Vintage 1862 Map of Iowa and Nebraska – Decorative Atlas Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Iowa and Nebraska by Johnson and Ward, 1862 This beautifully detailed antique map, published in 1862, depicts the states of Iowa and Nebraska during the mid-19th cent...
Paper
$467
H 14.18 in W 20.99 in D 0.01 in
Antique Australia & New Zealand Map Wall Art – Rand McNally Atlas, c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Technique: Color lithograph Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., United States, late 19th–early 20th century Keywords: antique australia map, australia wall art, new zealand antique map,...
Paper
$5,605
H 19.69 in W 23.23 in D 0.01 in
Antique Blaeu Map Mallorca Ibiza Balearic Islands, Mediterranean, 1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Blaeu, Amsterdam, c.1642 Keywords: Balearic Islands map, Mallorca map, Ibiza map, Menorca map, antique Mallorca map, antique Ibiza map, Blaeu Balearic map, Mediterranean islands map...
Paper
$1,032Sale Price|30% Off
H 14.89 in W 19.49 in D 0 in
1645 Blaeu Map of Westmorland, Northern England – Hand Colored, Decorative
Located in Langweer, NL
Keywords: Willem Blaeu, Westmorland map, northern England, 17th-century map, antique map, English county map, John Speed, Windermere, decorative cartography, hand-colored map, rare m...
Paper
$247
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in
Antique South America Map Wall Art – Brazil, Andes & Amazon, Rand McNally, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Technique: Color lithograph Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., United States, late 19th century Keywords: antique south america map, south america wall art, rand mcnally map, brazil map an...
Paper
Denmark. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Denmark' Original antique map, 1903. Inset maps of 'Faroe Islands', 'Iceland' and 'Copenhagen'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reve...
Lithograph
Mexico. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Mexico.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Africa. Central. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Africa. Central' Inset map of 'Madagascar'. Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm...
Lithograph
Quebec. Canada. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Quebec' Original antique map, 1903. Inset maps 'Sketch Map of Quebec', Quebec and Vicinity; and 'Montreal and Vicinity'. Central fold as issued. Map name and nu...
Lithograph
Central America. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Central America.' Original antique map, 1903. Inset maps of 'The Country around Lake Nicaragua'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reve...
Lithograph
North America. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. North America' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Tennessee. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Tennessee' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Maine. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Maine' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Louisiana. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Louisiana' Inset map of 'New Orleans and Vicinity'. Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Shee...
Lithograph
Africa. Southern Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Africa. Southern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Inset maps of 'Cape Town', 'Johannesburg' and 'Ladysmith'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printe...
Lithograph
Alaska, North America. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Alaska, North America.' Original antique map, 1903. Inset maps of 'Sitka, Glacier Bay' and Aleutian Is.'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on...
Lithograph
Florida. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Florida' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Kentucky. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Kentucky' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Mississippi. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Mississippi' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Georgia. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Georgia' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Alabama. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Alabama' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Montana. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Montana' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Washington. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Washington' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Indiana. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Indiana.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Arkansas. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Arkansas.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Minnesota. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Minnesota.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Nebraska. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Nebraska.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Colorado. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Colorado.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Italy, Northern Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Italy, Northern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Canada and Newfoundland. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Dominion of Canada and Newfoundland.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40...
Lithograph
South America, Eastern Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. South America. Eastern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Inset map 'Rio de Janeiro and Vicinity'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the rev...
Lithograph
Africa. North-East Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Africa. North-East Part' Original antique map, 1903. Inset map of 'Nile Delta and Suez Canal'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the revers...
Lithograph
Africa. North-West Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Africa. Southern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
West Virginia. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. West Virginia' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
New Jersey. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. New Jersey' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
North Carolina. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. North Carolina' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
South Dakota. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. South Dakota.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
German Empire, Northern Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. German Empire, Northern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Austria-Hungary, Western Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Austria-Hungary, Western Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
German Empire, Southwestern Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. German Empire, Southwestern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
$85
H 15.95 in W 11.62 in
Pennsylvania, Eastern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Pennsylvania, Eastern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Russia, Western and Southern Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Russia, Western and Southern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Inset map tilted 'St Petersburg and Environs'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printe...
Lithograph
$85
H 11.62 in W 15.95 in
California, Northern Part. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. California, Northern Part' Inset maps of 'Yosemite Valley' and 'San Francisco and Vicinity'. Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and nu...
Lithograph
$85
H 15.75 in W 11.62 in
Pennsylvania, Western Part. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Pennsylvania, Western Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Illinois, Northern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Illinois, Northern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Nevada and Utah. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Nevada and Utah' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Michigan, Northern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Michigan, Northern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
$85
H 15.75 in W 11.62 in
Massachusetts, Eastern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Massachusetts, Eastern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Ohio, Southern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Ohio, Southern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Ohio, Northern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Ohio, Northern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Michigan, Southern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Michigan, Southern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Missouri. Southern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Missouri. Southern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Maryland and Delaware. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Maryland and Delaware.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Missouri. Northern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Missouri. Northern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
South America, North-West Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. South America, North-West Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
England and Wales, Northern Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. England and Wales, Northern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
New York. Southern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. New York. Southern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Inset maps of 'New York City and Vicinity' and 'The Hudson'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number p...
Lithograph
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H 2.17 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Large Vintage Half-Inch Map Folio, Great Britain, Cartography Atlas, Bartholomew
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage half-inch map folio of Great Britain. A Scottish, paper on linen bound compendium of cartographical interest by Bartholomew of Edinburgh, dating to the mid 20...
Linen, Paper
Japan and Korea. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Japan and Korea.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
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H 21.07 in W 13.19 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Continental Travel Guides Road Map Atlas Car Manual Book
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Continental Travel Guides / Reisefuhrer featuring a photomontage design depicting a gentleman in a long coat and hat holding driving gloves an...
Paper
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H 34 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
Large 1907 Vintage Relief Map of World by Atlas School Supply of Chicago
By Atlas School Supply
Located in Lafayette, IN
Remarkably original, 1907 relief map of world by the Atlas School Supply Co. of Chicago, Illinois. This exceptional quality map features its original oak frame, heavy-duty stretcher,...
Oak, Paper
Large 1907 Vintage Relief Map of Asia by Atlas School Supply of Chicago
By Atlas School Supply
Located in Lafayette, IN
Remarkably original, 1907 Relief map of Asia by the Atlas School Supply Co. of Chicago, Illinois. This is an exceptional quality map features its original oak frame, heavy-duty stret...
Oak, Paper
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H 34 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
Large 1907 Vintage Relief Map of Europe by Atlas School Supply of Chicago
By Atlas School Supply
Located in Lafayette, IN
Remarkably original, 1907 Relief map of Europe by the Atlas School Supply Co. of Chicago, Illinois. This exceptional quality map features its original oak frame, heavy-duty stretcher...
Oak, Paper
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H 48 in W 34 in D 2.5 in
Large 1907 Vintage Relief Map of Africa by Atlas School Supply of Chicago
By Atlas School Supply
Located in Lafayette, IN
Remarkably original, 1907 Relief map of Africa by the Atlas School Supply Co. of Chicago, Illinois. This exceptional quality map features its original oak frame, heavy-duty stretcher...
Oak, Paper
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H 34 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
Large 1907 Vintage Relief Map of United States by Atlas School Supply of Chicago
By Atlas School Supply
Located in Lafayette, IN
Remarkably original, 1907 Relief map of the United States by the Atlas School Supply Co. of Chicago, Illinois. This exceptional quality map features its original oak frame, heavy-dut...
Oak, Paper
Massachusetts. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Massachusetts' Inset map of 'Boston and Vicinity'. Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet...
Lithograph
Iowa. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Iowa.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Wisconsin. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Wisconsin.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Maine. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Maine' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Tennessee. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Tennessee' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Virginia. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Virginia' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
North Dakota. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. North Dakota.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
South Carolina. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. South Carolina' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.
Lithograph
Idaho and Wyoming. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Idaho and Wyoming' Inset map of 'Yellowstone National Park'. Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corn...
Lithograph
Texas, Eastern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Texas, Eastern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Texas, Western Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Texas, Western Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
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H 15.95 in W 11.62 in
Pennsylvania, Eastern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Pennsylvania, Eastern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
Sold
H 11.62 in W 15.95 in
California, Southern Part. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. California, Southern Part' Inset maps of 'Yosemite National Park', 'Los Angeles and Vicinity' and 'San Diego and Vicinity'. Original antique map, 1903. Central...
Lithograph
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H 15.75 in W 11.62 in
Vermont and New Hampshire. USA Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Vermont and New Hampshire' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 40cm by 29.5cm.
Lithograph
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H 15.95 in W 11.62 in
New York. Southern Part. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. New York. Southern Part.' Original antique map, 1903. Inset maps of 'New York City and Vicinity' and 'The Hudson'. Central fold as issued. Map name and number p...
Lithograph
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H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Air Atlas Mountains Travel Map Casablanca Morocco Maroc
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster published by the Moroccan airline Air Atlas (Compagnie Cherifienne de l'Air; 1946-1953) to promote its flights between Morocco, Algeria, Spain and Fran...
Paper
1970s Vintage George Crams Imperial World Globe & Stand USSR Atlas Map
By Crams
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid to late 20th century George Crams Imperial World Globe with multicolored countries, set on a brass / gold metal stand.
Brass
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H 11.62 in W 15.95 in
Oklahoma and Indian Territory and USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage maps
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Oklahoma and Indian Territory' And ‘USA’ Original antique maps, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm ...
Lithograph
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H 13.78 in W 9.45 in
Original Vintage Poster Air Atlas Mountains Travel Map Casablanca Morocco Maroc
By Robert Falcucci
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster published by the Moroccan airline Air Atlas (Compagnie Cherifienne de l'Air; 1946-1953) to promote its flights between Morocco, Algeria, Spain and Fran...
Paper
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H 21.07 in W 13.19 in
Original Vintage Poster Continental Travel Guides Road Map Atlas Car Manual Book
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Continental Travel Guides / Reisefuhrer featuring a photomontage design depicting a gentleman in a long coat and hat holding driving gloves an...
Paper
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
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Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
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