Collectors value maps for their historical and visual appeal. Demand depends on subject (world and U.S. maps are popular), whether a map reflects historic changes, and of course appearance, condition and authenticity (beware of reproductions). Early road maps are also becoming popular, primarily for the graphics on their covers.
Ian Byrne's virtual glove compartment with almost 2,000 European petrol (gas) and oil company roadmaps. While Ameri… [more]
This comprehensive map archive includes maps of the world, individual continents, and the U.S., as well as speciali… [more]
This portal site highlights Harvard's many web accessible collections, featuring everything from photographs to mus… [more]
This amazing Library of Congress site includes about a hundred photo and document collections (see complete list) o… [more]
The New York Public Library's impressive Digital Gallery offers free access to over 500,000 historical images inclu… [more]
David Rumsey has put over 15,800 maps online, with a special focus on North and South American images from the 18th… [more]
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