Stanfords Stanford's Tourist's Map of Europe (1928)

The Stanford's Tourist Map of Europe is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. Published by Stanford's Geographical Establishment in May 1928, this map shows country borders in contrasting colours and the network on main and subsidiary railway lines. Coverage includes the southern coastline of the Mediterranean, extends to the eastern coast of the Black Sea, but in the north only the southern part of Scandinavia is included. The map shows Europe with its post-Versailles borders; British Isles have the same red border for both GB and the whole of Ireland, but acknowledging the existence of the "Irish Free State". International borders along the southern and the eastern Mediterranean indicate colonial or mandated possessions. Within all the countries map shows main and subsidiary railway lines, displaying the great contrast between the extensive networks within Germany, most of England or northern France and the less densely covered eastern and south-eastern parts of Europe. Within Russia the railway linking St. Petersburg to Moscow with the kink (straightened in 2001) in the line known as the "Tsar's finger" catches one's eye. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 2° intervals.

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.

Stanfords Stanford's Chart of the Solent, Spithead and Southampton Water (1932)

The Stanford's Chart of The Solent, Spithead and Southampton Water is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. Published in 1932, prepared under the supervision of Captain O.M.Watts, A.I.N.A. This map shows the entire Isle of Wight and the surrounding coast line from Selsey to Milford on Sea with inset charts of Beaulieu River, Bembridge, Cowes, Hamble River, River Itchen, Keyhaven, Lymington River, Newtown River, Wootton Creek and Yarmouth. This chart contains lots of tidal information and explanations. Soundings are given at low water ordinary spring tides in fathoms upon the general chart, and in feet upon the inserts. Based upon British Admiralty Charts with the permission of the controller of H.M. Stationary Office and of the Hydrographer of the Navy. This beautifully detailed map will be appeal to anyone with nautical interests.

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 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 Map of Europe Showing the Countries Established by the Peace Conference of Paris - Published 1921

A must-have for history buffs, this map depicts Europe as established by the Peace Conference of Paris. New political borders, borders as they existed before World War I, international territories, and territories subject to plebiscite are detailed on this map which accompanied three articles on Europe in the February 1921 issue of National Geographic including "Czechoslovakia, Key-Land to Central Europe."

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 Europe, and the Near East - Published 1929

This colorful map was published in December 1929 with three articles on Europe and the Near East including "The Danube, Highway of Races." An inset map of airways is included, showing commercial air travel in its infancy.

National Geographic Europe and the Mediterranean - Published 1938

Published in April 1938, this map of Europe and the Mediterranean is a snapshot of the region prior to World War II. A unique feature of this map and others of its era is the list of country names in English as well as the national language.

National Geographic Countries of the Caribbean - Published 1922

This beautiful map of the Caribbean includes Central America, the West Indies, and Mexico. Published in February 1922, this map appeared in an issue entirely devoted to Middle America. Rich color, and details such as inset maps, steamship routes, and wireless stations, make this piece a fine map for collectors.

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 - 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.

National Geographic Arctic Regions - Published 1925

This bold map of the Arctic regions appeared in National Geographic Magazine in November of 1925 with the article "The MacMillan Arctic Expedition Returns." In this article, the world would discover the man who would soon be the most famous aviator-explorer of the era: Richard E. Byrd. Filled with detailed explorers' routes, this is a wonderful companion to the North Pole Regions map of 1907.

National Geographic Antarctic Regions - Published 1932

This early map of the Antarctic regions was published in October 1932, just a few years after Byrd's historical flight over the South Pole. Parts of the inset maps were constructed using aerial photographs and the article "Mapping the Antarctic from the Air: The Aerial Camera Earns Its Place as the Eyes and Memory of the Explorer" appeared in the same issue of National Geographic.

National Geographic Africa - Published 1935

Africa underwent tremendous change in the early parts of the 20th Century. Access to air travel and increased motor vehicle availability led to increased travel led to increased development and modernization. This beautiful map, produced by the National Geographic cartographic section in June of 1935, tells the story of a continent amidst the old and new. Thorough research and spectacular detail are hallmarks of this beautiful map, one that should be part of any map collection.

National Geographic A Modern Pilgrim's Map of the British Isles - Published 1937

Published in June 1937, this whimsical map of the British Isles features colorful illustrations, county indexes, and thousands of places of interest in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. The illustrated border contains sketches of historical figures and locations of interest. The unique artistic craftsmanship of this colorful and vibrant map make it a wonderful gift for those who love the British Isles.