One interesting way to understand historical picture is through antiquarian maps. Maps can tell stories with a unique geographical, objective perspective in a way no other medium can. And they make great wall art.
Today, we’re traveling back in time through these 13 historical maps of US states from the 19th century:
Florida, 1835
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Map of Florida by Illustrator and Cartographer Thomas G. Bradford, First Edition, 1835. Estimate: $200-$250
Arkansas, 1841
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‘Tanner Map of Arkansas – A New Map of Arkansas with its Canals Roads & Distances,’ Cartographer: Henry S. Tanner, 1841. Estimate: $200-$250
Atlas Map of Texas, 1873
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Gray’s Atlas Map of Texas, Illustrator: O. W. Gray, 1873. Estimate: $250-$300
New York, 1846
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A New Map of New York with its Canals, Roads & Distances, Cartographer S. Augustus Mitchell, Illustrator H. Burroughs, First Edition, 1846. Estimate: $150-$200
New Jersey, 1814
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The State of New Jersey, Compiled from the Most Authentic Information, Cartographer M. Carey, 1814. Estimate: $600-$800
Illinois, 1874
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Warner Beers Map of Illinois: Political and Geological – Political Map of Illinois / Worthen’s Geological and Climate Map of Illinois, ca 1874. Estimate: $100-$150
Indiana, 1846
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A New Map of Indiana with Its Roads & Distances, Cartographer: S. Augustus Mitchell, Illustrator H.N. Burroughs, 1846. Estimate: $100-$150
Iowa, 1853
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A New Map of the State of Iowa, Cartographer: S. Augustus Mitchell, Publisher: Thomas Cowperthwait & Co, 1853. Estimate: $150-$200
Nebraska & Kanzas, 1855
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Nebraska and Kanzas, Cartographer: J. H. Colton, 1855. Estimate: $200-$250
Minnesota, 1882
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Rand McNally Map of Minnesota – Rand McNally & Company’s Indexed Atlas of the World, 1882. Estimate: $100-$150
Ohio, 1887
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J.T. Barker’s Rail Road and Township Map of Ohio, 1887. Estimate: $100-$150
California, 1892
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New Business Atlas Map of California, Rand McNally, 1892. Estimate: $150-$200
Texas, 1883
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Texas, Cartographer: George F. Cram, 1883. Estimate: $120-$200
Want to explore more of the United States or perhaps jump continents? Check out this week’s Antiquarian Map auction for beautiful map prints.