Maps of Antiquity

08/14/2026

1949 - Scenic and Historic Illinois - Genuine Pictorial Map

Colorful vintage map of Illinois by E.H. Brown and R.A. Burleigh published in 1949. With bright original printed color and scattered illustrations showing "the dramatic, historic and legendary events, the great figures in Illinois history... [and] the scenic beauties that are found in all sections of the State." On the back of the map is a list of state parks and memorials with their location on the map, information about wildlife conservation, natural resources, and history.

08/12/2026

It is so interesting to look closely at an antique map of your town that shows all of the property owners, buildings, and roads. Perhaps it is a healthy imagination that makes us feel transported as we trace the streets and think of the lives of the people who lived in these houses at that time.
In this video we are looking at the maps of Sandwich Village and Yarmouth Port in 1880 and a map of Hyannisport from 1906. Many of these old Cape Cod homes are still around today!

08/11/2026

Perri has been getting crafty and creative again! What do you think of this origami wreath she made from a vintage sailing chart? She plans to make more, including some more colorful examples. This one is available for purchase in the shop!

08/10/2026

This map of Germany only has small areas of the Baltic Sea and North Sea, but mapmaker Ernest Dudley Chase was generous with ships and monsters whenever possible!

1935 - A Pictorial Map of Germany by Ernest Dudley Chase - Antique Pictorial Map

Antique pictorial map of Germany by Ernest Dudley Chase, 1935. This map features beautifully detailed illustrations of beloved locations and notable edifices. Additional illustrations of buildings decorate the sides. The seas are filled with an imaginative variety of sea monsters and ships.

08/09/2026

You can get all your maps TAX-FREE this weekend, in our store or online!
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Purchases over $2500 are only taxed on the amount above $2500.

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

TAX-FREE WEEKEND IS HERE!

Woo Hoo, there's no Massachusetts tax on purchases under $2500 this weekend! In store and online! 🎉🎉🎉

That means you could own this gorgeous wall map tax-free!

Purchases over $2500 are only taxed on the amount above $2500.

08/07/2026

Today we are featuring a few maps relating to Lake Michigan, including maps of the states that border the lake!

08/06/2026

1834 - Allegemine Naturgechichte v. Zoologie Schetterlinge - Antique Print

Antique natural history hand colored engraving of butterflies and moths, by German engraver, Laurence Oken.

We have many gorgeous antique illustration prints of insects on our website!