Antique Maps, Photos & Magic Lantern Slides 2025-05-22 Auction - 245 Price Results - New World Cartographic in IL
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Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula (4th State)
Bird's-Eye View of the Great Suspension Bridge, Connecting The Cities of New York and Brooklyn -
Fraser's Panoramic Plan of London
Done
Chicago, IL, United States
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Antique Maps, Photos & Magic Lantern Slides

New World Cartographic

New World Cartographic

This auction features over 200 lots consisting of 500 years worth antique maps as well as a lovely selection of old photographs, tintypes, magic lantern silent film slides, and some noteworthy vintage Playboy magazines.
America: By: Jodocus Hondius Date: 1609 (published) Amsterdam Dimensions: 12.75 x 19.75 inches (32.4 cm x 50.2 cm) This superb map of the Americas by Jodocus Hondius is one of the most elaborate and finest
0001: America
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
Lot Passed
Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula (4th State): By: Willem Janszoon Blaeu Date: 1631 (published) Amsterdam Dimensions: 17.5 x 22 inches (44.5 x 56 cm) This magnificent Blaeu map is a true masterpiece of the Golden Age of Dutch Cartography. It is
0002: Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula (4th State)
Est.
$8,000
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$12,000
Lot Passed
Americae Mappa Generalis: By: Homann Heirs Date: 1746 (dated) Nuremberg Dimensions: 18.5 x 21.25 inches (47 x 54 cm) A spectacular engraving with full original color by a most talented mapmaker, publisher, and printer in
0003: Americae Mappa Generalis
Est.
$500
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$1,000
Lot Passed
Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of America: This fascinating double image presents the political organization of North and South America in vibrant hand color. The former is split between British Canada, the United States (showing extended
0004: Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of America
Est.
$150
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$300
Lot Passed
Johnson's World on Mercator's Projection: A newly reunified United States of American can be seen boldly in the center of this map; the Transcontinental Railroad linking east and west (though the final rail would not be laid until the
0005: Johnson's World on Mercator's Projection
Est.
$150
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$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
A Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection Showing the principal Ocean Steam Routes, the: By: John Arrowsmith Published by: Edward Stanford Date: 1887 (dated) London Dimensions: 26 x 43 inches (66 x 109.25 cm) A handsome and clean example of Arrowsmith's map of the World on Mercator's
0007: A Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection Showing the principal Ocean Steam Routes, the
Est.
$300
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$500
Pageant of the Pacific - Complete Portfolio of Maps: By: Miguel Covarrubias Date: 1940 (dated) San Francisco, CA Dimensions: 25.75 x 20 inches (Closed Portfolio) Size of Individual Maps Vary A very fine example of the complete Pageant of the Pacific
0008: Pageant of the Pacific - Complete Portfolio of Maps
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
Lot Passed
1930s World Climate Map Set - 12 Wall Maps: By: Justus PerthesDate: 1930s (circa) Darmstadt, GermanyDimensions: 32.5 x 45.5 inches (82.5 x 115.5 cm) each This is a complete set of twelve antique climate wall maps of the world created by Justus
0009: 1930s World Climate Map Set - 12 Wall Maps
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
Lot Passed
[Six pictorial map menus from Pan-American Airlines]: This is a lot of six brightly colored map menus issued by Pan American Airways advertising the "Rainbow Service" on international flights. Text in the lower corner indicates they printed in the
0010: [Six pictorial map menus from Pan-American Airlines]
Est.
$150
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$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
Authorized Map of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition: Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd was one of the most decorated polar explorers and early aviators in American history. He received the Medal of Honor, served in two world wars, and was the first pilot to
0011: Authorized Map of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition
Est.
$100
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$200
19th Century Facsimile : The North Part of America... by Briggs, 1625: By: Henry Briggs / Unknown Date: 1625 / Early - Mid 19th Century Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm) This is an unrecorded facsimile of the Briggs map of the North Part of America. It was
0012: 19th Century Facsimile : The North Part of America... by Briggs, 1625
Est.
$300
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Carte de La Louisiane cours du Mississipi et Pais Voisins: By: Jacques Nicolas Bellin Date: 1744 (dated) Paris Dimensions: 15.5 x 22 inches (39.5 x 56 cm) This is a fine, uncolored example of Jacques Bellin€™s landmark map of colonial America as seen
0013: Carte de La Louisiane cours du Mississipi et Pais Voisins
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
Carte de La Louisiane et Des Pays Voisins Dediee a M. Rouille Secretairr 'd Etat ayant le: By: Jacques Nicolas Bellin Date: 1755 (dated) Paris Dimensions: 19.5 x 24 inches (49.5 x 61 cm) This is an authentic antique map showing of North America from the eastern seaboard to the Rocky
0014: Carte de La Louisiane et Des Pays Voisins Dediee a M. Rouille Secretairr 'd Etat ayant le
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
Lot Passed
A New Map of Upper and Lower Canada: By: John Cary Date: 1807 (dated) London Dimensions: 18.25 x 20.5 inches (46.4 x 52 cm) A fascinating map of Canada, the Great Lakes Region and Northwest Territory from Lake Winnepeg to the mouth of
0015: A New Map of Upper and Lower Canada
Est.
$400
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$600
Lot Passed
Amer. Sep. No. 39. Partie Des Etats-Unis: By: Philippe M. Vandermaelen Date: 1827 (published) Brussels Dimensions: 19 x 20.75 inches (48.25 x 52.75 cm) A very fine example of one of the earliest obtainable maps to focus on the northern
0016: Amer. Sep. No. 39. Partie Des Etats-Unis
Est.
$500
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$1,000
Lot Passed
Map of the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Arkansas Territory.: By: Hinton, Simpkin & Marshall Date: 1832 (dated) London Dimensions: 16 x 10.5 inches (40.6 x 26.7 cm) This interesting map of Mississippi, Louisiana and the Arkansas Territory is an early British
0017: Map of the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Arkansas Territory.
Est.
$200
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$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
Map of the States of Alabama and Georgia: By: Hinton, Simpkin & Marshall Date: 1830-1832 (Published) London Dimensions: 10 x 16 inches (25.4 x 40.6 cm) This scarce early map of the states of Alabama and Georgia is one of the first maps of
0018: Map of the States of Alabama and Georgia
Est.
$200
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$300
Mitchell's Traveler's Guide through the United States: A rare first edition (1832) of Mitchell's ‘Travelers' Guide to the United States. Depicts the eastern half of the United States from Texas (Mexico at the time) and Missouri Territory
0019: Mitchell's Traveler's Guide through the United States
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
Lot Passed
Nouvelle Carte des Etats-Unis des Haut et Bas-Canada....: By: Adrienne Hubert Brue Date: 1836 (dated) Paris Dimensions: 24.5 x 36 inches (62.25 x 91.5 cm) This is an exceptional example of a most impressive map of American with several inset maps, including
0020: Nouvelle Carte des Etats-Unis des Haut et Bas-Canada....
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
No. 1. Map of the Des Moines Rapids of the Mississippi River: By: Lt. M.C. Meigs & Henry Kayser Date: 1837 (Dated) Dimensions: 24 x 54 inches (61 x 137.2 cm) This scarce map was based on the surveys undertaken in September of 1837 by future Confederate General
0021: No. 1. Map of the Des Moines Rapids of the Mississippi River
Est.
$300
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$500
Map of the Frontiers of the Northern Colonies...: Map of the Frontiers of the Northern Colonies: with the boundary lines established between them and the Indians at the treaty held by S. Will Johnson at Ft. Stanwix in Novr. 1768 By: Guy Johnson /
0022: Map of the Frontiers of the Northern Colonies...
Est.
$200
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$300
Lot Passed
Stansbury's Expedition to the Great Salt Lake: By: Howard Stansbury Date: 1852 (Published) Philadelphia Dimensions: Map of Salt Lake City and Region: 43 x 29.8 inches (109.22 x 75.7 cm) Map of Expedition to Salt Lake: 28.3 x 66.8 inches (71.9 x
0023: Stansbury's Expedition to the Great Salt Lake
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Amerique du Nord dresee par A.H. Dufour: This spectacularly detailed map of North America was published in Paris around 1860 as part of A.H. Dufour's Atlas Universel. All text is in French, and the image presents a fascinating overview of
0024: Amerique du Nord dresee par A.H. Dufour
Est.
$300
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$500
Colton's United States Showing the Military Stations, Forts &c: This detailed map of the United States east of Colorado shows the country in the second year of the ongoing Civil War. Heavy emphasis is given on transportation systems; including roads, railroads,
0025: Colton's United States Showing the Military Stations, Forts &c
Est.
$200
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$400
Lot Passed