http://www.geographicus.com Our online antique map gallery is updated daily. For your enjoyment and consideration, please find below a list of our most recent acquisitions. en-us info@geographicus.com (Kevin J Brown) info@geographicus.com (Kevin J Brown) http://www.geographicus.com http://www.geographicus.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/antiquemaprss.gif 144 39 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/TokyoTsukiji-hiroshigeiii-1870 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/TokyoTsukiji-hiroshigeiii-1870
東京繁榮流行の往来 / [The Comings and Goings of Prosperity and Fashions in Tokyo].

Tokyo's Foreign Quarter in the Early Meiji Period.

14 x 28.5 inches

This is an 1870 ukiyo-e depiction of the Tsukiji neighborhood of Tokyo, drawn by Utagawa Hiroshige III and published by Masadaya Heikichi. It displays the neighborhood just months after it was designated as the foreign residence quarter of Tokyo following the Meiji Restoration, emphasizing the rapid importation of foreign technologies, fashion, and manners. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ArabiaSaud-alraghaib-1955 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ArabiaSaud-alraghaib-1955
هَدِيَّة من جريدة' القاهرة' / [A Gift from 'Al-Qahira' Newspaper].

High Point of Egyptian-Saudi Relations.

26.5 x 29 inches

This is an unrecorded c. 1955 Arabic-language map of Saudi Arabia prepared by the Al-Ragha'ib Press in Egypt. It was issued during a warm period of Egyptian-Saudi relations, before the two countries became leaders of opposing blocs in the Arab Cold War. A Closer Look Coverage embraces the Arabian Peninsula from Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Palestine at top to Abyssinia and Socotra Island off the Horn of Africa at botto; the primary focus is on Arabia, particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/UnitedStates-lauriewhittle-1794 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/UnitedStates-lauriewhittle-1794
The United States of America with The British Possessions of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland divided with The French, also the Spanish Territories of Louisiana and Florida according to the Preliminary Articles of Peace Signed at Versailles the 20th of Jany. 1783.

Featuring the Guif of Mexico and Lake Ontario!

18 x 20 inches

A striking 1794 Laurie and Whittle map of the newly independent United States, capturing North America's transformation in the turbulent decades between the American Revolution (1775 - 1783) and the War of 1812 (1812 - 1815). Most remarkable is its magnificent title cartouche, surmounted by one of the earliest printed representations of the thirteen-star American flag - a bold visual declaration of the new republic's place on the world stage. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Iraq-tumaalsadi-1972 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Iraq-tumaalsadi-1972
خارطة الجمهورية العراقية الإدارية / [Administrative Map of the Republic of Iraq]. / [Verso title panel] دَلِيل السَّائِح وَالطَّالِب وَالمُوَاطِن فِي خَارِطَة عِرَاقِنَا الحَضَارِي [Guide for the Tourist, Student, and Citizen to the Map of Our Cultural Iraq].

Building Dams and Identity

39.5 x 27 inches

This is a 1972 Arabic-language wall map of Iraq prepared by Tuma Al-Sadi, a high-level bureaucrat in the Ba'athist government, and printed by the General Directorate for Survey. Packed with information, it covers everything from irrigation projects (the main focus of the General Directorate for Survey) to resorts, historical landmarks, tourist riverboats, and other information relevant to tourists. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Galapagos-bowen-1744-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Galapagos-bowen-1744-2
The Gallapagos Islands Discovered and Described by Capt. Cowley in 1684.

One of the earlist obtainalbe maps of the Galapagos.

13 x 9 inches

This 1744 Emmanuel Bowen map of the Galápagos Islands is one of the earliest specific maps of the remote archipelago, later made famous by Charles Darwin and the voyage of HMS Beagle . Based on 1683 survey work by Captain William Ambrose Cowley, this is the first substantial English mapping of the Galápagos. This map represents a critical stage in the cartographic history of the Galápagos, being the definitive cartography of the islands until Darwin and FitzRoy's 1835 voyage. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/HolyLandView-bacon-1890-3 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/HolyLandView-bacon-1890-3
Bacon's Bird's-Eye View of the Holy Land.

Stunning view of the Holy Land!

38.25 x 27 inches

A scarce c. 1890 chromolithograph bird's-eye view of the Holy Land, Israel, and Palestine, published in London by G. W. Bacon. Brilliantly colored and rendered from an elevated oblique perspective, the view presents the Biblical landscape from Mount Lebanon and Mount Hermon south along the Jordan River Valley, encompassing the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Dead Sea. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/AsakusaRyogoku-inoueyasuji-1877 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/AsakusaRyogoku-inoueyasuji-1877
淺艸觀世音境内細圖 兩國橋及淺草橋眞圖 / [Detailed View of the Grounds of Asakusa Kannon Temple / Accurate View of Ryōgoku Bridge and Asakusa Bridge].

Meeting of Ancient and Modern in Meiji-Era Tokyo.

14 x 28.5 inches

This is an 1887 bifurcated ukiyo-e triptych view of the Sensō-ji in Asakusa and the Ryōgoku neighborhood of Tokyo by Inoue Yasuji. Juxtaposing Tokyo's oldest temple alongside novelties like factories and mass transit, the view captures the spirit of the early Meiji era, when Tokyo was transformed into a modern city. A Closer Look This sheet is divided into a top and bottom half. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Nagoya-manuscript-1880 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Nagoya-manuscript-1880
[Nagoya].

Nagoya in the Wake of the Meiji Restoration.

47 x 33 inches

This is a c. 1880 manuscript map of Nagoya, Japan, prepared by an unnamed cartographer. It reflects the city in the aftermath of the Meiji Restoration, which set Japan on a crash course of modernization. A Closer Look This map covers much of the modern city of Nagoya and its suburban area. Nagoya Castle (御城), the historic core from which the city grew, sits near center. Different districts of the city and rural counties (郡) are indicated. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/TenayaLakeYosemite-unknown-1950 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/TenayaLakeYosemite-unknown-1950
Disaster Lake (Teneya).

The great outdoors.

16.5 x 23 inches

A whimsical and apparently unique c. 1950 manuscript pictorial map and game centered on Tenaya Lake in Yosemite National Park. Hand-drawn by an unknown artist, the map transforms the celebrated alpine landscape surrounding Tenaya Lake into a playful outdoor obstacle course, where campers navigate a maze of hazards, mishaps, and natural wonders on their way to the finish. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GeologicKentucky-jillson-1929-3 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GeologicKentucky-jillson-1929-3
Geologic Map of Kentucky.

Presentation issue of foundational Kentuky Geolgical Map.

32 x 61.25 inches

An exceptional presentation issue of Willard Rouse Jillson's 1929 geological map of Kentucky, compiled from the landmark Sixth Kentucky Geological Survey (1925 - 1928). The map provides an extraordinary record of the state's geology and mineral wealth during a formative period of industrial and natural resource development. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Pacific-japanpublishing-1943-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Pacific-japanpublishing-1943-2
Newest Pacific Situation Map. / 最新太平洋形勢地圖

Hawaii as the nexus of Japanese WWII Pacific strategy. California as the target!

44.5 x 44.5 inches

This is a rare 1943 (Showa 18) large-format Japanese map of the Pacific, North and South America, and East Asia. Issued at the height of World War II, this map highlights Hawaii's significance to Japan's Pacific strategy as a nexus for all traffic, military and otherwise, between Asia and America. A Closer Look This large-format map embraces all of the Pacific from Asia to America; Australia, Oceania and the South Pacific appear in detail. It includes virtually all of North America. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/EastAfricaChart-maury-1854 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/EastAfricaChart-maury-1854
Maury's Wind and Current Chart Series A, Indian Ocean No. 4.

Groundbreaking infographic chart of the East African Coast / Western Indian Ocean.

35 x 24 inches

A colorful 1854 Matthew Fontaine Maury nautical map of the eastern coast of Africa, from Kenya to South Africa. Matthew Fontaine Maury, the greatest American hydrographer of his time, produced it, and like all his wind and current charts, it is a marvel of infographic mapping. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/BattleofManila-xanthussmith-1898-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/BattleofManila-xanthussmith-1898-2
The Battle of Manila, May 1, 1898.

Chromolithograph of the battle that ended Spanish rule in the Philippines.

20 x 28 inches

A rare Xanthus Russell Smith chromolithograph of the 1898 Battle of Manila, a pivotal event in the Spanish-American War. The May 1, 1898, battle was the opening naval engagement of the Spanish-American War and one of the most decisive naval battles in history, effectively ending 350 years of Spanish colonization in the Philippines. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/EgyptTransportation-cairomapoffice-1960 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/EgyptTransportation-cairomapoffice-1960
خريطة طرق مواصلات الإقليم المصري، الجمهورية العربية المتحدة / [Transportation and communication map for the Egyptian region, United Arab Republic.]

Modernization of Egypt's Infrastructure.

36.5 x 25.5 inches

This is a c. 1960 large-format Arabic-language map of Egypt under the United Arab Republic, prepared by Abdel-Aal Mohammed Rashdan of the Cairo Drafting Office. It reflects the Egyptian government's modernization drives under Gamal Abdel Nasser. A Closer Look Covering the densely populated Nile Delta, this map provides information on the country's geography and infrastructure. Provinces ( mudiriyah مديرية) are color-shaded for easy distinction. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Kyoto-chogetsu-1883 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Kyoto-chogetsu-1883
改正再刻亰都區組分細圖 / [Revised and Reengraved Detailed Map of Kyoto Divided into Wards].

Readjusting for the Meiji Era.

19.25 x 28.5 inches

This is an 1883 city plan or map of Kyoto, Japan, prepared by Hashimoto Chōgetsu. It was published after Kyoto lost its status as Japan's imperial capital, but just as its partial revival as an industrial and transportation hub was beginning. A Closer Look This map is oriented with north to the left and east at the top. Different neighborhoods of the city are color-shaded for distinction, and streets (丁) are labeled throughout. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/MobileBaySeparate-uscs-1851 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/MobileBaySeparate-uscs-1851
H No. 10 Preliminary Sketch of Mobile Bay.

The South's Second Great Port on the Gulf.

17.5 x 14 inches

This rare, separately issued example of the U.S. Coast Survey's 1851 nautical chart of Mobile Bay, Alabama, captures one of the antebellum South's most important commercial gateways at the height of the cotton boom. By 1851, these waters carried an immense flow of cotton from Alabama's Black Belt to markets in the North and Europe, transforming Mobile into one of the Gulf Coast’s great ports. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Italy-ruscelli-1561 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Italy-ruscelli-1561
Tavola Nuova d' Italia.

One of the Earliest Modern Maps of Italy.

7.5 x 9.75 inches

An influential 1561 map of Italy by Girolamo Ruscelli, based upon Giacomo Gastaldi's groundbreaking cartography and representing one of the defining maps of Renaissance Italy. Engraved by Giulio Sanuto for Ruscelli's edition of Ptolemy, the map greatly enlarged and refined Gastaldi's seminal 1548 map. From the Alps and Venice to Sicily, it presents Italy with a wealth of cities, mountains, rivers, and coastal detail, enlivened by a dramatically erupting Mount Etna and a miniature view of Venice. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/NewCaledonia-vandermaelen-1827 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/NewCaledonia-vandermaelen-1827
Nouvelle Caledonie. Océanique no. 46.

Earliest lithograph map of New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands.

18.5 x 22 inches

This is the 1827 Vandermaelen map of New Caledonia, the Loyalty Islands, Erromango, and Tanna. It is the first lithographic map of these islands, and one of the first overall to focus so narrowly on them. It is accompanied by an extensive French text describing Cook's discovery of New Caledonia, the island's mountainous topography, and (with an almost palpable shiver) the cannibalistic propensities of its inhabitants. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GalvestonBaySeparate-uscs-1851 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GalvestonBaySeparate-uscs-1851
(I No. 2) Preliminary Sketch of Galveston Bay.

Gateway to Texas

19.25 x 16.75 inches

This is a rare, separately issued example of the U.S. Coast Survey's 1851 maritime map, or nautical chart, of Galveston Bay, Texas. It depicts the city and its surrounding waters as Galveston emerged as Texas's primary port, commercial hub, and maritime gateway. A Closer Look The map covers from Turtle Bay to the entrance to Galveston Bay, including the City of Galveston, Galveston Island, and Bolivar Peninsula. Supplementary inset maps at left detail Cloppers Bar and Red Fish Bar. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/YoniExpeditionArchive-waroffice-1887 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/YoniExpeditionArchive-waroffice-1887
[Yoni Expedition Archive].

African-American Creoles in Britain's Atlantic Empire.

19 x 24 inches

A remarkable find, this is an archive of maps, intelligence documents, and correspondence produced by the British War Office and Sir Francis de Winton relating to the 1887 Yoni Expedition in Sierra Leone, which de Winton led. This war had profound implications for the futures of freed African-American slaves settling in Freetown. The British launched this punitive military campaign against the Yoni to protect allied tribes in Sierra Leone's interior. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/IowaCity-millar-1854 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/IowaCity-millar-1854
Iowa City and its Environs.

Second published map of Iowa City.

28 x 35.5 inches

This rare 1854 J. H. Millar map of Iowa City - considered the second published map of the city - offers an extraordinary portrait of Iowa's first state capital during a period of rapid growth, real estate speculation, and suburban development. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/319thInfNeptuneOverlays-unknown-1944 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/319thInfNeptuneOverlays-unknown-1944
Operations Overlay. Annex No. 1 to F.O. No. 1. HQ-357th Inf. 28 May 1944. / ADM. OVERLAY. France 1:25000 GSGS-4250. NEPTUNE ANNEX#2 TO FO#1 HQ 357th INF, May 28, 1944. / Annex 3a. Overlay to Accompany Intelligence Annex to FO #1 HQ 357th INF. 28 May 1944.

Unique record of D-Day.

24 x 19 inches

This is a collection of three 1944 World War II manuscript map overlays created nine days before the D-Day invasion in Normandy (May 28, 1944), all of which bear the classification BIGOT - TOP SECRET. All three were drawn for the 357th Infantry Regiment, which landed on Utah Beach on June 8, 1944, two days after D-Day. The overlays provide insight into how infantry soldiers prepared and the details these men valued enough to carry into the field. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GermanWarship-unsen-1874 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GermanWarship-unsen-1874
獨逸國軍艦内郭機械圖 / [Drawing of the Internal Workings of a German Navy Ship].

Passion for foreign technology.

14 x 27 inches

A scarce c. 1874 ukiyo-e (more specifically, nishiki-e ) triptych depicting lively scenes aboard a German naval ship, prepared by the artist Unsen. It is an example of Japan's flourishing interest in foreign technology and practices in the early Meiji period and specifically represents the special connection between the Prussian-led German Empire and the Empire of Japan. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Guinea-keulen-1696 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Guinea-keulen-1696
Niewe paskaart van de zee kusten van Gunea van Cabo Verde tot Cabo de Bona Esperanca.

West Africa at the Dawn of the Atlantic Age.

20 x 23 inches

This is Johannes van Keulen's scarce 1696 chart of the west coast of Africa, from Cape Verde to the Cape of Good Hope; here in striking original color. The map captures West Africa at a transitional moment: Atlantic commerce and the slave trade were expanding rapidly, European commercial rivalry was intensifying, and new African powers were emerging that would reshape the region. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/SaxonySilverMines-seutter-1760 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/SaxonySilverMines-seutter-1760
Mappa Geographica Circuli Metalliferi Electoratus Saxoniae cum omnibus quae in eo comprehenduntur Praefecturis...

The Silver Mines of Saxony.

23.25 x 38.75 inches

A spectacular c. 1760 map of Saxony by Matthäus Seutter, engraved by Tobias Conrad Lotter. Brightly colored and richly illustrated, it focuses on the region's important silver mining operations, which were a major source of silver throughout Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. A Closer Look Saxony is displayed as divided into 25 'prefectures' and other administrative divisions, giving some hint of the complexity of authority in the region, as with most parts of the Holy Roman Empire. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/CanadaNewEngland-santini-1776 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/CanadaNewEngland-santini-1776
Partie Orientale du Canada avec la Nouvelle Angleterre, l'Acadie, et la Terre-Neuve.

Essential French and Indian War Map, Made Relevant to the Revolution.

19 x 23 inches

This is Paolo and Francesco Santini's 1776 map of eastern Canada, New England, Acadia, and Newfoundland. Produced to satisfy European interest in the events of the American Revolutionary War (1775 - 1783), it drew on the best French mapping of the region produced during the French and Indian War (1754 - 1763). A Closer Look The map reaches from Philadelphia, in the extreme lower left, to embrace the whole of Newfoundland in the upper right. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Taiwan-sagano-1895 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Taiwan-sagano-1895
帝國大日本新領部 臺灣地圖 / [Map of Taiwan The New Territory of Imperial Japan].

Japanification of Taiwan.

19.75 x 14 inches

This is a scarce 1895 map of Taiwan, prepared and published by Sagano Hikotarō. Issued as Japanese forces occupied the island and suppressed resistance in the wake of the First Sino-Japanese War (1894 - 1895), this map marks the rapid Japanification of Taiwan in the first half of the 20th century. A Closer Look The island of Taiwan, or Formosa, is presented with significant detail concerning terrain, settlements, administration, infrastructure, and the island's economy. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/HawaiianIslands-chase-1960-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/HawaiianIslands-chase-1960-2
Aloha. A Pictorial Map of the Hawaiian Islands. The United States' Fiftieth State.

One year after statehood - Hawaiian edition.

19 x 25 inches

This is a scarce 1960 Ernest Dudley Chase pictorial map of Hawaii, a visually rich and educational celebration of the archipelago a year after statehood. This is one of the scarcer Chase maps, especially as here, in its Hawaiian Magazine Distributors edition. A Closer Look The map depicts the major Hawaiian Islands, featuring dense textual and pictorial elements that celebrate Hawaiian culture, history, folklore, and natural beauty. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/318thInfReg-unknown-1945-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/318thInfReg-unknown-1945-2
Map Route CT 318.

Ephemeral WWII mimeograph Route Map following the 318th Infantry Regiment.

23.75 x 16.125 inches

This is a 1945 mimeographed World War II unit route map of the 318th Infantry Regiment in Europe. It records the regiment's fight across Europe, noting milestones, and includes an operational report of the last days of combat in the European theatre, May 6-7, 1945, on the verso. As a mimeograph, this route map is unusual for the genre and limited by the medium, making it exceptionally ephemeral. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/JavaBantamBatavia-lauriewhittle-1794 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/JavaBantamBatavia-lauriewhittle-1794
A New Chart of the North Coast of Java, wherein are described The Roads of Bantam and Batavia, from the Manuscript Draught of the Dutch East India Company.

Crossroads of the Spice Trade.

23 x 35 inches

A fascinating 1794 Laurie and Whittle nautical chart of northwestern Java, mapping one of the great strategic chokepoints of the spice trade. Extending from Bantam and the Sunda Strait eastward to Batavia (Jakarta), the chart details waters through which the immense wealth of the East Indies flowed. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/India-cookealf-1947 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/India-cookealf-1947
India / India's Economic Future.

Hopes for India on the Eve of Partition.

29 x 19.5 inches

A beautiful c. 1947 Alf Cooke pictorial map of India, produced on the eve of independence and partition. It highlights the goods produced by the Raj and posits a bright future for the subcontinent. A Closer Look The map reflects the vast diversity of the Indian subcontinent through its economic output, ranging from raw minerals and petroleum to staples like wheat, millet, and rice, to commodities like cotton, tea, and sugar. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Englandkarte-langeverlag-1941 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Englandkarte-langeverlag-1941
Die Grosse Englandkarte mit Nordfrankreich, Belgien und Holland.

WWII Propaganda: Bombing Britain.

32 x 22 inches

This is a 1941 German propaganda map of Great Britain published by Carl Lange Verlag during World War II (1939 - 1945). The map emphasizes British cities bombed by the Luftwaffe and reinforces the powerful German occupation of the entire coast of continental Europe. A Closer Look The map depicts from Connacht (here as Connaught), Ireland, to Norway and Mönchengladbach, Germany, and from the Shetland Islands to Chartres and Joinville, France. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/NewYorkGuide-bollmann-1962-4 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/NewYorkGuide-bollmann-1962-4
New York Map-Guide.

Billionaire's Row When It Was Still Cool.

33 x 42 inches

The pinnacle of urban cartographic art - this is the 1962 Bollmann axonometric map of midtown Manhattan, in its first issue. This distinctive view presents the heart of New York City at the stylistic peak of the skyscraper era: over half of the world's skyscrapers standing at the time appear within the bounds of this view. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GermanTroopsFlooded-streltsova-1914 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GermanTroopsFlooded-streltsova-1914
Европейская война Взрыв бельгийцами своих плотин и гибель немецких отрядов под Малином / [European War The Belgians exploding their dams and the death of German troops near Malines.]

Halting the German Advance into Belgium.

15.5 x 20.5 inches

A dramatic piece of wartime propaganda, this c. 1914 Russian-language lubok illustration celebrates a rare Belgian victory in the opening phase of World War I (1914 - 1818). It was printed by M. A. Streltsova and was the 7th in a series of such propaganda broadsides titled 'European War.' A Closer Look This piece depicts an engagement in late September 1914 near Mechelen (then Malines) on the approach to Antwerp and the ring of fortresses that surrounded it. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/UnitedStates-lapie-1841 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/UnitedStates-lapie-1841
Carte des États-Unis d'Amérique, du Canada, du Nouveau Brunswick et d'une partie de la Nouvelle Bretagne.

Includes the Republic of Texas.

16.25 x 22 inches

This is an 1841 Pierre and Alexandre Lapie map of the United States, which is one of the earliest non-American maps to include the Republic of Texas. The map depicts the region from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and from 'New Britain' (Canada) to Mexico. Ephemeral geographic zones are noted, among them the Northwest Territory and the Arkansas Territory, which included the Indian Territory. The Missouri Territory encompasses all the Midwest and stretches to the Pacific Ocean. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/DonnerUS40-mathis-1955 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/DonnerUS40-mathis-1955
Donner 'U.S. 40' Follow the Route of the Old Donner Trail... Along Famous U.S. Highway 40. Fun Map, Donner Ski Trails for Winter Sports, Road Map for Summer Fun

From Emigrant Trail to Expressway.

22 x 17 inches

This is a c. 1955 George Mathis pictorial map of U.S. Route 40 and environs in California and Nevada. Passing through California's former gold country and near the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe, the highway's route also had a darker history, following the path taken by the ill-fated Donner Party in 1846-47. A Closer Look Oriented towards the east, the map covers the Sierra Nevada Mountains from a point northeast of Sacramento to Reno, focusing on the route of U.S. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/SarmatiaEurope-ruscelli-1561 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/SarmatiaEurope-ruscelli-1561
Europa Tabula VIII.

Northeastern Europe as Known to the Ancients.

7.5 x 10 inches

This is the 1561 first Ruscelli edition of Ptolemy's map of the lands in Europe occupied in the 1st and 2nd centuries CE by the Sarmatians, a large Iranian confederation who, during the classical era, were pressing from the steppes north of the Black Sea into what would become Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and Hungary. A Closer Look The map spans from the Baltic coastlines in the north to the Black Sea in the south - including the Maeotian Sea - a very exaggerated Sea of Azov. A Closer Look]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/NewHaven-pricelee-1919 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/NewHaven-pricelee-1919
The Price and Lee Co's New Map of the City of New Haven, Connecticut.

Reshaping Campus and City Alike.

17.75 x 12.5 inches

This is a 1919 city plan or map of New Haven, Connecticut, prepared by civil engineer A. B. Hill for the Price and Lee Company. It captures the city in the immediate post-World War I era, when both it and Yale University were undergoing significant changes. A Closer Look The map covers New Haven and portions of surrounding towns, naming streets throughout and also listing them in an index at the bottom that corresponds to a grid surrounding the map. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Australia-freycinet-1811-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Australia-freycinet-1811-2
Carte Generale de la Nouvelle Hollande dressee par M L Freycinet Commandant La Goelette, Le Casuarina an 1808.

First Full Map of Australia, and the First to name Sydney.

19.75 x 29.5 inches

This landmark 1811 map of Australia by French explorer and cartographer Louis de Freycinet is celebrated as the first published map to depict the continent's complete coastline and the first to identify Sydney by name. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/WestIndia-nidelberg-1675 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/WestIndia-nidelberg-1675
Kort berattelse om Wåst Indien eller America.

First Swedish printed description of the Americas.

7.5 x 6 inches

This rare volume is the first and only edition of Ambrosius Svenonis Nidelberg's 1675 description of the New World: it is the earliest substantial Swedish printed work pertaining to America. Sabin described it as 'one of the scarcest of the Swedish typographical productions of the seventeenth century on America.' The work is both geographical and ethnographic: it is the first Swedish description of North America's indigenous population. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/TerreNapoleon-freycinet-1811 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/TerreNapoleon-freycinet-1811
Carte Générale de al Terre Napoléon (À la Nouvelle Holland.)

First map of South Australia: politically charged French toponymy.

x inches

This landmark 1811 map of South Australia, including modern-day Adelaide and Melbourne, by French explorer and cartographer Louis de Freycinet. Based on surveys conducted during Nicolas Baudin's expedition to Australia aboard the Géographe and Naturaliste (1801 - 1803), it presents South Australia with politically charged French nomenclature, including, as here, Terre Napoléon. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/IjinShokanYokohama-sadahide-1861 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/IjinShokanYokohama-sadahide-1861
橫濱異人商館之圖 / [View of Foreign Merchant House in Yokohama].

American - Chinese - Japanese exchange in Yokohama.

13.75 x 30 inches

An absorbing 1861 depiction of Japanese-foreign interactions in Yokohama, this ukiyo-e triptych was prepared by Sadahide, the great chronicler of the treaty port in its early years, and published by Sanoya Kihei. It is notable, among other features, for revealing the three-way exchange between Westerners, Chinese, and Japanese in Yokohama. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/SabakhiRouteKenya-lugard-1890 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/SabakhiRouteKenya-lugard-1890
Rough Road Chart of Sabakhi Route from Makangeni to Machagos.

The Foundation for British Rule in East Africa.

32.75 x 26.75 inches

This rare 1890 map of Kenya illustrates Frederick Lugard's first expedition along the Sabaki River between Mombasa and Machakos. The expedition and Lugard's subsequent public pressure campaign were important steps in establishing a British 'sphere of influence' and, eventually, protectorates over Kenya (British East Africa) and Uganda. A Closer Look This map is divided into two sheets, with a main sheet measuring 32.75 x 26.75 inches and a smaller panel on the right measuring 8 x 26. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/CongoRiver-comissaocartografia-1883 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/CongoRiver-comissaocartografia-1883
Carta do curso do rio Zaire de Stanley-Pool au Oceano.

Forgotten Portuguese explorers of Africa's interior.

25 x 44.5 inches

This is a remarkable 1883 map of the Congo River and adjoining regions produced by the Portuguese Comissão de Cartografia das Colónias. It highlights knowledge gained from the forgotten but important 1877 - 1879 Capelo-Ivens Expedition, a Portuguese effort to map and claim the lands along the river in the early days of the Scramble for Africa. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/YellowstonePark-lindgren-1934 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/YellowstonePark-lindgren-1934
A Hysterical Map of the Yellowstone Park with Apologies to the Park. Smilage Guaranteed. / The Famous Hysterical Map of Yellowstone Park Including a Few Minor? Changes.

Rare First Edition of the Pioneering Lindgren Yellowstone Map.

19.75 x 19.75 inches

This is the extremely rare 1934 first edition pictorial map of Yellowstone Park, 'hatched and scratched' by the American printer and humorist Jolly Lindgren. It is one of only a handful of silkscreen-printed maps produced by the Lindgren Brothers early in their career. A Closer Look The map depicts the whole of Yellowstone Park with a richly humorous array of vignettes and annotations. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/AmericanYachts-cozzens-1884 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/AmericanYachts-cozzens-1884
American Yachts Signal Chart.

American yachting!

14.5 x 20.5 inches

This scarce 1884 chromolithograph by maritime artist Frederick S. Cozzens presents a compendium of American yacht signals on the eve of the pivotal 1885 America's Cup. Centered on the graceful sailing yacht Yolande and surrounded by brilliantly colored code, yacht-club, and night-signal flags, the chart captures the pageantry and technical sophistication of Gilded Age yachting as American sailors prepared to defend the Cup against Britain's Genesta . A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Gardasee-kartographischesinstitut-1890 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Gardasee-kartographischesinstitut-1890
Der Gardasee und seine nächste Umgebung.

Gardasee, guarding the frontier.

22.5 x 18 inches

A c. 1890 map and set of views of Lake Garda, Italy, produced by the Kartographisches Institut, based in Hildburghausen. It was intended for German-speaking tourists, who were drawn to Garda despite the relatively recent fighting during the Italian Risorgimento, continued territorial divisions, and simmering tensions. A Closer Look The lake and its surroundings are included, with shading and hachures indicating elevation, which is also noted at various points (presumably in meters). A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Annapolis-yardley-1932 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Annapolis-yardley-1932
Being a Map of Annapolis Famous Town of Song and Story Attempting to Locate the Naval Academy and Other Places.

Unrecorded Pictorial Map of the U.S. Naval Academy and Annapolis.

13.5 x 15.5 inches

This is a rare c. 1932 hand-colored Peggy and Richard Q. Yardley pictorial map of Annapolis, Maryland, with a focus on the U.S. Naval Academy. It celebrates the history and character of both the institution and the city in humorous fashion. A Closer Look Coverage ranges from Church Circle at left to the Severn River at right, taking in the U.S. Naval Academy and the historic core of Annapolis. Major roads are labeled, and important landmarks, such as the Maryland State House and St. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/YosemiteValley-gardner-1870 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/YosemiteValley-gardner-1870
Map of the Yosemite Valley from Surveys made by order of the Commissioners to manage the Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Big Tree Grove.

One the earliest obtainable maps of Yosemite!

17 x 26.75 inches

This is Clarence King and James Terry Gardiner's detailed map of the Yosemite Valley, California. Published in 1870, it is considered one of the earliest obtainable maps of that region. This map represents early government efforts under Frederick Law Olmsted and Josiah Dwight Whitney to map Yosemite as America's first reserved parkland. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/UnitedStates-generallandoffice-1870 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/UnitedStates-generallandoffice-1870
Map of the United States and Territories, Showing the extent of Public Surveys and other details, Constructed from the Plats and official sources of the General Land Office.

Irrational Railroad Exuberance.

29.25 x 56.5 inches

This is an 1870 map of the United States issued by the U.S. General Land Office, led by Commissioner Joseph S. Wilson. Rich in detail, it illustrates the progress of U.S. government land surveys from coast to coast, also reflecting information on mineral deposits, the development of railways, and settlement patterns on the vast American frontier. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GeorgeandMartha-smithwilliam-1876 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/GeorgeandMartha-smithwilliam-1876
Washington. / Martha Washington.

The first First Couple.

18 x 23 inches

A striking c. 1876 set of chromolithograph portraits of George and Martha Washington, published by William Smith of Philadelphia. They were likely intended to coincide with the Centennial Exposition of that year, when portraits, statues, and other commemorations of Washington were prominent draws. A Closer Look The portraits depict the First Couple late in George Washington's presidency. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/59thExpressStation-irt-1962 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/59thExpressStation-irt-1962
NEW IRT LEX. AVE AND 59 ST. EXPRESS STATION.

Inaugural celebrations of the new 59th Street Lexington Avenue express subway station.

18 x 12 inches

This is a 1962 New York City Transit Authority cutaway map of the newly opened 59th Street Express subway station, part of the original program for the station's inaugural ceremonies. One of the most frequented stations on the Lexington Avenue line, the illustration encompasses three levels, 'express' escalators, transfer ramps, and a whole world of newer, faster transit. The Verso Text The verso text promotes the accomplishment of building the station and its many new amenities. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Bermuda-depotdemarine-1852 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Bermuda-depotdemarine-1852
Iles Bermudas, d'après les travaux les plus récents.

Main Waypoint in the Atlantic.

20.25 x 13.5 inches

This is an 1852 nautical chart or map of Bermuda issued by the French Dépôt général de la Marine. It presents the island when it had become the primary waypoint between Europe and the Americas, as well as one of Britain's most important strategic holdings globally. A Closer Look The chart covers the main island of Bermuda along with adjacent smaller islands, islets, and reefs, including a large 'plateau de corail' north of the island. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/MunzWeltkarte-eggers-1873 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/MunzWeltkarte-eggers-1873
Münz-Weltkarte : Ein Schlüssel zu den Preisen der Weltausstellung.

Gold Standard.

21 x 13 inches

A numismatic world map prepared in 1873 by August Eggers. Its production corresponded with the 1873 adoption of an international gold standard, a key event in modern economic history. The map was exhibited at the 1873 Vienna World's Fair. A Closer Look The world is displayed on a Mercator Projection with countries outlined in colors corresponding to which currency types they use: gold dollars, silver dollars, pounds sterling, francs, other gold currencies, or other silver currencies. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/JohnsHopkinsHospital-yardley-1935-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/JohnsHopkinsHospital-yardley-1935-2
A Map of Johns Hopkins Hospital attempting to show the general plan, HABITS of the STAFF, STUDENTS, and PATIENTS, curious CUSTOMS etc. and so forth.

One of the founding institutions of modern American medicine.

13.25 x 10.25 inches

This is a c. 1935 Richard Q. Yardley pictorial map of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. The hospital and its associated medical school were the progenitors of the modern American medical education system, and the hospital has long been considered among the best in the world. A Closer Look A fantastic illustration of the original Administration Building occupies the lower portion and immediately draws the eye. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Belgrade-munster-1550-4 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Belgrade-munster-1550-4
Kriechisch Wyssenburg.

The Earliest Collectible Printed Image of Belgrade.

11 x 6.75 inches

This is the 1550 Sebastian Münster woodcut view of Belgrade - the earliest obtainable printed image of that city. A Closer Look It depicts the fortified city from across the Danube (here named Tonaw fl ). Two boats filled with soldiers appear crossing the river in the foreground. A fortress on the banks of the Sava - an ancillary fortress for Belgrade - is also visible. A Closer Look]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/BaltimoreCounty-yardley-1935-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/BaltimoreCounty-yardley-1935-2
Being Ye Historical Map of Baltimore County.

Comic yet honest pictorial map of Baltimore County.

19.25 x 15.25 inches

This is a c. 1935 Richard Yardley pictorial map of Baltimore County, Maryland, presented here in an unusual two-tone printing. Populated by comical caricatures of the county's residents, Yardley both mocks and celebrates Baltimore history. A Closer Look The map covers Baltimore County in central Maryland. The city of Baltimore itself does not appear on the map since it was separated from the county in 1851. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Porcineograph-baker-1876-3 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Porcineograph-baker-1876-3
This Porcineograph. / This Good-Cheer Souvenir.

Holy grail of Ge'hog'raphy.

24 x 18.25 inches

The coveted Porcineograph, in its rare first edition, considered one of the greatest examples of cartographic whimsy ever made! This is a comical 1876 William Emerson Baker chromolithograph pictorial map - geo'hog'raphy - of the United States as a pig. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ArabianPeninsula-abdelmonem-1950 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ArabianPeninsula-abdelmonem-1950
الْجَزِيرَةُ الْعَرَبِيَّةُ خَرِيطَةٌ طَبِيعِيَّةٌ سِيَاسِيَّةٌ / [The Arabian Peninsula A Physical and Political Map].

Saudi map of the Arab World in transition.

21.75 x 33 inches

This is a c. 1950 Mohamed Abdelmonem Arabic-language wall map of the Middle East, printed by the Egyptian Mustafa al-Babi al-Halabi and Sons Press. It is recorded as being approved by the 'Directorate of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,' suggesting that it was intended for classroom use in the kingdom. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ArabLands-albajuri-1950 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/ArabLands-albajuri-1950
بلاد العرب / [Arab Lands].

Arab World in the Wake of World War II.

22.75 x 34 inches

This is a rare c. 1950 Arabic-language wall map of the Arab World, prepared by Ahmed Al-Bajuri and published by Mustafa Al-Babi Al-Halabi and Sons. It presents the region in the wake of World War II (1939 - 1945), as European colonial empires collapsed and Arab nations gained independence. A Closer Look Coverage embraces from Egypt and Sudan in the west to India in the east, taking in the Arabian Peninsula. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/HajjSacredSites-ibrahimrifatpasha-1942 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/HajjSacredSites-ibrahimrifatpasha-1942
رسم مشاعر الحج : نقلا عن كتاب مراة الحرمين لأمير الحج اللواء ابراهيم رفعت باشا / [Depicting the Emotions of Hajj: Excerpted from the book Mir'at al-Haramayn by the Commander of the Hajj Caravan, Major General Ibrahim Rifaat Pasha].

Ornate Wartime Bird's-Eye View of Mecca.

8.75 x 25 inches

This is a c. 1942 decorative Hajj souvenir view of the Muslim holy city of Mecca (Makkah) and surroundings, based on the work of Ibrahim Rifat Pasha. Taking in the Kabaa, the Great Mosque, and the Plain of Arafat, it would have been intended for a Hajji to remind them of the apex and core ritual components of their pilgrimage. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Boston-goth-1859 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Boston-goth-1859
Boston and its environs. / und seine Umgebungen / et ses environs.

African American shipwrights in Boston.

13.5 x 17.5 inches

A striking 1859 view of Boston, with surrounding vignettes, engraved by Johann Poppel, printed by Charles D. Andrews, and published by Frederick Goth. It reflects the changing face of the city, as older buildings were being demolished or replaced to make way for more modern structures, including rail stations and museums. Notably, the main image prominently depicts a team of African American workers building a ship in the foreground. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Cowboys-mora-1941-3 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Cowboys-mora-1941-3
I dedicate this Carte of Evolution to The California Rodeo of Salinas...

Cowboy Culture, by a cowboy.

31.25 x 23.5 inches

Considered Jo Mora's most iconic image, this is the 1933/41 Evolution of the Cowboy . The image celebrates all things cowboy, from the rodeo to saddles, steers, and chuckwagons. Mora himself became a rodeo cowboy, and his depictions of cowboy life and culture reflect realism grounded in experience. A Closer Look This vibrant poster offers a visual exploration of the history and culture of the North American cowboy. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/PeshawarGuide-surveyofindia-1935 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/PeshawarGuide-surveyofindia-1935
Peshāwar Guide Map.

Khyber Pass during the Mohmand Campaign of 1935.

26.25 x 42.25 inches

An intriguing and evocative piece, this is a 1935 first-edition Survey of India map of Peshawar, Pakistan. This is likely the earliest scientific survey of Peshawar, following the 1927 Survey of India map of Peshawar City, which did not include the Cantonment. The map was issued during the Second Mohmand Campaign, a major British offensive out of Peshawar against the Pashtun Mohmand hill tribes of the Khyber Pass. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/France-robida-1882 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/France-robida-1882
Nouvelle Carte de France, d'après les dernières découvertes des Savants et des Explorateurs.

Belle Epoque France satirized.

21.25 x 29.5 inches

This is a lively 1882 pictorial satirical map of France drawn by Albert Robida and engraved by Yves and Barret for the publication La Caricature , which Robida edited. With a mix of celebration and ridicule, it presents cultural stereotypes and humorous observations of France's regional identities in the early Belle Époque. A Closer Look The sheet includes multiple illustrations with a New Map of France at the center. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/NavWar3and4-usn-1944-2 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/NavWar3and4-usn-1944-2
NavWarMap No. 3 World War 2 in the North Sea Area. / NavWarMap No. 4 The North Pacific Area.

Informing and inspiring the Navy in WWII.

39.5 x 58.5 inches

This is a 1944 double-sided Navy Education Services pictorial map, with northwestern Europe and the North Atlantic on one side and the northern Pacific Ocean on the other. These maps were issued for distribution to American naval personnel with the intent to both inform and inspire. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Penghu-chen-1971 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Penghu-chen-1971
澎湖縣地圖 / [Map of Penghu County].

Front line of the Cold War in Asia.

30 x 21.25 inches

This is a c. 1971 Ch'en I-jen map of the Penghu Islands (also known as the Pescadores) in Taiwan (Republic of China). As it was being produced, the international context was rapidly changing, and the Cold War tensions that had made the strategically located Penghus a focus of international attention were decreasing. A Closer Look This map presents the islands composing Penghu County (澎湖縣), Taiwan. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Kiev-topodepot-1989 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Kiev-topodepot-1989
Киев план-схема / [Schematic Plan of Kiev].

Largest Soviet-era map of Kiev.

70 x 81 inches

This is an enormous, classified, and scarce four-sheet map of Kiev (Kyiv), standing more than six feet tall, produced in 1989 by the Soviet Military Topographic Directorate of the General Staff. It depicts the city near the end of the Soviet Era, holding high the flag of socialism and Russian-Ukrainian unity, but also reflecting some cracks in the edifice of state power. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Swampscott2-robinson-1871 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Swampscott2-robinson-1871
Swampscott, Essex County Mass., 11 Miles from Boston.

Locally produced view of Swampscott.

18 x 20 inches

This is a rare 1871 locally produced view of Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts. The view was issued by John L. Robinson, likely to promote his Swampscott real estate interests. It is composed of two-color chromolithographs of photographs taken by Frederick M. Smith of Boston. A Closer Look]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Tokyo-inoue-1887 http://www.geographicus.com/P/AntiqueMap/Tokyo-inoue-1887
明細改正東京新圖 / [Detailed, Revised New Map of Tokyo].

Meiji-era Tokyo.

28 x 19.5 inches

This is a stunning and detailed 1887 city plan of Tokyo produced by Inoue Katsugorō. It highlights the city's growth during the Meiji era and its division into wards and neighborhoods. A Closer Look Oriented towards the north with the imperial palace (皇居) at center, this map takes in the various wards (區) and districts or neighborhoods (町) of Tokyo. In the outlying parts of the city, counties (郡) are divided into villages (村). A Closer Look]]>