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Fine Print Reproductions of Antique and Historic Maps
At Blue Monocle Maps we're dedicated to producing the highest quality prints of antique maps available anywhere. We have a large selection of maps from the 15th century through the early 20th century of all regions of the world, and our collection includes many rare and historic maps. We invite you to read more about us and about our prints.
Agnese's map of the world, in oval projection surrounded by cherubs representing compass directions, shows the route of Magellan's expedition around the world. Also shown is the route of Spanish treasure galleons from Spain to Peru. North America is depicted with a vast inland sea, perpetuating Verrazano's misconception that beyond the Outer Banks of North Carolina lay a great sea. The map also contains the first portrayal of Baja California, with the Gulf of California depicted in red (originally named the Vermillion Sea, to distinguish it from the Red Sea, also depicted in red on the map). The Aztec capitol of Tenochtitlan is shown as a blue circle in Mexico, as are numerous Inca cities in... more |
Variously called "Bird's Eye View Maps", "Panoramic Maps" or "Perspective Maps", these maps of hundreds of US towns and cities were popular during the post-civil war era, and showed urban features from a height of 2000 to 3000 feet above the ground. In addition to depicting the layout of a town in great detail, the maps often included detailed drawings of commercial and government buildings, schools, churches, railway depots, hospitals and private residences. |
