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Collectors value antique and vintage maps for their historical and visual appeal. Demand depends on subject (world and U.S. maps are popular), whether a map reflects historic changes, and of course appearance, condition and authenticity (beware of reproductions). Early road maps are also becoming popular, primarily for the graphics on their covers.
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American Engraved Powder Horns
The period of the French and Indian War was a map-making era. Since much of the country was not chartered, it is perfectly logical… [more]
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David Rumsey Map Collection
David Rumsey has put over 15,800 maps online, with a special focus on North and South American images from the 18th… [read review or visit site]
U. Texas Map Collection
This comprehensive map archive includes maps of the world, individual continents, and the U.S., as well as speciali… [read review or visit site]
Maps: Finding Our Place in the World
This attractively designed microsite from The Field Museum showcases highlights of their map collection, along with… [read review or visit site]
Harvard University Collections
This portal site highlights Harvard's many web accessible collections, featuring everything from photographs to mus… [read review or visit site]
The American Memory Project
This amazing Library of Congress site includes about a hundred photo and document collections (see complete list) o… [read review or visit site]
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library's impressive Digital Gallery offers free access to over 500,000 historical images inclu… [read review or visit site]
Petrol Maps
Ian Byrne's virtual glove compartment with almost 2,000 European petrol (gas) and oil company roadmaps. While Ameri… [read review or visit site]
Virtual Museum of Surveying
This site really measures up: the extensive galleries of surveying-related artifacts include a compass manufacturer… [read review or visit site]
Ephemera Blog
Marty Weil's wide-ranging, in-depth blog on ephemera, including lots of great interviews with ephemera collectors. … [read review or visit site]
Ephemera Society of America
Great reference on ephemera... includes examples and descriptions of various ephemera categories, selected special … [read review or visit site]
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1571 Strabo Geography Folio 27 Munster Ptolemy Maps * Europe Asia Africa * Atlas
Canadian Wwi Military Cross To Captain Camc W/papers & Maps Etc
1887 Rare New York City Driving Road Chart Color Maps New Jersey Staten Island
1711 Book Of Common Prayer Old & New Testament Apocrypha Psalms In Metre, 6 Maps
1914 Atlantis Occult Lost Civilization Maps Leather Decorated Binding Ancient
Opera Omnia/rare 1st Ed/john Lightfoot/vellum Folio 13.5"/1686/2 Maps-jerusalem
1903: 5 Volume Set Russian Japanese War History Illustrated + Maps
1856 Wall Map Of The United States By Jacob Monk. Large Size Roll-up Map
World Map Twin Hemisphere America Europe Africa Asia Austral. Cl
1648 Briet Atlas World Map - California Island - Mappe Monde - Van Lochom
1648 Briet Atlas Map America - California Island - United States Canada Mexico
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1754 Atlas Bowen Map Of Poland - Prussia - Lithuania - Pologne Prusse Lithuanie
Rare Large 1873 Luzerne County Pa Atlas Loaded W/ Hand Colored Maps Scranton Etc
The Middle Kingdom, Chinese Empire And Inhabitants,map Vols I & Ii 1857
1872 London * How I Found Livingstone * Africa * H. Stanley Illustrations * Maps
Rare Ancient Old China Chinese Peking Photo Map Chine Chinois Antique Books 1806
1746 Nicolas De Fer Atlas Map Of Poland - Pologne 
Mediterranean Sea 1770 Homann Heirs Antique Copper Engraved Chart 
Orig Japanese Hand Painted Manuscript Map Ryukyu (okinawa), Taiwan, China 1780
Nebraska Kansas Kanzas Topeka 1855 Colton Antique Engraved Color Map
Ww1 British Military Map Board With Compass Rfc/cavalry
Rare Large 1875 Chenango County Ny Atlas Loaded W/ Hand Colored Maps Norwich Etc
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Vintage Cram Pull Down School Map 4 In 1 North & South America Europe & Asia
1871 Massachusetts Map Original Framed By Walling & Gray Ready To Hang
Rare! 1920 Hammond Bird's Eye View Map Of New York And Boston - With Cover!
1742 Gulliver's Travels Jonathan Swift Leather Illus Maps Adventure Fantasy Rare
Aboriginal History 15 Volumes 1977-1992 Australia Photos Illustrations Maps
1877 O W Gray Map Of Dover Delaware De Kent County Atlas Map Hand Colored
Antique Vintage 1800's Map Of Part Of The State Of Texas J.h. Colton & Co.
1877 O W Gray Map Of Lewes Delaware De & Vicinity Sussex County Atlas Map
1754 Atlas Bowen Map Of North America - Canada - United States - Mexico Usa 
67 Florida Orange Map License Plates - Complete 67 County Run - Nr
1648 Briet Atlas Map Of Ireland - Irlande Ou Hibernie - Dublin
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Maps 1937 - 1940
Rhodes Greece 1645 Sea Battle By Stefano Della Bella 
Mid Century Pull Down School Canvas Wall Map Europe Advanced Physical
13) 1850s Japanese Travel Guide Map Woodblock Print 
Mid Century Pull Down School Canvas Wall Map World Advanced Physical
Mid Century Pull Down School Canvas Wall Map United States Advanced Physical
Mid Century Pull Down School Canvas Wall Map South America Advanced Physical
1881 Detroit & Cleveland Great Lakes Steamship Navigation Co Brochure Route Map
Mid Century Pull Down School Canvas Wall Map Africa Advanced Physical
Mid Century Pull Down School Canvas Wall Map Asia & Austrailia Advanced Physical
Ww2 Silk/fabric Escape&evasion Map Full Colour Late War 44 Type 2 Maps Asia Mint
1885 Personal Memoirs U.s. Grant Antique 1st Edition General Ulysses Book Us Map
1746 Nicolas De Fer Atlas World Map - California Island - Mappe Monde
Vintage Art Deco Arthur Armour Hammered Aluminum World Map Tray
A Stunning Pygmalion Globe With Map Of The World Engraved Upon It.
Fun Vintage Michigan Souvenir Map Tablecloth Linen Look 33 X 39 Inches
Asia China Macao Hainan Laos Korea Japan Taiwan Engraving Map Cl
1648 Briet Atlas Map Of Spain - Castile - Biscay - Castilla Castille - Espagne
North Alantic Ocean Greenland Iceland 1758 Bellin Antique Copper Engraved Chart
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Northern America Continent 1719 Jacques Chiquet Antique Copper Engraved Chart 
European Continent 1719 Jacques Chiquet Antique Copper Engraved Chart 
1738 Crevier. Egypt, Lybia Africa Afrique Egypte...original Map From Atlas Major
1685 Mallet Map Of Ireland
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Artistic Wallpaper Made From Vintage New York Transit System Materials [NY ...
PSFK, May 24th
The collection takes inspiration from the iconic imagery of the city transit system, classic architecture, contemporary photography, vintage maps, and unique collaborations with New York-based artists and designers. Rollout worked with the MTA to...Read more
Lemons print by Little Birds Designs
Retro To Go, May 24thIt's a contemporary design made using cuttings from vintage maps, and each one is individually handmade making it an original and unique gift. The picture is available framed in either black or white and measures 25cm x 25cm x4cm...Read more
The Media Has Confused Investors About The Problems At Chesapeake Energy
Seeking Alpha, May 22ndIf it was representing me this Board would not have approved a $12 million antique map purchase from the CEO. If this Board was representing me it would be not have allowed the CEO to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars from a company that is also...Read more
One-room schoolhouse stays old school
Chicago Tribune, May 22nd
The classroom is outfitted with old wooden desks, chalkboards, vintage maps and books. One wall features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln while another offers photos of early classes and board members. There are even two outhouses — non-functioning,...Read more
Ortelius publishes first world atlas
OUPblog (blog), May 22nd
It was also the first map collection to aim at comprehensive coverage of the known world and the first to organize the maps logically, with all those applying to the same continent or region grouped together. Finally, the Theatrum was the first work to...Read more
Guide to maps of Malta
Times of Malta, May 7thGerman Malta Maps was published on the occasion of a symposium of the International Map Collectors' Society. The authors are on the executive committee of the MMS and were the curators of the exhibition at the Malta Maritime Museum in Vittoriosa last...Read more
Your Week Ahead: Government Meetings, Senior Events and More
Patch.com, May 7thBy Adam Bulger Author and photographer Kevin Woyce presents a slide show of original photography capturing many of New Jersey's state parks, vintage maps and images of historic people, places, and events at the library. The Library offers Chair Yoga,...Read more
Free Maps Show 130 Years of US History
About - News & Issues, May 4thThe maps in the USGS' Historical Topographic Map Collection provide the most comprehensive and accurate graphic representation yet of how our nation's topography, geography and development have progressed through time. "Just as parents might keep a...Read more
