This hand colored map was made for "Mitchell's New General Atlas" published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. in 1868. Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies are illustrated on this map. Four insets show a) the Bermuda Islands, b) the Panama railroad, c) the island of Cuba,and d) the Island of Jamaica. Countries are distinguished by color, other detail include the names of countries, and illustrations of mountains, rivers, lakes, and common sea routes. The maps in this atlas have very beautiful coloring- more muted than is typical.

This map was made by George F. Cram for "Cram's Unrivaled Family Atlas" in 1883. The map on this page illustrates Mexico, Central America, and Cuba with an inset of the West Indies.

The 1936, sixty-seventh edition of the "Rand McNally Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide" is unique in its inclusion of informative details. Each map is brightly colored; predominantly in orange and tan with blue oceans, lakes and rivers. Central America and, on a seperate map, Cuba are illustrated on this page. An inset on the map of Central America lists the departments on the region. The names of countries, states, important towns, lakes, rivers and major geological features are labeled.

A very early Bellin sailing chart in original black and white. Parer is in excellent condition and the engraving is extremely well done.

George F. Cram produced this map for Cram's Unrivaled Atlas of the World in 1889. Central America is shown on this map, along with an inset map showing the Pacific Coastline of the border of Mexico and Guatemala. Cities, towns, railroads, and topographical features are illustrated. An excellent size map for framing.

This colorful map came from Cram's 1894 Standard American Atlas of the World. In 1869 the George F. Cram Company was born and the Cram name quickly became synonymous with accuracy and innovation. This map shows all cities and towns, rivers, mountains, roads, and railroads.

Art Source is proud to offer maps from the Diamond atlas by Samuel Gaston and Charles Morse. These are some of our favorite maps because of their small size. These maps are known for their bright water coloring that was in use during this time period. All maps are hand colored with steel engraving. This antique map of Central America includes details of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.

Art Source International is proud to offer this map from the 1856 edition of Colton's Atlas of the World. Colton atlases, especially those from the 1850's, have become increasingly rare. These maps have the signature * inch Colton border surrounding each map. The Colton firm refused to compromise quality, choosing to compete for sales in the finer quality international market rather than the cheap domestic one. Because of this, all maps were engraved by steel plates rather than by wax engraving which was the most common method used at this time. This map is very detailed with identification of provinces and or regions, cities, towns and villages, transportation routes including railroads, common roads, and canals, rivers and lakes, battle fields, and mountain ranges. Each map has beautiful muted red, green, tan, pink, and yellow hand coloring.

This colorful map came from Cram's 1898 Universal Atlas - Geographical, Astronomical and Historical. In 1869 the George F. Cram Company was born and the Cram name quickly became synonymous with accuracy and innovation. This map of Central America shows all the major countries including Jamaica.

This detailed map came from the People's Family Atlas of the World.

This detailed map was printed in the "People's Family Atlas of the World," published in 1887. This map shows a great deal of useful information, including lakes, rivers and railroad lines. Includes inset map of western Guatemala and southern Mexico.

This large scale map came from Rand McNally's Commercial Atlas of America. The Rand McNally Atlas was unusual for its time because it was designed to be used by merchants and shippers. Therefore this map is exceptionally detailed in that it shows every railroad, post office, and small town in existence at that time. Many towns shown in this map have since ceased to exist, or have been swallowed up by larger towns. This map has beautiful color and is folded at center as issued. This map also has inset maps of Panama and the Canal Zone.

This map was produced by Rand McNally and Company for it's "Business Atlas and Shippers Guide" in 1888. These highly detailed maps were acknowledged as the premier business shipping maps with much attention paid to even the smallest of villages.

This very unusual map, from the German edition of Rand McNally and Co.'s "New Family Atlas of the World" ("Neuer Familien Atlas der Welt") was produced in 1891. The map has English text, but text and titles in margin are in German. Map has light pastel coloring and identifies counties, roads, railroads, important cities and land-forms.

This fourth edition of Rand McNally and Co.'s "Indexed Atlas of the World" was produced in 1882. Each very detailed map has light pastel coloring and identifies regions, major sea routes, railroad lines, important cities and land-forms. Central America is illustrated on this large scale map.

This map was made by George F. Cram for "Cram's Unrivaled Family Atlas" in 1883. Central America is illustrated on this map. Details include the names of countries and important cities, mountains, rivers, and lakes. An inset is included of the upper portion of the Guatamalan east coast at a greater scale than the main map.

These handsomely hand colored maps are from the 1896 Johnson's Universal Cyclopedia. Hand coloring from this time frame are rare. The small size of these maps allow for excellent framing.

This map was made by George F. Cram for "Cram's Modern Atlas" in 1905. In 1869 the George F. Cram Company was born and the Cram name quickly became synonymous with accuracy and innovation. This map illustrates Central America. Countries, regions, cities, topographical features and major transportation routes are noted. A fantastic map, perfect for framing.

Art Source International is proud to offer this map from the 1859 edition of Colton's General Atlas. Colton atlases, especially those from the late 1850's, have become increasingly rare. The General Atlas was the first single edition atlas published by the Colton brothers succeeding the expensive two volume Atlas of the World. These maps have the signature ¾ inch Colton border surrounding each map. The Colton firm refused to compromise quality, choosing to compete for sales in the finer quality international market rather than the cheap domestic one. Because of this, all maps were engraved by steel plates rather than by wax engraving which was the most common method used at this time. This map of Central America with small inset maps of Manzanilla Island, Aspinwall City, the Isthmus of Panama, the Harbor of San Juan Nicaragua and the Nicaragua Route and the city of Panama is very detailed with identification of countries, important cities, towns, rivers, and mountain ranges. Each map has beautiful muted red, green, tan, pink, and yellow hand coloring used to distinguish regions.

This map of Central America was produced by George F. Cram for "Cram's Modern Atlas - Deluxe Edition," published in 1901. The maps from this atlas are more detailed then the maps from most other Cram atlases. The George F. Cram Company was established in 1869 and the Cram name quickly became synonymous with accuracy and innovation. Map regions are outlined and highlighted in printed pastel coloring. Cities, towns, major transportation routes, and topographical features are noted. A fine map in coloring and detail.

This detailed and colorful single page map came from Cram's 1895 Universal Atlas - Geographical, Astronomical and Historical. In 1869 the George F. Cram Company was born and the Cram name quickly became synonymous with quality and accuracy. This map shows Central America and Jamaica with an inset of Mexico.

Art Source International brings you George F. Cram's rare 1899 Standard American Railway System Atlas. With exceptionally bright colors, and crisp, bright paper, these maps are in excellent condition and are superior to other Cram railroad atlases. This finely detailed map shows lakes and rivers, cities and towns, provinces and regions, railroads, and topographical marks. A fine addition to any collection!

Art Source International brings you George F. Cram's rare 1897 Standard American Railway System Atlas. In 20 years of business, this is the FIRST Cram railroad atlas like this that we"ve ever seen at Art Source, and we cannot understate that it is most likely the FINEST atlas George F. Cram ever produced. With exceptionally bright colors, and crisp, bright paper, these maps are in excellent condition and are superior to other Cram railroad atlases. The maps main emphasis, however, must certainly be the precise depiction of the railroad routes. Every railroad line is named, numbered and color-coded by a legend on the map, giving a detailed glimpse into the prolific rail-system of turn-of-the-century America. Cities, towns, lakes, rivers, creeks and mountain ranges are shown, counties are outlined in pink, and railroad lines are given in yellow, red, blue and green. A fine addition to any collection!

This large scale map came from Rand McNally's Commercial Atlas of America. The Rand McNally Atlas was unusual for its time because it was designed to be used by merchants and shippers. Therefore this map is exceptionally detailed in that it shows every railroad, post office, and small town in existence at that time. Many towns shown in this map have since ceased to exist, or have been swallowed up by larger towns. This map is therefore the definitive reference for how North America looked at the turn of the century. Every railroad is featured in a table in margin of map.

This large scale map came from the 1894 Rand-McNally Indexed Atlas of the World. This multi-colored map of Central America shows railroads, cities, towns, and many topographical features. All railroads operating in 1894 are shown on this map. This map is in very good condition and contains fantastic detailing.

This large format map was published in Rand McNally & Co.'s Indexed Atlas of the World, dated 1908. This detailed country map shows, cities and towns, counties, provinces or regions, lakes and rivers, and many other details. Unique to this map is the information provided on the existing railroad network at the time. Each railroad is shown, along with scheduled stops. Map also provides capitals, scale of miles, and a detailed list of towns down the side noting population. A neat glimpse of the world in the early 20th century.

Rand McNally made this "Commercial Atlas of America" in 1920. Central America is illustrated on this map. Two insets show greater deatail of the Panama Canal. The names of regions and important cities, common sea routes, lakes and rivers are identified. Each railroad is labled with numbers that correspond to a key providing their names.

Full of the bright color that the latest printing process could deliver, this map by Watson is a fine example of the great quality of publishing even small companies were making at the time. This map includes the latest information for the area, with detail and clarity. Condition of this map is very good for the period, with only minimal age toning. This an attractive map from an uncommon late 19th century publisher.

Adolf Stieler produced this exceptional map in 1896. This map of Central America with an inset map of Mexico is highlighted with beautiful pastel colors. Maps produced by Stieler are known for their exceptional lithography and details include the names of regions and many cities, rivers, lakes, mountains, canals, railroads and other travel routes.

This coastal survey was printed by the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office in Washington D.C. Details include the names of cities and waterways along the coast. Depth soundings are shown in fathoms. Other details that maybe included are lighthouses and buoy positions.

Rand McNally made this "Commercial Atlas of America" in 1920.The central region of South America is illustrated on this map. An inset shows the lower part of Chile at a greater scale than the main map. The names of regions and important cities, common sea routes, lakes and rivers are identified. Each railroad is labled with a number that correspond to a key providing its name.

Art Source International is proud to offer this map of Central America from the 1873 edition of Colton's General Atlas. Colton atlases, especially those from the early 1870's, have become increasingly rare. This map has been very well maintained. Its original hand coloring remains quite rich.

Art Source International is proud to offer this map of North America from the 1873 edition of Colton's General Atlas. Colton atlases, especially those from the early 1870's, have become increasingly rare. This map has been very well maintained. Its original hand coloring remains quite rich.

Founded in the 1860's, the Arbuckle Coffee Company grew and expanded with 19th century America. It was a staple the cowboys carried with them on the trail, and a commodity commonly found in American homes at the time. The Arbuckle Company made a unique advertising effort in the late 1880's and began to enclose small decorative trade cards in their packages of coffee. The front of the card contained a colorful image of children, flowers, sports or even a map, while the back of the card had their advertising and some descriptive information. Later these trade cards became so collectible that the company focused on their success and issued them separately as premiums. These charming map cards illustrate beautifully the history and character the lands. Each map shows lakes and rivers, cities and towns, forts, the population, and area in square miles. Each card measures 3 1/4" x 5 1/4".

This coastal survey was printed by the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office in Washington D.C. Details include the names of cities and waterways along the coast. Depth soundings are shown in fathoms. Other details that maybe included are lighthouses and buoy positions.

This attractive map called the American Islands is essentially a coastal chart of the eastern seaboard from the Chesapeake to Florida, all of the Gulf of Mexico to the Orinoco River in Venezuela, and part of the Pacific coast of Central America. The map was based upon the Hessel Gerritz map of circa 1631, which was separately published and is extremely rare. Gerritz was the cartographer for the Dutch West India Company, working under Johannes de Laet, who was in charge of Dutch interests in the Americas and Africa. The new material for this map was gathered in 1628 during a voyage through the region that may have included Chesapeake Bay and certainly included all the places from the Bahamas south and southwest depicted in the map

This antique map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, published in 1863, by Johnson and Ward. These maps are some of the most colorful and accurate maps produced in the 1860's. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red and green and distinctive borders, including iron scrollwork and a Celtic design. This beautiful map of Central America includes insets of the Isthmus of Panama, the Harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, the "Nicaragua Route," Panama and Aspinwall City.

This colorful map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (steel plate) Family Atlas. Includes the the characteristic iron scrollwork decorative border. Shows railroads, common roads, canals, townships, and villages. This map is in great condition, and would look nice framed! Also has inset maps of Isthmus of Panama, Harbor of San Juan De Nicaragua, The "Nicaracua Route", Aspinwall City, and the City of Panama.

This finely detailed map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (steel Plate) Family Atlas. Map shows cities and towns, rail lines, rivers and lakes, and wagon trails/roads. Each region is individually colored, and includes the traditional decorative border. Includes inset maps of Isthmus of Panama, The Nicaracua Route, Harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, and the City of Panama.

Near the forefront of the atlas publication industry for a quarter century was mapmaker and aggressive marketer Alvin Jewitt Johnson. Around 1860, in a transaction that remains somewhat mysterious, Johnson acquired a set of detailed plates from J.H. Colton, one of the foremost mapmakers of the century, and used them to print the Johnson atlas that was to find its way into homes across the country. Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas was first published in 1860, and today these maps have become prized collectibles and true works of cartographic art. The attention to detail and fine hand coloring of these maps make them some of the best collectibles maps from the 19th century. This signal page map illustrates Central AMerica, with inset maps of Panama, the Harbor of San Juan De Nicaragua, and the Nicaragua Route.

This, the first edition of Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas was published with the characteristic iron scrollwork decorative border. The Johnson Atlases became the succesors to the Colton Atlases and 1860 was a transitional year. In fact, many of the maps are unique to this year, especially those of the western United States. We are excited to offer these unique and interesting maps.

Near the forefront of the atlas publication industry for a quarter century was mapmaker and aggressive marketer Alvin Jewitt Johnson. Around 1860, in a transaction that remains somewhat mysterious, Johnson acquired a set of detailed plates from J.H. Colton, one of the foremost mapmakers of the century, and used them to print the Johnson atlas that was to find its way into homes across the country. Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas was first published in 1860, and today these maps have become prized collectibles and true works of cartographic art. The attention to detail and fine hand coloring of these maps make them some of the best collectibles maps from the 19th century.

Johnson and Browning produced "Johnson's New Illustrated Steel Plate Family Atlas" in 1862. Central America is illustrated on this detailed, hand colored map. Insets show Panama, Nicaragua, and Aspinwall City at a greater scale. Regions are distinguished by bright pastel colors. Railroads, major roads, rivers, lakes, mountains, and the names of regions and important cities are identified.

Johnson and Browning produced "Johnson's New Illustrated Steel Plate Family Atlas" in 1862. Central America is illustrated on this detailed, hand colored map. Regions are distinguished by bright pastel colors. Railroads, major roads, rivers, lakes, mountains, and the names of regions and important cities are identified.

This hand colored map of Mexico was made by Johnson and Ward in 1862. Political regions are differentiated by well-maintained pastel colors. The names of regions, states, important cities and capitols, rivers, some locations of ruins, mountain ranges and lakes are provided on this very detailed map. An inset shows the Territory and Isthmus of Tehuantepec at a greater scale.

This map is from Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World printed in 1868 by A.J. Johnson. Johnson maps are characterized by hand coloring in red and green and distinctive borders, including iron scrollwork and a Celtic design. This page contains two maps- Mexico on the left and Central America on the right half. Both maps are colored in vibrant pastels. Details on the maps include the names of countries and important cities, mountain ranges and rivers. The map of Central America contains an inset of Panama at a greater scale than the main map.

This map was produced by S.A. Mitchell in 1878 for his "New Intermediate Geography". The map is nicely hand water-colored. Soon after this time period all maps were mass produced using printed color plates.

This map was produced by S. Augustus Mitchell in 1874 for his New General Atlas. This map shows Mitchell's traditional grape vine border, characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. A beautiful map of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. Four inset maps are included, illustrating the Bermuda Islands, the Panama Railroad, the Sandwich Islands, Hawaii and Jamaica. Regions, cities, topographical features, surrounding smaller islands, and railroads are illustrated.

A beautiful map of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. Four inset maps are included, illustrating the Bermuda Islands, the Panama Railroad, the Sandwich Islands, Hawaii and Jamaica. Regions, cities, topographical features, surrounding smaller islands, and railroads are illustrated.

The Mitchell company was one of the first to try out the new technique of engraving on steel plates, experimenting with steel almost 20 years before the rest of the publishing industry. He was printing with steel in the early 1830's; the general switch to steel was approximately 1850. During the early years of the company, Mitchell published mainly maps and travel guides. In 1860, Mitchell started producing "Mitchell's New General Atlas", and Mitchell Sr. retired and turned the business over to his son of the same name. The New General Atlas was published until 1893. Today Mitchell maps are sought after for their fine engraving, bright coloring, and attention to detail. They are some of the finest maps produced in the 1860's. This map produced in 1864, shows Mitchell's famous artsy flower border, which is only seen in the early editions of his atlases. This map shows Mexico, Central America, and West Indies. Also shown are inset maps of the Bermuda Islands, map of the Panama railroad, Cuba, and Jamaica.