Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1862 Lloyd Map of New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Isla

This is a fascinating example of the 1862 H. H. Lloyd map of New England. Lloyds map covers from Maine to Long Island, including the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, as well as adjacent portions of New York and Canada. Numerous cities, countries, rivers, cities, mountain passes and various other topographical features are identified. Hand coloring defines national and regional boundaries. Prepared by H. H. Llloyd and Co. A scarce and monumental cartographic achievement, this is Philip Carrigain's 1816 map of New Hampshire. Carrigain's map is without a doubt the largest and most important specific map of New Hampshire ever published. This vast and beautifully produced map covers the entire state of New Hampshire as well as adjacent parts of Vermont, Massachusetts (as far as Boston), and Maine. An inset at right details the greater New York and New England region. An attractive example of the U.S. Coast Survey's 1859 triangulation chart of the New England coastline. The chart covers from Narragansett Bay eastward, past Cape Cod, Boston, Portland, and Penobscot Bay as far as Passamaquoddy Bay and Grand Manan Island. Shows the primary triangulation points used in setting up the survey throughout the region. Compiled under the direction of A. D. This is an appealing mid-19th century U.S. Coast Survey nautical chart or map of St. Georges River and Muscle Ridge Channel, Maine. The map covers the Maine coastline from Friendship Main eastward to Monroe Island, including Thomaston, South Thomaston, Herring Gut, Tennants Harbor, Harts Neck, and several other small communities. This chart offers some of the Coast Survey's earliest work in this region. A beautiful c. 1900 example of the panoramic map of Maine showing its trolley lines, steamer lines and steam railroad lines. Issued by the Portland Railroad Company, this map covers from Mt. Washington in the north to Cape Elizabeth in the south and from the Saco River eastward as far as China Lake. Bottom margin contains a legend for trolley lines, steam railroad and steamer lines. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Vermont. Like most of Colton's state maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of North America produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. The map covers the entire state as well as adjacent parts of New Hampshire, New York, and Canada. It is very uncommon to find a mid-19th century exclusively depicting Vermont, as most maps of the period bundled it with New Hampshire. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of New Hampshire. Like most of Colton's state maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of North America produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. One of the few maps specifically of New Hampshire published in the mid- 19th century, this example covers the entire state as well as adjacent parts of Vermont and Maine. An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Maine. Covers the entire state as well as adjacent parts of Canada. Like most of Colton's state maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of North America produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. Colton follows the effective Maine-Canada border created by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842, however also indicates the post-Revolutionary War borders established by the Treaty of Paris, 1783. A highly significant map, this is the 1774 'Jefferys' Map' of the Most Inhabited Part of New England . Centered on the Massachusetts Bay Colony, this map covers from Long Island to Lake Champlain and from the Hudson River to Cape Cod and Kennebec Bay, Maine. There is an inset of Boston in the upper left corner and another of Boston Harbor near the cartouche in the lower right quadrant. This scarce map was drawn by Braddock Mead (a.k.a. John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys. A highly significant map, this is the 1774 'Jefferys' Map' of the Most Inhabited Part of New England . Centered on the Massachusetts Bay Colony, this map covers from Long Island to Lake Champlain and from the Hudson River to Cape Cod and Kennebec Bay, Maine. There is an inset of Boston in the upper left corner and another of Boston Harbor near the cartouche in the lower right quadrant. This scarce map was drawn by Braddock Mead (a.k.a. John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys. This is a rare map of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Quebec during the American Revolutionary War issued for John Marshall�s 1832 edition of the Life of Washington . The map covers the strategically vital Hudson Valley � St. Lawrence corridor between Albany, New York and Quebec City, Canada. From East to west it covers from Montreal and Albany to Maine�s� Kennebec River. Various rivers, major roads, and the sites of important battles are noted. Colton's exquisite hand colored and highly detailed 1872 pocket map of Maine. This map is based on Colton�s atlas map of 1855 but has been updates to reflect the 1872 county and township structure. Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers, rapids, fords, and an assortment of additional topographical details. Map is hand colored in pink, green, yellow and blue pastels to define county and state boundaries. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. This is an attractive example of S. A. Mitchell�s 1854 map of New Hampshire and Vermont. Centered on the Connecticut River, which forms the border between New Hampshire and Vermont, this map covers both states as well as adjacent parts of Massachusetts, Maine, New York and Canada.. In the upper right quadrant, four inset tables describe separately New Hampshire�s and Vermont�s counties and towns as well as their population at different periods. A beautiful and delicate example of S. A. Mitchell�s 1854 New Map of Maine. This rare map covers the entire state of Maine from the New Hampshire border to Passamaquoddy Bay, and northwards as far as the St. John�s River. In the upper right quadrant an inset offers population data according the various censuses to 1850 in tabular format. The whole is engraved and colored in Mitchell�s distinctive style with green border work and vivid pastels. Published by John Cary in 1821, this is one of the most interesting atlas maps of the north-eastern parts of the United States to appear in the early 19th century. Centered on New York and Pennsylvania, Cary�s map covers from Lake Huron southward as far as Virginia and North Carolina and eastward as far as the Atlantic Ocean. This is the uncommon 1857 issue of J. H. Colton�s map of New Hampshire. Covers the entire state. Divided and color coded according to county. Shows major roadways and railroads as well as geological features such as lakes and rivers. Like most Colton maps this map is dated 1855, but most likely was issued in the 1857 issue of Colton�s Atlas . This was the only issue of Colton's Atlas that appeared without his trademark grillwork border. This is the uncommon 1857 issue of J. H. Colton�s map of Maine. Highly detailed and covering the state in its entirety. Divided and color coded according to county. Shows major roadways and railroads as well as geological features such as lakes and rivers. Like most Colton maps this map is dated 1855, but most likely was issued in the 1857 issue of Colton�s Atlas . This was the only issue of Colton's Atlas that appeared without his trademark grillwork border. This is the uncommon 1857 issue of J. H. Colton�s map of Vermont. Covers the state in its entirety, including Lake Champlain to the west. Divided and color coded according to county. Shows major roadways and railroads as well as geological features such as lakes and rivers. Like most Colton maps this map is dated 1855, but most likely was issued in the 1857 issue of Colton�s Atlas . This was the only issue of Colton's Atlas that appeared without his trademark grillwork border. A fine example of C. W. and C. B. Colton's 1892 pocket map of New Hampshire and Vermont. Decoratively produced on a large scale this map covers all of Vermont and New Hampshire as well as adjacent parts of Massachusetts (including Boston), New York, and Maine. Offers color coding according to county and district divisions. Shows roadways, rail lines, lakes, rivers, canals, and some topographical features, especially in the Green and White Mountains. A rare 1864 nautical chart of the Maine coast from Thomaston, MA to Monhegan Island, including the St. George's River and Muscle Ridge Channel. Offers minimal inland detail but a wealth of nautical information including countless depth sounding and notations on the many offshore shoals and other dangers in the region. The lower right quadrant features extensive notations on tides and light houses. The triangulation for this chart was accomplished by G. A. Fairfield, J. A.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1862 Lloyd Map of New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Isla