We hope you have been enjoying the Autumn so far! The weather has turned chilly here, but the sun helps to warm up the days and there are still many lovely plants in bloom, such as Montauk Daisies and some Hydrangea that bloomed late after recovering from a cold snap in the winter.

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.

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Collection of Excellent Old Maps

We have a varied collection of interesting and rare old maps now online! We will highlight some below but there are even more online in the Newly Listed section. Be sure to click through and see them all!

1783 - A New and Correct Map of North America in which the places of the principal engagements during the present war are accurately inserted and the Boundaries as Settled by Treaty in 1783 Clearly Marked - Antique Map by Bew / Political Magazine

Notes: This is an updated version of an earlier map showing the results of the Treaty at the end of the Revolutionary War. It was one of the first maps produced to show the new boundaries.

1680 - Austria - Circuli Austriaci pars Septentrionalis - Antique Map

1675 - Chart of the Sea Coast of Brazil - Antique Map

1778 - Atlantic Coast - Carte Réduite des Côtes Orientales de l'Amérique Septentrionale : contenant partie du Nouveau Jersey, la Pen-sylvanie, le Mary-land, la Virginie, la Caroline septentrionale, la Caroline méridionale et la Georgie - Antique Chart by Depot General de la Marine/Antoine de Sartine

1718 - Carte de la Louisiane et du Cours du Mississipi (1st state) - Antique Map by Guillaume de L'Isle

Notes: This map sparked outrage because it showed French claims in areas claimed by the Spanish (Florida) and British (Carolina). Also the first mention of Texas. Many fascinating details in this map- click the button below for more!

1648 - Islands of Jersey and Guernsey - Sarnia Insula vulgo Garnsey et Insula Caesarea venacule Jarsey - Antique Map by Blaeu

1820 - United States - Charte von den Vereinigten Staaten von Nord-America nebst Louisiana und Florida - Antique Map by Franz Ludwig Gussefeld

Notes: This map includes Northwest Territory, Louisiana Territory, Mississippi Territory, and Maine before Aroostook War settled northern boundary

1801 - Plan du Principal Port de l'Ile de Porto Rico (San Juan) - Antique Chart by D. Cosme de Churruca / Depot General de la Marine

1784 - Newfoundland - Carte reduite de l'île de Terre-Neuve - Antique Chart by Depot General de la Marine

Reproductions on Antique Paper

The whales on antique paper have been a big hit, and now we are excited to offer even more gorgeous hand-made reproductions of antique prints on antique paper, including some stunning images on sheet music!

Renna (Reindeer) - Reproduction on Antique Paper

Rose on Sheet Music - Reproduction on Antique Sheet Music

Le Tres-Grand (Shark) - Reproduction on Antique Paper

Etude de Chene d'apres nature (Study of Oak after nature) - Reproduction on Antique Paper

Orso (Bear) - Reproduction on Antique Paper

Large Map of Boston and Vicinity

This is a beautifully detailed map of Boston, by Sampson, Davenport and Co. for the Middlesex County Atlas by J.B. Beers & Co. The Back Bay fill was not yet complete at this time, but significant progress had been made, making this a fascinating map showing a particular moment in that project.

1875 - Map of Boston 1875 - Antique Map

Topographic Maps of the East Coast including New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and more.

Max has turned his attention to listing the many topographic maps that we have in the collection. He has gotten almost 200 onto the website so far, and there are many more to go! We have only put a few in the Newly Listed section because there were so many, but you can see them all by clicking the link at the bottom of this section!

1914 - Washington D.C. (Maryland, Washingtone D.C., Virginia) - Antique Map

1907 - Hampton (Virginia) - Antique Map

1912 - Sandy Hook (New Jersey, New York ) - Antique Map

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!

1921 - Bartholomew's Plan of London - Antique Map

1939 - The Reaches of New York City - Antique Map

1930s - Massachusetts - Framed 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 to our converted 18th century farmhouse, Chatham Guest Rooms. We have been very well reviewed on TripAdvisor!

Take an Autumn trip to Cape Cod and enjoy the beaches, restaurants, walking trails, and nearby bike path while the weather is still lovely and the crowds are more reasonable! 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 filling up for Fall. 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!