National Geographic Theatre of Military Operations in Luzon - Published 1899

This black and white historical map illustrates the Theatre of Military Operations in Luzon during the Spanish-American War. Published in June 1899, this is a unique piece for collectors and those interested in the history of the Philippines.

National Geographic Submarine Cables of the World - Published 1896

Submarine cables have played an important part in the development of world-wide communications since the 1850's. This fascinating map, first develped for the Department of the Navy and published in National Geographic in 1896, shows submarine cables that had been laid, as well as the land-based cable systems that connected to them.

National Geographic Seat of War in Africa - Published 1899

A truly distinctive work, this map was published in December 1899, shortly after the start of the Second Boer War in South Africa. The intricacy and unique historical context of this map make it a wonderful item for collectors.

National Geographic Ruysch 1508 Map - Published 1893

One of the first maps of the new world, Johannes Ruysch made this map, using a polar projection, which includes an extensive view of South America, islands of the West Indies, and a portion of North America. The World Map from Ruysch appeared for the first time among the Tabulae Novae in some copies of the 1507 Rome edition of Ptolemy's Geography. Ruysch's map illustrates a number of significant geographic features more correctly than before, especially along the easterly sea route to the Orient which was of prime importance to early sixteenth-century Europeans. An incredible historical piece.

National Geographic Gold and Coal Fields of Alaska - Published 1898

The Gold and Coal Fields of Alaska map appeared in National Geographic Magazine in April 1898 during the famous Klondike Gold Rush with the article "Alaska and Its Mineral Resources." This work also includes Canada's Klondike region and much of the Yukon Territory. A beautiful historical map and a must-have for collectors.

National Geographic Chronicon Nurembergense 1493 Map - Published 1893

Originally produced only in woodcut form, the Chronicon Nurembergense Map of 1493 was published in National Geographic Magazine in April 1893, just five years after the Society's inception. This Latin version was first published in April of 1493, followed by a German version in December of the same year. A perfect companion to the world map by Johannes Ruysch.

National Geographic Carte Generale Des Decouvertes De Lamiral De Fonte 1752 - Published 1892

The "Carte Generale des Decouvertes de l'Amiral de Fonte" map is a black and white antique map created by Joseph-Nicolas De l'Isle in 1752 showing the supposed discoveries of Spanish explorer Admiral de la Fuente and the tracks of Spanish, English, and Russian navigators. These mythical "discoveries" included a Northwest Passage. Published in February 1892, it accompanied the article "The Cartography and Observations of Bering's First Voyage."

National Geographic Boston To Washington Circa 1830 - Published 1830

This historical map is based on plates drafted by Henry Schenk Tanner which cover the Atlantic Coast from Boston to Washington, D.C. Features a variety of historical notes and illustrations. Published in July 1994 as half of a two-map set with "Boston to Washington, Megalopolis."

National Geographic Alaska - Published 1891

This antique sketch map of Alaska was published in 1891 with the article "The Southern Coast of Alaska." One of several early maps of what would become the 49th state in Union, this work makes a fine companion for the Muir Glacier map of 1892.

National Geographic A Chart showing part of the Coast of NW America Side 1 - Published 1899

A Chart Showing Part of the Coast of NW America (Vancouver's Chart, No. 1) shows half of a chart of the coast of the Alaskan Panhandle and British Columbia including the Prince of Wales Archipelago, New Cornwall, and the Duke of Clarence's Strait. An antique black and white map perfect for framing, this map was published in November 1899 as half of a two-map set with the article "The Alaskan Boundary."