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 Cuba Index - Published 1906

Index to place names on Cuba Map 1906

National Geographic Cuba - Published 1906

This map of Cuba was published in October 1906, the year disputed elections led to an armed revolt on the island. The United States intervened and occupied the country, installing a US governor for three years. This is an attractive historical work and a fine map for collectors.

National Geographic Central America, Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Islands of the Caribbean Sea - Published 1913

This beautiful map of Central America and the Caribbean features ocean bathymetry and colorful county borders, including overlapping colors demonstrating boundaries in dispute. Published in February 1913 one year before the completion of the Panama Canal, this work contains an abundance of unique details including principal lighthouses, U.S. Consular representatives, steamship routes, and coaling stations.

National Geographic Ancient Maya World - Published 1989

Explore the fascinating world of the Maya with this map published in October 1989. This map accompanied the "Land of the Maya" map in the same issue and three articles on the Maya including "La Ruta Maya." This work features an abundance of information about trade, travel, and the landscape of their civilization, including an explanation of the various eras of Maya history.