Antique Maps of North America

A selection of historical maps of North America that is sure to please you. Each map is illustrated and carefully described. Please contact us if you are looking for special maps.

Maps of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands

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"Nuova carta del polo Artico secondo le ultime osservazioni a Amsterdam da Isac Tirion" Copper engraving from "Atlante novissimo che contiene tutte le parti del mondo" by G.B. Albrizzi. Published in Venezia ca 1740. Fine, contemporary hand coloring.

Very detailed and decorative map of the North Pole and the surrounding topography. Notice that California is shown as an island with the towns of Cape Blanco, Mendocino, San Francisco and Santa Barbara on the west side of the island. The Pacific Northwest, Alaska and northwestern Canada are shown without any contours. The Bering Strait and Aleutian Islands were not yet explored. Off the coast of Nova Scotia are two of the famous underwater banks. The Azore Islands are shown at the bottom of the map.

Map has vertical fold and two small spots in the upper left, otherwise very clean.

Diameter :27.2 cm ( 10.7")

Page size: 37.3 x 43 cm ( 14.6 x 16.9 ")

$ 580.00

Order Nr. POLAR2276


Southeastern USA

"Carte de la Louisiane, et de la Floride". Anonymous copper etching, most certainly from the hand of Monsieur Bonne, royal
French cartographer, ca 1780. Recent coloring.

In the southeast is Florida and the eastern Atlantic coast reaching as far north as Charleston, South Carolina. In the northeast is part of
Virginia. In the northwest corner is the Missouri river with several tributaries, including the Osage. The western part of the map is dominated
by the Mississsippi river and it tributaries. The inset in the lower left shows the area of Jefferson City, Missouri where the Osage and Grand
rivers flow into the Missouri.

Map has horizontal fold to fit book size and light toning. Overall condition is Very good.

32 x 21 cm ( 12.5 x 8.2 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2003


Great Lakes and Surrounding Area

"Partie Occidentale du Canada contenant les cinq Grands Lac, avec les Pays Criconcoisins". Anonymous copper etching,
most certainly from the hand of Monsieur Bonne, royal French cartographer, ca 1780. Recent coloring.

The area surrounding the Great Lakes is the theme of this map. In the northeast is part of Lake Mistassini in Quebec. A little further west is
the southern tip of St. James Bay. In the lower right corner is the northern part of the Susquehanna river with tributaries. In the west is the
Lake of the Woods. In the lower left corner is part of the Missouri river and its tributaries.

Map has vertical fold to fit book size and is in Very good condition.

20.6 x 31.5 cm ( 8.1 x 12.4 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2004


"Amérique Septrionale" Copper engraving by M. Bonne, ca 1760.

Fine map showing the areas settled at the time. Notice that the western part of North America is still emp0ty.

Map has vertical centerfold.

21.2 x 32 cm ( 8.3 x 12.5 ")

$ 190.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA2087


"Der warme Meerestrom des Atlantischen und der kalte Strom des grossen Oceans in Parallele nach geograph. Lage und Ausdehnung dargestellt." Steel etching from "Neuster Zeitungs Atlas. Alter und Neuer Erdkunde" by J. Meyer, ca 1855. Original hand coloring.

Map illustrates the warm Atlantic current and the colder Pacific current.

Map has a small repaired worm hole in upper right corner. Overall light age toning.

22.6 x 28 cm ( 8.8 x 11 ")

$ 95.00

Order Nr. WORLD2252


"West Central States" Wood engraving printed in color dated 1875.

Light browning in margins. Backside is printed. Tiny repaired tear on lower margin edge.

27.2 x 21 cm ( 10.7 x 8.2 ")

$ 75.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA2083


"Map of the dominion of Canada Western Section, Map of the Dominion of Canada Eastern Section" Wood engraving printed in color dated 1875.

In the upper left of the lower image is an inset of New foundland.

Light browning and spotting in margins. Backside is printed. Tinypiece of lower right margin corner is missing and tiny repaired tear on right margin edge.

27.2 x 21 cm ( 10.7 x 8.2 ")

$75.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA2082


"Nord-Amerika" Wood engraving by Otto Spamer printed in color 1881.

Side margins are narrow.

24.5 x 19.5 cm ( 9.6 x 7.6 ")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA2081


"A New Map of North america agreeable to the latest Discoveries." Copper engraving ca 1765.

Map has early names of the various areas.

Map has folds to fit book size. small brown spot on lower image border. Creasing in lower right margin corner.

21.5 x 22.8 cm (8.5 x 9 ")

$ 120.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA2086


The Western Hemisphere

"America nach der zwyten Ausgabe von Arrowsmiths Weltcharte und dessen Globular Projection......." Copper etching by C. Mannert and edited by Adam Gottlieb Schneider und Weigel. Published in Nuremberg in 1796. Modern hand coloring.

America is shown on this map with the outlines complete but in the northwest still not fully charted. In the very north is still "Terra Incognita". In the upper right are the coasts of France, Spain and part of Africa.

Map has light age toning and the upper margin has been widened. Because of the book fold, there is ca 8cm of bottom margin that is narrow. The lower part of centerfold (ca 8cm) has been repaired. On the left side between the yellow line and the "S" of Stille is a small missing piece that has been added. All the repairs are well done and hardly noticeable. Condition is still Better than Good.

52.7 x 60.2 cm ( 20.7 x 23.7 ")

$ 1600.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2020


"Carte Der Entdeckungen Zwischen Siberien und America bis auf das year 1780." Copper etching by I. M. Bruckner in original outline coloring, 1780.

This map shows Siberia on the left and Alaska according to reports from Cook's voyages on the right. NMotice the complete chain of the aleutian islands with their interesting names. The Bering Strait is called Cook´s Strasse (Strait) on this map.

Map has some creasing on right side that has been smoothed so as to be hardly visible. There is a repaired tear on upper margin edge. Light smudging and a few spots in margins. Handwritted number(3929) in upper right part of image. General condtion is Better than Good.

13.5 x 41 cm ( 5.3 x 16.1 ")

$ 330.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2034


The Western Hemisphere

"America Septrionalis Novissima" in the upper left corner and "America Meridionalis accuratissima" on the lower left cartouche. Copper etching by Peter Schenck, ca 180. Very fine original hand coloring.

 

Map has overall light age toning. Mounted on fine China paper. The lower margin of the backing has been widened. In the green coloring are some miniscule tears due to oxidation of the color and a small repaired tear. In the lower area by the centerfold are two tiny repaired tears. In the right margin is a crease.

48.5 x 56.7 cm (19.1 x 22.3 ")

$ 2800.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA2022


"Vereinigte Staaten von Nordamerika". Lithograph von E. Serth after Tr. Bromme for "Tr. Bromme's Hand Atlas", 1862. Original hand coloring.

Map shows the eastern part of the USA with major towns and cities as well as railroad lines and canals of the time.

Map has a horizontal fold with a repaired tear in right margin on fold line. Light brown stain in upper and lower margins and reaching slightly into map image. Condition is Better than Good.

37.5 x 28.5 cm (14.7 x 11.2 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2050


"Totius Americae Septrionalis et Meridionalis Novissima Repraesentatio quam ex finguilis......" Copper etching by Johannes Baptista Homann ( 1663-1724). Published in 1723. Original hand coloring.

Fine map of the American hemisphere of the time. Notice that much of North America is not yet explored. In the upper right is part of France, Spain and Africa. Notice that many of the Atlantic and Pacific islands are also included. The decorative catouche is supported by Native Americans.

The right and left margins have been replace. Vertical centerfold with some minor parallel creasing. A few scattered creases in image. Two tiny repaired tears on lower margin edge. Scattered spotting. Overall condition is otherwise Good.

49 x 57 cm ( 19.3 x 22.4 ")

$ 1300.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA2052


The Western Hemisphere

"Totius Americae Septrionalis et Meridionalis Novissima Representatio....." Copper etching by Johann Baptist Homann, Nuremberg ca 1720. Origininal hand coloring.

What catches the eye on this map, is the large part of North America that is still not charted. At the top is a cartouche with information. The title cartouche is held by decorative figures in the landscape.

Map has light age toning and is a bit smudged. The lower third of the centerfold was torn and has been well repaired. There are a few places on the map that were underlined in ink. In the lower margin is a small crease and two tiny repaired tears on the margin edge. In right margin is a small crease and a tiny repair on margin edge. Small crease in upper margin. Aside from the ink underlining, the overall condition of the map image is Almost Very Good.

47.6 x 57 cm ( 18.7 x 22.4 ")

$ 2000.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2019


"Culiacanae, Americae Regionis, descriptio" and "Hispaniolae, Cubae, aliarumque insularum, delinatio". Copper
etching
by
Abraham Ortelius. From the atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", published in Atwerp, 1590. Fine recent coloring.

Two beautiful maps! The upper map of this etching shows part of the western coast of Mexico with California shown as an island.
The modern city of Cuilacán is somewhat inland and halfway between north and south. The map shows the area of the state of Sinaloa
with surrounding areas, reaching quite far inland. The lower map shows Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica
and the many surrounding islands such as the Bermudas, the British West Indies and the Virgin Islands. Their positions are very accurate
compared to today's mapmaking. Verso:
Text in Latin.

Print has overall light toning. In the lower right corner is some offsetting. Overall condition is Very Good.

Please ask us if you are looking for a special island on this map!

35.7 x 49.7 cm ( 14.1 x 19.6 ")

$ 1650.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 1996


Greenland and Northeast Canada

Groenlande

Copper etching after Mallet, 1685. Modern hand coloring.
Brown spot on upper right margin edge.

This interesting map shows the southern part of Greenland as well as northeast Canada.

14.5 x 10.2 cm ( 5.7 x 4 ")

$ 190.00

Order Nr. SCANDINAVIA1465


Hudson's Bay

"Carte de la Baye de Hudson, Pour servir à l'Histoire Générale des Voyages". Copper etching by Bellin. Dated 1757.
Modern hand coloring.

Here one sees that the area above Hudson's Bay was not yet fully explored. To the left of the cartouche is the Cumberland Sound and two
islands which are actually part of Baffin Island. The horseshoe-shaped soun at the top towards the left is Frozen Sound with Isle Barren in
green which is Southhampton Island today.

Light browning in margins. Tiny piece has been replaced in upper left margin edge. Vertical fold to fit atlas. Overall condition is Very good.

22.5 x 30.5 cm ( 8.9 x 12 ")

$ 300.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 1992


Newfoundland

"Carte du golphe de St. Laurant et Pays Voisins.". Copper etching by Bellin. Ca. 1755. Modern Hand coloring.

The Gulf of St. Lawrence is shown in careful detail. Newfoundland with its many bays that were already named has a slightly different
shape then we see in a modern atlas. In the lower left is the Bay of Fundy. In the northwest are some of the many lakes of Quebec.

This map has two vertical folds to fit atlas and is in Very Good condition.

22 x 36.2 cm ( 8.7 x 14.3 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr.NORTHAMERICA1993


"Carta del Golfo di S. Lorenzo e Paesi Vicini". Copper etching from the Italian edition of the Bellin atlas, ca 1755. Modern hand coloring.

The Gulf of St. Lawrence is shown in careful detail. Newfoundland with its many bays that were already named has a slightly different
shape then we see in a modern atlas. In the lower left is the Bay of Fundy. In the northwest are some of the many lakes of Quebec.

Map has several folds to fit book size. Tiny creases in margins. Small piece of margin added in lower right corner. Overall condition is Better than Good.

21.6 x 35.4 cm ( 8.5 x 13.9 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2043


"Carta Dell' Acadia Isola Reale. "Copper etching from the Italian edition of the Bellin atlas, ca 1755. Modern hand coloring.

Map shows Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and part of New Brunswick. To the left of the cartouche are dotted lines showing some of the offshore bankes.

Map has several folds to fit book size. Overall condition is Better than Good.

20.5 x 32.5 cm ( 8 x 12.8 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2044


The St. Lawrence river

"Carte du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent". Copper etching by Bellin in modern hand coloring. Dated 1757.

The mouth of the St. Lawrence River is attractively shown with the Île Anticosti and the bordering countryside. In the southwest the course of the St. Lawrence reaches somewhat beyond the mouth of the St. Anne river. In the northwest is part of Quebec with the Saquenay River flowing into the St. Lawrence and the many lakes with their rivers as tributaries of the St. Lawrence. To the south is part of New Brunswick, Maine and Quebec with their many lakes and rivers.

This map has very light toning and is in Very Good condition.

19 x 30 cm ( 7.5 x 11.8 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 1987


Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River

"Suite du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurant, depuis Quebec jusqu an Lac Ontario".Copper etching by Bellin in modern hand
coloring. Dated 1757.

This map is a continuation of the course of the St. Lawrence River from Quebec to Lake Ontario. To the north is western Quebec, the Ottawa
River and part of Ontario. To the left of the cartouche is Lake Champlain which forms part of the borderline between Vermont and New York.

Map has very light toning. The condition is Very Good.

19 x 28.6 cm ( 7.5 x 11.3 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 1988


No Title. Map of North America. Copper etching. Anonymous, ca 1770. Modern hand coloring.

This map shows the early divisions of North America. Notice the borders between Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Map has light age toning and some smudging. There are scattered ink rests from publishing . Four vertical folds are in the map, one being in left margin). There is a horizontal fold to fit book size. In the margins are a few small creases. Left margin has two small, repaired tears. Otherwise the condition is Almost Very Good.

44.5 x 56 cm ( 17.5 x 22 ")

$ 1000.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2030.


" Das Russische Amerika". Copper etching from a German atlas, ca 1780. Original outline coloring.

This interesting little map shows the coast of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands in fine detail.

The map has some light creasing that was originally in the map. Wide margins. Tiny repaired tear on right margin edge.

19 x 27 cm ( 7.5 x 10.6 ")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2034


Christochina Gold Field in Alaska

Map of Chistochina
Gold Field, Alaska

Lithograph printed with color, 1901.
By T.G. Gerdine, topographer.
Published by Julius Bien & Co. N.Y.

21 x 14 cm ( 8.2 x 5.5 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2037


Western End of Seward Penninsula

Western End of Seward Penninsula

Lithograph printed in color. Dated 1901.
By topographers T.G. Gerdine and Alfred Brooks.
Published by Julius Bien & Co. N.Y.

Print has folds to fit book size.
Repaired tear in left margin that reaches slightly into image.

$75.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2038


"Chart of the Northern Passage Between Asia & America". Copper etching by Neele for "Thomson's New General Atlas" published in 1816. Original outline coloring.

Map shows the Northern Passage and surrounding area. On the left side is the Kamtchatka Penninsula and part of Siberia. On the right side of the Northern Passage is the coast of Alaska reaching as far south as Santa Cataline and San Clemente Islands off the coast of California. In the upper right is part of the Mackenzie River with the names of the Indian tribes in the region.

Map has browning along centerfold. Repaired tears on margin edges. Light scattered spotting, especially in margins. Light creasing. Repaired tear near Siberian coast. General condition is Good.

49.5 x 59 cm ( 19.5 x 23.2 ")

$ 580.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2048


The Bering Strait

No Title
Map showing the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia.

Copper etching ca 1770. Anonymous.

Map shows the Chukchi Peninsula of Siberia and the Seward Peninsula of Alaska with the
Bering Strait in between. In the inset are details of the Kuril Islands.

The left margin has rust brown (from binding glue?). There is a noticeable spot on the right side under
"America". There is some spotting in right margin and some miniscule scattered spots on image.
Margins are 1-2cm wide. Folds to fit book size.

21.8 x 38 cm ( 8.6 x 14.9 ")

$ 350.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 2017


" Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island & C". Steel etching compiled by J: Hugh Johnson and
Published by A. Fullarton & Co. Edinburgh, London & Dublin. Engraved at Stanford's Geographical Establishment, London.

Unfortuneately it is very difficult to scan this map because the colors are so very light pastel. The map shows the Gulf of St. Lawrence and
mouth of the St. Lawrence River. Many ocean depths are shown by shading. Some thin red lines show the railroads at the time.

Please do not be disturbed by the faint outlines of this depiction. The map is in normal printing. The Condition is Almost Very Good except
for some slight spotting.

40.9 x 52.9 cm ( 16.1 x 20.8 ")

$ 250.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 1971


Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) was heir to the cartographic material of his uncle Pierre Moulard Sanson, (grandson of Nicolas Sanson d'Abbéville) whose maps were considered to be geographically the best of their time. Robert bought the cartographic estate of Charles-Hubert-Alexis Jaillot (1640-1712) and published, together with his son Didier (1726-1786) first a small atlas in 1748 and a large folio-size atlas in 1752. The following maps stem from the small atlas. The maps have recent coloring and are in Good Condition. In the left margin are stitch holes from bookbinding.

" Bayes d' Hudson et de Baffins, et Terre de Labrador"

 

Recent color

 

16.5 x 16.1 cm ( 6.5 x 6.3 " )

$ 120.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 1963


"Golfe de St. Laurent, Isles et Bancs de Terre Neuve"

St. Lawrence Bay and Newfundland

16.3 x 17.7 cm ( 6.4 x 7 ")

$ 120.00

Order Nr. NORTHAMERICA 1965


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