Framing Antique Maps

The map is offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences.

Particularly effective when displayed as part of a Roman Europe or classical map grouping. Technique: Engraving with original outline color Maker: Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anvill...

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...

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

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

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

Technically the sheet is a lithograph with printed colour: the outline was printed in black and the colours were printed over it, so none of the colouring was added by hand. Once fra...

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.

Please study the image carefully. Framing tips: This panoramic map benefits from a wide, museum-style presentation.

Plate mark visible. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory or cream mat to enhance the warmth of the original hand coloring.

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

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...

Technically the sheet is a lithograph with printed colour: the outline was printed in black and the colours were printed over it, so none of the colouring was added by hand. Once fra...

The sheet is a colour lithograph, the outline printed in black and every colour printed over it rather than applied by hand. Once framed, this antique map of Maryland and Delaware wo...

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

The sheet is a colour lithograph, the outline printed in black and every colour printed over it rather than applied by hand. Once framed, this antique map of Chicago would suit a hom...

In technique it is a lithograph printed in colour, with the black outline printed first and the pastel colours printed over it. Once framed, this antique map of New York State would ...

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

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.

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

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Technically the sheet is a lithograph with printed colour: the outline was printed in black and the colours were printed over it, so none of the colouring was added by hand. Once fra...

In technique it is a lithograph printed in colour, with the black outline printed first and the pastel colours printed over it. Once framed, this antique map of Buffalo would suit a ...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

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

The sheet is a colour lithograph, the outline printed in black and every colour printed over it rather than applied by hand. Once framed, this antique map of Brooklyn would suit a ho...

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

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

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...

An original atlas sheet, suitable for framing, this antique Hobson county map of Westmorland will appeal to hunting families, to collectors of the county and to anyone with a connect...

The sheet is a colour lithograph, the outline printed in black and every colour printed over it rather than applied by hand. Once framed, this antique map of Boston would suit a home...

The sheet is a colour lithograph, the outline printed in black and every colour printed over it rather than applied by hand. Once framed, this antique map of Louisville would suit a ...

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.

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.

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

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.

In the original black and gold classic map frame.

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

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.

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

Vuillemin built each sheet from the official surveys, the Cassini maps, the Depot de la Guerre, the Ponts et Chaussees and the charts of the Marine, and then framed the map with engr...

As an original atlas sheet, suitable for framing, this antique fox hunting map of Yorkshire's East Riding makes a fine piece for a hunting family, a collector of the county or anyone...

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.

As an original atlas sheet, suitable for framing, this antique fox hunting map of Norfolk makes a fine piece for a hunting family, a collector of the county or anyone with ties to th...

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

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.

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 tears, losses, or repairs. Framing tips: A light cream or soft grey mat with a narrow black or walnut frame suits this map beautifully.

As an original atlas sheet, suitable for framing, this antique fox hunting map of Leicestershire and Rutlandshire makes a fine piece for a hunting family, a collector of the county o...