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Map of the Month

September 10, 2020by themaphouse

Aaron Arrowsmith is often cited as the greatest English map maker of the 18th Century, with his monumental wall maps of all parts of the world reaching a geographical apogee […]

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Map of the Month

For over a century, The Map House has specialized in collecting fine cartographic material. Whether you are planning a visit to our Knightsbridge gallery or are curious about antique maps and prints more generally, we welcome your interest.

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Striking 1889 geological map of Kent by Ordnance Survey, showing The Isle of Sheppey over towards Whitstable, Margate, Sandwich, Deal and Dover.

Jacques Nicolas Bellin's important and early map of Australia is the finest 18th Century depiction of the continent before explorations by European explorers such as Captain James Cook, despite the imaginary nature of the South and East coastline.

Magnificent 1854 wall map of the United States on two sheets joined with a grape leaf border interspersed with vignettes.