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Antique Ohio Map c.1888 – Buckeye State Railroads, Towns & Settlements
Antique Ohio Map c.1888 – Buckeye State Railroads, Towns & Settlements

Antique Ohio Map c.1888 – Buckeye State Railroads, Towns & Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Ohio – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This highly detailed antique map of Ohio was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Ohio Maps

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Antique Map of Gratis 'Ohio' by Titus '1871'
Antique Map of Gratis 'Ohio' by Titus '1871'

Antique Map of Gratis 'Ohio' by Titus '1871'

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Gratis 'Ohio' by Titus '1871'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Gratis'. Original antique map of Gratis, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Antique Map of Eaton 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of Eaton 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of Eaton 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

$376Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Eaton 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Eaton'. Original antique map of Eaton, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Preble County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of Preble County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of Preble County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

$282Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Preble County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique map of Preble County, Ohio. This map originates from 'Atlas of Preble County Ohio' by C.O.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Washington County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of Washington County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of Washington County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

$220Sale Price|24% Off

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Antique Map of Washington County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Washington'. Original antique map of Washington, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Monroe County 'Ohio' by Titus '1871'
Antique Map of Monroe County 'Ohio' by Titus '1871'

Antique Map of Monroe County 'Ohio' by Titus '1871'

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Monroe County 'Ohio' by Titus '1871'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Monroe'. Original antique map of Monroe, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Harrison County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of Harrison County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of Harrison County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Harrison County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Harrison'. Original antique map of Harrison, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Jefferson County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of Jefferson County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of Jefferson County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Jefferson County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Jefferson'. Original antique map of Jefferson, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, Usa, C.1900
Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, Usa, C.1900

Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, Usa, C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous map of Ohio Original color. Engraved and printed by the George F.

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1890s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Antique Map of Southern Ohio – The Buckeye State - Railroads & Townships, 1888
Antique Map of Southern Ohio – The Buckeye State - Railroads & Townships, 1888

Antique Map of Southern Ohio – The Buckeye State - Railroads & Townships, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Southern Ohio – The Buckeye State with Railroads & Townships, 1888 This antique engraved map of Southern Ohio, published in 1888 by Rand, McNally & Co. in Chicago for...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Twin Township of Ohio by Titus '1871'
Antique Map of the Twin Township of Ohio by Titus '1871'

Antique Map of the Twin Township of Ohio by Titus '1871'

$205Sale Price|30% Off

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Antique Map of the Twin Township of Ohio by Titus '1871'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Twin'. Original antique map of Twin, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Dixon Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of the Dixon Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of the Dixon Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of the Dixon Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Dixon'. Original antique map of Dixon, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Lanier Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of the Lanier Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of the Lanier Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of the Lanier Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Lanier'. Original antique map of Lanier, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Somers Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of the Somers Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of the Somers Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of the Somers Township of Ohio by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Somers'. Original antique map of Somers, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Israel Township of Ohio by Titus '1871'
Antique Map of the Israel Township of Ohio by Titus '1871'

Antique Map of the Israel Township of Ohio by Titus '1871'

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of the Israel Township of Ohio by Titus '1871'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Israel'. Original antique map of Israel, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Ohio ( Southern Part ), 1903
Original Antique Map of the American State of Ohio ( Southern Part ), 1903

Original Antique Map of the American State of Ohio ( Southern Part ), 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Antique map of Ohio ( Southern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed.

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Early 1900s English Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Ohio ( Northern Part ), 1903
Original Antique Map of the American State of Ohio ( Northern Part ), 1903

Original Antique Map of the American State of Ohio ( Northern Part ), 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Antique map of Ohio ( Northern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed.

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Early 1900s English Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Railroad & Township Map of Ohio by C.O. Titus, Paper, 1871
Antique Railroad & Township Map of Ohio by C.O. Titus, Paper, 1871

Antique Railroad & Township Map of Ohio by C.O. Titus, Paper, 1871

$852Sale Price|40% Off

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Antique Railroad & Township Map of Ohio by C.O. Titus, Paper, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Railroad & Township Map of the State of Ohio'.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

1923 "Washington, The Beautiful Capital of the Nation" Baltimore and Ohio RR Map
1923 "Washington, The Beautiful Capital of the Nation" Baltimore and Ohio RR Map

1923 "Washington, The Beautiful Capital of the Nation" Baltimore and Ohio RR Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Above the map is a second title: "Baltimore and Ohio, America's First Railroad, Washington's First Railroad."

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Original Antique City Plan of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, circa 1900
Original Antique City Plan of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, circa 1900

Original Antique City Plan of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, circa 1900

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous colorful map of Cleveland Original color By Rand, McNally & Co. Published, circa 1900 Unframed Free shipping.

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1890s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Camden and Sonora, 1871
Antique Map of Camden and Sonora, 1871

Antique Map of Camden and Sonora, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Camden and Sonora, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Camden, Sonora'. Original antique map of villages and communities of Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Winchester, Eldorado & Orangeburg, 1871
Antique Map of Winchester, Eldorado & Orangeburg, 1871

Antique Map of Winchester, Eldorado & Orangeburg, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Winchester, Eldorado & Orangeburg, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Winchester, Eldorado, Orangeburg'. Original antique map of villages and communities of Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of West Alexandria, Manchester & Enterprise, 1871
Antique Map of West Alexandria, Manchester & Enterprise, 1871

Antique Map of West Alexandria, Manchester & Enterprise, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of West Alexandria, Manchester & Enterprise, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique map of villages and communities of Ohio. This map originates from 'Atlas of Preble County Ohio' by C.O.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Euphemia, Lewisburg & West Florence, 1871
Antique Map of Euphemia, Lewisburg & West Florence, 1871

Antique Map of Euphemia, Lewisburg & West Florence, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Euphemia, Lewisburg & West Florence, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique map of villages and communities of Ohio. This map originates from 'Atlas of Preble County Ohio' by C.O.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Gasper, Hamburg and West Elkton, 1871
Antique Map of Gasper, Hamburg and West Elkton, 1871

Antique Map of Gasper, Hamburg and West Elkton, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of Gasper, Hamburg and West Elkton, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Gasper, Hamburg, West Elkton'. Original antique map of villages and communities of Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of New Paris and Morning Sun, 1871
Antique Map of New Paris and Morning Sun, 1871

Antique Map of New Paris and Morning Sun, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of New Paris and Morning Sun, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'New Paris, Morning Sun'. Original antique map of villages and communities of Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of College Corner, Sugar Valley, New Lexington & Verona '1871'
Antique Map of College Corner, Sugar Valley, New Lexington & Verona '1871'

Antique Map of College Corner, Sugar Valley, New Lexington & Verona '1871'

$236Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of College Corner, Sugar Valley, New Lexington & Verona '1871'

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique map of villages and communities of Ohio. This map originates from 'Atlas of Preble County Ohio' by C.O.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of New Westville, Gettysburg, New Hope & Fair Haven, 1871
Antique Map of New Westville, Gettysburg, New Hope & Fair Haven, 1871

Antique Map of New Westville, Gettysburg, New Hope & Fair Haven, 1871

$235Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Map of New Westville, Gettysburg, New Hope & Fair Haven, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique map of villages and communities of Ohio. This map originates from 'Atlas of Preble County Ohio' by C.O.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

"The United States from the Latest Authorities" Antique Wall Map, 1835
"The United States from the Latest Authorities" Antique Wall Map, 1835

"The United States from the Latest Authorities" Antique Wall Map, 1835

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Ezra Strong was a regarded book publisher, yet this wall map and one of other map of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan are the only two recorded examples of his maps.

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1830s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Large Original Antique City Plan of Cincinnati, USA, circa 1900
Large Original Antique City Plan of Cincinnati, USA, circa 1900

Large Original Antique City Plan of Cincinnati, USA, circa 1900

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous colorful map of Cincinnati, Ohio. Original color By Rand, McNally & Co.

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Early 1900s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

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1870 "Johnson's Ohio" Map Published by A. J. Johnson
1870 "Johnson's Ohio" Map Published by A. J. Johnson

1870 "Johnson's Ohio" Map Published by A. J. Johnson

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1870 "Johnson's Ohio" Map Published by A. J. Johnson

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original 1870 "Johnson's Ohio" map. First published in 1864, this map was issued as pages 62 and 63 in the 1870 edition of “Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Fa...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

1839 Map of the State of Ohio, Antique Tourist's Pocket Map by J.H. Young
1839 Map of the State of Ohio, Antique Tourist's Pocket Map by J.H. Young

1839 Map of the State of Ohio, Antique Tourist's Pocket Map by J.H. Young

By Samuel Augustus Mitchell 1

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an early pocket map of Ohio, circa 1839. This map was produced by Samuel Augustus Mitchell as a reprint from the original of 1831; Mitchell's first pocket map of Ohio.

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1830s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

1865 "Johnson's Kentucky and Tennessee" Map by Johnson and Ward
1865 "Johnson's Kentucky and Tennessee" Map by Johnson and Ward

1865 "Johnson's Kentucky and Tennessee" Map by Johnson and Ward

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Depicted but not colored are the neighboring states of Arkansas, Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana. The map is beautifully detailed, with railro...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Giltwood Framed and Matted Map / Ohio
Giltwood Framed and Matted Map / Ohio

Giltwood Framed and Matted Map / Ohio

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Giltwood Framed and Matted Map / Ohio

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Giltwood framed and matted library / study room map of Ohio. Each map is in great condition. Frame is about 32" long x 25.5" wide.

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Early 20th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Giltwood, Paper

Antique Map of Ohio by Johnson, 1872
Antique Map of Ohio by Johnson, 1872

Antique Map of Ohio by Johnson, 1872

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Antique Map of Ohio by Johnson, 1872

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Johnson's Ohio'. Original map of Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Original Antique Map of Ohio, circa 1890
Original Antique Map of Ohio, circa 1890

Original Antique Map of Ohio, circa 1890

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H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Map of Ohio, circa 1890

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of Ohio (in 2 parts) Original color. Published, circa 1890 Repairs to few minor edge tears The measurement given below is for one sheet Unframed.  

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1890s English Other Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, USA, 1894
Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, USA, 1894

Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, USA, 1894

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H 20.5 in W 27 in D 0.07 in

Large Original Antique Map of Ohio, USA, 1894

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous map of Ohio. Original color. By Rand, McNally & Co.

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1890s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Jackson County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871
Antique Map of Jackson County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Antique Map of Jackson County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

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Antique Map of Jackson County 'Ohio' by Titus, 1871

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Jackson'. Original antique map of Jackson, Ohio.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Original Antique Map of The American State of Ohio, 1889
Original Antique Map of The American State of Ohio, 1889

Original Antique Map of The American State of Ohio, 1889

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of Ohio Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston Published By A & C Black, Edinburgh.

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Rare 1864 Ohio Civil War Era Map with State Capitol Illustration
Rare 1864 Ohio Civil War Era Map with State Capitol Illustration

Rare 1864 Ohio Civil War Era Map with State Capitol Illustration

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Johnson's Ohio Antique Map by Johnson and Ward, 1864 Description: This exquisite antique map, titled "Johnson's Ohio," was published in 1864 by Johnson and Ward, a prominent ...

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1860s Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Original Antique City Plan of Toledo, Ohio, USA, 1894
Original Antique City Plan of Toledo, Ohio, USA, 1894

Original Antique City Plan of Toledo, Ohio, USA, 1894

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous colorful map of Toledo Original color By Rand, McNally & Co. Published, 1894 Unframed Slightly reduced bottom margin. Free shipping.

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1890s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Original Antique City Plan of Toledo, Ohio USA, circa 1900
Original Antique City Plan of Toledo, Ohio USA, circa 1900

Original Antique City Plan of Toledo, Ohio USA, circa 1900

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous colorful map of Toledo Original color By Rand, McNally & Co. Published circa 1900 Unframed Free shipping.

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Early 1900s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Original Antique City Plan of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, circa 1900
Original Antique City Plan of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, circa 1900

Original Antique City Plan of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, circa 1900

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous colorful map of Cleveland Original color By Rand, McNally & Co. Published, circa 1900 Unframed Free shipping.

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Early 1900s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Middle Atlantic States by Russell, 1794
Antique Map of the Middle Atlantic States by Russell, 1794

Antique Map of the Middle Atlantic States by Russell, 1794

Located in Langweer, NL

Uncommon map of the Middle Atlantic States, including Ohio.

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Late 18th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the United States of North America ‘East’ by A.K. Johnston, 1865
Antique Map of the United States of North America ‘East’ by A.K. Johnston, 1865

Antique Map of the United States of North America ‘East’ by A.K. Johnston, 1865

Located in Langweer, NL

Depicting Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and more. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’ ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

Large Original Antique City Plan of Cincinnati, USA, circa 1900
Large Original Antique City Plan of Cincinnati, USA, circa 1900

Large Original Antique City Plan of Cincinnati, USA, circa 1900

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous colorful map of Cincinnati, Ohio. Original color By Rand, McNally & Co.

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Early 1900s American Antique Ohio Maps

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Paper

1896 Antique Howes Historical Collections of Ohio Illustrated Engravings Laning
1896 Antique Howes Historical Collections of Ohio Illustrated Engravings Laning

1896 Antique Howes Historical Collections of Ohio Illustrated Engravings Laning

Located in Dayton, OH

1896 antique Howes Historical Collections of Ohio, volumn I & II. An encyclopedia of the State, illustrated by about 700 engravings featuring cities and chief towns, public buildings...

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1890s Victorian Antique Ohio Maps

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Leather, Paper

Large Decorated Stoneware Crock
Large Decorated Stoneware Crock

Large Decorated Stoneware Crock

Located in Sheffield, MA

The Weaver pottery is shown on an 1869 map of Ohio River towns, and had one of the longest production records in the county, somewhere around 40 years.

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19th Century American Antique Ohio Maps

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Antique Ohio Maps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique ohio maps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique ohio maps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, giltwood and wood. Antique ohio maps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique ohio maps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs. Antique ohio maps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rand McNally & Co. and Samuel Augustus Mitchell are consistently popular.

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Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

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