Ceded Collection

Support French Alsace - Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine was the name given to territory that was ceded by France to Germany in 1871 after the Franco-German War.The loss of Alsace-Lorraine was a major cause of anti-German feeling in France

Jannina, Capital of Epirus, one of the Places ceded to Greece by the Berlin Treaty (engraving)
6025515 Jannina, Capital of Epirus, one of the Places ceded to Greece by the Berlin Treaty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jannina, Capital of Epirus)

Jannina and the Greek Frontier (engraving)
1106772 Jannina and the Greek Frontier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jannina and the Greek Frontier)

View of Roquebrune, recently ceded to France by the Prince of Monaco (engraving)
2773378 View of Roquebrune, recently ceded to France by the Prince of Monaco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Roquebrune)

St Johns River, Old Jetty and Warehouses (b / w photo)
3092356 St Johns River, Old Jetty and Warehouses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns River, Old Jetty and Warehouses)

European settlements on the Gold Coast in the seventeenth century (litho)
6004972 European settlements on the Gold Coast in the seventeenth century (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Menton, recently ceded to France by the Prince of Monaco (engraving)
2773377 View of Menton, recently ceded to France by the Prince of Monaco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Menton)

After the War, Bird s-Eye View of Porto Rico, to be ceded to the United States (litho)
1063643 After the War, Bird s-Eye View of Porto Rico, to be ceded to the United States (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the War)

Heligoland, the Island to be ceded to Germany (engraving)
1627138 Heligoland, the Island to be ceded to Germany (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heligoland, the Island to be ceded to Germany)

Tonga and the Society Islands are ceded to Britain: the arrival of the British fleet. Date: 19 May 1900

France. Map of the evacuation of the German army and the ceded parts of the country
Illustration of a France. Map of the evacuation of the German army and the ceded parts of the country

China - Weihai (Port Edward) - Rendition back to China
China - Shandong province - Weihai (Port Edward) - Street decorated to celebrate the rendition back to Chinese control. Under British rule from 1898 until 1930. Date: 1930

Map of the United States of Mexico, 1847 published by J Disturnall. This was appended to the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo which ended the Mexican American War (1846-1848)

Germans occupy Russian town 1918
Following the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which took Russia out of World War I, German cavalry occupy a Russian town in territories ceded to the German Empire by the terms of the treaty

Izmir in Flames
IZMIR : the Turkish city, ceded to Greece in 1920 after Turkeys WW1 defeat, is re- taken by the Turks, and the Greek population flees as the city is almost entirely burnt

France Villefranche
Formerly Villafranca in Italy, Villefranche on the Cote d Azur was ceded to France along with Nice and Savoy in return for Frances aid in Italian independence

Kiev Acquired
Kiev in the Ukraine, long a de facto Russian city, is formally ceded to Russia by Sobieski I, king of Poland. Date: 1686

Varna - the Harbour
View of the Black Sea port : at the time of this picture it is under Turkish rule but it will be ceded to Bulgaria by the Treaty of Berlin 1876. Date: 1856

Varna - Birds Eye View
Important Black Sea port : at the time of this picture it is under Turkish rule but it will be ceded to Bulgaria by the Treaty of Berlin 1876

John Bull has a Rival
John Bull makes a pass at Japan, but finds that he has a Russian rival who is interested in Port Arthur which has just been ceded to Japan by China

Panama Canal - Panama
The harbour of Panama, southern terminal of the proposed canal, which this year is ceded to USA : it will not be completed till 1914

Events / Asia / China / Hong K
The British take over the island, occupied by them since 1839 but now formally ceded by the Chinese and confirmed by the Treaty of Nanking 1842

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"Ceded: A Journey of Territories and Transfers" Step into the world of cessions, where borders shift and nations evolve. From the historic support for French Alsace-Lorraine to the captivating landscapes of Jannina, Epirus - witness the power of treaties shaping destinies. Engraved in history, Jannina emerges as a symbol of Greece's territorial gains through the Berlin Treaty. Delve into its enchanting streets that now mark Greek frontiers, immortalized in mesmerizing engravings. Roquebrune unveils itself as a recent addition to France's domain, relinquished by the Prince of Monaco. Marvel at this picturesque view captured in an exquisite engraving - a testament to diplomatic exchanges molding geography. Travel back in time with a black-and-white photograph capturing St Johns River's old jetty and warehouses. Reminisce about bustling trade routes that once thrived on these shores; remnants of a bygone era etched forever. Discover European settlements dotting Ghana's Gold Coast during the seventeenth century through an intriguing lithograph. Immerse yourself in tales of colonization and exploration that shaped this vibrant region's destiny. Witness British troops formally taking possession of Cowloong district after China's last treaty cession. This gripping engraving encapsulates moments when boundaries are redrawn amidst political negotiations and shifting powers. Menton beckons you with its allure - recently ceded to France by Monaco's Prince. Gaze upon this enchanting town nestled between mountains and sea; an embodiment of territorial transfers blending beauty with politics. Embark on post-war Puerto Rico through a lithograph showcasing its bird’s-eye view before being ceded to the United States. Trace Puerto Rico’s journey from one sovereignty to another, witnessing transformation unfold from above. Heligoland stands tall as Germany claims ownership over this island showcased vividly in an engrossing engraving. Explore how territories change hands, leaving indelible imprints on the world map.