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Happy Leap Day! We have some grey and rainy weather ahead of us here in Chatham. Such is the approach to Spring here in New England. We are expected to have 10 days of showers in a row! Don't worry, we package all of our maps carefully to keep them dry, regardless of the temperamental Cape Cod weather! While we wait for sunshine, we are enjoying the lovely flowering plants that thrive indoors under Danielle's care, such as these unique Veltheimia!
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Below, we shall highlight some exciting new maps, but you can always visit our Newly Listed Maps section to see everything from the past month or so. We have a Great Maps - Super Deals category that offers our discounted items. And don't forget that we also have a category specifically for maps under $100!
If you are looking for something specific, we recommend using the search function or the "Filter By" function on the left side above the listings to search within a category.
~Gmail users: be sure to click "View entire message" at the bottom of the email so you don't miss anything!
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Bowles' New Pocket Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England | We are excited to offer this well-known and highly collectible antique map of New England, by Carington Bowles, 1776 (circa). Notable details on this map: An inset of Boston shows Bunker Hill and the locations of batteries, entrenchments, and redoubts relating to the recent activity around Boston during the Revolutionary War; at the time of publication Vermont was still officially part of New York but also claimed by New Hampshire- Vermont was granted statehood in 1791; Maine was part of Massachusetts at this time and is labelled "Eastern Part of Massachusetts"; Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island all have interesting inaccurate shapes. The map itself also has notable updates relating to the revolution from previous maps, including the roads connecting Concord and Boston and the placement of towns central to the conflict, such as Lexington, Concord, and Cambridge, to give them more prominence. | |
Coast survey charts are some of our most popular items and our colorist's gorgeous hand-coloring adds so much character to these charming pieces. We add more and restock as often as we can! | |
1873 - Beaufort River, Station Creek, Story and Harbor Rivers forming Inside Passage between Port Royal and St Helena Sounds, South Carolina - Antique Chart | |
1854 - Reconnaissance of Duwamish Bay & Seattle Harbor, Washington Ter. (K No. 6) - Antique Chart | |
1854 - Preliminary Survey of the Entrance to the Rio Grande Texas - Antique Chart | |
1854 - Gulf of Mexico Vermillion Bay to Mobile Bay - Sketch H. Showing the Progress of the Survey in Section No. 8, 1846-1854 - Antique Chart | |
Bird's-Eye View of New York City | |
This handsome view shows the city as it was in 1868, when the church towers were the tallest structures- long before sky scrapers. Ships of all sorts fill the waters, with many more ships docked along the wharves, and the only bridges are in Upper Manhattan. | |
1869 - New York and Environs - Antique Map | |
Charlestown and East Boston | |
These ward maps of Charlestown and East Boston show a close look at these parts of the city, including property owners' names. | |
1912 - Plate 6, Charlestown - Part of Wards 3 & 5, City of Boston - Antique Map | |
1912 - Plate 19, Charlestown - Two maps: Part of Wards 3 & 5, Part of Wards 3 & 4, City of Boston - Antique Map | |
1912 - Plate 20, East Boston - Part of Ward 2, City of Boston - Antique Map | |
Early maps have a unique charm, whether they depict the political boundaries of a certain time or a land that was still largely unknown. These maps will delight the historians and fascinate anyone who looks closely. | |
1757 - Plan de la Ville de Boston et ses Environs - by Bellin | 1806 - A New Map of Europe, from the Latest Authorities - by Cary | |
1806 - A New Map of North America from the Latest Authorities - by Cary | 1757 - Carte de la Caroline et Georgie - North and South Carolina and Georgia - by Bellin | |
1968 - The Historic West, Lost Mines and Ghost Towns, Frontier Military Forts - Pictorial Map | |
A dramatic depiction of the Old West, this pictorial map includes topography, historic routes west, modern towns and cities, ghost towns, lost mines, old mines, military forts, and missions. | |
We wish we could highlight every newly-added map, chart, and print and give each one its moment in the spotlight, but unfortunately it just isn't possible. Here are a few more noteworthy, recently-added items you don't want to miss! | We are pleased to be able to restock many of the maps of the Counties of New York from 1911 by Everts, including Erie County, Westchester County, Nassau County, and more! | |
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1758 - A Map of the Circle of Franconia from the best Authorities - Antique Map
The Anglo-Prussian Alliance was a military alliance created by the Westminster Convention between Great Britain and Prussia that lasted formally between 1756 and 1762, during the Seven Years' War. By 1757, it appeared that without substantive British assistance, Prussia would soon collapse. Frederick had established a large and well-disciplined army, but it was continually short of money. The British began to send large financial subsidies to support their ally.
| 1900 circa - Vicinity of New York City - Antique Railroad Map | |
1900 circa - Eastern Pennsylvania - Antique Railroad Map | 1900 circa - Southeastern New York - Antique Railroad Map | |
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Our shop is currently operating on winter hours!
Tuesday- Saturday 10am - 5pm.
Closed Sundays and Mondays until May.
You can shop online any day, any time: mapsofantiquity.com
Or give us a call at: 508-945-1660
If you or your loved-ones need accommodations, send them to our converted 18th century farmhouse, Chatham Guest Rooms. We have been very well reviewed on TripAdvisor!
Need a relaxing getaway? Look no further. Our Main Suite has a wood-burning fireplace, bathroom with tub, and full kitchen. The East Room is a charming home-base for Spring adventures- there's plenty still to do here in Winter and early Spring! If the weather is cooperating, you can take a long walk on the beach or on the bike path. Drive around the Cape visiting antique stores, mom & pop shops, and old timey general stores. Chatham is a wonderful place to stay to experience all the Cape has to offer!
Our Guest Rooms calendar is already booking for Summer! Book now to avoid disappointment.
Book your stay now at Chatham Guest Rooms. The rates are reasonable and you will be staying in the building that is home to Maps of Antiquity. You can pop in to look at maps quite easily during business hours. We rent rooms year 'round!
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