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19th-Century Maps of Europe

Austria-Hungary
East-Central Provinces:Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Issued by Adolph Stieler in 1844, this map shows the areas to the east of modern day Bavaria and Saxony and to the west of the city of Cracow. The mountain ranges, roads, internal boundaries and railways of the region are detailed as well as a multitude of small towns and villages. This map is especially useful for locating places that have undergone significant name changes during the last century.Not available individually. See Map Group offer below.

Hungary and Part of Siebenburgen.First issued in 1825 and revised in 1845, the map details the area east of Vienna and north of Belgrade, with provinces, roads, and hundreds of villages identified.Not available individually. See Map Group offer below.

Austrian Empire.First issued by Blackie & Son about 1875, our reprint of Edward Weller's map of The Austrian Empire encompasses the area from Tyrol on the Swiss border east to Transylvania and as far south as the province of Slavonia. Provinces, major towns and railroad lines are identified.$6.95

Czechoslovakia - Two maps
East-Central Provinces: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Issued by Adolph Stieler in 1844, this map shows the areas to the east of modern day Bavaria and Saxony and to the west of the city of Cracow. The mountain ranges, roads, internal boundaries and railways of the region are detailed as well as a multitude of small towns and villages. This map is especially useful for locating places that have undergone significant name changes during the last century. Kingdom of Bohemia, with Silesia, Moravia and Lusatia.Because of the difference in time and cartographic style, this 1794 Laurie and Whittle map is a nice companion piece for map above. Small principalities, towns, villages, boundaries and post roads are identified. $11.95

Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)
Baltic States: 1845.This 1845 Adolph Stieler map focuses on the area that is now Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and western Russia. The territories covered by this map extend from Danzig and Moscow in the north to Cracow and Kiev in the south. Provincial boundaries, towns, villages and roads are shown. In addition there is a small inset map of St. Petersburg that adds interest to this map of the Ostsee Länder.$6.95

Russian Baltic Provinces: 1914.Drawn by the cartographer G. Peltier, this unusual map was first published as a supplement to the French newsmagazine L'Illustration in 1914 to illustrate the eastern theatre of war. It shows the Baltic area - present day Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, northeast Poland (north of Lodz and east of Thorn and Danzig) and Belarus - in extraordinary detail, identifying small towns and villages, railroads, rivers and their tributaries. The text and legend are in French. Not available individually. See Map Group offer below.

Map Group for Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia.Includes two maps above. A $13.90 value for only $11.95.

Eastern Europe in World War I
Eastern Europe: 1915. Drawn by the cartographer G. Peltier, this map was first published as a supplement to the French newsmagazine L'Illustration in 1915 to map the eastern theatre during World War I. It shows East Prussia, western Russia, Poland, and much of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, including Galicia, Bukovina and Transylvania, in excellent detail, identifying small towns and villages, railroads, rivers and their tributaries. The text and legend are in French.Not available individually. See Map Group offer below.

Carpathians, Roumania and Part of the Balkans: 1916. Drawn by the cartographer G. Peltier, this map was first published as a supplement to the French newsmagazine L'Illustration in 1916 to map areas affected by World War I. It shows southeastern Europe from Galicia south to northern Greece and the area from Tarnow and Belgrade east to the Black Sea, The excellent detail shows small towns and villages, railroads, rivers and their tributaries in the areas that were formerly Podolia, Bessarabia, Moldavia, Valachia, Bulgaria, Roumelia, and Bukovina. The text and legend are in French.$6.95

Poland
Poland: 1817.N. R. Hewitt's map of Poland was first issued in London in 1817. Showing Poland divided into its internal "palatinates"; the map has rich detail, locating cities, small towns and villages. Because this map contains different cartographic information - and many different village and town names.Not available individually. See Map Group offer below.

Germany
German Empire Circa 1875 (2 maps).This two-sheet map set of The German Empire, engraved by Edward Weller, identifies the major and minor states and kingdoms that made up the German Empire, as well as the road systems and major towns in each area. Moreover, tiny detached territories controlled by one state or kingdom but totally surrounded by another are identified. Showing the vast Empire stretching from the to Russia, our two 18" x 24" sheets will be a much-used reference tool for those whose research includes 19th century Germany.$11.95

Germany Circa 1760.Originally published in 1768 to accompany John Blair's Tables of Chronology, this map of Germany engraved by Thomas Kitchen is one of the most remarkably detailed representations of the area we have seen. Depicting Germany circa 1760, as well as most of Poland, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands, our full size reprint is ready for research or display. If your roots go back to this part of Europe, you will surely want a copy of this large, detailed reproduction, with more than 3500 place names.Not available individually. See Map Group offer below.

Two Views of 18th Century Germany (2 maps).A fascinating pair of maps reproduced from original 18th century engravings. The original of the earlier map was made about 1766 by the English engraver Bennet, and shows major cities and towns. Both the internal and external borders of Germany are well-defined. The second map, drawn in 1780 by the French cartographer Bonne, is an example of 18th century "scientific" mapmaking, rich in detail.Not available individually. See Map Group offer below.

Map of Germany Divided into its Circles (1805).By the famed English mapmaker Thomas Jeffreys. This map is useful for sorting out the numerous 19th century German states, both major and minor.Not available individually. See Map Group offer below.

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