January 26, 2023
Hello, Map Friends!
We are a bit late to be wishing you a Happy New Year, but we hope your year is off to a great start. It took us some time to recover from the hectic holiday season, but we are pleased to resume our normal schedule of monthly missives filled with new maps!

We have been adding interesting items to our website over the past few weeks and in this email we will focus on nautical charts. Full steam ahead!
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.


Rare Early Eldridge Chart of Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds
This spectacular chart was published by George Eldridge and Franklin Rogers in 1854. The area was surveyed by George Eldridge in 1850, 51, 52, 53 according to the information under the title. It shows the south coast of Cape Cod from Woods Hole to Chatham and the north coasts of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket with soundings, tidal information, and sailing instructions. It is a pleasure to be able to offer this chart in such superb original condition. A true collector's piece!
1854 - Chart of Vineyard Sound from Chatham Lights to Gay Head
Close-up of Nantucket
Close-up of Martha's Vineyard and Woods Hole
Close-up of Chatham area
Approaches to Shanghai and Japan
This 1864 chart was published by James Imray & Son just a few years after Japan opened to trading with the West. It covers the area from southern Japan to Papua New Guinea with China, Taiwan, and the Philippines included. Shanghai and other cities are noted, and the eight inset maps offer enlarged views of smaller islands, such as Guam.
1864 - Western Pacific - Australia to China, Chart No. 3
Close-up of Part of Japan
Close-up of China and Taiwan
Close-up of the Philippines and Guam
Florida Keys
This desirable chart is part of a set of four charts of the Florida Keys. On this section is Long Key to Newfound Harbor Key. It was first published by the US Coast Survey in 1863 and with updates to navigation to 1888.
1863 / 1888 - Preliminary Coast Chart No. 168 Florida Reefs From Long Key to Newfound Harbor Key
Buzzards Bay
This chart of Buzzards Bay was published by George W. Eldridge, the son of George Eldridge who made the first chart featured in this email. George W. continued his father's business and expanded it, offering nautical charts and harbor chart books that were popular among navigators for their clarity and ease of use.
Chesapeake Bay
This impressive chart covers the entirety of Chesapeake Bay from Cape Henry to Havre de Grace. Many notable cities are shown, including Washington DC, Baltimore, and Richmond VA. It was first published in 1904 and updated to 1907.
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!
1886 Maps of Worcester, MA including maps with WPI and College of the Holy Cross
1920 - New York City and Vicinity in Indian Possession
1873 Maps of Washington County, VT including Barre and Montpelier
1893 - Reconnoissance Map of the United States showing the Distribution of the Geologic System so far as known.
Our shop is currently operating on winter hours!
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm.
We are closed Sundays and Mondays until May 1st.
 
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!

Do you need a getaway?  Take a winter trip to Cape Cod and enjoy the wood-burning fireplace in our Main Suite!
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!