We are on sabbatical until June 15, 2008 at which time we will reopen with an expanded selection of quality maps for sale. In the interim, we will only be able to fulfill orders for a limited number of items that are listed here, so please inquire first by phone at 207-529-6620 or by email. We regret the inconvenience.
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Maps of The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge The sheets are 16 x 13 inches (41 x 33 cm). with most maps almost that size to the neat lines except where noted. Usually there is some outline color showing political boundaries. All are in very good condition or better, with perhaps a bit of time toning at the edges. Any other flaws are noted. Reference: Phillips (atlases) 794 & 6100. [Many of the maps listed are sold in
geographical lots. WORLD in Hemispheres. 2 sheets. 13" diameter. Western hemi has nicks and chips at edges; map fine. Little known about the interior of Africa or Australia. Texas separately identified implying independent nation.- the date is right -- $60.00 WORLD on Mercator's Projection. 2 joinable sheets. Close top margin with nicks and worn corners. Pencil track of a Liverpool-New York voyage. Little known about the interior of Africa or Australia. Texas separately identified implying independent nation, which it was at the date of publication. -- $60.00 WORLD as Known to the Ancients. 2 sheets. Close top margin with a bruised corner. A modern projection with the place names of antiquity. -- $40.00 CELESTIAL CHARTS. 6 sheets; charts are 10½ x 10½ inches. No color. Includes four along the equator and two polar projections; magnitude of stars are indicated; fine, light constellation engravings. -- $150.00 EUROPE EUROPE. 1 sheet. Some foxing spots near Iceland. Includes population table -- $20.00 BENELUX. 2 sheets, one of Benelux, one of The Netherlands. [These maps can be purchased separately for $30] -- The pair: $50.00 BRITISH ISLES. 1 sheet. A few small heavy foxing spots near Bantry Bay. Counties are outlined. -- $20.00 ENGLAND with its Canals and Railways. 1 sheet. Small heavy foxing spots at left border; map fine. Dated 1837; there are early railroads. -- $25.00 FRANCE. 5 sheets: 1 general map by provinces; 1 of ancient France; 3 sectional maps by departments, one of which folds out to greater width. -- $90.00 GERMANY and AUSTRIA-HUNGARY (Central Europe). 7 sheets: 1 general map; 3 sectional maps of the Germanies; 3 sectional maps of the Austrian Dominions. One map folds out to greater width. Some very close original margins. In the sectional maps, Germany includes Switzerland and extends to East Prussia; Austria-Hungary extends to Transylvania and the Dalmatia coast. -- $150.00 GREECE and TURKEY in Europe. 7 sheets: 3 sectional maps; 4 ancient maps, three of which coincide with the sectional maps. Some scattered foxing and minor repairs. Sheet I and its companion cover the northern provinces of Turkey in Europe from Croatia and Belgrade to Istanbul, the Dardanelles and Salonike. Sheet II and its companion cover what is now northern Greece from Salonike to Athens. Sheet III covers the Peloponnesus and Crete. The last sheet is of the ancient Grecian Archipelago. -- $165.00 ITALY. 7 sheets: 1 general map; 3 modern sectional maps; 3 ancient sectional maps coincident with the modern maps, but with ancient place names. -- $125.00 PORTUGAL. 1 sheet; map is 13½ x 9½ inches. Highly detailed with topography rendered -- $30.00 RUSSIA in Europe. An incomplete set of 6 sheets: 1 general map; 6 sectional maps. These maps have browned and brittle somewhat chipped margins, but no loss of information; some minor repair edge tears. Includes sheets II (White Sea to Urals, south to Viatka); IV (Moscow to St. Petersburg and eastward); includes VI (Moscow to south of Kharkov); VII (Moscow to the Volga and eastward); VIII (Black Sea regions with Crimea); lacks sheets I (part of Scandinavian set with Finland); III, V, and IX. (any of these sheets may be purchased separately for $25.00 -- The set of seven: $90.00 SCANDINAVIA and FINLAND. 4 sheets: 1 general maps; 3 sectional maps. Some very close original margins and short edge tears; a few light foxing spots. Finland appears on the sectional map of northern Scandinavia which includes St. Petersburg region of Russia. -- $90.00 SCOTLAND. 4 sheets: 1 general map; 3 sectional maps including one of the outlying islands. A few light blemishes. -- $90.00 SPAIN. 5 sheets: 1 general map by provinces; 1 of the ancient Iberian peninsula; 3 sectional maps without Portugal which are somewhat smaller than the sheet size. -- $100.00 SWITZERLAND. 1 sheet. Tatty and chipped left margin; map fine. Highly detailed with topography rendered; diagram of mountain passes; tabulated data by cantons. -- $20.00 ASIA ASIA. 1 sheet. Close original right margin. -- $20.00 INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH and SRI LANKA. A complete set of 12 sheets: 1 general map; 11 sectional maps. General map includes a number key of British possessions, British protection and independent states. -- $225.00 RUSSIA in Asia. 2 sheets with differing scales. Together coverage is from The Urals and the Capian Sea to western Alaska. A close original margin. -- $45.00 TURKEY in Asia - ASIA MINOR or ANATOLIA. 1 sheet; folds out on left. Some transfer browning; minor repair at split. Includes Cyprus. -- $25.00
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