Framing Antique Maps

This reprint of 1587 antique map of Copenhagen, Denmark retains its original mid-century mat and has been recently reframed in classic wood frame.

Presented in a classic gilt frame, the map is further enhanced by its warm tonality and subtle aging, which lend depth and authenticity to the composition.

Plate mark visible. Framing tips: This map would benefit from a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory mat to emphasize its vertical composition and classical tone.

By systematically comparing ancient texts with physical geography, he eliminated centuries of cartographic speculation and established a new scholarly standard that shaped classical ...

Technique: Engraving with original outline color Maker: Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville (after), published by Laurie & Whittle, London, circa 1818 Keywords: antique greece m...

Wide margins with no tears or repairs noted. Fully suitable for framing. Framing tips: Frame this map in a thin dark wood or gilt moulding to enhance its historic and decorative app...

The printed colors remain clear and well preserved. Framing tips: This map frames beautifully with a generous ivory or museum-white mat and a dark walnut or ebonized frame.

The engraved title cartouche in the upper left corner adds decorative character, reinforcing the map’s suitability for framing and display. Produced during a period when European in...

Plate mark visible. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a horizontal format with a wide ivory or warm off-white mat and a thin dark walnut or ebonized frame.

A dark walnut, blackened wood, or subtle antique gilt frame complements the map’s scholarly and maritime character and works well in both classic and modern interiors.

A dark walnut, black, or understated antique gilt frame complements the map’s scholarly and exploratory character.

A dark walnut, black, or understated antique gilt frame complements the map’s academic and exploratory character.

A couple of tiny splits at the fold junctions. Framing tips: The map is offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences.

Overall in good, attractive condition. Framing tips: This map is ideally framed in dark walnut, antique black, or ebonized wood with a wide ivory or linen-toned mat.

A dark walnut, black, or understated antique gilt frame complements the map’s academic and exploratory character.

No major losses to the engraved surface. Framing tips: This map benefits from a light parchment or warm off-white mat to preserve its scholarly character.

Any imperfections will be visible in the photographs. Framing Tips: This map displays beautifully in a walnut, dark mahogany, or black frame with an ivory or cream museum mat.

Margins remain generous and the impression is strong and clear. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a dark walnut, black lacquer, or lightly gilt frame paired with a wide...

Trimmed close to margins. Map is archivally framed with acid-free mats, UV glass, and a custom-built wooden frame.

Please examine the photographs carefully for complete condition details. Framing Tips: This map displays beautifully in a dark walnut, black, or mahogany frame with an ivory museum ...

Overall in good antique condition for a 16th-century woodcut. Framing Tips: This early woodcut map displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, ebonized, or museum-style black frames...

Overall in good antique condition. Framing Tips: This miniature biblical map displays exceptionally well in museum black, dark walnut, or ebonized frames paired with a wide parchmen...

No tears or repairs. Framing tips: This map’s balanced composition and delicate coloring make it ideal for framing with a light cream or ivory mat and a thin black or walnut frame.

In a modern black and gold frame of traditonal style for maps.  

Technique: Copper engraving with original hand color Maker: Blackie & Son, Glasgow, Edinburgh & London, circa 1859 Keywords: antique prussia map, prussia and mecklenburg map...

The Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Persian frontier frame the map beautifully and reinforce its broad geographic scope connecting Europe, the Levant, Arabia, and Central Asia.

Any images showing the print framed are for visual inspiration only. The map is supplied unframed.

Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a dark walnut, ebonized, or museum-black frame with a wide warm ivory mat.

The engraving remains crisp and well preserved. Framing tips: This map displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, black lacquer, or lightly gilt frames paired with a wide ivory or ...

The engraving remains crisp and well preserved. Framing tips: This map displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, black lacquer, or lightly gilt frames paired with a wide ivory or ...

No major tears or losses observed. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully with a wide off-white or warm ivory mat and a dark walnut, ebonized, or antique gilt frame.

Plate marks clearly visible around the maps. Framing tips: This map sheet would benefit from a dark wood or walnut frame with a cream or light beige mat to balance the warm hand col...

No tears, repairs, or losses. Framing Tips: A soft ivory mat enhances the fine linework, while a walnut, dark oak, or understated black frame gives the map a refined presence.

Any images showing the print framed are for presentation purposes only. The map is supplied unframed.

No tears, losses, or repairs. Framing tips: A light cream or soft grey mat with a narrow black or walnut frame suits this map beautifully.

No significant tears or repairs. Framing tips: A soft ivory mat enhances the delicate hand-colouring, while a teak, walnut, or dark oak frame harmonises beautifully with the map’s w...

Embossed seal of the Observatorio clearly visible. Framing tips: An elegant historical map that pairs well with a warm ivory mat and a dark wooden or black frame.

No major tears or losses observed. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully with a wide off-white or warm ivory mat and a dark walnut, ebonized, or antique gilt frame.

Please examine the photographs carefully. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a dark walnut, ebonized, or museum-black frame with a warm ivory mat.

For a cohesive set, framing this map together with the detailed district sheets can create an impressive provincial series.

Overall in very good antique condition for a 17th-century woodcut. Framing Tips: This woodcut map displays exceptionally well in museum black, dark walnut, or ebonized frames paired...

Framing tips This map frames attractively in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory or soft off-white mat.

In the original black and gold classic map frame.

A framed hand-colored 16th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636.

This is a framed hand-colored 17th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636.

When folded, the sheets reduce to a convenient 19.6 × 13.6 cm and are housed in the original cloth slipcase (21.5 × 15.0 cm). The map is sold as a folding map and NOT in a frame!

Ottoman Empire Asia Map, Turquie d’Asie by La Porte, Paris, 1779 This elegant late-18th century map of the Ottoman Empire in Asia, titled “Turquie d’Asie,” was published in Paris ar...

No tears, losses, or repairs. Framing Tips: This map displays beautifully with a warm ivory or pale cream mat and a slim walnut or black wooden frame.

For a continental statement piece, consider framing alongside the companion maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba.

A well-preserved and attractive impression. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory or museum-white mat.

Minor age toning to paper edges, a faint horizontal fold line from original atlas binding, not affecting the engraved area. Margins ample for framing. Framing suggestions This his...

Embossed and inked institutional seals are clear and intact. Framing tips: This map is best displayed in a teak or dark oak frame with a soft cream or pale blue mat to complement it...

Strong impression with vibrant outline coloring, particularly in the Boston inset. Framing tips: This map is ideal for display in a black or walnut frame with a cream mat.

Minor toning at the edges consistent with age, but the image area is clean and well-preserved. Framing tips: This map would display best in a simple dark wood or black frame with a ...

Strong print quality and original hand-coloring remain crisp and clear. Framing suggestions: This map would look excellent in a simple black or dark wooden frame with a soft off-whi...

For a more vintage look, consider a teak or mahogany frame with a slightly warm-toned mount to complement the map’s aged paper.

No tears or major blemishes. Framing tips: This map is especially attractive when displayed in an archival mat of soft ivory or light cream to highlight the pastel county colors.