsdorp), Uitenhage, Hartebeest (?), and Enon. ?: Graaf Reynet (Graaff-Reinet). Albany: Graham Tn. (Grahamstown), Bathurst, and Fredericksburg (?). Somerset: Somerset T. (?) and Cradock. Namaqua-Land: Rhenoster F. (?), Africananders Kr. (?), Orlam Kr. (?), Konnah (?), Riizos Kr. (?), Hardcastle Kloof (?), Griqua or Klaarwater (?), Phillipolis Miss. Sn. (?), Letaka (?), Tureehee (?), Campeldorp (?), Bootschap (Boetsap), Kouna (?), Koning F. (?), Plattenburg (?), Moos (?), Mobatee (?), Hart Kr. (?), Litakou (?), Kruman or New Litakou (Kuruman), Maquassa (?), Gaikas Kr. (?), Khanvees Kr. (?), Tzatzoe (?), Vosanis Kr. (?), Matuana Kr. (?), Omjutas (?), and Mahaks Kr. (?). Written on the lower left corner of the map is the following information about the Cape of Good Hope: Discovered: 1487 English formal occupation: 1620 Dutch Colonization: 1650 British Conquest: 1795 Restoration to Dutch: 1803 Recapture by British: 1806 Area of Territory: 200,000 Sq. Miles Population: 150,000 Mapmakers: John Walker, Alexander Walker and Charles Walker, known collectively as J & C Walker (active 1820-95), were engravers, draughtsmen and publishers working through the 19th century.

Reise Charte durch Nieder-Sachsen [jmap2015-022]

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Cities appearing on the map: Germany: Lower Saxony: Kniphusen (Wilhelmshaven), Eckwarden (?), Ovelgunne (Ovelgönne), Nienborg (?), Oldenburg, Delmenhorst, Frisoit (Friesoythe), Wildhusen (Wildeshausen), Klottenborg (Cloppenburg), Haselunne (Haselünne), Quackenburg (Quakenbrück), Vechte (Vechta), Emsteck (Emstek), Bassum, Diephold (Diepholz),

Southern Syria [jmap038]

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Cities appearing on this map: Gaza Strip: Refah (Rafah), Khan Younes (Khan Yunis), Esdier or Deir (Deir al-Balah), Gasa or Ghaza or Razze (Gaza City), Bedigga (?), and Barbara (?). Israel: Southern District: Naide (?), Ascalaan (Ashkelon), Medjdel (?), Jura (?), Hamami (?), Tookrair (?), Asdood or Shdood (Ashdod), Central District: Yebna (Palestinian town of Yibna which was depopulated after occupation of Israeli forces after June 4, 1948), Joomsook (?), Bedidje (?), Ramla, Djedou (?)

Der Westphae LischeCreis [jmap2015-024]

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Cities appearing on this map: The Netherlands: North Holland: Medenblick (Medemblik), Enckhuysen (Enkhuizen), Hoorn, Purmurent (Purmerend), Edam, Monikedam (Monnickendam), Amsterdam, Muyden (Muiden), Naerden (Naarden), Huysen (Huizen), Utrecht: Soest, Amersfort (Amersfoort), Utrecht, Woerden, Montfort (Montfoort), Isselstein (IJsselstein), Duerstede (Wijk bij Duurstede), Rhenen, Vianen, Gelderland: Hoemen (?), Aspern (Asperen), Worcum (?), Hattem, Elburg, Hardewyck (Harderwijk), Loo (Het Loo Palace), Asselt (Assel), Ermel (Ermelo), Cootwyck (Kootwijk), Hartskamp (Harskamp), Otterloe (Otterlo), Wageningen, Arnheim (Arnhem), Heusden (?), Nimegen (Nijmegen), Batenbourg (Batenburg), Cranonburg (?), Bommel (Zaltbommel), Buren, Tiel, Culenburg (Culemborg), Borckelo (Borculo), Lochem, Zutphen, Groll (Groenlo), Lichtenvoord (Lichtenvoorde), Doesburg, Dotekom (Doetinchem), Brevoorde (Bredevoort), Burg (?), Duven (Duiven), Bereklau (?), South Holland: Nieuport (Nieuwpoort), Leerdam, and Gorcum (?). North Brabant: Heusden (?), S. Gertruytenberg (Geertruidenberg), Megen, Ravenstein, Grave, Boxtel, Hertzogen Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch), Helmont (Helmond), Gestel (?), Eyndhoven (Eindhoven), Merevelt (?), Creveceur (?), Breda, Osterwyck (Oisterwijk), Rylen (Rijen?), Merode, Flevoland: Urck (Urk) Overijssel: Deventer, Diepenheim, Goor, Enschede, Delden, Ryssen (Rijssen), Oldensael (Oldenzaal), Otmarsch (Ootmarsum), Zwoll (Zwolle), Ommen, Campen (Kampen), Omer Schantz (Ommerschans), Hasselt, Genemuden (Genemuiden), Blockzyl (Blokzijl), Kuynder (Kuinre?), Stenwyck (Steenwijk), Drenthe: Coevorden, Valter Schanf (Valthermond), Assen, Westerborg (Westerbork), Spier, Meppel, Groningen: Closter Apel (Ter Apel), Westerloe (?), Wedde, Bellingwolten (Bellingwolde), Winschoten, Essen, Beerte (Beerta), Groningen, Reide (?), Damm (Appingedam), Delfziel (Delfzijl), Mieden (?), Lanacker Schantze(?), Belgium: Antwerp: Turnhout, Arendonck (Arendonk), Kastel (Kasterlee), Herenthals (Herentals), Balen, Merheut (Meerhout), Limburg: Beringen, Halen, Flemish Brabant: Diest, Sichen (?), Aerschot (Aarschot), Loeven (Leuven), Sout Loewe (Zoutleeuw), Tillemsont (Tienen), Landen, Walloon Brabant: Iudoigne (Jodoigne), Germany: Lower Saxony: Northorn (Nordhorn), Esens, Wittmund, Aurich, Norden, Marienhave (Marienhafe), Eilsum, Risum (Rysum), Emden, Remds (?), Ihorst, Leer, Wener (Weener), Oldarsum (Oldersum), Wenen (?), Iemmin (?), North Rhine-Westphalia: Emmerich (Emmerich am Rhein)

Carte Du Cours De La Riviere De Tunquin (1760)

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This is a copper engraved map printed in 1760 of modern day Vietnam and made by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. Bellin was a famous 18th century French Mapmaker who was famous for his nautical and coastal maps. The map is entitled Carte Du Cours De La Riviere De Tunquin, Depuis Cacho jusqu'a la Mer Levee par un Navigateur Anglois, which roughly translates to the Course of the Tonquin River, Until the Sea Levee at Cacho explored by the English Navigators. The units of measurement are shown to be Echelle Grades Lieues de France which roughly translated to Scale Grades, French Leagues. The map shows. an area of Vietnam along the Tonquin River. It shows Cacho, Ville Capitale du Tunquin (Hanoi), several Pagodas, and Ville ou les Anglois ont un Contour (Village or the English possession at the Contour). It shows the depth of the river at different points and several Bays, Islands, and Settlements.

Carte de l'Isle d'Anjouan (1748)

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This is a copper engraved map of the Island of Anjouan in the Comoros by Jacques Nicolas Bellin in 1748. It is labeled in both French and Dutch. The title in French is "Carte de l'Isle d'Anjouan, Une des Isles de Comore: Par le Cape. Cornwal" and in Dutch is "Kaart van't Eiland Anjuan, den der Komorose Eilanden, door Kapt. Cornwall". A rough English translation would be "A map of the Island of Anjouan, One of the Islands of the Comoros: Per Captain Cornwall. It shows a unit of measurement with the title, Echelle de quatre lieues marines in French and Schaal van Zee-Mylen in Dutch which translates to Scale of four marine leagues. Cities appearing on the map include: Kavane (?), Sakken (?), Marapare (?), Village:Dorp (?), Asanpon (?), Esoue (?), Eavil (?), Gindi (?), Mokeside (?), Bandane (?), Mindehore (?), Onzene (?), Kani (?), Bandankod (?), Bombo la Saunga (Bambao Mtrouni?), Lamude (?), Gaune (?), Bombae (?), Merone (?), Warne (?), Zeumillome (?), Haromt (?), Ponhal (?), Herovne (?), Bandanka (?), Boderan (?), Pinda (?), Suzane (?), Kova (?), Demoni (?), Koway (?), Namakil (?), Hada (?), and Demani (Domoni). Under Deamni it reads: Ville Capitale ou Demeure du Roy, Hoofdstad, which translated to Capital city or Residence of the King. Off of the Western Coast of the island it reads: Ici le Mouillage set fort bon: Hier is geode Ankering, which translated to, Here, anchorage is very good and Bancs de Roches sous l'eau, which translated to Rock Banks Under Water. On the Northern Portion of the island it reads: Tres bon endroit pour faire du bois: Beste Plaats voor den Houthak, which translates to, Very good place for wood/best place for logging.

Carte Dv Beavvaisis (1648)

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Copper engraved map of the Region of Beauvais, France. The map is adorned with a decorative cartouche. The map is from the publication: Cartes generales de toutes les Provinces de France et d'Espaigne, which translates to: General maps of all of the Provinces of France and Spain. The Cartographer, Nicolas Tassin, was active from 1633 until 1655 and was appointed "Royal Cartographer" at Dijon before setting up as an engraver in Paris where he issued various collections of small maps and plans. Cities appearing on this map include: Île-de-France: Yvelines: Mante (Mantes-la-Jolie), Meulan (Meulan-en-Yvelines), and Poissy. Val-d'Oise: Pontoiz (Pontoise), Artis (Arthies), Marignes (Marines), Magny (Magny-en-Vexin), Lisle Adam (L'Isle-Adam), and Beaumont (Beaumont-sur-Oise). Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie: Oise: Meru (Méru), Chaumont (Chaumont-en-Vexin), Labosse, Cormeille (?), Creil, Senlis, Pont S. Maixance (Pont-Sainte-Maxence), Chailly (?), Verberie, Moluin (?), Crepy (Crépy-en-Valois), Russy (Russy-Bémont), Ludron (?), Compiegne (Compiègne), Pierrefond (Pierrefonds), Auberual (?), Rotonde (Rethondes), St. Leu (Saint-Leu-d'Esserent/Villers-sous-Saint-Leu), Merlou (Mello/Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello), Mouy, Fremicourt (?), Auelon (?), Gerberoy, Meroatte (?), Villedieu (?), Bury, Clermont, St. Thibault (Saint-Thibault), Bulles, Beavvais (Beauvais), St. Just (Saint-Just-en-Chaussée), Hinu (Hénu), lequesnel (Le Quesnel-Aubry), Blicourt, Labruire (Labruyère), Remy, Neroy (Noroy), Montiers, Noyon, Le Plessis de Roye (Plessis-de-Roye), Gournay (Gournay-sur-Aronde), Oruilliers (Orvillers-Sorel), Beuuerem, Ferrieres (Ferrières), Breteuil, and Flechy (Fléchy). Somme: Nelle (Nesle ), Harbonnieres (Harbonnières), Roye, Rouy (Rouy-le-Petit/Rouy-le-Grand), Mottnselle, Mondidier, Moreul (Moreuil), Cottensy (Cottenchy), and Conty.. Normandy: Eure: Dangu and Gisors. Seine-Maritime: Gournay (Gournay-en-Bray) and Beuueray (Beuvreuil).

Russia in Europe. South part. [jmap057]

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Cities appearing on this map: Bulgaria: Varna. Turkey: Constantinople (Istanbul). Disputed Crimea: Sovastopol (Sevastopol), Simforopol (Simferopol) Russia: Krasnodar Krai: Anapa, Ekaterinordar (Krasnodar), Mamai (?), Adygea: Zapadnoi (Zapadnyy), Stavropol Krai: Stavropol, Aleksandrov (Alexandrovskoye or Aleksandriyskaya or Soldato-Aleksandrovskoye), Georgievsk (Georgiyevsk), Novogrigorevska (?), Mariksha (?), North Ossetia-Alania: Mozdok, Chechnya: Naur (Naurskaya), Volodimirovka (?), Georgia: Anacrai (?) Kumska, Kolpitchio, Starogladhovska, Kizlier, Tarki, Buinaki, Derbend, Niesabad, Dounghenti, Baku, Salian,

Carte De La Rade De Benguella et Riviere De Cantonbelle (1749)

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This is a copper engraved map of Benguella in modern day Angola printed in 1749 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. Bellin was a famous 18th century mapmaker who focused mainly on nautical and coastal maps. This map is titled Carte De La Rade De Benguella et Riviere De Cantonbelle, which is translated to Map of the Roadstead of Benguella and the Cantonbelle River. A shows Endroit de la Riviere de Cantonbelle ou les Chaloupes vont faire de l'eau, which roughly translated to The Place of the Cantonbelle River or where the Sloops are able to travel by water. B shows Bras de Mer ou il y a quanlite de Caymans et de Baeufs Marins, which roughly translated to Inlet or the Bay of Caymans and Bay of oxen. The units shown are Une Lieue Marine de France et d'Angleterre or a Marine League of France and England. The map shows Ville de Benguella (Benguela) including Petit Fortin Ruine (Ruins of the Little Fort) and F. S. Philippe (Forte de São Filipe de Benguela) as well as Village de Negres (?), and F. Kabuto (?). In F. Kabuto, it says Les Anglois marquent ici apres Mr. Delisle le Fort de Kabuto je ne scan sur quel sondement which roughly translates into The English and Mr. Delisle mark Fort Kabuto Here and I put it in based on them.

Carte De La Partie Meridionale Du Bresil, Avec Les Possessions Espagnols qui en sont a L'ouest (1780)

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This is a copper engraved map from 1780 by Rigobert Bonne titled Carte De La Partie Meridionale Du Bresil, Avec Les Possessions Espagnols qui en sont a L'ouest, which, translated into English reads as, Map of Southern Brasil, With the Spanish possessions that are on the West Coast. It is from the atlas, Atlas de toutes les parties connues du Globe Terrestre (Atlas of all known parts of the World), Rigobert Bonne was a famous mapmaker from the 18th Century. The map covers the countries of Uruguay and Paraguay with parts of Northern Argentina, Southern Brazil, and Southern Bolivia. Cities appearing on the map: Argentina: S. Louis de la Punta (San Luis), Villa de la Vallee Fertile (?), Cordova (Córdoba), Sta. Fe (Santa Fe), Pergamino, Buenos Ayres (Buenos Aires), S. Fernando (San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca), S. Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucumán), St. Yago del Ebero (Santiago del Estero), Sta. Lucia (Santa Lucía), Candelaria, Salta, and Juguy (San Salvador de Jujuy). Uruguay: Colonie du S. Sacrement (Colonia del Sacramento) and Mt. Video (Montevideo). Brazil: Sta. Tecla (Fuerte de Santa Tecla destroyed in 1801 and now just the ruins of the fort), Ciudad del Rio Grande de S. Pedro (Rio Grande), Viamon (Viamão), Villa de Laguna (Laguna), S. Francois (São Francisco do Sul), Iguilpe (Iguape), S. Vincent (São Vicente), S. Paul (São Paulo), S. Sebastien de Rio Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro), S. Juan del Rey (São João del Rei), Villa Rica ou Mariana (Mariana), S. Fr. Xavier (São Francisco do Guaporé?), Sta. Anne (Santa Ana), S. Felix (São Félix do Araguaia), Villanova do Principe (?), and Porto Seguro. Paraguay: Sta. Rose (Santa Rosa), Villa Rica (Villarrica), Assomtion (Asunción), Bolivia: S. Bernardo de Tarya (Tarija) and Sta. Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra).

Carte Particuliere des Environs d'Arthois du Boulenois et d'Une Partie de la Picardie (1712)

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This is a copper engraved map of Northern France by Eugene Henry Fricx published in 1712. The title in French is Carte Particuliere des Environs d'Arthois du Boulenois et d'Une Partie de la Picardie and a rough English translation is Map of the Surroundings of Arthois Boulnois and Part of the Picardie. At the key it is written in French, Echelle de deux Lienes de Brabant which roughly translates in English to Scale of two Brabant Lines. Below it reads in French, A Bruxelles chez Eugene Henry Fricx rue de la Madelene aver Privilege du Roy 1708, which roughly ran slated in English to In Brussels Eugene Henry Fricx Street of the Madeleine with Privilege of the King, 1708. Cities appearing on the map: Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie: Nord: Marquete (?), Koflande (?), Hasebrouk, Wate ou la Mote au bois(La Motte-au-Bois which is now part of Morbecque since the early 1790s), Steenbek (Steenbecque), Morbek (Morbecque), Fontainecastel (?), Zekele (?), Waloncapele (Wallon-Cappel), la Vostine F. O. C. (?), Ablinghem (Ebblinghem), Norstract (?), Bacouk (?), Renecrre (Renescure), Sille ou Linde (Lynde), Blaringhem, Boisinghem (Boëseghem), Tiene (Thiennes), Haveskerke (Haverskerque), Sanai capele (?), Wiacbrouq (Widdebrouck), and Pequeur. Pas-de-Calais: Bambek (?), Roughe F. ruine (?), Garlinghem, S. Floris (Saint-Floris), S. Venant (Saint-Venant), Amuzois (Les Amusoires), Robek Printe (Robecq), Le Quenol (?), Bune (Busnes), Garbek (Guarbecque), Le Moulenou (?), Bernoville (?), Berguete (Berguette, which, on January 1, 1996, consolidated with Molinghem and Isbergues to form Isbergues), Molinghem (Molinghem, which, on January 1, 1996, consolidated with Berguette and Isbergues to form Isbergues), Flandre (La Flandrie), P. en Bune (Pont en Busnes), Bunete (Busnettes), Canteraine (?), Manquevile (Manqueville), Ham H. O. S. (Ham-en-Artois), Pire (?), Orgevile (Orgeville), Cote (Saint-Hilaire-Cottes), S. Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire-Cottes), Malanoi (Norrent-Fontes), Norrem (Norrent-Fontes), Fonte (Norrent-Fontes), Tanai (?), les Mottes (?), Mazinghem, Breux (?), Isberge (Isbergues), Aire (Aire-sur-la-Lys), F. S. Francois (Fort St. Francis), S. Martin (Saint-Martin), Wit (Wittes), Jumele (La Jumelle), Rinck (Rinq), S. Quintin (?), S. Andrellas (?), Cohen (?), Quarq (?), Marte (Marthes), Mame (Mametz), Rebeck (?), Glominghem (Glomenghem), Cauchie d'Eck (There is a Fond de Cauchie and a Rue de Cauchie outside the city of Ecques), Warne, Roquetoir (Roquetoire), Ron (?), Ecoire (?), Raquinghem (Racquinghem), le Barne (?), Verderek (Wardrecques), Campagne (Campagne-lès-Wardrecques), Blandeque F. C. (Blendecques), Sorice (?), Quistede (Quiestède), Huringhem (Heuringhem), Pihen (Pihem), Helfaut, Bilk (?), St. Arque Comte (Arques), Wime (?), S. Bertin (Abbey of Saint Bertin inside Saint-Omer founded in the 7th Century that was closed during the French Revolution and is now Ruins), St. Omer (Saint-Omer), le Nar (?), les Chartroux (?), Longeunesse, Leulinghem, Wisq (Wisques), Wiserne (Wizernes), Haline (Hallines), Equerde (Esquerdes), Setque (Setques), Arqenbrone (?), Estrehen (Estrehem), Tatinghem (Merged to form Saint-Martin-lez-Tatinghem on January 1, 2016), le Hautoi (?), Cormete (Cormette), Disq (Petit Difques?/Grand Difques?), Noircarme (?), Quelme (Quelmes), Lumbre (Lumbres), Baynghem (Bayenghem-lès-Éperlecques/Bayenghem-lès-Seninghem), le Val du bois (?), Zud Ausq (Zudausques), Aquin (Joined with Westbécourt on January 1, 1974 to form Acquin-Westbécourt), Moringhem, Boidinghem (Boisdinghem), Bouvelinghem, Watine (?), Quercamp (Quercamps), Alquine (Alquines), Haut et Bas Locquin (Haut-Loquin/Bas Loquin), Waterdal (?), Colombi (Coulomby), Journi (Journy), Cauchie (?), Surque (Surques), Equeule (Escœuilles), Brunemberg (Brunembert), Reberg (Rebergues), Bainghem (Bainghen), Longuevile (Longueville), Coquerel (?), Cele (Selles), Bournonvile (Bournonville), Duche (?), Liane (There is a La Liane stream), Heneveu (Henneveux), Alingtun (Alincthun), Cremare (Crémarest), Belebrune (Bellebrune), Haute fontaine (There is a hotel called Gite Cottage des Hautes Fontaines), Bele (Belle-et-Houllefort), Contevile (?), Perne (Pernes-lès-Boulogne), Huplande (Huplandre), la Capele (La Capelle-lès-Boulogne), Pitefau (Pittefaux), Sauvre moulin (17th Century Chateau of Souverain-Moulin), Cuvervile (There is a street Chemin de Cuverville), Cluse (La Haute Cluse), S. Martin (?), Bedeutre (?), Boulemberg (?), Maquinghem (Macquinghen), Bertenlair (?), Baingtun (Baincthun), la Pature (?), Echinghem (Echinghen), S. Leonard (Saint-Léonard), P. De Brique (Pont-de-Briques), Hermeranq (?), Isque (Isques), Quehem (Quehen), Quetinghem (Questinghen), Hedin l'Abbe (Hesdin-l'Abbé), Oureq (?), Lanoi (?), Quetre (Questrecques), Wirevigne (Wirwignes), Reelinghem (There is a street Route de Reclinghen), S. Etiene (Saint-Étienne-au-Mont), Audisque (?), la Manoir (?), Ecame (?), Condete (Condette), Choquel (Le Choquel), la Hate (?), Chateau de Hardelot (Neufchâtel-Hardelot), Neuchatel (Neufchâtel-Hardelot), la Riniere (?), Pelinctun (?), Danne (Dannes), Camier (Camiers), Rombli ensable (?), Niele (Nesles), Verlingtun (Verlincthun), Menti (?), Floringtun (?), Hedigneul (Hesdigneul-lès-Boulogne), Tingri (Tingry), Carli (Carly), le Breuc (?), l'Epeche (?), Longuereque (Longuerecque), au bois Belazane (Bellozanne), Samer H. O. S. B., Pta. d'Estienfort (?), H. et B. Blefel (?), Wierre au Bois (Wierre-au-Bois), Le spreiet (?), Jourelingtun (?), S. Gertrude (?), Long Fosse (Longfossé), Courtaut (?), Canteraine, Chauffee (?), Devre (Desvres), Manevile (Menneville), S Martin (Saint-Martin-Choquel), Queque (Quesques), Buisson de Mai (?), Lotinghem (Lottinghen), Vieu Moutier (Vieil-Moutier), Monthulin rase (?), le Calique (?), Frinevile (?), Etaple (Étaples), Hilbert (?), Fromecen (Fromessent), Le Fau (Lefaux), Audiq (?), Goluque (?), Tubersen (Tubersent), Enoc (Bréxent-Énocq), la Roque (?), Courtevile (Courteville), Longviler H. C. (Longvilliers), les Prez (?), Courne (?), Rofenniel (?), Fren (Frencq), le Turne (?), Widehem, Cormont, Hubersent, Niembourg, Halinghem (Halinghen), Beutin, Atin (Attin), Brequesen (Bréxent-Énocq?), Marevile (Maresville), Etrayele (Estréelles), Tativile (Tatéville), Regue (Recques-sur-Course), Moncavrel ou Mailli (Montcavrel), Beussen (Beussent), Bernieul (Bernieulles), le Violier (?), Preurele (?), Enguinehaut, Rolers (?), Sequiere (Séquières), Veillame (?), Erime (?), Lacre (Lacres), Dale (Dalles), Parenti (Parenty), Doudeauvile H. O. S. A. (Doudeauville), Beauceroi (Beaucorroy), Cours (Course), la Croix de Pierre, Courset, les Chartrux (La Chartreuse de Neuville), Neuvile (Neuville-sous-Montreuil), Etree (Estrée), Marle (Marles-sur-Canche), Maren (Marant), la Beauce (?), Hurtevent (?), Sempi (Sempy), Aimi (?), Alete (Alette), Toutendal, Clenleu, Remortier, Maninghem au mont (Maninghem), Digitized 2-2015

Partie Septentrionale de l'Empire Francais (1812)

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Detailed single page historical copper engraved map of Northern France. The map also covers the Netherlands, parts of Germany, and Switzerland, most of which belonged to the French Empire at the time. The map shows several geographic details on cities, towns, rivers, mountains, and islands. The map includes two inset maps to top left quadrant entitled, "Environs de Paris: and "Holstein". The map features a vignette incorporating the title. Regions shown: Finisterre (Finistère), Morbihan, Loire Inferieure (Loire-Atlantique), Mayenne, Maine et Loire (Maine-et-Loire), Sarthe, Ille et Vilaine (Ille-et-Vilaine), Indre et Loire (Indre-et-Loire), Loir et Cher (Loir-et-Cher), Loiret, Cher, Yonne, Nievre (Nièvre), Cote D'Or (Côte-d'Or), Cotes du Nord, Manche, Orne, Calvados, Eure et Loir, Eure, Seine Inferieure, Seine et Oise, Seine, Seine et Marne, Oise, Aisne, Somme, Pas de Calais, Aube, Haute Marne, Haute Saone, Doubs, Haut Rhin, Vosge, Bas Rhin, Meurthe, Moselle, Meuse, Marne, Ardennes, Forets, Sambre et Meuse, Ourte, Sarre, Mont Tonnerre, Rhin et Moselle, Nord, Lys, Jemappes, Dyle, Escaut, Bouches de L'Escaut, Deux Nethes, Bou de la Meuse, Meuse Inferieure, Oer, Zuiderzee, Yssel Superieur, Bouches du Rhin, Lippe, Frise, Ems Occide, Ems Oriental, Ems Superieur, Bouches du Wesser, and Bouches de L'Elbe. Cities shown: Finisterre (Finistère): Concarneau, Quimperle (Quimperlé), Morbihan: Roche Bernard (La Roche-Bernard), l'Orient (Lorient), Vannes, Ploermel (Ploërmel), Loire Inferieure (Loire-Atlantique): Nantes, Ancenis, and Chateaubriand (Châteaubriant). Mayenne: Chateau Gontier (Château-Gontier), Maine et Loire (Maine-et-Loire): Angers, Segre (Segré), Bauge (Baugé-en-Anjou), and Saumur. Sarthe: Sable (Sablé-sur-Sarthe), la Fleche (La Flèche), S. Calais (Saint-Calais), Ille et Vilaine (Ille-et-Vilaine): Redon, Indre et Loire (Indre-et-Loire): Chateau Regnault (Château-Renault) and Tours. Loir et Cher (Loir-et-Cher): Montdoubleau (Mondoubleau), Vendome (Vendôme), Blois, and Romorantin (Romorantin-Lanthenay). Loiret: Beaugency, Meun (Meung-sur-Loire/Meung), Orleans (Orléans), Sully (Sully-sur-Loire), Briare, Gien, Chateau Renard (Château-Renard), Montargis, Cher: Sancerre. Yonne: S. Fargeau (Saint-Fargeau), S. Sauveur (Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye), Nievre (Nièvre): Cosne (Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire) and Clamecy. Cote D'Or (Côte-d'Or): Semur (Semur-en-Auxois), Montbard, Chatillon (Châtillon-sur-Seine), Recey (Recey-sur-Ource), Chanceaux, and Dijon. Source publication: Atlas Complet Du Precis De la Geographie Universelle De M. Malte Brun dressee par M. Lapie Capitaine Ingenieur Geographie Pierre M. Lapie (1779-1850) and his son Alexandre Emile Lapie (1809-1850) were French cartographers and engravers active in the early part of the 19th Century. The Lapies were commissioned officers in the French army holding the ranks of Colonel and Caipitan, respectively. Alexander enjoyed the title of "First Geographer to the King", and this title appears on several of his atlases. Both father and son were exceptional engraversand fastidious cartographers. Working separately and jointly they published four important atlases, an 1811 Atlas of the French Empire (Alexander), the 1812 Atlas Classique et Universel (Pierre), the Atlas Universel de Geographie Ancienne et Modern (joint issue), and the 1848 Atlas Militaire (Alexander). They also issued many smaller maps and independent issues. All of these are products of exceptional beauty and detail. Conrad Malte-Brun (1755-1826) was an important late 18th and early 19th Century Danish/French cartographer and revolutionary. Conrad was born in Thisted, Denmark. His parents encouraged him to a career in the Church, but he instead enrolled in the University of Copenhagen. In the liberal hall of academia Conrad became an ardent supporter of the French Revolution and the ideals of a free press. Despite the harsh censorship laws of crown prince Frederick VI, Malte-Brun published numerous pamphlets criticizing the Danish government. He was finally charged with defying censorship laws in 1799 and forced to flee to Sweden and ultimately France. Along with colleague Edme Mentelle, Malte-Brun published his first cartographic work, the Geographie mathematique, physique et politique de toutes les parties du monde (6 volumes published between 1803 and 1807). Conrad went on to found Les Annales des Voyages (in 1807) and Les Annales des Voyages, de la Geographie et de l'Histoire (in 1819). He also founded the Paris Societe de Geographie. In time, Conrad became known as one of the finest French cartographers of his time.

Carte du Retelois (1648)

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Copper engraved map of the Retelois, an area around the city of Rethel in Northeastern France which roughly corresponds to the modern day Ardennes department. The map is adorned with a decorative cartouche. The map is from the publication: Cartes generales de toutes les Provinces de France et d'Espaigne, which translates to: General maps of all of the Provinces of France and Spain. The Cartographer, Nicolas Tassin, was active from 1633 until 1655 and was appointed "Royal Cartographer" at Dijon before setting up as an engraver in Paris where he issued various collections of small maps and plans. The cities appearing on the map include: Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine: Ardennes: Donhery (Donchery), Sedan, Torcy (?), Chaumont, Harocourt (Haraucourt), Chehery (Chéhéry), Conage (Connage), Chimery (Chémery-sur-Bar), Raucourt (Raucourt-et-Flaba), Mouzon, Pouron (Pourron), Yon (Yoncq), la Besasse (La Besace), Baumont (Beaumont-en-Argonne), le Barbier (La Berlière), Oche (Oches), Pierremont (Saint-Pierremont), Chy (Sy), Tenet (Tannay), Brieullesurbar (Brieulles-sur-Bar), Besansy (Buzancy), Mezierres (Merged in 1966 with Charleville to form Charleville-Mézières), Chalandry (Chalandry-Elaire), St. Martin (Hannogne-Saint-Martin), St. Marceau (Saint-Marceau), Baleine (?), But (Butz), Villers le Tigneux (Villers-le-Tilleul?), Poix (Poix-Terron), Masargny (Mazerny), St. Gly (?), Balon (Baâlons), la Cassine (?), Jouual (Jonval), Chany (Chagny), la Chaisne (Le Chesne), Macquiny (Marquigny), Monion (?), lamay (Lametz), Doij (?), Neusuil (Neuville-Day), Von (Voncq), lesalleux (Les Alleux), Vendy (Vandy), Balaise (Ballay), Noruax (Noirval), Toge (Toges), Chette (Chestres), Olizy (Olizy-Primat), Boult (Boult-aux-Bois), Briequenay (Briquenay), Seury (Sivry Les Buzancy), Mortonde (?), Mouron, Prix (Prix-lès-Mézières), Tiche (This), Neusuil (Neuville-lès-This), S. Pierre (Saint-Pierre-sur-Vence), Guignicourt (Guignicourt-sur-Vence), Laricourt (?), Clauy (Clavy-Warby), Ceruion (Servion), Vaux (Vaux-Villaine), Lesperon (Lépron-les-Vallées), Libercy (?), Tin (Thin-le-Moutier), Domery (Dommery), Launay (Launois-sur-Vence), Vieux St. Pemy (Viel-Saint-Remy), Neuuizy (Neuvizy), St. Loup (Saint-Loup-Terrier), Guincourt, Sachaux (?), Monclin (Saulces-Monclin/Monclin), Lorcy (?), Lugny (Lucquy?), Nouy (Novy-Chevrières), Corny (Corny-Machéroménil), Nouion (Novion-Porcien), Voignon (Wagnon), Memont (Mesmont), Serry (Sery), Justine (Justine-Herbigny), Inomont (Inaumont), Barbie (Barby), Ichy (Écly), Retel (Rethel), Logny (Lonny), Pimogne (Rimogne), Chilly, Blonbel (Blombay), Auny (?), Girondel (Girondelle), Etrebay (Estrebay), Pumigny (Rumigny), Auuille (Auvillers-les-Forges), Maubert Fontaine (Maubert-Fontaine), Neusuil (?), Auge, Marenhoy (Maranwez?), St. Ian (Saint-Jean-aux-Bois?), Liarre (Liart? or La Férée?), Naple (?), Bay (Blanchefosse-et-Bay), Neufchastel (Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne which is in Aisne/Neufchâtel which is in Ardennes), Letour (Le Thour), Arpy (Herpy-l'Arlésienne), Baugnone (Banogne-Recouvrance), Conde (Condé-lès-Herpy), Chasteau Portien (Château-Porcien), St. Fargau (Saint-Fergeux), St. Cour (Seraincourt?), Reneuil (Renneville), Soin (Son), Chape (Chappes), Odon (Adon), Slencourt (?), Vadimont (Wadimont), Vaux (Vaux-lès-Rubigny), Roquigny (Rocquigny), Russilly (?), Vieux (Vieux-lès-Asfeld), Ecry (?), Roissy (Roizy), St. Loup (Saint-Loup-en-Champagne), Aire, Blancy (Blanzy-la-Salonnaise), Auenson (Avançon), Le Chastelet (Le Châtelet-sur-Retourne), Tagnon, Perte (Perthes), Assy (Acy-Romance), Saux (?), Ieneuil (Juniville), Begnicourt (Bignicourt), Nel (?), Tugny (Thugny-Trugny), Coully (Thugny-Trugny), Villesuretoune (Ville-sur-Retourne), Pauure (Pauvres), Coulomme (Coulommes-et-Marqueny), Mery (Méry), Atigny (Attigny), Rilly (Rilly-sur-Aisne), Germigny (?), St. Estienne (Saint-Étienne-à-Arnes), Coroy (Cauroy), Machault, Bricourt (Dricourt), Chaumont (Tourcelles-Chaumont), Orrs (Aure), Manre, Vieus (Marvaux-Vieux), Montoy (Monthois), Liry, Chuny (?), Vouzy (Vouziers), Gratereux (?), Ardeul (Ardeuil-et-Montfauxelles), Challerange (Challerange), Vaux (Vaux-lès-Mouron), and Autry. Marne: Sampin (Sommepy-Tahure). Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie: Aisne : Aubenson (Aubenton), Doulignon (Dolignon), Raineual (Renneval), Rouuevoy (Rouvroy-sur-Serre), Douy (?), Guiex (?), Resigny (Résigny), Beaume (Beaumé), Les Hostelz (Les Autels), Tadenis (?), Nizy le Comte (Nizy-le-Comte), Dizy (Dizy-le-Gros), Moncornet en Tirache (Montcornet), Tuel (Le Thuel), Maloy (?) (Le Thuel), Soiue (Soize), and Rosoy (Rozoy-sur-Serre).