July 12, 2023
Hello, Map Friends!
Happy July!

We hope the start of this month has brought you plenty of sunshine. It has been a bit stormy here in Chatham but we are glad for the rain, and so are the water lilies and other plants! But if abundant sunshine is more your speed in the summer, that is our forecast for the next few days! When the weather is rainy, we usually have lots of visitors in the shop, which is great fun!

We are in Wedding Season here in Chatham, with happy couples from near and far tying the knot at one of the many venues on Cape Cod. If you will be attending a wedding this year, perhaps an antique map would be the perfect gift to celebrate the newlyweds' love story. With so many fascinating maps available, you are sure to find the perfect gift!
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.


Blunt's New Chart of the West Indies and the Gulf of Mexico
This spectacular nautical chart by E. & G.W. Blunt shows the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and the Caribbean, with seven exquisite inset maps of various locations such as the Harbor of St Thomas and Harbor Island of Puerto Rico. It was published in 1832 and updated to 1837. What an impressive and handsome statement piece this would be in an office or above a large sofa!
1832/1837 - Blunt's New Chart of the West Indies and the Gulf of Mexico - Antique Chart
Affordable Antique Prints
Our newest team member, Max, has been working on listing antique prints and he has been doing a fabulous job! We now have dozens, maybe even hundreds, of newly added antique prints, most of which are under $75. The subject range from Europe to New York City and Virginia to New Zealand. Max says, please take a look and we hope you enjoy!
1863 - View of Harlaem from Morisania in the Province of New York, September 1765 (NYC) - Antique Print
1855 - Boston Lighthouse (Massachusetts) - Antique Print
1879 - The Temple of Jupiter and The Acropolis (Greece) - Antique Print
1881 - View on The Waiau-au River, New Zealand - Antique Print
1839 - Harper's Ferry (From the Blue Ridge) - Antique Print
1875 - Inverness (Scotland) - Antique Print
1839 - The Narrows, Lake George (New York) - Antique Print
1881 - View of The City of Melbourne, Victoria (Australia) - Antique Print
1839 - The Presidents House, From the River (Washington D.C.) - Antique Print
1855 - West-Point (Hudson) - Antique Print
1878 - The Colusseum - Antique Print
1881 - View of Punta Arenas, Costa Rica - Antique Print
1881 - A Japanese Ferry Boat of The Ancien Regime - Antique Print
More Marvelous Nautical Charts
It has been a long-time goal of ours to put more nautical charts onto the website. We have a large collection of charts but only a fraction of them are online. We are hoping that we will get closer to that goal this year! Here are a few excellent charts that we have recently added and we hope there will be more in all of our upcoming newsletters!
1902 - Geo. W. Eldridge's Chart D, Massachusetts Bay and the Coast from Chatham to Gloucester - Antique Chart
1827 - Untitled: Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear - Antique Map
1836 - A New Chart of the Windward Passages Containing the Islands of Jamaica, St. Domingo, with Part of Cuba, &c. - Antique Map
1844 - The Coast of the United States of North America, from New York to St. Augustine - Antique Map
Other New Additions
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 items you don't want to miss!
1907 - Navesink, New Jersey Quadrangle - Antique Map
1850 - Australia in 1846 - Antique Map
1901 - Third L.H. District (Lighthouses of the Northeast) - Antique Chart
1850 - London 1848 - Antique Map
Our shop is currently operating on summer hours!
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm.
Sundays 12pm - 5pm.
 
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 over to our converted 18th century farmhouse, Chatham Guest Rooms. We have been very well reviewed on TripAdvisor!

Take a Summer trip to Cape Cod and enjoy the beaches, restaurants, walking trails, and nearby 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!

Planning for summer? Make your bookings early to ensure you get your preferred dates and accommodations! We are getting bookings daily for the summer months.
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!