Stanfords Stanford's Route Map of the Earth Colour (1854)

The Stanford's New Map of the Earth of London is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive.

Stanfords Stanford's Route Map of the Earth Black and White (1853)

The Stanford's Route Map of the Earth in Black and White is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive.

Stanfords Stanford's Pacific-centred World Map (1884)

The Stanford's Pacific-centred World Map is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. Originally published in 1884, this political wall map is drawn on a Mercator's projection presenting the world with the Pacific Ocean at its centre. Political boundaries are coloured in bold, gradually shading lighter as is typical in maps from this time. Latitude and longitude lines are at 10° intervals. Europe and Africa look very different from today, Asia with many changes mainly in the Middle East, but the Americas mostly unchanged. A particularly interesting feature of the map is the difference in the presentation of the two Polar Regions: the Arctic Ocean with most of its coastline already there, whilst the Antarctic is still in the early stages of exploration and only segments of its coast already mapped. Separate panels show lands contiguous to the North and South Poles, drawn to the equatorial scale of the map.

Stanfords Stanford's General Map of the World on Mercator's Projection (1922)

The Stanford's General Map of the World on Mercator's Projection is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive.

Stanfords Stanford's General Map of the World (1920) Blue Version

The Stanford's General Map of the World Blue Version is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive.

Stanfords Stanford's General Map of the World (1920)

The Stanford's General Map of the World Map is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. This map from 1920 reflects the changes in political boundaries and the new world order in the aftermath of World War I. The colouring and annotations to place names not only indicate dominions and colonial possessions, with the British Empire in its customary red, but also show territories administered under the Mandate of the League of Nations. On land masses topographic information is provided by names of mountain ranges and of an unusually large number of rivers. Main railway routes are also marked. On seas and oceans, principal shipping routes are shown annotated with distances. The map has latitude and longitude lines at 15 degree intervals and for each longitude line indicates the time difference with the Greenwich Meridian. The map is drawn on a Mercator's projection.

National Geographic World Map - Published 1943

National Geographic published this classic world map in December 1943, in the midst of WWII. Compared to many of the other world maps by the National Geographic Society, this one had a decidedly dark cast, possibly a reflection of the tone of discouragement felt by many as the War continued on. A perfect companion to the World maps of 1951 and 1970.

National Geographic World Map - Published 1941

The Classic National Geographic World map of 1941. One of the last maps published prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this extaordinary map shows the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and features classic colorization to show the country borders and relief shading. A perfect complement to any world map collection.

National Geographic World - Published 2004

Published in November 2004, this political map of the world will look handsome framed and mounted on any wall. Inset maps of the polar regions as well as language families and population density make this map as informative as it is attractive. This map was originally printed as half of a two-map set with "Earth at Night."

National Geographic World - Published 1988

This world map combines the classic National Geographic cartographic style with several stunning inset maps to provide a comprehensive look at our planet. Insets include Eastern and Western Hemisphere physical geography, Religions of the World, and Population maps. Published on the National Geographic centennial in December 1988 as a companion to the article "Earth '88: Will We Mend Our Earth?"

National Geographic World - Published 1981

This classic World Map beautifully showcases cartograhic excellence and fine attention to detail, using strong colors, detailed geographical information, and informative insets. Published in December 1981.

National Geographic World - Published 1970

A great map is as much a reflection of its time in history as its beautiful craftsmanship. This map presents the world in classic National Geographic style: stunning colors, detailed geographical information, and timely insets. Published in 1970.

National Geographic World - Published 1965

This stunning world map contains beautiful colors and the distinct National Geographic cartographic style, as well as detailed ocean bathymetry and information about ocean currents. Published in February 1965 as a companion to the article "Four-Ocean Navy in the Nuclear Age."

National Geographic World - Published 1960

The National Geographic 1960 World map was published in the midst of sweeping changes in Africa, as many countries gained their independence. This map shows all the changes that had been made as of September, 1960, when the map went to press. Bright boundaries highlight international borders, and the map features extrordinary detail on land and in the oceans. A perfect map for anyone interested in the changes from colonialism to independent rule in Africa.

National Geographic World - Published 1957

This National Geographic classic is a perfect companion to the World Maps published in December 1943 and December 1951. A cartographic masterpiece, this 1955 map combines a clean, light style with tremendous attention to detail--both on land an in the oceans.

National Geographic World - Published 1951

The first World Map published by National Geographic following WWII, this classic is a perfect companion to the World Map published in December 1943. The brightness of this map communicates the optimism following WWII, with an inset showing the United Nations, along with a list of the nations who had joined as of December 1951.

National Geographic World - Published 1935

A National Geographic classic, this world map is as much a work of art as it is an incomparable reference for its time. In this map, the world's eastern and western hemispheres are show separately to give the viewer a true sense of area across the continents.

National Geographic World - Published 1932

Vintage National Geographic colors and spectacular detail accentuate this beautiful world map, first published in National Geographic Magazine in December of 1932, accompanying an article entitled, "The Story of the Map."

National Geographic World - Published 1922

This classic world map, published in December of 1922, shows the world's political boundaries established following WWI. This map also shows airplane routes that had been established, as well as railroad routes.

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 Pilot Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean - Published 1903

The Pilot Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean is a fascinating historical piece which appeared in National Geographic Magazine in February 1903, a time when all travel and trade across the Atlantic was done by boat. It contains recommended routes for steamships, branch hydrographic offices, and a wealth of information about weather patterns over the ocean including storm and gale signals, cyclonic storm tracks, fog reports and more. A truly unique map for collectors.

National Geographic Pacific Ocean - Published 1952

A fascinating piece, this map of the Pacific was published in December 1952 and included inset maps of dozens of islands. Particular features that make this map noteworthy are weather stations, ocean currents, and prevailing winds. A great companion to the Pacific Ocean map of 1936.

National Geographic Pacific Ocean - Published 1936

Explore the islands and coastlines of the Pacific with this thorough map of the region. With inset maps of dozens of islands and instructive details such as ship routes, naval bases, time zone boundaries and more, this map makes a wonderful collector's piece. Published in December 1936, it accompanied an article entitled "Flying the Pacific."

National Geographic Northern and Southern Hemispheres - Published 1943

A true classic, this world map first published in April of 1943, shows the northern and southern hemisphers side by side, to give the viewer a perspective that centers each hemisphere on its pole. New to this map were special insets showing airline distances in the Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Hemispheres. Stunning cartography and special details make this a marvelous collector's item.

National Geographic Map of Discovery, Western Hemisphere - Published 1928

In 1927, famed American painter N. C. Wyeth completed a series of five murals for Hubbard Memorial Hall, the National Geographic Society's first formal library. The Map of Discovery: Western Hemisphere, published in January 1929, is one of those outstanding murals. It features Poseidon and a mermaid keeping watch over the oceans as well as the routes of explorers and dates of expeditions.

National Geographic Map of Discovery, Eastern Hemisphere - Published 1928

This historic map of the Eastern Hemisphere simulates the illuminated mariners' charts of the 17th Century. The original murals, painted by N.C. Wyeth, are in Hubbard Hall at the National Geographic Society headquarters.

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 Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection - Published 1905

Submarine cables have played an important part in the development of world-wide communications since the 1850's. National Geographic first charted these cables in 1896. In comparison to that earlier map, this map, published in February 1905 reveals the explosion of communications infrastructure worldwide at the beginning of the last century.

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 Atlantic Ocean - Published 1941

Published in September 1941, this map paints a striking portrait of the Atlantic Ocean on the verge of the US involvement in World War II. Naval bases, dates and locations of war-time events, time zone boundaries, shipping routes and air travel distances, as well as wind, current, and storm information, make this map a unique window into the turbulent times and the desire for a greater understanding of the Atlantic and its significance for travel, trade, and national security.

National Geographic Atlantic Ocean - Published 1939

An ambitious work for its time, this beautiful map of the Atlantic Ocean was published in July 1939 when ocean bathymetry was in its infancy. Loaded with a variety of geographical and historical information this map is a splendid addition to any map collection.

Artokoloro World Map in German - Gotha Justus Perthes 1872 Atlas

Map of the World in German from the Gotha Justus Perthes 1872 Atlas showing wind currents, shipping routes and land cover. Full title: Welt-Karte zur Überscht der Lut-Strömungen und der See-Wege.

Artokoloro World Map - Gotha Justus Perthes 1872 Atlas

Map of the World in German from the Gotha Justus Perthes 1872 Atlas showing ocean currents, sea ice, and sea floor features such as reefs. Full title: Welt-Karte zur Übersicht der Meeres-Strömungen und des Schnellverkehrs.

Artokoloro Stoopendaal Map of the World in two Hemispheres (1730)

1730 hemisphere map of the World by Dutch illustrator and cartographer Daniel Stoopendaal for publication in the Keur Bible. Full title: Werelt Caert.

Artokoloro Sanson Map of the World on Hemisphere Projection (1691)

1691 hemisphere map of the World by French cartographer Nicolas Sanson. Full title: Mappe-monde: Geo-Hydrographique, ou Description Generale du Globe Terrestre et Aquatique en Deux-Plans-Hemipsheres, ou sont exactement remarquées en General Toutes les Parties de la Terre et de L'Eau, suivant les Relations les plus Nouvelles. Par le Sr. Sanson Geographe Ordinaire du Roy.

Artokoloro Raynal and Bonne Map of the World (1780)

1780 map of the World by Rigobert Bonne (1727 - 1794), one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. Full title: Planisphere suivante la Projection de Mercator.

Artokoloro Mitchell Map of the World on Hemisphere Projection (1864)

1864 hemisphere map of the World by America geographer Samuel Augustus Mitchell. Features the eastern and western hemispheres, with insets of the northern and southern hemispheres, the north polar region, and land and water hemispheres. Full title: The World in Hemispheres with Other Projections.

Artokoloro Levasseur Map of the World (1847)

1847 map of the World by French map publisher Victor Levasseur. Full title: Planisphère

Artokoloro Lattre and Janvier Map of the World on a Hemisphere Projection (1775)

1755 hemisphere map of the World by French cartographer Jean Janvier. Full title: Mappe-Monde ou Description du Globe Terrestre, Assujettie aux Observations Astronomiques.

Artokoloro Johnson Map of the World on Hemisphere Projection (1862)

1862 hemisphere map of the World by American map publisher Alvin Jewett Johnson. Full title: Johnson's Western Hemisphere - Johnson's Eastern Hemisphere

Artokoloro Jansson Wind Rose (1650)

1650 Anemographic chart (map of the winds) by Dutch cartographer Johannes Janssonius. Full title: Tabula Anemographica seu Pyxis Nautica ventorum nomina sex linguis repraesentans

Artokoloro James Polar Projection of the Globe, Pacific Center (1860)

1860 polar projection map centered on the Pacific Ocean by director-general of the British Ordnance Survey Major General Sir Henry James. Full title: Geometrical Projection of Two Thirds of the Sphere by Col. Sir H. James, R.E.F.R.S: M.R.I.A: & c.

Artokoloro Bormeester Map of the World (1685)

1685 hemisphere map of the World by Dutch publisher Joachim Bormeester. The East and West hemispheres are depicted, with the North and South Poles shown above and below the main map. Full title: Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula. A. J. Bormeester.

National Geographic World Explorer Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (32 x 20 inches)

National Geographic's World map is the standard by which all other reference maps are measured. The World map is meticulously researched and adheres to National Geographic's convention of making independent, apolitical decisions based on extensive research using multiple authoritative source.The Explorer Executive style World map uses a antique color palette, stunning shaded relief, and a subtle background grid pattern that echoes the cartographic precision that underlies all National Geographic maps. Drawn in the Winkel Tripel projection, distortions are minimized and unlike many other World maps, Greenland is show the same size as Argentina and not as the size of all of South America.Thousands of place names are carefully and artistically placed on the map to maintain legibility even in the heavily populated ares of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Details include clearly defined international boundaries, cities, physical features, rivers, and ocean floor features. Inset charts list the largest cities by population and the largest countries by land mass and population.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 World Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (36 x 24 inches)

National Geographic's World map is the standard by which all other reference maps are measured. The World map is meticulously researched and adheres to National Geographic's convention of making independent, apolitical decisions based on extensive research using multiple authoritative source,The Executive style World map uses an antique-style color palette and stunning shaded relief that provide a richness perfect for any decor. Drawn in the Winkel Tripel projection, distortions are minimized and unlike many other World maps, Greenland is show the same size as Argentina and not as the size of all of South America.Thousands of place names are carefully and artistically placed on the map to maintain legibility even in the heavily populated ares of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Details include clearly defined international boundaries, cities, physical features, rivers, and ocean floor features. Corner inset maps feature vegetation and land use, and population density as well as the north and south polar regions.Poster sized maps make a perfect addition to any sized space. They are specially designed to maximize content in a smaller footprint than standard wall maps and fit precisely into precut poster sized frames which makes finishing and hanging them a breeze. 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.

Freytag & Berndt World Antique 1651 Wall Map by John Speed (Rolled)

National Geographic World Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (46 x 30.5 inches)

This elegant, richly colored antique-style world map features the incredible cartographic detail that is the trademark quality of National Geographic. The map features a Tripel Projection, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. Corner inset maps feature vegetation and land use, and population density. Winner of the 2001 Premier Print Award from Printing Industries of America for unique ability to create visual masterpieces. Winner of the 2002 Best Reference Map from the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping.Map is printed on premium quality paper stock, rolled, and packaged in a clear, hard plastic tube.

National Geographic World Political Antique Style 'Executive' Enlarged Wall Map (73 x 48 inches)

National Geographic's World map is the standard by which all other reference maps are measured. The World map is meticulously researched and adheres to National Geographic's convention of making independent, apolitical decisions based on extensive research using multiple authoritative source,The Executive style World map uses an antique-style color palette and stunning shaded relief that provide a richness perfect for any decor. Drawn in the Winkel Tripel projection, distortions are minimized and unlike many other World maps, Greenland is show the same size as Argentina and not as the size of all of South America.Thousands of place names are carefully and artistically placed on the map to maintain legibility even in the heavily populated ares of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Details include clearly defined international boundaries, cities, physical features, rivers, and ocean floor features. Corner inset maps feature vegetation and land use, and population density as well as the north and south polar regions.Enlarged maps provide an immersive experience in any home or office environment. The exceptional cartography is even easier to appreciate at the larger size. 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 World Political Antique Style 'Executive' Mural Map

National Geographic's World map is the standard by which all other reference maps are measured. The World map is meticulously researched and adheres to National Geographic's convention of making independent, apolitical decisions based on extensive research using multiple authoritative source,The Executive style World map uses an antique-style color palette and stunning shaded relief that provide a richness perfect for any decor. Drawn in the Winkel Tripel projection, distortions are minimized and unlike many other World maps, Greenland is show the same size as Argentina and not as the size of all of South America.Thousands of place names are carefully and artistically placed on the map to maintain legibility even in the heavily populated ares of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Details include clearly defined international boundaries, cities, physical features, rivers, and ocean floor features. Corner inset maps feature vegetation and land use, and population density as well as the north and south polar regions.Mural Maps are printed on a tear-resistant, coated paper to achieve a combination of exceptional strength, color protection, and long life. Mural Maps can be hung using heavy duty (clay based) wallpaper paste. The map is coated to resist dirt and dust and may be cleaned with a slightly dampened cloth.

Global Mapping World Political Antique Style Laminated Wall Map 1:30 Million