{"title":"Antique Maps","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gothia-by-mercator-jansson","title":"Gothia published in London circa 1640 by Mercator\/Jansson- FRAMED","description":"\u003cp\u003eJan Jansson's mid-17th century map of Gothia, southern Sweden, is an excellent example of cartographic work from that period.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGothia, or Götaland as it's currently known, is illustrated in meticulous detail. The varying topography, including ridges and valleys, is etched clearly, while water bodies are demarcated accurately. Notably, major cities like Gothenburg are marked, complete with small depictions of buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven small sailing ships are depicted on the eastern sea and the Baltic, suggesting the region's thriving maritime culture and trade connections in the 17th century. The inclusion of these ships reflects the mapmaker's attention to the region's economic activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the 17th century was a period of significant change for Gothia and Sweden as a whole. Known as the Age of Greatness in Sweden, the country emerged as a considerable European power due to its military might and strategic alliances. The map can be seen as a representation of this era, showing a region involved in territorial disputes and expansions. Particularly, Gothia's role becomes evident during the Scanian War in the late 17th century.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimensions: 16 x 19.75 inches (print in frame); 26 x 30 inches (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Atlas Minor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEngraved by Pieter van den Keere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercator\/Jansson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42538864115800,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/1954\/9272\/files\/Gothia.jpg?v=1736276711"},{"product_id":"map-of-barbary","title":"Abraham Ortelius Barbariae Et Biledulgerid Nova Descriptio Published 1570","description":"\u003cp\u003eNice full-color  example of Ortelius's map of coastal North Africa and the Mediterranean, from his\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e, the first modern atlas of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map extends from Morocco and the Sahara to Libya and shows most of the Mediterranean, including the Balearic Islands, Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia, and Italy, along with the Canaries off the coast of Africa. Detail in central Africa is largely down to myth and legend, with a number of cities shown, many rivers and lakes, and even copious notes. Some of these cities, although incorrectly placed, are not completely fictional. Guargala, described as a \"\u003cem\u003ecity elegantly built\u003c\/em\u003e,\" is now known as Ouargla and is one of the largest cities in the Algerian portion of the Sahara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is decorative, with simple stylistic tendencies commonplace in Ortelius's early maps. In the Mediterranean, a majestic sea monster is seen, a dolphin hybrid is off the coast of Lisbon, and a large ship is found under the text reading Golfo de las Yeguas. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior is filled with mythical lakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtelius based his map on one published by an anonymous mapmaker in Venice in 1560, which itself was based on Gastaldi's 1556 map of Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSubject: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMediterranean Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCreator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Ortelius, Abraham \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Hand Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 20.25 x 13.5 inches (print within frame);\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 30.25 x 24 inches (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Theatrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abraham Ortelius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42581486927960,"sku":"","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/1954\/9272\/files\/Screenshot2025-01-21at10.32.03AM.png?v=1737484351"},{"product_id":"map-of-united-states-showing-the-result-of-1851","title":"Map of United States showing the result of 1851","description":"\u003cp\u003e[Framed]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e Case Tiffany \u0026amp; Company Publication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDate: \u003c\/span\u003e1851\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e 23.5 x 24 inches (print in frame); 29.75 x 30.5 inches (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/span\u003eA scarce large format map of the United States with striking insets of a President Washington and a view of the Capitol of Washington. The projection oddly distorts and for-shortens the western portion of the U.S. The very interesting territorial configurations include the pre-Gadsden Purchase border with Mexico, a large Oregon Territory occupying the entire Northwest and extending to the Continental Divide. Bordering Oregon a huge Missouri Territory that extends east to an oversized Minnesota Territory at the Missouri River. The very large Indian Territory sits between Utah, Missouri, and Missouri Territory. Utah and New Mexico are their largest extent. In Utah is the Mormon Settlement at the Great Salt Lake. The map extends to include most of Central America and the western part of the West Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e A due to seams present\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old World Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42581998174296,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/1954\/9272\/files\/Screenshot2025-01-21at2.11.40PM.png?v=1737497688"},{"product_id":"port-madison-by-us-navy","title":"\"Port Madison\" by U.S. Coast Survey Office","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashington: U. S. Coast Survey Office, 1851.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e Colored lithograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e 1868\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCreator:\u003c\/span\u003e U.S. Coast Survey Office\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e 18 x 19.5 inches (print within frame); 25 x 27 inches (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a nice 1868 U.S. Coast Survey nautical chart or sea chart of Port Madison in the Washington Territory. Depicts Port Madison including surrounding regions of Indianola, Suquamish, Agate Point, in the Puget Sound region. the map offers detailed nautical information essential for navigation, including tide data, soundings, and sailing directions. The map features text, tables, relief shown by hachures, and depths indicated by soundings and shading. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was first established in 1807 and is the oldest scientific organization in the U.S Government. After the Civil War, the bureau took responsibility for mapping and conducting geodetic surveys of the the interior of the expanding country. Over the course of the 19th century, the survey worked closely with the U.S. Navy to produce sea charts of the country's coasts, harbors, and waters that could serve scientific as well as military functions. The first superintendent, Ferdinand Hassler, set the foundation for the Survey's rigorous scientific standards, employing advanced techniques and a labor-intensive triangulation system to ensure accuracy. His successor, Alexander Dallas Bache, expanded the Survey's influence, securing funding and overseeing its most critical work from 1843 to 1865. The organization evolved into the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1878 and is now part of NOAA as the National Geodetic Survey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1862 a report of The Superintendent of the Coast Survey progress was given to the 37th Congress in their 3rd session. In this report Port Madison along with it's neighbor Port Orchard are described as follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Point Jefferson is the northern side of the entrance to this port, which runs 3 miles W. SW., with an average width of 2 miles and a large depth of water, except under point Jefferson, where anchorage may be had in 10 and 15 fathoms, hard sandy bottom, with patches of kelp inshore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe southeast point of the entrance is low and sandy, making out from high wooded ground. One mile west of it is the narrow entrance to a natural canal, upon which, in full view, are situated the Port Madison saw-mills. At the SW. part of the bay is the very narrow entrance to \u003cem\u003ePort Orchard.\u003c\/em\u003e The channel is somewhat crooked, but it has 3 and 4 fathoms water in it. On the western side of this entrance are some white patches of beach, formed by clam shells. In 1857 an Indian village was situated here, and an Indian sub-agency. Both sides of the entrance are bluffs. Vessels not well acquainted with the channel must enter under easy sail, and keep a lead going on each side of the vessel to ascertain where the deepest water lies. After getting through give the point, one mile off on the western side, a berth of nearly half a mile, to avoid a shoal which makes out east from it. Thence it is plain sailing in 15 to 25 fathoms of water. After passing the first point an arm opens to the NW., and many vessels load there with spars. Ten miles up the southern channel is, or was, a saw-mill. In coming out of this port vessels should not trust the southern entrance, but leave as they entered. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Madison was named by the United States Exploring Expedition in 1841. The Indian name is Noo-soh'-kum.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old World Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42583924506712,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/1954\/9272\/files\/IMG_0303.heic?v=1737597805"},{"product_id":"map-of-puget-sound-1867-colored","title":"Puget Sound U.S. Coast Survey Maritime Map, 1867","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very uncommon colored U.S. Coast Survey maritime map dating to 1867. From the New Dungeness Lighthouse to Olympia and including Seattle, Steilacoom, and the area of what would become Tacoma. Seattle was incorporated as a town January 14, 1865. That charter was voided January 18, 1867, in response to questionable activities of the town's elected leaders. Seattle was re-incorprated Dec 2, 1869. This was published during Seattle's period of unincorporation. This map shows the area of Seattle long before the massive fill projects of the 1890s-1930s, which transformed the city. What is labeled on the map as Duwamish Bay was largely filled in and built upon, and what was not filled in is now known as Elliot Bay. With sounds, lighthouses, tidal information and ocean floor data. Very good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 28.25x17.5 inches to the neatline\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S. Coast Survey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232239878232,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/1954\/9272\/files\/IMG_0663.heic?v=1778784106"},{"product_id":"u-s-coast-survey-reconnaissance-of-port-gamble-washington-territory-1856","title":"U.S. Coast Survey Reconnaissance of Port Gamble, Washington Territory 1856","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cf detail-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis black and white, antique coastal survey was made for the United States Coast Survey. The surveys provide depth readings and notes on important coastal characteristics of the area mapped. The names of harbors, rivers, islands, light houses, channels, shoals, capes, inlets, and coastal towns are identified on the map. These charts show areas that have likely undergone significant changes due to modifications and recessions of coastal lands, making them fascinating to anyone interested in local geography and history. Note: Age toning around the folds in these maps is quite common. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 11 x 14 inches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"U.S. Coast Survey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487359828056,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/1954\/9272\/files\/82BB9214-B9EB-476B-B60B-7D6A7A57F9B9.jpg?v=1765158029"},{"product_id":"u-s-coast-survey-reconnaissance-of-port-gamble-washington-territory-colored-1856","title":"U.S. Coast Survey Reconnaissance of Port Gamble, Washington Territory, Colored 1856","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis colored antique coastal survey was made for the United States Coast Survey. The surveys provide depth readings and notes on important coastal characteristics of the area mapped. The names of harbors, rivers, islands, light houses, channels, shoals, capes, inlets, and coastal towns are identified on the map. These charts show areas that have likely undergone significant changes due to modifications and recessions of coastal lands, making them fascinating to anyone interested in local geography and history. Note: Age toning around the folds in these maps is quite common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDimensions: 11 x 14 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther information about this coast survey is as follows from the report given by The Superintendent of the Coast Survey in 1862 concerning how to reach and enter Port Gamble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"After passing Foulweather bluff keep closer to the eastern shore than to the western, to avoid the strong current passing round the low point which makes out from Hood's Head. Run for the saw-mill, plainly in sight, on the western side of the entrance to the bay, and when within a mile of it approach the eastern bluff within the third of a mile, in about 10 to 15 fathoms, gradually drawing closer in shore, and passing between the outer white and inner black can buoys. At the lowest tides the white one [buoy] is in 15 feet, the black in 12 and half, and the small spar buoy between them in mid-channel in 17 feet, but it rarely shows above water at any tide. After passing these buoys the mill bears almost S.SE. half a mile distant. Steer SE., or half-way between the mill wharf and the east point, pass to the east of the white spar buoy, which is in 12 and half feet, and run through the entrance, passing the wharf at about one-third of the distance between the points. Do not round up to the eastward, as a shoal makes out almost parallel with the point. It may be here noticed that these buoys were made and placed by the Puget Mill Company, for the benefit of vessels trading to the port.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the wind is ahead while beating up, it will be impossible for a large sized-vessel to get in, as the channel is half a mile long, and not over 100 yards wide at the narrowest part. Anchor off the buoys, and drop in with the early flood, or warp in with the last of the ebb. On the shoal forming the western side of the passage ten feet may be found until up with the white spar buoy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside of the points the bay appears to open well under the eastern one, but the 3-fathom line makes out on a line with the end of the point. On the western side is a crib, around which a shoal has formed-anchor just beyond it in five fathoms, soft muddy bottom. The depth of water throughout the bay is from four to nine fathoms, with mud bottom. The length of the bay is 2 and quarter miles, its width three-quarters of a mile, and its direction southeast. the shores are steep, but not high, and are bordered by sand and pebble beach, offering capital chances for laying a vessel out. A better place, however, for that purpose, is at the end of the store wharf, especially for vessels with large dead rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer the wind generally blows into the harbor lightly; in winter the SE. gales draw directly out. Loaded vessels must warp out in summer, or trust to a light southerly air in the morning, with an ebb tide. None but small, smart working vessels can beat out, and few of those have done so within the channel limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximate geographical position of the eastern point of the entrance is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatitude 47º 51' 32\" North, Longitude 122º 33' 56\" West, Or in time 8 hours 10 minutes 15.7 seconds.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S. Coast Survey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487373787224,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/1954\/9272\/files\/2E4ED4B8-8E5E-4CC4-AF4C-717A8DAE4EBC.jpg?v=1768119030"}],"url":"https:\/\/salishseacharts.org\/collections\/antique-maps.oembed","provider":"Salish Sea Charts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}