Etymology of place names on mapsThe following table gives the root and meaning of some words which frequently enter into the composition of geographical names as prefixes and suffixes.WordLanguageMeaningÅ(Swedish)riverAa(Danish and Norwegian)riverAb(Persian)waterAbâd(Persian)townAber(Celtic)at the c [...]

A glossary of print & map makers’ terms. Terminology & abbreviations used in antique printmaking

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The history of Marylebone street names

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Vintage tourist plans of Moroccan cities (1966)

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Notable 19th century cartographers, map-makers & cartographic publishers

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Steel engraved prints from “Picturesque America” by William Cullen Bryant 1872-1874

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Notable illustrators, engravers, artists & publishers of 19th century illustrated prints

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Framing and mounting (matting) tips

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Antique maps & prints make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and other special occasions

Posted in About antique maps and prints by Richard Bennett on May 23rd 2021

Antique maps and prints make thoughtful, unusual and individual gifts that show how well you know the recipient. A well chosen engraving or chart of something in which you have a mutual interest can help to strengthen your bond with that special person.Why not buy your friend, partner or relative a [...]

About the Illustrated London News

Posted in Cartographers, illustrators and artists by Richard Bennett on May 23rd 2021

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The history of fantasy maps & Tolkien's Middle-earth

Posted in Cartographers, illustrators and artists by Richard Bennett on May 22nd 2021

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Geological maps of the British Isles and English counties by Stanford & Reynolds (1864-1913)

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on May 21st 2021

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British Birds - handcoloured prints by the Reverend Francis Orpen Morris (1870)

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on May 21st 2021

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Can I come to view a print or map at your premises?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on May 21st 2021

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Views of British towns, cities & monuments from Burlington's "Modern Universal British Traveller" (1779)

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on May 21st 2021

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City plans & maps of the United States by Karl Baedeker, 1904 & 1909

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English county maps from “Philips’ Handy Atlas of the Counties of England” by John Bartholomew, 1884

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Prints of Australia, New Zealand & Oceania from “Cassells’ Picturesque Australasia” (1889-1890)

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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Charles Booth London Poverty Maps (1902) – back in stock

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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Antique maps & prints from John Strype’s 1720 edition of John Stow’s “Survey of London”

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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Famous cartographic errors – mistakes on old antique maps and why they happened

Posted in About antique maps and prints by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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Antique steel engraved prints by WH Bartlett from “American Scenery” & “Canadian Scenery” (1840-1842)

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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Steel engraved prints from “Picturesque America” by William Cullen Bryant 1872-1874

Posted in About antique maps and prints by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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A biography of English cartographer John Cary (1754-1835), maker of county & highway/road maps of Great Britain

Posted in Cartographers, illustrators and artists by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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The works of William Henry (WH) Bartlett

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 1

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 2

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 3

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 4 Part 1

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 4 Part 2

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 4 Part 3

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 5 Part 1

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 5 Part 2

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 5 Part 3

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 5 Part 4

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 6 Part 1

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A History of Wood Engraving – Chapter 6 Part 2

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Dr John Snow’s map of the 1854 Broad Street Cholera Outbreak in Soho, London

Posted in Cartographers, illustrators and artists by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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Biography of Sir Leslie Patrick Abercrombie, Town Planner, and his County of London plan (1943) & Greater London Plan (1944)

Posted in Cartographers, illustrators and artists by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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What is an “original” antique map? How can there be more than one original?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on September 30th 2016

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Where can I see old maps? A bucket list for the serious antique map tourist

Posted in About antique maps and prints by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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How do we determine the publication date of antique maps?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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How long will my order take to reach me?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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I need my item sent quickly. How quickly can you get it to me?

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Can you let me know when my order has been dispatched?

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Can you send me tracking information for my order?

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Do you post/ship antique maps and prints to my country?

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Will my order be carefully packed and protected?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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Can you offer a discount?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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Can I set up a trade account?

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Is the print or map an original?

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How do I verify that my print/map is authentic?

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Will I receive a certificate of authenticity?

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Is the date of publication printed on the item?

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Where did you get the print/map from?

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The provenance of each item is stated in the product listing. [...]

Can you send me a scan of the whole print/map including the margins?

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What are the dimensions of the print/map?

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Is this item a paper, wooden or metal object?

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What is the weight of the paper on which the print/map is printed?

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Does the print/map come in a different size?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

Items offered for sale as original items are only available in the size at which they were originally printed. The limitations of traditional engraving methods did not offer flexibility to print the same image in different sizes. If you find a similar engraved image offered for sale elsewhere in a d [...]

If my item is not as expected, can I return it for a refund?

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Do you sell reproductions?

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Do you offer appraisal and valuation services for antique maps and prints?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

Yes, we can provide an opinion of the value of your maps or prints. We charge £100 per hour, with a minimum charge of 1 hour, and will provide you with our written opinion of valuation. Depending on the nature of the items to be appraised, we can usually provide valuations for several items per hour [...]

The antique map/print I like is uncoloured. Can you get it hand coloured for me?

Posted in Frequently asked questions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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What is an antique map/print/ What is a vintage map/print?

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‘Le Comté d’Artois et des environs’, showing ‘Pais Reconquis’ (the Pale of Calais) by Visscher (c1680 map). N France & W Belgium.

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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Do you offer framing and matting/mounting services for antique maps and prints?

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How were antique prints and maps printed? A brief overview of printing methods

Posted in About antique maps and prints by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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Decorative antique prints of “flags and signals of all nations” by George Hounsell (1873). Pennants,

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

We have just acquired a set of these very decorative and colourful lithographic prints by George Hounsell depicting the flags and marine signals of all nations (1873). The prints cover imperial flags, royal standards, maritime flags and pennants, naval signals, and yacht clubs burgees. The series de [...]

New stock: antique prints of national, maritime, imperial and royal flags, standards, signals & burgees

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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Maps from “The World-Wide Atlas of Modern Geography”; by J. Scott Keltie; Published by W. & A.K.

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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Attractive heliogravure book plates of ice and figure skating & skaters from “Le Patinage Artisitique”

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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Steel engravings from “Wales Illustrated” by Henry Gastineau, published by Jones & Co (1835)

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

We just added to our catalogue a complete set of early 19th century steel engraved prints of Wales, Welsh towns, villages and cities, coastal and mountain scenery from Gastineau’s “Wales Illustrated” [...]

SDUK city plans, atlas maps and star charts (1845-1847)

Posted in New additions by Richard Bennett on September 29th 2016

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Antique plans of fortified towns and cities by Nicolas de Fer (1705)

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