Chicago: Rand McNally & Co, 1892. Tabletop globe. 6 inch diameter. 10.75" tall with iron axis and rounded pyramid cap, mounted on a turned wood stand with circular base. 12 lithographed color gores over wood. Oval cartouche in north Pacific. Some general light spotting, some soiling along edges of gores, wear to gores at poles. This educational tabletop globe is one of the earliest globes made by the cartographic publishing company Rand McNally. The firm was part of the burgeoning..... More

Case of 9 maps and 1 projector screen. Oak case with tambour roll top. Case measures 40 x 92 x 10". This original oak case contains 9 oversize school maps dating between approximately 1930 and 1965, as well as one projector screen. The collection was deaccessioned from Cornell University and contains a range of political, commercial and ecological maps. The case has a built-in tambour roll top and is designed to be mounted to the wall. Maps include: "Natural Land-Use..... More

Rand McNally & Co., 1895. Map. Color lithograph. Image measures 26" x 19". Large scale map of Detroit by Rand McNally & Co. dates to 1895. It covers the city of Detroit in exceptional detail noting streets, parks, transit lines, and other important information. Includes an inset in the top left quadrant of the map. The map is in good condition with minor wear along the original centerfold. Rand McNally is an American publishing company specializing in maps, atlases and..... More

Dallas: Rand McNally, 1890. Lithograph. 14" x 10.25". Some toning and chips at edges. Shows one tear at left edge that extends beyond margin. In very good condition. Page 22 from rom 'New Family Atlas of the World' (Dallas, 1890). A visually striking diagram showing the number of Native Americans living in each state, including populations on and off reservations. A table at bottom shows "Civilized Tribes" (War Department Prisoners, North Carolina Cherokees, New York Six Nations, New Mexico Pueblos..... More

Dallas: Rand McNally, 1890. Lithograph. 14" x 10.25". Some toning and chips at edges. In very good condition. Page 12 from rom 'New Family Atlas of the World' (Dallas, 1890). A visually striking diagram showing illiterate populations in each state and territory. Two columns show populations as 'Unable to read' and 'Unable to write'. Verso shows the diagram 'Production of Steel in Tons'. More

Rand McNally & Co. Roller map. Includes hanging bracket. Measures 46.25" x 56.5". This charmingly odd map of North America celebrates the entrance of Hawaii and Alaska into the Union by accurately capturing the entire geographical spread of the United States. While the decision to show the continent skewed toward the right results in a large expanse of the Pacific Ocean being rendered, the map capitalizes on this effect by including the paths of many historical voyages, such as those..... More

Chicago: Rand McNally & Co., 1897. Map. Lithograph. Sheet measures 22" x 28.5" This beautiful 1897 Rand McNally map depicts the city of Philadelphia in vivid color and wonderful detail, extending from Erie Avenue in North Philadelphia, including Fairmount Park and Port Richmond, to Moore Street in South Philadelphia. Map also depicts part of West Philadelphia and includes the waterfront of Camden, NJ. Streets, notable buildings, parks, railroads, and ferry routes are labeled. Piers along the Delaware River are numbered..... More

Dallas: Rand McNally, 1890. Lithograph. 14" x 10.25". Some toning and chips at edges. In very good condition. Pages 9 and 10 from 'New Family Atlas of the World' (Dallas, 1890). These three striking diagrams are great examples of advances made in the field of data visualization at the end of the 19th century: Production of Pig Iron in Tons by state from year ended May 31st 1880 and year ended June 30th 1890, a chart showing the number of..... More

Rand McNally & Co., 1892. Case map. Brown cloth with gilt lettering. Color lithograph. Image measures 14" x 20 7/8". This 1892 map by Rand McNally & Company depicts the island of Cuba in incredible detail. Covers the entire country and includes surrounding islands such as Cayman Islands, Florida Keys, and parts of the Bahamas. Throughout, the map notes important towns, railways, rivers, lakes and several other topographical features. From the Indexed Atlas of the World, 1892 edition. Rand McNally..... More

Rand McNally & Co., 1903. Map. Color lithograph. Image measures 26" x 19". This lovely 1892 map by Rand McNally & Company depicts Texas in incredible detail. Covers the entire state along with parts of neighboring states. The southern portions of Texas is featured in an inset in the lower left quadrant of the map. Throughout, the map notes important towns, railways, rivers, lakes and several other topographical features. An index of chief cities is featured in the left margin..... More

Rand McNally & Co., 1898. Map. Color lithograph. Image measures 26.5" x 20". Minor tears to margin of page, image unaffected. Detailed map of Scotland colored by county divisions and thoroughly labeled with cities, towns, rivers, lakes, coastal landmarks, topographical features, forests, and railways. Topographical features are depicted by hachures, showing names of mountain ranges and hills, and including altitudes of prominent peaks. The map also includes insets of the Orcades and Shetland Islands, as well as North Barra and..... More

Rand McNally, 1903. Map. Color lithograph. 28" x 20 1/2". Very functional map of Chicago from 1903 showing railroad lines. Each line is labeled with its origin/destination. The entire map shows Chicago as well as the surrounding areas, and an inset of the city of Chicago in the top right provides more detail as well as an index to the railroads. Excellent condition. Rand McNally is an American publishing company specializing in maps, atlases and globes. Founded by William Rand..... More