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NEW MAP: Paris et ses Environs (1878), by Delagrave
January 31, 2012
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Detailed city map of Paris from the late 19th century. The coloring indicates the locations of 20 separate districts, and the walls surrounding the city are highlighted in orange. The map is full of many details, including labels for most streets, numerous buildings, churches and parks. The map also contains two inset maps: in the upper left, the area surrounding the city is depicted, and includes Versailles and numerous towns and roads; in the lower left, a map of the tramway system in the city, with each line labelled.
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NEW MAP: Nouveau Paris Monumental (c1860), by Garnier
January 24, 2012
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Mid 19th century map of Paris spotlighting numerous attractions for the tourist. Includes pictorial depictions of over one hundred buildings, churches, and landmarks, including Notre Dame, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Montmartre. Also includes major streets, numerous parks and a depiction of the city walls.
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NEW MAP: Road Map of the City of Paris, and its Surroundings (1823), by Ledoyen
January 17, 2012
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Detailed map of Paris from the first half of the 19th century, with all streets and most major buildings and parks labelled. Includes an index on the left and right sides of streets, and an inset chart detailing the 12 Arrondissements (Districts) and 48 Quartiers (Neighborhoods), with the main churches and buildings found in each. Coloring on the map indicates the borders of the 12 Districts.
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NEW MAP: A New General Map of the East Indies (1794), by Thomas Jeffreys
November 11, 2011
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A late 18th century view of South and Southeast Asia. The various provinces of Pakistan and India (collectively designated Hindostan) are shown, as well as the boundaries of the various kingdoms of Southeast Asia as they were known at that time.
The full title of the map reads: A New General Map of the East Indies, Exhibiting in the Peninsula on this side of the Ganges or Hindoostan the Several Partitions of the Mogul's Empire; and the Dominions of the English East India Company in the Provinces of Bengal, Bahar and Orixa, as well as upon the Coasts of Malabar and Coromandel; with the French and Dutch Possessions according to the Peace of 1783: and in the Peninsula beyond the Ganges, the Kingdoms of Assam, Cashar, Aua, Aracan, Mien, Pegu, Siam, Lao and Cambodia, &etc.
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Take our Survey and Win a Free Map!
October 13, 2011
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We're interested in learning more about the interests of our visitors and customers, and also how they like to get information. Fill out our survey and you'll automatically be entered in our contest to win a free antique world map print! Contest ends November 30, so don't wait. The winner will be announced on December 1.
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Blue Monocle Maps Used in Set Design of Blue Bloods on CBS
October 6, 2011
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If you check out the new season of Blue Bloods on CBS, you just might catch a glimpse of some new maps in the set decoration. We provided several antique map prints for the new season of Blue Bloods. The birds eye view map of New York City at left is one of the maps you can see in the season premiere, hanging in the house of Tom Selleck's character Frank Reagan.
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NEW MAP: New York (1879) by J. W. Williams
October 3, 2011
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Birds eye view of New York City showing Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Hudson and East Rivers. The map was originally published by "Root & Tinker, proprietors of The Clothier and Hatter, 86 Duane Street, New York" and was included as an insert in their journal on the clothing and tailoring trade. Includes index to places of interest.
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