The Netherlands, 1851

Our largest map yet today.


The contributor, Yvette Hoitink, offers the following description:

"This remarkable map shows a view of the coast of the Netherlands. The actual map is about 10 cm (4") wide and 2 meters (7') long. It is used like a scroll. Beneath the scale, it names the maker: George Wilkinson, Cinque Ports Pilot, Superannuated, 23rd Nov. 1851. The map is in English. Please leave a comment if you have more information about this map."

Ms. Hoitink has asked that we link back to the Flickr page containing the map, so here is the link. Many thanks to her for providing this truly remarkable map.

South America, 1852

This map comes to us from a collector with a substantial trove.


The contributor offers the following description:

"This hand colored map is a steel plate engraving, dating to around 1852 by the French mapmaker Victor Levasseur. It represents South America. It comes from the Atlas Universel Illustré / Atlas National Illustré. It is one of the last illustrated atlases of the 19th century. This map comes from the publication by A. Combette en of 1852 or 1854.

"The map is particularly striking because of its elaborate border, nearly 6 inches in width, depicting scenes of South American life. To the right are splendid cities in the Amazon, farmers, gold miners and exotic animals. To the left are the gauchos of Argentina capturing wild horses in the highlands of Patagonia."

Korea circa 1865

We're back! We took tomorrow off, sorry for the inconvenience. Today's map is another fine piece from Mr. Henny Savenije's collection.


This is a mid-19th century work of Korea is titled "Coree, par les Missionnaires de Coree de la Societe des Missions Etrangeres." This map was the work one R. Hauserman from information collected by missionaries to Korea of the Society of Apostolic Life. Thanks again to Mr. Savenije for this contribution.

Remember, send your maps to showoffyourmaps AT gmail DOT com! This site relies on your contributions.

The Empire of Alexander the Great B.C. 331-301, 1898

Today's map is a bit different from our previous entries.


The contributor has provided the following description of this piece: This colorful map comes from George F. Cram's "Universal Atlas - Geographical, Astronomical and Historical," published in 1898. This map shows the Empire of Alexander the Great and also details his routes of conquest.

Thanks to the contributor for sharing this map!