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Antique Print Map Room
Australia
Приєднався 20 вер 2023
Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia, established in 1979.
On this channel we will showcase rare and beautiful works of cartography, explaining their importance in the history of discovery and what makes them special.
Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia.
On this channel we will showcase rare and beautiful works of cartography, explaining their importance in the history of discovery and what makes them special.
Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia.
Spectacular Antique Map of Africa from 1635 - Over 380 years old!
Here is one the most famous and desirable c.17th maps of Africa published by Willem Janzoon Blaeu (1571 - 1638).
All maps featured on our channel and original and authentic, not reproductions, and available to purchase on our website:
antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/africae-nova-descriptio/
If you would like further information or to request a map to be examined in future videos please comment below!
All maps featured on our channel and original and authentic, not reproductions, and available to purchase on our website:
antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/africae-nova-descriptio/
If you would like further information or to request a map to be examined in future videos please comment below!
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Map of the Americas by Mercator - over 420 years old!
Переглядів 633Місяць тому
Today we will examine the rare first edition of this famous map of the Americas by Michael Mercator. All maps featured on our channel and original and authentic, not reproductions, and available to purchase on our website: antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/america-siue-india-nova-ad-magnae-gerardi-mercat/ If you would like further information or to request a map to be examined in future videos pl...
300 year old Antique Panorama of Istanbul
Переглядів 463 місяці тому
Today we will examine an stunning example of this detailed panorama of present day Istanbul, created by Matthaus Seutter (1678 - 1756). All maps featured on our channel and original and authentic, not reproductions, and available to purchase on our website: antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/constantinopolis-amplissima-potentissima-et-magnif/ If you would like further information or to request a m...
Rare sea chart of the Indian Ocean from 1775
Переглядів 766 місяців тому
Here we examine a stunning sea chart by Mannevillette published in 1775. All maps featured on our channel and original and authentic, not reproductions, and available to purchase on our website: antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/carte-reduite-de-locean-oriental-depuis-le-cap-de/ If you would like further information or to request a map to be examined in future videos please comment below!
Spectacular 18th Century Dutch Sea Chart showing Australia sideways!
Переглядів 4536 місяців тому
Today we will examine a magnificent example of this 18th century Dutch sea chart, in full unfaded original period hand colouring, published in de Wit’s, ‘Orbis Maritimus ofte Zee Atlas‘. Interestingly this chart shows north orientated to the left, giving an unusual projection of Australia. All maps featured on our channel and original and authentic, not reproductions, and available to purchase ...
450 year old World Map by Ortelius
Переглядів 5 тис.7 місяців тому
Here we have a stunning 16th century world map by Abraham Ortelius, issued in Ortelius’s, 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum', the first true modern atlas which is of fundamental importance in the history of cartography. All maps featured on our channel and original and authentic, not reproductions, and available to purchase on our website: antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/typus-orbis-terrarum/ If you wou...
Rare Map of Australia showing Abel Tasman's Voyages in 1642 - 1644
Переглядів 4708 місяців тому
Today we will be learning about Emmanuel Bowen's stunning map of Australia published in 1744. This map shows Australia according to the discoveries of Abel Tasman as well as other Dutch voyages. As this map was published in 1744, it pre-dates Captain Cook's discoveries of the eastern coast in 1769, and thus, Australia is depicted without it. All maps featured on our channel and original and aut...
Famous antique map of the East Indies with Sea Monsters c1595
Переглядів 4438 місяців тому
Today we will examine this splendid map of the East Indies by Abraham Ortelius, published in 1595. At over 400 years old it showcases impressive cartographic accuracy, whilst exhibiting beauty, sea monsters and mermaids. All maps featured on our channel and original and authentic, not reproductions, and available to purchase on our website. antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/indiae-orientalis-insu...
Antique Double Hemisphere World Map - over 230 years old!
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Explore the wonders of this antique world map by Alexis-Hubert Jaillot, published in 1792. Wonderful embellishments of fantastical creatures and scenes adorn this splendid work of cartography. antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/mappe-monde-ou-description-du-globe-terrestre-amp-jan-barend-elwe/ See @antiqueprintmaproom for other interesting items. All maps in our videos are original, authentic and ...
16th Century World Map by Sebastian Munster
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16th century world map by German cartographer, Sebastian Münster. With ornate embellishments and sea monsters, this map is both historically important and artistically beautiful. antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/typus-orbis-universalis-sebastian-munsterdavid-kandel/ All maps in our videos are original, authentic and available to purchase from our website. See @antiqueprintmaproom for other inter...
Oronce Fine's Cordiform World Map - over 450 years old!
Переглядів 2,5 тис.9 місяців тому
A brief, but detailed, look at one of the most beautiful 16th century world maps, published by Oronce Fine in 1540. antiqueprintmaproom.com/product/nova-et-integra-universi-orbis-descriptio/ See @antiqueprintmaproom for other interesting items. All maps in our videos are original, authentic and available to purchase from our website.
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Lies. America belonged to Tartaria too. The typography styly saying America is different to the rest on the map. I wonder why.
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The island on the right of the map is either Tasmania or New Zealand
It look like the northern most part of Australia in the bottom right corner of the map.
So apparently he thought Tierra del Fuego was a part of the "southern continent."
The Germans stole all the maps from the Portuguese!
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Thank you! 😃
This is such a good channel. These maps are so interesting!
Thank you so much!