Venice. Map. Uncolored engraving. Sheet measures 17 3/4" x 24". This gorgeous circa 1691 map of the Old World is by Vincenzo Coronelli. Dedicated to Jacobo Marcello, the map is based on classical geography and covers the Eastern Hemisphere including the continents of Europe, most of Asia and Africa. The northeast parts of Asia, China and Japan are not included. Africa is only depicted as far south as the Tropic of Capricorn. A series of rings surround the map noting..... More

Nuremburg: Homann, Johann Baptist, 1730. Atlas title page. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 16.25 x 10.25". Sheet measures 19.5 x 12.25". This lovely title page comes from Johann Baptist Homann's "Atlas mapparum geographicarum generalium & specialium," or "Atlas of specific and general maps," as published in the 18th century by his heirs. The title is printed in a combination of Latin block letters and script. Below it is a map of the northern hemisphere shown on a polar projection..... More

Rand McNally & Co. Roller map. Measures 44" x 56". Rand McNally is an American publishing company specializing in maps, atlases and globes. Founded by William Rand in 1856, who hired Andrew McNally in 1858 to work in his shop. The two men formally established Rand McNally & Co. in 1868. The firm remains in business today. Vinyl backing separating from the lower left roller. Beautiful projection. More