Antique Maps at
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Specializing in rare maps from around the world with a large selection of hand colored antique maps from Ireland, Italy, Spain, Portugal and many other countries.

We feature the largest collection of Antique Rhode Island city and town plat maps from 1870 -1937. Nautical charts and other unique antique maps of Rhode Island are also available.

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These city and town plat maps are extremely rare due to the 1938 and 1954 Hurricanes, which wiped out most of the old atlases from which the maps came. At that point in time, these old atlases were just old books, often kept in damp basements or attics, once the water and heat damage took it's toll, very few of these maps survived the water, mold, or weather conditions.
We buy maps and atlases from estates, auctions, individual collectors and map brokers from around the world.
We buy & sell quality, antique maps.


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We have a prized collection of framed and unframed antique maps from many foreign countries is dated from the early 1700's to early 1900's. Beautifully framed maps of Ireland, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Africa, Germany, Great Britain, Scotland and many other countries are on
display at our Providence stores. Unframed maps can be custom framed to match your decor. We frame antique maps using acid free materials, 100% cotton rag mats and UV filtering glass to protect these rare specimens of history.

Our designers factor the origin and age of the every map before selecting the perfect frame and mat colors to enhance the beauty of each map. All maps tell a story; sometimes dating a world event, substantiating a
historic fact or documenting a period in time. Certificates of Authenticity are issued with most of our maps if we can confirm the origin and history of the map, otherwise our maps are sold as decorative wall art. Maps make a great gift! As for placement in the home ... antique maps fit
in just about any room. Maps in an office or boardroom are perfect wall decor and they make for great conversation.