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 Original 1897 Map GREECE CRETE SAMOS Athens Cyclades Pirus Missolonghi Kalamata $15.99 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 48m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 Buy It Now |
 POLAND LITHUANIA BALKANS 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $157.50 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 9m |
 ROTTERDAM NETHERLANDS 1613 GUICCIARDINI ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED VIEW $41.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 58m |
 AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS 1613 GUICCIARDINI ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED VIEW $51.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 4m |
 RUSSIAN EMPIRE 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $86.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 14m |
 PHILIPPINES ISLANDS 1748 LE ROUGE ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $47.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 5m |
 Tile Mural Art Ceramic Tile Tile Art Backsplash World Map Antique Maps 03 $200.00 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 36m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 Buy It Now |
 PIEDMONT AOSTA VALLEY ITALY FRANCE 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE ENGRAVED CHART $51.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 12m |
 JAMAICA BERMUDA 1746 LE ROUGE ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $140.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 8m |
 DORDRECHT NETHERLANDS 1613 GUICCIARDINI ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED VIEW $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 59m |
 AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS 1613 GUICCIARDINI ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED VIEW $20.00 Time Remaining: 1h 1m |
 Important George Custer 1874 Survey Map Black Hills Dakota Territory Hand Color $495.00 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 31m Buy It Now for only: $495.00 Buy It Now |
 PHILIPPINES 1752 BELLIN ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $36.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 17m |
 Silver Antique Map Contemporary Poster Print 275x195 $22.41 Time Remaining: 58m Buy It Now for only: $24.88 Buy It Now |
 EUROPEAN CONTINENT 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $123.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 57m |
 1608 MERCATOR HONDIUS ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED FRONTISPIECE 1st FRENCH EDITION $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 8m |
 WORLD MAP POSTER ANTIQUE STYLE LARGE LICENSED BRAND NEW $11.79 Time Remaining: 9d 5h 23m Buy It Now for only: $11.79 Buy It Now |
 1608 MERCATOR HONDIUS ANTIQUE ALLEGORICAL ESOTERIC TITLEPAGE 1st FRENCH EDITION $30.00 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 6m |
 Holy BIBLE Clamshell LEATHER c1925 Rare OXFORD Color Maps ANTIQUE Buchanan $45.00 Time Remaining: 1h 2m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 Buy It Now |
 ARABIAN PENINSULA RED SEA 1740 BELLIN ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $30.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 15m |
 Holy BIBLE 1814 Mathew CAREY Philadelphia LEATHER Family ANTIQUE Maps UNMARKED $150.00 Time Remaining: 1h 2m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 Buy It Now |
 1835 SCARCE large Folio CELESTIAL CHART by HOFFMANN 165 x 14 The NORTHERN SKY $24.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 57m |
 ANTIQUE WORLD MAP Poster Full Size 24x36 $5.49 Time Remaining: 18d 11h 12m Buy It Now for only: $5.49 Buy It Now |
 Tardieu Isaccea Tulcea Russia i987 1770 $24.90 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 7m |
 Cellarius Greece i982 1780 $50.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 56m |
 North America CONTINENT 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $94.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 3m |
 WORLD TWIN HEMISPHERE AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA ASIA AUSTRALIA VISSCHER 1710 A696 $1,049.00 Time Remaining: 15h 55m |
 World Hemisphere Mappe Monde original old map 1828 by Dufour $125.00 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 21m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 Buy It Now |
 CZECH REPUBLIC POLAND 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 59m |
 HUNGARY BALKAN COUNTRIES 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $30.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 1m |
 POPULAR Atlas c1890 Folio MAPS Color CITIES Countries STATES World USA Landmarks $70.00 Time Remaining: 1h 2m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 Buy It Now |
 1835 SCARCE large Folio CELESTIAL CHART by HOFFMANN 165 x 14 TAURUS BUll OR $12.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 16h 17m |
 Antique Color Caribbean Pirate Treasure Map $6.50 Time Remaining: 22d 8h 44m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 Buy It Now |
 South America CONTINENT 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $145.50 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 6m |
 ESCURIAL MADRID SPAIN 1760 DAUMONT ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED OPTICAL VIEW $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 5m |
 SPINOLA PALACE GENOVA ITALY 1760 LEIZEL ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED OPTICAL VIEW $45.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 3m |
 ANTIQUE 1838 DR BUTLERS ATLAS OF ANCIENT GEOGRAPHY WORLD MAPS AFRICA ITALY ASIA $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 13h 20m |
 The Americas Mexico antique map Macquart 1748 $165.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $165.00 Buy It Now |
 047 INDALO France Cte dOr Lovely Old Antique Map XIX Century Original $12.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 27m |
 048 INDALO France Gironde Lovely Old Antique Map XIX Century Original $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 29m |
 049 INDALO France Eure Lovely Old Antique Map XIX Century Original $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 32m |
 1781 Atlas VAUGONDY map of WORLD Mappe monde in 2 hemispheres $39.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 4m |
 AFRICAN CONTINENT 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $76.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 59m |
 Spain Portugal Original Antique Thomsons Atlas map 1816 $115.00 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 15m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 Buy It Now |
 Antique Map BATTLE BELGIUM MERBES FRANCE SAMBRE BERGEN MONS BINCHE Beaurain 1776 $99.99 Time Remaining: 1h 58m Buy It Now for only: $124.50 Buy It Now |
 1710 TITLE PAGE with WORLD MAP of Santa Claras Huy und Pfuy $55.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 13h 32m |
 AFRICA GUINEA ETHIOPIA ABYSSINIA CONGO MADAGASCAR ENGRAVING CLVER 1697 A642 $51.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 27m |
 ASIAN CONTINENT 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $86.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 1m |
 Antique MAP of the WORLD 1594 Orbis Terrarum Reproduction Poster print 20x16 $9.99 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 35m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 LEIDEN NETHERLANDS 1613 GUICCIARDINI ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED VIEW $20.00 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 1m |
 Mantua Italy 1813 by John Luffman Original period map $9.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 29m |
 Blaeu Large Map Transylvania i1004 1660 $249.90 Time Remaining: 5h 5m |
 Texas 1904 Antique Map Not A Reproduction $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 5m |
 Earth Sun Geometry Earths rotation antique print 1860 $95.00 Time Remaining: 28d 18h 16m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 Buy It Now |
 1850 c Rare HOLD TO LIGHT CELESTIAL MAP CHART BOOETES CROWN HERCULES etc $14.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 16h 22m |
 Spain and Portugal by John Luffman Original period map $9.99 Time Remaining: 14h 15m |
 100 ORIGINAL CITY OF BERLIN MAP BY LETTS C1889 099P START GERMANY $1.56 Time Remaining: 16h 21m |
 1894 TURKEY ISTANBUL CONSTANTINOPLE Antique Map $5.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 41m |
 Geography Atlas 22 maps plates 1763 $199.90 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 48m |
 Scarce Hatteras Inlet North Carolina 1851 Map Hand Colored Round Hammock $59.00 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 10m Buy It Now for only: $59.00 Buy It Now |
 ANTIQUE SURVEY MAP OF GRUPONT BELGIUM $7.89 Time Remaining: 6h 17m |
 ORIGINAL 1808 Antique Engraved Map of Brazil Mapa do Brasil South America $34.78 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 40m |
 1870 Analysis HOLY BIBLE Antique MAPS Leather UNMARKED Family RARE Hitchcock $59.99 Time Remaining: 3h 17m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 Buy It Now |
 NETHERLANDS BELGIUM LUXEMBOURG 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED MAP $30.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 1h |
 1777 Revolutionary War Battle Theater Old Antique Map $14.99 Time Remaining: 25d 21h 53m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now |
 ANTIQUE MAP NETHERLANDS TOWN PLAN VAALS LIMBURG KUYPER 1865 $149.99 Time Remaining: 3h 58m Buy It Now for only: $174.50 Buy It Now |
 1661 Superb Decorative Cluver Map of Central Italy $49.99 Time Remaining: 18h 35m |
 c1845 POCKET Holy Bible Civil War Leather Antique Old Victorian MAPS Folding $65.00 Time Remaining: 3h 17m Buy It Now for only: $84.50 Buy It Now |
 Field of Battle Badajos Seville 1811 by John Luffman Original period map $9.99 Time Remaining: 15h 48m |
 1733 Map of United States Detailed 13x13 QUALITY British Spanish Beautiful $12.85 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 6m Buy It Now for only: $12.85 Buy It Now |
 1857 ASTORIA BY WASHINGTON IRVING W 1849 MAP OF OREGON TERRITORY 519 pages VG+ $17.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 31m |
 Roux Large Sea Chart Crete Alexandria i1001 1760 $119.90 Time Remaining: 4h 58m |
 1590 Original Ortelius Map of Poitou La Rochelle $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 49m |
 1903 NEW York City PLAN Antique Map dated $0.99 Time Remaining: 15h 53m |
 World Map Latest Edition in Old Antique Style latest countries Big Poster $3.80 Time Remaining: 10d 23h 11m Buy It Now for only: $3.80 Buy It Now |
 1860 Geography with copper plate and electrotyped maps in color $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 15h 33m |
 Orig Japanese Woodblock Print MAP OF JAPAN w Chosen Sakhalin Ezo c1780 $305.00 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 21h 36m |
 Tardieu Kagul River Bessarabia Russia i988 1770 $24.90 Time Remaining: 4h 9m |
 Tardieu Tulcea Tultschi Danube i989 1770 $24.90 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 10m |
 TRAJANS COLUMN ROMA ITALY 1760 LEIZEL ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED OPTICAL VIEW $30.00 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 4m |
 Antique Map MARITIME TRAFFIC WORLD MAP Meyers 1895 $19.50 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 14m Buy It Now for only: $19.50 Buy It Now |
 MapBrazilCoastC1780Copper Plate Engraving $2.83 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 40m |
 AUSTRIA ITALY CZECH REPUBLIC CROATIA 1744 SEUTTER LOTTER ANTIQUE ENGRAVED CHART $30.00 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 1m |
 1894 MADAGASCAR REUNION MAURITIUS Antique Map $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 42m |
 Map18th CenturySouth AmericaCopper Plate Engraving $3.58 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 37m |
 Johnsons 1886 Atlas Large Hand Colored Antique Map COLORADO Rocky Mountains $44.99 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 18m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 Buy It Now |
 MapSouth AmericaGuyanaSurinametc1770s $10.61 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 39m |
 GREECE HELLAS GULF OF CORINTH ATHENE PATRA ENGRAVING MAP CLVER 1697 A642 $1.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 15h 31m |
 1766 Atlas Philippe De Pretot map of RUSSIA Empire Russie Moscow $30.02 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 11h 17m |
 NETHERLANDS 1613 GUICCIARDINI ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED COAT OF ARMS PLATE $38.77 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 57m |
 North and Central America original antique map by Tallis 1851 $185.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $185.00 Buy It Now |
 Portugal by John Luffman Original period map $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 15h 38m |
 1785 Pluche Double Hemisphere Map of the World $24.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 25m |
 WORLD MAP TWIN HEMISPHERE AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA ASIA AUSTRAL CLVER 1697 A642 $102.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 15h 45m |
 THAILAND LAOS CAMBOTSCHA VIETNAM 1750 BELLIN ANTIQUE COPPER ENGRAVED CHART $66.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 3m |
Antique Prints And Maps Auctions
There is something inherently intriguing about ancient maps. As a child, most of us have played games where we have imagined that we had found a map giving the location of hidden treasure. If only it were true! This may be one of the reasons that many people have a fascination for antique maps. The physical characteristics of the world may not have changed remarkably since map making began, but the political aspects most certainly have. Imagine being in possession of a pre-Columbus map that did not show the Americas correctly, now that would be a truly priceless antique. The technology involved in mapmaking is constantly improving but there is still a desire to own some of the earliest examples of cartography.
Unfortunately, just as there are millions of people who yearn to own a genuine antique map of Columbus's expeditions or of the early astronomers' guides to the stars there are just as many, if not more, people out to pass off a modern map as a genuine artifact. You do need to be extremely careful about researching the authenticity and provenance of these allegedly antique maps. This is undoubtedly the case if you want to purchase one of the more rare examples of cartography. This can only be achieved by hiring experts in the particular era that the map relates to. Many of the earliest maps were drawn on parchment that requires particular care and conditions to prevent it from being destroyed. Only national museums are lucky enough to house such treasures.
However, the greater majority of us simply want to buy a print of an old map to hang on a wall. We do not want a map because of its financial value but more because of its personal value. This type of print is far more easily obtainable and certainly more affordable. The most popular types of prints are those of maps relating to a city, county or state that family ancestors originated from. These can usually be found relatively easily and are on sale for a reasonable price. Of course, the paper is not going to be ancient parchment or manuscript, but placed in a good frame, they will certainly make conversation pieces at your next dinner party.
Auctions, both online and offline are fast becoming the most popular place to find prints of specific maps. You may also find that there are antique maps for sale if the owner has not sought advice on its genuine value, but that is becoming less common. In summary, you need to decide what price you are prepared to pay for a map, whether it is an original or a print. There is nearly always an option available to suit any budget to enable you to have an interesting piece of history on your wall. By far the best starting point for a new collector is to buy prints of maps, whether regional, global or astral. These can be bought from numerous outlets. Be warned, once you have begun collecting these fascinating pieces of history, you may find it difficult to stop. The only limit to the size and content of your potential collection is the amount of money that you are prepared to spend!
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 17th Century World Map (Antique) Art Poster Print - 24x36 Poster Print, 36x24 Poster Print, 36x24 List Price: Sale Price: $0.70 You save: $8.29 (92%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDecorate your home or office with high quality posters. 17th Century World Map (Antique) Art Poster Print - 24x36 Poster Print, 36x24 is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget.  |
 Magna Carta - Poster (Antique Style World Map) Poster Print, 36x24 Poster Print, 36x24 Map Poster Print, 36x24 List Price: Sale Price: $6.05 You save: $2.94 (33%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDecorate your home or office with high quality posters. Magna Carta - Poster (Antique Style World Map) Poster Print, 36x24 Poster Print, 36x24 is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget. |
 World Executive Poster Sized Wall Map (Tubed World Map) Sale Price: $16.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis elegant, richly colored antique-style world map features the incredible cartographic detail that is the trademark quality of National Geographic. The map features a Tripel Projection, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles... |
 World Map (Vintage Style) Art Poster Print - 24x36 Poster Print, 36x24 Poster Print, 36x24 List Price: Sale Price: $0.70 You save: $6.29 (90%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDecorate your home or office with high quality posters. World Map (Vintage Style) Art Poster Print - 24x36 Poster Print, 36x24 is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget. |
 Antique Map of the World 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Eurographics Sale Price: $14.87 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAntique Map of the World 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. Finished Size: 19 1/4" X 26 5/8" |
 World Executive Wall Map Laminated (World Maps) (National Geographic) Sale Price: $24.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis elegant, richly colored antique-style world map features the incredible cartographic detail that is the trademark quality of National Geographic. The map features a Tripel Projection, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles... |
 World Map (Antique) Art Poster Print - 16x20 Sale Price: $7.94 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionWorld Map (Antique) Art Poster Print - 16x20 |
 Antique Map Gift Wrap 2' x 8' Sale Price: $9.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis high quality, heavy weight paper is rich with color. You'll leave a lasting memory, from its sheer beauty of presentation to the suprise at the superior grade compared to your average giftwrap. It's also perfect for use on decoupage or other craft projects... |
 National Geographic Executive World Map Wall Mural Sale Price: $69.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAntique look with contemporary details! This award-winning map, elegant in style, has been enlarged to mural size while keeping the same up-to-date detail that defines National Geographic. The Winkel Tripel projection minimizes distortions near the North and South Poles... |
 World Executive Polictical Wall Map (Enlarged Size & Tubed World Map) Sale Price: $34.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis elegant, richly colored antique-style world map features the incredible cartographic detail that is the trademark quality of National Geographic. The map features a Tripel Projection, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles... |
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Maxwell Dickson 'Antique Map of Los Angeles 1926' Canvas Wall Art $150.99 Artist: Maxwell Dickson Title: Antique Map of Los Angeles 1926Product type: Gallery-wrapped canvas art |
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Maxwell Dickson 'Antique Map of New York City 1889' Canvas Wall Art $150.99 Artist: Maxwell Dickson Title: Antique Map of New York City 1889Product type: Gallery-wrapped canvas art |
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Antique Maps 2013 Calendar (Calendar) $11.08 Description not available. |
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Mapping the Silk Road and Beyond $33.17 Mapping Asia presents an authoritative selection of the most important antique maps of Asia representing time periods from the age of Alexander the Great to the early nineteenth century, and spanning the area from the Middle East to Japan. A visual chr... |
