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Genuine Original Antique Maps of England and Wales
Original antique maps of England and Wales. We do NOT sell reproductions, these are guaranteed genuine antique maps. Sources and dates of publication are cited when known.
In addition to the maps below, please also see these maps of the counties of England and Wales Curiosities of Great Britain (circa 1840s)
PLEASE CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL IMAGES FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DIGITAL DARVILL'S WATERMARK IS NOT ON THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PRINT.
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-0
A New Map of England Scotland and Ireland
The Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England: From the Revolution to the Present Times by Nicholas Tindal (a translation of Rapin-Thoyras's Histoire d'Angleterre
published by Knapton, London for T. Osborne, et. al.
(1732)
Overall sheet size = approx. 14 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches (37 x 44.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 13 1/2 x 15 1/16 inches (34.3 x 38.3 cm)
Original copperplate engraving, over 285 years old • with folds as issued
Condition: POOR/FAIR
very poor "repair" using acidic tape along the center fold, causing acidic burn. Paper loss at center fold. Stain at top left and middle left.
$95
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-1
The Dioceses of England with their Alterations to the Present Time
Atlas Classica, being a Collection of Maps of the Countries Mentioned by the Ancient Authors both Sacred and Profane
published by Robert Wilkinson, London
(1808)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 1/2 x 13 3/8 inches (26.5 x 34 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (21.5 x 34 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving, over 210 years old
Condition: EXCELLENT
very mild edge/corner wear
$55
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-2
England and Wales
Oddy's New General Atlas of the World...
Published by S.A. Oddy, London
(1811)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 x 15 5/16 inches (25.5 x 39 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 9 x 11 inches (23 x 27.7 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving, over 210 years old
Condition: FAIR to GOOD
margins a bit soiled
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-3
Britanniae Antiquae
Tabula Geographica
ex Aevi Romani monumentis
A Complete Body of Ancient Geography by Mons. D'Anville
Published by James Whittle and Richard Holmes Laurie, London
(1798 / 1816)
Overall sheet size = approx. 21 1/2 x 28 1/4 inches (55 x 72 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 19 3/8 x 20 7/8 inches (20 x 53 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving, over 200 years old • with fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
age-appropriate paper toning
$275
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-4
Iles Britanique
Atlas De La Geographie Ancienne et moderne, Adopte Par Le Conseil Royal De l'Instruction Publique, A l'usage des Colleges Royaux et des Maisons d'Education, pour suivre les Cours de Geographie et D'Histoire; Par Felix Delamarche, Successeur De Robert De Vaugondy, Geographe Du Roi. A Paris, Chez Felix Delamarche, Ingenieur-Mecanicien Pour Les Globes Et Spheres
Robert Vaugondy / Delamarche
(circa 1818)
Overall sheet size = approx. 19 1/4 x 13 inches (49 x 33 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 11 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches (28.6 x 27.3 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving, over 200 years old • with fold, as issued
Condition: FAIR to GOOD
large damp stain upper left, paper wrinkle lower right corner away from image area, some light foxing and toning
$125
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-4AB
The British Isles
A Complete Course of Geography by Means of Instructive Games, invented by The Abbé Gaultier
Printed for John Harris and Son, London
(1821 stated on title page; 1823-1826 paper watermarks)
Overall sheet size = approx. 18 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches (47.6 x 40 cm) with center fold, as issued
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 17 x 13 1/2 inches (43 x 34 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-colored outlines • nearly 200 years old
NOTE: TWO MAPS ARE INCLUDED; ONE WAS MEANT AS THE "EXEMPLAR" AND THE SECOND WAS MEANT TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Condition: FAIR to GOOD – smears, browning and foxing of paper, split at fold, edge and corner damage. Please refer to enlargements by clicking on the thumbnail images above. Maps are sold "as is" with not all faults listed, but visible in enlargements provided.
$125
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-5
England
Russell's General Atlas of Modern Geography
Printed for Baldwin and Cradock, London
(1831)
Overall sheet size = approx. 8 1/2 x 11 inches (21.6 x 28 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 7 11/16 x 9 9/16 inches (20.5 x 26.3 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving, over 285 years old • with fold, as issued
Condition: GOOD to VERY GOOD
age-appropriate paper toning and light foxing in margins
$65
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-6
England and Wales
Maps of the World
Published by E.P. Williams, Eton and London
(1841)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 3/4 x 13 5/8 inches (27.5 x 34.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or image boundary) = approx. 9 5/16 x 11 1/4 inches (23.7 x 28.5 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving, over 180 years old
Condition: GOOD to VERY GOOD
age-appropriate paper toning and light foxing in margins, stabilized tear lower margin (previously closed with acidic tape, hence some discoloration at that area)
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-7
Great Britain and Ireland
Maps of the World
Published by E.P. Williams, Eton and London
(1841)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 3/4 x 13 5/8 inches (27.5 x 34.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or image boundary) = approx. 9 5/16 x 11 1/4 inches (23.7 x 28.5 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving, over 175 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD
age-appropriate paper toning around edges, mild foxing
$75
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-8
County Map of England, and Wales
Mitchell's New General Atlas...
Published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr, Philadelphia
(1862)
Overall sheet size = approx. 12 1/2 x 15 1/4 inches (31.6 x 39 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or image boundary) = approx. 10 5/8 x 13 3/8 inches (27 x 34 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving, over 155 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD
age-appropriate paper toning around edges, very faint crease lower middle section (hardly noticeable)
$175
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-9
England & Wales
Fullarton's Royal Illustrated Atlas
Published by A. Fullarton & Co, Edinburgh, London & Dublin
(1854-1862)
Overall sheet size = approx. 22 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (57 x 47 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 20 1/2 X 15 3/4 inches (52 x 47 cm)
Original color lithograph, over 150 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: FAIR
Unfortunate previous application of acidic tape at right and left center fold as well as the lower left section. A conservator could repair this. Very mild toning and foxing.
Otherwise a lovely map and would be striking when mounted and framed. Sold AS IS.
$75
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-10
Railway Map of the British Isles
Exhibiting all the Railways and Canals in
England, Scotland & Ireland
Fullarton's Royal Illustrated Atlas
Published by A. Fullarton & Co, Edinburgh, London & Dublin
(1854-1862)
Overall sheet size = approx. 22 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (57 x 47 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 20 1/2 X 15 3/4 inches (52 x 47 cm)
Original color lithograph, over 150 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
mild age toning, slight edge and corner wear
$125
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-11
England & Wales (north)
The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of the World, Compiled and Engraved from the most Authentic sources, under the supervision of W.G. Blackie
Published by Blackie & Son, Edinburgh & London
(1860)
Overall sheet size = approx. 21 1/2 x 14 7/8 inches (55 x 38 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 19 3/4 x 14 inches (50 x 35.5 cm)
Original engraving with hand color, over 155 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
mild age toning
$75
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-12
England & Wales (south)
The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of the World, Compiled and Engraved from the most Authentic sources, under the supervision of W.G. Blackie
Published by Blackie & Son, Edinburgh & London
(1860)
Overall sheet size = approx. 21 1/2 x 14 7/8 inches (55 x 38 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 19 3/4 x 14 inches (50 x 35.5 cm)
Original engraving with hand color, over 155 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
mild age toning, a couple of very short edge tears on right side
$75
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-13
The British Islands and the North Sea
The Orkney and Shetland Islands
The Channel Islands
The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of the World, Compiled and Engraved from the most Authentic sources, under the supervision of W.G. Blackie
Published by Blackie & Son, Edinburgh & London
(1860)
Overall sheet size = approx. 21 1/2 x 14 7/8 inches (55 x 38 cm)
Original engraving with hand color, over 155 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
mild age toning, slight edge/corner wear
$75
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: ENG-14
England & Wales (north)
The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of the World, Compiled and Engraved from the most Authentic sources, under the supervision of W.G. Blackie
Published by Blackie & Son, Edinburgh & London
(1882)
Overall sheet size = approx. 22 x 15 inches (56 x 38.2 cm)
