We have a fun email for you today! This newsletter features some silly maps, plenty of colorful maps, and even a map puzzle! It's not all fun and games though, because we also have a handsome large map of the Railroads of the US from 1853 and an impressive wall map of the US from 1858.

As you begin to be bombarded with advertisements for holiday shopping, we hope you will consider shopping at small local businesses this holiday season. Little shops like ours don't have the advertising budget that those huge corporations have, but we do have a lot of gratitude and appreciation for our customers!

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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Map Games

We've never had anything like this on our website before! Two map game boards and one map puzzle. How fun!

1901 - The United States Game - Antique Game Board Map

1915 - United States Puzzle Map - Antique Map Puzzle

(we had a delightful time putting the puzzle together, and yes, it has all its pieces!)

1844 - Spooner's Pictorial Map of England & Wales, Arranged as an Amusing and Instructive Game for Youth. - Antique Map

Railroads of the United States in 1853

This impressive survey of the railroads of the US was published long before the transcontinental railroad was opened. It shows the progress of the railroads by 1853- an extensive network of routes in the Northeast and Midwest stretching down to the South. It also includes railroads in progress, thus offering a fascinating glimpse into the state of transportation at the time.

1853 - Map of the Railroads in the United States in Operation and Progress - Antique Map

Emma Willard Map of the East Coast

This delightful map is from "A Series of Maps to Willard's History of the United States, Or, Republic of America. Designed for Schools and Private Libraries." This is one in the series of twelve. It is filled with historical information, including an illustration of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth in 1620.

1829 - Second Map or Map of 1620. To Accompany Willard's History of the United States. - Antique Map

Even More Topographic Maps

In our last newsletter we featured a handful of topographic maps listed by Max, with a teaser that there were more on the way. We have another 200 now online! They include parts of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. The upcoming batch that he is working on has maps of South Carolina, Missouri, Tennessee, New York, and New Jersey. We will let you know when they are online!

1909 - Waterville (Maine) - Antique Map

1918 - Duxbury (Massachusetts) - Antique Map

1918 - Dover (New Hampshire, Maine) - Antique Map

1914 - Crawford Notch (New Hampshire) - Antique Map

1949 - Monadnock (New Hampshire) - Antique Map

1916 - Portland (Maine) - Antique Map

Mitchell's 1858 Wall Map of the United States

This large, historical map captures a fascinating time in the evolution of the US, shortly before the Civil War, showing mostly territories in the West, including Oregon Territory, Washington Territory, Utah Territory, New Mexico Territory, Kansas Territory, Nebraska Territory, and Minnesota Territory. California became a state in 1850 and the next state would be Minnesota in 1858. This map includes a tantalizing amount of history and would be an impressive choice for a home or office.

1858 - Mitchell's New National Map, Exhibiting the United States with the North American British Provinces, Sandwich Islands, Mexico and Central America, together with Cuba and other West India Islands - Antique Map

Pictorial Maps

A perennial favorite, pictorial maps are often colorful or funny and filled with illustrations. These maps offer ongoing delight, as you will likely spot something new each time you look at them!

1947 - Colorful Colorado - Antique Pictorial Map

1920s - Map of an Imaginary Estate for an Inveterate Fly-Fisherman - Antique Map

1920s - The Broadway Butterfly's Map of New York showing the Primrose Path - Antique Map

1950s - Rome, Italy - Pianta di Roma con oltre 400 Monumenti e Pianta Autofilotranviaria - Vintage Map

1949 - San Francisco - Antique Map

1949 - Florida - Antique Map

1920s - Lugano (Suisse italienne) Les Lacs Italiens avec Leur Region d'Excursions (Italy and Switzerland) - 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!

1905 - The Complete "Safety" Cycling Map of England & Wales - Antique Map

1831 - Western Hemisphere - Antique Map

1831 - Eastern Hemisphere - Antique Map

1929 - A Map about Trout Fishing - Antique Map

c. 16th century - Antique Sheet Music - Sabbato Dominicae iv. Quadrag. 127 - Antique Sheet Music

Our shop is currently operating on winter hours!

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm.

Closed Sundays and Mondays.

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 a Winter trip to Cape Cod and enjoy the relaxing quiet of the off-season. There's plenty to enjoy, including walking trails, the nearby bike path, or a drive around the Cape visiting antique stores, mom & pop shops, and old timey general stores. Grab a ticket for the Cape Symphony or spend the day at a Christmas Stroll. Chatham is a wonderful place to stay to experience all the Cape has to offer! The Main Suite has a wood-burning fireplace and is the perfect cozy getaway!



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!