Stanfords Stanford's New Map of Kabul (1880)

The Stanford's New Map of Kabul is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. This map was published by Stanfords in January 1880 and says 'Stanford's New Map of Kabul and the country round as far as Kohistan, Tagao, and Lughman: Gandamak, Kurram, and Shutargardan; The Upper Logar; Maidan and Argandi; with the sites of all the recent conflicts.' The whole map is tonal except for a few red and blue lines. One of which indicates the route of Lieutenant Vincent Eyre and the other captives. Another shows General Roberts' advance. This is a beautiful historic map with lots of regions fascinatingly still marked as 'unexplored'.

Stanfords Stanford's Folio Japan Map (1884)

The Stanford's Folio Japan Map is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive.

Stanfords Stanford's Folio Asia Map, by J. Arrowsmith (1884)

The Stanford's Asia Map is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. This map was made by the famous cartographer John Arrowsmith and published by Stanfords in 1884. Country boundaries are outlined in bright colours while the pale background with subtle hachure to show the mountain ranges makes the numerous place names easy to read. Many smaller tributaries of the continent's great rivers are named, from the Ob, the Yenisei and the Lena in the north to the Ganges or the Irrawaddy in the south and the Yangtze in the east. Coverage extends to the Equator, so the southern part of Indonesia is not included. While the north of the continent looks as it was 100 years later except for the changes in the European part of Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East are much different from now, Mongolia is still part of China, etc. Names of Chinese ports open to foreign commerce after the Second Opium War are underlined; "Hong-kong I. & Victoria" are duly annotated with Cy for colony. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 5° intervals.

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 Theater of War in Europe, Africa and Western Asia - Published 1942

Published in July 1942 with the article "Western Front Map Embraces Three Continents," this extraordinary work is a must-have for World War II buffs. A striking piece, both visually, with its colorful relief shading, and historically.

National Geographic Political Subdivisions of India - Published 1946

Because the hundreds of political subdivisions of India are so complex, this outline map was prepared to amplify the map of India and Burma which appeared in the same issue. Published in April 1946 with three articles on India, these historical maps capture the region known then as India a year before the independent countries of India and Pakistan were formed.

National Geographic Map of North Eastern China - Published 1900

The first map of China printed by National Geographic, this historic black and white map is a true collector's item. Published in September 1900, it features translations of common terms and items of note such as the Great Wall and imperial tomb sites.

National Geographic China and Its Territories - Published 1912

Discover China at a turning point in its history. In 1912, over 2,000 years of imperial rule ended as the last emperor of the Qing dynasty abdicated and the Republic of China was born. This beautiful map appeared in National Geographic Magazine in October of 1912, along with three articles on China including "The Most Extraordinary City in the World: Notes on Lhasa - The Mecca of the Buddhist Faith." A perfect companion for the maps of China published in 1945, 1964, and 1991.

National Geographic Bible Lands, and the Cradle of Western Civilization - Published 1946

A must-have for Bible scholars and a perfect companion to the Bible Lands map of 1938, this informative map holds an abundance of details about the history of the region. Appearing in National Geographic in December 1946 alongside the article "Syria and Lebanon Taste Freedom," this work captures both the cradle of western civilization in Biblical times and the Holy Land of the late 1940s.

National Geographic Bible Lands, and the Cradle of Western Civilization - Published 1938

This instructive map is great for collectors or anyone interested in the lands of the Bible. Multiple inset maps detail historical periods such as the route of the Exodus and the Crusades, and the main map contains historical facts as well as information about archaeological finds. Published in December 1938, the map accompanied the article "Change Comes to Bible Lands."

National Geographic Asia, and Adjacent Areas - Published 1942

Battles were raging in Asia, Europe, and Africa at the time of this map's publication in December 1943. International boundaries on this map are as of September 1, 1939, the day Germany invaded Poland.

National Geographic Asia - Published 1933

Collectors will treasure the intricate detail of this ambitious map of Asia. Printed in December 1933 with the article "Afghanistan Makes Haste Slowly," this work features an inset with the names of countries in English and the national language.

Artokoloro Map of Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and the Northwest Passage (1772)

1772 map of north-eastern Asia with speculations on north-western North America by French cartographer Robert de Vaugondy and English cartographer Thomas Jefferys (Geographer to King George III). Full title: Carte générale des découvertes de l'Admiral de Fonte representant la grand probabilité d'un passage au nord ouest par Thomas Jefferys Géographe du Roi à Londres 1768.

Artokoloro Brion de la Tour Map of the Western Hemisphere (1764)

1764 map of the Western Hemisphere by French geographer Louis Brion de la Tour. Full Title: Hémisphere Occidental.

National Geographic Asia Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map - Laminated (33.25 x 38 inches)

National Geographic's Executive map of Asia uses a antique-style color palette that fits with any decor. This stunning wall map covers the entire continent, with shaded relief, colorful international borders and infrastructure features such as roads, railroads, airports and canals. Also displayed are glaciers, areas of sand, lava fields, intermittent and dry lakes, swamps and areas below sea level. Country capitals and other cities are labeled with easy-to-read fonts. Oceans, seas and other major bodies of water are shown with depth curves. An inset map provides detail of New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago. The English translation for many geographic terms is shown in a user friendly index.The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Japan Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (25 x 29.25 inches) On Demand

National Geographic's Executive style political map of Japan features thousands of place names, accurate boundaries, national parks, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, highways, airports, and railroads. Inset maps provide detail of Japan's Southern Outer Islands and Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Islands). Information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami is included as well. This attractive map is rendered with an antique color palette, stunning shaded relief, and the cartographic accuracy National Geographic is renowned for. The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Asia Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (33.25 x 38 inches)

National Geographic's Executive map of Asia uses a antique-style color palette that fits with any decor. This stunning wall map covers the entire continent, with shaded relief, colorful international borders and infrastructure features such as roads, railroads, airports and canals. Also displayed are glaciers, areas of sand, lava fields, intermittent and dry lakes, swamps and areas below sea level. Country capitals and other cities are labeled with easy-to-read fonts. Oceans, seas and other major bodies of water are shown with depth curves. An inset map provides detail of New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago. The English translation for many geographic terms is shown in a user friendly index.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

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