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Antique Map of Virginia, Delaware, Maryland & West Virginia by Johnson, 1872
Antique Map of Virginia, Delaware, Maryland & West Virginia by Johnson, 1872

Antique Map of Virginia, Delaware, Maryland & West Virginia by Johnson, 1872

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Antique Map of Virginia, Delaware, Maryland & West Virginia by Johnson, 1872

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Johnson's Viriginia (..). Original map of Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the South Western Continuation
Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the South Western Continuation

Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the South Western Continuation

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Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the South Western Continuation

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Virginia'. Original antique map of Virginia, United States.

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Late 19th Century Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the Northern Part, 1888
Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the Northern Part, 1888

Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the Northern Part, 1888

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Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the Northern Part, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'West Virginia'. Original antique map of Virginia, United States.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

Antique Virginia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Jamestown, Powhatan, Chesapeake
Antique Virginia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Jamestown, Powhatan, Chesapeake

Antique Virginia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Jamestown, Powhatan, Chesapeake

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Virginia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Jamestown, Powhatan, Chesapeake One of the most desirable early maps of colonial America, this striking Blaeu engraving captures Virginia and the...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique Map Southern United States — Carolina & Georgia, Bonne c.1780
Antique Map Southern United States — Carolina & Georgia, Bonne c.1780

Antique Map Southern United States — Carolina & Georgia, Bonne c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780 Keyword block: Southern United States antique map, Carolina Georgia antique map, Rigobert Bonne map, early...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

Blaeu Virginia and Florida Map – Decorative Early America Chart, 1642
Blaeu Virginia and Florida Map – Decorative Early America Chart, 1642

Blaeu Virginia and Florida Map – Decorative Early America Chart, 1642

Located in Langweer, NL

The map depicts the coastal regions of present-day Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida, extending inland to show early interpretations of the North American interior.

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique Virginia Map c.1888 – Railroads, Towns & The Old Dominion
Antique Virginia Map c.1888 – Railroads, Towns & The Old Dominion

Antique Virginia Map c.1888 – Railroads, Towns & The Old Dominion

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Late 19th Century American Antique Maps Virginia

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Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903
Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903

Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903

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Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Antique map of Virginia Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed.

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Early 1900s English Antique Maps Virginia

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Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903
Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903

Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903

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H 11.5 in W 16.25 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Map of the American State of Virginia, 1903

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Antique map of West Virginia Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed.

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Early 1900s English Antique Maps Virginia

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Large Original Antique Map of West Virginia, USA, C.1900
Large Original Antique Map of West Virginia, USA, C.1900

Large Original Antique Map of West Virginia, USA, C.1900

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Large Original Antique Map of West Virginia, USA, C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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

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1890s American Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique Map of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and Surroundings
Antique Map of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and Surroundings

Antique Map of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and Surroundings

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Antique Map of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia and Surroundings

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of part of the United States showing Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and part of Florida.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Maps Virginia

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West Virginia Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Mountain State Counties & Towns
West Virginia Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Mountain State Counties & Towns

West Virginia Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Mountain State Counties & Towns

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of West Virginia – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of West Virginia was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

Blaeu Bermuda Map, Somers Isles, Atlantic Chart, Hand-Colored, c.1642
Blaeu Bermuda Map, Somers Isles, Atlantic Chart, Hand-Colored, c.1642

Blaeu Bermuda Map, Somers Isles, Atlantic Chart, Hand-Colored, c.1642

Located in Langweer, NL

The elongated format lends itself well to horizontal placement above a desk or console, or as a refined standalone focal point within a curated wall of early maps. Technique: Copper...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Maps Virginia

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1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia
1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia

1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: 1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia Description: This 1862 map titled "Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Cam...

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1860s American Antique Maps Virginia

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1864 Johnson's Map of Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland with Fort Monroe Inset
1864 Johnson's Map of Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland with Fort Monroe Inset

1864 Johnson's Map of Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland with Fort Monroe Inset

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: 1864 Johnson's Map of Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland with Fort Monroe Inset Description: This 1864 map titled "Johnson's Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland," published by Joh...

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1860s Antique Maps Virginia

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Engraving of Idols of Secotam Village in Virginia 'or now North Carolina', 1721
Engraving of Idols of Secotam Village in Virginia 'or now North Carolina', 1721

Engraving of Idols of Secotam Village in Virginia 'or now North Carolina', 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

Two religious images on one plate. Upper image 'Kiwasa idole des Virginiens'. Kiwasa, this Idol is placed in the temple of the town of Secotam, as the keeper of the king's dead c...

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1720s Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique New England Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nova Belgica & Anglia, Ships
Antique New England Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nova Belgica & Anglia, Ships

Antique New England Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nova Belgica & Anglia, Ships

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Nova Belgica map, New Netherland map, New Amsterdam, Manhattan, Manhates, New York antique map, Hudson River, Long Island, Cape Cod, Virginia, New England map, early Americ...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

West Virginia. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
West Virginia. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map

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.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Maps Virginia

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Lithograph

Bermuda: An Early 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Henricus Hondius
Bermuda: An Early 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Henricus Hondius

Bermuda: An Early 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Henricus Hondius

By Henricus Hondius

Located in Alamo, CA

The Bermudas were granted to the Virginia Company, which is referenced on the map. The distance to the company's headquarters in Roanoke Colony in Virginia is shown on the map.

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Antique Maps Virginia

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Engraving

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Rare Civil War Map of Part of South Eastern Virginia
Rare Civil War Map of Part of South Eastern Virginia

Rare Civil War Map of Part of South Eastern Virginia

Located in New York, NY

Rare Civil War Map published in 1862 by H. Lindenkohl & Chs. G. Krebs, shows fortifications used during the "Seven Days" battles, roads, railroads, towns, drainage, and vegetation. T...

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19th Century Realist Antique Maps Virginia

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Lithograph

Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 2" 1862
Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 2" 1862

Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 2" 1862

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

A British published map, this was one in a series of three maps of the Virginia and Maryland area.

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1860s British Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 3" 1862
Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 3" 1862

Antique Civil War Map of Virginia, "Seat of War in Virginia Sheet 3" 1862

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

A British published map, this was one in a series of three maps of the Virginia and Maryland area.

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1860s British Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

1818 Carey Atlas Correct Hand-Colored Map of Virginia

1818 Carey Atlas Correct Hand-Colored Map of Virginia

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an exceptional 1818 hand-colored copper plate engraved map titled, "A CORRECT MAP OF VIRGINIA" Published by M.

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1810s North American Antique Maps Virginia

Northeastern Virginia and Vicinity of Washington Civil War Map

Northeastern Virginia and Vicinity of Washington Civil War Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an attractive and highly detailed Civil War map of Northern Virginia, which shows the Confederate and Union forts and works in red and blue overprinting.

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1890s American Antique Maps Virginia

Rare 17th Century American Map of Virginia and Florida by Jan Janssonius

Rare 17th Century American Map of Virginia and Florida by Jan Janssonius

By Jan Johansson

Located in Wiscasset, ME

In the 1630s, Janssonius formed a partnership with his brother in law Henricus Hondius, and together they published atlases as Mercator/Hondius/Janssonius. Under the leadership of Ja...

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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rococo Antique Maps Virginia

Antique Map of Virginia, Showing the Location of Civil War Battle Fields, 1902
Antique Map of Virginia, Showing the Location of Civil War Battle Fields, 1902

Antique Map of Virginia, Showing the Location of Civil War Battle Fields, 1902

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This promotional map was printed in a railroad brochure and details a total of 105 battlefields in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.

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Early 1900s American Antique Maps Virginia

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Florida and Virginia: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Hondius after Mercator
Florida and Virginia: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Hondius after Mercator

Florida and Virginia: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Hondius after Mercator

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored early 17th century copper-plate map entitled "Virginia et Florida" was originally created as a larger map by Gerard Mercator and published by Jodocus Hondius in 'At...

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Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Maps Virginia

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Defenses of Washington. Extract of Military Map of N.E. Virginia, Circa 1891

Defenses of Washington. Extract of Military Map of N.E. Virginia, Circa 1891

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This historical and interesting map details the various defenses poised to defend Washington from the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Beautifully engraved, the map extends to ...

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1890s Antique Maps Virginia

1837 Mitchell's "Tourist's Pocket Map of the State of Virginia" by J.H. Young
1837 Mitchell's "Tourist's Pocket Map of the State of Virginia" by J.H. Young

1837 Mitchell's "Tourist's Pocket Map of the State of Virginia" by J.H. Young

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is J. H. Young's pocket map of the Virginia, which shows county development current to 1835.

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1830s American Antique Maps Virginia

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"Historical Civil War Map" Antique U.S. Pocket Map by Asher and Co., 1862
"Historical Civil War Map" Antique U.S. Pocket Map by Asher and Co., 1862

"Historical Civil War Map" Antique U.S. Pocket Map by Asher and Co., 1862

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This map shows all the events of the war, up until August 9th, 1862, in Culpepper, Virginia.

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1860s American Antique Maps Virginia

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1870 "Johnson's North Carolina and South Carolina" Published by A. J. Johnson
1870 "Johnson's North Carolina and South Carolina" Published by A. J. Johnson

1870 "Johnson's North Carolina and South Carolina" Published by A. J. Johnson

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Depicted but not colored are the neighboring states of Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. The map is beautifully detailed, with railroads, roads, rivers and creeks, mountain...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

Civil War Panorama of the Seat of War by John Bachmann, Antique Print circa 1864
Civil War Panorama of the Seat of War by John Bachmann, Antique Print circa 1864

Civil War Panorama of the Seat of War by John Bachmann, Antique Print circa 1864

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

"At the outset of the Civil War, John Bachmann, of New York City, one of the finest American artists and lithographers specializing in bird's-eye views, began producing a series of p...

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1860s American Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

County Map of Virginia and West Virginia /// American Cartography Geography Art
County Map of Virginia and West Virginia /// American Cartography Geography Art

County Map of Virginia and West Virginia /// American Cartography Geography Art

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Samuel Augustus Mitchell (American, 1790-1868) Title: "County Map of Virginia and West Virginia" (Plate 27) Portfolio: Mitchell's New General Atlas Year: 1863 Medium: Origina...

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1860s Academic Antique Maps Virginia

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Watercolor, Engraving

Original Antique Map of Virginia, circa 1890
Original Antique Map of Virginia, circa 1890

Original Antique Map of Virginia, circa 1890

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Original Antique Map of Virginia, circa 1890

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of Virginia Original color. Published, circa 1890 Repairs to minor edge tears Unframed.    

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1890s English Other Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

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

Large Original Antique Map of Virginia, USA, 1894

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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

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1890s American Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

Original Antique Map of West Virginia, circa 1890
Original Antique Map of West Virginia, circa 1890

Original Antique Map of West Virginia, circa 1890

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H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Map of West Virginia, circa 1890

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of West Virginia Original color. Published, circa 1890 Repairs to a couple of minor edge tears Unframed.   

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1890s English Other Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

1829 Map of Virginia and Maryland by Anthony Finley
1829 Map of Virginia and Maryland by Anthony Finley

1829 Map of Virginia and Maryland by Anthony Finley

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This intriguing hand-colored map shows the counties, County seats, roads, and rivers in both Maryland and Virginia from 1829.

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1820s American Antique Maps Virginia

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Large Original Antique Map of West Virginia, USA, 1894
Large Original Antique Map of West Virginia, USA, 1894

Large Original Antique Map of West Virginia, USA, 1894

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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

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1890s American Antique Maps Virginia

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Large Original Antique Map of Virginia, USA, circa 1900
Large Original Antique Map of Virginia, USA, circa 1900

Large Original Antique Map of Virginia, USA, circa 1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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

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1890s American Antique Maps Virginia

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

Original Antique Map of The American State of Virginia, 1889

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of Virginia Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K.

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

Original Antique Map of The American State of West Virginia, 1889
Original Antique Map of The American State of West Virginia, 1889

Original Antique Map of The American State of West Virginia, 1889

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of West Virginia Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K.

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

17th Century 1630 Nova Anglia Colored Map Engraving Belgium Virginia Jan Jansson
17th Century 1630 Nova Anglia Colored Map Engraving Belgium Virginia Jan Jansson

17th Century 1630 Nova Anglia Colored Map Engraving Belgium Virginia Jan Jansson

By J. Jansson

Located in Dayton, OH

17th century 1630 Nova Anglia colored map engraving Belgium Virginia Jan Jansson Nova Anglia by Jan Jansson This map is the first accurate depiction of the East Coast.

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17th Century American Colonial Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique Map of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia by Tardieu, 1802
Antique Map of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia by Tardieu, 1802

Antique Map of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia by Tardieu, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an original antique map titled "Carte de la Caroline Méridionale et Septentrionale et de la Virginie," depicting the regions of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia i...

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Early 1800s Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique Maritime Chart of East Coast Virginia to Nova Scotia
Antique Maritime Chart of East Coast Virginia to Nova Scotia

Antique Maritime Chart of East Coast Virginia to Nova Scotia

Located in Norwell, MA

1920 nautical chart of the East Coast of the United States from Virginia to Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The chart shows Cape Cod, Long Island, the Connecticut coast, Jerse...

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1920s North American Antique Maps Virginia

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Antique Map of the vicinity of Richmond by Johnson, 1872
Antique Map of the vicinity of Richmond by Johnson, 1872

Antique Map of the vicinity of Richmond by Johnson, 1872

Located in Langweer, NL

Original map of the vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia.

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Late 19th Century Antique Maps Virginia

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Paper

Virginia. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map
Virginia. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map

Virginia. USA. Century Atlas state antique vintage map

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'The Century Atlas. Virginia' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Maps Virginia

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Lithograph

Florida and Virginia: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Hondius after Mercator
Florida and Virginia: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Hondius after Mercator

Florida and Virginia: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Hondius after Mercator

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored early 17th century copper-plate map entitled "Virginia et Florida" was originally created as a larger map by Gerard Mercator and published by Jodocus Hondius in 'At...

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Early 17th Century Antique Maps Virginia

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Engraving

Virginie (Virginia)
Virginie (Virginia)

Virginie (Virginia)

By Alain Manesson Mallet

Located in New York, NY

Original engraving map of Virginia published by French cartographer Alain Mallet, who compiled and published Description de L'Universe, one of the most wide-ranging compilations of t...

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17th Century Realist Antique Maps Virginia

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Engraving

1749 French Map of New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia
1749 French Map of New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia

1749 French Map of New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia

Located in New York, NY

English -- New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In addition to English and French colonies, this detailed map indicts the tribal lands of Native Americans, ...

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1740s Realist Antique Maps Virginia

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Engraving

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