Mapping Collection (page 2)

British Empire throughout the World (coloured engraving)
XCF275033 British Empire throughout the World (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Map of England and Wales, 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF273140 Map of England and Wales, 1644 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; Czech, out of copyright

Navigation. Dividers and compass sitting on a map

A Map of the Kingdom of Kabul (colour litho)
XCF275023 A Map of the Kingdom of Kabul (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Trench map of 7th Division frontage of attack at the Battle of Loos, 1915 (paper)
5926810 Trench map of 7th Division frontage of attack at the Battle of Loos, 1915 (paper); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Map of South America in 1582, 18th - 19th century (pen, ink & w/c on paper)
PNP351100 Map of South America in 1582, 18th - 19th century (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Map of the Archbishopric of Mexico, View of the Tenochtitlan Region, Chalco Lagoon, and Tesco (Manuscript)
AIS5391590 Map of the Archbishopric of Mexico, View of the Tenochtitlan Region, Chalco Lagoon, and Tesco (Manuscript); Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: Colour manuscript from 1767)

Geologist William Smith
NWI4947941 Geologist William Smith.; (add.info.: Geologist William Smith.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Testimonial to Major-General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh, late Surveyor-General of India, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Major-General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh, late Surveyor-General and Superintendent of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, 1862

General Map of Moscow Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and... 1821
General Map of Moscow Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Moscow Province is from a larger work

Map of Britain in 593, printed by Stanfords Geographical Establishment (litho)
STC347552 Map of Britain in 593, printed by Stanfords Geographical Establishment (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sea of Galilee, from an Atlas of the World in 33 Maps, Venice, 1st September 1553
XOT330965 The Sea of Galilee, from an Atlas of the World in 33 Maps, Venice, 1st September 1553 (ink on vellum) (detail from 330966) by Agnese, Battista (1514-64); Museo Correr, Venice

Night view 2018 new year celebration with skyscraper in business district in Bangkok Thailand. Light show at Magnolias Ratchaprasong in Bangkok

Night view with skyscraper in business district in Bangkok Thailand. Light show at Magnolias Ratchaprasong in Bangkok, Thailand

Map of the Battle of Austerlitz, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746911 Map of the Battle of Austerlitz, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Map of the Battle of Camperdown, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746930 Map of the Battle of Camperdown, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Map of the Battle of Jemappes, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746870 Map of the Battle of Jemappes, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

The Kingdom of France, from a nautical atlas, 1646 (ink on vellum)
XOT330935 The Kingdom of France, from a nautical atlas, 1646 (ink on vellum) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

North Africa, from a nautical atlas, 1520 (ink on vellum) (detail from 330916)
XOT330918 North Africa, from a nautical atlas, 1520 (ink on vellum) (detail from 330916) by Giovanni Xenodocus da Corfu (fl. 16th Century); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Map of India, showing the progress of the Imperial Surveys, published under the direction
XCF306005 Map of India, showing the progress of the Imperial Surveys, published under the direction of Colonel H.R. Thuillier, R.E

Map of the territory of New Spain. Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico)

Jungfraujoch railway route
The railway route of the Jungfraujoch in Edwardian Switzerland. The making of the Jungfraujoch railway. The Jungfraujoch is a saddle connecting two major 4000ers of the Bernese Alps

European Turkey map by Th. Duvotenay
European Turkey map by Thunot Duvotenay. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840. Date: 2018

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan ZK-AHO (msn 3691, ex 42-37208), of Aerial Mapping Ltd. at Whenuapai, NZ, on 1 October 1961. Date: 1961

Map of the Boer Republics at the end of the 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol
KW371000 Map of the Boer Republics at the end of the 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol. 1 by Louis Creswicke, published 1900 (litho) by English School

Map showing the site of the Siege of Badajoz, Spain in 1812 (litho)
KW361117 Map showing the site of the Siege of Badajoz, Spain in 1812 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the book How England Saved Europe)

Map of Matabeleland in the late 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol
KW371011 Map of Matabeleland in the late 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol. 1 by Louis Creswicke, published 1900 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection

Map of Zululand and adjoining portions of Natal at the end of the 19th century
KW371004 Map of Zululand and adjoining portions of Natal at the end of the 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol

Map of the Liberty of Bruges (oil on canvas)
490262 Map of the Liberty of Bruges (oil on canvas) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84); 151x322.2 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Quadrans Magnus Chalibeus page from the Atlas Major, 1662 (coloured engraving)
XOT366481 Quadrans Magnus Chalibeus page from the Atlas Major, 1662 (coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the first edition; published in Amsterdam; )

9th Hodsons Horse on the Western Front, 1916 circa (b / w photo)
5920066 9th Hodsons Horse on the Western Front, 1916 circa (b/w photo) by Mullick Photo House (early 20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: 9th Hodsons Horse in France, 1916 circa)

Outline & index map of Boston city proper, 1908 (colour litho)
6256303 Outline & index map of Boston city proper, 1908 (colour litho) by Bromley, George Washington (1857-1929) & Bromley, Walter Scott (1857-1927); 51x77 cm; Boston Public Library, Boston

A map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto, 1733 (engraving)
5648407 A map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto, 1733 (engraving) by Popple, Henry (d.1743); 49x69 cm; Boston Public Library, Boston

Map of the city of Detroit in the State of Michigan, 1835 (engraving)
6256750 Map of the city of Detroit in the State of Michigan, 1835 (engraving) by Farmer, John (1798-1859); 72x111 cm; Private Collection

Nouae Africae delineatio, 1769 (hand-coloured engraving)
5934083 Nouae Africae delineatio, 1769 (hand-coloured engraving) by Monath, Peter Conrad (1683-1747); 30x26 cm; Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Map of Devonshire, published by Bowles, Tinney and Sayer, London, c. 1777 (hand coloured copper plate engraving)
BAL16026 Map of Devonshire, published by Bowles, Tinney and Sayer, London, c.1777 (hand coloured copper plate engraving) by Bowen, Emanuel (c.1694-1767); Map House, London, UK

Fra Mauro map, 1460 (map)
529889 Fra Mauro map, 1460 (map) by Italian School, (15th century); (add.info.: The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography

Genoese world map, designed by Toscanelli (vellum)
XPH330307 Genoese world map, designed by Toscanelli (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence

Map to Illustrate the Route of Prince Maximilian of Wied in the Interior of North America from Boston to the Upper
5054760 Map to Illustrate the Route of Prince Maximilian of Wied in the Interior of North America from Boston to the Upper Missouri, 1839 (engraving) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha

Lunar Orbiter, Engineering Mock-up, 1960s. Creator: Boeing Aircraft Co
Lunar Orbiter was the project that mapped the Moon in preparation for the Apollo landings. A total of five Lunar Orbiters were flown to the Moon

Camera, Lunar Mapping, Apollo, 1970s. Creator: Fairchild Space & Defense Systems
This is the flight backup for the mapping cameras used on the last three Apollo missions. Mapping the lunar surface was a high priority during Apollo 15, 16, and 17

Map of Normandy, 1694, from "Le Theatre du Monde", by Jean-Baptiste Nolin
LRI3518464 Map of Normandy, 1694, from " Le Theatre du Monde", by Jean-Baptiste Nolin, published 1717 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

Pair of globes, terrestrial and celestial, bearing the Tughra
829799 Pair of globes, terrestrial and celestial, bearing the Tughra and Latin inscription of Sultan Murad III, 1579 (gilt metal) by Mercator, Gerardus (1512-94) (attr)

Early English terrestrial globe, c. 1673 (engraving, brass, walnut & oak)
3482914 Early English terrestrial globe, c.1673 (engraving, brass, walnut & oak) by Berry, William (1639-1718) & Morden, Robert (c.1650-1703); height: 53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

World map in the form of a set of terrestrial globe gores, 1507 (woodcut)
3482910 World map in the form of a set of terrestrial globe gores, 1507 (woodcut) by Waldseemuller, Martin (c.1470-c.1522); 18x34.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the World Through Maps: A Journey of Discovery" Embark on a captivating journey through time and space as we delve into the fascinating world of mapping. From the iconic Wimbledon tennis complex in the UK to the enchanting Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, these maps offer glimpses into diverse landscapes and historical narratives. Transport yourself back to 1560 Mexico with Alonso de Santa Cruz's Map of Tenochtitlan, where you can trace the ancient streets and waterways that once thrived in this vibrant city. Or marvel at Durer's intricate world map from 1515, which showcases an era when cartography was still in its infancy but held immense potential for exploration. Step foot onto 16th-century Florence with a meticulously detailed plan that captures every nook and cranny of this Renaissance gem. Meanwhile, an Italian map from 1537 unveils Corfu's allure nestled within Greece's Ionian Sea – a testament to both artistic skill and geographical accuracy. As we venture further into history, a stunning 17th-century European map unfolds before our eyes, revealing political boundaries that have since evolved but continue to shape our present-day understanding. Witness Dubrovnik's pre-1667 earthquake charm through an intricately crafted depiction that preserves its architectural grandeur. The allure extends beyond terrestrial realms as well; explore Bermuda’s beauty through a vividly colored engraving or immerse yourself in Roman glory with "A New Map of the Roman Empire. " These maps not only guide us geographically but also provide insights into cultural heritage and societal dynamics. Finally, let us contemplate White Matter Fibres' artwork from 1930 – an abstract representation reminding us that mapping transcends physical borders too. It invites us to explore neural pathways within our own minds while appreciating how cartography has become intertwined with human cognition throughout history. Intricate lines, vibrant colors, and meticulous details come together on these maps, inviting us to embark on a visual and intellectual adventure.