From the Folks at Reid and Wright Gallery

Maps of the Past

Map making probably begins by using a stick to carve directions into the ground to the best hunting areas. Evidence suggests that the map making evolved independently in many separate parts of earth. Early Eskimos carved ivory coastal maps. Incas built relief maps of stone and clay. The Chinese used maps as early as 7th century B.C. The earliest direct evidence of mapping comes from the middle east where ancient clay tablets show the earth as a flat circular disk. Now while we don't have anything quite as eclectic as this we do have a fine collection of antiquarian and historical maps.

Featuring such cartographers as A J Johnson, Augustyn, Baker & Tilden, Beers, Rand-Mcnally, O.W Walker, Dower, White, Fullerton, Homann Heirs.......Ever wonder what your town, neighborhood or street looked like in the 1800's?

Covering areas from Java to Palestine, North America, the United States including individual States and Cities, Africa, Asia, Connecticut, Europe, Massachusetts, New York, New York City, Topographical Maps ............

Browse our increasingly fine collection of Antiquarian Maps both of local, national, and world interest along with a fine assortment of unusual prints and various related historical ephemera.

"Where the Past Remains Alive"

A truly unique gift. Antiquarian Maps 1650 - 1947. These maps are original and suitable for framing. History comes alive.

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In addition to fine antiquarian maps we offer one of the finest selections of used and rare architectural books in the area. Be sure to visit our book center at Reidbook.com.

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