Chicago: A. J. Nystrom & Co. Roller map. Includes hanging bracket. Measures 27" x 49.75". This map of average global precipitation uses a limited palette of cool colors to convey the climates of each region of the world. Yellow indicates areas with under 10 inches annually, while dark blue covers those that are soaked yearly in over 80 inches. Between them, shades of green, teal, and blue create pleasing gradients that contribute to an overall charming map. Blue lines of..... More

1953. Signed drawing. Ink on board. Image measures 16 x 10". This image confronts the present with a future where science and technology have put Earth in peril. A large crowd of protesters gathered around a pontificating politician holds signs that read "Bring Down the Sats" and "Shake Off the Yoke of Science," presumably referring to the Space Race with the Soviet Union and the accompanying build-up of the American satellite program in the mid-1950s. Above the speaker, a fantastical..... More

Darmstadt: Denoyer Geppert. Roller map with wooden rods. Color lithograph. Measures 56.6" x 83.5". This climate map combines aesthetics and information with strikingly graphic results. It shows the world according to the Koppen Geiger climate classification system, which is one of the most commonly used modes. Each zone is appropriately colored along the spectrum of a muted rainbow in correspondence with five climate zones: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar. The ocean is also divided into zones, but they are..... More

Washington: Department of the Interior, 1888. Map. Color lithograph. Sheet measures 23.25" x 34.5". This large 1884 map presents the Indian Reservation in the United States and its territories. It covers the entire United States, with Alaska as an inset in lower left. Another inset shows the Indian Territory in northwest Oklahoma. The map identifies Indian Reservations and names. Military stations, Indian agencies, towns, villages, cities, railroads, rivers, mountains, and other topographic features are also noted. Compiled under the direction..... More

New Jersey: R. B. Davis Co., 1932. Puzzle Map. 1932. Measures 10 x 6.5 inches. This unusual 1932 jigsaw puzzle map of the 'Flying Family' depicts the western United States. Issued by the R. B. Davis Co. from Hoboken, New Jersey, the 65 piece puzzle features amusing vignettes of scenes relevant to the individual states, including images of Mexican banditos firing pistols at each other and a skier in Canada. The central image features the famous Hutchinson Family, the aviation..... 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

PC Computing, 1995. Poster. Offset lithograph. 24.5" x 37.25". Signed by Downs at bottom right. Shows some creases. In very good condition. A visual guide to resources of mid-nineties internet "beyond http://". Key indicates whether information is accessed through Gopher, FTP, Telnet, Mailing List, or Newsgroup. Verso shows navigational tips and advertisements. A classic early visualization of the internet. More

London: McCorquodale & Co. Poster. Original lithograph. 30.75 x 55 inches. Dynamic large map showing global routes of the British Overseas Airlines Corporation. A speedbird logo floats over the world with a surround of global cultural and natural scenes to excite the traveler. Published circa 1948. Some slight tears have been repaired, and some image loss to left side has been restored. Archivally mounted on linen. British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was the British state-owned airline created in 1940 by..... More

New York: E. Robinson & Co., 1902. Wall map. Color lithograph with hand coloring. Library format in four pieces, mounted on three boards as issued. 53" x 67.5". This impressive map of Bergen County, New Jersey depicts the county's townships and boroughs in remarkably vivid colors. A short newsprint text praising the map has been glued onto its lower right-hand portion. The map is highly informational and depicts railroads both electric and steam, public roads, and elevations. The index also..... More

1907. Map. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". This interesting map of the United States in 1902 depicts libraries and institutions established by Andrew Carnegie. It distinguishes between technical institutions, libraries, and education institutions, also including museums and galleries. A list of institutions he established in Great Britain and Ireland is present as well. Published in the Americana. More

Agence Francaise de Propagande, 1956. Map. 24 x 44 inches. Map unlined and wear along folds. Album. Cardboard white with beige canvas spine. 4to, 95 pp., corners bumped and scuffed, one of the mail order forms cut out of final page. Wonderful advertisement dossier for Menier chocolate with stories written by Jacqueline. This volume includes all mail order color cut outs, and the colorful large world map. More

New York: Conde Nast, 1963. Print. Offset lithograph. 11 x 8 inches. Fanciful map showing Paris and Sardinia playing cards and having a drink. Steinberg's second cover design for the New Yorker, of which he made eight in total. In good condition. Two small chips to bottom edge, small tear at top right corner, flattened fold through vertical center. Hard to find. More

India: Survey of India, 1934. Colored offset Lithograph. Sheet maps 22" x 29.5". This interesting 1934 pocket map depicts the plan of the Gulbarga Fort and vicinity located in the northern part of the state of Karnataka (at the time, Hyderabad State) in southern India. Beautifully detailed, the map notes the fort, important roads, lakes, wells, vegetation, and a host of other topographic elements. Originally built by Raja Gulchand, a feudatory of the Warangal Kakatiyas, it was further fortified and..... More