F. W. Shields (mid 19th century) F. W. Shields was a Boston based book and map publisher active in the mid 19th century. From their offices at 19 Hanover Street, Bosotn, the F.W. Shields firm published numerous maps and books, most of which were of a technical nature. Little else is known of this elusive firm. Click here for a list of rare maps from F. W. Shields. Rare maps by F. W. Shields currently for sale. Rare maps by F. W. Shields in the Geographicus Antique Map Archive.